"We all have incredible amounts of information we need to read on a daily basis. The information is complex and varied from detailed business reports to the local paper, school newsletters and digital information. Our ability to understand and respond to the information can: * increase our productivity * save us time * prevent unnecessary emotions ( for example, frustration) * enhance our relationships with others * give us a greater feeling of self-worth * improve our job prospects Developing reading skills is an exciting process available to everyone. Improving your reading skills is like any other skill area. It can be learnt and developed. This book will show you how easy it is to overcome some bad reading habits and to replace them with powerful reading skills. It assumes you can read but want to be more efficient."