books: the discipline

books: the discipline

books:

The discipline

University Of Chicago Press, 2003

Excellent Guide
I purchased this for my mom who is a freelance editor. She had an older version but sat down and read this one like some would read a novel. She was thrilled to get it and loves it. We searched in vain for this at second hand book stores, no one is reselling this ...

The Complete User's Guide to the Amazing Amazon Kindle (Take advantage of this terrific price to get the most ...

Harvard Perspectives Press (hppress.blogspot.com), 2007

Good reference material
Seems people either love this material or hate it. When I buy something new I try and find something to use besides what the owners' guide. The Kindle is a remarkable piece of hardware, and the author has listed a lot of things it can do not mentioned in the ...

You Can Heal Your Life (Gift Edition)

Louise Hay

Hay House, 1999

highly recommended
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in helping himsef/herself improve their thoungts and positive energy.

The Secret

Rhonda Byrne

Atria Books/Beyond Words, 2006

The Secret
The Secret This a wonderful book for anyone needing more positive thinking in their life. This book is about the Law of Attraction. That we all have the power to attract everything in our universe. Good or bad. It's about the way we live our life. If you're wanting ...

Six Disciplines® Execution Revolution: Solving the One Business Problem That Makes Solving All Other Problems ...

Gary Harpst

Six Disciplines Publishing, 2008

Planning and Execution
While the ultimate message put forth in this book is about executing your plans and how to go about that, it is very much based on what needs to be done first - and that is Planning, Goal-Setting. Without this foundation in place first, any actions in business will be ...

Have a New Kid by Friday: How to Change Your Child's Attitude, Behavior & Character in 5 Days

Dr. Kevin Leman

Revell, 2008

Have a New Kid by Friday
Every parent should read this book! Well written and humorous. Gives terrific ideas on disciplining your children.

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, A Toltec Wisdom Book

Don Miguel Ruiz

Amber-Allen Publishing, 2001

unique wisdom
I just finished this book today. My mentor suggested it to me after I had a serious breakdown due to coming to terms with the way my mother treated me as a child and continues to treat me and how that has affected the person I am today and my daily life. This book ...

1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 (123 Magic)

Thomas W. Phelan

Parentmagic, Inc., 2004

Thank you!
I feel like a better parent and a better person. The strategies described in this book worked for my 4 year old twins. My husband has stopped spanking because he has watched me and now we count bad behavior together.

The Elements of Style (Coyote Canyon Press Classics)

William Strunk

Coyote Canyon Press, 2007

a concise review of grammar rules, extremely useful!
William Strunk's book "The Elements of Style" was recommended to me by an American friend, whose linguistic abilities I value very high. I ordered the book immediately and was surprised, when it arrived, by how thin it was. It turned out to be a compendium, which would ...

Parenting With Love And Logic (Updated and Expanded Edition)

Foster W. Cline, Jim Fay

Pinon Press, 2006

This book is in line with recent studies
For the people reviewing this book who think it is cruel to children, or might lead to a drop in self-esteem, I suggest reading a study by a Dr. Dweck. It did a study on praising children, and the gist of the study is that children respond better to being told they ...

A Writer's Reference

Diana Hacker

Bedford/St. Martin's, 2006

A WRITER REFERENCE
THE PRODUCT IS VERY GOOD TO USE IN ENGLISH 101 IN LOS ANGELES PIERCE COLLEGE

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times

Pema Chodron

Shambhala, 2005

Pema Chodron Shines
This book is written for those who don't necessarily indentify as Buddhists, and/or don't practice Buddhist doctrines. That being said, this is a book that has helped many fledling Buddhists come to understand how the mind works, how one can tame the ego, and make ...

How Fiction Works

James Wood

Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2008

Brilliant little book
Breathtaking exposition on the development of the novel over the last few centuries, in particular the "realist" style. Brilliant non-fiction gem about fiction. Opinionated rather than encyclopedic, but a great touchstone for further reading. The design of the book ...

Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done

Larry Bossidy, Ram Charan, ...

Crown Business, 2002

A "Must Read" for Executives
If a business leader were to select one book as a guide to success, this would be my choice. As a former AlliedSignal executive, I have seen these practices applied and reinforced; I have also seen the results that they deliver. The book defines Execution as "...a ...

Words Their Way: Word Study for Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling Instruction (4th Edition) (Words Their Way ...

Donald R. Bear, Marcia Invernizzi, ...

Prentice Hall, 2007

Very useful for homeschoolers too...
My children attended a public school where this program was used. When I brought them home due to their various LDs/allergies, I balked at the $40 price tag of this book and opted for the less expensive Spectrum Spelling books for their grade level. I found those to ...