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I'm biased. I took imagery training with Marty Rossman some years ago and found him down to earth, honest and real, as well as one exceptional practitioner of therapeutic imagery. He writes well too. I came in primed to appreciate his work as I had developed my practice from some of the same sources as Rossman and found that he had done an excellent job of integrating a number of useful techniques and placing them in a good technical context.

I have seen clients of mine use the techniques in this book to alter the course of chronic and painful conditions. I have had personal success using these techniques, too. For the years I was teaching Imagery workshops, this was the textbook I used. It generally got excellent feedback from the workshop participants.

Since the early 70's I've looked for inner peace, and personal growth through a variety of relaxation, brain-wave and body work techniques. As a psychotherapist I've been searching for ways to help my clients relax and reach into their deeper selves in order to become healthier, happier people. Towards that end I've been buying a lot of books as well as CD's and Guided Imagery for Self-Healing is the best I've found. Dr. Rossman writes with a down to earth clarity and accessability. His scrips are excellent; they are not too long or overly repetitive, they do not contain negative language or complex directives, and after each guided imagery script, he suggests questions for exploring and evaluating the experience. I appreciate the way he explains the reasons for practicing relaxation and guided imagery; the way he addresses possible stumbeling blocks, and the clear and practical way the book is organized. While written as a self-help book, it easily translates into an interactive endeavor. Therefor I highly recommend this book to therapists who want to integrate relaxation and guided imagery into their clinical practice.

A wonderful book, clear, concise and full of information. An enlightening and practical book for practitioners and patients on the healing power of imagery. Should be on bookshelves everywhere...medical schools, holistic centers, and bedside tables.

This book, authored by Martine L. Rossmanm M.D. is easy to follow with explicit instructions on how to reach your goals through guided imagery, whatever they may be.

This book is written with great wisdom. The discussion of imagery as it relates to our life energy is excellent. I haven't found this connection in other books on imagery. If you're at all interested in the power of imagery, you'll find something of value here.

This is a good book for my 4th grade son. It is hard to find books on his reading level that hold his interest. The narator of the story is Hank the cowdog (also self proclaimed head of ranch security). The chapters are only 3 or 4 pages and give my son a sense of accomplishment for being able to read a couple of chapters each night.
Hank also has a few pronuciation problems, allowing the young reader to identify correct pronunciation and grammer. The stories are interesting and funny and have really improved my son's interest in reading as well as his grades in reading and language skills.

I love all the Hank books, and this is a great one for the Christmas season. These books are hilarious and more important to the young reader, fun to read. I'd also check the rest of the series.

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Hank is a simple story, probably good for 8-12 year olds, but it is quite well done. The author does not glorify Hank. He shows his strengh and weaknesses in a well balanced way so that we see Hank's arrogance, stupidity, good-heartedness, "dog-heartedness," his judgement and misjudgements of the world, all coming together in a nice, sweet story.

I particularly like the humor in the book. A couple of examples:

1. Hank is mindful of his hygiene. He takes baths regularly in the septic tank.

2. When Hank goes exploring and needs a place to spend the night, he says,

"I started looking for a place to hole up. In my travels and research I've discovered that one of the best places to hole up for the night is in a hole, so I started hunting for a hole."

It was a funny book.When Hank goes to his sister's house he gets into a fight with a cat.It was a funny book.

Hank The Cowdog it's a dogs life is a funny book. Drover
tells Hank it's the end of the world
but when Hank gets the calendar he finds
out that it's not the end of the world
it's really the end of the clearance sale
so he was tricked by a cat. I give
Hank the Cowdog five stars

Hank The Cowdog it's a dogs life is a funny book. Drover
tells Hank it's the end of the world
but when Hank gets the calendar he finds
out that it's not the end of the world
it's really the end of the clearance sale
so he was tricked by a cat. I give
Hank the Cowdog five stars

It's been four years since I read, studied and applied the concepts in this book. My 'porcupine' did not read the book and I didn't discuss anything I learned with him. I was amazed that the changes I made and the loving respectful actions I learned to take eventually virtually eliminated behaviors in him I was sure would never change. Our relationship changed from being frequently painful to being mostly congenial. I've never seen anything remotely similar to this described anywhere else. This goes beyond helping with dealing with criticism into a handbook for dealing with and eliminating verbally abusive behaviors, as well as defining when and how to leave if that is needed.

I highly recommend this book to anyone dealing with those who are painful to interact with, as well as those who might suspect they are hard to deal with.

I read this book, thinking I had people in my life that would fit the description of porcupines, and that I could pick up a few pointers on how to handle them. Imagine my horror and dismay when I discovered that I'M a porcupine!!! That is, I have a goodly number of the characteristics that the author uses to define porcupine behavior. I was stunned to see that many qualities that I saw in myself as being "helpful" to people are in fact toxic and painful. When I looked at these traits from the point of view of "would I want someone to treat ME that way?" the answer was a definite "No." *sigh* Thus, reading the book became one of the most painful experiences of my life. Now I have to say that I think that I'm one of the nicest porcupines you'll ever meet. Nonetheless, I saw traits in myself that need to be changed. Mr. Lund gives you steps to take if you want to eliminate these behaviors, and it has been my daunting task to work on this ever since. It took me about three years (!!!!! NO, I'm not kidding) to complete the assignment of going through one twenty-four day without saying anything negative at all. Try it before you roll your eyeballs into next week. It's (MUCH) harder than you think. I'm not sure a truly toxic person could take this book. But it does give good strategy suggestions for protecting yourself from such people.

All I can say is good luck.

This book is a must read for anyone who is in a relationship, whether it be parent, child, friend, neighbor, spouse, ------->in other words EVERYONE could benefit greatly from reading this book.

This book is great when dealing with all kinds of personalities. But what I liked most was being able to identify and cope with the different types. And yes even finding that there were tough to love spots in my reflection. Really a good book for relating to parents, children, spouses and self and anyone you have a close working relationship with.

I read this book to help me deal with my very toxic MIL and it has helped me immensely! I highly recommend it for anyone seeking sanity from a highly critical or "toxic" person in your life. John's humor and down-to-earth approach makes this book very easy and enjoyable to read.

This book is an excellent resource for any gambler when it comes to tax-related issues. Mr. Lewis answers numerous tax questions, that apply to all gamblers, in a format that is easily understandable and extremely benefitial. A "must-have" for gamblers as tax time approaches once again.

Mr. Lewis has given us an entertaining and educational book that provides insights and answers to gambling and tax liability issues. It was a quick read, written in an easily understandable format, and a valuable asset in preparing for tax time.

Every chapter had information that helped me with my tax return. Finally I have found an easy to read and understand book with a very helpful step by step approach.

As a future lawyer and avid gambler, I would advise both clients and friends to read this book before they purchase their boarding passes for the riverboat casinos. Mr. Lewis provides a simple plan that can save your winnings!

Great Book. Mr. Lewis explains very complicated tax issues in a simple, easy to understand manner. A must read for gamblers of all types.

Dr. Makarowski has hit on something that can carry over to all aspects of adult life, making this much more than a simple parenting book. Scripps Howard News Service

I think the general approach and specific techniques advocated in How To Keep Your C.O.O.L. With Your Kids is excellent. I especially endorse the emphasis placed on the parent/adult effecting change in their own behavior as a means of not only increasing their own effectiveness, but avoiding making the situation even worse. I am not aware of any other resources available that adopts this approach and I'm sure this book will prove to be a valuable tool for parents. A. Mitch Cooper, Ph.D.

One of the best books I have read in the last twenty years...first of its kind...applications are universal...great benefit to me, my administrators, teachers, parents and ultimately the students that are served in my school district.. an effective informational vehicle to educate parents...I particularly liked the sample exercises and the protocols from which individual and group work might be initiated...very powerful...It integrates behavior and stress management techniques with practical parenting strategies. I believe that this melding will prove useful to many conscientious parents with school age children. Frank Cranley, Superintendent of Schools

How To Keep Your C.O.O.L. With Your Kids is a practical helpful book for parents. It offers parents practical advice on dealing with their children that is based on solid psychological principles.

Guy T. Doyal, Ph.D.,

This book helped me look at some of my own situations in a new light and I almost cried when I realized that I had been sending some very negative messages without ever intending to to my children. It taught me to see how I would react if someone was sending those very same messages to me -- and I found out that I would have probably reacted the same as my children did (defiantly, angrilly). The author reminds us that our kids are not perfect and we can't expect perfection from them at all times. And that kids who are harder to be around can cause us to tense up even when they just walk into the room (a nonverbal sign that we don't mean to send, but the kid probably picks up). I have done better around my kids and have had at least two or three encounters that really, really tested me and would have sent me through the roof in the past, but I was able to get through with great results without screaming. Of course, I still slip up, I'm definitely not perfect, but the book says that is all part of the learning process. And I know I've gotten better and hope to keep on working on what the author has taught me.

This book has to be the most romantic and honest book of all time! I give "If I Should Die Before I Wake" (Lurlene McDaniel) five stars *****. Deanne's mother has her whole life figured out for her, while Deanne doesn't want to be the "star of social register" like her mother dreams. Deanne decides to do something useful, so she became a volunteer worker at the local hospital. At the hopsital, Deanne learns every important life lessons starting from friendship and sharing secrets with her best friend, to life and death relationships. When she makes friends with one of the cancer patients, it changes her life forever.

...The book grabbed me and stuck with me all these years. I connected with Deanna when she had to deal with her over bearing mother, her weight problem and the way she stood up for herself. I loved the way she first met Matt at the hospital, not knowing he was a patient. The way they became friends and then how beautifully their romance grew. Especially over labor day weekend at Matt's vacation home. It was every teenage girl's dream. I admired Deanna's strength, courage and her heart.

I just recently bought this book for my eleven year old daughter. This is a wonderful book. I strongly recommend it.

Author:Lurlene McDaniels

This story is about a girl named Deanne who mother wants her to work at a country club so she can work with the right people. The problem is she wants to volunteer at a hospital her father works at. She gets a job there and meets a boy named Matt, who has canser. She gets real close with Matt, who has cancer,but she gets scared he might die. So she find out that working at a hospital can be sad.

Author:Lurlene McDaniels

This story is about a girl named Deanne who mother wants her to work at a country club so she can work with the right people. The problem is she wants to volunteer at a hospital her father works at. She gets a job there and meets a boy named Matt, who has canser. She gets real close with Matt, who has cancer,but she gets scared he might die. So she find out that working at a hospital can be sad.

I got this book from a book club when I was about 9 years old. Through the subsequent years, I read this book at least 40 times. It is a lovely story about a young woman growing up, learning about love, and learning about grief. Somewhere along the way, I lost my battered and worn copy. But all this time, I've remembered this book as one of the first to ever move me and to instill in me a lifelong love of reading. I recommend it to any parent trying to get a girl more interested in reading. Hopefully, I'll be able to reaquire a copy soon...

"In The Fullness of Time" is an updated version of a trilogy on early Christianity written by the historian Paul L. Maier. Part I covers the Christmas story, Part II covers Easter, and Part III takes readers from Pentacost to Nero's persecutions. I had previously read and enjoyed a number of Maier's fictional works and I had high expectations for this non-fiction work. I was not disappointed.
The book is a fast read and the author kept my interest. Each section was concise though informative. Information about the region's climate and background stories of some of the key players helped flesh out the familiar story. The book also contains numerous photographs to help the reader visualize the places the author is writting about. Maier avoids sensationally radical theories or over-literalism that mar many works on the same subject. Overall, an enjoyable book about the rise of Christianity.

Pail Maier, a expert in ancient history, has written a great book. from my understanding is that, this book was three different books now put into one. If you are a new Christian, you need this book. If you read this book as a new believer, you will have a better grasp of the background of the NT in reading this book, than going to a expositional preaching church for two years. It will lay a great foundation for your walk with the living Christ. If you a long time believer, and have not read this book, you should, for it will open your eyes, to the NT. Dr. Maier goes into the Christmas story, Easter Sunday and the early church. Great book.

Maier does a good job putting Christmas and Easter into their appropriate historical contexts. Lots of good information that helps to place both into perspective.

The third part of the book, on the early church, is not as well done. There is less historical and archaelogical information brought into play. It was still pretty good, just not as good as the first two sections.

Still, I would recommend this book as one to help build a foundation.

Paul Maier is a truly gifted lecturer. I've had the pleasure of watching two of his videos and if I lived anywhere near Western Michigan University, I'd sneak into the back of his classroom (he is a member of the history faculty there) on a regular basis - he has a gift for making the First Century A.D. accessible.

"In the Fullness of Time" continues this tradition. Maier has basically consolidated 3 other books into one larger volume (with a few changes) and he discusses the first Christmas, the first Easter and the ministries of the early Apostles, especially Paul and Peter.

Maier does a great job of bringing actual documentation that supports the stories of Christmas, Easter and the Book of Acts. He includes the works of Roman and Jewish historians, explains Roman and Jewish religious and political practices and deals with alternate theories that have been proposed. While this could be dry reading, Maier makes it lively and this volume reads more like a novel than a textbook.

So, who is this book for? If you are a well-read Christian who has looked into many of the facts that back the New Testament as it is written on your own, you won't find much new ground covered in this book. The internet has lots of this information scattered about. However, you are unlikely to find sources as concise and as well-written as this one. Plus, if you are interested in further research, it is well-documented with tons of footnotes.

If you are a new Christian or are newly interested in the history behind Christianity, this is a powerful introduction.

I give this one a grade of "A"

Maybe it's because I enjoy reading historical literature... or maybe I am facinated by the notion the Gospel accounts are historical in nature. Paul Maier has done a wonderful job combining backround historical context, archeological artifacts, and a clear logical approach into a credible and refreshing look at what is was like to: experience the first Christmas, the first Easter, and what it was like for the early Christians after the resurrection. This is surprisingly enjoyable read.

The book is amazing!! The author beyond words and all in all is equal to an amazing reading and great learning. Noah is the best elephant friend, a person can ever relate to. He talks in a very human language about how the world had presented to him.I enjoyed every minute.And will advise anyone to read it, is worth the trip. As as someone said: " You can't judge a book by its cover." Don't let the elephant in the front fool you. The book is terrific.

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I loved the book!!! The book was very amazing and it made me travel with Noah to a different land, I haven't visit or knew about. I learned a lot from Noah, and discover that elephants are exactly like us. The author paints very nice the theme. I must defenetly recomended to anyone. And as someone siad " you can't judge a book by its cover" don't be fooled by the cover and how many pages you will have to read. For it is worth it.

I believe we all need a little dose of something that fills the spirit. In The Way That Elephants Do, you travel the road of life with Noah the Wanderer and feel his triumphs, heartaches, and at times deep pain. I found myself indentifying with Noah as he met the various challenges in his life ranging from coming of age, to the death of a loved one, to the betrayel of those closes to him. This is a must read for those that are real "feelers" and enjoy characters in a novel coming to life. I found myself laughing and crying, as will you.

I just finished reading "In the Way That Elephants Do." My mother read it, and immediately ordered copies for my sister and brother and me.

The story of Noah the Wanderer teaches the reader many things, from patience, perserverence, and practicality, to strength, stamina, and stability, and all the wonderful qualities in between. I laughed with Noah at the antics of his wonderful friends and at himself; I cried with his disappointments and trials; I rejoiced with him during achievements and successes.

As soon as my mother-in-law finishes the book, I will read it again. This time with my children.

Touching, thought-provoking, and beautifully told, the story of Noah, and that of mankind, is one that will linger in your heart and your mind for a very long time.

In The Way That Elephants Do by David Kilpatrick is a deeply moving epic tale of one elephant's life. Although the story is told from the perspective of an inquisitive and nomadic pachyderm, you're drawn into his world with ease. Danger, love, history, the world, and the connection between humans and animals are deftly combined in the portrait of Noah, the Wanderer.

Noah tells his story to a boy, one of the few "Keepers" who can understand his tale. The story isn't just about him, it's about elephants, man, our relationship through history, and it's done in a way that our history books will never allow. History, the good and the bad, is revealed without revision. No excuses for bad behavior, only the understanding that this is simply how we humans, and elephants, are.

There is something here that rings so true and pure. Moving, even haunting, without ever becoming preachy. The story of Noah, and of all elephants, isn't that different from that of humankind. Perhaps the story flows so well and with such clarity because it's told simply. Maybe it's the honesty and the "no excuses" manner in which the tale is related. Or, possibly, the magic of this story is in the relationship between man and animal and our desire to be the chosen one. The one to whom this story is told. Because of the way the book is written, the reader does become the chosen one. We're taken into Noah's confidence as one who will understand.

I can't imagine the months of research put into this book. I don't know how David does it, but he blends the history of man and animal seamlessly into a thought-provoking tale that turns the way one views the world on end. Man's stewardship of animals is examined, and exposed - warts and all. Our failings and our successes, painted in loving strokes on the canvas that becomes one of the best books I've ever read. I will never look at animals the same again. I bet you don't either.

Buy two copies. One for yourself and one for your best friend.

Very complete but it doesn't make it as an Encyclopedia. Would be better to complete with a tree including how the actual breeds were formed. It's an hybrid between a manual for a new horse buyer and a tecnic book of the different breeds. It's easy to read because includes some interesting stories about mayor breeds.

Being the author of this book I am naturally biased toward it. What I can say is that I contacted the best authorities in the world for information and pictures and did not borrow from any other book.

One thing I would like to say about the reviews on this book. The book is exactly as described by Amazon and the University of Oklahoma Press and I want to debunk the few odd reviews stating that this book consists of ten yellowed pages. I have no idea why anyone would state such a thing but can assure you that it is untrue and completely ridiculous.

Thanks,
Bonnie Hendricks

This book is wonderful. Lots of information, but a little pricy. Overall, it's a good deal for you if you love horses like me. One problem I had was I didn't know how many pages were in the book. All I know is it has more than 17 pages because there are 17 sample pages. I enjoyed looking at the sample pages. Thank you.

This book is truly a complete guide to horse breeds. Unfortunately the quality of the book material was a disappointment. It was filled with photos; but only a few were color photos. The pages were not much better than the quality of a comic book, thin and yellow. I expected much more for the price. 4 stars solely on the detail and depth of it's information.

Bonnie Hendricks has gone far beyond what any other horse breed researcher has done...she has contacted every breed association she possibly could. She has written with far more detail, greater accuracy, and on many more breeds than any other horse book I have seen. Her intelligent ideas inserted into some breed descriptions are well worth noting. This is a MUST-HAVE for the serious equine enthusiast! It has definitely spoiled my appetite for any other horse book that attempts to describe the breeds. Thanks Bonnie, we needed this book!

If you are considering getting an IG, you really ought to read this book. This book is written by somebody who has had a lot of experience with Italian Greyhounds and she knows her stuff! She gives very detailed information on the history of IGs, different personalities and problems (both behavioral and health wise) you might run into, and great training and healthcare tips, along with information needed if you decide you have interest in showing a dog. It's helped us work well with our new IG. Very educational, and it's a recommended read by the Italian Greyhound Club of America [...].

Good book. Wish at least some of the pictures were color.
Could do without the many many many pages of pedigrees, but each to their own.

Lilian covers everything there is to know about IGs. From puppies to adulthood and show dogs. Well written with pages and pages of photographs.

This is a really awesome book, it is the first book that I have purchased that is so full of information, I would highly recommend this book for anyone!

This is a wonderfully complete and detailed book, written by a person who knows iggies. If you are thinking of getting an IG or have one or more of the little precious furry creatures, then this is a must book. It is not a fancy book with glossy pages full of color photos. But it does have a good deal of photos, mostly black and white, of a number of IGs. Most of the photos are of iggies being shown at a dog show, but many many others of the precious sighthounds in all types of places, doing a lot of different things.

There are chapter after chapter of interesting discussions on a wide variety of issues and events that could occur during the life of an Italian Greyhound. IG parents are a special group of individuals - you have to be to live with an iggy or two or three or more. They are like potato chips - you can't have just one.