Pavel and Inglebret (Washington State U.) offer a practical guide for American Indian and Alaska Native people of all ages who are interested in successfully getting a college degree. Coverage includes profiles of three successful college students talking about success; American Indian and Alaska Native worldviews and postsecondary access and achievement; financial aid; maintaining spiritual, mental, and physical well-being; getting prepared to ensure success in college; developing problem-solving and critical-thinking skills; internet resources; exemplary four-year institutions with a holistic approach to Native student recruitment and achievement, and tribal colleges and universities; the circular journey of college success, centered on cultural identity as the core of student success; and additional student profiles describing individual students' successful college experiences. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)