In this indispensable guide to lifelong learning, Hood and Smith offer practical strategies for cultivating intellectual curiosity and pursuing knowledge outside the classroom. From staying up-to-date on current events to mastering a new skill, Self-Education provides a roadmap to a fulfilling, intellectually stimulating life. Equal parts inspiring and practical, this book is a must-read for anyone who values the life of the mind. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.