While governments and society drive hard to get increasing numbers of young people into higher education, HE institutions are faced with the issue of keeping them there. This book looks at the issues surrounding student drop-outs and presents a practical how-to guide to identifying problems and developing practical solutions to the problem of retaining students.

This text examines the issues surrounding student drop-outs and presents a practical guide to identifying reasons for drop out and developing solutions to the problem of retaining students in higher education.

The Autobiography of Thomas Moxley (Weasel Tom). Thomas was in his 'own' as an adventurer and hunter when the events of the Civil War engulfed his world and changed his life forever. He did not let the events change his moral character and took action to preserve his family and values. He did this in spite of the threats to his life, family and property. He took this challenge and enriched the lives of those around him and lived a full and rich life.