Sentences with phrase «who read for pleasure»

Those who read e-books are more likely than other people to say they read for every purpose and to do so frequently — that includes those who read for pleasure (92 % of e-book readers do that); to keep up with current events (87 % of e-book readers do that), to research specific topics that interest them (92 % of e-book readers do that) and for work or school (78 % of e-book readers do that).

As Plastic Logic has said all along, the Que is based on its proprietary plastic transistor technology (which allows for a large, lightweight, glass - free display), has a screen the size of an 8.5 - by - 11 inch piece of paper, uses a touchscreen interface, and is aimed at businessfolk who «need to read» rather than those who read for pleasure.

I noticed that all my voracious readers in class - those who read for pleasure - always excelled in English and language arts.

I know a few agents who read for pleasure outside of the genre they represent.

There is evidence to suggest that children who read for pleasure are happier, healthier and do better in life.

Children who read for pleasure generally do better in school, develop into life - long learners, and have a healthier self - image.

There's a wealth of statistical evidence to show that a child who reads for pleasure has better life chances, is likely to be richer regardless of their education or social background.

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Here — for your reading pleasure — is a countdown of the year's most - viewed stories about far - out technologies and the entrepreneurs who are dreaming them up.

And the study participants who frequently read for pleasure made the highest gains on the test.

It's a substantial magazine of the old sort, which one reads for the pleasure of reading and of learning, covering subjects with no obvious immediate cash value but of great value to those who believe in humane learning — though it also dealt well with the pressing issues of the day.

In a way Religion is for Dummies... reading your comments has been true pleasure because I did not think it was actually possible to have a discussion with someone who would post a comment that stupid on a board... there is a god or there is no god because I say so because of my limited experience... what wonderful ignorance most people here have...

Somebody who could read Rex Stout or the morning paper with pleasure and increase of self - understanding was for that very reason taken as already situated to grasp the church's message (which did not of course mean that he or she would necessarily believe it).

And for your reading pleasures, for anyone who has ever encountered negativity in the face of a grand, new notion, there's Please Color Outside the Lines, in BB Lifestyle Essays.

The old disclaimer read: «No State agency officer or employee who serves at the pleasure of the governor or their appointing authority or members of state public authority or other boards appointed by the governor may contribute to and / or fund - raise for Andrew Cuomo 2018.»

What I'm reading:: My book club met Wednesday night to discuss You'll Grow Out of It, a refreshing comedy by Jessi Klein who covers the complete gamut of relatable guilty pleasures for girls like Anthropologie and The Bachelor.

As the survey revealed, a whopping 90 per cent of those in NZ like to read for pleasure and, furthermore, NONE of the Kiwis surveyed said that they view people who like reading as «boring.»»

I just bit the bullet with a dating website again and got to experience my very first Overly Aggressive Guy, who proceeded to insult me by implying that I was only out for dick pics, then when I sent my message to an earlier comment (I hadn't had the pleasure of reading the dick message yet) he decided to send me his phone number and mentioned that I should contact him, though he thought I was acting like I thought I was too good for him.

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Quiet and mature senior who enjoys reading, travel and the company of Asian men for evenings at home, movies and bedroom pleasures.

Normal conventions of plot and pacing are irrelevant, so the true pleasure of a movie like Dangerous Men is in its details, including a cop badge that reads «Policeman Police» and a belly dancer who appears to perform a seductive routine for absolutely no reason, then disappears just as mysteriously.

History teachers who still read history for pleasure and music teachers who play in bands are generally perceived to be more credible.

«Students need to read more, and not just for pleasure, but also for exposure to the human condition,» notes Pauline Hawkins, who believes people «can not be critical thinkers when they have limited knowledge and limited experiences.»

A child does not learn the name of the letter «A» or what sound it makes or how to print it simply by being around adults who know these things, by being in an environment in which picture books are read to children, or by being in an environment in which adults read for pleasure.

The campaign is supported by Malorie Blackman, children's author and former children's laureate, who said: «I believe we must do everything we can to encourage children to read for pleasure, which is why I'm backing the new Readread for pleasure, which is why I'm backing the new ReadRead On.

Adam Steiner (@steineredtech) recommends the blog post of social studies teacher Jay Barry, who notes the trend that «many boys stop reading for pleasure in middle school and those that are reading often choose books that do not challenge them as readers.»

«Students need to read more, and not just for pleasure, but also for exposure to the human condition,» writes Pauline Hawkins (@PaulineDHawkins), who believes people «can not be critical thinkers when they have limited knowledge and limited experiences.»

Rosemary Johnston: In school, the report found that children who are given time for independent reading at school are more likely to be reading currently and frequently; they're more likely also to say that reading books for fun -[for fun is] the phrase that's used quite often in the report, it's really reading books for pleasure, which is fun.

• The percentage of students who said they read for pleasure dropped from 69 % in 2000, to 64 % in 2009.

I am sure for anyone who will have the pleasure of owning a Cruze, they can simply read the directions and figure it out quickly and easily.

This book is such a pleasure to read that it presents a dilemma for readers who will find themselves racing through it to know the final outcome whilst at the same time, wishing for it not to end.

It is hard to know whether a portable screen device will encourage more people to read for pleasure, but it will certainly provide another avenue for people who love books and reading to further their passion.

One of the most exciting parts of the announcement is the seamless incorporation of audio narration with digital titles, a factor that has been proven to increase not only comprehension and reading levels in students who utilize it, but also to play a key role in fostering reading self - selected texts for pleasure.

By supporting indie authors who produce excellent, entertaining books for your reading pleasure, you help ensure that they continue to do so well into the future.

People who weren't reading for pleasure, now are.

The paperwhite version only improves on better lighting for those who read at night or places with low lighting, better screen display (again for better reading pleasure).

With ebook covers visible only to the reader, voyeuristic pleasure is gone for those who like spying on what others are reading on the train.

I suspect even erotica readers would want to read about characters who truly value and care for each other rather than just using each other for pleasure.

This calls for a third - party copyeditor, someone who not only knows all those rules but is willing to grind through the story, reading not for pleasure, but with a pen poised to drip blood over every little slip - up, from that first quotation mark to the final period.

As soon as I got to this passage, my heart grew heavy, but I forced myself to read until the end:» And now, dear friend, you who have journeyed with me in all these merry doings, I will not bid you follow me further, but will drop your hand here with a «good den,» if you wish it; for that which cometh hereafter speaks of the breaking up of things, and shows how joys and pleasures that are dead and gone can never be set upon their feet to walk again.

Some of the best ones though are the people who said they never read books for pleasure only content before meeting me.

They're a fairly large investment, and if you're the type of person who just wants to read for pleasure every once in a while, the library is likely the best option for low eco-impact reading.

For those who prefer their pleasure mixed with a little law, let me tell you that there's a big copyright controversy surrounding this film, having to do with the fact that certain copyrights in the Hanshaw songs still exist, though most do not, and the holders exacted stringent terms from Paley, all of which you can read about here and here.

For anyone who has not had the pleasure of reading my explanation before, technical analysis is a method of investment analysis that is based on the notion that momentum drives price, which causes it to trend.

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