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The best of the How to Study series, Juil 22 2003

If you get one book in the How to Study series, this should be it. It's the most useful and important. While his particular system for taking notes is annoying and illegible to me, his general strategies and suggestions are all sensible, his discussions on outlining, using index cards for research papers, and notes for oral presentations are all good.

Preparing for an education, Juil 22 2003

The intended audience for this book is an older student who is going to college to earn some kind of undergraduate degree. It's probably unnecessary for those seeking higher degrees, but some younger students might benefit from reading it. The author is a Psychology professor and much of the book draws from theories of learning. You'll also see some psychoanalysis in the discussions of anecdotal stories. If you're not into that, it may be a problem. The author is best at discussing the broader issues concerning school such as motivation and knowing your support systems, while the details about writing a term paper, or overcoming math anxiety were thin and almost useless.

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The basics, Juil 21 2003

Here are the basics of cooking in a textbook. If you want to learn how to cook, this text can help you lay the foundation for your education. Covering everything from nutrition to food safety to knife sharpening techniques to types of food and recipes, this book is for those unsatisfied with stacks of cookbooks. Although it doesn't go too deep into any of the topics, it is a great reference tool that will not just enhance your cooking abilities, but also your knowledge of Western cooking in general.