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This valuable work suggests one model in which faculty assemble a collection of carefully selected work samples accompanied by reflective commentary about them. Covers the what, why, and how of teaching portfolios, with pointers for getting started and a sampling of current campus practices. Includes reproductions of eight actual portfolio entries. The companion volume to "Campus Use of the Teaching Portfolio". ... Read more

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The meditation takes the listener on a journey to The Land of Love for a delightful and transforming experience.In the story, the fairy godmother, Alayah, is the personification of the Spiritual Self that rises to the aid of the Mortal Self to grant its desires for healing and fulfillment.Focusing on inner peace, self-esteem and creative power, the journey shows listeners the great spiritual resources that are available to help them change their physical experience.The Land of Love may be used as a soothing aid for relaxation or sleep. ... Read more

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Yuk
I bought this for my 3 daughters, and not only do they hate it, but I also listened to it with them before bed and after they had all fallen asleep (not b/c of the tape, just a coincidence) there is a silent pause and then BAM! loud music starts playing from out of nowhere.So I had to scramble to turn the CD off so it wouldn't wake my kids up!The woman's voice is not very soothing.I do not recommend this to anyone trying to relax or fall asleep.

A wonderful healing CD
I purchased a few copies of this CD because I loved it so much and it worked well. I gave copies to friends as gifts and they all love it too.I used this meditation CD to help me relax and get to sleep. My friends reported to me that they use to for all kinds of reasons including sleep, meditation, self-esteem issues, etc. I highly recommend it for anyone who needs a healing, relaxing meditation! ... Read more

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A 36-year-old single mother recovering from a wrecked marriage jogs along the shores of Cape Cod and finds a half-buried bottle containing a love letter. Upon reading the touching heartfelt words a man wrote to his "darling Catherine" only three weeks earlier, she decides to take a dramatic leap that will change her life forever. As she boards a plane for an unspecified destination, her future is uncertain, yet brims with the promise of wisdom gained from a voyage of self-discovery, and the possibility of finding the deepest kind of love.Amazon.com Review
If you thought The Notebook was atearjerker, get out the hankies, pull up a chair, and get ready tohave your heart monkey-wrenched by Nicholas Sparks's second star-crossed love story, Message in a Bottle. When Theresa Osbornetakes a much-needed summer holiday at Cape Cod, she finds a lot morethan a break from the hustle and bustle. On an early-morning jog alongCape Cod Bay, she comes across a corked bottle with a scrolled-upmessage inside that reads, "My Dearest Catherine, I miss you, mydarling, as I always do, but today is especially hard because theocean has been singing to me, and the song is that of our lifetogether..." It bobbles around in the same vein for several moreparagraphs and ends with "...am alone on the pier and I do notcare what others think as I bow my head and cry and cry andcry. Garret."

Garret may eat quiche, but no bother--beforeyou can say "Look!I found two more letters!" Theresa ishot on his trail and determined to find this mysterious yet sensitivemessage-in-a-bottle man. She finds him at a sleepy North Carolinaport, working on his beloved sailboat, The Happenstance.Fromthere, a romance buds and blossoms into a colorful bouquet ofemotional baggage. Theresa has problems with her past--or, moreaccurately, her past is a problem. She is so scarred from her"I'm a super churchgoing guy now that I've run out on mywife" ex-husband that she hasn't tried to date since her divorcesome three or four years before. And who is Catherine? And what'sGarret's bag, anyway? When Theresa finds out, she plunges to thedepths of her soul and uncorks a whopper of a secret about herself,bringing Garret to terms with who he really is.

Message in aBottle has the earmarks of sentimental tongue-wagging at itsfinest and should please romantics and cynics alike--it's sure tobring romantics to their knees, while cynics will be slapping theirsin laughter. --Rebekah Warren ... Read more

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nicholas sparks novels
love, love, love his books.haven't read one yet that i could actually put down.

Grab the Kleenex...
While not quite on par with The Notebook, Sparks delights us with an intricately wound love story that will move you to tears throughout.

disappointed
I have enjoyed Mr. Sparks books until the end of this one.Great story up to the conclusion. This is only the second book I have ever thrown away in hopes that I can save someone else the disappointment this story brings.

Message in a Bottle.....
Wonderful Novel. It's going to be a favorite of mine for a long time to come.
Enjoy!

If you find this bottle, throw it back in the ocean!!!
This is the story: Divorcee Theresa, 36, writes a column about childrearing and dotes on her 12 year old son. One day she is jogging and ruminating vainly over her decent but aging appearance when up from the shore washes a bottle full of the most sentimental tripe imaginable. The message is from an amorous Garret to a dear lost Katherine. It is "so beautiful" that Theresa and her friend cry and cry. Theresa, so touched that a man could love a woman with such unabashed sentimentallity and wanting very much to believe in a monogamous universe full of lovestruck men, covets the letter writer for her own and starts to look for him. Later,they fall in love and then it doesn't work out so they send one final message in the bottle to each other, etc. But their parting is a thank you to each other, i.e."cool breeze on my cheek will always be your spirit.."
Now I am normally a mild mannered librarian, but I found myself fervently hoping that the main character would die and this would turn into a murder mystery.I kept thinking, "is he serious?" I don't think he is, for this is one hilariously maudlin book.
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The end of the Cold War, Europe's single currency, Asia's financial crisis, the rise of China, new global trade agreements, massive daily flows of capital-all of these variables and more signal an unprecedented pace of change in the global economy. Globalization has emerged as the hallmark of the 1990s, challenging U.S. investors and corporations to grasp and understand the powerful forces at work outside the United States.This thorough, readable guide presents the 101 key demographic, financial, and economic characteristics of the global economy. It provides a taut introduction for understanding the key trends of the global economy and is essential reading for anyone engaged in international business and finance. It is an excellent sourcebook and reference, incorporating subjects ranging from America's position in global trade and investment to the rise of the global "MTV generation." Conveniently organized into two-page spreads that discuss and then illustrate predominant global trends, 101 Trends Every Investor Should Know About the Global Economy is a much-needed guide to the world economy. Joseph P. Quinlan, a Senior International Economist at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, lectures on international business and global investing at New York University.Kathryn L. Stevens, a graduate of Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, is an international economist based in New York. "Interesting and informative . . . essential to success in international business and for individual investors. The authors take what could be cumbersome subject matter and make it stimulating and easy to digest:" -- R. Scott Shively, Vice President, International Marketing Hoechst Marion Roussel Inc."Provides 20/20 vision on key issues and trends to cut through all the information fog media commentators and economists alike talk about." --Harry Martin, Chief Information Officer Herman Miller, Inc."A timely, comprehensive, and prescient audit of the global economy. Politicians, business executives, analysts, teachers, and students will appreciate both the facts and the interpretation thereof." -- William E. Dodge, President Marvin & Palmer Associates"We're all involved in the global economy, but few of us can explain its intricate workings. Here finally is the indispensable book for those involved in the worldwide marketplace. In a straightforward, easy-to-read, and understandable style, Quinlan and Stevens clarify complex issues and put a human aspect on economic concepts. A great reference book you'll want to keep handy." -- Sally Heinemann, Editorial Director Bridge News ... Read more

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Lot of water had ran under the bridge. Needs an update
By the time this book was written all facts were real and the book worth the price; however many things had happen since then and now most of the conclusions and tips offered by the author are pretty much useless. Consider this, the book must be in sale at a much lower price.

Global Primer
An excellent source of information regarding trading fundamentals in global markets, especially for beginning FOREX traders. The information provided in the text enables the reader to grasp the main subjects of investment and world trade in a simplified manner. The only short coming is that the information regarding global economic statistics is dated to pre-1997 and it would be great if the authors provided an updated edition

Concise, Accurate, and Meaningful
This book will open your mind to various aspects of the global economy. Any serious investor would be doing him/herself a great favor by picking up this book...it is written in a very organized manner wherein coverage ofeach topic is short, concise, and each has it's own accompanyinggraphs/charts/statistics page.A perfect reference.

Do Yo Want To Make a Whole Lot of Money?
I can't tell you how many times I have referred to this book for my investment descisions.It'san accurate and clear portrayal of what goes on in the global market.My returns are increasing more and more everyday!

The book is well-organized and informative.
Brian Quinlan, son of Joeseph P. Quinlan, is a funny boy who gives interesting speeches and has the best basement and television set in theworld. We like to call him TW for terrific warrior. He is a big fan of DougFlutie and Zack Debolt and you should beware of the "elbow". ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Semana, published by Spanish Publications, Inc. on August 14, 1997. The length of the article is 579 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Event Horizon.
Author: Olivia P. Tallet
Publication: Semana (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 14, 1997
Publisher: Spanish Publications, Inc.
Volume: v4Issue: n234Page: p21(1)

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Cognitive Psychology, 1/eCognitive Psychology provides a lively and engaging introduction to this field and offers complete coverage of all the British Psychological Society (BPS) required topics. This text provides a clear and detailed account of key experiments, theories and concepts, and the examples, full colour photos and illustrations found throughout animate theoretical discussion and enable students to grasp the practical applications of Cognitive Psychology.How to write Essays & Assignments, 1/eHow to write great essayscovers everything a student is likely to need to research, plan and write academic essays and assignments that will get you great marks. ... Read more

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136-page journal publication featuring stories, essays, poetry and reviews. ... Read more

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This guidebook provides an overview of employment practices and workplace policies, from both a legal and practical standpoint. It assists with remedying and preventing human resources problems. It covers recruiting and retaining the workforce, productivity, training, performance, termination of employment, workplace policies, discrimination in employment, compensation and benefits, health and safety, labor relations, and international human resources issues. ... Read more