Student Life

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.

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.

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.

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.

Three Women. One College Student. Life Lessons. Wayne Sloan and Linda Watson never intended to become long-term lovers. But almost a year has passed and the improbable romance, between a college student and a 45-year-old widow, is still a secret from everyone including Linda’s best friend, Cindy Sloan, who happens to be Wayne’s mom. Wayne’s poor scholastic performance incurs the wrath of his parents, and a long summer working for his uncle in a rural factory awaits Wayne. Soon after his arrival Wayne receives an unwanted gift from a promiscuous divorcee. He seeks a more appropriate ...

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.

Want to ace your next exam? Claim victory as a beer pong champ? Remove that gross stain from your shirt before your interview? College Hacks gives you the tricks and tips you need to get ahead in life without breaking a sweat. Filled with hundreds of ways to simplify nearly every college situation, this guide tells you just what to do when your professor assigns you a twenty-page paper or you run out of clean dishes in your dorm room (chip bag bowl, anyone?).

This is no ordinary time management book as first appearances might suggest. This book is designed to give you all the information that you need to create an agenda for effective and successful leadership. The title of the book itself, Time to Manage, has not one but two clear meanings. The first meaning is about how to manage time. The second is about how to manage people. These two are by no means mutually exclusive, and this book will explain not only why this is the case but also exactly how the two can be used in concert to create the necessary conditions for sustainable competitive ...

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.

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.

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.

Indispensable tax information to get a young person's life started off right. Ideal for high school, college, or vocational students, as well as kids just starting out in the work force. Made in an engaging and snarky way, this audiobook provides tax, financial, and life advice that is easy to digest (and afford). Twenty-five years in the Navy (on submarines), 20 years preparing taxes, 50 years of life, two years of financial advising, and four eye-opening months of traditional college (at an age that made me feel like Billy Madison) are the knowledge base for this audiobook.

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 ...

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.

A booksmart kid from Toronto, Eternity Martis was excited to move away to Western University for her undergraduate degree. But as one of the few Black students there, she soon discovered that the campus experiences she'd seen in movies were far more complex in reality. Over the next four years, Eternity learned more about what someone like her brought out in other people than she did about herself. She was confronted by White students in blackface at parties, dealt with being the only person of colour in class and was tokenized by her romantic partners.

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....

Does your forgetfulness frustrate you? Are you having trouble picking up new skills? Are you certain that you’re capable of more, but you can’t seem to get your brain to match your ambition? There are a lot of people in your shoes and many who don’t know where to turn. Luckily, you’ve found this book.

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.

Can I Kiss You? is an in-depth look at the realities of relationships and sexual intimacy. While most people simply “make their move” with a partner, Mike Domitrz reveals why asking first makes all the difference. Domitrz’s candid advice, real-life scenarios, and helpful strategies will revolutionize your approach to relationships while adding romance and building respect for all partners. Plus, Domitrz will heighten your awareness of potential dangers, including sexual assault. You will discover specific steps for intervening to help those you care about. People of all ages are ...

Ten year-old Benny travels west with a knife-throwing, card-playing bank robber, a savage black stallion, and the promise that God will never leave him. Can he trust that promise? Explore this Historical adventure in greater detail and understand the time period better. Study Guide to Benny and the Bank Robber. Student edition includes the full story text with comprehension questions, thought questions, and essay and research suggestions plus vocabulary by chapter.