Cuba after Castro or The Practical Student

Cuba after Castro: Legacies, Challenges, and Impediments

Author: Edward Gonzalez

Accompanies and supports the Cuba After Castros monograph report with more--detailed analyses of the political, social, demographic, and economic problems confronting Cuba.

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The Practical Student: Career-Oriented Success

Author: Carl Wahlstrom

Speaks directly to the needs and issues of proprietary, vocational-technical and career and certificate program students. The authors show students that by mastering the academic and personal skills needed to succeed in school-such as time and money management, memorization and how to deal with stress-that they are learning the skills needed for success in their careers, finances, relationships, health and other aspects of life.

Table of Contents:

1. Starting Up: Challenges & Rewards for the Practical Student. 2. Targeting Success: Why Are You Here? What Is Your Fear? 3. Time Management: How to Find Time to Handle Everything. 4. Learning & Lectures: Learning Styles & Note Taking. 5. Recall & Reading: Better Memorizing, Reading & Study Techniques. 6. Exams: Taking Tests with Confidence & Integrity. 7. Writing & Speaking: Making Powerful Written & Oral Presentations. 8. Thinking Smart: Critical, Creative, & Other Kinds of Thinking. 9. Information Technology: Using Computer & Communications Tools. 10. Personal Growth: Managing Stress, Conflict, & Money. 11. Career & Work: Vocational Direction, Job Hunting, Resumes, & Interviewing. 12. Resources: Assistance, Opportunity, & Diversity.