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A breakthrough approach to acing academic assignments, from quizzes and exams to essays and papers, How to Become a Straight-A Student reveals for the first time the proven study secrets of real straight-A students across the country and weaves them into a simple, practical system that anyone can master.

Students preparing for the SAT should not miss "Master SAT Vocabulary Words: The 5,000 Most Common SAT Vocabulary Words With Sample Sentences and Fun Stories" by Levi Cohen. This audiobook is carefully crafted to improve vocabulary using a methodical technique. It is a thorough study aid for SAT preparation, covering 5,000 of the terms that appear most frequently in the exam. This audiobook's unique characteristic is how every word is used in both entertaining short stories and example sentences.

You are no doubt a busy student with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to study and review your chemistry textbook! That is why the author Le Zhang, developed the college level chemistry study guide! This edition is a practice questions edition. Each section is divided into further subsections making sure all aspects are covered! If you listen to our study guide, and take the time to really understand the concepts, we are confident you will be on your way to an exciting new career!

In How to Be a High School Superstar, Cal Newport explores the world of relaxed superstars - students who scored spots at the nation's top colleges by leading uncluttered, low stress, and authentic lives. Drawing from extensive interviews and cutting-edge science, Newport explains the surprising truths behind these superstars' mixture of happiness and admissions success.

 The Truth About College Admission is the easy-to-follow, comprehensive, go-to guide for families. The expert authors - with inside knowledge from both the high school and university sides of the experience - provide critical advice, thoughtful strategies, helpful direction, and invaluable reassurance during the long and often bewildering college admission journey. 

Edna Pontellier is married, twenty-eight, and at the cross road of her life. She is passionate and artistic, but has no one who understands her deep yearnings. She jumps at the chance to spend a summer away from her husband and the heat of New Orleans at a small costal retreat.

Increase your understanding of Materials Science Concepts by using simple multiple-choice questions that build on each other. Enhance your time-efficiency by reading these on your smartphone or tablet during those down moments between classes or errands. Make this a game by using the study sets to quiz yourself or a friend and reward yourself as you improve your knowledge. This book uses multiple-choice questions and answers to help students to test and improve their understanding of relevant topics in Materials Science. The book is oriented towards students who are taking an introductory ...

On the first day of high school, Kristina Ellis' mom - a single, working mother who lost her husband to cancer - informed her that she could not financially support her after graduation. Kristina would need to find her own way to pay for college. As an average student with less-than-impressive test scores, Kristina realized she would have to sell herself to scholarship committees if she wanted to stand out. That's when she devised the plan that led to her receiving over $500,000 in scholarships.

Futurist Alvin Toffler once said, “The illiterate of the future are not those who can't read or write but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” The global economy has shifted from a material-based to a knowledge-based model. Whereas material assets such as gold mines, wheat farms, and oil wells were historically the primary sources of riches, knowledge is now the primary source of prosperity. The path to success is the continuous pursuit of knowledge. We call this pursuit learning. Learning how to learn is the most important skill we can develop in the twenty first century. ...

The ultimate guide to help Black families navigate the college admissions process. Finding the right college is a challenge for all students. But Black families face additional challenges and questions while navigating the admissions process. In The Black Family's Guide to College Admissions, veteran admissions experts Timothy L. Fields and Shereem Herndon-Brown share provocative insights and demystify this complex process to answer important questions from where to apply to how to get in.

Two young women, dormitory mates, embark on their education at a big state university. Five years later, one is earning a good salary at a prestigious accounting firm. With no loans to repay, she lives in a fashionable apartment with her fiance. The other woman, saddled with burdensome debt and a low GPA, is still struggling to finish her degree in tourism. In an era of skyrocketing tuition and mounting concern over whether college is "worth it", Paying for the Party is an indispensable contribution to the dialogue assessing the state of American higher education.

Among many legendary episodes from the life and career of men's basketball coach Dean Smith, few loom as large as his recruitment of Charlie Scott, the first African American scholarship athlete at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Drawn together by college basketball in a time of momentous change, Smith and Scott helped transform a university, a community, and the racial landscape of sports in the South.

After three decades at the center of race and sports in America, the first Black head coach to win an NCAA championship makes the private public at last. Chockful of stories and moving beyond mere stats (and what stats! three Final Fours, four times national coach of the year, seven Big East championships, 97 percent graduation rate), Thompson’s book drives us through his childhood under Jim Crow segregation to our current moment of racial reckoning.

Study Break, a collection of interconnected contemporary Young Adult short stories written by Gen Z authors, explores different parts of "the college experience," from questioning your major to questioning your identity.

Pennsylvania, 1870 Deborah was in love with Timothy years ago, but he married her sister Eve instead. Now Deborah is a schoolteacher and widower Timothy is back as the town’s doctor. As he helps her to study for a college entrance exam, her feelings for him are rekindled. Will Timothy return her affections?

Embark on an extraordinary journey with 'College Success Blueprint,' a remarkable new eBook designed to equip you for college life and beyond. This comprehensive guide is a must-have treasure trove, packed full of essential tips, tools, and techniques to accomplish a rewarding and fulfilling college experience. College life marks a decisive phase in your life where each step you take has the potential to shape your future. This eBook strategically divided into 15 insightful chapters, curated to address every sphere, from emotional preparedness and academic anticipation to social adaptation....

From best-selling author Jon Krakauer, a stark, powerful, meticulously reported narrative about a series of sexual assaults at the University of Montana - stories that illuminate the human drama behind the national plague of campus rape.

From The Best Selling Author that bought us the #14 Ranked “Best College Books Of All Time” – Book Authority 50 Best College Books of All Time. Featured on CNN, Forbes, and Inc., is his most comprehensive book on college success to date. Inside the pages of this book, students will find a complete roadmap for making great grades, having more fun, and studying less! "This book can help any student in and out of the classroom. This book highlights the essential steps that are necessary to achieve your ultimate goal. After reading this book, my goals felt more achievable." -Justiss ...

A fresh reading of the Old Testament text in light of the ancient Near Eastern context can open new avenues of awareness. Walton provides a clear, helpful guide to the nature of biblical prophecy and apocalyptic literature that will help listeners avoid potential misuse and reclaim the message of the prophets for their lives.

Offensive lineman, Keith Davis, has always had a crush on his pre-med study group partner, Paris Kim, but he never knew how to translate those feelings. After gaining confidence from his friend and pre-med study group partner, Jasmine Phillips, he decides to ask Paris out on a date. His first date with Paris goes well, but Keith is concerned about their future. It wasn’t until their study date that Keith learns Paris’ true feelings for him. A Study Date is a short story spin off of the book series A VBU Pirates Football Romance. It is for mature readers only.