College World

The instant New York Times bestseller Named a Best Book of the Year (So Far) by New York Times, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and Apple Books “A rigorous, self-assured, propulsive, at times terrifying portrait of a dweebocracy that ‘sets the agenda for the planet’ . . . in the tradition of...

Human history is not a collection of isolated civilizations. It is one connected story. Long before modern globalization, people were already crossing deserts, sailing oceans, exchanging goods, spreading religions, building empires, transmitting technologies, and carrying diseases across continents. From the first human migrations out of Africa to the digital networks of the twenty-first century, connection has shaped nearly every major turning point in world history. World History: The Connected Story offers a clear, engaging, and comprehensive introduction to the development of human ...

Based on a Navy SEAL's inspiring graduation speech, this #1 New York Times bestseller is full of of powerful, life-changing lessons. "Should be read by every leader in America" —Wall Street Journal If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed. On May 17, 2014, Admiral William...

Medium Raw marks the return of the inimitable Anthony Bourdain, author of the blockbuster bestseller Kitchen Confidential and three-time Emmy Award-nominated host of No Reservations on TV’s Travel Channel. Bourdain calls his book, “A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who...

Sophia Miller, an openly lesbian supermodel, enjoys her solitary life in the bustling heart of New York City. But when her gay millionaire best friend, Chris Anderson, requests her to play his pretend girlfriend for a family gathering in Texas, she can't refuse. After all, Chris is on the brink of becoming the CEO of the billion-dollar Anderson Corp. Enter Alissa Anderson, the Oxford and Cambridge-educated, closeted lesbian daughter of the conservative and formidable Henry Anderson. With the CEO position at Anderson Corp now up for grabs, Alissa finds herself in a fierce rivalry with her ...

The revered New York Times bestselling author traces the development of technology from the Industrial Age to the Digital Age to explore the single component crucial to advancement—precision—in a superb history that is both an homage and a warning for our future. The rise of manufacturing...

How do you get a job without experience and get experience without a job? It's the question virtually every college student or recent graduate faces. Now newly revised and updated, Lindsey Pollak's Getting from College to Career is the definitive guide to building the experience, skills, and confidence you need to succeed in the job search, offering action-oriented tips and strategies ranging from the simple to the expert.

The third edition of the essential guide for college students and recent graduates to help you prepare for starting your career—now revised and updated for Gen Z to reflect the realities of the current job market How do you get a job without expe­rience and get experience without a job?...

Two weeks ago, the thoughts he was having about the gorgeous women of Rochester would have certainly had him seeing a red card. Clay Shore's trip to the World Cup was inevitable, right up until the moment his ACL gave out on him. Unfortunately, his fairytale life, living in the perfect house with his high school sweetheart, Remy, was more dependent on the 'Golden Boy' status he once had than he would have ever thought. Pushed out the door rapidly through the legal railroading of his wealthy father-in-law, he decides to restart his life at twenty-seven, in Rochester, buying a house sight ...

The Smart Parent's Guide to Careers in the Age of AI Helping Your Child Thrive in a World of Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and Robotics The world of work is changing faster than at any time in history. Artificial intelligence, automation, robotics, and humanoid machines are already transforming industries, replacing repetitive tasks, and creating entirely new career opportunities. The jobs available to today's children may look very different by the time they graduate from high school or college. The Smart Parent's Guide to Careers in the Age of AI gives parents the knowledge and ...

A timely guide on how to live—and think—through the challenges of our century drawn from the life and thought of political theorist Hannah Arendt, one of the twentieth century’s foremost opponents of totalitarianism “[We Are Free to Change the World] is vibrant and original, embodying...

Easy, accessible guidance for addressing an essential element to college success: mental health.

The extraordinary true story of four women pioneers in physics during World War II and their daring escape out of Nazi Germany In the 1930s, Germany was a hotbed of scientific thought. But after the Nazis took power, Jewish and female citizens were forced out of their academic positions. Hedwig...

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.

“Abby is a relatable revolutionary — with WOLFPACK, she inspires the confidence, leadership and sisterhood we all so desperately need right now.” — Amy Schumer This program is read by the author. Based on her inspiring, viral 2018 commencement speech to Barnard College’s graduates in...

A New York Times bestseller What would you do in the last hour of your life? The story of Welles Crowther, whose actions on 9/11 offer a lasting lesson on character, calling and courage One Sunday morning before church, when Welles Crowther was a young boy, his father gave him a...

Every summer, college baseball teams from around the nation come to Omaha, Nebraska, to play pure move-the-man-over, run-manufacturing baseball in a series that's part college bowl game, part county fair. In the spirit of 3 Nights in August and The Last Night of the Yankee Dynasty, veteran sports writer Ryan McGee goes behind the scenes, into the stands, and onto the field to reveal an exciting yet personal look at one of the hottest sports championships in the country - the College World Series. In 2008, the 10-day, eight-team tournament was the scene of one of the greatest series in its illustrious history.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. This is the official OpenStax World History, Volume 2: from 1400 audiobook, produced by Audileo, a valued OpenStax Technology Partner. World History, Volume 2: from 1400 is designed to meet the scope and sequence of a world history course from 1400...

The perfect gift! Give the gift of financial literacy to your teen - they will thank you for a lifetime. You are not alone; it is often difficult to reach young adults on the topic of money management, but look no further. I Want More Pizza finally has teenagers excited about personal finance and is giving them the confidence that they can succeed. This resource is being used in classrooms around the nation as young adults enjoy the pizza model for learning about money management. Now available for the first time for you to bring into your home, give your young adult the gift of financial ...

This is the story of two men, and the two decisions, that transformed world history in a single tumultuous year, 1917: Wilson’s entry into World War One and Lenin’s Bolshevik Revolution. In April 1917 Woodrow Wilson, champion of American democracy but also segregation; advocate for free...