Gary Sinise's reading of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men is nothing short of magnificent. Moving effortlessly from an eloquent, understated narrative voice to each character's quite particular presence, Sinise demonstrates a true command of the medium. At times, Sinise is so convincing that one is hard-pressed to believe that a single reader could be responsible for so many varied characterizations. Thanks to such a skilled reading, this audio edition captures every nuance of Steinbeck's austere prose and the full power of the novel's tragic denouement.

Included in this unique speedreading course are the most effective techniques for comprehension improvement, study, note taking, test taking and retention in school, work or pleasure materials.

Rick Ostrov has spent years teaching, working with and researching the top speedreading programs from around the world. Throughout his more than 30 years of instructing and research, personally teaching thousands of professionals, students, educators and families, he has distilled the most effective techniques into his Power Reading course.

Power Reading is totally different than any other program because it teaches you in your own material while you actually study or read for school, work or for your own enjoyment!

The Power Reading course focuses on increasing comprehension and study and technical reading skills, as well as teaching people how to read faster. Emphasis is placed on understanding and being able to use information as well as speedreading. Included are the most up to date and effective techniques for study, note taking, test taking, presentation and retention.

Simple text and photographs introduce the concept of rules and laws found at home, in school, and in the community and show why it is important to follow the rules and not break the law.
Reading level: Ages 4-8

Description
Read All About It offers high-interest readings based on authentic materials.
Read All About It Starter themes correspond to The Basic Oxford Picture Dictionary . The Word Lists in the readers provide page references to the respective Dictionary .
Features

    * Draws on authentic news stories, magazine articles, biographies, folktales, and poetry.
    * Develops reading skills, vocabulary, and critical thinking through a wide variety of pre-reading, reading and, post-reading activities.
    * Invites cooperative learning through group and pair work.
    * Includes Teacher's Notes

A great adventure novel, with lots of action, some romance, well-written characters, and treacherous scheming.

Reading level: Grade 9 Up