College Life

Retired Canadian lawyer Donald Desaulniers has recently marked his 50th year since graduating from the University of Western Ontario Law School in 1971. That milestone prompted him to wonder what lessons he had learned over the course of his life that would have been helpful to know when he was in university. This short essay describes three simple lessons that might assist students today in surviving their university years. There is so much negative press about how universities have become indoctrination centers rather than institutes of learning that prospective college students should ...

Feeling Uneasy About Your Teen’s Readiness for Adulthood? This 2-in-1 Guide Sets Them Up for Life & Financial Success! As a parent, you want your teen to be prepared for whatever life throws their way. But are they truly ready to handle the demands of adulthood? From managing daily responsibilities to mastering financial independence, there’s so much for teens to learn—and most of it isn’t taught in school. This comprehensive 2-in-1 collection combines essential life skills and personal finance mastery, ensuring your teen has the tools they need to thrive. Inside, they’ll gain ...

You are the ultimate teen. It’s time to unleash the power within. Embark on a transformative journey with Derek T Freeman's groundbreaking 2-in-1 compilation that combines his acclaimed first two books – "Building Unstoppable Self-Confidence for Teens" and "88 Life-Changing High School Hacks (A Sur-Thrival Guide)." This isn't just a book; it's a transformative guide designed to empower teens to not only navigate high school but to dominate every aspect of life beyond. Book 1: Building Unstoppable Self-Confidence for Teens 5 simple steps to find your uniqueness and embrace the amazing ...

Are you tired of feeling lost when it comes to money? Overwhelmed by where to begin, student loans, and the mysterious world of finance? Get ready to break free from the shackles of money-stress and embark on a journey toward financial success with The Essential Guide to Personal Finance for Teens and College Students. Inside this transformative guide, you'll discover a treasure trove of practical hacks and expert advice, carefully crafted to empower you to take control of your financial destiny.

In the glamorous yet cutthroat world of New York fashion, Charlie, a recent graduate from Aurora University, finds herself entangled in a web of mystery, betrayal, and romance. Working as a beleaguered assistant to the once-renowned fashion designer Michael Roth, Charlie's life is a whirlwind of fetching her boss from late-night escapades and struggling to have her own fashion designs recognized. Her world turns upside down when her sketches catch Roth's eye, leading him to steal her designs and catapult himself back into the limelight at Fashion Week. A drunken confrontation at a high-end ...

Years ago I made the choice to make hockey my number one priority. That's why I let her go... Nate Exchanging a bro-hug with Alan Bigsby, I look past him to the girl standing next to him. Did I say girl? I meant she-devil. “Nate, how was your summer?” he says. “Great to see you back, man.” The musty air in the old house--Big Man on Campus House--stills and presses in as the three of us stand in the front hall. “This is my new girl, Sarina Torini.” Bigsby pulls her into his side and her eyes flash, chin lifting in defiance as she stares me down. “She says you knew each other a ...

This journey, a four-part chronicle beginning with my freshman year and culminating with senior year, offers an insider's view into the life of a college athlete. As I share my experiences on the baseball diamond, in the classroom, and up in the dorm room, the entire college baseball experience comes to life.

Meet Evan Wright, an ambitious college student with an unassuming secret – she's a century-old time traveler. For over a century, she has rubbed shoulders with history's greatest minds, received the seductive advances of Casanova, and grooved with Jim Morrison at Woodstock. These extraordinary experiences allowed her to escape the painful realities of her own time. But now, everything is at stake. She’s lost the love of her life somewhere in time. To reunite with him, she must recover her past memories while evading malevolent pursuers in this fast-paced journey that will take her ...

Evan Wright had her life mapped out: college, science, success. But when she discovers she can slip into the past just by immersing herself in a single moment of history, everything she believed is shaken. With each journey, Evan uncovers hidden truths about her family, her friends, and herself, forcing her to question the life she's always wanted. Alongside a magnetic young History professor, she finds herself drawn into mysteries of the past that are as thrilling as they are dangerous. Now, Evan must decide: will she let the past shape her, or forge her own future?

Seven Sexy Sins. One Mr. Sinful. Faith Hillman is in trouble. She’s writing an article on ways to spice up your love life for her popular blog, but she’s hit a major snag—she hasn’t experienced any of the Seven Sexy Sins on her list. Luckily, her brother’s best friend, Rusty Thorne, offers to help with her research. Having had a crush on him since the age of twelve, Faith agrees, on the proviso that he signs a contract keeping their short-term relationship a secret. Her brother once decked him for kissing her on her eighteenth birthday, so Rusty’s happy to concur. While they ...

He's the Silver-fox Billionaire CEO who pushes my limits and ignites my desires. I'm his assistant, his secret, and the one woman he can't resist. Balancing his advances with job security tests my resolve. Despite his tough exterior, his vulnerabilities draw me closer. When danger strikes, Trent becomes my protector, whisking me away from my troubles. Despite his wealth and influence, I fear the forbidden love growing between us. But can love flourish in a world where we're worlds apart? His charm broke my resistance, leading to a passionate encounter with lasting repercussions. A startling...

Older Woman. Younger Man. Surprise Visitor The unexpected romance took place when cell phones were a novelty, and “good girls” didn’t get pregnant before marriage. Margaret Hudson was 49 and a widow. She lived a comfortable suburban life, playing weekly tennis matches at the country club with her close friend Karen Walker. A power outage during a hurricane brought Margaret and her 26-year-old neighbor, Wayne Myers, together for an extended period of unexpected passion. It’s not an ideal arrangement, and it becomes difficult to keep private from Karen Walker. Margaret’s oldest ...

American Isis is the first Plath biography benefiting from the new Ted Hughes archive at the British Library, which includes 41 letters between Plath and Hughes as well as a host of unpublished papers. The Sylvia Plath that Carl Rollyson brings to us in American Isis is no shrinking violet overshadowed by Ted Hughes; she is a modern-day Isis, a powerful force that embraced high and low culture to establish herself in the literary firmament.

As her sophomore year begins, Karen enters into the back-to-school revelry - particularly at a fraternity called GBC. When she wakes up one morning on the lawn of Raghurst, a house of radical feminists, she gets a crash course in the state of feminist activism on campus. GBC is notorious, she learns, nicknamed "Gang Bang Central" and a prominent contributor to a list of date rapists compiled by female students. Despite continuing to party there and dating one of the brothers, Karen is equally seduced by the intellectual stimulation and indomitable spirit of the Raghurst women.

My new dance teacher had a rhythm that was impossible to resist. I thought I'd explored the depths of my desires with Jenny, Sophia, Claire, and Lisa, but my education in passion was about to take a mesmerizing turn. When Jenny introduced me to her friend Marisa, a captivating dance teacher, I was drawn into a world of movement and seduction. Marisa offered me a free private class, and with the encouragement of Jenny, Sophia, Claire, and Lisa, I stepped onto the dance floor. What I found was far more than just a lesson in dance. Marisa's graceful movements and intense gaze taught me the art...

International best-selling author William Stanek helps you get the edge you need. Whether we like it or not, writing is a part of our every day lives and to get by you need an edge. Enter Effective Writing for Business, College & Life: the down in the trenches writing resource you need to be successful. Use this concise guide to help you: write essays, papers, and dissertations; create reports and presentations; develop articles, stories, and novels; publish online, and CD-ROM.

Jennifer Ellison always knew this day would come: the day she heads off to college. Away from her family. Away from her small coastal town. Away from the sea she loves and the lighthouse visible from her bedroom window. She's supposed to be excited, but she isn’t. Leaving home seems scary and unpredictable. But ready or not, she’s going. She knows it would be foolish to stay. Life on a college campus proves to be a whole new world for Jennifer, but she finds the changes to be mostly pleasant. Her roommate and a special guy she meets on the first day give her a lot to smile about, but ...

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An Amazon Best-seller The book that feeds my want of the perfect romance. -The Bookie Rookie An authentic and heart-touching portrayal of young love in a small town, this story is perfect for fans of YA romance. Back before everyone left the little town of Sweet Home to the ghosts, she was the girl next door. And he was the boy, who could never get on her father’s good side. But none of that mattered. The only thing that mattered was that her heart had picked him. But that was years ago. And now, Berlin’s sister is praying for someone to show up to take her brother’s mind off the girl...

This is my story or at least the college and early marriage years of it. As I look back on my life, I realize that it has been a rather interesting one. Therefore, I thought I would tell my story. There are a couple of caveats I need to add here at the beginning. One, these are my memories and, as such, may not be entirely reliable. As with most people, I have a tendency to remember some things and forget others. I, also, don’t necessarily remember it the way it really was, but the way, well, I remember it. I have asked some of those “who were there” to read over what I have written ...