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TOO WORDY, NEEDS to be MORE CONCISE
this book has good information but not much of an attention getter at all, needs to be straight to the point and have pics orcharts that will be detailed but grabs you attention! It is an okay book over all but not so great when comes to actually studying for an exam...

Excellent Service
I was very impressed with how quickly I received my book.It was in great condition.I would definately order from him again.

LIfe -Span Development
The book is easy to read.The author does not assume that you have prior knowledge about development stages and theories that accompany the stages.The author also adds real life examples of how these stages may look in life in many different cultures. The chapters build on each other.The author does a great job of reveiwing key concepts from previous chapters as they relate to the current chapter.
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Subjects:  1. Developmental - Lifespan Development    2. Psychology    3. Child & developmental psychology    4. Psychology / Developmental / Lifespan Development   

Editorial Review

You have heard about how a musician loses herself in her music, how a painter becomes one with the process of painting. In work, sport, conversation or hobby, you have experienced, yourself, the suspension of time, the freedom of complete absorption in activity. This is "flow," an experience that is at once demanding and rewarding--an experience that Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi demonstrates is one of the most enjoyable and valuable experiences a person can have. The exhaustive case studies, controlled experiments and innumerable references to historical figures, philosophers and scientists through the ages prove Csikszentmihalyi's point that flow is a singularly productive and desirable state. But the implications for its application to society are what make the book revolutionary. ... Read more

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Very Weak And Unsupported Theory Of Happiness
I appreciate anyone's attempts to examine the deeper nature of life and share that with the rest of us. However, I could see a hole in Csikszentmihalyi's attempt from the beginning.
Must read
This is the second copy of this book I have purchased and read a second time after giving my first copy to a friend.It is a must read for artists and/or persons with interest in the process of creativity.

How to really get the most out of your life
I'm very glad I read this book. Though I had some idea before reading it that challenging yourself and achieving "flow" is important for your happiness, I just didn't really grasp how important it is in all aspects of your life. One can turn wasted time in optimal time, just by using a little creativity to make challenges for yourself. I would have never thought that someone could turn boring factory work into an optimal experience, for example. Often, happiness comes from within, not from without. That is perhaps the lesson that Westerners need to learn the most. We keep trying to find happiness with greater and greater riches, but it continues to elude us.
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Subjects:  1. Attention    2. General    3. Happiness    4. Personal Growth - Happiness    5. Psychology    6. Psychology & Psychiatry / General   

Subjects:  1. General    2. Psychology    3. Textbooks    4. Psychology & Psychiatry / General   

Editorial Review

When liars are being accused of something, they'll stay calm because they're working on their rebuttal; this is why detectives were suspicious of O.J. Simpson when he didn't express outrage when accused of murdering his ex-wife and Ronald Goldman. Read more

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The title is a bit misleading, but...
Okay, the title is misleading in that reading this book doesn't mean you won't be lied to, it simple means that you will be able to notice when you have been lied to, and the book gives some great tools in learning how to redirect the conversation in order to get at the truth.
Different world
I bought the book thinking that it would be accurate and helpful in everyday conversation. I feel that most of what I read is simply not factual.As a person, I feel strongly that I would not want to tell anyone that I knew the author or was his friend.maybe it is just that we come from different backgrounds and experience.

Learning the Signals of Deception in theWorkplace
Lies are a fact of life, and that's no lie. I read this from the standpoint of a Human Resources practitioner. HR people often have to detect and deal with half-truths, faking, obfuscations, and outright lies of all types and sizes. This book contains many examples of lying in the workplace and offers numerous ways to detect lies.
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Subjects:  1. Deception    2. General    3. Psychology    4. Self-Help    5. Truthfulness and falsehood    6. Popular psychology   

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Accurate and informative depiction of Asian Americans
As an international Asian student majoring in Clinical Psychology, Sue's understanding of and advice for the Asian American clientele in relation to intrapsychic, interpsychic, and sociopolitical issues resonate accurately with my limited personal and clinical experiences.
EXCELLENT
Well written, covers a broad range of ideas and topics. An excellent resource for Multicultural Therapy. The language is simple yet comprehensive, easy to read but informative.
They meant well
It is sad that the book used by so many schools to introduce therapists to the subject of cultural diversity is a collection of generalized stereotypes.The first few chapters are dedicated to showing white people how wrong, misguided, and privileged they are.They group all white people into one defined category of unintentionally delusional racists. Their argument is that psychotherapy, in its current state, works for white people and not other minorities.Though, in some aspects, this may be true, their tone implies that this is because the creators were racist. What the Sues fail to point out is that the creators were not necessarily racist, they were white, they knew about white culture, and developed theories based on their experiences. It is my hope that the Sues will change the tone of their book before its next printing as it can turn away people who do not feel like defending themselves against their stereotypes. If you have not been assigned this book for a class, you may be better off reading something else until the Sues are able to let go of their own racist biases. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Clinical Psychology    2. Cross-cultural counseling    3. Ethnic Studies - General    4. Mental Health    5. Psychology    6. Psychotherapy - Counseling    7. Counselling    8. Cultural studies    9. Psychology & Psychiatry / Clinical Psychology   

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REALLY helped me by giving me validation
When my husband had an affair with my best friend, my therapist recommended this book to me. It was VERY, VERY helpful. It really explains all the reasons people have affairs - the circumstances that can create them, what's missing inside you and in your relationship, etc. I cannot recommend it enough. It helped validate a lot of things for me and helped me gravitate back to good self-esteem.Get a copy for your spouse, too.

This book restored my sanity and saved our relationship!
If you've been cheated on and are desperate for answers and understanding like I was, you need this book.After I found out about the affair, it was a nightmare.The anger was overwhelming to the point it consumed my every thought.We didn't know where to begin to start dealing with our own thoughts or with each other.This helped me understand more and guided us on how to talk in a constructive way so we could begin to heal.It's been five months and we're probably getting along better than ever.We chose to stay together and I'm not sure we would have succeeded without the help of this book and it's great advice.
Excellent, insightful work
as a psychologist, i have found this book to be a wonderful resource. i have used it with many patients who have been on the giving or receiving end of an affair and have also used it with patients who have a family history characterized by an affair. the book is great for getting both members of the couple to look at the ways in which they could do things differently in the relationship. it's unfortunate but true that an affair can often bring couples closer together. i certainly do not think that this is the way to get your partner's attention (!), but i do believe that relationships can survive an infidelity. this book provides hope and help for strengthening a marriage after an affair.
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Subjects:  1. Adultery    2. Family & Relationships    3. Interpersonal Relations    4. Love / Sex / Marriage    5. Marriage    6. Married couples    7. Psychology    8. Psychotherapy - Couples & Family    9. United States    10. Modern fiction    11. Psychology & Psychiatry / Family Therapy   

Editorial Review

Are you now, or have you ever been, in relationships with family, friends, or mates who have been verbally abusive? Is your happiness with someone you love continually threatened byinteractionsthat continually undermine your self-esteem? Do you feel trapped in a relationship that keeps decaying in a downward spiral of overt or passive-aggressive abuse?Read more

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Still don't completely understand my husband.
Although the book was helpful...it's been a few years now since I've read it, I still don't understand why my husband has to repeat himself all the time.Especially if someone wants to converse with him.If he feels he hasn't finished his sentance and someone tries to participate he will completely and a little louder start all over again.

Saved My Life
This book really trully opened my eyes. Most books are so full of pop pychology we do not understand how it practically applies to us. Patricia Evans creates a roadmap and helps you see what you may feel but not recognize. My jaw dropped eith each page and I read it twice. Once I went back and the abuse continued so I read it again and realized I had to leave. This is the number one book I would reccomend to any woman who feels her relationship is not right....

The Verbally Abusive Relationship: How to Recognize it and How to Respond
Very helpful book. I wish I read it five years ago. A rare book that can definitely change someone's life. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Family Violence    2. Human relations    3. Interpersonal Relations    4. Interpersonal communication    5. Interpersonal conflict    6. Psychology    7. Verbal self-defense    8. Social, group or collective psychology    9. Violence in society   

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Top of the Line
The Handbook of Psychological Assessment is an excellent training tool.Extensive research is provided on the development of each assessment.In addition, the author provides a through discription for administration and interpretations.

Not what I was looking for
I am a Ph.D candidate, and I was looking for some help in one my Psychological Assessment classes.I did not find any help in this book.This book is written for the layperson, and may be a source of basic information on current psychological tests. However, for the professional looking for additional information it is disappointing.

the gold standard
This text has quickly become the gold standard for both students and practitioners of psychological assessment. It is unique in that it is extremely practical and applicable to day to day practice, yet it is thoroughly grounded in research--which is succinctly cited throughout the text. And, somehow, each volume gets better. This is not a book that will collect dust on a shelf--clinicians will find sage guidance in this text. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Assessment, Testing & Measurement    2. Mental Health    3. Personality    4. Personality Assessment And Testing    5. Personality assessment    6. Psychological tests    7. Psychology    8. Psychometrics    9. Psychological testing & measurement    10. Psychology & Psychiatry / Testing & Measurement   

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Reasoned voice of years of practical experience
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy: A Practitioner's Guide by Nancy McWilliams (Psychoanalytic Theory and Therapy instructor, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rugers--The State University of New Jersey) is a guide written especially for psychotherapists, but which contains vital information that practitioners and recipients alike should internalize to promote optimum treatment results. From preparations the therapist should undergo, including submitting to professional psychotherapy oneself, to occupational hazards of the practice, to a careful discussion of basic therapy processes of listening and talking, to advanced, complex issues of analysis and understanding, and so much more, Psycho-analytic Psychotherapy covers all the basic groundwork with the calm, reasoned voice of years of practical experience. Recommended for those considering psychotherapy as a career as well as those involved in practice looking to broaden their awareness of available methods.
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Subjects:  1. Movements - Psychoanalysis    2. Psychoanalysis    3. Psychoanalytic Therapy    4. Psychology    5. Psychotherapy - General    6. Psychology & Psychiatry / Psychoanalysis    7. Psychotherapy   

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A Dr. Laura Avoider
I have avoided Dr. Laura, her books, and her radio program for many years, fearing she would say something about me I didn't want to recognize.Ten Stupid Things did just that.How sad it is that women have such low self-esteem(though Gangi in her book explains this more as the lack of self-love)that they feel they have to settle for whatever and, more importantly, whomever pays any attention to them. If we would think twice, look in the mirror and truly love the person looking back, maybe we could lower the count from 10 to 1 or 2.

Makes good points despite brute force style
A lot of the mistakes listed in the book are dead on.For women who continue to make the same damaging choices into adulthood, this book could serve as a good wake up call.I do think the "pull yourself up by your own boot-straps" kind of advice falls short .And her own life examples of "look at me, I just willed myself to be strong" aren't exactly edifying.Someone who needs this advice the most might be turned off by her initial unsympathetic style and then not take in the good nuggets.In other cases, it could be the exact style and message someone needs.

someone is retarded
i havent actually read this book, although i plan to. i would just like to say that mike rotch, the retard a few comments down, really should learn how to speak/write english before he knocks a book.i could not for the life of me understand what the hell he is talking about. sneezing? from a book? issues man, issues.hmmm, will he ever be published? a resounding no. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Human relations    2. Man-woman relationships    3. Personal Growth - Success    4. Psychology    5. Women    6. Women's Studies - General    7. Mind, body, spirit: mysticism & self-awareness    8. Self-Help / General    9. Women's studies   

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A brilliant treatise on how the mind develops by a credible author with good writing skills
The essence of this book is captured in its very first paragraph, "the mind emerges at the interface of interpersonal experience and the structure and function of the brain." It goes on to explain how this is so in the various chapters that cover memory, emotion, construction of reality (via internal representations), states of mind, self regulation, interpersonal connection and integration.
The Brain and Attachment
While having contributed to many publications, The Developing Mind is the first of many books to be written by Dr. Daniel J. Siegel.Dr. Siegel and his work entitled Interpersonal Neurobiology integrates a spectrum of perspectives such as the latest scientific, cultural, and psychological research into an understandable language that has the potential to stimulate positive individual healing and collective changes in our society.

Putting it all togeter
This is one of the best books that I have read regarding emotions and the physiology of the brain.I work with children who have autism and this was a great resource for helping me to put early childhood development and neuroanatomy together ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Brain    2. Developmental - Lifespan Development    3. Developmental psychology    4. Intellect    5. Interpersonal relations    6. Physiological aspects    7. Psychology    8. Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent    9. Child & developmental psychology    10. Neurology & clinical neurophysiology    11. Psychology & Psychiatry / Child Psychology   

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Astonishing
I hate self-help books. I'm a Master's candidate in psychology and my relationship was deteriorating fast. I'd been living in a passionateless environment with lots of affection and familiarity. It was causing amazing problems. This book was the most intelligent thing I'd ever read, and it was concise, clear, amusing, and devoid of rediculous jargon and quizzes and self-help steps. It has situations in it that are real and applicable.
A very revealing book!!!!
This book is fantastic!!I don't know where to begin.First, her writing style is incredible.There is a beauty to what is written in her book.The beauty is revealed when you read passages that explain intellectually things you have felt for some time.Some of her explainations were so beautiful and fulfilling it brought me to tears.
Amazing: a couples therapist finds the sex in sex
Everyone knows that familiarity breeds contempt. Especially if familiarity comes with a wedding ring attached. A book about sex in marriage --- now there's a thin book!
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Subjects:  1. Couples    2. Human Sexuality    3. Psychological aspects    4. Psychology    5. Psychology Of Sexuality    6. Sex Relations    7. Sex in marriage    8. Sexual behavior    9. Sexual excitement    10. Psychology & Psychiatry / Human Sexuality   

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Our Sexuality
It is very useful for my studies, easy to understand and would recommend to others!
Great book!!!
I used this book in a Sexual Behaviour class in university.It is very easy to read and understand, and the information is priceless! I would recommend this book even as a general read. It really is a great way to learn about our own sexuality, and that of others.

Simply Amazing Scientific Based Textbook
Exceptional review of sexuality, scientific based, focused in the exploration of new ways of understand this important area of humanity, sometimes unexplored for everybody, and especially unacknowledged by men's, when we talk about women's. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Human Sexuality    2. Psychology    3. Sex    4. Sex customs    5. Social Psychology    6. United States    7. Psychology & Psychiatry / Social Psychology    8. Social, group or collective psychology   

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Everyone could use an "atta boy"
This was the third Blanchard book that I have read and so far it is my favorite.The fact that I was staying in Orlando right next to Sea World when I started reading it was a total coincidence, but it made some of the elements of the story really come alive for me. The ideas expressed here can apply to anyone or everyone, not just a manager of some business firm.Although, I have to admit that like many of Blanchard's books it was a little predictable and felt a little pollyannaish.
AMERICA'S 32nd PRESIDENT AGREED!!!
"To meet by reaction that danger of radicalism is to invite disaster. Reaction is no barrier to the radical. It is a challenge, a provocation. The way to meet that danger is to offer a workable program of reconstruction, and the Party to offer it is the party with clean hands.
Why do you think we love it so much?
Have you ever taken a look at the reviews on Amazon?The ones that said they were most helpful were the positives.All of us seek the good, we seek a better place, the POWER of positive in our life.Read a book with positive all over it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business/Economics    3. Careers - General    4. Interpersonal Relations    5. Love / Sex / Marriage    6. Management - General    7. Motivation (Psychology)    8. Business & Economics / Management   

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Assigned Textbook
Some interesting information, but I don't know if I would recommend it to someone if it were not assigned.

Not an introductory book to read ....
The book by Forsyth 'Group Dynamics' was written in a friendly, easy to understand style .... and it reflects research and applications in fields of I/O, Educational, Judiciary, Sports and Interpersonal settings .... group dynamics written in social and cognitive psych approach to groups.... Forsyth discusses the basics of group theories.
As can be expected in a field as broad as group theory, Forsyth does not explain in depth the various theories of group interactions, nor does heendorse any particular one as absolutely correct.He does, however,highlight the pertinent points of each theorist so that the reader canachieve a full appreciation for the work and experiments done in thisfield.The text is an excellent resource for students or curious readersnew to the groups studies. ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. General    2. Personality    3. Psychology    4. Psychotherapy    5. Self-actualization (Psychology)    6. Textbooks    7. Psychology & Psychiatry / General    8. The self, ego, identity, personality   

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Thanks for the Personality Book
I can't remember who sold this book to me.. but Thanks so much for getting it to me so fast... I appreciate it and it was in excellent condition at a reasonable price. Great resource!
This book was outstanding...easy to understand and has all of the pertinent information you need to learn about the psychology of personality! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Personality    2. Psychology    3. Philosophy & theory of psychology    4. Psychology & Psychiatry / Personality    5. The self, ego, identity, personality   

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If Your Spouse Is Determined to Leave You, This is the Book To Get
I have not read this book. But I read the reviews. And 11 months ago, when my friend was leaving her husband, I got the book to him. A couple of weeks later, he called me and told me that this book changed his life. He said that based on this book, he changed his behavior, and then his wife changed her mind and agreed to go to marriage counseling. They found an excellent counselor and now they are together and happier than they have ever been.

Title might turn away people that this book is good for
While the advice in the book appears to have been too late for me, the advice and strategies talked about in this book make a lot of sense and help to debunk a lot of traditional Freudian psychoanalytic therapy methods.
Very helpful for any relationship having problems
I got this book not because I was headed for divorce, but having a difficult time in my marriage as happens to everyone that has been married for awhile. As a married person, I know my thoughts of "should I leave this?" are not all that uncommon in today's society. I was at a place where I was really asking myself that question. This book was really a lifesaver for me and my marriage when I got it. Michelle Weiner states "No marriage is an island".Some marital difficulties can be precipitate by happenings outside the marriage. It is easiest to blame the one's we are close to! This book helped me see how I myself often pointed accusational fingers at my husband, when I was truelly not always the one willing to work on things. I often blamed him when other areas of my life were not going well. My relationship has actually improved greatly for the better since I read this book which was six months ago. I was able to view Michele's philosophy that all marriages are salvagable, and most are worth saving. I saw mine that way. I remind myself of all the reasons why I married my husband, and keep myself in check now. I believe that this book is very helpful, and especially if a person wants to try to save a marriage that looks like it is heading for divorce. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Communication in marriage    2. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    3. Family Relationships    4. Interpersonal relations    5. Marriage    6. Psychology    7. Psychotherapy - Couples & Family    8. Family & Relationships / Divorce    9. Separation & divorce   

Editorial Review

By melding love, science, and religion into a primer on personalgrowth, M. Scott Peck launched his highly successful writing and lecturing career withthis book. Even to this day, Peck remains at the forefront of spiritualpsychology as a result of Read more

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Good example of selfishness
It is apparent that the first premise in Peck's book is that in order for humans to be a whole being, one must grow through spirituality (or enlightenment) attained through "grace" with the main purposes of gaining "capacity and understanding of serendipity" (309) and through "spiritual evolution, whereby people grow towards godhood" (270) and "become God" (283).
Life Changing
Peck's definition of love is unparalleled in any of the literature I have read concerning the matter. I have always been particularly fond of Kahlil Gibran's depiction of marriage and love. However, I feel that Peck redefines it in modern English and provides a contrast to the "mainstream" view of love and "falling in love."
Life is difficult...
I read this book and the sequel, People of the Lie around the time that they came out.I was stunned by Peck's honesty. The stories of how he and his patients struggle with the problems and obstacles that confront them are amazing.
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Subjects:  1. Applied Psychology    2. General    3. Personal Growth - General    4. Psychology    5. Social Psychology    6. Spiritual    7. Psychology & Psychiatry / General    8. Social, group or collective psychology   

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Scary and sad
I bought this book because I do not want to hate Bush. As a recovering member of AA, I wanted to know more about him, because I doubt he has ever set foot into an AA meeting. If he had done so and truly grasped the concepts, he would not be doing the things he does.
Justin Frank on the Couch
Well, first off, I have to admit to not having read the book, but I heard this nitwit on The Randi Rhodes Show this afternoon, and within about a minute I nearly lost control of the car I was laughing so hard.Something about the young G.W. Bush getting off torturing small animals and shoving hot pieces of steel up their rectums.But he's a famous doctor - who am I to question his diagnoses?
Serious Work
This is not just your usual Bush bash - it is a serious work by a well respected professional. If you find The Toxic Texan's thoughts and actions inexplicable and want to make some sense of it all, read this book. This is probably the best book I have read on why/how this man operates. It explains why Bush cannot speak when talking about subjects requiring understanding or compassion - but he never gets it wrong when he's talkin' tough.
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Subjects:  1. General    2. Government - Executive Branch    3. Government - U.S. Government    4. Political Process - Leadership    5. Political Psychology    6. Political Science    7. Politics / Current Events    8. Politics/International Relations    9. U.S. President    10. Political Science / General