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The Prudent Professor: Planning and Saving for a Worry-Free Retirement from Academe
This is a guide for anyone in the academy – faculty member, administrator or professional staff – at whatever point she or he may be along the career path. Whether you are a newly-minted Ph.D. landing your first job, at mid career, or even already retired and concerned about how long your money might last, Ed Bridges offers you a straightforward,... More

Teaching in America: A Guide for International Faculty and What Students Want: Teaching from a Student's Perspective, The Derek Bok Center Series On College Teaching
Teaching in America can be difficult for anyone. But what problems confront international faculty when they first teach in the United States? For many, the greatest challenge is not the English language, but understanding the expectations of American students and the culture of the American college classroom.Teaching in America offers insights and encouragement from more than 20... More

Scholarships 101: The Real-World Guide to Getting Cash for College
n the next five years, sixteen million high school students will graduate, making up the largest group of high school graduates in this country's history. Those students who are fortunate enough to be on the honor roll or the star quarterback of the football team will have access to the best scholarships. But what will happen to the rest of them-those students who have the... More

Blueprint for Learning: Creating College Courses to Facilitate, Assess, and Document Learning
** An acclaimed educator presents hands-on advice on teaching that meets today’s emphasis on learning outcomes and assessment** Informed by the most up-to-date research on how people learn** For all instructors in higher education--as well as high school teachersLaurie Richlin has been running a workshop on course design for higher education for over... More

Strategies for Success on the SAT* 2005: Critical Reading & Writing Sections: Secrets, Tips and Techniques for the NEW Edition of the SAT from a Test Prep Expert
With 25 years of experience as a professional tutor and test prep expert, Lisa Muehle offers her secrets, tips and techniques for students tackling the newly revised SAT in two companion test prep guides: Strategies for Success on the SAT 2005: Mathematics Section & Strategies for Success on the SAT 2005: Critical Reading & Writing Sections Features... More