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Learning Games
People remember what they are doing better when they have an adrenalin surge. Trying to fix something more securely in the memory by repeating something over and over is a very unproductive way to go about strengthening the memory. Why do frightening events have such strong hold on people? People remember that scary feeling and events associated with it for a long, long time because they had an adrenalin surge. People remember when they were successful and triumphant because of their elation; they also had an adrenalin surge. Utilizing this physical response is the key to faster and better retention of events.
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BananagramsBananagrams is a fast and fun word game that requires no pencil, paper or board. All you need is a table. One hand can be played in as little as five minutes. It is a great for family fun as well as being educational. Bananagrams portability makes it perfect for travel. Just grab the pouch and go.
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007May be installed on up to three non-commercial home computers.
New Super Mario Bros Developers at Nintendo have dreamed of creating a simultaneous multiplayer Super Mario Bros. game for decades. The Wii console finally makes that ... Read More >
Wii Sports ResortWii Sports Resort is an immersive, expansive active-play game that includes a dozen fun resort-themed activities. It maintains the wide-ranging appeal... Read More >
Teach Like a Champion: 49 Techniques that Put Students on the Path to CollegeTeach Like a Champion offers effective teaching techniques to help teachers, especially those in their first few years, become champions in the classr... Read More >
Study Skills for Children
With so many distractions in the home – TVs, radios, computer games, the sounds of traffic outside and the general commotion in the home, children are likely to develop poor study habits and skills. As a parent, this poses a problem, especially if you’re getting too many letters from the school principal. Scolding the kids or withholding their allowances won’t help any. Now how do you solve the problem, if the kid is not Maria (with apologies to Maria Von Trapp)?
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Emotion & CommotionFor his first studio album in seven years, Grammy-winning guitarist Jeff Beck returns with an eclectic mix of tracks that find the guitar virtuoso acc... Read More >
Sony PlayStation 3 Blu-ray Disc RemoteThe PlayStation 3 Blu-ray remote control enables users streamlined access to the PlayStation 3 system's disc features. Unlike standard infrared remotes, the Blu-ray remote control uses Bluetooth technology so it can be used without having to point directly at the PlayStation 3 system.
Duracell DPP-600HD Powerpack 600 Jump Starter & Emergency Power Source with RadioThe Duracell Powerpack 600 is a sealed, non-spillable 14 amp-hour AGM battery. It can be safely and conveniently recharged from any household AC out o... Read More >
Uncharted 2: Among ThievesUncharted 2: Among Thieves PS3
No Apology: The Case for American GreatnessOn his first presidential visit to address the European nations, President Obama felt it necessary to apologize for America’s international power... Read More >