Book Description
This handy manual is packed with tips and activities to help facilitators master the fine art of facilitation and make all group interactions productive and positive. From learning a concept as a group to brainstorming and marketing original ideas for a new product, these tips rely on a self-reflective and self-evaluative process to cement understanding. An interactive format helps readers incorporate advice into daily facilitating practice.
Customer Reviews:
Abernathy and Reardon have done it again!.......2003-02-20
How do I get this audience more excited? How can I get them more engaged in what I'm talking about? What do I do to get them to better understand my material, or even simply tune in? If you have ever asked yourself any of these questions as a person who is in front of groups for a living or just occasionally, GET THIS BOOK.
I work with a company that is regarded as one of the world's premier facilitation trainers. I own all 3 HotTips books by these guys, and the growth and learning I have gained and been able to use with all the audiences with which I work has accelerated my audiences' learning and created more FUN in both their experience and my facilitation.
HotTips for Facilitators gives the reader over 25 smart strategies that are not only graspable, but immediately applicable. I have used many already and they work wonderfully. Every strategy is presented with icons and quotes for faster recall and understanding, and the most user-friendly design I have ever seen.
This book has made a niche for itself in the forefront of my bookshelf, right next to the other HotTips books. I stongly suggest you get this book, both for you and the groups you facilitate.
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Systems in Organizations: Bugs and Features
M. Lynne Markus
Manufacturer: Ballinger Pub Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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| Organizational Behavior
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ASIN: 0887302025 |
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Mariculture: Farming the Fruits of the Sea
Frances King Koch
Manufacturer: Franklin Watts
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: School & Library Binding
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| Ages 4-8
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| Ages 9-12
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ASIN: 0531111164 |
Book Description
This text integrates the latest research on human sexuality with an engaging writing style and a pedagogy that guides students through the learning process. Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity examines the psychology and science of sexuality. The text examines the rich diversity found in sexuality whether it is in gender roles, cultural backgrounds, sexual attitudes, sexual behaviors or customs. Combined with this examination of the diversity in human sexuality, this text helps students develop their own opinions by teaching them critical thinking skills, personal sexual health, and responsible decision-making. Anyone interested in learning more about human sexuality.
Customer Reviews:
Working Wonders.......2007-09-03
This is one of the most interesting text books I have read. It is easy to read and filled with Tables or pictures that help translate the information. I would recommend this book for the student and person who is interested in learning about sexuality.
Informative.......2007-05-09
this book is very informative and gives a basic introduction into the world of sexuality from all aspects from identification of sexual characteristics,education on intercourse, diviant behaviors, relationships, and current state of modern relationship roles for the 21st century.
Professional text with unprofessional commentary.......2005-04-13
Having majors in both the natural and social sciences, I can honestly say this is a very unprofessionally written text for just a single reason. There are constant, in-text, one-sided diatribes between the "first author" and the "third author." The third author is the ever-lovable Lois Fichner-Rathus who is married to the first author. The problem is that this woman takes numerous opportunities to slam males and masculinity throughout the text (without any similar asides from the male authors).
One section I remember in a not-so-fond manner is where the "third author" rants about how men can't help but be competitive, even with animals, on page 119. On page 23, there is a footnote that reads, "The first and second authors of this text [males] point out that it is not necessarily advantageous for females to have the ability to discriminate duds from winners. The third author confesses that she wishes she had had that capacity years ago."
The book also presents rather one sided views of topics like circumcision. In the book, they describe how, in uncircumcised males, "smegma--a cheeselike, foul-smelling secretion--may accumulate below the prepuce, causing the foreskin to adhere to the glans." (110) The text neglects the fact that smegma naturally occurs in females as well around the clitoral hood with improper hygiene. If they had mentioned this, would it be grounds for supporting clitoradectomy? They then cite data from a Wiswell study concerning penile cancer, and UTI's and declare that circumcision "lessens" these risks. The problem is that the data in that study was actually correlational because the circumcision (as an I.V.) was not controlled by the experimenter, rather, the observations were made ex-post facto where factors like poverty determined who was circumcised. This introduces the possibility that significant differences (monetary, hygiene, education, etc) existed between the subjects. Don't they know that correlation doesn't imply causation?
I liked one comment the third author made in the childbirth section on page 364. She describes how the obstetrician invited her husband to cut the umbilical cord and she "seized the scissors and cut the umbilical cord herself." She asks, 'who gave the obstetrician the right to determine who would cut the umbilical cord!' Heck, I'm amazed she let her husband have the privilege of sleeping with her to conceive the child in the first place. He's lucky she even bothered to take, er, append her husband's last name onto hers.
I don't mind a book with humor, but when the humor makes certain readers feel like they are under siege with every new page, then it no longer serves the usual purpose of conveying information.
Besides that, the book is ultra-thorough. It covers sexuality on biological, moral, psychological, and sociological levels. It is almost too thorough to make for engaging reading for someone interested in a single aspect of sexuality, but this also makes it adaptable for use in many fields of study.
Excellent text book for students in Human sexuality.......2000-02-27
Comprehensive book that discusses a great lot of relevant issues. It can be used especially for students in the human sexuality, marriage counseling etc.
Customer Reviews:
the misadventures of Durrell.......2006-10-29
Another entertaining offering from Gerald Durrell although some of the stories are a bit on the more fanciful line as opposed to his normal wildlife related narrations. But an entertaining read regardless!
Marrying off Mother.......2006-08-07
One of Durrell's best! Sadly he died in 1995 and he is missed by his many fans. Suggestion: Buy and read all of his books. There's an education to be had and many laughs to enjoy.
Disappointing.......2001-02-06
The only good stories in this book were "Marrying off Mother" and the story of Esmerelda the truffle pig. It tided me over until I found the sequel to "My Family and Other Animals" - "Birds, Beasts and Relatives".
Glad I borrowed this one from the library...
Disappointing compared to "My Family and Other Animals".......2000-12-25
I read this book hoping for another gem like "My Family and Other Animals". Unfortunately, I was disappointed.
Although "Marrying Off Mother" has much of the same wonderful timing & wit that's in other Durrell books, it seems to be missing their soul. This is a cynical book, and the timing & wit (that in earlier books shows Durrell's innonence and passion) conveys smugness and superiority in "Marrying off Mother". This attitude wears thin pretty quickly.
If you're interested in reading Durrell, I strongly recommend "My Family and Other Animals". But not this book.
Sightly Disappointing.......2000-03-10
I had high hopes of being impressed, but the 8 stories fell short of the expectaions created by that fine novel 'My Family and Other Animals'.
Yes there are flashes of the Durell humour, but the quality of the writing is sometimes strained - especially apparant in 'Marrying Off Mother' where information about things and people ate given in terse little bites that do not have the charm of a more full-bodied development. Also some of the stories are too improbable for suspension of disbelief, ie. the story of the gambling nun. 'The Jury' is like something out of 'Tales of the Unexpected' or 'Tales from the Dark side', and bears some resemblence to Somerset Maugham's darker tales of Malaya. Also some of the world-weary author comes through in the stories, which means the wry and humourous 'voice' of ten year old Durell, created so beautifully in 'My Family and Other Animals' is merely imitated. The only place it fully succeeds is in Antoine's little speech in 'Marrying Off Mother' - which is worth reading the whole book for!
Perhaps I am being grossly unfair in expecting something like 'My Family and Other Animals' - each book and story should stand on its own. It is worth reading just to get a taste of what other things interested Durell. Some of the stories do not actually have animals in them!
Book Description
The sport of hunting ducks and geese is alive and quite well in North America, thanks in large part to a resurgence of waterfowl numbers, which, in turn, can be traced to conservation groups such as Ducks Unlimited and Delta Waterfowl, Inc., as well as to sportsmen who impose limits on themselves far stricter than those issued by the law.
Assembling the gear, fixing the decoys, working with the Labs and Chesapeakes, caring for the firearms, fixing the blinds or duck boats, and always looking for more hotspots to hunt, waterfowlers are a breed unto themselves.
In these pages, read how to become adept at all aspects of duck and goose hunting-how to set the decoys in various conditions, how to call for the various species at different times of the year, how to get out there on the marsh or grain field and collect birds.
Customer Reviews:
worth the money.......2007-03-17
This book great for someone just getting into waterfowling. Lots of information on calling ducks and geese. It goes over seasonal tactics witch I liked. Over all I was happy with the book. Worth the Money.
Great book! Highly reccomend!.......2003-08-07
This book gives great info on everything from advantages of certain decoys over others to stand alone blinds to decoys sets and even rigging. It also gives stratagies for hunting different parts of the season. I found this book up to date and very useful. It will save you a lot of money by stearing you away from junk products.
Customer Reviews:
one of the best books.......2007-02-16
one of the best books for the FPGEE , contains hundreds of questions , which is subdivided in categories , it practise you on the real exam , I think every one must have this book for the FPGEE
Good to use with Comprehensive pharmacy review.......2002-04-17
It's definitely helpful but only after you've read the essential reference books. It may not offer any explanations but going through it will give the student preparing for FPGEE a chance to test adequacy of knowledge.
Helpful but not sufficeint ........2000-02-21
This book contains questions and answers only. No explaination for answers is given. I found this book useful to get idea about the kind of questions that will be asked in the FPGEE. I recommend that you combine this book with Comprehensive Pharmacy Review.
Plz inquire me.......2000-01-06
I want to know did this book includes explainatory answers or Questions only?
Plz Inquire Me.......2000-01-06
I want to Know did this book includes explainatory answers or Questions only?
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FPGEE® Calculations
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: CD-ROM
ASIN: B000GI5PMY |
Product Description
FPGEE® Calculations is a computer based practice program that consists of 40 questions, each with four answer options. The questions are based on the most widely asked calculations in the FPGEE®. The practice program can be run in two modes:
1). Evaluation Mode: The evaluation mode spans 1 hour and 30 minutes. At the end of the test your score is displayed as the number of questions you answered right.
2). Solution Mode: The solution mode spans up to a maximum of 5 hours. It runs similar to the evaluation mode except that each calculation is displayed with the answer and a hint to help you understand the calculation.
Product Description
Computer Based FPGEE ® Practice Test consists of 150 questions, each with four answer options. An estimated scaled percentile score is displayed immediately upon completion of the practice test. The test is designed to include all topics in appropriate proportions to represent the actual full length practice test for FPGEE ®.
The practice test spans 2 hours & 35 minutes and must be completed in a single sitting. Since this test is designed to perform like the actual FPGEE ®, reviewing a completed test and back-browsing is not provided. Unlike the actual exam, this test is not divided into parts or sections.
Product Description
Pharmacy Management is a computer based practice program consisting of 40 questions, each with four answer options. The questions are based on the most widely asked management questions in FPGEE®. The practice program can be run in two modes:
1). Test Mode: The test mode spans 30 minutes. At the end of the test your score is displayed as the number of questions you answered right.
2). Answer Mode: The answer mode spans up to a maximum of 3 hours. Answer mode runs similar to the test mode except that each question is displayed with the correct answer in bold.
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You Can Be A Woman Animator
Judith Love Cohen , and
Vicky Jenson
Manufacturer: Cascade Pass, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 1880599708 |
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- How to Get Private Business Loans: Finding Lenders, What to Say and Sample Loan Agreements
- I Hate Financial Planning
- In Defense of Global Capitalism
- India's Emerging Economy: Performance and Prospects in the 1990s and Beyond
- Japanese Multinationals Abroad: Individual and Organizational Learning (Japan Business and Economics Series)
- Law and Globalization from Below: Towards a Cosmopolitan Legality (Cambridge Studies in Law and Society)
- Localization: A Global Manifesto
- Machine Dreams Economics Becomes a Cyborg Science
- Macroeconomic Policy: Demystifying Monetary and Fiscal Policy
- Manufacturing Matters: The Myth of the Post-Industrial Economy
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