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What kind of book reader are you?

While regular readers may share a love of books, they all differ in the way they experience their favorite medium. No two book readers are the same, some like to devour huge chunks at a time, while others can get by on having just a nibble here and there. Here a few different kinds of book reader. Which one are you?

The locked-in reader

When you reading a book, nothing else around you matters. You are focused, engrossed, completely lost in the story. Nuclear armageddon could be going on around you and you’d barely lift your head.

The flicker

You’re loving the book but you know that you’re getting tired and it’s time to go to sleep. So, you’ll flick ahead to see how many pages are left in this chapter and say to yourself ‘I’ll just finish this chapter’. Then, before you know it, it’s 2 in the morning, you’re getting up for work in five hours and all you can think about is who the killer is.

The snacker

You’re not likely to burn through a quarter of the book in one sitting, but you’re more likely to grab a few morsels as you go along during the day - few pages here, a few pages there. Whether through time restrictions or strict self-discipline, a snacker can exist on just a page or two at a time, in much the way that grabbing a quick snack can quell your hunger until you have the chance to sink your teeth into something more substantial, like an entire chapter.

No matter what kind of book reader you are, you’re sure to find something to get stuck into at www.mediadec.com.

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Tips To Help Your Child Learn To Love Reading

Resolutions aren’t just for you, they can also be a way to make your child’s life better, and a great way to do that is by encouraging them to take up reading. This helpful tips will be sure to help your child grow into a bookworm in no time.

Audiobooks Are The Future

Audiobooks are a great and practical way to encourage your child to read more, providing them with a lively and dramatic experience. As well as one that can be portable and accessible. Finally, audiobooks can be a great tool for children who aren’t yet confident readers to explore a wider range of books.

Be A Positive Rolemodel

Reading is no different to any other activity, children will take their cues from and model their behavior on the adults in their life. By sharing your excitement about reading and making a display of your passion for books your children will be more likely to share in it.

Create A Physical Space For It

If there’s one experience we can surely relate to also having enjoyed as a child, it’s building forts and creating spaces that were just for us kids, so why not use that to let your children create their own reading space in the form of a reading nook filled with books and comfy chairs. By doing this you help them fuel their imaginations as well as giving them encouragement to read more.

If you’re looking for inspiration for helping your children reading, or just some fun books suitable for all the family, head over to www.mediadec.com where they have a wide selection of family-friendly eBooks and audiobooks.

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Want to be Healthy in 2019? Read These Books

With the New Year fast approaching, many of us are turning our thoughts to what we might do differently in 2019. Year after year, one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to become more healthy. Whether that means adjusting your diet, exercising more, or taking care of your mental health, one of the best ways to get ahead of the game is to find great books to guide and encourage you through the process. If getting healthy is your goal for 2019, here are some great books to help you along the way.

‘Eat What You Love’ by Danielle Walker

This fantastic recipe book is packed with healthy versions of your favorite comfort food. The author explains how to start consuming a healthier diet without missing out on all the things you usually enjoy. The book includes a wide range of paleo, dairy-free and gluten-free recipes to suit all types of lifestyle, without ever compromising on taste.

‘Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds’ by David Goggins

David Goggins takes us through his life - and it’s been a challenging one at that. His childhood was an incredibly difficult time that was dominated by poverty, racism and abuse - but with a strong mind and fortitude of heart, Goggins shows that even the most miserable odds can be overcome with the right mindset.

‘A Year of Positive Thinking’ by Cyndie Spiegel

A healthy body and happy life begins in the mind. This uplifting book is packed with tips and advice on how to find the good in the world around you, and enjoy daily nuggets of positive thoughts to get you through even the toughest of times.

Discover more great books on nutrition and being healthy by visiting www.mediadec.com.

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The Top Three People Who History Never Believed - But Should Have Done

It’s not uncommon to hear a famous person stating an unusual or controversial opinion but before dismissing them completely, it might be worth considering whether they could be right. In the past, there have been some notable cases of people who were derided for their opinion, but turned out to be eerily accurate. Here are the top three people who history never believed - but should have done!

The Mesaba Ship Crew - They Warned About the Titanic

The Mesaba sailed through the same waters as the Titanic but a few hours ahead. Having successfully navigated the hazards of the icebergs they radioed the Titanic to warn of the danger they were facing. Unfortunately the radio operator didn’t pass the message over to the captain of the Titanic, leaving him blissfully unaware of what the ship was about to sail into.

Charles Colchester - Warned Abraham Lincoln

Charles Colchester was a self-proclaimed psychic but he was also a bit of a shady character, having previously tried to blackmail Mary Todd Lincoln, The First Lady. No-one is really sure whether he had inside information or did indeed have a premonition but in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s death, Colchester warned the president that his life was in danger.

Roger Boisjoly - Knew the NASA Challenger Would Be a Disaster

Roger Boisjoly worked as a rocket engineer with a company that NASA contracted, and he spotted a major design flaw with the Challenger’s elastic seals which were coming undone in cold weather. Boisjoly persuaded his company to issue a formal warning to NASA, advising against the launch. NASA ignored them and went ahead with the launch in the winter; the cold weather caused the seals to come undone, creating the tragic explosion.

To read more about these and there fascinating facts from history, take a look at www.mediadec.com. With fiction, non-fiction and lots more besides, there’s lots of books online for you to enjoy.

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Why do retailers love Black Friday?

It will hardly come as a surprise to many people that retailers love Black Friday – but there are many more reasons for this than simply making a quick killing. Consumers may have a love-hate relationship with this by now well-established annual event. They love to get their hands on a great bargain but hate having to endure some sort of simulation of the Hunger Games to get it.

However, for retailers Black Friday is boon on many levels. For a start, many stores will open early and to huge crowds, so their footfall is instantly given a huge boost. Then there is the fact that people are spending a lot of money in a relatively short space of time. Even a bargain costs money, so that kind of spike in income had be a real shot in the arm for retailers who have maybe not had the best of years prior to that.

For many retailers, Black Friday is a great opportunity to clear out some old stock which isn’t selling and is taking up prominent space which could be better used to promote newer items. Slashing prices on items like this may not impact on their bottom line too much as they can shift them in big enough quantities to keep their margin healthy.

And then there is the new knock-on custom a store may enjoy following a Black Friday event. Many shoppers in your store may not actually avail of the Black Friday offers, but the main thing is that you’ve got them in the door which can often be the hardest part for any retailer.

When all the madness of Black Friday has died down, why not relax with a great read a book from www.mediadec.com.

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The History of Thanksgiving: 6 interesting facts

Families across America will soon gather around the dinner table and celebrate Thanksgiving, but how did it all start? The origins of Thanksgiving in the United States date back around 400 years and here are some useful Thanksgiving facts.

1.    Thanksgiving is celebrated as a national holiday in the United States and falls on the third Thursday in November.

2.    One of the first Thanksgiving meals is thought to have been between colonial settlers and Native Americans in 1621 which was believed to have been part of an autumn harvest feast.

3.    Although the first US president George Washington declared in 1789 that Americans should observe days of thanksgiving every year, it was left up to individual states and territories as to how they should mark it.

4.    It was not until 1863, when the Civil War was still raging, that President Abraham Lincoln decreed that Thanksgiving should be celebrated as a national holiday.

5.     Macy’s first staged their annual Thanksgiving parade in New York in 1924. It regularly attracts over 2 million spectators every year.

6.    The turkey is the centerpiece of a Thanksgiving meal, a tradition thought to date back to the days of the pilgrims when a that was the most readily available bird. Harry S Truman is believed to have been the US president to begin the tradition of pardoning a turkey for Thanksgiving, sparing a particular bird from slaughter for the Thanksgiving dinner table. Some state governors and other local leaders also perform turkey pardoning ceremonies.

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How soccer made it big in America

Although organized soccer has been played in the US for over 100 years, the launch of the MLS has given the sport an unprecedented boost in North America.

Soccer has a had a number of false starts in the United States over the years, and first came to international attention in the 1970s when several world stars of the game, including Pele, George Best, and Franz Beckenbauer took part in the North American Soccer League (NASL). But popularity waned once all those box office stars departed, and soccer was in the doldrums for a couple of decades.

The US hosting of the World Cup in 1994 was a huge turning point for the game and two years later, the first Major League Soccer season took place. New franchises and some new stadiums, as well as a greater number of homegrown players who had returned from European clubs, the sport finally took off.

Washington-based franchise DC United, who featured former US National Team captain John Harkes, were the early pacesetters, winning three of the first four MLS titles.

However, there has been a power-shift, which has moved to the west, with DC United the last of their four titles in 2004. Since then, LA Galaxy, who were able to attract English superstar David Beckham to MLS, have written their own chapter of success.

They have equaled, and then surpassed DC United’s record, and are now the most successful team in the MLS with five titles in all. In 2017, Toronto FC became the first Canadian team to win the MLS title.

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How To Turn Your Room Into A Safe Haven Using The 5 Senses

When you move to college, change apartments, go through a bad break up, or simply no longer feel comfortable in your own room, it can affect your health. Your room is where you rest and if it doesn’t feel like your safe space, it will have a negative impact on your sleep and lifestyle. It’s important to claim or reclaim, in some cases, and make it your own. We have a small, helpful guide on how to turn your room into a safe haven using the 5 senses:

Sight: it’s all about what you see when you open the door. What goes through your eyes will help you set the atmosphere for your room. Try to find your own aesthetic and look, decorate your walls with pictures of the people you love and happy memories. Look into plants to bring some life into your room so that your safe haven also feels like a safe oasis. Try to keep in mind that your brain needs ‘breathing room’ to relax, so leave some spaces bare or try to keep your room organized.

Smell: the most important of all five senses, the one that will make you truly feel at home. Invest in candles, incense or essential oils to build the scent of your room to something that matches you, so that when you open your bedroom door and the air hits you, you already feel safe and cozy. Keep this in mind when picking plants too, so that you can pick plants or flowers that will help your room smell better.

Sound: invest in a good, and also aesthetic, sound speaker. It might sound dumb, but having a speaker to connect to your computer or phone and listen to whatever you’re watching without having to isolate yourself will make you feel more at home. You won’t be escaping a space, but living in it.

Touch: pay attention to the feel of the objects you choose. When buying bed sheets, pillows, and blankets, make sure you love the fabric and feel of them. Nothing will make you feel more like you’re in your own personal safe haven than wrapping a big soft blanket around yourself.

Taste: you might not be able to decorate your room using taste, unless your Willy Wonka, but you can include it to make your room feel like your safe and happy oasis. Build an ‘emotional emergency kit’, with some goodies that will make your day, and store it away for a day you don’t seem to catch a break.

We hope these tips will help you build your safe space in your own room, of course, this applies to other places too. Using the five senses to build a home will always ensure that you feel comfortable where you live. If you’re looking for books on interior decoration, plants or design, feel free to browse through our online library www.mediadec.com.

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6 Benefits of Reading To Your Children

Reading to your children offers them several benefits, both intellectually as well as socially. By spending time reading to them you help to develop their minds as well as help to create a stronger bond with your children. Here is a list of six benefits that come from reading to your children.

Awakens their mind: reading to your children helps to develop their brains as it helps them realize what words are and how to follow them across a page. They also begin to associate words with images and concepts. Studies have shown that when you begin reading to children as babies or toddlers, it enhances their academic abilities in the long run.

Develops their language skills: reading together helps your child exercise their brain and one the benefits that come with it is improved language skills. This is because their vocabulary is expanded when they read and usually results in better language and communication skills.

Improves their imagination: as they read, children are introduced to storytelling which they later practice in their everyday life. This results in them developing a powerful imagination.

Introduces them to important topics: children books are written to educate on morals or important lessons, not just to show kids how to read. By reading to them you can introduce your children to important topics and use books as a way to start important conversations on subjects like sharing, telling the truth or even harsher topics like death and mourning.

Improves their concentration: by reading with a parent or adult, children are forced to stay focused during a period of time. If reading to them becomes an everyday habit, it forces them to practice their concentration on a daily basis which trains their focus. Over time they will be able to stay still and retain information better.

It’s great for parents too: not all the benefits are for the children, reading to them benefits parents. It will help you develop a stronger and deeper relationship with your child as you have to provide them your undivided attention without distraction, resulting in literal quality time.

If you’re looking for children’s books to read with your kids, go check out our online library www.mediadec.com. We offer a wide range of children's book for kids of all ages to enjoy.

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Was Jane Austin a Feminist?

Jane Austin has built her career on writing novels about women, but does that make her a feminist? The truth is that if her work were published today, it probably wouldn’t be considered feminist. For starters because the term feminism was coined in the 20th century to fight for women’s right to vote and evolved throughout the century to reflect the issues women were experiencing at the time. Currently, feminists are fighting for several measures of equality, and one of the biggest sources of conflict is the over-romanticization of women’s only ambition being to get married and have children. This happens to be the plot of many of Austin’s books, including the famous Pride and Prejudice, however, if you take into account the era to which she belonged, her work was very progressive for the time. Here are some reasons why:

Jane Austin promotes the idea that women's choices should be respected even if you don’t agree with them. It’s understandable that her books revolved around marriage since it was at a time where women didn’t have many social advantages that allowed them to fend for themselves, and men were financial security. However, Austin showed in her novels the different motivations women could have for marriage, and even if it was for convenience there was always a human and respected reason behind it. The main point of all this was for people to understand on a deeper level the reasoning women had for marriage and how they should not be judged or treated as inferior for them. This was particularly true in Pride and Prejudice when our main heroine Elizabeth Bennet is extremely critical of her friend who married out of convenience, but after she expressed that the two women live different lives and how she doesn’t have the beauty to have several options like Elizabeth, we see a new perspective.

Austin also promotes the importance of self-worth, confidence and pursuing your own happiness because nobody else will. Many of her characters are what you would consider ‘peculiar’ for their time, whether it’s because they have different motivations for the time or because they’re the ones in charge of running a household, they were all different to the stereotypical characters. All of which would actively fight for what they wanted and had their own happiness, and that of those they loved, as the main ambition. This was a new perspective for the time since there are instances in her books where characters reject promising proposals because they find it is not for the right reasons. Something quite shocking for the time.

One last point is the narration. Her books were written, by a woman, for women. They were probably some of the first books in that category. In fact, Austin wrote about men the same way they would write about women, which was refreshing for the time.

If you wish to read more of Austins work to see if you find it feminist or not, we encourage you to browse through her work on our online library www.mediadec.com.

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4 Of The Best Couples Of All Time - Both On The Page and Big Screen

The best love stories are riddled with obstacles because we all know true love triumphs through anything. There are some that have been so impacting, they’ve actually been turned into films. It takes a strong couple to make sure their romance captivates people both in books as well as on the big screen. Here are four couples whose love has dominated everything:

Allie & Noah- The Notebook

The iconic romance between Noah, a boy from a humble background, and Allie, a rich southern girl, is practically the poster child for romantic couples. Nicholas Sparks novel ‘The Notebook’ made everyone fall in love with Noah and Allie’s story of a summer romance that followed them both until their deathbeds. No one believed this romance could have been improved in any way possible until Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams took these characters to the big screen and gave the world one of the most iconic scenes in film history. Never forget, ‘If you’re a bird, I’m a bird’

Elizabeth & Mr. Darcy- Pride and Prejudice

They say there’s a thin line between love and hate, and this famous couple is the perfect example of this. Independent Elizabeth detested arrogant Mr. Darcy with a passion, and the feeling was mutual. Blinded by their pride and their prejudice it took several witty conversations for them to realize they were actually quite in love. Their dynamics have been brought to the screen multiple times with famous actors like Keira Knightly and Colin Firth because everyone wants to see their love.

Ennis &  Jack- Brokeback Mountain

Cowboy love stories are a staple in romantic literature, but Brokeback Mountain is perhaps the most iconic. Ennis and Jack are two cowboys who establish a strong and raw bond when looking after sheep in Wyoming. Probably one of the most heartbreaking forbidden love stories that we had the fortune to see come to life with Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal as the leading men.

Henry & Clare- the Time Traveler’s Wife

Perhaps not as popular as the previous couples as this story is not too mainstream. Henry is a man that has a strange variation of epilepsy, except his episodes, have him travel back in time. His episodes usually take him back in time to important moments in his life, which is how he meets Clare. Their love was so strong that she became a big event. In both the book and the novel we are able to witness Henry and Clare's love story scattered into several moments through time. It also helps to see this beautiful couple played by Eric Bana and once again Rachel McAdams.

Of course, these aren’t the only couples out there and I’m sure everyone has their own preference. If you wish to read more romantic books and see which couples are your favorite, feel free to check out our online library www.mediadec.com.

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4 Reasons You Should Read Comedy

When picking books we usually always stick to genres like drama or thrillers because we tend to believe they are more engaging. However, comedy and humor are very underrated. In fact, a good ‘funny’ book can be much more memorable than a murder mystery. If you need some convincing to try to read more humorous literature, here are 4 reasons you should read more comedy:

    1. Humor helps you deal with stress

Comedy is a great way to help you cope with stress. It helps to strengthen your immune system and reduce stress hormones. Thank God for endorphins.  By reading books that are funny and light-hearted habitually you will be able to cope with negative stress better.

    2. Laughter increases your pain tolerance

It’s been proven by studies that laughter helps people deal with physical and emotional pain better. Which means reading comedy books can literally make you stronger. Books like ‘Short Back and Sides’ by Peter Quinn, which is a collection of funny short stories, are great to have on bad days since you can read brief stories packed with laughter to make your day better.

   3. A great way to be critical

Humor is always a great way to be critical about ourselves and life in general. Sometimes satire novels are a great way to tackle harder topics like mental health, politics or even toxic relationships as proven by Susan Shapiro in her autobiographical novel called ‘Five Men Who Broke My Heart’.

   4. Good humor is a sign of intelligence

Humor is more than just slapstick comedy, and most of the time being able to understand comedy is a sign of intelligence. There are a lot of clever and intelligent books out there that deserve more recognition. For example, ‘Revenge of the Radioactive Lady’ by Elizabeth Stuckey-French is a hilarious and witty dark comedy that can only really be appreciated by someone who is equally as witty and clever.

If you want to dive into the genre of humor you can check out our library at www.mediadec.com. You’ll be able to find the books mentioned above and much more.

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Make Mediadec your Companion on Your Vacation

Are you planning your vacations? Are you looking for things you can do on your trip? How about having a reading vacation? You must be wondering what this term reading vacation means when you can read at home also why bother going on vacation or on a trip just for reading. All your reasons are valid. There are a lot of things to do on vacation like enjoying the sightseeing, eating, night outs and many more then why read books. The reason is a book completes your vacation.

Even though you have plenty of things to do on vacation but it can be boring sometimes.  Having a book by your side will lighten up your mood on your trip. It will be boring if you only napping and chatting on the beach. You will feel relaxed while reading a good humor novel while relaxing on the beach. It will definitely make your beach vacation more interesting. The Mediadec has a great collection of light novels that will help you in brighten up the mood as well as in relaxing while you are vacationing.

Thanks to the online portals like Mediadec you don’t have to bother about carrying your favourite books while going travelling. This online portal features an exciting collection of ebooks and audiobooks that you can access anywhere and anytime. The best thing about this portal is that you can access all these contents on any device you don’t need any specific device to read these books. If you have your smartphone with you and can access the internet then you can enjoy these contents without any problem.

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Keep Your Boring Weekend Booked Along With Mediadec

Is it weekend again? Are you too lazy to get out of your house on weekends? Do you love to spend your weekend lying in your bed, just reading books? Then I have got a great place for you to hang out without moving a foot.

Mediadec is an eBook and Audiobook website. It provides you with an unlimited number of books in a click. So, for all the lazy book lovers who hate roaming around in bookstores in search for books, Mediadec provides you, all these books at your fingertips at throwaway prices. No longer need to scrutinize your favorite titles amongst hoards of books. TheeBooks and Audiobooks can be downloaded easily on your eReader, Tablet, PC, Mac, and Smartphone. Discover amazing books on quotes, poetries and short stories from around the world.

To avail, these titles just log on to Mediadec. Subscribe to a package of your choice including payment on the basis of per title or you have monthly payment option as well as the all-access unlimited membership. You have an option to cancel the subscription at any moment you want. Privacy and payment security is our main concern.

The support team is always ready to provide solutions to any kind of queries regarding purchase or cancellation of the subscription. You can rest assured to get a quick solution once you contact them with your query or problem. Just enjoy the extensive and flawless collection of books.

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Start Reading Again with Mediadec

In our busy daily lives, books are something that can take us to different worlds of adventure, humour, horror, history and many more. With Mediadec, it is now easier than ever to start reading anywhere and everywhere. This online reading forum has a massive library of its own and it is updated on a daily basis so you do not have to compromise on your choice of books. Moreover, Mediadec offers you audio books as well, which means that when you want to give your eyes a rest but do not want to stop continuing through the story you were reading, you can simply plug in your earphones and listen to the story. This way your eyes will be rested and you will not miss out the story either.

Mediadec has in stock books like Nowhere Man by John M. Green, Learn to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Self-Discovery and Fulfilment by David Fontana, Resurrection by Jean Paul Sartre and many more. You can start exploring the site with The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. The novel focuses on the character of Prince Myshkin and his involvement with two women and how they come to change his life. It will prove to be a wonderful read if you are someone who is in love with Russian Literature and culture.

So wait no more and sign up today at Mediadec and get access to the massive library. Once you sign up here it can be said with certainty that you will never again be bored in your life. Enjoy!

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Read your Favorite Books at Mediadec

Most of the people love to read books. Either it is out of habit or it is because they love certain types of books written by their favorite authors. Nowadays, the reading habit has evolved. You’ll see people reading books on their devices. You hardly see people carrying a physical book in their hand while traveling. There are a lot of online libraries which have made it possible for readers to enjoy the real-time access to their choice of books available to them 24/7. Mediadec is one of the online libraries which gives access to unlimited number of books available on their online library.

When people purchase a normal paper book, they will only be able to read that particular book and in case if the story isn’t up to their expectation, it’s money lost on a wrong purchase. When it comes to mediadec, members can start reading their books and if they do not like the book they can just skip and access another book available on the library. Also, you do not need to carry the books in your hand wherever you go. A phone having the internet compatibility which you take along with you everywhere is enough to access these books. You can enjoy content of different genres like romance, suspense thriller, mystery, etc., at Mediadec. So, just login today and enjoy reading all day.

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Read Your Favorite Book with Ease with Mediadec

These day audiobooks and eBooks are tremendously popular among people. It fulfils their desire of reading a book as well as getting the feel of listening to a story just like they did in their childhood. The platforms such as Mediadec come out with these brilliant ideas to help people in enjoying their hobby of reading books.

Now that you have Mediadec you can do many things that were hard to do earlier. You can enjoy your favorite books. Some of the books from the collection is It’s your Choice, How not to travel the world, 31 - Diary of a Single thirty-something and many others. In the past, people would read aloud in order to enjoy a book together. However, now you can listen to any audiobook with as many people as you want without straining your vocal cords.

Today life has become quite hectic and stressful people need something to reduce their stress. Books have that soothing effect. Get hold of a humor book or a motivational book to reduce your stress. It will not only help you in relieving your stress but also motivate you to work harder in achieving your personal and professional goals.

A lot of people love reading books, but they find it quite difficult to finish it due to time constraint. For them, audiobooks are the perfect option. Log in to Mediadec and get hold of entertaining content.