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This manual is designed for librarians who must create, implement, and evaluate a training program for paraprofessionals working in reference services. The complete training process is explored in logical steps, starting with goal setting and continuing through the responsibilities and methods of training, the training manual, selection and orientation, and evaluation. Throughout, case studies provide examples of when to make a referral, controversial materials, and other issues faced by frontline library personnel on a daily basis.

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Seaweed anyone?.......2007-05-12

This book is very dated, BUT this guy was the pioneer so that makes perfect sense! There is great information to be gleaned from these pages if you open your mind to it. Plus, a great history of seaweed and how so many cultures have used it. Very fascinating and gave me lots of new ideas.

Seaweed in agriculture & horticulture (Conservation gardening and farming series : Series C, Reprints)

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Seaweed in agriculture & horticulture (Conservation gardening and farming series : Series C, Reprints)
William Anthony Stephenson
Manufacturer: B. and G. Rateaver
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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Seaweed in Agriculture and Horticulture
Stephenson Wa
Manufacturer: Elsevier Science Ltd
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Binding: Textbook Binding
ASIN: 0827713452

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SEAWEED IN AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE.
W. A. Stephenson
Manufacturer: Faber and Faber
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000O8LJM6

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Written in a folksy, down-to-earth style, this user-friendly guide to the night sky is designed for beginner and intermediate stargazers ages twelve and up. It begins with chapters explaining the stars, nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies—and what readers can expect to see from their own backyards with a modicum of equipment. Northern California StarWatch then examines the major constellations, offering updated tales of the mythology surrounding them and detailing their seasonal movement in the sky. Later chapters delve into the moon, solar and lunar eclipses, planets, and "celestial extras" such as comets, meteor showers, and aurora borealis. The final chapter provides advice on purchasing a telescope and other stargazing equipment. Appendices include monthly star maps for Northern California’s northern latitude, a local resource guide, and a list of Northern California’s brightest stars.

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Viewing the California night sky.......2006-04-27

Joining others in the lovely 'Starwatch' series with its excellent regional focus is a guide for Northern California amateur astronomers, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA STARWATCH, which offers specifics on the constellations visible to Northern California residents. Each of the 12 star maps herein - one for each month - is set for Northern California especially, allowing residents to literally use their backyards as an observation point. Plenty of science and insights on myths and legends accompanies these star charts, making it a guide the entire family can readily enjoy.

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Interesting Topic, Yet Stretched Too Far

The Author's High Profile Job Got Me To Buy The Book....

A Great Read; A Great Gift

GOOD BOOK BUT

Fast Read

The Games Do Count: America's Best and Brightest on the Power of Sports
Brian Kilmeade
Manufacturer: HarperEntertainment
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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When Washington Crossed the Delaware: A Wintertime Story for Young Patriots

ASIN: 0060736763
Release Date: 2005-10-04

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What do Henry Kissinger, Jack Welch, Condoleezza Rice, and Jon Bon Jovi have in common? They have all reached the top of their respective professions, and they all credit sports for teaching them the lessons that were fundamental to their success. In his years spent interviewing and profiling celebrities, politicians, and top businesspeople, popular sportscaster and Fox & Friends cohost Brian Kilmeade has discovered that nearly everyone shares a love of sports and has a story about how a game, a coach, or a single moment of competition changed his or her life.

These vignettes have entertained, surprised, and inspired readers nationwide with their insight into America's most respected and well-known personalities. Kilmeade presents more than seventy stories straight from the men and women themselves and those who were closest to them. From competition to camaraderie, individual achievement to teamwork, failure to success, the world of sports encompasses it all and enriches our lives. The Games Do Count reveals this simple and compelling truth: America's best and brightest haven't just worked hard -- they've played hard -- and the results have been staggering!

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Interesting Topic, Yet Stretched Too Far.......2007-08-22

Brian Kilmeade intrigues me on TV. He is witty, fast thinking, well informed, and personable.

In my judgment, his book covered a worthwhile topic--the impact of athletics on the lives of participants, even those who don't become star performers.

As an avid sports fan, I welcomed several wise observations like this statement from George Will, one of the celebrities profiled: "Baseball--it's a cliche, but like a lot of cliches, it's true--is a game of failure. The best hitter in baseball in a given year fails more than 60 percent of the time. If you bat .350, you've failed 65 percent of the time. Ted Williams batted .406 in 1941, which means he failed to get a hit roughly 60 percent of the time. In any given year, the best team in baseball walks off the field beaten about sixty times. It's a very difficult game and a game of failure. That doesn't mean that some people aren't a whole lot better than others. And everyone was a whole lot better than I was most of the time."

However, because so many of the people Brian Kilmeade featured say practically the same thing, I suggest that he would have produced a more appealing book if he had eliminated the duplications. Through careful editing, he could have given us half as much material that would have carried twice as much impact.

The Complete Communicator: Change Your Communication-change Your Life!

The Author's High Profile Job Got Me To Buy The Book...........2007-05-15

The author's high profile job got me to buy his book, as I watch his morning news program everyday. I was happy to find that the book stands alone as an inspiring weaving of interesting true stories from celebrities on how sports impacted their lives.

Kilmeade did a great job of getting the biggest names of our time to share their victories and defeats, and how those experiences shaped their paths toward success.

This is an upbeat book that will touch your soul. A great gift for teenagers.

A Great Read; A Great Gift.......2006-09-26

I originally purchased this book for my husband. After reading it myself, I decided that it would also make the perfect Christmas gift for every guy on my list. I gave 11 of these books that Christmas. I have never received such heartfelt and enthusiastic thank you's for my gifts as I did from gifting "The Games Do Count". My son and nephews in college especially appreciated this book, as it (1) consists of many great, individual short stories and (2) with their busy college schedules, this book was the perfect choice for some quick, enjoyable down-time reading.

GOOD BOOK BUT.......2006-06-21

THIS MAY A GOOD BOOK BUT THE AUTHOR IS STILL A POMPOUS ARROGANT JERK. AND HE IS NOT AT ALL FUNNY.

Fast Read.......2006-03-16

This was a fast read but the chapters get a bit repetitive. Most of the stories begin to sound the same.

The Games Do Count: America's Best And Brightest On The Power Of Sports

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The Games Do Count: America's Best And Brightest On The Power Of Sports
Brian Kilmeade
Manufacturer: Regan Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NY2RAY

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The Games Do Count: America's Best And Brightest On The Power Of Sports
Brian Kilmeade
Manufacturer: Regan Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OF42GY

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Good Tips .......2007-09-22

Orson Scott Card is a master story teller, so it's great to learn from him. It's one of the basic books for learning how to construct your characters. You'll need others though, like The Complete Writer's Guide to Heroes and Heroines (Paperback)
by Tami D. Cowden

It takes time to find the gold.......2007-08-30

Characters & Viewpoint by Orson Scott Card

Reading this book was like eating soup that had bursts of flavor in it. To find the flavor, you had to eat a lot of soup that was tasteless. After reading this book, I felt it was suited more for the novice who knows little to nothing about the structure of a book and developing the characters in that book. A novice in my opinion is someone who wants to be published and famous but wasn't willing to put in the time reading while they were young a to learn the literary skills taught in English literature in high school/college. It is my opinion that this book digresses and has too much fluff and could have been written in fifty to seventy-five pages instead of the one hundred and seventy-three that it is. Although the book offers valuable insight into the development of characterization, it did not need to run on as long as it did. When I read Creating Character Emotions by Ann Hood, it didn't take long to finish the book. Hood's book was packed with information and examples and did not digress like Card's book did. On the other hand, it took me five times as long to read Card's book because of the digressions. However, I do not think that Hood's book was written for the novice. Card's book takes the reader by the hand and leads him/her gently toward an understanding of developing characterization along with plot and other structural elements that are required to write a story that has a chance to see print. Hood's book, on the other hand, leaps in and roars ahead without taking the time to develop the necessary skills. I felt that Hood's book took for granted that the reader would know the things that Card teaches them in his book. I have four more books on characterization by four other authors and I plan to read them all. I know what my main weakness is in developing a narrative--characterization. After reading Hood and Card, I feel it is important to have a diverse perspective on the topic of developing characterization. One book may not be enough to understand what it takes to bring people to life on the flat page filled with black print.

Valuable, entertaining little book.......2007-05-14

Somehow, Orson Scott Card has a way of making anything an enjoyable read. This is true with his book on Characters and Viewpoint. He places his knowledge in the package of his well developed prose so that it is fun to read and easy to understand. But Card also likes to give his readers special treats and this book is no exception. Readers find the special treats in the stories Card shares of his many writers bootcamps and workshops including anecdotes from such well read authors as Gene Wolfe. This helps the reader understand that Card is not just drawing off his knowledge, but that of many other authors just as talented as he is. Most certainly worth multiple reads.

A writer's notebook.......2007-04-10

If you desire to write stories full of imagination, as well as fact, then I suggest you read this book. It is chock-full of explanations, viewpoints, instructions, as well as entertainment. As a budding writer, I am constantly seeking for the one book that will propel me to stardom. I find this one to be a definite step-up in that direction.

Characters and Viewpoint.......2007-03-10

Orson Scott Card makes informative and lasting insights into the creation of--and following the Point of View of--each character. This is not the STEP A to STEP Z version of writing instructions that make for a clear-cut pattern. Instead, it is a deeper instruction, breaking down the elements of writing that hide from so many want-to-be writers.
It is filled with cute little anecdotes and slap-you-in-the-face wake-up calls. ANY writer, no matter how experienced, would benefit from this book. Its an excellent referrence that forces the reader to THINK.

Write Great Fiction: Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint : (Techniques and exercises for crafting dynamic characters and effective viewpoints) (Write Great Fiction)

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Elegant explanations and examples
As great as the first book! Get this one too!
Loads of information and very easy read . . .
Another great book in a must have series of books
excellent

Write Great Fiction: Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint : (Techniques and exercises for crafting dynamic characters and effective viewpoints) (Write Great Fiction)
Nancy Kress
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ASIN: 1582973164

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The indispensable Write Great Fiction series continues with an in-depth look at three of the most important tools in the writer's craft: character, emotion and viewpoint. With the tips and techniques in this book, readers will learn how to:

-Create compelling characters that readers believe in -Write scenes that deliver an unforgettable emotional impact -Distinguish among the many different kinds of viewpoint, and choose the one which is right for their story

Each chapter is filled with examples drawn from the work of successful writers and action-and- results exercises that help readers take their lessons to the keyboard.

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Elegant explanations and examples.......2007-09-27

This guide was an easy read since the subject was broken into easy pieces for digestion. I was especially pleased with the literary examples of many classic and contemporary authors, which made obvious the understanding of principles explained in each chapter. This book substantially lifted my confidence in fiction writing technique.

As great as the first book! Get this one too!.......2007-08-25

This is just as great as the first book, Plot and Structure by James Scott Bell. If you liked the first one- you will love this! It really helps you to find your characters and its interesting to read.

Unlike Plot and Structure, Character Emotions and Viewpoint does have a few swear words in their examples. I dont like those, but if you want to understand this topic its worth it!

Loads of information and very easy read . . ........2007-07-26

This book is loaded with great information for all those aspiring authors who need a hand with developing memorable characters. It's very helpful and an extremely easy read.

Another great book in a must have series of books.......2007-03-30

I picked up what I thought would be a rehashing of old material covered in other books on the same subject, but The Great Fiction series of books continues to impress and surprise.

So many books on creating characters speak to their physical description, wants, motives and give the character a background. This book goes a step further and tells you how to do those things and hits the key point of showing emotion.

In addition, chapter Eight titled "Talking About Emotion -- Dialogue and Thoughts" was worth the price of the book alone.

Other great topics were "Showing Change in Your Characters" and "Frustration -- The Most Useful Emotion in Fiction."

Like the other books in the series, Appendix A recaps the author's critical points. Thus for the impatient reader, jump to this appendix and read what the book is about. For those of us who enjoy the journey of the reading the previous 200+ pages, the appendix is a nice summary.

Overall, this felt like the first book that brought all the concepts of characterization into one place and provided me with an easy to follow roadmap to creating, deepening and SHOWING my characters off in my story.

My recommended characterization plan:
1) Read this book as a guide on how to breath life into your characters and what you are trying to accomplish with your characters. (Characters are not there by accident!)

2) Pick up The Marshall Plan of Novel Writing by Evan Marshal or First Draft in 30 Days by Karen Weisner. Both of these books take many of the concepts listed in this book and put them into templates and forms you can fill out to plot your novel

3) Write. Write. Write.

Don't do what I did and spend the last ten years reading more on writing than actually writing. Get that first 1 million words written asap!!
While you are doing it, read this book, which has found a permanent place on my book shelf as a handy reference and reminder of what makes a successful cast of characters.

excellent.......2007-02-28

A book to read and re-read with extensive advice for making your characters merit their inclusion. I found each topic to be concisely dealt with and particularly liked the final chapters on writer's block and editing.

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Simply the Best
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Acting Power
Robert Cohen
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Designed for courses in beginning or intermediate acting, this text is a contemporary, personal, and provocative resource for students who strive to become great—not merely good—performers.

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Simply the Best.......2002-08-17

The above reviewer was probably an acting student at The Boston Conservatory. There, the standard text for senior year is Acting Power. That aside, the reviewer is correct. The book is the best you'll ever read on the techniques of acting. Forget Uta, forget Stanislavski, this book puts you in the mindset that what your scene objectives are are playable. You don't worry about what's behind you, you focus on what's ahead. Read the book and you'll see what I mean. Having written that, realize that you cannot really learn to act from a book. You have to work at it. This book just helps you come from a realistic standpoint.

Just the Best.......1999-12-23

"The best book on how to act yet written" is how this book is described on more than one "recommended books for actors" list. Aimed at the College Senior/Conservatory level. Some find it easier to follow if read backwards -- starting with the Appendix, then Chapter Six, then Chapter Five, etc.

Born to Trouble: One Hundred Years of Huckleberry Finn (The Center for the Book Viewpoint Series, No. 13)

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Justin Kaplan
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Old & New Viewpoints in Psychology

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External Signs of of Character; Psychology of Comics; Mental Measurements; Psychology Schools; Spiritualism.

Forum: is there character after theory?(Viewpoint essay): An article from: Shakespeare Studies

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Forum: is there character after theory?(Viewpoint essay): An article from: Shakespeare Studies
Raphael Falco
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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This digital document is an article from Shakespeare Studies, published by Thomson Gale on January 1, 2006. The length of the article is 1331 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Forum: is there character after theory?(Viewpoint essay)
Author: Raphael Falco
Publication: Shakespeare Studies (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 34 Page: 21(4)

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Pinocchio's lesson of freedom and surrender. (Viewpoint).: An article from: National Catholic Reporter

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Pinocchio's lesson of freedom and surrender. (Viewpoint).: An article from: National Catholic Reporter
Bill Zalot
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This digital document is an article from National Catholic Reporter, published by National Catholic Reporter on May 30, 2003. The length of the article is 820 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Pinocchio's lesson of freedom and surrender. (Viewpoint).
Author: Bill Zalot
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Date: May 30, 2003
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Viewpoint on public issues
Burton W Folsom
Manufacturer: Mackinac Center for Public Policy
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Confusing for such an easy read..........2000-06-22

"Run to the Wild Wood" by Tom McCaughren is a fantasy adventure story about foxes, written in the same fashion of "Watership Down" and the Redwall series. It was an easy read, about second or third grade level, and it was a charming story, but it was confusing in some places. The foxes have silly names like Scat, Twinkle, and Young Black Tip. They're cute, really, but they didn't have enough distinct characteristics that I could remember which one was which. It wasn't a big problem, however. I enjoyed the book for an easy read. I reccomend it to any young reader, or anyone who likes light, fun material.

Confusing for such an easy read..........2000-06-18

I enjoy fantasy books, especially stories featuring animals like the Redwall series by Brian Jaques and Watership Down by Richard Adams. "Run To the Wild Wood" is exactly this kind of book, and my grandmother brought it to me all the way from Ireland. Amazon seems a much easier and better way to go. I enjoyed the book, it was a very easy read, but it was a little confusing. I lost the plot in a couple places. The story made cross references, and I think I missed out on part of a series. I got the characters confused, I kept forgetting which fox was which. I recommend it for younger readers who like fantasy books, but beware: it's not the kind of book you can read while distracted by music, talk, tv, etc...

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