Publish and Prosper A Strategy Guide for Students and Researchers

"Getting good publications is the key to success in academic careers. Lambert is successful enough to know how this is done and still young enough to remember the struggle to learn how. In this lively, entertaining, easy-to-read book, Lambert offers fresh advice and useful insights that are sure to help ambitious young researchers get their careers launched." - Roy F. Baumeister, Florida State University, USA "This book is ESSENTIAL reading if you want a flourishing academic career. I wish it had been available when I started out. Nate reveals the secrets to academic success and a fulfilling life - embrace them!" - Alex Linley, Centre of Applied Positive Psychology, Coventry, UK "I made this book required reading in my graduate research course. I found that it inspired students to reach higher, work harder, and be more productive in their publication efforts. Be prepared for a treat!" - Jared Durtschi, Kansas State University, USA "After reading Publish and Prosper, I started a writing group with a colleague and 5 students. In two semesters, we submitted more than 30 articles and grant proposals. This book is required reading for all graduate students." - Claire Kamp Dush, Ohio State University, USA "The author provides some great insights on the publication process and the psychological hurdles that scholars often encounter when trying to publish their work. ...It would resonate well with students and assistant professors who ...need ... strategies on how to become more productive and efficient researchers and writers. ...I would ...recommend that my graduate students read it." - Tarek Azzam, Claremont Graduate University, USA "This book provides strategies on how to establish a solid publication record at an early point in one's career. ... It would be valuable in a graduate-level professional development course or an introductory graduate seminar." - Karen Stamm, University of Rhode Island, USA "This book could potentially empower numerous graduate students to succeed in their careers. It presents a useful perspective on how to succeed in academia. ... The author's writing style is clear, cohesive, and very enjoyable to read. ... I would recommend this book ... to my students who are ...planning to attend graduate school [or] to ...students ...who are looking to land academic research jobs." - Kelly Neff, Saddleback College, USA "[The book] addresses issues common to researchers trying to publish. ...[It is] an easy and engaging read. ... I would ... recommend [it] to advanced undergraduate students ...doing ...independent research and/or writing a senior thesis ...[and] to our post docs. It will ...make a significant contribution to the field." - Jennifer Rose, Wesleyan University, USA