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get this book
If you want to learn about the enneagram, buy this book.It's wonderful@!

A good choice to use with kids
I like the fun approach and easy style, I've even used it to talk to my kids. The picture of the 9 types seated around the party table up front with their thought bubbles is priceless!All the subtlety of the enneagram is there, this is no "cookie-cutter" approach. Ignore the lists of famous people and enneagram types though, the enneagram is about core reactions to life not gossip column stuff .
Fun Into to The Enneagram
If Enneagrams are new to you, and they were to me, this is a fun, simple introduction.
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Subjects:  1. Enneagram    2. General    3. Personality    4. Psychology    5. Self-Help    6. Popular psychology    7. Psychology & Psychiatry / Personality    8. The self, ego, identity, personality   

Subjects:  1. Developmental - General    2. Developmental - Lifespan Development    3. Psychology    4. Child & developmental psychology    5. Psychology / Developmental / Lifespan Development   

Editorial Review

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator temperament test is given annually to millions of people, mainly business students and job applicants. But what good does it do, short of giving you a catchy-sounding, four-letter abbreviation (ENTJ, ISFP) that you can sometimes use to break the ice at cocktail parties? The aim of this book is to help you apply your knowledge to the benefit of both your work and love life--and to teach you how to prevent personality clashes by slightly adjusting your behavior around others, once you ascertain which "type" they fall under.Read more

Reviews (23)

Excellent and fun introduction to Myers-Brigg Types
This short and fun book is a wonderful introduction to the Myers-Brigg types.It is written in an easy to understand, humorous style and is meant to be as entertaining as it is educational.If you want to know the basics and have a good laugh this short book will not disappoint you.It is also well-organized and contains quite a few great cartoons.

what type am I
Very good and interesting read.I recommend for anyone interested in personality types and corresponding behavior.

Are you a ENTP or a INSJ?
Been wanting to know more about your personality from a psychological point of view? get this book and answer the simple questions about your personality and find out.
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Subjects:  1. General    2. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator    3. Personality    4. Personality Assessment And Testing    5. Psychology    6. Temperament    7. Typology (Psychology)    8. Popular psychology    9. Psychology & Psychiatry / Testing & Measurement   

Reviews (7)

Great book
I really like this book. Overall the only thing that was bad was trying to receive the package. UPS refuses to actually deliver packages. Instead, UPS just delivers sticky notes to my door claiming they tried to deliver the package.
Handwriting Analysis
Pure genius, not a single word is wasted; this book is extremely well laid out and easy to read

Very Interesting !
full of examples and illustrations..
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Subjects:  1. Divination - Graphology    2. Handwriting    3. Handwriting Analysis    4. Language    5. Language Arts & Disciplines    6. New Age / Body, Mind & Spirit   

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guided by Bronfenbrenner
As an instructor, I found this to be an excellent text.In particular, I appreciated the repeated incorporation of cross-cultural research.This text answers the call for incorporating diversity across the curriculum.Repeated inclusion of cross-cultural similarities and differences, combined with repeated discussions of the interconnections of multiple variables, helps students move away from a "one-size fits all" approach and egocentric thinking.By the end of the semester, when students were presented with a hypothetical problem scenario to resolve, they quickly outlined a list of additional details they would need to know, offering how each variable (parenting style, ethnicity, location of residence, violence within family, etc.) would alter the "goodness of fit" of their intervention.Also, the author does not shy away from presenting research evidence that is sometimes contradictory or inconclusive, which provides an excellent opportunity for in-class discussions of the reality of research and how, as a field, we address these issues. The only drawback is the amount of information sometimes overwhelmed students, so I found it necessary to focus their reading on certain sections of each chapter - however this can also be viewed as strength, since it allowed me to "customize" my course to some extent.

Social and Personality Development
This was a brand new book and I was pleased with the book however it took longer than expected to receive. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Developmental - General    2. Personality    3. Personality development    4. Psychology    5. Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent    6. Reference    7. Social Psychology    8. Socialization    9. Textbooks    10. Psychology & Psychiatry / Developmental Psychology    11. The self, ego, identity, personality   

Editorial Review

Recognizing each child's intellectual, emotional, and physical strengths--and teaching directly to these strengths--is key to sculpting "a mind at a time," according to Dr. Mel Levine. While this flashing yellow light will not surprise many skilled educators, limited resources often prevent them from shifting their instructional gears. But to teachers and parents whose children face daily humiliation at school, the author bellows, "Try harder!" A professor of pediatrics at the University of North Carolina Medical School, Levine eloquently substantiates his claim that developmental growth deserves the same monitoring as a child's physical growth. Read more

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Thank you Dr. Levine
I loved this book because I believe that every child is unique and I appreciate being reminded about the complexity of the brain and why it should be expected that we all have little quirks. Educators can sadly have blinders to differences in learning style. Mel Levine's work reminds me of Howard Gardner's in many ways. I sense that he truly cares about kids and I like that he supports what is best practice in education. Levine says he can learn more about a child by getting to know that child than by reading a list of test scores........let's hear it for that! Levine says, "sometimes you fix a weakness by pursuing strengths." I support that positive approach. To enhance my teaching I found many great quotes perfect for Back to School night and parents who have borrowed his book have enjoyed it immensely.

An eye-opener and food for thought
I first picked up this book because I believe that every child is an individual and has individual needs.When I started reading the book I finally found someone else who believes that too. Levine carefully looks at each "learning disability" and breaks it down into various components. Upon reading, I began to see many of my own RSP students more clearly. Susie doesn't just have ADD,she has problems with auditory distrators. For those naysayers, perhaps Levine is ahead of his time, perhaps he has seen somethings others haven't yet (remember, there was a time when folks that blood-letting was appropriate). For me and several of my professional friends, this book is an inspiration to look more deeply at each student and it gives us the tools to do so.It is heavy reading, I will admit. I actually took the content and created a graphic reading guide to go with it for my staff because you can get lost in it if you are not a careful reader. This is not casual bedtime reading.

Mel Levine is an idiot
I found this book to be insulting to children and to educators.This man obviously has no idea what he is talking about, his ideas are strictly from the deficiency model of student underachievement which has been shown to be a faulty method of explanantion.Any educator who reads this book and takes it seriously should be relieved of their jobs ASAP.
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Subjects:  1. Child Development    2. Cognition in children    3. Cognitive Psychology    4. Developmental Psychology    5. Education    6. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    7. Individual differences in children    8. Learning    9. Learning Styles    10. Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent    11. Special Education - Learning Disabled    12. Child & developmental psychology    13. Cognition & cognitive psychology    14. Education / Educational Reform    15. Teaching of learning disabled persons   

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Discovering Your Personality Type
The book is a quick read and easy to understand.The insights are mostly good and the system an interesting one.Take the test and see how accurate you think it is.It does provide a tool for understanding your own and others behavior.

Great Book
If you have read Personality Types then this book is even better. It actually shows you who you are by a series of questions. I remember because it showed me I was wrong about my own self (after just reading Personality Types)! So, needless to say, this book along with Personality Types is all you will ever need to learn to about psychology. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Enneagram    2. Personal Growth - General    3. Personality    4. Psychological Testing    5. Psychology    6. Riso Enneagram Type Indicator    7. Self-Help    8. Psychology & Psychiatry / General   

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Excellent Book
I enjoyed it very much to read this book and even the methodological part with descriptions of all the measures did not stop me reading it - and English is a foreign language for me. It is the whole spirit of the book, the attempt to find answers for central questions concerning human development which provides a red line. And this is what caught me. So if English is a foreign language for you, don't hesitate to get that book: The Clarity in writing and the clarity of thoughts makes it easy to follow. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Adolescent psychology    2. Child development    3. Child psychology    4. Developmental - General    5. Developmental Psychology    6. Longitudinal studies    7. Maturation (Psychology)    8. Psychology    9. Psychology & Psychiatry / Developmental Psychology   

Subjects:  1. Affective disorders    2. Developmental - General    3. Emotions    4. Neuropsychology    5. Psychology    6. Self    7. Self psychology    8. Physiological & neuro-psychology    9. Psychiatry    10. Psychoanalysis & psychoanalytical theory    11. The self, ego, identity, personality   

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My Opinion on In a Different Voice
I thought that I was going to be overwhelmed with feminist views when I first checked this book out of the library; I was rather turned off. But when I started to read, I was intrigued. It was interesting to see the contrast between the different genders.
A Myth is Born
In Psychology, as in other academic disciplines, the normal process is to conduct research on significant numbers of subjects, have the methodology and results peer reviewed, publish the research, then perhaps cross over to mass media.Gilligan has used Harvard's cache to ignore this responsible and time honored protocol.She used tiny samples, reached unwarranted conclusions, rushed them into print on the mass market, and started making the talk show circuit.Now, over 20 years later and after thirty some reprintings, she still has not published her research! Furthermore, she refuses to allow other researchers to see her data!
Good starting point for learning about women's psychology
Originally published in 1982, this book was in its 33rd printing when it was reissued in 1993.It describes the developmental differences between men and women and what that means.Harvard professor Carol Gilligan explains that male development has typically focused on separation, individuation, logic, and hierarchy.Female development, on the other hand, has emphasized attachment, relationship, connection, and communication.I had several "ahas!" while reading this book for the first time in 2003.While I've always discounted some of Sigmund Freud's work, it had never occurred to me that much of traditional psychological theory, including the work of Jean Piaget, Erik Erickson, and Lawrence Kohlberg, has also been based on observations of men, then applied to women.As a result of comparisons to male norms that don't fit their own experience, women have often felt discounted and inferior, rather than simply different.It made sense to me that these comparisons and significant developmental differences often result in women feeling selfish and guilty when focusing on their own needs, rather than those of others.It also fit my experience that men and women tend to respond differently to attachment and separation issues.According to Gilligan, men see danger more often in intimacy than in achievement, while women sense more danger in impersonal and competitive situations.Gilligan's observations have generated quite a bit of controversy over the years (as indicated by some of the previous reviews on this list!), but ring true for many women (including me), and have been used as a stepping stone for the work of many later authors. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Developmental Psychology    2. Feminism & Feminist Theory    3. Longitudinal studies    4. Mental Health    5. Moral development    6. Psychology    7. Psychology Of Sexuality    8. Sociology    9. Women    10. Women's Studies - General    11. Philosophy & theory of psychology    12. Popular psychology    13. Psychology & Psychiatry / General    14. Social, group or collective psychology    15. Women's studies   

Editorial Review

"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. Audio Adult: Other    2. Audiobooks    3. Developmental - General    4. Personal Growth - Success    5. Psychology    6. Stress Management    7. Success    8. Unabridged Audio - Self Help    9. Worry    10. Self-Help / General   

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Racist, Sexist, Dismissive of Anything but Biology
Feldman's "well-researched" book is a classic human development book, written from a rich white man's view. He does very little to express race and gender as anything but biology. These two things are sociological constructs in addition to being somewhat biologically based. In my world, half-truths are still lies. This book has a lot of pictures of people from different cultures, with different phenotypes, et cetera. It does not walk the walk or talk the talk of a socially responsible take on human development and psychology. For instance he uses Freud to speak of gender roles- a man who named an entire stage of human development after the penis. Just a poor read overall. It felt like going back to high school biology class. Not much more than a survey book.

Wrong edition
I was not pleased with the item received - it was supposed to be the 4th Edition, however I received the 3rd Edition.I did buy a new one and received credit for this, however it took longer than expected to finally get the correct book/edition.

Concise with current views on life development psychology.
I used this book in our Life Development Psychology. In the course of my study, everything I needed to know is in the book. Feldman is very thorough and organized. I have read other books on this subject in our library but by far this is a superior book. This book deserves 5 stars. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Developmental - General    2. Developmental - Lifespan Development    3. Developmental Psychology    4. Psychology    5. Textbooks    6. Child & developmental psychology    7. Human growth & development    8. Psychology & Psychiatry / General   

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The Best!
I just finished reading this book.Other reviewers are right: this book requires slow reading.I have read quite a few books in this area over the years, and this one is clearly the most concise and most valuable.

Beautiful, beautiful!
I bought two books by this author: How to be an adult, and How to be an adult in relationships. Both are excellent.
Functional and Clear & Concise
Our bookshelf has over fifty self-help genre books I am guessing. I just got this one and it stands out. It's highly readable and offers important principles to live by. Much wisdom in here. Get this book for yourself and pass it around to your friends. We can all learn these lessons. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Adulthood    2. Developmental - General    3. Emotional maturity    4. General    5. Personal Growth - General    6. Psychological aspects    7. Psychology    8. Religion    9. Spiritual life    10. Spirituality - General    11. Christianity   

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The MOST INVALUABLE book for a child facing an IMPENDING death
This book is an absolute must have for anyone with a child who is about to face the loss of someone special and close -- due to an illness, accident, or age, -- Children have such difficulty expressing their emotions because in times of such sorrow and anxiety, they are experiencing things they have NEVER felt before. They are confused, distraught, fearful, and so terribly hurt - and when all the adults around them are suffering too -- it makes it all the harder to discuss such delicate and sensitive things -- we want to be strong for them, we don't want our angst to invoke their own.....
For you or your child to Write /draw out your feelings
I purchased this book for my daughter and now also plan to purchase it for my niece and nephew. After reading the other reviews I knew I needed to get this book and set it aside for when one or both of her grandparents pass away.
5 Stars
Art therapy is a wonderful way to let children release their emotions.Good ideas, great presentation.Read more

Subjects:  1. Children and death    2. Children: Grades 2-3    3. Death    4. Death / Grief / Consolation    5. Death, Grief, Bereavement    6. Grief    7. Inspirational - General    8. Juvenile Nonfiction    9. Loss (Psychology)    10. Social Issues - Special Needs    11. Family & Relationships / Death, Grief, Bereavement    12. Family & relations    13. Personal awareness: family, relationship & social issues   

Editorial Review

Few people other than Oprah can count Bono, Alicia Keys, Sen. Barack Obama, and award-winning authors Amy Bloom and Ann Patchett among her buddies. Oprah's rightfully tapped these friendships over the years for contributions to Read more

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"O", What a Difference!
Just when I think "O" is perfect; it improves! Live Your Best Life is an incredible reference source for all who wish to receive some good-old-fashion-down-home advice in abundant areas and improve the quality of life.Wholeheartedly I recommend this book.You will be making a contribution to charity and a "Difference!"
Learn from the Master!
Oprah went from poor girl in Mississippi with the troubled youth to the world's first black billionaire ... a woman to boot! If you want to reach for the stars - make sure you learn from someone who has soared consistently for 20 years or more! Live your best life from one who is living their best life!

fantastic!!!
As a new comer to the O magazine, it is fantastic to have all the best articles compiled together from the past 5 years. it is delightful and inspiring. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Conduct of life    2. Developmental - General    3. Growth    4. Life skills guides    5. Motivation    6. Motivational & Inspirational    7. Personal Growth - General    8. Psychology    9. Self-Help    10. Women   

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Pretty Good Introduction
As an early childhood teacher, I use this book as a carry over from my university days.It covers the main issues, theories, and primary literature with relative simplicity allowing you to escape getting overwhelmed by too much techy language...but get more texts.Buying this one book will not suffice in the classroom.

Buyer Beware
This is a study guide that is 100% worthless unless you are using it with the associated text book.Don't buy it as a stand-alone work.It doesn't even have an index. Human development A Life-Span Approach
This book is a big help in getting the basics. I really want to comment on the seller-College Book Service- they had the book here in 4 days. I was happy! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Developmental - General    2. Developmental Psychology    3. Developmental psychobiology    4. General    5. Life cycle, Human    6. Psychology    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Sociology    9. Sociology - General    10. Child & developmental psychology    11. Psychology & Psychiatry / General   

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Excellent resource
Thanks for quick service and an enjoyable book.Would buy from you again.

Hurrah for Volume Two of 30 Scripts for Relaxation, Imagery
I am extremely pleased with this book and am now the proud owner of both volumes of this book.It is one of those books that I use all the time, which says a lot.It helps me personally and is a terrific resource when I teach stress management sessions.

I use this book all the time.
This is one of my favorite books because it is such a helpful resource to help me relax and benefit from guided visualization in incredible and powerful ways.Not only that, I use it all the time with my stress management, yoga and meditation clients.This book doesn't get old. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. General    2. Imagery (Psychology)    3. Psychology    4. Relaxation    5. Self-Help    6. Stress Management    7. Therapeutic use    8. Visualization   

Editorial Review

As you've probably heard before, an unexamined life... may be pretty darn boring. You can remedy that with Read more

Reviews (46)

Cute Book!
Cute book, I enjoyed this with my gf (now she is my wife).
Good questions, but otherwise boring
The book posed some interesting questions, but was pretty boring on the inside.No room for pictures or drawings...no colors.It simply asked questions and gave lines to write on.

Wonderful way to express yourself to others
I gave this to my boyfriend for valentine's day.He loved it!I filled out all the questions with the answers that I would put in there.He learned alot! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Blank Books/Journals    2. General    3. Journal Writing    4. Psychology    5. Self-Help    6. Self-disclosure    7. Self-Help / General   

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Helpful when it seems there is no help....
This book helped me to understand that so many of the feelings I had were "normal"....our mother, too, passed away very unexpectedly on March 26, 2006 after just having turned 69...it has been so difficult understanding how a seemingly very healthy woman could just be gone so quickly....
If you lost your mother this is a MUST READ
I bought two copies of this book one for myself and one for my sister following the death of our mother on 3-14-06.Our mom got suddenly ill and passed away very quickly and suddenly.We were left saddened and lost and looking for something to read to help us through this awful time.
Essential reading!
I bought this book for a relative after the death of my mother-in-law.I found that I was so drawn into the book that I had a hard time putting it down each night.The author wrote the book after the loss of his mother who died in her eighties.His experience mirrored my relative's experience very closely.The author shares the experiences of those who lost their mothers at all ages thus appealing to everyone who has lost their mother.I found it to be a comforting book for anyone who has lost a parent.It is a book that will be re-read many times. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bereavement    2. Death    3. Death / Grief / Consolation    4. Death, Grief, Bereavement    5. Family & Relationships    6. Family/Marriage    7. Grief    8. Mothers    9. Psychological aspects    10. Christian spirituality    11. Coping with death & bereavement