Higher education and intercollegiate athletics have long had a complicated relationship. Examining the interconnection between the two and from a variety of theoretical and practical angles, this volume highlights many of the debates surrounding higher education and intercollegiate athletics and the financial dependency between these two long-standing entities. Topics include: a comprehensive history of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, an examination of the funding mechanisms utilized by intercollegiate athletic departments, an in-depth magnification of the increasing corporatization of higher education and athletics, and a look into potential future debates and lines of inquiry surrounding this topic. This is the 5th issue of the 41st volume of the Jossey-Bass series ASHE Higher Education Report. Each monograph is the definitive analysis of a tough higher education issue, based on thorough research of pertinent literature and institutional experiences. Topics are identified by a national survey. Noted practitioners and scholars are then commissioned to write the reports, with experts providing critical reviews of each manuscript before publication.
It all ends here. No has taken Hope as far he can. Now, under threat from both Ravello's army, the Spread itself, and the outside world, Hope and No will either save the world or destroy it. Collects SPREAD #22-25
The authors publishing under the Hellbender Books imprint have gathered together to produce a volume of short stories. Enjoy these spine-tingling tales of horror and suspense by established and emerging writers in the genre. Included in this volume: Foreword – Thomas M. Malafarina Introduction – Catherine Jordan Parallelism – Thomas M. Malafarina Panty Lines – Catherine Jordan A Modern Fable – John B. Kachuba Delerium Tremens – Kyle Alexander Romines Chirurgeon – Chris Pisano & Brian Koscienski Suspect Number Twelve – Michael L. Hawley Escalation – J. B. Toner Chihuahuas – Will Falconer The Mimics – Travis Leibert Laney – Thomas M. Malafarina Mean Streak – Catherine Jordan Heaven Scent – John B. Kachuba The Torment of the Crows – Kyle Alexander Romines Icelus – Chris Pisano & Brian Koscienski The Day in the Life of a Navy Helicopter Pilot, 1989 – Michael L. Hawley The Kindly Dark – J. B. Toner The Hangin' Tree – Thomas M. Malafarina Burning For You – Will Falconer ... and a handful of horror classics Biographies
No and company have found their way to Sanctuary, the last piece of civilization in the Quarantine Zone. But theyÍre going to find that even here, there's no place the Spread hasn't touched as they find new enemies and old allies. The science fiction horror epic by JUSTIN JORDAN, KYLE STRAHM & FELIPE SOBREIRO continues here. Collects SPREAD #12-17.
Ravello, gifted with terrible new abilities by the Spread, has returned to, organize the raiders of the Quarantine Zone into something the world has never seen. No and company are pushed to the limit in the penultimate volume of the SPREAD saga. Collects SPREAD #18-21.
Kyle Rayner, the White Lantern, has done something no sentient being has ever done before: He's traveled beyond the Source Wall that rings the Multiverse and brought back with him the Life Equation. It represents the ultimate power, the ability to remake reality...and it's too much for Kyle to handle. Now, Kyle needs saving from himself. And no one knows more about the Life Equation than Highfather of the New Gods, who has graciously volunteered to take Kyle's burden onto himself. Unfortunately, the Life Equation was exactly what Highfather needed to start a war in the heavens...a war that threatens to destroy the universe! Writer Justin Jordan (SUPERBOY) and artist Diogenes Neves (GREEN ARROW) bring Kyle Rayner to the end of his epic journey! Collects issues #35-40.
Kyle was brought into Heather’s family as a foster son when Heather was seven years old. Fearing that he would steal her parents’ love, she plotted against him until finally she pulled the stunt that drove him out. Six years later, her father has fallen sick, and Heather goes to see Kyle—now a successful young businessman—once again. Regretting the past, she just wants to get along with him, as a true family would… But Kyle has other ideas!
What would happen if an extraterrestrial came to our planet and had the ability to heal humans of all of their illnesses and disabilities? It is more than likely that most of humanity would gladly welcome the friendly visitor . . . except for a small class of individuals who had the most to lose from the visitor's presence. Uri 2 is the beloved crown prince of Xafio, a utopic planet on the other side of the galaxy. Like all Xafion aliens, Uri possess the ability to heal any individual of any type of ailment or disability. He is the only child of his parents, Victor 1 and Edie A. While he's at times, a bit naïve and restless, Uri has a heart of gold and is more than eager to use his healing abilities on anyone who needs his help. When the existence of the earth and the primitive, sickly human race is discovered, Victor 1 commissions a team of his most experienced Xafion Healers to go to earth and to initiate their mission in New York City before continuing onto other human territories. It is at this time that Uri sees an opportunity to finally get his hands dirty and indulge in his love of healing and saving lives. After some haggling, Victor 1 and Edie A finally grant Uri their permission to accompany the earth-bound healing crew. Unfortunately, while in route to earth, Uri collides with an asteroid which causes him to lose control of his space pod, all communication with his team members . . . and crash land on earth. Uri's space pod is eventually discovered outside of Henderson, Nevada by Jaycie Nesbit, a disillusioned journalist from Jersey City, that's visiting her mother, Priscilla. After overcoming her initial intimidation of the unknown, Jaycie agrees to drive Uri to his original destination of New York City, with her eccentric mother in tow. Once they arrive at their destination and he begins his mission at two of the major hospitals in the area, Uri suffers a rude awakening as to how things are actually done on this planet. When two very rich and powerful men in the medical community hear about his abilities, they both decide to work in tandem with each other to obstruct Uri and get rid of him at all costs. Conrad Shelby, the social climbing Chief Physician of the Hawkins Clinic and Jackson Beale, the millionaire CEO of Arinnium Pharmaceuticals, ultimately decide that Uri is a threat to their profits and the ways of living to which they've become accustomed. The two men conspire to harass, intimidate, and foil Uri, Jaycie, and Priscilla at every turn, in a crafty effort to keep all of humankind blindly enslaved to the status quo state of the current healthcare system. About the Author: Kyle Jordan is a nurse in Northwest Ohio with nearly ten years of experience in the healthcare industry. He is a book lover, avid reader, and supporter of his local library. His lifelong fascination with astronomy was one of the inspirations for this book.
The fiery religion of the goddess X'Hal has brought peace to a star system that has only known conflict! Could this be the galactic paradise that Kyle Rayner and the New Guardians have been searching for? If it is, it won't last long-because the mysterious beings known as The God-Killers have X'Hal-and Kyle-in their sights! Collecting GREEN LANTERN - NEW GUARDIANS #28-24 and GREEN LANTERN - NEW GUARDIANS ANNUAL #2.
A part of all those people who helped me along the way can be found in everything I have done and continue to do. I had some great teachers - and I listened to what they had to say.' - Michael Jordan A global icon in sports, style and business, Michael Jordan is famous for his unrivalled athletic ability, his fierce determination, and his grace under pressure. In DRIVEN FROM WITHIN, he makes it clear that his phenomenal success is thanks in large part to the teachers, mentors and friends who have guided him throughout his life. Here is a book about the power of collaboration and teamwork, the energy that is released when people share their gifts and hard-won knowledge. With almost two million copies of his three previous books in print, Michael Jordan has proven himself to be as strong a performer in bookstores as he is on the court. Lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed, this is Michael Jordan's most intimate book to date. Organized around the qualities that Jordan demonstrates in his own life and that he looks for in others - qualities like authenticity, integrity, passion and commitment - DRIVEN FROM WITHIN is an inspiring record of an extraordinary life.
This is a story about some spectacular events that have taken place in a life full of mystery, divine intervention, and belief. I have come to grips with the idea that this story should be told after pondering the ambiguity for many years. Some of the events were very persuasive to me, but I had always been hesitant in publishing such a story of my journey. I now feel it would be a shame if I didn't, and I have this urge to feel set free like a black wild horse that's been let out of the gates of prison!
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From the age of nine, Michael dreams of playing basketball for the United States in the Olympics, and with hard work and his mother's encouragement, he realizes his dream. Full color.
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