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Roberts' writing fosters a nuanced understanding of how intellectual discourse shapes modern beliefs and educational practices.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"essentials-of-essay-writing-by-robert-buch-9781137575845","title":"Essentials of Essay Writing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engaging text shows students what markers look for in their work and helps them to develop the skills they need to produce a first-class essay. 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