Second Life: The Official Guide
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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  • Second Life, the Cadillac of VR Sites.
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  • Not bad and if you play SL this book will help
  • Essential guide
Second Life: The Official Guide
Michael Rymaszewski , Wagner James Au , Mark Wallace , Catherine Winters , Cory Ondrejka , and Benjamin Batstone-Cunningham
Manufacturer: Sybex
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 047009608X

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Since "opening" in 2003, Second Life has become an explosive worldwide phenomenon, inhabited by over 5 million virtual residents by 2007. Hit the digital ground running with Second Life: The Official Guide, the ultimate travel reference to this exciting new "metaverse." Get all the information you'll need to create your avatar, navigate the landscape, and build your in-World business to produce real-world profits.

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Book Description

Second Life: The Official Guide is the perfect book for anyone interested in Linden Labs fascinating Second Life metaverse. This book explores in detail every aspect of Second Lifes rich and multilayered virtual world, explains how it works, and offers a wealth of information and practical advice for all Second Life residents. 

The first part of the book, Getting a Second Life, acquaints potential and new players with the Second Life world. It describes the metaverses geography as well as its society, explaining the written and unwritten rules.

The second part, Living a Second Life, deals with the practical and economic aspects of Second Life: creating and customizing an avatar, building objects, scripting, and making money.

The third part of the book, Success in Second Life, discusses ways to enjoy Second Life more. This section includes profiles of successful Second Life residents, discusses fascinating in-world events, and examines how some are using Second Life for business, training, and other purposes.

The book closes with a glossary as well as quick-reference and additional-resources appendices.

The accompanying CD-ROM features special animations, character templates, and textures created by Linden Lab exclusively for this book. The disc also guides new users through installation and includes a code that grants a special object their first time entering the metaverse.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Scatterbrained.......2007-09-22

This MAY be the best introduction to SL, I don't know, but it is not well organized or specific. There is a huge problem with any print material on SL-it is obsolete before it comes off the press. Hey, if you are into Second Life, this is as good a place as any to start. Just don't think its going to be anywhere all that you need. But then, there probably isn't ANYTHING that tells you all you need to know. One thing, read this BEFORE you create your avatar! Although then you won't know what the heck half the stuff means.

3 out of 5 stars Second Life, the Cadillac of VR Sites........2007-09-22

Like Second Life itself, this book gives you the basics and then expects you to find someone willing to explain the rest. Although the book glosses over the details, it is still a very good place to start finding your way around the often bewildering world of SL. I found the chapters on "A Cultural Timeline," and "The Future and Impact of Second Life" to be of particular interest.

All in all? A good, basic introduction.

5 out of 5 stars looking for more locations?.......2007-09-12

this book is great but if you are looking for more locations and things to do check out this book:

Second Life Travel Guide

4 out of 5 stars Not bad and if you play SL this book will help.......2007-08-24

I am new to Second Life and was looking for a book to help me understand and the enjoy the simulation more. This book has very helpful in helping me understand more about Second Life. I recommend it for any one new to the simulation

3 out of 5 stars Essential guide.......2007-08-23

If you are like me, you would want this guide next to you. Chock full of background, insight and tips, it gives you a lot of information most of us have asked ourselves but did not know how to find the answer.
Life: The Orignal Picture Puzzle (Picture Puzzles)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Puzzle book!!!!
  • Entertaining
  • Terrific fun
  • really test your mind
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Life: The Orignal Picture Puzzle (Picture Puzzles)
Editors of Life Magazine
Manufacturer: Life
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ASIN: 1933821965

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Puzzle book!!!!.......2007-09-22

Book was in excellent shape! for something different, this is a very enjoyable book! would definitely order from this supplier again!

4 out of 5 stars Entertaining.......2007-08-21

Very entertaining, thought provoking, and teaches attention to detail. It doesn't offer as much variety in types of puzzles as the first volume, but it's still worth the purchase. The price is just right.

5 out of 5 stars Terrific fun.......2007-07-24

This is the second Life picture puzzle book I've bought, and they both are terrific. The pictures are engaging, and it's so much fun to work out the "picture puzzle" and find the differences. I wish there were more of these books available. I had hours of fund with this.

5 out of 5 stars really test your mind.......2007-06-21

this book by Life and it's original version are great. I'm a great crossword puzzle fan but wanted something different and not suduko. these picture puzzle books really make you look, I've looked at the very few other books out there and none compare, I hope there keep on producing new editions

5 out of 5 stars The Original Picture Puzzle.......2007-06-14

Just as much fun as the previous picture puzzle book I purchased! It's a great way to exercise the mind!
Life: Picture Puzzle (Picture Puzzles)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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ASIN: 1933821027

Book Description

The most popular feature in Life magazine every weekperhaps the most popular weekly page in any American publicationis the Picture Puzzle. This game has become a must-have activity in a great majority of the 13 million households Life reaches every Friday. Hundreds of Life's readers have demanded "We want a Picture Puzzle book!" And here, in a special 192-page collection, that demand is met. There are variations on themes and variations on the game itself, as scores of color and vintage black-and-white photographsmany from the famous Time-Life Picture Archivesare twisted, doctored, and otherwise toyed with, all in the name of fun and entertainment. For the first time, the Picture Puzzle is offered in three different degrees of difficulty. Like the Ultimate Crossword book before it, this book will fly off the shelvesnot just in bookstores, but in airports and supermarkets. From the first issue of the new Life magazine, Picture Puzzle has been a hit, and the same will be true of Life's Picture Puzzlefrom the moment the first copy hits the shelf.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Challenging Fun.......2007-07-31

Based on a popular feature in the now defunct Life Magazine "Life: Picture Puzzle" has 90 puzzles in which readers look at two pictures of the same thing and try to find the differences between each puzzle. In a few instances, six pictures of the same thing are shown and readers have to find the one puzzle out of the six that has been changed. There are four levels of difficulty: Novice, Master, Expert and genius. For those who like a bit of an extra challenge, the editors suggest a completion time for each puzzle. While long-time readers of Life Magazine may recognize some of the puzzles, the editors reworked them with new changes. In fact, they use some of the same pictures in the book at different levels and with completely different changes.

"Life: Picture Puzzle" is a fun challenging puzzle book. I thought that with 90 puzzles in the book, the more puzzles I solved there would be repetition of the differences and it would be easier to solve the puzzles but that wasn't true. Some of the puzzles did have obvious changes including obvious color changes, but there were many puzzles in which I couldn't find all the changes. Several of the puzzles offer hints to some of the changes in either the title or description of the puzzle. The number of changes in the puzzles range from as little as six changes to as many as 20; the more changes, the harder the puzzle. The editors do a good job of sorting each puzzle into the appropriate level of difficulty. The Novice Section is easy enough and solvers should easily find the first five or six changes in each puzzle while having to search a bit for the last few. The more details in the picture in the puzzle, the harder it is to solve. "Easter Surprise" with six pictures where solvers have to find the different one was a nice change. The Master Puzzles give you more time to solve the puzzle and range from pretty easy to tricky and hard to solve. The easiest ones to solve are the ones where you have to pick the different picture out of six choices. The Expert Puzzles are tricky and tough with lots of subtle changes, some involving color changes. There aren't very many Genius Puzzles but they are indeed very hard, even the two where you have of find the different puzzle out of six. Fittingly, the last puzzle, "Final Exam" is extremely hard, with 20 changes to find. As an added bonus, several of the puzzles have an added change that is not found in the answer section. The book says to go to the Picture Puzzle Section on Life's website, but even though I followed the instructions in the book, I couldn't find the answer section on-line.

"Life: Picture Puzzle" is hours of challenging fun.

5 out of 5 stars Addicted to these!.......2007-07-24

This book is terrific fun, and gives hours of enjoyment if you like to spot the differences between pictures. I really liked the different difficulty levels, so you could really work on improving your skills. I hope there are many more of these type of books available, as I'm addicted to these now.

5 out of 5 stars What fun too !.......2007-05-13

This is a great followup to the original. I wish the book size had stayed the same as the first book. The hardest puzzles were the best. Still fun for both young and old.

5 out of 5 stars Fun and good for the mind.......2007-04-22

These puzzles are entertaining and a good challenge for the brain.

5 out of 5 stars Superb Mental Stimulation.......2007-04-06

Both my wife and I thought the book tremendously entertaining and a wonderful mental exercise. We can't wait for another one to come out.

George and Maria Mayer
The Writings of Florence Scovel Shinn: The Game of Life and How to Play It, Your Word Is Your Wand,the Secret Door to Success, the Power of the Spok
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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The Writings of Florence Scovel Shinn: The Game of Life and How to Play It, Your Word Is Your Wand,the Secret Door to Success, the Power of the Spok
Florence Scovel Shinn
Manufacturer: DeVorss & Company
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ASIN: 0875166105

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars prosperity consciousness from another source.......2007-08-05

Florence Scovel Shinn was writing about prosperity consciousness in the late 1800's and early 1900's, well ahead of the current trend. Her books are easy to read and easy to understand. I highly recommend this book to all of my friends and they are purchasing it and doing the same. That says it all in my mind.

5 out of 5 stars Changed my entire approach to living. . ........2007-07-06

The Game of Life and How to Play It has been the most influential self-help reading to date that I have found. The book is easy to read and understand. I have read my copy probably 15 times; pages are beginning to fall out. The fact that it is divided into sections for life's encounters, e.g., prosperity, love, etc., I can go back when I need help getting through the rough times to that particular section and gain strength and guidence. Once read, the writings just all come together to make more sense about approaching life's daily challenges than anything I have ever read; and, trust me I've read plenty of self-help books. I love this book so much that I have bought 6 copies to give to beloved family members and close friends because I do not want to keep the insights this book reveals to myself. I want everyone I care deeply about to experience what this book has to offer. Great read, great lessons!

5 out of 5 stars Brilliant!.......2007-06-13

I've had this book for years and have worn out the cover. I refer to it constantly. I purchased copies for friends and have been doing so since I first read it. Florence was before her time!

5 out of 5 stars My Favorite Book of All Time!.......2007-06-09

Absolutely without question the most charming and inspiring book I've ever read. My copy is lovingly dog-eared, my loaner copy is in the same condition and I've bought several as gifts.

Of all the "positive thinkers", including the much more well-known such as Louise Hay and Norman Vincent Peale, Florence is the most enjoyable to read and the easiest to apply to your life, in my opinion.

Reading her is sheer delight and an instant mood-lifter and problem-solver, every time.

5 out of 5 stars before the secret.......2007-05-17

This is an amazing collection of writings that gives real and practial ways to move forward in life. A Lady well before her time, the princibles that she teaches are not secrets just forgotten over time.

Have a little faith, change your Life.

C.M. Dwyer
The Magic of Thinking Big
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Think BIG is BIG
  • Great Stuff/ Timeless Priciples
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  • Startlingly simple, and smoothe to read.
The Magic of Thinking Big
David Schwartz
Manufacturer: Fireside
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SET YOUR GOALS HIGH...THEN EXCEED THEM!

Millions of people throughout the world have improved their lives using The Magic of Thinking Big. Dr. David J. Schwartz, long regarded as one of the foremost experts on motivation, will help you sell better, manage better, earn more money, and -- most important of all -- find greater happiness and peace of mind.

The Magic of Thinking Big gives you useful methods, not empty promises. Dr. Schwartz presents a carefully designed program for getting the most out of your job, your marriage and family life, and your community. He proves that you don't need to be an intellectual or have innate talent to attain great success and satisfaction -- but you do need to learn and understand the habit of thinking and behaving in ways that will get you there. This book gives you those secrets!

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Think BIG is BIG.......2007-09-20

Highly reccommended! Not just for the aspiring business person..this book is for everyone. This is the secret before there was "The Secret". A must read, insightful for everyone who wants to have a better life.

4 out of 5 stars Great Stuff/ Timeless Priciples.......2007-09-06

This is an all time classic. But if you buy this book you better not be looking for a contemporary book on cutting edge material. This is a classic like "How to Win Friends and Influence People", with solid moral and ethical principles of business and how to live your life.

I would say that this is a must read, except for the fact that you have to get past some pretty dated anecdotes and the fact that the writer does not reference who these anecdotes are about. I can't imagine a contemporary writer getting away with what was polite and respectful writing in 1959 & 1965 when Schwartz uses anonymous examples to make his point. If a writer does that today they would seem to be writing fiction.

I may have offended some and I apologize. This is a great book and I don't mean to take away from the very sound principles in it. My only warning is that it was originally written in 1959 and that doesn't make it any less than excellent.

5 out of 5 stars Great book.......2007-09-06

A must read book for everyone. There are so many things a person can learn from this book.

5 out of 5 stars Being proactive.......2007-08-20

If you think you can, you're right; if you think you can't, you're right also. 'Magic' is a great addition to any self-help library - David Schwartz offers concise and well illustrated advice on improving your every day life. Varying from discussions on positive thinking, to dressing smart, using goals, and overcoming the fear of failure, there is something for everyone in this book. Highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars Startlingly simple, and smoothe to read........2007-07-08

Shwartz can be a bit monotonous at times, but the stories accompanying the essential ideas in Think Big are helpful and keep the book interesting. The recall at the end of the book basically eliminates the need of highlighting and note taking because the throughness and stickiness offered by the sometimes clever naratives.
Get in the Game: 8 Elements of Perseverance That Make the Difference
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Get in the Game: 8 Elements of Perserverance that Make the Difference
  • Baseball analogy of the game of life
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  • Mr. Ripken Knocks it Out of the Park
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Get in the Game: 8 Elements of Perseverance That Make the Difference
Cal Ripken , and Donald T. Phillips
Manufacturer: Gotham
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 159240264X
Release Date: 2007-04-10

Book Description

In the spirit of Rick Pitino's New York Times phenomenal bestseller Success Is a Choice, living legend Cal Ripken, Jr., presents an inspiring guide to overcoming any challenge and building a life you love.

Baseball's all-time Iron Man, Cal Ripken, Jr., retired from baseball in 2001 after breaking countless records, including Lou Gehrig's record for consecutive games played (Ripken played 2,632). Ripken is admired by thousands of fans not only for his relentless perseverance, but also for his unparalleled integrity. Now, in a stirring book that draws on his exhilarating career as well as the wisdom of his legendary father, Ripken shares rousing advice centered around his proven 8 Elements of Perseverance:
The Right Values: hard work, excellence, honesty, and integrity
A Strong Will to Succeed: advice for those who inadvertently “bench” themselves in life
Love What You Do: tips for discovering where your true passion lies • Preparation: ways to continually envision your next position and prepare for it as if it were already yours
Anticipation: strategies for creating your own opportunities
Trusting Relationships: how to build them in even the most turbulent environments
Life Management: making time to enjoy the journey
The Courage of Your Convictions: insight into how Ripken not only broke but far exceeded numerous records Cal Ripken is a sought-after advisor to fans from all walks of life.

From his numerous public-speaking engagements each year to his weekly “Ask Cal” column for the Baltimore Sun, he always brings a winning combination of compassion and motivation to each topic. A book for moms and dads, recent graduates, entrepreneurs, and anyone who is simply facing an important turning point, Get in the Game gives all of us access to legendary advice from a legendary achiever.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Get in the Game: 8 Elements of Perserverance that Make the Difference.......2007-09-28

This book provides extremely useful guidelines in dealing with situations we all eventually run into in our lives. While alluding to baseball related examples, it does not simply dwell solely on recounting Mr. Ripken's impressive baseball accomplishments or relate amusing/interesting anecdotes. Instead it gives thought-provoking insights into two all too fast-disappearing basic axioms in our country's psyche: "practice makes perfect," and "do unto others." I highly recommend this book for everyone, especially young people still in their formative years. In fact, it presents an excellent opportunity for parents to reconnect with their child(ren) by reading it aloud and together, with discussion centering on each of the eight elements as they are completed.

5 out of 5 stars Baseball analogy of the game of life.......2007-08-29

Get in the Game is not only a book about Cal Ripken Jr., his consecutive games streak and his fine career. It's a recap of some simple but overlooked values.

Using his core strength in baseball to describe his thinking, the reader will not only appreciate some particular plays in his career, but also down-to-earth ways of approaching things in life.

5 out of 5 stars If at first you don't succeed................2007-08-17

Life's little lessons taken from one who knows. Good title. Inspirational! Thanks Cal.

5 out of 5 stars Mr. Ripken Knocks it Out of the Park.......2007-07-11

This is an excellent book by one of our modern-day greats: Cal Ripken, Jr. A native of Aberdeen, Maryland, he spent his entire career with the Baltimore Orioles. He broke a record that many said would stand forever, and this book parallels the former holder of that feat, Lou Gehrig, with a treasure trove of quotes about the latter's life. In a sense, we learn as much about the character and perseverance of Mr. Gehrig as we do about Mr. Ripken.

One early quote set the tone for the entire book:

"I just played because I loved the game, and because I had been taught certain principles that prevented me from backing away from anything."

Mr. Ripken chronicled his youth, the special relationship with his father, Cal, Sr., and then explained in concise fashion his eight principles for perseverance. Some themes related directly to baseball, while others are about life itself.

Here are the eight elements:

Right Values
Strong Will to Succeed
Love What You Do
Preparation
Anticipation
Trusting Relationships
Life Management
The Courage of Your Convictions

This is a very entertaining and informative book. Thank you for the opportunity to review it.

5 out of 5 stars An education in more ways than one........2007-06-12

I am not now nor have I ever been a baseball fan. It just never appealed to me. But Cal Ripken has been heralded as the nicest guy in baseball and the sub-title ("8 elements of perseverance that make a difference" was definitely attractive, so I read the book.

I'm glad I did.

Ripken interweaves a literal history of baseball into his core message of how persevverance plays out in a ball game and life. It's an interesting, informative approach. I can see why Ripken has succeeded in his motivational speaking career as he did is his baseball career: life literally starts anew each day for this guy. Yesterday's msitakes and regrets are left behind. One of the most fascinating parts of the book for me are Ripken's descriptions of team work in baseball and how it works. Frankly, because I've never been a fan, I didn't realize just how much cooperation and coordination is required on the field.

Overall, a very worthwhile read and uplifting.

Jerry
Halftime: Changing Your Game Plan from Success to Significance
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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Halftime: Changing Your Game Plan from Success to Significance
Bob Buford
Manufacturer: Zondervan
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ASIN: 0310215323

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According to Bob Burford, broaching midlife doesn't have to be a crisis. In fact, in Half Time, Burford insists that it is actually an opportunity to begin the better half of life. The first half is busy with "getting and gaining, earning and learning," doing what you can to survive, while clawing your way up the ladder of success. The second half of life should be about regaining control, calling your own shots, and enjoying "God's desire ... for you to serve him just by being who you are, by using what he gave you to work with." What lies between the two is "halftime." Buford argues that whether you are a millionaire, a manager, or a teacher, you will one day have to transition from the struggle for success to the quest for significance. Halftime, then, is a quiet time of deliberate decision-making, restructuring, and passionate contemplation of your heart's deepest desires. Buford's writing is grounded in the real-life experience of success and failure, and most poignantly, the death of his son. While he has led a very successful life in the eyes of the world, Buford's personal stories reveal that his faith in Christ is his central priority. Instead of a transition to be feared, Buford makes midlife an introspective journey of abundance that will unleash God's best for you. --Jill Heatherly

Book Description

Bob Buford's Halftime shows how men can make their middle years a time of transformation toward a more satisfying -- and significant -- life.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A book about the stages of life........2007-09-21

Bob Buford does an execellent job in presenting not only the changes in ones life but also possible courses to take!

5 out of 5 stars This book hit home!.......2007-03-28

When I decided to take an early retirement from my company of 30+ years, a friend recommended that I read this book. I couldn't believe how it hit the mark with me. Granted, I am what I would consider to be a 'spiritual person', but aside from that, Buford really hit the nail on the head with many of the feelings that I had been experiencing of late.. That is, the entire notion of putting 'significance' ahead of 'success' in life. Isn't that what everyone would want to leave as his/her legacy?
I enjoyed the book, and found it to be relevant, interesting, and a fast read. I recommend it for anyone who is moving into a mid-50s 'retirement' period, sorting out the opportunities that are out there.

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding.......2007-02-11

If you're looking for a life of significance after success, or even if you feel you have had very little success, this book will make you significant in serving others. A must-read. Get it now, and don't delay. It will change your life.

5 out of 5 stars Half Time.......2007-01-17

An excellent resource for anyone in career transitioning...insightful and thought provoking while reassuring to the reader that much of the anxiety associated with career transitions is normal. Self reflection and devoted planning time are required to get the absolute most out of this book.

2 out of 5 stars Concept vs. Applicability.......2006-08-09

This was a nice story about a guy making a journey from success to significance in the second half of his life. Unfortunately, most of us don't have the financial resources to do things the way he did them. Conceptually, what he is saying is appropriate. However, most of us don't have the millions that allow for extended time off to reflect, seek the help of consultants, conduct low cost probes, etc.

If you're looking for a nice inspirational story of one man's journey in faith, this is a good read. If you're looking for some strong Biblical insights on which to make some life change, this is not the book to use for that.
Preschooler's Busy Book: 365 Creative Games & Activities To Occupy 3-6 Year Olds
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • great ideas for preschool aged kids
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Preschooler's Busy Book: 365 Creative Games & Activities To Occupy 3-6 Year Olds
Trish Kuffner
Manufacturer: Meadowbrook
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0671316338

Book Description

365 FUN, CREATIVE ACTIVITIES TO STIMULATE YOUR PRESCHOOLER EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR

This book contains 365 activities (one for each day of the year) for three- to six-year-olds using things found around the home. It shows parents and day-care providers how to:

The Preschooler's Busy Book is written with warmth and sprinkled with humor and insight. It should be required reading for anyone raising or teaching preschool-age children.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars LOVE this book.......2007-09-26

This book was a sanity saver for a mom with 3 year old twins. How neat to have a resource to turn to on rainy days, snowed in days or days when things are going chaotic. This book is full of all kinds of activities and suggestions on how to occupy your little ones. I love it!! The activities are so easy to do and they are so creative. There are recipes, games and instructions to make homemade toys. These are just a few of the many materials covered. I recommend this book for anyone who has young children!

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous Idea Book.......2007-06-11

I bought this book for my husband and I to come up with simple activities for our 3 1/2 year old. We have tried several activities and my daughter loves them. They are simple, use common, everyday household stuff and are inexpensive to do. It is a great basic activity book.

3 out of 5 stars it was okay.......2007-05-30

there are better ones out there to spend your money on.It did get here on time and in conditon.

4 out of 5 stars great ideas for preschool aged kids.......2007-02-20

this is a great idea book...some repetition and basic ideas...but, sometimes you just need a simple project and you and your kids can make it your own.

5 out of 5 stars preschooler's busy book.......2006-08-30

This is a great book. I have a busy 5 year old and it can be a challange to keep her busy. She loves the activities, mom is cool again:)
Baby Minds: Brain-Building Games Your Baby Will Love
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Fabulous book - every parent should have!
  • Focusing Mr. Live Wire
  • Great info on baby's brains!
  • Interesting but wordy
  • prefer Perlmutter's Raise a Smarter Child by Kindergarten
Baby Minds: Brain-Building Games Your Baby Will Love
Linda Phd Acredolo , and Susan Phd Goodwyn
Manufacturer: Bantam
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0553380303
Release Date: 2000-07-05

Book Description

More than 65 delightful games and activities to jump-start your baby's amazing brainpower

Can simply singing a song or blowing a dandelion under a toddler's nose help her mind to blossom? Can your baby count, remember events, and solve problems even before he can talk? The exciting answer to both questions is yes!

Breakthrough research is revealing the extraordinary inborn abilities of infants.
It is also showing how experiences during the first years of life profoundly
influence intelligence, creativity, language development-and even later
reading and math skills.

Now two psychologists and child development experts-authors of the bestselling Baby Signs-have created a delightful guide for parents based on the most up-to-date knowledge of how babies discover the world. You'll learn how to:

_ Create a homemade mobile to stimulate your three-month-old's delight in solving problems
_ Play a patty-cake game to help your two-year-old
make logical connections
_ Initiate bedtime conversations that build your child's memory and sense of personal history
_ Develop "Baby Signs" to help your toddler communicate before he or she can talk
_ Stimulate your child's natural number skills with puppets and counting games
_ Use nursery rhymes and special read-aloud techniques to foster reading readiness
_ Nurture budding creativity with humor and fantasy play
_ And much more!

Baby Minds is not another program for creating "super babies." Instead it
builds on activities that babies instinctively love to develop their unique abilities and make your daily interactions full of the joy of discovery-for both of you.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous book - every parent should have!.......2007-08-01

I read this book and then bought a copy so I could keep it as a reference. Full of fascinating information about baby development that every parent should know -- I was surprised to learn just how advanced babies' minds are as soon as they are born, how they are much more aware of the world around them than previously thought. This book has many ideas of how to capitalize on your baby's brain development as s/he grows. Simple and fun games to play and ways to interact with your child. I love this book and have used many of the ideas already with my 8-month-old daughter.

5 out of 5 stars Focusing Mr. Live Wire.......2007-05-13

Our first and only grandchild has the typical inquisitive mind of a toddler. This book helps us to offer additional play that will encourage the mind. It is the small things that have influenced him the most.

4 out of 5 stars Great info on baby's brains!.......2007-03-28

Sort of a review of "Early Childhood Development" courses. With reference to Skinner and Vygotsky's work. Very interesting and a fast, easy read.

3 out of 5 stars Interesting but wordy.......2006-11-04

This is an interesting book and it goes into detail about little minds, but some of it may be too technical for parents who just want to learn the games and not why or how they stimulate. Some parents might not have time to read all the background info and would like to just get down to the fun part, which is a little bit difficult with this book. Still, if you have the time to devote to this book, it really is interesting and enlightening and may encourage you to try to develop even more games to stimulate your child's growing mind which is certainly a good thing!

3 out of 5 stars prefer Perlmutter's Raise a Smarter Child by Kindergarten.......2006-10-24

If you are looking for more activities / games to play with your child, there are over 30 in chapter 3 of David Perlmutter's book, Raise A Smarter Child by Kindergarten.
The Game of Life and How to Play It (Prosperity Classic)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Life Changes
  • GREAT BOOK
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  • The Game of Life and How to Play It
The Game of Life and How to Play It (Prosperity Classic)
Florence Scovel Shinn
Manufacturer: DeVorss & Company
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ASIN: 0875162576

Book Description

First published in 1925, this inspirational little book has helped thousands achieve a sense of purpose and belonging through understanding that life is not a battle but a game of giving and receiving — that whatever we send out into the world will eventually be returned to us.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Life Changes.......2007-08-27

Dear Gentlepeople:
This book is similiar to The Secret. It offers profound information and guides to help you create a better life for yourself. It helps you to realize your dreams. Expertly written, it offers great examples of how the mind works and the power of the spoken word. I would recommend this book as a must read for all college students.

Respectfully,
Earline A. Bentley

5 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK.......2007-05-20

Long before the "Secret" there was "The Game Of Life And How To Play it."
This is a great book - a must read for everyone. Don't just read it - live it.
Anthony

5 out of 5 stars The Game of Life .......2007-04-11

This small book is incredible, a psychology professor recommended it to me after telling her about some issues that were really bothering me. I did not hesitate to buy it and it was the best investment I have made, and it cost me almost nothing. Great language, easy to understand. It also came with a CD of great affirmations.

5 out of 5 stars You will read and re-read this classic.......2007-03-09

If you are looking for a spiritual guidance system this book has it no matter what your beliefs

5 out of 5 stars The Game of Life and How to Play It.......2007-02-02

The book arrived quickly and in good order.

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