Reading with comprehension in school, at work, and for pleasure can be a plodding task or a brisk, energizing activity. This book shows readers how to increase their reading speed dramatically for professional, academic, and personal success. The authors offer proven ways to speed comprehension and ensure retention of even the most dry, difficult reading matter. They also teach special techniques for speed-reading all forms of e-messages and present many helpful exercises that increase readers'' ability to concentrate. This is one of several titles in Barron''s Business Success series - practical guides for career-minded men and women who are competing for advancement in the competitive business and corporate world.