Books that will induce a mindfuck Here is the list of books that will officially induce mindfucks, sorted alphabetically by author. Those authors in bold have been recommended by one or more people as being generally mindfucking - any books listed under their names are particularly odd. You're welcome to /msg me to make an addition to this list. And finally, although he's way down at the bottom, my personal recommendation is definitely Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States, as it turns the ultimate mindfuck: inverting the world-view of our entire culture, and it is non-fiction.
30 Albums That Define Cool Any album “list” is going to be incomplete. It’s going to be filled with albums you agree with, artists you hate and some sort of commentary that you probably disagree with. This list is no different. However, rather than ranking these in order of importance or influence, we decided to pick 30 Albums that Define Cool. It’s not a “Best of XXXX” list by any stretch of the imagination (because honestly, that would be presumptuous), just thirty albums that we think are cool. London Calling – The Clash Long before Punk Rock was about frosted tips and dudes wearing eyeliner, there was The Clash. Legend – Bob Marley & The Wailers The likelihood of anyone reading this having heard of Reggae music without Bob Marley is unlikely. The Dark Side of the Moon – Pink Floyd Four words: The Wizard of Oz. OK Computer / Kid A – Radiohead Debating OK Computer and Kid A is like discussing religion or politics in public, so we’re not going to. OK Computer: Amazon | iTunes Kid A: Amazon | iTunes IV – Led Zeppelin
The Cool Hunter - Welcome 52 Tips to Read Faster and Remember More College students have to take on lots of reading and memorization, and sometimes, it’s just too much to handle. So how do you manage to read everything you need to AND remember it all? Just try out these 52 tips and you’ll be in much better shape when test time rolls around. Read Faster Put these tips to work to boost your reading speed. Don’t read aloud : Stay away from vocalization or subvocalization, which will dramatically reduce your reading speed. Remember More Follow these tips, and it will be easy for you to remember more. Pay attention : Commit yourself to learning the material at hand-you’ll give yourself a much better chance of remembering it if you actually learn it in the first place. Did you enjoy this article? Leave a Reply
Mystery Books -- Collecting New and Old Books | Vintage With A Twist {*style:<b> Collecting books </b>*} is not a new hobby. have been around since the , Edgar Allen Poe, first wrote "Murders of the Rue Morgue" back in 1841. Collecting mystery books is becoming more and more popular. Today, we will look at a few things you should look for when you decide to collect modern mystery books. What to Look For When Collecting Modern Books You can collect mystery books for any reason you want but if you are hoping they will appreciate in value, there are a few things to look for when starting or adding to your collection. Even with modern books, first editions are the key. The dust jacket should be in pristine condition. If you are lucky enough to get an author to sign your book, all the better. Overall condition of the book is important too. What to Look For on the Title Page for First Edition Collecting Modern Mystery Books When a new author publishes his/her first book, the publisher usually makes it a smaller run (not as many books printed). Good luck!
Creative Mom Turns Her Baby’s Naptime Into Dream Adventures Do babies dream when they sleep, or they simply rest peacefully? Queenie Liao, a freelance photographer, and mother of three baby boys living in California have tried to answer this question by sharing the adventurous dramas that her child Wengenn dreams of during his sleep. Combining artistry and imagination with photography, Queenie has created these cute photos using plain cloths, stuffed animals, and other common household materials to create the background setting. Her album – Wengenn in Wonderland – is a compilation of over 100 creative pieces of baby photography that depict the continuous exploration of her son Wengenn in his magical land of charm and wonder. She drew inspiration from other creative mommas like Adele Enersen and Anne Geddes but gave the baby photoshoots her own imaginative fairytale twist. Website: wengenninwonderland.com “Photography has always been my hobby. “In 2010, after seeing the work of Ms. “I grew up indulging myself in fairy tales.
Géneros Cinematográficos Beter en efficiënter beeldschermteksten lezen Het komt vaak voor dat ik lange blogposts of artikelen wil lezen. En dan niet scannen, maar echt lezen zodat ik achteraf ook nog wat onthouden heb van wat de auteur geschreven heeft. Dit gaat bij mij persoonlijk altijd beter als ik in een rustige omgeving zit met minimale afleiding. Er zijn een tweetal online tools die mij hierbij helpen: Readability en de online verkorte snellees training van Mark Tigchelaar. Speed Reading Demo Laat ik beginnen bij de snellees training. Ik heb een zeer korte video demo van hoe dit systeem werkt: Je vind je demo op www.training4students.com Leesbaarheid teksten verbeteren Ok, nu kan je wat sneller lezen, dan is het wel handig om teksten optimaal voor te bereiden hierop. Een zeer handige tool hiervoor is de service van Readability. Hierna sleep je de bookmarklet naar je favorieten- of snelkoppelingen balk in je browser. Tekst voor verwerking: Tekst na verwerking: Tips?
The 20 Most Beautiful Bookstores in the World [Editor’s note: In celebration of the holidays, we’re counting down the top 12 Flavorwire features of 2012. This post, at #1, was originally published January 31.] With Amazon slowly taking over the publishing world and bookstores closing left and right, things can sometimes seem a little grim for the brick and mortar booksellers of the world. A gorgeous converted Dominican church gives the power of reading its due diligence.