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How University Boards Work: A Guide for Trustees, Officers, and Leaders in Higher Education (Higher Ed Leadership Essentials)
Offers a guide for university boards, officers, and leaders on effective governance and leadership in higher education. Drawing on decades of personal experience and research, the author discusses th…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
How to Run a College: A Practical Guide for Trustees, Faculty, Administrators, and Policymakers (Higher Ed Leadership Essentials)
Focuses on the multifaceted operation of a college or university, exploring the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders like trustees, faculty, and administrators in ensuring institutional…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
How to Guard an Art Gallery and Other Discrete Mathematical Adventures
Explores various discrete mathematical concepts through engaging problems and applications. It begins by examining counting problems, such as dividing a pizza or counting points within shapes, introd…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
How to be Both
One voice seems to belong to a Renaissance-era artist named Francescho, reflecting on his training, his experiences with art, people, and even his horse, all while grappling with themes of identity, …
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
How Literature Plays with the Brain: The Neuroscience of Reading and Art
Explores the intersection of neuroscience and literary studies, particularly focusing on how the brain processes and responds to literature. It examines concepts such as neuronal plasticity, the biol…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
How University Budgets Work (Higher Ed Leadership Essentials)
Offers a comprehensive look at university budgets, explaining their purpose, structure, and implementation. It covers fundamental accounting principles relevant to higher education finances, includin…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
How to Be a Dean (Higher Ed Leadership Essentials)
Offer an insider's look at the complex role of an academic dean, exploring the challenges and opportunities of this demanding position. They highlight the multifaceted nature of the job, balancing ac…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
How To Avoid A Climate Disaster
Examine the complex challenge of achieving zero greenhouse gas emissions globally. The author highlights the necessity of getting to zero rather than simply reducing emissions, using a bathtub analog…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Exploring how our minds operate through two systems: System 1, which is fast, intuitive, and often relies on heuristics, and System 2, which is slower, more deliberate, and analytical. The source ill…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Think and Grow Rich: The Landmark Bestseller Now Revised and Updated for the 21st Century
A philosophy for achieving success, particularly in accumulating wealth, based on Hill's twenty-five years of research and analysis of successful individuals. The core tenets involve cultivating a bu…
Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago