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An instructional and inspirational get-started guide for young writers, to help them on the first stages of their journey to become a successful self-motivated writer. Features many practical tips, techniques, and exercises ideal for use in the classroom as well as individually. Published in support of "I Love To Write Day," celebrated nationally each year in mid-November in more than 20,000 schools and libraries. Includes exercises, worksheets, and examples for developing ideas, observing the world, writing different types of pieces (such as news articles, book reviews, thank-you letters, how-tos, and more) and best practices for writing poetry and fiction. Also covers the fundamentals of revising work and submitting pieces for publication. Includes a preface by John Riddle, founder of "I Love To Write Day." Author Mary-Lane Kamberg is director of a summer writing camp in Kansas for young writers and the author of eleven other books, including Bono: Fighting World Hunger and Poverty, and The "I Don't Know How To Cook" Book.

Learn how to cook hundreds of your favorite meals with these easy, delicious recipes anyone can make! Do you crave homemade French Toast, Eggplant Parmigiana, and Pecan Pie, but don't know the difference between broiling and baking? This book offers a crash course in cooking basics as well as lessons on creating everything from classic entrées to decadent desserts. Complete with step-by-step instructions, a glossary of cooking terms, and 60 brand-new recipes, you’ll learn all there is to know about the kitchen as you make flavorful recipes like: -Baked Nutty Banana Pancakes -Spinach, Bacon, and Egg Salad -Stuffed Green Bell Peppers -Shepherd’s Pie -Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies So forget macaroni and cheese from a box, frozen dinners, and takeout—The “I Don't Know How to Cook”​ Book, 3rd Edition shows you how to craft great-tasting, homemade meals in no time!

Beyond his talents as a musician, Bono is also a humanitarian. His work to bring an end to starvation, AIDS, and poverty in Africa has been prevalent since the 1980s.

Examines the life and accomplishments of the bestselling author of two young adult series, "The Missing" and "The Shadow Children." --Publisher's description.

Beyond reaching the pinnacle of success in his field, the preeminent physicist Stephen Hawking also has made a name for himself as a best-selling author. His books bring the wonders of the universe to the masses. Hawking himself is revealed to the public in this book, which follows his rise from apathetic schoolboy to respected scientist and writer. Along the way readers discover how Hawking has dealt with having ALS, and what critics have said about his commercial writings.

Since the 1960s, the United States government has issued executive orders and passed legislation aimed at achieving fair workplace hiring practices. Critics maintain that, in an attempt to ameliorate past injustices, the government has gone too far by practicing affirmative action--what opponents call "reverse discrimination." Students can use this book as a guide to the history of affirmative action, crucial moments in the timeline of this cause, and a better understanding of what affirmative actions practices may mean for the future.

The Kawasaki name is one that has been associated with high-quality, top performance motorcycles. This volume is dedicated to the best of the best in the Kawasaki name, breaking down each of the most popular models and giving readers some reasons to buy them. Every aspect is covered, including engine performance and speed, for the individual need of the buyer or motorcycle enthusiast. Whether a reader is looking for a motorcycle for off-roading, racing, or long-distance travel, this text offers a bike for his or her needs.

50 million active Twitter users log in to Twitter every single day. 230 million tweets are sent every day. Twitter is one of the most widely-used and well-known social networks that exists. In just 140 characters, people share their political views, jokes, favorite things, and more. With a lot of hard work from Evan Williams, Biz Stone, Jack Dorsey, and many others this Internet phenomenon was able to manifest. Readers explore the lives of the main Twitter creators and how their company has grown, and changed, since its introduction.

Snipers: skilled, cautious, and keen-eyed shooters who hide and wait for their assigned targets to appear. For a sniper, staying out of view—whether within some bushes or peeking over a rooftop—is job one. But snipers don’t stay hidden for readers of this engrossing book, which pulls back the cover and the camouflage, providing a detailed and inside look at the training, the tools, and the history of how a select few get to be top guns in the U.S. military.

Societal norms have placed large burdens on how women perceive themselves, and how they want others to perceive them. This has led to some distressing statistics, with up to 10 percent of college-aged women in the United States suffering from an eating disorder. While individual women can focus on cultivating a healthy body image, it is important for young women to analyze how the media and others encourage unhealthy perceptions of what women's bodies are supposed to look like. A glossary, a "For More Information" section, and additional avenues of research are provided to guide readers to better understand the importance of a healthy female body image.