In the building of character and individuality, the memory plays an important part, for upon the strength of the impressions received, and the firmness with which they are retained, depends the fibre of character and individuality. Our experiences are indeed the stepping stones to greater attainments, and at the same time our guides and protectors from danger.-from "Memory: Its Importance"New Thought proponents at the turn of the 20th century sought to use mysticism to unleash the forces of the universe in themselves. One of the most influential thinkers of this early "New Age" philosophy promises here, in this 1913 book, to show the reader how to cultivate the memory in such a way as to improve one's entire life. Atkinson's method is not geared to mere recollection of facts: it encourages a holistically "correct seeing, thinking, and remembering." With secrets hidden for almost a century, this book will teach you to train the eye as well as the ear to improve your ability to recall names, faces, numbers, music, facts, and much more.American writer WILLIAM WALKER ATKINSON (1862-1932) was born in Baltimore and had built up a successful law practice in Pennsylvania before professional burnout led him to the religious New Thought movement. He served as editor of the popular magazine New Thought from 1901 to 1905, and as editor of the journal Advanced Thought from 1916 to 1919. He authored dozens of New Thought books-including The Philosophies and Religions of India, Arcane Formula or Mental Alchemy and Vril, or Vital Magnetism-under numerous pseudonyms, some of which are likely still unknown today.

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1874. Contents: Classification and Functions of the Intellectual Faculties; Individuality; Form; Size; Weight; Color; Order; Calculation; Locality; Eventuality; Time; Tune; Language; Causality; Comparison; Human Nature; Developments Requisite for Particular Avocations. Due to the age and scarcity of the original we reproduced, some pages may be light, spotty or faded. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

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The author reveals in tangible and easy to comprehend terms that by understanding the Three Principles (Mind, Thought & Consciousness) of human experience, anyone has the innate ability to attain true health, to liberate themselves from their own prisons or perception and to live with all the energy and joy that is their birthright.

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From a leading expert at one of the world's most respected medical schools--a complete program for achieving optimal memory, for life!. .

Ever find yourself walking into a room and forgetting why? Having trouble remembering that pesky password or your siblings' birthdays? Don't panic. Memory lapses like these are common, especially after age forty. But memory loss isn't inevitable or irreversible. You can achieve optimal memory at any age--and this book shows you how.. .

Dr. Aaron P. Nelson, a member of the Harvard Medical School faculty and a clinical neuropsychologist, has helped thousands of patients with memory and other cognitive problems. In his easy-to-understand guide you'll find: . . . How to know if you've got a problem and how to have it evaluated . How factors such as smoking, poor nutrition, and a sedentary lifestyle can hurt your memory . A complete memory-optimizing program, including mental exercises, nutrition, tips for remembering important things, and more. Current and future treatment options for serious memory impairment. .

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According to the Limca books of record 2003, Chowdhury memorised a thoroughly shuffled pack of playing cards in 1 minute, 54 second.

1896. This volume features the Complete Loisette Memory System, which has been endorsed by prominent educators, professional, scientific, and businessmen in all parts of the world. Contents: Fundamental Principles of Assimilative Memory; Brain Tonic; Educating the Intellect to stay with the senses of Sight and Hearing; Learning any Series of Proper Names; The Unique Case of the English Sovereigns; Numeric Thinking; Decomposition or Recomposition, and Intellectual Inquisition; Analytic Substitutions; Thoughtive Unifications; Acme of Acquisition; and Learning one hundred facts in the Victorian Era, with dates of year, month, and day of each in one thoughtive perusal.

The success of every individual in his every day life, business, trade or other occupation depends in one way another upon possessing a good memory. The idea of cultivating a good memory is carried out in detail as the reader progresses with the various stages of the subject through this book. The reader will see that the first thing to do is to find something to remember; then to impress that thing clearly and distinctly upon the receptive tablets of the memory; then to exercise the remembrance in the direction of bringing out the stored facts of the memory; then to acquire the scientific methods of recollecting special items of memory that may be necessary at some special time.

1919. Topics covered in the 12 lessons include: Concentration Rightly and Wrongly Used; Character of Thoughts We Think; Thought Habits; Inharmonious Thought Habits; Consciousness and Thought Habits; I'll Try Thought Habit; Overcoming Self-Consciousness; Law of Harmony; Law of Force; Oneness of All Life; Individuality; and Will Power.

While "The Memory Bible detailed healthy longevity objectives in improving your memory over time, "The Memory Prescription will show you how exactly to achieve these goals quickly and effectively. Working with fundamental tools, this book will allow the reader to customize their own specialized Memory Prescription, giving them the opportunity to begin living better and longer. "The Memory Prescription will feature Dr. Gary Small's 14-Day Plan to Keep Your Brian and Body Young. It will focus on "The Big 4" areas: mental activity, healthy brain and body diet, stress reduction, and physical fitness. Expanding on the features of "The Memory Bible, Dr. Small will offer an inclusive daily guide of mental and physical exercises, what to eat and drink, and ways to reduce stress levels.

As the reader will start reading this book with an inevitable bias against it, Mr. Miles would ask him to be so kind as to listen to a few words first. He assures, to begin with, that this book is not a mere collection of systems: systems are included, it is true, and among these there are systems which can be, and frequently have been, most shamefully misused. The careful reader will notice that these systems come in the second places in the book; moreover he will notice that they are not all necessarily short cuts for the lazy; and he will candidly admit that even short cuts are not always an unmitigated curse. Contents: value of memory; helps to memory, apart from memory systems: in detail, with further examples; memory systems: in detail with further examples; systems applied to various subjects; practice and other helps; raisons d'etre, and the advantages of good methods and systems when rightly used; objections anticipated and answered: with a reference to some useful books.

Contents: Building the Brain; Making Every Brain Cell Alive; Principles in Brain Building; Practical Methods in Brain Building; Vital Secrets in Brain Building; Special Brain Development; Inner Secret; Finer Forces; Subjective Concentration; Principle of Concentration; Development of Business Ability; Accumulation and Increase; Individual Advancement; Genius of Invention; Musical Prodigy; Talent and Genius in Art; Talent and Genius in Literature.

Professor Dickson's contains valuable instruction by this famous memory expert. He has done his work well, and has shown a charming insight into the heart of his subject. As Appendices to this work are "Self Improvement Through Public Speaking" and "If You Can talk Well" by Dr. Orison Swett Marden, being a lecture on memory delivered by Dickson before the Metaphysical Society. Within are over one thousand topics for orations, speeches, essays, etc., also model questions for debate and preparation of programs.

According to best-selling self-help authors McKay and Fanning, four major core beliefs keep us from solving our problems: we tell ourselves that we just don't deserve to get what we want, we tell ourselves that the world is too dangerous for us to risk a change, we tell ourselves that we're too incompetent to fix our problem, or we tell ourselves that others are more important and that their needs should always come first. In How to Get There from Here, readers start by assessing which core beliefs are holding them back from solving their problem-and are offered specific self-help strategies to help them overcome these inhibiting beliefs. Readers are then introduced to problem-solving strategies that will help them deal with any problem they face, including step-by-step instructions to help them assess the problem, brainstorm possible solutions, evaluate the consequences of each solution, and develop an action plan to put the best of the new solutions into practice. The cycle closes with an evaluation of how the problem-solving process is going and an assessment of what one might change to improve their outcomes.

You have a genie that will grant your wishes. But, your genie will not grant wishes simply by rubbing a lamp or uncorking a magical bottle. The genie is your subconscious mind, and you must know how to it works and how to use it before it will be your powerful servant. This book is your instruction manual. The Genie Within is not "feel-good" stories and "have-faith" platitudes. This book explains in layman terms how to use your magnificent, powerful subconscious mind. It explains how your subconscious mind works, the laws it obeys, and ten proven methods for using it easily and effortlessly. One lesson even gives you four ways to communicate with your subconscious mind and an explanation of why talking to it and making it your best friend are important. Once you have this information, you can use your genie to achieve goals, be more creative, change undesirable traits, and improve your health.

The world's foremost memory expert and mega-bestselling author proves that memory CAN get better with age
Diet and exercise are great, but what good is a healthy body if you don't have the mental capabilities to go with it? Harry Lorayne, who is now 83 years old, has been honing and teaching his foolproof system for sharpening the mind, improving concentration, and attaining a truly "superpower" memory for more than 40 years. Ageless Memory is the culmination of this memory expert's life's work. Specifically geared to our needs as we age, his unique memory system can be put into practice immediately for a better memory the very same day you open the book and start to read Completely practical and easy to use, readers learn to:
Recall names and faces, even years laterNever miss an appointment or misplace keys, glasses, valuables, etc. Give speeches without notes and learn foreign words and phrases easily Memorize long lists of items, quotations, long numbers, Bible verses, and all kinds of facts and figures Excel at cards and other games Regain (or maintain ) the confidence that comes with having a sharp, active mind.
It's not necessary to accept poor or waning memory or "senior moments" as inevitable results of growing older and Harry Lorayne proves it in Ageless Memory
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We all have concerns about our memories about becoming forgetful, about how to preserve our memories especially as we age. Now, Dr. D. P. Devanand answers your questions about memory loss due to aging and offers a revolutionary, medically sound practical program to keep your mind in shape and stave off memory loss.

The Memory Program is a complete promemory plan for everyone over 40 learn how memory works in the brain and how aging affects your memory evaluate your memory using simple tests follow the right diet and exercise plan to help your memory

• Use special memory-training techniques to keep your mind sharp
• Tackle the major reversible causes of memory loss including stress and depression, alcohol, medications, and hormonal and nutritional problems
• Discover exciting new preventive strategies and treatments, including herbal and other alternative medications, antioxidants and nutritional supplements, and useful over-the-counter and prescription medicines.

Personalized by gender, age group, and whether you currently have a normal memory or suffer from mild memory loss, The Memory Program is a comprehensive, simple-to-follow plan to enhance your memory. Its the only memory book youll ever need.

Locked in the right side of your brain is a creative writing genius. The simple secret of switching off your analytical critical left brain is within these pages. You then can get help from your gigantic all-knowing right-brained partner that will lead to your success as a writer, or as a teacher of writing. Felicity Keats has had many years of experience as a freelance writer and is the author of a number of children's books and creative writing guides. She is also extremely well-known for her right brained workshops and symposia on right brain creative writing which help people from the ages of five, upwards, to write stories, articles, poetry and books. This book holds the distilled secrets of her own successes.

How may one learn to concentrate? "I am going to tell you about the easiest, most natural, helpful, method I know of. And I can vouch for its efficacy.