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Psychotherapy Relationships that Work: Therapist Contributions and Responsiveness to Patients

Oxford University Press, USA, 2002

An example of what psychotherapy texts should be.
A multitude of studies and meta-analyses indicate that most, if not all, psychotherapy systems are equivalent in efficacy. This repeated finding suggests that emphasis on research and clinical thinking needs to shift toward what psychotherapies have in common, and how ...
  
  











  



  
Who Really Cares: The Surprising Truth about Compassionate Conservatism
Arthur C. Brooks

Basic Books, 2006

Should be REQUIRED reading in Congress and ALL schools
This is a well-researched, respectful, compassionate book that reveals the TRUE American character: one of remarkable charity at home and abroad, with money, time, and talents. My hat is off to Brooks for gathering the difficult to locate information and carefully ...
  
  











  



  
Funding Fathers: The Unsung Heroes of the Conservative Movement
Ron Robinson, Nicole Hoplin

Regnery Publishing, 2008

Great Book on Philanthropy
Ron Robinson and Nicole Hoplin have written a fascinating book about the unknown donors that made the conservative movement what it is today. I also enjoyed the introduction which puts today's campaign finance laws in perspective and highlights how the media treat ...
  
  











  



  
On Being a Theologian of the Cross: Reflections on Luther's Heidelberg Disputation, 1518 (Theology)
Gerhard O. Forde, Martin Luther

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1997

The Love of God . . . Creates
"The Love of God does not first discover but creates what is pleasing to it." Thesis 28. My dog-eared copy of this book got that way through reading it during my daily commutes on the train through Heidelberg, Germany, where Luther delivered his Disputation in ...
  
  











  



  
The Scholarship Book, 13th Edition: The Complete Guide to Private-Sector Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants, ...
National Scholarship Research Service, Daniel J. Cassidy

Prentice Hall Press, 2008

With more than one million copies sold, this is the first, best, and most comprehensive guide to private-sector scholarships, grants, and loans published in America. It gives students essential tips for determining which awards they qualify for, helps them write winning essays, applications, and cover letters, alerts them to scams and rip- offs, ...
  
  











  



  
The Basic Writings of Sigmund Freud (Psychopathology of Everyday Life, the Interpretation of Dreams, and ...
Sigmund Freud

Modern Library, 1995

Basic Writings of Freud by Brill
This is an excellent work for Freud enthusiasts. The work discusses the theoretical underpinnings for behavioral characteristics popularized by Freud. For instance, the proclivity to forget is related to a personal motivation to suppress unpleasant memories. Dreams ...
  
  











  



  
The Smartest 401k Book You'll Ever Read: Maximize Your Retirement Savings...the Smart Way!
Daniel R. Solin

Perigee Trade, 2008

Great Book
"The Smartest 401(k) Book You'll Ever Read", is a top notch book on investing. The author believes that investing should be simple, and he presents the basics of investing in a simple manner that is easily understood. Solin warns readers that Wall Street and the ...
  
  











  



  
Climate Change 2007 - The Physical Science Basis: Working Group I Contribution to the Fourth Assessment ...
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

Cambridge University Press, 2007

What Percentage of the U.S. Population will Read This?
I think we know the answer to that. Instead, check out the 127 page technical summary. (Note that when I entered the ISBN for the Summary (92-9169-121-6) to do this review it did not come up on Amazon. However, the cover and title are the same for both documents. ...
  
  











  



  
The Hidden Enemies of the Priesthood: The Contributions of St. Thomas Aquinas
Basil Cole

St Pauls Publishing, 2007

A Guide to Strengthen the Lives of Priests
This book is a very insightful read in which Father Basil both outlines the unique identity of the priesthood and also looks at how the struggles with different vices apply to it. He draws heavily from the Catechism as well as papal documents in fleshing out his ...
  
  











  



  
Reconciliation: The Ubuntu Theology of Desmond Tutu
Michael Battle

Pilgrim Press, 1997

Tutu's Reconciliation Theology
The author, a prominent Episcopalian African-American theologian,was in residence with and understudied Desmond Tutu during the years that ended apartheid in South Africa and brought in Nelson Mandela as President. He was, therefore, in a unique position to learn the ...
  
  











  



  
Nile Valley Contributions to Civilization (Exploding the Myths)
Anthony T. Browder

Institute of Karmic Guidance, 1992

Excellent Book! Please add this to your libaray!
This is a good beginner book brothers and sisters that are beginning to learn more about our history. The material in the book was written in very plain, common sense that the average person can learn and build on. This is a must for your libaray and good material ...
  
  











  



  
Deming management method
Mary Walton

Perigee Trade, 1988

Great Intro to Deming
Mary Walton presents a detailed biography of the Guru of Quality, Edward Deming, based on her lengthy involvement with Deming and his quality training programs. Also, this book features an introduction by Deming. The majority of this book is dedicated to Walton's ...
  
  











  



  
The Columbian Exchange: Biological and Cultural Consequences of 1492 (Contributions in American Studies #2) ...
Alfred W. Crosby

Greenwood Press (CT), 1972

Look for the paperback edition!
Alfred Crosby's *The Columbian Exchange* is a classic. To give you an idea of the importance of this book, the concept of the Columbian Exchange is now part of the historical lexicon of college and high school history textbooks. It even made a stealthy appearance of ...
  
  











  



  
The Generosity Factor: Discover the Joy of Giving Your Time, Talent, and Treasure
Ken Blanchard, S.Truett Cathy

Zondervan, 2002

AWESOME
This is the best book (other than the Bible) I have ever read. It is wonderful. Life lesson and terrific, easy read. I mean it is EASY to read and fast. You will not want to put it down once you get into the characters, you will be on the egde of your seat to find out ...
  
  











  



  
Money Well Spent: A Strategic Guide to Smart Philanthropy
Paul Brest, Hal Harvey

Bloomberg Press, 2008

Billions of philanthropic dollars all too often go to waste, failing to achieve stated goals or make true change happen. The reason for this is simple: poor strategy. Drawing on examples from many different foundations, Money Well Spent presents donors with the framework to design a plan that will ensure meaningful returns. Paul Brest and Hal ...
  
  











  



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