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- Book Review: Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Field Guide for Leaders, Managers, and Facilitators - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Team Building . Team building involves the selection, training and motivation of a group of people working toward a common goal. Gina Gardiner is the Official Guide to Team Building. Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A ...
Views: 3327 - Book Review: If I'm So Wonderful, Why Am I Still Single?: Ten Strategies That Will Change Your Love Life Forever - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Singles. Whether looking for marriage, long-term relationships or short-term flings, singles life encompasses all those searching for relationship partners. Dr. Jackie Black is the Official Guide to Singles. If I'm So Wonderful, ...
Views: 3297 - Definition: Aromatherapy - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerAromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile liquid plant materials, known as essential oils (EOs), and other aromatic compounds from plants for the purpose of affecting a person's mood or health. Essential oils differ in chemical composition from other herbal products ...
Views: 3271 - Definition: Overcoming Failure - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerEveryone hates to fail but what most people don’t realize is that failing is part of success. Anyone who has ever succeeded has failed many times. So, how do you overcome failure? Here are 5 keys to overcoming failure. 1. Learn from your mistakes and failures. How did you learn to ride a ...
Views: 3244 - Book Review: Triple Your Reading Speed - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Speed Reading .Speed Reading is a reading technique that allows for the assimilation of several words or phrases at a glance. Ed Caldwell is The Official Guide to Speed Reading. Triple Your Reading speed, by Wade E. Cutler, is a ...
Views: 3202 - Book Review: The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork: Embrace Them and Empower Your Team - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Team Building . Team building involves the selection, training and motivation of a group of people working toward a common goal. Gina Gardiner is the Official Guide to Team Building. The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork: Embrace ...
Views: 3146 - Definition: Aura - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Shelly WalkerIn parapsychology, spirituality and New Age belief, an aura is a subtle field of luminous multicolored radiation surrounding a person or object as a cocoon or halo. An aura may be held to represent or be composed of soul vibrations or chakras, and may reflect the moods or thoughts of the person ...
Views: 3125 - Definition: Teamwork Activities - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Shelly WalkerTeam building has become one of the newest buzz words in the corporate lexicon. In fact, for at least the last decade surveys of business leaders in every industry have shown that the prime characteristic they look for in new hires is the ability to work with a team. And why not? Research has ...
Views: 2996 - Book Review: The Cleanse Cookbook - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Dietary Supplements. Dietary Supplements are related to health, physical wellbeing, and weight control. Christine Dreher is the Official Guide to Dietary Supplements. The Cleanse Cookbook, by Christine Dreher, is a valuable ...
Views: 2948(1 vote) - Definition: The Power of Prayer - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Shelly WalkerI would like to give you an example of the incredible power of prayer. This prayer is one a friend of mine prayed for back in September. They told me the specifics of the prayer the day they prayed for it, and acted like it would be sort of a test. And or course, it came to light. People are ...
Views: 2947 - Book Review: Grow Young With Hgh: The Amazing Medically Proven Plan to : Lose Fat, Build Muscle, Reverse the Effects of Aging, S - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Human Growth Hormone (HGH). Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is a protein hormone which stimulates growth and cell reproduction in humans. Robert Bohen is the Official Guide to Human Growth Hormone (HGH). Grow Young With Hgh: The Amazing ...
Views: 2890 - Book Review: The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Overcoming Fear. Fear is a feeling of agitation and anxiety caused by the presence or imminence of danger. Larry Crane is the Official Guide to Overcoming Fear. The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook, by Edmund J. Bourne, is a valuable ...
Views: 2865 - Definition: Feng Shui - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Shelly WalkerFeng shui is an ancient Chinese practice believed to utilize the Laws of both Heaven, (astronomy), and Earth, (geography), to help one improve life by receiving positive Qi. The original designation for the discipline is Kan Yu. The words 'feng shui' literally translates as ...
Views: 2841 - Definition: Pilates - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThe Pilates Method (or simply Pilates), is a physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates. As of 2005 there are 11 million people who practice the discipline regularly and 14,000 instructors in the United States. Pilates called his method Contrology, because he ...
Views: 2828(1 vote) - Book Review: Applied Kinesiology - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Applied Kinesiology . Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a form of medical diagnosis using manual muscle-strength testing as a primary feedback mechanism to examine how a person's body is functioning. LaRue Eppler is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 2801 - Definition: Infidelity - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Shelly WalkerInfidelity is a breach of faith and occurs in a number of contexts (e.g., in religious contexts). Also called cheating: 'any violation of the mutually agreed-upon rules or boundaries of a relationship'. What constitutes an act of infidelity varies between and within cultures. It does not depend ...
Views: 2723 - Definition: Applied Kinesiology Training - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Shelly WalkerApplied Kinesiology (AK) is a practice of using manual muscle-strength testing for medical diagnosis and a subsequent determination of prescribed therapy. It purportedly gives feedback on the functional status of the body. AK is a practice within the realm of alternative medicine and is ...
Views: 2693 - Definition: Thankfulness - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerGratitude, appreciation, or thankfulness is a positive emotion or attitude in acknowledgment of a benefit that one has received or will receive. In a religious context, gratitude can also refer to a feeling of indebtedness towards a deity. Most religions prescribe rituals of thanksgiving towards ...
Views: 2669 - Definition: Speed Reading Tips - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerSpeed Reading: Top 10 Ways to Improve Reading Speed and Reading Comprehension 10. Skim Before Your Read - Speed read for main ideas in nonfiction works and textbooks. Scan the table of contents and first and last sentences of each paragraph. You'll improve your reading speed and comprehension ...
Views: 2665 - Definition: Combat PTSD - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Shelly WalkerReports of battle-associated stress appear as early as the 6th century BC. Although PTSD-like symptoms have also been recognized in combat veterans of many military conflicts since, the modern understanding of PTSD dates from the 1970s, largely as a result of the problems that were still being ...
Views: 2659 - Book Review: The Body Remembers: The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder / PTSD. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened. Jef ...
Views: 2560 - Book Review: Your First Year in Network Marketing: Overcome Your Fears, Experience Success, and Achieve Your Dreams! - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Network Marketing. Millions of people have found personal success through a home business. Network Marketing and Multi Level Marketing companies or MLM’s provide a great opportunity to run your own business with very little ...
Views: 2543 - Book Review: So Each May Learn: Integrating Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Learning. Learning is the act of gaining knowledge through study, instruction or experience. Pat Wyman is the Official Guide to Learning. So Each May Learn: Integrating Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences, by Harvey F. ...
Views: 2518 - Definition: Human Growth Hormone Benefits - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerEffects of growth hormone on the tissues of the body can generally be described as anabolic (building up). Like most other protein hormones GH acts by interacting with a specific receptor on the surface of cells. Stimulating the increase in height in childhood is the most widely known effect of ...
Views: 2494 - Definition: Internet Marketing - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerInternet marketing, also referred to as online marketing, Internet advertising, eMarketing (or e-Marketing), is the marketing of products or services over the Internet. When it applies to the subset of website based ad placements it is commonly referred to as Web advertising (Webvertising), ...
Views: 2493 - Definition: Body Functioning - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Shelly WalkerNatural healing is so called because the medicines and therapies here do not involve the use of drugs but instead use natural substances to help treat illnesses. Natural healing is also based on a holistic approach; that is, the healing is aimed towards bringing you the balance between body, ...
Views: 2436 - Definition: Good Fortune - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerAre you one of those people who believe there is no such thing as the law of attraction and all quoted examples of it in action are just a matter of luck or coincidence? Are you one of the people who believe we can attract whatever we want in life through positive energy, like human magnets? ...
Views: 2419 - Definition: Spiritual Practices - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Shelly WalkerSpiritual practices versus worship: Spiritual practices, like meditation, yoga and vegetarianism, have often been thought to characterize Eastern religion more than Western. Perhaps this comes from the perception that Eastern religion is more marked than Western religion by mysticism. This ...
Views: 2403 - Definition: Spiritual Healing Prayer - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Shelly WalkerPractitioners of Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry, Healing Touch and Reiki know that there is power in prayer when they do healing work. Humans have always prayed, looking outside themselves to some Supreme Being for protection, help, guidance, or blessing. We have prayed to appease an angry or ...
Views: 2398 - Book Review: Power vs. Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Applied Kinesiology. Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a form of medical diagnosis using manual muscle-strength testing as a primary feedback mechanism to examine how a person's body is functioning. LaRue Eppler is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 2390 - Book Review: Ten Days to Faster Reading - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Speed Reading .Speed Reading is a reading technique that allows for the assimilation of several words or phrases at a glance. Ed Caldwell is The Official Guide to Speed Reading. Ten Days to Faster Reading, by Abby Marks-Beale, is ...
Views: 2390 - Book Review: The Big Book of Team Building Games: Trust-Building Activities, Team Spirit Exercises, and Other Fun Things to Do - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Team Building . Team building involves the selection, training and motivation of a group of people working toward a common goal. Gina Gardiner is the Official Guide to Team Building. The Big Book of Team Building Games: ...
Views: 2350 - Definition: Human Growth Hormone Treatment - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerGH can be used to treat conditions which produce short stature but are not related to deficiencies in GH, though results are not as dramatic when compared to short stature solely due to deficiency of GH. Examples of other causes of shortness often treated with GH are Turner syndrome, chronic ...
Views: 2333 - Definition: HGH Supplements - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerHGH dietary supplements promote the body?s manufacturing of growth hormones, thereby helping in the body building process. Most of the HGH dietary supplements available in the market are either precursors of the human growth hormone (HGH) or homeopathic versions of pharmaceutical GH substances. ...
Views: 2331 - Book Review: Living Jonathans Life: A Doctors Descent Into Darkness & Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Substance Abuse. Substance Abuse is a long-term, pathological use of alcohol or drugs, characterized by daily intoxication, inability to reduce consumption, and impairment in social or occupational functioning. Scott M. Davis is ...
Views: 2309 - Book Review: The Book Of Massage: The Complete Stepbystep Guide To Eastern And Western Technique - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Massage and Massage Therapy. Massage and Massage Therapy involve the kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation, as well as aid the process of injury healing and manage pain. ...
Views: 2300 - Book Review: Health Behavior and Health Education: Theory, Research, and Practice - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Health Education. Health Education is defined as the process by which individuals and groups of people learn to behave in a manner conducive to the promotion, maintenance or restoration of health. Curt Graham is the Official ...
Views: 2265 - Book Review: Human Growth Hormone: Research and Clinical Practice - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Human Growth Hormone (HGH). Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is a protein hormone which stimulates growth and cell reproduction in humans. Robert Bohen is the Official Guide to Human Growth Hormone (HGH). Human Growth Hormone: Research and ...
Views: 2257 - Book Review: The Official Anti-aging Revolution: Stop the Clock, Time is on Your Side for a Younger, Stronger, Happier You - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Human Growth Hormone (HGH). Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is a protein hormone which stimulates growth and cell reproduction in humans. Robert Bohen is the Official Guide to Human Growth Hormone (HGH). The Official Anti-aging Revolution: ...
Views: 2196 - Definition: Adult ADD / ADHD - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerAlthough the exact prevalence of ADHD is unknown, studies thus far reveal that the condition, marked by inattentiveness, difficulty getting work done, procrastination, and/or organization problems, according to epidemiological data, involves approximately 4% to 6% of the U.S. population. It ...
Views: 2186 - Book Review: Aura Reading Through ALL Your Senses: Celestial Perception Made Practical, Second Edition - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Aura. An aura is an electro-magnetic energy field, full of information, around everyone alive. Aura reading is useful for reading people deeper, healing, psychic and spiritual development. Rose Rosetree is the Official ...
Views: 2178 - Definition: Applied Kinesiologist - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Shelly WalkerApplied kinesiology is a system that evaluates structural, chemical, and mental aspects of health using manual muscle testing alongside conventional diagnostic methods. The essential premise of applied kinesiology that is not shared by mainstream medical theory is that every organ dysfunction is ...
Views: 2114 - Definition: Manifestation - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerIs there a way for us to get what we want out of life? There has to be, we all know people that have that dream lives. They seem to have everything that they want. What is it that they know that the rest of us don't? I will tell you, they understand the Universal laws and the simple science of ...
Views: 2099 - Book Review: Remember Everything You Read - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Speed Reading .Speed Reading is a reading technique that allows for the assimilation of several words or phrases at a glance. Ed Caldwell is The Official Guide to Speed Reading. Remember Everything You Read: The Evelyn Wood 7-Day ...
Views: 2078 - Definition: Project Leadership Training - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThe topic of leadership is a lengthy subject, ranging from academic research to published works and articles. The discussion of leadership can be found in Greek and Roman texts, as well as works in the new millennia. In the project management field, however, leadership has been a sleeping giant, ...
Views: 2074(1 vote) - Definition: Imagination - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerImagination is Power! John Lennon entitled a song “Imagine.” Thoreau once said: “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined.” Neville once said: “Imagination is the very gateway of reality.” Are you waking up to a new way of being? Can you feel something ...
Views: 2006 - Book Review: Learning in Adulthood: A Comprehensive Guide - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Learning. Learning is the act of gaining knowledge through study, instruction or experience. Pat Wyman is the Official Guide to Learning. Learning in Adulthood: A Comprehensive Guide, by Sharan B. Merriam, Rosemary S. Caffarella ...
Views: 1999 - Book Review: Tom Hopkins' Low Profile Selling - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Sales Training. Sales Training is tools and techniques which allow someone to be successful and confident in marketing and sales. Tom Hopkins is the Official Guide to Sales Training. Tom Hopkins' Low Profile Selling, is a valuable ...
Views: 1981 - Definition: Dowsing - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerDowsing, sometimes called divining or water witching, refers to the practice of detecting hidden or buried water, metals, gemstones, or other such objects without the use of scientific apparatus. Dowsers generally make use of a Y- or L-shaped twig or rod to assist with detection, however some ...
Views: 1971 - Definition: How to Overcome Fear - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerIs fear robbing you? The solution is to change your perception. Fear is only a product of our minds and to overcome your obstacles and insecurities, you must change the way you perceive things, and the way you relate to them. It is rarely a reflection of your current reality, and it is usually ...
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