This popular book shows students how to increase their power to analyze problems and comprehend what they read using the Think Aloud Pair Problem Solving [TAPPS] method. First it outlines and illustrates the method that good problem solvers use in attacking complex ideas. Then it provides practice in applying this method to a variety of comprehension and reasoning questions, presented in easy-to-follow steps. As students work through the book they will see a steady improvement in their ana...

The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking presents practical, lively, and inspiring ways for you to become more successful through better thinking. The idea is simple: You can learn how to think far better by adopting specific strategies. Brilliant people aren't a special breed--they just use their minds differently. By using the straightforward and thought-provoking techniques in The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking, you will regularly find imaginative solutions to difficult ...

Ace any test that comes your way with this exam prep guide for students looking to elevate their study skills—including memory improvement, speed reading, and notetaking—from the winningest World Memory ChampionDominic O’Brien, eight-times World Memory Champion, outlines in simple language the steps you can take to increase your memory power and pass your exams with flying colors. Whether you are at school studying a foreign language or at university revising for a...

This practical guide, written by a chief examiner, gives you the tools and planning techniques for making light work of assignments, essays, reports and dissertations. It covers: * Thoroughly understanding the title, question or brief *Choosing the right format for your assignment *Producing an outline plan *Researching and taking notes *Drafting the structure and improving your style * Presenting the final assignment / Examples and mini case studies show the difference between good and ba...

Without dialogue a novel is no more than an endless essay. Only through their speech can the characters really come to life. We all talk to one another all the time, so it shouldn’t be too difficult to get our realistic dialogue into the mouths of our fictional characters. Yet for some writers it is an impossible task. This practical guide by prolific author Jean Saunders shows how it is done. Jean has defined all the necessary ingredients for creating realistic dialogue...

Everything Business Studies: No matter what type of student you are this publication is for you. Upload to your to your iPhone, iPad or Android. Have all key words relevant to Business Studies at your fingertips. You can use it as a summary, glossary and find a word for your study needs. No need for bulky notes and unnecessary paper. Developed by an experienced teacher, the publication is structured to the specific topics within your syllabus. Use the key w...

In the year that the Colonel died he took little Rupert to see the swallows fly away. I can find no better beginning than that. When there devolved upon me as a labour of love the editing of Rupert Ray’s book, “Tell England,” I carried the manuscript into my room one bright autumn afternoon, and read it during the fall of a soft evening, till the light failed, and my eyes burned with the strain of reading in the dark. I could hardly leave his ingenuous tale to rise and turn on the gas. Nor...

Learn academic listening and note-taking skills.The audio contained within this eBook is suitable for tablets and mobile phones but may not work on some older devices and eInk readers. We recommend that you download a sample to your device before purchasing.*The Collins Academic Skills Series – winner of the ELTon 2014 Innovation in Learner Resources Award.*Collins Academic Skills Series: Lectures will give you the skills you need to get more out of the lectures you...

Deliver academic presentations with confidence.The audio contained within this eBook is suitable for tablets and mobile phones but may not work on some older devices and eInk readers. We recommend that you download a sample to your device before purchasing.*The Collins Academic Skills Series – winner of the ELTon 2014 Innovation in Learner Resources Award.*Collins Academic Skills Series: Presenting gives you the skills you need to plan, prepare and deliver successfu...

This book will equip you with all the information you need to give your child a confident start to secondary school, right through to GCSEs and A Levels. It covers how to choose the best school for your child and how to build their self-esteem and motivation, as well as bringing you up-to-date with changes in secondary education. Each chapter deals with a different challenge which you, as a parent, and your child may encounter. It covers not only issues such as homework, choice o...

According to a recent study by the National Center for Education Statistics, an estimated 65 percent of recent college graduates are burdened by student loans. Although the average debt is $19,000, loans can exceed $50,000 and may be much higher for those who attend graduate school, law school, or medical school. Many students, faced with the task of repaying such a large amount of money, become overwhelmed merely thinking about it. But, using this new book, you can learn how to eliminate ...

Do you want to improve your study skills?Packed full of advice on topics including note taking, essay writing, reading strategies and exam techniques, Study Skills for Students with Dyslexia is an essential read for students with dyslexia and other Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs) in further and higher education.The guidance and tools provided help you organise and plan your work, improve your skills and boost your confidence, so you succeed throughout...