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There have been plenty of books written about Britney Spears, including Heart to Heart, which the singer co-wrote with her mother in 2000. But her autobiography The Woman in Me (Gallery, Oct) promises a new level of candour as it covers not just her childhood and early years of fame but the controversial conservatorship that placed her father in control of her medical and financial affairs in 2008, and which was terminated after a sensational court hearing two years ago.

Having a comfortable reading space where you like to spend time can help you read more books. Create a special space in your home with a comfy chair, good lighting, and everything you like to have within reach while reading. It will make your reading time less of a chore and more of an opportunity to relax and dive into a good book. Find ideas for your perfect reading nook here. Uchida S, et al. (2008). Reading and solving arithmetic problems improves cognitive functions of normal aged people: A randomized controlled study.DOI: Follow your child’s natural interest and look up information on the internet. They won’t notice that they are practising their reading. They will also be practising vital retrieval and research skills Ray Dalio’s investment firm, Bridgewater Associates, has made more money for its clients than any other hedge fund in history. In Principles , Dalio shares everything he’s learned about investing, business, and life over the years. 24. Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini

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Samantha Harvey is a beautiful stylist; in Orbital (Cape, Nov) a group of astronauts look down on our fragile Earth. It’s a slim, profound study of intimate human fears set against epic vistas of swirling weather patterns and rolling continents. Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki Bob Mortimer wins 2023 Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction with The Satsuma Complex The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Slaughterhouse-Five is arguably one of the greatest anti-war books ever written. This rich and amusing tale follows the life of Billy Pilgrim as he experiences World War IIfrom a peculiar perspective. 6. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

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First published in 1936, Dale Carnegie’s classic self-help book has stood the test of time. How to Win Friends and Influence People will teach you straightforward methods to improve your relationships – and as a result, your business and personal lives. 26. The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg If your child is using Letters and Sounds, you can find this list of eBooks by Letters and Sounds Phases useful. Bear in mind the following: Astronauts look down on our fragile Earth in Samantha Harvey’s Orbital. Photograph: Volodymyr Burdiak/Alamy

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If you want to learn how to invest, add this to your list of must-read books. Author Benjamin Graham is considered one of the greatest investment advisors of the twentieth century. In The Intelligent Investor , you’ll learn about Graham’s philosophy of ‘value investing’ and how to develop long-term strategies that are used by the most successful investors in the world. 23. Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio Cain K, et al. (2011). Matthew effects in young readers: Reading comprehension and reading experience aid vocabulary development.DOI: