Monte Foreman's Horse-Training Science Review

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(More customer reviews)Monte Foreman's Horse Training Science, was written by Monte Foreman and Patrick Wyse, his long time student and his first certified insrutuctor, who has also been my instructor and mentor for nearly 30 years.
To really appreciate this book, a little background is helpful. Monte Foreman pioneered the use of video analysis in the study of how and why horses and riders interact.
Back in the days when almost everybody just leaned back and jerked the bit to stop a horse, Monte Foreman started taking home movies of good riders in various situations. He taped the same horse/rider combinations stopping while roping a calf, and stopping in a reining class. The differences in the horses and riders were astounding! Because of this, Monte started developing his own method of stopping horses, based on the calf roping stop. Horses trained in this method would stop balanced and relaxed from the rider's subtle signal, instead of getting suddenly yanked into the ground, as was commonly done.
Foreman also used video analysis to develope more effective methods for lead changes, roll maneuvers, and other elements of his training system, dubbed the BASIC HANDLE.
This method has been proven with thousands of students of Foreman and co-author Patrick Wyse. They focus in the book on practical and humane training methods, that have stood the test of time. Although this book is dated, the information is and always will be relevant.
In this age of "Horse Whisperers" who all seem to have some kind of hidden secret, Foreman and Wyse teach that all the elements of horse training can be learned by any student with enough time and desire to achieve it.
Monte Foreman's passing on was a tremensous loss to the equestrian world, but co-author Patrick Wyse is still teaching and training in clinics all over the North America, and at his home in Townsend, Montana. More about Patrick Wyse can be learned from his website, www.HorseWyse.com.

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Monte Foreman was one of America's foremost trainers of horses and riders, and many advances in western training have come from his years of research into the action and interaction of horse and rider—research aimed at improving their athletic ability as a team. It was Foreman who first applied still and motion-picture photography to the sport of riding, to determine beyond doubt how horses move most naturally and efficiently. His training methods are applicable to all kinds of western and English riding.


Monte Foreman's Horse-Training Science introduces beginning and advanced riders to Foreman's method, which he taught successfully in clinics for many years with Patrick Wyse, his first accredited instructor. Step-by-step instructions and more than 300 photographs and drawings explain how to execute the turn on the forehand, the side pass, leads, the posting trot and the natural depart, flying lead changes, balanced stops, rolls, and spins. The horse-and-rider team that becomes proficient in the Foreman method will enter a whole new world of enjoyment, performance skill, and competitive achievement.

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The Lance Armstrong Performance Program: The Training, Strengthening, and Eating Plan Behind the World's Greatest Cycling Victory Review

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(More customer reviews)This just might be the best book ever written on cycling. The problem is, Armstrong and Carmichael have exposed one of cycling's darkest, dirtiest little secrets: we all overtrain.
In simple, clear terms, thankfully absent the mind-numbing details of other cycling books, Armstrong and Carmichael destroy the myth that training harder means going faster. Anyone who thinks that huffing and puffing until your thighs throb and burn is the way to grow stronger, is going to be outraged by this book. "How can you become stronger when it does not feel like you are working out? How can anyone reach ultimate fitness unless they pedal until it hurts?", they will wonder.
In a book that covers every aspect of cycling important to a rider, Armstrong and Carmichael lay out is a program for riding slower and riding less, but gaining strength and fitness you cannot reach the old fashion way of continually pushing beyond your aerobic limit. What Lance has proven beyond all doubt by his fitness level is that the key to expanding your aerobic limit is to stay within it. Forget the burn: if you burn you are lactating and if you do so every time you ride then you are loosing fitness, not gaining it.
It is a wonder that they decided to publish this book before Armstrong retires. We could have watched him perform for years and never guessed his secret. But his now open secret is safe, because it contradicts decades of training practice, so it is doubtful his opponents will use and capitalize on it. You may not be a world-class rider, but this is certainly a world-class book that will benefit any rider who applies its lessons.

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The New Rules of Lifting for Abs: A Myth-Busting Fitness Plan for Men and Women Who Want a Strong Core and a Pain-Free Back Review

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(More customer reviews)Like another reviewer, I cringed when I heard the latest book in the "New Rules" series was "for Abs."
However, this book is not just about getting "abs." In fact, you could trade out the word "abs" for mobility, performance, injury prevention, core, or back.
I bought this book because:
1. I trust Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove to rely on solid scientific research and admit their own biases or limitations.
2. The other "New Rules" books completely changed my approach to fitness, and the proof is in my increased strength, improved body composition, better mobility, and more restful sleep because I no longer over-train like a maniac. Plus, I eat many more calories and never gained an inch. Cosgrove & Schuler helped me realize I was undereating (common among female fitness buffs).
3. I suffer from some painful injuries from the bad old days when I over-trained, as well as from imbalances that I still need to work on. Yes, I have tried physical therapy, but I know I need a new approach to my workouts as well.
4. My husband also wanted the book. He struggled for years to achieve muscle gains, but only when we purchased and followed the original "New Rules" programs did he see real results.
5. Lou Schuler is funny.
The cover also promises that "New Rules for Abs" is a "myth-busting fitness plan for men and women who want a strong core and a pain-free back." Folks, this is not some cheesy book about getting a "six pack." This is a fitness plan that takes the long-term view, keeping your back and joints healthy for the long haul.
I love the dynamic warmups, as well as the tweaks to tried-and-true exercises. I also appreciate the "core challenge" notes alongside every exercise. They not only help explain the fitness philosophy behind the exercises, but they also help me visualize the movements more clearly so I can get more out of them. The pictures are excellent, too.
The workout phases look as challenging as ever -- if not harder than previous "New Rules" because of the additional core challenges. They are not just for "abs." Rather, they work the entire body.
Women: Do NOT hesitate to buy this book or any of the books in the "New Rules" series. Trust me. You will not get "bulky." You do not have the testosterone to make that happen. Hit the weights heavy and hard, and you WILL gain strength and confidence. You WILL get a tighter, leaner physique. And with this latest "New Rules" book, you will also protect your back and increase your mobility for all your other activities, even cardio.
Lou Schuler & Alwyn Cosgrove: If you are reading this, I want to thank you. You have no idea how much your books have changed my life. I am forever grateful to have stumbled upon the first "New Rules," and I can hardly wait to get started with this latest edition.
Edited to add: The book mentions Valslides for dynamic stabilization exercises. Instead of spending ~$40 on the "Valslides," get these: Waxman 4704095N 9-1/2-Inch by 5-3/4-Inch Reusable Oval EZ Sliders, White. You will only pay $12.95 (as of 1/12/2011) for four, and they work the same.
I want to add that I have gone through the A & B workouts in Phase 1. I thoroughly enjoy them, and more importantly, I am gaining insights into my imbalances (which are deeply ingrained since I was born breech with damage to my hips, and hence, have had hip issues my entire life. The hip issues have had a domino effect--setting off a host of issues with my knees and back, all of which were irritated further by my training methods in the past). Since starting Phase 1, I feel my left hip & glute engaging more than it ever has. Now, I am not claiming some miraculous recovery here. It is subtle, but a leap forward all the same. For the first time in awhile, I feel a spring in my step. Some of the core movements were not new to me per se, but they have subtle tweaks or more sets than I am used to. I also have really enjoyed the warm-ups, even though I look like a dork doing them.
Finally, some have critiqued the lack of nutrition information. I can see how that is an issue for some readers, but for me it was not. I am quite familiar with manipulating macros and calories. That is why I did not address it in my initial review.
UPDATE: I am now working in Phase 2, and I'm thrilled with my progress on mobility, form, and strength. As I mentioned previously, I have suffered from lifelong, serious issues with hip mobility. The dynamic warm-up movements in the New Rules of Lifting for Abs have helped me tremendously. It was not until I practiced & practiced with the "squat to stand" movement that I *finally* changed my movement patterns for a squat. I could never lower myself far into a squat before, in part because of hip mobility and in part because I just did not understand how to make it a hip movement (that might not make sense to those without mobility issues, but it will make sense to fellow breech babies out there, I suspect). To make matters worse, I lacked the necessary core strength, even though I had included core work for years. I *thought* had core strength, but I was wrong about that.
Now, I can finally execute a squat! Hooray! And my squats continue to improve and deepen. And wow, I love the offset squats with the uneven dumbbell load. OK, that last one is really a love-hate thing. :)
Likewise, I have struggled for a long time to increase my weights on certain exercises, always hitting a plateau where I would suffer injuries or just not be able to increase. I think this was due to form issues, core weaknesses/imbalances and mobility problems. I am increasing weights regularly again, and that feels great.
Most importantly, I just feel more "mobile" in general. I walk more gracefully, stand taller, and suffer less pain. I can jaunt across the street if I need to without wrecking my knees for the day.
It's really funny how I will be doing something, and suddenly, I will realize I am moving differently before ... and I can correlate that new pattern to something in the warm-ups or workouts in this book. The movement suddenly "clicks," and I see even greater improvements.

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An expert fitness team shares their cutting-edge program for achieving stellar abs-in just three hours a week. A strong, athletic physique, highlighted by a flat midsection with well-defined abdominal muscles, is the goal of everyone who works out, from lifelong gym rats to the New Year's resolution crowd. But most people who seek these goals undermine their efforts. In The New Rules of Lifting for Abs, Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove offer unique programs based on the latest breakthroughs in exercise science. And, as they did in their previous books, The New Rules of Lifting and The New Rules of Lifting for Women, the authors debunk ab-training myths while showing readers how to strip off even the most stubborn flab. Surprising revelations include: • Washboard abs do not always equal a healthy, pain-free back • The crunch is actually a poor choice for most people • Extending the core can be much more effective than flexing ab muscles • It's impossible to isolate the core muscles • And much, much more Readers get three months of intense workouts, combining fat-busting conditioning work with intense strength training, which they can easily expand into a yearlong program. Schuler and Cosgrove also include a nutrition component detailing how to eat for fat loss, muscle gain, and improved health. Home-gym friendly, and illustrated with more than 150 black-and-white photographs, The New Rules of Lifting for Abs delivers the goods.

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Examination of Musculoskeletal Injuries - 2nd Edition (Athletic Training Education) Review

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(More customer reviews)I did not receive the book for some unknown reason (I may have messed up the address). However, I was fully refunded without any hassle nor delay.

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Become proficient in the recognition of musculoskeletal injuries, know when to refer clients to physician care, and grasp all the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Athletic Training Educational Competencies related to injury and general medical condition recognition with the completely revised second edition of Examination of Musculoskeletal Injuries. Formerly known as Assessment of Athletic Injuries, this revised textbook gives you all the tools you need in one comprehensive and logical resource.

The text, part of Human Kinetics' Athletic Training Education Series, is an indispensable reference for athletic trainers and other health professionals who spend much of their time caring for injuries related to physical activity and must have a solid background in recognition and examination to do so effectively. Significantly expanded, the new edition now contains 23 chapters, ten more than the first edition, that provide a broad and firm understanding of general examination principles and techniques, recognition and examination of injuries and conditions specific to each body region, and general medical conditions that you will likely encounter in the physically active.

Examination of Musculoskeletal Injuries, Second Edition, is divided into three well-organized parts. The first part reviews in detail the general principles and foundational skills for each component of the injury examination. In addition, it includes new content related to general evaluation techniques for goniometric measurement, manual muscle testing, upper and lower quarter screens, posture, and gait.

The second part considers examination strategies for the various regions of the body, including each major joint (e.g. elbow, knee, etc); cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spines; head and face; and abdomen and thorax. Each chapter is devoted to a specific body region and is broken down into four segments: functional anatomy and biomechanics; injuries specific to that body region; objective tests including structures for palpation, range of motion testing, strength testing, and special tests; and assessment strategies focusing on acute versus chronic injuries.

In the third part, three chapters address general medical conditions that allied health professionals are likely to see in physically active clients and patients. The topics are discussed according to the body systems presented in Athletic Training Educational Competencies (National Athletic Trainers' Association, 1999). Because examinations of these conditions usually are the physician's responsibility and require diagnostic tests to identify, the text prepares readers to make appropriate referrals based on a patient's history and their own observations.

The new edition includes many additional features for students, professionals, and instructors:-More than 150 illustrations, 500 photographs, and 110 tables that enable the reader to correctly comprehend the material

-A student Web site that includes printable checklists for every phase of injury examination, along with superb full-color photographs of skin ailments that will enhance the reader's ability to correctly identify the disorder

-Pedagogical aids that will assist in learning and retention of crucial material, including chapter objectives and summaries; "warning boxes" and "reminder boxes" highlighting techniques and knowledge crucial to avoiding further injury, permanent disability, or even death; key terms; review and critical thinking questions; a glossary; and references and bibliographical material

-An instructor guide and test bank with case studies, course projects, chapter worksheets, sample test questions, and a sample course syllabus to help teachers prepare lectures and exams and organize courses and

-A presentation package, heavily weighted toward photographs of objective tests and easily adapted to each instructor's lecture content and style. Human Kinetics' Athletic Training Education Series contains five outstanding textbooks, each with its own superb supporting instructional resources. Featuring the work of respected athletic training authorities, the series was created to parallel and expound on the content areas established by the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Education Council. Examination of Musculoskeletal Injuries, Second Edition, addresses the content areas of Pathology of Injury and Illness; Assessment and Evaluation; and General Medical Conditions and Disabilities.

To learn more about the books in this series, visit the Athletic Training Education Series Web site at www.HumanKinetics.com/AthleticTrainingEducationSeries

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Fitness Professional's Handbook - 5th Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)This book was the required text for my Personal Fitness Trainer course. It's very interesting and informative. The only problem I have with the book is that sometimes it's extremely complicated to understand. That said, it was written for people who have already taken Anatomy & Physiology. I have not taken that class, so it may be simple enough for people who have taken A & P. Apart from that aspect, it is an excellent tool for study. I would even recommend it for those who want to learn how to better their lives by becoming more fit (and more aware), whether they take a class or not.

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Fitness Professional's Handbook, Fifth Edition, is back with a new title, an expanded scope, and thoroughly updated material. With three new chapters, numerous ancillaries, and material that reflect the current American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines, this text will allow both students and professionals to stay abreast of the latest research and information in the field.

Formerly titled Health Fitness Instructor's Handbook, this full-color text has undergone a title change to better reflect its extensive use in the field. Reflective of updates made in the seventh edition of ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, it serves as an essential text for those seeking ACSM health/fitness instructor certification and an invaluable reference for certified fitness professionals striving to stay informed amid ongoing research advances.

Every chapter has been updated based on the latest standards, guidelines, and research, allowing readers to explore the newest theories, research findings, and current issues in the field. The following are among the most significant changes to the text:

-A completely rewritten chapter on health appraisal that focuses on the sequence of steps to follow in screening participants

-Updates based on the most recent dietary guidelines and current standards for nutritional intake

-A thorough discussion of how to develop effective exercise prescriptions for strength and endurance in a very small space

-A new chapter that focuses on yoga, Pilates, and other mind–body exercises

-Additional insight from an expert providing real-life experiences in both fitness- and hospital-based programs and details regarding budget developmentThrough this text, students with little or no background in fitness testing and prescription will learn to screen participants, carry out standardized fitness tests to evaluate major components of fitness, and write appropriate fitness prescriptions. They will also learn how to apply this information to special populations, including children, older adults, women, or those with chronic disease (e.g., hypertension) or a specific condition (e.g., pregnancy). To aid readers with comprehension, the text retains the best features of previous editions, such as reproducible forms, useful key points, interesting sidebars, case study questions and answers, key terms and glossary, and extensive references throughout the book.

The text features an array of ancillaries, making it easy for instructors to develop and effectively teach their course. All materials are offered through a convenient product-specific Web site and include a new instructor guide, a revised test bank, and a PowerPoint presentation package that includes art, photos, and tables pulled from the text. In addition, the text's attention to detail regarding the most common fitness tests allows it to be seamlessly integrated into lab experiences associated with fitness assessment.

Fitness Professional's Handbook, Fifth Edition, provides readers with comprehensive information on the fundamentals of fitness, exercise physiology, and biomechanics. Updates on assessing muscular fitness, applying guidelines for strength and muscular endurance training for diverse populations, preventing low back pain, and interpreting nutritional guidelines will allow readers to better understand the role of physical activity in the quality of life and how to follow practical guidelines for screening, testing, supervising, and modifying activity for various populations. As such, it will be a useful text for students and a valuable reference for practitioners.

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The Ergonomics Kit for General Industry With Training Disc Review

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(More customer reviews)This is an outstanding tool and resource for developing an ergonomics program. It gives step by step instructions for developing, implementing, and managing an ergonomics program. All the forms you'll need including symptom survey, worksheets, and employee self-evaluations are provided in Microsoft Word on disk. Also provided on disk are Power Point files containing supervisor and employee training aids as well as training handouts in Word. The book is easy to read and the process for developing an ergonomics program is easy to follow. I recommend this book to anyone considering developing and implementing a new ergonomics program.

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Ergonomics has proven its success in improving workplace conditions-helping to maximize employee well-being and productivity.A full-fledged ergonomics program can now be yours in one convenient kit!Ergonomist Dan MacLeod, one of the most experienced practitioners in the field, makes the essentials of ergonomics available to professionals in manufacturing and service fields. The Ergonomics Kit for General Industry: With Training Discprovides a comprehensive program to prevent and curtail ergonomic risk in workplace environments.MacLeod's methods allow any ergonomics coordinator to recognize, evaluate, and improve ergonomic-related difficulties-with an emphasis on problem-solving and training to achieve results. His hallmark is plain language: non-technical writing that cuts to the core of what you need to know and do.Training materials are a breeze to prepare: they're on an accompanying diskette, ready to be customized for your organization's particular needs.Benefit from the 25-year expertise of the ergonomics pro named "one of the key players influencing both government and ergonomic standards and industrial control strategies" by Industrial Hygiene and Safety News . MacLeod's work has saved millions of dollars for many Fortune 100 companies in general industry and office environments-and prevented countless injuries.

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Curriculum, Training Methods, And History Of A Competitive Improvisational Comedy Company (Studies in Theatre Arts) Review

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(More customer reviews)Bradshaw gives a stunning perspective on Improvisational comedy.
A must read for any aspiring improv teacher or student.
Bradshaw, clearly, lives among the ranks of Improv diety.

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ComedySportz, the Milwaukee-based competitive improvisational company, was the examination model used in this study which examines the history of the company, analyzes their beginner workshop curriculum and details their training methods. Two research questions were applied: What is the history of ComedySportz? What are the teaching methods used by ComedySportz in their beginner-level workshops? Research was based on personal interviews, company archives, questionnaires, and observations. Dick Chudnow, the company's founder, was interviewed in order to provide a foundation for the study. Research subjects for the field investigation were selected from the instructional and artistic staff of ComedySportz and were termed "experts". The project was descriptive in nature, relying on personal interviews, electronic mail, telephone conversations and personal observations of the ComedySportz show and workshops. The resulting investigation has revealed a rich and varied history of a company dedicated to competitive performance improvisation.The analysis of the beginner level workshop training methods of the Milwaukee, New York and San Jose ComedySportz clubs indicates a highlevel of teaching expertise, a wide variety of training methods and the formation of a solid background in improvisation skills. The study provides historical documentation for a leading company and offers a model for researchers interested in pursuing similar ventures.

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A Navy Second to None: The History of U.S. Naval Training in World War I (Contributions in Military Studies) Review

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(More customer reviews)Besch's book on the pre- World War I Navy is first and foremost a study on military preparedness. It is also a story of the various people and characters of the time period. For example Josephus Daniels, Secretary of Navy, was viewed by some as an incompetent anti-war pacifist. By others he was looked at as the great builder, educator, and democratizer who created the modern Navy, as we know today. The book also uses the various memoirs, diaries, letters to emphasize the vital roles played in Naval preparedness by lesser figures such as captains, minor admirals and district commandants. The text also analyzes the Naval Preparedness Act of 1916 and its shortsightedness. The Act increased the number of ships from 340 to 497. This was a 46 percent increase but nothing was done to address either the recruitive or training of men to staff these ships. Besch also examines the basic nature of the planning and execution of the training and educational activities that the Navy had undertook in 1917-1918. In 1912 there were 3094 officers and 47,515 enlisted men. At war's end there were 32,474 officers and 49,730 enlisted men that had been trained. Last the book effectively examines the "Old War" traits of training, or the well to do commissions and the wealthy making major donations or donating their yachts for Naval use. For example, William Wrigley, the chewing gum magnet, donated airplanes and equipment to form the first aviation school at Great Lakes, IL. He also funded the entire operation for a two-year period. In addition, the new weapon systems of submarine warfare and aircraft brought a whole new dimension of training to serve the new weaponry.
Pre-war methods or approaches to learning centered around an apprentice master approach to education. Training was carried on at a leisurely pace with small classes learning from an experienced senior officer. The need to build a highly trained technical force created a need for new approaches to education on training. Eventually, a professionally designed curriculum applied to distribute education system delivered an accelerated format to adult students.
Michael Besch draws on a variety of sources to paint a coherent picture of pre-war World War I Naval preparedness. He uses a great deal of primary source material, which gives great validity to his work. The book should be very useful to serious students of World War I. It is a scholarly work on both adult education and Naval training.
Joe Skvarenina has published five histories on a variety of topics. He teaches creative writing to adult learners and writes a monthly local history column in an Indiana newspaper.

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Previous studies of the American Navy's role in World War I have emphasized the combat and logistical tasks such as anti-submarine warfare, convoy protection, and the transportation of military supplies and troops to Europe. While these activities were of crucial importance in winning the war, the effort that involved the largest number of men was training. The Navy increased in size from about 59,000 men in late 1916 to nearly 530,000 by the end of the war in November 1918. In a brief 19 months, the Navy trained over 400,000 men. This story covers the three main divisions of enlisted training: the training stations, the reserve training camps, and the advanced or specialty schools, as well as an account of the building of the bases and changes in the curriculum.



Besch goes to great lengths to convey a sense of what life was like in the camps, stations, ships, and bases. In addition to all the major training locations, topics include: fleet, submarine, officer, and aviation training. Colleges and universities also played an important role in naval training. Sources for the study include archives from around the country, while stories drawn from diaries, letters, and oral histories add a personal element to the account.

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Storey's Guide to Training Horses Review

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(More customer reviews)I liked this book so much, I wouldn't return it to the library! So I'm going to buy a copy.
It's a very thorough introduction to training horses - just what I was looking for. From starting with a foal to riding in the saddle in a wide variety of environments, she has covered it well. I recommend it.

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It all starts with good horse sense. Anyone who understands how horses think, knows the basics of good horsemanship, and is aware of general safety practices when working around horses already has a leg up on what is necessary to train a horse.
STOREY'S GUIDE TO TRAINING HORSES is a comprehensive volume that builds on that foundation and takes the trainer step-by-step through the training process, from handling the foal to ground work to mounted lessons and trailer training. While most training books focus on riding, this guide takes a broad view, presenting different methods and alternatives so you can tailor your approach to your particular horse.

Author, rancher, and horse trainer Heather Smith Thomas explains how to avoid common mistakes and how to ensure mutual respect and a productive working relationship with your horse. She begins with training psychology - including how to think like a horse and the origins of the flight or fight response. Then she covers handling and positive, progressive training techniques for each stage of the horse's development. And since each horse is different, Thomas offers a variety of training methods designed to suit different temperaments. Furthermore, she emphasizes that a smart trainer puts the horse first, letting the horse learn at its own pace rather than trying to force the animal to an unrealistic training timetable.

Complete with a glossary of equine terms and a list of resources for additional information on horse training - including training clinics - this is an authoritative reference for trainers of all levels.

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ENOCH RODEN'S TRAINING (RARE COLLECTOR'S SERIES) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is another searching story by Hesba Stretton. Everything I've read that she has written has touched my spirit, and caused me to look at my character and my relationship with Christ, and to see if it is what it should be.
Enoch Roden lived with his mother, grandmother, and older brother. They were poor, but his mother Susan managed to bring in enough for their subsistence with her washing. Things were looking up, however. Enoch was apprenticed to a printer, and the young boy expected to be able to take care of his family. This printer had employed Susan as his daughters' nurse when they were little. However, though the printer trusted in God, he neglected to provide for his family, and went bankrupt, dying shortly afterward. His older daughter became a governess, though bitterly resenting her father's lack of care, and the younger girl went to live with the Rodens. Enoch's older brother saw Lucy's entrance into their family as the last straw, and ran off to the sea. Through it all, Susan showed a dependence on God, and joy lit her life from her trust in Him.
Enoch looked for work, but could not find any. He was trusting in himself to provide for his family, and was angry with God for not providing a job. Susan suffered an injury and was confined to bed, and in her time of healing lost all her customers. They could not afford to live, so Susan's mother-in-law went to live in the workhouse. This was a struggle for everyone, as the grandmother had had too much pride do live there before, Susan and Enoch considered it a disgrace to themselves that she should have to, and everyone would miss her. Lucy encouraged everyone to look to their heavenly Father, and to trust that He would still care for them all. Enoch finally found work, but he did not make much, and was bitter that God did not take better care of His own, since they were trusting in Him.
Enoch eventually came to see that he was not trusting the Lord, and that He was providing, if not in the way Enoch desired and expected. In the end, everything is pulled together. The lost son at sea returns home with a changed heart, Enoch learns lessons in trusting, and even Esther, Lucy's older sister, comes to know that the Lord does indeed love and care for His own. After the surprise at the end, Enoch tells his mother and Lucy how he compared himself to the Israelites who murmured against God. God had provided manna for their sustenance, but they were ungrateful because it was not what they wanted and complained, "What is this?" I cried when I read his words: how true they are! When he finished speaking, he found that he had a larger audience than he had thought, who considered it his first sermon.
The last chapter tells of the same characters many years later. As Enoch began to preach to an "official" congregation, they reflected on their past, and on Enoch Roden's training for service.

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MCSE Training Guides: Core Exams (2nd Edition) Review

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(More customer reviews)These books are very well written, making them easy to read and understand. The content layout is well layed out with reference to the exam objectives, making it easy to see exactly what is required for the exam. The content I found to be sufficient for the exam but they do have minor bits of information missing. The practice exams usually identified these bits of information to me, so overall I consider the content to be adequate. The practice exams were a valuable aid in preparation for the exam, and were not too far away from what the real exam is like. These books are far better than the Sybex books that I used for the elective exams (they too have information missing). The Sybex books were difficult to understand and each exam objective was not clearly explained.

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The Core Exams bundle will include four Training Guides and an additional Training Guide on CD-ROM. Each Training Guide will be organized around the exam objectives. It also helps you identify what the key topics on the exam will be:(1)MCSE Training Guide: Windows NT Server 4, Second Edition (1-56205-916-5); (2)MCSE Training Guide: Windows NT Server 4 Enterprise, Second Edition (1-56205-917-3); (3)MCSE Training Guide: Windows NT Workstation 4, Second Edition (1-56205-918-1); (4)MCSE Training Guide: Networking Essentials, Second Edition (1-56205-919-X); (5)On CD-ROM (MCSE Training Guide: Windows 95, Second Edition (1-56205-880-0).

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The DenDrax Crystals: The Training Review

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(More customer reviews)While the story is short, being only 150 pages, the author delivers a very interesting take on the human species. In the story the Earth endures a cataclysmic event which faces humans to flee to space cities. The story unfolds where each of the two cities grow and form their civilizations from different basic believes. One becomes more individualistic, where they all fight for power and the other is a more collectivist society where they all help each other to survive.
It then branches outward to people the author calls gifted, who have special abilities, traveling back to Earth to search for crystals that can grant the power of creation.
The two civilizations race against each other for the crystals in belief that whoever collects them first can rule the Earth.
The characters seem easy to relate to and understand. The author leaves a lot in mystery about the characters, obviously because there will be more books in the series.
While this book leaves maybe a little too much to imagination at times and has some mistakes in editing (it happens) it delivers a fun ride and opens a new adventure in science fiction. I recommend it for people who like to use their imagination while reading and who enjoy science fiction or fantasy type books.

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When humanity reaches its highest peak in history, two mentravel into the deepest parts of the Earth. What they find yieldsa great power. When these two men try to exploit the power forthemselves, the results nearly destroy the Earth and cripple humanity.From that day forward two rival civilizations race to find this powerin order to restore the Earth as they see fit. They seek the DenDraxcrystals...On one side, a young woman named Venus must lead a team ofseven to Earth. Venus is pure spirit and seeks the crystals in orderto find answers to her past and present.On the other side, a young man named Rex gathers a team ofseven. Rex is pure strength and knowledge and feels the onlything that dwarfs his power is the crystals.Both leaders are determined to succeed, strong and courageous.One is attuned to the light, the other the darkness, but in order totravel to Earth in search of the DenDrax crystals both will firsthave to survive the training.

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Give Your Horse a Chance: A Classic Work on the Training of Horse and Rider (A Trafalgar Square Classic) Review

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(More customer reviews)This book gives your detialed information on every aspect of riding dressage. It shows clearly how your seat and hands influence the horse and how you can use all your aids in a clear way to guide your horse through the various training stages. If you are unsure how to coordinate your leg hand and seat to ask for a lateral bend this book will show you exactly how to ask for it and suggest ways to use your aids to get the desired result. If you are having a problem of any kind, Driving western or english this book will give you the tools to trace the source of the problem and then retrain to overcome it. It takes a bit of consintration to read as it is very step by step and packs a lot of info into a pharagraph. I think every serious rider should have a copy of this book It teaches classic time honored methods that are easy on the horse.

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Many masters of horsemanship have studied horses and riding over the last centuries, but few have given the subject greater consideration than Agoston d'Endrdy. In preparing this book, he gave considerable thought to the practical principles of riding and to the process of becoming a good rider. And he explains why horses perform more or less successfully according to whether they are mounted by a talented rider or by one of limited natural abilities. In Give Your Horse a Chance, his goal is to reduce the disparity between these two divisions of riders by carefully delineating the processes of good riding and training. The first part of the book explains the proper development of horse and rider so that both learn to enjoy their work. The latter part offers excellent, concise training advice for combined training and show jumping. Lt. Col. d'Endrdy was a member of the Hungarian Olympic Three-Day Event Team, a member of the Hungarian International Show Jumping Team, and a champion race rider.

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Preparing for the Engineer-In-Training Examination Review

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(More customer reviews)No es fácil Registrarse como Ingeniero Profesional en los Estados Unidos y menos para los que somos inmigrantes y tenemos otro idioma diferente al Ingles como lenguaje materno. Engineering-in-Training Examination es un libro verdaderamente ilustrativo; claro respecto de los temas que con bastante claridad Desarrolla. Los conceptos básicos y su contenido nos refrescan la memoria, de otro lado nos enseña los conceptos a tener en cuanta sobre áreas especificas que no habíamos manejado, y en las cuales no se había profundizado.

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640 Problems And Solutions For the National FE/EIT Exam.Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, FluidMechanics, Thermo, Electrical Circuits, and Engineering Economics. 100% Problems and Solutions.Yellow/orange cover--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Teaching and Training in Post-compulsory Education Review

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(More customer reviews)A wonderfully user friendly book. I finally understood curriculum models. This book is very useful for both the Cert. ED. and the B.A.in Professional Studies. The latter being the degree I am currently studying for, with non other than Andy Armitage himself as one of the tutors. My only regret with this book was that it wasn't available when i took my Cert. Ed.

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'...clearly written, well organised, easy to use, practical and accessible for both new and continuing teachers' - "The Lecturer". The third edition of this bestselling text examines the breadth of post-compulsory education (PCE) from Adult and Further Education through to training in private and public industry and commerce. Revised and updated throughout to include recent initiatives and developments in the field, it is the definitive textbook on learning, teaching, resources, course planning and assessment in all areas of PCE. The authors examine key areas in post-compulsory education through topical discussion, practical exercises, theory, reading, analysis, information, and examples of student work.Popular features of the previous edition such as the chronology of PCE have been retained and fully updated.New features include: the new framework for teacher training, including the new Lifelong Learning UK professional standards, CPD provision, mentoring and subject coaching; the revised 14-19 agenda and the developments involved, including specialised diplomas, functional skills, personalised learning and thinking skills, changes to GCSE and A Levels, work related learning; and, developments in information and learning technology, particularly electronic teaching and learning resources.

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Communication Incompetencies: A Theory of Training Oral Performance Behavior Review

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(More customer reviews)If you read one book on inproving your oral communication this year, make it this one! I recomend any Gerald M. Phillips book.

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Gerald M. Phillips draws on his twenty-five-year, five-thousand-client experience with the Pennsylvania State University Reticence Program to present a new theory of modification of "inept" communication behavior. That experience has convinced Phillips that communication is arbitrary and rulebound rather than a process of inspiration. He demonstrates that communication problems can be described as errors that can be detected and classified in order to fit a remediation pattern. Regardless of the source of error, the remedy is to train the individual to avoid or eliminate errors-thus, orderly procedure will result in competent performance. Inept communicators must be made aware of the obligations and constraints imposed by deep structures that require us to achieve a degree of formal order in our language, without which our discourse becomes incomprehensible.

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The Health Care Training Handbook (Jossey-Bass Health Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)The book was required for our training staff. It provided our newer trainers with lots of ideas and our more senior staff with great new information as well. We were so excited to see a handbook designed specifically for healthcare. We are using the assessments and worksheets already.

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The Health Care Training Handbook is a comprehensive tool kit that includes a wealth of information, illustrative clinical and non-clinical examples, tools, and skill building lessons specifically targeted for trainers working in today's health care environment. This essential book covers a broad range of topics such as how to design and implement successful training programs, conduct effective needs assessments, develop management and leadership skills, evaluate results, and track trends in the rapidly changing health care industry.

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