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archive showcases The Baum Group's 2001 book selections and book reviews on Dr. Rae's Shopping Network.
Real Magic : Creating Miracles in Everyday Life
by Wayne W. Dyer "learn how to (1) see it in your
mind (2) believe it in your heart, and then (3) create
it in your life."
Manhattan Unfurled by Matteo Pericoli "...published in an elegant
slipcase, and the drawings fold out, accordion-style, with the West
on one side and the East on the other. An introduction by New
Yorker architecture critic Paul Goldberger, who first wrote about
Matteo’s project in The New Yorker’s “Talk of the Town,” will
accompany the drawing in a separate pamphlet. This book is
both a wonderful New York City memento, perfect for gift giving,
and an entirely unique work of art."
To Kill A Mocking Bird by Harper Lee "I rate this book a 5-star-plus!
I read it for the first time in the 9th grade and have read it two more
times since then. When I read it about 6 months ago at the age of 22,
I couldn't believe how exciting it was, even though I already knew what
was going to happen. I think this is a classic and a must read for older
students and adults. Even though it happened in another time and place
(for me), it is easy to relate to and offers many life lessons." (A Reader
from Lufkin, Texas USA)
Building Cross-Cultural Competence : How to Create Wealth
from Conflicting Values by Charles M. Hampden-Turner "...new
insights on how people of different values, norms and belief can
reconcile the inherent cultural differences to build a dynamic
relationship within a culturally diversed organisation. ..."
(A Reader from East Kalimantan, Indonesia)
The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen "Settling old scores. Beware,
parents of baby boomers. You may find out what they really think."
(A Reader from Houston, Texas USA)
Flares of Memory : Stories of Childhood During the Holocaust
by Anita Brostoff (Editor) with Sheila Chamovitz "Survivors
remember."
Technical Writing for Dummies by Sheryl Lindsell-Roberts
"Technical writing is one of the fastest-growing occupations
in the U.S. today. Yet, many people are uncertain about
what technical writing entails -- and how it differs from other
types of business writing. “Technical Writing For Dummies”
clears away the confusion and shows you how to research
and write terrific technical documentation. It includes
How to use the Internet to effectively research technical
documents A guide to creating different types of technical
documents, from abstracts to user manuals A how-to guide
to crafting technical documents for online and computer
presentations." (Editorial Reviews ~ Book Description)
The Proving Ground by G. Bruce Knecht "How real people behave
under stress. The book...highlights four situations where four
individuals could have changed the outcome...by speaking out
against a clearly wrong decision but did not. Unfortunately in two
of these situations, lives were lost that could have been saved and
in the third, reputations and names have been destroyed forever.
While the setting is a yacht race, its really a story about the behavior
of people under extreme stress." (A Reader from Sydney, Australia)
There's a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem by Wayne W. Dyer
"Thank You, Wayne!!! This is a wonderful and wise book, full of love,
hope and practical advice. It teaches the importance -- and explains
the rewards -- of living a life with a strong spiritual center in a world
that is frighteningly materialistic, and does so in a way that is refreshing,
uplifting and entertaining. If you're looking for a lift, read this book
right away. It's probably Wayne's best, and, in my book, that's saying
a lot!!" (A Reader from New York City, New York USA)
Customers Rule! Why the E-Commerce Honeymoon
is Over and Where Winning Businesses Go From Here
by Roger Blackwell and Kristina Stephan "...They remind
us: e-business is no substitute for knowing what works
in business and why." (A reader from Columbus, Ohio USA)
Bioenergetics by Alexander Lowen, M.D. "Great Book! Lowen's
book does what they all do -- it gets us back in touch with our
genuine, inner selves by making the emotional expression of
oneself through the body the vehicle for authentic self-expression
and spontaneity. It liberated me to feel more spontaneously without
self-judgment and self-criticism, and to express my feelings without
fear of judgment by others. If you're having trouble feeling or being
fully conscious of yourself and your feelings, read Lowen's books
and give some thought to Bioenergetic psychotherapy -- both will
help tremendously." (A reader from USA)
Dawn of the 21st Century : The Millennium Photo Project
by Alx Klive (Editor), David Kilgour (Editor) "A wonderful idea
and fasinating book. My copy recently arrived and I'm greatly
impressed. I first heard of this book from its web site, but
nothing seemed to be happening there so I'd assumed the
project had failed. Suddenly, while searching for photography
books, up it pops. I had to get a copy. It has a great
range of photos which really capture the feel of a world in celebration.
The range of people featured makes it great to pass from page to page and dip back
into the new year." (A Reader from Sacramento, California USA)
The Road to Wealth: A Comprehensive Guide to Your
Money - Everything You Need to Know in Good and
Bad Times by Suze Orman "...author of "The 9 Steps
to Financial Freedom" and "The Courage to Be Rich,"
is back with her most comprehensive guide to wealth
creation and management yet. "The Road to Wealth"
is organized in a question-and-answer format that
addresses everything from managing debt to investing
in the stock market." (Thanks Harry C. Edwards, Editor
of Amazon.com Delivers Business & Investing)
Detecting Women by Willetta L. Heising "This collectors' guide
is a must for all aficionados of mystery." (Thanks Dr. Rae)
Essential Drucker : In One Volume the Best of Sixty Years
of Peter Drucker's Essential Writings on Management
by Peter Ferdinand Drucker "It's difficult to think of anyone
who has shaped the tone and tenor of modern business
management more than Peter Drucker. Taking on Drucker
for the first time is always a challenge, but now anyone
looking for an introduction to the man and his work should
look no farther..." (Thank you Harry C. Edwards, Editor
of Amazon.Com Delivers Business & Investing)
Fish! A Remarkable Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results
by Stephen C. Lundin Ph.D., Harry Paul, John Christensen
"Addresses today's most pressing work issues (including employee
retention and burnout) with an engaging metaphor and an appealing
message that applies to anyone in any sector of any organization."
(Book Information)
The Myth of Excellence : Why Great Companies Never Try
to Be the Best at Everything by Fred Crawford, Ryan Mathews
"The first thing that Fred Crawford and Ryan Mathews asked
themselves after surveying 5,000 consumers was how their
survey respondents could be so wrong. Their results so
contradicted conventional wisdom about consumer marketing
that the two began to rethink their assumptions about what
American consumers really want -- and the results will probably
surprise you as well. In The Myth of Excellence, Crawford and
Mathews show why values are taking center stage in today's
marketplace." (Thank you Harry C. Edwards, Editor of
Amazon.com Delivers Business & Investing)
On Writing : A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King
"Great Read for Writers and Readers! ...a page turner
from start to finish, just like Stephen King's fiction! For
King fans, writers, or those who dream about becoming a
n author, this book describes King's life and his evolution
as a writer in great detail. It provides you with a window
into the life of a born writer. You can't help but evaluate
your own potential as an author in comparison. A must
read for anyone who loves to read!" (A Reader from
Highland, Illinois USA)
Success @ Life by Ron Rubin, Stuart Avery Gold,
Republic of Tea "I've been a fan of Republic of Tea
since discovering it five years ago. Little did I know
what went into developing this creative and extraordinary business. Thanks to the authors for sharing
their insights. The advice is both pragmatic and
inspirational. If you need motivation and excellent
guidance in how to succeed in life, read this book
today." (A Reader from Missouri, USA)
The Pharmacist's Mate by Amy Fusselman [Thank you Rosie O'Donnell from "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" for bring this extraordinary book to our attention.]
Suzanne Somers' Eat, Cheat, and Melt the Fat Away
by Suzanne Somers, Diana Schwarzbein "...a **TEN
STAR** book and recipe for living that will dramatically
revolutionize and revitalize the way we, as a planet, eat
and enjoy food." (A Reader from St. Marys, Pennsylvania USA)
The Pilates Body : The Ultimate At-Home Guide to
Strengthening, Lengthening, and Toning Your Body -- Without Machines by Brooke Siler "Absolutely
Wonderful! I am a Pilates instructor and this book
is wonderful for helping with verbal cues and visualization. I think that it is also a great book for beginners. This is a must have for anyone interested in Pilates." (A Reader from Boise, Idaho USA)
Brand New : How Entrepreneurs Earned Consumers' Trust
from Wedgwood to Dell by Nancy F. Koehn "An insightful
look at brands and brand management through the eyes of
a Harvard Business School professor." (Thank you
Harry C. Edwards, Editor of Amazon Delivers Business)
Getting Things Done : The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
by David Allen "A breath of fresh air! Over the years I have
been looking for a practical approach to manage both my
personal and professional life. With David Allen's approach
the mystery has been solved. In easy to understand
terminology, David helped me to make sense of all the
information I need to manage and how to keep track of it
so that I can more effectively complete what is important to
me. I feel like I have more control over my life. Until now, I
didn't realize how simple it could be to feel so great."
(A Reader from Santiago, Chile)
Survival, The Unidentified Stage of Grieving by Tara A. Griggs
"Impressive... I found this book to be wonderful...easy and quick to read. I read it twice in one weekend. Not your typical
"cookbook" on how to grieve. It spoke of the realities of grieving. Very personal and I enjoyed the fact that it wasn't clinical. I highly recommend this book." (A Reader from Simsbury, Connecticut USA)
High Five! The Magic of Working Together by Ken Blanchard, etal.
"Great, ...message on teamwork. ...The organisation that invests
heavily in the individuals and not the teams will lose this investment
when the individual leaves. This point is very clear and valid in theHigh Five book and a major point worth remembering. An effective
team can carry on if one person leaves, which means the organisation
is not impacted, or the team or the customer. And as individuals, by
sharing knowledge we also become more empowered. Teamwork
benefits everyone, the organisation, the employee and the customer."
(A Reader from Auckland, New Zealand)
How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci : Seven Steps to Genius
Every Day by Michael J. Gelb "You Can Achieve Your Own
Renaissance! ..There is great wisdom to learn from
da Vinci. He told us that "I will continue" through
his obstacles and that "I wish to work miracles" through his
everyday life. He aimed at reaching his potential
and each one of us can do that as well. Read this
book if you are interested in taking the challenge to become
the best you can be." (A Reader)
Emotional Alchemy : How the Mind Can Heal the Heart
by Tara Bennett-Goleman "...This is a book that can add
great value to anyone's life. Very highly recommended."
(A Reader from Harvard, Massachusetts USA)
[SideBar : Science journalist Daniel Goleman collaborates with Bennett-Goleman, his psychotherapist wife. Bennett-Goleman suggests that many people are ruled by maladaptive behaviors... stemming from childhood coping mechanisms. She investigates ten basic maladaptive behaviors.]
The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding : How to Build a Product or
Service into a World-Class Brand by Al Ries and Laura Ries
"Short and effective,... The best thing about this book is the short
chapters: it isn't some unwieldy volume that will gather dust on
the shelf. It's a resource to re-visit, re-read and bring more fresh
thoughts to mind. Whilst the 'laws' are integrated, and you'll find
references in some chapters to other 'laws' in the book, you don't
have to read it cover-to-cover every time you pick it up. Having
said that, you could do so in a spare afternoon! Worth keeping
close to hand." (A Reader from Sunbury, Victoria Australia)
The Dark Side of the Light Chasers by Debbie Ford "This is a real
life changer. For the first time, it all became clear that I was looking at life in the wrong light. ...I started to own parts of myself that I had buried deep inside of me." (A Reader from Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA)
American Odyssey, 1963-1999 by Mary Ellen Mark (Photographer)
"One image is worth the price... Great book for Hasselblad nerds;
it will give you a lot of ideas for how to fill a square frame creatively."
(A Reader from Cambridge, Massachusetts USA)
Secrets of the Baby Whisperer : How to Calm, Connect, and
Communicate With Your Baby by Tracy Hogg and Melinda Blau
"I am a first time grandma-to-be. Saw you on Dateline and
immediately ordered your book for my daughter-in-law and son. Am reading the book first and wish you had been around for me
when I had my children. The book is wonderful, I've ordered two
more copies for my friends' children who are going to be parents
for the first time. Thanks to Tracy for writing your book." (A Reader)
Couples : A Celebration of Commitment by Catherine Whitney
and M. I. Hamburg "Great sweetheart buy. Heartfelt prose
and beautiful photographs capture the essence of love and
commitment." (A Reader from Kansas City, Missouri USA)
It's Not the Big that Eat the Small...It's the Fast that Eat the Slow
by Jason Jennings and Laurence Haughton "A step-by-step guide
to growing any business through the philosophy of "surging," a
strategy which can be implemented at any level in any company."
(Pittsburgh Business Times "News & Noteworthy Business Books" February 16 - 22, 2001 edition)
The Future of Success by Robert B. Reich "This book clearly
deserves more than 5 stars. It is Professor Robert Reich's best
book, and the first to go beyond Professor Peter Drucker's
thinking about the future of "knowledge" work. It is well written, and designed to stir a debate and self-examination . . . rather
than answer all of the questions in an opinionated way. Nicely
done!" (A Reader from Boston, Massachusetts USA)
Eyewitness to Power : The Essence of Leadership, Nixon to Clinton
by David R. Gergen "A unique account of the leadership styles of
the immediate past US presidents. Well written, concise, to the point, it makes pertinent reading and a useful text in historical terms,
but also as a prescription for future US presidents." (A Reader from
Melbourne, Victoria Australia)
Now, Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham,
Donald O. Clifton, Ph.D. "A program that helps you
develop your talents and strengths and those of the
people you manage." (Pittsburgh Business Times
"News & Noteworthy Business Books" February 2 - 8,
2001)
Maestro : Greenspan's Fed and the American Boom
by Bob Woodward "Behind the scenes at the Fed. Reading this book goes to prove that the most
powerful man in Washington D.C. does not reside at
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. ...The book gives insight
into who Alan Greenspan is and what drives him. This
is a great read!!" (A Reader from Flint, Michigan USA)
I'd Rather Laugh by Linda Richman "I would recommend
this book to anyone who has gone through (or is going
through) the hardships of life and still has not found their
way out. Linda has a wonderful and funny way of helping
us with almost everything that life brings us. She has been
to hell and back and she can still laugh. ..." (A Reader from
Woodland Hills, California USA)
The Prudent Investor's Guide to Hedge Funds : Profiting from
Uncertainty and Volatility by James P. Owen "Bridge the gap
between traditional investing and hedge funds. This outstanding book is perfect for bringing the comfort level of investors up in
the seemingly arcane world of hedge funds. ...Highly recommended." (A Reader from Boca Raton, Florida USA)
The Autobiography Box by Brian Bouldrey "A wonderful resource. I was very happy to find this box recently, having started journaling - this is a nice change from most writing guides, which seem to set out very rigid guides about what it means to be a writer, in that it's insightful, flexible, and appealing all in one. If you are or are thinking about writing a journal or memoir, I'd recommend this as a good resource." (A Reader from Cambridge, Massachusetts USA)
The Sugar Addict's Total Recovery Program by Kathleen
DesMaisons Ph.D. "I would have never believed that
changing the way I eat, and eliminating sugar and white
things could do more than just make me feel better
physically. ...I've discovered many many more benefits
- once the "sugar fog" lifted, I am generally more focused,
able to concentrate, less irritable, hopeful, and excited
about my life!" (A Reader from Atlanta, Georgia USA)
Michelangelo by Diane Stanley (Illustrator) ($15.95) "I couldn't put it down! ...What a beautiful book! Not only were the pictures captivating, but the information was excellent. ...Children (and adults) will read
this book over and over. A great addition to your home library!" (A Reader from Kingston, Washington USA)
Net Profits : How to Win the Internet Game by Declan Dunn ($67.00)
"Finally an internet, step-by-step strategy that makes sense,
and makes profits. Proven guerrilla tactics of the $65,000
affiliate, the $750,000 super affiliate, and the $600,000/6 weeks
performance network."
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Awakening Intuition : Using Your Mind-Body Network for Insight
and Healing by Mona Lisa Schulz, MD, PhD ($25.00) "This book is
absolutely essential reading for anyone interested in the mind-body
connection. Schulz brings her profound insight into areas that some of us sense but can't verbalize. She does this through anecdotes backed up (and footnoted) by current medical research. But more than this, her personal voice comes through loud and clear. ...She's a pioneer. She's also very funny; in a story about clogged drains, I laughed as I have rarely laughed when reading a book like this. (A Reader from Florida, USA)
[Thank you Jan Jenson for recommending this book. Share your comments with Jan, and visit her web site. Be sure to tell her that you read her book recommendation on the Shopping Network.]
The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander, Benjamin Zander ($22.50)
"A breakthrough paradigm for leadership, relationship, and a life of
possibility. 'In their playing you hear not only precision, color and balance, but thunder, lightning and the language of the heart.' This is what the Boston Globe said about a performance by conductor Benjamin Zander with the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, but it could apply equally to the Zanders' inspirational book, the product
of a synthesis of the diverse worlds of the symphony orchestra and
cutting-edge psychology." (Book Description)
Designing Web Usability by Jakob Neilson ($45.00) Softcover "...a must-read
for anyone involved with site design." (N.J. Stoyanoff, Ph.D.,
Director of E-Business, Ogilvy & Mather)
The Message of the Markets : How Financial Markets Foretell the
Future--And How You Can Profit from Their Guidance by Ron Insana ($20.00)
"Whether you are an investor, a market buff, or are simply interested
in making better financial decisions, the markets are speaking to you
in a very relevant and personal way. Let Ron Insana be your guide and interpreter to understanding the message of the markets."
(Book Description) "...a great financial reporter -- and this book is an invaluable guide to the market's mysterious ways." (An Editorial Review)
Excuse Me, Your Life is Waiting : The Astonishing Power of
Feelings by Lynn Grabhorn ($18.95) "This book is profoundly important. It gave me goosebumps of joy, ecstasy and hope and made me cry from happiness! ...you will never need another self-help book after reading this. The application of the universal laws are very simple but will transform your life. It is a book to be read over and over again -- a delight! Thank you, Lynn." (A Reader from Tulsa, Oklahoma USA)
[Thank you Jan Jenson for recommending this book. Share your comments with Jan, and visit her web site. Be sure to tell her that you read her book recommendation on the Shopping Network.]
The Second Coming of Steve Jobs by Alan Deutschman ($26.00)
"Vanity Fair contributing editor and former business and
technology reporter Alan Deutschman has written...a
fast-moving, unsparing biography of the Apple Computer
CEO and founder. A paradoxical man whose story seems
to mirror the development of the personal computing industry
itself, Jobs is portrayed here as brilliant, cruel, passionate,
and idiosyncratic--equal parts pioneer and genius." (Thank
you Alan J. White, editor of Amazon Delivers Business & Investing)
Blackbird : A Childhood Lost and Found by Jennifer Lauck ($23.95)
"Very harrowing, very well written. ...I read it very quickly
because I had to find out what happened to Jennifer. ...On
the back fly leaf of the book it says that she is at work on
a sequel, I will be anxiously awaiting her next book. I am
awe-struck by her ability to thrive under the circumstances
she grew up in. This book will stay with me forever for many
reasons. It is truly amazing. Read it." (A Reader from Lyons, Illinois USA)
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