●Titles in Barron Painless series are designed for middle school and high school students, helping them excel in subjects they might expect to be either hopelessly boring or excruciatingly difficult. The authors are all experienced teachers, adept at winning the hearts and minds of adolescents, and skillful in adding a light, humorous touch to even the heaviest and grimmest topics. Most kids hate to study, and homework is always a cheroot this book teaches them how to transform drudgery into interesting and productive projects. The author offers ideas for group learning projects, creating a stimulating study environment, and knowing how to read different kinds of books, from math to literature. He also advises on organizing ideas for writing assignments, and seeking help for difficult subjects.