Student Life

TWELVE is a book different from any other. Included are 12 life principles, written in a plain-spoken way, that all twentysomethings and those in their early thirties need to know. It's a strategic approach, filled with perspectives on how to interpret the modern world, and how to become the most successful person you can be - in whatever way you decide to determine success. Topics range from: What Do You Want To Do With Your Life? (and how to look at it from a different perspective) Self Awareness Embracing Comedy and Its Value (yes, comedy) Why Most Things Boil Down To Money Learning How ...

Cognitive science has revealed the hidden secrets of what really works for studying. Written by psychologists who are experts in the science of study habits, Study Like a Champ outlines clear steps students can use throughout their high school and college careers to plan, monitor, and evaluate their learning.

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.

Discover how life in the ocean began—and why even the simplest sea creatures are anything but simple. Marine Biology Lite: Volume 2 takes you deep into Earth’s earliest oceans, where life first got its start. From bubbling microbes and rock-building bacteria to jellyfish with eyes and creatures that swim with shimmering rows of cilia, this book brings the weird and wonderful world of early animals to life. Told with clarity, curiosity, and a touch of wit, this is more than a book of facts—it’s a guide to figuring things out. You'll explore how evolution shapes bodies, how scientists...

Erika is a lifeguard at the local beach during the summer which is nice break from her normal job as a substitute teacher at the local high school. One sunny afternoon she runs into a former student Talia, who is with another girl, Carmen. Carmen and Talia have an argument and Carmen storms off. Erika gives the buxom Talia a ride home, taking a little time for some sexy fun in the car. Later, Carmen and Talia show up at Erika's apartment to properly thank her for giving Talia a ride home and soon they are engaged in a three-way lesbian orgy. Hot lesbian action! Lots of naughty playing and ...

How can you graduate with honors, choose exciting activities, build a head-turning resume, gain access to the best post-college opportunities, and still have a life? Based on interviews with star students at universities nationwide, from Harvard to the University of Arizona, How to Win at College presents 75 simple rules that will rocket you to the top of your class.

Discover a Path to Transformation and Freedom in Just 30 Days Navigating college life can be overwhelming, filled with challenges and uncertainties. Yet, it's also a time ripe for growth and transformation. "30 Days to Freedom: Transform Your Life with Jesus: 5-Minute Daily Devotions for College Students" offers a clear and empowering guide to help you harness the strength and peace found in Jesus. Inside this practical and inspiring book, you'll find: Daily Devotions: Each day’s devotion is crafted to address common struggles and challenges faced by college students, helping you to find ...

Would you like to pass biology without spending hours reading textbooks and watching boring videos? ‘Biology Help for the Virtual Weary Student’ is your answer! With this book, you can learn key biology concepts in no time by reading stories that will provide an easy understanding of the defining topics that make up the incredible world of biology. You’re not memorizing- you’re learning! Pass the class! Excel on standardized tests! Advance to higher level courses with a solid foundation of knowledge! This book contains 17 stories to ace the tests, pass the class, and finally ...

"Can I go to the bathroom?" Oh, the infamous and dreaded phrase that stumps many a teacher. There we are. So excited that someone has decided to bless the lesson with their sage wisdom or intelligent question. And then they crush us with the six words all teachers dread. There's no denying it. Teaching is hard. Everything about the field really. From the low pay to the overbearing administrators to the student who has already fully given up on himself. We're out there terrified and alone, trying to figure out how to make the world a better place, one class at a time. Our degrees aren't ...

Violet dreams of becoming a midwife. Off to university to start her training, all that stand between her and her future are anxiety, self-doubt, and three years of hard work. With best friend Zoe by her side, can she overcome the obstacles to make her dreams come true? This volume contains the entire Lessons of a Student Midwife series, including Life Lessons, Love Lessons and Lessons Learned.

Natalie Marie Janji is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA with a BS in chemistry and a passion for helping others succeed. She knows the challenges of college life, and in The Miracle Morning for College Students she shares from her wisdom and experience to help students achieve at the highest level.

Saddled with thousands of dollars of debt, today's college students are graduating into an uncertain job market that is leaving them financially dependent on their parents for years to come - a reality that has left moms and dads wondering: What did I pay all that money for? There Is Life After College offers students, parents, and even recent graduates the practical advice and insight they need to jump-start their careers.

Friends. Neighbors. Lovers. The improbable romance began when she was 45. It was a time before computer games, music videos and web browsers. Married couples didn't contemplate divorce, and people suppressed illicit desires. Linda Watson was a widow with two children. She lived a life of suburban leisure. When her neighbor and best friend, Cindy Sloan, asked Linda to watch her house and cook a few casseroles for Cindy’s college-age son; Linda agreed. Wayne Sloan was unhappy with the prospect of a neighbor monitoring his activities, but his mood changed when Linda made an unexpected ...

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective College Students is a high-impact student success course that benefits and sustains students in college and beyond. This program delivers a powerful blended learning experience designed to enhance student engagement, improve persistence, strengthen student learning, and increase retention and completion rates. In addition, the program provides students with the skills, tools, and mind-set they need to succeed in a global and ever-changing marketplace.

Americans have become increasingly aware that many for-profit colleges – the career training schools that bombard TV, websites, and city buses with slick ads promising high-paying careers – are a bad deal for students, and that some are simply scams. These schools have been caught luring students -- veterans, single mothers, and others struggling to get ahead -- with false claims about the cost of programs and the value of degrees, and then leaving them unemployed and buried in debt. The for-profit college industry has been taking more than $30 billion annually in taxpayer dollars. But ...

Trouble always seems to find 13-year-old Julian Twerski. First it was a bullying incident, and now he’s been accused of vandalizing a painting. The principal doesn’t want to suspend him again, so instead, he asks Julian to write a 200-word essay on good citizenship. Julian writes 200 no’s instead, and so begins an epic struggle between Julian and his principal. Being falsely accused is bad enough, but outside of school, Julian’s dealing with even bigger issues.

Unfortunately, schools don’t teach it. An average man everyday finds himself in at least 5-10 situations where he is in some disagreement with another. Thus, this requires him to have the essential life skill of arguing successfully to get his point heard, to get his opinion or perception understood, and to get his view implemented. Knowing how to argue successfully can be the difference between success and failure Have you been in an argument with your parents whom you love so much but yet you want to live your life on your own terms rather than what your parents think is right for you? ...

Older Woman. Younger Man. Surprise Visitor The unexpected romance took place when cell phones were a novelty, and “good girls” didn’t get pregnant before marriage. Margaret Hudson was 49 and a widow. She lived a comfortable suburban life, playing weekly tennis matches at the country club with her close friend Karen Walker. A power outage during a hurricane brought Margaret and her 26-year-old neighbor, Wayne Myers, together for an extended period of unexpected passion. It’s not an ideal arrangement, and it becomes difficult to keep private from Karen Walker. Margaret’s oldest ...

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...

Being fake engaged to the guy you’re in love with is never a good idea. Life as a Royal is always chaotic. I’m the heroine. I save people. So when I suddenly become the damsel, I don’t know how to deal with it. My team goes into hiding with our rivals. We just have to keep a low profile and stay hidden. It sounds easy enough. But when is it ever easy to be a Spy School agent? And the very large engagement ring on my finger? It’s just for show. At least, I think it is. The High Life is book 4 in the Spy Academy: The Royals Series. This is a complete, full length, 80k+ word novel. It ...