College Life

One unforgettable night with a stunning man changed everything for me. Now, he's my professor, and he tells me he hasn't moved on. Five years ago, I had a one-night encounter with Julian, and he's always been on my mind. It's hard to forget him when our child is the spitting image of his father. I can still recall every moment of that passionate night: his mesmerizing looks, electrifying kisses, and the incredible climax. Destiny brought us back together, and the chemistry between us is as strong as ever. I still long for him whenever we're together and find myself daydreaming about him, ...

Friends. Neighbors. Lovers. The improbable romance began when she was 45. It was a time before computer games, music videos and web browsers. Married couples didn't contemplate divorce, and people suppressed illicit desires. Linda Watson was a widow with two children. She lived a life of suburban leisure. When her neighbor and best friend, Cindy Sloan, asked Linda to watch her house and cook a few casseroles for Cindy’s college-age son; Linda agreed. Wayne Sloan was unhappy with the prospect of a neighbor monitoring his activities, but his mood changed when Linda made an unexpected ...

The purpose of this multiple case study was to explore the experiences of informal music learners at a community college. In this study, the views and understandings of participants provided diverse perspectives into individual lifeworlds, which are informed by social, economic, and cultural conditions. Purposeful sampling was used to provide information rich cases. Specifically, maximum variation and criterion sampling guided the researcher in selecting eight distinct participants with divergent perspectives, attitudes, and positions. This investigation was directed by three research ...

Are you itching for independence, but still feel stuck relying on your parents for cash? Are you overwhelmed by the complex world of investing, with no idea where to start? Are you dreaming of a future where you can pursue your passions but worry you won't have the financial resources to make it happen? These concerns are totally legit.

The free-spirited Anne Shirley has a beautiful way of looking at the world and touching our hearts. In this, the third volume of the Anne of Green Gables series, the irrepressible Anne dreams of the woman she hopes to be when she decides to leave Green Gables and her beloved Prince Edward Island for college. She is eager for new adventure.

Ethan was ready to start a new life. He wasn't ready to start a new relationship.Leaving behind a high-pressure job in the city, 38-year-old Ethan is settling down in the small town of Timber Creek and taking ownership of Quill's End bookshop. He's ready to dive into a lifelong dream of owning a bookstore and slowing down. But the town of Timber Creek has more in store for him. While moving in, Ethan runs into Grace, a gorgeous blonde woman hired to clean the store before it reopens. Before he knows it, she's asking him out for coffee, and a fun date quickly becomes much more. Ethan thought...

“Empty Nest, Single Parent: Moving the Needle to a Repurposed Life” is written for the empty nester who also is a single parent and is dealing with both of those roles simultaneously. Each year, parents send their children off to college in what is a bittersweet moment. For some, the bitter part encompasses feelings of sadness, depression, grief and loss of purpose. According to the Mayo Clinic, while ‘empty nest syndrome’ is not a clinical diagnosis, it is indeed a ‘phenomenon’. The book affirms readers’ emotions about letting go and moving on to create a life of their own. ...

Her overprotective single mother raised Jemma Eidson. Now, Jemma is off to college for fun and FREEDOM! Mom isn't happy, though. There are rules: school before fun, no partying, and NO BOYS! The rules don't last long as a new friend brings Jemma to the first party of the year. Jemma is having a great time until she finds herself in a dangerous position. She's terrified until she is rescued by the most gorgeous man she's ever seen. Sebastian Ryder He is next in line to lead Hellsmoke, the local motorcycle club. He's bad news, and Jemma is warned to stay away. Sebastian, however, can't seem ...

The people you surround yourself with are the ones who lift you up when you’re feeling low, help keep you accountable to your goals, and inspire you to be your best self. Invest time in building these relationships; these connections will become important assets on your road to success. But while embracing your growth and nurturing your relationship are crucial to surviving and thriving, as is work-life balance.

Life After College is an essential manual for every graduating student and young professional. It features practical, actionable advice that helps people focus on the BIG picture of their lives, not just the details. Life After College will leave you feeling inspired, confident, and ready to take action toward creating the life you really want.

Judy Moody is in a mood. Not a good mood. And definitely NOT a math mood. The substitute teacher in Class 3T thinks Judy's math skills need improving. So Judy has to start meeting with a math tutor. Does this mean flash cards? Does this mean baby games? Does this mean school on weekends? But when Judy meets her tutor - a sick-awesome college student with an uber-funky sense of style - and gets a glimpse of college life, Judy's bad math-i-tude turns into a radical glad-i-tude.

Mack Sutton is a normal guy who just happens to attend a very abnormal school. In a college where the pretty girls can kill you with a whisper and most of the guys can bench press a car, Mack and his sister Jetta are just run of the mill people—or are they?

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective College Students is a high-impact student success course that benefits and sustains students in college and beyond. This program delivers a powerful blended learning experience designed to enhance student engagement, improve persistence, strengthen student learning, and increase retention and completion rates. In addition, the program provides students with the skills, tools, and mind-set they need to succeed in a global and ever-changing marketplace.

One of the grandest questions a person can ask in life is, “How different would things have been if I’d just made different decisions?“ Well, filmmaker/author Rick Schmidt has bravely tackled his own “WHAT-IF’S” in this amazing new memoir-novel, “Other Lives, Bends in the ROAD, and What-Ifs.” Included are stories from age 11 on, through his college and adulthood. Reaching back, he’s bravely dug into a past in which there seemed to have been build-in dangers on all sides, threatening the man he’d later become. For instance, when he won a gigantic panda worth hundreds in ...

In "Purpose, Passion, and College," Professor Stemmle takes readers on an enlightening expedition of self-exploration and personal growth. This book transcends the boundaries of a traditional guide by offering a transformative mentorship that supports readers in pursuing a fulfilling and meaningful life. The pages of this book come alive with a rich collection of thought-provoking exercises designed to stimulate introspection and encourage readers to delve deep into their innermost wishes and aspirations. Through these exercises, readers are guided to uncover their true passions and values,...

Eight years ago, I was supposed to marry her. Instead, I destroyed her family and then abandoned her. Broken and hurt, she delivered me a savage blow in return. Naturally, that should have been the end of us. Except that I still want her. Even after all these years, memories of her linger in a mix of pain and desire. And now the sassy girl who once set my world on fire is suddenly in my city, curating art she has no idea that she inspired. Her body still ignites under my touch, but her eyes hold a cold, hard resolve to never re-engage with her family’s arch-enemy. To prove to Sabrina that...

You have a calling. First, God calls us all to know and love him. Second, for each individual there is a specific call—a defining purpose or mission, with implications for all of life. In this classic book on vocation, Gordon Smith invites you to discover your calling by listening to God and becoming a coworker with him. Smith explores how to pursue excellence in all kinds of work and how to continue growing throughout a lifetime.

Through the years, since Apartheid ended officially in 1994, a lot was written about the South African Police Force (SAP), the country’s National Police Force. Not all of the books were true to facts and many with a clear left-wing liberal political motive behind them. Many “anti” books were published, especially by the mainstream publishing houses and although they have a function and fulfilled a financial need, the Mean Streets Series is not like that. This is a story of a man, a junior officer that grew up in Apartheid South Africa and joined the Police at age 18 with the specific ...

I call it the universal question. So far, I haven’t met anyone who didn’t wrestle with it. I certainly did, and if you’re reading this so have you. The question is this: “What should I do with my life?” For whatever reason, it’s the one question we all struggle with, but few have found the answer to. Why is that? And why is it so difficult to figure out the answer? If we are meant to live lives of purpose and meaning, then why do so many of us trudge along doing meaningless things? Most of us make a decision about our college major and future career based on an “outside/in ...

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 ...