This book gives a great indepth overview of the occult. It starts by enlighting you to senses beyond the first five and presents two new ones Telepathy and Clairvoyance. These are split into subcatagories: Telepathic mind reading, psychometry, crystal-gazing. Clairvoyant aura-waves-vibrations, space and time, second-sight, astral-body traveling. Also explains psychic laws & principles, influence over others & at a distance, attraction, magnetic healing. Its about 300 pages, but is so compressed it seems like thousands. I highly recommend it.

I read and studied this book many years ago. I am glad to see it back in print! I used to give it out as a present to people interested in the occult.

This is a great book for any Cleveland Indians fan! I just Wish Lindy Powers would do more books on other sports teams as well! Would love to see some hockey teams do a book like this. Really awesome shots of the players and their families.

This is a great addition to any baseball fans library. Just wish there were more teams that would put out a book like this.

Why did I buy this book? I am a middle-aged professor, comfortably situated, and needing neither to impress anyone, nor to make more money, nor to "take exams." But for me, it is a joy at any age to improve my mind.

This book is excellently designed for self-study.

The first part gives you a wide variety of standard techniques, explaining clearly the kind of memory task where each applies, e.g., sequential versus non-sequential. The second part allows you to practice and develop your new skills on 11 different academic subjects, which run the full gamut of humanities and sciences, such as might be encountered in high school or college.

One very effective feature: throughout both parts of the book, the author follows brief tutorial sections on the techniques--seldom longer than a page--with an exercise where you can solidify your grasp and get immediate feedback. I think when you see how well you are doing, you'll be strongly encouraged to continue. This is also an advantage over the well-known Memory Book by Lorayne and Lucas, which I once attempted to study; in that book, the chapters were fairly long, and at the end the authors might suggest you make up an exercise on your own to test the new technique. However, passing a test you made up yourself seems a little chintzy! Or maybe, my creativity was not up to the task. In any case, I gave up on that book after about 2 chapters, notwithstanding all the amusing anecdotes that fill it.

In the second half, I wanted to strengthen my grasp, so I did all the subjects outside my own strong area (physics, math). These are areas I normally have neither much interest nor aptitude, but the techniques came through with flying colors. Out of the 43 exercises I did, with 319 separate items of information, I missed only 10.5 items (and I graded myself conservatively). In other words, my score was 96.7% correct. Now I don't know how well I would have done w/o those techniques, but my memory is entirely mediocre--I am one of those unfortunates who turns the page on a book and sometimes cannot remember what he just read--and it is very doubtful that my usual "brute force" techniques, applied over a similar study time, would have netted me a retention score above 33-50%.

At first glance, techniques of memory play a role somewhat similar to that of glasses on a near-sighted person: they do not enhance his natural biologic capacity, but they give him "workarounds" using other factors at his disposal, in particular, visual and verbal associations built up with help of his own creativity. I was surprised and delighted, as I worked through the exercises, to discover in myself an ability to make creative mental associations I never knew I had. So in this sense, it seems that the techniques did change my brain for the better. I imagine that the techniques, if used often, may become more and more second nature and eventually even "first nature."

I am so glad I found this book: unlike many a self-help book, it did live up to its promises. Dr. Browning, thank you for making available such a readable and well-structured guide!

I think this is a great book for Junior and Senior High Students that have trouble rememboring information for big tests, such as final exams.

Although the business press likes nothing more than the rise and fall of mighty corporate monarchs, authors David A. Heenan and Warren Bennis (co-leaders themselves, clearly) contend that today's most important management trend is the movement toward collaborative leadership. While it's become common wisdom that the lightening-fast pace of contemporary business demands more flexible command structures than traditional corporate hierarchies can provide, the cult of personality still dominates public perception. Heenan and Bennis present compelling theory as a basis for their co-leadership model, and reinforce their thinking with a string of examples of executive dynamic duos, like Gates/Ballmer, Grove/Barrett and Merrill/Smith. The case histories are not used to blindly buttress the authors' point, however. The bloody Eisner/Ovitz debacle at Disney is presented in gruesome detail, an apt illustration of the danger of ego in a collaborative age. We [...] recommend this book as required reading for any corporate executive.

The title of this book is a little misleading. I assumed that the book was about co-CEOs, something that is usually a disaster waiting to happen. In fact, the book is about partnerships of complementary talents where one person is willing to work hard out of the limelight. Not all of the examples are business examples either. The authors also look at Chairman Mao and Chou En-lai, President Truman and General Marshall, Bernice Pauahi Bishop and her husband, Charles Reed Bishop (founders of the Bishop Estate in Hawaii), Helen Keller and her teacher Anne Sullivan Macy, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, and two pairs of basketball coaches.

The book correctly points out that many leaders don't want (or cannot tolerate) having a powerful second-in-command. A COO is often a position created by the board to assist in a transition to picking a new CEO. If the old CEO can sabotage the COO, the old CEO may get to keep the job longer than planned. So what could be co-leadership often doesn't get off the ground. In fact, the COO job is often a dead-end for the inhabitant.

The advantage of the teams, when they work, is that much more can be accomplished by dividing tasks and by challenging each other's thinking so that better ideas are created and more mistakes avoided. The authors feel that every organization should have co-leaders. Frankly, that's unlikely to happen.

The book nicely summarizes 10 lessons for how co-leaders should operate and another 10 lessons for creating a co-leader environment. Most of these will seem like common sense to you, but they are worth considering.

My own research on CEOs shows that the number of roles they are expected to excel in continues to grow. On the other hand, those who are most successful year in and year out as CEOs usually have no co-leaders. They tend to operate with a top management team that more broadly shares the responsibilities and challenges. It would be interesting to put some quantitative measures on the co-leader concept to see how it performs compared to the alternatives.

The main benefit I got from the book was learning more about people who have toiled out of the limelight before becoming CEOs (and who made important contributions as COOs) like Craig Barrett at Intel and Steve Ballmer at Microsoft.

If you are thinking about having a COO or taking a COO job, this book is a must read!

The book has alot of information. I own one of the old Machetes and it was quite interesting to read about it. I would highly recommend this bood to anyone owning a Collins Machete.

Since I appear many times in the text of this book as an observor, as a facilitator, and as a source, it may be considered presumptuous for me to review it. But since I am competent to do so, here goes. Ed and I knew each other from 1971 when we first met. Since I am in MD and he was in CA our face time was limited but we kept in close touch by snail mail and phone. He made many trips to the source at Collinsville and I dug a large amount of materials out of the National Archives, Smithsonian, and the Library of Congress. Since Ed focused strictly on Collins products and only on the sub lines of machetes and I am interested in all military edged tools and cutlery as well as axe work in general, we overlapped our interests. Is this the book I have written or would have? Certainly not, but I know for certain that it is all in focus and, unless there is a new vast discovery of documents, if there is anything more to be known about Collins machetes you can put in a very small pot. By focusing as he did Ed was able to find things that I never did nor even thought to look for. The ultimate test of this kind of book is is it interesting, and is it useful? I think it is so, and I wll be able to chop out all the corporate history which was in my original work and refer the reader to this one. Carter Rila

A "lucid and entertaining history of the concept of energy," as well as "accessible to all (no math required) and (I am sure) rewarding to both naïve and highly sophisticated readers." I could not have put it better myself. I have to say the first two chapters on the workings of steam engines made me drop my expectations of the book, but after those first chapters the book became enthralling. It greatly exceeded my expectations. It delivers a forceful attack on Sir Francis Bacon, as well as addressing the line between science and pseudo-science. The book gives the narrative of how Joule got credit for thermodynamics over Mayer, all the while exploring the way credit is given in science. The book even goes on to discuss metaphysical reasoning v. empirical evidence! Truly a wondrous book that not only explains energy, but tells the interesting story of it's discovery, and explores the philosophy of science all in one.

The two titles of this book (The Story of Energy, 1934 and The Concept of Energy Simply Explained, 1964) are accurate descriptions of its contents. Above all, it is a lucid and entertaining history of the concept of energy, accessible to all (no math required) and (I am sure) rewarding to both naïve and highly sophisticated readers. Its explanation of the Carnot cycle and its narrative of Mayer's tragic life are simply delightful. It deserves to be published again, so that new generations can enjoy it. If you find it, buy it. It is a rare gem.

I met Jeanne Wilkerson during the mighty outpouring of the Holy Spirit in the late sixties. She has been the greatest spiritual influence of my life. A teacher like no other with a relationship with God that moved mountains. This book brought it all back, I would recommend this as required reading to anyone who is serious about fulfilling their purpose in God's Kingdom today. The anointing that rested upon her was magnificent to behold and to experience. This book is a testimony to what can be accomplished in God if you are willing to pay the price. We owe a big "thank you" to her grandson, Mr. Brent Olsson for putting this powerful ministry tool together so that future generations will be able to share in a special time with God that many people today cannot even imagine. Her friend eternally, Pat Galloway

This excellent book made me hunger for constant contact with God. It will give you examples and a living understanding of what it means to pray. I discovered I can change my daily circumstances though God's awesome power. I would rate it one of the best books on prayer for today.

Geometry! Clearly and Concisely Presented--Finally!

I am a high school special education/alternative education teacher in Oregon, working with special needs youngsters. Contemporary's "Number Power 4: Geometry" by Bob Mitchell offers an excellent, concise presentation and review of geometry. The book is an excellent resource as a first introduction to students of the principles of geometry, or as a review for students studying for their GED, SAT or even GRE. In fact, I have recommended this book for teachers who must take the CBEST for teacher licensure in Oregon!

The chapters are succinct, clear, and use real life applications and examples that students will find relevant and engaging. The pages in this worksheet format booklet are laid out clearly, very clearly, and are easy for the student to negotiate. After clearly presenting the beginning principles of geometry in short concise lessons, "Number Power 4: Geometry" gives the student plenty and frequent opportunity for them to check their understanding. This is one of the strengths that sets "Number Power 4: Geometry" apart from other textbooks. Here, students don't have to suffer through pages and pages of instruction before their comprehension is tested. Students will find the book engaging, trust me.

I recommend "Number Power 4: Geometry" without reservation! You won't be disappointed.

-John Bain

This book was a life saver for me!! I used to to learn geometry to study for the GRE. It was written at a basic adult learning level, and thus there remains little need for a tutor. The chapters are clear, short, and use real life adult examples!! A great resource!!

Chris P. Abilene, TX

Graphs, Tables, Schedules and Maps Students Can Understand!

I am a high school special education/alternative education teacher in Oregon, working with special needs youngsters. Contemporary's "Number Power 5: Graphs, Tables, Schedules and Maps" by Bob Mitchell gives the clear instruction and practice necessary for students to obtain the relevant information from graphs, tables, schedules and maps. The book is an excellent resource for students as a basic life skill or as preparation for the GED and SAT tests. An invaluable resource!

"Number Power 5: Graphs, Tables, Schedules and Maps" uses relevant and real life applications and examples that students will find engaging. The pages in this worksheet format booklet are laid out clearly, very clearly, and are easy for the student to negotiate.

"Number Power 5: Graphs, Tables, Schedules and Maps" gives the student plenty and frequent opportunity for them to check their understanding. This is one of the strengths that sets "Number Power 5: Graphs, Tables, Schedules and Maps" apart from other textbooks. Here, students don't have to suffer through pages and pages of instruction before their comprehension is tested. Students will find the book engaging, trust me.

I recommend "Number Power 5: Graphs, Tables, Schedules and Maps" without reservation! A great bargain for the price.

-John Bain

As with the other books in this series by Contempoary Books, Book #5 gets right to the point to help struggling students in extracting information and interpreting graphs, schedules, tables, etc. An excellent resource for Special Education or competency education programs. Well worth the money.

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JUDGING CRITERIA

The Best of State Judges look for individuals, businesses and organizations that excel in their endeavors, use innovative approaches or methods, and contribute to a better quality of life in Utah. Each of the following criteria were used to judge Best of State candidates:

1. Achievement and differentiation in the field of endeavor. Best of State candidates have demonstrated achievement and excellence in their fields of endeavor and have produced superior results and outcomes. Evidence for this achievement may include-but is not limited to--recognition from peers, development of superior products, growth and expansion of their enterprise, and previous awards or competitions won.

2. Innovation or creativity in approaches, techniques, methods or processes. Best of State candidates have used innovative or creative approaches, techniques, methods, or processes to achieve superior results. Additionally, Best of State candidates have differentiated themselves in positive ways from others within their field.

3. Contribution to improving the quality of life in Utah. Best of State candidates have made Utah a better place. Community service, charitable contributions (financial or goods and services), family-friendly employment policies, environmentally sound practices or policies, increased employment opportunities, community beautification, education, contribution to a strong economy, and cultural contributions are just a few ways people and organizations make Utah a better place to live and work.

From the opening paragraphs, beginning with the dishwasher example, the reader is swept up in the possibilities of what he's about to read. The first chapter is excellent, followed by one excellent chapter after another.

The final chapter offers a no-holds-barred look into the author's own struggle with the issues he's discussing, allowing the reader to know that not only has the author "been there/done that," but he has also emerged from that struggle a wiser, more sensitive, and in-control person, as well.

It's been said that if you give a person a good map, they can find their way to the stars. The author has given his readers an excellent map.

There is a great deal of wisdom in this book, which might be best summed up by a statement from page 282: "Victory comes in little doses every day as I tune up my engine and fix the dents in my body." If life is truly a journey and not a destination, this sentence tells readers how to make that journey as smooth as possible.

As for being timely and timeless, what could be more of either than the search for meaning in one's life, and to feel in control without ruining the lives of other's in the process? This book is potentially life-changing, and should be on the shelves-and in the backpacks, for reference-of every person seeking to create a more meaningful life experience for themselves and those around them.

The conversational, brutally honest style is perfect for getting the point across, and the book is sprinkled with a generous number of quotations by famous thinkers to add an extra feel of authority to the book, as well. It's a delicate balance, but the author has carried it off with style and aplomb. It's a superior effort, from start to finish.