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Psychiatry and metaphysics blend together in this fascinating book based on a true case history. Dr. Weiss, who was once firmly entrenched in a clinical approach to psychiatry, finds himself reluctantly drawn into past-life therapy when a hypnotized client suddenly reveals details of her previous lives. During one hypnosis session his client introduces the spirit guides who have been her soul therapists in between lives. This is when the story really takes off for Weiss, who discovers that these guides have specific messages about his dead son as well as Weiss's mission in life. No, we cannot verify the truth of this story using the limited scientific tools we have available. However, it is hard to dispute that this well-respected graduate of Columbia University and Yale Medical School has discovered a personal truth that has led him to be an enormously popular speaker, author, and leader in the field of past-life therapy. Read more

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Very Good Book...
Many Lives, Many Masters left me with an unquenchable thirst to continue reading on the subject of past-life regression therapy. It also left me with a sense of peace and a comfort to know that higher beings are available if we should have the courage to call on them. I am a believer, not because of this book, but because of significant personal experiences. This book assisted in the further confirmation of my believes even when these are not shared by others, which is ok. It just means that they will learn when their time is right, no more, no less...

Many Lives, Many Stars

Many Lives Many Masters
I had already heard the audio version of this book.My 20 year old grandson was interested in what I said about the book, so I ordered a copy to be sent to him.I look forward to further discussions with him and more audio books by this author.I am legally blind, and can no longer read.The audio books are so stimulating and welcome. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1952 or 3-    2. Biography    3. Catherine    4. Catherine,    5. General    6. New Age / Body, Mind & Spirit    7. Parapsychology    8. Psychology    9. Reincarnation    10. Reincarnation therapy    11. Weiss, Brian L    12. Parapsychology, psychic powers, ESP    13. Psychology & Psychiatry / General   

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The Course and Marianne
I have known and known of Marianne Williamson for several years, and know of the inner battles she had until she discovered the Course on Miracles. I believe this book is good for those who have lost sight of our purpose on Earth, and those who may need a swift kick of unconditional love to get them on the right path.Much like Louise Hay, Rayna Gangi, Andrew Weil, and others, Marianne tries to show us that love is possible, necessary, and expected.

Outstanding book
It would be nice if everyone in the world could read this book, it may be a more peaceful world.A Return to Love is a heart opening book on a path of inner healing.Another place to view inspirational work is the website SmileAcrossYourHeart.

Yes...
This book offers a refreshing approach to spirituality, reminding us that God intended all of us in love. We are here to love and love is the one thing that heals, gives us joy, brings us together, and creates a life that feels worth living. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternate Spirituality    2. Course in miracles    3. General    4. New Age    5. Self-Help    6. Spiritual life    7. Spirituality - Course in Miracles    8. Psychology & Psychiatry / General   

Editorial Review

Got a stress case in your life? Of course you do: "Without question, many of us have mastered the neurotic art of spending much of our lives worrying about a variety of things all at once." Carlson's cheerful book aims to make us stop and smell--if not roses--whatever is sitting in front of our noses. Read more

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Extremely Powerful!
Don't be deceived by the seemingly innocuous title.This is indeed a very powerful book.This book takes positive thinking to a new level.As you read it you may find something deep inside that 'clicks', or you may feel that you have known this all the time, but never quite knew how to put it into words.
Brilliant!
I have never really been the type to embrace all the countless and mindless self-help books being spewed out by every other know-it-all, but I happened to land this little pocket sized bad boy in my carry-on luggage for a 9 hour flight. I read it, and I have to say I was overwhelmingly pleasantly surprised by what I was left with after diving into this book. I can not at all see where the previous reviewer of this book talks about "lists" or whatnot, there simply are none, these are brilliantly concocted tidbits and stories from both the authors own life experiences as well as others, that make the reader look at a lot of life's ups and downs in a WHOLE NEW light. For instance I could not agree more with the notion that a lot of people, including me, have the tendency to make trivial incidents into major life-altering emergencies, things that we won't even remember the next day are blown out of proportion sending us to an early grave! Instead of almost getting a heartattack because you spilled your morning coffee all over the floor, how about you just wipe it up and pour a new one? When I read this I had to stop and think, because funnily enough exactly this had happened to me, and I was reminded of how I had almost blown my top that morning, but now it was something I most likely would never have thought of again had I not read this book.
this is for the high strung, or quick tempered, or negative minded
This book simply puts things in their proper place.I actually purchased one for a co-worker of mine who seems to be a lil on the hot tempered, negative side.Its a GREAT HELP! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Behavior modification    2. Careers - General    3. Conduct of life    4. General    5. Human relations    6. Peace of mind    7. Psychology    8. Self-Help    9. Stress (Psychology)    10. Stress Management    11. Self-Help / General   

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Useful Book
I purchased this book for a graduate level course in family therapy.I found it very helpful in explaining the important theories of family therapy.It also highlights therapeutic techniques and provides vignettes of how the theory might apply in a real life situation.I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a basic theoretical background in family therapy.

Required text book
I bought this book because it is a requirement for a graduate level class I am taking in the MSW program where I live, otherwise I don't know that I would have purchased it. However, it is full of good research information and practical applications with clients.

Student review
As a graduate student, I found this book very helpful. It is a perfect introduction to the subject writen with the care that teaches well. I would recommend this for any library that needs an excellent broad overview. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Family Therapy    2. Family psychotherapy    3. Psychology    4. Psychotherapy - Counseling    5. Psychotherapy - Couples & Family    6. Counselling    7. Political Science / Social Services & Welfare    8. Psychotherapy   

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Maybe the best I've read in this genre!
Although I knew who Dr. Laura Schlessinger was, to my knowledge I've never listened to her on the radio or seen her on television, so I really didn't know what to expect from her book, other than that I had heard is was very good. As a minister, I counsel a lot of young couples and thought I might glean some useful information here. I can't begin to express how refreshing her book has been. Dr. Laura's no-holds barred delivery is a welcome change from the watered down marriage advice books that tend to surface so often.
A misunderstood Subject
This can be a misunderstood book as indicated by some of the negative reviews. People tend to get defensive when you stir up the status quo. This is not meant to be a book on 'How to Fix All Marriages' or meant to imply that all failed marriages are the woman's fault. Really, the author is obviously not that simple minded. It is a book that addresses SPECIFIC issues of "Double Standards", self-centeredness and about men who aren't appreciated by their wives and feel dehumanized and taken for granted. There are many men who feel this way, and their feelings are not considered to be valid or important, which is why this book was written. This is NOT a book to advise women to be a submissive 'servant' to a dominating abusive husband. It is about respect and remembering that your partner is more than just a 'husband' or 'wife'. Your partner is (or should be) the most important person in your life and in your heart, and does not deserve to be put on the bottom of the list.
Insightful, straightforward and very valuable!
The major point is to love, respect and take care of your husband! Of course, this does NOT mean that YOU have to play the role of a wife-doormat! Dr. Laura didn't leave her career and job in order to be a housewife. That's why the book is more about PRIORITIES! I think that many people have misunderstood her advice about the common issue- the husband wants to be intimate but she doesn't want because she is tired, not in a mood, etc.
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Subjects:  1. Conduct of life    2. Family Psychology    3. Husbands    4. Love / Sex / Marriage    5. Marriage    6. Personal Growth - Happiness    7. Psychology    8. Self-Help    9. Wives    10. Self-Help / General   

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Tools for excellence
This book is set up for anyone to have many tools for them to use at anytime. It has flowcharting, public speaking, many diagrams, and several team based exercises to help become better. In the front of the book it has a tool selector, and it takes some of the guess work out of tool selection.This is just one of many great books this company offers. Our copmany uses several of these in our professional training with our clients. This is a really good book for those looking for continuous improvement. The Memory Jogger Plus is an excellent book also and has many great tools and other goodies.

The guide for all
I first used this as a high school student then later at university doing engineering. It's so worn it's due for replacement. Handy size, useful tools, practical. Worth every cent.

The guide for all
I first used this as a high school student then later at univerity doing engineering. Now I use it as an engineer. It's so worn it's due for replacement. Handy size, useful tools, practical. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business/Economics    3. Decision Making & Problem Solving    4. Entrepreneurship    5. General    6. Psychology    7. Quality Control    8. Total Quality Management    9. Economics, Finance, Business and Industry   

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Neuropsychological Assessment
This is a brilliant book. A must have for anyone doing psychometric testing!

Best thing going
this book is the seminal work in the field, in my opinion. the book is very comprehensive and well-organized, and you don't have to be a neuropsychologist to understand or use it. it is a great reference for therapists and patients alike who are looking for an increased understanding of brain function and behavior. of course, it is also an excellent resource on conducting neuropsychological testing and can help practitioners of all sorts make a more educated guess regarding the need for assessment/referral.

Lezak's Neuropsychological Assessment
Highly recommended! If there is one indispensable text in the field of Clinical Neuropsychology this is it, both for the practicing neuropsychologist and the student. As with the previous editions this text really has no equal in the field. It is the reference I pull most frequently from my bookshelf. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Assessment, Testing & Measurement    2. Neuropsychological tests    3. Neuropsychology    4. Neuroscience    5. Psychology    6. Medical / Neurology    7. Medicine | Neuropsychology    8. Neurology & clinical neurophysiology   

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No Spark in this book...
After watching one of their performances, I wanted to read this book to find out more about Cirque du Soleil but this book left me frustrated.
How much of The Spark is contrived?
I picked up this book at my library and as I read through it, found myself excited and inspired - at first.Then doubts began to creep in.Why was the narrator addressed as Frank (this was supposedly a first-person account by a sports agent named Frank Castle) when, on the book's coverit says "Created by Lyn Heward and written by John U. Bacon"?According to the inside-back cover of the dust jacket, Heward is "the former President and COO of Cirque du Soleil's Creative Content Division and is currently acting as executive producer for a variety of special projects."Bacon, is (same dust jacket inside-back cover) a veteran journalist and public speaker who's "won numerous writing awards and is the author of three books."Apparently this is his experience.But because this book chooses to give him a phony name, from here on in "Frank Castle" will be in quotation marks for your protection.
Great for managers in any type of business

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Subjects:  1. Business / Economics / Finance    2. Business Life - Inspirational    3. Circus    4. Creative ability    5. Creativity    6. Imagination    7. Leadership    8. Personal Growth - Success    9. Self-Help    10. Business & Economics / General    11. Business & Management   

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"Those who don't know how to fight worry, die young." This ominous advice begins Dale Carnegie's bestseller, Read more

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Eliminate your worries!
'How to Stop Worrying and Start Living' is an incredible book. If I had my way, everyone in the world would have a copy and be reminded to read it and live as a part of their own health and wellness journey. This book simply amazes me with its simplicity and honest truth. Do yourself a favor: buy it, read it, and live it.
A Must-Have!
This is really a great book to help us overcome our worries.Straigh-forward sentences, inspiring stories and great ideas.
Must Read for Everyone
Worry/Anxiety pervades our society and is often mistaken as a natural human phenomenon that cannot be effectively dealt with.Worry to me is unnecessary and causes too much trouble in my life to allow to continue.This book gave me the foundation to begin a life free from worry.Since reading this phenomenol book my life has never been the same.Carnegie is the master of clarifying principles to live by.Highly recommended! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Emotions    2. Personal Growth - General    3. Psychology    4. Stress Management    5. Coping with stress    6. Self-Help / General   

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A good mind opener
I am a father of two boys and I came across this book by searching on Amazon for books that could help me improve my parenting skills. I love my boys and I consider my parenting as a full time job. I read other readers comments and I did some research before I purchased a couple of books, Raising Cain being one of them. My main motivation in buying these books is derived from the frustration that I experience when I know I fail to understand my son on some issues and also from my worry that I do not understand what is going on in a life of a young man in today's world.
excellent insight
I appreciated the insight in this book and have recommended it to everyone I know, and most importantly to the women in my life so they can understand me a little better when I do that male "thing" that confounds them so.As others have done I also read Reviving Ophelia and I would recommend these two books be read in tandem.

Must read for parents/caregivers
This book provides a fascinating insight into the emotional development of boys.I am only on Chapter 4 of the book and already it has provided answers to some fundamental, why-does-he-do-that questions that I've had about my son.It should be required reading for teachers and administrators.I definitely recommend this book to any parent of young boys. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Boys    2. Child Care/Parenting    3. Child Development    4. Developmental - Child    5. Emotions    6. Emotions in adolescence    7. Emotions in children    8. Family & Relationships    9. Parenting - General    10. Psychology    11. Sex role in children    12. Family & Relationships / Parenting    13. Reading Group Guide   

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Never Came
There was a problem with this purchase and after 20 days of waiting for it to arrive, I was informed that I would not receive the book at all. My refund didn't come until 25 days after the original purchase.

Educational Psychology
This is my text book for my PSE 6670 class at Troy Univ.I think this is an excellent book for this class.It is well organized and easy to read and it has all kinds of helpful points of interest areas for review.Good book for the class. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. General    2. Psychology    3. Educational psychology   

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An ideal and a superb text
This book is a classic reference text in neurology surpassing any other book in the field . Every resident in neurology should possess one and neurologists are no exemption . The minute details in genetics are kept to the bare minimum and at the same time the clinical aspects are stressed . The neuroanatomy and physiology at the beginning are simply fantastic. Kudos to Professor A. Ropper .
good reference
It's not the most complete reference in neurology, but it's objective, go straight to the point, suitable clinical information. I recommend.

A classic text.
The book is a "must have" item for those interested in neurology.
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Subjects:  1. Diseases    2. Medical    3. Medical / Nursing    4. Mental Disorders    5. Nervous System Diseases    6. Nervous system    7. Neurology (General)    8. Neurology - General    9. Neuropsychiatry    10. Psychiatry (General)    11. Psychiatry - General    12. Medical / Neurology    13. Neurosurgery   

Editorial Review

People joke that the start of a couple's marriage means the end of their sex life. David Schnarch, a sex therapist praised by Pepper Schwartz, uses epiphany-laden conversations taken directly from his own marriage and the married couples he sees in practice to help readers defy the myth that marriages are necessarily passionless, and instead prove that the longer a couple has been together, the higher the fireworks can fly. It's especially aimed at older couples who, Schnarch says, are self-actualized and therefore better able to handle intimacy than younger partners. "People have difficulty with intimacy because they're supposed to," he says, and goes on in this inspiring book to combine elements of marriage therapy and sex therapy to bring plenty of practical, fresh ideas to the crowd of mostly vapid relationship books. (Note that despite its title, it's for any emotionally committed couple, not just married folks.) Read more

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Excellent, inspiring and reassuring advice
My wife and I have been married for 7 years. We have had a great time together but gradually we started being colder and less anticipating. It was obvious that the things were going in a bad direction. I was reluctant to rely on a book but a friend of mine recommended me this one so I bought it. I completely agree that this is an excellent book!
This is NOT a self-help manual - thank goodness!

Diminished desire
Diminished sexual desire is the clear problem of focus for most couples I now see in my private practice as a psychologist and sex therapist. This book is one that is written for mature individuals who can harness the energy of a committed relationship and find a meaningful and powerful substitute for the spiritually empty variations of excitement so often marketed in the self-help section of the bookstore. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Family & Relationships    2. Family/Marriage    3. Love & Romance    4. Love / Sex / Marriage    5. Marital psychotherapy    6. Marriage    7. Sex in marriage    8. Sex therapy    9. Sexual behavior    10. Sexuality    11. Marriage & relationships    12. Sex & sexuality   

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Pricey but incredible
This set includes 19 actual books of Jung's psychology:
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Subjects:  1. Movements - Jungian    2. Movements - Psychoanalysis    3. Psychology    4. Mind, Body, Spirit    5. Psychoanalysis & psychoanalytical theory    6. Psychology / Movements / Jungian   

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Subjects:  1. Ethics & Moral Philosophy    2. Psychology    3. Psychology & Psychiatry Profession - Ethics    4. Psychotherapy - Counseling    5. Counselling    6. Psychology & Psychiatry / Counseling   

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Infants, Children, and Adolescents
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Review for Infants, Children, & Adolescents
Good seller, quick delivery, could have put a better description about book on Web

Book that tells a story
I loved the way the author brought in stories of various children. I felt like I got to know the children throughout their stages of development. A great textbook! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Adolescence    2. Child Psychology    3. Child development    4. Development    5. Developmental - Child    6. Infants    7. Psychology    8. Social Science    9. Sociology    10. Sociology - General    11. Sociology Of Children    12. Adolescents    13. Children    14. Social Science / General   

Subjects:  1. Medical    2. Medical / Nursing    3. Neurology - General    4. Pediatric Neurology    5. Pediatrics    6. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation    7. Psychology    8. Care and hygiene    9. Child & developmental psychology    10. Educational psychology    11. Medical / Pediatrics    12. Medical-Neurology - General    13. Medical-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation    14. Neurology & clinical neurophysiology    15. Paediatric medicine    16. Psychology & Psychiatry / Neuropsychology    17. Rehabilitation   

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The Best Book on Borderline Mothers
This is the best book by far for anyone whose mother has borderline personality disorder. It is a book specific to this relationship whereas other books on the market try to cover spousal borderline relationships, etc. as well as parent-child and miss the depth found in this book. This is a must-read for adult children of borderlines -and it's not necessarily an easy go. The author has pegged situations/emotions with uncanny accuracy and puts words to what I personally could never accurately describe to an "outsider". Thankfully I have siblings and all of us have stuck together like glue over the years. I could never imagine an only child having to handle what we did. That's what makes this book so powerful -it is a voice, an explanation, a validation.

Very powerful and nothing short of amazing.
I am ETERNALLY appreciative and thankful to Dr. Lawson and her bold compassion. Until this book came along, the secret life of children born to such parents/caregivers remained silent, misunderstood, disregarded, unexposed, and considered surreal or unimaginable. Any words I choose to include here could not possibly illustrate how intensely grateful I am to the author for writing this book. This book has done more for me than words could EVER express, and after reading it I felt understood, and most importantly, whole.
True understanding at last.
For anyone with friends or family members who suffer from borderline personality disorder themselves or have borderline parents, this book is an absolutely invaluable source of insight and information. You'll feel a lot less alone dealing with the bewildering world of the borderline personality, and the book offers a very helpful section about the practicalities of dealing with the borderline people in your life. Written with grace and a sort of Jungian-archetype framework, the book is readable but precise, mythic but spot on. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Dysfunctional Families    2. Personality    3. Psychology    4. Psychopathology - General    5. Social Psychology    6. Child & developmental psychology    7. Parenthood    8. Psychology & Psychiatry / Mental Illness   

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Just what you need
A wonderful book to help you through the grieving process. I refer to it over and over again.

Appreciation
This book helped me understand the feelings that I am having, since I lost my wife. It also made me look at life alittle differently. I would recommend this book to anyone who has lost a loved one.

Don't Miss the Wisdom of this Book on Grief and Grieving!!
On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief through the Five Stages of Loss by Elizabeth Kubler Ross and David Kessler is a must-read book, a compelling page-turner for me, that provides profound insights into the necessity that we must properly grieve the passing of our loved ones.
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Subjects:  1. Bereavement    2. Death / Grief / Consolation    3. Death, Grief, Bereavement    4. Grief    5. Loss (Psychology)    6. Psychological Aspects Of Bereavement    7. Psychological aspects    8. Self-Help    9. Self-Help / General