Write Your Way In
Crafting an Unforgettable College Admissions Essay
”—“A highly recommended work for upper teens considering college or wanting to improve their writing skills.… Toor’s style is friendly, funny, and genuinely compelling, exhorting students to go deeper with their writing even (and especially) when the stakes are high. Toor doesn’t just tell readers to do better, she lays out useful tricks for how to get it done, interspersing her practical advice with well-selected supporting quotes from various writers.”—School Library Journal
Paper $15.00
Off to College
A Guide for Parents
“Parents should be knowledgeable about their youngsters’ challenges starting higher education. But just as important, [Martin] said, is letting young adults deal with their own problems on campus. It’s all part of ‘the growing up experience.’ … That philosophy infuses his book Off to College: A Guide for Parents … aimed at preparing parents for the empty nest, advising them on how to handle possible major crises such as students’ mental health problems and substance abuse while urging them to avoid micromanaging choices of academic majors or squabbles with messy roommates.”—LA Times
Cloth $25.00
Student’s Guide to Writing College Papers
Fifth Edition
“Offers far more than the standard term paper advice by suggesting that students read sources generously to understand, then critically to evaluate; support claims with reasons and evidence; create fair summaries and paraphrases; and be open to surprises and challenges.”—College & Research Libraries News, praise for the previous edition
Paper $17.00
Forthcoming in March 2019
Doing Honest Work in College, Third Edition
How to Prepare Citations, Avoid Plagiarism, and Achieve Real Academic Success
“Particularly given the rash of high-profile scholarly plagiarism/dishonesty cases we’ve seen over the years, it might not be such a bad idea for everyone in academia—not just new college students—to be periodically required to read through a guide on doing honest work.… This book is clearly written and very easy to understand. It won’t take long to absorb its chief lessons, and its citation guides, especially, will prove a lasting reference. The benefits of this book can endure long beyond freshman year.”—Community College Week, praise for the previous edition
Paper $15.00
How to Succeed in College (While Really Trying)
A Professor’s Inside Advice
“Gould brings many years of college-level teaching experience to bear on providing answers to questions that many students won’t even realize they have—until they find themselves on campus and confused.… Supplying teenagers with this guide will go a long way toward preparing them to make the most of their college experience.”—Shelf Awareness
Paper $14.00
Everyday Mathematics for Parents
What You Need to Know to Help Your Child Succeed
“This book is a lifesaver for busy parents trying to help their children understand their homework. It will be a great resource for when their child needs help, and it can even teach parents and their children to love math again.”—Laura Smith, parent of a fifth grader
Paper $14.00
The University of Chicago Press