When does becoming part of the team go too far?For decades, young men and women endured degrading and dangerous rituals in order to join sororities and fraternities while college administrators blindly accepted their consequences. In recent years, these practices have spilled over into the mainstream, polluting military organizations, sports teams, and even secondary schools. In Destroying Young Lives: Hazing in Schools and the Military, Hank Nuwer assembles an extraordina...

In Transform Your Mind, Transform Your Body, Richard Trillion Mantey explores the powerful connection between your mindset and weight loss. This book begins by explaining how the subconscious mind influences our eating habits and emotional responses. Mantey highlights the importance of understanding these underlying factors to achieve lasting change. The author introduces practical techniques like mindfulness, visualization, and affirmations to help readers reshape their thoughts about foo...

Gopi Paladugu invites readers on an emotional and insightful journey through the intricacies of healthcare system, viewed through the experiences of an elderly couple and their family. This narrative isn't just a story—it's a vivid exploration of real-world healthcare triumphs and challenges, making it both enlightening and deeply moving.The book also delves deeply into the essence of family bonds and the crucial role of caring for parents, seamlessly interweaving family dynamics a...

The desire to share my experience and research on the after effects of dealing with PTSD has changed my life. I wanted people to know that with the correct resources they can be freed from pain, fear, and disappointment too. As the world moves further into the digital age, help has become readily available just by accessing ones computer.In truth, I could not have achieved my current level of success without my husband, sons and strong family ties. I want to let you know that famil...

This book is a priceless resource for anyone considering building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). This comprehensive guide helps readers understand the complex world of accessory dwelling units by providing insightful analysis and useful tips to help clear up any confusion and demystify the process.This book gives readers the knowledge they need to confidently start their ADU adventure, from understanding local requirements to optimizing space efficiency. This guide simplifies co...

Get ready to explore a world of food creativity with London Stanley's “New Ways of Making Fun Food”! Packed with exciting cooking and baking recipes, this book will take your kitchen adventures to new heights. From playful twists on classic dishes to innovative cooking techniques, you'll discover incredible ways to make mealtime fun and delicious. So, whether you're an experienced chef or just starting, this book is your guide to making memorable food experiences. Get ready to cook, bake, ...

Investment Trend Analytics (ITA) stands out with its unique approach. It offers an in-depth exploration of the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrencies on the global financial landscape. With over four decades of market analysis and investment trend observation, ITA equips readers with the tools to navigate and leverage these groundbreaking technologies for competitive advantage and economic success. The book begins by laying a solid foundation with an ove...

In the era of #metoo, a clear-eyed, sharp look at rape culture, sexual assault, harassment and violence against women--and what we can do about it."A timely and brilliant book." (Jessica Valenti)Every seven minutes, someone in America commits a rape. And whether that's a football star, beloved celebrity, elected official, member of the clergy, or just an average Joe (or Joanna), there's probably a community eager to make excuses for that person.In

The Ultimate Guide to Surviving and Thriving in the DormDorm life offers you a great chance to meet new people and try new things. But leaving the comforts of home for the first time to enter the roommate-having, small-room-sharing, possibly-coed-bathroom-using world of the dorms can be overwhelming and intimidating.The College Dorm Survival Guide offers expert advice and the inside scoop on:• Choosing the right residence hall for you• Getting along...

"College" is a word that means many things to many people: a space for knowledge, a place to gain lifelong friends, and an opportunity to transcend one's socioeconomic station. Today, though, this word also recalls a slew of headlines that have revealed a dark and persistent world of racial politics on campus. Does this association disturb our idealized visions of what happens behind the ivied walls of higher learning? It should-because campus racism on college campuses is as American as c...

Constrained by shrinking budgets, can colleges do more to improve the quality of education? And can students get more out of college without paying higher tuition? Daniel Chambliss and Christopher Takacs conclude that limited resources need not diminish the undergraduate experience. How College Works reveals the decisive role that personal relationships play in determining a student's success, and puts forward a set of small, inexpensive interventions that yield substantial improv...

An exclusive look inside the power and politics of college fraternities in America as they struggle to survive despite growing waves of criticism and outrage.College fraternity culture has never been more embattled. Once a mainstay of campus life, fraternities are now subject to withering criticism for reinforcing white male privilege and undermining the lasting social and economic value of a college education.No fraternity embodies this problem more than S...