September 2012 | Self Reliance Summary

The West Point Way of Leadership Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)The structure of this book was absolutely awful. The content even worse. This book has no clear storyline and jumps around uninspiringly. The army-business connection wouldn't convince a 1st grader. In summary, this book offers nothing of value.Click Here to see more reviews about: The West Point Way...

Finding Hope in the Age of Melancholy Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This is a book well worth reading if one is concerned about the health of today's American Culture. After a slow start, Mr. Awbrey zeros in on the value and meaning. He shows that self has become the lead cultural actor of our time displacing community and country in the process while Post-Modern philosophy...

The Untold War: Inside the Hearts, Minds, and Souls of Our Soldiers Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)No one says it better than those who have been there, and the reality is that there is a gap between behavioral health providers' experience, both uniformed and civilian, and the opportunities to truly walk in the shoes of our soldiers. Bridging this gap is the book "The Untold War," which is a dramatic...

Hidden Masks Unveiled: Discover the Face of Truth Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I usually pick my books based on the cover and the readability of the text and of course, topic. Ms Jamieson's book is one which I immediately felt comfortable with, and was prepared to sit down for a good read. It meets all expectations. In fact, as Helen relates her life's struggles, her disappointments,...

Chasing Stars: The Myth of Talent and the Portability of Performance Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This book is fascinating and debunks the myth that star talent continues to perform at the same level, especially when they move to other firms for more money. It forces the hiring companies to rethink their strategy in hiring stars for high prices, and it should make the star rethink chasing another...

Creating Real Relationships: Overcoming the Power of Difference and Shame Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)In Creating Real Relationships, relationship professional Richard Pfeiffer focuses on the dynamics that underlie what goes wrong (and what works right) with relationships. The dynamics of difference and shame have the power to set up the development of a false self. Overcoming the power of these deleterious...

The Influentials: One American in Ten Tells the Other Nine How to Vote, Where to Eat, and What to Buy Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)For one simple, powerful reason THE INFLUENTIALS stands head and shoulders above the field in the marketing trends book sweepstakes. Its insights are based on data, long-term empirical data, judiciously considered. Facts. Numbers. A real departure from most books about the American consumer which base...

Basic Types of Pastoral Care and Counseling: Resources for the Ministry of Healing and Growth Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This book has been more frequently used than any other as a textbook for courses in pastoral counseling in graduate theological schools. It is comprehensive and has stood the test of time. Richard Dayringer, ThD, author of THE HEART OF PASTORAL COUNSELINGClick Here to see more reviews about: Basic Types...

The Power of a Positive Attitude: Discovering the Key to Success Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Attitude affects all facets of our lives, from how we handle stress and communicate at work to how we view difficulties. This book is for any library strong in business and conflict resolution: it translates a positive attitude to a business pursuit and shows how to achieve by becoming a better listeners,...

States of Equilibrium Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Dr. Burton has written another book that is on cutting edge.He knows his craft so well that he is able to take you on the journeyinto new territory with ease.When you get the gist of the book and begin to see from Dr. Burton's perspectiveit becomes easy for you to see what has blocked you in so many...

Social Work Treatment: Interlocking Theoretical Approaches Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This is a great book to have especially if you are a student struggling with theories. It is very clear and gives accurate definitions and descriptions of the theories utilized in the field of Social Work. I recommend all Social Work students to purchase the book.Click Here to see more reviews about:...

Managing With Wisdom (Motivational Series) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This book is written in a very easy-to-read language. Reveals everyday truths, yet it is an eye-opener! Try it for yourself!Click Here to see more reviews about: Managing With Wisdom (Motivational Series)Elevate your self-respect and also build strong and healthy communication bridges that will enable...

Someone Special, Just Like You Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I volunteered to put together a group of books for my daughter's preschool (ages 3 1/2-4) which dealt with the topic of diversity and disabilities. I have ordered and read about 15-20 children's books on the subject of children with handicaps. By far this was the very best one that I came across. It...

Baby Turtle's Tale Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Baby Turtle is one of seven species of sea turtles. Mama Turtle came ashore, dug a hole in the sand, laid several eggs, and carefully buried them. One by one the eggs hatched during the next 45 to 70 days. One egg was left un-hatched. Mama turtle took her babies for a swim and to their new home in the...

Brand New Emily Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Finally! Teen fiction that's smart and funny. Beyond a great storyline, Brand New Emily offers a searingly honest take on the power of fitting in and finding yourself--and how those two very important parts of growing up are sometimes at odds with each other.Emily is the character we recognize and admire--even...

Prizefighter en Mi Casa Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Remember when you were in growing up and school in South Texas? The Cocooey or the Boogeyman, and words like teenage pregnancy, welfare or Lone Star, Wetbacks and Whitetrash were not uncommon? This book takes me back to those days when I first moved to Texas and heard those words. I also have epilepsy...

Judge Judy Sheindlin's Win or Lose by How You Choose Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Our family (2 adults and 2 kids under 8 years old) enjoyed the discussions prompted by this book. The content is geared to children at the lower end of the recommended 7- to 12-year-old range, but covers universal qualities such as honesty, courage, compassion. The illustrations add significantly to...