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Emotionally Intelligent Leadership: A Guide for College Students
by Marcy Levy Shankman and Scott J. Allen

From the back cover: Because the capus environment provides a rich array of diversity and opportunities for honing leadership skills, college students are in the unique position of having a "learning lab" at their disposal

Emotionally Intelligent Leadership is a groundbreaking book that combines the concepts of emotional intelligence and leadership in one model - emotionally intelligent leadership (EIL). This important resource offers students a practical guide for developing their EIL capacities and emphasizes that leadership is a leanable skills that is based on developing healthy and effecitve relationships. Step by step, the authors outline the EIL model (consciousness of context, consciousness of self, and consciousness of others) and explore the twenty-one capacities that define the emotionally intelligent leader.

Leadership, the authors explain, is within everyone's ability to develop and is not just for those in official roles in formal organizations. The book explores the concept of leadership as a process among people working together productively in the group rather than simply a top-down phenomenon.

Emotionally Intelligent Leadership offers a clear and engaging perspective on leadership as well as a practical guide for applying leadership skills. The book offers tools for reflection on the concepts of leadership. It also provides students wityh exercises to learn more about themselves, work more productively with others, improve relationships, and be more effective in demonstrating their leadership.

The Evelyn Wood Seven-Day Speed Reading and Learning Program
by Stanley d. Frank, Ed.D.

From the back cover: In an age of information overlaod, this remarkably effective one-week program will teachyou to read faster and to retain more of what you read. The Evelyn Wood speek reading and learning programs have taught thousands of people of all ages to more thand ouble their reading speed and increase their comprehension. Here Stanley D. Frank, using a step by step method, outlines and illustrates the reading techniques that are proven mothods of getting more, faster, of what you read. This book is the surefire way to: double your reading speed, improve your comprehension, take better notes, prepare for deadlines with ease, and write clearly and concisely.

Featuring a chapter-bychapter review for quick, easy reference, The Evelyn Wood Seven-Day Reading and Learning Program will be your secret weapon in the battle for success.

The Healthy Brain Kit (Interactive Kit)
by Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Gary Small

From the back cover: You exercise your body to keep it at peak performance – but what about your brain? At UCLA, Dr. Gary Small is proving that you can boost memory, sharpen concentration, enhance verbal fluency, and more – in less than two weeks. Now, with The Healthy Brain Kit, Dr. Small teams up with internationally renowned physician Dr. Andrew Weil to offer a complete program of tools and recommendations for increasing your brainpower immediately.

Whether you’re concerned about memory loss, poor concentration, or enhancing your creativity, or you simply want to regain that cognitive edge of your youth, The Healthy Brain Kit gives you the most essential skills for keeping your brain in optimum shape today, and in the years ahead.

Life During College: Valuable Advice & Tips For Success
by John Ricchini & Terry Arndt

From the back cover: Life During College is a “college skills” reference guide developed specifically for you – the new, or current college student. This book truly is a “guide for success” for your college experience, and beyond. Why waste your time and money learning from your mistakes? Start your college experience the right way and read Life During College .

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My Roommate Is Driving Me Crazy!
by Susan Fee, M. Ed., L.P.C.

From the back cover: When you filled out your roommate questionnaire, you probably didn't bargain for this! Now you're living with tape down the middle of your dorm room and you swear you won't make it to the end of the semester. Should you give in or get out? My Roommate Is Driving Me Crazy! Shows you how to deal with:

  • Personality clashes
  • A sloppy, irresponsible roommate
  • Differences of culture, religion, and sexual orientation
  • A roommate who has a serious problem, such as alcoholism, anorexia, or depression

The Smart Student's Guide to Healthy Living: How to Survive Stress, Late Nights & the College Cafeteria
by M.J. Smith, RD, FADA and Fred Smith

From the back cover: With the simple advice you'll find in this book, you can eat right and get the sleep and exercise you need to excel academically and creatively during your first year. You'll get the straight story on how to avoid the freshman fifteen, and learn how to make good choices in the cafeteria and put together smart snacks on those few useless appliances they allow you to keep in your room. You'll get tips on fitting regular exercise into a busy class schedule and getting enough sleep without being the only one who never – NEVER – makes it to the latest of the late-night parties.