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Study Power? Sudy Skills to Improve Your Learning and Your Grades
The content and writing style of this book are more appropriate to the high school or college student.The book probably would not motivate a younger reader...too serious and too general.

Not worth the time!
This book is rather brief. This book is like a brief assortment of topics.
Similar to the book, SURVEY OF 300 A+ STUDENTS
This book is similar to the book, SURVEY OF 300 A+ STUDENTS: A+ STUDENTS DESCRIBE THEIR ACADEMIC STRATEGIES, by Kenneth Green (from Harvard). However, I think that Kenneth Green's book is more comprehensive and gives the information in a chronological order, which makes it a smoother read. ... Read more

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"To tell you the truth, you can learn the basics of meditation in five minutes," asserts Stephan Bodian, meditation instructor, psychotherapist, and former editor-in-chief of Read more

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A helpful guide to basic meditation
This is the perfect book for anyone who wants to learn more about basic meditation. In addition to guiding us through different methods of meditation step by step, Stephen Bodian also gives us a short summary of the history of meditation which is interesting and in the same time puts everything into context.
Covers All Bases
This book really covers all bases for someone new to meditation. Included are many methods of meditation, various approaches to meditation and much more. It's easy to skip around and select the parts of the book that work best for you.

couldbemoreconcise
toomuchabstractstuffontheleadingchapters; alwaystalkingabouthowmeditationpracticewilldoyougood ... Well, I alreadyknowmeditationisverygood , O.K.?Justtellmewhattodoandhowtodo
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Prevent Backaches!
Gelb writes very clearly, with good illustrations describing F. M. Alexander's technique for good body use. Many actors, singers, and dancers use this technique, and many people who suffer from joint andmuscle disabilities can benefit from this book. Gelb's personal experiences help the reader to understand how to benefit from the techniques and exercises he describes.

The clearest book on AT out there
If you are studying the Alexander Technique - whether just beginning or a more advanced student - this book is a Must!Easy to read and digest, it should be on every teacher's list.However, it is important to note that the Alexander Technique can not be learned by reading books alone.Reading this book is not a way to learn the technique.But it is a terrific supplement to private individual lessons with a good teacher!

Clear, Informative, Inspiring
I started practicing the Alexander Technique over the last couple months.My teacher "assigned" me this book to read, as part of our work together.It's an outstanding book.It's very clear and easy to read.Gelb offers many anecdotal stories and quotes and other stuff like that to make it more enjoyable and inspiring.He tells the fascinating story of how Dr. Alexander developed the technique.Then he proceeds to give a clear and practical explanation of all the different aspects of the technique.I learned a lot! ... Read more

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Yoga for Health Knees: What You Need to Know for Pain Prevention and Rehabilitation
Excellent Book.Well illustrated and easy to follow.Well designed for people with joint problems, who want to strenghthen their bodies through yoga.

Yoga for Healthy Knees
If you have any problem with your knee, this is the right choice of book to read.
What a steal!
Knees bees. Whatever. Just got this book a week ago, so as far as helping knees per se, don't know, but most impressed with it. These few yoga exercises limbers up the entire hip, leg area. It identifies which side is tighter. She even rightly points out to go barefoot often to strengthen feet that have been too conditioned to shoes.
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Very Interesting Book
A must read if this topic is of interest to you. A lot of great information very effective ways to improve your memory.

Major limitations
This review is written from the perspective of someone learning a lot of complex material who wants to retain the learned material for a very long time.The book does a poor job of helping with this goal, although it does address other goals (described below) fairly well.
Forgetting Is Not So Bad, Sometimes Necessary.
Memory fails most of us because we overload our circuits and do not apply methods to master the art of memory.To a considerable extent, memory is a skill which can be trained.Memories are the impressions we don't forget, the scenes and events which persist in our mind's eye and shape our lives, the lingering imprints which are always with us.
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it's great
The book is in good condition..
A MUST Have
This book along with Kurt Schnubelts books is a must have. Anyone entering into the world of essential oils needs to know all they can about each oil.
Aromatherapy for Health Professionals
This book is written for anyone who is serious about therapeutic aromatherapy. This is an opportunity to study essentials at a chemical level, while developing an appreciation for the subtle power they have over the human body. This book covers the basics, as well as detailed information concerning aromatherapy and its uses. I highly recommend this book for those who need to know more! ... Read more

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I love this CD
I've only used this CD for a week but I know it's working. My cravings for sweets and potato chips are gone. If you knew me you would know how big a deal this is for me.Aside from that, the CD is wonderful for relaxing the body. I've reccomended it to several family members, they are just waiting for their copy to arrive. you can use this CD for many things you would like to change in your life. you just have to have the desire to do so. Expect change and it will happen.

Useless and Ineffective
I'm embarassed to have purchased this. I tried it and it has no effect.

Take Controlof your Eating
I've been listening to the CD's for three weeks and there have been a lot of changes for me in how I approach food and eating.I have tried to control my emotional eating for years and now for the first time I can. I feel like I am in control and not always thinking about food. My appetite is under control as well and I'm losing weight.I love knowing I can put on my headphones and get the support I'll need.I don't don't know how it works, I just know that for the first time I "feel" really differently about food, eating and how that should naturally work in my life. I recommend these CD's to anyone struggling with a weight problem, poor self-
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The other reviewers must know the writer
this book needed more meat, it was not helpful

Hot Stuff is Hot Stuff
What a wonderful book. I read the reviews here before purchasing and my only reservation was with the "sarcastic" humor in the book. Actually, it is the humor that makes this book work. It was the bait that got my son hooked on the book.
I Wanted To Like This More, But....
This book was difficult to use with elementary age children, especially those who are K-4th grade. Some of the sarchastic humor and tongue-in-cheek humor was very tough for younger children and/or kids with lower intellectual functioning. When I tried to use this several times with kids; the concepts did not engage them and seemed to go above their heads. I would also like this book more if it was sectioned off in short activities and lessons.
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Perfect for folks who spend time at their desks
Sometimes, I'll come across a little book that will You can do Yoga at work
This book is a great light introduction to Yoga.It breaks up activities for morning, work and after work.The work activities are not to difficult, time consuming or attention getting.

Exactly As The Title Says -Excellent Book!!!
My roommates purchased this book for me for the holidays, (hint hint - SLOW DOWN, you're way too stressed ~*lol*~).I now keep this handly little book at my office desk at all times!Read more

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It is what it says
I've studied hypnosis with Stepp, Bandler, and Dobson and read just about every book by Bateson, Haley, Watzlawick,Zeig, Hilgard,Rossi, and Weitzenhoffer as well as the collected works of Milton Erickson....I wish I had found this book early on. It's a great foundation book that everyone who studies and uses hypnosis as a tool should have in their library. Yapko is obviously influenced by the Erickson approach to hypnosis but this doesn't prevent him from providing the alternatives and how they might be appropriately used depending on how the client presents. If you are new to hypnosis YOU NEED TO BUY THIS BOOK.
A sweeping, accessible overview of the hypnotic process.
Rick Voit, Ph.D. Co-author: Hypnosis in Clinical Practice: Steps for Mastering Hypnotherapy. (Routledge)
Excellent Intro text for Hypnosis study
This book is a great text to use for learning about hypnosis or to teach hypnosis to students.It is thorough, covering every significant issue that a typical hypnosis practitioner would deal with, and it presents a careful, balanced examination of many issues that are often misrepresented by either proponents or critics of hypnosis and hypnotherapy.The current edition (3rd) seems very well organized and conceptualized, and is pretty well updated about neuroscience correlates of hypnotic states.Yapko clearly wishes to make hypnosis a well-respected healing practice, and attempts to present hypnosis in a well-developed context that allows readers to see the many potential benefits of using hypnotic techniques as well as the possible hazards of misrepresenting or misapplying hypnosis.This is a well-researched, comprehensive, and well-rounded presentation of hypnosis which should serve many hypnosis practitioners well.It is hard to find a book on hypnosis of this quality, with most books on the topic focusing more on techniques and exalting the power of hypnosis than on addressing the many professional issues and contexts that practitioners will have to work with.The only significant fault in this book I can point out is the title, as Yapko proceeds to explain why he is not happy with the word "trance" as a descriptor for states of consciousness appearing during hypnosis.Perhaps he will decide on a new title the next time this text is updated.Meanwhile, Trancework is a book that sets a high standard for Hypnosis texts. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Allied Health Services - Hypnotherapy    2. Hypnotism    3. Psychology    4. Psychotherapy - General    5. Therapeutic use    6. Hypnosis    7. Hypnotherapy (suggestion therapy)    8. Psychology & Psychiatry / Hypnotism    9. Psychotherapy   

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This manual-style book instantly dives into Eckhart Tolle's principles of "living in the moment," which could be a jarring experience for readers who haven't read his preceding book, Read more

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Practicing the Power of Now: Essential Teachings, Meditations, and Exercises from the Power of Now
Having already read the 'Power of Now', I found that "Practicing the Power of Now:..." was much more to-the-point and condensed from the original 'Power of Now'. I thought it wasconcise and much easier to follow. The truths set forth in Echart Tolle's work are not to be glossed over. They transcend every person's religion because you can read his words with 'spiritual discernment' to apply the truths to your life and understand it - no matter what your belief system is. I think every man, woman and child should get aquainted with what the author is showing us. It will change your life for the better if you allow it to.

Very useful publication
Although i have known people reading "Practicing the Power of Now" without having read "The Power of Now," i would suggest to either read the latter first, or both books together: start with pages from "Power of Now," then the pages from "Practicing..." to go deeper into the understanding of the original book.
Guiding Lantern in life
This book guides for meditation in life. It teaches the essintial elements of day to day life. It is a new bible. ... Read more

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Very Good
I realized after reading this book how much power our thoughts have over our feelings. It is not easy but we do have the ability to change our negative thought patterns, and by doing that we can help to relieve anxiety and depression.

Very Helpful
I have been suffering from anxiety attacks for four years.This book put the causes into perspective.I found instant relief using the techniques.

This book is awful.
I did not like this book at all. I thought it was very negative in its attitude towards people who are depressed. It seemed to make light of the subject and act like if you just think positively everything will be great. If you just need to improve your self-esteem a little bit, this might help. However, if you are trying to recover from any kind of significant battle with depression or anxiety, I recommend Undoing Depression by Richard O'Connor. ... Read more

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Feng Shui for Dummies
The book is simple to read and easy to follow for those of us who knew nothing about Feng Shui.I do recommend it along with other books on the same subject in order to get a well-rounded reading.

Too much text, not enough diagrams
This book buries its content within a rather non-attractive format having lots of text and not enough diagrams.Does not do an adequate job of conveying important information.So much unbroken text ends up becoming bla bla bla.

Purchased for a family member.
I purchased this book for my mother and she can not stop talking about this book.What I have heard from my mother, this is a great book.It is easy to understand and read, also, it is easy to stop reading and then start back up again later.Great book for beginners. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Richard Carlson has written numerous books encouraging folks not to"sweat the small stuff", and his title for teens is as warm, wise, and witty ashis previous works. His tone is one of an older family friend who manages toadvise while still maintaining the minimum level of coolness that teens requirefrom those who intend to guide them into adulthood. Read more

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better than i thought
When my grandma first gave me this book, I thought it was gonna be another useless book saying "just be yourself" and all that [...]. But this book actually has substance and I was surprised that I actually got something out of it. Recommended to any teen on the "emotional roller coaster" who needs some guidance in their life.

Outstanding
I always read books I get for my daughter first to confirm that I got her something right/good for her.This one is no doubt a winner.The titles of each chapter were catching enough to make you curious as to what you were about to read and then the story you read were a great explanation to the sometimes funny and odd titles.The story in each chapter was absolutely great. They were short enough to keep any kids attention, make a good lesson and walk away feeling good that you learned something new and were inspired.The really great thing is, my 13 year old who usually complains about sitting still and reading because she'd rather be actively playing sports, isn't complaining a bit about winding down and reading this book.She loves that most chapters are only 2-3 pages each, but even better, she is mimicking what they are teaching and I'm loving it, too, as a mom.This is a great read, a great inspiration and a lot of the stories are what these kids can relate to.I plan to buy it as a gift to others, but I'm not sure if I should get it for the parents or the kids.

Wonderful Read!
This book definently helped me to chill out with certain struggles and people in my life. This book is a wonderful read for teenagers, because it suggests, not tells, how teenagers take things, and how they should act in certain situations. I would definently recommend this book to any teenager, or parents of their teenagers, who are struggling to find themselves, and also who are struggling in dealing with life. ... Read more

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Highly Recommend
Along with affirming the other reviews on this book, I would like to add that I have recently begun teaching yoga and have found this book to be an excellent tool for developing my class formats and information sharing.There is a wealth of information, presented in clearly stated, understandable and comprehensive text, that I can quickly commit to memory to share with my students, or jot down in an outline to reference during class instruction.Having purchased and read volumes of books on yoga, this is the first I have come across that has been helpful in that regard.Kripalu is a beautiful form of yoga that brings the true essence of the practice to life.

outstanding

Very thorough book.
This book offers good instruction for beginning yoga practicers such as myself as well as more advanced poses.It includes complete steps to correctly acheiving poses while taking care to help the user protect his or her body in the process.There are also modifications for some poses.The benefits to particular areas of the body are included.I enjoyed the testimonials and found some helpful to me.The book also includes the spiritual/body connection aspect of yoga.I found this book to be very helpful and interesting. ... Read more

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In the rush, rush, rush of too-much-to-do-and-no-time-to-do-it, the all-important, nurturing aspects of parenthood can easily disappear. Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of Read more

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Life altering easy to read guide to being
Jon Kabbot Zin has the unbelievable ease of describing how to change your entire self in a reading. If you follow his perfect translation of Zen and Buddhism you can apply immediately to everyday life. I owe him a great thank you for saving my self!!!

A must read for all parents, teachers and people in relationships!
This book changed my life and the way I parent. I just wish I had read it when my kids were younger...but it's never to late to start parenting the right way!

A Treasure!
This title is a favorite of many members in my spiritual homeschooling support group. I've discovered it late, but I am grateful to have found it. Every word resonates with calm encouragement and reminds parents what we can strive for, even if it feels impossible at the moment. As the authors put it: "Mindful parenting calls us to wake up to the possibilities".The possibilities in parenting are wonderful blessings without measure. ... Read more

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One of the best yoga books out there...
I had the pleasure of doing a weekend workshop with Ms. Kozak a few years ago after reading this book.I find myself constantly referring to it when I have questions about the doshas or the poses in general.You will not be disappointed in this book.

Best Yoga Information Around
Yoga For Your Type is a great book on Yoga.It teaches about Ayurveda and how we can know ourselves better and how we can then use our postures to help us manage our energy, feelings, and lives.It is also a really good book about yoga.The descriptions of the poses are thorough and understandable and as good as you can find anywhere.I use this
Comprehensive and Outstanding
This book provides easy to understand basics of yoga and ayurveda (traditional East Indian preventiative medicine). Gives the reader a way to discover their own ayurvedic type and how the yoga poses affect their type, so they can adjust their yoga practice for better balance, health and clarity.I found this book very easy to understand and follow with comprehensive photos and detailed instructions for each posture.It is a practical guide to developing a more effective yoga practice.It has changed the way I understand and practice yoga in my life. ... Read more

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Very helpful recording...
I've purchased a few meditation recordings over the years. This one is by far the most helpful. I've used it for myself and in groups. It is excellent.

INFORMATIVE
I always enjoy listening to Dr. Kabat-Zinn.This CD presents aa very good reason to try mindful meditation.Kabat-Zinn has a very pleasing voice with easy concepts to relate to.If you are looking for actual meditations this is not the CD for you, but he definitely gives you a good place to start the practice of meditation with the breath.Highly recommend.

Mindfulness Meditation Practice tape, Series 1, Guided Body
I have stubborn chronic insomnia, often waking in the middle of the night. I have used Jon Kabat-Zinn's audio cassette (Series 1, Guided Body Scan, side 1) for years most often to help me to get back to sleep from the middle of the night moving forward. Recently, the tape finally wore out and I unsuccessfully tried another author's CD which prompted me to offer a recommendation for this tape. I appreciate that this Guided Scan is only spoken word which I find helps quiet my mind chatter as a music-only CD is unable to do. I find Kabat-Zinn's voice soothing and at a properly slowed pace (but not too slow)...think of when you read a child a bedtime story. The meditation is 45 minutes long talking you through relaxing your body and breathing step by step from your toes to the top of your head. Often you fall asleep before it finishes. Unfortunately, Kabat-Zinn only sells this Guided Body Scan as a pair of tapes/CDs combined with other yoga tracks which I have no interest in. I also had tried reading one of his earlier books, "Full Catastrophe Living" a few years ago but found that less helpful. Stick with the Guided Scan instead. ... Read more

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Anger Diet
This is a wonderful book I have order several copies to send to many people that have also enjoyed the book.

One Diet Everyone SHOULD Be On!
MARIE JONES, Book Reviewer, BOOKIDEAS.COM:
A Life Changing Experience
I never knew that it could be so easy to get rid of all my anger. Its been chewing me up inside. It relieved my stress and depression, the exercises were very effective and user-friendly. Dr. Shoshanna's writing is straightforward and easy to understand. Thank you Dr. Shoshanna. I recommend this to everbody. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Anger    2. Anger Management    3. Psychology    4. Self-Help    5. Self-Help / Anger Management