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Be a Dynamic Student

By Dr Jay Polmar • Nov 12th, 2008 • Category: Reading

BE DYNAMIC through SPEED READING methods makes what you read become a part of long-term memory. This is caused by intense concentration. Intense concentration causes the altering of states of consciousness which, in turn, accesses long-term memory.



Learn How to be a Speed Reader

By Dr. Jay Polmar • Nov 11th, 2008 • Category: Reading

ACCELERATED PACING METHOD:



Learning the Mechanics of Speed Reading

By Dr. Jay Polmar • Nov 11th, 2008 • Category: Reading

The human mind is an extraordinarily force that we only use a very small portion of. In this book, “Speed Reading in only One Hour” I will demonstrate how to tap some of that unused power and use it for your own success in high school, college, and life.



Clean Up Before Studying

By Dr. Jay Polmar • Nov 11th, 2008 • Category: Reading

You already own the greatest reading acceleration device that has ever been developed. It is simply your hand. People have spent thousands of dollars attempting to increase their reading speed. But no inventions or machines can do what your hand and your pacing finger can do for you to improve your reading speed — once you?ve been trained in our 4 special techniques.



Long-Term Memory Development Techniques

By Dr. Jay Polmar • Nov 9th, 2008 • Category: Reading

Did you realize that everything that you read, by using SPEED READING, you unconsciously store in a part of your long-term memory. This happens because of intense concentration also called focus. Intense concentration, focus, causes the change of your states of consciousness. Focus takes you into the storage area and allows access of long-term memory just by concentrating.



Teaching Your Child Phonics

By Cathleen Paul • Oct 29th, 2008 • Category: Reading

Phonics is the relationship between written letters and spoken sounds. Many pre-k programs teach phonics to help children learn to read, even though they may include some whole or sight words in the teaching material as well.



8 Young Adult Books Worth Recommending

By SarahBeth Carter • Sep 25th, 2008 • Category: Reading

Reading is more than a pass time for me; it’s an obsession! I love it. And while I in no way limit myself to teen books (otherwise known as young adult literature or YA books) I definitely have a special place in my house that’s overflowing with them! The people involved in producing all the great YA options just seem to be putting out exactly what I like! So there’s no way I’m going to ignore it just because I’m not a teenager. Why should I?



Non Fiction Books Are Fun To Read

By Charlie Reese • Feb 20th, 2008 • Category: Reading

Reading does the body good! Or maybe it’s the mind. Yeah, that sounds right! Now, the question is; how much and how often are you actually reading these days? From what I’ve observed, folks are seriously kicking books to the curb. They prefer a more quick-fix solution to entertainment, such as film and television. And I mean endless films and television. It’s a wonder we’re still able to function properly in 2007 considering all the garbage we watch night after night. Most likely what you need in your life is a good novel. And if you despise the current fiction gracing the shelves of Barnes and Noble, you can always test the waters of non fiction books.



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