This book is, without question, the most valuable work around for those who pursue an interest in a serious, systematic way. Completely revised and updated by the author, the handbook points to resources, organizations, and people, and helps the reader to understand the development and use of such expertise.

The Independent Scholar's Handbook

Education & Teaching

Gross, Ronald

Studying & Workbooks

Addison-Wesley Publishing Company

The New old: Struggling for decent aging

Gross, Beatrice

Seidman, Sylvia

Anchor Press

Radical School Reform

Littlehampton Book Services Ltd.

Learning is the basis of any significant life improvement--whether it's a more rewarding job, greater enjoyment of leisure, or making one's own unique contribution. This book by one of America's foremost learning experts shows how to learn quickly, effectively, and painlessly. Illustrations throughout.

Peak Learning: A Master Course in Learning How to Learn

Self-Help

Jeremy P.Tarcher

Tens of thousands of readers have become lifelong learners with the help of Ronald Gross's bestselling guidebook. Now, Gross uses the latest developments in technology, at-home learning, and cognitive studies to provide an updated and easy-to-follow program that will take lifetime learners into the next century. In this new edition of Peak Learning, discover: * ten ways computer technology can enliven, speed, and maximize your learning; * how to get the courses, credit, or degree you want via Cyberspace, TV, video, audio, and other distance-learning tools; and * how to use work-place learning resources to advance your career and earning potential.

Peak Learning: How to Create Your Own Lifelong Education Program for Personal Enlightenment and Professional Success

Computers & Technology

Penguin Publishing Group

Independent Scholar's Handbook: How to Turn Your Interest in Any Subject into Expertise

Reference

Ten Speed Press+

Peak Learning

Happiness

MacMillan Audio

Socrates has inspired and guided the brightest men and women for more than two thousand years. Now you can make him your mentor-to strengthen your thinking, enrich your life, and reach your goals. In Socrates' Way, you meet Socrates face-to-face, hear his voice, and learn how he changes people's lives. The book provides step-by-step guidance on how to harness his methods to vastly enhance your own creativity and autonomy.Specifically, Socrates shares the seven keys to using one's mind to the utmost: 
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<li> Know thyself 
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<li> Grow with friends 
</li>
<li> Ask great questions 
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<li> Strengthen your soul 
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<li> Verify everything 
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<li> Speak frankly 
</li>
<li> Free your mind</li>
</ul>
 You will master the famed "Socratic Method" for getting to the root of any problem; launch one of Socrates' exhilarating "Dialogues" among your colleagues at work, as well as at home; and sharpen and enliven your thinking. In short, you will discover the Socratic spirit in you.

Socrates' Way: Seven Keys to Using Your Mind to the Utmost

Business & Money

Job Hunting & Careers

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