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Author : Po Bronson
Number of Pages : 464
Release Date : 2005-11-29
Publisher : Ballantine Books
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Product Description In What Should I Do with My Life? Po Bronson tells the inspirational true stories of people who have found the most meaningful answers to that great question. With humor, empathy, and insight, Bronson writes of remarkable individuals—from young to old, from those just starting out to those in a second career—who have overcome fear and confusion to find a larger truth about their lives and, in doing so, have been transformed by the experience. What Should I Do with My Life? struck a powerful, resonant chord on publication, causing a multitude of people to rethink their vocations and priorities and start on the path to finding their true place in the world. For this edition, Bronson has added nine new profiles, to further reflect the range and diversity of those who broke away from the chorus to learn the sound of their own voice. From the Trade Paperback edition.Customer reviews A little inspiration, but nothing special.  by .. Lisa L. Philpotts (US)
I bought this one when I was at a point in my life in which I was asking the question posed in the title, read it, found it unremarkable and cheesy, then ended up selling it to a used book store. I think the appeal of this book hinges on what you're looking to get out of it. It's essentially a book of inspirational stories that will bring a smile to your face, but aren't too intellectually stimulating.
If you're looking for a better collection of stories based around people talking about their jobs, try Gig: Americans Talk About Their Jobs by Bowe et al or Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do by Studs Terkel. Both Terkel and Bowe do a fantastic job of letting the interviewees stories shine for themselves instead of trying a little too hard to reach for a sappy sweet moral like Bronson does.
If you're looking for some feel good inspiration al la the Chicken Soup series, you will probably like this title. Nothing wrong with those books or What Should I do With My Life, but they're just not to my taste.
Peoples' Lives are always interesting  by .. B.Friendly (Berlin, Germany)
This is NOT a career guide as described in the Amazon text above. To me this was simply a book about people. It is the people here who speak, not Mr. Bronson. He is being a modern day Studs Terkel perhaps, but this book let's a variety of folks talk about how they stumbled through their lives trying to figure out what gives them satisfaction, how to earn money, where to live et. Peoples'lives and struggles are always interesting, and sometimes their mistakes do not have to be our mistakes, but their lives can be inspiring nevertheless. This might be a nice gift for younger people.
Helped Me Choose Quickly by .. J. A. Patterson (USA)
At a time in my life when I have the opportunity to make choices about what to do next, this book helped me gain perspective by telling the stories of others' choices. I credit it with helping me to just choose the path where I have the most interest rather than continue to ponder and agonize over the perfect fit. I rarely get audiobooks but this time I enjoyed listening to Po Bronson's voice in my car during a couple long drives. Only 4 stars because the title implies more of a self-help book when it is really a collection of mini-biographies of people choosing a direction for their lives.
Inspiring read that leaves you with something to think about  by .. Cheyenne (Cool, CA)
I think it this book is a great read and I recommend it to people who are wondering "what to do" with their lives. A collection of inspiring stories about different people and how they came into their lives. I found it a thoroughly satisfying read. Wide variety of personal stories, delivered in a pithy and straightforward way. I really like this book and I think it will resonate with anybody who has experienced the difficult of making and living with life and career choices. It would even be useful for recent college grads who are 'searching' for their corner of the world.
Although some would call this a "self-help" book, I disagree. It's inspirational, but it is not prescriptive. Po Bronson leaves it up to the reader to make of this book what they will.
Po-ly Executed  by .. Darryl Eschete (Houma, LA United States)
As you read this book, it occurs to you that Po Bronson is nowhere NEAR as smart as he thinks he is. Of course, that only occurs to you after it dawns on you that he is a pompous idiot who thinks himself a genius. Isn't that the most annoying kind of idiot, after all?
Anyway, Bronson apparently convinced some people to open up their lives to him so that he could either write annoying, limp-wristed paeans to them, praising their industrious souls or so that he could cruelly rake them over the coals and mock how lazy, stupid and spaced-out they are. After reading a few of his snide, superior, hyper-critical appraisals of peoples' lives, you begin to fantasize about the semi-talented Po Bronson getting the same treatment. If the quality of product reflected in this book is anything to go by, Po Bronson should have never "changed course" to become a "writer."
Certainly not recommended.
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Number of Pages : 585
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
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Product Description From Tom Tomorrow on English as an official language to Clyde Haberman on words that shoot to kill to Roz Chast on the IMs of Romeo and Juliet to George Orwell on politics and the English language, this anthology of essays, news articles, cartoons, ads, Web sites, and images challenges us to think critically about language issues, about our own use of language--and about why any of it matters. Customer reviews Language Has Everything To Do With It by .. Stephanie Lee-Scott (Chicago, IL United States)
This is a magnificent English, Writing and Linguistics text. I have only just begun, and already there is a line of friends who want it "next". Language is fun, powerful. It defines who we are. This book goes into cartoons, historical detail and sometimes philosophical discussion about the very stuff of which our language is made. There is a serious look at sexist pronouns in the English language, as well as the usage of "Latino" vs. "Hispanic", and examinations of most of the languages that have come into common usage in English as spoken in the United States.
There is plenty of room for an under-motivated student to enjoy the experience of learning about writing and language. It is well worth the $60 price tag, a price undoubtedly defined by the fact that it is a textbook. I bought it anyway, and it will remain a part of my permanent library. It just doesn't get any better than this!
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Author : Robin Page
Edition : 1
Number of Pages : 32
Publisher : Sandpiper
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Product Description A nose for digging? Ears that SEE? Eyes that SQUIRT BLOOD!??! Explore the many AMAZING things that animals can do with their ears, eyes, mouths, noses, feet, and, yes, tails in this interactive, award-winning picture book. Customer reviews Grandmother by .. Joanne M. Alegre (Murrieta, CA)
This was a delightful book providing information about various animals in a cute and clever format.
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Author : Jo Boaler
Number of Pages : 288
Publisher : Viking Adult
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Product Description An alarming look at what’s wrong with math education in the United States, and what we can do to change it The United States is rapidly falling behind the rest of the developed world in terms of math education, and the future of our economy depends on the quality of teaching that our children receive today. A recent assessment of mathematics performance around the world ranked the U.S. twenty-eighth out of forty countries in the study. When the level of spending on education was taken into account, we sank to the very bottom of the list. According to Jo Boaler, a professor of mathematics education at Stanford University, statistics like these are all too common—we have reached the point of crisis, and a new course of action is crucial. In this straightforward and inspiring book, Boaler outlines the nature of the math crisis by following the progress of students in middle and high schools over a number of years, observing which teaching methods are exciting students and getting results. Based on her research, she presents concrete solutions that will help reverse the trend, including classroom approaches, essential strategies for students, advice for parents on how to help children enjoy mathematics, and ways to work with teachers in schools. What’s Math Got To Do With It? is an indispensable book for all parents and educators and anyone concerned about the mathematical and scientific future of our society. Customer reviews Mediocre at best by .. Minnesota MOM ()
Although the author has some good points about student centered learning environments, she misses the biggest point of our future leaders in mathematics. The chapter on ability grouping is extremely shortsighted. To assert that our gifted young students be held back at a slower pace to accommodate the "borderline" kids who can't quite make the higher class is obsurd. Instead a method of repeatedly testing would be a better solution. She simply buys into the method that most American schools use- test the kids once and place them in those groups forever. There are many books out there with much more significant research. Try "Developing Math Talent" by Susan Assouline. A quick read at the library is all this one deserves.
Very important read! by .. Karen (Malone, NY)
This is a great book. Ms. Boaler gives us much to think about regarding Math teaching, learning, and the balance that needs to be struck. I do not think that all she has presented is workable in the classrooms but much is. The information certainly should be considered by teachers, parents, and educational administrators.
Math has everything to do with it by .. C. Venem (Trevor, WI USA)
As a middle school math teacher, I enjoyed reading about the research that Jo did. It validates much of what I've been doing over the years and gave me tons of new ideas to try.
A must read for any math teacher or parent of a math student!
There is a better way to teach math by .. Martin P. Cohen (Langhorne, PA USA)
We all agree that in a global economy, mathematical skill is of increasing importance. So what would be the characteristics of an ideal math education program?
How about:
1. Students perform well on standardized tests
2. Students come to appreciate math rather than hide under the bed at the mention of the word.
3. Students of mixed abilities come to respect each other's strengths and work together on solutions
4. Students readily apply their problem solving skills to problems outside the classroom
Wishful thinking? Jo Boaler's research says otherwise. Children are born with an appreciation of math. It is not necessary to create an interest, merely to keep from doing what traditional teaching methods do - turning the students away from math. Students enjoy being challenged and being told the explanations behind the formulas. If they do what they enjoy and understand it, then it should come as no surprise that they will perform better.
If you have any interest in either mathematics or education, I urge you to read this book. We owe it to our children to reform the way we teach math.
Important book by .. Julie Gainsburg (California)
No need to repeat the reviews above; I agree with them all. As a university professor of mathematics education who has grave concerns about the state of mathematics education in the US, I was thrilled to see this book. "What's Math..." covers a lot of ground, painting the math-education landscape, exposing the ugliness of the Math Wars, offering pictures of promising teaching practices, and suggesting ways educators and parents can take action. Yet Dr. Boaler does this all in one short book that is easy and entertaining to read and highly accessible to educators and non-educators alike. I believe two key audiences for this book are parents and school administrators, who both have considerable power over how and what mathematics is taught in schools and who could benefit from the big-picture view this book provides. My sincere hope is that this book finds its way to both audiences.
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Author : Robin McGraw
Number of Pages : 240
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
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Product Description - "I'm 42-years-old, but feel like I'm 62."
- "I have lost my glow."
- "I miss the woman I used to be."
- "I'm so afraid of getting older."
- "I want to feel healthy and alive again"
If you've had these or similar thoughts, you're not alone. Robin McGraw, wife of television talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw, receives thousands of emails from women asking her what she does to look and feel so vibrant, energetic and healthy at the age of 55. It all started back in Robin's twenties and thirties when pivotal moments in her life made her realize that if she did not put her health and well-being first, no one else would. One such moment came in her early thirties when Robin experienced the sudden death of her mother, a wonderful woman who put the needs of her family above her own and, as a result, didn't know that her health was ailing. This tragedy made Robin realize that in order to be the best wife, mother and woman possible, she had to take care of herself as if her life depended on it. In What's Age Got To Do With It, Robin urges you to do the same and shows you that it's not selfish to take care of yourself. Robin says, "I wrote this book, not only to answer questions about what I do to stay healthy and in shape, but to remind women that it's time to move yourself to the top of your list of priorities. If you can't do it for you, then do it for your family. Because my precious mother never did that, she missed out on so many wonderful years and experiences. I realized that it doesn't make you a better wife or parent if you're sacrificing everything -including your health, soul and spirit -for your family. I refuse to perpetuate that legacy and I want you to join me and get excited about living your life in a passionate, happy and healthy way. It's never too early to start taking care of yourself, but it's also never, ever too late." Customer reviews Not What I Expected by .. Just Loves Books (Alabama)
I like Robin, and enjoy seeing her when she is on the show. I had high hopes for this book, as I enjoyed her first one. However, this book was a huge disappointment. If you read magazines or watch television at all, you won't get any information here you haven't already heard numerous times. I guess if I had her money, I could afford to look younger the way she does. But for the rest of us, the average women in America, this book was a big waste of money.
Rock On Robin by .. A. Johnson (Chesapeake, VA.)
In true Robin McGraw style this book is fun, enlightening and hip! You'd never know that she's in her 50's has a son that is married, one that is in a rock band, or has been married to Dr. Phil for 30+ years. In this fun light hearted book she shares her favorite health tips, helps you reasses what's really important, and that women really do need to take the time to take care of themselves. What I enjoyed most about this book was all the life stories and life experiences that she, her friends and family share. Overall a great book! I am going to give it a lighthouse and shine a light on it!
Stop Her, Before She Writes Again!! by .. Craig R. Stevens (Fairfax, VA USA)
Clearly Robin McGraw has a very popular and specific fan base. And her fans will enjoy this book. But looked at objectively, Robin gives us no new information here. And she's coming out with another book this spring? About staying sane during Christmas? Come on, Robin! It's already been done.
I'm sure Robin is a sweet person, but I'm starting to get sick every time I see a new title by her. This is a perfect example of publishers making money from a personality's popularity. Dr. Phil's books are already looking tired and overworked and to tell you the truth, this second tome and an upcoming third title by Miss Robin, "Christmas in My Heart" already do, too.
If you are a Robin fan, you will love anything she writes. But I found this second book at big yawn.
Nothing new, very basic information by .. Tisa Marie (Philadelphia, PA)
I eagerly awaited this book but after reading it am disappointed. What I realized part way through the book is that this book is really about Robin, not about (or necessarily for) the rest of us. While the information is useful it probably would be most useful for younger women looking for ways to stay healthy as they age. The title would need to be revised as I also realized that by the time women might be looking for a book with this title (and presumed subject matter), they have already read much of what is revealed in this book during their 20s, 30s, and 40s, in other books and magazine articles. I saw an advertisement for this book in a magazine and there was not much detail given on the contents; so perhaps I was just expecting something different. Carefully review this book before making the investment in reading it so you won't feel like saying to yourself: "What's this book have to do with it?".
Only 30 but starting now by .. Branlo (Hartford CT)
I got this book for Christmas and even though I'm only through the first couple of chapters, I can see this is going to be a book for women of ALL ages. I just turned 30 and I can already relate to what Robin says in this book about wanting to take care of ourselves and our bodies. I'm going to start now so that by 55 I can hopefully look and feel as good as Robin.
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Author : Margaret Feinberg
Number of Pages : 232
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers
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Product Description One of the top struggles listed by twentysomethings is the fight to find a purpose and a calling. They find themselves studying a major or working in a job they do not really enjoy, and soon self-doubt surrounds, bombarding them with questions such as, What am I doing? Shouldn't I have this figured out by now? and Am I the only one who doesn't get it? Written by acclaimed Twentysomething author Margaret Feinberg, this book takes readers on a soul-searching journey that gets to the heart of their passions, talents, abilities, and life goals. Customer reviews If you are ready to really think about your life and where you are going, try this book on for size by .. gensparkie (California)
This gentle, introspective, and thought-provoking book doesn't shirk the hard questions or seek to wrap things up neatly for you, as many career guides try to with their tests and checklists. Instead, Feinberg trusts that if you are willing to take the time and energy to ask yourself the hardest questions and face your life, that you can make a real success of it.
This is a Christian-based book, so the author does quote a few bible verses and talk about how God might lead you in certain directions. It might not be the best choice for a non-Christian, but at the same time the religion isn't heavy-handed or off-putting, so if you think that her approach might be for you, don't let the religious aspect turn you off to it.
The strength of this book is in the thought-provoking questions she asks. Each chapter is divided into sections for each step in your journey of figuring out where you want to go in your life and career, and each section has a lot of material about things we should ask ourselves, pitfalls to consider, and new ways of thinking about it all. There are also some wonderful personal stories of people who have found themselves at a crossroads and have made either a mistake to learn from or a good choice to try to emulate.
I already have a career that I find satisfying and joyful, but I often wonder "What if?", since I have so many passions that could be taken in a money-making direction. This book helped me consider a lot of the benefits to following a few of my dreams, while providing the necessary reality checks.
This would be an excellent book for a bible study group or a group of under-30's to read together. Not only does each chapter have a lot to discuss, but the end of the book has some very personally affecting discussion questions that could be effectively used in a one-on-one or group setting.
solid book... helps you ask questions, not answer them for you by .. tm (denver, co usa)
margaret feinberg has written an excellent book, what the heck am i going to do with my life? it is geared toward those in their 20s who are asking that exact question, or some similar paraphrase.
i found margaret's writing to be very accessible and clear. the book's chapters each deal with one main concept, such as "calling: what pulls you?" and "impact: will it live beyond you?" i should note that the book is written from a christian worldview. if you don't share such, you'll probably still find it to be a worthwhile read, but differing worldviews may keep it from being as helpful as it will be for others.
there are two general aspects of the book that i found most useful. first, every chapter ends with a series of questions to think through. in some chapters there are also questions interspersed in the middle so you have the opportunity to think about things before the ideas begin to fade from your mind. there's even space to write out answers if you are so inclined. but even if you're not, i would recommend taking time to slowly think through the questions and not just breeze by them. they are well thought out and align very well with that chapter's topic. there is also a section of group discussion questions in the back.
second, there are various sidebars interjected throughout the book. they are sometimes just lists of ideas to think about, examples of what's being written about at that point, small self-assessment questionnaires, etc. again, i find them helpful in thinking more deeply about what the chapter is saying, staying better engaged (if you're prone to mental wanderings like i am), and actually understanding and trying to apply what margaret has written about.
overall, i highly recommend this book to anyone in their 20s or early 30s who is asking questions about life and the world, who wants to make a difference and isn't sure they are, who can't figure out how they're going to keep going for another 20 or 50 years, or anywhere in between. it doesn't have a lot of answers, which is good because we're each different, but it lays a foundation to think about such things more clearly and helps you ask and answer questions that will help you to make a few steps toward a more fulfilling, meaningful life.
Real & Really Needed by .. Casey E. Page ()
I think this book should be required reading for all high school and college seniors. I also believe it would be a good idea to keep it in your reading rotation so that you came across it again every 2 to 3 years.
Why is this book so needed? Well, I think the answer to that can be found first and foremost in what this book is not. It's not filled with tests that are supposed to help you figure out your gifting. It's not filled with pie-in-the-sky talk of finding the job that's going to make your whole life great. It's not trying to provide generic answers to tough questions. It doesn't make any promises to make you rich.
What this book does and does well is to provoke thought about who you are and what impact you can make on the world around you. It's realistic! Margaret has taken great pains to point out the myths that abound about finding the perfect job that never causes stress and makes you a ton of money. She points out that often our passion and calling result in a career choice that meets our financial and emotional needs, but sometimes our career may simply be a means to meet our physical needs thus enabling us to pursue our passion and calling. I especially like the questions and surveys throughout the book that are intended to cause reflection. I believe many who read this book will discover things about themselves that will validate their current career choices or cause them to rethink them.
As someone who made a major career change in the past 4 years and who still has many decisions left to make, I whole-heartedly recommend What the heck am I going to do with my life?. Whether you're still in school or just not satisfied with where you are this book is well worth your time. I fully intend on using it as a small group study in our 20somethings ministry and hope that other ministry leaders will do the same.
Passion, Calling, Destiny by .. Rick Stilwell (Cayce, SC USA)
Be warned - words like passion and destiny and calling are big, powerful, meaningful words. And I think this little book does well in using them for the discussion of "what do I want to do/be when I grow up?"
One of the writing gifts Feinberg brings to her work is the ability to tell a story and weave it into application. With this book asking what is most likely the more gi-normous question facing just about everyone - she takes the time to share pertinent experiences of real people in real life, and then asks the questions and ponders the options available as we all ask "what the heck?"
An opening story struck me where I find myself even now: Jerry Slocum and his passion for mechanical puzzles. Just like life, the answers are usually not out in front - and this thought, for me, was worth the price of admission:
"Jerry noted that - like life - many puzzles don't have clear solutions. They require innovation, creativity, and the willingness to face a challenge. 'One of the things you learn through solving puzzles is that you can't look for the obvious solution and keep trying it over and over, because you'll fail,' he says. 'You have to look at unusual and unorthodox ways of solving the problem. you have to shift to trying to do something one way and then the other, the way the inventor might have. It stimulates your thinking and logic and analysis.'" (p. 20)
Feinberg goes from there to discuss various upbringing factors that play into our choices as we decide what we want to do when we grow up. Family, money, heroes, personality - all play a part in how we choose life paths. How does calling fit into it? What about God and our spiritual growth coming into view? What about a passion for people, or for mechanics or arts or leadership?
"Destiny is a journey - one that we're already on whether we realize it or not. The good news is that destiny is something that happens to you; you don't happen to destiny. In other words, the very nature of destiny requires that someone or something greater than you is at work. Your destiny is out of your control. And that's a good thing." (p. 74)
Stories and application are great, but what does this have to do with me? I'm older, and I've probably already made the choices on what the heck I'm doing that will guide me through the destiny that I do not control. But this is where Feinberg's research and attention to detail comes into the picture. Throughout the book, the reader is asked to ponder, to think, to dream, and to write down. Entry pages are available to answer questions for yourself - rather than relying on my answers or Jerry Slocum's answers or Margaret Feinberg's answers, the reader is invited to join in the conversation with self-pondering and self-inquiry. You ask yourself what's important, what drives you, what in your past or your personality or your walk with the Lord has molded you for this moment in your life? This is where it hits the road, or it hits the fan - can I make this real enough in me to let a book be helpful, to let it be more than another how-to paperback, to let it be more like a guide and director to something really meaningful.
That might be laying it on to thick, but I don't think so. While I've made most of these life-directing choices already, I was also encouraged to keep asking, to keep seeking, to keep knocking - to keep following hard after God and the life He has envisioned for me. I think Margaret has brought something to the table that brings the stories, the application, and the under-appreciated questions to the top of the process. And I'm reading it for me, for how I can mold and shape my own kids in their upbringing and life-experiences, and sharing it with others in our church's small group structure, to help bring those things to bear in others' lives, too.
what to do by .. David Turner (iLLINOIS)
Margaret Feinberg's book what the heck am I going to do with my life?, is a perfect book for those who are at the crossroads of their lives. She gives practical ways to aid you in finding direction for your life.
Margaret is like the big sister that most of us wish we had. She gives calm reassurance to let us all know that it's okay to not know what we want to do when we grow up. Sometimes before you find your calling, you have to search it out.
Margaret also helps us identify our passions in life. By asking thought-provoking yet personal questions, it's easy to find answers to what really makes us tick. By focusing on what we really love as opposed to what our parents or classmates think, pushes us to sometimes stand alone in front of the mirror.
It's good to know that even after many years of job hopping and career changing, we can still have an impact on the world we live in. Margaret makes it clear that it's never too late.
This book is great for those who need a little push or just need someone to hold their hand as they consider, for the first time or re-consider for the 1,000,000th time, what this life is all about.
I highly recommend it.
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Author : Robin Page
Edition : 1
Number of Pages : 32
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin
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Product Description A nose for digging? Ears for seeing? Eyes that squirt blood? Explore the many amazing things animals can do with their ears, eyes, mouths, noses, feet, and tails in this beautifully illustrated interactive guessing book by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page. Customer reviews What DoYou Do With a Tail LIke This by .. NYM (New York)
A terrific children's book which teaches about animal parts (tails, mouthes, noses) and their functions in a very novel way. My 3 year old granddaughter loved it.
child's age by .. John H. Underwood ()
It would be very helpful if you mentioned the age(s) of the children for whom the books have been written.
grandparents
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Great for Art Teachers too! by .. Cvat11 (NC, USA)
This book has amazing images of collage to create animals, and students love the content as well!
Wonderful book! by .. Anna M. Cech ()
I bought this book for my preschool classroom. The kids can't get enough of it and they love guessing which tail belongs to which animal. It's a great early reader for them too!
What DO you do with a tail like this? by .. Matthew J. Baek (Maryland, USA)
A very beautifully illustrated smart book, WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A TAIL LIKE THIS helps kids think outside the box. My 3 year old daughter found it interesting the some creature have ears, mouth, etc. in other place then us humans. The book that starts with a question ends with wanting to ask more questions like the one my daughter asked, "Why do flies have 6 legs and spiders have 8?" I really couldn't answer why but I think this book helped her be more observant.
Interestingly beautiful illustrations help grab attention too, that was the reason I purchased this book in first place. The artist captures every necessary detail with his unique, almost surreal style which permeates throughout the book.
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Author : Toni Patrick
Number of Pages : 128
Publisher : Gibbs Smith, Publisher
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Author : Deborah Arron
Edition : 5
Number of Pages : 360
Publisher : DecisionBooks
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Product Description Written by a lawyer for lawyers, Deborah Arron's book is a virtual encyclopedia for lawyers in transition, covering such topics as how to conduct a self-assessment and transferrable skills analysis, how to detect and prepare for layoff, how to establish a transitional financial plan, how to market your special talents, how to work with career consultants and headhunters, how to decide whether to stay in law or leave, how to avoid job-interview hell, how to handle compensation negotiations that work in your favor. Customer reviews Got me thinking by .. N. Perz (St. Louis)
No book can solve your problems or tell you what to do with your life. WCYDWALW did get me thinking about things from a different perspective, which is really the most you can expect from any self-help book. It is weighted slighty more towards lawyers looking to change carrers WITHIN the law rather than lawyers looking to LEAVE the law entirely bit it should be helpful for someone in either catagory. Either way, the book is worth a look. (Get it used, however; I think I spent about $2.00 for mine).
Recommended.
check out at the library; not worth the purchase!!! by .. Alice in Wonderland (Southeast, US)
This book offered readers mundane, general, and minimal common-sense information. For example, the section on "how to self-assess", reviews simplistic and surface issues such as: do you want to work alone or as part of a team? Those type of questions were not helpful to me, nor were they very thought-provoking in helping steer me in the right direction. Unfortunately the book's "job search resources" consisted of suggesting you buy MORE books or searching the web with standard internet job search sources (e.g.,careerpath, Monster, jobtrack, etc.)... no real help. Although, if you really just need to get out of the house, it wouldn't hurt to take a trip to library to review this book; who knows you may actually find a book that helps you; probably not this one. I would not suggest wasting your money purchasing it.
BE WARNED! A review of the reviewers: don't trust the 5 stars by .. T. bailey ()
BE WARNED! Of the 15 people who give the book 5 stars half are anonymous, and the other half have only written reviews of this book, they have never written a review for any other book. These reviewers have sought out every copy of this book to write 5 star reviews. Reviewer "Law Practice Management Magazine" wrote 5 glowing reviews of this book.
I would bet money that the author or someone close to the author wrote all of these glowing reviews, especially since there are so many reviews from legitimate people which state this book is pure trash. I have seen it before, and reported it to Amazon in the past.
I also contacted Law Practice Management Magazine letting them know that "Law Practice Management Magazine" is using their magazine's name.
Books Don't Solve Problems by .. Ryan K. Turner (Austin, Texas)
I saw Ms. Arron speak at workshop in 1996 when I was a law student at SMU. I figured that if I didn't want to end up burned out and dissatisfied practicing law maybe I should study how people come to find themselves in such situations. I bought the book two year before becoming a licensed attorney. For those wishing to take an unorthodox approach to the legal profession this is a great book to read prior to finishing law school.
I was saddened to learn that Ms. Arron died in 2002 from complications from bone marrow treatment. This work is groundbreaking and still a significant contribution to the body of literature realting to job dissatisfaction among attorneys.
I am also a little offended by the bitter tone of some of the "critics" of this book who posted their comments hear on Amazon. No, this book will not "solve your problems." However, it is a great resource to help people envision other pathways for their careers. I've never thought of any book as being the solution to a problem. Then again I also never thought that going to law school was going to gurantee me any degree of job satisfaction.
useless for anyone who needs help by .. Bre (new york, ny)
My problem with all these books that are supposed to help us lawyers find a job or a new career is that they assume we are already successful lawyers. Most of the advice offered is for people who've been practicing for years and therefore have an established network of contacts. The advice for those without experience in the law is geared toward those who already had another career prior to law and suggests that job seekers focus on that career.
This book, all the other "how lawyers can find job" books, and my useless Career Services Office simply assume that all job seekers have parents who are partners in law firms, great networks, and years of related experience.
Even the one of the good reviews given on this site is from someone who has years of experience. Duh! The book promises that it can help anyone at any level of their career. It fails.
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Author : John T. Chirban
Number of Pages : 320
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
List Price : $24.99
Amazon Price : $3.49
Used Price : $1.88 |
Product Description What's Love Got To Do With IT is a Mom's Choice Awards® Gold Recipient. Unfortunately, for many parents, the most important conversations are the hardest. Ninety-three percent of adults are dissatisfied with the sex education they received as children, which is precisely why they are so bad at teaching their kids-they have no frame of reference. Renowned Harvard Medical School psychologist and frequent Dr. Phil guest John Chirban helps parents talk to their kids about sex.
Kids are going to learn about sex, and it is up to parents to decide if their kids are going to learn from them or from MTV. How parents address sex, their openness, the context, and their attitudes will impact how their children view their own sexuality and self worth.
Dr. Chirban helps parents know when, how, and how much. He uses humor, compassion, and real-life examples to prepare parents for a healthy and ongoing conversation that will equip their kids to own their own sexuality and an understanding of the larger issues of relationships, love, commitment, and intimacy.
Customer reviews Excellent by .. Tracy Brewer (West Hills, CA)
Dr. Phil recommended this book on his show, and I agree. I'm just over halfway and I can see the benefits blooming. I even has actual speeches, if you can commit to memory, will help alot.
A Mom's Choice Awards Recipient! by .. Mom's Choice Awards ()
The Mom's Choice Awards® honors excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. An esteemed panel of judges includes education, media and other experts as well as parents, children, librarians, performing artists, producers, medical and business professionals, authors, scientists and others. A sampling of the panel members includes: Dr. Twila C. Liggett, Ten-time Emmy-winner, professor and founder of Reading Rainbow; Julie Aigner-Clark, Creator of Baby Einstein and The Safe Side Project; Jodee Blanco, New York Times Best-Selling Author; LeAnn Thieman, Motivational speaker and coauthor of seven Chicken Soup For The Soul books; Tara Paterson, Certified Parent Coach, and founder of The Just For Mom Foundation(tm) and the Mom's Choice Awards®. Parents and educators look for the Mom's Choice Awards® seal in selecting quality materials and products for children and families. This book has been honored by this distinguished award.
Great advice for moms and dads by .. Mary Fagan (Western New York)
If you would like a great guide for talking to your children about sex, this is the book for you. Every developmental stage is outlined and specific things to discuss, avoid and activities for each are provided. It makes talking about sex with your children as natural as it should be. I read this from cover to cover and I am sure you will learn a not only how to talk about sex with your child, but how to grow closer together. Practical and easy to understand, I highly recommend this book for moms and dads.
Helpful, down-to-earth advice on talking about sex by .. A Teacher in Cambridge (Cambridge, MA)
Dr. Chirban's What's Love Got to Do With It? is a great guide to talking with your kids about sex. I know that for many parents this is a difficult issue, and in this book Dr. Chirban provides warm encouragement and practical ways to open up a continuing dialogue with your kids. While it's important to start sex ed early, it's never too late.
I particularly like that Dr. Chirban stresses the importance of seeing sex as an integral part of what it means to be a complete person. The importance of a family's values is stressed and the reader is urged to see the vital connections among sex, intimacy, and love. This point will appeal to many other readers too, I think, because parents are looking for a way to talk about sex that is open and candid but that also respects values and beliefs. I heartily recommend this book.
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