(potentially) free book

Yesterday, Inside Higher Ed published an interview with the authors of a book about "the soul of the university."  That reminded me of another book with a similar title--"In the Company of Scholars: The Struggle for the Soul of Higher Education," by Julius Getman--which was well-received by some.

So we're giving away a brand new copy of Getman's book.  Hard copy.  Mint condition.  Never been opened.  Never been touched by human hands.  And you might be wondering how someone could have a brand-spanking-new copy of a book that was published 25 years ago. . . .

Just guess what you think will be the highest number in the April 5 Lotto Texas drawing.  (For example, on March 25, the highest number was 48.)  You'll receive the book FREE if your guess is the closest to the actual highest number in the drawing on April 5.  Just put your guess in the comments below.

Terms and conditions may apply.  For example, I reserve the right to void this whole thing if there's a tie between two people, so just don't guess what someone else guessed.  Also, this is only open to people/personas/avatars who clearly have previously posted or commented in one of the RYS progeny blogs.  And if someone outside the U.S. wins, this book is getting shipped to your best friend in the states.

Let the games begin!  Or, alternatively, you may choose not to participate if you want to make the author feel bad.  You have choices.

Sincerely,
Real Gosh-darned Moderator

P.s.  Experts predict that you are 973 times more likely to win this book than to win a gift card from Pearson.