This is a wonderful resource that includes background information as well as the ...
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This is a wonderful resource that includes background information as well as the hands on practical classroom applications.  The book is written from a  Schoolwide Enrichment Model perspective providing activities and information related to each type of enrichment (and the various types of enrichment.  The applications are very relevant for a wide variety of classrooms.  The inclusion of "Christy's Corner" is a strength to see how the principles and ideas are applied in a classroom setting.  One of the most beneficial items in the book is the "Taxonomy of of Type II Process for the Digital Age."  This delineates the process and skills for consuming information  technology and productivity using technology.  In a classroom this is very helpful to see the skills and be able to plan activities based on these skills.  I highly recommend this resource to all gifted specialists, coordinators, teachers, and administrators!
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Jean Welles has created a wonderful resource for those of us that are wanting to dig a little bit deeper into music and how it translates to the guitar. I personally enjoy the Christian foundation from which she writes and is obviously inspired!
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The Encyclopedia of Louisville is an invaluable resource for those wanting a brief summary of important figures in Louisville's history, structures and events. The amount of research devoted to the thickly bound book is just phenomenal and the width of the knowledge covered is extensive. Much has changed since the year 2000, which is where the book stops on its timeline, and I am hoping that more can be added to this in subsequent publications.

If anything, the Encyclopedia is a great launching point to diving into more detailed historical portraits of everything Louisville.
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This book is a fabulous resource for any parent, teacher, friend or caregiver of children. It demystifies the book selection process and makes choosing the right book so much fun.

The introduction gives a number of suggestions regarding how to choose books for your child(ren) and then the chapters that follow are broken down for each age group. The age span for each chapter is several years wide (usually over a three year spread) so making an appealing choice for children of various ages is easy.

The book lists are arranged alphabetically within each chapter and each title is annotated with a brief description. As I read the annotations, I not only found books my kids would love to hear, I found ones I would like to read. The lists include a wide assortment of fiction and nonfiction titles as well as many notable folk and fairy tales of national and international origin.

I highly recommend this book. It's a fantastic resource and so affordably priced.
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This is an incredibly valuable resource for information and inspiration for women who are seeking spiritual role models in Buddhism.  One should be mindful of the theological and transcendental imagery used in the earlier stories and it might be a good idea to have a general background in the way sutras were written.  The only detriment to the entire book is when the author uses homely and colloquial language in an attempt to make the stories more accessible.  It's not necessary and takes a little away from the book's impact.
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It has been years since I read The Knight at Dawn with my daughter, but this non-fiction companion was a great additional resource to go along with our Ancient History text book. Filled with tons of interesting facts, photos, illustrations, and chronological information about the Middle Ages; elementary and junior high age students will love and benefit from this research guide.
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Plunkett's Entertainment & Media Industry Almanac 2009 has been extremely helpful to me as I begin to search for jobs in the entertainment industry.  The book not only covers industry trends and statistics but also contains a list of several hundred of the top companies in media and entertainment.  This is a great resource for recent college graduates who are looking to enter the work force.

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This book is an amazing reference resource as well a great source of inspiration for all who seek to know more about underground art.

There's a quick background history on underground art and every author tries to explain and talk about their art.

All the images are worth looking and reading this book is always a pleasure.
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What a wonderful resource for those of us who long to learn more about racial reconciliation rooted and reflected in the ministry of Jesus.  With experiential wisdom, Dr. Salter McNeil interprets Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well in Samaria and relates that significant story to her personal journey as an African American woman committed to the ministry of reconciliation. Readers will greatly value the appendix which offers discussion questions to promote depth of analysis and suggested applications to help us live out some of these ideas.
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Outside of fiction, some of the books I love to grab and add to my library are resources for bible study. Some I come back to years later and I love having those available. Ive been studying women of the bible more deeply and this looked like just the resource to add!

Ill start off with a favorite quote in the intro:

For all its emphasis on religious places and holy ideas, the Bible, in the final analysis, is about characters. It begins with a character  the triune God. It then proceeds to tell one great story made up of countless smaller stories. At the heart of all this action, on every page of Scripture, we meet fascinating, real-life people. These are characters worth our time.

This is a great starting place for those interested in studying women of the bible. Theres the ones everyone knows, but it also touches on lesser known women of the bible (which makes it pretty much perfect for my series over at She Laughs). Its a fabulous resource and helped me with some research starts.

I have to admit, I wasn't a huge fan of the layout and some of the pictures for each chapter, but I enjoyed the content and you might see some of it quoted in future posts :).

Whats one of your favorite study resources?

(Thank you to B&H Publishers for a copy of the book. All views expressed are my own.)

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This book is a great resource that is rich with information. The book provides detailed maps of each state and important pieces of demographic information. The book gives a brief synopsis of the history of each state. There are rich illustrations that show important people and events from each state. There are reproductions of the state flags and charts that show when each state was admitted to the union. All of the state nicknames are included in the first page of each section. There are some nice pictures of the natural phenomena and wildlife in each of the states.

This is an excellent book that would be a good aid to educators and middle school students. Geography is an essential part middle school curriculum. I recommend this book for any educator. This book is written in a lively style and any one interested in travel would benefit from reading this book. This book helps explain the unique culture that has taken root in the individual states. there is great diversity in the various states and this book captures it perfectly.
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This is a wonderful resource!!!!  It's a MUST-HAVE item if you're an educator and you want to integrate other subject areas and lessons.
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We are using this book in a bible study at our church. It has been an excellent resource both for the veterans of many years of bible study and for those just beginning. Each chapter is a complete treatment of its subject without being overwhelming. The artwork (ranging from the Great Masters to He Qi) is gorgeous. The supplemental materials both in the text and on the website for the text are so helpful in teaching and are available as (pdf) handouts for those who want more in-depth information. As a teacher I love it, and my students have all prized it as a great companion to reading the New Testament.
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This book is a wonderful resource as it is very difficult to find good information on this subject. On the internet you tend to hear the worst stories about Kundalini Awakenings but Tara has seen the good side of it all too with her work so she's able to take the fear away. I also really enjoyed hearing the channelings from White Tara. Thank you Tara for covering a topic that not everyone is brave enough to talk about.
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In the "Big Book Reference Manual," I have found such a complete, fully-referenced and researched compendium of information.  As indicated in the foreward, it is a book to be used "as a guide to deepen the roots" of one's recovery, "a stronger foundation upon which to build...newly found, serene lives.

What I found, too, is that the style of writing makes this publication one that can be easily and readily understood and absorbed, and even put to good use.  Not only is this a clearly-defined publication for those individuals who are directly affected, but it is also applicable to those who are also interested and want to stay informed.

This is a great tribute.  And it appears that it took great effort (and certainly worthwhile) to compile. Compliments to Bill B.
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I met Bob Hoyt, the author / Editor, at the HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) 2010 annual convention in Atlanta.  We had an interesting conversation about how quickly this space is changing and the demands upon him to keep this volume updated and current.  Bob did a great job researching this material and providing references.  As a jobseeker interested in getting into healthcare IT, I can't imgaine and more valuable resource.  Great work Bob, and THANK YOU!!!
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John Vanek has provided a great resource for both those already engaged in the issue of human trafficking and those seeking to become engaged.  He did it clearly and concisely, providing current information and dispelling myths.  I especially liked his recommendation about taking time before becoming involved, finding out what is happening in own ones area as well as the needs, and the traits and abilities that are valuable for an abolitionist.  In my experience individuals often hear about human trafficking, become passionate about it, and jump in without a commitment to learn about the complexity of the issue and the necessity of being a life-long learner.  John Vanek's experience and those of the contributors have provided a great resource.