College Academic

"A crisp, twisting tale in the hands of a writer in the bloom of his abundant talents." — Graydon Carter A gifted yet financially disadvantaged artist falls victim to the manipulative control of his wealthy, enigmatic Harvard roommate in this incendiary novel from the author of Beautiful...

From the “masterly” (The New York Times) Jodi McAlister, a charming new romance about two English professors who embark on a fake relationship…only to discover that it may be harder to pretend than they realized. Sadie Shaw and Jonah Fisher have been academic rivals since they first...

The hugely popular New York Times “Your Money” columnist and author of the bestselling The Opposite of Spoiled offers a deeply reported and emotionally honest approach to the biggest financial decision families will ever make: what to pay for college. Sending a teenager to a flagship state...

Crush Your Freshman Year: Mastering Academics, Social Life, Time Management, and Freedom for College Success is your guide to navigating the complex world of college. From time management to social skills, this book has it all.

"The magic and violence of 'Hell Bent' comes to life in audiobook form." - USA Today "This fervently delivered audiobook engrosses the listener through every twist and turn, making this sequel nearly impossible to pause."- AudioFile Magazine (Earphones Award) Wealth. Power. Murder. Magic. The...

One of the New York Times’s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century Winner of the 2006 Orange Prize for Fiction, another bestselling masterwork from the celebrated author of Swing Time and White Teeth "Thoroughly original . . . A novel that is as affecting as it is entertaining, as provocative as...

Val Lydon moves to the small town of Zachary, Maine to fulfill a lifelong dream: a tenure-track faculty position at the university. It’s a fresh start for her, a year after her divorce, and that experience has taught her to be cautious about getting into any relationship with a younger woman. Sophie Rinaldi is a graduate student who spends most of her time in the lab, working on research projects for her thesis. However, she’s not sure an academic career is the best choice for her. When things don’t go as expected with her research, she questions whether she should finish the graduate...

Transform the way you write academic texts by integrating technology, reflection, and personal judgment without delegating your thinking. The way academic texts are produced has changed. Today, studying does not merely consist of submitting assignments; it involves learning how to think, argue, and construct knowledge in an environment shaped by technology and artificial intelligence. This book offers a clear, current, and educational guide to understanding what it means to write in higher education when digital tools are already part of the process. It is not a technical manual or a ...

2022 Edgar Award Nominee for Best Novel “A fantastic novel. . . . You are going to like this a lot.”—Stephen King “What’s more thrilling than a fictional character speaking to us in a voice we haven’t heard before, a voice so authentic and immediate—think Huck Finn, Holden...

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook’s direct narration of a book’s text Conformed to His Image: Audio Lectures include high-quality live recordings of college-level lectures that cover the...

High grades and extracurriculars aren't enough. Most families assume that if their teen works hard, gets good grades, and stays involved in extracurriculars, they'll have a great shot at a top college, but the reality is that's not true. Each year, thousands of amazingly smart, talented students are rejected by selective colleges—not because they aren't good enough, but because their application doesn't stand out. Top colleges look for self-awareness, passion, purpose, and impact—qualities that take years to develop. Because standing out starts now. Middle School Top College Prep Path ...

“Our education systems are shortchanging far too many teenagers. This book is brimming with insights on how to change that. It’s an engaging, evidence-based, and practical read about how to develop a generation of lifelong learners.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of...

Struggling to keep up with college reading assignments? Feeling overwhelmed by dense textbooks and academic articles? Effective Reading Strategies for College Success is a practical, step-by-step guide designed to help students become confident, efficient readers in today’s demanding academic environment. This book teaches proven strategies to improve comprehension, retention, and critical thinking—so you can read smarter, not longer. Inside, you’ll learn how to: Build a strong foundation for academic reading Develop vocabulary for college-level texts Apply active reading techniques ...

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik reveals how America’s elite universities, once proud symbols of academic excellence, have become centers of far-left indoctrination, division, and moral rot in this riveting, behind-the-scenes inside account. Drawing on her experience as the highest-ranking woman...

Prepare for one hell of a journey… 'A big, bold fantasy romp' GUARDIAN 'R.F. Kuang is making magic' ELLE '[A] truly original and spellbinding hero's-journey story' VOGUE ' I devoured it' RED One of the BBC's 25 best books of 2025 Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek. The story of a hero's descent to...

A call to action for the scholarly community - introducing the merger of podcasting and peer review to encourage academics to think about the medium as an alternative outlet for research output.

This original and deeply provocative book was the first to make Palestine the subject of a serious debate--one that remains as critical as ever. "A compelling call for identity and justice." —Anthony Lewis "Books such as Mr. Said's need to be written and read in the hope that understanding...

She wanted to belong. The price was her soul. Audrey Keene is a ghost at Westgate University, a lonely transfer student desperate to escape the whispers of her past. When a mysterious invitation arrives—an elegant card sealed with a thorny sigil—it’s her ticket into The Circle, an exclusive, powerful sisterhood that promises everything she craves: influence, friendship, and a place to finally belong. The initiation is intoxicating, a whirlwind of ancient secrets and hidden power in a firelit chamber deep within the library's forbidden wing. But the gifts of the coven come with a ...

“Learning is not compulsory… neither is survival.” — W. Edwards Deming The better we get at getting better, the faster we will get better. 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 ...

Vincent Lorena DeVitto and I don’t exactly see eye to eye. As the captain of the college hockey team, I’m used to being at the top, and she’s the kind of person who lives to challenge me. She’s loud, opinionated, and always looking to tear me down, whether it’s in class, at a game, or just crossing paths on the campus. So when I spot her at the secret Christmas kinky party, I see it as the perfect opportunity to show her exactly who’s in charge. There’s just one catch—she doesn’t realize it’s me. Tonight, I’m not Vincent Headley. I’m Santa. And I’m going to enjoy ...