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Many academics attack the very idea of a Western canon as chauvinistic, while the general public increasingly doubts the value of the humanities. In Rescuing Socrates, Dominican-born American academic Roosevelt Montás tells the story of how a liberal education transformed his life, and offers an intimate account of the relevance of the Great Books today, especially to members of historically marginalized communities.

Whether you’re struggling to get started, afraid of making a big decision, or clinging to a path no longer meant for you—this book is the kick in the pants you need to take the next step and go after what you want. Gutsy is your guidebook to uncovering the audacious courage within you and making an impact on this world that only you can make. This book will help you learn to turn off the expectations of others, ask for what you deserve, stick your neck out, and be brave enough to take that next step.

Steve Schwartz is a full-time author, teacher, and founder of LSAT Unplugged, an online standardized-test-preparation company helping pre-law students achieve top LSAT scores. Steve increased his LSAT score from 152 to 175 on the LSAT (99th percentile) and has taught the LSAT since 2005.

What would it mean for your career to be able to speak and write freely in English when working in the medical field? How about understanding more of what you hear or read? The idioms, phrases, words, and expressions in Medical English Dialogues are designed to improve your English quickly and easily.

You are no doubt a busy student with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to read your textbook in preparation for the LSAT exam. However, the truth is that the LSAT exam is a challenging test. Thorough preparation cannot be overlooked. That is why the author Dennis Reed developed the LSAT Study Guide!. This edition is a practice questions edition. It reviews all essential concepts found on the exam, from all categories of the test. You can listen to it while at the gym or stuck in traffic!

As a student preparing to take the LSAT, how are you supposed to increase your score if people who make the LSAT don't bother to write explanations for most of the exams? LSAC only gives you the answer key, while what you really need are explanations that will show you the easiest way to get the right answer, why the right answer is right, and why the others are wrong. This is the only series of LSAT PrepTest Logical Reasoning explanations you'll need to prepare you for the LSAT. You’re guaranteed to achieve the highest scores you possibly can—or your money back.

This comprehensive guide is your essential companion in preparing for the NGN, covering all the critical topics and question types you'll encounter. From understanding the foundational principles of nursing practice, like pharmacology, safety, and infection control, to mastering specialized areas such as pediatric nursing, maternal care, and mental health, this book provides in-depth content and practical strategies to help you succeed. Each section is crafted to enhance your clinical judgment, preparing you to handle the complex and often unpredictable scenarios that the NGN will present.

Elevate your exam preparation with this comprehensive audiobook tailored for the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Licensed Baccalaureate Social Work (LBSW) examination — expertly crafted by the Davidson’s. Designed for busy individuals, this guide seamlessly integrates into your daily routine—whether you're commuting, exercising, or managing household tasks—transforming idle moments into productive study sessions.

Pass the ServSafe Exam with Confidence-Your Ultimate Study Guide for Food Safety Success! Food safety isn't optional-it's essential. Whether you're managing a restaurant, working in food service, or aspiring to be a certified food protection manager, passing the ServSafe exam is a critical step in your career. This comprehensive study guide is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to ace the exam on your first try. What You'll Get Inside: Complete ServSafe Exam Coverage • A clear, concise breakdown of all key concepts, ensuring you fully grasp food safety principles.

Learning doesn't only have to be sitting and looking at a page. With the new 2021 NASM Certified Personal Trainer Study Guide: Complete Review & Practice Questions!, it'll be easier. Each chapter is broken down to the key information that you need: tips and mnemonics for you to remember easier and multiple-choice questions at the end of each chapter to test your knowledge!

Developed by experienced professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this course is a valuable tool when preparing for your Project Management Professional Certification Exam or PMP. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you need to know to succeed on the PMP. The material is accurate, up-to-date, and broken down in small units.

Are you struggling with cardiology? Get fully prepared with this comprehensive audiobook bundle, specifically written for medical school students taking the USMLE and other critical exams. The author and cardiologist, Anthony Bigby, dumbs down complex concepts into easy to learn analogies and real world examples making it much easier for students to follow along and understand better instead of the usual tedious and often confusing text book style learning.

You are no doubt a busy student with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to study in preparation for the MBE exam. However, the truth is that the MBE test is a challenging test. It is normal to have some anxiety about taking this test. Thorough preparation cannot be overlooked. That is why the author Harper Samuels developed the MBE Study Guide!

This book covers all the high yield concepts tested on the USMLE Step 1 exam. This is a premier book for course review and USMLE preparation that explains the essential facts within biochemistry and helps students master the required content. You'll never find an easier, more efficient, and more focused way to ace biochemistry on the USMLE and course examinations than the Dr. Adesina's Biochemistry lecture notes.

Are you preparing for the TMC exam? If so, did you know that revising practice questions is one of the most effective strategies that students are using to pass the exam? That is exactly why you need to get this audiobook! Inside, we’re going to share 35 of our best TMC practice questions with you. All, of course, covering the one of the most important sections of the exam - pulmonary function testing (PFT).

Louis Freeh led the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 1993 to 2001, through some of the most tumultuous times in its long history. This is the story of a life in law enforcement and of one man's determined struggle to strengthen and reform the FBI while ensuring its freedom from political interference.

Are you considering taking the CISSP exam but feel overwhelmed by where to start? Or maybe you're already preparing and need a structured, comprehensive study plan to guide you through the process. "The Ultimate CISSP Study Plan: A Comprehensive Guide to Success" is here to help you navigate the complex world of cybersecurity and achieve your certification goals.

You are no doubt a busy student with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to study and review your nursing textbook! That is why the author Joyce Michtell, with the help of an expert author team, developed the Fundamentals of Nursing Care Study Guide! This edition is a practice questions edition. It has over 250 practice test questions with detailed answers and rationales! It covers all aspects of nursing from basic concepts to essential skills.

As a healthcare professional, you will come across all types of challenges in your daily work. One of the biggest roadblocks you can hit as a nurse, doctor or other health professional is a language barrier, in which you simply cannot understand or express what needs to be said. Everything slows down, and many times people suffer negative consequences because of it. We have produced Medical Spanish: Real Spanish Medical Conversations for Healthcare Professionals to provide you with powerful, up-to-date tools to master medical Spanish at all levels....

In this enthralling memoir, Shoe Dog, Nike co-founder and chairman Phil Knight shares the riveting journey of the company from its early days in his parents' servant quarters to its current status as one of the world’s most renowned brands. He narrates how, young and fresh from graduate school, he sold his car and set off to see the world.