Falling asleep reading is common problem that can result from a number of factors. Firstly, reading typically involves the photoreception of dark text against a light background, or vice versa, which can tire out the muscles of the eye due to their repeated adjustment to contrast. Secondly, reading may become habitual with falling asleep, i.e. if you always read before bed you will associate reading with being time to fall asleep. The following are some important considerations to keep in mind when trying to read and comprehend effectively. More...
Caffeine — Coffee and Tea in ARB
With three Starbucks Cafés, Rohs St. Café, Taza Coffee House, and Sitwell’s Coffee House all within walking distance of campus, readers typically turn to caffeine to stay awake. What does this caffeine do to your body though and how will it affect your subsequent ability to sleep? Are there risks involved with drinking caffeine every day? These questions, along with ARB’s coffee and tea related titles, are explored. More...
Dreams of the Bible
Though no longer a part of our socio-political life, in years passed, dreams influenced both religion and government. In fact, in their foundation, most major religions involve some sort of divine vision and/or dream experience revealed to man from a higher being. With ARB’s vast array of Bibles and Korans, readers can explore such dreams in different languages and formats. More...
