Higher & Continuing Education

Carson McCullers was all of 23 when she published her first novel, The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter....

Art & Fear explores the way art gets made, the reasons it often doesn't get made, and the nature of the difficulties that cause so many artists to give up along the way....

Among the book's many tales we meet Feynman's first wife, Arlene, who taught him of love's irreducible mystery as she lay dying in a hospital bed while he worked nearby on the atomic bomb....

With growing academic responsibilities, family commitments, and inboxes, scholars are struggling to fulfill their writing goals. A finished book - or even steady journal articles - may seem like an impossible dream....

As humans, we get to choose what we believe and who we want to be. This book is a ruthlessly pragmatic guide to creating your own answers to life's biggest questions....

Sara Ahmed examines what we can learn about power from those who complain about abuses of power. Following a long lineage of Black feminist and feminist of color critiques of the university, Ahmed delivers a timely consideration of how change becomes possible and why it is necessary....

Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners....

This simple-to-understand, practical guide to construction management was written for seasoned construction managers as well as anyone trying to break into construction management. Each chapter represents a core skill set for managing construction projects....

From Stephen R. Covey, bestselling author of The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness, comes the accompanying personal workbook that will help you further realize the power of this new habit.

Speak like a Lawyer: Write like a Lawyer: Communicate like a Top Legal Professional in the Digital Age aims to provide listeners with the essential communication skills necessary to excel as a top lawyer in the digital age—from arguing cases to presenting evidence and communicating with clients.

Alexandra Fuller tells the idiosyncratic story of her life growing up white in rural Rhodesia as it was becoming Zimbabwe....

The fear of campus sexual assault has become an inextricable part of the college experience. But why is sexual assault such a common feature of college life? And what can be done to prevent it? Sexual Citizens is based on years of research interviewing and observing college life....

This book—Rescue Yourself: How to complete a PhD without a supervisor—helps students organize their habits, strategies, behaviour and emotions to finish a PhD. Let's start our work from the fear, confusion and worry, and scaffold a thesis to success.

Winner of the 1982 National Book Award for Biography, Mornings on Horseback is the brilliant biography of the young Theodore Roosevelt....

Mindshift reveals how we can overcome stereotypes and preconceived ideas about what is possible for us to learn and become....

Learn how authors "write into the gap" to flesh out-or, in some cases, reimagine altogether-old stories, making them new for new readerships with different values....

From best-selling author Jon Krakauer, a stark, powerful, meticulously reported narrative about a series of sexual assaults at the University of Montana....

A priceless tool for anybody in the medical industry, "Medical Terminology Memorization Handbook: How to Memorize 1000 of the Most Common Medical Terms" is perfect for both new students starting their studies and seasoned experts brushing up on their knowledge.

Written in Dava Sobel's characteristically graceful prose, The Planets is a distinctive view of our place in the universe....

Despite your graduate education, brainpower, and technical prowess, your career in scientific research is far from assured. Permanent positions are scarce, science survival is rarely part of formal graduate training, and a good mentor is hard to find....

Despite being immensely popular - and immensely lucrative - education is grossly overrated....

A series of near-riots on campuses aimed at silencing guest speakers has exposed the fact that our universities are no longer devoted to the free exchange of ideas in pursuit of truth. But this hostility to free speech is only a symptom of a deeper problem, writes John Ellis....

There, in the high, lonesome country, he came upon a vein of pure gold....

Developed by experienced professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this course is a great way to explore the subject of neuroscience....

Adopting the methodology of the music charts, The Classic Fifty Poems presents the "top 50" poems of all time...

Mastering Chat GPT for Professionals, this book It’s a testament to the idea that the future isn't about replacing human intelligence, but about augmenting it. It’s about empowering you to harness the incredible power of Chat GPT, not just to survive the AI revolution, but to truly thrive, innovate, and lead within it.

How an Apprenticeship Saved My Life tells the inspiring story of one man’s journey from Baltimore’s tough streets to a life of purpose, stability, and impact. Cory McCray was on a path many young men know all too well—one shaped by struggle and limited opportunity. But when a single decision led him into an apprenticeship program, everything changed. Through hands-on training, grit, and an unshakable commitment to growth, he found a way to rewrite his future.

Helping Your Child Find the Right College is a quick, easy listen for anyone new to the college process or anyone overwhelmed or unsure where to begin. This mother’s guide gets right to the point with a bit of sarcasm and humor thrown in to keep it light. Get helpful advice, lessons learned and many points of consideration to help you navigate the process and maybe even make some memories along the way.

In Discredited, education scholars Lauren Schudde and Huriya Jabbar illuminate the successes and failures of the systems that support student transfer among postsecondary institutions. Schudde and Jabbar show how the decentralized, bureaucracy-ridden, and often confusing process undermines equity and access in higher education.

Whether you're struggling with self-blame or supporting someone who is, *Releasing the Chains of Self-Blame* is an essential guide for anyone seeking to heal and move forward with renewed strength and purpose. This book provides listeners with the tools they need to transform their mental and emotional well-being.