20 Word Learning Tips

ReadOasis Step 2 Learning new words is a big part of learning any language. In English, well-educated native speakers know [...]

The Science of Good (Step 3)

ReadOasis Step 3(Part 1) President Clinton stood in front of the microphone. He took a breath and swallowed. Then he [...]

The As If Principle

By Richard WisemanReadOasis Step 3 In 1884, the great American Philosopher William James had a radical idea. James argued that [...]

A Horseman in the Sky

By Ambrose Bierce ReadOasis Step 3 (Part 1) Carter Druse was born in Virginia. He loved his parents, his home [...]

The Philosopher and the Driver

ReadOasis Step 4 Once there was a famous philosopher. He was handsome and rich. He owned a large home on [...]

A Coach for Life (Step 3)

ReadOasis Step 3 The students stared at the lights on the scoreboard. Through their tears, the numbers were hard to [...]

How to Break Habits

Book Trailer by Charles DuhiggReadOasis Step 4 Imagine for a moment that you have a habit that you really want [...]

The Love of a Patriot

ReadOasis Step 2(Part 1) Hope filled the air on that famous day in August 1963. Over 200,000 people gathered in [...]

Two Foolish Birds

ReadOasis Step 3 Photo: Wikipedia A Blackbird looked into a Dove's nest one day, and he saw how happy and [...]

Basic Tools for Good Thinking

ReadOasis Step 3 (Part 1) Cats and dogs have different philosophies. A dog thinks, "These people I live with feed [...]