The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creative Writing takes the fear out of writing intriguing plays, articles, scripts and more. Feel confident about getting what you want to say down on paper and getting paid for it. This guide includes valuable tips for finding the style of writing that's best for you, proven techniques for structuring plot and character and building dramatic tension, and expert advice on what an agent can do for your career.

Mastering Your PhD  - Survival and Success in the Doctoral Years and Beyond

"Mastering your PhD" helps guide PhD students through their graduate student days. Filled with practical advice on getting started, communicating with your supervisor, staying the course, and planning for the future, this book is a handy guide for graduate students who need that extra bit of help getting started and making it through. Every year, thousands of students around the world embark on the long and difficult journey toward a PhD. Some of these students will make it through their program with flying colors. Others will experience difficulty getting to the end: some will sink and some will manage to swim – barely. The doctoral years can be daunting...

• COVER: Does Temperament Matter? - Call it reflexes in a crisis. Or instincts under pressure. The qualities that a President needs to succeed are both essential and elusive
• BUSINESS: The Economy Really Is Fundamentally Strong - John McCain's "gaffe" wasn't really wrong: the U.S. economy will dip, but it should come back
• SCIENCE: Mars: Pop. 6 - No gridlock yet, but traffic on the Red Planet is getting heavier
• PEOPLE: 10 Questions for Queen Latifah - The actress and rapper stars in The Secret Life of Bees, currently playing. Queen Latifah will now take your questions

From soaring skyscrapers to rumbling subways, power shopping to bargain-hunting, world-renowned restaurants to neighborhood delis and pizzerias, majestic cathedrals to Times Square—New York has it all. Chances are you can't do it all, but this friendly guide helps you take a big bite out of the Big Apple with:

    * Maps and tips for getting around by public transit, plus sights best seen on foot
    * A calendar of events for every season
    * A shopper's guide, including trendy areas like SoHo, NoHo, and NoLita
    * Information about great free attractions, including the Staten Island Ferry
    * Sample itineraries to help you make the most of your trip

With information on "must see" attractions like the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and Central Park, places to take the kids, an insider's look at the nightlife, tips on getting discount tickets to popular shows, and a Quick Concierge with all kinds of info, this guide will have you saying, "I love New York."

The Insider's Guide to Getting Into Grad School

Choosing and getting into the right school is crucial to getting the most out of your graduate school years -- and your future career. Kaplan and Newsweek have brought together some of the nation's top admissions experts to create this exclusive guide to getting into grad school. This excellent resource includes:
* Advice from top admissions officers on writing persuasive personal statements, obtaining the best recommendations, preparing your application, and more.
* Expert guidance on choosing the best options for financing grad school, including tips on financial aid, borrowing, and managing expenses.
* Specialized information for every student, including minorities, women, older students, people with disabilities, and others.
* A comprehensive listing of universities with graduate programs.