Books by Mike Kowis

HERE'S WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT TEXAS OFF-ROAD RACING:"Texas Off-road Racing is the best book I've ever read!" -Mike's mom"This book reminds me of The Fast and the Furious, but without the fast." -Mike's literary agent"OMG! You took our son off-road racing??? I thought you guys went fishing." -Mike's shocked wifeIn this thrilling and brutally honest book, seasoned amateur competitor Mike Kowis reveals what off-road racing feels like from the driver's seat, plus how much time and money is required to compete in this harrowing motorsport. He also shares the gritty details of each side-by-side race that he and his teenage son (Cash) competed in during their run for the 2019 Championship. Whether you are a longtime off-road racer with ten titles to your name, a newbie competitor curious to learn about the sport, or a parent looking for exciting father-son activities to do together, this book will surely entertain and enlighten.By day, Mike Kowis, Esq., is a mild-mannered tax attorney at a Fortune 500 company in Texas. By night, he swaps a three-piece suit for a pair of tights and a shiny red cape and then begins his duties as a modern-day SUPERHERO (also known as "Adjunct Faculty Member") for one of the largest community colleges in the Lone Star State. In his spare time, he writes books and competes in off-road races with his kids. Mike lives in Texas with his wife and family. For more information, please visit www.mikekowis.com.

In this amusing and multiple award-winning* how-to guide for professors, seasoned instructor Mike Kowis shares 44 COLLEGE TEACHING TIPS that will help any teacher: ENGAGE students in thought-provoking classroom discussions, MOTIVATE them to read the assigned materials, INSPIRE them to attend all classes and stay till the final bell rings, CREATE a fun and lively learning environment, and ENCOURAGE students to use their critical thinking skills.This brutally honest book is based on the many lessons that Mike Kowis learned during his 15 years of teaching, and it's filled with dozens of hilariousand often embarrassinganecdotes. Whether you are a first-time college teacher searching for ways to connect with your audience or a tenured professor seeking to rediscover your passion, Engaging College Students: A Fun and Edgy Guide for Professors will help you fully engage your students in classroom discussions.*This book was selected as the Winner in the Education/Academic category of the 2017 International Book Awards, the Bronze Medal Winner in the Non-fiction Education genre of the 2017 Readers Favorite Book Awards, and the solo Medalist Winner in the Education category of the 2016 New Apple Book Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing.