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January 10, 2025 Diploma Mills: How For-Profit Colleges Stiffed Students, Taxpayers, and the American Dream
"Diploma Mills" is a historical analysis of for-profit colleges and universities (FPCUs) in the United States, examining their evolution from early commercial schools to large, publicly traded corporations. The book explores the complex interplay between FPCUs and government policies, particularly federal student aid programs, highlighting recurring scandals involving fraud, predatory lending, and misleading advertising. It traces the shifts in regulation and oversight attempts, revealing a persistent pattern of FPCU exploitation of vulnerable students and the challenges in effectively controlling their practices. The narrative emphasizes the tension between the profit motive and educational quality, illustrating the long-term consequences of prioritizing profit over student success.

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34 min
January 09, 2025 Couldn't Prove, Had to Promise
This Book Couldn't Prove, Had to Promise, published by Johns Hopkins University Press. The book includes a selection of Prunty's poems, spanning various themes and styles. A table of contents lists the poems included. Biographical information on Prunty, including his extensive publication history and accolades, is also provided. The collection's publication was supported by grants, and the book details acknowledge prior publications of some poems in various literary magazines.

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16 min
January 09, 2025 Tears of Salt: A Doctor's Story
Tears of Salt, a memoir by Lampedusa doctor Pietro Bartolo with Lidia Tilotta, recounts Bartolo's experiences providing medical care to migrants arriving on the island. The book details harrowing stories of perilous sea voyages, the physical and psychological trauma suffered by refugees, and the challenges faced by healthcare workers. Bartolo shares personal anecdotes, weaving together his own life story with those of the people he treats, highlighting the human cost of migration. The text provides a detailed account of the emotional and physical toll of the refugee crisis, underscoring the urgent need for compassion and systemic change. It also includes acknowledgements and letters to the author from those who have been touched by his work.

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14 min
January 09, 2025 Become a Genius (2nd Edition): Secrets to Increase Your Brain Power, Speed Reading, Learning Efficiency, and Advanced Memory: Speed Reading
Marco Guerrero's Become a Genius is a self-help book offering techniques to improve reading speed, memory, and brainpower. The book details various speed-reading strategies, including skimming, scanning, meta-guiding, and software-assisted methods. It also explains memorization techniques such as rote learning, mnemonics, and chunking. Finally, it proposes methods for enhancing brainpower, encompassing mind mapping, critical and lateral thinking, and mental stimulation, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle choices like sleep, diet, and exercise. The author shares his personal experience using these techniques to achieve academic success.

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26 min
January 09, 2025 Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time
The provided Book consists of excerpts from Brian Tracy's book, Eat That Frog!, along with numerous positive reviews praising its effectiveness in combating procrastination and boosting productivity. The excerpts themselves detail twenty-one actionable strategies for improved time management, emphasizing prioritization, planning, and focused execution of tasks. These strategies include techniques like identifying "key result areas," employing the ABCDE method for prioritizing tasks, and practicing "creative procrastination" to focus on high-value activities. The book's core concept revolves around tackling the most challenging task first—the "frog"—to maximize efficiency and motivation. Finally, the text also includes information about other books by Brian Tracy and the publisher's details.

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19 min
January 09, 2025 Brida: A Novel
Paulo Coelho's novel, Brida, follows the journey of a young Irish woman seeking to understand her magical gifts. The narrative explores the traditions of the Sun and the Moon, contrasting masculine and feminine approaches to magic. Brida's experiences involve encounters with a Magus and Wicca, who act as teachers, guiding her through trials and self-discovery. Themes of love, faith, and the acceptance of mystery are central to her development and spiritual growth. The novel ultimately examines the balance between the visible and invisible worlds and the importance of embracing life's uncertainties.

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16 min
January 08, 2025 Rurik: A Royal Dragon Romance
This Book excerpts a paranormal romance novel featuring a Russian dragon shifter, Rurik Barinov, and a human biochemist, Charlotte MacQueen, who is secretly a hunter for the supernatural Brotherhood of the Blood Moon. Their burgeoning romance is complicated by Charlotte's mission to capture Rurik, intertwined with family conflicts between rival dragon clans and the Brotherhood. The narrative incorporates historical details about the Cheapside Hoard and the Amber Room, adding depth to the fictional world. Underlying themes explore love, betrayal, and the clash between the supernatural and human worlds.

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12 min
January 08, 2025 Captive 3 - Hells Hilltop - J.A. Dennam
The Book excerpts from J.A. Dennam's "Captive 3 - Hells Hilltop" detail the complex relationship between Rena, a woman with a history of mental illness and violent tendencies, and Ty, a firefighter. Their tumultuous connection unfolds amidst a backdrop of crime, mystery, and Rena's struggles with her past traumas and mental health. The narrative explores themes of love, betrayal, revenge, and healing as Rena confronts her inner demons and the consequences of her actions. The story involves a web of interconnected characters and events, including Rena's family, a dangerous criminal organization, and a potential conspiracy. Ultimately, the excerpts reveal a thrilling journey of self-discovery and redemption within a suspenseful plot.

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13 min
January 08, 2025 Caraval
Stephanie Garber's debut novel, Caraval, is a fantasy adventure following sisters Scarlett and Tella as they participate in a magical game on the mysterious Isla de los Sueños. The narrative unfolds through excerpts showcasing various plot points, including challenges within the game, dangerous encounters, and complex relationships with other characters. The story explores themes of family dynamics, love, and self-discovery, interwoven with elements of magic and deception. The provided text also includes author information and acknowledgments.

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19 min
January 08, 2025 Carnacki the ghost-finder
This Book comprises excerpts from William Hope Hodgson's Carnacki, the Ghost-Finder, a collection of supernatural detective stories. Each excerpt details a different case Carnacki investigates, involving seemingly paranormal events like haunted rooms and mysterious noises. Carnacki uses his knowledge of the occult and various investigative techniques to solve these mysteries, often uncovering human perpetrators behind the seemingly supernatural occurrences. The stories blend elements of horror, mystery, and the supernatural, showcasing Carnacki's skills and the ambiguous nature of the unexplained. Included is a full Project Gutenberg License pertaining to the distribution of this electronic work.

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21 min

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