William Laurence Sullivan Livres

YOUR LIFE . . . IN 300 WORDS OR LESS It's a daunting task. Even the most seasoned professionals find business school application essays to be among the hardest pieces they ever write. With a diverse pool of talented people applying to the nation's top schools from the most successful companies and prestigious undergraduate programs in the world, a simple biography detailing accomplishments and goals isn't enough. Applicants need clear and compelling arguments that grab admissions officers and absolutely refuse to let go. To help them write the essays that get them accepted into Harvard or any of the country's other top programs, the staff of The Harbus---HBS's student newspaper---have updated and revised their collection of sixty-five actual application essays as well as their detailed analysis of them so that applicants will be able to: * Avoid common pitfalls * Play to their strengths * Get their message across Wherever they are applying, the advice and tested strategies in 65 Successful Harvard Business School Application Essays give business professionals and undergraduates the insider's knowledge to market themselves most effectively and truly own the process.

In this candid and compelling memoir, William Laurence Sullivan reflects on his remarkable life as a naval officer and diplomat. From his service in WWII to his assignments in Asia and the Middle East, Sullivan's career spanned some of the most tumultuous periods in modern history, and his insights into the geopolitical landscape are as relevant today as ever.

In this fascinating collection of letters, American Catholic layman William L. Sullivan shares his thoughts and concerns with Pope Pius X, touching on a wide range of topics including the Church's role in modern society, the state of Catholic education, and the dangers of secularism. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of Catholicism in America.