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Communications
Signing Illustrated: The Complete Learning Guide
Published in Paperback by Perigee Trade (1994-10-01)
Author: Mickey Flodin
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Learning Signing
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2008-09-13
Excellent book for looking up words. You must know how to sign (grammer). the pictures make it easy to follow.

Signing Illustrated
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2008-07-25
I am very new to learning sign language. I feel this book will help me be able to communicate better. Very well illustrated! When you lose your ability to speak, you need to be able to learn how to sign as easily as possible. This book is the perfect tool for easy learning.

My signing teacher likes this book!
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-06-11
I am taking American Signing Lessons and my teacher recommends this book! It is easy to follow with great pictures and comprehensive content. I love it!

Great!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-05-22
Hi im hard of hearing and my friend is also hard of hearing. when i typed in signing books to learn more signing the first book came up was this. I clicked on it and read the contets of this book. It looked so good i bought it of amazon. It came in 1 week. i was so happy i got it and looked at it all day. The signs are so easy to read that you could do it right of the bat!!!!!!! I love it!!!!!! But when it arives the cover is a little different but thats all. My book is kind of my interpiter. (Some anyway)I hope you buy this book because its easy and its great!!!!!!!!!!!!

Easy to understand
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-04-05
This vocabulary in this book is organized into categories so that, for instance, all the relationship words are grouped together. The drawings of the hand shapes are better than in a lot of ASL texts, and each drawing is accompanied by an explanation as to hand shape, position, and orientation, as well as little memory tips to help link the sign to its meaning.

Communications
Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Hearts and Rekindle the Spirits of Women (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
Published in Paperback by Health Communications, Inc. (1996-10-01)
Authors: Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Jennifer Read Hawthorne, and Marci Shimoff
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WOMEN WOMEN
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-10-11
Thank you all colaborative writers!! These books inspire me to be a better person everyday in despite of the adversities life may put on your way! As a teacher sharing these stories has been a great tool in my classes!!

awsome
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2006-06-15
This book was an awsome book.I might be a guy but all these stories just fills your heart with good things. This book has fantastic real life stories that mean alot of things. It was so good that i read this book in 4 days. This book is great for any chicken soup lovers or people who likes touching stories.

Chicken Soup For The Soul
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2007-06-18
I have grown up with Chicken Soup For The Soul Collections. I can remember buying my first book at a book sale while I was in elementary school. I than moved on to Chicken Soup For The Teenage Soul. I recently took a box of books to a book exchange shop and that's where I saw Chicken Soup For The Woman's Soul. I than remembered how much I had loved these heart warming short stories and since I had just turned 20 years old, it was about time I exchange my teenage collection in for the woman's collection. I am 20 years old, married and in college so sometimes I find myself stressed out and emotional so I like to sit down and enjoy a few of these stories. These are great books to own and there is a large variety so that anyone can find one that fits them. My husband and I like to read Chicken Soup For The Couples Soul together and I am looking forward to the day when I can read Chicken Soup For The Mothers Soul.

Inspiring n touching tales...
Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2003-04-06
There are so many Inspiring and touching tales that fills our hearts with emotion. One wonders 'why' things happen as they shouldn't or 'How' do miracles change the course of our lives. There are moments in everybody's life where at a point you encounter obstacles, where your self esteem gets low, attitude differences opine or whatever be, awe-inspiring stories of this book glues you to stir your heart to be more wiser. It rekindles the spirits undoubtedly when we read the emotional narrations of others and wonder - We too come across lot of experiences in life. Should we not pen it down? Easy it may seem, needs inspirations like these stories to share alike tales. This book sure is a great 'light up spirits' book for woman, self inspirations you can say. Topics on Love, Attitude & self esteem, Special moments, Dreams, Truth & wisdom n more are widely covered which makes it a special read. I cherish this book and read n re-read at times. Good pick

For women all around the world..I love it
Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2002-07-02
I read this book in 2 days flat!! I love it. Brought back some memories of times in my life... made me cry mostly. Who doesn't love a good cry? I'm on track to improving my personal development and have since changed my reading material to awe-inspiring stuff. I encourage all women ages 21-100+ to read this book.

Communications
Business Is a Contact Sport
Published in Hardcover by Alpha (2001-08-01)
Authors: Tom Richardson, Gus Vidaurreta, Tom Gorman, and Augusto Vidaurreta
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Business is a Contact Sport
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2002-11-12
This is the most revolutionary business book of the last twenty years! Not since Tom Peters masterpiece, "In Search of Excellance" has a book captured a message so profond, yet so simple. This book can change the course of American business and re-establish our country's confidance in corporate America. Timely, Powerful, Necessary!!!

"Contact Sport" helped me - now I give it to my clients
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2002-10-04
During my 14 years as a business attorney I have seen clients rise and fall, succeed and fail - and one thing always stands out. The most successful clients are not threatened by the competition, have loyal employees and love what they do. I have read this book 3 times and it has helped me in reshaping my practice. Now, I give it to clients, especially those who have backed themselves into a corner and need the rest of the world to get out and succeed. Contact Sport lays it out clearly and the value system it presents works. As a business woman, I'm not crazy about the macho sports paradigm though. Not everyone does sports ball guys!

Relationship management taken seriously
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2002-06-20
At first blush, Tom Richardson and Gus Viduarreta's book seems only to tell you things you already knew. I built a large computer-consulting firm (600+ employees) using many of the same principles described in the first chapters of the book. My first reaction was "Why do I need this book?" After reading it through to the end my feelings changed drastically: "Why didn't I have this book ten years ago?"
What Vidaurreta and Richardson do so well is provide an effective framework for organizing and harvesting a company's relationship management techniques - techniques that we all tend to use, but only in a haphazard and slipshod fashion. The book, in a practical "what to do on Monday morning" fashion, outlines how, with a little thinking and organization, you can vastly increase return on the relationship management techniques that you may already have in place. It then goes on to point out techniques you probably never thought of...
In my opinion a lotta bang for very little buck!!

Not just for the top execs
Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2002-09-30
I guess I'm one of the fortunate ones. I had the opportunity to work with Tom and Gus for a few years back when they first birthed Systems Consulting Group. I spent quite a bit of time with Gus and noticed from day one that he had an uncanny way with people. So I paid close attention and began to soak up all I could. I'm not wired like Gus is motivationally, nor am I gifted with his charismatic personality. I'm a software consultant, I'm still thrilled with the technical side of IT, and that's where I want to remain...but the competition is getting more and more fierce.

I recently discovered that Gus and Tom had written, "Business is a Contact Sport" so I rushed to Amazon[.com] and purchased it...more from curiosity than anything else. What I never would have realized had I not read the book was just how much I had gleaned from my time with them. I've actually been using many of their principles for more than a dozen years and greatly benefiting from them. I've had numerous long-termed engagements as I watched people with more expertise and more years of experience than myself being laid off. I've been able to cultivated relationships with key individuals at many of the clients I've worked at and have frequently been able to leverage these relationships into longer term or repeat engagements. Along the way I've always tried to help people in every way I could, even when I knew there would be no chance for reciprocation.

Maybe you're like me, you're not CEO material (or CRO for that matter) and you don't have the desire to IPO new companies, you're happy with your career but want a edge at being able to land the longer term or more lucrative job assignments. This new book is not just for the top executives, it's for the average person like myself who just wants a leg up in this new economy.

By the way, my wife and I attended the first Christmas party that SCG gave back in 1988, the one that cost 10% of that year's profits. They didn't have to invite me, they knew I'd never be a large source of income for the business, but they cultivated the relationship anyway. Relationships truly are circular aren't they...here I am fourteen years later giving a rave review on their book!

Of course you don't have to buy the book to benefit from their knowledge, you could begin your career under their tutelage like I did!

Kurt Sligh
Software Consultant

12 Principles to greater success!
Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2002-09-21
Tom Richardson and Augusto Vidaurreta, the founders of the Systems Consulting Group, have had tremendous success since the late 1980's using some of the obvious techniques necessary in business that we all know are important, but sometimes forget to practice. For the seasoned business professional BUSINESS IS A CONTACT SPORT easily defines and labels terms for the principals we know are important for us to succeed, but didn't know how to organize them to teach them to new entrants into the business world. Business leaders should read and develop a cheat sheet of the 12 principals and post it as a reminder of what we need to be doing each day. BUSINESS AS A CONTACT SPORT has been tested and passed with high grades from some of our best business schools. RAM, Relationship Asset Management and CRO, Chief Relationship Officer will become a standard in the evolving business world. Managers need to arms their sales staff with this book as well as department heads and HR personnel.

Communications
Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul: Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit of Writers
Published in Kindle Edition by Health Communications (2000-06-29)
Authors: Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Bud Gardner
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This book helped me write my book.
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2007-03-22
Very inspiring. It really helped me finish my book, "My Vow of Silence - the roughest 3 minutes of my life"...

Great for writer's block. Read one essay per day and call me in the morning.

[...]

SURPRSINGLY GOOD
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 2005-08-21
Sometimes this series seems wussy but this particular book is absolutely great. You get to read about authors during their struggling years and times of doubt, and, it's all across the board in writer types.

Enjoy.

A Enjoyable Dose of Encourgaement and Inspiration
Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2005-12-10
I'm going to admit it. I love the books in the series CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL. I became an addict almost from the beginning. I even remember the first time I read a story in one of the volumes. I was having a terrible day, and all I wanted to do was complain, but no one was listening. It was suggested I sit back, relax, and enjoy a fire roaring in a fireplace. I grabbed the first volume in the series, the only one available at the time, and read a story at random. It was about a little boy battling cancer who dreamed of being a firefighter. I read the first paragraph, figured it was going to be sappy, and if it was too gooey, I'd throw the book in the fireplace as kindling. Well, that's not what happened. The child did not survive, but the local firefighters made his frame come true and as I read, I became emotionally involved in the story, almost feeling as if the kid was my own son. But it did more than just make me realize I was getting a bit to cynical in my not so old age, it reminded me of what writing can do for a reader: make a connection to a person's heart in a way no other medium can. Over the years the books in this series have made me take a few moments to reflect, appreciate life, and see the good that is out there even if we don't always realize it. No, not every story moves me, but I do believe that every story in the series moves at least one reader, and if writers claim to be pouring out their heart and soul on the page, isn't this the point? In some ways I have this series to thank for reminding me of my dream to write something that will be published. As I read many of the stories in this series, it reminded me that we may all have a story to tell, but writers take that story one step further and put it on paper.

Now, while I love the books in the series, I wondered if CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE WRITER'S SOUL would have enough of an edge. I guess I believe books on writing should be challenging in order to be credible. I've read the books on writing theory by people such as Eudora Welty, John Gardiner, Anne Lamott, and Brenda Ueland as well as the "you can write a best selling novel in thirty seconds" type of books. Of course I read the former as an artist, but the latter for research purposes. The main character in my novel in progress is a popular writer so I need to know how popular writers write, right? Right. I wondered if the CHICKEN SOUP volume would have the critical push I need, or whether it would be enjoyable stories without a bite, so I avoided the book. Then I remembered something. Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are two of publishing's most successful writers/editors, and the first volume was rejected by publishing houses that thought the idea would never succeed. I'm willing to bet they regret rejecting Canfield and Hansen now, but it also reminded me, these two people know the ins and outs of writing and publishing, and they may know what writers need to read.

Obviously I purchased this volume, and I've read it as I do most of the books in this series. I look for a story that interests me and read it. Usually I take something with me. This volume shows the variety of people who take words and put them together in an attempt to find meaning. Some of the writers with stories in this volume include esteemed authors such as Ernest J. Gaines, best selling writers such as Clive Cussler, and writers from the world of entertainment such as Garry Marshall and Art Linkletter. Most of the stories are written by lesser known names that may not have the notoriety but have the same desire to put words to paper.

I'll admit, most of the stories in this book I use in teaching, usually when teaching junior high students about the importance of pursuing dreams or having confidence in one's abilities. Yet as I teach these lessons and remember where the stories come from, I am reminded of my own desire to write, and since that's the purpose of the book., it succeeds.

Alphabet Soup
Helpful Votes: 5 out of 5 total.
Review Date: 2005-06-28
This notable volume of "Chicken Soup" consists of eighty stories within ten chapters to thoroughly inspire and give voice to the value of writing, whether for profit and as a career or for the sheer joy in the outlet of creative expression.

Each true-life story was written by a professional writer within some genre of the field, and I found myself turning the page to find any familiar to me. Regardless of familiarity of name, each story will inspire, even if you have no inclination to write. And if you do write, you will find helpful tips, comradeship and motivation along with the encouragement.

As with all books of the Chicken Soup series, this one can easily be book-marked and read at leisure. I enjoyed every page and every story.

Inspirational, but not Instructional
Helpful Votes: 5 out of 5 total.
Review Date: 2004-12-17
This is a collection of approximately 80 stories from various writers, some famous, some not. The stories are personal anecdotes of the obstacles faced in becoming a writer. Most of the stories seem to have a hardship story to tell, for example, overcoming poverty or illness. My favorite story was from the Christmas Box author, telling how he wrote and self-published the book.

If you are looking for writing instruction, this is not what you want. However, if you need to be reminded that many other people who have aspired to become succesful writers have faced and overcome overwhelming odds, then you will enjoy this book. I recommend this book to any aspiring writer who is currently feeling discouraged from rejection or self-doubt.

Communications
Circles of Seven (Dragons in Our Midst, Book 3)
Published in Paperback by CLW Communications/AMG (2005-04-25)
Author: Bryan Davis
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Continuing the quest..
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-10-10
This is a great book to read whenever you're going through a tough time. The themes of contentment and finding a light in the dark place run rampant throughout this book, from beginning to end. Billy learns how to know the tools of the enemy, and how to find that one spark of light when all seems dark. And Bonnie learns how to be content. How you ask? Well, you will just have to read it to find out. The journey you start when you read Raising Dragons, continues in Circles of Seven.

What's up with the Ending?
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-09-25
The book starts off great, and gets into the action right away. Billy is in a mansion in England and will be going to see the circle of knights, but is attacked in the middle of the night. There's a small battle which injures the Professor, so Billy is the one to drive them to a mountain to meet up with fellow dragons Clefspeare and Hartanna who are joined by Bonnie. Once the group of three are close to land, Hartanna stays behind to survey the coast while Clefspeare and Bonnie fly ahead to join Billy and Prof. As the two finally land, Clefspeare has been taken captive by a memeber of an evil sorcoress' army. The next day, Billy, Bonnie, and the Professor proceed as scheduled to Sir Patrick's house. There, they are faced with an option of entering a different world and proceeding through seven circles to free captives. Each decide to enter, but neither realize just how challenging it will going be. Putting their own lives at risk, the duo journey through the seven different worlds and find out quickly that it will be much harder than anything they have endured before.
This book was very good, mixed with instant action that was spread throughout the entire story and Bryan's drawing you deep into the book. I would definately recommend this book to everyone to read, but the last two chapters were a disappointment for me. I didn't think that they were well explained and were extremely confusing.

Another epic from Bryan Davis
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-09-12
The amazing series continues with Circles of Seven!! This is my favorite book in the Dragons in our Midst series. It's action packed as the characters journey through the seven circles.

Amazing Story
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Review Date: 2008-08-22
A story of love, sacrifice, faith and forgiveness that will keep you reading all night long. An adventure that takes you through places you never thought you could go. This is a must read book an can not be turned down. Fight through another world of devils and discover the truth of Excalibur.

My favorite in the series
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-08-19
How does he do it? Not only were the first two books instant favorites, but the third one became my favorite in the series! More deep storylines, more great characters, more excitement, more suspense, etc. I'm officially hooked on these, and now I get an adrenaline rush when I start a new book by Bryan Davis.

Communications
Power Sales Writing
Published in Kindle Edition by McGraw-Hill (2003-07-21)
Author: Sue A. Hershkowitz-Coore
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Power is an UNDERSTATEMENT!
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2006-04-20
Competition is fierce and having the best marketing department or newest product is not good enough. All successful Sales professionals possess skills that set them apart from their competitors and effective writing should be at the top of their skill set. In her new book, Power Sales Writing, Sue provides the tools that will inspire the reader to develop or enhance their writing effectiveness and ultimately set them apart from the competition. Power Sales Writing has a prominent position on my bookshelf - a must read!

Power Sales Writting is as essential a tool as a dictionary!
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2003-12-10
Share this book with everyone in your organization that has any sales contact and increase their their effectiveness. Sue cuts to the heart of good writting skills. Her book is easy to read and offers countless tips on letter writting, e-mails and better communication.

Sue does it again!
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2003-10-25
Sue is a nationally recognized speaker who captivates her audience with pithy observations, high energy and charm. She has successfully translated that into a terrific guide that will be helpful to new salespeople as well as pros. My favorite part is how she points out the pompous phrases that are often used instead of everyday common sense language.

OK Book; Not Great
Helpful Votes: 6 out of 9 total.
Review Date: 2004-05-20
I must say I am little disappointed. I would not tell someone not to buy this book but I would not tell someone to buy it. The book does deliver what it says on the cover. I am not so sure how powerful it is. It is about writing style and how to make it better, easier and faster. I am still trying to decide if I learned anything from this book that is of great value. I am sure I will reference this book in the future and for $10.00; hay what the hell. I have bought computer books for ten times that amount that I hated. If you have difficulty writing and getting your ideas on to paper maybe this book is for you. It is short and it is very readable. I would classify this as an average book. And sorry Sue since my name is not on this I just pounded it out on the keyboard and let the letters fall where they may.

A "must have" for professionals.
Helpful Votes: 7 out of 15 total.
Review Date: 2007-03-08
With all of the advances the age of technology has brought us, there have also been a few setbacks. One of those setbacks comes in the form of a lack of professionalism in writing. The email era has all but eliminated professionalism in business communications. POWER SALES WRITING by Sue Hershkowitz-Coore seeks to restore some of that lost professionalism. What we have here, however, is not just about improving the level of professionalism in email, but is applicable to all realms of business writing.

The author begins by introducing four questions that are basic components of all business writing. The professional writer should always begin their prewriting with these four basic questions. Doing so will insure the writer always achieves the desired result. There is an incredible amount of information on such a wide variety of writing tips, such as proofing, when and how to use buffers, and legal culpability in business communications.

The book seems to be aimed at a general audience (anyone who conducts business communication) as well as a specific audience, (copywriters). The content here is beneficial for both audiences and, I believe, meets reader expectations of either group. The last half of the book does slant more towards the professional copywriter, but can still be applied to general business communications.

In the last half of the book we find direction on sales letters. Here, the focus is on such things as sales letter characteristics, the power of testimony and using stimuli words (visual, auditory and kinesthetic) to appeal to various learning styles.

The final section really helps the reader to challenge him or herself from writing habits found less than admirable. This is somewhat of a melding together and condensed version of Richard Bayan's "Words That Sell" and Strunk's "Elements of Style". Of particular note, I found on the final page of text, a technique I have used for years. That is making a list of the ten most important things learned from the book, picking a couple to focus on for a month, then moving to the next two. The problem here is, for me, it was difficult holding my list down to ten items.

This is a critical edition for professional copywriters. It is beneficial for all professionals who must use written communication. I found the book exceptionally well written. Hershkowitz-Coore's obvious skill as a writer makes the book very easy to comprehend.

Communications
The Aladdin Factor
Published in Paperback by Berkley Trade (1995-10-01)
Authors: Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen
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Aladdin Factor
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-02-23
Good read and a lot of wonderful stories and helpful hints to boot. Worth the purchase. I highly recommend this book for anyone looking to find their way to see all their dreams and desires come true.

Pug At The Beach loves Jack Canfield
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2007-10-09
Far too many people wander through life unfulfilled because they lack the skill set needed to experience life to its most bountiful. That's in part due to a fear of asking for that which brings us what we need, want or desire.

People are afraid. Afraid of rejection, afraid of looking foolish, and a whole host of other things. Be afraid no longer. The Aladdin Factor will teach you how to ask without fear.

Canfield's book taught me how to ask in a powerful, confident way that would guarantee my success. Simple phrasing combined with subtle reflection made for a life transforming read.

At Pug Headquarters, it's a must read.

Diana Taylor
Top Dog
Pug At The Beach

Sometimes all you need in life is the wisdom of a good dog.TM

Pug at the Beach: An Island Dog's Reflections on Life

Pure Gold
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2008-06-19
The authors are very specific in their advice on getting what you want in life, and their wisdom truly works. I have found that out by experience in using it to advance in my career. This is one of those books you can have complete confidence in: Not a bit of it is commercial psycho babble---this stuff is practical "take it to the bank" mentoring. One of the other customer reviewers called this a must-have book, and he is right. Don't miss out on this piece of gold.

Joe's Review
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2008-04-28
The Aladdin Factor is a must have for anyone who has been unable to attain everything in which they desire. The book is analogous with the journey of Aladdin, his encounter with the genie and how Aladdin discovers what he really wants out of life. Jack Canfield does a great job of using real life cases to exemplify the Aladdin Factor. If you don't already know what is, you are missing out.

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen's ~ The Aladdin Factor
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2008-01-20
Many years ago I read a book that changed my life. The beauty about books is they are truly timeless. Recently I revisited this book because the continued buzz about "The Secret" made me think of it.

The Aladdin Factor is a simple fast-track to getting what you want. Originally released in 1995 (around the time Chicken Soup for The Soul series was really taking off), this book changed the way I approached business and personal interactions.

I believe that one of the greatest lessons you will ever learn is included in this book. The art of asking for what you really want.

Canfield and Hansen explore five barriers to asking for what we want:

(1) The first is ignorance. Often, we simply don't know what to ask for. This occurs for many reasons including lack of exposure, not knowing the resources available and not fully understanding our personal desires and yearnings.

2) Second, limiting and inaccurate beliefs keep us stuck in what we know to be true from past experiences. This includes programming from parents, teachers, churches, peers and the media.

3) Fear is the third barrier (and one I believe we can all relate to). It is fear, usually based on past disappointments and experiences, that hold many of us back from asking for what we truly desire. The fear of rejection is particularly debilitating. Fear of looking silly, being humiliated, feeling powerless, punishment, obligation and abandonment are all key players in keeping us stuck.

4) Fourth is low self-esteem. Often we can feel unworthy of love, happiness and our true desires. This is because of inferiority complexes and false beliefs that our needs and wants are worthy of pursuit.

5) Pride is the final barrier and, according to the authors, is especially difficult for men. Although I see this trait in many of my women friends. We tend to remain guarded and not admit that we need help and support. Asking for this sometimes makes us feel inadequate.

The key to getting what you want is simple. Recognize and correct the barriers that apply to you. Become comfortable with who you are and what you really want and need (this may take some time).

Finally, ask for what you want in a way that is mutually beneficial for all involved. The key point I took away from this book (and continue to hold near and dear) is having the courage to simply ask.

Look at it this way. If you really, truly want something, the only way to get it is to take actionable steps, including asking. If you ask for something you want the worse thing that can happen is someone saying "no". Although this may seem devastating, in reality, you are left with nothing less than before you asked. And, if the answer happens to be yes, you have moved so much closer to your end goal.

So, go ahead, ask for what you want. The results may surprise you.

Communications
The Gregg Reference Manual
Published in Hardcover by Career Education (2000-01-01)
Author: William A Sabin
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An invaluable style and reference manual for advertising copywriters
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Review Date: 2008-08-19
This is the best style manual for advertising copywriters on the market. There may be a new edition that supercedes this one by the time you read this. if so, I would buy it without reservation. I find myself reaching for this time and again when I write. Highly recommended.

gregg ref
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Review Date: 2007-01-20
bought this copy for my daughter. she wishes she'd had it years earlier. loves it.

The Best Grammar/Usage Book Ever
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Review Date: 2006-05-18
I retired a few years ago and wish that I had taken my Gregg Reference Manual with me as a "parting gift." I used to take calls from people regarding grammar questions. Little did they know I would grab this book and easily page to the correct answer. I impressed many people over the years; and then, of course, the answers became second nature to me. I have recommended this book many times and finally am going to purchase my own copy for home. It is a good book just to read. Absolutely EVERYTHING is in there.

All arguments stop here
Helpful Votes: 18 out of 18 total.
Review Date: 2004-04-14
I am an independent corporate trainer who teaches people to write better at work. When my students ask me for my advice about good books to guide them as they write at work, this is the reference book I recommend.

I also tell them several other things about the book. First, this is not just some handbook that secretaries can use to look up how to format a letter. It is an authoritative reference for all aspects of writing English. It should be next to the dictionary and thesaurus on the shelf of everyone who needs to write at work, from clerks to executives. Second, if your boss or anyone else argues with you about any rule of writing, you only have to point to the relevant entry in this book. All arguments stop there. Third, the size of the book is deceptive. It uses small font and thin paper. With normal font and paper, it would be the size of two or three large dictionaries. That's how much useful stuff is packed in this book.

It takes a while to get used to how the information in the book is formatted, but it is well worth the effort. All entries in the index include page numbers as well as topic numbers, which they call "rules." The book is logically structured around these rules, and it makes related topics easy to find.

I rated this book 5 stars because I think it is superior in all categories for a reference book: comprehensive content, abundant examples, thorough index, authoritative author, and reasonable price.

Recommendations for Students Entering the Secretarial Field
Helpful Votes: 4 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 2004-07-29
As a business education teacher, I highly recommend this reference manual to anyone entering the secretarial field. It provides a complete source for answering questions concerning grammar, punctuation, English usage, etc. The well-done index allows easy access to the needed information. It is an absolute MUST for office employees. Eva Lewis, El Cajon, CA

Communications
Robert's Rules For Dummies
Published in Kindle Edition by For Dummies (2008-07-28)
Author: C. Alan, PRP Jennings
List price: $16.99
New price: $9.99

Average review score:

YES
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2008-08-22
This helped me out of a parliamentarian predicament. Easy to use. Fairly thorough.

Good
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2008-08-06
Well worth the $$, if you need to know the rules of order for your meetings then start here!

Robert's Rules for Dummies
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2008-03-15
For those who have not spent hours reading Robert's Rules or may sometimes be confused with the original, this book is simply great!! You CAN to this, you CANNOT do that, it's OK to try something else. (In plain English!) It simplified a question my group had, to the satisfaction of all involved.

Useful for University Women's Club group
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2007-12-24
An excellent reference book to have on hand at club Board meetings and lunches. Simple and easy presentation of a lengthy subject.

This book is outstanding
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2008-05-16
Alan does a fabulous job making sense of Robert's Rules. I became a new Chairman of a committee with no experience in the Rules. After reading his book I felt confident I could run the meeting in the proper format. I now keep the book with me at all meetings as a handy reference. Thanks for a great resource. Also, I love the way he gives relevant examples of potential circumstances and how to negotiate your way through the parlimentary maze.

Communications
The Secret Power of Speaking God's Word
Published in Kindle Edition by FaithWords (2004-08-26)
Author: Joyce Meyer
List price: $8.99
New price: $7.19

Average review score:

Awesome
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-09-29
This is an awesome, handy little book. I would recommend this for anyone with faith wanting God to work in their lives with the power of his word. Well done.

The Secret Power of Speaking God's Word
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Review Date: 2008-08-30
Has just the right verses you need, categorized according to topic. Perfect for praying the exact verses you need at the moment and for the situation you need them. Awesome!

A book that truly speaks to the heart - Phenomenal!
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Review Date: 2008-07-24
I received this book just after receiving a life-changing medical diagnosis. Joyce Meyer has taken scripture and categorized it by need (i.e. sickness, worry, depression, etc.). I was able to turn to the section I needed and pray scripture, believe scripture and allow God to replenish my soul. I would recommend this book to anyone going through a tough time!! I have bought them in bulk now to give to friends! Truly a must have, go-to book in all life's circumstances.

One of the best tools for spiritual warfare/teaching/learning/counseling!!!!
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Review Date: 2008-07-19
This book has gotten me through some rough times in my life with the enemy was trying to take over my mind with fear, depression, and lack of confidence. Like the reader who gave the 2-star review...no its not a book full of insight from Joyce...that wasn't its purpose. The purpose was to make certain scripture dealing with certain situations easily accessible to the believer and this book does just that. When I am going through I whip out this book and look up the situation I am facing or the characteristic that I want to develop in my life at that time and just read the scriptures to myself our out loud. When you are going through your mind is frazzled sometimes and you really aren't in the mind set to flip back and forth through the bible or concordance saying, "Now where is that scripture on faith again??" Joyce has categorized it for you. The word of God says that death and life are in the power of the tongue...we must speak life into our destinies or death into the attacks of the enemy. This book is so awesome that I've been buying it and giving it away and that is why I am on Amazon now so that I can buy more. I would like to see Joyce add to this...to include even more issues/characteristics but she has definitely done a great job of covering major situations that we face everyday. Thanks, Joyce!!!

Use This Tool Daily
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Review Date: 2008-05-22
I bought this book and I'm so glad I did! I'm using it every day, speaking God's Word for my life and the positive changes are really remarkable. This is the most useful book I've ever seen by Joyce Meyer and I just can't say enough about it. I'd rate it 10 stars if that were possible. Besides the content itself, this is a really well-made book, very sturdy and small enough to take along in my purse.

Many times when people are praying, they are just speaking to God about their problems. This is faithless prayer and God cannot change anything in your life when you don't ask with faith. God already knows about the situation and think about it this way...God says His Word will never go void, but that He watches over His Word to bring it to pass. When you speak God's Word over situations in your life, situations are guaranteed to improve. Speaking God's Word has caused my faith to grow enormously.

The book is broken down into different topics like courage, health, depression, finance and so many more. Get this book and start using it today!!! God will bless you like never before. Also get "God's Master Plan For Your Life" by Gloria Copeland. It's awesome! I pray that God begins to bless you in every area of your life as you put this foundational principle to work!


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