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  The Great Upheaval - Higher...

  Scott J. Van Pelt, Arthur Levine

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  In The Great Upheaval, Arthur Levine and Scott Van Pelt examine higher and postsecondary education to see how it has changed to become what it is today—and how it might be refitted for an uncertain future. 
   
   
   
  Taking a unique historical, cross-industry perspective, Levine and Van Pelt perform a 360-degree survey of American higher education. Combining historical, trend, and comparative analysis of other business sectors, they ask 
   
   
   
  ● how much will colleges and universities change, what will change, and how will these changes occur? 
   
   
   
  ● will institutions of higher learning be able to adapt to the challenges they face, or will they be disrupted by them? 
   
   
   
  ● will the industrial model of higher education be repaired or replaced? 
   
   
   
  ● why is higher education more important than ever? 
   
   
   
  The book is neither an attempt to advocate for a particular future direction nor a warning about that future. Rather, it looks objectively at the contexts in which higher education has operated—and will continue to operate. It also seeks to identify likely developments that will aid those involved in steering higher education forward, as well as the many millions of Americans who have a stake in its future.

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  The Other Man - John F Kennedy...

  Michael Bergin

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  Michael Bergin's account of the years he and Carolyn Bessette shared—revisiting the years dramatized in FX's Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette Would she be alive today? Would we be together? Would we have been happy? Before she was Mrs. John F. Kennedy Jr. — before the wedding dress, the cameras, the mythology — Carolyn Bessette was a woman of remarkable presence. Independent, stylish, and far more complex than the tabloids ever allowed her to be. She was also, for a time, deeply in love with someone other than America's most eligible bachelor. Michael Bergin was a small-town kid from Connecticut who came to New York with nothing and became one of the most recognizable faces in the world. When he and Carolyn found each other in 1992, it was immediate and intense — a connection neither of them could fully let go of, even as their lives pulled them in different directions. Then John Kennedy walked in. But this is not a story that ends with a wedding. In The Other Man, Bergin breaks his silence on one of the most talked-about relationships of the 1990s, offering an intimate glimpse into the private Carolyn so few people were permitted to see — her warmth, her restlessness, her contradictions — and the passion the two of them shared long after the world had written its own version of her story. Honest, tender, and at times devastating, The Other Man is a testament to the pull of a love that doesn't follow the script — and a portrait of a woman who deserved to be known on her own terms.

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  Warriors Hate War - Strategy...

  Glenn Sturm

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  Why, after over 100 Sigma war games showed us that we could not win, did we still go into Vietnam? Why, if one military doctrine irrefutably indicates that it can succeed time after time, is it not adopted in every military action? Why do warriors hate war? Because their bosses don't understand it. What's the mission? How do we win? What is winning? Bush said that winning was when the major combat operations were ceasing. Maybe so, but knowing how to win a war while striving not to be in one makes a real warrior. Warriors Hate War-Strategy, politicization, successes, and failures of the American military by Glenn Sturm explores the military actions since WW11 through lenses that reveal alternate outcomes and pose frameworks that could inform decision-making for the future of war and, more importantly, peace. 
  About the Author 
  Glenn W Sturm earned a Juris Doctor with honors from the Levin College of Law at the University of Florida, where he was named to the Order of the Coif. Sturm served in the U.S. military as a commissioned officer on active duty and in the reserves for over 30 years. In his other lives, he is a best-selling author, photographic artist, and philanthropist, and he strives every day to make the lives of others better while continuing to navigate his way through over a decade and a half of life with incurable cancer.

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  Analects

  Confucius

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  "The Analects" by Confucius is more than a book—it's a gateway to timeless wisdom. Imagine a mosaic of conversations, meditations, and insights that span centuries, capturing the essence of human morality, leadership, and personal growth. Each passage feels like a puzzle piece, challenging you to reflect, interpret, and unlock deeper truths about yourself and the world.
  At its heart lies the pursuit of harmony—between individuals, communities, and the cosmos itself. Through Confucius' dialogues with his disciples, you are invited into an ancient yet surprisingly modern classroom where questions of virtue, justice, and respect take center stage.
  Yet, "The Analects" is not an instruction manual but a philosophical dance, where answers are not handed out but discovered. Each chapter tempts you to pause, ponder, and reshape your understanding of life's complexities. It's a text that breathes, waiting for your own experience to illuminate its teachings.
  Whether you seek guidance as a leader, crave insight into human relationships, or simply love the enigmatic beauty of Eastern philosophy, "The Analects" offers a treasure trove of ideas that resonate across cultures and eras. Are you ready to join this timeless dialogue and let Confucius become your guide to a more thoughtful life?

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  The Wonderful Garden

  Edith Nesbit

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  The Wonderful Garden by Edith Nesbit is a charming and imaginative children's novel that blends fantasy, adventure, and moral growth within a richly described natural setting. Known for her ability to combine everyday life with magical possibilities, Nesbit creates a story that celebrates curiosity, kindness, and the power of imagination.
  
  The narrative follows a group of children who discover that the garden they spend time in is far more extraordinary than it first appears. What begins as a simple outdoor space gradually reveals hidden wonders, unexpected transformations, and mysterious experiences that challenge their understanding of the world around them.
  
  As the children explore the garden, they encounter situations that blur the line between reality and imagination. Ordinary plants, animals, and surroundings take on new meaning as they reveal surprising qualities and magical influences. Each discovery becomes an opportunity for learning, reflection, and emotional growth.
  
  Throughout their journey, the children rely on their friendship, curiosity, and courage to navigate the challenges and mysteries they face. Their experiences encourage them to think creatively, act compassionately, and understand the importance of respecting the natural world.
  
  Edith Nesbit's storytelling is marked by warmth, humor, and vivid description. She brings the garden to life as a place of wonder and transformation, where nature itself seems to respond to the thoughts and actions of those who enter it.
  
  The novel explores themes such as imagination, responsibility, friendship, and the connection between humans and nature. It suggests that wonder can be found in everyday surroundings if one is willing to look with openness and curiosity.
  
  At its heart, The Wonderful Garden is a celebration of childhood imagination and the idea that the natural world holds endless possibilities for discovery and growth.
  
  Ideal for readers of classic children's literature, fantasy adventures, and imaginative storytelling, this novel offers a delightful journey into a world where nature and magic intertwine to inspire wonder and understanding.

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  You Are a Data Person -...

  Amelia Parnell, Robert A. Schwartz

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  Internal and external pressure continues to mount for college professionals to provide evidence of successful activities, programs, and services, which means that, going forward, nearly every campus professional will need to approach their work with a data-informed perspective. But you find yourself thinking "I am not a data person." Yes, you are. Or can be with the help of Amelia Parnell. You Are a Data Person provides context for the levels at which you are currently comfortable using data, helps you identify both the areas where you should strengthen your knowledge and where you can use this knowledge in your particular university role. For example, the rising cost to deliver high-quality programs and services to students has pushed many institutions to reallocate resources to find efficiencies. In addition to programs, services, and pedagogy, professionals are constantly monitoring the rates at which students are entering, remaining enrolled in, and leaving the institution, as those movements impact the institution's financial position. From teaching professors to student affairs personnel and beyond, Parnell offers tangible examples of how professionals can make data contributions at their current and future knowledge level, and will even inspire listeners to take the initiative to engage in data projects.

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