.TIPS ON HOW TO BUY GOOD SECONDHAND BOOKS.

What with the rising cost of living, if there were ways to get essential things at a less cost, why let it go by. But also at the same time, we must be assured of quality goods for the amount we pay, rather than being fooled with low quality goods whatever the price.

Buying second hand books is a great way to save money, for as long as it is readable and usable, it has the same content. Also second hand books will cost far less than new books off the shelves. Especially educational books required for higher studies cost a small fortune which as students can be hard to bear. Thus second hand books are a life saver, especially for university students.

The challenge comes when selecting good second hand books, rather than being stuck with unusable old books, where you would have spent money to purchase one and will still need to buy another, often adding up to the cost of the new book in such situations.

Second hand books can be purchased from local book vendors and even over the internet, both of which require almost the same amount of time and energy to select a good second hand book.

First step towards buying good second hand books is not to make decisions quickly. Don’t purchase the first book you see available. The same book will be available second hand with different vendors. So take some time to go through a few and then you would be able to purchase the most usable, best second hand book and get good value for money.

If you are purchasing over the internet though you don’t get to see the book, there will be a description available about the book and its status. Just as you would visit many vendors before purchasing the book, browse around the internet for the many websites which sell second hand books. By taking your time to browse around, you will be able to purchase a good quality book and come across a good deal.

Take a step towards the wise to save money by buying second hand and yet get the best quality books.

Also remember that the books you are using now can be sold to another when your need is met. Thus use your books carefully to assist others in the future, also earning you a few fast bucks when required.

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.READING: HOBBY OR HABIT

Wise-man say that reading is a good habit. Some of us are using it a hobby. By both ways it is worthwhile. But we should be care about our reading. It can even change us a lot. Once a famous philosopher told that tell me what are you reading, I shall tell you who are you. Yes reading change our life both positively and negatively. If we read good materials we will be a good person. I mean our thought and behaviors will be like that. vice versa, bad materials change us badly. So let us try to read more and more good books and can change our world accordingly.

But, actually reading is neither a habit nor a hobby for me. It is an obsession. It is the thread that runs through my life holding things together, the thread that held me together when I was younger and my life was a mess. Reading is both my escape and my tie to reality.

I sound melodramatic, I'm sure, but I'm just voicing my thoughts here. *shrugs* I started reading before I started talking, and the easiest way for me to pinpoint when something happened to me is what books I was reading at the time. If I was very young, it was likely horror novels, and then a little later, the "classics". Philosophical and religious works when I was in elementary school and junior high, children's  books when I was in high school because I finally realized they have merit of their own, after having ignored them throughout my own childhood. Back to horror novels when I spent a few years pretty much lying on what I thought would be my deathbed, and now a smorgasbord of pretty much every kind of fiction or non-fiction book I can get my hands on. Back to history and religion at the moment too, because I live more in the spirit world than the physical.

I don't believe in "bad materials" I think. I believe that even books that are "bad" can be good for you if you choose to read them in a way that influences you positively, just as even negative parts of our lives cause us to grow. If I read a book whose author had an outlook I don't agree with, I think "What caused this person to become this way? How can I avoid that in my own life? What kind of different philosophies and ideas could have been applied here instead?" That's my way of thinking at least. 

But how can u practice your hobby if there is no enough material? No need to worry anymore because this fact absolutely can overcome this matter. By using your fingertips, u can get a reading material easily! What about secondhand books? Most of us prefer it isn't it? Yeaa.. secondhand books is also available online. I'm sure that the gradient of your smile will increase.

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.TYPES OF BOOKS THAT INCREASE INTELLIGENCE.

We read for information, with the hope that information we acquire will improve our minds, giving us the means to improve our lives. In the modern Age of Information, more reading material is available than ever, making it increasingly difficult to allocate our reading time efficiently.All books are not created equal, and it follows that all readers are not equal either. To read prodigiously and to read profitably are two very different things. A great amount of time is wasted reading books that are forgotten a short time after they’re completed. But time spent reading books that cultivate intelligence and wisdom is a labor that yields continuous benefit over a lifetime.Although it is certainly necessary, for the purposes of business and everyday life, to read about the latest news and trends, that type of reading is outside the scope of this article. My aim is to encourage the reading of books that permanently increase intelligence and, as a result, improve our chances of leading prosperous and fulfilling live.

Science

Science is not restricted to scientific text books. It includes all books that increase our understanding of the natural world. This includes books on commerce and society, with the unifying theme being the use of evidence to explain events.The great value of these books comes, not from the theories they prove (which will likely be disproved in the future), but from the development of curiosity and the methods of learning. Scientific books teach us how to investigate our intuition and validate it with evidence. They also inspire wonder and respect for the physical world and for our own intellect.

Philosophy

In ancient times, science and philosophy grew from the seed of analytical thought. If science teaches us to understand the outside world, philosophy teaches us to understand ourselves. It could very well be called the science of human life.In addition to the classic philosophical works, this category also includes the great religious texts. The Bible, Koran, Bhagavad Gita, etc. are not universaly valuable because of religious dogma, but because of the wisdom and beauty that has inspired billions to live loving, pious lives.It is an unfortunate modern bias that philosophy is considered irrelevant. Although we worship at the shrine of modern technology, this is still a very human world. Philosophy will increase your understanding of human needs and desires, knowledge that is essential for spreading ideas and predicting human behavior.

Serious Fiction

I’d like to permanently discredit the belief that fictional works are inferior because they’re only “made up stories”. Only a person totally devoid of imagination could believe that. Great works of fiction contain more truth than any other literary genre because they allow the reader to experience a new reality. Fiction creates experiences that elevate your level of consciousness.Serious fiction also contains a great deal of philosophy, psychology, and history. Truman Capote said that a good novel is worth more than any scientific study. For the purpose of increasing individual human intelligence, I’m inclined to agree.Great fiction is also great language. And as I’ve written before, reading great language is the only way to become a better writer. It will also make you a better thinker, speaker, and conversationalist.

History

History feels boring because as children it meant dull text books, memorizing dates, and tedious lectures. And who can blame us? The public schools have done their best to take the humanity out of history.But at it’s best, history is fascinating anecdotes, remarkable characters, and the evolution of ideas that have shaped civilization. By learning about the past we are able to interpret our own times. We are able to recognize modern prejudices and the nature of humanity.Although history may not help us predict the future, it increases self understanding and awareness. It teaches us the timelessness of ideas and morality.

 Poetry

I saved poetry for last because convincing you to take it seriously provides the greatest challenge. Poetry arouses images of Shakespearian actors reciting flowery rhymes. It’s no wonder most people think it lacks substance and applicability.But to maintain this opinion is to ignore one of the great joys of human intelligence and underestimate the mysterious power of words. It’s no coincidence that many languages use the same word for poet and prophet.The reading of great poetry produces a feeling that cannot be adequately described, a feeling of awe and reverence for the power of words. Great poetry is the fusion of music and meaning. It is the medium of humanity’s most ancient masterpieces.Poetry sharpens language skills and develops eloquence. Meaning is only half of great language. The best authors write with a style that is both pleasurable and instructive. An appreciation of poetry is essential for reaching this degree of excellence.

Resources

I can’t make a formal set of recommendations. There are just too many great books and my experience is too limited. How could I presume to know your tastes or area of interest?What I can to do is point out a couple places where you’ll be sure to find something of interest. Anyone who follows this site knows that I’m a whore for the old stuff. Strangely, the internet (combined the with public domain) is the best thing that’s happened to old books since the printing press.Bartleby contains an extensive collection of materials that are well formatted for online reading.Project Gutenberg has almost any old book you could want.Of course there are many other great sites you can find with a quick search. Although these sites aren’t great for longterm reading, they can be used to test out books you might be interested in or fill a few spare minutes with quality reading.If you don’t know where to start, I recommend browsing famous quotations. Once you find an author that resonates, learn more about them.You should never read a book just to be able to say that you’ve read it. Reading all the books in the world won’t make you any smarter unless you think about what you read and apply it to your own existence. You should read for self improvement, not to feel educated and superior.Reading, even the most rigorous intellectual type, should be a labor of love. It might be easier to read lighter books, but the moments of discovery created by challenging books are more pleasurable and exhilarating than any suspense novel.If you make an effort to read more profitably, you’ll be rewarded with wisdom, beauty, and many hours of productive leisure.


Do you find that it's hard to find such the books? Now the problem is solve! You can find all types of books online. Moreover, there is also secondhand books for those who can't afford the  cost to buy a new books. Secondhand books contains worth information as new books. =)

Written by Editor, Pick The Brain

Categories: book and product reviews
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.READING BOOKS IS FUN.

Reading is a very active process. It is true that the writer does a lot of work, but the reader also has to work hard. Reading is still important to me; it’s fundamental, necessary and needed, so let’s endeavor to do our best to take some child in your midst and nurture him with a story; read for yourself for both knowledge and pleasure. READ – your life depends on it! Reading is like providing the mind with nourishment. Knowledge is the food for the mind and soul.

Reading is a necessarily solitary experience?like dying, everyone reads alone?but over the centuries readers have learned how to cultivate that solitude, how to grow it in the least hospitable environments. An experienced reader can lose herself in a good text with anything short of a war going on (and, sometimes, even then)?the horticultural equivalent of growing orchids in a desert. Reading is reading, even if it's done on a computer. Even if it's done on fanfiction.net. Reading is an essential part of learning at university. All courses in all faculties have components which involve reading.

From the time small babies are able to sit up they should have books to look at. Reading books is an essential and integral part of our lives. Even when there are no words in the books it encourages and nurtures the child to look at books in a vibrant and positive way. Moms and dads sit with their kids at night, reading stories to them and showing them the wonderful pictures that will encourage them to investigate books in the future. Giving your child the love for reading is incredibly important. It will help them with everything they choose to do in their future lives. 

This fostered my love of books that I have to this day. I read every spare moment that I have and I am a member of the local library which allows you to take out eight books every three weeks and more if you are sick and have the extra time to read. Books gave us an identity.


The most fun part is you can get the books easily! Just by using your fingertips, you can get the books online. What makes it great is there is also online secondhand books for those who can't afford the cost of new books. So fun isn't? Don't hesitate , get one now! 


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.WAYS TO IMPROVE READING SKILLS.

Nothing is more important to academic achievement than being a good reader. Parents know their children best and can provide the one-on-one time and attention that will lead them to success in reading. Here is a list of ways to help your children become more effective readers.

 Set aside a regular time to read to your children every day.

Studies show that regularly reading out loud to children will produce significant gains in reading comprehension, vocabulary, and the decoding of words. Whether your children are preschoolers or preteens, it will increase their desire to read independently.

Surround your children with reading material.

Children with a large array of reading materials in their homes score higher on standardized tests. Tempt your kids to read by having a large supply of appealing books and magazines at their reading level. Put the reading materials in cars, bathrooms, bedrooms, family rooms, and even by the TV.

Have a family reading time.

Establish a daily 15 to 30 minute time when everyone in the family reads together silently. Seeing you read will inspire your children to read. Just 15 minutes of daily practice is sufficient to increase their reading fluency.

 Encourage a wide variety of reading activities.

Make reading an integral part of your children's lives. Have them read menus, roadside signs, game directions, weather reports, movie time listings, and other practical everyday information. Also, make sure they always have something to read in their spare time when they could be waiting for appointments or riding in a car.

 Develop the library habit.

Entice your children to read more by taking them to the library every few weeks to get new reading materials. The library also offers reading programs for children of all ages that may appeal to your children and further increase their interest in reading.

 Be knowledgeable about your children's progress.

Find out what reading skills they are expected to have at each grade level. The school's curriculum will give you this information. Track their progress in acquiring basic reading skills on report cards and standardized tests.

Look for reading problems.

Teachers do not always detect children's reading problems until they've become serious. Find out if your children can sound out words, know sight words, use context to identify unknown words, and clearly understand what they read.

 Get help promptly for reading problems.

Reading problems do not magically disappear with time. The earlier children receive help, the more likely they will become good readers. Make sure your children receive necessary help from teachers, tutors, or learning centers as soon as you discover a problem.

Use a variety of aids to help your children.

To help your children improve their reading, use textbooks, computer programs, books-on-tape, and other materials available in stores. Games are especially good choices because they let children have fun as they work on their skills.

Show enthusiasm for your children's reading. 

Your reaction has a great influence on how hard they will try to become good readers. Be sure to give them genuine praise for their efforts.


With all the great skills, it is not worth to practice it without having books. Nowadays, we can get a books just by following few simple steps. Just turn on a computer, ensure there is internet connectivity and buy the books online. For those who can't afford the cost, there is a good news for you!! You can't get online secondhand books with reasonable price. It's just simple isn't? 

by Peggy Gisler, Ed.S. and Marge Eberts, Ed.S.

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.BENEFITS OF BUYING BOOKS ONLINE.

Books are one of the best things that you can possess or gift to your loved ones. From a small child to an old adult, every person finds his friend in books. But lately, due to busy schedule life people do not get much opportunity to spend time in book stores. However, with the trend of internet marketing, things have become simple. Now just by logging into internet, they can come across a multiple of online book stores which offer a good collection of books. From fiction to non-fiction, from comics to awarded written works, they can have plenty of choices to see when on their visit to the online bookshops. As there are find plenty of websites offering online book shopping, people are sure to experience an incredible affair with their favorite books.

India in due course of time has produced quiet a handsome number of well-known authors like Arundati Roy, Vikram Seth and Salman Rushdie, whose work have been acclaimed world-wide. Book stores in India proudly display their literary works. Even while treading the local street markets of India, a good number of book-sellers can be seen selling books at bargained prices, comparatively less than glossy book stores. In India, people have now turned to be active book-lovers. Though they have a very busy schedule, they still manage to read and cover a book till they find next to read. However, due to time-constraint many do not get the privilege to browse through the markets for good books. Thanks to online book stores in India, which have made their task of buying books online convenient. Search for good online bookshops in India who not only present a myriad of sections like kids, environment, history, fiction, non-fiction, academic but also offer them at great discounts. Choose the desired book and author and enjoy the benefits of online book shopping in India.

The trend of book purchase online in India is still to catch its pace. Some of the benefits and reasons to look for books online is that it becomes rather convenient to find a stream of authors and books under one roof. They are cheaper as compared to those found in traditional book stores. It saves your money as well as time as you get to spend more on the internet and browse through various websites. You also get to compare the price of your favorite book available by visiting various websites. Thus, you get to choose your book at best price available. Order them online and your book will be delivered to your door step for free. However, there are pros and cons to every kind of business. There are several reasons why people do not go for buying books online though they are available at cheaper rates and save your time. Online the description of the book is not available. It is rather impossible to determine the inside story of the novel. So, credibility while purchasing a book online is risky. On the other hand, there are chances to receive damaged books. So, while buying the book online physical condition of the book is less known. But browsing through reputed and customer friendly website, one can be ensured against such problems. So, visit online book shop and enjoy its benefits.

The good news is... 


Nowadays, we can get online secondhand books!! With just a click, you can get books with a lower cost but same content quality as a new one :)

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.BENEFITS OF SECONDHAND BOOKS.

With science and technology developing rapidly, the constant updating of knowledge brings about an increasing number of books. Meanwhile, the prices of book rise with each increased number of books. As a person who loves reading, do you feel upset and contradictory? You can not afford to buy them when you want. You have to buy some when you want to leave some meaningful ones. You can relax and take your time when the second-hand books have become a new trend.Whoâeuro™s Trendiest of Them All? jewelry store reviews !

The most formidable reason why second-hand book can break its way into the competitive markets is that it really brings us numerous benefits. Effective Trend Bible to Shop jewelry store reviews Here, I am going to introduce them to you one by one.What to Dress to Academy of Country Music Awards? - the Best Choice. There's a lot of benefits of secondhand books such as:

Second-hand books are cheap.

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Save resources

We would buy more new books if we did not use the old ones.Then, the printers would produce more books by consuming more papers and other resources which in turn will further pollute our environment.

A second-hand book providing the first-hand knowledge

An item's value declines as we consume it more. This theory does not happen to a book.

Unlike cars, TV sets, a machine, or anything that is consumed, a book's value will never decline. Instead, it will enhance with its popularity spreading farther and farther.

 A strong booster for the second-hand book market

With an increasing number of second-hand books emerging, a second-book market will be formed with more people reading second-hand books. This not only promotes the development of an economic sector, but also a spreads book among more people, especially the low-income families who have a bigger access to knowledge.

 A better use of the book with the help of notes left by the previous user

A book with notes written by the previous user helps the next user quicker to find the key information and have a better understanding of the book. Sometimes, the next user can borrow the view of point of the previous user.To sum up, there are more benefits brought by second-hand books. In a world where people are actively advocating environmental protection and saving, the second-hand book just precisely fits the theme of the era and the desire of people.

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