Procrastination and Blocking Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm a huge fan of Robert Boice and believe that his thoughts about how to overcome procrastination and writer's block are seminal. He is one of the few people who has done research on how to help people overcome procrastination and increase their scholarly productivity.
However, unless you are (like me) a Boice addict, I would suggest starting with his other works -- especially "Professors as Writers" and "Advice to New Faculty Members". Most of his books are quite repetitive and rather plodding -- but his ideas are life-changing.
I'm a clinical psychologist and professional coach and I use his theories and interventions all the time when I counsel students, faculty and fiction writers.

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

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(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, handling bosses and subordinates better, and how to conquer factors that work against positive results.

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Attitude affects every facet of our lives - from the way we handle stress to how we communicate in our everyday lives. The way we view difficulties and setbacks can make the difference between success or failure. Roger Fritz has devoted his career to helping people overcome obstacles and achieve their goals by changing their outlook on life. In "The Power of a Positive Attitude", he shows readers how to develop a deeper understanding of the affects of their attitude and how it influences not only their performance but the results achieved by others. Now, everyone can learn to defy obstacles, overcome misfortune, and increase their ability to succeed. Life-affirming and authoritive, this is an invaluable book that will empower anyone to face life with confidence and joy.

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The Secret to Life Transformation: How to Claim Your Destiny Now Review

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(More customer reviews)In my opinion, The Secret to Life Transformation does not fulfill its promise of delivering the secret to life transformation. For that matter I do not believe it offers any real new insights into life transformation.
The book is actually a collection of essays by 12 very diverse but somewhat famous people. Most of the authors were well known in their field but certainly not household names.
Because the book is a collection of writings by different authors, it does not have a consistent voice. The lessons presented in each essay do not drive toward a common method for transformation. The theme is very loosely connected. While each attempts to tell how they transformed their lives, there is no system or step by step process for others to follow. There are some nuggets of wisdom scattered throughout the book.
Some of the essays are fairly interesting. It is always interesting to learn how a person rose to the top against some steep odds. But what I was looking more for guiding principles rather than the widely varied stories.
A high percentage of the stories have a significant religious foundation. Some people may object to the strong religious leanings.
Judge Sol Wachter takes a bit of a detour discussing the criminal justice system's handing of mentally disturbed inmates. While there is no denying the huge social problem and the fact that it is inadequately handled, I felt this veered off course. It created a distraction rather than giving additional insight into how to transform one's life.
If you are interested in reading 12 loosely connected stories of how some people rose from very difficult conditions to transform their lives, then this would be a good book. On the other hand, if you are looking for a how-to guide to transforming your own live, this will probably be a bit of a disappointment.


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All things are yours with The Secret to Life Transformation. You -- the independent thinker, by transforming your mind and empowering your vision, will go from where you are to where you want to be, regardless of your circumstances. How? Just ask a Supreme Court justice, a leading female minister, a hairdresser who became a household name, a legendary singer who has never had an unsuccessful year, two iconic movie producers, a fifteen-time Grammy Award winning record producer, a billionaire entrepreneur, a famous plastic surgeon, and a pediatrician whose life has inspired millions.Their stories will show you how to take a vision and make it a life transformation. The secret is locked within you...and this book provides the key.

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Introduction to Psychology and Counseling: Christian Perspectives and Applications Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a tremendous book for those interested in Christian counseling. I already own one; I'm buying another for my father who is a pastoral counselor. I am currently a counseling graduate student at John Brown University and the variety of subject material that this book covers is simply amazing. It is by far my favorite counseling book, and I have read dozens. It does not knock science, as unfortunately some Christian counseling theorists do. It recognizes scientific truths, while remaining true to the Bible.

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This standard Christian introduction to psychology has been refined, updated, and reorganized with more information on counseling and ministry applications.

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A Philosopher's Notes: On Optimal Living, Creating an Authentically Awesome Life and Other Such Goodness, Vol. 1 Review

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(More customer reviews)I was already a fan of Brian's Philosopher's Notes and now this book! He has taken the best of the best of timeless wisdom and put it in this compact, fun book. Then he delivers it in such a concise and energetic manner. You truly feel his passion for knowledge and most importantly his passion for sharing that knowledge with others!

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Saving Your Second Marriage Before It Starts Review

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(More customer reviews)As a divorced person, I have often felt like there are many books written about marriage, but few that deal with the specific issues that I can only imagine affect second marriages. Not content with reading just another book about the general subject of marriage, and not really wanting to read another book about divorce, I was very pleased to be given this book on remarriage. After reading through it, I feel so much more confident now about my ability to enter a second marriage and not be trapped by fears and insecurities that resulted from my first. I feel much more able now to look objectively at the areas I still need to heal and grow in. Praise God for the careful work of Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott in addressing this seldom-addressed issue. I HIGHLY recommend this for anyone who is divorced, even if they haven't yet addressed the possibility of remarriage in their life. [Edit on Jan 10, 2008, about six years after the original review!]: I have come to not necessarily agree with everything that the authors write in this book. But I did find it extremely helpful at the time I read it and wrote this review.]

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Sixty percent of second marriages fail. Yours can be among the ones that succeed. Relationship experts Les and Leslie Parrott show how you can beat the odds with flying colors and make remarriage the best thing that's ever happened to you. Do you have the skills you need? Now is the time to acquire them--and build a future together that is everything marriage can and ought to be.Also available: men's workbook, women's workbook, and abridged audio cassette version

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Living Together, Feeling Alone: Healing Your Hidden Loneliness Review

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(More customer reviews)Great book! Well written and easy to read. Dr. Kiley does a wonderful job of identifying symptoms and causes of loneliness in a relationship, and specific steps to deal with it. A great book for emotional and spiritual growth. I really enjoyed it.

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Living Together Loneliness has already affected millions of supposedly happily "coupled" women.Now, renowned psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Dan Kiley smashes the myth that loneliness is based on being alone. After validating your problem with a wide range of real-life stories, Dr. Kiley guides you through a life-affirming, five-step "self-reliance" program that will move you away from blaming your partner toward loving yourself and recognizing your own inner strength. You'll learn how to:-- Use spiritual behaviorism and its three, principles: faith, hope, and love-- Reassure the frightened little girl inside-- Change your peace-at-any-price philosophy-- Stop being a perfectionist-- Master ten ways of raising your self-esteem-- Break old rules and expectations by developing new, healthier onesWith Dr. Kiley's empathetic support, you will learn that the power to exchange your loneliness for happiness is within, and that self-love (not only love for others) is the key.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Year to Success Review

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(More customer reviews)Year to Success is a refreshing and unique perspective on getting what you want from life. The step by step formula keeps you interested and engaged, but more important, it keeps you motivated to ACT. It is evident that the author speaks from real world success. It is also clear that the purpose of this book is truly to help others get what they want out of life as opposed to just another book to get the writer some notoriety and attention. From someone who's achieved a great deal of success in my own life, I can tell you I'm learning A LOT from this book. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to live a successful life that has meaning and purpose.

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Think of success as a game of chance in which you have control over the odds. As you begin to master concepts in personal achievement, you are increasing your odds of achieving success. Each day of this course will, through practical application, increase your odds that one line of wisdom can change your life more than volumes of books.

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Who the Man Review

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(More customer reviews)Who the Man by Chris Lynch is a must read for teenagers and all people who work with teenagers. This book tells the story of Earl, a thirteen year old boy, who deals with problems at home and school. He is bigger than everyone else and everyone thinks he is a bully, but he is quite the opposite. He learns the hard way what true friendship is all about and how to lobe both parents even though they divorce. This book is sad at times, but it is hard for the reader to put it down because of its strong conflicts and hopeful out come.
Earl is misunderstood by many people, even by his friends. There is conflict between Earl and his friends. His friends make him do things he really does not want to do. They use him to get stuff that they want like beer, because he is big. In the halls at school, they act like Earl is important to them, but behind his back they treat him badly.
Things are not any better at home. Earl sees his drunken father with another woman. He punches him in the bar. This is only one of many incidents that confuse Earl throughout the story but in the end he is not angry anymore.
To deal with his problems, Earl goes to his quit places. He likes Pryor Church and his room. He talks to himself and God. This helps him calm down and work through his problems.
Any one who reads this book will think it is dismal most of the time, but they will be glad that Earl amends things with his friends and his parents. Even when his parents divorce, he can see all of his friends and both of his parents. The conflicts are true to life, and this makes the book interesting and exciting.


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Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts: Seven Questions to Ask Before and After You Marry Review

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(More customer reviews)Having counseled many couples in 20 years of pastoral ministry, I have read several books on marital, interpersonal relationships. The authors present sound principles that are easy for persons to understand and to apply. I had a few older favorites I would recommend to couples until reading this book -- now I have a new favorite to share instead!
One of the unique, most admirable qualities of this work is that it is very helpful to persons regardless of their marital status. A single individual will find it helpful for insight during dating. A person who is engaged will find it helpful in identifying issues that are sure to arise within marriage. A newlywed will find it helpful in responding to the major adjustments of sharing his/her life with another person. A person who has been married for several years will find it helpful in understanding how a marriage deepens and grows over the course of time.
I strongly recommend this book to anyone wanting to enhance the relationship with his/her "significant other." The Parrotts also have video tapes available to use in a seminar or as part of pre-marital or post-marital counseling. This book is definitely one to own!

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Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts, created by relationship experts Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, is a comprehensive marriage program designed specifically for today's couples by a couple. And now, in this updated edition, the Parrotts' award-winning approach has been expanded to incorporate ten more years of feedback, research, and professional experience.This is more than a book---it's practically a self-guided premarital counseling course, and it is used by counselors and churches across the country and, now in ten languages, worldwide. Questions at the end of every chapter help you explore each topic personally. Companion men's and women's workbooks* full of self-tests and exercises help you apply what you learn and enjoy intimate discussions along the way. There is even a seven-session DVD kit (with a bonus session for people entering a second marriage) available that you can use on your own or with other couples in a group or a class that want to grow together. In this dynamic DVD you'll not only hear entertaining and insightful teaching from The Parrotts, but you'll also meet other real-life couples who provide amazing candor and perspective.Relationship experts Les and Leslie Parrott show you the secrets to building a marriage that lasts.* Uncover the most important misbeliefs of marriage* Learn how to communicate with instant understanding* Discover the secret to reducing and resolving conflict* Master the skills of money management* Get your sex life off to a great start* Understand the three essential ingredients to lasting love* Discover the importance of becoming 'soul mates' ... and more.Make your marriage everything it is meant to be. Save your marriage---before (and after) it starts.

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The First Thing My Mama Told Me Review

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(More customer reviews)"When I was born, the first thing my mama told me was my name... Mama says my name comes from a long-ago word for light. When I was born, she let that name shine on me." Lucy loves her name, the first thing that made her unique and special, and she remembers many wonderful things about it. Grandpa wrote it in icing on cupcakes when she was one, and Uncle David painted it on the stepstool she used to reach the sink when she was little. When she was three, she scribbled it everywhere she could reach, windows, floors, the front steps, her hand, and even her clothes. Her dad made her alphabet pancakes that spelled LUCY on her plate, and she reveled in eating up each letter. When she was five, her name was on her special coat hook at school where she hung her sweater, and when she was six she remembers stomping each letter in the snow, big enough for the sun and moon to read. Today, Lucy is seven, and as she eats cake with her loving family and opens her presents, she wonders just what her name will bring this year..... Susan Marie Swanson's joyous, lyrical text is filled with imagery and magic. Christine Davenier's lovely evocative artwork is expressive and playful, and complements the text beautifully. Together, word and art bring Lucy and her name to life in a heartwarming and captivating way. Perfect for youngsters 3-7, The First Thing My Mama Told Me is an engaging, feel-good story that begs to be read aloud and shared, and works well as both an introduction to name recognition and writing, and as a cozy bedtime story.

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Franny B. Kranny, There's a Bird in Your Hair Review

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(More customer reviews)Franny B Kranny loved her long red frizzy hair even if it was always getting stuck in things and causing trouble. So when her mother drags her to the hairdresser before a family reunion, she isn't happy. The hairdresser does his best to pin it up and make it look neat, while Franny schemes to undo his work as soon as she's out of the chair. But as she leaves the salon, a bird lands on her head, snuggles down in her hair and calls it home. Her family is appalled, but Franny is thrilled and very careful not to disturb the bird even sleeping upright in a chair. The next day at the reunion, Franny's family is so embarrassed they keep their distance. But the rest of her relatives are fascinated and Franny soon becomes the center of attention. Pretty soon, her family comes around and agrees that she has the most wonderful head of hair and should never cut it. And that's when Franny surprises everyone..... The dynamic team of Harriet Lerner and Susan Goldhor have written a marvelous story about an individual who dares to be different and really knows her own mind. Their charming, witty text is complemented by Helen Oxenbury's bright, expressive and humorous illustrations that really captures the essence of strong willed Franny and the rest of her unusual family. Both children and adults will be laughing out loud at the antics of this wonderful little girl. Perfect for youngsters 4-8, Franny B Kranny, There's a Bird in your Hair is a treasure and a book kids want to read again and again.

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No Excuses: How What You Say Can Get In Your Way Review

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(More customer reviews)I read this with my son and we both enjoyed it.
This book tells a story about a boy who wants to become a marine biologist. When he tells people in his life what he wants to do they tell him discouraging things until he looses that spark and gives up on his dream. The book shows how he worked though the EXCUSES and followed his dream.
Maybe it's my simple mind but I sometimes feel I get just as much out of these children's book as I do the longer verson for adults.

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The Secret to Teen Power Review

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(More customer reviews)Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I have been waiting for this book!!
For the last couple of years, I have been working on teaching "The Secret" to my 12-year-old daughter, explaining to her about mindfulness and how to be deliberate in her thought. Have read just about every book by Esther Hicks. Also followed the "plan" in Ask Believe Receive, which has really brought us closer, since we worked on manifesting things as a team. Still, I wanted something made for a younger audience, to break down everything in a way she could easily understand. This book does that.
This book is very similar to the Secret (and follows the same basic outline) but a little more "hip" as far as language goes. It's done in a way kids can relate to, yet still holds the same basic message.
This is the book you wished you had as a kid. It encourages hopes and dreams and let's you know what you want is possible! Even if you're skeptical of the Law of Attraction, to me, this aspect is worth buying it for. It is very encouraging.

The Outline:
INTRODUCTION
THE SECRET REVEALED
THE SECRET MADE SIMPLE
HOW TO USE THE SECRET
POWERFUL PROCESSES
THE SECRET TO MONEY
THE SECRET TO RELATIONSHIPS
THE SECRET TO HEALTH
THE SECRET TO THE WORLD
THE SECRET TO YOU
THE SECRET TO LIFE
Pretty much everything a teen goes through is here, with some stuff my generation wasn't aware of, such as the environment and global community.
I am looking forward to going through this with my daughter.
Something I have done, which you may find helpful, is purchase two copies. I did this so my daughter can give a copy to one of her friends and they can work on manifesting things together. In all the reading I have done, as well as from personal experience, I have found that it is very helpful to have a group of like-minded people in your life. Doing this is one way to make sure she has that.


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Since its original publication, The Secret has inspired millions to live extraordinary lives. The Secret to Teen Power makes the knowledge of the law of attraction accessible and relevant to today's teens. It explains the law of attraction in relation to teen issues such as friends and relationships, schoolwork, and self-image. It explains how teens can transform their own lives and live their dreams, by understanding and using the power they have in their hands. The Secret to Teen Power promises to follow the path of The Secret, inspiring teens and young people to bring joy and harmony to all aspects of their lives.

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What Is Your Self-Worth?: A Woman's Guide to Validation Review

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(More customer reviews)What is your self worth, by Cheryl Saban is A MUST READ! I have read most motivational books that have been published throughout the years -but this one is truly the real deal. It inspires everyone in a honest and authentic way to search within and find our own inner strength and self love. I guarantee that you will want to run out and get this book for everyone you know!

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Psychologist, philanthropist, and family advocate Cheryl Saban, Ph.D., is on a mission! What Is Your Self-Worth? is a call to action for women around the world to take a look at how society perceives them, how they perceive themselves, and how women can adopt a personal mind-set (choosing happiness). You can form new habits! You can find your voice! Unlearn a perceived lack of control over your life. Uncover, rediscover, and express the worth that is innately yours, regardless of what others may say or do to make you doubt it. Your core authentic self is your truth . . . what you believe in and care about, where you come from, who you are. With a strong sense of self, you are able to view outside influences objectively . . . as merely outside influences.
With interactive tasks and quizzes for self-assessment and growth that uniquely personalize the book for you, Cheryl helps you proactively express and own your sense of validity. She reveals the simple yet powerful truth about a womans self-worth through relevant research and by divulging her own personal life challenges and triumphs, including the horror of rape; the marginalization of divorce; the difficulty of single-parenthood; and ultimately a fulfilling 20-year marriage and a dynamic, successful life.
Once you have rediscovered yourself, you will be eager to pass this knowledge forward to your daughters and sons.
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Three Nasty Gnarlies Review

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(More customer reviews)We love Keith Graves books. The illustrations are great, and the rhymes are fun and appeal to adults as well as kids. Our son loves the yuck factor of this book. This is not among our most frequent reads, but he always enjoys it when picked.

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Wolf At the Door Review

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(More customer reviews)Lee moves out to MT. She and her mom stop at a small zoo and see a young wolf that is very sick and starved. Her mom gives the keeper about $50 to feed the animals and he uses it for whiskey. The go back and take the wolf home with them. Lee is supposed to take care of this wolf Ruthie. Slowly Ruthie begins to trust Lee. Then one day Lee gets a call from a man who has a small wolf pack. He can't take care of them anymore and asks her to take care of them if he gives her enough meat for the whole pack for the rest of their existence. She says yes and she gets enough meat for Ruthie and the rest of the pack. She basically falls in love with them. How ever her sister Savannah is scared to death of Ruthie and the rest of the wolves and the neighbors don't like them. They try to poisin them and Savannah saves them. The rest I will leave for you to find out. Have fun!!

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