10 books that will help in the past month to learn new skills
Books Inspiration / / December 19, 2019
Layfhaker chose 10 books, so that you can learn speed reading, drawing, improvisation and other useful skills in a very short period of time.
1. "Speed reading" Peter Kamp
It seems to read a book a day - it is unreal. But the procedure Kampa any person under the force to learn to read at least three times faster. All ingenious is simple: the essence of Kampa techniques that hand is used as a reading speed indicator. Just it takes six weeks for a course.
The author pays much attention to the degree of reading comprehension, which is no less important. You will not only learn to read quickly, but also understand how to grasp the essential information on the fly.
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2. "How affairs in order," David Allen
Having mastered the principles of GTD methodology, you learn how to manage their own affairs and to finish them on time without feeling any anxiety. GTD is applicable both at work and at home.
If you've never heard of the GTD system, read our instruction for beginners. And for those who have already heard, but no idea how to apply the principles of productive work in practice, it is advisable not to postpone reading ledger Allen.
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3. "Foreign adults," Roger Croesus, Richard Roberts
Of course, to learn the past month to perfection any foreign language - a task too heavy. But in this book you will not find the grammar of any particular language.
Psychologists, cognitive scientists Roger Kroes and Richard Roberts talk about the main approaches to the study of languages, depending on the age and memory features. And also tell us how to make the learning process more effective.
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4. "The author, paper, scissors", Nikolai V. Kononov
Chief editor of "Business Secret" and author of "Durov's Code" and "God is without a car" shares his 14-step method that helps beginners learn to write better. He lucidly explains the principles of working with different texts - articles, slogans, longridami, essays. The book helps a lot to clean up the head and specific examples explain how it is - to write better.
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5. "Take photos every day," Susan Tuttle
Useful master class for novice photographers. Tuttle not only shares his experiences, but also explains in detail all the professional terminology and principles of good pictures - portraits, landscapes, photographs, food and animals. Separate plus - analysis of the themes of mobile photos, because now and smartphones allow you to make professional-quality images.
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6. "You will be able to draw in 30 days," Mark Kistler
Catching just 20 minutes during the month, you will be able to draw any items - buildings, portraits, geometric shapes. One important rule - a class should be regular.
Kistler, the world famous painting teacher, explains the basics of creating depth in the image, perspective, lighting. In addition, here you will find step by step instructions and be able to compare their work with pictures of other students.
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7. "The presentation style TED», Carmine Gallo
Gallo conducted an interview with speakers TED, analyzed hundreds of performances and made recommendations based on personal experience, so you can spend as bright and memorable performance, however famous the conference. The secret nine receptions that will surprise the audience and convey to her own ideas.
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8. "The lessons of improvisation," Patricia Madson
The ability to improvise is useful not only to actors and musicians on stage. Patricia Madson, a teacher of acting with 30 years of experience, is convinced that the habit of improvising in any circumstances are beyond my lifestyle. You will no longer be afraid to try something new, it will be easier to perceive the unexpected problems, be able to respond more quickly to changes in the plans.
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9. "Pirogovedenie for beginners", Irina Chadeeva
The ability to bake a delicious cake - a very useful skill. He especially like your friends and family. Irina Chadeeva tells about all the stages of cooking a perfect baking with the basics - test types and fillings, calculation of ingredients, selection of additional equipment. All this - with clear and beautiful pictures. Of course, in the book are many excellent recipes with which to handle even a novice pirogoved.
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10. "What I Talk About When I Talk About Running" by Haruki Murakami
This is not a textbook on the run, but in the narrative, and you will find useful rules. Rather, it is a story about personal experiences and inspiring story of true love Murakami to constant movement. This book will give the necessary charge of motivation, if you're thinking about output for a runBut for some reason all the time it has been postponed.
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