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from a former SAT coach
I used to work as a professional SAT Reading coach, making big bucks; the key issue for most of my students was vocabulary. Rather, VOCABULARY. (The other is slowing down and thinking as--not after--they read.)
Fastest way to Build your Vocabulary!
Easy, fast, effective and fun way to improve your vocabulary. It will be a good investment!

Alphabetically sorted
The words have indeed been carefully selected. However, I believe there are more efficient ways to improve your vocabulary. Instead of organizing words by themes, they are listed alphabetically. This means that you have to select and rewrite them somewhere else. If you are as busy as I, select a book with themed "word-clusters". ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Audio Adult: Books On Tape    2. Audio-visual aids    3. Audiobooks    4. Children's Audio - 9-12    5. English language    6. Language Arts - Vocabulary & Spelling    7. Study and teaching    8. Vocabulary    9. Language Arts & Disciplines / Vocabulary    10. Language self-study & phrasebooks   

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you will pass
If you follow this program, you will pass the NCE exam.I used it for 3 weeks prior to taking the exam, and I passed with flying colors.Just listen to one audio CD each day and read the corresponding questions in the Encylopedia of Counseling.You won't need luck.Well worth the money.

Vital Information and Review Questions for the NCE and State Counseling Exams
The content is excellent.My only complaint is with the CDS there are no tracks, therefore you are unable to stop and repeat a section.Once the CD is started you are committed to listening to it entirely.

Rosenthal's Vital Information for the NCE - Study Tapes
These tapes are wonderful!!I listen to them while traveling to/from work and while I am walking.Hearing the information helps me to remember and recall it much better.Rosenthal presents the information in an informal and sometimes humorous way.I would recommend these tapes to anyone who is studying for the NCE. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Abridged Audio - Misc. Nonfiction    2. Education & Training    3. Psychology    4. Psychotherapy - Counseling    5. Reference    6. Sociology, Social Studies   

Subjects:  1. Audio - Language    2. Audio Adult: Language    3. French    4. General    5. Encyclopaedias & Reference Works    6. Gardening   

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Good, in some ways
It was a little hard getting through all 6 tapes.She is judgemental of other natural practices, such as meditation, when not conducted in the way she describes.Despite this, thet concepts she brings on emotions are interesting and detailed.She brings a perspective I had not considered and I did take away some valuable information.
Everyone should listen to the tape! (or read the book)
I've listened to 2 ofthe six tapes of Emotional Genius: How Emotions Can Save Your Life & it's wonderful. THE BEST i've EVER LISTENED TO ON EMOTIONS
I've read so many non-fiction books that this past year when I was searching for a fiction book, I had to ask a clerk what section they were in! (Literature, how was I to know?!)Read more

Subjects:  1. Audio Adult: Books On Tape    2. Emotions    3. Personal Growth - General    4. Personal Growth - Happiness    5. Self-Help    6. Unabridged Audio - Self Help   

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Lucky for me we have translators.
Have this, didn't use it..can't imagine popping open a book in front of a patient and reading a line from a book. I think these books are useless in major hospitals. If you're in a community hospital this may be of use since more and more people are less willing to translate out of fear of a lawsuit.
disapointing
The book was disapointing.Material is not organized by the level of difficulty.Very simple sentences and phrases are placed next to gramaticly advanced ones. The best book/cassette crash course for health workers
There are at least three books on the market for health care workers who wish to learn enough spanish to help their Latino patients. I have all three and think that this is the best one. The others have many dialogues and phrases that are simply unrealistic and would never need to be known by a nurse or a doctor. You end up wasting your time learning phrases that you will never use. This book (be sure to get the cassettes also as they have all of the essential phrases so you can practice your pronunciation) has words and phrases which mirror reality. This is information you can really use. It is amazing how much you can pick up with just a few hours of study. Well worth the price! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Audio - Language    2. Audio Adult: Language    3. Dictionaries & Terminology    4. Foreign Language Study    5. Reference    6. Spanish    7. Unabridged Audio - Misc.Nonfiction    8. Foreign Language Study / Spanish    9. Italian    10. Language self-study & phrasebooks   

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It is fun
I was a bit disappointed at first - I listened to the other CD set before this one But, more I listened to it ,more interesting it became. Both voices are very seductive and full of subtle energy. I am not sure if the "guest speaker" are different or same guys, if they are same I have to admit they did a profound job. I loved the different accent and content of the story as well. I would really remember the words s well as the sentences from the speakers note.
I may be in Love with Polly Segal
If you would like to increase your vocabulary, and be seduced at the same time, you really need to get this audio cassette collection. Now, don't get me wrong, this is not an overt seduction; it is just that I personally find Polly Segal's voice to be very attractive in a classy sort of way. If I were to name this program, I would call it WORD TITILLATION.
Good but a little annoying
It teaches you over 200 new words that you can listen and learn. The dialog in the tape can be very annoying. I wish that the tape contains more word and less useless dialog. If you take out all the annoying dialogs in the tape, it will make 5-stars tape :)Read more

Subjects:  1. Audio-visual aids    2. Audiobooks    3. English language    4. Language    5. Language Arts & Disciplines    6. Study and teaching    7. Unabridged Audio - Misc.Nonfiction    8. Vocabulary    9. Language Arts & Disciplines / Vocabulary    10. Language self-study & phrasebooks   

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good presentation, good selection of words.
i found these tapes are decently good. they became like my buddies. i enjoy listening to them. most of the words are very useful in day to day life.

At Last! A Vocabulary Tape I Enjoyed!
This one's fun! Great vocabulary;entertaining stories with good acting; and the best format for reinforcing words I've heard so far. (I just ordered a copy for my niece and nephews.) Find out about the capricious,dilettante mechanic; what Appalachian Clem fears will be proscribed;whether the diamond cutter is venal... What a find! I'm as sanguine as thearcheologist in volume 1. Congratulations Audio Univ/Bantum AudioPublishing! You've bested Princeton Review (Word Smart), Peter Funk of Funkand Wagnall (Word Power), Paul Altman (600 Words You Need to Know) and allthe others I've listened to. My only concern is that buyers intendingto purchase another volume will erroneously select one of the other vocabtapes that begin with 'Word'. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Audio Adult: Language    2. Reference    3. Unabridged Audio - Misc.Nonfiction    4. Vocabulary    5. Language Arts & Disciplines / Reference   

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More of an ad blitz than a teach yourself rapid reading.
Picked this book up with an interest in increasing my reading speed, but was disappointed when the book turned out to be one big ad for the Evelyn Wood Speed Reading Courses.Most of the book was devoted to informing the reader how fast and efficiently they could study, and how successful their courses are.There was very little instruction and what was there was vague.The book ended up being of negligible help to my reading speed.

Read over and over until you get it.
Every junior high, high school, and college student should read this book. It takes lots of practice to learn how to do it proficiently but once you've got it figured out you'll love how fast you can read and how well you can retain the information.

Nice paperweight
I read this book because it claimed to help increase reading by 50%.I thought that I was a strong reader.I read about 230 words per minute.Well, after reading this book, I read about 250 words per minute.20 words wasn't worth it! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Abridged Audio - Misc. Nonfiction    2. Audio Adult: Books On Tape    3. Speed Reading    4. Audiobooks    5. Business & Management    6. Reading Skills    7. Reference    8. Study & learning skills   

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Very Good
It's a very good book.It teach you not only the words but it teach you how to use words. You can learn the correct grammar, the accent and most important the context.
Are you tired of speaking in childish English?!!
I would like thank Slangman David Burke for his wonderful books. Actually, this series helped me a lot to understand American culture and daily conversations , especially with its comical pictures.May be the main attracting feature of this book which also has differentiated it from other similar idiom books is its nice division of slangs into some daily topics with pictorial format.
This book is WAY COOL!
I recommend this book "BIG TIME"!! It's the most useful book I have found on American slang and idioms. I have spent a lot of money of other books to learn how Americans REALLY speak (what they teach us in school is not the real language). They are more like dictionaries, and use old terms that Americans don't use any more. David Burke, who calls himself "Slangman," has created a series of books that are really great for ESL students who are
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Subjects:  1. Audio - Language    2. Audio Adult: Language    3. Dictionaries - Idioms & Slang    4. Reference / Dictionaries    5. English language    6. General    7. Idioms    8. Problems, exercises, etc    9. Reference    10. Slang    11. United States   

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A wonderful, exciting course! Well worth the money!
Father Keating eloquently re-expresses timeless truths in the light of modern ways of knowledge, with humor and great clarity. He talks sense, and isn't afraid to question established ideas. He isn't afraid to challengeus. He employs modern approaches including developmental psychology tore-present the wisdom of Christ in ways which resonate deeply with themodern mind. His clarity on a par with Anthony De Mello"s"Awareness", but he goes beyond theory to shows us how we canincreasingly apply spiritual truths through our life, prayer andmeditation. De Mello shunned techniques, which he regarded as programming.Easy for him to say, but we deluded ones need to start somewhere, and Fr.Keating shows us how to start.As long as we understand that "the mapis not the territory"I think there is benefit in having a map of thepath we are to progress. Father Keating offers us what seems to be a goodone. Christians of any denomination who are stuck, or who cannot make senseof mainstream Church teachings in our age will I think come away with therenewed enthusiasm born of seeing things from a whole new angle.FatherKeating shows us that the genuine teachings of Christ have great meaningand power. They have undiminished validity in our age. But our world-view,our whole paradigm today is different from that of 2000 years ago. Metaphors which convinced people fairly easily then are often not nearly sopersuasive to our more questioning minds today. Some of the teachingsneed to be re-expressed in the light of modern ways of knowledge in orderfor us to be able to fully appreciate and participate in their validitytoday. Father Keating does this with startling clartiy. Others who areinterested in meditation and spirituality will no doubt be surprised todiscover what Father Keating has to teach. There is a commonality betweengenuine contemplative or mystical approaches to the ultimate which comesacross very strongly here. Jesus said to the (significantly, as yetunconverted) Pharisees "The Kingdom of Heaven is within you".(Luke 17) To me, this is one of the most significant passages in the Bible,and yet most appear to ignore it. Why don't we experience the Kingdom?Father Keating teaches us about our false self, and gives us techniques tostart to overcome its false programs for happiness, and turn ourselvestowards genuine spiritual values, the road to real happiness.It says inthe Bible that we must be born again. I believe this, yet many claim tohave had this experience, and some of them do not show the exemplarybehavior one would hope to see from such a person. I think Fr.Keating castssome light on why this is often so. Anthony De Mello tells a story of a manwho went to a village and showed them how to make fire. So for a time,everyone participated in this great miracle, and gained warmth and theother benefits of fire. But after the man was gone, the people made atemple to that man, and enshrined the fire making instruments, told greattales of the wonder of fire, perhaps had heated theological arguments overthe merits of different firemaking methods... But there was no more fire..It appears that people like the anonymous medieval monk who wrote "TheCloud of Unknowing" had developed the "technology ofenlightenment" which allowed humans to participate in the mystery ofGod, rather than just waiting around for posthumous salvation. I had longsuspected that Christian Mysticism offers "technology ofenlightenment" akin to Buddhist practices, butfound Christian Mysticwritings impenetrable compared to the clarity of modern Buddhist authors.Fr. Keating is however as clear as any Buddhist teacher, and amplydemonstrates that the Christian faith offers us a complete path tospiritual growth, not just a posthumous ticket to Heaven.This is the kindof course you'll want to listen to many times. ... Read more

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A Brilliant and Humorous Expose of Deluded Science
There is little I can add to the excellent comments already presented here.The only thing that could have improved this volume would have been a bibliography.

An excellent, curious collection
Gardner, in his usual fine style, tackles biorhythms, ESP, quantum theory, black holes, faith healing, and much more.The collection also includes letters from readers and the author's replies, which make the book especially intriguing.A large collection of fascinating topics.

The simple, effective arguments against pseudoscience
I first read this book almost twenty years ago and even though some of the events and principals have faded into oblivion, the basic theme has not. While there are some negative consequences of science, in many ways they are secondary to the enormous benefits. The number of ways in which the scientific approach has benefited our lives are clearly too numerous to mention. And yet, there are those who, largely for personal gain, choose to ignore it when it is advantageous to do so. When that advantage is financial, we can at least understand them, even while we consider them despicable. The saddest of all are the ignorant masses who fall victim to the nonsense that the charlatans dispense. Read more

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Great!.......but still buy the book
Every story a woman ever needed to hear is there. You will be swept up by the warm, rich quality of Dr. Estes' voice. Her analysis of the stories clean the windows of your mind and give you fresh tools to unlock gates and open the windows to your soul.This is one though that you still want to have in print!

Not As Good As the Book but Worthwhile Nonetheless
Although this audio cassette claims to be abridged, which it is, it also contains information not printed in the book, which to me seems odd. This is the only reason I retain both book and audio cassette. Worse than wrong
Ms Estes book is pernicious nonsense. She is a shining example of new age muddleheadedness. Such pretentious intellectual blather so easily leads to unadulterated self indulgence. That her "work"is a hit makes meshudder. Jack Rosenbaum, aka Werner Erhard, pulled off a similar financialcoup with EST. ESTes, with an e, is right in the soupscam with EST and thebucks that follow. At least Shirley Maclaine did it with a smile. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Archetype (Psychology)    2. Audio - Self-Help    3. Audio Adult: Books On Tape    4. Folklore    5. Folklore & Mythology - Folklore    6. General    7. Psychology    8. Reference    9. Unabridged Audio - Self Help    10. Wild women    11. Women    12. Religion: general   

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Don'ttake civ pro without it!!!
I spent almost an entire semester feeling that I wasn't completely grasping civ pro. Two weeks before finals I bought this audiotape supplement. I wound up with an A- in the class. Buy the tapes they're more than worth it.

Joey Glannon Rocks!!!!
This tape is very good, it comes with a little booklet full of hypotheticals.Since Civil procedure is a dry subject its nice to have somebody explain it on tape, while you don't have to read it.Outline this tape and buy also The Glannon Guide to Civil Procedure, Learning Civil Procedure Through Multiple-Choice Questions and Analysis, also by Glannon.Glannon actually makes Civpro interesting.

Way better than the book.
Don't even bother with another civ pro supplement, this is the beginning and the end. All you need, right here, don't even buy his book, just outline these tapes. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Audio Adult: Other    2. Civil Law    3. Civil Procedure    4. Law    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. Civil law (general works)   

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WITH THE MIND'S EYES
Revelation is like a dream where nothing is without meaning, yet everything is taken from images seemingly incongruous, disconnected among themselves. As in facing a mosaique with the pieces still spread in acasual manner, so man must face the mysteries of faith: with confidence andconstance, devotion and awareness. I believe this is one of Kushner'smessages: the author is surely one of the masters of "liberal"Judaism, and he hands out to his readers this precious anthology. In adelicate balance between tradition and modernism, between common sense andthe respect for values, Rabbi Kushner presents a model of contemporaneousapproach to Judaism, where the need for divulging and integration insociety does not mean relinquishing the depths of meditation on man's andthe world's great themes. "Close your eyes and listen. This is thevoice of your Self."

Kushner makes you aware of the sacred things in your life.
I had never read anything by Lawrence Kushner before, but had heard some of his commentaries on National Public Radio.Recently a friend gave me this book as a birthday present.Read more

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Worth every penny!
My wife bought this book for me, and it was a Godsend.Chapter lessons are bite sized and arranged in logical/relational order; interpersonal phrases, cultural issues, admission, discharge, fundamental anatomy, hygiene issues, medication issue, etc.
A great Book!
I'm other language challenged but this book makes picking up and using Spanish in my role as an RN easy and effective.

Wonderful for beginners
This book has become invaluable in my ER setting.We have a small Hispanic population which is growing with more Spanish speaking patients.This book helps with basic Admission questions and follows up with easily understood medical questions.Would recommend highly. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Foreign Language - Dictionaries / Phrase Books    2. Reference    3. Spanish    4. Foreign Language Study / Spanish   

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Much like Zen, Pema Chodron's interpretation of Tibetan Buddhism takes the form of anontheistic spiritualism. In Read more

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Only Love can Heal the Soul
When things fall apart it is not the mind that will ultimatley save us but our heart and soul. Our intellect can serve our best interests when it conjures up strategies that align with our hearts. That said, there is a reason why it often takes a tragedy to push someone to reconnect with God and divine inspiration. Not talking about religious addiction ... but rather that miracle of surrendering to the flow and what a more divine plan has in mind. Chodron goes to the "heart" of the matter ... the broken heart that is left in tatters .... where the healing is first and foremost demanded. The cure for the pain lies in the pain ... and in harnessing a greater spiritual force. A must read!

Feeling pretty bad?Read this.
I happened across this book by accident when a lot of things in my life were truly falling apart.Pema Chodron will some day be reknowned as a very significant spiritual leader, if she is not already.She has an amazing way of bringing spiritual truth down to the executional level.You can do these things, and doing them helps - a lot.I can't recommend this highly enough to anyone who is struggling.

Order this book today!
During an extremely difficult time in my life, this book found me.Each time I read it I get something new out of the experience.And I always come away feeling more centered, more grounded, more calm.This book has touched me in such a way that I have given away three copies,in fact I am on Amazon tonight to order a fourth.Andthe Compassion box for myself.
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Awesome!
Listening to these tapes has opened up a whole world of sounds and of life to me.Kay Gardner also plays the flute to the different frequencies she is explaing to you.A must for anyone interested in a better understanding of how sound effects the universe.

An excellent resource for those interested in sound healing
Kay Gardner has created a course that covers many aspects of sound healing in a very cohesive and easily undefstood format.Her personality comes through beautifully in spoken word, singing and her flute playing.She illustrates by example.I cannot recommend this more highly. ... Read more

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It helped me-a survivor
I have to say that this book helped me on my way to recovery. It gave me alot of insight and helped me to see me for me. It changed my life! This book is proven effective, the exercises are helpful and makes it not as painful as we think it will be. I say this is great therapy! If you want it, it's a great start!

This is definitely worth a listen
This tape describes a process of inner work that I think has great potential.One basis of this process is that the author, who experienced serious abuse as a child, feels most "talk therapy" has limited value, and that instead of going to a therapist (or, in addition to, optionally), this process has the ability to *truly* and permanently heal your past. This is something you can do by yourself at home, easily. At times, particularly during the beginning, the tape may seeme rudimentary (inner child, trauma, unconscious mind, etc.), but on the other hand it's very comprehensive and is a necessary foundation, and plenty more awaits.Later, the power of the tape comes through.She describes a "meditative" (for lack of a better word) process which is the core of the tape, but she includes a LOT of other techniques, processes, strategies, viewpoints, visualizations, etc.She does not shy away from the spiritual domain, fortunately.I have just added this to my regular meditation time, and so far think it has great value.Anyone familiar with Victor Sanchez's (Teachings of Castaneda) "recapitulation" process will find this familiar, as I did, but this is an easier (no special equipment), much more deeply developed process here.Anyone wanting to develop (or add to) a regular practice of self-healing or spiritual "work" should buy this tape. ... Read more

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Entertaining and didactic!
This instructional tape is entertaining and very instructive.The vocabulary words are used in short stories in which two actors are constantly explaining the meaning of words and using synonyms without losing fluidity of the story.Then the words are reviewed giving the listener a chance to recall the words after hearing them each in a sentence.Improves vocabulary and is very funny.I recommend this audio 99.99%.

Great selection of Vocab for a short period of time!
This book contains crucial SAT vocab words, not too many words like some other books do, so you can really learn them in a short period of time. Also, for each words, it gives easy and clear definitions with part ofspeech and really good example sentences. Memorize all the words in thisbook, then you'll have a good background vocab for SAT verbal. ... Read more

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A MUST for All Americans--not just history buffs
This is the very best audio tape I've ever listened to.While some interviews are better (Stephen Ambrose) than others (Richard White), each one offers important insight and perspective on the most important events of our time. Through the eyes of thesemen, our nation's history is told so clearly and succinctly, and with such passion, that you can't help but be changed and moved by the experience.I guarantee you'll come away with a better grasp of who we are and where we're headed as a nation.

Easy U.S. History on the Ears
This audiobook is an excellent addition to the U.S. history-buff's glove compartment.There are basically four tapes of interviews by Roger Mudd done for the History Channel.Mudd asks questions to the featuredhistorians and they respond with stories and factoids to keep you thinking. I can listen to them many times and still learn things that I didn't catchthe last time around.This is also a great way to brush up on your U.S.history while enriching what you already know. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Abridged Audio - History    2. Abridged Audio - Misc. Nonfiction    3. Audio Adult: Books On Tape    4. Audiobooks    5. General    6. History    7. Reference    8. United States    9. United States - General    10. History / General