History professor Natasha is researching the life of Imam Shamil, a 19th-century Muslim leader who led a resistance against Russia during the Caucasian War. She discovers that Oz, one of her students, is descended from the historical figure and also possesses his legendary sword. As their relationship intensifies, Natasha is forced to confront issues of her own Muslim heritage in the post-9/11 world.
Lists over 1,200 majors at 3,600 accredited colleges and universities in the United States for degree levels from associate to PhD, and includes descriptions of 201 of the most popular undergraduate majors.
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Searching for a serial killer who leaves playing cards at the scenes of his crimes, police officer Elizabeth Needham teams up with brilliant professor Dylan Reinhart, whose book has been connected to the murders.
During her freshman year of college, Aspen Matis is raped. What follows is a journey down the Pacific Crest Trail, where, on a quest for healing, Matis walks from Mexico to Canada, logging 2,650 miles.
A guide to preparing for the English literature and composition exam for advanced placement, featuring topic reviews, a glossary of key terms, and two full-length practice exams with explained answers.
A guide to preparing for the Advanced Placement exam in biology, featuring test-taking strategies, a review of biology terms, topics, and laboratory exercises, essay writing tips, and two practice exams with explained answers.
A guide to preparing for the psychology exam for advanced placement, featuring topic reviews, lists of key terms, and two full-length practice tests with explained answers.
