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Discover Your Learning Style - Comprehensive Guide on Different Learning Styles

By Becton Loveless

Each person has different learning preferences and styles that benefit them. Some may find they even have a dominant learning style. Others that they prefer different learning styles in different circumstances. There is no right or wrong answer to which learning style is best for you – or mix of learning styles.

By discovering and better understanding your own learning styles, you can employ techniques that will improve the rate and quality of your learning.

There has been a big push in education in recent years on how teachers can better meet the needs of the students, and a very effective way to do that is to learn about different learning styles. The more teachers understand their students and the way their brains work, the better they can be at helping them learn.

Even if you’ve never heard the term “learning style” before, it’s likely you already have an idea of what your learning style is. You probably know if it’s hard for you to learn by listening, but if you get your body up and moving around, things click instantly. Or maybe you love listening to audiobooks, but nothing seems to make sense when you sit down to read a paper book. What you’re describing when you talk about yourself in this way is your learning style.

This guide will help you understand what each learning style is, as well as how teachers can alter their instruction to help students of each learning style. For teachers who already have a lot on their plate, it can seem like a lot to add in adjusting instruction for different learning styles. The great benefit teachers will find though is that once they master ways to appeal to all learners, their lives actually become a lot easier. Catering to different learning styles can improve classroom management, and it makes for happier students in the classroom. The chatty student who is constantly interrupting will finally have a positive place in the classroom. The quiet girl who knows all the answers but never raises her hand will feel confident in sharing her knowledge.

Understanding your learning style and that of those around you isn’t only helpful in educational settings. It can also help you understand yourself and others in work, families, relationships, and other settings. If you’re a parent, knowing the learning style of your child can be extremely beneficial as you help them with their schoolwork and as you just relate to them in daily life. Maybe there actually is a valid reason they zone out every time you tell them what to do.

With so many studies on learning styles, there are a lot of theories about how many learning styles there are and what each one should be called. One of the most influential studies found three learning styles: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. This was called the VAK model. Since that study, another dominant style has been identified as reading/writing, and the model was expanded to become VARK.

The VARK Model

The most widely accepted model of learning styles is called the VARK model, which stands for visual, aural/auditory, reading/writing, and kinesthetic. In brief:

Visual (spacial) learners learn best by seeing Auditory (aural) learners learn best by hearing Reading/writing learners learn best by reading and writing Kinesthetic (physical) learners learn best by moving and doing

According to Neil Fleming and David Baume, it’s important for teachers to understand how their students learn, but it’s even more important for students to understand how they, themselves learn. By understanding your own process of learning and thinking, you can be more efficient in studying and learning.

It can be really frustrating to sit in a classroom and not understand why you just don’t get it. You know you’re not dumb, but you just can’t seem to make the information click. It can also be frustrating to be able to learn perfectly well from one teacher, but struggle to learn from another.

If you’ve experienced feelings like this, it likely all comes back to your learning style. Once you understand how and why you learn the way you do, your education can vastly improve. You can stop feeling dumb and getting frustrated, and you can start to advocate for yourself and your education.

According to Fleming and Baume,

"VARK above all is designed to be a starting place for a conversation among teachers and learners about learning. It can also be a catalyst for staff development - thinking about strategies for teaching different groups can lead to more, and appropriate, variety of learning and teaching."

This type of thinking, called metacognition, helps you understand who you are and how you learn. It would be impossible to discover your own learning style without engaging in metacognition.

It’s very common for people to have one dominant learning style, but it is highly unlikely that any one person will strictly have one learning style. Most people are a combination of many. This guide and the research talks about each learning style with different labels, but the label isn’t what’s important. What is important is understanding your brain and the way you learn. Try not to get caught up in labels or classifying yourself or others.

It’s obvious that the labels aren’t important when you realize that there are many different theories of learning styles, and each theory uses different terms. Another theory that takes into account some additional learning styles is called memletics. This theory takes the basics of the VARK model and adds in a few different categories. Memletics includes visual, auditory, and kinesthetic that is seen in the VARK model, and also adds in the following types of learners:

Verbal learners who learn best by speaking Logical (mathematical) learners who learn best by using logic and reasoning (these learners are typically mathematically inclined) Social (interpersonal) learners who learn best in groups Solitary (intrapersonal) learners who learn best alone

Note that it does not include the reading/writing addition that was added when VAK expanded to VARK, however it does include the four above mentioned categories. Within memletics, there is a lot of overlap between learning styles due to the nature of the categories. Take, for example, two solitary learners. They both learn best in solitary situations, but one learns best by using logic while the other learns best by seeing.

In a study about learning styles, Aranya Srijongjai noted that

"According to the Memletics model, everyone has a mix of learning styles, and learning styles are not fixed (Advanogy. com, 2003), so instructors should also accommodate other types of learning styles by providing diverse learning environments. McCarthy (1980) points out that instructors should vary activities so that students learn in their own preferred style and also can have a chance to develop other styles as well. As a result, matching and mismatching learning styles and instructional methods will complement the students’ learning performance and create more flexible learners in the long run."

As Srijongjai suggests, students and teachers should not think of learning styles as a box to be placed into. Learning styles are just one small piece in the overall puzzle of student learning.

No matter what theory your dominant learning styles fall under, knowing your style can help make your learning easier and more successful. Most learners fall into at least one of the styles in the VARK theory.

This guide will offer information and advice to teachers, students, and parents, as it is important for everyone in the educational environment to understand why and how people learn the way they learn. With each learning style, there are also suggestions included for career choices. These suggestions are in no way meant to be limiting, but they can be helpful. If you are a visual learner, but feel pulled toward one of the fields listed in the auditory learner section, by all means pursue your passion. The career suggestions merely show what careers that style might gravitate towards as well as careers they are likely to excel in with minimal effort.

Understanding your learning style is really helpful, but again, you should also be careful not to put yourself in a box and to define yourself by your learning style. Take what insight you can, but don’t let it overcome your thoughts about yourself.

Visual Learners

Do you ever remember taking a test in school and thinking “I don’t remember the answer, but I remember I had it highlighted pink in my notes”. then you might be a visual learner.

That’s because visual learners remember and learn what they see the most. This could include videos and pictures, but it doesn’t have to. Visual learners do well with spatial reasoning, charts, graphs, etc. Often, visual learners “see” words as pictures or other objects in their head, and they often use their right brain to process information.

One of the many benefits of being a visual learner is that the human brain processes visual information much faster than plain text. As a visual learner, you can take in and retain a lot of information really quickly because you prefer this processing method that humans are already very good at.

When studying and learning, visual learners prefer the use of maps, outlines, diagrams, charts, graphs, designs, and patterns. When taking notes, these students are more likely to organize their notes into visual patterns. They might use charts or diagrams; they might separate their page of notes into different sections. Many visual learners also do well with color coding their notes with different colored pens or highlighters.

Careers for visual learners:

Visual learners are often pulled toward, and do well in, STEM fields. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. Specifically, some careers include photography, construction, graphic design, interior design, architecture, physics, advertising, engineering, and surgery.

A note for teachers of visual learners:

Sometimes these students might stare out the window or doodle in their notes. If this is the case, let them. Locking their eyes on you constantly might be too much visual stimulation, and that flower they’re drawing next to their notes might help them remember that point by connecting it to their visual drawing.

It’s also easy for visual learners to get overwhelmed by a lot of visual input. If the classroom setting is chaotic with a lot of students moving around, it might be too much for them to take in. The design of your classroom is also very important to visual learners. If there is a lot of clutter or too many posters adorning the walls, this can overwhelm the mind and processing of a visual learner.

For some visual learners, it also could actually be helpful for them to pay careful attention to your movements. They might remember the silly hand motion you made or the way you pointed to a country on the map. Keeping that in mind when delivering your lessons can be very helpful.

Lesson >Do you sometimes talk to yourself when you’re thinking really hard, studying, or trying to organize something? If that sounds like you, you’re likely an auditory learner.

Auditory learners learn best by hearing and carefully listening. This can include hearing things from external sources, as well as hearing themselves talk. They are very likely to volunteer to answer questions and to actively participate in classroom discussions.

Auditory learners have a great advantage in the classroom because they’re not afraid to speak their mind and get answers to their questions. While reading/writing learners might not even realize they have a question until they’ve had time to go back and process their notes, auditory learners learn by listening and speaking, so they process through information very easily right there in the classroom.

Any form of listening or speaking is going to be the most efficient learning method for this category. Some popular methods include lectures, audiobooks, discussion, and verbal processing. These learners are typically good at storytelling and giving speeches as well. A lot of these students often prefer studying and working in groups because they can talk through the information. This often makes them social learners when looking at the theory of memletics.

Careers for auditory learners:

Any job that requires a lot of listening and/or speaking is likely going to be a great fit for an auditory learner. Some careers to consider include radio or TV broadcasting, law, teaching, speech-language pathology, and counseling.

A note for teachers of auditory learners:

Just like the visual learners, these students also might stare off into space, but for a different reason. Since they process information best by listening to it, they don’t need to look at the notes or the PowerPoint very often. It might seem like they’re zoning out or not paying attention. If you’ve ever caught a student staring off into space and asked them a question, thinking you’ve caught them off guard, only to get the perfect answer, you’ve likely found a very auditory learner.

These students might also tend to get chatty during class. This can be great when you’re trying to get a lively class discussion or debate going, but not so great when you need the class to listen intently to you. Instead of getting frustrated and angry, remember that this is how their brain works and how they learn. As much as you can and as much as is practical for your subject matter, try to facilitate discussions and play into this rather than squashing it.

You should always keep in mind that these learners might really struggle with written and visual information. Auditory learners are those students who can answer every single question you ask in class, and then get a 60 on an exam that’s testing the same information. If you have a hunch that a student who bombed a test actually knows the information, give them a chance to verbally answer the test questions.

Lesson >Do you tend to zone out when people are talking to you or you hear a lecture? Would you rather read the transcript or get the information from a book? Then you’re probably a reading/writing learner.

Reading/writing learners learn best by, well, reading and writing. They often relate to the famous Flannery O’Connor quote “I write because I don’t know what I think until I read what I say.” Verbal input can often go in one ear and out the other for these types of learners. For them, seeing notes on the board or on a PowerPoint is really important, as is taking their own notes.

These students learn best from books, lists, notes, journals, dictionaries, etc. Some things these students might do to intuitively help themselves learn are rewriting their notes, using flash cards, adding notes to pictures or diagrams, choosing a physical book over an audiobook, and using closed captions on videos.

Careers for reading/writing learners:

A common and obvious career choice for reading/writing learners is writing, but if this is your learning style, you’re definitely not limited to writing. Editing, advertising, researching, translating, and economic advising are also great career choices that would be a good fit.

A note for teachers of reading/writing learners:

While these learners are often your typical “good student” they can really struggle to learn from lectures or completely auditory methods. They may not respond well to class discussions, and need some more time to process things that they hear. If you give them some time to write their thoughts down before asking them to share out loud, they will feel less stressed and will be able to process their thoughts.

Every teacher has had that student who needs more time before you move on to the next slide, even though you’re done explaining and all the other students are ready to move on. A reading/writing learner is most likely that student, and when you understand their learning style it’s easier to cut them a little slack. Sometimes they struggle to get all their notes down because they are trying to write down every single thing you say. You can really help them by working with them to pull out the most important parts of your lecture and to paraphrase what they hear.

Lesson >Are you the first one to get up and volunteer to demonstrate an experiment for everyone else? Do you need to actually change the oil, rather than look at a diagram, in order to learn how to do it? If so, it sounds like you’re a kinesthetic learner.

The root word “kines” means motion, and as such, a kinesthetic learner learns best by going through the motions or actually doing something. When they are actively moving their body and combining that with what they are learning, it’s much easier for them to internalize the information.

These students tend to shine in demonstrations and experiments. They also learn best from seeing something first hand, watching live videos, and going on field trips. Even just combining a physical motion with a piece of information can help them. They might fidget while they’re listening in class, and they are much more likely than those with other learning styles to talk with their hands.

Careers for kinesthetic learners:

Any career that allows you to be physically active and move your body is going to be right up the alley of a kinesthetic learner. Sometimes they say the phrase “I don’t sit well,” and they typically don’t thrive at a desk job. Kinesthetic learners typically feel in their element as professional athletes, farmers, carpenters, physical therapists, and mechanics.

A note for teachers of kinesthetic learners:

Just because you see a student fidgeting or being antsy, that doesn’t mean they aren’t paying attention or that they’re bored. Their brain just craves that movement to help them make connections. There’s no need to force students to sit completely still as long as they aren’t distracting others in the classroom. As much as you can, try to connect movement to the concepts you’re teaching.

Kinesthetic learners really just need to move and they can benefit from active brain breaks. Try to do your best to keep them active and to allow for movement in your classroom. If you look out to your students and see that glazed over look, pause your lesson for 30 seconds and have the whole class do jumping jacks. Or if you notice one of your kinesthetic learners just can’t take sitting in their seat any longer, ask them to run a quick errand to the office for you. So often these students get punished for trying to move and follow their natural learning style. The more you can find ways to reward them for their learning style, the more engaged they will become.

Lesson >Individuals who excel at math and possess strong logical reasoning skills are usually logical learners. They notice patterns quickly and have a keen ability to link information that would seem non-related by others. Logical learners retain details better by drawing connections after organizing an assortment of information.

Maximize your ability to learn by seeking to understand the meaning and reasoning behind the subject you're studying. Don't depend on rote memorization. Explore the links between related subject matter and make sure to understand details. Use 'systems thinking' to help you better understand the relationship between various parts of a system. This will not only help you understand the bigger picture, it will help you understand why each component part is important.

Social Learners

Social learners usually have excellent written and verbal communication skills. These individuals are at ease speaking with others and are adept at comprehending other people's perspectives. For this reason, people frequently seek counsel from social learners. Social learners learn best working with groups and take opportunities to meet individually with teachers. If you like bouncing your ideas off others, prefer working through issues as a group, and thoroughly enjoy working with others, there's a good chance you're a social learner.

If you're a social learner, you should seek opportunities to study with others. If the class you're in doesn't have formal groups, make your own group.

Solitary Learners

Solitary learners usually prefer working by themselves in private settings. They do not rely on others for help when solving a problem or studying. Solitary learners frequently analyze their learning preferences and methods. Since solitary learners prefer to work alone, it is possible for them to waste time on a difficult problem before seeking assistance. However, solitary learning can be very effective learning style for students.

Tips to Simultaneously Help Learners of All Types

Lessons that can combine multiple learning styles are often the most effective, as they can reach the most students. Also, since most people are a combination of learning styles, it makes sense that activities that combine learning styles are some of the most effective.

Many of the activities already provided give opportunities for learners of all types to reap some benefit. If you try to be creative, you can make little tweaks in any lesson to reach different learning styles. Following are some ideas of ways to reach all four learning styles in one lesson or activity.

Centers. The way this works is you have multiple different stations or centers throughout the >There is nothing right or wrong with any of the learning styles; they are simply names and categories for the ways different brains process information. Sometimes it is easier for those with a dominant reading/writing learning style to succeed in a traditional academic setting, thus landing those students with a “good student” label. Education has come a long way and schools and teachers are now catering to a variety of learning styles.

It’s always important to remember that every single student is unique and even two students who are both visual learners might still differ very much in what works best for them. The best way to approach education is to learn about and understand each student. By remembering that all students are human beings who have needs and feelings, teachers can approach them in an empathetic way.

If you’re interested in learning which learning style you are, you can take the VARK questionnaire. If you’re a teacher, it is a good idea to have all of your students take the questionnaire to help their learning. Not only will you be able to see what type of learners you have in your classroom, but your students will also be able to learn more about which ways to study and learn work best for them.

Remember, a learning style is only one explanation of a student’s preferred way of learning. This style can change over time, and every student matches with each style to differing degrees. No matter what facet of education you’re coming from, you can benefit from understanding the learning style of yourself and those around you.

Best Bookcases

The bookcase is not just your ultimate go-to in organizing books but it also serves for displaying your accent items. With various sizes and dimensions of the bookcase that makes use of different types of materials, this article helps you shop and find the best bookcases deal. Discover the right bookcase style for you as this list includes classically standard ones, ladder-types, or cute cubes.

Furinno Turn-N-Tube 3- Tier

This simple Turn-N - Tube Bookcase has an open - shelf style. This style enables you to use it to display interesting stuff you wanted to show off even from all sides. Maximize the use of your space with this three - tier bookcase. Engineered particle board and PVC Tubes are the materials used in this bookcase. The engineered particle board are E2 Grade ones that are constructed in Malaysia. Malaysia has a strict rule of production for such and Furinno has satisfactorily met those requirements to give you a smell - free and durable and stable compared to other particle boards. More importantly, these materials are recycled materials so it’s a win - win solution. As you purchase this for the best price and functionality, you also support taking care of our environment.

The assembly can be simply done; you can make it a bonding time with your family. You need no tools in assembling this item but the use of your very hands. You just need to repeat three instructions: twist, turn and stack. If the need arises, you can also easily disassemble this bookcase as it did not require glue to assemble this. You just needed to unscrew everything to dissemble and it can also be assembled again for later purposes. You can contact their customer support so you can report if there are missing parts, it’s damaged or other questions pertaining to the product. They replaced parts for free.

It has 47.2 inches of width x 11.6 inches of depth and x 29.5 inches of height. You can have this at a great price. This item comes in many colors which are Beech/ White, Black/ Grey, Light Cherry/ Black, Espresso/ Black. French Oak and Grey/ Black.

South Shore Axess Collection 5-Shelf Bookcase

This five - tier bookcase from South Store has the classic lines that will fit any home or office decor. The two shelves of this item are fixed and the other three are adjustable shelves that you can arrange to fit according to your needs. This bookcase makes use of CARB compliant composite wood. The California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) has stringent emission standards so you’re assured that no formaldehyde are emitted from this composite wood. Such composite wood has the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification.

It’s recommended that the assembly is done by at least two adults. The tools aren’t provided in the parcel but hammer and screwdriver are useful ones in assembling this item. When assembled, the bookcase should have a 30.75 inches of width x 11.5 inches of depth and x 71.25 inches of height dimension. This bookcase comes in six colors you can choose from. These are Chocolate, Country Pine, Natural Maple, Pure Black, White and Turquoise, and Royal Cherry. Take note that the back of this item is unfinished.

This Mexican - made product is backed by a five - year warranty so you’re confident and have no worries in purchasing this product.

Sauder Pogo Bookcase/Footboard

The Sauder Pogo collection, including this bookcase that could also serve as foot board, is a cute cube style with a playful and interesting design that would fit great in a kid’s room. To avoid your kids from hurting when they bump on the bookcase, the frames and lines of this bookcase are smooth so it lessens the impact. Still, the item can also look and work great on an adult’s room. The unique features of this bookcase are the bin storage, accented with the wavy lines, that could serve as the perfect storage for toys, shoes or any what-have-yous. The tilted, upward facing of the storage bin makes it easier for you to put stuff in there. Furthermore, the frame of the shelves has ID tags that make organization for you easier. This bookcase is made of Engineered Wood. It comes in two colors. The white finish that works perfectly on kids’ rooms while you can prefer the much darker Salted Oak color at a more expensive price for adult use.

You can contact Sauder Woodworking’s customer support so you can report if there are missing parts, it’s damaged or other questions pertaining to the product. They replaced parts for free for this unit.

Arm yourself with a hammer and a Phillips head screwdriver to make the assembling this unit.

It has 43.1 inches of width x 15.5 inches of depth and x 33.5 inches of height when assembled.

Winsome Wood 4-Shelf Narrow Shelving Unit

Winsome Wood’s four-shelf is the best option if you want to maximize the narrow spaces you have. It has a ladder-style frame and rectangular, open shelves that won’t add to a cluttered look. This shelving unit makes use of the combination of solid wood and composite wood. With solid wood as the frame, your bookcase will stand sturdy to carry those heavy books. The composite wood, on the other hand, makes this bookcase more cost - effective so you get this cost-effective unit.

To assemble this unit, arm yourself with a power drill, a hex bit that would fit the hex screws of the bookcase, a rubber mallet, and sanding tools like sanding paper or sanding machine. It measures 13.5 inches of width x 11.2 inches of depth x 55 inches of height when assembled. This item comes in Espresso color. There are also woven baskets with wire frames that are also available for purchase. The baskets have colors in Antique Walnut, Beige, Black, Chocolate.

Furinno Turn-N-Tube 4-Tier

In line with the Furinno’s purpose of a simple lifestyle, this simple design of the Turn-N-Tube four-tier

Will suit any home or office decor. This unit’s made up of engineered e2 particleboard and PVC tube made from recycled materials. You contribute to the care of our environment as this Furinno’s product has Green Label by the stringent Singapore Environment Council. With this option for a bookcase, you’re confident that you’ll have a product that has less harmful effect on the environment during its production. What’s more, these materials are lightweight so you can easily haul it around your home or office. The unit boasts of open - shelving for easy - use and works best for displaying those one-of-a-kind items that you have.

The assembly of this shelving unit will only take a couple of minutes. No tools are needed to assemble this item but the use of your very hands. You just need to repeat three instructions: twist, turn and stack. If the need arises, you can also easily disassemble this bookcase as it did not require glue to assemble this. You just needed to unscrew everything to dissemble and it can also be assembled again for later purposes. It should stand sturdily on flat surfaces. It measures inches of width x inches of depth x inches of height when assembled. On cleaning this item, wipe it with damped cloth and do not use harsh chemicals.

You can contact their customer support so you can report in case of missing parts, it’s damaged or other questions pertaining to the product. They replaced parts for free.

South Shore Axess Collection 4-Shelf Bookcase

This five - tier bookcase from South Store has the block design and classic lines that will fit any home or office decor. The two shelves of this item are fixed and the other three are adjustable shelves that you can arrange to fit according to your needs. This bookcase makes use of CARB compliant composite wood. Such composite wood has the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification.

It’s recommended that the assembly is done by at least two adults. The tools are not provided in the parcel but hammer and screwdriver are useful ones in assembling this item. When assembled, the bookcase should have a 30.75 inches of width x 11.5 inches of depth and x 58.25 inches of height dimension. This bookcase comes in six colors. They are Pure Black. Chocolate, Country Pine, Morgan Cherry Natural Maple, Pure White, Royal Cherry, and Soft Gray. Take note that the back of this item is unfinished.

This Mexican - made product is backed by a five - year warranty so you’re confident and have no worries in purchasing this product.

Altra Lawrence 4 Shelf Ladder Bookcase Bundle

Have two bookcases at the price of one with this Altra Lawrence Four-Shelf Ladder Bookcase Bundle. The product is composed of two combo materials— the industrial metal frame and the laminated particleboard that serves as the shelves. This is the only bookcase in this list that makes use of metal framing. This product will stand sturdy and on its own. It can support heavy loads. What’s more, the metal frame gives less bulk compared to that which makes use of wood framing. The contemporary lines brought about by the ladder - style and Black finish makes this bookcase versatile to any home or office decor. The metal frames contribute to the streamlined look of this bookcase. This item has the ladder - style bookcase with open rack shelving for easy access and perfect for displaying items.

The item is easy to assemble and would have a dimension of 20.6 inches wide x 18.5 inches deep x 60 inches high.

Casual Home 3-Shelf Folding Bookcase

The Casual Home Three-Shelf Folding Bookcase is made of 100-percent solid wood. Solid woods are highly dense material that is hard - wearing so you can enjoy and count many moments with this bookcase. Unlike other materials, solid wood lasts longer for it can withstand the damaging moisture and humidity better than other type of wood. Solid wood appliances are durable and can support heavy loads such as your highly - valued leather - bound books. It has classic, standard lines that would match perfectly with most style decor. One of the unique features of this unit’s that it’s foldable for easier storage and transporting. You can also stack one bookcase to another to make a taller bookcase with more shelves that will occupy the same floor space. Another unique feature of this item is that this bookcase does not require assembly upon delivery.

You have different options in terms of color with this brand; you can have it in Espresso, Honey Oak, Mahogany, Natural, Walnut, or White finish. This product has the 27 inches high or the 14 inches high. The 14 inches has the dimensions of 38 inches of width x 11.5 inches of depth and x 14 inches of height.

Take note that Casual Home makes use of American hardwood on their products. All products come directly from their factory.

Conclusion

In this article, you would notice that as much as possible, the style, materials used, what tools needed to use to assemble, the different finishes the units are available in, the dimensions (width, height, and depth), what country are the units imported from, and if the company or seller offers warranties are stated to make you informed in your bookcase shopping. The materials used in these bookcases are the main contributing factor to their price. The ones that made use of solid wood and metal framing are a lot pricier than the ones that made use of particle boards or composite woods.

The dimension of the bookcases is listed here as these items have different sizes so you can find one that suits best at your place. Find a perfectly sized one. Choose one that is big enough that allows you to store all your stuff while at the same not too big that it will block your way.

There are bookcases with sidings that add extra support to the bookcase while there is open-shelved rack so you cab get your stuff from all sides. Open-shelved bookcases can also work double as a divider for your room or office space. Notice that there are no bookcases in this list that have doors. Though doors are great to keep away dust, they aren’t cost - effective and can impede you to freely get your stuff.

Discover your style - Bookcases

Black book-style case with credit card slot and stand function for Sony Xperia 1

Black book-style case with credit card slot and stand function for Sony Xperia 1

This Book Sense case for Sony Xperia 1 phones protects the touchscreen from Scratches and Dirt. In fact by closing the cover of the book, it is possible to Isolate the entire screen surface. Opening the case is Quick, easy and convenient: just a small movement for access to All the phone functions. The hole on the back allows the camera and flash to take pictures at any time.

The base of this case turns into a practical Stand for holding up your smartphone. With the stand in place, watching videos on your phone will be completely Comfortable.

Book case in PU and TPU Document pocket Stand function Back hole for camera and flash

Type	Book case
Material	PU + TPU
Finishing/Feature	Stand
Hole for digital camera
Holder pocket card
Closure	Magnetic clip
Height Pack	1 mm.
Width Pack	1 mm.
Depth Pack	1 mm.
Weight Pack	110 g.
Amount Inner	6
Height Inner	210 mm.
Width Inner	110 mm.
Depth Inner	140 mm.
Weight Inner	735 g.
Amount Master	54
Height Master	230 mm.
Width Master	340 mm.
Depth Master	460 mm.
Weight Master	7105 g.

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Data sheet (PDF)

This Book Sense case for Sony Xperia 1 phones protects the touchscreen from Scratches and Dirt. In fact by closing the cover of the book, it is possible to Isolate the entire screen surface. Opening the case is Quick, easy and convenient: just a small movement for access to All the phone functions. The hole on the back allows the camera and flash to take pictures at any time.

The base of this case turns into a practical Stand for holding up your smartphone. With the stand in place, watching videos on your phone will be completely Comfortable.

Book case in PU and TPU Document pocket Stand function Back hole for camera and flash

Discover Your CEO Brand

All CEOs bring their own experiences and leadership styles to the companies they work for… and the best CEOs bring a brand! Think of Steve Jobs or Richard Branson, Donald Trump or Walt Disney—instantly recognizable CEOs whose personalities have enhanced and elevated their company’s images.

Developing a brand-name reputation in your company and industry is a necessary, powerful asset. Reputation and influence help you drive tangible value into your business.

We're not all the legendary Steve Jobs. But in Discover Your CEO Brand, Suzanne Bates helps you embrace the idea that you, too, can have your own personal brand. You'll gain the insight, knowledge, and tools you need to discover your own personal leadership brand, and develop it into a powerful executive presence that extends beyond your typical spheres of influence.

Applying her years of expertise coaching top executives from Fortune 500 companies, Bates takes you on a journey to:

Discover your brand Understand how to use it Connect with key audiences Elevate your leader profile Use both traditional and new media Attract and keep great talent Create business opportunities Shape a performance culture Drive value in your company

The book walks you through the process step by step, teaching you ways to increase your visibility and influence by combining traditional self-branding vehicles like PR and face-to-face networking with new social-media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and blogs.

This book isn't about corporate branding, although your leadership brand is part of that. It’s not about crafting a leadership style out of thin air in order to influence people and “get ahead.” It’s about discovering your own personal leadership style. It’s about connecting with others authentically. It’s about instituting change that benefits the company and the people in it.

As the saying goes, a brand name is more than a word – it’s the beginning of a conversation. Whether you’re the CEO, a senior leader, or want to be one someday, what’s the conversation people are having about you?

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Executive Insights on Discover Your CEO Brand

"Suzanne Bates makes a convincing case for the power of leadership brand-building. To harness the 'story of your leadership,' as she states, this book is a great place to start."

Andrew Liveris, Chairman and CEO, The Dow Chemical Company

"A combination of inspiration and utility, Bates delivers on both counts. A must-read for leaders, entrepreneurs or anyone who wants to harness the power of their own personal brand."

Donny Deutsch, Television Host and Chairman, Deutsch Inc.

“As CEO, your brand speaks volumes to your employees and customers. Here’s a jam-packed playbook for propelling your brand and paving the way for a reputation revolution among those following your lead!”

Kirk Davis, President, GateHouse Media Inc.