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What does your bathroom, office, bedroom or quorks say about you? How do you rate on the OCEAN scale of openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness and neuroticism? Find out this and so much more in this book called “Snoop”. Learn how to be a snooper to snoop out a person you’ve just met, a first date or even old friend s. See how little clues about yourself or someone else can give away so much.
Author Sam Gosling takes you on a remarkable journey in the how-tos of becoming a snooper. This is an easy to read guide into the scientific tests used to understand people on a bigger scale. Amazingly, even though written by a college professor, this book does not read like a text book which is one of the excellent great points about this book. Even though it doesn’t read like a textbook this book would still be perfect for a classroom study or individual studies in the world of human behavior.
Gosling is not a novice to this idea but has been researching the human traits for ten years. Using such tests as OCEAN, Test of Familiarity or OCQ Over-Claiming Questionnaire and Self-Deceptive Enhancement as well as working with other professors, scientists and students have proven that even in the secret lives of bedroom closets, under beds, messy or not desks, web pages, or even handshakes just about everything about our everyday lives can tell others who we really are.
So bottom line this is an outstanding read whether for research or just plain fun check out “Snoop” and become a super snooper!
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Do you have the knowledge to do online investing? In this outstanding book you will find all the answers you need and answers to things you didn’t even know about. Author Michelle Hooper brings it down to terms that everyone can understand whether you are a beginner or a more seasoned investor. And Hopper is no novice to investing she has the classes and knowledge to backup her information.
You will learn about what is investing, the history behind investing, how to invest, the different types of stock markets, researching, computer software, how to watch your money, the safety of online investing, brokers and financial advisers, finding your investment style, how to read charts and graphs, and figuring taxes. There are plenty of websites and examples listed to help with such things as help if you need a broker and what companies to trust, short-term and long-term investing, how to setup your portfolio, what are IPOs and DPOs, the difference between after hour trading and day trading as well as what is an investment club and how to start one.
The information is precise and complete the tips are fantastic. Perfect for beginners and seasoned pros but also a useful tool for high school and college students to learn the ins and outs of online investing. You can never start too young to build your future and this is one book that should be in everyone’s home even if you don’t have stocks or bonds you may have a 401k or other types of retirement plans that you should be aware of what’s going on - after all it’s your money!
Your high school years can be very stressful and tiring. But having poor study habits can make high school even more stressful. In this comprehensive guide you will learn 101 tips to make studying easier.
Author Janet Engle has done an amazing job of compiling the most complete book of its kind on this subject. In this easy to read format you will learn techniques such as how to study easier and faster, how to make time for studying, how to find your learning style, how to create your own study space, how to read fast and well, how to control and get done long term assignments, and how to conquer your fears. And there are specific chapters on tips for math, language and arts, history and science. Even more is chapters and tips about last minute cramming and what to do for those four letter words exams and tests.
This is one book that will not only benefit high school and college students but parents of younger students teaching them good study habits at an early age will make their high school years, college and even in their future careers much easier. This book is beneficial for adults as well. If you need to learn proper studying habits this book will motivate you to help your life. Example being learn to take proper notes in your next company meeting! So whether you are a high school student, college student, parent of a younger student or an adult this is one book not to be missed.
Do you as a veteran or active-duty military know about what benefits are available to you? In this unique book you will find the answers you are seeking and need to know. Such as this small sampling GI Bill scholarships, grants, eligibility, apprenticeship programs, details of VA loans, education and training programs, VA home loans, vocational rehabilitation and employment, homeless veterans, and frequently asked questions. Also there are staggering statistics such as there are 1.6 million servicemen and women who have fought in the war on terrorism in Afghanistan and Iraq. The one most alarming is that it is estimated that 200,000 veterans may be homeless. The most important reason why is veterans don’t know that help is available through government and state programs to assist them.
This book is written mainly for those servicemen and women who have served in the war on terrorism but is equally beneficially for other vets as well. An excellent easy to read resource for military and their families to read and refer to time and time again.
Written by author Bruce C. Brown who is currently serving his twenty-fourth year in the U. S. Coast Guard has definitely done his homework concerning the benefits available to active military personal and veterans. Author of five books and awards he has definitely provided an outstanding resource in obtaining your maximum benefits available.
This is one book that should be in the home of every veteran and active military and their families since there is so much available that all should be aware of what is available to them at any given time.
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Snoop: What Your Stuff Says about You New Science of Snooping by Sam Gosling
Cheri, July 24, 2009
What does your bathroom, office, bedroom or quorks say about you? How do you rate on the OCEAN scale of openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness and neuroticism? Find out this and so much more in this book called “Snoop”. Learn how to be a snooper to snoop out a person you’ve just met, a first date or even old friend s. See how little clues about yourself or someone else can give away so much.Author Sam Gosling takes you on a remarkable journey in the how-tos of becoming a snooper. This is an easy to read guide into the scientific tests used to understand people on a bigger scale. Amazingly, even though written by a college professor, this book does not read like a text book which is one of the excellent great points about this book. Even though it doesn’t read like a textbook this book would still be perfect for a classroom study or individual studies in the world of human behavior.
Gosling is not a novice to this idea but has been researching the human traits for ten years. Using such tests as OCEAN, Test of Familiarity or OCQ Over-Claiming Questionnaire and Self-Deceptive Enhancement as well as working with other professors, scientists and students have proven that even in the secret lives of bedroom closets, under beds, messy or not desks, web pages, or even handshakes just about everything about our everyday lives can tell others who we really are.
So bottom line this is an outstanding read whether for research or just plain fun check out “Snoop” and become a super snooper!
(2 of 3 readers found this comment helpful)
Online Investing: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply by Michelle Hooper
Cheri, August 27, 2008
Do you have the knowledge to do online investing? In this outstanding book you will find all the answers you need and answers to things you didn’t even know about. Author Michelle Hooper brings it down to terms that everyone can understand whether you are a beginner or a more seasoned investor. And Hopper is no novice to investing she has the classes and knowledge to backup her information.You will learn about what is investing, the history behind investing, how to invest, the different types of stock markets, researching, computer software, how to watch your money, the safety of online investing, brokers and financial advisers, finding your investment style, how to read charts and graphs, and figuring taxes. There are plenty of websites and examples listed to help with such things as help if you need a broker and what companies to trust, short-term and long-term investing, how to setup your portfolio, what are IPOs and DPOs, the difference between after hour trading and day trading as well as what is an investment club and how to start one.
The information is precise and complete the tips are fantastic. Perfect for beginners and seasoned pros but also a useful tool for high school and college students to learn the ins and outs of online investing. You can never start too young to build your future and this is one book that should be in everyone’s home even if you don’t have stocks or bonds you may have a 401k or other types of retirement plans that you should be aware of what’s going on - after all it’s your money!
101 Ways to Make Studying Easier and Faster For High School Students: What Every Student Needs to Know Explained Simply by Janet Engle
Cheri, August 27, 2008
Your high school years can be very stressful and tiring. But having poor study habits can make high school even more stressful. In this comprehensive guide you will learn 101 tips to make studying easier.Author Janet Engle has done an amazing job of compiling the most complete book of its kind on this subject. In this easy to read format you will learn techniques such as how to study easier and faster, how to make time for studying, how to find your learning style, how to create your own study space, how to read fast and well, how to control and get done long term assignments, and how to conquer your fears. And there are specific chapters on tips for math, language and arts, history and science. Even more is chapters and tips about last minute cramming and what to do for those four letter words exams and tests.
This is one book that will not only benefit high school and college students but parents of younger students teaching them good study habits at an early age will make their high school years, college and even in their future careers much easier. This book is beneficial for adults as well. If you need to learn proper studying habits this book will motivate you to help your life. Example being learn to take proper notes in your next company meeting! So whether you are a high school student, college student, parent of a younger student or an adult this is one book not to be missed.
Returning From the War on Terrorism: What Every Veteran Needs to Know to Receive Your Maximum Benefits by Bruce C Brown
Cheri, August 27, 2008
Do you as a veteran or active-duty military know about what benefits are available to you? In this unique book you will find the answers you are seeking and need to know. Such as this small sampling GI Bill scholarships, grants, eligibility, apprenticeship programs, details of VA loans, education and training programs, VA home loans, vocational rehabilitation and employment, homeless veterans, and frequently asked questions. Also there are staggering statistics such as there are 1.6 million servicemen and women who have fought in the war on terrorism in Afghanistan and Iraq. The one most alarming is that it is estimated that 200,000 veterans may be homeless. The most important reason why is veterans don’t know that help is available through government and state programs to assist them.This book is written mainly for those servicemen and women who have served in the war on terrorism but is equally beneficially for other vets as well. An excellent easy to read resource for military and their families to read and refer to time and time again.
Written by author Bruce C. Brown who is currently serving his twenty-fourth year in the U. S. Coast Guard has definitely done his homework concerning the benefits available to active military personal and veterans. Author of five books and awards he has definitely provided an outstanding resource in obtaining your maximum benefits available.
This is one book that should be in the home of every veteran and active military and their families since there is so much available that all should be aware of what is available to them at any given time.