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The Collegian's Bookshelf
From the First Semester 2007 Edition of THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Magazine
Note: Click on book covers to view further information or excerpts,
or purchase it at Amazon.com.
 How to Get A’s in College: Hundreds of Student-Tested Tips
Hundreds of Heads Books / April 11, 2007
These days college is not a luxury but a necessity. With four (or more)
long years of college life ahead of them, it’s essential that students have some help to
make the most of their time. This book explains how, featuring peers who talk directly and
personally to students. Here, hundreds of successful college grads explain how to get top
grades, find the right major, manage time, stay motivated, avoid stress, seek out the best
teachers and courses, form important relationships, and graduate — happily — at the top of
the class. Short, pithy chapters cover such topics as writing a good paper, research and the
college library, taking advantage of college support services, balancing athletics and
academics, navigating modern college technology, and more.
Girl, Get Your Credit Straight! A Sister’s Guide to Ditching Your Debt,
Mending Your Credit, and Building a Strong Financial Future
 By Glinda Bridgforth / Broadway / January 16, 2007
Is “retail therapy” your favorite pastime-even though you really can’t
afford it? Do you ignore the balance on your credit card statements, vowing to pay them off
at some point down the line? Is your debt preventing you from living your dreams-like buying
a home or starting a family? If so, girl, it’s time to get your credit straight! These days,
with easy access to multiple credit cards and glossy advertisements that entice us to spend
at every turn, it’s all too easy to start racking up debt-and even little slip-ups can lead
to real damage over time. In this highly practical follow-up to her bestsellers Girl, Get
Your Money Straight! and Girl, Make Your Money Grow!, financial expert Glinda Bridgforth
delivers a power-packed plan for paying down debt, repairing your credit score, and securing
your financial freedom-along with a future that makes your heart sing.
 Zero Debt for College Grads: From Student Loans to Financial Freedom
By Lynnette Khalfani / Kaplan Publishing / May 1, 2007
As the cost of a college education continues to increase at a rate of
about 9 percent annually — nearly three times the rate of inflation — more and more college
students are taking out loans to cover tuition, fees, and other expenses. Median
undergraduate student loan debt is currently close to $20,000, and graduate students end up
with an additional $32,000 in debt upon graduation. Pile on thousands more in credit card
debt, and many college students today graduate with massive financial burdens that they are not
prepared to handle. In Zero Debt for College Grads, noted personal finance expert Lynnette
Khalfani provides a thorough roadmap for stress-free living that will allow recent graduates
to focus on their burgeoning careers while navigating the ups and downs of their financial
responsibilities
 Make It Happen: Create Your Career Control Your Life
By David Halstead / Morgan James Publishing / June 1, 2007
Make it Happen: Create Your Career — Control Your Life is designed and
written to help senior students and other young adults gain a deeper understanding and
greater insight into themselves and the world of work so that they may make educated and
informed decisions which will foster and facilitate an appropriate or “right” career choice.
More Than Entertainers: An Inspirational Black Career Guide 1st Revised
Edition
By Charles Schooler / Zenith Publishing / 2007
 As a business professional and economist, Charles B. Schooler is a
person who has always been excited about the journey we call life. He was raised in a
household that stressed the importance of education, and hopes to inspire others through his
book More Than Entertainers. More Than Entertainers exposes black youth like himself to a
variety of career opportunities by featuring 35 professionals, who share their personal
insight and offer words of encouragement. (The vast majority of the participants are black
males under the age of 35 years old). Educational requirements, potential employers, and
expected pay are detailed for each career path. Entrepreneur avenues are also highlighted
within each career path, and professional career organizations’ web sites are listed.
Work It, Girl!: The Black Woman’s Guide to Professional Success
By Pamela McBride, Lorraine Morris Cole / Parker Publishing / September
2007
 If the question is “How do I work it?” The answer can be found in the
10 chapters of this book. First, you will be introduced to the “Work it, Girl! concept”—
using your talents, skills and abilities to get what you want! Then, in 10 informative,
instructional and entertaining chapters, you will get a blueprint to your success,
regardless of where you are professionally, or where you want to go. Each chapter will open
with an inspirational quote from a famous, successful Black woman. Then, with the fun of
talking to your favorite girlfriend, but the tough love of your favorite mentor, it will
discuss openly a specific “Work it, Girl! concept” from which every reader will benefit.
You’ll explore the obstacles you have encountered or will encounter and get expert advice on
turning them into opportunities.
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