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The bestselling guide, updated to reflect all changes to the GED through 2002

Each year, nearly a million North Americans take the GED high school equivalency exam. Formerly entitled Contemporary's GED, one of the most popular resources for those prepping for the test has been revised for all changes to the GED, through 2002. This latest edition of the bestselling guide arms readers with what they need to score high in all five test categories, including targeted assessments, easy-to-follow instructions, hundreds of reinforcement activities, and simulated GED tests for each subject area. Outstanding features that have made for the continuing popularity of this guide include:

• Half-length pretests for each subject area that help readers pinpoint strengths and weaknesses
• Two full-length practice tests for each subject area
• Special new sections on critical thinking skills, graphs, and illustrations
• New guidelines for using the Casio fx-260 solar calculator for the mathematics test
• A complete answer key explaining why each answer is correct
• Chapter-by-chapter surveys that reinforce knowledge of key concepts
• Test-taking tips and strategies

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Good Service

Product came in a few days and fit description as advertised.
I will purchase again from this seller.

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Happy Customer

Very happy in every way. Great price, great condition, quick delivery, the best of the GED books available.

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Met Expectations

Item was used but correctly described in the posted ad. Shipping for the item was prompt and packaging was fine. Communication with the seller was adequate for this purchase.

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Great source of information.

I was very surprised at the amount of information contained in this book. Anyone who has chosen to get their GED should get this book.

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Fantastic!

The McGraw-Hill's GED Study Program is Fantastic! At 49 years old I decided to take the GED test. I bought this book and it had everything I needed to study and pass the test! My friend is a High School Math teacher, she spent some time tutoring me with the Math section; she was extremely pleased with the books study program which offers detailed explanations of each and every answer showing each step to the correct answer.


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At once an incredible adventure narrative and a penetrating biographical portrait, The River of Doubt is the true story of Theodore Roosevelt’s harrowing exploration of one of the most dangerous rivers on earth.

The River of Doubt—it is a black, uncharted tributary of the Amazon that snakes through one of the most treacherous jungles in the world. Indians armed with poison-tipped arrows haunt its shadows; piranhas glide through its waters; boulder-strewn rapids turn the river into a roiling cauldron.

After his humiliating election defeat in 1912, Roosevelt set his sights on the most punishing physical challenge he could find, the first descent of an unmapped, rapids-choked tributary of the Amazon. Together with his son Kermit and Brazil’s most famous explorer, Cândido Mariano da Silva Rondon, Roosevelt accomplished a feat so great that many at the time refused to believe it. In the process, he changed the map of the western hemisphere forever.

Along the way, Roosevelt and his men faced an unbelievable series of hardships, losing their canoes and supplies to punishing whitewater rapids, and enduring starvation, Indian attack, disease, drowning, and a murder within their own ranks. Three men died, and Roosevelt was brought to the brink of suicide. The River of Doubt brings alive these extraordinary events in a powerful nonfiction narrative thriller that happens to feature one of the most famous Americans who ever lived.

From the soaring beauty of the Amazon rain forest to the darkest night of Theodore Roosevelt’s life, here is Candice Millard’s dazzling debut.

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The Final Triumph of a Maginficent Life!

I had often heard of Theodore Roosevelt's exploration down through the Amazon Jungle, but had never read the details of this great adventure. "The River of Doubt" gave me that opportunity. Recoiling from his defeat in the 1912 election, invitations to undertake a lecture tour of South America grew into a "Last chance to be a boy." More than that, this journey of exploration down the uncharted River of Doubt, enabled Roosevelt to add his name to the list of great explorers of the earth, along with Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, Hernando DeSoto and others who filled in blank spaces on the map.

It takes a book like this, totally devoted to the great exploration, to really convey the enormity of the challenge which met the Roosevelt expedition. Accompanied by his son, Kermit, and Brazil's most renowned explorer this voyage of discovery began by lightening its load at the expense of discharging food and equipment which it would later need. The River of Doubt was a thousand mile ribbon of water snaking through the densest jungle on earth. Challenged by waterfalls and rapids, heat and insects, deadly predators and watchful Indians, the expedition gradually weakened as it raced to reach the outside world before its supplies were exhausted. Drowned and murdered members had to be buried, crush canoes replaced, water hazards bypassed and elusive game hunted as the explorers struggled to complete the journey alive. Toward the end, little more than raw courage kept the men going.

For Theodore Roosevelt, this was a most unusual undertaking for an ex-President. Weakened by disease and infection resulting from a leg injury, TR almost died on several occasions and begged his companions to leave him behind so that the expedition would not be jeopardized. Protected by his son Kermit, he was denied the poison he had brought for just such an occasion and was brought out of the jungle broken, but alive.

This book is well written and holds the reader's attention as much as any mystery novel. An unexpected feature is the detailed description of the Amazonian environment. The narration of the problems presented by the unexpected timing of the ripening of fruit and the elusive traits of the game on which they had depended, introduces the reader into the scientific perspectives of the project. Through this work the reader obtains an appreciation for TR's strength of character. It is almost unimaginable that anyone with the privileges of a former president would undertake such a taxing and dangerous journey. On further reflection, it is equally unimaginable that TR would let such an opportunity pass. As readers of my Amazon reviews know, I am a committed Ted Head and have read extensively about him. In this book, author Candice Millard admits us into the Final Triumph of a Magnificent Life.


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A great account of TR's trip.

This is wonderfully written book about the amazon exploits of Teddy Roosevelt. There is no wonder why he is considered one of the best US presidents; whether it is the Panama canal, breaking up the conglomerates of the robber barons (on hearing the news of Roosevelt's trip to Africa, J P Morgan said "America expects every lion to do its duty"), his knowledge & skills as a naturalist (Muir woods, a place I love so much, owes its existence, to a certain extent, to TR), historian, writer or his values as demonstrated in his invitation to Booker T. Washington, Teddy Roosevelt stands out. All the personal tragedies he had encountered in his life might have had an influence in the "strenuous life" he espoused.

Candice Millard has done a wonderful job piecing together all the elements to create a compelling narrative of TR's Amazon trip. The trials and tribulations of the team is explained in fine detail...the book details the environment they encountered i.e. the rapids, reptiles, piranhas, diseases, threat from the local Indian population and how they (TR, Rondon, Cherrie, Kermit and others) finally managed to reach the end of a river that is now named Rio Téodoro. It is said that TR never fully recovered from this trip and it had taken a permanent toll on him.

Thanks to the author for identifying the key role played by Rondon who comes across as a real-life hero.

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Great read! Who knew Teddy was such a beast??

I had no idea Teddy was such an adventurist. The book was a little slow to begin. I wish the book would have included more details about the dangerous foes they faced in the jungle. Overall though, the book was solid and enjoyable!

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The River of Doubt

This book is in the top two best books I've ever read. The "deep down" mindsets of the former president lay the bedrock for an excitingly true journey. This tale, through history, gave me education, emotion and heroic fantasy.

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River of Doubt

A fascinating,beautifully written account of one of America's iconic heroes.A look at TR and family outside of the more often chronicled political and military arenas.

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Costa Rica has become one of the most popular destinations for travelers seeking natural beauty, outdoor adventure and sun. It’s no wonder. Little Costa Rica is endowed with a mosaic of natural landscapes that are packed with an amazing array of flora and fauna. This is also one of the easiest places in the world to experience the beauty and complexity of tropical nature.

Now in full color, Fodor’s Costa Rica 2010 shows off the splendor of Costa Rica like no other guidebook. Features include:

• More than 200 color photos to inspire you
• An all-new, illustrated “Experience Costa Rica” chapter loaded with valuable advice, including tips on choosing an eco-lodge and planning a destination marriage or honeymoon
• A brand-new, illustrated “Biodiversity” chapter to guide you through the country’s varied landscapes and help plan your vacation based on particular activities or topography
• New magazine-style illustrated features highlight quintessential Costa Rica: surfing the Salsa Brava, sport-fishing off the Pacific coast, canopy tours in the cloud forests, turtle-nesting tours in Tortuguero, and bird-watching in the rare tropical dry forests of Guanacaste
• Interactive full-color maps and planning pages help you easily get your bearings and plan the trip of a lifetime

Fodor’s. For Choice Travel Experiences.

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Great information about Costa Rica

The book is easy to understand and is loaded with information. I haven't gone to Costa Rica yet, but it has helped me prepare.

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Great guide

If you're into full color glossy pictures in your travel guide, this one's for you. Lots of useful info too, but what makes this guide stand out is all the wonderful pictures. You'll get a very good sense of what Costa Rica has to offer before you set foot on the plane there. Worth getting especially if you're in the planning stages or just considering going to Costa Rica.

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Not Good For The Budget Traveler

First off, this book is beautifully done with lots of great color photos. That being said, this book is not for the budget traveler. It does not have budget recommendations, but rather is more for the traveler going with lots of money. The book simply doesn't have any hostel or cheap motel/hotel recommendations and most of the Fodor's picks are the highest priced hotels/restaurants/tours or excursions. I am buying a Lonely Planet guide before my trip. They have always treated me well.

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Fodor's Costa Rica 2010

This guide is the most complete we've found for finding loccations to visit and places to stay in Costa Rica.

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Fodors: Excellent as Always

What can one say about Fodor's guides to anywhere? They are classic, presented in easy (and surprisingly in depth) formats that make it a snap to plan a trip anywhere in the world. This Costa Rica 2010 volume is no different, and offers some truly incredible insights to this magical, still unspoiled (and very liveable) world.

I wish I'd had this guide when I visited Costa Rica a few years back!

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Let Rand McNally Guide You on a New Adventure

Rand McNally Road Atlases are a product with consistent quality and I have been relying on Rand McNally to guide me from place to place for more than twenty years. This road atlas has always come through for me, providing complete and clear maps indicating the different highways, cities large and small, and various points of interest to be found as you travel across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Rand McNally includes maps for each of the U.S. states. Some of the more heavily populated states have multiple pages, due to their large number of roads, cities, etc. But even with the less populous states, Rand McNally's Road Atlas includes loads of information. The guide shows much more than roads- it also indicates counties, parks, historic sites, etc., along with other useful information to make travel more efficient. Mileage charts, a quick state summary that indicates the state's nickname, land area, population, largest city, a "Best of the Road" red ribbon to indicate roadways that offer great scenery, dining, and shopping, and small, close- up maps of the state's major cities and national parks are among the extras that you get with this road atlas.

What I like best about Rand McNally's road atlas is its use of contrasting colors and words to indicate the different places on the map. Considering all of the information contained on these maps, one would assume that they are cluttered to the point where they would be unreadable. But this isn't the case at all and the reason is because of Rand McNally's use of contrast. Each item, whether it's an interstate highway, national park, county name, or something else, is labeled in its own unique way so that it becomes distinguished from everything else on the page. For example, the county names are printed in orange and the county lines are indicated with a dashed orange line. If you focus on these, you will distinctly notice them and have no trouble finding the. Now, take you focus off the counties and focus instead on the roads. It is almost as if the county lines and county names are no longer there. This method of contrasting works beautifully. It allows thousands of pieces of data to be presented on the same page without everything blending together.

I use my Rand McNally Road Atlas for many purposes. Besides looking for different travel routes, one fun thing to do with the family is to pull out the road atlas and look for a new place to visit. It is often surprising to find points of interest right in your local area- places like a nearby National Wildlife Refuge, state historic site, or other point of interest that receives little or no publicity. There is no worry about getting lost. The maps contain so many pieces of information- from number of highway lanes, to rest areas, to mileage distances between cities- that you need not worry in any way.

I have used other road atlases and found them acceptable, but I always come back to Rand McNally in the end. The overload of travel information and the excellent contrast make Rand McNally the best in its class.




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a must have!

forget the Tom Tom!!! how many times is that worthless thing wrong...
this Atlas is a must and I never leave home without it!!
it's great and dependable!!

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BULL

THE FACT THAT THIS IS A POCKET SIZED ATLAS IS NOT A DETAIL THAT SHOULD BE HIDDEN. IT IS A MAJOR DESCRIPTIVE ASPECT AND SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE PRODUCT TITLE>

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Another fine entry in the Rand McNally series!

Each year, I buy one of these atlases. First, I want to have a Rand McNally Atlas in my car as a ready reference source. Second, I want to stay as current as I can, since roadways change over time. Third, the new features (online and GPS) add a solid component to the whole package. Fourth, I want my son to have an up-to-date atlas when he takes one of his long trips (I get the hand me down atlases, so I do update each year as I inherit his old atlases!).

This atlas has maps of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. I like the feature in which maps show especially scenic routes. This atlas has a "Best of the Road" feature, indicating routes that are scenic but that also feature good places to eat and so on. Through the web site, one can determine what roads are under construction.

But the thing I most enjoy about such atlases is the firing of one's imagination. Even when I was a kid, I would trace cross-country trips, to encompass places I really wanted to see. It was an adjunct to my geography classes! And I still enjoy looking at states (or provinces) and imagining how I might get from one place to another, while maximizing the cool places that I could visit in the process.

In short, this is a terrific product, to my mind, and I am happy to make the acquaintance of the 2010 addition to the series--before it goes into my son's hands!


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Rand McNally Atlas

I found this atlas to be very well done with good detail and great graphics. It is a very good value

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Editorial Review :

Waterproof and rugged road and travel map of Costa Rica, San Jose plus zoomed detail maps of the most popular destinations. Fully updated - over 4,000 km of research travel verified hundreds of kilometers of recent pavement and improvements for the new edition.

2 sided, 39 in. x 26.25 in. (4.875 in. x 9 in. folded)

Roads are clearly differentiated by color and line width for classes from limited access divided highways down to 4WD seasonal tracks. Now improved and even easier to see at a glance which is the main route to your destination.

Locations and easy to read indexes are included for cities and towns, National Parks and other natural areas, beaches, rivers, peaks, volcanoes, waterfalls and the best hotels, restaurants and activities.

Exclusives
o The only street level map in print for the entire Central Valley from the international airport to San Jose.
o Detailed maps of Arenal Volcano/Fortuna, Alajuela, Escazu, Heredia, Manuel Antonio/Quepos, Monteverde/Santa Elena, Playa Jaco, Playa Tamarindo/Langosta, Puerto Jimenez & Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.
o Every waterproof map location, restaurant, hotel, resort, lodge and even campground is searchable and geocoded on mapcr.com wher you can read detailed descriptions from the author of The New Key to Costa Rica (the number one bestselling guidebook over the past three decades).
o Proprietary symbols for distinctively Costa Rican attractions like zip-line and hanging bridge canopy tours, butterfly gardens, canyoneering, rain forest horseback rides, SCUBA, deep sea fishing, golf, white water rafting, trails and many more. See at a glance what to do where.
o Driving distance table and mini map for calculating trip distances and estimating drive times.
o A few dozen useful English to Spanish phrase and word translations are provided in an inset. You will appreciate having 'What is the best way to get there?' and 'Can you please show me on the map?' at your fingertips if you need to ask directions.

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Better than Google

While you can get a lot of the same information from Google, I found it difficult to get context for various cities in the country. Since I am consiering moving there, I needed this to know how long it might take to reach certain services (Hospitals and clinics).

There is a minor amount of what appears to be paid for location siting, most of them are fairly halpful.

I would have liked to see the location of various farmer's markets.



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Great map with enough detail to get around

This map had enough detail for us to track where we are in Costa Rica, as well as detail maps of the areas we visited. With this and a guide book we were doing pretty well at planning where we wanted to go.

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Not so great

I had seen the National Geographic map and ordered this one because of the wonderful reviews. I now regret it. The scale is just not good enough to navigate the roads of Costa Rica. In fact I ended up on a trail heading out of San Ramon and had no idea where I was- luckily I had a 4 x4 and competency in Spanish so I could get a man on a motorcycle to drive me out of there! Another glaring omission is a decent map of San Isidro del General! I met a man there with a map from the automobile club that was at least double the scale- that is what you need for the roads here, especially since it is a country with few, if any, road/numbered highway signs!

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Nice map

This is a very nice quality, easy to read, larger print, durable map. It is well made and lasted through 2 weeks in Costa Rica. Hotels, restaurants, beaches, activities and parks are listed as well as a mini Spanish lesson of common phrases. We'll be taking it again next month when we head back down.

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Love my previous edition - ordering the new one

After moving to Costa Rica, I had made a point to collect all the maps I could, but I hadn't seen one that had virtually all the information I needed. I discovered a prior edition of this mapwhen a friend consulted it to plot a course. This map had the best detail map of the central valley I have ever seen, showing all the back roads that are the only ways to cross over from one main road to another, but which are unmarked and nobody tells you about them.

I have used my copy religiously since obtaining it, but it is becoming outdated due to changes in the road system caused by man or nature. I was ecstatic to learn of this new edition, and am ordering it today.

This map is a must for anyone living or visiting, and may save many frustrating hours of driving in circles or standing still in traffic on the principal roads when a shortcut is available.


















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