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Book Review: Rules of Thumb

Rules of Thumb, written by Alan M. Webber (co-founder of Fast Company magazine and formal editorial director of the Harvard Business Review), is part memoir and part instruction manual. It offers practical advice for winning in business and in life.

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How Remarkable Women Lead

Wednesday December 9, 2009

Written by a senior partner, senior editor, and consultant for McKinsley and Company, How Remarkable Women Lead combines academic research with compelling stories of female leaders to provide a model for work and life. Read a full review of How Remarkable Women Lead.

Scholarships for Moms

Tuesday December 8, 2009

Scholasrships4moms.net is awarding a $10,000 scholarship to moms who want to go back to school. To be eligible for the scholarship, you must fill out an online registration form and view information available from schools offering online and campus courses (you don't have to request information from any of them.)

The deadline for registration is December 15. Learn more about the Scholarships4Moms Contest.

Sample Recommendation Letters

Monday December 7, 2009

Writing a recommendation letter for someone else is a huge responsibility, and getting everything just right is important. If you are seeking inspiration or if you need to know what your business school recommendation should look like, here are 10 Sample Recommendation Letters to review.

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Buying Textbooks Online

Saturday December 5, 2009

Business school textbooks are expensive. The good news is that you don't have to get your textbooks from the campus bookstore. There are many great places to buy new and used business school textbooks. If you're looking for cheap prices and quality books, here are some of the best places to buy business school textbooks online.

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