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Scientific Secrets for a Powerful Memory

Why does our memory fail us? And how can you fix it? In Scientific Secrets for a Powerful Memory, you’ll explore research on how memory functions-and then apply these findings to help you make better use of your memory abilities. Tap into scientifically proven strategies to process information more effectively and increase your powers of memory.

Course No.1965

6 Lectures (30 Minutes/Lecture)

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How Conversation Works: 6 Lessons for Better Communication

Successful conversations help you advance professionally and make, maintain, and deepen relationships. In just six lectures, How Conversation Works: 6 Lessons for Better Communication will each you key strategies that can surely improve your ability to speak with anyone from strangers to your manager.

Course No.9382

6 Lectures (30 Minutes/Lecture)

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The Art of Public Speaking: Lessons from the Greatest Speeches in History

In The Art of Public Speaking: Lessons from the Greatest Speeches in History, Professor Hale teaches you how to be a more effective public speaker. He shows time-tested techniques and strategies used by history’s greatest public speakers- Lincoln, Gandhi, and many others!

Course No.2031

12 Lectures(30 Minutes/Lecture)

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The Secrets of Mental Math

In The Secrets of Mental Math, award-winning Professor Benjamin teaches you the basic strategies of mental mathematics. This powerful ability to perform mental calculations will give you an edge in business, at school, at work or anywhere else that you come across math.

Course No.1406

12 Lectures (30 Minutes/Lecture)

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7 . Volunteering

Volunteers are the heart of Scottish Mountain Rescue, which was founded in 1965. Our 25 Member Teams are made up entirely of volunteers (around 850 of them in total). Mountain Rescue volunteers are people drawn from all walks of life. They together provide tens of thousands of hours of service to the country saving many lives each year. They are ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

What it takes to join a Mountain Rescue Team:

·Experienced hill walker or mountaineer

·Have a full mountain kit with suitable mountaineering clothing and personal equipment

·Under 75 years old

·Knowledge of basic first aid, a first aid certificate would be preferable

·Have a reasonable level of fitness

·Live in or close to the geographical area that the team you wish to join covers

·Have made a commitment to remain in the area of the team that you wish to join for a reasonable period

How to join

Please find your local team and use the map to locate your nearest team. Please contact the team to find out if they are currently recruiting (招募) and to find out more about their joining criteria (标准).

Our roles are flexible and can fit in with your schedule, whether you want to contribute regularly or occasionally. Please check the News pages for details of current recruiting or contact us at info@scottishmountainrescue.org to find out more about volunteering for Scottish Mountain Rescue.

If you think we could do better please contact Elsie Riley, by calling our office on 01479 861370 or email elsie@scottishmountainrescue.org and we will deal with your complaint quickly.

8 . Best cheap family vacation in the US

No other place on earth is like Yellowstone National Park. With challenging hikes into the backcuntry as well as disabled-accessible (可到达的) wooden boardwalks, the wonders of Yellowstone re for everyone. Bring a tent and get here early to take advantage of the affordable campgrounds, seven of which are first-come, first-served and five require reservations, all with fire pits for barbecues.

Hunter Mountain is an all-year-round destination. During the summer, there are paths to hike, trails to mountain bike along, nearby streams to play in and so much open space. During the winter, it’s one of a few locations on the east coast that offers really good skiing and snowboarding runs.

Seek fun in the sun in Destin, Florida, known for its fishing spots, white sand beaches and being less expensive than other popular destinations in the stale. Family-friendly activities include boating, snorkeling, parasailing or just strolling along the Destin Harbor Boardwalk. Use the money you saved for a sunset ride on &glass-bottom boat or a high-speed racer.

To really impress your kids, head to Sequoia Canyon National Park where they can meet General Grant, the second largest tree in the world. The park also boasts 240 caves, parts of the Kings River, and the towering Moro Rock. Sequoia National Park also has some of the darkest skies in the country, making it one of the best places to observe the night sky.

9 . As one of the best travel agencies, we highly recommend China as your travel destination. This ancient and modern country has diverse natural beauty and splendid culture. Here are three most beautiful places in China that you should visit with us!

Guilin & Yangshuo—China’s Most Beautiful Karst Landscape (喀斯特地形)

When looking for natural beauty, Yangshuo comes first in Chinese minds for its karst hills and rivers, which have inspired many poets and artists. Taking a 3-hour family-friendly hike is a good way to enjoy the Li River’s beauty. We can take you to less-crowded sites to get away from the touristy parts of Yangshuo and enjoy the painting-like scenes in peace.

The Yellow Mountains and Villages Nearby

The Yellow Mountains have their classic “four natural wondersn: peculiar pines (奇松), oddly-shaped rocks, seas of clouds, and hot springs. The villages around the Yellow Mountains are considered among the most beautiful villages in China. Hongcun, a set for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, was one of them. We offer tour guidance of walking or biking among these ancient villages. You may as well stay in a typical Hui-style hotel.

Zhangye’s Danxia Landscape — Rainbow Mountains

In China’s remote northwest, Zhangye is deeply loved by photographers due to its Danxia landscape, which is vividly named u Rainbow Mountains When the sun shines on the mountains, their colors look like an oil painting when the sun shines on the mountains, their colors look like an oil painting when the vast rocks are simply set against a pure blue sky. See it by yourself and you will fall in love with it. Do remember to register for discounted accommodations!

10 . Ben Miller is a British actor, as well as a productive writer for children. Here, he shares his favorite books.

King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table by Roger Lancelyn Green

I loved reading when I was little. My parents were both English teachers, and our home was full of books. Dickens was a family favorite. But the book that really fired my imagination was King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table by Roger Lancelyn Green.

Buy King Arthur and His Knight of the Round Table here

Diary of a Nobody by George and Weedon Grossmith

I’m a fool for a classic, and I’m so glad I finally managed to finish Diary of a Nobody by George and Weedon Grossmith. Put simply, its the funniest book I’ve ever read, with text by George and illustrations by Weedon.

Buy Diary of a Nobody here

Exhalation by Ted Chiang

It’s never too late to have your life changed by a book， and it happened to me again recently when I read Ted Chiang’s collection Exhalation. Story of Your Life, one of the best in it, inspired the sci-fi alien visitation classic Arrival. I love that too, but each and every piece in Exhalation is its match in imagination.

Buy Exhalation here

Ben Miller’s new book The Night We Got Stuck in a Story is available now.

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