Learn to read and recall more written information in less time. Work Smarter with Speed Reading is a practical guide to effective speed reading. It includes tools and information on a variety of reading and memory techniques, including a five-step strategy that will enable you to read any non-fiction material easily. You"ll be able to start using and practicing the techniques right away as you read. The book also offers a selection of techniques so you can choose the ones that suit you best. * One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. * Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author’s many years of experience. * Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. * Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of speed reading and time-saving techniques. * Teaches the basics of speed reading in less than an hour. * Follows a unique five-step system to help you increase your speed effectively. Topics include: Introduction; The Five-Step Reading System; Speed Reeding; It"s All in the Words--Developing Your Vocabulary; Concentration; Memory; A Book is a Book is a Book; Your Eyes and Effective Reading; Distractions and Solutions; Real-World Reading; Working and Studying for a Living; Useful Information and Speed Practice Test; What"s Next