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Creativebug
Thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
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LinkedIn Learning
Video tutorials on software, web design, business/management skills, financial literacy, job/career skills, social networking, etc. Includes Microsoft Office, Windows, and Mac OS. (This database uses your online catalog password. Any questions, please contact Reference Staff. )
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Beginners : the joy and transformative power of lifelong learning
by Tom Vanderbilt
The author of Traffic celebrates the pleasures of learning something new regardless of age, describing the remarkable connections he made during a year spent trying new things, from joining an amateur choir to attending surf camp in Costa Rica.
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The first 20 hours : how to learn anything-- fast
by Josh Kaufman
"Outlines a systematic approach to acquiring new skills quickly with a minimal amount of daily practice, demonstrating how to break down complex tasks and maximize productivity while overcoming common learning barriers and creating realistic frameworks for reduced learning times."
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Grasp : the science transforming how we learn
by Sanjay E. Sarma
The head of MIT's Open Learning draws on neuroscience, cognitive psychology and other disciplines to explore the scientific processes of learning, the conditions that are most conducive to learning, the role of forgetting and whether traditional classroom approaches are effective.
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Hello, habits : a minimalist's guide to a better life
by Fumio Sasaki
"The internationally best-selling author of Goodbye, Things shares insights and practices to help you become the best version of yourself. Fumio Sasaki changed his life when he became a minimalist. But before minimalism could really stick, he had to makeit a habit. All of us live our lives based on the habits we've formed, from when we get up in the morning, to what we eat and drink, to how likely we are to actually make it to the gym. In Hello, Habits, Sasaki explains how we can acquire the new habits that we want-and get rid of the ones that don't do us any good. "
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How we learn : why brains learn better than any machine ... for now
by Stanislas Dehaene
A leading cognitive scientist reveals four algorithms behind the human brain’s remarkable learning capacities that maximize educational potential and cognitive capacity, exploring the last two decades of technological advances based on mental processes. Illustrations. Maps.
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Keep sharp : build a better brain at any age
by Sanjay Gupta
The Emmy Award-winning CNN chief medical correspondent and best-selling author of Chasing Life draws on cutting-edge scientific research to outline strategies for protecting brain function and maintaining cognitive health at any age. 150,000 first printing.
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Life is in the transitions : mastering change at any age
by Bruce Feiler
The best-selling author of Council of Dads presents a pioneering study of the disruptions that are upending contemporary life, outlining bold recommendations for how to manage today's incremental transitions with more meaning, balance and satisfaction. Illustrations
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Limitless : upgrade your brain, learn anything faster, and unlock your exceptional life
by Jim Kwik
"Let's say you set out to learn a new subject or skill, and you succeed. That's great. You've added to your knowledge and abilities. But it's limited to just that one thing you've learned. Now imagine that instead, the skill you learn is...how to learn. Once you know how to learn-smarter, faster, and better-you can apply it to anything. You can learn to master your mindset or your motivation, or use the methods to pick up martial arts, music, marketing, or Mandarin. Now anything is possible. There are nolimits! That's the power Jim Kwik puts in your hands in this remarkable book."
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Make it stick : the science of successful learning
by Peter C. Brown
Discusses the best methods of learning, describing how rereading and rote repetition are counterproductive and how such techniques as self-testing, spaced retrieval, and finding additional layers of information in new material can enhance learning
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Mindshift : break through obstacles to learning and discover your hidden potential
by Barbara A. Oakley
Revealing the key neuroscientific insights into how our brains change when we learn something new and telling the stories of people who have overcome learning “handicaps,” the author reveals how we can overcome preconceived ideas about what is possible, turning perceived weaknesses into strengths. By the best-selling author of A Mind for Numbers. Original.
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Never too late : the adult student's guide to college
by Rebecca Klein-Collins
This authoritative resource for adults who are applying to college or hoping to finish earning a degree is filled with a wealth of practical advice for those seeking a richer life and a meaningful place in our rapidly changing economy and world. Original. 8,000 first printing.
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Think again : the power of knowing what you don't know
by Adam M. Grant
The Wharton organizational psychologist and best-selling author of Originals examines the critical art of rethinking, explaining how questioning one’s opinions and opening the minds of others can promote personal and professional excellence. Illustrations.
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Too much information : understanding what you dont want to know
by Cass R. Sunstein
"When should the government require people to disclose information? A lot of the debate around information disclosure focuses on having the "right to know," but Cass Sunstein argues that it is more useful to think of information and its effects on peoples' well-being. Of course, this is often easier said than done. What is helpful to one person can be harmful to another (for example, calorie labels on your favorite snack-do you really want to know?) How can you balance the various informational needs of diverse people in a variety of circumstances? This book explores information we receive and what we do with it. Sunstein focuses on mandatory labels, an area in which he has done a significant amount of research. When does information help you stop doing something that is harmful, or at least make you want to stop smoking? When is information simply too much, as in those lengthy terms of service that no one reads? Or when is it confusing to receive information? "
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Ultralearning : timeless techniques for mastering hard skills
by Scott Young
A guide to the “ultralearning” technique that incorporates the latest research to help readers quickly master new skills, ideas and subjects, increase effectiveness and efficiency and get ahead in their careers. 30,000 first printing.
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