5-Minute Memory Workout

by Sean Callery

Published 1 May 2007

A pocket-size guide featuring 5-minute techniques and ideas for improving your memory skills. Train your brain to work more efficiently and keep your mental agility at its peak with a bite-size exercise every day.

These days, it is rare for people to use their memories. Computers, emails and mobile phones ensure that instant information is at our fingertips and that we never again have to rely on our memories. However, there is evidence to show that the less you use your memory, the more it deteriorates as you age. Your mental health should be as important to you as your physical health.

In just five minutes a day, this pick-up guide gives you instant access to quick-fix exercises to improve your mind. Whether you are revising for exams or wanting to stave off memory-loss in later life, a test a day could make all the difference to your mental agility.

The introductory section of the book explains how the brain works and the importance of adopting a 'use it or lose it' mentality, with general advice on what can be done every day to help your brain stay in shape. A practical, workbook style selection of specific, targeted 'brain trainer' exercises follows to improve the reader's ability to remember and memorize all kinds of information, including names and faces, long numbers, lists etc. With interesting tips and facts throughout, Gem 5-Minute Memory Workout is the perfect way to test yourself to a more active and efficient memory, whatever your age.


Children's Parties

by Sean Callery

Published 3 April 2006
If your life is hectic but you still want to organise a party that will make your child's day, then Gem Children's Parties is the small but indispensable book that will come to your rescue. Planning a children's party can be stressful, expensive and a feat of organisation. Gem Children's Parties provides struggling parents with reliable, imaginative advice and ideas that will guarantee a hit party without the fuss. Covering everything from food to entertainment, this is a one-stop resource for every budget and every parent who happens not to be superhuman. Topics include: / Venues / Themes / Decoration / Games / Food / Goody bags / Web and other helpful resources

Dictators

by Sean Callery

Published 5 March 2007
Revolutionaries, despots and tyrants - over 40 of the most totalitarian leaders in the world Want to know which dictator ruled the longest, who added his own name to his country's national anthem, who killed his own mother, who, it is estimated, was responsible for killing about a tenth of the global population? Read about revolutions and wars; family politics and betrayals. This book covers 40 dictators throughout history, including a brief outline of how they came to and left power, their personality, abilities and achievements, and a historical perspective on how their rule affected their country and people. Dictators included are, amongst others: Peter I of Russia, Lenin, Mussolini, Stalin, Franco, Pol Pot, Castro, and Juan Peron. This book aims to answer questions such as: How do you become a dictator? Why does it happen? What sort of person becomes a dictator? It also explains the legacy of each dictator. Includes: Top ten tips for tyrants, famous quotes from or about the leaders, and interesting facts about each dictator that you probably didn't know.