The Complete Idiot's Guide to Choosing a College Major
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Choosing a College Major

Author: Randall S. Hansen

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2007-10-02

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 1440626391

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How to figure out what you want out of college—and life. Choosing a college major is the biggest decision of one’s college experience, and there are many factors to consider. Here, you will discover which majors will give the best chances of finding employment, which majors are most likely to lead to the highest-paying jobs, what major best suits each personality, and what skills and background you need to realize your goals.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Choosing a College Major
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Choosing a College Major

Author: Randall S. Hansen

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 9781436299688

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Matches popular college majors with possible careers in the arts, business, science, social science, and the service industry, giving an overview of what degree and skills are necessary and projected earnings and growth in the area.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Teaching College
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Teaching College

Author: Anthony D. Fredericks

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 9781592576005

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Discover how college students learn; learn the similarities and differences between small-group teaching and large-hall lecturing; keep your discussions lively and engaging; develop a different set of skills when teaching people with life experience in continuing education classes; manage your time effectively--both in and out of the classroom; engage students in positive learning experiences; prepare yourself for evaluation--by students, colleagues, and yourself.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to College Biology
The Complete Idiot's Guide to College Biology

Author: Emily Jane Willingham Ph.D.

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2010-06-01

Total Pages: 507

ISBN-13: 1101198036

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Biology is the study of life—the structure, function, growth, origin, and evolution of living things. Biology and chemistry work together to create what many people think of as "science." And passing Biology 101 in college is the entryway to further study in the sciences - if you can't do well in it, you aren't moving ahead. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to College Biology follows the curriculum to Biology 101 so closely that it serves as a perfect study guide to it, and it's also great for the AP Biology and SAT Subject Biology exams that high school students are taking in droves. Students can turn to it when their textbooks are unclear or as an additional aid throughout the semester. The guide covers: • Complicated processes such as photosynthesis and cellular respiration • Explanations of complex biology, from DNA to ecosystems • Offers online extras, including a chapter on microbes and an extended glossary Suitable for the new learner or as a refresher for former students, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to College Biology brings biology to the reader in a relaxed, accessible way.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Game Theory
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Game Theory

Author: Edward C. Rosenthal Ph.D.

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-03-01

Total Pages: 419

ISBN-13: 1101478845

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Gain some insight into the game of life... Game Theory means rigorous strategic thinking. It is based on the idea that everyone acts competitively and in his own best interest. With the help of mathematical models, it is possible to anticipate the actions of others in nearly all life's enterprises. This book includes down-to-earth examples and solutions, as well as charts and illustrations designed to help teach the concept. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Game Theory, Dr. Edward C. Rosenthal makes it easy to understand game theory with insights into: • The history of the discipline made popular by John Nash, the mathematician dramatized in the film A Beautiful Mind • The role of social behavior and psychology in this amazing discipline • How important game theory has become in our society and why

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Physics
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Physics

Author: Johnnie T. Dennis

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9781592570812

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Intended for high school and college students required to take at least one physics course, this book offers an easy-to-understand, comprehensive companion to their school textbooks that brings real-world relevance, and even a touch of fun, to Einstein's favorite subject.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Critical Reading
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Critical Reading

Author: Amy Wall

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2005-05-03

Total Pages: 403

ISBN-13: 144069642X

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The essential guide to looking at literature with your own two eyes. What students know about Shakespeare, Orwell, Dickens, and Twain is primarily what their instructors tell them. Here’s a book that teaches the students how to move on to the next level—evaluate and read critically on their own, trust their own opinions, develop original ideas, analyze characters, and find a deeper appreciation for fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and more. • Ideal companion for college students and accessible for the casual reader as well. • Covers fiction, poetry, narrative nonfiction, biographies and memoirs, essays and editorials, and newspapers, magazines, and journals. • Features examples from published writing. • Includes a reading list and a glossary of literary terms.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Science of Everything
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Science of Everything

Author: Steve Miller

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-10-07

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 1440652031

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“Why are most plants green?” Why doesn’t stomach acid dissolve the stomach itself? Why are there more tornados in the Midwest than on the coast? This volume answers these questions and over 200 more, shedding light on the science behind them. As informative as it is entertaining, it addresses every major branch of science, including physics, chemistry, biology, geology, meteorology, astronomy, and cosmology. It highlights some of the big ideas that helped shape science as we know it, and discusses the future of science with regards to nanotechnology, genetic modification, molecular medicine, and string theory. • Complete Idiot’s Guides® have a proven track record of simplifying science with great success, as with volumes on physics and chemistry. •Entertaining scientific overviews of this kind also successful, including such titles as The Pocket Idiot’s Guide™ to Not-So-Useless Facts and The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Understanding Einstein.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Going Back to College
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Going Back to College

Author: Dolores A. Mize Ph.D.

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2007-01-02

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 1440696934

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The grown-up’s guide to higher education. Adults make up 41% of students on campus today, but the truth is many enter college feeling lost, uncomfortable, and “too old” in the traditional class structure. This book provides information that is unique to the adult learning experience, including selecting the right school and courses, online enrollment and advisement, school for the full-time parent, juggling classes and a job, and more. - Author Dolores A. Mize, PhD, is a higher education leader who received her doctorate as a single parent. - Covers every unique challenge for the adult college student.

Worthless
Worthless

Author: Aaron Clarey

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2011-12-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781467978309

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"Worthless" is the single most important book young men and women can read before they attend college. While teachers, guidance counselors and even parents are afraid to tell you the truth in an effort to spare your feelings, "Worthless" delivers a blunt and real-world assessment about the economic realities and consequences of choosing various degrees with a necessary and tough fatherly love. Don't lie to yourself. And certainly don't waste four years of your youth and thousands of dollars in tuition on a worthless degree. Buy this book and understand why it is important you choose the right major. The book itself could be the wisest investment you ever make.