The Story So Far: Play Therapy Narratives

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Identity is formed through the narration of experience, and children who experience difficult life events may need help in forming and expressing their own narratives. Play therapy can be a very appropriate way of facilitating this kind of expression. This book describes the work of nine play therapists through the narratives of children - and some adults - whose stories emerge during their play therapy sessions.

These stories are not direct accounts of real happenings but are imaginative, metaphorical, complex and multi-layered. The life events they relate to include fostering, long-term illness, and the traumatic death of a close adult. One chapter examines attachment in families and another describes the Biography Laboratory project exploring story creation through action research. This is a book in which professionals from many disciplines will find much to further their understanding of children's experiences and understanding of the world.

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Excellent reproductions of high-fashion illustrations from rare issues of French periodical devoted largely to "Paris fashions" for women. Lavish costumes exhibit innumerable variations of "open" and "closed" types of bodices, plus hats often startling in size and color. Descriptive captions.

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Great Source of Color Images.......2005-09-17

This book is really useful to me for the color patterns in the fabric as well as the colors for period fashion. Also, hairstyles, hats, and even shoes are detailed enough to reference for my own illustrations.

The original journal, "Petit Courrier des Dames", was for the wealthy and fashionable woman. It was so popular in Paris that the English translated it for the fashionable Englishwomen who looked to France for the latest styles. The plates feature fashions for both wealthy women and men with captions that generally state the type of material used or some brief descriptive detail
(ie: "Rice-straw hat, jaconet dress, French cashmere shawl. [No. 835; September 25, 1831.]")

Pictures show costumes front and back views, standing and seated (mostly the women). There is 1 plate of young boys' costumes, 5 of Gentlemen, and the rest are of Ladies with 1 small collection of bonnets.

Each page offers two separate costumes.

There is a two page Introduction that explains the original French source material for Dover's edition, brief summary of characteristics of Men's, Children's and Women's fashion in the Romantic Era, and a compact glossary of materials and garments now with a loose English equivilent material.

The one tiny issue I have is that the edition I received sported a different cover than the pink one above. The interior content is the same.

Wonderful Resource!.......2001-09-01

This book is a great resource for the re-enactor or costumer. It can be considered primary documentation, as it is directly reprinted from the original. There's a very handy glossary in the front, in case you are not already familiar with mousselain-de-soie. I wish I could make every dress in the book--it's so hard to choose only one of these delightful gowns!

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Happiness is Classic Peanuts!
These collector’s editions perfectly recreate the original look and feel of the best-loved Peanuts books—their paper, their ink, even their lamination. And of course, the heartwarming content that charmed the world, sold millions, and launched the career of Charles M. Schulz remains untouched. On every spread there’s a tiny tidbit of wisdom from one of the gang, along with one of Schulz’s irresistible drawings. It’s a trip down memory lane that every Peanuts fan will cherish.

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Peanuts - the BEST !!.......2007-10-01

I;ve followed the Peanuts gang ever since they first appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle. This book brings back happy memories of the gang & I'd recommend it to any Peanuts reader as a "must have".

Wonderful Piece of Childhood.......2007-03-31

It's great to have this book again. I had the first editions of all the small "square hardbacks" in the 60's, but lost them somewhere along the line.

They reflect the simplicity and warmth of PEANUTS in their very format.

Happiness Is a Book By Charles Schulz!

Happiness is these reproductions!.......2007-03-26

I thank whoever reproduced these little gems!!! I owned this in elementary school and saw it featured in a woman's magazine and flipped! This book is still as great today as it was then. I bought one for my neighbor's grandaughter and she loves it! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

A gem from the past.......2005-03-23

I too loved this book as a child. The simple repetetive text helps the reader find simple pleasures in everyday life. I am a teacher now and I have been searching for this book to use with my kindergarteners. I searched in the local libraries to no avail. Of the numerous books I possessed as a child, only two stand out in my memory. One is Happiness is a Warm Puppy and the other, Never Tease a Weasel. For a children's book to make such a lasting impression on so many people is remarkable. It is a shame it can't be put back in print for another generation to enjoy.

Happiness Is Seeing This Back In Print........2001-12-20

This was my favorite book when I was little my Mom would read it to me all the time and when I learned how to read I read it all the time, the cute book just gave you a happy warm feeling! I wish I still owned the book but unfortunately it was given away but I would love to find this book again not only for me for sentimental reasons but also for my niece! Please reprint this book!

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Happiness is a Warm Puppy
Charles Schultz
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Schulz
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The Peanuts characters are featured in this book telling things that bring happiness to a child, illustrated and written by Cartoonist, Charles M. Schulz.

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HAPPINESS IS A WARM PUPPY
Charles M. Schultz
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Happiness is a Warm Puppy
Charles M. Schulz
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Happiness is a Warm Puppy
Charles M Schulz
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Happiness is a Warm Puppy
Charles Schulz
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Happiness is a Warm Puppy
Charles M. Schulz
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Charles Schultz
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Charles M Schulz
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The Funniest People in Sports: 250 Anecdotes About Sports contains such anecdotes as the following:

Umpire Beans Reardon once made a mistake. Richie Ashburn slid into second base and Billy Cox attempted to tag him. Beans yelled “Safe”, but at the same time he flung his arm in the “Out” gesture. Mr. Ashburn asked, “What the hell does that mean?” Mr. Reardon replied, “Richie, you know you're safe. Billy, you know he's safe. But 30,000 fans see my arm. Richie, you're out.”

Figure skater Rosalynn Sumners has a tendency to put on weight. When she was skating for Disney, her contract required her to be weighed each week, and if she was three pounds over her desired weight, Disney fined her $10. After a while, Ms. Sumners began to stand on the scales each week with a $10 bill in her hand.

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This Book is Awesom!!!!.......2005-11-09

THIS BOOK IS SO FUNNY. I FOUND IT VERY ENTERTAINING AND EASY TO READ. THE AUTHOR DID AN AWESOM JOB WRITING THIS BOOK AND I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO READING HIS OTHER BOOKS.

THIS BOOK RULES!!!.......2005-11-02

THIS BOOK WILL KEEP YOU ENTERTAINED FOR HOURS! I FOUND IT HARD TO PUT DOWN. THE AUTHOR REALLY DID HIS HOMEWORK FOR THIS BOOK. THIS IS A MUST HAVE FOR THE SPORT "FACTALCOHOLIC"!

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Ok Read.......2007-10-03

This is a pretty good book. As other reviewers have said this book mentions films and performances which have otherwise been forgotten. My mian gripe is the author is unfairly biased; I noticed how in every instance, for example, he plays down performances given by black actors and actresses. So aside from the fact that he allows his personal agenda to seep into his critical anaylses, I think it's an ok book.

Admirable Peary.......2006-03-06

Just a bit of additional thought to add to the other reviews. I think the main benefit of this book is that it spurs interest in seeing some of Mr. Peary's picks; there are some films on his lists I'd never heard of, let alone seen. I'd also like to see an updated and expanded version of this title, perhaps with a bit more explanation of what he found worthwhile that warranted inclusion of the "Award-Worthy Runners-Up".
But regardless of whether that ever happens, this is a book any serious film fan should have in his or her library, and one they should consult frequently.

Brilliant Idea with Great Alternate Suggestions.......2004-10-01

Have you ever watched an older movie and enjoyed it so much that you looked it up to see how many Oscars it won? How many times did you come away wondering why it wasn't even nominated for a single one? What makes a great movie great, what makes an over-rated movie over-rated, and what movies over the years have been most egregiously overlooked? "Alternate Oscars" is a book that explores these questions in a most enjoyable and enlightening way.

The author, Danny Peary, looked over the films of 1927 (the first year of the Academy Awards) through 1991 (the year he put the book together) and gave us his thoughts on who the real Academy Award winners should have been. He limited his choices to the awards for Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Actress and many of the alternate award winners he came up with I whole heartedly agreed with. Mind you, Peary enthusiastically agrees with some of the Oscars awarded over the years and he discards some classic movies in favor of some obscure ones. He meets his critics head on because he writes an essay explaining each of his choices.

The format lists the original winner and other nominees followed by Peary's choice for winner and others that he felt worthy of nomination. The author gives himself the freedom of having one or two other nominees or seven to eight other nominees if he felt they were worthy. I the case of 1963, Peary determined that there was no winner for Best Picture because there was none worthy even of his nomination. One of the reasons that I enjoyed this book is because I had seen enough of Peary's more obscure choices to know that he was right on the money. For example, he cites with nominations for best actor, James Cagney in "One, Two, Three", Groucho Marx in "Duck Soup", and (as a co-winner for 1951) Alastair Sim in "A Christmas Carol". I was bothered by some of the great movies that he eliminated from competition but I was also pleased to see some greatly over-rated movies take the fall.

I enjoy good movies just like I enjoy good books. There are far too many books out there for me to read in my brief lifetime. Therefore I do my best to understand what are the better reliable sources for me to find the books I'm more apt to enjoy. Likewise with movies, I don't have time to watch everything that's shown on Turner Classic Movies nor, I've found, would I really enjoy most of them if I did. I have found several good guides for what movies are probably worth taking the time to see. I gave this book 5 stars because, from what movies I'm already familiar with, Danny Peary seems to be able to pick 'em.

Awaken YOUR interest in movies.......2002-10-27

I have never been a big fan of movies, or even television for that matter. When I was young, I didn't express it in quite so haughty a way, possibly because I was jealous and wished that I could watch the Banana Splits like everyone else. An actual movie required a car trip of ten minutes because the small town we lived in didn't have a theater; so it wasn't just the matter of begging the admission price. Books didn't really fulfill the entire need when I was young, either. I think most people need some sort of visual stimulation. Since TV and movies were unavailable, I turned to comics and "interactive" play (i.e., that running around with other kids in the neighborhood rather than being glued to the telly).

I can remember seeing movies as a kid, mainly because I can probably list them with 80% accuracy and completeness. The first one I remember was Love Story (which, as some would say, probably has something to do with my dislike for movies as well). My mother says that we saw Bambi earlier, but I just don't recall it. I recall a B-grade horror flick that I saw with my brother in the early 70s. I think it starred Doug McClure, and it was based around the Sargasso Sea (I still get the willies when thinking about some kind of trapdoor and a squid-like thing). Then there's Star Wars, which I remember seeing clips for on a local broadcast noon TV show, and which my brother and I had to see in the first week of screening based on that clip. In fact, I guess I went to movies with my brother a lot (mom was probably trying to get rid of us at the same time, as well as it just being easier logistically). Jaws II, Smokey and the Bandit (I remember the whole family went to that one), Cannonball Run, and Dirty Harry. We saw the popular stuff; my parents were not fans of movies or TV as well, but could be convinced every once and a while.

In high school, the town we moved to had a theater (actually a combination drive-in and walk-in), but because I had moved there "later" than most, I felt apart from the other kids in town, and so I never really "hung-out" at the movies like the majority of my classmates. What films I did see remained the more popular kind: E.T., Superman, Risky Business, the Star Wars sequels, the Star Trek movies. The only brief glimmer of hope in those days was the extraordinary effort I went to in order to see Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

So it wasn't until I went to college that I discovered the movies could be more than entertainment. But I never "fell" for movies like some people (reference Harlan Ellison's introduction to his collection of essays on media, Harlan Ellison's Watching). I was learning that books, which I had read up till now for their entertainment value also, could be more than simply entertainment as well, and that seemed much more exciting for me to explore.

You would think that after moving to L.A., I couldn't help but get more into movies. It is, of course, the movie capitol of the world. But L.A. is a city of facades. Just like the always balmy summer days they foist off as the truth in TV and movies hides the fact that L.A. has something like 90% smog-filled days, so is the movie culture hidden beneath the physical monument of the studios. I went to one "special" screening while in L.A., for the movie Soapdish. Nice performances by Kevin Kline and Sally Field, but nothing substantial.

Colorado? Even though I was back in a college town, movies weren't something I hungered for, or even looked forward to. But here I am, in Radville, Washington, and, frankly, we're bored stiff out here. You'd think that I'd get more reading done, but the absence of other culture makes reading feel monotonous. There is one bright shining light--Battelle's employees started a film club years back, and it's still going strong. This past year's most popular feature was Like Water for Chocolate, which the Film Club sold out in three different showings, and which prompted the local discount theater to book it for a couple of weeks. Through the Film Club I've seen some movies that I can tell will be favorites for times to come (The Palm Beach Story, Strictly Ballroom, and Roger and Me), as well as films that are helping to fill in the gaps of my video eduction (La Dolce Vita), and modern foreign-language films such as Raise the Red Lantern and Europa Europa.

What does all that have to do with Danny Peary's Alternate Oscars? It should explain why, after all these years, I'm suddenly interested in film, and, specifically, the history of the medium. Peary's book provides that history in excellent page-long essays, as well as catching me up on the critical classics of the medium. Perhaps not its intended use, but that's the thing with art--once it is finished, it rarely remains the artist's.

A revised opinion on Alternate Oscars.......2002-02-11

When I wrote my previous review for this book, I was writing from memory. I also was influenced by some opinions from other reviewers. But after reviewing the book, I have to say that it isn't that bad. It depends upon who is reading.

When they were originally founded in the late 1920's, the goal of the Academy Awards was to honor films and actors/actresses on the grounds of merit. This was difficult enough to achieve with a group of about a dozen voters, considering especially that they had power and influence. But overtime the academy grew to hundreds and even thousands of members. With such a large group of different people and personalities, it's safe to say that many have been influenced in their decisions by other reasons beside merit: Sentimentality, politics, consolation for a previous defeat and, most importantly, an obsession with prestige. In addition, silent movies were ignored during the transition to sound movies and certain film genres (Comedies and Westerns predominately), as well as independent and foreign films have been largely ignored over the years. If these factors did not exist in the minds of the academy voters, the results would be far different.

Author Danny Peary has realized this. As a result, he has gone back through Oscar history and rewritten the results, awarding Alternate Oscars to different winners, occasionally giving them to the actual academy choices. While some choices are the predictable ones ("Citizen Kane" or "Casablanca"), Peary mostly tries to surprise us as much as possible in his selections, providing reasons for his choices and analyses of the films. In addition, so has to honor the contributions of others, "Award Worthy Runners Up" are included for every year (Although there are sometimes none).

Another area the book works at is in the disagreement with the decisions. For example, I like the much-acclaimed union drama "On the Waterfront". But Mr. Peary took away it's 1954 Best Picture Oscar and awarded it to "Salt of the Earth", another film about labor workers. While I may disagree, I have not seen "Salt of the Earth" and am now intrigued at watching it. If I hadn't read this book, that might not have happened.

There are a few complaints with the book, though minor. A few of your favorite stars (Burt Lancaster for example) might not have received Alternate Oscars. But the author apologizes for this at the book's introduction. Also, no Best Picture selection is made for 1963 (The author citing a lack of great films). Finally, the selections only go up to 1991. Hopefully, a second edition is in the works. It would be fascinating to see what Peary would have to say. Or who knows? Maybe another critic could share their two cents on the Academy. How about several critics on the same book? But one thing is for certain: for as long as the Academy continues to blunder, there will always be a place for critics like Danny Peary. Thank you very much.

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Patterns for Living, Alternate Edition: The Quest of the Individual for Adjustment to the Social Group

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Patterns for Living, Alternate Edition: The Quest of the Individual for Adjustment to the Social Group
et al Oscar James Campbell
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Patterns for Living: Alternate Edition Part 1

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Patterns for Living: Alternate Edition Part 1
Oscar James; Van Gundy, Justine; Shrodes, Caroline (editors) Campbell
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Parts | Automotive | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books
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Patterns for Living: Alternate Edition Part 1
Oscar James; Van Gundy, Justine; Shrodes, Caroline (editors) Campbell
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• Detailed city maps--all shortcuts, alleys, and buildings exposed.
• Interior location maps--every single item labeled.
• Locations of every hidden Timmy, Armory, and Secret Vehicle revealed.
• Exhaustive drivethroughs of each mission.
• Stunning stunt secrets exposed: Full city tour showing landmarks, secret routes, outrageous jumps, and more!
• Full weapons details and statistics.
• Expert tips for taking charge of more than 70 playable vehicles, from muscle cars to buses.
• Proven minigame tactics and tricks.
• Giant Map Poster!

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Useful, but lots of mistakes.......2005-02-07

This book is very useful. Sadly, lots of mistakes are in it. It got the cars Dolch Schub and Dagger TypeT mixed up, and TypeT is not a secret car. Dolch Schub is, but the Dolch Schub is what they said is the Dagger TypeT is the Dolch Schub. And what they said the TypeT is is the Dolch! Also, they said the V-8 is called the 80 Redline and they called the same car the Scout Chaser! The Scout is a pickup truck. What the 80 Redline is they called the V-8! AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH! At least I know what they mean.

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The best-selling guide to overcoming creative blocks and unleashing a torrent of great ideas-updated for a new generation of problem solvers.

James Adams's unique approach to generating ideas and solving problems has captivated, inspired, and guided thousands of people from all walks of life. Now, twenty-five years after its original publication, Conceptual Blockbusting has never been more relevant, powerful, or fresh. Integrating insights from the worlds of psychology, engineering, management, art, and philosophy, Adams identifies the key blocks (perceptual, emotional, cultural, environmental, intellectual, and expressive) that prevent us from realizing the full potential of our fertile minds. Employing unconventional exercises and other interactive elements, Adams shows individuals, teams, and organizations how to overcome these blocks, embrace alternative ways of thinking about complex problems, and celebrate the joy of creativity. With new examples and contemporary references, Conceptual Blockbusting is guaranteed to introduce a new generation of readers to a world of new possibilities.

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Cultivate Your Thinking!.......2007-03-16

My dad gave me a copy of this book for Christmas in 1978 when I was a junior in college. I enjoyed reading it then, and I've read it numerous times since. I can say now with some length of perspective that in my opinion it's a definitive classic on this topic and I'd say it is probably the most influential single book in my engineering career. It's enabled me to think of things of that no one else does, and more often than not it's because of ideas I picked up here. The solutions are enduring too. The nine-dot problem, the ping-pong ball in the tube, the spacecraft panels opening without a damper are examples I think back to when faced with technical challenges that have no apparent easy answer.

I cringe inside when people want and push for systematic and methodical ways to solve problems. It's almost a religon to some that the pretense of an imagined rigor akin to mathematical proof will always lead them to "correct" answers. It's not that those methods are wrong but they're quite incomplete and tend to only reinforce the mental blocks you already have.

If you want to unconfine your thinking and leverage the power of both halves of your brain, then put this book in your cart, buy it, and read it.

thought-provoking and practical.......2006-07-15

I found this book excellent for expanding one's intellectual arsenal of problem-solving skills. As the author himself admits, no single person will benefit from all the techniques described in this book, since every person has a unique way of thinking. Nevertheless, becoming familiar with the existing techniques will allow you to pick and choose the ones that work for you. Personally, I found many of these techniques to be applicable in every-day situations, in addition to solving scientific problems.
As an added bonus, the book includes a list of excellent references to cognitive science and psychology material for the interested reader.

The only minor complaint I had was that the material could be a bit better organized. Sometimes it reads more like an enumeration of techniques rather than a coherent text.

To get a better idea, decompose and know thyself.......2005-09-24

This book is great for a lot of different industries. I am in the software industry. James Adams has some great ideas on creating great ideas. This is a book that makes the phrase "think outside of the box" make sense and puts some content to the cliche. This book is a very good book for inventors or anyone in the creative frame of mind. We all have some values we hold and it is the ability to re-evaluate these values to create that breaks us out of our molds. In other words, our perspective on the world can actually inhibit or assist us with creativity. Mr. Adams helps to put these values in a container to assess what is helpful and which are not. I keep a copy of this book for occasional reference.

Helpful, but not systematic.......2005-08-04

The book provided some ideas for opening up new neural
pathways that could increase creativity, but didn't describe
a systematic method for doing so.

Very helpful.......2005-07-21

I found this book to be very helpful with expanding my abilities to think creatively. I think that, as we work our way through the school mill and then on in to jobs, a lot of our natural creativity is pushed to the background. We learn to get things right - whatever right is. Making mistakes becomes bad. This book helped me recognize my own unwillingness to have what might be considered bad ideas. It helped me become a little more exploratory in my thinking.

Conceptual Blockbusting a Guide To Better Idea

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Conceptual Blockbusting a Guide To Better Idea
James L Adams
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Conceptual Blockbusting, A Guide To Better Ideas -

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Conceptual Blockbusting, A Guide To Better Ideas -
James L. Adams -
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Conceptual Blockbusting : A Guide to Better Ideas
James L. Adams
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Conceptual Blockbusting A Guide to Better Ideas
James L Adams
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Conceptual Blockbusting, a Guide to Better Ideas

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Conceptual blockbusting: A guide to better ideas (The Portable Stanford)

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James L Adams
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