Education

A color-illustrated introduction to the basic principles of visual language that every content creator and consumer needs to know

A practical guide to effective grant writing for researchers at all stages of their academic careers

How redesigning your syllabus can transform your teaching, your classroom, and the way your students learn

From the bestselling author of What the Best College Teachers Do, the story of a new breed of amazingly innovative courses that inspire students and improve learning

From the author of Race After Technology, an inspiring vision of how we can build a more just world—one small change at a time
“A true gift to our movements for justice.”—Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim Crow

Why higher education is not a silver bullet for eradicating economic inequality and social injustice

A meticulously researched history on the development of American mathematics in the three decades following World War I

A Dominican-born academic tells the story of how the Great Books transformed his life—and why they have the power to speak to people of all backgrounds

A revealing look at the experiences of first generation students on elite campuses and the hidden curriculum they must master in order to succeed

A timely exploration of intellectual dogmatism in politics, economics, religion, and literature—and what can be done to fight it

An incisive history of the controversial Google Books project and the ongoing quest for a universal digital library

"A stunning and ambitious origins story."—Ibram X. Kendi, National Book Award–winning and #1 New York Times–bestselling author
The remarkable history of how college presidents shaped the struggle for racial equality

A step-by-step guide to crafting a compelling scholarly book proposal—and seeing your book through to successful publication

An indispensable guide for grad students and academics who want to find fulfilling careers outside higher education

An essential handbook to the unwritten and often unspoken knowledge and skills you need to succeed in grad school

A lively and engaging guide to vital habits of mind that can help you think more deeply, write more effectively, and learn more joyfully

An invitation to readers from every walk of life to rediscover the impractical splendors of a life of learning