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I really enjoyed this book and found it filled with loads of useful information. As a designer of chakra-balancing jewelry, this well-written book will help me tremendously.

The Edgar Cayce Guide to Gemstones, Minerals, Metals, and More, is an excellent source guide for those interested in this area. The book has quality pages, colorful photographs, and terrific insights on the various stones, minerals, and metals. I have gone back to the book more than a few times and have recommended it to my friends and family. Ms. Kaehr certainly knows what she is writing about.

This timely volume presents the range of ways that teachers can help students develop social-emotional skills and competencies. It is very practical and helpful. On one level, teachers have always done this. On another, new information, stratagies and research findings are presented here. Very helpful to "front line teachers" and I suspect, administrators too. It will also be of interest to parents who want to help thier kids feel better about themselves and more able!

This is a companion to Cohen's other edited book, Caring Classrooms/Intelligent Schools. This book addresses an older group of youngsters in school--those passing into adolescence. The 12 chapters cover the theory of social emotional learning (SEL) in schools. A number of SEL curricula or projects are discussed, such as the Comer/New Haven project, the work from the Northeast Foundation for Children, a psychoanalytically informed educational perspective, the Resolving Conflict Creatively Program (RCCP), and others.

This is not really a "how-to" book, any more than was Cohen's other book. Readers will benefit, however, because he systematically reviews SEL programs, and readers will be eager to pursue specific programs from among those referenced.

I missed not seeing any work from Myrna B. Shure, who is a good cognitive-behavioral SEL practitioner (the "I Can Problem Solve" curriculum). Does her work not involve young adolescents? If not, that is a disappointment.

SEL is important because we all 'swim' in a social environment. When that environment is caring and concerned, when students can make heart-informed choices, they 'swim' better and are said to learn better. We certainly know they are happier and appear more productive.

I know many readers will gain a lot from this work, and the other related books in the SEL field. Good luck!

This book integrates decades of work on the link between attention and temperament by two extraordinary researchers. However, it also goes beyond this by presenting groundbreaking work on how parents and educators can help children improve various aspects of learning. It is written in a highly readable format that makes it a great book for various audiences.

Drs. Posner and Rothbart have provided a timely and comprehensive overview of cognitive neuroscience as it applies to education. Ranging from brain imaging, to modern genetics, to development, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the field, bringing together a masterful summary of these topics in a fully readable and engaging way. This should be read by students in education and both experimental and counseling psychology. These topics are also highly relevant to the field of psychotherapy. A must for any serious student of mental function.

This is an absolutely wonderful defiition of self-described intellectuals and their role in shaping public opinion. When I first started reading this pamphlet I wanted to learn why intellectuals are attracted more towards socialism. He only made that connection in the last few pages and wasn't too convincing in my opinion. However by the time I got to that point I really didn't care any more.

I found all his descriptions and definitions right on the mark. I have had personal contcts with a few people who are considered influentail in my own (relatively) small "community." They get published in "scholarly" journals and have everybody's full attention at social functions with their commentaries. Now I think I can better see through some of the arguments and have a better insight into their motives.

It is a very short essay and I highly recommend it as a wonderful read.

It seems an opportune moment, with the United States poised to declare victory in the Second Gulf War, to review this little classic.

Hayek famously declared that his 'Road to Serfdom' was dedicated to socialists of all parties as he warned against the dangers of totalitarian rule for liberal(I use the word advisedly) democracies.

This pamphlet is a reprint of an 1949 essay of Hayek wherein he pursued the dictum of Keynes' contained with the 'General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money' about the influence of ideas.

In the essay Hayek questions the view that intellectuals are original thinkers. For him, original thinkers are few and far between but their ideas and views are percolated through society by the intellectuals. Those 'second-hand dealers in ideas' as Hayek referred to them are not necessarily the greatest scholars or the most brilliant minds but are adept at taking ideas and regurgitating them as teachers or journalists or through some other profession such that they pass through to the general public. Hayek contends that intelligent people consider intelligence to be more important than it is and in the world of men and thus tends to be more socialist orientated as those people view the market with disdain. He recognises that the market is a fundamental part of establishing value through individuals participating in a trial and error system of exchange which the intelligensia overlook but which directly affects them anyway. For Hayek, the battle of ideas was to be won, not by the original thinkers, but by the spread of classical liberal ideas by the class of intellectuals who could be convinced of the power of new, or perhaps not so new, ideas.

As Edwin Feulner, one of the editors, remarks, this article was a clarion call to those who espoused a classical liberal standpoint. Following on from this was the establishment of the free market think-tank, the Institute of Economic Affairs and other such institutions around the world. The story goes on to celebrate to some degree at least the success in bringing classical liberal ideas to the fore in many countries around the world and the success of some of those ideas.

So far, sort of, so good. A word of warning should be sounded. Whereas I agree with the aims of the paper I am circumspect about the current situation. To me there is more to classical liberal ideas than just a free economy. It does appear from my point of view that the battle of ideas is being won by neo-conservatives and authoritarians of all parties rather than by liberals. Others may disagree but the lesson I have taken from reading this marvellous little book again is that all who rally to the flag of Classical Liberalism need be extra vigilant in these uncertain times against the further development of neo-conservative and authoritarian ideas because they threaten not only the gains that have been made in the last fifty years but also many of the liberties we all cherish in our western democracies.

Liberals of the world, Unite!

I bought this book in December of the last year when the new rules regarding e-discovery took effect. I have found this book to be an invaluable resource. Many of the other resources are dated because they were pre-FRCP e-discovery amendments. Most of the materials are also available electronically on the included CD. ([...])

Written by two practicing attorneys and a computer forensic expert, this book is chock full of incredibly useful explanations about elecronic discovery and computer forensics, and, as the sub-title promises, it is also chock full of forms, checklists and guidelines. From a preservation of evidence letter of electronically stored data, to pages of interrogatories relating to back-up systems, Internet usage and more, to samples of motions, orders, and subpoenas and even checklists for deposition questions and tips on hiring electronic evidence vendors, you couldn't ask for anything more to assist you in your quest for electronic documents. Also included are 249 electronic case digests and a detailed glossary written in plain english. Whether you are a divorce lawyer looking for the "smoking gun" email sent by your client's spouse to his or her lover, a criminal lawyer involved in proving or disproving an online pornography case, or a business lawyer trying to discover which employee is taking proprietary information from the company, this book is for you. And, because all lawyers should be proactive, this book is for ALL lawyers--so you can educate your clients, in advance, about their duties regarding electronic data, especially about the need for them to have document retention policies and procedures in place in case of any future litigation.

In this book a Biblical View given through a possible series of events gives the reader an idea od what Revelation has been trying to tell us for 2,000 +/- years.

It is a great read, and most will not be able to put it down. It is a great second opinion to the Left Behind Series. Its views are different, and is readable by all from ages 12 and above.

Well worth the money

The dramatization of the end time events before Christ returns is the most Biblicaly accurate of anything like this I have ever read (and I have read many). The book is a page turner and thought provoker. After reading this book you will wish you had skipped the Left Behind series and gone straight to the Eleventh Hour! This book is the first of two parts. You might as well go ahead and order the Midnight Hour also to finish the story.

This is a fascinating and very readable book. It is a book that will probably be of interest to clinicians and theorists of all orientations - even those who do not practice EMDR. I really enjoyed it!

Each chapter is written by a leading expert from every major psychotherapeutic orientation, and offers a rich and easily understood description of the specific therapy. Each chapter contains the interesting reflections of these leaders on the nature of therapeutic process and change. The book provides a unique perspective of the main schools of psychotherapy, demonstrating their commonalities, and illustrating how they can complement each other.

The authors discuss the integration of EMDR with their own therapeutic approach. Although the chapters are distinct in style, emphasis, language, and perspective, all share the same format and focus. Each chapter contains explanations of what that approach brings to EMDR and what EMDR offers that approach. Case studies and session transcripts provide fascinating examples and clearly illustrate the integrative treatment process.

The treatment of a wide range of complaints is described. These include depression, social phobia, marital discord, anger dyscontrol, attachment disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, body image disturbance, and other problems. As a clinician, I appreciated the practical details that illustrate the integrative application of EMDR with these other modalities.

Authors and approaches include:

Francine Shapiro, EMDR
Dan Siegel, developing mind, interpersonal neurobiology
Bessel van der Kolk, somatic experience, subcortical imprints
Paul Wachtel, psychoanalysis
Nancy Smyth & Desmond Poole, cognitive behavioral therapy
Jeff Young et al, schema-focused therapy
Clifford Lazarus & Arnold Lazarus, multimodal therapy
Al Bohart & Les Greenberg, experiential psychotherapy
Florence Kaslow et al, couple & family therapy
Laura Brown, feminist therapy
Stephen Gilligan, hypnosis
Sheila Krystal et al, transpersonal psychology, eastern nondual philosophy
John Norcross & Francine Shapiro, integrative psychotherapy

The book also contains a summary of research findings and answers to frequently asked questions about EMDR.

Easy to read and helpful for understanding the process of EMDR. I would have to agree with the previous reviewer Laura M that PEACEFUL HEART : A Woman's Journey to Healing is a must-read. Aimee Jo Martin's story clearly illustrates and details her journey with successful EMDR treatments. Quite powerful if you want to really see how effective EMDR can be.

This book has changed the face of our early childhood program.It has become our journal and map to providing a more appropriate child directed program. I have found that it released our teachers from the bounderies that surrounded them by guiding them to a classroom that is focused on the children's interest and yet provided an approach that was within reach. Emergent was always a frightening concept - but this book brought it down to earth for the staff by walking them through a year long journey of group of teachers - many of them with personalities that are similar to ourselves - breaking down each step and showing the simplicity of the concept. I recommend that this be a guide to all early childhood programs that step forward in their quest to providing a developmentally appropriate enviroment for their children

Emergent curriculum is the idea that the themes and activities which happen in a preschool program should center on the interests of the children. FOr teachers who already have this child-centered philosophy, this book is an enjoyable read and an important step in moving towards the Project Approach. For those who are used to teaching with a theme-a-week, pre-written lesson plans (or something similar), this book takes you on a journey of transformation in a very relaxed way. As an early childhood teacher for over 15 years, this is the book that is first on my recommendations for teachers or programs wishing to provide high quality education. It is an easily readable book, mixing good practice with real characters for a book which at times reads like a good novel.

A book of originality, skill and daring, possessing exceptional synthetic power. Drs. Kottler and Hazler have come up with the framework that deals respectfully and elegantly with the transition from student to professional therapist.

A book of originality, skill and daring, possessing exceptional synthetic power. Drs. Kottler and Hazler have come up with the framework that deals respectfully and elegantly with the transition from student to professional therapist.

Is this book only for clinician's and other practicing therapists? No! Of course, they'll understand it on a level denied me because I lack their credentials, but it's still a "good read" for the lay public, if only for its poetic language. Surprisingly for a scholarly work such as this one there are no footnotes! However since all of the references are contained in the text the words flow without interruption. (There's a complete bibliography at the back of the book.)There are many other plusses such as wonderful graphics, ie, tables and diagrams, some of which were supplied by Dr. Plutchik's son, Roy. Plutchik covers the fundamental questions of "Who Am I?","What Are My Goals?", and "Fear Of Death". A major surprise was his assertion that emotions are not usually considered when dealing with patients/clients. In exploring the literature of psycho-therapy he found few instances where they were taken into account. (I, apparently, am one of the fortunate few whose emotions were considered by my psycho-therapist over 47 years ago.) The most interesting chapters to me were Chapter 8 which deals with existential issues and Chapter 9 which showed me why the "why" questions we often ask of others are not generally productive. You'll have to read the book yourself to discover the reason. In the Epilogue, on page 170, Dr. Plutchik writes, "Therapeutic communication is an extremely complex process, and there is still a great deal that is not known about how it works best. I hope that the ideas in this book stimulate others to continue the process of filling in the missing parts. I hope that the future mosaic will be a design full of beauty and elegance and powerful in its ability to affect human life." This book reveals the very humble man who, despite all his knowledge, he must be.

This vibrant, compelling book is a celebration of emotions. Dr. Plutchik skillfully guides us through the theoretical underpinnings of the role of emotions in psychotherapy with brilliant clarity and simplicity. Using his psychoevolutionary model he blends solid theory with practical implications. In so doing, he demonstrates how a thrapist might use emotions and personality traits to affect change. He presents a vision of emotion that is exciting and that represents an elegant synthesis of the field. This gem of a book is an invaluable source for clinicians, students, researchers, and those with curiosity about the role of emotion in life.