College Students

What if the greatest challenge facing America’s community colleges isn’t budget cuts or bureaucratic hurdles, but a fear of success itself? As the Dean of a large community college's School of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics, I’ve seen firsthand how the fear of accountability can stifle progress and innovation. During a pivotal meeting in Spring 2024, a fellow dean's reaction to a proposal for expanding course capacity—"What if we succeed?"—exposed a deeper issue plaguing higher education. This book dives into the heart of that fear, unraveling why community colleges, ...

Sultry, curvy Lily Melancon is going through a rough patch. Like, glass shards on top of sandpaper rough. She managed to get out of an abusive relationship only to have her ex kidnap their 5-year-old son just days before the custody hearing. Lily has become so difficult to be around that her best friend, Alexa, has finally given up hope and abandoned her in Shorty’s Pub. Gerrit Rousseau is an oasis of calm in a stormy world, downplaying his smoldering good looks as he tends bar and keeps his head down. His emotions are not easily stirred, but the brazen, tattooed Lily is lighting a fire. ...

I crave him. But I have to leave him in six months. Mateo Powerful. Attentive. Focused on security. As the primary campus police officer at Mount Laguna College, he doesn't have time to mess around. Until Peyton falls into his lap. She's as focused as he is. Sometimes too focused. And strife on campus is growing. The last thing he wants is for her to get caught in the middle. Peyton Focused. Forgetful. Determined. She only has six months on the MLC campus as s a liaison from the Department of Education at Mount Laguna College. Six measly months. It was supposed to be a simple assignment, ...

Older Woman. Younger Man. Unexpected House Guest The hurricane occurred in a time before cable news, cell phone alerts and social media. No one, including the inhabitants of wealthy neighborhoods, on the Texas Gulf Coast, were immune from the wrath of Mother Nature. Margaret Hudson was 49 and a widow. She lived a comfortable life, with the highlight of each week being a tennis match with her friend Karen Walker. Encouraged by Karen; Margaret contemplated a return to the dating scene with designs on her new neighbor, a handsome widower, named Gene Myers. Wayne Myers was 26 and struggling ...

“This is one of the best self-help books I have read." That’s the opinion of legendary and best-selling business author Ken Blanchard about Make Your Career Go BOOM! Not Bust: Practical tips to succeed in an ever-changing world. “It contains such down-to-earth career advice that I'm giving it to my four grandchildren in their 20s. The book has not only great career advice but, to me, wonderful advice for being a caring and loving human being. Don't miss it!” Award-winning journalist and business executive Michael Ryan gives it to you straight. There's no sugar-coating here. Just ...

She’s always been mine… TRENT All my past decisions come back to haunt me when I see the woman I love in another man’s arms. The reality that I might lose her forever spurs me into action. I’ll prove to her that I’m a man worthy of her love. MADISON He’s my ex for a reason. I can’t risk my heart again; it hasn’t mended from the first time he broke it. He claims he still loves me and will do anything to get me back. And I find myself believing him. Resisting my Ex is a Curvy Girl OTT Instalove Steamy Romance with an alpha male who knows what he wants and the willing, younger,...

A learning differences expert shares stories, strategies, and information about what students with disabilities need to be successful in college. In Taking Flight, Dr. Perry T. Laroque shares his insight and expertise on a range of important issues many students with a wide range of disabilities face as they head off to college. Rather than merely focusing on the academic aspects, LaRoque addresses the full college experience, discussing the strategies and perspective needed to thrive in the classroom and beyond.

💡 Want to land an internship that actually sets you up for success instead of fetching coffee and making copies? You’re in college. You know you need an internship. But how do you actually land a high-quality internship—the kind that impresses future employers, builds real skills, and doesn’t make you feel like an unpaid assistant? Welcome to Landing Your Dream Internship, the no-BS, practical guide that breaks down the internship process step by step so you can stop guessing and start getting real results. This isn’t some generic career guide filled with vague advice like “...

Decades of research demonstrate the transformative potential and the lasting legacies of a relationship-rich college experience. Critics suggest that to build connections with peers, faculty, staff, and other mentors is expensive and only an option at elite institutions where instructors have the luxury of time with students. But in this revelatory book brimming with the voices of students, faculty, and staff from across the country, Peter Felten and Leo M. Lambert argue that relationship-rich environments can and should exist for all students at all types of institutions.

What if you didn’t have to wait until you’re 30 to be your own boss? What if your breakthrough, your business, and your financial freedom could start before you even graduate high school? While your classmates are stressing over prom and final exams, you could be building a brand, running a profitable business, and laying the foundation for a life of unshakable independence. "Teen CEO" isn’t just a book—it’s your launchpad into a future most adults only wish they had started chasing earlier. In a world where the rules are changing fast, and college debt is rising even faster, ...

Helen is one of the best minds of her generation. A graduate student on a path to solve high-temperature superconductivity and thereby save the planet, Helen finds herself torn when her advisor's sex scandal is exposed. Should she give up on her work and her brilliant advisor? Or should she accompany him to a controversial university off the Connecticut coast, founded by a provocateur billionaire, that hosts the academics that other schools have thrown out? At the Institute, the disgraced and deplorable operate at the top of their fields with impunity and, indeed, every comfort.

When college sophomore Laurel Estabrook is attacked while riding her bicycle, her life is changed forever. She withdraws into her photography hobby and begins to work at a homeless shelter. There she meets Bobbie Crocker, a man with a box of photographs he won't let anyone see. When Bobbie dies suddenly, Laurel discovers that he was once a successful photographer. As her fascination begins to merge into obsession, she becomes convinced that some of his photographs reveal a dark family secret.

Are you a recent college graduate overwhelmed by student loan debt, stuck between survival mode and the life you were promised? Debt Isn’t Your Destiny is the judgment-free, heartfelt, and empowering financial guide every young adult needs—but few receive. Written for those who feel stuck under the weight of student debt, this book delivers more than money tips. It offers clarity, emotional healing, and a step-by-step roadmap to help you reclaim your future. Whether you're navigating anxiety around debt repayment, unsure how to budget without giving up joy, or wondering if you'll ever ...

When former ballet dancer and current good girl Olivia learns her ‘perfect’ boyfriend has been cheating, she takes the stage at a racy club. Dancing away her frustrations is thrilling, and dangerous. Her wild fantasy threatens to land her in more trouble. Until mysterious, gorgeous Sawyer rescues her in the parking lot. His touch sets her on fire. He's older and confident, with secrets she longs to liberate. But one mistake quickly becomes two. The first day of class, Olivia learns Sawyer isn’t only the man she stayed up all night with. He’s her new professor.

She is my student, half my age, and totally off-limits. After one mind-blowing night, I thought I’d never see her again until the day she walked into my class. Anna David. A brilliant business student with a sassy mouth. She challenges me every chance she gets. This spitfire isn’t about to make it easy. Yet her rare beauty, unmatched by Aphrodite herself, allures me every day. Her coke bottle body quenches the thirst of any man. When word of a fellow professor’s affair with a student spreads like wildfire, We’re assigned to investigate the scandal together. But the more time we ...

STUDENT SUCCESS SECRETS TO ENJOY AND EXCEL IN COLLEGE Advance your personal well-being, cultivate happiness, grow in self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and lay a strong foundation to grow personally, develop academically and professionally to achieve long-term success. In life you can have more if you refuse to settle for less. 40 insightful and probing life-changing questions and detailed heartfelt answers to help students get clear on how to navigate the nuances of higher education, be happy and healthy, have fun and fulfillment, cultivate meaningful lifelong friendships and contacts...

Welcome to the world of academia, where passions ignite between seasoned mentors and their eager students. Professors is a tantalizing bundle of three stories that explore age-gap romances, power dynamics, and the seductive allure of the older man. Featuring: My Date with Professor Blake My Professor's Punishment Coach Bradley Packed with explicit scenes and forbidden chemistry, Professors' exploration of taboo relationships will leave you hot and craving more.

Rich Allan, an Army Veteran, spins a funny coming-of-age story (DRAFTED) about nineteen-year-old college student Eli J. Jones, who is illegally drafted in1966, during the life-threatening era of Vietnam. Eli tries to prove his innocence but finds himself plucked out of his carefree life and plunged into the U.S. Army. Despite his mantra of “I’m not supposed to be here,” Eli adapts, making many new friends, such as Harry, Tex, Steve, the Professor, Sam and lovely Nurse Sara. They help Eli cope with Colonel Clark, the insane Battalion Commander (and Sara’s dad), as well as overcome ...

You must have heard stories of people who you think earn enough money to live comfortably but still find themselves in debt, living paycheck to paycheck, or having to take loans to meet up with their expenses. If you take the steps highlighted in this audiobook, you will be well prepared for that stress-free retirement. These steps are so simple anyone can do them, even if you feel you are disorganized.

Attractive Divorcee. Handsome College Student. Secret Passion. Suzanne Palmer was an attractive 45-year-old divorcee in a time before online dating, and social media. She was lonely until she met Wayne Sloan, a handsome college student working part-time as a waiter, in an upscale restaurant. Suzanne and Wayne became lovers, and the romance continued until Wayne met a stunning blonde, named Roxanne Jones, in one of his college classes. It isn’t long before Roxanne wants to introduce Wayne to her parents. As everyone gathers at the beach for a long weekend Wayne has to decide if he can keep...