Study Smart, Study Less


Book Description

Reap the rewards of a higher GPA without sacrificing your sanity or your social life! If “I studied all night and I still didn’t ace the test” is your mantra, this witty study guide will help you pinpoint your personal learning style, prevent study mishaps, and work to your strengths. Using the best research on memory and the brain, Study Smart, Study Less offers easy techniques to help you: • absorb info quickly • remember it accurately • create a successful study space • put together a productive study group • use interactive games to master tough material • identify pitfalls—and avoid falling into them • and stop overstudying (no—this isn’t a typo) By learning how to learn, you’ll not only feel smarter, you’ll be smarter.




The Smart Study Guide


Book Description

Many people engage in formal study without knowing how to learn effectively. This interactive book provides students with innovative and smart ways of making their study more effective, and shows them how to tailor their study techniques to their own particular learning style and psychological make-up. Drawing on the latest research into learning, memory, and information processing, the book addresses key questions, such as: What is meant by multiple intelligences? What is your preferred learning style? How can others help you to learn? Do you adopt the appropriate reading strategy? What is critical thinking and why is it important? The principles laid out in the book are suitable for use in the classroom, or in distance, online, or blended learning environments. The text is laid out in an attractive style, and includes questionnaires, activities, key learning points, illustrations, diagrams, flow charts, and mindmaps.




Think Write


Book Description

Think Write is a comprehensive critical thinking, research methodology, and academic writing handbook. It is designed to aid students to understand and meet the varied expectations of higher theological studies. Concepts such as critical thinking, theological thinking, problem statement, primary question, methodology, plagiarism, citation format, can all be difficult to grasp. This book explains each of these in a way that would make sense to MTh and PhD students from the various theological departments. Along with advice to enhance academic research and reading, practical suggestions are offered to improve research assignments, Thesis Proposals, and dissertations. Included is a citation guide based on the Chicago Manual of Style.




The Smart Stepfamily


Book Description

Each member has their own unique place in a family. Ron Deal explores the myth of the "blended" family offering practical, realistic solutions for stepfamilies.




Hesi A2 Full Study Guide: Complete Subject Review with 3 Full Practice Tests Book + Online, 100 Video Lessons, 900 Realistic Questions, Plus Onl


Book Description

The Smart Edition HESI A2 study guide for the HESI Admissions Assessment 4th Edition exam offers complete subject review with 3 full practice tests both in the book + online with 900 realistic questions PLUS online flashcards




GED Full Study Guide


Book Description

Imagine walking out the door after taking your test with a big smile on your face because you just got an incredible score on your TASC subject area test. You now have the ability to control your future and you're on your way to an amazing career. Sounds good right? This isn't a fictional story, this is your reality. With the help of Smart Edition's GED study guide we give you the tools and courage to conquer this test, we'll help you get there, it's why we exist. Let's go ahead and get a few questions out of the way. Q. Is Smart Edition credible? A. 100% yes, which can't be said for most TASC study guides. Our founder has been publishing test prep study guides for over 20 years mastering the art of making great study guides. We only work with highly qualified subject matter experts to develop the content and our editorial team is second to none ensuring you get the highest quality materials. We don't mess around when it comes to preparing for the TASC.Q. Has it helped other students and will it help me pass the test? A. You bet, we help over 30,000 students per year prepare for and dominate the TASC to the best of their ability. Our reviews speak for themselves.Q. Why should I buy the Smart Edition book instead of any other options, how are you different? A. It's pretty simple, you get better quality material that is more accurate to what is on the actual test and way more online resources and tools for your money. Feel free to study from a different study guide that is just okay, but not great, however, we don't recommend it. Make sure any practice test workbook you buy checks off these items: Material that accurately represents what's actually on the test ✔ Video lessons for every skill and lesson in the book ✔Practice tests both in the book and online ✔Flashcards online for every subject Features:1. 4 Practice tests containing 1,300 realistic questions and explanations Practice and repetition are one of the best ways to become more familiar with the material and the test itself. You can take the tests online as many times as you like. 2. Scored practice test report At the end of your online test, you receive a scored report with your score for each section and a breakdown of your strengths and weaknesses. This is crucial to know when deciding how to approach studying for the test. If you can identify your weak areas then you will know where you need to focus your studying, the time this saves you is invaluable. 3. Online video lessons You'll have access to over 100 video lessons covering every topic and lesson on the test. People like to learn in different ways, it's likely you would benefit from having both chapters in print as well as a video lesson to talk you through it. 4. Online flashcards for every subject with over 400 flashcards Flashcards are essential to reinforce what you are learning, it's safe to say you won't find any other study guides that include online flashcards. Amazing! You made it all the way to the end of this product description. So what are you waiting for? If needed go back to the top and re-read the part about you walking out of the test with a big smile on your face after passing. It's your day, it's your time, let's do this.




The Book of John


Book Description

No other book in the Bible presents Jesus Christ and his ministry more clearly than the Book of John. No other guide makes his ministry more understandable than The Smart Guide to the Bible: The Book of John. Walk with Jesus as he recruits the twelve disciples. Sit down on the hillside and listen as he teaches the parables. Watch as Jesus performs miracle after miracle. And at every step along the way, understand the critical concepts and life-changing lessons Jesus wants you to learn. The Smart Guide to the Bible is a series of simplified commentaries designed to uncomplicate God's word for everyday Bible readers. Every page contains handy features or learning aids like these: cross-references to other Scriptures brief commentaries from experts points to ponder the big picture of how passages fit with the entire Bible practical tips for applying biblical truths to life simple definitions of key words and concepts interesting maps, charts, and illustrations wrap-ups of each biblical passage study questions Whether you're new to the Bible, a long-time student of Scripture, or somewhere in between, you'll appreciate the many ways The Smart Guide to the Bible: The Book of John goes far beyond your typical Bible study tool. The practical, relevant helps on each page lead you to get the most out of God's word.




The Smart Stepfamily Marriage


Book Description

Make This Marriage Last a Lifetime Leading blended family authority Ron Deal and marriage and family expert David Olson show you how to build on your relationship strengths and improve your weaknesses. Whether you're dating, engaged, a young stepfamily, or an empty-nest couple, The Smart Stepfamily Marriage gives you the tools you need at any stage to create a remarriage that will last. Each chapter of this book explores one of the key qualities of happy remarriages as identified by research. Like a GPS for your relationship, this book has built-in discussion questions that can help you and your partner discover where you are, where you'd like to be, and how to get there. The online survey gives you a report with personalized results for your relationship. "The Smart Stepfamily Marriage is the road map to a healthy marriage."--Gary D. Chapman, PhD, author, The Five Love Languages and When Sorry Isn't Enough "Remarried or marrying again? This book is loaded with specific, useful ideas for helping your marriage reach its full potential."--Scott Stanley, PhD, author, A Lasting Promise; research professor, University of Denver "This book is a must-read for any remarried couple. It includes the tools needed to create and maintain a wonderful remarriage."--from the foreword by Evelyn Husband Thompson, widow of Space Shuttle Columbia Commander Rick Husband, now remarried to Bill Thompson "The Smart Stepfamily Marriage is the most up-to-date, relevant, complete guide for remarried couples--I know of no other resource like it."--Francesca Adler-Baeder, PhD, professor and director, Center for Children, Youth, and Families, Auburn University; director, National Stepfamily Resource Center "This book will help you thrive in your marriage and beat the odds of divorce. The preventative information is the best I have ever seen, and the practical application covers it all. I have put The Smart Stepfamily Marriage at the top of my resource library for couples who find themselves in this beautiful and yet challenging world of remarriage."--Jim Burns, PhD, president, HomeWord, author of Creating an Intimate Marriage, Confident Parenting, and The Purity Code "Remarriages have unique challenges and different relational needs than first marriages. Based on a national study of 50,000 couples, this book is a wonderful resource for remarriage couples. Take the online Couple Checkup and get a report about your relationship, read the book, and build a relationship that lasts!"--Dr. Gary Smalley, author of The DNA of Relationships "You want a marriage that lasts forever, right? Blended family couples can beat the odds--this book will tell you how."--Dr. Dennis Rainey, president of FamilyLife, author of Stepping Up




Smart Guide to the Bible


Book Description

The Smart Guide to the Bible is an easy-to-understand Bible guide that takes you through all 66 books of the Old and New Testaments to help you see both the big picture and the Divine details of the Bible. In his practical and user-friendly style, Larry Richards uncomplicates the process of hearing the Divine voice, giving you knowledge, confidence, and clarification about God's words to you. Every page contains handy features or learning aids like these: cross-references to other Scriptures brief commentaries from experts points to ponder the big picture of how passages fit with the entire Bible practical tips for applying biblical truths to life simple definitions of key words and concepts interesting maps, charts, and illustrations wrap-ups of each biblical passage study questions Whether you're new to the Bible, a long-time student of Scripture, or somewhere in between, you'll appreciate the many ways The Smart Guide to the Bible goes beyond your typical Bible study tool. The practical, relevant helps on each page lead you to get the most out of God' word.




Study Smart


Book Description

Study Strategies to Make Learning Stick Karen Tui Boyes is leading the revolution of assisting students to learn, teachers to teach and advancing anyone's ability to pass exams. Karen has presented her workshops across five continents. Her Study Skills methods help with exam preparation by teaching simple but strategic learning skills.