Monthly Archives: October 2014

13 Spooky Stories for Halloween

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Advanced Reading Concepts

“‘Tis now the very witching time of night, When churchyards yawn and hell itself breathes out Contagion to the world.“ –William Shakespeare Bruno Bettelheim in The Uses of Enchantment: The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales writes that children work … Continue reading →

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Why Getting the Big Picture Is Essential

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Advanced Reading Concepts

Earlier blogs have given hints on increasing speed and comprehension. One of our big concepts is that of getting the Gestalt. The Gestalt is the concept that details are easier to remember and comprehension is better by first seeing the … Continue reading →

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The Gestalt: What How to Read the Bible, a Novel and Making Military Decisions Have in Common

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Advanced Reading Concepts

I am re-posting this blog as one of my recent graduates wanted to know how to read the Bible.  He was accustomed to reading it one-word-at-a-time.  I told him about this blog and decided to re-post it.  It was written  … Continue reading →

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