book reviews

Book reviews for scholastic growth; read material from the world's top educators with our collection of novels, memoirs, biographies, philosophical texts and textbooks.

Use This Simple Daily Habit to Add More Gratitude to Your Life
ave a simple gratitude habit that I have been following nearly every day for three years. I want to share it with you here.
By BURN BRIGHT3 years ago in Education
Chapter 2.1. Surah Al-Baqarah (Belief in Allah and Day of Judgment)
Belief in Allah: Surah Al-Baqarah is the second chapter of the Quran, and it contains many verses that emphasize the importance of belief in Allah. Here are a few examples:
By Khalid3 years ago in Education
‘Great news.’ Survey will test counting LGBTQ Ph.D. recipients
Each year, thousands of newly minted U.S. Ph.D. recipients complete the Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED), providing information about their race, gender, disability status, educational background, postgraduate plans, and more. The long-running census is critical for understanding which groups are underrepresented in the U.S. science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) community. But it has a blind spot, many argue: It can’t say anything about how many Ph.D. recipients are LGBTQ. Starting in July, however, a pilot test will begin to address that issue by introducing new questions about sexual orientation and gender identity.
By BURN BRIGHT3 years ago in Education
Warren Buffett’s “20 Slot” Rule: How to Simplify Your Life and Maximize Your Results
Charlie Munger settled into his seat in front of the crowd at the University of Southern California. It was 1994 and Munger had spent the last 20 years working alongside Warren Buffett as the two men grew Berkshire Hathaway into a billion-dollar corporation.
By BURN BRIGHT3 years ago in Education
How to Focus and Concentrate Better
ver a century ago, a lion tamer named Clyde Beatty learned a lesson that is so important that it impacts nearly every area of your life today.
By BURN BRIGHT3 years ago in Education
How to Optimize Your Daily Decisions
ou might assume that humans buy products because of what they are, but the truth is that we often buy things because of where they are. For example, items on store shelves that are at eye level tend to be purchased more than items on less visible shelves.
By BURN BRIGHT3 years ago in Education
The Ultimate Productivity Hack is Saying No
he ultimate productivity hack is saying no. Not doing something will always be faster than doing it. This statement reminds me of the old computer programming saying, “Remember that there is no code faster than no code.”
By BURN BRIGHT3 years ago in Education
You’re Not Good Enough to Be Disappointed
written by JAMES CLEAR LIFE LESSONS MOTIVATION SELF-IMPROVEMENT an John is a weightlifting coach. He is well-known in the fitness world for keeping things simple. As regular readers know, simplicity matches up well with my exercise philosophy. (Dan John also has two first names. And you should always fear a man with two first names.)
By BURN BRIGHT3 years ago in Education
Why is it So Hard to Stick to Good Habits?
ave you ever set out with the goal of actually sticking to a new behavior … only to find yourself not doing it at all one week later?
By BURN BRIGHT3 years ago in Education
How Your Beliefs Can Sabotage Your Behavior
here are many reasons why it can be hard to stick to good habits or develop new skills. But more often than not, the biggest challenge is sitting between your two ears.
By BURN BRIGHT3 years ago in Education
10 Lessons Learned from Squatting 400 Pounds
ast week, I set a new personal record by squatting 405 pounds (184 kilograms). If you’re interested, here is a short video of the lift…
By BURN BRIGHT3 years ago in Education
How to Find Trending Topics on VOCAL.Media (2023)
Check out the trending section: To find viral topics on Vocal.Media, one of the first things I do is check out the trending section on the homepage.
By Pinaki Sarkar3 years ago in Education