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Conservative pundits allege that the pervasive liberalism of America's colleges and universities has detrimental effects on undergraduates, most particularly right-leaning ones. Yet not enough attention has actually been paid to young conservatives to test these claims - until now. In Becoming Right, Amy Binder and Kate Wood carefully explore who conservative students are, and how their beliefs and political activism relate to their university experiences.

An overachiever who is driven by an ambition to succeed, Samantha Harrison has set out to be the first woman president in United States history. With her devoted husband Ben behind her, she begins her campaign with Zachary Watts, a determined campaign manager with questionable ethics. As her campaign begins to take shape, Samantha is forced to deal with a crumbling home life as she continues her quest to hold the highest office in the land.

Fortune Cookie is a diary-style novella set in Montreal during the turbulent year of 1989. This subversively feminist work, aimed at young women, is told in first-person vignettes—written in the informal and often humorous voice of 24-year-old Robin. Robin’s vignettes are at times intercut with news headlines, which highlight the political and social events of the year–including Tiananmen Square, the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Montreal Massacre.

Odyssey with Mr. Jacob is a podcast that explores the ideas, challenges, and conversations shaping how we think, grow, and navigate the world around us.

In our fast-paced, modern world, finding inner peace and clarity can seem like an impossible task. We are constantly bombarded with distractions, stresses, and demands on our time and energy. But what if there was a way to cultivate a sense of calm and focus amidst the chaos? Journey to the Stillness Within: The Art and Practice of Meditation is a comprehensive guide to the practice of meditation.