Fields Books

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After graduating from college I tried a lot of different things, seeking my niche. I knew I wanted to do work that would influence my community and make it a better place, but I didn't know on what scale I wanted to operate or how my day-to-day might look. This remarkable book helped me broaden and clarify my thinking about what directions I might go in. I highly recommend it to any other do-gooder who feels herself in a bit of a career crisis.

Excellent guide for anyone considering or already starting out working or volunteering in the field of community development (CD) human services, economic development, planning, banking, politics. Comprehensive, well written, reader friendly, up to date, with specific tips and examples. Features: Concise overview of broadly interpreted CD industry and movement in U.S. of community renewal, organizing, planning, construction, financing, managing in lower income or disinvested communities. Great profiles of those working in the field from many walks of life, levels of formal education. Numerous profiles of nonprofits, for-profits, congregations, and public agencies leaders in CD. Good section on figuring out if this field for you and listing of pros and cons. Best ever appendices featuring texts, web sites, job hunting resources, schools, and portals, and organizations. Read in one one hour what has taken many several years to figure out. Great for guidance counselors, career services departments at universities. Useful too to educate board members and interns or philanthropists.

Ever heard the joke about the city planner who married his wife just so he wouldn't have to explain what city planning is on another first date again? Community development is often even harder for the general masses to comprehend, and yet we are a part of it all the time. CD is basically what happens when neighbors get together and decide they want a better neighborhood, where people can afford to live and still feel safe, still find economic opportunity and a sense of community. Over the last generation, a whole industry and profession has grown around this simple idea. CD is something you can now get a masters degree in. Most people in the CD field entered it through a back door. Today's CD professional is more than a person with good intentions. He/she has skills in real estate development, group facilitation and strategic planning, public policy analysis, and finance. This book is the first of its kind--an actual front door into the field--and it's a godsend for anyone considering a challenging and meaningful career in making neighborhoods better. The book gives great background on the industry, has real case studies with leaders--as well as everyday joes--in the field, lists common job titles and responsibilities, and even estimates pay scales. It's an ambitious, yet slim, readable book that delivers what it promises.

Nice going Hal you've put out another great book for runners to follow as they progress through their sport.

It seems that my biggest challenge these days is motivation and nutrition where my athletes are concerned. There are just too darn many fads out there and the real "easiest" way is when you put in the study and the work.

Hal Higdon has taken the problem out of researching your needs and put it right in front of you in this book. Read what he's giving and then incorporate it into your program.

Written by "Runner's World" magazine's senior writer, this book takes the form of question and answer over a wide range of topics. Simply put, it's a FAQ manual for runners.

One small problem with this format is, there is only one question and answer addressed per topic, so the information imparted is very specialised. To counter this, the book covers a wide range of topics from beginning running to marathon training, to injuries, to advice for young and older runners.

I would recommend this book to the beginner / inexperienced runner. Those who have been running for some time would very likely have come across most of this information before. If you're looking for a repository that contains a great deal of accumulated knowledge that can be accessed easily, here it is.

Although I considered myself to be a seasoned runner, I knew there was much that I had yet to discover before taking on my first marathon. This book helped incredibly - with everything from nutrition to preventing potentially painful or debilitating injuries. Though training to run a marathon is most certainly an arduous and daunting task, Higdon's book helps to put running into perspective and removes it from the realm of "only the talented can do it." He gives running back to those who don't know everything about the sport and are willing to learn.

I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone who is considering a marathon or even a 5K for the motivation, the advice, and the knowledge.

Hal Higdon is my grandfather, and I'd love this book even if it wasn't written by him. :-)

This is an invaluable tool for the serious grower. Any experienced gardner will be able to use the information in this book to fabulous advantage. Although highly technical, (the authors go to great lengths to substantiate all the material presented in a scientific manner)the book is formatted in such a way that it can be used by anyone to diagnose and treat pest/disease problems event by event, rather like an encyclopdia. It is thorough and formatted logically and concisely. This is an excellant troubleshooting tool which works exceptionally well with pest and disease encyclopedias in the gardener's library.

This is a monumental effort, 220 page plus book well laid out and researched with heaps of references and an easy to follow index of pests and diseases plus biological solutions as the title indicates. Members may recall that John McPartland in fact all the authors were very helpful to NZHIAI some time back regarding MAF's (Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries) request for information regarding industrial hemp pests and diseases. By NZ standards this book is quite pricey (NZD 150-00 plus landed) That said I would suggest if you are re serious regarding growing industrial hemp this book will become as it is rapidly for me "Your bible." There is so much information my head is spinning. It is attractively bound and could well become a collectors item. No problems with NZ customs. In a word it is BRILLIANT. A credit to the authors. It can be obtained from the website below. Only took a week to get here.

Having only been able to get an overview of this imposing tome, I came away thorougly impressed. for by far the most comprehensive book on the subject, this book should become indispensable. in a field dominated by the likes of ed rosenthal and jorge cervantes, it's nice to see a work that's more academic than either e.r. or j.c. are inclined to churn out (not that they don't provide a great service to the public as well!) if you've got the time, and are serious about cultivation, this work will resolve a lot of nagging questions and issues you might have in a professional, well-organized fashion.

Hemp diseases and pests An amazing new tome on cannabis cultivation. from CC On-line, by Pete Brady

Here's the perfect recipe for a book about cannabis: use three authors who have spent decades studying cannabis horticulture, combine them with an international publishing company, and give them enough resources to create an oversized book with professional citations, illustrations, and binding.

This perfect recipe has produced a gorgeous new book, HEMP DISEASES AND PESTS - MANAGEMENT AND BIOLOGICAL CONTROL. The authors - Dr. John McPartland, Robert Connell Clarke, and David Watson - are premier marijuana researchers whose credibility and breadth of knowledge are legendary.

McPartland is a medical doctor, botanist and cannabinoid researcher. Clarke is the author of two epic texts, MARIJUANA BOTANY and HASHISH!. Watson runs HortaPharm, the Dutch cannabis breeding consortium supplying specialty cannabis to UK med-pot research projects conducted by GW Pharmaecuticals.

HEMP DISEASES AND PESTS is a fascinating, practical book, and an upcoming issue of CANNABIS CULTURE will give a more complete summary of its features. For the purposes of this brief online review, however, I assure you that this book will significantly increase yield, efficiency and quality for any marijuana grower who follows its advice.

The book includes photos that help growers diagnose dozens of plant dysfunctions, including enemy insects, mites, mammals, and fungi, environmentally-caused problems, overwatering, and nutrient deficiencies. It tells growers how to protect their crops using biocontrols instead of toxic chemicals. It describes ideal soil components, harvesting guidelines, and curing procedures.

Although HEMP DISEASES AND PESTS is not intended as a "grow book" that focuses on lighting, security, and clandestine techniques, its scope, accuracy and detail make it an incomparable textbook that every marijuana grower should have. It is interesting and entertaining, immaculately presented and organized, and features the most innovative and reliable techniques for keeping your plants healthy and happy.

HEMP DISEASES AND PESTS is a large, 251 page, professional book with a professional price. It's well worth it. When I grew my own marijuana, I was often puzzled by plant problems. If I'd had this book, I could have easily eliminated those problems. HEMP DISEASES AND PESTS will likely increase the yield of your garden by at least 50%- if that's not worth, I don't know what is!

I read this and I'll buy it for my collection. It is certainly worth it.

Tales should be this way. Too much in the mass media that is sugary and has all the rough edges filed off. This is the toy electronics set with a real soldering iron. This is the "Concrete Teddy Bear". It has the hard, dark edge needed especially for a drama that for all the trappings involves 'growing up'. I really like some parts of it, the comment on 'regular' schools as things that destroy by boredom thought and innovation, something that has become far more prevalent in recent years with a combination of a quest for grade based funding and an overbearing abuse of authority that is just as destructive to many more students in RL than this fictional school is to the weekly unlucky one.

The artwork is wonderful, the story great. I like the 'rag doll' theme to the school admin characters, especially the maids.


There's only one drawback, I'm a bit skeptical of the theme, the kid with lowest grades getting literally eliminated. Most rich elite, smart innovators or simply pigs that devoured usury, spoil their kids to death and then are surprised when they really turn awful when they finally mete out the mildest 'discipline' involving not buying a Porsche after they casually wrecked their last one. A world with a strong underground network of "Mad Scientists" would certainly have parents willing to send their kids to a harsh school (keeps them from touching the 'doomsday bomb') to learn stuff the public schools ruin (such as how to actually think) but not a deadly school, or again they'd just let the free public schools take care of things. But, it's a wild enough fantasy, it's a small thing and despite being a fantasy has a real low "Suspension of Disbelief" since the story is Oz like and about personal growth.

Little Lucy Snow inadvertently ends up at a boarding school for the children of evil geniuses and mad scientists... awesome! A perfect mashup of Harry Potter-esque magical boarding school life, with A Series of Unfortunate Events-style dark humored gothik fantasy, told in captivating manga style. Lucy is everything you'd want in an spunky manga heroine, but the dark humor offsets the expected tropes nicely, creating a hybrid work that perfectly captures some of my favorite aspects of East and West comic and fantasy traditions. The story and images are refreshingly appropriate for younger teens, despite some dark themes. The art is consistently lovely throughout, and shows comfort and mastery of the manga style. Some concept art at the end of the first volume shows a Hollow Fields that could have been, demonstrating that the author also has equal facility with western styles, and is certainly a creative force to keep an eye on! My only complaint is that there's not more yet, however the imminent release of volume two promises to correct that deficiency. Highly recommended.

Upon reading that Madeleine Rosca came 3rd in the International Manga Awards, I felt great pride as an Aussie and bought the book to show her my support. The book is really cute with all the ongoings, and it turns out its now my mother's favorite. She's not a native english speaker, but since this book aims for a younger audience she managed to get into it more. (except for the scientific jargon that was just way way way out of her league, but hey give and take)

I really liked this book and am glad to see some Aussies seeing the light of day in the Manga World. Looking forward to Maddy's new volume, and if you ever do read this Maddy, we're proud of you. =)

I think that Hollow Fields has a good story. As soon as I saw this book at my school book fair, I knew this was going to mean something to me. I read the back. It sounded interesting. I read the first few pages, I bought the book! I read it with TOTAL interest. It turned out to be better than I had expected with the way I could see the characters moving and hear the rain fall. I was so involved in that book, that if someone disturbed me, I wasn't happy. When I first saw it, I also knew it was a whole new adventure, just waiting to be discovered. You may think I'm just saying that, just because I'm a middle school girl, but the book really grabbed my attention! When I finished reading Hollow Fields, I wanted my mom to read it too and was disappointed that the second volume wasn't ready for me to read. I hope the next volume comes out soon!!!

I can add little to the other reviews except for my enthusiastic recommendation of this book! Mank, one of the best film historians on the beat, liberally mixes careful scholarship with the zest of good storytelling. This makes for part one of a great double-feature if you follow it with Shawn Levy's dynamite RAT PACK CONFIDENTIAL. Ah, for the good old days... when bad behavior had panache! Great read! As another has noted, it's hard not to tear through in a single sitting.

There are only two ways you can look at the lives of these legendary "bad boy" actors and comedians. First is head-on, which this book offers in abundance. And second, philosophically, as suggested by one of the most poignant passages in the book, "They all saw the joke of life, and they teach us not to be scared. There is no bogeyman. Get the essence of love and happiness and joy, and share it with people. All that matters is to leave a legacy of happiness, and to give someone else an inspiration--like they gave us." (Rita Saiz, clairvoyant?)

John Barrymore, W.C. Fields, Errol Flynn, and John Decker were among the most talented individuals of their day, and seemingly, among the most tragic, each drowning his pain in alcohol and prematurely snuffing-out their abilities and lives. But they did so in good company: John Carradine, Alan Mowbray, Ben Hecht, and Thomas Mitchell, to name a few. And best of all, there was Gene Fowler, the writer whom they trusted to keep the record straight. And worst of all, there was Sadakichi Hartmann, a pre-counter-culture beatnik/hippie who seemed to be consumed by his worst impulses, and was kept afloat by Barrymore.

But to concentrate on the tragic is to lose sight of the legacy that includes Barrymore's "Svengali" and "Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde," Fields's trenchant satires of American family life, and the transcendent magic of Flynn's swashbuckling heroes. Authors Mank, Heard, and Nelson offer no apologies for these artists, nor do they cast judgement. This is a book that is both repulsive and yet mesmerizing. In the end, we are left not so much mourning the shortened careers of these men, but marveling that their genius allowed them to perform a weird alchemy that transformed so much personal squalor into artistic brilliance.

This is High-Gothic Hollywood storytelling, and maybe it's about time.

I was a bit nervous when I ordered "Hollywood's Hellfire Club" by Gregory Mank, Charles Heard and Bill Nelson.

I love old Hollywood and the stars of its golden age and although I was not looking for a whitewash of their lives, I was worried it might be a book that just trashed them. And yes, the book shows their lives warts and all, but it was clearly written by people who love these guys and the period of Hollywood they lived in.

The interwoven stories of these friends has the highest of highs to the lowest of lows, but all told in an engrossing way that really wraps you up in the tale. I was familiar with W.C. Fields, Errol Flynn, John Carradine, John Barrymore, Ben Hecht and Gene Fowler but I did not know much about John Decker and Sadakichi Hartmann but reading about their exploits and insanity was funny and fascinating (W.C. Fields as Queen Victoria? And who in their right mind would ever think of a perfume concert?!?)

The book is a very enjoyable read, it grabs you with each persons story and pulls the group together as it tells the tale. Organized by decades, the book is lavishly illustrated and although most of the cast of characters had a lot of sadness in their lives, the book does not get morbid, it more looks at the absurdity and fun these people brought each other, and through their work they brought each of us.

These guys personified perfection in their chosen fields, were perfectly decadent in their private lives and the way "Hollywood's Hellfire Club" is presented makes for a perfectly fascinating story.

Greg Mank has left the haunted mansion of golden age horror film critiques and heads into Hollywood Babylon territory with his newest book; and what he finds would have Kenneth Anger gasping for breath. Mank, with his coauthors Charles Heard and Bill Nelson, tells the tale of the Bundy Drive Boys, a collective of fast living and hard drinking Hollywood actors, writers and artists--- all committed to their friendship and the right to destroy their careers, their families and themselves by any means necessary. Among the hell-raisers are John Barrymore, W.C. Fields, Errol Flynn, John Decker, William Fowler, John Carradine, Ben Hecht and Sadakichi Hartmann; and their stories of childhood tragedy, incest, rape, cannibalism (in a POW camp), drunken brawls, sexual conquests, and even an art forgery scam, will have your jaw hitting the floor.

I read HOLLYWOOD HELLFIRE CLUB in one sitting. My morbid curiosity (wondering just how much worse can things get for the Bundy Drive boys) simply would not let me put this book down. If you are a fan of Hollywood's Golden Age... or the last person to leave the scene of a train wreck, this book will surely entertain and/or horrify you!

It's information is insightful, Biblical, practical and Ken puts into the hands of his readers a do-able, day to day playbook for Dad's to win with their kids. Ken's insights, stories and truths empower and equip men to leave lasting Godly imprints in the daily lives of their children and all those whom they touch....he helps us Packer fans to realize that though it may be hard to fathom...there are indeed higher priorities in life than football and dare I say it...the Green Bay Packers

Very inspirational. Easy read, great message. This book greatly affected my husband's relationship with our children. Great book for any dad, especially a sports (football) fan.

Home Field Advantage allows a father to remember what is really important and how he score where it really counts.

In 1992, Dave Branon of Sports Spectrum joined with Joe Pellegrino to present Christian role models in baseball. Now Branon and Packer Ken Ruettgers give us a role model in football, a sport in desperate need of same. When the bad boys get all the ink, we all need to look beyond that to the behavior and character of players like Ruettgers. Branon - we're waiting for the good guys of basketball. The mainstream media don't even try to hide their rolling eyes and smug boredom when Christian players praise The Lord. Get over it, media, and ask yourselves why you're disturbed at a player who kneels in the end zone to thank his Lord rather than break into a dance of self-glorification.Bit by bit, book by book, the good guys are gaining.For more on the Branon touch, try a subscription to his magazine, Sports Spectrum. It's a whole new world out there, sports fans, a world where the Minister of Defense is in the pulpit

I was delighted to read this book of poetry. It strikes a cord that most poetry doesn't quite reach. Most likely, this "cord" comes from 'way back, when I was growing up on a small farm in southeastern Minnesota. I love that Leo Dangel can leave me with a lump in my throat by painting a scene or an experience with true understatment, in the style of a rural, reserved, very masculine man.

In the world of cellphones, superstores and genetic crops, the family farm has become a lost icon. This volume of poetry brings the smells, tastes and heart of farmlife and the people we know who live it back into our lives. As a farm kid growing up in rural Michigan and now living in Minneapolis as an Art Director, I actually felt the pangs of longing grow stronger with each page I turned. The essence of farmlife and farm people is told with the subtleness of a "Farmer's nod", but has the satisfaction of ending the day by pulling home a wagonload of hay, knowing there will be a pot roast supper waiting on the table when you walk in the door.

Dangel does an excellant job of catching the nostalgia of childhood and growing up on a farm in the midwest. Even though many of his poems are from childhood experiences in the 1950's, these ideas are also extended to current day with his poem about the Wal-Mart door greeter. Fabulous book!! I would give it six stars if I could!!

In the world of cellphones, superstores and genetic crops, the family farm has become a lost icon. This volume of poetry brings the smells, tastes and heart of farmlife and the people we know who live it back into our lives. As a farm kid growing up in rural Michigan and now living in Minneapolis as an Art Director, I actually felt the pangs of longing grow stronger with each page I turned. The essence of farmlife and farm people is told with the subtleness of a "Farmer's nod", but has the satisfaction of ending the day by pulling home a wagonload of hay, knowing there will be a pot roast supper waiting on the table when you walk in the door.

I bought this book knowing that the authors worked in the schools as administrators. They were in charge of hiring and firing. This would help me to know what is expected of me when looking for a job. The book is filled with important information and tips. It not only covers the basic resume and cover letter but how to make it stand out! They mention what you should wear to an interview and how to answer some difficult questions. They provide internet links to popular job links for educators. The book includes how to create a portfolio, how to sit, some frequently asked questions, and tons of interview questions.

This book is recommended on every education web site that I have been to recently. I have found this book helpful in presenting me in a good light and as a unique employee. After using this book, I just received a call for me to have my second interview. This book is a must for every teacher seeking a job today!

This book is a must-have for ALL prospective teachers, whether one is a recent college grad, teacher switching districts, or a career-changer. It is written by two renouned school administrators who give a wealth of inside tips for making onself the best possible candidate, regardless of what the situation is. I was amazed at how thorough the book is - every question and concern I had was answered in-depth in these pages. How to Get the Teaching Job You Want includes worksheets for candidates to self-reflect on their teaching philosophies, and forms to record research on each school's background. By using these forms, candidates can write an attention-grabbing cover letter and resume which will match their strengths with the school's needs. Drs. Feirson and Weitzman also provide a number of useful Web sites that will provide information on a school's economic background, student body, state test scores, etc. Best of all, they provide step-by-step procedures for how to locate information on each of these sites. Truly helpful is the "Top 100 Interview Questions" that is sure to prepare a candidate for any interview, no matter how grueling. Feirson and Weitzman explain how to create effective portfolios (even digital portfolios) and how to refer to photos as evidence during your interview. Furthermore, they include a list of questions YOU should ask interviewers to show genuine interest in the school. Lastly, Feirson and Weitzman include a glossary of educational jargon that up-to-date candidates should be familiar with. If you are seeking an educationally-related job, give this book a thorough read ASAP. If your competition reads it and you don't, you will be at a significant disadvantage.

Having just read through over 100 resumes for one social studies teaching position ("more applicants than jobs" category, according to the authors), I can tell you that this book is a must-read for prospective teacher candidates. It offers a treasure trove of real-life, up-to-date, and valuable advice for job seekers, ranging from resume writing, how to interview, and where to find on-line information about school districts across the country. This is an extremely valuable and worthwhile guide for recent graduates, career changers, and even school administrators looking for competent and qualified teachers. I highly recommend it!!

An up-to-date, user friendly, comprehensive, "how to" manual for aspiring teachers seeking employment in any kind of private, parochial, or public school system, How To Get The Teaching Job You Want shows how to avoid common mistakes of applying for a teaching job; matching the job applicant's talents to the needs of a particular school; crafting effective cover letters and resumes; deciphering newspaper advertisements; leveraging student teaching, substitute teaching, and volunteer work into a job offer; using the Internet in the job search and development process; designing a personal job application portfolio, practice interview questions; strategies for interview formats; and dealing with controversial job interview questioning. If you are a graduating teaching certified student, someone returning to the education work force after a prolonged absence, or seeking to advance teaching career goals through improved job placements, begin with a thorough, careful reading of How To Get The Teaching Job You Want.

This is a extrmely good book for student to understand the theories and principles of human learning.
Especially, the author explain well various theories by the memories which she have had.
In case of difficult theories, the samples is very useful.

Human learning gives a good basic understanding of learning theory for teachers and others who are interested in educational psychology. There are some very good examples for all theories discussed. The book jumps around a bit and some of the explanations are too technical.

This is an amazingly well written text. Ms Ormrod actually practices what she preaches, so the book is organised as an exemplar of how to help students learn. I bought the book as an optional text for a Masters in Education, then I sat up one night to check it out. It became compulsive reading, very hard to put down. It gives a broad overview of Educational Psychology thinking over a wide period of time, and encapsulates it. It is full of useful references. Many of my colleagues have borrowed this book for various courses and for course development for educational projects.

This is the best textbook I have ever used. It is engaging, VERY well written- basically- a page turner that will leave you with a true understanding of the concepts of cognitive science and learning. It is a joy to read, I have taken it with me for grad. school and will always have it close. Though it is an amazing reference tool to have around, this is really a joy to read--read it even if it is not for a class. I cannot say enough good things about this book.

This is one of the best books for kids I've seen. As a former librairian for children I've seen quite a few. bummers that don't do a good job of teaching or even interest children.

An excellent yoga book for every child-oriented family has finally been published. Children can understand it by themselves or with friends and adults.

This well illustrated book is clearly written on spacious pages. The real value of knowing yoga in today's fast-paced world is presented in specific ways. For example, positions for warming up or cooling down in sports such as gymnastics, soccer, snow/skate boarding, surfing, wrestling, etc. are presented.

Other chapters of interest are on double yoga (mirror-imaging with another), yoga games, and relaxation technics for stress-reduction in test taking, social situations, and competition and/or performance situations.

Iwould highly recommend this book for families with children.

I' am a former librarian who sees the very wonderful uses for this book with children. Very good for parents, teachers and children themselves.

Yoga for kids is a new age exercise experience that beats gym class any day. I recommend this book for parents who have young children that wish to adopt a practical and safe means of exercise.