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    The Straight-A Conspiracy: A Student's Secret Guide to Ending the Stress of High School and Totally Ruling the World by Katie O'Brien, Hunter Maats
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    'The Straight-A Conspiracy' by Katie O'Brien and Hunter Maats is a guide aimed at students to help them improve their performance in school and life. It provides tangible tips and strategies to change perspectives and excel academically. emphasizes critical skills for life rather than just focusing on academic subjects, encouraging readers to challenge limiting beliefs and strive for greatness. It is written in a reader-friendly manner with bits of humor added in, making it an engaging and motivational read.

    'The Straight-A Conspiracy' tackles issues such as fear of failure, lack of confidence, and ineffective study habits. It aims to empower students by explaining why they may not have been successful so far and providing techniques for studying and achieving good grades. is not only relevant to teenagers but also to individuals of all ages looking to improve their outlook on learning and self-development, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to enhance their academic performance and mindset.

    All of these conspiracies have one goal in common: they cover up the truth and keep the public believing lies. The difference is that while the existence of aliens may or may not affect you (or even o...
    June 2012
    337 pages

  2. A fascinating, fun blend of science, history, and personal story - more narrative nonfiction than self-help, but full of memorable moments and cool mind tricks. Perfect for curious readers and those looking to be entertained (and maybe a little inspired) to flex their own memory muscles.

    "Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything" by Joshua Foer is a captivating exploration of memory techniques, intertwined with the author's personal journey into the world of memory competitions. Foer delves into the intricacies of memory palaces, mnemonic devices, and the competitive realm of memorization, offering insights into the history, psychology, and practical applications of memory enhancement. Through engaging storytelling and a mix of memoir and investigative journalism, Foer takes readers on a thought-provoking adventure into the realms of memory, intelligence, and human potential.

    Dom DeLuise, celebrity fat man (and five of clubs), has been implicated in the following unseemly acts in my mind’s eye: He has hocked a fat globule of spittle (nine of clubs) on Albert Einstein’s thi...
    January 2011
    317 pages

  3. A super-practical, science-based toolkit for better learning - especially great for students or self-learners who want to study smarter, not longer. More about learning how to learn than actual math, but still full of gold.

    'A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science' by Barbara Oakley is a comprehensive guide that offers innovative and insightful tools for learning sciences and mathematics. The book challenges readers to go further in their academic pursuits, providing practical advice, study techniques, and tips for effective learning. Oakley presents ideas and techniques that may seem counterintuitive but are supported by evidence, encouraging readers to understand the material and apply it in their studies. The book emphasizes the importance of focused and diffuse modes of thinking, offering strategies to improve learning and memory retention. Overall, 'A Mind for Numbers' is a valuable resource for students, teachers, and anyone looking to enhance their learning abilities.

    By this time, I not only didn’t see any use for math—I actively loathed it. And as far as the sciences went—well, they didn’t. In my first chemistry experiment, my teacher chose to give my lab partner...
    July 2014
    335 pages

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