Learn to read and recall more written information in less time.
Work Smarter with Speed Reading is a practical guide to effective speed reading. It includes tools and information on a variety of reading and memory techniques, including a five-step strategy that will enable you to read any non-fiction material easily. You'll be able to start using and practicing the techniques right away as you read. The book also offers a selection of techniques so you can choose the ones that suit you best.
- One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.
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Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author’s many years of experience.
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Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.
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Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of speed reading and time-saving techniques.
- Teaches the basics of speed reading in less than an hour.
- Follows a unique five-step system to help you increase your speed effectively.
Topics include:
Introduction; The Five-Step Reading System; Speed Reeding; It's All in the Words--Developing Your Vocabulary; Concentration; Memory; A Book is a Book is a Book; Your Eyes and Effective Reading; Distractions and Solutions; Real-World Reading; Working and Studying for a Living; Useful Information and Speed Practice Test; What's Next
Chapter 1. Introduction; Chapter 2. The Five-Step Reading System; Chapter 3. Speed Reeding; Chapter 4. It's All in the Words - Developing Your Vocabulary; Chapter 5. Concentration; Chapter 6. Memory; Chapter 7. A Book is a Book is a Book; Chapter 8. Your Eyes and Effective Reading; Chapter 9. Distractions and Solutions; Chapter 10. Real-World Reading; Chapter 11. Working and Studying for a Living; Chapter 12. Useful Information and Speed Practice Test; 13. What Next
Tina Konstant is a coach, researcher and professional speaker on human potential and learning skills. She has taught speed reading across all business sectors and has produced and presented a series of television programmes on effective learning.
Tina Konstant is a coach, researcher and professional speaker on human potential and learning skills. She has taught speed reading across all business sectors and has produced and presented a series of television programmes on effective learning.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies,Inc.
Distributor: The McGraw-Hill Companies
Publication Date: 04-20-2010
Measurements: 7.9in X 5.1in X .55in X .426lb
