Harlan Cohen's Essential Tools for Grads

Product Image. Title: One Line a Day: A Five-Year Memory Book

One Line a Day: A Five-Year Memory Book

Chronicle Books LLC

WARNING: This book requires actual writing. Give your graduate an alternative to texting, blogging, and video chatting by encouraging some good old fashioned journaling. Call it Tweeting with a pen to trick them.
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Book Cover Image. Title: Major in Success:  Make College Easier, Fire Up Your Dreams and Get a Great Job, Author: Patrick Combs

Major in Success

Patrick Combs

This book is a classic. Patrick Combs lives his dreams and has helped countless college students discover their own. He even offered me advice and guidance early in my speaking career. Great guy. Fantastic book.
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Book Cover Image. Title: U Chic, 3E:  The College Girl's Guide to Everything, Author: Christie Garton

U Chic, 3E

Christie Garton

It's honest, it's pink, and it's a unique look at life in college offering a women's perspective. Sometimes, a girl just wants to hear it from a girl. Check out the author's companion website: www.uchic.com
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Book Cover Image. Title: The Dot, Author: Peter H. Reynolds

The Dot

Peter H. Reynolds

Love, love, love this. It's the story of how perception and professors can help your grad create boundless possibilities. Give this award-winning book to your graduate with the inscription, "Always follow your heart. Greatness awaits!"
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Book Cover Image. Title: In the Garden of Thoughts, Author: Dodinsky

In the Garden of Thoughts

Dodinsky

A beautifully illustrated new picture book about being an individual and following your passion. The message: Be you. Follow your heart. Find your passion.
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Book Cover Image. Title: Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing, Author: Mignon Fogarty

Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

Mignon Fogarty

I stink at grammar (thank you, editor), but I love this book. This is a book your graduate will actually use and read (it might take getting that first C, but it will be waiting). There's also a cool podcast and companion website.
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Book Cover Image. Title: Words of Art:  Inspiring Quotes from the Masters, Author: Adams Media Corporation

Words of Art

Adams Media Corporation

Who doesn't love a quote book? You? Then move onto the next suggestion. Otherwise, this book of artist's quotes will inspire your liberal arts major before, during, and after college - when liberal arts grads need a job and added inspiration.
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Book Cover Image. Title: Coloring for Grown-Ups, Author: Ryan Hunter

Coloring for Grown-Ups

Ryan Hunter

No joke. This clever coloring book rocks. Offer a grad the perfect study break to escape that long boring lecture or painful organic chemistry lab. Package it with crayons and you will be a gift-giving hero. I promise.
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Book Cover Image. Title: The Onion Book of Known Knowledge:  A Definitive Encyclopaedia Of Existing Information, Author: The Onion

The Onion Book of Known Knowledge

The Onion

This eye popping fake-fact-filled book will generate intellectual and unintellectual conversation. This book screams, "Come in my dorm room and hang out with me" or "Use this big hard cover as a plate when I run out."
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