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Award-winning historian David W. Blight, with the Yale and Slavery Research Project, answers the call to investigate Yale University’s historical involvement with slavery, the slave trade, and abolition. This narrative history demonstrates the importance of slavery in the making of this renowned American institution of higher learning.

Many of us physicians started our careers with aspirations to live meaningful lives in service to others. We set off to become stewards of health and to be the beacons of light in times of sickness and death. We spent our youth studying and training in order to be doctors and to have life-long careers we can be proud of. But instead, many of us find ourselves in a health care system that prioritizes money above all else. We find ourselves forced to make decisions that go against our moral character or we are pushed to our limits to increase profitability for the system.

Do you want to learn more about how to overcome common struggles for adults with ADD such as managing time and procrastination? Would you like to change your view of Attention Deficit Disorder from a weakness to utilizing it as a strength? Are you interested in the differences between childhood ADD and Adult ADD? Then this book is for you! Adult ADD starts by examining the common symptoms and struggles of those with ADD. It then gives you simple, applicable strategies to manage your ADD symptoms.

At its best, the college experience can be invaluable for doing the most important work of all—finding your purpose. At its worst, it can be an expensive distraction that indoctrinates you into an instant-gratification culture and prevents you from building a meaningful base not just for your career but for your life.

My clients have five times the average admission rate to Ivy League colleges. Want to know how do they do it? I wrote The Ivy League Roadmap so you can learn the strategy that helped hundreds of my clients gain admission to elite universities, including all eight Ivy League Universities, Stanford, and MIT, and win more than $20 million in scholarships.

For decades, college has been the only respectable way to access the world of work, despite paralyzing tuition and a dire lack of practical skills that has left 40 percent of college graduates underemployed, unfulfilled, and struggling to repay student-loan debt. Fortunately, college is not America’s only option. In Apprentice Nation, education and workforce expert Ryan Craig explores how a modern apprenticeship system will allow students and job seekers to jumpstart their careers by learning while they earn.

Coaching is great, but you need a plan if you're to get the full benefit. This practical workbook helps you set up for success as you choose a coach and a program that's right for you. You'll get clarity about the ways in which coaching can help you achieve your particular goals, and about how to choose a coach who's right for you. The book provides simple practical tips for preparing to get the full benefit from coaching.

"In His Image We Vote" is the guide every Christian voter needs to move beyond simply choosing a side. Transform your political engagement into an expression of your faith. Grounded in the belief that every individual bears the image of God, this book explores how to apply biblical ethics and Christian values in the voting booth.

The college environment is constantly changing, and “The Successful Adult Student” will help you discover the right institutions and programs designed for older students, busy people with busy lives, and provide you with the tools and confidence to survive and prosper in the academic jungle. Download this witty and heartfelt guide that shows you there's no better time than the present to get back in the classroom and start learning!

Why is it no longer worth it to go to college? In this book, you will learn why. Conducting original research into the rising costs and falling quality of higher education in the US, Professor Braus discovered that there are almost zero new colleges started in the United States, and this lack of new colleges coincided exactly with rising tuition and falling educational quality.

Welcome to the College Financial Blueprint Series, your essential guide to navigating the complexities of college financial aid, admissions strategies, and tax reduction—all authored by Seth Greene, a nationally recognized expert in college financial aid negotiation (and his network of experts). This series is designed to demystify the often-overwhelming process of funding higher education and to provide you with actionable strategies that can save you thousands of dollars.

The Conflict over the Conflict chronicles one of the most divisive and toxic issues on today’s college and university campuses: Israel/Palestine.

I want to teach you the power of protein. When it comes to managing wounds holistically, preventing wounds, and improving overall health for seniors, there is nothing more powerful than adequate protein intake. When you’re at the mercy of clinicians and providers treating your wound but not treating your body, or ignoring your slow but steady decline, take charge of your health and maximize your body’s healing potential with protein.

Dies ist ein Überlebenshandbuch für Ihren Job ohne Schnickschnack. Es ist in kurzer, praktischer, schonungslos ehrlicher Wegweiser für Studierende, Praktikant*innen und alle, die gerade am Anfang ihrer Karriere stehen oder ihre Karriere wechseln wollen und versuchen, die stürmische interne Politik innerhalb ihrer Organisationen zu bezwingen. Das Werk basiert auf der mehr als 40-jährigen Berufserfahrung des Autors in der US- Regierung und in führenden Unternehmen als General Counsel sowie als Senior Counsel internationaler Kanzleien in den USA und Europa.

This is a no-nonsense job survival manual. It is a brief, practical, brutally honest guide for students, interns, and anyone starting or changing their careers and seeking to navigate the stormy internal politics of their organizations. It is based on the author’s more than 40 years of experience as an official in the US Government, as in-house attorney for major corporations, and as Senior Counsel with major international law firms in the US and Europe.

Stick Figure offers a new approach for effective communications in civil litigation. So often we cannot find words to describe our client's hurtful experiences. But by exploring human desires, we can discern the key emotions help our audience understand the injuries, increasing the value of the case. Audiences call Stick Figure “insightful” and “down to earth”—“a clear framework for opening judges and juries to empathy.”

Empower Your Feed: The Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Your Social Media is the must-have book for women ready to turn their passion into profit! Whether you have a small following or a growing community, this guide provides actionable, proven strategies to build your personal brand, create engaging content, and unlock multiple streams of income. Packed with templates, case studies, and step-by-step instructions, you'll learn how to grow your influence, boost engagement, and monetize your platforms like a pro. Start transforming your social media presence today—your digital empire awaits!

In a world overflowing with information, how can we adapt our learning methods to thrive? Dave Cormier, a pioneering figure in digital education, presents a thought-provoking manifesto in Learning in a Time of Abundance. A leading voice in digital learning, Cormier offers a fresh perspective on how we can face the uncertainty of a world where our challenges don't have clear answers amid an overwhelming digital landscape.

Ready to chase your dreams and further your education but feel like time has passed? "How To Go Back To School When You Are Older Than Normal and At A Late Age" is your ultimate guide to returning to the classroom and thriving as a mature student. Written with humor, empathy, and a wealth of practical advice, this book is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges and embracing the opportunities of returning to school later in life.

La educación universitaria debe adaptarse necesariamente a la Cuarta Revolución Industrial. Todos los países e instituciones académicas se enfrentan al reto de volver a capacitar a varias generaciones de trabajadores y profesionales que se están quedando obsoletos ante el nuevo paradigma económico. El sistema educativo ha fallado. No ha evolucionado para responder al advenimiento de la revolución digital; hemos preparado a millones de personas para afrontar los desafíos de ayer pero no a las demandas de mañana.