Student Life

This is a coming-of-age novel, a love story and a story about difficult life choices, all in the rich historical setting of the 1920s and beyond. Coming of age in the hedonistic 1920s, in the wake of World War I and the Spanish Flu pandemic, Nick Farraday is obsessed with the maddening, impulsive Jo. Season of Plenty begins in the 1920s, in the wake of World War I and the Spanish Flu pandemic, and then sweeps on through the 1930s and beyond to the Second World War and after. Set in England and Germany from 1925, the novel charts the life and loves of Nick Farraday, as he completes ...

Since Joshua Steckel began work at a Brooklyn public high school as its first-ever college guidance counselor, every one of the hundreds of graduates he has counseled has been accepted to college, many to top-flight schools with all expenses paid. But getting in is only one small part of the drama of his students’ stories. In a riveting work of narrative nonfiction - winner of a Studs and Ida Terkel award - Hold Fast to Dreams follows the lives of 10 of Josh’s students as they navigate the vast and obstacle-ridden landscape of college in America.

Tips on selling your house overseas and finding accommodation in Canada for a student, family, or professional. Get the best deal on your house if you want to sell a house in another country in order to live in Canada. Description of residency programs, Canadian culture and customs.

Productivity isn't just about getting more done; it's about getting the right things done. It's about living a life filled with purpose, accomplishment, and well-being. This book is your roadmap to navigate the often-confusing world of productivity, equipping you with the tools and strategies to transform your time into meaningful results. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to increased productivity, you can select the tools and resources that best meet your individual or team’s needs. Contents: Introduction: Mastering Your Time, Not Being a Slave to It Part 1: Unveiling the ...

If vampires aren't real, what did she just kill? Cadence Findley never gave much thought to vampires until one night when a dark encounter changed her life forever. When her friend is lured into the woods by a stranger with steel-gray eyes and pale skin, Cadence instinctively knows he is dangerous, so she follows at a distance. Moments later, she finds herself all alone with his decapitated head--and her friend's body at her feet. Except she's not really alone. A mysterious man appears out of nowhere and insists she runs. The monster has friends--the blood sucking kind. And now, they are ...

If you are starting college or know someone who is, this concise and powerful book will provide the tools every freshman needs. Success in the first year of college means more than a high GPA. To be truly successful in college and beyond requires emotional intelligence. Average 2 Awesome will guide readers through the four components of emotional intelligence. Learn how to become more self-aware and how to control your emotions. Then discover the importance of empathy and how to increase that valuable "soft skill." Finally, find out what it takes to become a leader.

This book was comprised from close to 40 years of involvement in the professional sports and media industry of one way or another and is written as a teaching guide...as we all need to go back to basics once in a while to try to understand why things are thought, said, and done by the other person. The lessons are about the relationships that go on in our everyday lives, and the intention is to present scenarios and for the listeners to put themselves in each of those different roles throughout the book to have a better understanding of what others go through on a daily basis.

Elena is lost in the shuffle between her three overachieving siblings. But now that she’s on her own for a whole semester, she intends to keep the spotlight on herself - and Spain is just the place to do it. But Elena has always been more comfortable writing plays than starring in them, and she’s beginning to realize that keeping out of the spotlight has its perks, too....

Conventional wisdom tells us the formula for success is simple: Go to school, get a job, work hard, repeat as needed until you retire. But that's just not the reality for many recent (and not-so-recent) graduates who have racked up massive student debt and feel like there's no way out of that deepening hole. So how did one graduate pay off six-figure student debt and create the life of her dreams? It turns out, it takes a little more creativity.

Most of the parenting books currently in circulation were written decades ago. Therefore, they do not address—nor could they address—all the issues parents face today in the era of technology and excess. Parents need insights, techniques, and strategies to tackle the pressing issues of twenty-first-century parenting. That’s what the Understanding and Loving Your Child series of books does. Understanding and Loving Your College Student will encourage parents who have launched their children into the next phase of life.

Cows wandering on roads are an everyday hazard in rural South Africa. They appear suddenly, and their movements are unpredictable. Hitting them can have dire consequences. Dodging Cows is one man's journey from carefree childhood to lazy student to conscripted soldier to passionate farmer, buffeted by the fault lines in South Africa’s history. Gritty and uncompromisingly authentic, this thought provoking novel stirs all the emotions. Part One Follow the adventures of a young boy, Luke Ayres growing up on a farm in southern Natal barely aware of a country divided along racial lines. Part ...

LeadWell focuses on 16 of the most sought-after qualities in leaders but emphasizing them for 14- to 23-year-olds. The audiobook can be used as a stand-alone resource for schools and student groups, but it complements the LeadWell training curriculum provided by LeadYoung Training Systems.

A day in the life of a student nurse, what could possibly go wrong? If you're training to be a nurse right now, or just fancy an insight into what they do, then listen to this book. It will tell you that sleepless nights from constant worrying are absolutely normal. It is normal to make mistakes and want the ground to swallow you up. To eat and drink very little all day and suffer with constipation—this is, yes, you guessed it: normal.

Christy Engel Wilson began her educational journey working in youth camps and has since taught every grade from kindergarten to eighth. Her 25 years of work in professional development, student management, and instruction with English Language Learners has helped establish her as a primary advocate for high-risk students and school leaders promoting equity and restorative justice.

From Lawrence Ross, author of The Divine Nine, Blackballed is an explosive and controversial book that rips the veil off America's hidden secret: America's colleges have fostered a racist environment that makes them hostile spaces for African American students. Blackballed exposes the white fraternity and sorority system, with traditions of racist parties and songs and assaults on black students; and the universities themselves, who name campus buildings after racist men and women.

Get your financial life sorted with this essential manual on improving your personal finances! Financial management is a life skill not often introduced to millions of young adults, and this deeply affects their future. In fact, more than half of adults are financially anxious, with most living paycheck to paycheck — not because they have zero money, but because they only have a single source of income, mainly their salaries.

In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful All praises are due for All-Mighty God Allah, and Peace and Blessings of Allah be on His Final Prophet Muhammad. I wrote this book for the people who feel and realize the situation of their loved ones around them. They may be young children or young or aged parents. I recall a family which was very poor but full of love and sweet behavior for each other. The parents were aged. Perhaps they had children late. They had only two daughters. Both the daughters were in middle school. The two girls seemed to realize the poor condition of their ...

Leah Anderson has one dating rule…absolutely no men in the medical field! She learned a long time ago from her biological father that men in the medical field care about one thing–themselves. Leah reluctantly agrees to spend one evening dirty dancing with her best friend’s brother, Jared, despite the fact that he is a medical student and real jerk to boot. Anything to help out her best friend! Jared Billette has secretly crushed on Leah for years and acts like a real jerk to her to keep his attraction in check. Some things in life are simply taboo, and dating your sibling’s best ...

Cat Wilcox has left chilly Boston for sunny Mexico and a summer of girl bonding with her best friend, Sabrina. But Sabrina has a surprise. She is accompanied by her boyfriend - a boyfriend Cat didn’t even know existed. So rather than Sabrina and Cat spending their study-abroad semester working together at the orphan school building site, Cat expects she’ll be hammering nails all by her lonesome. Then she meets Aidan. He’s cute, he’s smart, and he’s paying her a lot of attention. Cat can’t tell if he’s flirting or friendly, but she’s not sure it matters.

Packed with actionable advice, real-world examples, and expert insights, "Connect & Conquer" empowers listeners to build and sustain powerful networks that can lead to lasting success and fulfillment, no matter where they are on life's journey.