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Merrill Ream Speed Reading
Are you struggling to keep up with a flood of email, articles, reports, books, and other printed matter? Save yourself oodles of time by learning to read faster and with better comprehension from acclaimed speed reading expert Dr. Merrill Ream. This course is a complete speed reading experience. Topics are presented in a logical progression with plenty of time to help you master the skills and techniques you'll need for lasting proficiency as a speed reader.

Listen to Your Heart, and Success Will Follow
Design a life that makes you happy by learning how you can use work to express yourself and share your interests and talents.

Achieving Success with Difficult People
Do you know people whose behavior makes completing even the simplest tasks difficult? Would you like to learn how to have more successful relationships with difficult bosses, co-workers, students, neighbors or family members? Join this class and get helpful information for understanding yourself, solving people problems, and improving your relationships and personal and professional productivity.

Get Funny!
Humor enhances everything you do, no matter whether you're looking to deliver better presentations, increase your marketability as a writer, deliver more hits to a Web site, or simply become friendlier and more outgoing. Whether you're naturally funny or want to be, this hilarious course will help you sharpen your wit.

Get Assertive!
Are you tired of being intimidated and treated badly by others? Learn how you lose power when you talk and how to gain it back. Learn how to deal with anger and criticism. Gain the skills to be assertive with family members, friends, bosses, co-workers, professionals, and clerks. It's your turn to speak out!

Individual Excellence
Master twelve career-enhancing skills including goal setting, time management, personal organization, and creativity.

12 Steps to Successful Job Search
World-renowned author and career advisor shows you how to get the job you want quickly and easily and in any economy.

Everyday Math
Ever find math baffling? This course can help you gain confidence in your basic math skills so you can start using math to your advantage. You won't find any theory or memorization here. Each of your lessons will be filled with practical exercises and information that you can put to immediate use. You'll get valuable hands-on experience and advice on using a calculator; determining the proper amount to pay in tips, discounts, and taxes; managing your income and expenses; checking your bills and bank statements for errors and overcharges; comparing investment vehicles; shopping for the best loans; buying a home; determining the right amount of paint, carpet, or tile for your next home improvement project; converting from one type of currency to another; calculating the chances that something will happen; interpreting a graph; comparing test results; understanding a statistical survey; and more.

Introduction to Algebra
Understand how algebra is relevant to almost every aspect of your daily life, and become skilled at solving a variety of algebraic problems. This unique and thought-provoking course integrates algebra with many other areas of study, including history, biology, geography, business, government, and more. As a result, you will acquire a wide variety of basic skills that will help you find solutions to almost any problem.

Resume Writing Workshop
Create an effective resume, or improve the one you already have. Transform your resume into a powerful tool that will get you interviews. This workshop will lead you through a self-assessment series so you will have extensive knowledge about the product you are marketing YOU! Learn different resume formats, how to write an employment objective, and tricks to writing persuasive cover letters. Make the most of your work experience. Know what to reveal in a resume, and what to keep to yourself. This course also covers the use of on-line resumes and Internet Resume Secrets.

Goodbye to Shy
The ability to interact with others impacts everything we do, from selecting a mate to advancing in our careers. Fortunately, the ability to relate easily with others is a skill that can be learned. This engaging course will help you learn how to reduce anxiety, build self-esteem, strike up conversations with others, win friends, and act confidently in romantic relationships.

Keys to Effective Communication
Lost for words? Don't be! Learn to build rapport, trust, warmth, and respect through conversation.

Interpersonal Communication
Communication is more than speaking, hearing, or even having a good vocabulary. This course explores strategies for success in everyday interpersonal communication. You'll explore clear examples of verbal and nonverbal habits, effective listening, self-concept, differences in cultural and gender conversation styles, and conflict management. You'll also gain practical strategies you can use today to improve communication at home, in social situations, and in the workplace. If you want to strengthen personal behavior and develop strategies for creating positive communication climates with family, friends, and business associates, you're sure to find this course invaluable.

High Powered Communication
This course focuses on five critical factors of highly effective communication used by all skilled communicators. You'll discover the fascinating ways these factors influence your interactions with others and you'll explore your own natural communication preferences. Then, you'll learn how to tap into the communication power that lies within you to achieve even greater personal and professional effectiveness. You'll also discover how to reach your peak communication potential by learning how to skillfully project power and precision, manage interpersonal conflict, and minimize stress.