{"product_id":"9781481020343","title":"How to Study: The Complete Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes the thought of opening your textbook make you want to go wash the dishes instead?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe've all been there. You sit down at the kitchen table, coffee in hand, determined to study-but an hour later, you've read the same paragraph four times and have no idea what it said. It's not that you aren't smart enough. It's just that nobody ever actually taught you \u003ci\u003ehow\u003c\/i\u003e to learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost study guides are written by people who haven't sat in a classroom in thirty years. They use big words and \"academic-speak\" that just makes you feel more behind. I started my small publishing house here in Victoria to change that. I wanted to help the \"forgotten\" student-the one juggling a job, a family, and a dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEffective Study Skills\u003c\/b\u003e is our hand-crafted roadmap to help you work smarter, not harder. We've stripped away the fluff and focused on the tools that actually move the needle. Whether you are heading into nursing, the trades, or your first year of university, these are the \"boots-on-the-ground\" tactics you need to pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Inside: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReal-Life Time Management: \u003c\/b\u003e Practical ways to find study time in a busy day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Science of Memory: \u003c\/b\u003e Simple tricks like \"Clustering\" and \"Memory Palaces\" to make facts stick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePro-Level Note Taking: \u003c\/b\u003e Five different styles to try, so you can find the one that clicks for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe \"Secret\" Student Diet: \u003c\/b\u003e What to eat (and how much caffeine to drink) to keep your brain sharp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Exam Room Blueprint: \u003c\/b\u003e Exactly what to do when you sit down for the test to keep your nerves at bay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy one of our books, you aren't just helping yourself. We're proud to support educational charities that help students around the world get the resources they need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePick up your copy today, clear off the kitchen table, and let's get to work-you've got this.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CreateSpace Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48148148879601,"sku":"9781481020343","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9781481020343_p0.jpg?v=1778256341","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781481020343","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}