If you want to be a lawyer, you have to go to law school. And if you want to go to law school, you have to take the LSAT, the standardized test required for all applicants. Though the LSAT is not the most difficult test in the world, it’s also not a walk in the park. 
LSAT For Dummies is the ultimate LSAT study guide that shows you how to approach it, tame it, and make it one of the best credentials on your application. Written in a straightforward, down-to-earth format, this hands-on guide will give you the skills and confidence you need to succeed. You’ll gain the vital tools you need to: <ul>
<li>Understand the reasoning behind analytical reasoning</li> <li>Get a handle on logical reasoning</li> <li>Discover the patterns of reasoning questions</li> <li>Work your way out of answer discrepancies</li> <li>Read and understand reading comprehension</li> <li>Flaunt your talent in the writing section</li> <li>Figure out what admissions officers are really looking for</li> <li>Plan you LSAT test-taking tactics</li> </ul>
Featured in this must-have guide are plenty of sample problems and solutions for you to take practice swings at, along with two real, full-length LSAT exams. It also provides tried-and-true test-taking tips, common myths about the LSAT, and profiles of the different kinds of law you can practice. With LSAT For Dummies, you’ll find the fun and easy way to score your best and get into the law school of your choice!

LSAT For Dummies

Test Preparation

Blackwell, Amy Hackney

Graduate School

For Dummies

The personal care services, fitness, and education fields are a good fit for students who enjoy providing individualized attention to others' needs. This title includes 10 careers in these fields. It covers such career profiles as: cosmetologist; day care assistant; floral designer; funeral attendant; hairstylist; and, yoga instructor and more.

Great Careers with a High School Diploma: Personal Care Services, Fitness, and Education

Teen & Young Adult

FACTS ON FILE+

Television (Career Launcher)

Television offers a wide range of opportunities in an industry that in one way or another touches the life of nearly every person in the United States. Television can be used to entertain, inform, or convey important emergency information. Because the medium is so popular, there is a lot of competition for those who wish to work in it, especially in creative positions such as directors, producers, and writers.

Business & Money

Job Hunting & Careers

Ferguson Pub

Television gives readers an overview of this field with insider information on how to manage a career in television and what it takes to succeed on screen and off. This new guide examines the ins and outs of the industry, providing tips for success, an in-depth glossary of industry jargon, and an overview of the current state of the industry. Further resources include a look at key publications, Web sites, and other means to get training or manage a career in the television industry.

Reference

Checkmark Books

Get an edge on the competition with this insider's guide.There were approximately 760,000 lawyers working in the United States in 2006. Since lawyers earn a high income and their jobs often allow them to have a powerful impact on their community, many new people join this profession each year. Lawyers can work in a wide range of areas, from criminal law and intellectual property to municipal law and personal injuries. In addition, there are many opportunities for non-lawyers as support professionals such as paralegals.Law outlines the complexities of the legal industry, providing readers with the information they need to put their law career on the fast track to success. Ideal for recent graduates or seasoned workers looking for the inside edge to jump-start their career, this new guide offers vital information, facts, and trends to help them achieve career success. Valuable tips, a breakdown of key jobs, and further resources round out this comprehensive resource.

Law (Career Launcher)

Children's Books

Increase your score on the LSAT If you're preparing for law school, your single biggest hurdle is the Law School Admission Test or LSAT. This three and a half hour exam consisting of five multiple choice sections and one timed writing sample can make or break your legal aspirations. Fortunately, LSAT For Dummies, Premier PLUS 2nd Edition―now with access to practice tests online prepares you for the LSAT by giving you proven test-taking strategies and ample practice opportunities. From the book you'll gain the vital tools you need to understand the reasoning behind analytical reasoning, get a handle on logical reasoning, flaunt your talent in the writing section, master reading comprehension, and much more. Plus, go online and study wherever and whenever with free access to additional LSAT practice opportunities; and the ability to create customized practice in the subjects you need to study the most. <ul>
<li>Includes proven strategies to help you identify common pitfalls and increase your score</li> <li>Lets you test your skills with practice problems for every question type</li> <li>Premier edition offers additional test-taking opportunities online</li> </ul>
If you're an aspiring lawyer and want to put your best foot forward, LSAT For Dummies, Premier 2nd Edition has you covered.

LSAT For Dummies (with Free Online Practice Tests)

Hatch, Lisa Zimmer

Hatch, Scott A.

Discover (or rediscover!) history’s greatest myths and legends 
From Grendel and Beowulf to Poseidon, Medusa, and Hercules, the gods, monsters, and heroes of mythology are endlessly weird and fascinating. And if you’re looking for a helpful companion to this wild collection of creatures, humans, and deities, you’ve found it! Mythology For Dummies delivers the straight goods on history’s most popular myths, helping you make sense of even the most complicated ancient stories. 
You’ll learn about the origins of your favorite myths, their cultural impact, and more. Discover: The coolest mythological characters, including intrepid Odysseus, the volatile gods of Mount Olympus, and Thor and Loki How ancient mythology intersects with our daily lives in pop culture, high culture, and everything in between Mythological destinations, like Atlantis, and famous sites from Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology 
An engrossing guide to some of the most enduring and interesting tales from throughout history, Mythology For Dummies serves up the inside scoop on almost every myth or legend you’d care to learn more about.

Mythology For Dummies

Literature & Fiction

Blackwell, Christopher W.

History & Criticism

Looks at how the nations of East Asia and the Pacific Islands rank in the Social Progress Index, an indicator of the health and progress of societies around the world.

East Asia and the Pacific (Social Progress and Sustainability)

Education & Reference

Mason Crest

More than 20 million Americans claim some sort of Irish heritage. But how much do you really know about this amazing country? Forget about shamrocks, leprechauns, and all that blarney--this book is a concise and authoritative guide that dispels the myths and tells the true stories of the Irish. Highlights include: 
<ul>
<li>Who St. Patrick really was</li>
<li>The story behind "Sunday Bloody Sunday"</li>
<li>Scandals in the Irish church</li>
<li>Coming to America and the real gangs of New York </li>
<li>The spooky truth behind changelings, leprechauns, and fairies</li>
</ul>
 Complete with an Irish language primer and pronunciation guide, this book is an informative pot of gold for everyone who loves the Irish!

The Myths, Legends, and Lore of Ireland

History

Hackney,Ryan

Europe

Adams Media

This book makes "green living," especially as it relates to teens and young adults, an approachable subject. The information and resources it comprises make it valuable for anyone who is interested in living a more sustainable and environmentally friendly life.• A simple Q&A format makes a complex and contested subject accessible to readers• Case studies provide real-world examples of concepts discussed in the book• The Guide to Health Literacy section helps readers to hone their research and critical thinking skills• The Common Myths section dispels popular misconceptions and points readers toward accurate information• An annotated directory of resources points readers toward useful books, organizations, and websites and serves as a gateway to further study and research

Living Green: Your Questions Answered (Q&A Health Guides)

Parenting & Relationships

Greenwood

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Books by Blackwell, Amy Hackney

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LSAT For Dummies

Great Careers with a High School Diploma: Personal Care Services, Fitness, and Education

Television (Career Launcher)

Television (Career Launcher)

Law (Career Launcher)

LSAT For Dummies (with Free Online Practice Tests)

Mythology For Dummies

East Asia and the Pacific (Social Progress and Sustainability)

The Myths, Legends, and Lore of Ireland

Living Green: Your Questions Answered (Q&A Health Guides)