"The ability to read, understand and remember material is crucial to anyone who wants to advance their career ... The highly motivational 'in a week' structure of the book provides seven straightforward chapters explaining the key points, and at the end there are optional questions to ensure you have taken it all in. There are also cartoons and diagrams throughout, to help make this book a more enjoyable and effective learning experience." -- Publisher's description.

"Previously published in Great Britain in 2012 by Hodder Education"--Title page verso.

Sunday : the five-step system --Monday : speed reading -- Tuesday : remember what you read -- Wednesday : your eyes and effective reading -- Thursday : distractions and solutions -- Friday : reading different types of material for different reasons -- Saturday : what next?