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The Courage to Change

Personal Conversations about Alcoholism

by Dennis Wholey, Thomas Tryon, Bob Welch, Robert Bauman, Sid Caesar, Florence Caesar, Billy Carter, Sybil Carter, Graham Chapman, Gary Crosby, Ryne Duren, Shecky Greene, Elmore Leonard, Wilbur Mills, Don Newcombe, Jason Robards, Lois Robards, Doc Severinsen, Grace Slick, Gerry Spence, Rod Steiger, Gale Storm, Lee Bonnell, Pete Townshend, Alcoholics Anonymous, Jerry Falwell, Daniel J. Anderson, Joan Pheney Deffer, Conway Hunter, Jean Kirkpatrick, Vaughan Quinn, G. Douglas Talbott ...

The classic New York Times bestseller: Real-life stories from prominent people talking about their experiences as alcoholics.As an alcoholic himself, PBS host Dennis Wholey set out to collect the powerful stories of well-known people who have struggled with this disease. Included in this volume are personal accounts by Jason Robards, Grace Slick, Sid Caesar, Pete Townshend, Don Newcombe, Bob Welch ... Read more

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The classic New York Times bestseller: Real-life stories from prominent people talking about their experiences as alcoholics.As an alcoholic himself, PBS host Dennis Wholey set out to collect the powerful stories of well-known people who have struggled with this disease. Included in this volume are personal accounts by Jason Robards, Grace Slick, Sid Caesar, Pete Townshend, Don Newcombe, Bob Welch
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William James, Moral Philosophy, and the Ethical Life

by Jacob L. Goodson, Guy Axtell, Gregory Eiselein, Amy Kittelstrom, Joseph D. John, Roger Ward, Neal A. Tognazzini, Scott F. Aikin, Robert B. Talisse, Scott R. Stroud0, Jaishikha Nautiyal1, Anthony Karlin2, G. Scott Davis3, Eric Silverman4, Lee Yearley5, Frederick J. Ruf6, Gary S. Slater7, Pamela Crosby8, David O’Hara9, Ermine L. Algaier IV0, D. Micah Hester1, John R. Shook2, Sami Pihlström3, Seth Vannatta4 ...

Series series American Philosophy Series
Virtue theory, natural law, deontology, utilitarianism, existentialism: these are the basic moral theories taught in “Ethics,” “History of Philosophy,” and “Introduction to Philosophy” courses throughout the United States. When the American philosopher William James (1842 – 1910) find his way into these conversations, there is uncertainty about where his thinking fits. While utilitarianism has ... Read more

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Virtue theory, natural law, deontology, utilitarianism, existentialism: these are the basic moral theories taught in “Ethics,” “History of Philosophy,” and “Introduction to Philosophy” courses throughout the United States. When the American philosopher William James (1842 – 1910) find his way into these conversations, there is uncertainty about where his thinking fits. While utilitarianism has
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Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy

The New Edgar Bergen Hour with Charlie McCarthy

Narrated by Edgar Bergen, Gary Crosby, Jack Kirkwood, Original Radio Broadcast ...

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Twenty years after they first convulsed the nation over the air, Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy were still going strong -- in a slick, entertaining full-hour series featuring an array of interesting and unusual guests!Join Bergen and his friends Jack Kirkwood, Ray Noble, Gary Crosby, Carol Richards, and the Mellomen - plus Charlie's friends Mortimer Snerd and Effie Klinker - for ten digitally ... Read more

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Twenty years after they first convulsed the nation over the air, Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy were still going strong -- in a slick, entertaining full-hour series featuring an array of interesting and unusual guests!Join Bergen and his friends Jack Kirkwood, Ray Noble, Gary Crosby, Carol Richards, and the Mellomen - plus Charlie's friends Mortimer Snerd and Effie Klinker - for ten digitally
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Reimagining Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Survival Beyond 2021

Edited by Gary B. Crosby, Khalid A. White, Marcus A. Chanay, Adriel Hilton ...

Series series Great Debates in Higher Education
The Nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are more relevant today than ever before.As the national student loan debt grows, as the racial wealth gap continues to widen and as unemployment in the African American community continues to exceed that of other racial demographic groups, the HBCUs represent a collective means to combating socioeconomic ills. The HBCUs stand in ... Read more

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The Nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are more relevant today than ever before.As the national student loan debt grows, as the racial wealth gap continues to widen and as unemployment in the African American community continues to exceed that of other racial demographic groups, the HBCUs represent a collective means to combating socioeconomic ills. The HBCUs stand in
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Imagining the Future

Historically Black Colleges and Universities - A Matter of Survival

Edited by Gary B. Crosby, Khalid A. White, Marcus A. Chanay, Adriel A. Hilton ...

Series series Contemporary Perspectives on Access, Equity, and Achievement
The Nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are more culturally revered today than ever. As public health and socioeconomic inequity gaps continue to widen between the African American community and other racial groups, the HBCUs embody a shared support system. Since the 1800s, this body of prestigious higher education institutions have represented trusted pathways for the ... Read more

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The Nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are more culturally revered today than ever. As public health and socioeconomic inequity gaps continue to widen between the African American community and other racial groups, the HBCUs embody a shared support system. Since the 1800s, this body of prestigious higher education institutions have represented trusted pathways for the
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Higher Education Accountability

by Robert Kelchen ...

The first comprehensive overview charting the accountability of higher education.As the price tag of higher education continues to rise, colleges and universities across the country are under increasing pressure to demonstrate their value. Graded on numerous metrics, including cost and ability to prepare students for the job market, colleges must satisfy requirements from multiple stakeholders. ... Read more

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The first comprehensive overview charting the accountability of higher education.As the price tag of higher education continues to rise, colleges and universities across the country are under increasing pressure to demonstrate their value. Graded on numerous metrics, including cost and ability to prepare students for the job market, colleges must satisfy requirements from multiple stakeholders.
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The Provost's Handbook

The Role of the Chief Academic Officer

by James Martin, James E. Samels ...

A go-to resource to help provosts, deans, presidents, and trustees effectively meet the challenges of leading a college or university.As the chief academic officer, the provost plays the central role in the contemporary university or college. He or she leads the faculty and serves as their key representative to the administration while simultaneously acting as the administration's spokesperson to ... Read more

$31.19 USD

A go-to resource to help provosts, deans, presidents, and trustees effectively meet the challenges of leading a college or university.As the chief academic officer, the provost plays the central role in the contemporary university or college. He or she leads the faculty and serves as their key representative to the administration while simultaneously acting as the administration's spokesperson to
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American Higher Education in the Twenty-First Century

Social, Political, and Economic Challenges

Edited by Michael N. Bastedo, Philip G. Altbach, Patricia J. Gumport ...

Now in its fifth edition! An indispensable reference for anyone concerned with the future of American colleges and universities.Whether it is advances in information technology, organized social movements, or racial inequality and social class stratification, higher education serves as a lens for examining significant issues within American society. First published in 1998, American Higher ... Read more

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Now in its fifth edition! An indispensable reference for anyone concerned with the future of American colleges and universities.Whether it is advances in information technology, organized social movements, or racial inequality and social class stratification, higher education serves as a lens for examining significant issues within American society. First published in 1998, American Higher
... Read more
Survival of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Making it Happen

Edited by Edward Fort ...

Series series The Africana Experience and Critical Leadership Studies
Survival of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities as edited by North Carolina A&T State University Chancellor Emeritus Edward Fort, conceptualizes the strategies, strategic planning energies, and delivery systems which might be of assistance to HBCU's as they continue to survive in this age of uncertainty. Its insightful chapters, as penned by Fort and a number of his colleagues ... Read more

$55.09 USD

Survival of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities as edited by North Carolina A&T State University Chancellor Emeritus Edward Fort, conceptualizes the strategies, strategic planning energies, and delivery systems which might be of assistance to HBCU's as they continue to survive in this age of uncertainty. Its insightful chapters, as penned by Fort and a number of his colleagues
... Read more
Leading a Diversity Culture Shift in Higher Education

Comprehensive Organizational Learning Strategies

by Edna Chun, Alvin Evans ...

Series series New Critical Viewpoints on Society
Leading a Diversity Culture Shift in Higher Education offers a practical and timely guide for launching, implementing, and institutionalizing diversity organizational learning. The authors draw from extensive interviews with chief diversity officers and college and university leaders to reveal the prevailing models and best practices for strengthening diversity practices within the higher ... Read more

$64.99 USD

Leading a Diversity Culture Shift in Higher Education offers a practical and timely guide for launching, implementing, and institutionalizing diversity organizational learning. The authors draw from extensive interviews with chief diversity officers and college and university leaders to reveal the prevailing models and best practices for strengthening diversity practices within the higher
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Community College Leadership and Administration

Theory, Practice, and Change

by Carlos Nevarez, J. Luke Wood ...

Series Book 3 - Education Management
This book, a training tool for the 21st-century community college leader and administrator, deconstructs outdated practices and constructs new approaches to how contemporary community college leadership is viewed, practiced, and envisioned. Both timely and comprehensive, the book develops new models that are focused on facilitating leadership innovation, and encourages both formal and informal ... Read more

$43.09 USD

This book, a training tool for the 21st-century community college leader and administrator, deconstructs outdated practices and constructs new approaches to how contemporary community college leadership is viewed, practiced, and envisioned. Both timely and comprehensive, the book develops new models that are focused on facilitating leadership innovation, and encourages both formal and informal
... Read more
Opportunities and Challenges at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Edited by M. Gasman, F. Commodore ...

Series series Education (R0)
In this edited collection, the authors grapple with both the strengths and challenges that HBCUs face as the nation's demographics change, from their place in American society and growing diversity on HBCU campuses to class and elitism issues to study abroad and honors programs. ... Read more

$49.49 USD

In this edited collection, the authors grapple with both the strengths and challenges that HBCUs face as the nation's demographics change, from their place in American society and growing diversity on HBCU campuses to class and elitism issues to study abroad and honors programs.
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