Reading a textbook isn't the same as reading a novel. Many people find it more difficult. They also find it less interesting. This is probably because they don't have a good reading system. Do you have a good system for reading textbooks? If not, SQ3R is a simple, five-step... Read more
By Richard Wiseman ReadOasis Step 3 In 1884, the great American Philosopher William James had a radical idea. James argued that if you behave as if you’re a certain type of person, you become that person. Decades of research has shown that James’s idea applies to all aspects of... Read more
ReadOasis Step 1 (Part 1) A thousand years ago, boys and girls did not learn to read. Books were very hard to find, and only a few men could read them. Each book was written with a pen or a brush. The pictures were painted by hand, and some... Read more
By O. Henry ReadOasis Step 2 (Part 2) "Were there any others mentioned in your uncle’s will?" asked Old Bryson. "None," said Gill. “There is a Miss Hayden. My uncle was responsible for her. She lived in his house. She's quiet and musical. She’s the daughter of somebody who... Read more
By O. Henry ReadOasis Step 2 (Part 3) "I forgot something," he said. "You may drive to the law offices of Tolman & Sharp.” At the law offices, Lawyer Tolman looked at Gill in a hostile and questioning way. "I beg your pardon," said Gill, cheerfully. "But did my... Read more