Is there any textbook for pre-reading?

Many students feel that they would like to get started on their reading before the semester begins. It is advised that, rather than getting the course text books, you do the following to help prepare for your course:

• Either continue, or get into the habit of, reading a serious newspaper and following news and current affairs programmes on the radio or television. You will find a number of your subjects easier if your general knowledge is sound.

• Take any opportunity to advance your computer abilities. You will need to be capable of word- processing your work and using spreadsheets.