Books with author Dan Butler

DON'T JUST SPEED READ. SPEED COMPREHEND!UNIQUE PHRASE-HIGHLIGHTING TECHNIQUE - READ FASTER IMMEDIATELYNot the old speed reading tricks about "saccades", "eye-span widening", or "finger waving patterns." Discover how to comprehend faster, so instead of simply seeing words faster, you’ll READ FASTER!Forget about using your finger as a pacer, or trying to suppress sub-vocalization.Boost focus and concentration by engaging the power of your right brain visualizing skills.Reading happens in your brain, not your eyes. That's why reading speed only increases when you comprehend faster. This book will show you how, by focusing your attention on ideas instead of words.Improve reading speed and comprehensionLearn to read ideas, instead of just the wordsPractice with 20 phrase-highlighted exercisesDevelop visual and conceptual thinking skillsThe first realistic approach to speed-reading: "speed-comprehension"A totally unique system of specially-formatted speed reading exercises make it easy for you to read complete phrases at a time, which allows you to concentrate on larger ideas instead of just words, which in turn, allows you to apply the special visual and conceptual talents of the right-brain to your reading.Phrase-highlighting helps you read in whole phrases.Visualizing focuses attention on the ideas of phrases.Looking for ideas to visualize helps you find phrases.Once you master this right-brain approach to speed reading, you will not only get through written material faster than you ever thought possible, but you will also assimilate ideas more deeply and enjoy better reading retention.Are you ready to grab the attention of your imagination with visual and conceptual images?Now is the time to improve reading skills, improve reading speed, and improve reading comprehension. In this information age, the more you know; the more freedoms, interests, and opportunities you’ll have.The more books you open; the more doors you open to your future. The sooner you get started with this book; the sooner you will be on your way to changing your reading experience forever.Get Your Copy NowPraise for Speed Reading with the Right Brain:"When I read the reviews for this book, I thought they're probably from the friends of the author. I was naturally skeptical after having read many books on speed reading. It's funny that now I'm one of the people giving it a 5-star rating, and will probably add to the skepticism."~ Amazon book reviewer"I'm a college student pursuing a career in neuroscience. Using these techniques, I was able to go from 230 wpm to 450 wpm just after reading the book alone. I actually comprehend far more than before and remember all I read, even in complicated textbooks. Truly a book worth any price. I believe the techniques Dave uses are the future of not only reading but all aspects of memory and the mind."~ Amazon book reviewer"The author is really being very truthful in every chapter! Thank you very much DAVID BUTLER for this WONDERFUL, DIFFERENT and a MUST READ BOOK!"~ Amazon book reviewer"This is not the Evelyn Wood method repackaged. It is an entirely different method."~ Amazon book reviewer"A year ago, I struggled through 1-2 book per month. Today I'm reading 1-3 books a week."~ Amazon book reviewerWhat Are You Waiting For? Open Your Mind to the World of Speed Reading and Buy Your Copy Today!

600 words in 60 seconds = Speed ReadingOne-Minute exercises mean you'll always have time to do them.Phrase-highlighting makes it easier to read and understand faster.Each specially formatted exercise is exactly 600 words long.Finish in one minute, and you're speed reading (600 wpm).Not the usual methods of merely trying to see words faster.Learn how to read faster - by comprehending faster!Praise for 100 One-Minute Speed Reading Drills"Original theories and techniques for reading improvements... a totally exclusivemethod of presenting practice exercises"~ Richard Sutz, Author of Speed Reading for Dummies"It's amazing that so much could have been written since Evelyn Wood and no onecame up with the idea of 'speed comprehension.'"~ Dr. James Young, Ph.D., Professor of EnglishThe Power of Phrase-ReadingStruggling to keep your mind from wandering? Make reading more interesting.Hard to remember what you read? Make reading more memorable.Difficult to stay focuses? Give your mind something easier to focus on.Getting bored with reading? Offer your brain something more meaningful.Muttering words in your head? Use an alternative to sounds of words.Straining to maintain your concentration? Give your brain what it craves.The Greatest Speed Reading Technique in the WorldStop feeling stuck with slow reading.Stop reciting words and start comprehending meaning.Stop feeling bored and frustrated with your reading.Start making reading like watching a movie in your head.Simple - Straight-Forward - EffectiveIt's common sense.It's effective.It's easy.It only takes a minute.See what speed reading feels like...Get your copy and start today!

DON'T JUST SPEED READ. SPEED COMPREHEND!UNIQUE PHRASE-HIGHLIGHTING TECHNIQUE - READ FASTER IMMEDIATELYNot the old speed reading tricks about "saccades", "eye-span widening", or "finger waving patterns." Discover how to comprehend faster, so instead of simply seeing words faster, you’ll READ FASTER!Forget about using your finger as a pacer, or trying to suppress sub-vocalization.Boost focus and concentration by engaging the power of your right brain visualizing skills.Reading happens in your brain, not your eyes. That's why reading speed only increases when you comprehend faster. This book will show you how, by focusing your attention on ideas instead of words.Improve reading speed and comprehensionLearn to read ideas, instead of just the wordsPractice with 20 phrase-highlighted exercisesDevelop visual and conceptual thinking skillsThe first realistic approach to speed-reading: "speed-comprehension"A totally unique system of specially-formatted speed reading exercises make it easy for you to read complete phrases at a time, which allows you to concentrate on larger ideas instead of just words, which in turn, allows you to apply the special visual and conceptual talents of the right-brain to your reading.Phrase-highlighting helps you read in whole phrases.Visualizing focuses attention on the ideas of phrases.Looking for ideas to visualize helps you find phrases.Once you master this right-brain approach to speed reading, you will not only get through written material faster than you ever thought possible, but you will also assimilate ideas more deeply and enjoy better reading retention.Are you ready to grab the attention of your imagination with visual and conceptual images?Now is the time to improve reading skills, improve reading speed, and improve reading comprehension. In this information age, the more you know; the more freedoms, interests, and opportunities you’ll have.The more books you open; the more doors you open to your future. The sooner you get started with this book; the sooner you will be on your way to changing your reading experience forever.Get Your Copy NowPraise for Speed Reading with the Right Brain:"When I read the reviews for this book, I thought they're probably from the friends of the author. I was naturally skeptical after having read many books on speed reading. It's funny that now I'm one of the people giving it a 5-star rating, and will probably add to the skepticism."~ Amazon book reviewer"I'm a college student pursuing a career in neuroscience. Using these techniques, I was able to go from 230 wpm to 450 wpm just after reading the book alone. I actually comprehend far more than before and remember all I read, even in complicated textbooks. Truly a book worth any price. I believe the techniques Dave uses are the future of not only reading but all aspects of memory and the mind."~ Amazon book reviewer"The author is really being very truthful in every chapter! Thank you very much DAVID BUTLER for this WONDERFUL, DIFFERENT and a MUST READ BOOK!"~ Amazon book reviewer"This is not the Evelyn Wood method repackaged. It is an entirely different method."~ Amazon book reviewer"A year ago, I struggled through 1-2 book per month. Today I'm reading 1-3 books a week."~ Amazon book reviewerWhat Are You Waiting For? Open Your Mind to the World of Speed Reading and Buy Your Copy Today!

What were these 7 amazing people like as children?What kind of childhoods, education, and families did they have? What led them to their outstanding accomplishments? Was it Intelligence? Fortitude? Confidence? Passion? Luck? All of the above? Or was it something else?Enjoy these seven fascinating, but little-known stories. Follow each of these children through that brief period of life where life-long personalities are formed. Discover what turned them into world-changing icons of modern history; what turned little Albert into “EINSTEIN” or young Thomas into “EDISON.”These short stories give surprising glimpses into the young lives of these seven incredible people, revealing the unusual behaviors, curiosities and passions that lead to their greatness.Perfect for parents to understand their children.Perfect for children to understand their potential.Get Your Copy NowPraise for Children Who Changed the World“What a joy it was to read!! The best part was sharing bits with my 11-year-old. I loved this book!”~ Amazon book reviewer“I thought this book was fascinating! It was full of really interesting, short snippets of stories that gave us a glimpse into the events that shaped these children’s curiosity and passions. After reading, I really couldn’t wait to share with others.”~ Amazon book reviewer“Interesting book. There are a lot of traits these geniuses have in common. A good read for middle schoolers. This book will pique their interests to get more information.”~ Amazon book reviewer“This book is an interesting read for at least two reasons. First, it is a birds-eye view of the lives of seven unique geniuses presented from a different perspective, and second, it provides an introduction for children in elementary and middle school classrooms to learn about and research these intellectual giants.”~ Amazon book reviewerDiscover How Greatness Is Made.Order Your Copy Today!

What were these 7 amazing people like as children?What kind of childhoods, education, and families did they have? What led them to their outstanding accomplishments? Was it Intelligence? Fortitude? Confidence? Passion? Luck? All of the above? Or was it something else?Enjoy these seven fascinating, but little-known stories. Follow each of these children through that brief period of life where life-long personalities are formed. Discover what turned them into world-changing icons of modern history; what turned little Albert into “EINSTEIN” or young Thomas into “EDISON.”These short stories give surprising glimpses into the young lives of these seven incredible people, revealing the unusual behaviors, curiosities and passions that lead to their greatness.Perfect for parents to understand their children.Perfect for children to understand their potential.Get Your Copy NowPraise for Children Who Changed the World“What a joy it was to read!! The best part was sharing bits with my 11-year-old. I loved this book!”~ Amazon book reviewer“I thought this book was fascinating! It was full of really interesting, short snippets of stories that gave us a glimpse into the events that shaped these children’s curiosity and passions. After reading, I really couldn’t wait to share with others.”~ Amazon book reviewer“Interesting book. There are a lot of traits these geniuses have in common. A good read for middle schoolers. This book will pique their interests to get more information.”~ Amazon book reviewer“This book is an interesting read for at least two reasons. First, it is a birds-eye view of the lives of seven unique geniuses presented from a different perspective, and second, it provides an introduction for children in elementary and middle school classrooms to learn about and research these intellectual giants.”~ Amazon book reviewerDiscover How Greatness Is Made.Order Your Copy Today!

HE WATCHES...HE WAITS...HE STRIKES​​A young Polish girl fixated on fame ~ A killer with a deadly obsession​Detective Jack Mackinnon has his work cut out trying to track down missing student, Anya Blonski. As Mackinnon follows the trail of obsession and murder to the shady owners of the Star Academy, who thrive on society's obsession with reality TV shows, he realises the fame they offer comes at a price. When a second girl goes missing, Mackinnon is forced to consider a serial killer may be stalking the city.Other books in the series: DEADLY MOTIVE, DEADLY REVENGE, DEADLY JUSTICE, DEADLY RITUAL, DEADLY PAYBACK and DEADLY GAME are available now.

Meet Charlie. He lives a quiet life with his protective father, an inventor and clockmaker. When Charlie’s father is suddenly and mysteriously kidnapped by a shadowy group called the Anti-Human League, it’s up to Charlie to save him. Before long, he has assembled a motley crew to help. From the terrifying but well-meaning troll Grim Grumblesson to the high-flying young aeronauts Bob and Sir Oliver, this team will follow the trail anywhere.But the league’s plan is much more sinister than Charlie could have imagined. And as he unravels the secrets of the league, he also uncovers his father’s own secrets—about his family, the league, and even himself... Can Charlie and his gang rescue his father from the dastardly villains who have kidnapped him? And will Charlie be able to come to terms with who he really is? The journey begins here!

SCABS: Disgusting, Fun and ‘Bloody Amazing’ Educational New Book Urges Children to NEVER Pick their Scabs!I'm sure that you'll have had 'em.I'm sure you'll get some more.They come from cuts and grazes.And often look quite sore.It's really fun to pick 'em.And peel the crusty flap.Then watch our bodies leak aswe unplug its gooey gap.Some are quite impressive.While some could cause a fright.For some it would be best ifthey were hidden out of sight.They're more than just disgusting.In fact they're rather fab.So today I'd like to pick apartthe facts behind the scab.In what could be the most unique (and frankly gruesome) release of 2015, Dan Butler takes children’s books to a whole new realm with ‘SCABS: Picking Apart The Facts - The Bloodiest Educational Book Ever'. With the author promising that he will shock kids, evoke horror and immerse them in images they will never be able to forget, his book also has a quirky educational element. Thought picking a scab was innocent good fun? Think again!Maybe they're a fan of 'Maze Runner' or 'Mine Craft'.Maybe they're into 'The Hunger Games' or 'Harry Potter'.But if YOUR baby boy or girl's appetite for G.C.S.E Science has got them as ravenous as 'The Hungry Caterpillar', then 'Scabs' is guaranteed to be one subject they'll be happy to digest!Available for You to Buy NOW exclusively at Amazon! This book might just be the one thing that paves a new and exciting future for educational kid lit! Written by an author that could rival the likes of 'Roald Dahl' and 'David Walliams' when it to entertaining children, this is a book that's sure to find its way to the Amazon best sellers List. Just take a look! Because once you've dissected a copy of 'Scabs' for yourself, I imagine that you'll be inclined to agree!Additional Features Include:• Over 35 unique and horrifying illustrations.• 2 Fun spot the difference games.• The 'Scabs' quiz- suitable for keystage 1, 2, 3 ( ks1, ks2, ks3)• Exclusive access to the official 'Scabs' merchandise with kids t-shirts and protective iphone cases.• A chance to talk to the author.Keywords:gross science, kids science project, scabs facts, zombie apocalypse, apocalypse island, whimpy kid, early childhood education, g.c.s.e, keystage, early learning, gross facts, fun facts, children's horror, kids ebooks, roald dahl, david walliams, the hungry caterpillar, science, nature and how it works, humerous stories, rhyming stories, activity books, spot the difference,

Eyes like a storm…Surrounded by ocean, terrified of water, Cam’s new life on a tiny island is her version of hell. But at 16, abandoned by her father and with a mother struck by a devastating illness, Cam is forced to live with the reclusive grandmother she’s never met. But it’s nothing to cry about—not for the girl who never sheds a tear.Isolated off the coast of Maine, Cam is drawn to Macon, the boy from the other side of the island. But his mother—and most others in the tight-knit community—looks upon her with suspicion.When she learns about her family’s unsettling history, Cam is plunged into ancestral mystery and the magic of the sea.And what she discovers could be the key to changing everything.

Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading. Meet Charlie. He lives a quiet life with his protective father, an inventor and clockmaker. When Charlie’s father is suddenly and mysteriously kidnapped by a shadowy group called the Anti-Human League, it’s up to Charlie to save him. Before long, he has assembled a motley crew to help. From the terrifying but well-meaning troll Grim Grumblesson to the high-flying young aeronauts Bob and Sir Oliver, this team will follow the trail anywhere.But the league’s plan is much more sinister than Charlie could have imagined. And as he unravels the secrets of the league, he also uncovers his father’s own secrets—about his family, the league, and even himself... Can Charlie and his gang rescue his father from the dastardly villains who have kidnapped him? And will Charlie be able to come to terms with who he really is? The journey begins here!

When the sea goes silent…what waits within the deep?It’s been two months since Cam learned she’s part siren and her world changed forever. With her mom back, she’s settled into a new routine on the tiny Maine island she now calls home: school, hanging with friends, and practicing her powers. Everything is great, and Cam means to keep it that way.Except the sirens have stopped singing, and the pull to know why is as strong as the song itself.Cam’s boyfriend warns her to be careful, but when she doesn’t listen, she and Macon are stolen away to the siren world. There they discover an ancient evil rising—one so powerful it threatens to destroy both worlds.But if the sirens aren’t able to stop it, how will Cam? And why does it seem like Macon may hold the key?The truth comes in waves, and more secrets will be unearthed in Landbound, Book 2 in the Watermarked Trilogy.

"Original theories and techniques for reading improvement… a totally exclusive method of presenting practice exercises" ~ Richard Sutz, Author of Speed Reading for Dummies"It's amazing that so much could have been written since Evelyn Wood and no one came up with the idea of 'speed comprehension.'" ~ Dr. James Young, Ph.D., Professor of EnglishGet 100 ONE-MINUTE SPEED READING DRILLS, and start reading faster today.Original Phrase-Reading Technique:Struggling to keep your mind from wandering? Make reading more interesting.Hard to remember what you read? Make reading more memorable.Difficult to stay focused? Give your mind something better to focus on.Getting bored while reading? Offer your brain something more meaningful.Muttering the words in your head? Use an alternative to the sounds of words.Straining to maintain your concentration? Give your brain what it craves.Can't find time to practice? Takes less time than brushing your teeth!Do you feel stuck with slow reading? Are you just going through the motions with almost nothing to show for your efforts at the end of each page? Do you get bored or frustrated with your reading?In 100 One-Minute Speed Reading Drills, best-selling author David Butler gives you straight-forward simple exercises to increase your reading speed with daily one-minute phrase-highlighted reading sprints.Simple and Quick One-Minute Exercises:Speed reading is 600 wpm.Each of these 100 excerpts is 600 words long.Each excerpt is phrase-highlighted for faster reading.Read it in a minute… and you're speed reading!Practice regularly to develop this into a habit.As you practice, you'll discover what speed reading feels like, as your mind adapts by paying more attention to phrases and ideas than to words and sounds. You actually read faster because you comprehend faster.The Greatest Speed Reading Technique in the WorldThis is not another repetition of the same old hackneyed speed reading suggestions that simply come down to forcing yourself to see words faster. This is a technique that gets to the root of the problem: comprehension speed.Instead struggling to stop stubborn habits or forcing your eyes to do strange exercises, 100 ONE-MINUTE SPEED READING DRILLS gives you quick and simple exercises, that make reading faster easy, by giving you a simple way to practice reading whole meaningful phrases at a time.This unique phrase-highlighted format lets you fly across the text, treating phrases like they were single words. Taking in whole ideas this way, speeds up your reading by speeding up your comprehension. You read faster because you understand faster.Ready to start reading faster? Pick any of the 100 excerpts… Look at Your Watch… And Go!Nowhere else will you find text specially designed to assist your speed training. Just turn to any one of these 600-word excerpts, start your timer, and fly through the text. Do this in 60 seconds and you'll know exactly what speed reading is. Practice each day and your brain will adapt its relationship to text and switch to reading ideas instead of sounds.600 words in 60 seconds = Speed ReadingSIMPLE. STRAIGHT-FORWARD. EFFECTIVE.It's common sense.It's effective.It's easy.It only takes a minute.Get started today. It's your future!Click on "Look Inside" to Find Out More!