Books by The Princeton Review

Looking for sample exams, practice questions, and test-taking strategies? Check out our extended, in-depth prep guide, Cracking the AP U.S. Government & Politics Exam!LIKE CLASS NOTES—ONLY BETTER. The Princeton Review''s ASAP U.S. Government & Politics is designed to help you zero in on just the information you need to know to successfully grapple with the AP test. No questions, no drills: just review.Advanced Placement exams require students to have a firm grasp of content—you can''t bluff or even logic your way to a 5. Like a set of class notes borrowed from the smartest student in your grade, this book gives you exactly that. No tricks or crazy stratagems, no sample essays or practice sets: Just the facts, presented with lots of helpful visuals. Inside ASAP U.S. Government & Politics, you''ll find:• Essential concepts, institutions, and policies for AP United States Gov & Politics—all explained clearly & concisely• Lists, charts, and graphs for quick visual reference• A three-pass icon system designed to help you prioritize learning what you MUST, SHOULD, and COULD know in the time you have available• "Ask Yourself" questions to help identify areas where you might need extra attention• A resource that''s perfect for last-minute exam prep and for daily class workTopics covered in ASAP U.S. Government & Politics include:• The institutions of national government• Constitutional underpinnings• Political beliefs & behaviors• Civil rights & civil liberties• Congress, the presidency, the bureaucracy, and the federal courts• Public policy• Political parties, interest groups, and mass media... and more!

LET YOUR VOCABULARY SPEAK FOR ITSELF.Whether your goal is to get a competitive edge on a specific exam or simply to build your word knowledge, this updated sixth edition of Word Smart gives you the tools you need to transform your vocabulary and start using words with confidence!WORD SMART, 6th EDITION includes: • More than 1,400 vocab words that belong in every savvy student's vocabulary• Lists of common word roots and usage errors • Key terms you need to know to understand fields such as finance, science, and the arts• Need-to-know vocab for standardized tests like the SAT and GRE• Foreign phrases and abbreviations commonly encountered in reading or conversationThe words in this book come from a careful analysis of newspapers (from the New York Times to the Wall Street Journal), magazines (from Time to Scientific American), and books from current bestsellers to classics. We also combed through the SAT and other standardized tests to determine which words are tested most frequently. We sifted out the words that most people know, and focused on words that most people misunderstand or misuse. You can be confident that with Word Smart, you'll get the help you need to communicate more clearly and effectively, understand what you read, and score higher on standardized tests!

THE KNOWLEDGE YOU NEED TO BE A GRAMMAR GURU.How you speak and write can say a lot about you. Grammar makes a lasting impression, but learning it can seem like a never-ending parade of complicated and contradictory rules! That's why we at The Princeton Review created Grammar Smart-instead of boring you with countless rules and confusing grammatical terms, this book takes a fun approach to showing the logic behind each correct sentence. This updated fourth edition of Grammar Smart brings you:• In-depth reviews of the basic parts of speech• Tips on how to avoid misplaced modifiers and dangling participles• A glossary of key grammar terms• Quick quizzes throughout the book to help you check your progress• Detailed sentence diagrams to help you identify word classes• Comprehensive summaries of each major grammar topic

CREATED FOR THE REDESIGNED EXAM! Ace the *new* SHSAT and get into the NYC specialized high school of your choice with the full-length practice tests, thorough content reviews, and extra drills in this helpful guidebook.The New York City Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) was recently overhauled, with changes made across the board to the test''s format, question types, topic coverage, and more. Cracking the SHSAT, 3rd Edition was written by The Princeton Review''s team of SHSAT course experts and reflects the most up-to-date information and test strategies, developed by teachers on the ground who have spent many hours with the SHSAT. With our expertise, you can walk into test day with confidence!Practice Your Way to Excellence.• 2 full-length practice tests to prepare you for the actual testing experience• Detailed subject review for the newly-updated English Language Arts and Mathematics sections• Step-by-step strategies for cracking each type of test questionWork Smarter, Not Harder.• Diagnose and learn from your mistakes with in-depth answer explanations• See The Princeton Review’s techniques in action and solidify your SHSAT knowledge• Learn fundamental approaches for solving questionsTake Control of Your Prep.• Practical and up-to-date information on the what, when, where, and how of the SHSAT• Tips and techniques for scoring excellence• Planning and organization tips to get you all the way to test day