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Sutz, Richard.

Speed reading for dummies / by Richard Sutz ; with Peter Weverka. - Hoboken, NJ : Wiley Pub., c2009. - xii, 274 p. ; ill. ; 24 cm. - For dummies . - For dummies. .

Includes index.

Part 1. Introducing speed reading. Of course you can speed read! ; It's all about breaking bad reading habits ; Understanding the mechanics of speed reading ; Introducing speed-reading fundamentals -- Part 2. Focusing on the fundamentals. Establishing your reading rate ; Taking in more than one word at a time : reading in clumps ; Getting the gist from word groups -- Part 3. Advancing your speed-reading skills. Building your speed-reading momentum ; Exercising your ability to read more in even less time ; Other reading strategies to supplement your speed reading ; Taking advantage of writing structure to read more quickly -- Part 4. Improving your comprehension. Expanding your vocabulary to become a better speed-reader ; Applying speed reading to various reading tasks -- Part 5. The part of tens. Ten quick techniques to improve your reading speed ; Ten exercises for keeping your eyes speed-reading ready ; Ten tips for making your speed-reading skills permanent -- Part 6. Appendixes. Appendix A, Uncovering the prime words ; Appendix B, Your speed-reading progress worksheet.

Covering the latest speed-reading techniques and tips, this guide will help people read quickly and successfully no matter what they read.

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ISBN: 9780470457443 (pbk.) 0470457449 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2009928739

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA947376 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 015181149 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Speed reading.

LC Class. No.: LB 1050.54 / .Su967 2009

Dewey Class. No.: TR 372.41 / Su1 2009