"Smart Fun." "An Intellectual Joyride " "Simply Amazing " Brief by design, this powerhouse book explores a wide array of subjects -- from improving memory to increasing vocabulary to becoming a better speller and beyond. Culled in part from the popular online articles and posts of Dr. Droge, it's packed with hundreds of insightful nuggets in vocabulary, Latin and Greek, math, English usage, foreign languages, spelling, geography and more. For those seeking a deeper exploration of the subject of "intelligence," it provides a treasure trove of information and links to studies from Stanford,...

"You must read this..." "Crucial information for students and parents..." This book accommodates students of virtually any age or grade, even below high school, who want to know quickly and simply, without excessive fanfare and without an extensive commitment of time and energy, what is required to put together a successful college application. Brief by design, it is jam-packed with valuable information and insight for college-bound students and their parents. What works? What is really important to know? Explanations and descriptions are intentionally kept concise and are written in...

What Smart People Know There is a guiding principle accessible to you right now that can dramatically change your life at school or at work or in your leisure pursuits. It is simple - that is, it is not complicated and not difficult to grasp. It is powerful - that is, it leads you to a highly efficient, highly productive use of time and energy. And it is virtually instant - the moment that you embrace it, you will begin to reap its benefits. The principle involves a key understanding of how the world around you operates and it opens for you a clear path to enormous success. The initial action...