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PostHeaderIcon The Prudent Professor: Planning and Saving for a Worry-Free Retirement from Academe

The Prudent Professor: Planning and Saving for a Worry-Free Retirement from AcademeThe 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

PostHeaderIcon 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: A Guide for International Faculty and What Students Want: Teaching from a Student's Perspective, The Derek Bok Center Series On College TeachingTeaching 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

PostHeaderIcon 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

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 ExpertStrategies 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... More

PostHeaderIcon My Roommate Is Driving Me Crazy!: Solve Conflicts, Set Boundaries, and Survive the College Roommate from Hell

My Roommate Is Driving Me Crazy!: Solve Conflicts, Set Boundaries, and Survive the College Roommate from HellMy Roommate Is Driving Me Crazy!: Solve Conflicts, Set Boundaries, and Survive the College Roommate from Hell
Over 250 conversations starters for your most difficult roommate situations! Are your roommate's dirty dishes, dirty clothes, or lack of hygiene grossing you out? Are you sleep-deprived from your roommate's all-nighters in the bunk above you? Does your roommate secretly "borrow" your things? When you filled out your roommate questionnaire you... More

PostHeaderIcon From High School to College: Improving Opportunities for Success in Postsecondary Education (Jossey-Bass Education Series)

From High School to College: Improving Opportunities for Success in Postsecondary Education (Jossey-Bass Education Series)From High School to College: Improving Opportunities for Success in Postsecondary Education (Jossey-Bass Education Series)
In From High School to College educational policy experts Michael W. Kirst, Andrea Venezia, and their contributors reveal why so many students are entering college unprepared for college level work and often unable to complete a degree.  This important book presents the findings of the Bridge Project¾a major national research study... More