Thursday, September 8, 2011

Back to school!

The chill in the air is a definite reminder that it's time to put aside the beach reads and pick up some non-fiction.  If you want to join your kids in learning something new, why not try one of these?

The Experts' Guide to 100 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do

A "Cliffs Notes for life," this practical guide features 100 original essays by leading experts from around the world who offer their unparalleled insights into how to perform everyday tasks, from remembering names to ironing a shirt. It features both the famous (like Suze Orman) and the lesser known (like the head groundskeeper at Fenway Park).  [read more]

Find Out Who's Normal and Who's Not

Do you have to worry about your co-worker, nanny, neighbor, or date? If you’re concerned about a new relationship, or even an old one, you will no longer need to rely on instincts, hunches, or horoscopes. Even when interaction is limited to mere observation or a brief exchange, whether you’re at a bar, restaurant, park, or even in an elevator, you can discover how to assess the general emotional stability of a person in just minutes.  [read more]

On China

In On China, Henry Kissinger turns for the first time at book length to the country he has known intimately for decades and whose modern relations with the West he helped shape. Drawing on historical records as well as on his conversations with Chinese leaders over the past 40 years, Kissinger examines how China has approached diplomacy, strategy, and negotiation throughout its history and reflects on the consequences for the 21st-century world.  [read more]

Quick and Simple Spanish

The Pimsleur Method provides the most effective language-learning program ever developed. The Pimsleur Method gives you quick command of Spanish structure without tedious drills. Learning to speak Spanish can actually be enjoyable and rewarding.  [read more]
 

How to Study

The best-selling study book of all time, How to Study, has gained immense popularity among students of all ages. Now updated and expanded for the information age, this "A-Plus" read includes areas such as how to create a work environment, excel in class, use the library, do online research, and much more.  [read more]

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