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“Tomorrow never comes“….why?

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Is the traditional book dead?
• With the arrival and increased use of Kindles, Nook readers and
ipads many argue that traditional books are dead….
• But are they?
• Some people still like the look and feel of a paper book

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Paper vs. Electronic Book
Whatever your preference there can be no doubt that electronic
books have features that paper books don’t….

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Read in sunlight and enlarge the text!
• With electronic books you can see the screen - even in sunlight
• As well as being able to enlarge the print on the screen or…

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Listen to your e-book!
• Plug in earphones and ‘listen’ to a book
• Valuable factors
- for the visually impaired and more mature generation

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Basically however you read….
- reading makes you “Smart”!
Here are 13 known facts as to why….
“Reading makes you smart”

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1. Reading expands your vocabulary
• You will encounter words you don’t usually use
• Reading not only helps expand your vocabulary, but also….
• Improves your literacy

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2. Reading fights stress
• Whether busy at home or at work reading can de-stress you
• Language rhythm soothe the psyche and rids the body of stress
• Reading science fiction before bed is particularly helpful

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3. Reading develops thinking processes
• When we read, we have more thinking processes going on
• This helps to comprehend the ideas of the book
• Reading helps the brain organise data

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4. Reading develops cognitive abilities
• The positive effect of reading on our cognition are…
- The ability to acquire knowledge and reasoning through reading
- Intuition and perception are also key advantages

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5. Reading protects against brain disorders
• It is good to keep active as we get older….
- both physically and mentally
• According to research, reading protects against brain disorders
• That is because when we read, our brain activity improves

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6. Reading gives you confidence
• Books not only relax us and keep us alert
• They make us more confident in our aptitude and knowledge
• Intellectual capabilities recognition…..
= positive impact on self-esteem

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7. Reading makes us more creative
• Creative people generate several great ideas at the same time
• Where do they find their foundation for these ideas…..
- In the books!

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8. Reading makes us explore ideas
• When you read, we discover lots of ideas…..
• Some of which we can explore and develop
• Ideas we can use at work or in your private lives

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9. Reading improves sleep
• Make it a habit to read before bed….
- your body soon gets used to it
• Your body will automatically know about the forthcoming sleep
• A good night’s sleep….
= feeling positive and cheerful in the morning

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10. Reading improves brain function
• When reading, we imagine many details
• Characters, their clothes, scenery, objects, plots and other facts
• Reading trains your memory and logic

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11. Reading improves concentration
• When reading we need to focus on the content of the book
• To comprehend what is going on as we turn each page
• Reading helps develop objectivity - reasonable decision-making

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12. Reading helps us to be aspirational
• Reading provides insights into how others live and do things
• It also provides fantasy and escapism
• Management books, self help books and the like are based on
the readers desire to be ‘aspirational’ in their lives or roles

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13. Reading helps us learn
• To keep alert we should learn something new… everyday
• Reading helps you grow as a person
• New facts or information - there is so much to learn in life

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Reading teaches us about life
Learn about these “life lessons”
• Deceit
• Betrayal
• Psychology
• Love vs. lust
• False flattery
• Givers and takers

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