"Smart Fun." "An Intellectual Joyride " "Simply Amazing " Brief by design, this powerhouse book explores a wide array of subjects -- from improving memory to increasing vocabulary to becoming a better speller and beyond. Culled in part from the popular online articles and posts of Dr. Droge, it's packed with hundreds of insightful nuggets in vocabulary, Latin and Greek, math, English usage, foreign languages, spelling, geography and more. For those seeking a deeper exploration of the subject of "intelligence," it provides a treasure trove of information and links to studies from Stanford, Yale, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and other universities and research institutions. It doesn't take long to read this book, yet it offers an outcome of gaining a significant store of knowledge, not only facts, but also methods for acquiring and retaining information quicker, better, more efficiently - smart tools and tips for getting smarter faster. Use these tools and tips in the classroom, in the office, or at home - virtually anywhere. This may be the most intellectually satisfying and rewarding ride you take this year. And, as you will find out, it's also lots of fun.