Social Science

With more than 200,000 copies in print, The Craft of Research is the unrivaled resource for researchers at every level, from first-year undergraduates to research reporters at corporations and government offices. Now, seasoned researchers and educators Gregory G. Colomb and Joseph M. Williams present an updated third edition of their classic handbook, whose first and second editions were written in collaboration with the late Wayne C. Booth. The Craft of Research explains how to build an argument that motivates readers to accept a claim; how to anticipate the reservations of readers and to respond to them appropriately; and how to create introductions and conclusions that answer that most demanding question, “So what?” The third edition includes an expanded discussion of the essential early stages of a research task: planning and drafting a paper. The authors have revised and fully updated their section on electronic research, emphasizing the need to distinguish between trustworthy sources (such as those found in libraries) and less reliable sources found with a quick Web search. A chapter on warrants has also been thoroughly reviewed to make this difficult subject easier for researchers. Throughout, the authors have preserved the amiable tone, the reliable voice, and the sense of directness that have made this book indispensable for anyone undertaking a research project. more...

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Sachs came to fame advising ''shock therapy'' for moribund economies in the 1980s (with arguably positive results); more recently, as director of Columbia University's Earth Institute, he has made news with a plan to end global ''extreme poverty''--which, he says, kills 20,000 people a day--within 20 years. While much of the plan has been known to economists and government leaders for a number of years (including Kofi Annan, to whom Sachs is special advisor), this is Sachs's first systematic exposition of it for a general audience, and it is a landmark book.For on-the-ground research in reducing disease, poverty, armed conflict and environmental damage, Sachs has been to more than 100 countries, representing 90% of the world's population. more...

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What to eat, what not to eat, and how to think about health: a manifesto for our times. "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." These simple words go to the heart of Michael Pollan's In Defense of Food, the well-considered answers he provides to the questions posed in the bestselling The Omnivore's Dilemma. Humans used to know how to eat well, Pollan argues. But the balanced dietary lessons that were once passed down through generations have been confused, complicated, and dis more...

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The Right Phrase for Every Paper . . . Every Time. Research papers can leave you searching for the right phrases. The trick is to communicate exactly what you want to say, with the style and panache that display your intelligence, creativity, and understanding of the material. Perfect Phrases for Research Papers is exactly what you need to develop a paper that will earn you the best possible grade. Veteran composition instructor Carol Ellison guides you through the process of creating a solid, engaging research paper. Inside, you'll find: Hundreds of key words and attention-drawing phrases to properly articulate your ideas into a thought-provoking, cohesive research paper; Transitional phrases to ensure a graceful flow of words; Advice on how to focus on a specific topic. Practical and comprehensive, Perfect Phrases for Research Papers is the ideal tool to help you compose your thoughts into a paper that will stand out from the rest. Topics include: Introductory Paragraphs; Thesis Statements; Topic Sentences; Supporting Evidence; Transitions; and Conclusion Paragraphs more...

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Under and Alone comes an intimate and riveting account of federal law-enforcement agent William Queen’s relentless hunt for one of America’s most cold-blooded criminals. As an agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, William Queen must tackle a number of challenging cases, including going undercover to investigate a group of violent skinheads and infiltrating and busting a ring trafficking in high-powered explosives, drugs, and firearms. more...

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