Marshall Books

I coach a lot of executives and political appointees in the Federal government and often find new clients don't understand what is executive coaching and what kind of impacts it can have on them and their organizations. Steve's book helps speed up the process in a succinct, easy to read way that is not time consuming. I find that giving my clients this book up front helps us move quicker and go deeper to achieve the results they want to achieve. I recommend this book to all practicing coaches as a useful tool to speed client engagement.

I highly recommend this book to everyone who is interested in becoming a great leader! The narratives in this book strike a very familiar note and are most revealing of the complex relational struggles that confront leaders. Gladis does an excellent job illustrating the best communication strategies for meeting and overcoming these challenges. Steve Gladis becomes your leadership coach in this book, helping you successfully inspire, coordinate, and influence the people you work with. I really enjoyed reeading this book and I have already incorporated a lot of what I learned from the book in my personal and professional endeavors. I think you will find this book to be extremely valuable too!

Gary L. Kreps, Ph.D.
Eileen and Steve Mandell Professor of Health Communication
Chair, Department of Communication
Director, Center for Health and Risk Communication
George Mason University

A must read for those unfamiliar with or unsure of the value of executive coaching. Dr. Gladis's use of scenario-based examples demonstrates the entire coaching process in a poignant, simple manner, from the pre-coaching interview to the final evaluation and review. The examples enable readers to understand exactly how an experienced executive coach helps a qualified client find his/her own path to the next level, both personally and professionally. If someone has found that he/she has stalled in their professional advancement, it is very likely that an executive coach could be the answer. An extremely quick read and well worth the investment.

Gladis takes the reader inside the mind of the coach and the
coached and makes him feel like a witness to a host of
human foibles. His parallel stories are laced with real people who, while
successful in many ways, hit a rough patch in their lives and are compelled
to face up to some deep seated issues that are holding them back.
In his gentle, humorous but unyielding view that people must embrace the
light and the shadow within themselves, Gladis makes it clear that there are those who can lead
us back to our highest purposes when we have lost our way.

Gladis has done it again! Ever wanted to be a fly on the wall during someone else's executive coaching sessions? In spite of the fact that coaching has become a $1.5 billion industry and growing, it still remains a mystery for leaders who haven't experienced it personally. You've heard about coaching, but don't really know what it looks like, what to expect, or what it might do for you. Now, there's a window into that mystery. Steve Gladis, PhD., has published a quick read that helps leaders better see and understand how coaching works. The Executive Coach in the Corporate Forest is the story of a fictional executive coach named J. C. Williams, and his varied business clients--all with their own professional issues. Delightful characters with some realistic challenges hire the executive coach, and we get to watch their successes unfold. Styled in the fable format, like the popular Patrick Lencioni books, The Executive Coach in the Corporate Forest has that special blend of easy and engaging storylines balanced with methodology and process information about how executive coaching contributes both to the leaders' careers and the organization's bottom line. It's a great airplane read for any busy executive who wants to know more about coaching, whether for your own career, or to improve overall results for your organization.
--- Suzi Pomerantz, MT., MCC., author of Seal the Deal Seal the Deal: The Essential Mindsets for Growing Your Professional Services Business and Master Executive Coach ([...]).

This book is worth buying. It's packed full of information, yet uses simple explanations and includes amusing touches, making it easy and enjoyable to follow. Detailing the chronological path of Marshall's life and work, Gimpel provides insight not just into what Marshall accomplished but also how he grew as a person. This allows readers to learn or brush up on the last century's history while feeling like part of Marshall's quest to make the right choices for himself and his country. Both younger and older readers will likely find themselves inspired by Marshall's persistence in the face of obstacles, his assertiveness in making the most of opportunities, his adaptability when he gets what he wants but finds it different than expected, and his forthright and humble character.

Gimpel provides a solid overview of the progression of 20th century history, including descriptions of many other great leaders of that time. The sections about WW II and the Marshall Plan are particularly good. I imagine that any reader would see the relevance of Marshall's strategies to present-day international affairs.

Truman said of George C. Marshall: "He was the greatest of the great of our time." After reading this book, you'll know why.

A teenage friend lent me this book on Marshall and recommended that I read it. I haven't read a history book since college and have never been interested in biographies of military heroes, but I read it anyway. It was great! I found myself incredibly impressed with Marshall's leadership skills at a young age and his patience, persistence and humility as a leader, diplomat and outstanding human being who really valued peace. I unexpectedly found myself caught up in the historical events that now have so much more meaning to me. The examples of his leadership and the challenges he faced are so completely relevant for our current issues that I found myself wondering how Marshall would lead us through the global and national issues we face today. It's definitely on my holiday shopping list for other young readers I know and for friends who would appreciate a good modern history book that is well written and a quick and easy read.

Lee Gimpel's Fighting Wars Plannign For Peace: The Story Of George C. Marshall packs in nearly 200 pages of details about a man who shunned publicity yet was twice selected as Time magazine's Man of the Year, and who won a Nobel Peace Prize. Marshall never had any desire to rise in politics: his World War II command led the country into becoming a reigning world power, leading the struggle for peace.

A fascinating man and a remarkably well constructed novel, this is a must read. The story invites you into Marshall's life and you will quickly be taken aback by his strength of character and determination. I don't often take the time to write reviews, but after finishing this book I was so impressed I wanted others to experience it for themselves.

George C. Marshall's approach to his life will serve as a model to every student with regard to purpose and the shaping of a man that resulted in the shaping of a nation. The makings of great people lead to the ingredients necessary to continue to fight for American freedoms today, just as we did in years past. The principles remain the same, and Gimpel has done a superb job at translating Marsall's life to an easy-to-follow and digest reading that will be intriguing while educational. A great voice for a great role model in American history.

This has been our 17 month-old's favorite book for months now. A number of parts of the book make him laugh (such as a line that reads something like "Tinka is a icky, sticky, licky dog") and the illustrations are great. It's a very clever rhyming book and great for families that love dogs.

My almost [...]is addicted to doggies - every book we read is either about dogs or has dogs in it - this is one of both of our favorites, we read it every night sometimes several times. The rhythms in the text makes it fun to read (and memorize if your not a reader yet).

I received this book from the author Deborah Heiligman (who happens to be a wonderful writer!) for my 18 month old son. He absolutely loves it and it is his favourite book. He paricularly likes the part where tinka is being washed with tomato juice (you'll see!). My son brings me the book and says "dub"!! Its a real fun read for the little ones, and the parents as well (as someone who has read this book out loud at least 2 times a day for the past 2 months, I can truly attest to this!!).
Check this book out, and others by the same author.

My five year old son - who can read most 3 letter words, and some 4 letter words, loves this book.
He will sound some of the words out, but for the most part he has just memorized the book. It has catchy short rhymes. This book is really cute, and to a 5 yr old --funny too!
This is Kyle's favorite book, and has been since we received it 3 weeks ago.

This is a great beginning reader and a wonderful book to use during story time for the little ones. It is a story of a young lad and his dog Tinka. The rhymes are simple and quite appropriate to the wonderful illustrations. I have had many dogs in my life, all had a bit of Tinka in them. My current dog, Brodie, could be Tinka's sister in that she tends to get into the same troubles Tinka has a propensity for. I suppose there is a bit of little boy in me, thank goodness, and I can certainy relate to this one and the relationship between the kid in the story and Tinka the dog. The story is well written, simple verse and the illustrtions are quite eye catching. This is a wonderful story time book for the little ones. Recommend this one highly.

I just saw the Gene Marshall - Girl Star book at Borders. It is beautifully photographed with excellent illustrations. This book will make an excellent addition to any coffee table in any home. The story line is very well thought out and it can rival any fiction of the 1940s. Also, the book should be displayed right along with the Gene dolls that all of the collectors have, it would make a great conversation piece for visiting guests in your home.

For the fans of Miss Gene Marshall, this walk down Hollywood's memory lane will not be a disappointing one. Gene's early days from childhood to her initial experiences on the set of her first motion picture, Blond Lace, serve to chronicle the much anticipated story of one of the 20th centuries most beloved celebrities.

A carousel of sweetly flavored reminisces from "those in the know" are often interwoven by the tartness of tensel town's own diva, Madra Lord.

This well written text left this particular reader wanting more, more, MORE!

I had wanted this book since I first heard about, so when I got it for my birthday, I was very pleased. The book is just beautiful, Mel Odom's illustrations are fabulous, as are the photographs which make Gene seem to come alive. After reading through the "interviews" and letters from people who worked with Gene, you almost find yourself believing that she was a real person, and want to go and rent a movie staring her, which sadly one cannot do. It is a wonderful book to add to your collection, and it makes Gene's story even more real. I highly recomend it to any Gene fan. Even if you do not collect Gene dolls, this book would make for an entertaining read.

This is a terrific book. I am a big fan of Gene - as well as the way she is presented. The use of shadow and light in the wonderful photography makes her looks very real. In addition, the thing that makes Gene special is that she has a whole story - of how she was discovered and became an actress. They have interviews with various friends, enemies and family, again, making her become very real. Two thumbs up!

This is a very entertaining and beautifully illustrated story of the rise of Gene Marshall. Anyone who has enjoyed reading Hollywood history and movie star biographies will love this. The story is told in snippets from studio memos, a gossip column, and excerpts from the biographies of Madra Lord, Trent Osborn, Eric Von Sternberg and others. It all begins with Gene's childhood and ends with the debut of her first film "Blonde Lace". There are some new characters introduced into Gene's story such as Trent Osborne, an aging actor who has dated Madra Lord and Ivy Jordan, a character actress who becomes Gene's friend. The photographs are cleverly done and the illustrations are wonderful. Anyone who has studied Hollywood lore will see the similiaries to real life stories and situations and that makes it all the more fun. The only reason I don't give the book 5 stars is because it ends too early. An entire synopsis of Gene's career would have been welcome. It really leaves you wanting more.

This book presents an illuminating look at the nuclear testing and it's aftermath. The cavalier attitude towards radiation is pretty amazing. There are also many fine pictures of the wrecks underwater, including some shots of the world's only exisiting diveable aircraft carrier.

My Dad was there (USS Reclaimer) - swimming in the atoll the day after the blasts, cleaning refuged ships, etc. It's amazing he's still alive.

Nice photos; good summaries. This isn't a full-blown account of Operation CrossRoads but a nice summary of the ships. If you are interested in OC, this is a good book to have on your shelf.

I found this book to be most interesting, with a very accessible writing style.

This is a great mini-coffee table book (get the hardcover if you REALLY dig this stuff!) offering hours of information and photos of the famous atomic bomb tests on naval ships at Bikini Atoll. The 190 page book is broken into nine chapters and has excellent notes on sources. Background information covers the first half of the book while the second is focused on recent dives to many of the famous and lesser known ships that were sunk here. The writing is very informative and the photographs are absolutely haunting, particularly the ones of the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga! Several color photos are included in the center. The author pushes no agenda in this book. He merely reports the facts available both "good and bad".

James Delgado does a very good job of reviewing the sunken ships of Bikini Atoll and telling the story of the 1946 atomic bomb tests. I read this book after diving at Bikini Atoll and found it to be a good treatment of a topic that has received too little attention. As far as wreck diving goes, Bikini Atoll is the best in the world, and my only disappointment with this book is that it does not fill the need for a coffee-table-style photographic survey of the incredible shipwrecks at Bikini. That being said, Delgado's book is a nice compromise between such a coffee table book and the more comprehensive historical treatment in Jonathan Weisgall's superb book on Bikini Atoll.

Of all the many books produced about the timeless toy classic of G.I. Joe, none has reached the pinnacle of understanding, love and respect than Mr. Marshall's. His in-depth coverage of the development of America's Mobile Fighting Man is beyond any other writing on the subject. Combined with John Marshall's particular humorist style, the era of these action figures is brought back to life. If you love G.I. Joe, you MUST OWN THIS BOOK!

Anyone who collects action figures from the 1970's needs this book. Anyone who HAD action figures in the 1970's needs this book. Lots of pictures, lots of price values, and lots of information. Not just a price value or pictorial guide, the text is surprisingly fun to read with Marshall's oddly biting humor and obvious genuine fascination with the subject matter.

The first of a trilogy by John Marshall (he has two other, similar books; one about 60's toys, the other about the 80's), this is the one closest to my heart. ALL of the toys I collected as a kid are either pictured or mentioned. He must be around my age, because his memories of buying and playing with his toys somewhat mirror my own (and that's what collecting is all about; NOSTALGIA, not values and prices...right? RIGHT!?).

More than just a price guide, this book is a funny, informative walk down memory lane that would make a great gift for any boy who played with toys in the seventies.

PS. His chapter on the Micronauts is worth the price of the book!

For those of us that grew up in the 1970's The Adventure Team is the crowning glory of GI Joe. John's book is the only book on GI Joe written from the perspective of an Adventure Team fan. If you are a fan of the Fuzzy Head guys this is a must buy. No collection of hammerhead sharks, giant spiders or Kung Fu Grip is complete without this book.

This is one of the most complete and comprehensive collection of material and facts that I have seen gathered and paying respect to the Adventure Team. This is a must for all who grew up the same era as I, the last of the baby boomers. Well designed and thought out. I have yet to see a more accurate and helpful source of information, dedicated to this beautiful time of Joe. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did, its a true winnner.

The wisdom in these books is so concrete - they offer answers to personal dilemmas and a world perspective without being mired in interpretations and metaphors or advocating situational ethics. (Sonia)

"All of it is inspiring and important. It feels as if I've at last found my home and now a whole lot of things make sense to me finally." Erika

many a statement written in this book i have already experienced as true. i would not have known some of this knowledge to be real if i had not experienced it strongly myself. it is not theory, but truth that is discussed here. And what a statement it makes! What a purpose it brings to our lives. For the ride of your life, buckle up and read Greater Community Spirituality, and continue consciousness on a new and higher level of understanding. Get ready to feel that all too unfamiliar warm, fuzzy, feeling of being with someone who loves you: YOURSELF.

I have read this book and studied M. Summers other books for the last nine years. This book and the other New Knowledge Library books have changed my life. They have helped me to see the bigger picture and it is big. In addition, Greater Community Spirituality has a companion study book, Steps to Knowledge, which brought about profound change in my view of life and myself. It was difficult to transition from my old perceptions, but I wouldn't go back to my former way of thinking for all the money in the world. These books are life changing. I would recommend them to serious students who are looking for Truth and willing to face anything to find it.

After a while, books on spirituality can begin to sound the same. Not this book! It is refreshing in it's approach to some very basic questions? Who is God? Who is Jesus? among others. It takes the idea of religion to a greater perspective. God is God of the Universe, not just of the planet Earth. The implications of this concept are tremendous and it makes perfect sense to me. Anyone who believes in life beyond this planet will find that this book makes an important connection. Two thumbs up to this one!

Patricia Eslava Vessey shows us intentionality in making your life become what you want it to be and Ken Piazza Malchiodi teaches that unconditional love means sensitivity toward those who we tend to ignore. Patricia was my "retirement" coach - I went from fear and trembling into a satisfying retirement life! Get a life coach - it is well worth it.

I purchased this book because I know one of the contributing authors--Patricia Eslava Vessey "Discovering Your Core Heart Essence (CHE).

I have had the opportunity of working with her on a personal training level, and liked her outlook on life, it's challenges, and how you can take a "bad" situation and use that as a springboard to find your "CHE."

This book is a great gift for those around you that are in a "rut." I like the different chapters, all written by different authors. It gives a different perspective and anyone who picks up this book will relate to at least one, if not more, of the chapters in this quick and easy ready!

I keep it in the bag I carry with me. Anytime I need a break from the stress, or just need a "pick me up" I refer to one of the chapters. I like the different writing styles, the book is written from their experiences, while at the same time keeps it "real" without getting too "clinical."

I was privileged to be part of the editorial preparation of this book, so I know the chapters intimately. Each of these coaches brings brilliant expertise into her aspect of fostering success in building a vibrant relationship. The chapters are an interesting, easy read, and the contents are both pithy and practical. You cannot go wrong in purchasing this book because it's juicy contents will aggrandize your life! I highly recommend it. I own it!

What a great concept. We are all so busy these days that we don't take enough time to know ourselves and figure out what WE truly need. I really enjoyed the chapter by Ann Golden Egle on Falling In Love With Yourself. This is something we should all do, and every one in our lives will be the better for it!

After reading this book twice already, I'm much more aware where I am in my life, where I want to be, and how to get there. Those coaches are a beacon of experience and inspiration! I was especially transformed with the chapter 'Designing Your Success', where author Denise Braunstein coaches us through an unforgetable step-by-step life changing journey. Simply brilliant. Cheers to your best life!

I am always looking for ways to improve my gardening and this book offers excellent instructions on building several different types of greenhouses.

I finally "sprang" for this book because I read a good review on a garden club website. It is a wonderful book on all aspects of greenhouse design. I am sure glad I spent this money before we started spending the serious money, and hard work, on the real thing.

Any who would build a greenhouse will find HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN GREENHOUSE: DESIGNS AND PLANS TO MEET YOUR GROWING NEEDS offers up the hope of year-round gardening as it explores a range of greenhouse designs and options, from simple cold frames to elaborate freestanding tropical constructions. Chapters cover basic freestanding and extension designs for greenhouses, include lean-tos and garden shed blends, and discuss not only construction of independent structures, but how to incorporate them into an existing home. From floor to ceiling options, HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN GREENHOUSE covers it all, includes design tips and basic plans, and is a pick for any library strong in homeowner's or gardener's construction references.

If you're operating a small or a LARGE greenhouse - this will be your "bible"...... for operation.

I have 2 copies! In the house and greenhouse.

I originally bought this because I am thinking about making a greenhouse. The book is very comprehensive with lots of drawings and pictures. It was well worth the investment.

I own the 1970, 24 volume, set. I haven't seen the revised editions, but I'm sure they can only make a good set better. Although this set is comprehensive in that it covers a wide range of subjects, it is not exhaustive and is not intended to be. Only key elements or highlights of each subject are presented and a bibliography is provided for those who want to research deeper. This set is probably the definitive introduction to the field of the supernatural and related subjects and it is profusely illustrated with artwork, photographs, diagrams and charts. Some of the pictures are graphic and some contain gore and nudity, so I recommend this set only for mature readers. - Brad Clark

I too will refer to the 1970 edition of the encyclopaedia set (I was lucky to be able to purchase the set recently are a relatively low price) as I have yet to see later editions. I was fortunate to have come across this set in my local library as a youth and recently purchased a set of my own after an exhaustive search. Unlike so many childhood memories who's colours fade with age and experience, the joy I have when I read from this set is as vibrant as it was in my youth, though now I can also appreciate Man, Myth and Magic from a more intellectual vantage.

Man, Myth and Magic explores the realms of religion, spirituality, psychology and the occult. Articles within the 24 volume set range from the obscure (Wandering Bishops and various manifestations of witchcraft hysterias) to the very well known (articles on major world religions). The authors tend to be experts in their respective fields of research and are, by and large, objective in the treatment of their subjects. There are, however, some writers who have a vested interest what they write about - the article on Druidism contains two articles, one written by an historian which focuses on the known history of druids through contemporary writers (such as Julius Caesar) and archaeology, the other written by a "modern" druid who speaks of the modern incarnation of druidism. In most cases this is appropriate and as the credulous is contrasted with the objective skeptic I'm okay with this treatment. Unfortunately in a few cases there is no counterbalance. For example, in the section entitled "The Frontiers of Belief" is an article written about H.P. Lovecraft. The author surmises that Lovecraft's short stories and poems must have been inspired by real, other worldly creatures, a claim that Lovecraft himself would scoff at. Still, despite rare instances of overly credulous authors, Man, Myth and Magic tends towards the objective examination of man kind's belief systems, be they mystical or based on science.

If you manage to find the complete set, no small feat I might add, you would do well to pick this set up.

It's great set of books, with about every strange thing you could want to read about. It's interesting, and it doesn't push it's words on you. It leaves room for you to decide how you feel about it. I really love the palmistry section. I would (and do) recommend it to anyone interested in man, myth, and magic.

Beautifully put together. Just a totallyy awesome encyclopedia for the unknown and more!

This set of encyclopedias is entertaining as well as informative, with photos and illustrations of great points in religious and supernatural history. No critique could ever do this set of books justice.

-michael anthony crawford, High School Student