Rogers, the father of humanistic psychology, has created a technique for assisting others to understand and deal with their problems. The non-directive approach relies upon empathy, reflection and clarification to enable the client (patient) to exercise his responsibility for himself. Implicit in the method is the belief that only the client is able to choose a solution for his problems and, with the counselor's (therapist's) help, he will come to a point where he understands the exact nature of his problems enabling him to select solutions consistent with his own values.

Non-directive techniques lend themselves to all interpersonal situations where adjustment of behavior to the demands of the environment will lead to greater satisfaction. It can be of particular value in business when counseling employees who are not performing to standard, experiencing difficulties with co-workers, expressing dissatisfaction with their work, etc.

The book addresses also application of the approach in play therapy, group centered psychotherapy, group-centered leadership and administration, student-centered teaching, and the training of counselors and therapists. Finally, Rogersdevotes a section to discussion of the implications for psychological theory.

Anyone engaged in guiding others should read this book and its predecessor: "Counseling and Psychotherapy".

Dana Ransom writes vivid, engrossing characters in a western that goes far beyond the ordinary. The story of the Prescotts holds strong through the entire four novel series. Well worth reading.

Third in a series of four books, Dakota Destiny is by far one of the best books ever written. For me it ranks right below Gone With the Wind. I have read this book on numerous occasions and find that I have trouble putting it down every time. To fully appreciate the value of this nove, one must read the others in the series also. However, I read this book first and was still completely enthralled. This book is definately not just another boringly predictable romance novels, nor is it just a book about sex although it does have its fair share of steamy pages. It is a wonderful story about family, love, and devotion all wrapped up in a sexy, suspensful, endearing novel with true to life characters.

This book offers a fresh and interesting look at the nature of sin and Christ's role in saving us from it. If you can get through the academic language you will be rewarded with a thought-provoking theology lesson that challenges and inspires you.

If ever a story demonstrates the power of prayer in a dramatic way, it is found in this book. The fast-paced narrative covers the kidnapping of a missionary in El Salvador, the negotiations and death threats that follow, and the ultimate payment of the ransom. Glick maintains a good balance between journalistic fact and emotional drama. Descriptive passages of the region are vivid, and the heart-felt prayers of those closest to the events soul touching. Seeing God's hands in miraculous ways makes this story both exciting and edifying. It is perfect for individual or family reading.

The last entry in Ransom's fantastic Kobie series. (Ransom was once quoted as saying her brain stops at 15 and that she is a grown-up by default.) Here Kobie suffers tonsilitis, embarrases herself in fromt of a cute teacher, has to deal with the likes of Sandy Robertson and an unlikely new crush. For the initiated, you know how good this series is. For the unititated, boy do I envy you for getting to read this for the first time.

THIS FIRST HORROR NOVEL BY THE PSEUDONYMOUS DANIEL RANSOM[ACTUALLY MYSTERY WRITER ED GORMAN]IS AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT ALL WORKS IN THE GENRE SHOULD BE:FAST PACED, ORIGINAL AND FRIGHTENING.I'VE READ ALL OF RANSOMS OTHER WORKS........THEYRE ALL GOOD,BUT THIS IS THE BEST OF THE LOT.ITS NEVER DULL, NOT ONCE THROUGHOUT,AND I CANT SAY THAT ABOUT THE OTHER BOOKS BY THE SAME WRITER[I WOULD SAY THAT THE NEXT BEST IS THE SERPENT....]BUT I RECOMMEND THEM ALL........RANSOM IS A GREAT HORROR AUTHOR.

I use this book everyday in my practice. I am amazed how good this book actually is. I took a chance buying it from a mail order store without previewing it and was very pleased with its contents.

There is no fluff in this book, just facts, pearls, tables, graphs and advise on dealing with the day to day issues that primary care providers see in woman's health care. The book is easy to read and in fact reads extremely well. Even the font is pleasing. It is concise and the topics are very useful for day to day primary care disorders.

If you're a primary care doc or a student, PA, NP and you're looking for a very useful and succinct book on woman's health care you will not be disappointed with this book. Since this book is so easy to review, it will even be helpful for preparing for the boards. I highly recommend it.

I have been selling cars for over two years now and have read several other books on selling cars, including books by Jack Bennet, Patrick Davis and Joe Girardi. I have also listened to many training videos and read many newsletters from various men like David Martin, Jim Ziegler and Joe Verde. So I have been exposed to a lot of advice. I am doing quite well selling cars but I know I could be doing better, which is why I keep reading advice and reevaluating what I do.

With this said, I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of advice and the good insights given by Mark in his book (especially since the cover is awful!). This book is definitely worth reading if you have been selling awhile and are striving to improve. He does a good job of selling the reader on how and why certain things are necessary and effective. Is is a substantial book filled with details and examples, not some brief overview. And it is written by one of us, a man in the trenches, so to speak.

As the Author, I'm offering my email address here in case you have questions or comments on this Wildside Press edition of JAGUAR, a story of dreams and deadly dreamers. Sweet Dreams, Bill