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Adam, a dyslexic fourth-grader, is artistically talented, but he has a lot of trouble with the writing--unfortunately the upcoming test involves writing an essay, so he turns to his three friends, the Worry Warriors, to help him conquer his anxiety and prepare for the test.

Freedom vs. security: that is the dilemma explored in our latest entry in the popular psychology series--and two iconic superheroes come to completely opposite conclusions. This provocative collection of 10 essays, edited by acclaimed pop culture writer Travis Langley and with a foreword by the legendary Stan Lee, examines the complex psychological and political choices made by Captain America and Iron Man in the wake of a civil war. Why do they see things so differently? What are their motivations? Who is right? Captain America vs. Iron Man: Freedom, Security, Psychology analyzes the polar sides of this debate--national security vs. individual freedoms --exploring how trauma shaped these heroic characters, what it takes to become a superhero, and what role gender plays in one's ability to resolve conflicts--along with questions of morality, leadership, and teamwork. Fans will find thought-provoking psychological material to discuss for hours.

Presents advice for how to write college scholarship essays that get students accepted, discussing how to pick a topic, create an outline, write, and edit an essay. Provides thirty real essays that won scholarships and twelve that didn't, comparing and contrast what works and what doesn't.

An introduction to writing opinion papers.

An introduction to writing essays.

The author guides high school seniors on how to write their college application essay; after answering two questions, the reader will learn four different types of college admissions essays.