The Nonviolent Communication Companion Workbook is an essential tool for anyone practising the art of Non-violent Communication (NVC). For those unaware of NVC it is a particular form of communication that seeks to meet peoples individual needs by expressing oneself without assigning blame or using manipulative language either positive or negative.
The book is a guide that provides information, activities and assignments that offer assistance to any NVC practitioner and form the basis for a greater applied understanding of this communication method. Teachers will find this useful in developing new courses or improving existing materials. The book contains a reference and resource section that is perfect for those who want to read more on the subject.
Whilst NVC may not be everyone's cup of tea, the book does provide an interesting perspective on dealing with problems. For those who are NVC practitioners the book can help you in implementing the method and is a brilliant addition to your current library.
Nonviolent Communication Companion Workbook is Published by Puddle Dancer Press ISBAN: 1892005042
Available from all good booksellers or directly from Gazelle, tel: 01524 68765 Email sales@gazellebooks.co.uk
Monday, 16 August 2010
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
Sustainable Home Refurbishment
Sustainable Home Refurbishment
The Earthscan Expert Guide to Retrofitting Homes for Efficiency
By David Thorpe
Today environmentalism and energy efficiency is, or should be, at the forefront of all we do in terms of new builds. However for the majority of us with homes build before the developments we see today the experts must be ready to bring our homes up to speed in the most effective ways possible. This book is a guide to that process.
When someone like George Monbiot says 'This is an excellent book... It should be the first stop for anyone seeking objective advice in a field cluttered with misleading claims. I couldn't recommend it more strongly.' you know the book is worth taking seriously. Covering a range of efficiency refurbishments for domestic settings the book is well presented and illustrated.
A book offering a strong range of information is what is needed and this book by David Thorpe, News Editor of Energy and Environmental Management magazine, covers a catalogue of topics from water use and re-use to draught-proofing.
As a not very practical everyday guy this book probably isn't written for me but if you work in the industry or are just one of the very able hobbyists out there this book is for you. If you haven't got a copy go out and get one pronto!
Sustainable Home Refurbishment is published by Earthscan. ISBN 9781844078769
The Earthscan Expert Guide to Retrofitting Homes for Efficiency
By David Thorpe
Today environmentalism and energy efficiency is, or should be, at the forefront of all we do in terms of new builds. However for the majority of us with homes build before the developments we see today the experts must be ready to bring our homes up to speed in the most effective ways possible. This book is a guide to that process.
When someone like George Monbiot says 'This is an excellent book... It should be the first stop for anyone seeking objective advice in a field cluttered with misleading claims. I couldn't recommend it more strongly.' you know the book is worth taking seriously. Covering a range of efficiency refurbishments for domestic settings the book is well presented and illustrated.
A book offering a strong range of information is what is needed and this book by David Thorpe, News Editor of Energy and Environmental Management magazine, covers a catalogue of topics from water use and re-use to draught-proofing.
As a not very practical everyday guy this book probably isn't written for me but if you work in the industry or are just one of the very able hobbyists out there this book is for you. If you haven't got a copy go out and get one pronto!
Sustainable Home Refurbishment is published by Earthscan. ISBN 9781844078769
Saturday, 24 July 2010
British Qualifications 2010
If you are a careers advisor of any kind this book is a must have! Covering all UK qualifications and containing listings for over 500 professional institutes, Colleges and Universities within the UK, the book provides a definitive guide to education in Briton. This 40th edition for 2010 is an up-to-date reference book that provides a definitive guide for both students and advisers wanting to access the full range of educational options currently available.
The book is compiled by the staff at Kogan Page and there can be no doubt about their expertise in this area. Kogan Page have been doing this for over 40 years and have become an established name in the field.
The 2010 edition should be on your shelf right now if you are in careers advice or work at a college or sixth form library. If it isn't – I say get a copy! Indeed this book could be useful to you if you are an individuals student that really wants to know about everything that is out there before making a choice about your future. If you are such a student try and get your hands on a copy either by buying it (if you can afford to) or borrowing a copy at college or sixth form as you may want to hang on to this book a while, rather than rush through it with an advisor.
British Qualifications 2010 is Published By Kogan Page. ISBN: 9780749457105
The book is compiled by the staff at Kogan Page and there can be no doubt about their expertise in this area. Kogan Page have been doing this for over 40 years and have become an established name in the field.
The 2010 edition should be on your shelf right now if you are in careers advice or work at a college or sixth form library. If it isn't – I say get a copy! Indeed this book could be useful to you if you are an individuals student that really wants to know about everything that is out there before making a choice about your future. If you are such a student try and get your hands on a copy either by buying it (if you can afford to) or borrowing a copy at college or sixth form as you may want to hang on to this book a while, rather than rush through it with an advisor.
British Qualifications 2010 is Published By Kogan Page. ISBN: 9780749457105
The Experiential Learning Toolkit
The Experiential Learning Toolkit: Blending Practice with Concepts
By Colin Beard
Senior Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University, Colin Beard, presents this range of practical exercises based around the theory of experiential learning. Essentially experiential learning, when you cut through the jargon and simplify it to it's basic components, is simply the idea that learners learn more effectively from practical experience. The book describes the given theory behind the activities it presents allowing the reader to know not only what she is meant to do but also why she is meant to do it.
Colin has experience with clients in not only higher, further and adult education but he has also worked with corporate organisations and the book reflects this diversity. The book covers everything from effective customer services to developing creativity.
Well presented with 'tips' and 'further reading' suggestions, this book provides a resource for trainers that covers both the theory and practice of experiential learning - while other publications only provide one or the other. Whatever the field of business you are bound to find something relating to it in this book – if you are a trainer this book was written for you!
The Experiential Learning Toolkit is published By Kogan Page ISBN: 978-0749450786
By Colin Beard
Senior Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University, Colin Beard, presents this range of practical exercises based around the theory of experiential learning. Essentially experiential learning, when you cut through the jargon and simplify it to it's basic components, is simply the idea that learners learn more effectively from practical experience. The book describes the given theory behind the activities it presents allowing the reader to know not only what she is meant to do but also why she is meant to do it.
Colin has experience with clients in not only higher, further and adult education but he has also worked with corporate organisations and the book reflects this diversity. The book covers everything from effective customer services to developing creativity.
Well presented with 'tips' and 'further reading' suggestions, this book provides a resource for trainers that covers both the theory and practice of experiential learning - while other publications only provide one or the other. Whatever the field of business you are bound to find something relating to it in this book – if you are a trainer this book was written for you!
The Experiential Learning Toolkit is published By Kogan Page ISBN: 978-0749450786
Wednesday, 21 July 2010
The Bunny Hugging Terrorist
Never underestimate Joan, at first glance she could be any ordinary OAP, but this could not be further from the truth. A 90 year-old animal rights campaigner and author of 'The Bunny Hugging Terrorist' could never be so labelled. Joan has gone on hunger strike; chain herself to railings, occupied the Canadian embassy and at 86 embarked on a mission to confront the illegal fishing vessels with environmental enforcement group Sea Shepherd and is still out on protests to this day.
The book certainly covers many different aspects of the animal rights movement but it is essentially a personal tale that will connect with the reader regardless of political viewpoint. Joan's tale is one well worth telling and she tells it brilliantly well.
The book is an excellent read and it is well worth getting your hands on a copy even if you couldn't give 'a hoot' about animals.
The Bunny Hugging Terrorist is published by Selene Press ISBN 09-9543452-0-5
The book certainly covers many different aspects of the animal rights movement but it is essentially a personal tale that will connect with the reader regardless of political viewpoint. Joan's tale is one well worth telling and she tells it brilliantly well.
The book is an excellent read and it is well worth getting your hands on a copy even if you couldn't give 'a hoot' about animals.
The Bunny Hugging Terrorist is published by Selene Press ISBN 09-9543452-0-5
Welcome to My New Book Review
I've started this blog to review the specialist niche books, not the best-selling fiction. This is for books that are of interest to those they are addressed at, not the whole world. Having said that you may come across a few bits and bobs on the blog addressed at a wider audience and I hope you enjoy that as well.
If you're a publisher, publicist or author who has a book you would like to send me please get in touch. I will accept copies of most books if approached but will tend to seek out the sort of material I want from co-operative publishers as a general rule of thumb.
If you're a publisher, publicist or author who has a book you would like to send me please get in touch. I will accept copies of most books if approached but will tend to seek out the sort of material I want from co-operative publishers as a general rule of thumb.
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