College Student Development

Includes bonus audio featuring an exclusive conversation with Naval Ravikant. Getting rich is not just about luck; happiness is not just a trait we are born with. These aspirations may seem out of reach, but building wealth and being happy are skills we can learn. So what are these skills, and...

In this book with unique perspective, professor Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice, and sets out to discover the reality of how people end up loving their careers. A focus on passion over skill can be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job...

Community colleges educate nearly half of all undergraduates in the United States, yet they remain largely absent from the national conversation on leadership development. Employers consistently report that new hires lack the “soft skills” required to thrive—communication, teamwork, adaptability, and initiative. These are not luxuries; they are the leadership competencies that determine whether graduates advance in their careers. The Pragmatic Student Leader argues that community colleges are uniquely positioned to close this leadership gap. Drawing on original research, years of ...

Every single day is a stressor. Nobody taught you how to handle the anxiety. School didn't teach you how to process emotions. Social media taught you to compare. And the world keeps telling your generation to be resilient without ever showing you how. You're overloaded. That says nothing about how strong you are. This book was written for people drowning in information, expectations and pressure who feel lost but refuse to stay there. It speaks your language, deals with your reality, and gives you tools designed for the world you actually live in. What you'll discover inside Why most ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER A ridiculously in-depth guide to finding a fulfilling, AI-proof career "This career guide is among the most thoughtful and grounded I've seen."—Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author of Slow Productivity “Original and helpful.”—The Economist You have about...

You have more time than you think. You just haven’t been introduced to it yet. College can feel like one long emergency: assignments piling up, group chats buzzing, sleep disappearing, and weekends vanishing into a fog of scrolling, stress, and Sunday-night panic. But here’s the truth most students never stop to calculate: If you sleep eight hours and spend eight hours on academics, you still have another eight hours every day. That’s your Other Eight. And over the course of a week, that adds up to 72 hours — enough time to study better, sleep smarter, get involved, build your ...

What explains those rare families that boast multiple siblings who achieve extraordinary success? An award-winning New York Times journalist weaves story with science to explore the circumstances that set those families apart. “At once clear-eyed and compassionate, The Family Dynamic uncovers...

Instant New York Times Bestseller Unlock your potential by cultivating self-awareness and curating a fulfilling life full of self-improvement, emotional intelligence, and a growth mindset. Leadership expert and entrepreneur Dr. Josh Axe teaches 12 revolutionary mindshift transformations to beat...

Discover the unspoken rules for career success with this definitive guide to getting hired and getting ahead in any industry, from the creator of the viral Problematic Career Cheat Codes trend. If you've ever felt like the rules of getting ahead at work were written for someone else, or like...

The Most Important Book on Money You'll Ever Listen To Also Includes Acres of Diamond The Richest Man in Babylon is a transformative book that has changed the way millions of people think about money since it was first published in 1926. Through light, entertaining parables author George S...

One of America’s leading educators explains what children need to thrive and excel. In The Well-Educated Child, Dr. Deborah Kenny offers an inspiring vision for education that cultivates intelligent, happy, morally grounded young people. This landmark book will change the way we think about...

Jackson Paul, formerly Professor Paul of Rochester Technical, is still getting used to not being a professor anymore, even though he's still teaching and still occasionally wandering the halls of Rochester Technical. After finally deciding to take his mentor's offer of another tutoring client, he meets Angela Busch, a brusque, take-charge businesswoman who needs some help softening the sharp edges on a speech to the Rochester Chamber of Commerce. His relationship with Marlee, the beautiful Latina bartender at The Edgemoor, is ticking along just fine, but the stress of multiple relationships...

“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 ...

Stress is a modern-day epidemic, and with the tumult of busy schedules and major life changes that young adults experience, they’re particularly vulnerable to its negative effects. In The Mindful Twenty-Something, the founder of the extremely popular Koru Mindfulness program developed at Duke University presents a unique, evidence-based approach to help twenty-somethings reduce stress and make important life decisions with respect to school, relationships, sex, career, and more - with clarity and confidence.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER “A fire-breathing, righteous attack on the culture of superprivilege.”—Michael Wolff, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Fire and Fury, in the New York Times Book Review NOW WITH NEW REPORTING ON OPERATION VARSITY BLUES In this explosive and prescient...

Day One Advantage is the inside story of how to show up, stand out, and build a life of purpose, performance, and lasting influence from the very first moment you enter the room. In a world where talent is everywhere but true readiness is rare, Steve Harden delivers a powerful playbook for students, young professionals, emerging leaders, and anyone ready to separate themselves in work and life. Drawing from more than 35 years of global leadership experience with iconic brands, high-performing teams, startups, classrooms, and boardrooms, Harden reveals what truly creates promotability, trust...

A vital call to disrupt systemic forces that impoverish families and to reimagine accessible higher education, empowering parents to thrive in college and at home From the former teen mom and award-winning founder of Generation Hope, a nonprofit committed to expanding education access for young...

The Law of Success is Napoleon Hill’s life-altering course of fifteen transformational lessons designed to help you create the life you’ve always wanted. Originally published in 1928, this book has changed the lives of millions of people in the years that have passed. Hill interviewed...

What if the greatest challenge facing America’s community colleges isn’t budget cuts or bureaucratic hurdles, but a fear of success itself? As the Dean of a large community college's School of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics, I’ve seen firsthand how the fear of accountability can stifle progress and innovation. During a pivotal meeting in Spring 2024, a fellow dean's reaction to a proposal for expanding course capacity—"What if we succeed?"—exposed a deeper issue plaguing higher education. This book dives into the heart of that fear, unraveling why community colleges, ...

Twenty-first-century how-to advice for parents who want to protect children as they launch them into college, from bestselling author Stephen Arterburn, host of New Life Live!, the nation's number one Christian call-in counseling show. Most of the parenting books currently in circulation were...