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Alan Sieler has done it again! In his second volume of Coaching to the Human Soul, he tackles emotions and teaches us that we can become emotional learners and learn to use our emotions to become more effective at work and in our lives. Sieler's work is grounded in the concepts of philosophy, psychology, and biology; he has taken difficult concepts of philosophers, like Martin Heidegger and Fernando Flores, and articulated them in a way that is practical and comprehensible. However, the book is not a theoretical or intellectual approach to emotions, it is participative; the reader gets the opportunity to experience his own emotional triggers through self-coaching exercises and reflective activities. Sieler provides "Ontological Coaching in Action" vignettes that drive home the learning as well as provide a road map for professional coaches. This book is required reading for those that are committed to producing profound change in their clients.

I first read about northern frontiersman Jack Hornby in McKay Jenkins's excellent "Bloody Falls of the Coppermine." Hornby was a guide to two missionaries who would later be killed in the far north by two Inuits. Hornby had vast knowledge of survival in the far north and even spoke the native language of the Inuit people. Alas, he was unreliable, irresponsible, and had the tendency to go off on his own. "Cold Burial" covers Hornby's final adventure where many of his personality flaws that made him not the best of guides led to his death. The saddest part is that he took two young men with him--including his 19-year old cousin.

Hornby's cousin, Edgar Christian, had just recently finished schooling at Dover College with little distinction save for a swimming tournament (19). Edgar had a taste for adventure that was probably, in large part, inspired by tales of England's heroes like Robert Falcon Scott where tragedies created a "composite account of what made a man" and that "frozen lands [were] ideal theatres for trial and courage" (22). He worshiped his legendary cousin, Jack Hornby. Edgar having limited prospects, his parents consented in having Hornby take their son to the barren lands of the Northwest Territories.

Edgar had high expectations of Jack and of the trip. Jack prided himself on his self-sufficiency and his young cousin believed he would acquire the same independence and "never be in need of a job if I want one" (92). Jack, however, was self-sufficient to the extreme. He never believed in taking much on a trip save for the barest of essentials and survived his many treks not through planning and organization but through stamina, intuition, and luck. During his 1926-7 trip to the Thelon River--though he was warned many times along the way against taking two young, inexperienced men with him with such limited supplies (Hornby also invited 27-year old Harold Adlard who, sadly, is often forgotten in the Hornby/Edgar saga)--his luck ran out.

Clive Powell-Williams relies mostly on primary sources to tell this sad story: Harold's few letters home, Edgar's letters and diary entries, notes left on the trail, observations of those who met up with the three men on their way to the Barrens, and post-death writings of those who knew Hornby. He uses conjecture to fill in the gaps but he demonstrates plenty of knowledge on the types of conditions and animals they encountered and their techniques for survival.

The last several chapters are the most intriguing, as well as heart-rending, as the men had to survive largely on animal skin and bone marrow while they slowly died from starvation. Then there is the final diary entry and letters of Edgar--the last survivor--left all alone in the cold, empty land knowing his death was imminent. The book continues with the discovery of the bodies and aftermath and ends with the unfortunate fate of former Hornby traveling partner Capt. James Critchell-Bullock. Included is a section of photos, photo of Edgar's last letters, and maps. I didn't find the maps useful as they did not include places with which I was familiar (i.e. Canada) to give the areas mapped a point of reference.

THIS IS A GOOD BOOK I think anyone would love to read it.
It's about Colin Powell. He was a good man and son.Many people loved him. Colin Powell was a very hard worker even when he was at school.He was a good friend and dad. At frist I didn't likeit because I don't like to read.But as I started to read it, I became to like itand so I finished the whole book!

I'm sure you will like the book too.

I bought this to use in my 6th grade reading classroom. It is excellent to use to teach reading skills such as main idea, author's purpose, or summarizing. I put it in a center and students have 10 minutes to use the book for an assignment. Since it is at a lower reading level, students have success in building skills to use in higher level texts.

This book is a good addition to the grade 1-6 classroom library.

The latest title in the simply outstanding "Greenwood Biography Series", Colin Powell: A Biography by Richard Steins is a straightforward narrative of the life and career of one of the most powerful African-Americans to have ever served in the United States military. Intended especially for use in high school and undergraduate research assignments, yet also suitably presentable for non-specialist general readers who simply want to know more about who Colin Powell is and how he came to hold the political authority in the Bush Administration that he does today, Colin Powell: A Biography is a superb biographical resource and strongly recommended for inclusion into school and community library Biography Collections.

As a teacher, I like the way this biography begins with Colin Powell's crowning achievement, becoming the Secretary of State under President George W. Bush. The author then flashes back to Colin Powell's childhood and we get to read how he made it to this very important position in our country.

This is an inspiring story of a son born to immigrant parents who came to the United States seeking a better life. Education was important in his family and Colin Powell entered City College in New York City as an engineering major. It was through trying different courses (ROTC) that Colin Powell found his calling.

There are certain features of this book that I really like. Ms. Shichtman has these side boxes (colored in a deep yellow) that give historical background information of what was happening in the world at different times in Colin Powell's life. With these boxes the reader can then understand the influence of Segregation, the Civil Rights movement, the Vietnam War, etc. had on Mr. Powell's life and his achievements. The author also has green boxes that contain quotes from Colin Powell that help define his life. The photographs were of Mr. Powell at various points of his life and there are also photographs of historical interest. The Chronology of Colin Powell's life at the back of the book gives a nice summary of his life.

I would recommend this book not only for young people studying about famous African Americans, but anyone wanting to learn about famous Americans.

This is a wonderful booklet it lists the essential colors to make all 450 color combinations and even contains pictures of all 450 color combinations! It also lists what colors to use for numerous things ex. various fruits,the seasons, birds, etc. This book saved me time from experimenting with colors. And money from buying alot of unnecessary paints-I just bought the paints listed and use the included grid to make any colors I want.

I've been an artist all my life and yet never really tackled watercolors.
So, since colors are the hardest part of watercolor painting, especially greens, I wanted a book that I could just glance at and have a recipe for the color I need. Sometimes you can end up with mud, or a color that clashes with your intention of the color you have in your head.
This book really helps me to just turn a page...pick a color I want and use the right combos to get the tone and hue I need.
It's a great tool. I highly recommend it for a beginner or anyone just wanting a color reference at their fingertips. It's a lot more time saving than making your own.

it was in great condition when i received it in the mail, just like new.

This is an excellent introductory text on CPT. It includes information on not only electric cone but also piezocone penetration testing. It provides basic knowledge in all conventional areas of CPT testing and application and extensive references for those interested in obtaining additional information in a particular area.