Techniques Books

This is such a wonderful book. It inspired me to change my life and live as a miracle leader. I have highly recommended it to everyone in my organization.

If you're a leader and you want to live an extraordinary life then this book is for you. 95% of the people in United States believe in a higher power, whether or not they call it God or something else. Inviting that power into your life and making it part of your approach to leadership will pay benefits to both you and the people you lead. What you now consider as miracles will soon become the norm or natural.

There is power in softness. People are desperate to be led. People yearn to be loved. Stephen's book shows you how to do both. Read it, you'll appreciate the changes that will happen. The people you lead will applaud you for it as well.

Stephen goes waaay beyond just inspiring you to believe ...he actually shows you how to become the leader of your life and live from your own core truth. The powerful exercises guide you to the miracle of loving yourself and loving what you do.

This book is really about YOU ...helping you take an honest look at your life while exploring your Inner Landscape. You'll find the courage to be authentic and trust yourself more than anyone or anything outside of yourself. Get the book and discover your real Self and the miracle that you have always been.

I have read John Maxwell, Tony Robbins, and Stephen Covey. This book stands out because it is read as a conversation across the table from Stephen McGhee. He challenges you consistently to live a life of integrity and accountability - and to discover 'where' the leader in you comes from. Read it and be impacted.

How can it be that with so many seminars, trainings, programs, and inspirational material available, our planet seems to have so many vacancies for truly powerful--and empowering--leadership?

To my mind, Steve's book points the way to a leadership paradigm that can fill those vacancies. Practical, guided exercises, amazing personally revealing anecdotes, and an unapologetic call to action.

This book will create leaders that no longer chant, "Follow me!" It will birth leaders who have the courage to say, "I'll go first."

I have been following Mike Dooley' writings for awhile now, and find them very enlightening. A much more positive way to approach life, and actually attain the things you want to bring into your experience. You'll have a new outlook, as well a quite a few laughs. Keep up the good work, Mike!

Leveraging the Universe and Engaging the Magic is wonderful easy listening of serious and important life tools. Mike has a great sense of humour that makes his message easy to digest and implement.

This is such an intriguing set of CD's. The things that Mike introduces and the way he guides you in teaching yourself focus is amazing. I gained so much from listening the first time around and was absolutely amazed that I was learning even more the second time around. It is such a crucial learning tool after watching the DVD "The Secret". After reading listening to these things I was amazed when I was actually able to see how I had already been using the information in my life. (maybe not the way I wanted to but I could see it) I was able to see how I had made certain circumstances take place, wow was that a discovery!!!

This book will open you to the possibilities that thoughts become things and it will give you a glimpse into the law of attraction. I listened over and over and this book was a large stepping stone in my spiritual journey. I am truly thankful that it came to me at the proper time when I needed it most. That's how it works!

I do not usually take the time or effort to write reviews, but I feel that listening to Mike Dooley will make a lot of sense to a lot of you who have been looking for answers. Really great!!!

Yes Natasha wrote this book and with me being a young adult her book really inform me on alot of things us young women need to know! I'm glad that I found this book. I was just walk down the aisle in the nonfiction section at the public library looking for good book to read and this book caught my eye. I'm glad that I read it and many other women should to also. Its show alot how to love yourself, be yourself, and create a life that you will love. I've learn that now for myself!!!!

Life lesson # 120: Share your knowledge.

The first thing I thought when I finished this book was that I wish I had money like Oprah to buy a copy for every woman that I know and meet. It is ageless and colorless in it's message. I'm in my 30s and I felt like the book was written just for me at this exact moment in my life. I plan to start 2008 with a new perspective and this book is will be a constant reference. Thank you Ms Munson!

I have literally read this book 4 times and each time I re-read it I gain new insight into my life. A good gift for any girlfriend and or teenager going through life's difficulties.

This had everything from poetry to insight and it was all spoken from real life experiences the author lived through. Like another reviewer said, all the topics was followed by a summary that showed a outline of the main points. This book was informative and inspirational and gives teenage girls the best advice they could ever have, to love themselves before they can love others.

Natasha Munson's book Life Lessons for My Sisters is a compilation of poetry, insight, and lessons based on the author's real life experiences. Munson describes in a unique, yet simplistic manner how to succeed in life and in love with an emphasis put on first knowing and loving one's self. I enjoyed that each point was often enhanced by a poem and after each topic, there was a summary to show the main points.

Life Lessons for My Sisters tackles all aspects of life in an informative and inspirational manner. Although the book seems to be geared toward a teenage/young adult audience, it contains information that women of all ages need to heed. I highly recommend this book for any girl or woman who needs guidance or positive affirmations in their lives.

Reviewed by Latoya Carter-Qawiyy
APOOO BookClub

Tim Smith's pure approach to keeping customers loyal shows how disciplined use of the right talents can separate us in this world of mediocrity. This is one of the milestones of being a Professional Sales Rep. I would suggest it to any sales rep regardless of the industry.

This book way better than Kaizan or other Japanese book. Tim Smith the Shogun of samurai salesman!!

Tim Smith has given sales people a practical guide to establishing lasting relationships and a loyal customer base. Mr. Smith has broken the sales process down into 7 steps, which when followed, result in a powerful relationship and long term success.
Mr. Smith's approach is logical and easy to follow. Examples of how this process works are plentiful and buttress his points very well.
I found the book readable and amusing. I will strongly suggest this book to my sales colleagues who are looking to improve their sales skills.

Being a sales representitive in a competitive industry can be intimidating! Tim Smith's book Loyalty Based Selling gives you the tools to suceed from the start. Loyalty Based Selling is a quick read that avoids all the warm and fuzzes about selling and gets right into the meat of it. Tim offers a unique perspective and specific examples of whats's made him #1. Sales reps make many mistakes that could easily be avioded if they use the tools and game plan that Loyalty Based Selling offers. The book walks you through how to introduce your self to a prospective customer to celebrating the close of a big deal. This book is a must read for all sales reps.

This book is outstanding! It takes a very simple approach to communicating the best way to maintain business with current customers and grow your business with both existing and new customers. Each one of us can implement the seven steps into our selling. Mr. Smith did a great job of giving us examples we can work with. I have already recommended this book to several colleagues!

I cannot say it any better than the many other reviewers who have indicated that this is the "bible" of camera collecting references! Exhaustive references, historic information, pictures, auction selling prices, the "whole nine yards!"

The only camera reference book better than this one is Jim McKeown's next edition!

Jim McKeown's books are the most comprehensive sources of accurate information on cameras in the world. Period. Other books may give more information on specific cameras, but if you are to have but one source to refer to,choose McKeown. He will never disappoint you.
Another wonderful camera expert and writer (they don't always go together) is Ivor Matanle. His two books are treasures. But if you want facts, go with McKeown. You will return over and over to his book. Speaking face to face with him is most rewarding. You realize you are learning from one of the world authorities.
Wonderful pictures, camera values (prices) rarity,etc. This book contains cameras even experts haven't heard about. But McKeown is the expert of experts, and you will keep this large,heavy, over 900 page book near just for the fun of reading it. Am I enthused? Yes! I have bought his books since the 4th edition in 1983-84, and always been pleased.
A lengthy review? Yes, but this book deserves much praise!

I use this book often, I have found that in addition to the obveous use (prise guide) there is a fair amount of history that helped with research. Contains much useful information.

I have had the pleasure of owning (and still own) the 1976 Guide To Antique Cameras by Mckeown. It has been many years since then and the price for a guide has really risen. As an Antique dealer I found myself getting interested in collectible cameras once again. I knew I needed a guide and reviewed a 1996 copy a friend owned my McKeowen and was convinced this is the one to own. My library consists of at least 200 books on Antiques and 50 price guides on Art, Jewelry, clothing, Orientalia to name a few. I hesitated at the price for this guide, but after reasearching the options I knew this was the concise price guide for me. I own it and am happy I chose it and it makes me MONEY just owning it. I have 30 years of Amatuer collecting and selling under my belt and I really don't need a price guide just my wits, (that's what I told myself) but it just makes it soooo easy to reinforce my experience with a reference and value basis for my risks. Leica III,a,b,c,g, Mentor Reflex, Zeiss-Ikon Miroflex, Robot 35mm, Hasselblad, Kodak Field Cameras, Sept 35mm camera projector, TDC 3d projector & Nikon Cameras are a few of the cameras I have used this informational price guide in evaluating.

My McKeown's price guide has been an invaluable tool in selling old camera's at online auction sites. It not only gives you a solid idea of what a camera is worth, but it many cases it gives you some history and background as well.

There are pictures of almost every camera listed to help you identify your exact model, and it explains in detail the difference between similar models.

I can't think of anything that could be added to make this a more complete pricing guide.

I like the size of this book filled with black and white photographs. One does not need 11 by 14 inch presentation books to present artistic photography. The title should have been bondage since the photographs are 90% this and not much more. So unless the world of bondage is your artistic pleasure, then look elsewhere for the fine artistic nudes. There are a few memorable photographs but the rest are forgotten quickly and thus obsession is the furthest thing from this reader's mind. Sure there have been worst collections but there are many more fantastic books on this subject which makes this one a nice view to expand one's knowledge of this black and white world which no one should ever be obsessed about.

An Obsession is an individual's compulsive preoccupation with an idea, or thing. Martin R. Class' obsession is portrayed exceptionally well through this material. I personally am not as well knowledged on photography as most others, but what I do know is, as someone that is not deeply involved in the industry, I can personally find interest in his work. This is true art. The settings, the amount of lighting and contrast, the finish production of each image, all exceptionally artistic.
In short, the material contained within this book is remarkable, and maintains focus on the style of art many people find to be an obsession.
... additionally, it is in this viewers personal opinion that individuals that cannot understand the meaning of the word obsession, or those that cannot accept personal preference should not be writing reviews on such topics.

"it is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open your mouth and prove everyone right"

To put it simply, I like this book. Some of the photos appeal to me more than others, but I think this photographer is definitely on to something. It's a smaller format book (like the others in the Mixofpix series), but that actually works in its favor. It makes me feel like I'm looking through a secret, dirty, little visual diary of the forbidden things he has witnessed and documented with his camera. Not every photography book has to be an oversized, overpriced behemoth that just sits on your table and gets coffee spilled all over it. "Obsession" is one that belongs under your pillow.

The overall feeling I got when I looked through the book was satisfaction. The photographs were tasteful and the women were portrayed very well. The models weren't exceptionally hot, which was actually a refreshing change of pace. A lot of average looking women in sensuous poses. The book retains a spot in my bathroom for patrons to view at there leisure. I do recommend this book, it makes a nice addition to the collection.

Martin Rafael Class has a gift. This shy artist has the ability to capture lighting, form and beauty and arrange those elements in unusual ways with provocative results. His mind's eye sees art in a way few would notice on their own. Marty's "Obsession" allows him to share this gift with us. It's a wonderful collection of art by a truly gifted artist.

Well written, illustrated and bound work on the art of landscape painting in oil. One of the best available for landscape artists of all levels.

Elizabeth Tolley's "Oil Painter's Solution Book" was particularily helpful with information on the use of resin mediums and odorless mineral spirits. As an "old fashioned painter" using the traditional stand oil, damar varnish, and turpentine medium, this was an easy-to-understand and useful source.

The sprial bound book was so much better than the usual paper back or standard bound books. It opens flat for easier use when painting.

I would recommend this book for painters that are somewhat better than beginners or for "holiday painters" looking for information to help improve their work.

Seasoned painters may not find the book very useful, unless they are looking for specific information or the lovely images of Tolley's work.

Excellent and comprehensive. The author covers all of the basics you need to know as an artist and explains things in wonderful detail with illustrations. I can see that I will continue to use this book as a resource when I am trying to resolve an issue or just learn new ways of doing things. I would highly recommend for beginning painters. Experienced painters woould also treasure this book.

I was very pleased with this oil painter's solution book. It gave very clear and helpful answers to many of my questions about landscape painting, and the paintings themselves were quite beautiful.

I started painting with oils only a few months ago and have aquired several books regardihg oil painting in an effort to examine several points of view on the subject. This book, while it may not be the most helpful to me at this stage in my development, it is simply an excellent source of information for old and new artists alike. I would recommend adding this to any library of anyone just beginning a very complex hobby.

Patrick Demarchelier is one of the best artist of this age; his Photographs are pieces of history. Into this book you'll find his masterpieces: emotions in B&W!

A must own book for people that love b&w photography. Patrick is excellent at getting the perfect angle for the image. The way the natural light and shadows enhance the objects is great. The true persons are drawn by the way the pictures are taken.

My 12 year old saw this book on one of the display tables, picked it up... for the cover (naked lady) and glanced through it. He then later came running up to me saying... Please buy this book. The pictures are excellent. Well now, my son is interested in photography as a hobby.

This depicts some of what we know and expect of Mr. Demarchelier. His ability to capture so much in a photograph, in a look, is what makes him so incredible as an artist. If you are a fan of his work, this work should be part of your collection.

This is one of the best books of portraits that it has been my pleasure to view.

Before going further, let me observe that the book contains much female nudity that would earn an "R" rating if this were a motion picture.

Glenn O'Brien in the book's introduction captures the essence of the book well, "The beauty standard is being raised once again."

Whether the subjects are beautiful (and many are) or not, the result is the same -- a deep look into the personality and character of the model done in large, vivid detail in wonderfully contrasting duotone. One of the best tests for this book is to compare the celebrity images you see here with others you have seen of these same people. These images are more warm, more revealing, and more fun to see. Mr. Demarchelier has a light touch that gets out the happiest version of a person. You'll find yourself laughing and smiling your way through this collection, for sure.

The portraits displayed here are uniformly of very high quality, and provide nice contrasts of subjects (nose rings, boulders, children, and elephants among the beautiful people).

Here are some of my many favorites:

Nude, St. Barthelemy, 1994

Nude, St. Barthelemy, 1989

Her Royal Highness, The Princess of Wales, London, 1993

Warren Beatty, Annette Bening and their daughter, Los Angeles, 1994

Versailles gardens, Versailles, France, 1994

Gianni Versace, Paris, 1992

Nude, New York, 1995

Corbassiere, Paris, 1994

Helena Christensen, New York, 1992 (second image)

Cindy Crawford, Leh, India, 1989

Jasper Johns and Leo Castelli, New York, 1993

Roy Lichtenstein, New York, 1993

Naomi Campbell, New York, 1990

Isabella Rosselini, New York, 1994

Robin Williams (4), New York, 1990

Robert De Niro, New York, 1990

Sisters, St. Barthelemy, 1991

Christy Turlington, New York, 1990

Alice Dodd, New York, 1994

Natasha Kinski, New York, 1993

Warren Beatty from "Dick Tracy," Los Angeles, 1989

Elton John, Paris, 1992

Janet Jackson, Miami, Florida, 1993

Arthur Demarchelier, New York, 1991

Patrick and Mia Demarchelier and their three sons, New York, 1987

Meg Ryan, New York, 1994

Claudia Schiffer, St. Barthelemy, 1991

Paul Newman, Beacon, New York, 1994

Elle Macpherson, New York, 1990

Cindy Crawford, New York, 1990

After you look closely at these images, notice how lines and flaws provide balance and perspective in the same way that perfect figures provide proportion. How can you create more waves of enjoyable symmetry?

Drink deeply from the bubbling joy of humanity!

Most sales books are a rehash of the same things that have been published for the last 30 years. This book is different - very different. If you'd like to get inside a person's head to really understand what they want, and have them tell you exactly how to sell to them, then this book is for you. If you've run into a road block with any client and can't figure out how to move forward, this book will give you the foundation to change all of that.



Dr. Stebbins is a true professional in every sense of the word. Plus he's been selling for over 30 years. I've taken trainings with him and have used him as a coach, long before his book came out. PeopleSavvy for Sales Professionals is icing on the cake.



Buy it, read it, you'll be glad you did.

I've read tons of sales books, and rarely rave about them - but this book is truly outstanding. Dr. Stebbins does a great job of teaching the psychology of the sales process in plain English. He covers how to build trust with your prospects, understand their real motivations, and present yourself in a way where they just naturally want to do business with you.

Highly recommended - you will learn more about what really makes a salesperson successful than you will from reading dozens of books of "sales tricks".

Stebbins' book gives you tools that keep you on your toes, which is a necessary part of staying in business during this fast moving climate.

How many times have you met someone either in business or in your personal life where their reaction to you took you by surprise? Do you ever wish you could better understand where people were coming from?

"People Savvy" is one of the first books I've read that helps to break down human traits in a simple way that's truly useful in day-to-day interactions. Author Stebbins gives you smart and simple tools necessary to better grasp why people act as they do and he shows you natural non-invasive ways to negotiate those relationships.

In my business understanding people's motivations are key, "People Savvy" has not only helped me to understand where people are coming from but it gave me the ability to serve their needs while taking care of my own. PeopleSavvy for Sales Professionals

In his outstanding new book, PeopleSavvy for Sales Professionals, Dr Gregory Stebbins provides a winning formula for improving and mastering sales techniques and interpersonal relationships.

In the book, Stebbins, explains the psychology that drives buying and selling behaviors and shows us that by mastering this psychology we learn to positively influence the outcome of selling relationships.

He discusses very specifically how understanding body language, voice patterns, body posture and movement, and many other behaviors can help you to build trust and better relationships long term with your customers and prospects. This information is invaluable because it distinguishes the savvy, Sales Professional from the stereotypical, obnoxious sales rep. We all know those sales reps that are overbearing, crass, and unwilling to listen to our needs because they are too busy trying to sell us on their needs. Dr. Stebbins helps you to be the most knowledgeable, trustworthy, and caring professional who recognizes and understands the buyer's needs and can provides winning solutions.

PeopleSavvy principles have been tested and proven to work at all levels of sales. This is a must read, step-by-step, skill building book that is a must read for every Sales Professional and Sales Leader.

Jeb Blount, Author of PowerPrinciples: Do You Have The Winning Edge?

This is one volume that brings together many approaches to what I call social selling styles. If my readers agree that we now must teach and train our own sales teams, then this is an excellant background, base skills book for that task. If you have already implemented question based selling approaches in learning how your customers buy, this book will give you more skills to blend in. Clearly written, with a logical style, this is a useful book, but his secrets have not been secret for a long time.

I have been an actor for 5 years now. I've studied in multiple disciplines with multiple coaches. And over time while that has improved me as an actor, it has confused me as well. I have so much information and styles running around in my head that at times I have found that I have forgotten the basics. In addition, I haven't been able to find a systematic approach to acting that brings everyting together. Until now.

I was given Ivanna's book 2 years ago and never took the time to read it. I was studying with someone else and thought I was doing what I needed. I decided to pick up the book a few months ago and I found Ivanna's technique was what I was missing in my acting, a structure to wrap all of my thoughts and training around.

This book appeals to me as a person who likes some structure when approaching a script. However, it still encourages me to make discoveries and remain in the moment. It has truly opened my eyes to the possibilities that Ivanna's technique allows in delving into a character's psyche.

Not only was the book richly rewarding for me, but it has led me to her acting studio to study under her guidance in hopes of further utilizing her knowledge and approach.

I can't recommend this book enough for the working actor, as well as the newcomer. All levels of actor can benefit from the technique and structure she provides. Not to mention Part 2 of the book is FANTASTIC in preparing for auditions by offering some insights to careers and hang ups people have.

I don't go anywhere withouit it...If you are serious about being an actor you need to be familiar with the Chubbuck Technique...you need to read the book! It has changed me as an actor and as a person...I feel empowered.

I cannot say enough about what a gift this book and technique are for the actor. Ivana's book is a fresh and practical approach for all, especially those who may feel "techniqued- out". It is the first technique book I have looked at in over two years and I have been really enjoying it, digesting it and "overcoming" my own training wounds in the process. The whole idea of overcoming obstacles within the text is so alive and active for any actor who considers themself an overcomer, and also for those who long to bring themselves fully to any script. Ivana has created a technique that will custom fit the actor and not the other way around. I wish I had found this book long before I started my training.

This book opened my eyes to another way of operating. I now use this technique even in my class scenes. Like AMEX, I don't go anywhere without it!

I wouldn't recommend this book for raw beginners, but someone who has a working knowledge of acting and stagecraft will find it immensely valuable. With its full exploration of the "why" of techniques mentioned in other texts, Ms. Chubbuck's technique refines Stanislavski to a practical and accessible recipe for creating believable and powerful characters. Highly recommended!