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Great information on the use of amino acids and herbs to treat many mental disorders. Ray Sahelian has put lots of research into studying the use and combination, as well as appropriate dosages of many natural meds.

For the average person , this will give one some wonderful ideas and many are effective for any age. This is a fairly all inclusive book and I do think it will help most ....or at least get then started...and it is a book your MD will read. It is easy to breeze through and then decide where you will focus and what are the best treatments.

Mind Boosters has been a great help for me and my wife who has Parkinsons. We have been able to find products and help where there is no known cure. We have found no cure but a sense of learning about things that can be of some help for my wife's problem.

This book is perfect for those seeking informations about improving mind performance using only nutrients, vitamins and suplements without farmaceutical drugs.

This book provide a wide review about basic concepts that help us to understand suplements utility for each case. If you know why it is important, then you can believe that is important.

I recomend, specialy for those willing to prevent age related cognitive decline!

This book has good information, mostly on the supplements widely available in the U.S. (i.e. things you will find in supermarket vitamin isles). Some potentially useful substances -- specifically pyroglutamic acid derivatives, Rhodiola and other supplements that have extensive testing in Europe but not U.S. -- are not mentioned.

Also, despite referencing studies, dr. Sahelian relies on patient observations and his own experiences to a fairly significant degree. This is not necessarily a minus -- it is necessary when double blind, placebo controlled trials are lacking -- but it is something the reader should be aware of.

Overall though this is a solid introduction to the topic with a nice basic "brain science" primer.

Finally, I should note that one of the problems with health/supplements in the US is that there are essentially battle lines drawn with big Pharma on one side and the "Alternative" medicine field on the other. Unfortunately, both sides have many quacks among their ranks. Against this backdrop Dr Sahelian is one of the less biased sources of information on supplements, so it is easy to recommend his book.

After reading Olive Leaf Extract, my husband and I have started taking the supplement daily. Since then, we've been exposed to people in the workplace with recurring colds and flus, and neither one of us has been sick at all! Amazing! No more antibiotics for bronchitis either!

My son had a problem with shingles as I was reading this book. I feel that the supplement helped him recover faster, as he started getting better as soon as he started taking it.

There is a minefield of information in this book on the benefits of Olive Leaf Extract, but for my part, I wasn't interested in all of the extensive medical jargon in the book that went along with it.

This book is great for anyone who wishes to take charge of their health. "START HERE". The author has not only given you useful information on how and why this works, but also information on purchasing and classification. When I saw how thin this book was I was at first disappointed, but after reading it cannot think of one thing I missed or was not explained in it's entirety. This book now has a special spot on my desk for quick reference anytime I need it, I find answers in seconds.

Olive Leaf Extract by the manufacturer Eastpark.com works for me, it gives me more energy and feel much better at 72 years old. It has extended my brothers life who had a severe case of TB and emphysema. He has lived five years since starting there Olive Leaf and we know this would not have happened without it.

The book explains a lot of information why Olive Leaf works and is very interesting for anyone concerned about their health dilemma and longevity.

The product, Olive Leaf Extract is incredible. It has been used by Europeans before the discovery of antibiotics. It has anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties and can keep a cold from developing into bronchitis. My office sounds like the inside of a consumptive ward. Everyone one is on antibiotics. I got a cold one week after a recent trip on a plane. I went to a health food store and asked what to take to lessen the impact as I had all the beginning symptoms of the flu. The owner handed me Olive Leaf Extract. I followed the directions, had a slight fever but in two days I was up and running. O.L.E. also has other benefits, heart, sinus cholesterol etc. READ the book. It is enlightening. Get off of antibiotics!

A great book, full of important information that could save your life.This book teachs us how to deal with health challenges, and it gives us the information on how to heal our bodies with the herbal product called Olive Leaf Extract.

As a new member to the realestate community I was very nervous as to how I would make a good start in my new career. This book is full of great advise to set you up for success. With all of the huge competition in this cut throat business it is very important to do all you can to position yourself for success. I do recomend this book if you are serious about making money as a real estate agent.

How to Become a Million Dollar Real Estate Agent in Your First Year, written by Susan Smith Alvis, is the perfect book for anyone who is undertaking or considering a career as a real estate agent. Written in a conversational tone that makes for a quick read, this book gives the reader step-by-step instructions for everything from how to set up his business, how to find clients, how to deal with other realtors, and how to, ultimately, close a deal with clients.

As an added benefit, How to Become a Million Dollar Real Estate Agent in Your First Year is also filled with great tools for the beginner real estate agent. The glossary of terms is a comprehensive listing of real estate terms and their meanings. The included telephone scripts and canvassing letter formats will prove to be solid starting points as the reader begins to develop and increase his own client base. The section of the book titled "A Day in the Life of a Real Estate Agent" also provides valuable descriptions of the types of things a successful real estate agent does and even how often he does them. What more instruction could you ask for?

How to Become a Million Dollar Real Estate Agent in Your First Year is one book that should become a part of any new real estate agent's reference library. Its no-nonsense advice and well-developed reference section will make the reader glad to have it on his bookshelf.

Susan Smith Alvis writes an extremely informative and practical guide on becoming a million dollar real estate agent. Everything an up-and-coming real estate agent needs to know to be a top performer--finding listings and clients, self-marketing, budgeting, and planning for success--is in this book. But what makes this book special is her take on running your business. She stresses the importance of work-life balance to maintain one's sanity and that ethical business practices will take you further than shady ones. And as a seasoned professional, she has much sage advice about how to avoid the shady practices of others. Great advice for not getting taken by the brokerage house and for paying yourself is also included. This book has it all!
It is clear Susan Smith Alvis knows her stuff. Her energy and expertise come through on every page.

Real estate agents who are newly licensed can't afford to miss this guide, which surveys the successful strategies of top seller and creates a business plan from these strategies. Any who want to learn how to begin a real estate business will find plenty of material from agents' personal experiences, paired with lessons from the author's own viewpoint. From handling competition and gaining referrals to setting up Internet marketing and keeping clients close by mailing out reminder cards, any business library catering to real estate agent clientele needs this.

As a newly minted real estate agent, I bought this book to start learning what I really need to know about real estate, other than what is required by law, and this book does a good job at hitting on important things that a real estate agent should know.

Two things that bothered me though, are first, the author (as I believe I understood it), only worked in real estate for four years and is now retired from real estate. If the advice she gives about how to be a successful real estate agent is so good, how come she no longer practices, after only doing it for 4 years?

Also, the product description on Amazon listed many topics that were the content of this book. Some of those topics were covered by 2 or 3 sentences which was not enough depth to do them justice. Also, where was the part about the vehicle and insurance...I must have missed that. I'll read the book again and see if it is there, but I don't believe it was.

On the positive side I appreciated what the author had to say about keeping a positive attitude and being an ethical real estate agent. I do recommend this book as a good starting point for a new agent as you will be able to create a list of things you need to further investigate for your new career in real estate.

I absolutely loved this book! It was the first Thrasher novel that I've read and it certainly did not disappoint. The characters are very well written and so human it seemed at times that I knew them personally. It is very emotionally moving and hard to put down. I especially loved the fact that each chapter title is the title of a great american novel. Examples: Great Expectations and Catch-22. An absolute must read for anyone who loves Christian Fiction.

Sky Blue was a very touching story told through a man's perspective; which, made it that more intense. Travis Thrasher is awesome at weaving a storyline in the most unique way. The characters are well developed, the plot was suspenseful, and much of it brought me to tears. The main character experiences a gut renching transformation from being self centered, losing the love of his life, experiencing crippling depression, then finally finding redemption and love again at the end. I can honestly say that most of the books that I have read (aside from the few by Stephen King and John Grisham)have all been written by women. Travis T. has the ability to capture everyone's interest whether it be man or woman. Sensitiveness for the women and suspense and thrill for the men.

I am not a professional reviewer, but I was more than pleasantly surprised when I started to read this book which my wife had also started. I could not give it back to her - I had to read it in one sitting. The characters are believeable, the plot is excellent and there also is much for food thought as you go through the book. It is the kind of book which makes you want to read all of Travis Thatcher's works!

I've never been a fan of first person fiction, but Travis Thrasher has won me over. A surprising mix of realism and comedic insight about life and love, as well as our overarching purpose for being on planet Earth. Coffee lovers will resound greatly with Travis' appreciation of the use of caffeine. Wonderful!

Others have done a great job of summarizing plot and character, so read their reviews by all means.

I picked up "Sky Blue" because the cover looked enticing, and because I was killing time in a Borders. I love to read, but I had never heard of this author before, so I was skeptical. I read the first few pages in the bookstore. And determined that I HAD TO HAVE this book. I finished it a few days later.

Travis Thrasher is a brilliant writer, and I am incredibly thankful to have happened upon his novel. I've since acquired everything else he's written.

If you only read one book this year, this should be it.

The star of the book in my opinion is Abra and she starts the ball rolling in this mystery by stealing the tiara right off Miss Blossom's head. Since it is actually worth a fortune, Whiskey must get it back. Easier said than done with Abra on the run and hanging out with thieves and murderers...oh yeah, and boys! She has the hots for 2 males this time. Whiskey's household is growing by leaps and bounds too. At first it was just Whiskey and Abra...with young Chester staying a good portion of the time. Now it also contains Abra's son, the stepdaughter and her 2 babies, the Coast Guard nanny, and 40 CATS. Whiskey likes cats no more than dogs but she's a good sport when they move in on her. Between taking care of the cats (she relegates that duty to the new Miss Blossom and Chester) and trying to find the pricey tiara, and solve a murder or two, she is kept busy. The plot moves fast and this series is so much fun to read.

It's rare to find a good mystery that also makes you laugh out loud. This series does that for me every time! Whiskey and Tonic is the best of the bunch so far. The colorful crowd who lives in Magnet Springs is back for more action.

Imagine a cursed beauty pageant (and beauty pageant winner!), plus a haunted estate that Whiskey is supposed to sell. Add to that mix Abra the diva dog, who steals the precious beauty pageant tiara before taking off with a love of her own. And then there's Whiskey's crush on a Southern gentleman who may or may not be in love with Whiskey's stepdaughter. Lots of complications, surprises and giggles. You'll want to savor every laugh at the same time you find yourself racing toward the thrilling conclusion.

With each new mystery in this series, I become a bigger fan of Nina Wright. Anyone who has ever laughed at (or groaned about) the behavior of an actual dog will love the canine and human characters in the Whiskey Mattimoe mysteries. WHISKEY AND TONIC features not only Abra the diva Afghan hound and her usual co-stars Roscoe the K9 cop and Mooney the Rott hound (Rottweiler/Bloodhound mix), but it also introduces Norman the Golden, Abra's true mate. Watching them romp together makes poor Whiskey feel lonelier than ever! And of course there's a bang-up mystery, to boot. This one concerns a jinxed property that may have something to do with Whiskey's late husband and the deaths of several beauty queens. Wright manages to be spooky, suspenseful, and humorous all in one book. Bravo!

Whiskey Mattimoe could be me. It seems as though whatever she does, no matter how good the intention, something goes wrong. From showing her old bra to TRYING to keep her dog from stealing purses and tieras, things just seem to go awry for her. When she is given the opportunity to sell an expensive HAUNTED mansion, she has some concern, but forges ahead. Wonderful characters who feel like real old friends pepper this exciting novel with fun and frolic! And, you will never believe how it all ends! Hold on for a fun ride. I know you will enjoy it!

The third installment of the Whiskey Mattimoe series is every bit as fast paced as the first two. These books seem to move along quickly & enjoyably. Whiskey easily pulls in the reader & is hard to dislike. This time, I enjoyed the mystery more than the first two. The plot centers on a cursed house, so there was somewhat of a supernatural twist that I enjoyed. I am waiting anxiously for "Whiskey & Water," the fourth installment.

I am a huge fan of this series. I read every book in the previous Fearless series. I was looking forward to the FBI series, but it's begining to worry me. For starters, I hated the characters of Catherine and Kim. Will is ok but he does not compare to Sam or Ed, Gaia's previous boyfriends in other books. Gaia has never been stupid. As a teen she was intelligent, strong and capable. She never would have done such stupid things as she has done in this book. If you haven't read the book yet, stop reading because this will contain spoilers. I think it's incredibly stupid for Gaia to have gone off on her own searching for Catherine. If Gaia thinks the FBI is a good enough orginization to join, why would she question them regarding Catherine's disapperance? Shouldn't she have trusted them? Ignoring the FBI's orders and going after Catherine was very out of character for Gaia. Even for someone who has had trust issues in the past, they wouldn't ignore the FBI and trust complete strangers like Marsh. It just doesn't make sense. I didn't like how the book abandoned the lollipop case for awhile and then went off on this whole terrorist thing. The FBI doesn't know Catherine is terrorist? Give me a break! It was so stupid. Like the FBI wouldn't know about terrorists planting bombs under the city streets of Philadelphia. And like the FBI uses passcards for security. Hello! They'd use fingerprint or eye/retinal scans. Even a 6th grader should be aware of these flaws. Despite the flaws, I still give this book a 3 because I love the character of Gaia so much and I have hopes that the series will get back on track. I am currently reading the latest book and it's back on track with the lolli pop murder case. Stick to the cases and no more terrorists stuff, please!

Gaia leaves the FBI in order to rescue partner and best friend Catherine Sanders. After locating a house where Catherine was at some time after her disappearence Gaia finds herself in a lot of trouble. She makes a new 'friend' who very nearly strangled her to death when an agent turned PI comes to her rescue. She ends up needing help from her Hogan's Alley partners Will and Kim. But involving them will get them in trouble with the FBI and cause them to risk losing thier jobs. Gaia meets an excellent agent that mysteriously appears and helps her out until he mysteriously disappears. Gaia is being chased by the FBI and now with the knowledge of Grey ops fears for her life. Who is going to be able to get her out of this mess?

The book was totally awesome!!! I totally recomend it to someone who loves action. A great read!!!

Agent Out is a continuation of the last book, Live Bait. Gaia goes looking for her partner and friend Catherine by herself against FBI orders. This book is filled with SO many suprises, especially near the end. It mixes romance and adventure, just like the other Fearless books which makes this book so good. The ending is so unexpected it is by far my favorite Fearless book! I would recommend it to any Fearless fan!

I loved this book. I tried to go slower so i would have to wait as long for the next one but it didn't exactly work.In the beginning evrything makes sense and u just want Gaia to find Catherine. But nearer to the end you get confused and its one of those suspensed kind of confusing feelings. I have read every fearless book and reccomend the to ANYONE and EVERYONE. If u like suspense or staying up all nihgt reading u will love these books. The FBI series is a new series but i would reccomend reading the fearless series first. She ties the old books in very well! Gaia still hasn't gotten over Jake, and that plays a part in this series because she doesn't want to lie to will like she did to jake and sam and ed. So eventually she decides to tell him her secret and he doesn't even believe her!! He will eventually. Gaia is once agian forced to belive that she should never trust anyone when she is betrayed yet AGAIN. From who? now that ur going to have to read to find out about. Once agian great book. I can't believe we have to wait till JUNE for the next one!

Barbara Reinhold's latest books is required reading for graduate students in my Management courses. Many of my students are responsible for attracting and retaining employees to corporations and agencies. Free to Succeed provides hiring managers, leaders and organizations with Best Practices from the perspective of current and well as potential employees. It answers the question...what do we need to do to create the best possible environment in a highly competitive marketplace.

I run a mentoring services company, working with corporations to set up online mentoring programs. I recommend this book frequently to program participants. The book is designed to help people think about whether they want to leap into free agency but I think it's equally good as a career development guide for anyone who's feeling stuck or thinking about a change. There are some great exercises to help you assess your current life / career situation and figure out a next step - with free agency being one of many possibilities. I wish I had read this when I was thinking about leaving corporate life and starting a business. I wouldn't have done anything differently but it would have given me better perspective.

A rare combination of practical suggestions with out-of-the-box thinking. I particularly like her categorization of readers as
gamblers, philosophers, desperados, and more.
I also like her list of questions to ask yourself: who are the ghosts hovering over your decision? Nearly every client I work with (see my movinglady.com site) has ghosts and it's not always easy to identify them.

This is an excellent resource for making changes in one's life and work. I found the exercises in the book especially helpful in getting me to think out of the box. The book helped to clarify my own personal working style and what type of work situation would most ensure my success. I highly recommend this book for anyone thinking of making a work change.

Free to Succeed describes accurately the ever changing work force that is effecting career opportunities. It emphasizes individuals pursuing several rotating career opportunties as opposed to doing the corporate dance as layoffs are becomming more apparent in Big Blue(IBM) and other large corporations.

This book gives some good exercises to give the reader a clear idea of his or her free agent strenghts and weakenesses. Some people have strong imaginations but just lack the nerve. Others may be gamblers with the lack of a strong purpose. To sum it up, this book is a good tool for self evaluation.

The glossary is pretty good and some good resources for web surfers. Some pretty good case studies even if some of them are a bit too repetitive. Its certainly worth a read.

Reprinted review from blog:

Hi Mr. Keim:

I just wanta to thank you for writing such a great book
"Fundamentals of Listing & Selling Commercial Real Estate"

I'm a Realtor with Century 21 Adobe Realty in Agoura Hills CA. I do residential real estate.

Recently, about a month ago - my client wanted to
lease an office space for his new company -

I was able find the suitable property listed by another
commercial firm and the transaction closed. My client
was very happy - and I got my commision.

Since this is my first commercial lease - which I liked it
so much - the process I've to go through - not to mention the professional commercial agents - I decided
to improve my knowledge of commercial leases etc.
along with the terminology etc.

I decided to improve my knowledge of commercial
leases and wanted to do more and act professional
with those big boys.

Immediately I've ordered your book from Amazon "Fundamentals of Listing & selling commercial real estate".

It arrived. I could not put it down
since all the experiences I went through with this lease
you have explained so well and I understood every
bit of it.

Thank you!

Kanya K. Sonti
Century 21 Adobe Realty
5683 Kanan Rd
Agoura Hills, CA 91301

I thought this was a well layed out book. It's broken into a section on the fundamentals of commercial real estate (understanding property types, data gathering, analyzing and evaluating property, commercial financing, etc) and the practical part (prospecting, doing a presentation and writing a contract).

There is a lot of good information, and this can make a great desk resource for looking back over terminology and comparing one property to another.

There has been no shortage in books on the topic for investors in commercial real estate, unfortunately, it does not seem as if many books have been written about the brokerage aspect of the business. I did a little research before I purchased this one, and have even read a couple that focus on the industry in general.
When I saw "The Fundamentals of Listing and Selling Commercial Real Estate' by Loren Keim, I ordered it immediately. I thought, "finally, a comprehensive resource that I can use to develop a base knowledge of the industry while I continue to learn and grow; this is fantastic!" I even read some of the passages online before I even purchased it, and was thoroughly impressed with its level of sophistication.
What sold me were the other reviews that I read before I ordered. They were all great, and the authors even shared some of the same problems that I had with regards to the other commercial real estate books. They had actually established a common ground with me.
Then I received it and began reading immediately. The level of detail is something I appreciated, but emphasizing every single type of retail opeations almost put me in a coma. Also, the quality of writing left much to be desired. I suddenly became suspicious about the rave reviews that I had read on this very website, and lo and behold, they were all written by people from Pennsylvania, the same area that the author is from. Pure coincidence? I doubt it, because all of the reviews were truly exaggerated.
I did provide three stars, just because of the pure limited availability of books on commercial real estate brokerage. So, if anyone is reading this and is an experienced commercial real estate broker with strong writing ability, there is absolutely an opportunity for you to enter this book niche!

I had been looking for a book that explained the technical aspects and the sales techniques of commercial real estate. This book combines them both. There is a lot of meat in this book instead of fluff. I highly recommend it!

Whether you're a real estate agent selling commercial and investment property or an investor purchasing and selling commercial real estate, the field of Commercial Real Estate Sales and Investment Property Sales is very complex, with a language all its own.

Challenges in commercial real estate sales include mathematical projections, return calculations, zoning issues, legal issues, contract issues, environmental inspections, tax consequences and the entire minefield lately of commercial mortgages and loans.

In the "Fundamentals of Listing and Selling Commercial Real Estate", Loren Keim, the author, has made the complex understandable with an easy-to-read book. An excellent job, I give it 5 stars!

Annual he pours his work into a new Trends Report and annually I think it'll be a repeat, but no! Stefan's writings are always fresh, on tempo, and FULL of useable information.

Stefan is totally on top of the real estate industry, its actions, reactions, fads, trends, and new views. His insight and more over his foresight make reading him a necessity if you own real estate, lease real estate, sell real estate, or manage those who do.

Everybody with Any exposure to the real estate market should read this report. GREAT BOOK ! I recommend it !

Extremely insightful and well thought through based on extensive research and knowledge of the industry and whole environment of the real estate arena and surrounding services. Mutliple power forces at play in the ever changing and evolving industry. Changing dynamic lead by technology and benefits to consumers as influenced by emerging companies seeking to compete.

Mr. Swanepoel has done it again, providing cutting edge information about the real estate industry. This report is packed with information progessive agents and brokers can't be with out. I'm recommending that all of my students immidiately obtain their own personal copy. - Jim Remley, author of Make Millions Selling Real Estate & Real Estate Presentations that Make Millions.

This book is more amazing each year. Stefan has a handle on the trends impacting residential real estate that are a must read if you are in the business as an owner, executive, real estatte agent or service provider.

I have this report as a standing order each year and have had Stefan present a synopsis of his report to influential Realtors(R)who met his content and views with tremendous enthusiasm.

The real estate industry is going through changes at a never before imagined rate and the only way to stay on top of trends that will impact your business is to take full advantage of tools such as this. They come along rarely but when they do you had better obtain, absorb and utilize the valuable information.

I have consulted this book at least once a month since buying it. The book is full of practical insights that I have directly applied to critical projects. I have bought a copy of this book for every manager in my division. I recommend this book to anyone engaged in creating or managing change.

As the CEO of a high growth company, I have to periodically change our strategies to meet new challenges. We have a great team of people, but still it takes my team longer to adopt to the changes than I would like. I was struggling with this problem for years. I have paid lot of money to consultants, but results have not been there. I received Theory ZYX book as a gift from a friend who is also a CEO.

As I read Chapter nine, a light bulb turned on; it was as though this chapter was specifically written for my company. Now I know the root cause and the solution.

I highly recommend this book to anyone dealing with change.

Using the framework of Theory ZYX my organization has been able to change the culture without disruption to our business. The total buy-in on the part of all team members to our initiative to change the culture was key. With Theory ZYX we were able to succeed at change.

A book for any manager responsible for successful change.

The guidelines in this book helped my team through our change program. We were successful beyond our hopes. My team will get the bonus. My team kept focus on the project while using the road map outlined by Mr. Arora. The benefits of Theory ZYX are wonderful.

I found this book extreemly helpful in managing our change initiates. The examples are excellent. It reads like a story with humor. This subject can get real dry, but Mr. Arora takes the horror out of reading about change management. If you have a project of any kind where you are directing more than one person this book can help you succeed. I highly recommend it.