This is the funniest book I think I've ever read! My cat appreciates the fact that I now recognise her psychic abilities!

I always knew that my cats had psychic powers, so now I realize that others understand this also. My cat has sent me telepathic messages and don't you tell me otherwise. Plus, how else to explain the strange things ongoing not only here but anyplace where there are cats, and that seems to be everywhere. I found the scales to be humorous also - witty but "helpful". I know just the right presents to get for my cat-loving friends.

From auras to mind control, and even on the potty,this book shows that kitties are always in control, and in ways you might never suspect. Indispensable for the devoted cat owner.

I recently purchased and read Mr. Millbower's marvelous book on integrating music into adult learning. So many trainers attempt to apply techniques that are aimed at enhancing their programs, only to fall short because there is not solid research behind their strategies. Lenn suceeds in bringing theory to life.
He has effectively incorporated his professional and academic training in music into the learning process. Through many real-world examples, listings of actual songs that trainers can use in their programs, and down-to-earth explanations, he has provided a valuable training reference.
Shortly after reading the book, I had an opportunity to see Lenn do a presentation on the book's topic for a local professional group. His humor, technique, presentation style (using a variety of music) were fantastic and he received many cudos from audience members. He really brought his book content to life and showed how effectively trainers can use music to tap into attendee emotion and past learning. I know that even though I write and present on creative training and brain-based learning topics, I picked up a number of new strategies and ideas to incorporate music into my own future presentations.
This book is a "must have" for any professional trainer or educator who is serious about enhancing his or her learning environment.

Reviewed by John Garrison, PhD, MPH Senior Psychologist, Lahey Clinic, Burlington MA Assistant Clinical Professor (Psychiatry), Tufts University Medical School. Reprinted with permission of NAMC, managed by and located at Stewart Communications, Ltd., Chicago, IL

Earlier this year I was invited to speak on the topic of stress as part of an all-day continuing education program for nurses. Having been assigned the dreaded presentation slot immediately following lunch, I was considering the potentially soporific effect of my 45-minute psychophysiology lecture on the audience's postprandial state! I doubted that even my jazzy PowerPoint presentation with video assists would be up to the challenge.

Then I recalled having read a suggestion for using music to counter audience drowsiness after a meal. I flipped open Lenn Millbower's slim but thought-provoking volume, Training with the Beat. Based on the author's recom-mendation, I played an audiocassette of a Brahms Sonata for about 15 minutes as the audience filed back into the auditorium after their lunch. To my surprise, the listeners appeared quite alert during the presentation, and several spontaneously commented on the pleasing impact of the music. Since then, using Millbower's guidelines, I've begun selectively to add music to many of my presentations with pleasing results.

This book, written by a professor who is also a business trainer and musician, is a theory and research-based (but practical) "how-to" guide for speakers, trainers, and educators who wish to use instrumental and vocal music to enhance the learning potential and entertainment value of their presentations. Much like employing a graphic to make a point in a slide presentation, a presenter might choose a recording of a musical piece to produce any one of a number of effects such as developing a positive learning environment, creating a sound metaphor for an idea, or transporting the audience to a different time and place.

Designed for the scholarly but non musician reader, Training includes criteria for selecting specific music to meet the requirements posed by particular situations and audiences - for example, a baroque instrumental to establish a mood or a vocal to create a metaphor for learning. Those doubtful that music holds amazing persuasive power need go no further than radio and TV advertisements for evidence to the contrary. Citations ranging from The Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience to Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology are included for those readers requiring additional documentation. The book includes comprehensive listings of CDs/audiocassettes organized into a matrix of recommended applications simplifying choice. Legal and copyright considerations are addressed in the final chapter As the author notes at the end of this work, music does not replace effective lecturing but adds a powerful tool to the presenter's repertory. Speakers, trainers, and educators may all find something of value here.

What emotions does your favorite song bring to mind? Beethoven called music "the mediator between the life of the senses and the life of the spirit." Lenn Millbower's "Training With a Beat: The Teaching Power of Music" talks about what music is, how we process it, its effects upon us, and how we can use it to enhance adult learning. Aimed at corporate trainers, presenters, and educators, it will also be helpful for anyone in business who wants to enhance meetings or brainstorming sessions with music, as well as anyone wanting to learn about music and its influence on our ability to learn.

Among the types of music particularly good for learning are Baroque, because its rhythm closely matches that of the human heart in a restful state, and Mozart, which is currently being touted as being beneficial to infant development. It is in this state that the brain is most receptive to learning.

Drawing on his backgrounds in training and professional musicianship, Millbower writes concisely, making brain theory and music theory understandable to all readers, gives examples, and illustrates his points with entertaining stories. The text also practices the principles of good teaching in other ways: summarizing key points as you go and providing helpful graphics, such as a chart of specifically how different types of music can be used in training.

He includes a fun list of popular music organized by business-related topic that trainers can use to introduce or close segments of programs: "That's What Friends Are For" for teamwork, "Call Me" for customer service, and "We Can Work It Out" for stress management. No book about music use would be complete without a section on copyright law, which explains the user's obligations.

Overall I'd recommend this book because, as they used to say on "American Bandstand," it's got a good beat and you can dance to it.

Most orthopaedic surgeons are aware of Hoppenfeld's Anatomical Exposures text...this is the other one, which is just as important and helpful for the general or specialist orthopod. For residents who often are in a quandary regarding routine followup and rehabilitation goals with regards to patients, this paperback proves invaluable. Chief residents who often run clinics will find this as an excellent tool for evaluating the progress of their patients postop. Another excellent text with self explanatory illustrations and photographs.

An excellent,a great work by professor Hoppenfeld and his team. The best book worldwidelly on his field as offer advices and protocols on rehabilitation of fractures day by day,week by week,both for Orthopedic surgeons and for Physical therapists they work together.Me,i'm a Physical therapist for over 22years and i'm working in the Physical Therapy Department of Social Security Institute (I.K.A) of Greece in the city of Thessaloniki. This book is "a diamond" for every medical library.I really feel very lucky to have this book in my hands.

Iam a orthopedial surgeon with all most 25 years on my practice, and I 'd like every resident may read it, it is a critical review of the fractures that gives a line for the junior or senior surgeon, the autor is a rarelly formative teacher, that has help me and others to find easy the job, with his anterior books, and this new one is extremelly good,since I receipt it I readed it in two days, and now Iam checking my knowledge with it. Its is a new AMAZON SUCCESS and Dr. Hoppenfeld gift to the medicine...

Ever thought you had to fight the Devil? This book shows that your only fight is the fight of Faith, and that Jesus has already conquered Satan for us! This book will show you where the real warefare lies. You will be set at ease knowing that the Devil has already been trampled on and that we Christians are just the "occupational army", enforcing the Devil's defeat. This book shows us not how to fight the Devil, but how to enforce his defeat in our lives.

Excellent. It helps you understand and search scriptures for proof that you are an overcomer. It teaches you to beware of extremes in teachings and movements and that EVERYTHING is to be based on, backed up, and proven by Scripture to be TRUTH. It teaches you to stand (Having done ALL TO STAND, THEN STAND). God's Word never changes, never fails, and always accomplishes. The enemy is defeated, the war is won, the fight is faith, and we are TRIUMPANT. Go and spread the Good News. This book is a must for all Christians who are determined to mature and take their position in life that Jesus paid for.

This book is a tremendous benefit to mankind, clearly outlining the makeup of human beings according to Scripture, and our spiritual and natural authority over the "flesh" and demonic forces given to us by God. I highly recommend this book to help give simple and sound understanding about the way things operate in the visible and invisible realms around us. I include this book along with several other tapes and books in a "Triage Kit" to give out in critical situations where people have little comprehension about the nature of opposing forces in their lives, and the practical Wisdom and Help that's available to them in the Word of God. It is so very understandable and positive that I often wonder why I ever spent so much time reading all those other extensively theological "scary" volumes on Spiritual Warfare, when this solid, scriptural, usable source was sitting on my bookshelf waiting to give me light and encouragement . . . I belong to The Triumphant Church!

As a native Russian, I want to thank the author, Grigory Medvedev, for a honest and professional overview of Chernobyl disaster. His incredibly deep insight of human characters who were in touch with Chernobyl fire filled my heart with a great sorrow because they paid a high price of their health or lives. The book made me reevaluate my vision of our 20th century where still exists a nuclear power. Who will be the next victim of whose deadly mistake? Who must step in to shield others? What kind goverment promoted Chernobyl?

This book is essential for anybody to read in order to help all nations in organization of a prevention mechanism against such deadly mistakes.

As the book claims- a minute by minute account of the great tragedy. Being a fan of nuclear psysics this book has taught me a lot not only about physics but of the Russian culture, secretive cover-ups and human suffering. If you want to know everything there is about this Chernobyl and not be bored, then this is the book to get.

This book describes the accident and events leading to the accident in great detail. Anyone interested in human factors as they relate to loss prevention should find this book an excellent resource. The accident was caused by a long series of very serious human errors. The author also compares the Chernobyl accident to the Three Mile Island accident. In spite of the difference in design of the two nuclear plants, the sequences of events leading to the two accidents were strikingly similar

I do have to give this book five stars because of it's powerful teachings of basic metaphysical principles. I do, though, highly recommend reading the two books concurrently. As much as I admire Charles Fillmore, his book isn't the easiest reading for one new to metaphysics. Also, one probably won't agree with all his teachings. He had beliefs in immortality in the body, in regeneration, and concerning sexuality which many will disagree with, which is all right. This material must be read with an open mind, and with a discerning mind which can discard that which one has difficulty with while retaining that which is relevant.

After reading the 12 powers, I created my own affirmations to support my daily prayers to strengthen these powers. This book is thought provoking, when reading Charles' section, and can be put to practical use via meditation, when reading Cora's section. Since there are two books in one, this is a real bargain. If you can't read the whole book, make sure you read the last chapter when all the powers are placed in a single excercise. You will appreciate the knowledge gained from "faith and understanding.." to "..wisdom and renuciation". Learn how to manage and express the 12 powers and bring them into spiritual reality.

I have been a heathen, Did not study the bible as I should. Went to Catholic school but have never read such a powerful, easy to understand book in all of my short life. Truly inspiring. I will read I over and over again.

I had intended to buy this book for over a year and I'm so glad I finally did. I heard about it from Steve's sister Jane when we both attended our 45 year High School Reunion in Durand, Wi. Although I'm not Catholic and there were any number of things in the book I may not understand, the story itself is completely absorbing. Growing up in Durand, as Steve did, many of my friends were Catholic, so terms used in the book were familiar to me, if not necessarily completely understood. I remember well what a nice family the Boehrers were and it doesn't surprise me at all for Steve to have stood up for his principles as he obviously did.

This novel punctures balloons of institutional pomposity and power. A thesis demands an antithesis, and the result brings a synthesis. If people can speak openly (and be heard), truth and goodness can prevail. The authoriarian Bishop, facing different realities, learns humility and discovers more truth. This is a fascinating story. Read it. You wont put the book down easily.

Boehrer addresses realistically and sensitively the major issues and concerns faced in the Catholic Church today. He describes the abuse of power and authority by a hierarchy determined to preserve the institution at the expense of the gospel message of servant leadership. This novel speaks truth in an understandable manner that forces readers to stop and reflect on institutional justice issues. It also provides hope that even bishops can experience an awakening and change of heart.

My 3-year-old has mastered putting cds in her computer drive solely to listen to this cd over and over again. She follows along in the book with each song and sings out loud. Illustrations are beautifully done and we have enjoyed drawing, painting and coloring our own versions of these Unpopular Animals. Many thanks to Nana for this gift to her granddaughter!

What a gem! The characters come to life in a thrilling and enchanting way. The most alluring piece of the children's text is the artists portrayal of the animals. This book is sure to become a classic and loved by all children for many years to come!!!

This is a wonderful collection of versus for interaction between adult and child. This is a great way to engage children in reading rhymes.

I really enjoyed reading this book. As a therapist, I noticed that parents of children with LD want some practical help in a language that they can understand. This book is easy to read and because it gives many examples of children with LD parents can find what they are looking for. As an author of a self-help book for children with learning disorders - BEING IN CONTROL- I can really recommend this book.

Gifford shares methods gleaned from the masters of imagery and adapted for her own purposes. She shares her unique experiences from teaching students from an inner-city school in just about the most adverse conditions imaginable. If these techniques can be effective in this kind of environment, then they must be good. I have tried some of these strategies in my own teaching of high school mathematics, and they really are effective. I have successfully used imagery to help students overcome "Math Anxiety" and "Test Taking Anxiety" with sometimes amazing results.

Gifford provides lots of specific methods of overcoming the obstacles faced by kids labelled as "learning disabled." A very practical book that can be put to good use by both teachers and parents of "LD" children.

I read this collection of sermons in one sitting, I couldn't put it down. And I wished I could have heard them. This message is powerful (of course! It's got the power of the Creator of the universe behind it!) and practical. These words grasp the hurting soul and show a better way, a way out of pain. No sugar coating or shortcuts here.

In looking for a book to give advice to a heartbroken teenage Christian girl - who had fallen into sexual sin- I stumbled upon this treasure. How refreshing to hear from an African American male on this subject. As a female, we can only give girls so much advice, but when the girls hear it from the male point of view, maybe they will believe what Christian mothers have been trying to say to their daughters for years. I also found the book helpful for parents as well. Have your teen read this book as soon as the issue of dating comes up!

It went from curiosity to a life-changing journey. Dr. Thomas has delivered his soul to people struggling with relationship additions. He delivered his heart and faith to the fiber of my feelings. It was during the second reading that I transformed from teacher to pupil. I have taught teens for years the fundamentals of love God's way. Never have I heard so succinctly the truth God's love His way. Melodramas, relationship additions, sex-capades and stuck on stupid are all spelled with care and honesty from an author with an attitude. His book shook my soul and broke my heart. I knew God was dealing with my own weaknesses, then. When God's uses this author in real time, you know a booklet of this caliber has the passion and power of a preacher at large. He delivered his soul and saved mine. Read it and be changed. It may save your relationships.