Higher & Continuing Education

From Brian Greene, one of the world's leading physicists, comes a grand tour of the universe that makes us look at reality in a completely different way. Space and time form the very fabric of the cosmos. Yet they remain among the most mysterious of concepts. Is space an entity? Why does time...

Entering the world of engineering and STEM isn’t just for “brainiacs". Anyone can succeed in this arena, but it does require dedication and attention to critical skills. Jake Ryland shares seven practical steps for good grades and continued success in the world of engineering....

In this audiobook, you will be given an overview of the field of biochemistry....

From bestselling 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 Missoula, Montana, is a typical college town, with a...

Elegant data and ideas deserve elegant expression, argues Helen Sword in this lively guide to academic writing. For scholars frustrated with disciplinary conventions, and for specialists who want to write for a larger audience but are unsure where to begin, here are imaginative, practical, witty...

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.

"Tom Robbins has a grasp on things that dazzles the brain and he's also a world-class storyteller." --Thomas Pynchon In Fierce Invalids Home From Hot Climates, his seventh and biggest novel, the wise, witty, always gutsy Tom Robbins brings onstage the most complex and compelling character he has...

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....

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.

In this groundbreaking and practical guide, teachers will discover how to harness and manage AI as a powerful teaching tool. Jose Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson present emerging and powerful research on the seismic changes AI is already creating in schools and the workplace, providing...

UPDATED FOR 2026 The definitive career guide for grad students, adjuncts, post-docs, and anyone else eager to get tenure or turn their PhD into their ideal job—now refreshed with new material to equip readers for today’s job market “If you want unvarnished straight talk about the...

Ten drafts to complete a PhD is a book of propulsive purpose. Only one percent of the world's population holds a PhD. But attrition rates remain high. Tara Brabazon provides a concrete strategy to complete a doctorate.

In Robot-Proof, Northeastern University president Joseph Aoun proposes a way to educate the next generation of college students to invent, to create, and to discover - to fill needs in society that even the most sophisticated artificial intelligence agent cannot. A "robot-proof" education, Aoun...

Award-winning author Janice Hardy (and founder of the popular writing site, Fiction University) takes you deep into one of the most frustrating aspects of writing—showing, and not telling.

Everything you ever need to know about making it as a scientist. 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...

Colleges and universities constitute a special type of organization; and their complex mission, dynamics, personnel structures, and values require a distinct set of understandings and skills to lead and manage them well. In Reframing Academic Leadership, Lee G. Bolman and Joan V. Gallos offer...

The Next Gold Rush Is Here… But this time, it’s not in the riverbeds of California—it’s on the digital frontier of decentralized finance (DeFi). The Hidden Digital Gold Rush: Decoding DeFi is your map to staking a claim in this seismic shift, where you don’t need to mine to strike it rich.

The forces of persuasion are all around us. What you might often consider a free choice is quite often the result of persuasion from one or any number of forces. Persuasion influences people to make decisions about what they buy....

This engaging course of lectures begins by providing a detailed and accurate overview of Plato's philosophy and it's central idea - the idea of a transcendent reality that has popularly become known as the theory of the Forms. Professor Kreeft then takes us on a concise journey through Western...

An exclusive insider account with unprecedented access to Deion Sanders, his staff, and players, who are changing the culture of college football. "A highly readable portrait of one of the most exciting coaches in college football." – San Deigo Union-Tribune "You won't find a more competitive...

A comprehensive look at how slavery and resistance to it have shaped Yale University.

For over a generation, shocking cases of censorship at America's colleges and universities have taught students the wrong lessons about living in a free society....

***** Say goodbye to distractions. Say hello to deep focus. ***** Are you tired of losing your concentration just when you're hitting your stride? Do typical focus playlists cut off just when you're finally in the zone? You're not alone — thousands struggle with staying on task because of jarring...

If you teach students how to learn and give them simple, straightforward strategies to use, they can significantly increase their learning and performance. Find her expertise, practical advice, and instruction methods in Teach Students How to Learn.

Power up your prep with the GMAT Official Guide, the only study guide that features real exam questions. You'll get exclusive tips and tricks directly from the exam creators and gain access to more than 975 practice questions to set you up for success on test day. Highlights: ● Comprehensive...

これが日本の名門高校！歴史・伝統・校風、有名な卒業生まで徹底網羅。藩校由来、一中からの伝統校から躍進の進学校まで。開成、灘だけじゃない！

Clinical Trial Success: Tools, Guidelines, and Resources for CRAs is a comprehensive guide designed for Clinical Research Associates (CRAs). It offers valuable insights, structured tools, and best practices for navigating clinical trials effectively. Whether you're a new CRA building foundational knowledge or an experienced professional refining your skills, this book serves as a crucial resource. Inside, you’ll find thorough coverage of: CRA Fundamentals: Core roles and responsibilities. Regulatory Compliance: Guidance on FDA, EMA, GCP, and ICH requirements.

Over the past decade, American colleges and universities have seen enrollment decline, campuses close, programs cut, faculty and staff laid off, and public confidence erode. In Peak Higher Ed, futurist Bryan Alexander forecasts what the next decade might hold if we continue down this path. Alexander outlines a powerful framework for understanding what led to this moment: declining birthrates, surging student debt, rising tuition, shifting political winds, and growing skepticism about the value of a college degree.

An indispensable roadmap for students navigating the stress of writing their college essay What if you could write a knockout essay with no anxiety? College admissions and essay coach Jill Margaret Shulman believes you can! And she knows about that Inner Troll voice inside your head that blasts...

If you earn too much to qualify for financial aid but not enough to comfortably write a six-figure college tuition check, you are not alone. Every year, millions of middle- and upper-income families face the same frustrating reality. They appear wealthy on paper, yet the rising cost of college makes paying for it feel impossible. This short, witty, practical guide pulls back the curtain on the college financial aid system and shows parents how to navigate it intelligently.

In Capitalizing on College Joshua Brown illustrates how tuition-driven colleges and universities have been forced to innovate and adopt market-driven financial strategies. These institutions have longstanding commitments to offering access and opportunity to marginalized students, but the...

FINDING OUR WORDS: Words That Made America is a collection of some of the most inspiring words spoken by American leaders since our founding. Every speech is launched with a prefacing essay by Tracy Lee Simmons, acclaimed journalist who has written widely for The New York Times, The Washington Post, National Review, and is the author of Climbing Parnassus: A New Apologia for Greek and Latin. In the essays, Simmons shows how each speech fits into the broad mosaic of the American story.

In workplaces, schools, hospitals, and high-rises, fire safety often depends on one role: the fire warden. The Guardians of Flame is a detailed, practical, and deeply informed guide designed for those who take on that responsibility—not for recognition, but because safety matters. This book moves beyond generic fire safety advice. It equips listeners with a working understanding of fire science, prevention strategies, emergency planning, evacuation procedures, and the psychological dynamics of crisis response.

Structured Interview Answers in 10 Days is a compact, action-focused digital course and workbook that teaches a repeatable framework for crafting and delivering structured interview answers in just 10 days. Through daily micro exercises, timed drills, pressure-proofing strategies, and ready-to-use scripts, you’ll convert interview anxiety into clear, concise, and impactful responses. This program helps job seekers, career changers, graduates, and busy professionals eliminate blanking under pressure, adapt stories to any question, and confidently handle behavioral and competency interviews.

Spanish for Healthcare is a focused, practical audiobook designed for healthcare professionals who need essential Spanish phrases for real clinical situations.