The Collier Campus Library celebrates Collier campus faculty authors who have written or edited books. Come see the special display of works by Collier campus faculty. The writings reflect a wide range of topics and are available to be checked out. The display will run for the entire Spring 2013 semester.
Heart of a Warrior by Jim Langlas - The inspiration for this book comes from the ancient Korean history of the Hwarang— young student-warriors who worked to strengthen their spirits as well as their fighting skills. Author Jim Langlas, an educator and Taekwondo master, presents seven principles that are rooted in the long tradition of Taekwondo and are also tied to modern character education: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, indomitable spirit, community service, and love. Breaking each of the principles into four fundamentals, Langlas explores them through a mix of storytelling from the Hwarang and writing from his own former students, describing ways in which they’ve applied these principles to their own lives and inspiring readers to do the same. Rounding out the narrative are questions to spur reflection, discussion, and action. A background or interest in Taekwondo or other martial arts is by no means necessary for readers to understand and benefit from this engaging book. Its storytelling aspect—and especially the enduring appeal of traditional master/student tales—will resonate with teens of varying interests and backgrounds.
Freeloaders by Merle Metcalfe - When Karen Sinclair retires early from Microsoft, she heads to Florida to make her dream come true-sunshine, walks on the beach, and time for herself. But living in paradise means everybody visits you-and stays-and stays. Karen can't say NO to the freeloaders who take advantage of her hospitality. She has become an innkeeper and tour guide.But to her horror (and sometimes her guilty relief), the pesky guests start to die-always by accident, nothing Karen could have prevented. The coroner is beginning to wonder about the string of accidents. In the meantime, she meets a man with a surprising past, a man who knows what Karen needs to do to free herself.
Crucible of Innocence by Roger Forsythe - May Angels walk among us? May reincarnation be possible? May the loss of Innocence be prevented? Composed in the style of New Beat Romanticism, Roger W. Forsythe's debut "Poetic Novel" answers "Yes!" to all three. Through the Myth of Being, a Theory of Aural Compassion, Positive Capability and "P=bs2" (Poetry=body/soul2), the fiction of Conrad's world may offer clues into the reality of our own.
Dealing With Stress by Lisa Wroble - Do you feel stressed out? Everyone does sometimes. School, extracurricular activites, and family obligations can take their toll on teens. But you can learn how to keep your life from overwhelming you. In DEALING WITH STRESS: A HOW-TO GUIDE, you can find out what causes stress, how your body handles it, what happens when you have too much stress or don't deal with it correctly, and suprisingly, when stress can be a good thing.
Stand Up Summer by Leslie Sutter - Ever dreamed of making it as a stand-up comic? This English professor "hit the road" on his summer off to chase the dream. A fictional account deeply rooted in the realities of today. A humor-filled and informative romp through the world of stand-up comedy. Rated: PG-13