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Perry's text is the original, definitive expression of William James' philosophy, outside of the writings of James -- a founder father of the philosophical genre of pragmatism, contemporary American social thought and modern psychology -- himself. Despite the multitude of books written on and about James and his ideas since, no serious student of William James should be without or ignore this one. It is the Genesis-text, as it were, of Jamesean studies.

Perry organizes and effectively analyzes the whole array of James' diverse writings (including reprints of some tremendous and now otherwise difficult to find selections), enabling any reader to obtain a comprehensive and detailed understanding of James' philosophy. At the same time, Perry infects his analysis with a solid and enduring illustration of James's personality, without ever becoming either trite or merely philosophical biography.

Perry's own skills as a writer are evident in such passages as the following, which is a most memorable description of the breadth and depth of Jame's character: "[James] called himself empiricist, pluralist, pragmatist, individualist, but whenever he did so he began at once to hanker after the fleshpots of rationalism, monism, intellectualism, socialist. He liked body in his philosophizing, and he hated to leave out anything that had either flavor or nutritive value. He was much more afraid of thinness than he was of inconsistency."

In one or two places, the serious James scholar might have a difference of opinion with Perry's analysis, whether historical or philosophical, but all philosophy texts are susceptible to such criticism, and Perry's is less susceptible than most. Indeed, it will be by treating Perry's text as a sound starting place that the inexperienced or unfamiliar reader might become such an adept analyst and capable of interpreting James' life, character and thought so well.

Perry's text is the original, definitive expression of William James' philosophy, outside of the writings of James -- a founder father of the philosophical genre of pragmatism, contemporary American social thought and modern psychology -- himself. Despite the multitude of books written on and about James and his ideas since, no serious student of William James should be without or ignore this one. It is the Genesis-text, as it were, of Jamesean studies.

Perry organizes and effectively analyzes the whole array of James' diverse writings (including reprints of some tremendous and now otherwise difficult to find selections), enabling any reader to obtain a comprehensive and detailed understanding of James' philosophy. At the same time, Perry infects his analysis with a solid and enduring illustration of James's personality, without ever becoming either trite or merely philosophical biography.

Perry's own skills as a writer are evident in such passages as the following, which is a most memorable description of the breadth and depth of Jame's character: "[James] called himself empiricist, pluralist, pragmatist, individualist, but whenever he did so he began at once to hanker after the fleshpots of rationalism, monism, intellectualism, socialist. He liked body in his philosophizing, and he hated to leave out anything that had either flavor or nutritive value. He was much more afraid of thinness than he was of inconsistency."

In one or two places, the serious James scholar might have a difference of opinion with Perry's analysis, whether historical or philosophical, but all philosophy texts are susceptible to such criticism, and Perry's is less susceptible than most. Indeed, it will be by treating Perry's text as a sound starting place that the inexperienced or unfamiliar reader might become such an adept analyst and capable of interpreting James' life, character and thought so well.

William James was as incongruent as his philosophy; and I don't mean this sardonically. He was a lover both of art and science; both of the unity of the whole and the plurality of parts; both of the rationalistic and the sentimental parts of life. It is always suprising to me not that he could be all these things, but how well he balanced them all. Whenever one trait would come to the forefront, James almost instinctively checked it with an equal and opposite impulse.

This book gives us a front-row seat to watch James's balancing act up close! By my estimates, a little over half of this book's text is letters either from or to James (by frinecs such as Perice, Holmes, Dewey, Bergson, and his brother Henry). The author does a good job weaving these letters together with biographical infromation; with this mixture, he does two things. He puts James's life in the context of his philosophy (philosophies?) and puts his philosophy(-ies)in the context of his life. The best part, to me, was the author's ability to discouse on each book James wrote integrating its philosophy with the events of James's world at the time.

As with most biographies, this one does have a tendency (too much so in my opiinion) to psychologize in ways that, to me, seem stretching. The last two chapters, for instance, on James's "Morbid Traits" and his "Benign Traits" are like a psychological summary of James, often identifying traits James posessed as ones that are hinted at in his works (particularly the Varieties of Religous Experience). While sections like these can be interesting, they can also (as these two are) become overkill. I read the rest of the book (which psychologizes but keeps it to a minimum) and skimmed these two chapters.

Otherwise, this s a great biography. Not so intellectual as to be inaccessable to general readers, but not to watered down that we don't both learn new things about James and the philosophic landscape on every page. To put it strangely, to me, James is like a great jazz ballad - the more you come into contact with its intricacies, the more you grow to cherish it. And, I suppose that James is like jazz - emphasizing the individuality of the parts rather than a pre-determined whole. And like a good jazz tune, James's philosophy was never finished - always open ended.

So go read the book already.

[[ASIN:0941022161 Adult Echo]; This is a nice way to get familiar with possible question wording for the registry. I would prefer more content on some of the topics. (i.e. ischemia)

This book is a wonderful tool for those seeking to pass the RDCS, or RCS exams. It is broken down into easy to use sections and the questions are well written. I highly recommend this book as a learning suppliment to anyone seeking to take the echocardiography boards.

Matthew Esham RCVT,RDCS

Book is great for borders and traditional patterns and gives some basic tips, but does not give details on how to achieve the effects shown.

Some of what is in this book is also in the first book.Technically this book could stand on its own and that's why the repitition. However, this book is more pattern oriented than the first book. It has two more typefaces that can be photocopied and used for lettering projects and more patterns that are somewhat more advanced than the first book. The biggest help for a beginning chip carver is to acquirle a collection of patterns and typefaces to use for any carving projects. This could be used as a starting point for anyone interested in chip carving, but the rosettes and the lettering patterns in the first book are invaluable as well.

Elizabeth Brown Pryor eloquently told the story of Clara Barton digging deep into who exactly Clara Barton was and the many areas in which Clara was an agent for change in society.

I enjoyed this biography of Barton as it covered more than just her years as a Civil War nurse & battlefield angel. Pryor gives life to Barton, exposing her touching little secrets (she liked to take a nip now and then, had a romance with a married man & dyed her hair) as well as her less-than-saintly personality (she was fiercly competive with other reformers like Dorthea Dix and really like being in the spotlight). Her two major accomplishment -- her battlefield nursing and the founding of the American Red Cross -- came about through stubborn sacrifice and a real dedication. She got done what she did because she was relentless in achieving her purposes. Her pushiness knew no bounds: she called on neighbors and politicians, asked for favors, used emotional blackmail and wasn't always sweet as pie about it all. Pryor's admiration for her subject is evident and she reveals Clara as a modern woman who used any and every resource available at a time when no one was inclined to support such activity. I came away from this book liking Clara Barton, even with her halo slightly tarnished.

Designed for senior-level or first-year graduate students, Barton's book is a beautiful introduction to the classic analytical method of Green's functions (GF). Much of the information here is available in applied math sources, but Barton has pulled information together that is par ticulary useful for physicists and engineers. The book was intended as a text but is comprehensive enough to serve as a reference. The advantage of the method of GF is that there is a unique GF for each geometry. If you have the GF, then you can solve any problem on that geometry by evaluating an integral equation. Barton calls this integral equation the "magic rule". The book begins with a very nice introduction to the Dirac delta function. The book covers three classic linear partial differential equations: Poisson equation, heat equation, and wave equation. Since the character of these equations is quite different, the GF is introduced for each equation. Several methods are shown for finding GF's and using them to solve problems, some of which are quite advanced. Some GF's are given scattered throughout the book. There are several appendices for advanced topics.

The content is well organized: you don't have to read the whole book to extract the information you need. Personally, I needed to find a Green's function for a modified diffusion equation with an unusual set of boundry/intial value conditions. Reading chapters 8,9 made this task very simple. Addionally, the author makes liberal use of the propagator, making this book ideal for physicists.

Quinn McCoy is a mercenary sent by Victoria Fortune's father to rescue her from a civil war. He goes expecting to find a spoiled rich girl playing princess to the peasants. She wants to stay because she feels needed. They find passion as they struggle to get out of San Bonisto.

Victoria develops some maturity as she realizes that she is endangering the people she is trying to help and learns that there is more to Quinn despite his avowal that he's doing it for the money.

Quinn is quite the hero, compassionate and competent, he doesn't believe he's good enough for her. However, there isn't enough of an explanation for his dislike of rich folk besides the fact he started out on the wrong side of the tracks.

A solid read from Beverly Barton.

WELL, BEVERLY BARTON HAS DONE IT AGAIN. HER BOOKS JUST GET BETTER AND BETTER. QUINN MCCOY IS A HERO IN VICTORIA FORTUNE'S EYES, BUT NOT AT FIRST. SHE COULD NOT STAND HIM. I LIKED THE WAY THIS BOOK STARTED AND STOPPED. THE BEGINNING CAUGHT YOU AND THE ENDING WAS EXACTLY HOW IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN. THIS BOOK SIZZLED ON THE PLOT AS WELL AS THE PASSION. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK, YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED.......

The Man Who Came for Christmas...

The last thing Peggy Jo Riley wanted this holiday was a hard-boiled charmer in her house 24/7. But if she wanted to stay alive, she needed Jack Parker. And once she was in Jack's well-muscled arms, she realized just houw much she needed him...

Up until the moment he'd seen desire flicker in her pretty eyes, bodyguard Jack Parker had thought Peggy Jo Riley was just another assignment. But the vulnerability he'd glimpsed under his cool beauty's armor made him ache to do a whole lot more for Peggy Jo. Like kiss her till she gave him her trust. And love her til she gave him her heart...

Peggy Jo Riley worked hard to transform her life from victim to victor. She had traded the role of the child of emotionally abusive parents, for the role of physical and emotionally abused teen wife. Three and half years into the marriage, tragedy made Peggy Jo seek a different role. Now she's the star of a successful talk show up for national syndication, and a published author of a self-help book that teaches women self-reliance. Unfortunately, someone resents her success and is stalking her. As threatening letters give way to more overt danger, Peggy Jo wisely hires a bodyguard. But with Jack Parker protecting her physical well-being, Peggy Jo best watch her heart.

Jack is a lady's man, loving 'em and leaving 'em satisfied. That is, until he meets Peggy Jo. Her caustic tongue and determination mask a vulnerability that he finds incredibly appealing. But Jack's seen the damage a woman can inflict, and has no intention of risking his heart. Despite his caution, however, not only does Peggy Joe slip past his defenses, but so does her delightful young daughter. As he reads fairy tales to the child, and teaches her the magic of Christmas and Santa, Jack finds himself longing for things he thought he'd never want. The trick is going to be keeping Peggy Jo alive long enough to explore the possibilities. With a dangerous psychopath leaving destruction and threats at every turn, Jack's got his hands full.

Beverly Barton's JACK'S CHRISTMAS MISSION delightfully blends the season with a tale of intrigue. The magic of Christmas wishes and the lurking danger create a juxtaposition that heightens the senses and keeps the plot moving quickly. Indeed, this carefully plotted tale will hold the reader's attention to the hair-raising finale. With memorable characters that bear scars of the past, a wonderful child, and a matchmaking housekeeper, JACK'S CHRISTMAS MISSION is a keeper. Very highly recommended.

I am a student of Barton. I have studdied under him for several years and much appriciate his talent as a writer and poet.

I recomend this book for its style, discription, and color. Barton is a true charactor writer and his insight into the northwooded lifestyle is captivating.

If you are looking to discover a new literary genius. Barton Sutter is a good person to look to.

Barton is a master in the craft of writing. The story gave a deep rooted meaning to the issues that his fathe dealt with
during the war. He could be the next Ernest Hemmingway.

This book and study guide gives practical ways to stay in touch with Jesus all throughout your day and week. Giving practical ways to invite Him into your thinking and working each day. The main thing I learned (or was reminded of) was that Worship and walk with Jesus is a conscience effort. You need to allow Jesus to walk with you through EVERYTHING you do. We did this study as a small group (12-18 people). The discussions were great and the video added another dimension that held attention and was a wonderful springboard to further discussion. We may do it again with another group!! A super "growth potential" tool for small groups.

We bought this product for use in a small group setting. We have found it particularly useful in facilitating conversation about walking with God in everyday life. The material is designed for a large group seminar setting. So converting it for use in a small group requires some forethought and planning.

The material is good and has helped deepen relationships and offered some solid questions that can lead to greater group intimacy. It does require skilled facilitation.

The primary author is well known as an instructor of "Family Law" for graduate students of psychology, social work, marriage & family therapy, etc. at several north Texas universities. His courses are always well-received. A previous reviewer commented that a mental health professional would have been helpful. I doubt that would make a difference since so many professionals from various clinical disciplines use these authors as resources. This book is a great adjunct to remind yourself what you need to do as a professional to protect yourself & your clients. While you do not offer legal advice if you are not an attorney, being aware of these issues makes a counselor more likely to recommend that a client see an attorney for advice. Also, re-reading this book on a regular basis reminds us of what we need to continue to do to protect our professional licenses. Often when we are in private practice, just as in other areas of life, we sometimes get lax or forget to attend to all the details necessary to protect us as professionals & our clients. This book is a must for your professional library.

I stumbled across this book while preparing a project as part of my undergrad Psychology studies at the University of Utah. What a lucky find this is! *** Many statements exist in the world of mental health practice regarding what standards of professionalism, ethicality, conduct, and confidentiality a psychologist should adhere to. Many of them, I've discovered so far, are abstract: they state the standard but give little, if any, illustration on how a practicing therapist applies all that to his/her job and life. This book is the first I've uncovered that gives the clear and understandable picture that I need as an aspiring psychologist. *** I think I understand well enough the general principle that motivated the authors to write this book: all too often, each of us has gotten burned in the past because of some rule, some technicality, some law that would have worked in our favor had we acted with a knowledge of it. For example, I know someone who wouldn't have paid a single cent of his medical bills caused by an on-the-job accident had he simply reported his injury within 48 hours instead of waiting a week. Things like that. I'm always making sure I do things like keep receipts, review credit card statements, and watch what creeps into my college transcripts, because it's the little things that can screw our lives up so badly. All the more so for therapists, the authors believe, because of their heavy responsibility to safeguard their clients' welfare, and because unfortunately their training doesn't seem to prepare them for some types of potential legal trouble. *** As part of that approach, this book takes an interesting departure from other literature on mental health ethics. Despite what the title says, the contents seem to focus not so much on protecting the client--although that principle is by no means diminished--as it does on protecting the therapist. That may seem selfish, but hey, you've got to learn this stuff somehow! *** The authors do an excellent job of explaining a diversity of issues in understandable ways. They use well-constructed scenarios that make you ask yourself, "what would I do if faced with this dilemma?" Then they systematically explain what the options are, and what to avoid along the way. They show you several sample documents along the way that demonstrate how to remove any legal doubts from your practice. The objective is to prevent things from going wrong, but they also discuss when things get ugly, such as a client who commits suicide and the relatives sue you, the therapist, for malpractice. Or when to breach confidentiality and activate your "duty to warn" if a client threatens violence against someone else--or yourself. *** I noted that the authors were both lawyers, and that only one was licensed as a master social worker. I wish, despite their impressive knowledge and experience, that a psychologist might have collaborated with them on this work. I wonder what sort of change in perspective it would have brought to have someone involved in this writing who was solely a practioner of mental health, and not of law. *** Nevertheless, if you have a vested interest in psychology, I think this is essential reading. If you are a practicing psychologist, and you do not completely know these practical issues, you may be an unwitting candidate for some serious trouble. If you are, like me, someone who hopes one day to become a psychologist, this is an excellent way to introduce and orient yourself to some very pertinent information--and get a firm and realistic picture of what it's really going to be like for you. Best you pay attention.