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One of the values I try to live is “growth.” As part of that quest, taking control of my continued education and intellectual improvement is crucial. We live in an age of such democratization of access to resources that can be used to learn– we just have to take advantage of them. Lots of online self-education lists focus on giving the largest amount of links possible, regardless of how useful they actually are. Instead of copying that format, I decided to focus more on the quality of the websites. The following sites are a great base for your own growth as an intellectual individual.
E-Books
- Project Gutenberg: Over 30,000 free ebooks. Consists of books that have expired copyrights in the United States. If it is an old book, chances are you can find it here. Downloadable in many formats so you are sure to find one that works best for you. Recommended Reading: Theodore Roosevelt; an Autobiography.
- ManyBooks.net: Over 25,465 free ebooks available for download. A much prettier site than Project Gutenberg. It has some cool features like “special collections,” “user’s public bookshelves,” and “cover image gallery.” Recommended Reading: The Art of War by Sun Tzu.
- Bartleby.com: Another expansive ebook directory. Also includes impressive reference and poetry sections. Recommended Reading: Inaugural Addresses of the Presidents of the United States.
Hulu News & Information Channel: Most of you probably realize that Hulu is a great resource for watching T.V. shows online. However, not only is it a great place to catch your favorite prime-time shows, but also many educational programs. This channel has full episodes from National Geographic, NOVA, Biography, The History Channel and many others. Recommended Watching: The Last Days of World War II PBS Video: Tons of free and full-length episodes of all sorts of educational videos. Anything you’ve seen on PBS you can probably find on this website. Recommended Watching: American Experience. MoviesFoundOnline.com: This site provides links to a multitude of documentaries found on YouTube, Google Video, and other streaming video services. The quality of the movies varies greatly however, so beware. Recommended Watching: 10 MPH
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