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In Hear Ye the Word of the Lord, biblical scholar D. Brent Sandy explores how oral communication shaped the ways that biblical writers received God's message—and even more importantly, how the ancient and modern faithful receive it through hearing.

In the fall of 1999, New York Times education reporter Jacques Steinberg was given an unprecedented opportunity to observe the admissions process at prestigious Wesleyan University. Over the course of nearly a year, Steinberg accompanied admissions officer Ralph Figueroa on a tour to assess and recruit the most promising students in the country. The Gatekeepers follows a diverse group of prospective students as they compete for places in the nation's most elite colleges.

What does it take to embark on the journey towards a career in medicine? Dive into the world of aspiring medical professionals with our comprehensive guide, designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to conquer the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and pave the way for success in medical school. We unravel the mysteries of the MCAT through a series of engaging chapters that delve into the core subjects tested on the exam.

On the first day of high school, Kristina Ellis' mom - a single, working mother who lost her husband to cancer - informed her that she could not financially support her after graduation. Kristina would need to find her own way to pay for college. As an average student with less-than-impressive test scores, Kristina realized she would have to sell herself to scholarship committees if she wanted to stand out. That's when she devised the plan that led to her receiving over $500,000 in scholarships.

Husband-and-wife team Cynthia and Sanford Levinson take listeners back to the creation of this historic document and discuss how contemporary problems were first introduced - then they offer possible solutions. Think Electoral College, gerrymandering, even the Senate. Many of us take these features in our system for granted. But they came about through haggling in an overheated room in 1787, and we're still experiencing the ramifications.

How did this change happen, and was it justified? As this book explains, it was largely due to the onslaught of naturalism-based science during the 1800s as energized by the critical philosophy of Immanuel Kant. Science pressured the schools, but the addition of Kant's super-subjectivism turned science into a religion that could not live at peace with Christianity.

Are you striving to achieve straight A's but struggling to find the right approach? “Mastering A Straight-A Student” is your comprehensive guide to unlocking academic excellence and mastering the strategies used by top-performing students. In this practical and engaging book, you'll discover proven techniques and actionable advice to transform your academic journey.

Let the College Essay Guy take the stress out of writing your college admission essay. Packed with brainstorming activities, college personal statement samples, and more, this audiobook provides a clear, stress-free road map to writing your best admission essay. Writing a college admission essay doesn't have to be stressful. College counselor Ethan Sawyer (a.k.a. The College Essay Guy) will show you that there are only four (really, four!) types of college admission essays. And all you have to do to is figure out which type is best for you.

Written by the premier author in Windows software, William Stanek, and addressing the needs of computer users everywhere regardless of skill level, Windows Media Player 11 Classroom-To-Go is designed to help you build your Windows Media Player knowledge.

On April 4, 1968, the death of Martin Luther King, Jr., shocked the nation. Later that month, the Reverend John Brooks, a professor of theology at the College of the Holy Cross who shared Dr. King’s dream of an integrated society, drove up and down the East Coast searching for African American high school students to recruit to the school, young men he felt had the potential to succeed if given an opportunity. Among the twenty students he had a hand in recruiting that year were Clarence Thomas and Theodore Wells....

An activist calls for better support of young families so they can thrive and reflects on her experiences as a Black mother and college student fighting for opportunities for herself and her child. Pregnant Girl presents the possibility of a different future for young mothers - one of success and stability - in the midst of the dismal statistics that dominate the national conversation.

This is a rare opportunity to embark on a life-altering journey that will revolutionize your spiritual landscape. Don't miss out on the chance to transform your spiritual life—join us today and be part of this remarkable expedition into the realm of deliverance. Your destiny awaits as you take the first step towards a brighter and more liberated future.

College admission has become a cutthroat process. Top schools seemingly become more and more difficult to gain entry to with the ever-increasing applicant pool of the best and brightest. For the ambitious student, it can seem like a jungle of insurmountable obstacles and questions. How much does GPA matter? Do I have to have a sport? The essay isn't that important, right? Community service isn't that big of a deal, right? All of these questions and more crop up when trying to navigate high school to advantageously position yourself for college entry.

This is a Spanish translation of my other book Community College Pre-Med Classes. While most students and parents I talk to speak clear English, many time the parents do not prefer to read English. My dad is a Peruvian immigrant and prefers to read in Spanish.

Are you a student that usually has a hard time concentrating in class or stay focused when you study, and you'd like to be able to stay focused when you're studying and preparing for exams so you can breeze through your exams, even if you’ve struggled for years? If you’ve answered yes, let this book hold you by the hand in your studies, so you can study effortlessly and ultimately have impressive results!

If you intend to be college-bound, the challenge is to be well informed, prepared, focused, and organized throughout the multi-step college search and admission process. Your solution is The College Bound Organizer, the ultimate guide to help students effectively navigate this very complicated and stressful process.

Developed by experienced professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this course is a great way to explore the subject of Theology! The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you might expect to learn in a typical undergraduate course in Theology. The material is accurate, up-to-date, and broken down into bite-sized chapters. Quizzes and key takeaways follow each chapter to review questions commonly tested, and drive home key points. We conclude the course with a 200 question practice test.

Frustrated or overwhelmed by the college admissions process? Imagine how confusing it may be for your college-bound teen. It's important for your maturing high schooler to be in the driver's seat of applying to and choosing the right school. But, how can you support and guide your teen without taking over? This book explains each step in the process and provides clear, concise tips on what your student should be doing, when they should be doing it, and why each step is so important.

Marissa may look all buttoned up and proper at school but that hid a deep yearning for the wild side of life. She was here on a church scholarship and desperate get away from the control of her father, a small town minister. Now she has her eyes and her dreams on Professor Black. He's all man, and she has needs that haven't been met for a while. Once Marissa discovers her professor has been thinking about her too, things begin to take shape.

This completely revised second edition includes new information on affordability and aid that addresses important financial considerations. It also explores changes in standardized testing and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Truth about College Admission is the practical and inspiring guidebook your family needs, an essential companion on the path toward acceptance to college.