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Breaking Ranks

Author : Colin Diver
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421443066
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book Breaking Ranks written by Colin Diver and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2022-04-12 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some colleges will do anything to improve their national ranking. That can be bad for their students—and for higher education. Since U.S. News & World Report first published a college ranking in 1983, the rankings industry has become a self-appointed judge, declaring winners and losers among America's colleges and universities. In this revealing account, Colin Diver shows how popular rankings have induced college applicants to focus solely on pedigree and prestige, while tempting educators to sacrifice academic integrity for short-term competitive advantage. By forcing colleges into standardized "best-college" hierarchies, he argues, rankings have threatened the institutional diversity, intellectual rigor, and social mobility that is the genius of American higher education. As a former university administrator who refused to play the game, Diver leads his readers on an engaging journey through the mysteries of college rankings, admissions, financial aid, spending policies, and academic practices. He explains how most dominant college rankings perpetuate views of higher education as a purely consumer good susceptible to unidimensional measures of brand value and prestige. Many rankings, he asserts, also undermine the moral authority of higher education by encouraging various forms of distorted behavior, misrepresentation, and outright cheating by ranked institutions. The recent Varsity Blues admissions scandal, for example, happened in part because affluent parents wanted to get their children into elite schools by any means necessary. Explaining what is most useful and important in evaluating colleges, Diver offers both college applicants and educators a guide to pursuing their highest academic goals, freed from the siren song of the "best-college" illusion. Ultimately, he reveals how to break ranks with a rankings industry that misleads its consumers, undermines academic values, and perpetuates social inequality.

The Fog Diver

Author : Joel Ross
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062352962
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (623 download)

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Download or read book The Fog Diver written by Joel Ross and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2015-05-26 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joel Ross debuts a thrilling adventure series in which living in the sky is the new reality and a few determined slum kids just might become heroes. This Texas Bluebonnet selection—a fantasy filled with daring and hope and a wonderfully imaginative world—is perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Brandon Mull. Once the Fog started rising, the earth was covered with a deadly white mist until nothing remained but the mountaintops. Now humanity clings to its highest peaks, called the Rooftop, where the wealthy Five Families rule over the lower slopes and floating junkyards. Thirteen-year-old Chess and his friends Hazel, Bea, and Swedish sail their rickety air raft over the deadly Fog, scavenging the ruins for anything they can sell to survive. But now survival isn't enough. They must risk everything to get to the miraculous city of Port Oro, the only place where their beloved Mrs. E can be cured of fogsickness. Yet the ruthless Lord Kodoc is hot on their trail, for Chess has a precious secret, one that Kodoc is desperate to use against him. Now Chess will face any danger to protect his friends, even if it means confronting what he fears the most.

Night Diver

Author : Elizabeth Lowell
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062132849
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (621 download)

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Download or read book Night Diver written by Elizabeth Lowell and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-04-08 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Lowell plunges into the adventurous and deadly world of underwater treasure hunters in a heart-stopping tale that superbly combines atmosphere, action, romance, and suspense. After a family tragedy, Kate Donnelly left the Caribbean behind forever. But a series of bad management decisions has left her family's diving and marine recovery business drowning in red ink. Now her brother pleads with her to come back to the island nation of St Vincent. Without Kate's financial expertise, the iconic treasure-hunting enterprise started by her grandfather will go under. Unable to say no to the little family she has left, Kate heads back to the beautiful and terrifying ocean that still haunts her nightmares. Holden Cameron was addicted to the adrenaline rush of active duty—including narrowly surviving an underwater explosives accident. The last thing the former British military diver wants is to babysit a family of thieves on a tropical island—even if they are the world-famous Diving Donnellys. But in his new civilian job, Holden must investigate the suspicious activity surrounding a Donnelly dive to recover treasure from the ancient wreck of a pirate ship. When equipment, treasure, and even divers begin to disappear, Kate and Holden form an uneasy alliance to uncover the truth. But the deeper they plummet into the mystery, the closer they come to each other. Soon they are sharing their deepest fears and darkest secrets—and a combustible chemistry too hot to ignore.

The Diver

Author : Veronica Carratello
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1911171615
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (111 download)

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Download or read book The Diver written by Veronica Carratello and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What could a young girl and a penny have in common? They both have enormous dreams! Emma practices tirelessly to become a great diver, but as competition day approaches, her nerves get the better of her, and her confidence begins to wane. When she picks up a penny for good luck, she has no idea that this little copper coin has dreamed of becoming a diver for his entire life! With a lot of hard work, a little luck advice from Dad, and one big wish, Emma and the penny both live their dreams in their own ways. In this humorous story, we learn that anyone can accomplish their dreams, no matter how small they are, if they practice and aren't afraid to jump.

Into the Planet

Author : Jill Heinerth
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062691562
Total Pages : 339 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (626 download)

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Download or read book Into the Planet written by Jill Heinerth and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-08-20 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The renowned cave diver takes readers on “a thrill ride into unfamiliar worlds”—exploring the hidden depths of our oceans and sunken caves (Publishers Weekly). More people have died exploring underwater caves than climbing Mount Everest, and we know more about deep space than we do about the depths of our oceans. In this thrilling firsthand account, Jill Heinerth blends science, adventure, and memoir to bring readers face-to-face with the terror and beauty of earth’s final frontier—and the extremes of human capability. One of the world’s foremost cave divers, Heinerth’s achievements include leading a team that discovered the ancient watery remains of Mayan civilizations and becoming the first person in history to dive deep into an Antarctic iceberg. In Into the Planet, she vividly recounts everything from discovering new species and examining our finite freshwater reserves to the prejudices women face when pursuing careers underwater.

The Last Dive

Author : Bernie Chowdhury
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062196820
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (621 download)

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Download or read book The Last Dive written by Bernie Chowdhury and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2012-01-03 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tragic account of the father-son dive team who met with disaster while exploring the wreck of a German U-boat off the coast of New York. Chris and Chrissy Rouse, an experienced father-and-son scuba diving team, hoped to achieve widespread recognition for their outstanding but controversial diving skills. Obsessed and ambitious, they sought to solve the secrets of a mysterious, undocumented World War II German U-boat that lay under 230 feet of water, only a half-day’s mission from New York Harbor. In doing so, they paid the ultimate price in their quest for fame. Bernie Chowdhury, himself an expert diver and a close friend of the Rouses’, explores the thrill-seeking world of deep-sea diving, including its legendary figures, most celebrated triumphs, and gruesome tragedies. By examining the diver’s psychology through the complex father-and-son dynamic, Chowdhury illuminates the extreme sport diver’s push toward—and sometimes beyond—the limits of human endurance. Praise for The Last Dive “Superbly written and action-packed, The Last Dive ranks with such adventure classics as The Perfect Storm and Into Thin Air.” —Tampa Tribune “[A] captivating account of sport diving.” —Publishers Weekly “Excellently written and a real “grabber” to read, the book includes much information about the history, equipment, and people who make up the world of extreme or “technical” diving. This book should be read by any diver thinking of getting involved in wreck, cave, deep, or mixed-gas diving.” —Library Journal

Sport Diver

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sport Diver written by and published by . This book was released on 1996-07 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Sport Diver

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sport Diver written by and published by . This book was released on 1996-07 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Diver

Author : United States. Department of the Army
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 514 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book Diver written by United States. Department of the Army and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Story of Olympic Diver Sammy Lee

Author : Paula Yoo
Publisher : Story of
ISBN 13 : 9781643790145
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Story of Olympic Diver Sammy Lee written by Paula Yoo and published by Story of. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A biography of Sammy Lee, the first Korean American man to win an Olympic gold medal"--

Diver Down

Author : Michael R. Ange
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 007177873X
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (717 download)

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Download or read book Diver Down written by Michael R. Ange and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2005-10-18 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One diver, after a seemingly brief period below the surface, discovers that his gas supply has run perilously low. Another, paralyzed, bobs helplessly on the surface, and when a poorly trained divemaster attempts rescue, things go from bad to worse. Two other divers, fascinated by the bountiful undersea life of the Caribbean, fail to notice that a powerful current is sweeping them rapidly away from their unattended boat. These are just a few of the true stories you’ll find in Diver Down, most of them involving diver error and resulting in serious injury or death. Each of these tales is accompanied by an in-depth analysis of what went wrong and how you can recognize, avoid, and respond to similar underwater calamities. This unique survival guide explores the gamut of diving situations, including cave and wreck diving, deep-water dives, river and drift diving, decompression sickness, and much more. It shows you how to prevent tragic mishaps through: Inspection and maintenance of primary and secondary diving gear Learning and following established safety protocols Confirming the training and credentials of diving professionals Practicing emergency responses under real-world conditions

Sport Diver

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sport Diver written by and published by . This book was released on 1995-03 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Sport Diver

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sport Diver written by and published by . This book was released on 1996-07 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Dive

Author : Ellen Lewis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781603431163
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (311 download)

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Download or read book The Dive written by Ellen Lewis and published by . This book was released on 2017-04 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yousuf doesn't know how to swim, so he is scared when it is his turn to go diving for pearls.

The Pearl Diver’s Saliva

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Publisher : Chipmunkapublishing ltd
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Pearl Diver’s Saliva written by and published by Chipmunkapublishing ltd. This book was released on with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Professional Diver's Manual on Wet-Welding

Author : D Keats
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 1845698894
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (456 download)

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Download or read book Professional Diver's Manual on Wet-Welding written by D Keats and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 1990-10-31 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Versatility, speed and low cost make wet-stick welding an attractive method for use in underwater repair and construction. This training manual and reference book contains step-by-step procedures for performing basic manual metal arc welding operations together with information on welding equipment, consumables and safety. Exercises are included.

Voices: Diver's Daughter: A Tudor Story

Author : Patrice Lawrence
Publisher : Scholastic UK
ISBN 13 : 1407193899
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book Voices: Diver's Daughter: A Tudor Story written by Patrice Lawrence and published by Scholastic UK. This book was released on 2019-05-02 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gripping heart-in-your-mouth adventure told by Eve, a Tudor girl who sets out on a dangerous journey to change her life for the better. Voices: Diver's Daughter - A Tudor Story brings Eve and her mother, who was stolen from her family in Mozambique as a child, from the Southwark slums of Elizabethan London to England's southern coast. When they hear from a Mary Rose survivor that one of the African free-divers who was sent to salvage its treasures is alive and well and living in Southampton, mother and daughter agree to try to find him and attempt to dive the wreck of another ship, rumoured to be rich with treasures. But will the pair survive when the man arrives to claim his 'share'? Will Eve overcome her fear of the water to help rescue her mother? In this thrilling adventure based on real events, Patrice Lawrence shows us a fascinating and rarely seen world that's sure to hook young readers. VOICES: A thrilling series showcasing some of the UK's finest writers for young people. Voices reflects the authentic, unsung stories of our past. Each shows that, even in times of great upheaval, a myriad of people have arrived on this island and made a home for themselves - from Roman times to the present day.