Mitchell Books

This is a beautiful cookbook ... good enough to put on the coffee table. Delicious recipes that made me want to take another trip down to Santa Fe.

The photographs of Santa Fe and its Farmer's Market take the reader halfway to that beautiful place, but it is the smells and flavors that come from cooking these recipes, that transport the reader to the land of the high mesas, Georgia O'Keefe and crystal blue skies.

Having been fortunate enough not only to travel to Santa Fe several times in the past few years, but also to take classes from Janet Mitchell (the author) at the Santa Fe School of Cooking, I can recommend this cookbook without hesitation. It offers tried-and-tested recipes that yield a wide range of dishes and flavors unique to a very special part of the United States. I will be buying this cookbook for friends and family for years to come.

I have enjoyed this cookbook so much, that it has become my current favorite hostess gift! The recipes are wonderful, and I appreciate the variety of the suggested menus. Most of all, this book educates the reader with "Chefs Corner" tips and a lengthy explanation of southwestern cooking terms and proceedures. Learning how to properly roast vegetables has given a healthy boost to my repetoire, as well as introductions to other southwestern staples.The pictures are also very appealing~ this is just a delightful cookbook that I would highly recommend to anyone with an interest in colorful, healthy food.

I have used several of the menus, and have received rave reviews from all my guests. Everything I have made was FLAVORFUL,TASTY AND INTERESTING. Many of the recipes easily lend themselves to advance preparation - I prefer to spend time with my guests, and not cooking in the kitchen. There are recipes for all levels of expertise, and my 12-year old daughter has made several of the dishes. The recipes interpret historic Santa Fe cuisine in an innovative contemporary style. I am so happy to have added Summer in Santa Fe to my cookbook collection....

This absolutely gorgeous book immediately brought back memories of an idyllic summer stay I once enjoyed in Santa Fe. While the recipes themselves are quite nice, it is the photography, history of the city, and evocative intros to each section of the book that make this cookbook really stand out. The layout and design of the pages beautifully conjure the city too, with southwestern woodcut borders decorating each page. From the ripe, prettily plated blueberries on the cover, to the darling little boy in the giant sombrero in the fiesta section, this book is truly a feast for the eyes!

Feeling a little lost in this Market?

Investing in this report could be the smartest move you made this year.

Swanepoel nails it again. In the more than 25 years I have been in this business, I find the reasons for this downturn are without precident. Swanepoel provides a detailed accurate analysis of the market and clear steps to follow for survival and prosperity when the market returns.

With so much information out there, this is a very good read of all the trends happening in the real estate industry. It is data rich and very comprehensive. Be aware of the factors influencing the real estate arena and understand what is happening to be able to respond to grow your business. Also visit www.retrends.com for more information on Swanepoel Real Estate Trends Report.

The Swanepoel Trends report is a tool that every broker and agent must read. It gives you the edge on the competition by knowing what is going to happen rather than saying to yourself after the fact "what happened?" In today's changing and volatile market you need to be able to see the future in order to seize your future.

For several years Stefan Swanepoel has been the go to guy for global up to the minute insights into who is doing what to who and for who in the real estate industry -- what threats and opportunities to look out for -- how to minimize the threats and maximize the opportunities.This years edition is no exception. Each year I look forward to The Swanepoel Trends Report to stay at least 3 steps ahead of the great unwashed!

John M Peckham III CCIM, CIPS, RECS
Executive Director
Real Estate CyberSpace Society

Today's real estate industry and marketplace is in the midst of the perfect storm. An amazing number of forces, factors and trends are impacting virtually every aspect of the industry and those who work within its sphere of influence. To not understand these factors amounts to the ultimate vulnerability. To not be considering how they will influence the industry moving forward is tantamount to feeling one's way in the dark. To not appreciate the amazing opportunities being created for all involved amounts is to missing an historic moment.

There is an impressive range of information, literature and publications available to the student of today's real estate industry. However, there is only one place to start the search. Stephan Swanepoel's 2008 Trends Report offers in depth information, focused analysis and a unique perspective with respect to how these forces are coming together to restructure the industry, reform the transaction and create a high value service proposition. It will be found on the desks of industry leaders across the country and will be quoted whenever the decision makers meet.

This book provides a clear rationale and perspective regarding the key issue confronting all organizations today, and that is the effective use of their marketing and sales resources. The authors make effective use of providing an effective context and examples. It is a straight forward and understandable approach to leveraging resources that account for some 30 to 50 percent of corporate costs. A must read for C level executives and all marketing and sales executives.

It's not often when a book comes along and hits the often disparate marketing and sales models right in the face. Value Acceleration does just that. It gives you an actionable plan to truly ensure long-term advantages over your competition. The authors cite Peter Drucker and his quote, "Marketing is the company and all else are costs" and reveals how a company can have a firm and competitive marketing/sales process model in place. I particularly liked the authors' focus and understanding that indeed "marketing is the one thing that can't be outsourced."

If you're ready to have a real breakthrough in sales and marketing - this is the only book you'll need to read this year.

Rebecca Morgan, CSP, CMC
Author of "Calming Upset Customers," and "Professional Selling: Practical Secrets for Successful Sales"

This fairly short book (164 pages) give us something we haven't seen in quite a while: A brand new, groundbreaking idea. Until now, almost every book or article on marketing was really about advertising or some form of promotion. We've wasted a lot of energy during the last 20 years trying to get genuine marketing improvements in our businesses from this very shallow well. This book points out that marketing is 1) really the only non-outsourceable thing that our firms do, and 2) the only thing we don't currently understand very well. It next corrects that lack of understanding with a clear, complete model of marketing--one that connects with most of the other functions of our companies. This book then introduces us to the ways that we can manage this critical function with already well-understood tools. It is a whole new way to look at not just marketing but our entire business. I predict that the ideas presented in this book will be the next big thing in management.

The reason that the book is fairly short is that it does not follow the same mindless formula that every business book published in the last 25 years seems to have. That is, it does not take 300 pages to explain what can be explained in half that, and it does not endlessly repeat the same things over and over, in slightly different but completely transparent ways. In other words, it respects our intelligence and our time. I wish there were more like it.

If you're interested in lean process, how to successfully link marketing and sales activity for an amazing outcome then this is the book for you. The chapter on "Eliminating Your Wasted Effort" is worth the whole price of the book. For every corporate CMO, CEO, VP of Sales - this book is a must read.

This book opens your eyes to what companies need to do to be competitive in the highly competitive economy in which we exist. It provides breakthrough thinking in how to leverage marketing and sales activities. I highly recommend it to anyone responsible for managing marketing or sales within a company, or anyone who aspires to do so.
Steve Waterhouse
Consultant & Author of "The Team Selling Solution"

We purchased this book after receiving "I See A Monster" as a gift. Our 15 month old son LOVES it! He touches all the "fuzzies" and is starting to get some of the animal noises correct. It's one we read every day, at least 4 times :)

My 1 yr old son loves to play with this book. Each page has a fun texture & he gets to open the page to find the animal. It keeps his interest & he will always grab it to play. I highly recommend this book!

My 6 month old daughter loves this book!! She likes feeling the different textures of the animals and being tickled as we read the book.

My son is 6 months old and always rubbing his fingers on things to feel its texture. This book was perfect for him. I like that the parts that he feels are bigger in size than other sensory books. Being this young, he is able to feel them easier.

Its simple and rhymey which also captures his interest. He wants it read over and over. And I'm not tired of reading it yet, either.

Cute illustrations too.

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We're still reading this daily and my son is 9 months old. Now that he's mobile, he's going to the bookshelf and picking this one out. I think we're going to have to buy a second one because this one is getting worn out.

My 16 month old insists on having this book read to her 10 times a day. She will dig it out of any location and bring it to you saying "book" while moving her fingers like she is going to tickle you. My 4 and 5 year olds also enjoy the book and love to read it with their baby sister.

Mary Mitchell's Class Acts is filled with good information, overlaid with a gentle philosophy, and is a good read to boot. It's the only etiquette book I've read cover to cover. It makes a perfect gift -- a lovely compliment to colleagues, clients and friends who are indeed class acts.

Mary Mitchell has written a stunningly clear, well thought-out, and concise book. Her background in etiquette, coupled with years of work in the field of corporate governance place her in the unique position of being able to match business accountability with manners at a time when both assets are sadly on the decline. Not only are her points well taken, but the book is well-written and entertaining. The suggestions and advice contained in this book are indispensable for just about anybody interacting with anyone else.

At last, someone who "gets it!" Mary Mitchell eloquently makes the case that respectful, ethical, balanced business conduct is not simply "do-gooder" window-dressing but an issue that strikes deep at the bottom line -- via the relationships created with employees, employers, customers, vendors, colleagues and, oh yes, investors. Take THAT, Enron, WorldCom, Global Crossing, Adelphia, and all the rest! This should be required reading for everyone in business.

Class Acts is an essential book for today's personal and professional environment. The strength of the book comes from it's applicability to one's life lived in a 24/7 world. The lines between professional acts and personal acts are less clearly defined as one realizes that a "whole life" standard to behavior is the only way to conduct oneself. It is precisely this understanding of all "actions" and their impact on daily life, both on the individual and organizational level, that makes this book a boardroom to bedroom must read.

As the CEO of ULiveandLearn, an educational company, we have been involved in developing programs that offer training and continuing education programs. Often, the benchmark programs are the ones that ignite support across a broad group of users, from corporate managers to educators to community-based organizations.

We are looking forward to helping bring Class Acts live through programs that integrate the essentials of the book with case studies and programs for corporations and organizations.

The opportunity to create and sustain an environment of good manners, good relationships and good business benefits us all. Mary Mitchell clearly understands the power of her message and it's long reaching effects on everyone who cares enough to be a Class Act.

Class Acts by business etiquette authority and consultant Mary Mitchell is a straightforward, "reader friendly" guide to using good manners, etiquette, and positive relationships to improve business efficiency, profitability, and the lowering of daily stress levels while on the job. From the importance of accountability, forgiveness, and trustworthiness; to improving communication skills; to handling disagreement in the most effective manner (always disagree in private if possible, and carefully watch one's tone of voice while disapproving); to coping with the challenges of cyberspace; to knowing better than to pursue a workplace romance (or if one must, to pursue it with caution and close awareness of the other party's feelings), Class Acts emphasizes that it is the creation of good and enduring relationships which, in the end, are fundamental to the establishing of a good and profitable business climate.

Despite Lord Russell's criticism that "intuition works best in bats, bees, and Bergson," in this work Bergson not only finishes the uprooting of the Western and Platonic disembodied intellect (a deconstruction taken only so far by Kant), he presents us with the spectacle of unbridled life creatively shaping, not only its world, but itself in accord with its own telos: the need for eyesight creating the eye, so to speak. Difficult in places but a treasure, although one could wish he gave more credit to Nietzsche's obviously great impact on him. Jungians would do well to peruse Bergson too.

Creative Evolution is not so much a work, but a milestone in print of a new direction of thought. It is a book that is of immense importance to anyone who wants to understand the mystery of humanity.

Henri Bergson's seminal ``Creative Evolution'' starts off with the flowing movement so prevalent in his philosophy of the organism, one idea flows into the next in a smooth undivided motion. Not only does Bergson explain his work with analogies and examples supported by the biology of the time, thereby distancing himself from the purely intellectual pursuit of most philosohpy, trapped in the world of the mind, but he demonstrates his thought in the very way of exposition he uses throughout the book. One feels his thought is produced like a Mozart symphony, all at once with no corrections needed. This aptly demonstrates the idea of duration and time he proposes in this book. His influence is profound in thinkers such as David Bohm and Alfred North Whitehead which so to speak ``run with it'' in the parlance of baseball. This is a book worth reading twice for its rich display of creativity and also to reread sections not followed the first time. One does feel however that at times the flow is interrupted by disturbances in his mode of thinking leading to disjointed reading. Nonetheless, not only does he open a whole new way of thought free of dualism and the old patterns of mechanism, but he also expalins the reason for mechanistic thought itself.

I first came across Ibsen's monumental work when reading 'Tropic of Capricorn' by Henry Miller. Despite my complete lack of evolutionary and biological knowledge, I found Ibsen's eschatology mind blowing. Several times I was forced to leave the book for days in order to fully contemplate the philosophical ramifications of his insights. From this great stride forward into the fringes of human understanding Ibsen states: 'A conduct that is truly our own, on the contrary, is that of a will which does not try to counterfeit intellect, and which, remaining itself - that is to say, evolving - ripens gradually into acts which the intellect will be able to resolve indefinitely into intelligible elements without ever reaching its goal. The free act is incommensurable with the idea, and its "rationality" must be defined by this very incommensurability, which admits the discovery of much intelligibility within it as we will. Such is the character of our own evolution; and such also, without doubt, that of the evolution of life." No one, despite their educational backgrounds or lack thereof, should feel intimidated by the possibility of transcending one's very own intellect.

Bergson's thesis is that Darwinian and Lamarkian evolution are only half the story and that there is a creative urge inherent in life that defines the direction of evolution. It is distinguished from Creationism in that his system does not posit and eschaton or final perfect form, nor an external agent (God).

It has some similarity with biologist Rupert Sheldrake's theory of morphic fields. In his theory, there is an energy field (as yet undetected by modern physics) that controls the shape of organic molecules, i.e., one protein is shaped one way and the same collection of atoms gets shaped another way under the same pH and temperature.

Aldous Huxley mentions Bergson's theory of consciousness several times in his writings. Bergson thinks that consciousness pervades everything, and that intellect serves as a filter that presents only what is comprehensible to mental categories. This has several implications. One is the possibility for a monistic metaphysic. The other is that it leaves open the possibility of perceiving an alternate reality (what excited Huxley).

Chapter 3 is about his metaphysics, which are not very clearly expressed. There appear to be avenues unexplored by him. What are the consequences of matter being infused with consciousness? Magic? Why is it that intellect and geometrical thinking is what produces objects in perception? What is the mechanism.

What does have value is his theory that chaos is not the absence of repeatability, but is a stochastic process that can be understood as an aggregate of individual "wills." This is used to support his vital theory of evolution. That each organism "wills" its variation in seemingly random fashion, but at a higher order, it produces the regularity of genera.

Chapter 4 is a critique of various philosophic systems after establishing his "cinematographic" theory of perception. His basic point is that matter is in continual flux, yet we are only able to perceive it as a sequence of discrete states, hence the illusion of permanence.

This little book follows the saga of Lucy Blue, puppy mill survivor, to Lucy Blue beloved pet with all the steps, heartaches and triumphs Lucy makes in between.
This book will make you laugh. It will make you cry. It's a book that truly touches the heart.

Little "Lucy Blue" has become quite the celebrity thanks to the endless patience and love of Janice Mitchell, the author. In painful and painstaking detail Mitchell documents the day after day (after day)crusade to bring the traumatized Lucy out of her fear and isolation. We're talking hundreds of days of trial and error, frustration and patience. I won't spoil the book but I will promise you a happy ending. The money from this book will help other puppy mill survivors like Mill Dog Rescue in Colorado Springs.

This story will warm your heart and teach you a few things in the process. You follow the story of a puppy mill Sheltie and her recovery. It will make you look at the world in a whole new persecptive! GREAT READ!!!

This book is a must for any animal lover regardless of whether you are involved in rescue or just want to be a better friend to the animals that we are jointly responsible to and for.

Lucy Blue's story is an excellent story about the resilence of our canine friends when shown love and understanding. You will cry at the trauma Lucy must have gone through and the inevitable set-backs as she tried to understand that in Janice's home she was for the first time being given unconditional acceptance for who she was at any given time. You will get mad at how humans can do what was done to Lucy Blue and other puppy mill dogs. You will smile and be enlightened by the progress Lucy makes, and even though you probably don't know her be proud of the wonderful and beautiful Sheltie she blossoms into.

Thinking that this was going to be 'just another dog book', I sat down in my oversized chair with this little book and a brimming cup of General Foods coffee, ready to do my duty to the friend who had recommended 'The Diary of Lucy Blue'.

Before long, a vivid image of a tattered, shattered puppy-mill sheltie-girl began to form. Without meaning to or realizing how quickly my full attention had been captured, I found myself painfully waiting and hoping with the author through months of Lucy's numb avoidance of all efforts to reach her; and wildly celebrating the tiny victories that signaled Lucy's faint attempts to reach back to a single helping hand. She was a frail little candle, no doubt, and flicker by glow, her light got a little brighter. Lucy decided to give Love a chance and it bought her out of a slavery that kills the soul right out of the body. The writing is excellent, the story is sadly and wonderfully true. This book is a Healing unto itself.

I have been dumbfounded ever since about what the words 'puppy-mill-dog' really mean. God Bless the Beasts and Children for they have No Voice and No Choice. And please, while You are at blessing things, please Bless this woman who went into the night by herself to bring back a beautiful, bright heart.
She does it all the time.

Mitchell Smith s one of those outstanding writers who somehow, despite excellent reviews, keeps falling through the cracks. Due North is simply a great novel which deserves more than a single reading and contains one of the greatest female protagonists in all of American literature. I would also highly recommend two of Smith's other books. Stone City is one of the best prison novels ever written and Daydreams is a compulsively readable noir thriller. While I found the author's book Karma disappointing and the current futuristic trilogy is just not to my taste, I can think of few writers who have produced three novels of such quality as the onesI have mentioned.

Beg, borrow, buy or steal a copy of this book, used orotherwise. I was lucky enough to find a stack of them ...s a few years ago. I bought them all and gave a copy to every one of my family and friends for Christmas that year. A cracking good read, one you will enjoy & read over and over...

This was one of the best books that I've ever read. I was devastated when I lost my copy and found that it went out of print -- but Amazon located another one for me and I just read it again. The step class was even better then 2nd time. I read a lot of books and this is the first time that I'd like to contact the author.

I've been wanting for some time to write to Mitchell Smith (I've never written to an author before), to try and tell him how much I loved this tremendous book. Does anyone have an e-mail address for him? Has anyone out there ever contacted him and asked why this book was allowed to go out of print? Or just thanked him for writing it? Please let me know...karen craft

I was also captivated, and now haunted by this book. Although I lack the character this woamn had, I identified with her in so many ways. The scene of her husband getting mauled by the bear is forever engraved in my head. I can't believe it is out of print; this book should be required reading for everyone.

This brilliant, passionate book is a plea to teachers to act with integrity and humility. Mitchell understands the power and responsibility of those who have a true vocation to teach, which is as important a vocation as that of the religious person. Anyone who wants to understand what separates hack teachers from those with a gift and vocation should read this book. Of course, hack teachers would never consider reading a book that might improve their abilities, so, like so many things, this will be preaching to the choir.

... and on learning. Mitchell is hilarious in his other three books, skewering academic writers on their overall pompousness and lack of felicity. But this book should simply be required reading for any adult who believes that an unconsidered life is not worth living: he teaches us what good learning should be as well as what good teaching is.

And for $1.99 for the eBook, how can you refuse?
[Hey, Amazon, how is it that I can buy the paperback here in England, but you list it as out of print on your US site?]

This book describes real learning. I was moved and shocked by his acknowledgement that any student can become Socretes and that the real purpose of learning is not to develop some obedient dog of a skill, but rather to develop a relationship with a life-long nagging counselor.

I strongly recommend this book- for the clarity and beauty of the prose and for the equal beauty of the ideas. Thinking doesn't get much clearer or more delightful than this.

I've never read a book quite like this one. It manages to be scholarly but entertaining, educational but entertaining and . . . well, just plan good, cover to cover.

My favourite portion of the book covers Jesus' confrontation with the teachers of the law concerning a woman found in adultery. The author is straightforward in his approach to the situation and, by not bogging himself down with needless pedagogy and epistemology, shows the simple wisom of Jesus and how it can apply to us.

We all should read this.

Imagine you have a child. How will you teach her to live, to find goodness? Well, surprise: you have always had one. How are you answering these questions for your own life?

So asks Mitchell's first book-length foray into outright philosophy. This book is not as humorous as his other ones; it is more disturbing, more unsettling, but still, equally brilliant. Rather than again tackle what bad language and educationist silliness bodes for "society," he makes you consider what your cherished beliefs, assumptions, and actions bode for you personally. And you will finish this book realizing how important it is to be thoughtful-- perhaps more so than from his other books. A masterpiece.

I appreciate this woman writing about a love relationship continuing beyond death. I believe this can be real for everybody, if it's desired with someone. It gives me hope that it will be true for me. Joy Mitchell makes sense!

Joy has written a book that not only informs, but allows you to share in a true love story. Reading it is like having a cup of tea together, comfortable and natural. She gives everyone hope, especially concerning contacting loved ones who have crossed over. She also gives hope to those that feel abandoned and lost following the death of their mate. Life continues on all planes, and it's never too late to connect with another soul mate if you're open to it. Thank you, Joy, for sharing your life with us!

Joy's book is a joy to read because it is so real. Even though it deals with a topic that is a bit "out there", Joy's way to convey it to us is exquisite. It helped me in my relationship with my father, who is not alive anymore. Suddenly he was not gone anymore, but only on a different level of communication. This book is a real asset to anyone who is in a relationship that needs expanding - and which isn't...

"Love Ever After" is filled with all the marvelous teachings that those of us who have been open for a long time have picked up - here or there. The miracle that Joy Mitchell has created is the reading ease (I never read anything more than once, and so far, I swear, I have read this book, word by word, and cover to cover twice!!! - and I'm reading it chapter by chapter to my fiancee out loud!)

I was moved to visualise my life differently after finishing this book, and within two hours, the most wonderful opportunities were literally presented to me - FREE!!! ("In the past" I had financial issues)

Thank you, Joy, for taking the time to share yourself and Bob with all of us. You have helped me to make a serious and exciting change in my life!!! I am looking forward to your next (co-participated) book eagerly - on the edge of my seat. Bless you and your clear mind!

I don't think I would have ever been motivated to read a book like this if I hadn't heard Joy speaking in a radio interview. Her sincerity and her clear and simple message drew me in like a magnet. I bought "Love Ever After" the next day and was astounded by the tremendous information about life, death and the intent and organization of the Universe in such a concise and compelling form. The 12-step program to manifesting your dreams absolutely works! When I declared out loud to Universe, "I am earning a good living as a writer," an offer came to freelance for a magazine the next day, and the offer since bloomed into a permanent position. Although I've read zillions of self-help books, they all seem to be saying the same thing over and over. However, this book puts the most essential knowledge into the simplest and easiest-to-use form I've ever seen. The positive energy I found in this book gave me a much needed jolt that opened me up to possibilities that I could not see before. I also found, to my great surprise, that I was able to access my own spirit guides who were giving enough to put my whole past in perspective so that I could really move forward. I plan to keep this book close at hand and I have been recommending it, and especially the 12-step program, to all my closest friends. Thank you, Joy!