How We Read: Passion for Knowledge Disciplined by Subtle Turns of Strategies and TacticsThis book is a practical guide for high-end reading skills. It addresses all critical components of reading skills such as highlighting, notes, reviews, vocabulary study, book choices, the sensible order we can use to approach any types of reading, speed-reading etc. It also provides insights on the time management tactics and the use of mental exercises and experience for learning purposes. Also included is a fine collection of pithy wisdom about reading from different authors ancient and modern with comments. |
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