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1) Stepsister
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Isabelle is one of Cinderella's ugly stepsisters, who cut off their toes in an attempt to fit into the glass slipper; but there is more to her story than a maimed foot, for the Marquis de la Chance is about to offer her a choice and the opportunity to change her fate--there will be blood and danger, but also the possibility of redemption and triumph, and most of all the chance to find her true self.
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The U.S. News Best Colleges guidebook offers comprehensive advice for high school students and their families on researching their college choices, narrowing down a smart shortlist, putting together a slam-dunk application and finding the money once you're in. Find out how colleges are overhauling their programs to make sure students succeed, what you need to know now to increase your chances of getting a job later and how to negotiate the best possible...
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"Financing a college education is a daunting task no matter what your circumstances. With line-by-line instructions for filling out the FAFSA and consumer-friendly advice to minimize college costs, Paying for College helps you take control of your experience and: Maximize your financial aid eligibility ; Learn how COVID-19 and the latest tax laws affect the financing of your college education ; Explore long- and short-term strategies to reduce college...
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"Every college and university has a story, and no one tells those stories like former New York Times education editor Edward B. Fiske. That's why, for 40 years, the Fiske Guide to Colleges has been the leading guide to 320+ four-year schools, including quotes from real students and information you won't find on college websites. Fully updated and expanded every year, Fiske is the most authoritative source of information for college-bound students...
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A guide to 320+ four-year schools, including quotes from real students and information you won't find on college websites. In addition to detailed and candid stories about each school, you will find lists of strong programs and popular majors at each college, information on how to apply, graduation and acceptance rates, and exclusive academic, social, and quality-of-life ratings. -- Adapted from back cover.
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Moved from city to city by her father's job, Stevie Rosenstein finds it too hard in trust in anyone or anything. The pain of leaving always hurts too much. Drew and Shane have been best friends through everything. The painful death of Shane's dad; the bitter separation of Drew's parents-- they've always been there for each other. When the three meet, a simple coin toss alters the course of their year in profound and unexpected ways-- and missed opportunities...
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"Offering step-by-step, practical tips, the book walks the student (and his or her parents) through the major "moments" of the college selection process: learning about the kinds of college, devising a coherent initial list, sizing up the curricula and programs of study, planning and carrying out an informative tour of the colleges, constructing a unified and compelling application, obtaining and evaluating financial aid offers, and making a final...
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An in-depth look at the United States Constitution and how it has been interpreted to apply to abortion rights. Focuses on legislation in the United States pertaining to abortion, how laws about marriage rights affect people's lives, and how this legal issue has evolved over time.