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We all know someone who has a son or daughter in high school who will have to experience the rite of passage from high school to college by taking the SAT test. What many don’t know is the book, 101 Ways to Score Higher on Your SAT Reasoning Test: What You Need to Know Explained Simply by Marti Anne Maguire with Jaclyn Bissell is filled with a wealth of information on how to “ace” the SAT.
Maguire gives a wealth of information to assist students as they prepare for the SAT, she also gives good advice such as, accept that the SAT is “L-O-N-G” and no easy task. But Maguire explains if students compare it to running a marathon, going slow and steady like marathon runners, high scores are attainable. Maguire expresses “the premise that knowing more about the test will lessen the stress of taking it.” The book goes into details explaining how the test is structured, using the old saying “keep your friends close, but keep your enemies even closer” to explain it. The first tip she gives is to “engage your enemy.” She goes on to say students must look at the SAT test as the enemy and know what the enemy is up to. This is the explanation given on how to “master” the SAT. To me this is what is called “common sense,” something we all sometimes forget.
Overall, I found Chapters Six through Ten in the book gave great strategies to use, explaining them very clearly and how student’s can use them to their advantage. The many chapters covered vocabulary enhancement, math formulas, reading comprehension and much more to assist a student. And in bringing the book to its conclusion, Maguire even becomes a motivational speaker in Chapter 14, inspiring students with ways to keep up their morale and believe in themselves. Finally, Chapter 15 is a chapter focused on helping students find the right college, learning who they are and organizations that offer financial assistance for college funding. If a parent has a student that needs assistance with the SAT test, 101 Ways to Score Higher on Your SAT Reasoning Test: What You Need to Know Explained Simply by Marti Anne Maguire with Jaclyn Bissell comes highly recommended.
As a child, did you dream of building a tree house? The Complete Guide to Building Your Own Tree House: For Parents and Adults Who Are Kids at Heart by Robert Miskimon is the book to have. But there is one catch; you must be like minded in mechanical thoughts as construction builders. I say this because the book reads as if it was written for those who understand building terms and already like to build things.
I, personally, had a difficult time reading the book because I knew none of the terms used in the construction industry. Yet, I think the book was still well written. Why? There were lots of pictures to explain things like the right/wrong trees to build in, types of tools to be used, nails and screws and their different types and sizes. Tables such as the one on page 38, is another example of good information given. Did you know dimensional lumber sizes are not what you think they are? The aforementioned table shows the true dimensions of a 2x2 inch board. Its true dimensions are really 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 inches.
Something else to be noted about the book, when it comes to framing sections (doors, walls, windows) for the tree house, Miskimon said to think like you were building a house on the ground for parts of the tree house. Build them on the ground then raise them up later. He used the example of home builders you see on any street, bringing doors, windows, etc. already built to the scene of the house to install. Sample articles are written throughout the book showing how others who had dreams and wanted to have tree houses succeeded at building them by being careful in their construction.
Lastly, another reason the book is a good one is the instructions are given in minute details. Even an individual like me, who has no desire to build a thing, if I followed the instructions given I probably would be able to build a tree house. But again, you must really, really, really, want to build one. However you feel about building a tree house, one thing is for sure, the only book you need is The Complete Guide to Building Your Own Tree House: For Parents and Adults Who Are Kids at Heart. Even I, who would pay someone else to build a tree house for me, would ask the person to definitely read Robert Miskimon’s book first.
Everyone wants to find their “niche.” And it can be found in the book 199 Internet-Based Businesses: You Can Start With Less Than One Thousand Dollars by Sharon L. Cohen. This book looks at helping you become the entrepreneur you have always dreamed of being. To start, it lists 199 businesses and ways to develop a “niche” in the marketplace you chose.
To start, Cohen explains what e-commerce is and how to use it to your advantage. What it takes to be a “virtual” business owner. Differences between a Virtual store and a Brick-and-Mortar store are explained. Benefits of an online business, and I could go on and on. In other words, it is a step-by-step plan to help you go “Internet” and succeed at starting a business on the World Wide Web.
From there the book walks you through knowing why branding your business, marketing and having a web site, and all it entails, is imperative to being successful. Understanding how to get started is well explained in the section on developing a really good business plan. Do you have a logo? Cohen tells you why you need one. Need to know how to expand your customer base? Cohen explains that too. How about advertising? Again Cohen explains that also. As I said, Cohen holds your hand and walks with you through developing your “Internet” business.
What else is good about the book? It introduces you to the lingo used on the Web. The lingo is simplified to give you a better understanding of word/acronym meanings and why they are important. For example, how many of you know what SEO means? How about IM? Do you know or have a Blog? Well, Cohen explains the commonly used terms on the Internet. Cohen also provides good samples of other people who have succeeded at Internet businesses. Each individual explains how they got started and what worked and what didn’t.
Whatever your reasons or desire is for starting a business on the Internet; Cohen can help you with her book. 199 Internet-Based Businesses: You Can Start With Less Than One Thousand Dollars is the book for you. Lastly, in the book are listing for services like “Diaper Cakes” and a “RX Meds Partner.” I don’t know about you but, I had never heard of such businesses. So as you can see, it not only shows you what’s available but how to par the business down to a “niche” that only you can fill successfully.
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101 Ways to Score Higher on Your SAT Test: What You Need to Know about the Scholastic Aptitude Test Explained Simply by Marti Anne Maguire
sylmcclain, March 10, 2010
We all know someone who has a son or daughter in high school who will have to experience the rite of passage from high school to college by taking the SAT test. What many don’t know is the book, 101 Ways to Score Higher on Your SAT Reasoning Test: What You Need to Know Explained Simply by Marti Anne Maguire with Jaclyn Bissell is filled with a wealth of information on how to “ace” the SAT.Maguire gives a wealth of information to assist students as they prepare for the SAT, she also gives good advice such as, accept that the SAT is “L-O-N-G” and no easy task. But Maguire explains if students compare it to running a marathon, going slow and steady like marathon runners, high scores are attainable. Maguire expresses “the premise that knowing more about the test will lessen the stress of taking it.” The book goes into details explaining how the test is structured, using the old saying “keep your friends close, but keep your enemies even closer” to explain it. The first tip she gives is to “engage your enemy.” She goes on to say students must look at the SAT test as the enemy and know what the enemy is up to. This is the explanation given on how to “master” the SAT. To me this is what is called “common sense,” something we all sometimes forget.
Overall, I found Chapters Six through Ten in the book gave great strategies to use, explaining them very clearly and how student’s can use them to their advantage. The many chapters covered vocabulary enhancement, math formulas, reading comprehension and much more to assist a student. And in bringing the book to its conclusion, Maguire even becomes a motivational speaker in Chapter 14, inspiring students with ways to keep up their morale and believe in themselves. Finally, Chapter 15 is a chapter focused on helping students find the right college, learning who they are and organizations that offer financial assistance for college funding. If a parent has a student that needs assistance with the SAT test, 101 Ways to Score Higher on Your SAT Reasoning Test: What You Need to Know Explained Simply by Marti Anne Maguire with Jaclyn Bissell comes highly recommended.
The Complete Guide to Building Your Own Tree House: For Parents, Kids, and Adults Who Are Kids at Heart by Robert Miskimon
sylmcclain, March 10, 2010
As a child, did you dream of building a tree house? The Complete Guide to Building Your Own Tree House: For Parents and Adults Who Are Kids at Heart by Robert Miskimon is the book to have. But there is one catch; you must be like minded in mechanical thoughts as construction builders. I say this because the book reads as if it was written for those who understand building terms and already like to build things.I, personally, had a difficult time reading the book because I knew none of the terms used in the construction industry. Yet, I think the book was still well written. Why? There were lots of pictures to explain things like the right/wrong trees to build in, types of tools to be used, nails and screws and their different types and sizes. Tables such as the one on page 38, is another example of good information given. Did you know dimensional lumber sizes are not what you think they are? The aforementioned table shows the true dimensions of a 2x2 inch board. Its true dimensions are really 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 inches.
Something else to be noted about the book, when it comes to framing sections (doors, walls, windows) for the tree house, Miskimon said to think like you were building a house on the ground for parts of the tree house. Build them on the ground then raise them up later. He used the example of home builders you see on any street, bringing doors, windows, etc. already built to the scene of the house to install. Sample articles are written throughout the book showing how others who had dreams and wanted to have tree houses succeeded at building them by being careful in their construction.
Lastly, another reason the book is a good one is the instructions are given in minute details. Even an individual like me, who has no desire to build a thing, if I followed the instructions given I probably would be able to build a tree house. But again, you must really, really, really, want to build one. However you feel about building a tree house, one thing is for sure, the only book you need is The Complete Guide to Building Your Own Tree House: For Parents and Adults Who Are Kids at Heart. Even I, who would pay someone else to build a tree house for me, would ask the person to definitely read Robert Miskimon’s book first.
199 Internet-Based Businesses You Can Start with Less Than One Thousand Dollars: Secrets, Techniques, and Strategies Ordinary People Use Every Day to by Lee Rowley
sylmcclain, March 10, 2010
Everyone wants to find their “niche.” And it can be found in the book 199 Internet-Based Businesses: You Can Start With Less Than One Thousand Dollars by Sharon L. Cohen. This book looks at helping you become the entrepreneur you have always dreamed of being. To start, it lists 199 businesses and ways to develop a “niche” in the marketplace you chose.To start, Cohen explains what e-commerce is and how to use it to your advantage. What it takes to be a “virtual” business owner. Differences between a Virtual store and a Brick-and-Mortar store are explained. Benefits of an online business, and I could go on and on. In other words, it is a step-by-step plan to help you go “Internet” and succeed at starting a business on the World Wide Web.
From there the book walks you through knowing why branding your business, marketing and having a web site, and all it entails, is imperative to being successful. Understanding how to get started is well explained in the section on developing a really good business plan. Do you have a logo? Cohen tells you why you need one. Need to know how to expand your customer base? Cohen explains that too. How about advertising? Again Cohen explains that also. As I said, Cohen holds your hand and walks with you through developing your “Internet” business.
What else is good about the book? It introduces you to the lingo used on the Web. The lingo is simplified to give you a better understanding of word/acronym meanings and why they are important. For example, how many of you know what SEO means? How about IM? Do you know or have a Blog? Well, Cohen explains the commonly used terms on the Internet. Cohen also provides good samples of other people who have succeeded at Internet businesses. Each individual explains how they got started and what worked and what didn’t.
Whatever your reasons or desire is for starting a business on the Internet; Cohen can help you with her book. 199 Internet-Based Businesses: You Can Start With Less Than One Thousand Dollars is the book for you. Lastly, in the book are listing for services like “Diaper Cakes” and a “RX Meds Partner.” I don’t know about you but, I had never heard of such businesses. So as you can see, it not only shows you what’s available but how to par the business down to a “niche” that only you can fill successfully.