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I just finished reading the book and I'm beyond stunned! It's undoubtedly the most actionable, simple, surefire program I have ever seen. You could not pay me 10 times to give it back!

I read so many books on breaking into the adult film business...I even spent $1,297 on this course from www.adultfilmmaking.com, the "only" online adult film school, which was a total rip off. This book by Ray West and one other one that I downloaded off the internet for $80 have been the ONLY two books I've read that actually give legitimate, usable information on how make money in this business. I don't understand the negative reviews on this book. Yes, the book has grammical and spelling errors but if readers aren't able to overlook that for the information it offers then they probably should stick to their 9 to 5 job anyway. If you're interested in getting into the adult business profitably and successfully, you need all the resources you can get. This book is one valuable resource to get you started. If you're a bible-thumper looking for ways to condemn this industry then you're probably the ones who are degrading the content of this book. Why waste your time? Get this book if you want to make money in this business.

The book was great to read and very informative. the speed of Delivery was also a plus. It was at my door with in a week. can't complain about that. GOOD JOB!

Ray has always taken turns people are blind to notice. I have purchased many products from him, and the flow, creativity, and simplicity blows everything else on the market away. I was further shocked, being from Seattle, to visit the Microsoft offices and find Ray's book laying on someone's desk in Marketing. I have no idea why there, but this man is a genius from my own reading. - From Anonymous

This book was a blast to read. I heard about Ray West from a forum as being a guru to adult film making. After reading, I know why! Eventhough his book is 2001, I am going after his new stuff. I just can't imagine as a film maker how much fun this book has brought to my life. Ray West, you are a true genius.

This book is simply sublime. I had it as a child, got it for my own children over 25 years ago, and now am buying a copy for my new grandson. Everything about this book is wonderful!

This classic picture book details the lives of the Mallard family in the Public Garden of Boston. This is an excellent read for kids of all ages, and is a good introduction to Caledecott books.

Mr. and Mrs. Mallard explore all the nooks and crannies of Boston and the Back Bay, before settling on the perfect place to raise their family. A true love letter to the Boston of 60 years ago (complete with Irish cops!), it is a classic that speaks to people from everywhere, and families worldwide, on the love and nurturing that parents show for their children.

This book was read to me, and I read it endlessly to my little sister and my daughter. Now I am reading it to my great-nephew, age three and a half, who fell instantly in love with it. He always lets out a little "whew!" of relief when Mrs Mallard and the ducklings make it through the gates of the Public Gardens. After about the fourth reading (there were two on that particular day) we went to a little park nearby where he insisted on playing out the story with me, complete with Mr and Mrs Mallard's dialogue. It is a ritual now.

This is an astonishingly involving book for small children. There is a practical but manageable level of threat (of traffic, which is very real and genuinely important for three and four year olds) with the assurance of adult help when it is needed, and the constant reassurance that they are being looked after. And adults can read it forever without getting bored!

This is the turtle back book. It is glued and stitched. It should hold up. If this book is going to get alot of use spend the few dollars more and get the turtle back.

I thought this book offered some different ways in the effort to learn more about myself. The exercises are thought provoking and easy to do and provide a good insight into my own thoughts, habits and self. I don't think it is ground breaking or the answer to the million dollar question "Who am I?" but it does offer exercises to learn more about self and I think it is an excellent read and book.

Wishcraft is divided into 2 parts: the wishing part and the 'crafting' part. The premise of the book is that you cannot get what you want unless you have done the wishing you need. So the first part of the book takes you through a series of exercises designed to get you to dream your wildest dreams about your life and what it could be. It is both powerful and freeing to do this. Barbara Sher also gives you ways to distinguish between 'real' dreams (the ones you really truly want) and fantasies (things you just think you want).

Once you have some clear ideas about what your dreams are, the second part of the book gives you great approaches to achieving them. One of the most fantastic aspects of this section is the focus on the problems list. barbara says that your list of problems are like gold. in the beginning i did not realize what she meant but once you have clearly articulated what problems you have then you can start attacking them one at a time. So the problems lead you to the dream.

Don't get me wrong, this book will require you to work hard but the exercises are great and her writing is fantastic. Having a dream (or 20 perhaps) is something I had forgotten about as I make my way through a busy and complex life. Now I feel like I am taking control of where I am going with the aid of her wisdom and direction.

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to make life changes, career shifts, or just wants more from their lives.

This was Barbara Sher's first book, but until now I'd only read (and loved) her follow-up books. I've read alot of other books on positive affirmations and projecting to the Universe what you want and was stunned to see that this "oldie, but goody" was really one of the most simple and straight-forward approaches to that concept.

Even if you've read lots of other self-help books, this classic is still one everyone should read.

I got the 1979 copy of this book about 4 years ago on a recommendation from a therapist who saw that I was drifting along with no real goals. I had tried college twice before (by this time I was in my late 30's) and each time quit because I didn't know what I wanted to do or to be. The "college career center" was no help whatsoever. The test I took there had me taking courses for industrial engineering, which I had zero interest in, but I figured maybe the test saw some hidden talent that I didn't know I had. Wrong. I started reading this book and doing the exercises and slowly discovered what it was that I wanted to be....an interior designer! I would have never thought of it in a million years without this book changing my way of thinking. I felt like it was a huge revelation! It was a relief to finally know, at the age of 38, what it was that I wanted to do! I started college again and had to quit after a year and a half due to a pay cut at my job. The old me, the pre-Wishcraft-reading me, would have just given up right then. Actually, I DID freak out for about a week. But the new me sat down and brainstormed like in the book and thought long and hard about what needed to be done to be able to stay in school and follow my dream. I'm happy to say that I only took a year off of school and am actually now in a better school. I've also been so inspired by the other reviews for this book. I have recommended this book to friends and will always keep my copy no matter where I go in life.

Growing up Asian without knowing I was an ADD scanner, I really struggled with "why am I so different?!" Reading Wishcraft in college was my first and best ray of hope towards creating a life I love, finding ways to learn and live that really work for me, and also coming to appreciate all of who I am.

In 8th grade, I thought that I had No Talent whatsoever and had no idea "what to do with my life", now I'm amazed at all the talents that keep showing up now that I know how to find what works for me!

I currently love teaching voice lessons 5 days a week, performing with my Global Jazz band, and I'm creating my first full 2-hour musical theater production with a Persian Iranian jazz singer friend of mine called "Memories & Media Myths of Iran & North Korea" -- for which we received a Minnesota State Arts Board / National Endowment for the Arts grant!

THANK YOU BARBARA!

The perfect book for a beginner. As a bonus, the book itself has a fantastic design concept. It presents an example, then you can tear out a card with the pattern for that example, and when you finish, it has a pocket on the next page where you can store the card you just cut. Also, if you don't like cutting up your book, there is an order form for replacement cards. It's nice to see form follow function!!

If you like pop ups, and want to try different ones, this book is one to have! You can also buy more to cut up instead of cutting up the ones included in the book. There is also websites that you can find (search: Tunnel Book) and you will find a link to this book!

the Pocket Paper Engineer book is very informative from tools that you'll need to templates for a variety of designs. The only negative i have is that i wish it wasn't on spiral for greater ease of removal of the templates.

Below is an edited version of the note I sent to the author, Carol Barton, after receiving my (first) copy of Pocket Paper Engineer:

Dear Carol,

Yesterday I received my copy of PPE and wanted to let you know how delighted I am with the book. Wow! I had ordered it as a gift but when I saw it, I immediately ordered two more -- one for myself and another as a gift for my daughter (she's a magazine publisher).

I've been making pop-ups for 25 years and have copies of most pop-up how-to books that I know of, including some long out of print. I've taught pop-up book making and even made an "award-winning" pop-up (audience favorite). We've been in touch before back in the 1990s. You sent me some slides of your work. Your book is unique in that it is itself an artist's book. Colour, dimensions, texture, images, layout -- they're all perfect. It's all I can do to restrain myself from taking out the exacto knife on the copy I've got rather than waiting for my own copy to arrive in the mail.

My immediate question is: when is volume two coming out? Will you be doing pull-tab mechanisms, too?

Best regards,

Of the several how-to books I own on creating & designing pop-ups, this book disappointed me.
The vast majority is devoted to what is basically one pop-up technique, and the author gives numerous variations on that one type of pop-up as if each were entirely different. Yes, this book is simple & easy to use... great for those who want to play a bit -- or people who work with kids.
For true pop-up explorers however, pop-up mechanisms such as floating layers, scenery flats, boxes, etc. are not included in this book. To really dig into the subject of pop-ups and paper engineering, look elsewhere.

This book touched my heart. I related to the stories and enjoyed the unique lessons that Cheróne teaches with each one. She has a fantastic way of looking at things that really makes sense, plus makes you stop and think! The way she takes ordinary everyday happenings and makes them special by just listening to God talk to her is wonderful.

Like the first story, she tells about a trip to some caves near her home when she was only three years of age. (Just think of God speaking to someone that young!) She equated the fact that though she was scared, her Dad held her hand all the way through that dark cave and helped her over the rough places. Then she tells us that this was like our Heavenly Father! When we walk in the light of His love, He will keep us in the dark and hard times of our lives and keep us from falling into the pits of life. Jesus will help us through to the light if we just keep a hold of His hand. WOW!

I recommend this book to YOU!

Don't miss her other book, "Dancing Around the Throne" either. More deep stories from a master storyteller.

Buy one for yourself, then another for a friend that you care about. They will appreciate your loving kindness, believe me!

I read this book in one setting, and LOVED it! One can say God is with Cherone because of the way she writes and everything she has gone through. Amazing!! I met Cherone at a book signing, and then some time later I saw her in a restaurant. A more humble, loving, caring person you would never want to meet. She acted like I was doing her a favor by interrupting her meal! Both of her missives, this one and her other book, "Dancing Around the Throne", are real gems. Lead you DEEP into the Spirit of God and make you want more! If someone does not `get the point' of these two marvelous volumes, all I can say is they need to check their Spirituality, for they are going on empty! A person of either gender can get a BIG blessing if they are even mediocre, let alone striving for God with all of their hearts, like they should.

One word describes both Cherone and her works: Outstanding!

Don't miss this book!

I have read this book in the paperback edition, and have the hardback, because I like to have exceptional books in both so I can read them often. This book is so outstanding and marvelous that I can not say enough about it. I could not put it down once I picked it up! The stories are wonderful and full of sage advice, Bible verses, and I LOVE the drawings! This author has her finger on the pulse of all people everywhere and you would be hard pressed to find someone who can give you better advice, help or tell it like it is better than this book does. It is the best book I have read in a long, long time. Don't miss this wonderful work. I highly recommend "At San Jose Make a Left", and also her second book, 'Dancing Around the Throne'.

This book is so awesome, I can hardly find words to tell you how wonderful it is. My wife and I have read this book, and her second book, "Dancing Around the Throne" in our devotionals with our kids because of the magnificient lessons that Cherone teaches. She tells true stories about herself or someone she knows, then gives a spiritual lesson she learned from that happening, backs up her insighs with Bible verses, and gives a wonderful drawing to put it all together. Her style is unique, and makes you really stop and think. While her story telling skills are magnificent, the fact that she is an award winning author, a 2004 Who's Who in America, and published internationally, all combine to make you realize that these books are very special, written by someone who is knowledgeable.

I met Cherone when she walked into our television station WJEB-TV 59 in Jacksonville, Florida with her sparkling blue eyes and handed me a copy of "At San Jose Make a Left". I graciously accepted it, thinking this would be JUST another book. I took it home that night, picked it up to browse through it, and when I put it down I had read it all the way through, without even stopping to realize I was at the end. For it to hold MY attention after just wanting to browse, I am sure it will hold YOUR attention. Also to make the Father known to you in a most personal way. I truly recommend this book. And again recommend this book. "At San Jose" would be a book you would want to pull from your bookshelf just to encourage yourself and lend to a friend. Marsha Yarbrough, WJEB-TV 59, Jacksonville, Florida

Like so many women out there, I have many balls in the air. I am a working mother of two young sons, and I am going to school part time. Both boys play two sports, so many nights we are home just long enough to eat and leave again for a practice or a game. Fix, Freeze and Feast has saved us from countless nights of drive-thru meals as we rush from event to event. While the boys do homework, I am quickly able to complete a healthy meal that I took out of the freezer the day before.

Even though you are making several meals at once, the prep is very easy. Don't be intimidated by the upfront prep. In fact, it was so easy, that I filled my freezer with 12 meals in just over a week. My husband told me I had to back off before we ran out of room in our chest freezer! All of the recipes have been great, but our entire family especially loves the Sweet Asian Chicken.

I rave about my meals so much that my friends think I'm nuts, but this cookbook and this concept really work well for busy families that want real food, not fast food.

Fix Freeze Feast is FANTASTIC. The recipes are easy to follow, don't take much time as most of them require you to freeze raw meat, and the books itself is full of extra information to make it an interesting read. I have been doing freezer cooking for years and have read most of the books available on the topic. The only problem that I've ever had with the other books is that the recipes tend to be bland. We like food with a bit more flavour and this book does not disappoint.

We have tried Pork Ragout, Peanut Satay, Cashew Chicken, Mozzarella Meatballs, Chicken Broccoli Bake and Vegetable Lasagna. All were excellent and I can't wait to try some of the others!

This book is well worth the investment of $10. Buy it because you won't be disappointed.

I love this cookbook. As a stay-at-home mom I'm always looking for ways to make life simpler (and spend less money!). Most of the "fix and freeze" books I've seen rely far too much on preservative-laden products like canned soup, but "Fix, Freeze, Feast" is based on simple, healthy ingredients, many of which you could find organic or locally-grown. I would definitely recommend this book for anyone looking to get started with bulk cooking, not only because the recipes are so tasty, but because the style is breezy, friendly, and extremely easy to follow.

I have bought a ton of make ahead books over the years and this is by far the one I will go back to time and again. After I got this cookbook I planned a cooking day. I ended up with 35 different dishes in my freezer. I have been doing this kind of cooking for a long time. I really like the simplicity of the recipes in this book. I did not use all recipes from this book but tried many. The ones I have tried are keepers.
The draw backs of the book are that it does not lay flat and has kind of a cardboard cover. Not conducive to laying on the kitchen counter. I also would have liked the recipes to be given for one recipe as well as the bulk recipe. I am able to scale a recipe but the option would have been nice. I did only make one meals worth of each recipe that I tried. I did not want to have three or four of the same thing in the freezer if we did not love it. I also like more variety.
Overall I would highly recommend this book to anyone that is a OAMC.

This book has restored sanity to our family dinners! I created a co-op with 5 friends, and we have swapped 6 of the recipes in the first round. The Peanut Satay Chicken, Berry Roasted Chicken, Tex-Mex Chicken Fingers & the Pecan Crusted Chicken Fingers have all been huge hits with my family! We have two more left to try and I can't wait! I HIGHLY recommend this book. I've done Let's Dish in the past, but this is so much more cost effective and amazingly delicious!

As Cook's Illustrated readers would expect, this book deconstructs ice cream making with every detail you could want. I'd get this book first, then get a book with a zillion recipes. You can use the techniques in this book to adapt and perfect recipes from any other source.

As Cook's Illustrated readers would expect, this book deconstructs ice cream making with every detail you could want. I'd get this book first, then get a book with a zillion recipes. You can use the techniques in this book to adapt and perfect recipes from any other source.

This is a small book (95 pages) that hits all the important points. It starts with the theory of Ice Cream, why do most recipes for home have eggs, why is it important to chill the mixture before putting it in an ice cream maker.

Most important: how hot must you heat the mixture (as measured with a thermometer, no ambiguous 'until done' instructions here), and how hot is TOO hot.

There aren't a lot of recipes here. A few examples and variations so you can understand the theory and techniques. So if you are looking for a collection of vast numbers of recipes (and you already know the theory and how to make ice cream) then this isn't for you. But if you are new to making ice cream and have yet to learn WHY the things the recipes call for are in there then this is for you.

A book to learn the theory from and apply it to all the recipes you find elsewhere.

This is the kind of book that teach you about how to make something. With only your imagination, you can make the ice cream flavor you want with the advices that you'll get here. I already make 4 batches (vanilla, not bad (maybe because I use extract rather than vanilla bean); chocolate, I'll use less sugar next time (but better than the commercial ice cream) and rum raisin (twice, the best yet, superb texture and flavor), but I'm improving reading the book time after time. Believe me, you don't need another book; here you will get the "why" needed.

Some advices from my experience:
1. Don't let the custard freeze after done; I found out that when churned, you will get tiny ice bits. Let the custard reach 40F and put it into the machine - Chill only.
2. You can help the machine put more air into the mixture if you stir it with a spoon (made of wood preferibly).
3. For those in my home country (maybe this apply for you also), I recommend to use the milk cream that comes in a UHT/brick container instead of the one that comes in an can; you will get a better color and texture.

I also followed some advices found here (like "start your machine and pour the custard in" and "buy an instant read thermometer") to get the ice cream that my family and I like. And with the pride of getting something good from your own hands.

I've never been moved to write a review before, but after my first successful batch of ice-cream (following many miserable failures) - I decided that I must share my joy.

First of all, this is a lovely little hard bound book. It will take up a tiny space on your shelves - and, most importantly, it is easy to hold with one hand while you are fastidiously stirring custard with the other.

Texture had been a problem for me since I recieved my Cuisinart ice-cream maker for Christmas. I've had some batches that just wouldn't freeze - some with so much cream that they left a buttery film of fat on the spoon and one unfortunate creation that went directly from machine to garbage disposal. Believe it or not I was following recipes. But some are very general in describing how to know when something is done, like how thick a custard should be. It was actually very liberating to have the very specific and exact temperatures given by this book.

The introduction and Master Vanilla Recipe are priceless. As are the explanations of correct temperatures and proportions.

I have to admit that I've been egg phobic in my recipe hunting. So many recipes call for an obscene amount of eggs and the thought of six to eight eggs in a pint of ice cream gives me the heeby geebies. The authors have tested many milk/cream/egg/sugar proportions to come up with the best flavor and best texture. Early in the book they explain the purpose of egg yolks in ice cream to emulsify the dairy fat. This is especially important to home made ice cream since we won't be using chemical emulsifiers like commercial brands. What was helpful for me was the section on them trying different amounts of eggs to get the right texture - without that eggy taste.

There are also some very nice illlustrations of what the egg yolk and sugar mix should look like after beating them, and some handy tips like how to peel hazelnuts.

I highly recommend this book AND a digital candy/oil thermometer (I got mine from Williams Sonoma - but Amazon.com may have one too). I was literally stunned by the silky texture of my Hazelnut Gellato and how quickly it froze to 'soft-serve' texture - and the flavor! It was all I could do not to eat the entire batch right from the machine!

This How-to manual by FX favorite Tom Savini is a cool read (I like it all the more since I found it at a Half Price Bookstore for $1.75!). No one can seriously consider this instructional, because how many people are going to send away for makeup kits from companies that existed 25 years ago and sit around making gore effects as a hobby? This is really a fun behind the scenes look at movies like Dawn of the Dead and especially creepshow. Every FX sequence is explained in complete detail, accompanied by realistic ink drawings showing how the crew manipulated the creatures. What I got mostly out of this book was an introduction to three slasher movies; the prowler, which I own and love, The maniac, which I haven't seen but just may buy it real soon, and the burning, a slasher movie that I REALLY want to see, but I can't find any resonabley priced versions of it (Savini said he considers it one of his best projects). Also cool is the fact that Savini openly expresses disdain for all of his "hired killer" redundancy within the slasher cannon.

This book is amazing and absolutely PERFECT if you want to learn about how to make amazing effects from your favorite horror films. Tom Savini explains all of his effects in wonderful detail, and his writing style is extremely inspiring. There is no shortage of detailed pictures, either! A must buy! You will NOT be dissapointed!

This book was originally published as "Bizarro" in 1983, and is now being reprinted as "Grande Illusions".

I like this book because it's a learning tool that gave me exactly what I was looking for. I was tired of looking through Make-up effect books that had two pages devoted to doing horror effects. Stephen King and George Romero (or just horror in general) will really enjoy this book. As will make-up effect artist.

I like this book because it's a learning tool that gave me exactly what I was looking for. I was tired of looking through Make-up effect books that had two pages devoted to doing horror effects. Stephen King and George Romero (or just horror in general) will really enjoy this book. As will make-up effect artist.

I am fortunate to still own my original copy, especially since it has long been out of print and extremely costly to replace. But if you are a fan of Tom Savini and the horror genre it is worth owning. Stephen King provides the introduction and George Romero writes the preface. Tom Savini takes over describing his love for the art and how he developed his interest in make-up special effects. Filled with incredible and rare photos, the book takes us on a step-by-step process on how to recreate the gruesome F/X that made him famous. The book also reflects a humorous and playful side of Tom Savini as he demonstrates what he does best.
The special effects from "Deathdream," "Dreanged," "Martin," "Dawn of the Dead," "The Burning," "The Prowler," "Creepshow," "Maniac," "Eyes of a Stranger," and "Friday the 13th" are all featured here. Also included is a scrapbook of Tom Savini's work and off-the-wall creations.

MAKE WAY FOR THE DUMB BUNNIES

Love the Bunnies! In this book, the Bunnies are spending some quality time together, doing things their way and having fun no matter the consequences!!!!

As usual, the pictures are wonderful, the story-line easy to understand (DUH!), and the Bunnies are dumber than ever! The Bunnies are so dumb that I don't think they realize they are dumb! But that's OK.

While these Bunnies are dumb, the author always seems to have a little message in there for us. The book has everything mixed up and slightly wrong, so kids can realize HEY! That is not right! And, therefore, they are learning, in a fun way, wrong from right!

However, these books are mostly for FUN! And they do a wonderful job sharing and giving fun to all who read and enjoy them!

Thank you!
Pam

My grandsons love the Dumb Bunnies! No, these books do not reflect literary genius, but they reach children where they laugh...time and time again! The illustrations are a hoot, too. Kids and silliness are a natural fit (and laughter is good medicine), so get comfy with the Dumb Bunnies just for the fun of it!

The type and level of humor in this very funny book is shown in the first four pages: 1. "Early one morning, the Bumb Bunnies were spending some quality time apart (picture of house)". 2. "Poppa Bunny was watching the Super Bowl (bunny with football helmet eating popcorn and watching BOWLING on TV)." 3. "Momma Bunny was watching the Orange Bowl (bunny watching a bowl of oranges while spilling a bag of "MOMCORN")." 4. "...and Baby Bunny was watching the Toilet Bowl... (bunny cheering a toilet)." If this is offensive, you may not want to buy the book. However, for those who like a silly, well-constructed, and colorfully illustrated tale, this is a winner.

The rest of the plot revolves loosely around various trips to the beach, the movies, etc., and is propelled by abundant puns and sight gags (most of which are NOT based on toilet humor). I found it genuinely funny, and an improvement on "The Dumb Bunnies Go to the Zoo"; here the bunnies seem somehow more endearing. The gags are funnier and, sometimes, even sophisticated!

As usual, Dav Pilkey's illustrations are zanily bright and colorful without overwhelming the eyes. I tried to find out the media he used, only to find them listed as "watercolors, India ink, acrylics, gouache, skim milk, and Vick's Vap-O-Rub!" A very entertaining book for any young reader who enjoys the silly, especially those old enough to get the verbal and visual puns. Pilkey's "Captain Underpants" books deliver even more imaginative "bathroom" type humor, but at a higher reading level.

This troop will have you in stitches. I bought this book for my kids,and they love it!! The first time I read it for them they just couldnt stop laughing. I never saw my kids laugh so much just from reading a book. So far they all have taken turns bringing it to school. They can hardly wait to see how the Dumb Bunnies handle Easter.
"Thats my boy!!"..heh heh that daddy bunnie......go read the book and enjoy a good laugh with your kids

This book is the funniest because the Dumb Bunnies always do the opposite of the things you should do. They always make mistakes like letting Baby Bunnie drive the car, going bowling in the library and pouring the pooridge on their heads. I am 7 years old and I think kids will like this book very much. Me and my brother and sister laughed so hard when we read about the Dumb Bunnies.

Instead of the usual single sided text written by an individual corporate leader on what a wonderful contribution to America they have made, this book explores the commonalities of many successful leaders in and out of the corporate world. Readers will find the writing style to be easy to read and easy to learn from with the "Explore and Discover" section at the end of each chapter. The length is long enough to get an solid overview of the concepts presented, yet short enough to keep the reader anxiously turning pages.

Kudos to authors Bette Price and George Ritcheske for presenting a fresh approach on the leadership topic!

This is a wonderful book that anyone who wants to lead should read. It is also a great read for those who want to understand the strengths and weaknesses of management within their own company.

"True Leaders" is one of the best books that I've ever read on leadership and management behavior! Price and Ritcheske have done an outstanding job delineating the difference between managers and leaders, as well as wannabe leaders and "true leaders." The book is insightful, exceptionally well written, and will cause anyone aspiring to key leadership roles to seriously reevaluate their approach to the people vs. profits equation. I especially enjoyed the real-world stories offered by the diverse group of executives that were profiled. "True Leaders" is a "must read" for all corporate executives!

I found this book to be very easy to read, made basic common sense with an enhanced use of ideas and the credibility of the CEO's interviewed first rate.I especially liked the questions at the end of each chapter as, food for thought for the reader and a guideline for improvement as well.
It is a book well thought out and enjoyable to read.I highly recommend it to all aspiring leaders,to executives for their review and for their management staff.

I've read a lot of books about leadership that use exemplary leaders to make the author's points. Most turn out to be biographical anthologies. True Leaders is different.

This tightly written (read: no fluff to bulk-up the book's size) book is organized around a set of values, which the authors found to be central to corporate success. With a focus on core values, leaders operate differently than those who are focused on what the bottom line will look like at the end of the next reporting period. Their results are stronger and more sustainable in the long run. Satisfaction levels-for them and for the people working for them-are much higher. Trust runs deep. True leadership is at work.

The authors interviewed 25 CEOs from both private and public sector organizations. They confirmed that ten core values are the essence of their work: Passion is a prerequisite. See what is not yet visible. Care enough to connect and convey. Treat learning like dirty dishes. Do what's right and tell the truth. Trust is a must. Recognize and build people. Trust your intuition. Risk to respond and grow. Respect the importance of balance. And those core values are the chapters of the book.

In each of the chapters, the authors explain the value and its importance, illustrating and reinforcing the concepts through stories from the CEOs. These perspectives are woven into the fabric of each chapter in a way that is very comfortable for the reader. The input from the CEOs brings the values to life, inspiring as well as educating the reader. The presentations are never "in-your-face," but fit nicely into the pattern of the reader's experience with the book.

Just about the time you'll feel like you've completed the book and are ready to close the cover with a silent "thanks" to the authors, you'll discover there's more. Over thirty more pages are organized into appendices talking about Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), a leadership evaluation, a one-on-one discussion card, an attitudes and values graph, and profiles of the companies represented by the CEOs used in the book. And, of course, there's an index. Nice package.

You might want to get two copies of this book, one to keep on the shelf, and one to loan to friends.
shelf, and one to loan to friends.