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Pop. 1280
Jim Thompson
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ASIN: 0679732497
Release Date: 1990-10-03 |
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As high sheriff of Potts County, Nick Corey spends most of his time eating, sleeping and avoiding trouble. If only people--especially some troublesome pimps, his foul-tempered wife, and his half-witted brother-in-law--would stop pushing him around. Because when Nick is pushed, he begins to kill . . . or to make others do his killing for him!
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Very pleasurable..........2007-09-16
My first Jim Thompson book....a great quick read. He pulls you in from the first page and keeps it going. My only criticism - the last 2 pages are weak. He tries to wrap up some loose ends (which the reader has forgotten about, so he could have taken another tack), and runs out of options - which is what he has the main character say.
Still..thoroughly enjoyable. I'm getting more of his books..
Classic Thompson . . ........2007-08-28
Set in the 1910's in a small county seat in rural Texas, this Jim Thompson novel explores his customary moral terrain, where crime, duplicity, and infidelity flourish, and the truth is so hard to come by you couldn't buy it with a truckload of money. The central character, a sheriff named Mitch, pretends to be not too bright while scheming against anyone who happens to be an inconvenience in his life. Beginning with the removal of the public outdoor privies outside his living quarters in the county courthouse and some dirty-tricks style electioneering to beat a favored opponent, his schemes turn more sinister, until there's a considerable body count.
Finally, it is stupidity, bigotry, and mob psychology on the part of his fellow citizens that protect him from detection. Altogether, it is a deeply cynical picture of human society and personal relationships that Thompson leaves us with. A neatly crafted book, with plenty of steamy scenes, this one is not for the squeamish. A steady diet of this stuff could leave a reader like Mitch at the end, bewildered by the moral ambiguity of a fiercely unethical world. Readers will enjoy a faithful rendering of this novel in the film "Clean Slate" by French filmmaker Bernard Tavernier, who set it in 1930's Senegal with the superb actor Phillipe Noiret in the lead role.
MEAN, BUT TERRIFIC!.......2007-07-08
Not all of Thompson's books hang together. His Commie sympathies sometimes get in the way. But this mean book is terrific! And what a great ending!!!
My first Thompson.......2006-12-08
Darker than Noir, A first hand look at the rotting soul inside the guy next door. Or is that you? Like the others I've subsequently read the end turns hallucogenically wicked but never incomprehensible. Find the dark in America and in yourself. Step right up, as cheap as life itself!
So much more than just a crime novel.......2004-08-22
I wonder if Jim Thompson has ever been declared the master of crime novel fiction? If he hasn't, then he certainly gets my vote! No one writes tales that are more cynical, more twisted or more accurate in their perceptions of human depravity. You can have Chandler, Cain, Ellroy, Hammett and all the rest. Thompson tops them all. The most unique thing about Thompson's novels is that he really has no moral center in any of them. In fact, in this book, he even puts you in the shoes of the despicable main character. The novel concerns a bumbling sheriff in a small Southern town, who seems to be a spineless coward and a lazy lay-about. All is not as it seems however, as the sheriff proves to be much more intelligent than anyone would dream of giving him credit for. Thompson mined similar terrain in his book 'The Killer inside Me', but this novel actually tops that one in terms of nastiness and its vitriolic view of human nature. There are a few elements in Thompson's book that strike me as unique. One is his pessimistic misanthropy which takes things a step further from the previous generations of crime novelists. There are no private investigators with a heart of gold here. Another is his dismantling of the idea of America's heartland as being this place of good souls and kind neighbourliness. Thompson was from Oklahoma and, as he knows the surrounding areas intimately, his novels seem to take place in the American South and Southwest. He exposes it as a place that's even MORE corrupt than in the big cities. Chandler, Cain and a lot of other writers usually focused on places like New York and L.A. as the pillars of American decadence. Thompson points out that the WHOLE of America is a swirling cesspool of self-interested swindlers and the only thing that varies is scale. The Sheriff in the novel carefully depicts the town as a stifling, rabid and, dare I say, neo-Facist community, where any behaviour outside the norm is abhorred and subject to the townfolks' vindictive whims. The Sheriff sees all this and schemes and plots ways to maintain his 'easy' lifestyle. The ironic thing is that all the running around and strees seem like MORE work than maybe just making an honest living. What seems most universal about the book is that the main protagonists struggle to maintain his position atop the heap, no matter how small and useless it is, is a reflection of what goes on all over the world, every day, for as long as people have been around. Admittedly, it's bleak, but it's extremely fascinating. One reality is that people will do anything and everything when power and money is involved. This is, by far, Thompson's most sinister character in any of his books. The fact that the Sheriff gets away with what he does, under the guise of sub-civility, is an idictment of the people that we are expected to most trust and respect in this world. This book is probably Thompson's finest work, even though 'The Killer Inside Me' is far more popular. He encapsulates his feelings towards the world so vividly here that I couldn't put the book down. I finished it in two days it was so good. It amazes me how he can capture the black heart of the world, the root of what makes everything function, in such a compact form. Bravo Jimmy! You hit the nail right on the head. Oh, and I love the film noir-ish book covers on all of Thompson's books. They're just beautiful.
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The Black Lizard Jim Thompson: After Dark My Sweet, The Alcoholics, The Criminal, Cropper's Cabin, The Getaway, The Grifters, A Hell of a Woman, Nothing More Than Murder, Pop. 1280, Recoil, Savage Night, A Swell-Looking Babe and Wild Town (13 books)
Jim Thompson
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The 13 original Black Lizard Thompsons, all released before the publisher's purchase by Vintage/Random House.
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Pop. 1280
Jim Thompson
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Pop. 1280
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Manufacturer: Gold Medal K1438
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ASIN: B000KBLN7I |
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The often amusing and very human inside story of Minneapolis radio station WWTC-AM, focusing on its heyday as "The Golden Rock of Minneapolis-St. Paul" in the early 1980s. Complete with dozens of photographs and fascinating memorabilia, "Fiasco At 1280" leads readers through the history of radio in the Upper Midwest from a unique vantage point, providing a microcosm of all that was right and wrong with this station and the radio business in general.
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Interesting Reading, but for a Limited Audience.......2004-02-16
First off, understand that this book is only going to appeal to a very limited audience - those that listened to Twin Cities radio in the early 1980s.
If you're not from the Mpls./St. Paul area, the names and station call letters will mean very little to you. And, if you're not plugged in enough to the radio scene be able to laugh at the train wreck that WWTC was (and, frankly, still is), well, you probably won't enjoy the book much, either.
In my case, though, this book was a great read. I graduated from a suburban high school in Minneapolis in 1982, and listened to just about every radio station in town, so I was plenty familiar with the names and events described in this book. It was great to get the inside view of what was going on at probably the most interesting station in town.
I don't have enough room to go into all the ridiculous things WWTC tried to be over the years. Simply put, when I found out someone had written a book about that station, I HAD to read it.
Jeff Lonto has done a great job tracking down most of the key players for WWTC in the 1980s. Their comments and insight make this book a gem.
I only have two minor gripes:
1) The author should have held the presses for a few more months, so he could have included the failed sale of the stations after Radio AAHS went under, and how they ended up turning the keys over to the pirate radio station Beat Radio for free to maintain their FCC status.
2) This is a self-published book, and it shows in numerous typos and minor errors.
I don't know how much $$$ Lonto could have made with this book, but I, for one, am glad he wrote it.
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Jim Thompson
Manufacturer: Fawcett Gold Medal
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Can Vidar find the legendary sword of Frey before Odin?.......1998-01-09
The sequel to Hammer and the Horn, Vidar son of Odin is in a desperate search for Angrum, the powerful sword of Frey. The sword, hidden for centuries since Frey's death at Ragnarok, may be the key to putting an end to Odin's campaign of death. Unless Odin finds it first and unlocks the swords power for himself.
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The Maiden's Sword (Seekers/Ethel L. Herr, 2)
Ethel Herr
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They are besieged by danger and betrayal, and their promise of marriage is at risk.
Pieter-Lucas van den Garde, a gifted young Dutch artist, and Aletta Engelshofen, daughter of a bookseller, have loved each other from childhood. Their secret pledge of love has already carried them through incredible turmoil. But as the Dutch revolt against the repressive control of Spain, they are caught in a swirl of rebellion and a violent attempt to abolish religious dissent and heresy.
Bound by a vow never to wield the sword to take another's life, Pieter-Lucas must decide whether he will support the Dutch war effort, accepting the dangerous role of messenger for Willem van Oranje. Aletta, as a "healer lady," faces the difficult decision of whether to administer herbal aid to wounded soldiers, placing her own life at risk. Together, their deep love for each other is tested when plans for their upcoming marriage become uncertain.
Forced to flee for their lives, will Pieter-Lucas and Aletta find a life together? Or will the power of the sword destroy all that stands in its way?
They believed they were called to save lives, not destroy them, in sixteenth-century Holland.
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Reformation History pulses with courage through Overcoming........1999-05-28
In "The Maiden's Sword," Book two of the "Seekers" series, author Ethel Herr develops her two main characters, Pieter-Lucas and his wife Aletta, from immature youths into fully developed adults through the magic of historical fiction. Set in the sixteenth century of Holland, these two lovers are forced to choose between the laws of their church and homeland and the eternal laws of God. Pieter-Lucas accepts the dangerous employment of a messenger for his soverign, Willem van Orange. This places his life in danger and he is forced to rely on his strength in a living Savior to rescue him from despair. Aletta uses her gifts as a "healer lady," gifted in the use of herbal medicines, to help wounded soldiers. She too puts his life at risk and grows in maturity as she relies on Jesus to give her strength and courage. Their Through the birth of their son, they both realize the magnificence of God's gift of life and use the gift to overcome the adversity in their life.
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The ever-escalating costs of anger are well documented: sabotaging careers, alienating friends and family, triggering illness, causing bodily harm. Written by two well-regarded experts in the field, The Anger Control Workbook introduces a new and radically simplified approach to anger control. Step-by-step exercises will aid readers in identifying, understanding, responding to, and ultimately coping with their hostile feelings. "Half the anger battle can be won by simply learning to relax the physical tension that develops in provocative situations. It's a proven fact that if you can relax your body, and keep it relaxed, it's almost impossible to get angry. Combating stress using the skills you're about to learn can help you calm down, think clearly, and handle any situation in an effective, positive way." - from the book
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Therapist review........2007-05-30
I found this workbook especially helpful for clients I see regarding anger managment. It gives them specific worksheets I can assign as homework outside the therapy office.
Complete perfection in self-help book writing that actually WORKS.......2007-04-08
I love using self-help books as therapy: they are reasonably cheap and they mobilize you sometimes even better than a therapist - as you know you can't become passive or rely on someone else for your progress.
Over the years, I've seen quite a few good self-help books, and God knows, I've been duped by a few unhelpful ones in glossy covers. It always puzzles me to see how some of real duds sometimes manage to make it to the best seller's lists and stay there. I know it's human to seek simplistic answers, only to find out, that the solution to a long-term problem is never as easy and quick as the book promises.
A while back, I was lucky to get a hold of a book called The Authoritative Guide to Self-Help Books. The book is a result of a well-respected study that rates hundreds of self-help books/films/websites for various disorders such as depression, anger, obesity, anxiety, low self-esteem and so on. In the anger category, the only book found to be highly effective (5 stars) was the book I am currently reviewing.
This is the most concise book I've seen on this complex subject about 150 pages), but it's the essence of all I needed.
In my opinion, a self help book is good if:
1. It's simple, clear and free of psychobabble with a minimum of stories of non-existant humans;
2. It doesn't dwell exessively on the past no matter how sad it is, but rather enourages you to start acting to change;
3. The author wants to help you rather than sell the most books;
3. The issues feel relevant and you see the application to your unique situation immediately;
4. It is based on solid research that is scientifically proven to work. It does not promise you easy and quick results. It's realistic and common-sense;
The Anger Control Workbook is such self-help book.
It starts by teaching you how to relax on demand. Try to be angry when you are completely relaxed-it's impossible.
Relaxation is a skill that you perfect with 20-minute daily practice. You use this skill to temporarily calm yourself and buy time so that you can plead and reason with yourself not to act impulsively and cause an unrepairable damage.
Then, the book addresses your thought and belief system and helps to correct some of the distortions that are lurking there. Automatic and unnoticed distortions provide fertile ground for anger. They help sustain and justify its philosophical existance by painting all sort of inevitable impeding catastrophes. Authors say testing and correcting this silent dialog is the most important step in gaining control in any mood change, a.k.a. cognitive therapy.
Finally, the book teaches you how to inoculate yourself against various situations that make you angry by preventing any outbursts in the future. You compile the description of the situations that tick you off and deal with them on your own terms-at home while you are totally relaxed and safe by imagining yourself in the hot situation, and desensitizing yourself, until you get in control.
Often times, I actually found myself memorizing some of the books sentences, and reciting them to myself like a mantra. For example, when getting pissed at people whom I deem as incompetent, I'd ally my anger by saying to myself "EVERYONE IS REALLY DOING THEIR BEST, GIVE HIM A SLACK". This sentence, as simple as corny as it might sound, would honestly humble myself and make me more human, calming a storm inside of my head. It just had that click with me, in turn making me a better human being, I believe.
Simply ingenious! I truly command the author on giving me something solid and reliable. People like McKay should really be given some sort of award as his books consistantly affect people's lives amoung millions of self-serving fluff that's out there. The cost of anger on this society is so immense, so when you find something that changes the world for the better, it's simply priceless.
In the end, the obvious is worth to be repeated: this book or any self-help book works if you use it! Seeking out situations that make you angry - not avoiding them - and consistently trying to act in a new, non-agressive fashion, is key. Good luck!
A Must Have!.......2006-11-10
I've enjoyed Matthew McKay's other anger management books "When Anger Hurts" and especially "Being a Man: A Guide to the New Maculinity." -- the latter book changed the tenor of my life for which I am truly grateful.
"Being a Man" was an excellent book, and a precursor to this book "The Anger Control Workbook." And as the title says, it is a WORKBOOK. It incorporates ALL the suggestions made in the earlier books, provides an immediate set of exercises to use, and simplifies the process without having to "read" a lot of background material as you had to do with the earlier books.
I suggest this book to individuals needing IMMEDIATE relief from anger arousal. I keep many copies on hand and give to friends seeking help. I think it works only for people seeking help and wanting change; and wouldn't apply to those in trouble and not willing to make personal changes.
The book comes with many photocopy-ready pages, with easy methods to handle the next 24-hours, and then a few days, and then a week, progressing up to a month and more. The work is structured in such a way that real change happens.
If you want a change in yourself, or in someone close to you (e.g., a partner, a therapy client, a coaching client, etc.) this book is an a must read and own!
I consider Matthew McKay PhD as one of the few gifted experts in this field. He is able to write in a way that is easy to understand and easy to incorporate.
Very Useful Resource.......2006-08-14
This workbook provides comprehensive and practical information for one of the greatest issues in our society today. It includes an explanation of the costs of anger, undertanding your anger, and a myriad of techniques to effectively control your anger including relaxation skills, Cognitive Behavioral skills, problem solving and much more. this book is a great resource for clinicinas working with anegr in theoir careers as well as those who desire a resource to help them explore and handle the anger that resides within them. Highly recommended.
It didn't make me angry! :).......2006-07-30
This is an excellent book, especially for the person who is NOT a batterer and is dealing with anger issues. In reality, putting the suggestions in place is harder than it reads in the book. However, there are a lot of suggestions, with repeated practice, that are totally workable. This is a different approach that I've read in other books. As a Substance Abuse Counseler, and personally, I found this book a great resource referrence. It is also easily read, therefore it will be understandable by almost anyone who reads it.
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Renowned anger expert Ron Potter-Efron makes anger control a manageable skill that anybody can learn. Through an engaging combination of incisive questions, realistic scenarios, and interactive strategies, his workbook helps people gain an awareness of angry thoughts, feelings, and actions. Thirty-six exercises help readers learn what triggers anger, how to recognize and avoid danger situations, how to diffuse anger when it flares up, and how to turn rage into energy for finding solutions. The book also offers relaxation techniques and suggestions for resolving underlying frustrations that keep anger at the boiling point.
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Stop the Anger Now.......2005-09-15
I have used Stop the Anger Now, by Potter-Efron, in a private mental health setting for over a year now. Potter-Efron is the cornerstone of my treatment program for anger management along with supplementations from The Anger Control Workbook, by McKay.
One thing I appreciate about Stop the Anger Now is that it is easy to implement along with pre-testing/post-testing from the Aggression Questionnaire (AQ). (The AQ is "Designed to aid in evaluating an individual's aggressive responses and ability to channel those responses in a safe and constructive manner" (Buros Institute, 2000). This is a test (Buss & Durkee, 1957) that has been revised and used for almost 50 years to assess anger.)
I have been impressed with my clients' ability to implement the concepts in Potter-Efron without too much struggle in theory. I have seen measurable successes from using this book (including individual therapy, of course). I highly recommend it as a companion guide to any professional Anger Management program, as well as, self-help in trying to manage anger.
Greg Custer, MS, LPC, MFTI
References
Buros Institute (2000). Review of the Aggression Questionnaire (AQ) by Brown, J.A.
Buss, A. H., & Durkee, A. (1957). An inventory for assessing different kinds of hostility. Journal of Consulting Psychology, 21, 343-349.
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The Anger Control Workbook
Manufacturer: MJF Books, New York
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 1567315739 |
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The Anger Control Workbook offers a proven, practical approach to anger control- one that gives you the tools you need to manage anger in all situations.
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- Some good chapters, but not that fantastic
- Thoughts & Feelings: Taking Control of Your Moods and Your Life: A Workbook of Cognitive Behavioral Techni
- Terrific, helpful exercises for your anxious mind
- Good book, but a better one is
- Thoughts & Feelings Taking control of Your Moods and Your Life
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Thoughts & Feelings: Taking Control of Your Moods and Your Life (Workbook Workbook)
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ASIN: 1572245107 |
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Thoughts and Feelings adapts the powerful and widely adaptable techniques of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into a set of tools readers can use, not to solve a particular problem, but to overcome any of the emotional and behavioral changes that life throws their way. CBT recognizes that most negative feelings arise from confused, irrational thoughts. By learning to identify and change these thoughts and by replacing destructive and limiting behaviors with new, more constructive ones, readers can start steering their lives in the direction they want to go.
Changes to this new edition include revisions and updates to the core CBT chapters as well as a new chapter on how to use mindfulness to bring focus and intention to the process of change.
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Some good chapters, but not that fantastic.......2007-05-17
I was expecting a little more with this book and so a little disappointed in the end. It has some good chapters like "worry" and suggests some helpful strategies but I was somehow expecting more. It is probably more designed for the naive reader rather than a psychological resource material. However, because it presents information in a very simplistic way it can have some use if you want your patients to read up on somethings.
Thoughts & Feelings: Taking Control of Your Moods and Your Life: A Workbook of Cognitive Behavioral Techni.......2007-01-26
just the job
Terrific, helpful exercises for your anxious mind.......2007-01-23
If you're interested in how cognitive behavioral therapy can help you, you should look into this book. It will give you a taste of the methods of CBT and healing your mind from debilitating thoughts.
Good book, but a better one is .......2006-11-02
The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Edmond Borne now in 4th edition. It has all that is in this one plus 10 other areas for mental and emotional healing. A ten star workbook... A MUST BUY.
Thoughts & Feelings Taking control of Your Moods and Your Life.......2006-10-21
This book has attracted the attention of my roomate, who has taken it for herself. Thanks for such a great book to help us regain our true selfs. I would recommend this book to anyone who feels their life is out of control, they themselves need to get back in touch with his/her self.
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"We all talk to ourselves. But sometimes we don't hear it. What we say to ourselves has a big effect on how we act and feel. When we say the right things to ourselves, we act and feel good. When we say the wrong things to ourselves, we act and feel bad. When we use Negative Self-Talk, we make ourselves unhappy. Or we act in ways that get us into trouble. When we use Positive Self-Talk, We are happy and get along well with others. You may find all this hard to believe. Most people think that it is what happens to them that causes them to act or feel the way they do. This is especially true when they don't listen to what they are saying to themselves. But let's look at some examples. Bill has his hand raised to answer the teacher's question. She calls on another student. Bill feels angry and slams his book on his desk. Mary has her hand raised to answer the teacher's question. She calls on another student. Mary feels sad and discouraged. Tears begin to come into her eyes. Carols has his hand raised to answer the teacher's question. She calls on another student. Carlos feels disappointed. He picks up his textbook and continues reading his assignment. In these examples, all three students had the same thing happen to them -- the teacher didn't call on them. But all reacted very differently..." (from preface)
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The Real Solution Anger Control Workbook
Richard H. Pfeiffer
Manufacturer: Growth Publishing
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THE REAL SOLUTION ANGER CONTROL WORKBOOK Chronic anger can be costly, both physically and emotionally. Most people can use their anger in appropriate ways in some situations, and yet be ineffectual in others. Working with The Real Solution Anger Control Workbook reduces levels of anger, especially in provocative situations. You will learn effective coping behaviors to stop escalation and to resolve conflicts. Graduated homework assignments allow participants to apply their newly acquired skills. The Real Solution Anger Control Workbook employs three major anger control interventions by using model presentation, rehearsal, as well as positive feedback and prompting.
SKILLS AND CONCEPTS
The Problem with Shame
The Anger Log
Anger Is a Two-Part Process
Ventilation Doesnt Work
Anger Is Different from Aggression
Coping Is Better than Blaming
Breathing-Cued Relaxation
Cue-Controlled Relaxation
Combined Relaxation
ABC Cognitive Theory
Trigger Thoughts
Cognitive Control/Relaxation Training
More Coping Skills
Still More Coping Skills
Response Choice Rehearsal
RCR Switching
Relapse Prevention
GOALS
To reduce levels of anger especially in provocative situations.
To learn effective coping behaviors in order to halt escalation and to resolve conflicts.
The goal is not to express your anger experience, to understand the psychodynamics' of anger, or to ventilate.
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ARRRGGGHHH.......2005-05-03
I am so ticked off that this book was not better than it was. I was wanting so much more!!!! It just really pissed me off.
Just kidding It was really very helpful.
A Winner!.......1998-12-26
The Real Solution Anger Control Workbook is a winner! The author offers extremely helpful insight regarding the foundational issue of anger problems. The workbook is comprehensive, well organized, and easy to read. The goals of The Real Solution Anger Control Workbook are to lower levels of anger in provocative situations and to learn effective coping behaviors in order to stop escalation and resolve conflicts. The workbook material leads to a reduction in shame, guilt, and isolation. The Workbook also offers effective coping skills leading to an increase in self-esteem. I have given this workbook to several patients with positive outcome.
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Change your mood, let go of anger and frustration TODAY! Don't let angry outbursts cause problems in your life. A calm and positive attitude is vital to your personal success and happiness. Take control of your life by taking control of your anger. How? Simply listen to this subliminal CD while sleeping, working, or playing... Meanwhile, your subconscious mind will soak in the powerful subliminal suggestions that will begin transforming your anger into a calmer, more manageable feeling. Imagine controlling your anger instead of having it control you! This Subliminal CD was produced & created using the most sophisticated digital recording & processing available today. The background provides ocean waves & beautiful synthesizer music to enhance your relaxation. You hear no audible words or voices. You can allow this recording to play over & over again while you sleep, relax or prepare for sleep. This subliminal product contains hundreds of positive affirmations recorded onto one relaxing CD. Although the words aren't audible, they are there and they are powerful! The affirmations are masked by beautiful music & soothing ocean waves. Meanwhile, as you focus on something else, or just while relaxing, the subliminal affirmations take hold in your subconscious mind. The affirmations are powerful & designed to bring about safe, healthy & permanent changes in your life. With so many subliminal products on the market, be cautious to purchase only REAL subliminal recordings with NLP (NeuroLinguistic Programming) affirmations. Proper production, recording, scripting, & duplication are vital in creating such a powerful product. Use only the BEST! Trust Mind Design technology & expertise.
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Wonderful acclaimed cookbook.......2003-02-27
This beautifully produced cookbook features a wide variety of common and unique shellfish dishes... Some of the best (and acclaimed) recipes are: crown of shrimp in aspic, idonesian shrimp cake, spiced and sauteed soft shell crab, french scallops with saffron, galician lobster, boild beer shrimp, neptune souffle, pear and curry shrimp, specialty whiskey lobster, malaysian coconut prawns, and many more. Truly a wonderful shellfish recipe collection. (be sure to get the hardbound edition as the paperbound edition has some deletions)
Wonderful acclaimed cookbook.......2003-02-27
This beautifully produced cookbook features a wide variety of common and unique shellfish dishes... Some of the best (and acclaimed) recipes are: crown of shrimp in aspic, idonesian shrimp cake, spiced and sauteed soft shell crab, french scallops with saffron, galician lobster, boild beer shrimp, neptune souffle, pear and curry shrimp, specialty whiskey lobster, malaysian coconut prawns, and many more. Truly a wonderful shellfish recipe collection.
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