The Best College Back to School Books 2025

1. Pocket Reference Library: Merriam-Webster's Pocket Thesaurus (Paperback)

A thesaurus that fits in the palm of your hand! More than 85,000 words are featured in this compact compendium of synonyms, related words and antonyms. Find the right word whenever you need it. A thesaurus that fits in the palm of your hand! - A compact compendium of synonyms, related words, and antonyms - More than 85,000 words - Find the right word whenever you need it

• ISBN:9780877795247 • Format:Paperback • Publication Date:2002-06-02

2. Team of Teams : New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World (Hardcover)

"As commander of Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), General Stanley McChrystal discarded a century of management wisdom and pivoted from a pursuit of mechanical efficiency to organic adaptability. In this book, he shows how any organization can make the same transition to act like a team of teams -- where small groups combine the freedom to experiment with a relentless drive to share their experience."-- From the New York Times bestselling author of My Share of the Task and Leaders, a manual for leaders looking to make their teams more adaptable, agile, and unified in the midst of change. When General Stanley McChrystal took command of the Joint Special Operations Task Force in 2004, he quickly realized that conventional military tactics were failing. Al Qaeda in Iraq was a decentralized network that could move quickly, strike ruthlessly, then seemingly vanish into the local population. The allied forces had a huge advantage in numbers, equipment, and training--but none of that seemed to matter. To defeat Al Qaeda, they would have to combine the power of the world's mightiest military with the agility of the world's most fearsome terrorist network. They would have to become a team of teams--faster, flatter, and more flexible than ever. In Team of Teams, McChrystal and his colleagues show how the challenges they faced in Iraq can be relevant to countless businesses, nonprofits, and organizations today. In periods of unprecedented crisis, leaders need practical management practices that can scale to thousands of people--and fast. By giving small groups the freedom to experiment and share what they learn across the entire organization, teams can respond more quickly, communicate more freely, and make better and faster decisions. Drawing on compelling examples--from NASA to hospital emergency rooms--Team of Teams makes the case for merging the power of a large corporation with the agility of a small team to transform any organization.

• Author: Stanley McChrystal,Tantum Collins,David Silverman,Chris Fussell • ISBN:9781591847489 • Format:Hardcover • Publication Date:2015-05-12

3. TeviRoom Grey Outdoor Decorative Stones (20 lb)

From the publishers of Webster's New World(R) Dictionary: - The clearest, most concise definitions - Over 35,000 entries - The ideal portable companion to Webster's New Pocket Thesaurus - Portable--ideal for school or work

TeviRoom Grey Outdoor Decorative Stones (20 lb) This dictionary boasts 24,000 entries and 35,000 definitions, providing extensive language coverage for users It includes detailed pronunciations, syllable divisions, and inflected forms to enhance understanding and usage of words The guide also features helpful punctuation and metric system instructions to assist with proper writing and measurement Its portable design allows for easy on the go reference, making it convenient for daily use The comprehensive language coverage is presented in a compact format, ensuring that users have access to vital information without unnecessary bulk

4. Merriam-Webster, MER8637, Dictionary/Thesaurus, 1 Each

Dictionary/thesaurus features two essential languages integrated into one handy volume. More than 13,500 thesaurus entries include an extensive synonym and antonym list for a comprehensive reference. Nearly 500 thesaurus entries cover new vocabulary. Clear, concise word guidance includes abundant example phrases. Synonym lists and dictionary entries are combined alphabetically for quick reference.

2 essential languages are integrated into 1 handy volume Extensive synonym and antonym list offer comprehensive reference Nearly 500 thesaurus entries cover new vocabulary Clear, concise word guidance includes abundant example phrases Synonym lists and entries are combined alphabetically for quick reference