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Book SynopsisSpeed Reading In A Week is a simple and straightforward speed reading course, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From increasing your reading rate and effective memory techniques, to overcoming distractions so that you can read in any environment and developing a reading programme to make it second nature, you''ll eventually wonder how you ever read any other way. This book introduces you to the main themes and ideas of speed reading, giving you a basic knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, together with practical and thought-provoking exercises. Whether you choose to read it in a week or in a single sitting, Speed Reading In A Week is your fastest route to success:- Sunday: The five-step system- Monday: Speed reading- Tuesday: Remember what you read- Wednesday: Your eyes and effective reading- Thursday: Distractions and solutions- Friday: Reading different types of material for different Table of Contents : Sunday: Learn the 5-Step System that will allow you to easily and accurately identify what you must read and what you can ignore. : Monday: Discover how to increase your reading rate so you can read what you identified as important on "Sunday", quickly. : Tuesday: Practice memory techniques that will ensure you remember what you read when you need it. : Wednesday: Understand how your eyes work and prevent eyestrain no matter where or what you read. : Thursday: Explore the distractions that slow you down and learn how to prevent them allowing you to read in any environment. : Friday: Learn how to vary your technique to suit the material you are reading to ensure you are able to use the information when and where you need it. : Saturday: Develop your own reading programme to ensure effective speed-reading becomes second nature.

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Book SynopsisRichard Templar is the author of the international bestselling Rules books. Over 2 million people around the world have enjoyed and now play by Richard Templar's Rules. The complete list of titles is as follows: The Rules of Life, The Rules of Work, The Rules of Management, The Rules of Wealth, The Rules of Parenting, The Rules of Love, The Rules to Break, The Rules of People, The Rules of Thinking, and The Rules of Living Well.Table of ContentsThink for yourself 1 Avoid echo chambers 2 Don't be scared 3 Consider the motive 4 Beware self-interest 5 Keep hold of your heartstrings 6 Don't be gullible Resilient thinking 7 Know who you are 8 Seek out support 9 Take control 10 Be flexible 11 Be self-aware 12 It is what it is 13 Don't get over-distracted 14 Like yourself 15 Be ready to cope 16 Better out than in 17 Cut yourself some slack Healthy thinking 18 Think yourself happy 19 Focus on other people 20 Be in the present 21 Stress is optional 22 Normality isn't normal 23 Evaluate your emotions 24 Laugh at yourself 25 Keep learning 26 No one likes to be incompetent 27 Practice makes progress 28 Turn off the action replays 29 Sidestep bad habits 30 Appreciate semantics 31 Keep the bar steady 32 Look for the spin Organised thinking 33 Believe in being organised 34 Learn to love a list 35 Think outside your head 36 Don't overload your RAM 37 Make deadlines your friend 38 Don't indulge decision making 39 Get creatively organised Thinking creatively 40 Train your brain 41 Feed your mind 42 Get in the mood 43 Open up 44 There are no rules 45 Spot the box 46 Think like someone else 47 Make connections 48 Make mistakes 49 Forget about other people Problem solving 50 Clear your emotions out of the way 51 Make sure there's really a problem 52 Check you're solving the right problem 53 Loosen up 54 Don't settle for your first answer 55 If it's plausible, it's worthwhile 56 Find a way in 57 Don't get bogged down 58 Try a new angle 59 Don't panic 60 Get help Thinking together 61 You're better together 62 Play to everyone's strengths 63 Think like a hive 64 Leave your ego behind 65 Keep an eye on the quiet ones 66 Question groupthink 67 Conflict is OK 68 Think up a storm 69 Have stupid ideas 70 Keep in synch Making decisions 71 Decide what you're deciding 72 Don't start at square two 73 Set yourself boundaries 74 Untangle the knots first 75 Go for Goldilocks 76 Vet your advisors 77 Be your own advisor 78 Don't jump to conclusions 79 Understand your emotions 80 Balance logic and emotion 81 Learn to compromise 82 Find option C 83 Assess the cost of a bad decision 84 Regret is a waste of energy 85 Be honest about procrastinating Critical thinking 86 Read John Donne 87 Don't be played for a fool 88 Stand back and take in the view 89 Look for what comes next 90 Don't bother your pretty little head 91 Consider the odds 92 Facts are neutral 93 Don't trust statistics 94 Understand cause and effect 95 If you can't prove it's true, that doesn't mean it isn't 96 Don't believe it just because everyone else does 97 Don't believe it just because you want to 98 Be devil's advocate 99 Don't go into lockdown 100 Opinions aren't facts

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Book SynopsisThe essential guide for gift-giving that makes our dearest feel loved and offers deep and lasting connection?from the author of the bestselling Letters to My Grandchild and creator of the ?Letters to . . .? seriesRiddled with obligation, expense, and waste, gifts are often reduced in our consumeristic culture to products for purchase.We all want to give good gifts?but how?InThis Is for You, artist and bestselling author Lea Redmond casts a vision for gift-giving as you?ve never seen it before. At their best, she proposes, gift-giving and receiving are an opportunity to practice relational care at every scale for the wellbeing of people and planet.?Gifts are relationships in miniature,? Redmond writes?a way to honor the spaces between us and practice the best of our humanity. Beyond the usual gift guide, This Is for You is a manifesto on open-hearted living that can enrich our relationships and awaken us to the world and its inherent abundance. With inspired ideas and stories that sparkle, Redmond empowers you to be generous in your kinkeeping, courageous in your connection, and surprised by your own capacity for creativity. Whether you?re searching for a great gift for a birthday, holiday, anniversary, wedding, or ?just because,?This Is for Youoffers: Practical prompts for composing gift ideas your loved ones will cherish Tips for surprises, wrapping, and wish lists that work Creative ideas for keeping within your budget as well as no-cost gift ideas Practical guidance on how to respond to an unwanted gift This Is for You is delightfully illustrated with the author?s line drawings throughout.

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Book SynopsisA RENOWNED BRAIN EXPERT SHARES THE SIMPLE TRICKS THAT WILL FUTURE-PROOF YOUR MEMORYMemory gets worse with age - right? A fact of life. But what if we told you that wasn''t necessarily true? That memory decline isn''t inevitable.In The Complete Guide to Memory, renowned neurologist and bestselling author Dr Richard Restak distils the wisdom of an entire career into a one-stop guide to the science of memory. Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience, case studies, famous anecdotes and more, he offers tips and tricks for anyone who wants to strengthen their memory, protect themselves from diseases like Alzheimer''s and think smarter.Learn how to boost your memory through techniques like:-Mind mapping and making lists-Reading more novels than non-fiction-''Chunking'' several pieces of information together to make them easier to remember-Choosing manual methods over technological solutions like phones and GPSPacked full of information for anyone curious about the power of their memory, this is the only guide you need to train your memory and make it stronger.

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Book SynopsisThrough daring questions, provocative prompts, and creative illustrations, this guided journal from popular author Jennifer Dukes Lee will give you the space, courage, and help you need to record all the stuff you'd only tell God--all your memories, beliefs, wonderings, dreams, hopes, and fears--and ultimately discover the person he created you to be.

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Book SynopsisACHIEVE YOUR GOALS BY LEARNING TO FOCUS.Focus can be learned and improved with practice, just like learning to read or write.Focus is at the core of all human success, yet we are constantly distracted.Distraction is damaging relationships, our working lives and our happiness.Whether you're seeking to improve yourself as a team member or a leader, a partner or a parent, a student or a teacher, this book will help you learn how to focus and in doing so, dramatically improve your productivity, relationships, mental health, happiness and your ability to achieve your life goals.Drawing on ancient Hindu monastic tradition, Dandapani shows us in this ten-step guide that concentration is a skill we can learn and improve with practice.Trade ReviewIn a world dominated by distraction, this book is a timely reminder of the value of focused attention. * Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLife *Concentration is one of the most important skills any leader can have. The Power of Unwavering Focus shows us not only that focus is a learnable skill but that anyone can master the practice of intense concentration. * Indra Nooyi, former chairperson and CEO of PepsiCo *If you struggle with distraction or stress-and of course you do-you need Dandapani's wonderful new book. Both profound and practical, The Power of Unwavering Focus will lead you on a journey to reclaim your life and live it with joy and purpose. * Arthur C. Brooks, professor at Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School and #1 New York Times bestselling author *Being able to concentrate in our distracted world is a superpower. In this conversational but profound book, Dandapani shows how to take practical steps to become better at this skill, so we can feel less busy and get more done. * Laura Vanderkam, author of Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters *Dandapani offers a radical and timely call to cultivate the deep joys and resilience of the focused life. Highly recommended for anyone feeling adrift in a sea of distraction and mindlessness. * Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author of Digital Minimalism and Deep Work *

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Book SynopsisFrom first steps to final submission, this accessible guide takes students through each stage of the assignment-writing process and equips them with the skills they need to construct and develop convincing academic arguments.Concise and compact, it offers practical advice on forming ideas, structuring arguments and finding your academic voice. The authors, both of whom are experienced in working directly with students, also provide valuable guidance on a number of important subtleties in academic writing, including expressing reservations or enthusiasm in academic writing and using evidence to convey different viewpoints.The second edition contains new material on synthesizing ideas from different sources, as well as more varied examples of what finding your academic voice means' in the context of different assignments, including blogs and observations.Applicable to different types of assignment, this is an essential resource for all undergraduates and postgrTrade ReviewThis small book is all you need to get through academic writing. It is really practical with examples. * praise from student *This is a great addition to the Pocket series. The authors address some key questions relating to argumentation, and tackle some all-too-common issues head-on. I recommend it to my students regularly. * praise from lecturer *Table of ContentsIntroduction Part I: Getting Started 1. Stages of the Task 2. What's the Task? Part II: Putting Ideas Together 3. Finding Out 4. Developing Your Ideas 5. Evidence? 6. Forming Your Argument Part III: Building Your Argument 7. Structuring an Argument 8. Using Paragraphs 9. Making the Argument Flow 10. Beginnings and Endings Part IV: Showing Your Argument 11. Presenting Evidence 12. Communicating with the Reader 13. Finding your Academic Voice Part V: Finalising Your Argument References Useful Sources Index

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Book SynopsisThe definitive guide to the simple ways in which you can reduce your risk of age-related cognitive decline.

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Book SynopsisInvesting in brain health will cost you nothing but time and effort - the brain-healthy recommendations in this book can all be followed for free! The steps are simple to follow and within your control so can be integrated into daily life with ease for the next 100 days.The aim of living a brain healthy life is not just to reduce the risk of dementia and other serious health issues but also to improve the quality of your life and brain performance NOW. Sabina provides all the essential information you need to empower you to make informed choices everyday about your sleeping, eating and lifestyle habits that will benefit all aspects of your life from work to relationships and achieving your personal goals. This motivating book proves that you don''t need to understand complicated neuroscience in order to look after your brain, inspiring you to do at least one small thing every day to radically improve your brain health.

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Book SynopsisRupi Kaur’s Writing Prompts Self-Love card deck is a step in the road towards healing.Rupi Kaur leads you on a new journey through 70 curated writing prompts of self-discovery. Let this card deck become a part of your daily ritual to inspire creativity, appreciation, honesty and growth. Examples of the prompts include: What makes you a good friend? If you were to meet your teenage self today, what would you want to reassure them about? How is the 2:00 p.m. version of you different from the 2:00 a.m. version of you? What about you leaves you in awe? We hope it becomes a tool for you to continue to discover more about your inner and outer worlds. Use it as a reminder that you are more than capable of creating a loving home for yourself, because you have all you'll ever need within you.

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Book Synopsis‘If you feel like a hostage of your to-do list, and struggle to find time for what matters most, this book will be a big help.’DANIEL H. PINK,#1 New York Times bestselling author of When and DriveTrade Review‘Rick Pastoor has offered a smart and useful primer for getting more and better work done. If you feel like a hostage of your to-do list, and struggle to find time for what matters most, this book will be a big help.’Daniel H. Pink,#1 New York Times bestselling author of When and Drive ‘If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your day, week or even year, GRIP is the book for you. Each page is packed with immediately actionable insights and smart frameworks to put you in the driver’s seat of your life. From step-by-step examples of how to wrangle your calendar and reduce the amount of back-and-forth emails, to getting more out of your year and balancing internal and external expectations, this is a read I’ll be coming back to and recommending often.’Julie Zhuo, former VP Design at Facebook and author of The Making of a Manager

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Book SynopsisThe classic guide to improving your memory at work, at school and at play. Unleash the hidden power of your mind through Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas's simple, fail-safe memory system, and you can become more effective, more imaginative, and more powerful, at work, at school, in sports and play. Discover how easy it is to: file names, passwords, data, figures, and appointments right in your head; learn foreign words and phrases with ease; read with speed – and greater understanding; shine in the classroom – and shorten study hours; dominate social situations, and more.Trade Review'A never-fail system' TIME'A most unusual book about memory training... absorbing material to practice and use' Los Angeles Times

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Book SynopsisHow to transform all aspects of our lives through the traditional Tibetan skills of positive thinking.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE TIBETAN ART OF LIVING:As life becomes more hectic, it's important to stop and think about the way we are living. Christopher's book is the best possible starting point. * Kathy Phillips, Vogue *Christopher Hansard has written an eloquent yet practical guide to a soulful integration of all aspects of our lives. He contributes a wise and powerful voice to contemporary spiritual thought. * Marianne Williamson *There is a magnificent book that everyone should have by their bedside. It is called THE TIBETAN ART OF LIVING by Christopher Hansard. In my opinion, Christopher is a true genius who can lead us to a new enlightenment as well as a state of vibrant health. * Normandie Keith, You Magazine *The Tibetan Art of Living is an exceptional and essential book for everyone's library. It's absolutely brilliant. * Carolyn Myss, author of Anatomy of Spirit *

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Book SynopsisRupi Kaur's Writing Prompts Gratitude card deck is the ultimate guide for self-discovery and reflection.Rupi Kaur shares her writing journey with a thoughtfully curated deck of 70 writing prompts that invoke curiosity and a deeper connection with the self. While focusing on the theme of gratitude, use this card deck as a part of your daily ritual to inspire appreciation and creativity. Examples of the prompts include: What emotion stirs your soul? Who was the last person you expressed gratitude toward and how was it received? What are five lessons you learned in the last twelve months? What rituals do you enjoy the most and why? We hope it becomes a tool for you to continue to discover more about your inner and outer worlds, and a light to help navigate you through it all.

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Book SynopsisImprove your memory - challenge your gameplay skills!Thought to have been invented in the 17th century, cribbage remains one of the oldest and most popular card games for two or more players. The book is in two parts, the first introducing the game to those who have never played it before, and the second, much larger, part explaining the intricacies of the game to more experienced players and giving guidance to improve the chances of winning.Both the original five-card game and the more modern six-card variety are described in detail, and the authors demonstrate how to gain the maximum advantage from any of the countless card combinations possible during play. Numerous examples are included to illustrate the subtleties of each stage of the game, written in easily understood tabular form and checked by computer programs.

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Book SynopsisWith a new foreword by author Brigit Esselmont, a refreshed cover, and an added appendix of tarot card meanings, this revised and expanded paperback edition of Everyday Tarot builds on the success of the hardcover and mini deck, while speaking directly to a broad base of practical, value-oriented mystical consumers.

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Book SynopsisA practical workbook to help you build a better brain, from the bestselling author of Keep Sharp

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Book SynopsisUnforgettable French, 2nd edition has been completely updated to meet the requirements of the 2014 National Curriculum for England for foreign languages, which stipulate, not only a firm knowledge of grammar, but also the ability to understand and manipulate the language. Unforgettable French uses memory tricks to teach and reinforce major points of grammar, from the basics up to passe compose, le futur proche and le futur simple, to learners of all ages. It may be used: By anyone who wishes to gain confidence in speaking French; As a revision aid, to consolidate the learner's grasp of grammatical points; To complement whatever French scheme you are using; By French teachers to all ages, from primary through to adult. Unforgettable French is full of tried-and-tested memory tricks based on sound and idea associations to help you to engage your memory and remember key grammatical points. Using memory tricks to explain the "tricky" bits facilitates the learning process and what seemed difficult before is suddenly much easier to remember. The memory tricks are presented in a highly visual, page-by-page format, with illustrations and stories, to help you to visualize the language better. The colour coding makes it easy to locate the memory tricks you need, making this an essential reference tool for anyone studying French. This edition contains handy exercises, so that you can check your understanding of each memory trick as you progress through the book.

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Book Synopsis A trusty companion for a self‑love and healing practice, from illustrator and comics creator Hyesu Lee, this journal is a knowing smile and a shared sigh to keep by your side. Welcome to the club!A journal is a safe place to explore, draw, and dream. Hyesu Lee invites you to join her on a self-love journey through journaling practice. Shining a humorous and heartfelt light on the small moments in life that help us turn toward optimism and joy, this guided journal can help with: Finding the uniqueness that makes you you. Accepting yourself as you are. Learning to embrace self-love. Spreading positivity and hope. Communicating with vulnerability. Self-Love Club Journal, like its companion book Self-Love Club, takes a joyous approach to self-acceptance and is full of reminders that no matter where you are in your journey, you are enough, and you are loved. This prompted jour

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Book SynopsisA guide to identifying, nurturing and growing our insight and creativity for more effective thinking. We know that our minds are capable of great things because, every now and then, they come out with a very brilliant idea or two. However, our minds are also tantalisingly unpredictable, spending worryingly large stretches of time idling or distracting themselves. This is a book about how to optimise these beautiful yet fitful instruments so that they can more regularly and generously produce the sort of insights and ideas we need to fulfil our potential – and achieve the contentment we deserve. We learn – among other things – how to grasp fragile and flighty thoughts before they disappear through anxiety and fear, at what times of day to try to work and for how long, how to make use of our boredom and instincts – and how to overcome timid and predictable approaches to the largest problems.

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Book SynopsisFrom bestselling author and Alzheimer's advocate Maria Shriver comes the first coloring book created for brain health and people with Alzheimer's. This interactive coloring book is filled with inspiration and information that was developed in partnership with neurologists, psychologists, caregivers, and, of course, people with Alzheimer's. Each coloring page also features prompts to help people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers create, connect, and reflect. Color Your Mind combines coloring with useful brain health tips about: - Nutrition - Exercise - Social Connection - Sleep - ...and other valuable lessons for a fulfilling, balanced life. The activities, images, and approach in Color Your Mind were developed and refined through visits to nursing homes and memory care facilities. These visits and interactions also informed the selection of cheerful, inspiring coloring images throughout the book.Trade Review"Out of the countless coloring books being sold today, 'Color Your Mind' is truly one of a kind." -- the Today Show, NBC "This coloring book fills an unmet need and it can facilitate meaningful time and interactions between people with Alzheimer's, their family members, and caregivers." -- Dr. Richard Isaacson, Director of the Alzheimer's Prevention Clinic, Cornell Medical College "The thought and work that has gone into it are very obvious. It's so important to find activities that can be engaging for family members and patients. It's very well done and I can see the care, concern and beauty coming through on this project!" -- Robin Ketelle, Cognitive Psychology, Emotion, Developmental Psychology R.N., University of California, SF I am very impressed with the layout of the book. The creative ideas, formats, and the simple yet captivating projects are adequate for the clients you are reaching out to. Color Your Mind allows for individual creativity and it also encourages care-givers and families to become involved. Bonding through coloring, drawing, music, crafting, laughing, as well as, a positive sense of humor provide an unthreatening atmosphere for dementia, or Alzheimer's patients to live, love and flourish." -- Sister Conchessa Johnston, Director at Memory Care Center, University of The Incarnate Word

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Book SynopsisOver 40? Getting forgetful? Discover the secret of neurobics.   Neurobics is a unique brain exercise program that can be done anytime, anywhere. Based on the latest neuroscience, these deceptively simple exercises stimulate brain nutrients to help new brain cells grow. The key to keeping your brain strong and healthy is to break routines and use all five senses in unexpected ways. Offbeat, fun, and easy, these 83 exercises will result in a mind fit to meet any challenge—whether remembering a name, learning a new app, or staying creative in your work.  

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Book SynopsisLearn to train your brain with The International Man of Memory Instant Memory Training for Success provides real, practical brain training that works.Trade Reviewpresented in a fun way with exercises that will embed the techniques into your brain and will no doubt improve your memory (Daily Express, August 2016) "..Buy this book and leave the sticky notes behond." (PQ Magazine, December 2016)Table of ContentsIntroduction vii 1 Overview: Your Most Valuable Business Asset 1 2 The Building Blocks 13 3 Build Better Business Relationships 41 4 Impress in the Boardroom 57 5 Dealing with Numbers 69 6 From the Boardroom Back to the Classroom 85 7 Speak Your Client’s Language 99 8 All Work and No Play? 111 9 Final Considerations 119 10 This IS a Test 129 About the Author 147 Acknowledgements 149 Index 151

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Book Synopsis''Perfect for fans of Marie Kondo'' Publishers WeeklyDISCOVER THE LIFE-CHANGING MAGIC OF LISTS IN THIS INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERThe humble list has the power to change your life. In its immediacy, its simplicity and its concise, contained form, the list enables us to organise, to save time and to approach facts with clarity. Yet why do we end up with interminable To Do Lists that are never completed?After decades living in Japan, Dominique Loreau has become a master in the art of de-cluttering and simplifying. Now, in L''art de la Liste - a huge bestseller in her native France and translated into English for the first time - she turns her attentions to better list-making, showing you how to organise them and use them intelligently. Taking you on a step-by-step journey to greater productivity, this practical, inspiring book influences every aspect of your life - from home, diet and beauty to mental health and self-awareness.To perfect the art of the list is to live simpler, richer and more organised lives.Trade ReviewPerfect for fans of Marie Kondo * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisUnlock the power of neuroscience to optimize your memory so you can stay mentally sharp. Do you feel like your memory isn’t as great as it used to be? Do you sometimes find yourself walking into a room and forgetting why? Do you misplace things more often than you used to? As we age, our memory naturally declines. But there are scientifically proven ways to enhance brain and memory function. This book, grounded in cutting-edge neuroscience, will help you get started. The Neuroscience of Memory offers a seven-step memory improvement program based on the latest research. You’ll find powerful tools to optimize your brain and memory function, increase neural connections, and stay mentally sharp both now and in the long run. You’ll learn how to “feed your brain” with good nutrition, and how exercise can help you maintain mental acuity. And finally, you’ll discover how forming new memories is a key strategy for optimizing cognitive function, and how managing stress can help you not only think better in critical moments, but also help you keep the brain cells you have. When you understand how your memory actually works, you are better equipped to optimize it. Whether you’re looking for ways to improve your memory while you are young, have noticed that your memory is declining as you age and want to improve it, or are looking for resources for dealing with Alzheimer’s (either for yourself or a loved one), this book will help you hold on to those treasured memories for as long as you possibly can.

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Book SynopsisMany people struggle with their powers of recall at some point in their lives, and in this innovative book Dr Gareth Moore has developed a programme of techniques, exercises and tips that will help you ensure that your memory never lets you down again. With exercises that target specific issues as well as general-purpose memory workouts, The Memory Coach is packed with information and strategies for use in everyday life, while also providing a guided plan for progression that continues to build upon the techniques you have already covered on previous days. Along with the exercises themselves you’ll find plenty of information on what the exercises are actually doing for you and why they are important in maintaining memory function.From remembering PIN numbers to public speaking, and from acronyms to memory palaces, The Memory Coach will help you to train your memory and keep it sharper, more focused, bigger and better – all in 40 days.

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Book SynopsisIf you want to make a difference, make a change or make your mark on the world but just don't know how to start, here's the answer. Realise your true potential, find your edge and make your ideas and dreams - however big or small - a reality with The Ripple Effect. Wherever you are in life and no matter what you want to achieve, little changes in your approach and small shifts in your mindset can create ripples that have the potential to make big things happen - for you, your organisation, your community and maybe even the world! In this inspiring and motivating guide, visionary business leader and entrepreneur David J Harkin coaches you through eight key lessons that will empower you to make your own ripples. By igniting your curiosity, releasing your energy and teaching you how to ride the wave of your enthusiasm and self-belief, David expertly demonstrates how you can build your confidence, bounce back from failure and feel positively relentless in the pursuit of your goals and ambitions. Now is the right time to start making your mark. By starting The Ripple Effect today, just imagine the impact you might make on tomorrow.Trade Review"An entertaining, step-by-step approach to improvement, how to make it stick and celebrating the results as they ripple through your life." -- Alistair Stewart OBE, Journalist and Broadcaster"David Harkin's drive, integrity and wisdom will help you create good ripples in any walk of life." -- Edwina Dunn OBE, Entrepreneur & Founder of The Female Lead"This book oozes positivity and I loved it! Be more energised and purposeful, find your motivation and run with it." -- Professor Dame Alison Peacock, CEO Chartered College of Teaching"Invaluable! David Harkin is an inspirational entrepreneur." -- Tom Whittle, CEO of MIssion, Entrepreneur and World-Record Holder"Authenticity springs from every word. Beautifully manages to give you a feeling of confidence that 'you can do it'" -- Ashish Trivedi, Head of Strategic Initiatives, Innovation and Incubation, International Baccalaureate"Wherever you are, whoever you are, whatever age you are, devour this book! It will make a difference and help your ripple make the world a better place." -- Anita Gleave, Founder & CEO Chatsworth Schools"A great read! Readable, relatable advice and clear actionable takeaways that can easily be picked up at the point of need." -- Professor Samatha Twiselton OBE, Director of Sheffield Institute of Education

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Book Synopsishe first comprehensive work on nonfiction as an art form • Shows how nonfiction, especially how-to and self-help, can take on the same power and luminosity as great fiction • Develops processes to reliably induce the dreaming state from which all writing comes • Teaches the skill of analogical thinking that is the core perceptual tool for writers • Explores the subtle techniques of powerful writing, from inducing associational dreaming in the reader, to language symmetry, sound patterning, foreshadowing, feeling flow, and more Approaching writing as a sacred art, Stephen Buhner explores the core of the craft: the communication of deep meaning that feeds not just the mind but also the soul of the reader. Tapping into the powerful archetypes within language, he shows how to enrich your writing by following “golden threads” of inspiration while understanding the crucial invisibles essential to the art of both fiction and nonfiction: how to craft language with feeling and vision, employ altered states of mind to access the writing trance, clear your work by recognizing the powerful sway of clichéd thinking and hidden baggage, and intentionally generate duende--that physical/emotional response to art that gives you chills, opens up unrecognized aspects of reality, or simply resonates in your soul. Covering some very practical aspects of writing such as layering and word symmetry, the author also explores the inner world of publishing--what you really will encounter when you become a writer. He then shows how to develop a powerful and engaging book proposal based on understanding the proposal as a work of fiction--the map is never the territory, nor is the proposal the book that it will become. This book, written using all the techniques discussed within it, offers a powerful, experiential journey into the heart of writing. It does for nonfiction what John Gardner’s books on writing did for fiction. It is one of the most significant works on writing published in our time.Trade Review"Ensouling Language is Stephen Harrod Buhner at his most spellbinding and enchanted. Every sentence is infused with a livingness that is rare in today's nonfiction. More than simply a book about writing, it is about wielding power--and responsibility--of language itself. Stephen encourages us to breathe the Breath of Life into the words we write, to call forth such a deep richness of meaning that it transmits feeling from the writer to the reader like some otherworldly telepathy. If you can feel you can write, write in this way, turning otherwise empty leaden words into golden Ensouling Language." * Daniel Vitalis, June 2010 *"Buhner's book describes how any writer, even one writing about, say, adobe walls, can achieve the sense of expansion--of traveling into larger worlds--that has always marked the best art. And although the subject is nonfiction, what Buhner has to say applies to serious writing of any kind." * Akshay Ahuja, The Occasional Review, May 2010 *“The most subversive book on writing I have ever encountered--and the most important.” * Herbie Brennan, New York Times bestselling author of Faerie Wars *“If Lao-tzu and Emerson could have a dialogue on writing, they would welcome the company of this remarkable book.” * William Howarth, author of Walking with Thoreau *“Stephen Harrod Buhner has produced a manifesto and guide to bring American writing back from the cages of the academy and release the power of language into the streets and wildernesses where the wild things live. If you love to read, if you like to write, you have finally come to the right place.” * Charles Bowden, author of Murder City, recipient of the Lannan Literary Award for Nonfiction and the *“Stephen Buhner’s Ensouling Language invites you to sit down for 23 cups of coffee and talk about the mystic journey of the writer, the solitary pilgrim, the witness yearning to tell the world indelible stories that cannot be known by any other voice than yours. If you are a teacher, a writer, a friend of a writer, this book will offer companionship in this life quest. This book harvests lessons from a writer and helpless lover of books who is old in experience but young in perennial devotion.” * Kim Stafford, director of Northwest Writing Institute and William Stafford Center, Lewis & Clark Col *“Ensouling Language is a fierce and generous meditation on the writer’s life. Fierce, because Stephen Buhner goes right at prevailing commercial and academic assumptions about literature. For him, writing is above all a portal into vividness, compassion, and discovery. Generous, because he weaves his own quest as a writer into his reflections about the art of nonfiction. Books, in both the reading and the writing, have absorbed him for a lifetime. And the connections he conveys here are always arresting, sometimes extravagant in their intensity, and very often funny. As a writer and a teacher, I’ve learned more from Buhner’s book than from anything I’ve read about writing since the works of John Gardner and William Stafford. I’m truly grateful to him for having written it.” * John Elder, Professor and Director of Breadloaf School of English, Middlebury College, and author of *“I can’t easily imagine a more useful book on the craft of writing. Covering all the steps--from glimpsing a first, furtive idea foraging in the mind’s brambles to tracking that idea and coaxing it to unfurl on the page, from finding the right words to securing the right publisher--this volume also, in the process, transforms your take on the universe. For Buhner brings all his inspired lunacy to bear, illustrating his passionate insights with lively stories and poems and with glimmering nuggets from other authors, fashioning this instructive, how-to book into a breathing compendium of word magic.” * David Abram, author of Becoming Animal: An Earthly Cosmology and The Spell of the Sensuous, winner o *"Provocation is Buhner's mission in this unusually passionate and delving writer's guide. The author of books about plants, healing, indigenous culture, and the environment, Buhner not only tackles the art of writing with conviction, vigor, expertise, and a touch of devilry but also outspokenly advocates for the maligned form of "genre nonfiction.". . . Buhner sagely covers technical matters and the pragmatic business of book proposals and such, albeit not without lambasting corporate publishing. But his is a heroic view of writing." * Donna Seaman, Booklist, September 2010 *“Stephen Buhner writes with passion and perception about the entire range of the writer’s experience. He shows us in detail how to write, issues of craft and art, but also how a writer lives--the commitment, the dreaming, the business, the way a writer uncovers secrets on many levels, even how a writer loves and hates.” * Rachel Pollack, author of Godmother Night, recipient of the World Fantasy and the Arthur C. Clarke a *“Stephen Harrod Buhner has counted ‘beacoup coups’ in penning Ensouling Language. As history almost unanimously attests, writing well about writing is at best a rarity, perhaps mythic, a yeti of sorts. But Buhner’s flair, sage advice, and most of all his passion for writing touches every sentence. The book brings writing to life and will add life to any author’s own words.” * David Cremean, past president, Western Literature Association *“If you want a kind of deep ecology for nonfiction writing, a practical guide ingrained with the spirits of William Stafford and Federico García Lorca too, Ensouling Language is your book. Its pages, studded with samples and suggestions, come via the author’s fresh and liberating voice, opening up the ‘imaginal world’ we cannot do without.” * John Felstiner, professor of English, Stanford University, and author of Can Poetry Save the Earth? *"For readers and writers who are tired of hearing the same advice that writing instructors and editors have been handing down through the ages, however, Buhner's mystical (some might say touchy-feely) approach to writing may well be what the doctor ordered." * Small Press Review, September 2010 *" . . . Ensouling Language is an important book that encourages inner reflection before and during writing as well as focusing on the feelings of the reader. The technical proponents of publishing are addressed and intertwined throughout giving the writer a glimpse into the 'heart of writing'." * Irene Watson, Reader Views, October 2010 *“Ensouling Language is a richly engaging book written for everyone who has been deeply touched by something they have read and wishes to write like that too.” * East West Bookshop, April 2011 *“The American writer, Stephen Harrod Buhner, author of the iconic Ensouling Language: On the Art of Non-fiction and the Writer’s Life - and an inspiration to our editors - also appeals for openness to these wellsprings of creativity. He challenges the arid and mechanical quality of much non-fiction writing, and the danger of much creative writing being afflicted in the same way, because of the formulaic teaching on American MFAs in particular. For Buhner, as for Edward Bond, there is urgent need in our time of writing, in any genre, that - to adapt Buhner’s own words - attempts to extend awareness “further than society wants it to go” - a view strongly endorsed by our editors.” * The Lampeter Review, May 2011 *“Writing as a mystical experience, a transcendent art-form, is presented by Buhner with all the mystery and inspiration of a personal passion. As he writes about the ability of language to take life on the page, so his own writing quickens, transporting the reader to the realms of poetic spirit. This book is both a tribute to the craft of language and example of the same at its most delicate level. Buhner guides the reader through the process of accessing the necessary mind to write from the heart, and he does so from his own heart-felt devotion to the art. It is both a practical hand-book and mystical treatise, instilled with the spirit of many of the subtlest writers, poets and critics whose approach to writing and life brings to mind the faint scent of incense on the still desert plain” * Jonathan Dawson, Holisitc Network Ireland *“This is a book I can highly recommend, not only for aspiring writers, but for anyone who wants to engage the world deeply and recognizes the value of words in the exchange.” * Karl Schlotterbeck, The Henge of Keltria *“The point Buhner is making is vital: that whatever genre we’re writing, whether we’re a graduate from an MFA program or not, writers must never dissociate from their feelings or the feeling of their words. Given the passionate spirit in which Ensouling Language was written, it is sure to resonate with many readers, and is certainly worth a read by anyone who wishes to become a published author.” * Lisa McSherry, Facing North, October 2013 *Table of ContentsBefore Buying This Book I--The Touch of a Golden Thread 1. The Bookman 2. The Secret All Beginning Writers Want to Know II--Inhabiting the Word 3. On the Art of Nonfiction 4. You Must Begin with Something Deeper in the Self 5. “The Road of Feeling” 6. “It Burns the Blood Like Powdered Glass” 7. The Skill of Duende 8. Following Golden Threads III--Dreaming and the Journey to the Imaginal 9. “A Certain Adjustment of Consciousness” 10. “The Secret Kinesis of Things” 11. Aisthesis 12. Synaesthetic Writing and the Beginnings of Analogical Thought 13. Analogical Thinking 14. The Dreamer and the “Secret Room where Dreams Prowl” 15. The Imaginal Realm 16. Poesis IV--On Technique The First Draft, Revision, Clarity, and Refinement 17. 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Book SynopsisChallenge your general knowledge A jumbo crossword puzzle and general knowledge workout to test and stimulate the brain cells with 50 large grid puzzles from The Sunday Times.

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