College Life

Heading off to college is a monumental step. Is the high school graduate in your life truly prepared for what's ahead? Introducing College Bound, the essential guide to navigating the complexities of college life. No fluff, just real, actionable strategies to tackle the challenges they'll face. This book is a practical toolkit, turning overwhelmed freshmen into confident students.

Whether you're stepping into college for the first time or looking to up your game, this ultimate guide is packed with everything you need to thrive. Are you a freshman trying to adapt to college life? Afraid you won’t be able to juggle your studies, work, and social life? Wondering how to transition smoothly to professional life after graduation?

A completely revised and updated fourth edition of the New York Times bestseller, designed to guide younger adults through the world of personal finance. More than ever before, people in their twenties and thirties need help getting their financial lives in order. And who could blame them? These...

Living under the shadow of two gifted parents, Astrid Nordling feels trapped everywhere but at the piano, finding solace in Schubert and Debussy. Her piano teacher is convinced that she is a prodigy; her mother is not so sure. Set in 1960s Chicago, this excerpt from Lisa Heiserman Perkins' upcoming novel shows that there can be such a thing as too much talent in a single family. As Astrid competes with her dramatic, high-strung mother for the spotlight, their tug-of-war threatens to pull the family apart.

From a document in storage, passed down through the family, this story tells about the life of the early Michigan pioneer who, as Treasurer of Hillsdale College, lived through a very important era.

Seven hours. That's how long I knew her in college. But that hasn't stopped me from thinking about her every day since. That's why I recognized her the second she walked into my bar. She glances over, but it's obvious she doesn't recognize me. And why would she? I think she only looked at my face once that night. Most of the time, she had her head buried in my chest, wailing about her idiot boyfriend. You'd think those few short hours would fade from my memory by the time I woke up the next morning, but no such luck.

The years after college can be some of the most uncertain times of life. Recent graduates grieve the loss of community, question their place in the world, and struggle to find meaningful work. It can be shocking to discover that college did not fully prepare you for the challenges you now face. Discover how you can thrive beyond your undergraduate years. If you feel lost in transition, here are resources to help you flourish as a Christ-follower in a complex world.

From two leading child and adolescent mental health experts comes a guide for the parents of every college and college-bound student who want to know what’s normal mental health and behavior, what’s not, and how to intervene before it’s too late. All parenting is in preparation for letting go. However, the paradox of parenting is that the more we learn about late adolescent development and risk, the more frightened we become for our children, and the more we want to stay involved in their lives.

Excuse Me, College Is Now is an invaluable, up-beat guide for college students, and their parents, on how to navigate the stresses of college life to enjoy it. Filled with real-life stories and practical tips, this is a user-friendly book that deals with the major issues college kids face today.

Put simply, it's time for a national update on college fraternities. Greek life today makes Animal House look like a Pixar movie. The amount of alcohol that is being consumed, promiscuous sex that is being enjoyed, and intense drug-induced raging that is taking place on campuses across the...

College sophomore Ethan Follett never says what's on his mind and never wants to rock the boat. Out in the open, things couldn't be better, but secretly Ethan yearns for some real excitement in his life. He finds it in cocky frat boy Greg Sanderson, who challenges every rigid, preconceived notion Ethan lives by. Soon, their sparring relationship turns sexual, and these enemies-with-benefits "get their freak on" all over campus. Yet the more Ethan comes out of his shell, the more Greg retreats into his, working overtime to keep his ladies' man public persona intact.

Burnout Summer by Jenna Ramirez is a forthcoming title from Saturday Books...

Packed with actionable advice, real-world examples, and expert insights, "Connect & Conquer" empowers listeners to build and sustain powerful networks that can lead to lasting success and fulfillment, no matter where they are on life's journey.

College is no longer the golden ticket to success, and students are starting to see through it. We are a generation that wants to make a life instead of just a living. We are choosing ourselves, dropping out, and living life on our own terms! Sounds like a dumb idea? An escapist fantasy? Only to those too mentally enslaved by the system to think outside the box! In DropOut, Rueben L. Carter guides renegades and tapped out students in making a rational decision to leave college in order to chase their true passions in life.

“Lyrical and down-to-earth, wry and heartbreaking, This Life Is in Your Hands is a fascinating and powerful memoir. Melissa Coleman doesn’t just tell the story of her family’s brave experiment and private tragedy; she brings to life an important and underappreciated chapter of our recent...

College is a time of transition. It's a time for learning and preparing to make your own way in the world. But if you're like many teens and young adults, the thought of leaving home and being on your own in a new place can also be intimidating—even overwhelming. That's why you need a solid foundation to help you manage stress, stay focused, and maintain healthy habits—in body, mind, and spirit. Grounded in evidence-based mindfulness, The Mindful College Student will help you cultivate the skills you need to increase well-being and reach your highest aspirations.

Embark on an epic quest for financial mastery and pave the way to the lifestyle you've always dreamed of with lasting financial freedom teenage years are a playground for exploration, learning, and self-discovery. While school diligently teaches about historical events and scientific theories, practical life skills, especially financial literacy, often fall through the cracks. Sadly, this gap leaves many teens, including yourself, unequipped with fundamental financial knowledge. Skills like handling debit or credit cards, making investments, or balancing a checkbook remain a mystery.

Most of the parenting books currently in circulation were written decades ago. Therefore, they do not address—nor could they address—all the issues parents face today in the era of technology and excess. Parents need insights, techniques, and strategies to tackle the pressing issues of twenty-first-century parenting. That’s what the Understanding and Loving Your Child series of books does. Understanding and Loving Your College Student will encourage parents who have launched their children into the next phase of life.

Marrying the sharp insights of Jenny Offill with the dark humor of Maria Semple, Motherest is an inventive and moving coming-of-age novel that captures the pain of fractured family life, the heat of new love, and the particular magic of the female friendship -- all through the lens of a fraying...

Someone Else's Love Story is beloved and highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Joshilyn Jackson's funny, charming, and poignant novel about science and miracles, secrets and truths, faith and forgiveness; about falling in love, and learning that things aren't always what they...