What are your recommendations for good baby and toddler books in English? [more inside]
posted by k8t at at 2:04 AM - 12 answers

I have missed my (Australian) university's census date. Am I screwed? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 8:01 PM - 7 answers

Is there a high-level general procedure or process that can be used to design a course of self-study in any topic? [more inside]
posted by TheManChild2000 at at 1:34 PM - 2 answers

Does anyone know of concise histories of imperialism and/or colonialism? These will be used for developing a 12th grade history/literature curriculum, so extra credit is available for those who can make a literature connection. Plus, books focusing on India and Africa will be appreciated.
posted by partner at at 10:28 AM - 9 answers

What would be some good practical web resources for college students? [more inside]
posted by clearly at at 8:07 PM - 4 answers

Looking for recommendations for English grammar workbook(s) designed for adults who did not finish high school years ago. [more inside]
posted by bartinpc at at 12:29 PM - 2 answers

Where should a computer science geek go to grad school to study urban planning? [more inside]
posted by zvs at at 12:20 PM - 9 answers

What programs are offered in your field for a college graduate with little to no relevant experience who's nevertheless decided she wants to pursue a career in it? [more inside]
posted by Cucurbit at at 8:11 AM - 12 answers

Help me market myself as a secondary math teacher. I am one year out of college with Econ and Finance degrees, have minor classroom experience, and have had jobs irrelevant to education. [more inside]
posted by yoyoceramic at at 7:32 AM - 11 answers

What's a good real analysis textbook for a self-learner who doesn't have much of a pure math background? [more inside]
posted by pravit at at 9:50 PM - 11 answers

Ok here's my deal. I graduated with a degree in PolySci 5 years ago and have since worked in sales in the corporate sector. About a year ago I came to the conclusion that this wasn't for me long term, began volunteering in international development locally (and really enjoyed it) and started the process of applying to graduate programs in International Relations this past fall. I've been accepted to my top choices (average schools, not Tufts, Harvard etc) and I am sitting here looking at my acceptance letters and having a bit of a tough time deciding whether to go or not... the overall student loan debt that I'd face (of $50K max) is scaring me...should money make the decision for me?
posted by inight33 at at 5:46 PM - 20 answers

My question is that I want to know what computer science classes at a community college I should take before enrolling in a MLS graduate school? [more inside]
posted by LilSoulBrother85 at at 3:18 PM - 11 answers

If you were going to design a course of self-study in U.S. law that starts with the basics and moves outward, what would you recommend for reading? [more inside]
posted by RJ Reynolds at at 11:11 AM - 10 answers

After watching a sword swallowing routine in a magic act, one of my good friends commented that she would really like to be able to deep-throat her boyfriend. [more inside]
posted by ®@ at at 4:02 AM - 11 answers

What are some good books in German for a moderately advanced student of the language? [more inside]
posted by pwicks at at 3:18 AM - 17 answers

I remember seeing this really cool spaceship-themed immune system video in school about 7 years ago. I don't remember the name, but I'd love to find it and watch it again. Does anyone know what I'm talking about?
posted by ssnickerer at at 10:58 PM - 10 answers

Looking for resources to help me understand material from an intermediate microeconomics course. Notes, practice problems, simplified explanations, anything would help. [more inside]
posted by cgomez at at 11:50 PM - 6 answers

How does a 25-year old college dropout go about getting a fresh start at a new university? [more inside]
posted by sambosambo at at 1:00 PM - 11 answers

What are the most interesting emerging topics in your field of study? [more inside]
posted by btkuhn at at 11:14 AM - 10 answers

I'm looking for a good college level textbook for US History. [more inside]
posted by hazyspring at at 9:25 AM - 20 answers

Where I can get old Number Sense tests? [more inside]
posted by king walnut at at 10:11 AM - 1 answers

What is the best way for me to learn Spanish in order to pass a reading test? [more inside]
posted by synecdoche at at 9:25 AM - 13 answers

I am looking for statistics on college libraries. [more inside]
posted by waywardgirl at at 9:16 AM - 4 answers

English as a foreign language programs in the Northeast U.S.? [more inside]
posted by vincele at at 6:25 AM - 6 answers

Librarians / Researchers / Gale PowerSearch users/developers! How do I use the word count limit successfully? [more inside]
posted by hobbes at at 1:59 PM - 2 answers

What are some good resources for raising a gifted child? Google will pull up all kinds of things, but I'd love a recommendation for stuff more weighted toward parents who want their kids to be able to enjoy childhood and away from the more competitive stuff. I don't want to judge anyone else's parenting choices, but we want to feed our son's interests without trying to turn him into the next Einstein. We just got through some assessments, and are trying to figure out what to do next. I'm sure I'll have more specific questions later, but any online communities or background reading you can point me to would be awesome!
posted by rikschell at at 11:08 AM - 37 answers

Are there any good online resources for "Mystery Object" games? [more inside]
posted by djstig at at 3:23 AM - 5 answers

How (if possible) can you find the domain and range of a graph on a graphing calculator (which in my case is a TI-84 Plus)?
posted by meta.mark at at 8:37 PM - 3 answers

How much will dropping off the face of the earth for a year impact my getting into grad school? [more inside]
posted by bobdylanforever at at 7:57 AM - 14 answers

Should I enroll my child in GATE classes? What have been your experiences? [more inside]
posted by Wayman Tisdale at at 6:56 AM - 32 answers

Best ways to visually explore a large survey data set? [more inside]
posted by proj at at 9:45 AM - 9 answers

What does "Prob. Res." stand for, in the context of a professor's C.V. that lists an advanced degree from a British university, with "Prob. Res" afterwards? Has anyone heard of this abbreviation?
posted by Kirklander at at 4:05 PM - 10 answers

I'm currently finishing my MS & am in interested in going for a PhD, just not with my current advisor. Without getting into drama & gossip, I will not be able to maintain my sanity doing a PhD under him. How to ask someone else? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 1:19 PM - 7 answers

my friend invests a lot of his money in energy and oil trusts. typically these trusts pay a dividend per share every month...and so they tend to average higher yields than most regular stocks. PWE is one of them. im considering putting money into an energy trust, but i want to know if the buzz is legit. somebody write back...
posted by locoindio at at 11:14 AM - 4 answers

I'm a college student with high test scores but no previous teaching experience. Is freelance SAT tutoring (or things of that nature) a lucrative idea or an exercise in frustration? [more inside]
posted by Muffpub at at 10:54 AM - 7 answers

Is there any way to get this article about "Between the Acts" from Literary Encyclopedia without having to pay for it? I have been unable to find it anywhere else. [more inside]
posted by Memo at at 11:19 AM - 9 answers

Good way to get 'refreshed' on Biology? I took 1st year BIO 8 years ago. I'm taking the second semester this summer and don't want to be completely lost. What are some good ways (whether online, dvd, book, etc) to get this done? I'll probably go to a Bio 1 class and pick up the syllabus, but would like some suggestions. I'll have about 6 weeks to do the 'refresh'
posted by sandmanwv at at 7:41 PM - 6 answers

What are some good resources for getting scholarly reviews of journals (other than Magazines for Libraries)? [more inside]
posted by Deathalicious at at 6:01 PM - 3 answers

GradSchoolDecisionFilter: Help me choose between NYU and the University of Washington! [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 7:53 AM - 14 answers

How should a college freshman prepare for an internship to Japan in two years? What options are available? [more inside]
posted by F Mackenzie at at 2:10 AM - 13 answers

What are good books, techniques and project for an object-oriented programming study-group? [more inside]
posted by iwhitney at at 11:36 AM - 8 answers

Quotation-filter. I'm trying to remember how a quotation went concerning Richard Feynman's lectures on physics. [more inside]
posted by jmhodges at at 9:01 PM - 5 answers

Can one get into a top business school with a very low GPA? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 3:47 PM - 13 answers

help me learn sign language (asl) in the comfort of my own home [more inside]
posted by phoeniciansailor at at 9:22 PM - 10 answers

If you were a school group wanting to attend a sweet robot workshop, but couldn't afford it, how would you fundraise? What tips or information would you want to know to ensure your success? Looking for fund raising tips and witty engineering/computer science themed ideas to pass on in an informative package! [more inside]
posted by billy_the_punk at at 4:39 PM - 18 answers

Our daughter, 4 years old now, was born in California while my wife and I (both Canadians) were working legally in Los Angeles. She obviously has a US birth certificate and SIN but lives in Canada. Will this make things easier for her should she want to study in the US when she gets to University age or will it be of no advantage whatsoever?
posted by Umhlangan at at 10:50 AM - 22 answers

There is a war going on in the library. This conflict is between students who seek solitary silent study and those who seek to study or work on projects in groups. An individual student's allegiance to a faction can change from day to day based on their current course load. Because the Grouparians have the advantage of numbers, they tend to win out over the Solitarites. Surely the latter group needs a fortress all their own? [more inside]
posted by robocop is bleeding at at 7:14 AM - 42 answers

I'm applying for a scholarship. Scholarship requires academic references. Uh oh... [more inside]
posted by veol at at 10:32 PM - 14 answers

Is the university wrong about my right to view graduate application recommendation letters? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 8:51 PM - 17 answers

My mom wants a book on French Indochina, and I'd like to find a good one for her. Preferably non-fiction, but good fiction with some insight into history and culture would work, too. The exact historical time range is flexible, but she's mostly interested in the area pre-Vietnam War.
posted by bookish at at 4:36 PM - 9 answers