Focus on Grammar, Second Edition (Split Student Book Vol. A, High Intermediate Level)

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exelent.......2005-09-28

This book is very complete. You can find almost everything that you need to learn.

The book missing the content.......2005-09-02

The pages of the content are ripped off. The pen writtings are all over the book. It is in a such bad shape that sometimes it is hard to make out the words. I have received the book in awful condition, even for the used book.

Good book, but with errors and no apparent support........2001-11-15

I'm a college ESL instructor, and am a bit frustrated. This book has some good exercises, and is very good, but it DOES have errors, and no web site or phone number is given for support. In these Internet-intensive days, a support web site should be a given! I've got to correct students' homework now, seeing if they found the 8 grammatical errors in the given paragraph; I can only find 7! I wish there were someone to contact.

The best book I've ever read..........2000-04-15

This book let you catch the most important thing easily. What's more, you would be suprised at it's detail which makes you understand the tricky things... Whenever you are stuck, it will give best help.

High-Low-Split Poker, Seven-Card Stud and Omaha Eight-or-better for Advan (Advance Player)

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Good stuff
east to understand
Typical 2+2 book: thought-provoking, but a little short on hard data
Necessary Reading for all good O8 players
bleh......

High-Low-Split Poker, Seven-Card Stud and Omaha Eight-or-better for Advan (Advance Player)
Ray Zee
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High-Low-Split Poker, Seven-Card Stud and Omaha Eight-or-Better For Advanced Players by Ray Zee is the third book in the "For Advanced Players" series. It is really books 3 and 4 for two reasons. First, many of the concepts are similar for both games. Second, players mastering one game can easily make the transition to the other.

Some of the ideas discussed in the seven-card stud eight-or-better section include starting hands, when an ace raises, disguising your hand on third street, play on fourth street, fifth street, sixth street, seventh street, position, bluffing, staying to the end, and scare cards. Some of the ideas discussed in the Omaha eight-or-better section include general concepts, position, low hands, high hands, your starting hand, how to play your hand, play on the flop, multiway versus short handed play, scare cards, getting counterfeited, and your playing style.

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Good stuff.......2007-08-05

There are no good books out there on how to play Omaha 8 or better. The closest to good books are this one and Todd Brunsons section in SuperSystem. This covers enough to get you rolling and gives good principles on play, as opposed to specific advice.

Definitely worth getting if you're going to play split pot games.

east to understand.......2006-05-29

this book is like no other 2+2 book~ its well edited.
having been a seven card stud h/l play for 7 years my game started to have leaks, this book plugged them.

if you are wanted to learn stud hi/lo read todd brunsons chapter in SS2 play and then pick up this book.

the omaha hi/lo section is not bad, still is missing something but one of the better book writen on the subject.

Typical 2+2 book: thought-provoking, but a little short on hard data.......2006-05-18

I originally bought this 'cause I've been playing seven-card stud and was curious about Stud/8, but reading the Omaha/8 section motivated me into learning it first.

I've read most of the relevant 2+2 Publishing poker books (and some of the irrelevant ones) and this seems fairly typical of the genre. They don't tend to give specific advice about specific hands, but describe strategy in more general terms and help players to start asking the right questions.

The Stud/8 half is more comprehensive than the Omaha/8 half, but I feel both sections give pretty decent introductions to their respective games. While they don't, for example, list specific starting hands (a common complaint) I didn't have any trouble figuring out what to play; the beginning chapter in each section goes into the this in sufficient detail. They're "for advanced players" but I didn't have any trouble understanding any of them, and I'm most definitely a fishy newbie when it comes to poker.

I really appreciate the "question and answer" sections. The questions serve as helpful reminders, which is exactly what they're supposed to be. If there's a question you don't understand, it's easy to hop back to the relevant section in the main text and read in more detail what he's talking about.

My biggest issue, and it's a common problem with most of the 2+2 books, is the lack of basic information like hand probabilities. I find this surprising because of the emphasis placed in their books (Sklansky's Theory of Poker et al) on probability math in general and issues such as pot odds. If you don't know how likely it is your hand will hold up or what the chances are of, say, hitting a flush, it's nearly impossible to determine if you're getting enough of a return to make a call/bet worthwhile.

In general I think their books could be much better, but I must admit they're currently the most rigorous introduction to poker play I've been able to find. If you're just starting out with Stud/8 or Omaha/8, or you're an intermediate player looking for ways to improve, I think Ray Zee's book will be useful. If you're hoping for a "gentle" introduction to these games you're in the wrong place--and you might want to rethink your poker career, because poker isn't and never will be all that easy to learn.

Other suggestions: Bob Ciaffone's Omaha book has a practical section on Omaha/8, and I believe the latest version goes into it in even more detail. He's an excellent writer and his books are well worth checking out.

You might also try Tenner and Krieger, but I wasn't that impressed. Cappeletti's Omaha book is a jumbled mess, it gives me a headache just to look at it. The SS/2 section isn't awful, but can be summed up as: "always draw to the nuts, play good starting hands".

Necessary Reading for all good O8 players.......2004-12-21

This is the book which has been read by all the Pros. If you do not read it you are at a major disadvantage. In fact at the higher limits its impossible to play well without reading the section on starting hands.
O8 has so many naunces and the shorthand game is completely different from the regular game. Whilst the regular game can become very mechanical with discipline being the key criteria, the shorthanded game is a game of position and anticipation, bluffing (Do you call the bet at the river with A3 does he have A2? etc.) and guts. As your opponent keeps raising can you put him on a high hand or low hand?
With two big bets an hour its twice a profitable as Holdem at the same limits. However there is such a gap between the good and bad players that bad players do not last too long. Therefore the regular O8 games become a grind with the odd "fish" preventing the blinds from eating up everyone.
One weakness of the book is that a comprehensive set of odds tables are not given. For instance if you hold 3 low cards and 2 low cards flop that do not counterfeit your hand you have about a 60% chance of making a low hand by the river. The odds are important to compare to the pot odds & implied odds.

One benefit of the book is introducing you to Hilo 7 Stud. If you like O8 low from the aspect of two way pots you will want to learn Stud 7 Hilo which is useful as you will have two opportunities for a game instead of one. It also adds to and draws from your stud 7 poker knowledge.
Overall the book continues to be the best Hilo book for both games. (...)

bleh.............2004-02-15

After reading the other books from Two Plus Two publishing by Sklansky & Malmuth, I was let down by this offering. I play both Stud 8/b and Omaha 8/b and I can't really say that this book helped me at all. Anyone who's logged any time at the tables knows the basics of live cards in Stud 8/b and drawing to the nuts in O8B. What I found especially irritating was the deceptive size of the book. Zee goes through the teaching sections and then says the EXACT same thing in the "Questions and Answers" section, giving the EXACT same answers. Considering how few good books there are on the subject of high-low poker, I thought surely an offering from Two Plus Two would be the definitive authority, but alas, buy this book and you'll be disappointed.

Split Ends: Sometimes the End is Really the Beginning

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New Growth
Cute and Harmless Chick Lit
Great fun read
A Fun Inside Peek into Hollywood Dreams
Escape Lit -

Split Ends: Sometimes the End is Really the Beginning
Kristin Billerbeck
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She's armed--with hot irons, sharp shears, and a flair for color.

She's dangerous--truly bad news for bad hair.

And she's going to do whatever it takes to make a place for herself in the exclusive Beverly Hills salon.

Even if that means sweeping hair, emptying trash, scrubbing dummy heads, and making soy lattes for the stars that come to Yoshi's salon.

Even if it means hiding the fact that she's not really an up-and-comer from New York, but a drunk's daughter from small-town Wyoming.

Even if it means igoring her attraction to a tall, dark stranger in a fedora who just stepped off the elevator...and into her heart.

But can a talented hairdresser from the sticks really make it in image-obsessed L.A.? And can she ever find true love and real success in a town that wrote the book on fake?

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New Growth.......2007-10-13

What intrigued me most about Sarah Claire leaving small-town Wyoming for Hollywood wasn't the it's-been-done hayseed chick in the big city thing--I couldn't wait to find out whether she'd immediately cave in and bail her alkie mother (who'd followed her to the city) out of jail again, like in the "old days." For me, the answer to whether or not Sarah could change old patterns and find new ways to deal with her mom would end up making all the difference in her blossoming romance in Hollywood. The ending surprised me with its grace-filled, redemptive quality. Sarah embraced growth--and not just of her hair, either. That growth allowed her to receive a gift she hadn't believed would ever be offered. Highly recommended!

Cute and Harmless Chick Lit.......2007-09-30

Melodramatic romance worthy of a chick flick? Yes. But it is "chick lit," after all. And even though I'm not a fan of romance unless it's worked convincingly into a good story, I found this romance endearing because the heroine seems as skeptical as I am!

Twenty-six-year-old Sarah Claire Winowski wants to erase her past (which the inhabitants of her small town in Wyoming know far too well) as the illegitimate daughter of an alcoholic mother. She's got hairstyling as a skill, a well-off cousin as a roommate, and Hollywood fame on the brain as she heads to LA to make her way as a hairdresser.

The transition from her dream world of Cary Grant, 1950s movies, and thick novels, to the rich and plastic environs of Hollywood and the proximity of her ideal man, proves rocky at times. Guided by her own shaky common sense and a relationship with God that is not eons deep but is gut-honest and long-lasting, she finds her way to success in more ways than one.

You're not going to find much theology. And don't check discernment at the door before you crack the cover, because there are a few "gray areas" regarding how lifestyle issues are portrayed. But overall, this is a pretty harmless and engaging read.

Great fun read.......2007-08-29

It was interesting to read the other reviews, so I thought I would add my two cents. I ordered several "Christian Chick Lit" books to take to the beach, mostly from authors I had read before. I got Siri Mitchell's Moon Over Toyko, Norah's Ark, a couple from Debbie Macomber, etc... This was my favorite, and the most fun to read. I felt like Sarah's hesitance to enter in a realtionship was realistic (compared to Mitchell's heroine and to Norah, both of who drove me nuts), and the descriptions of Hollywood life are fun. This is certainly not rocket science, it is chick lit, but very enjoyable.

A Fun Inside Peek into Hollywood Dreams.......2007-08-17

Sarah Claire Winowski knows she's meant for greater things than being stuck forever in small-town Wyoming, daughter of an alcoholic mom who works in a bar.

At age 26, she's ready to strike out and see the world, armed with scissors and a flair for color. Her big break comes when her cousin Scott helps her land a job with a posh hair-design studio in dreamy Hollywood.

It doesn't take long before Sarah Claire realizes what she's up against - a boss who's in love with himself, jealous coworkers, and a town where beauty is only skin deep. Image is everything, she learns, and her past threatens to destroy the new life she's trying desperately to build.

For any woman who has ever left home to pursue a dream, Billerbeck's novel shows that no matter how far we journey, God will always lead the way.

--Christian Women Online Book Buzz

Escape Lit - .......2007-07-17

Kristin Billerbeck writes charming men and sassy, angsty women with such warmth and creativity that I can't help but sigh when closing one of her books.

Split Ends is well told and with seeds of truth that push the reader to ponder the things that hold them captive to messed-up thinking or burdens from the past.

Each chapter begins with a quote from a movie star from "back in the day." The day when all men were gentle yet tough and women felt protected enough to be vulnerable.

Those who are old movie fans, Hollywood hounds, into hair and/or fashion, or just love a sweet story will find much to like.

I discovered a time conundrum or two within the story. But since this is Chick-Lit and those of us who enjoy it do so for the escapism and the fun and subtle errors are easily overlooked.

For the more sensitive readers -- a wee bit of language and slightly indelicate mention of natural beauty enhancements occasionally pop up along the story line. However, anyone who watches television won't be put off unless they think that Christians don't know slang, or that it's a sin to use it.

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Six String Rocketeer: Holding Life Together When Your Parents Split Apart

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Inspiring!
Six String Rocketeer is fantastic
Very insightful
Quick, read - engaging, inspiring and downright side-splitting...
A humorous and refreshing read for today's youth

Six String Rocketeer: Holding Life Together When Your Parents Split Apart
Jesse Butterworth
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Release Date: 2005-09-20

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The painful, scary, but sometimes hilarious true story of how one guy
survived his parents’ divorce. And lived to sing about it.

The teenage years are tough as it is, but throw in the fact that your parents are divorcing and it’s like fuel on the fire.

It started with the poorly muffled fights in his parents’ bedroom. They just seemed to get worse, and it seemed that the inevitable would happen. Finally, it did and the family meeting was called. Jesse Butterworth had a hunch his folks were going to announce they were separating–but the two youngest boys were certain they’d be told they were going to Disneyland.

No such luck.

What happens when your world falls apart? How do you handle it when the two people you trusted most totally disappoint you…and seemingly destroy your already shaky life?

That’s what happened to Jesse Butterworth, and he tells his story with humor, honesty, and heart. He also shows how he figured out what to do with the emotions that come with divorce: anger, hurt, frustration, and loss. Picking up a beat up guitar, Jesse discovered that he could turn his misery into music and his pain into passion–becoming the Six String Rocketeer. In the process Jesse realized that the wounds that hurt you can become the wounds that heal you.

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Inspiring!.......2007-04-05

Being from a Christian family and having my parents divorce when I was an adult, no one understood the impact that it had on me. Reading Jesse's book opened my eyes to the fact that I wasn't alone and that my feelings were normal! THANK YOU JESSE!

Six String Rocketeer is fantastic.......2007-03-29

I loved it, this is a great book not only for youth but for parents to understand the dynamics of their children. I my suggestion don't hesitate. Snap this book up, it is a fantastic resource.

Very insightful.......2007-01-03

Having known the Butterworth family many years ago, I found Jesse's insights and sense of humor very much like his father's. After reading it, I passed it along to my daughter-in-law (an adult child of divorce) and to a high school senior in our Christian school whose parents recently separated. Both found it to be very helpful with their individual struggles concerning their broken families. Great job, Jesse!

Quick, read - engaging, inspiring and downright side-splitting..........2005-10-22

OK, maybe it's not that funny, but Jesse's humor certainly makes the painful story of a teenager's life in the midst of divorce much easier to read. I could hardly put the book down, and as soon as I did my teenage daughter picked it up and read it in two days! From the perspective of an adult who went through divorce at a young age, this book will help young people understand the complexities of divorce and help them cope.

Whether you are a teen going through the upheaval of divorce in your own life, or you have friends whose parents are divorcing, this book is a must read. Since we all have been touched by the effects of divorce, that should put this book on the best sellers list in no time! Read it for yourself and find out how passion in the midst of pain can transform a young mans broken heart into a whole heart overflowing with joy. BTW, Happy Late October Birthday, Jesse!

A humorous and refreshing read for today's youth.......2005-10-01

It's estimated that since 1970, more than one million children a year have been directly impacted by divorce. Jesse Butterworth is one of those kids. In SIX STRING ROCKETEER, Butterworth candidly shares what it was like to discover that his parents were separating and eventually ending their marriage.

Butterworth's book reads like a high school memoir. It's filled with funny stories of growing up as a Christian with all its ironies and rather bizarre spiritual-meets-secular moments. He describes being part of the "God Squad" in school and the struggles and heartache of being a slightly overweight kid with the name Butterworth. (And in case you're wondering, yes, he has already heard all the jokes.) His personal stories are delivered in a humorous, deprecating manner that is both engaging and relatable.

He writes, "We were often referred to as the "God Squad" because we were all church kids. But it wasn't our deep love for the unlovely, our hours donated to charity, or our total abandonment to Jesus that set us apart. It was that we didn't cuss. We avoided every forbidden four-letter word by substituting words like frigging and schista and using phrases such as 'What the crap!' Also, if we ever said something negative about a person, we began by saying, 'Bless her heart,' and then followed it up with something like, 'but Janet is truly the most repulsive girl in the whole school.'"

Barely crossing 100 pages, the actual allusions to the breakup of his family are late in coming. In many ways, this isn't really a book about divorce --- it's a book about growing up as a Christian kid in a secular world and having your world rocked by an all-too-common reality. The actual moment where Butterworth finds out the gruesome news that his parents are separating doesn't hit until page 57. That's when readers discover his response of shock and grief. For the last half of the book, we learn of his emotional shutdown and recovery. We also learn how the tender gift of his father --- an old guitar --- provided a much-needed path for healing. Throughout, Butterworth acknowledges God and communicates vulnerably without being preachy.

Within the chapters, the author adds little pieces of trivia and humor. The book is packed with sidebars and inserts. There's a reference to a babysitter who wouldn't let the kids watch "The Smurfs" and a respelling of a "Pines" neighborhood sign to something far more amusing.

There's also a lots of random trivia, like the "Special Secret Mario Message" that reads: "Defeat Koopaling at the end of an Airshop (Worlds 1-7) while wearing either the Frog, Tanooki, or Hammer Brothers suit and receive a special message from the King." While only Super Mario fans will truly appreciate this, it adds color to the text and is a welcome addition for short attention span readers.

Throughout the book, Butterworth does a masterful job of keeping off-color humor and references to a G-rating. He hints and alludes without crossing any lines.

Overall, SIX STRING ROCKETEER is a refreshing read for today's youth. Recommended to anyone whose parents have been through a separation or divorce.

--- Reviewed by Margaret Feinberg (www.margaretfeinberg.com)

Split Student Book, Vol. A: Intermediate Level, Focus on Grammar, Second Edition

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Split Student Book, Vol. A: Intermediate Level, Focus on Grammar, Second Edition
Westheimer
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That split second that determines your life, and the lives of others
fun, easy read, intriguing, but lacks something
Nothing special...
A Real Thriller from Start to Finish
Wow! Could not put it down.

Split Second
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Michelle Maxwell has just wrecked her promising career at the Secret Service. Against her instincts, she let a presidential candidate out of her sight for the briefest moment and the man whose safety was her responsibility vanished into thin air. Sean King knows how the younger agent feels. Eight years earlier, the hard-charging Secret Service agent allowed his attention to be diverted for a split second. And the candidate he was protecting was gunned down before his eyes. Now Michelle and Sean are about to see their destinies converge. Drawn into a maze of lies, secrets, and deadly coincidences, the two discredited agents uncover a shocking truth: that the separate acts of violence that shattered their lives were really a long time in the making-and are a long way from over

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"eBook Special Feature:? David Baldacci's personal thoughts on writing The Simple Truth and The Christmas Train? Includes excerpts from The Simple Truth and The Christmas Train. It was only a split second;but that's all it took for Secret Service agent Sean King's attention to wander and his "protectee," third-party presidential candidate Clyde Ritter, to die. King retired from the Service in disgrace, and now, eight years later, balances careers as a lawyer and a part-time deputy sheriff in a small Virginia town. Then he hears the news: Once again, a third-party candidate has been taken out of the presidential race;abducted right under the nose of Secret Service agent Michelle Maxwell. King and Maxwell form an uneasy alliance, and their search for answers becomes a bid for redemption as they delve into the government's Witness Protection Program and the mysterious past of Clyde Ritter's dead assassin. But the truth is never quite what it seems, and these two agents have learned that even one moment looking in the wrong direction can be deadly. Full of shocking twists and turns, and introducing a villian to rival Jackson in Baldacci's The Winner, SPLIT SECOND is pure, mind-numbing adrenaline to the last page."

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That split second that determines your life, and the lives of others.......2007-09-05

Baldacci's presentation of that "Lord Jim" moment, the moment that determines the course of your life, is told quite well. Two of these moments, actually. It's an interesting story about two Secret Service agents, one male and one female, who both make split second mistakes, and their attempt to redeem themselves by finding out who kidnapped a presidential candidate. Again, however, I wish the author had condescended to include explicit lovemaking scenes between the two agents. What does it take to get an R-rated book these days anyway?

fun, easy read, intriguing, but lacks something.......2007-08-27

I enjoy increasing my vocabulary as I read. This book didn't challenge me in that aspect. I like following plots, deciphering clue, guessing the ending. Baldacci drops enough hints yet the ending seems believable only if one is as demented as the arch villain. The story maintains a high level of suspense throughout. At times the agents follow dead ends or scant clues but that is life in the FBI and Secret Service at times. Baldacci uses too much dialog which doesn't develop enough depth for some of the characters. Overall, a good choice if you want an exciting read where you don't need to engage your brain. Just enjoy the plot, don't try to figure it out.

Nothing special..........2007-07-27

Not a terrible book but not one that I feel the need to read again. A basic formulaic "fluff" thriller.

A Real Thriller from Start to Finish.......2007-06-17

David Baldacci was born in 1960. He attended law school at the University of Virginia, and went on to work as a trial lawyer, and later as a corporate lawyer, in Washington, D.C. He is now a full-time writer whose best selling novels include Absolute Power, Total Control, The Winner, The Simple Truth and Saving Faith. He lives in Virginia with his wife and two children.

The author has come up with a new thriller that is reminiscent of his best selling debut book, Absolute Power. It has all of the thrills and excitement of a first rate novel.

Sean King is going place in the closed world of the Secret Service, that is until he makes a fatal mistake. It only took a split second, but that is all it took for a man to die, a man who was under the protection of agent King. Third party presidential candidate Clyde Ritter was dead and Sean King's attention had wandered at the vital moment. He retired from the Service in disgrace and now eight long years later he balances careers as a lawyer and part-time deputy sheriff in a small Virginia town.

Then he hears some news. Another third part candidate has been taken out of the presidential race, abducted right under the nose of Secret Service agent Michelle Maxwell. King thinks its time to take another look at the truth of the matter and forms an uneasy alliance with Michelle Maxwell. But the truth is never quite what it seems and even one unguarded moment can be fatal. The book is full of twists and turns and is well worth reading.

Wow! Could not put it down........2007-05-08

I had read this book a couple of years ago and liked it then and recently read it again. It seems like it was better the second time around. Could not put it down.

I love how the whole story just seemed to tie in to the conclusion.

You will enjoy it.

Split: Class And Cultural Divides in American Politics

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Split: Class And Cultural Divides in American Politics
Mark D. Brewer , and Jeffrey M. Stonecash
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Talk of politics in the United States today is abuzz with warring red and blue factions. The message is that Americans are split due to deeply-held beliefs--over abortion, gay marriage, stem-cell research, prayer in public schools. Is this cultural divide a myth, the product of elite partisans? Or is the split real?

Yes, argue authors Mark Brewer and Jeffrey Stonecash--the cultural divisions are real. Yet they tell only half the story. Differences in income and economic opportunity also fuel division--a split along class lines. Cultural issues have not displaced class issues, as many believe. Split shows that both divisions coexist meaning that levels of taxation and the quality of healthcare matter just as much as the debate over the right to life versus the right to choose.

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From the unfaithful husband to the binge eater, from the secret cross-dresser to the pilferer of worthless items, there are those who seem to live two lives, to be divided selves, to be literally of two minds. This division or "vertical split" appears in a person at odds with himself, a person who puzzles over, and even heartily dislikes, that parallel person who behaves in so repugnant a manner. In Being of Two Minds, Arnold Goldberg provides trenchant insight into such divided minds - their origins, their appearances, and their treatment.

Goldberg's inquiry into divided minds leads to a return to the psychoanalytic concept of disavowal, which forms the basis of the vertical split. Goldberg explores the developmental circumstances that tend to a reliance on disavowal, provides numerous examples of the emergence of disavowal in the treatment situation, and considers the therapeutic approaches through which disavowal may be addressed. He is especially perceptive in discussing the manner in whichthe therapist's own tendency to disavow may collusively interact with that of the patient.

Goldberg considers the full range of splits to which disavowal gives rise, from circumscribed instances of dissociation to the much-debated multiple personality disorders. He gives special attention to the role of the vertical split in patients with behavior disorders; here his thoughtful insights point to a treatment approach that significantly differs both from the simple ascription of a 'self disorder' and from the usual pedagogical emphasis on issues of self-control and/or punishment. As Goldberg shows, the repugnance felt by many therapists for offensive behaviors emanating from the patient's parallel self are frequently shared by the patient, who commonly despises misbehavior that he is unable to understand. Being of Two Minds begins to formulate just such understanding, to the great benefit of patient and therapist alike.

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Being of Two Minds.......2007-03-11

I have not received this book yet. Please find out where it is and when I will receive it.

Sincerely, Felix Salomon, Ph.D.

Divorce Rules For Men: A Man to Man Guide for Managing Your Split and Saving Thousands

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Divorce Rules For Men: A Man to Man Guide for Managing Your Split and Saving Thousands
Martin M. Shenkman
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Getting Divorced? Protect Yourself . . . and Your Money

"This book combines basic tax law with the practicalities of protective analysis and negotiation technique. It provides an extremely valuable `thinking man's' checklist. Women should also find the book interesting reading." -DAVID CLURMAN, PHILLIPS NIZER BENJAMIN KRIM & BALLON LLP

"This is an invaluable treatise that guides men through every `nook and cranny' of the divorce process, from the decision to split to its lifelong aftermath. I wish this book had been available twenty-five years ago when I went through my own divorce." -DAVID W. SMITH, PRESIDENT, AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CORPORATE SECRETARIES

You are not alone. The statistics are startling. Close to 500f marriages end in divorce, and everyone-from your children to your spouse-will benefit from your preparation for the rough road ahead.

Divorce Rules for Men gives you hard-hitting practical advice, with numerous real-life examples, on how to save thousands of dollars on your divorce. It will give you information on finding the right attorney, filing procedures, negotiating an equitable property settlement as well as alimony or maintenance and child support, communicating with your children, and preparing for divorce court.

Authors Martin Shenkman and Michael Hamilton cover every aspect of the divorce process, including:

What you need to know before filing for divorce
Getting back on your feet afterward
How to do your own divorce
How to protect your assets

Don't go into a divorce proceeding unprepared. Divorce Rules for Men gives you all the information you need to get through the rough spots and come out ready to start a new life.

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Very helpful........2004-06-15

I found this book to be very helpful.

Stock Split Secret$: Profiting from a Powerful, Predictable, Price-Moving Event

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Stock Spllits
Sub-standard book
Lot of repetetion
Stock Splits: a highly profitable way to make money
Good book on playing stock splits

Stock Split Secret$: Profiting from a Powerful, Predictable, Price-Moving Event
Miles Nelson , and Darlene Nelson
Manufacturer: Lighthouse Publishing Group
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1892008513

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Stock Split Secrets: Profiting From A Powerful, Predictable, Price-Moving Event is about making phenomenal money in the stock market! If you have a desire to trade in the stock market, this book is your ticket to success. Stock Splits Secrets is witty, fun, comprehensive, and a must read for anyone building wealth. No matter what trading or investing strategy you use now, or plan to use in the future, you can dramatically increase your earnings by adding the power of stock splits.

Customer Reviews:

Stock Spllits.......2006-08-21

This is an excellent "how to" book written by someone who makes a living in the stock market. There is no "fill" or other generic stuff, it is all valuable information.

Sub-standard book.......2006-05-18

I have read many investment books but this book is just a piece of garbage. Compare this book to a late night commercial on TV where the guys claim that they made $50,000 in less than a week. But in practice people end up loosing money. If profiting from stock split is an effective technique, do you ever think Darlene Nelson will disclose the secret to the public?. I have been testing this strategy for the past five months and I can very well say that this never works...If you guys are want to make money in Wall street, learn from experts like William O'Neil, Martin Sweige, Jim Cramer etc.

I bought this book because of excellent review found on this site. Now I am convinced that those reviews were posted by the author or people who work for them. What a shame!.

Lot of repetetion.......2005-09-28

The entire book could be written in about 25 pages. The same ideas has been said over and over again sometimes makeing it confusing. But a good read all in all.

Stock Splits: a highly profitable way to make money.......2004-07-11

Most people have heard about stock splits but know nothing about them or why they are so powerful. Some people have even been dupped by supposed financial authorities who claim that there is no benefit to stock splits. This is pure nonsense.

Stock splits are a powerful and highly profitable way to make money in the stock market. Stock splits substantially outperform the market as a whole. Don't believe me? Are you a doubting Thomas?

Do this this. Do back and check on the following stock symbols:
ADSK, EBAY, and CFC for starters. Then go to Yahoo and click on stock splits and check any other stock you want to and compare these stocks witht he market as a whole. Result? In good times or bad times, stock split companies have way outperformed the market as a whole. Some companies like EBAY and CFC have done incredibly well. Had you bought ADSK and held on to it after it split, you would have more than doubled your money.

One problem. How do you profitably play splits? Aside from WADE COOK's WALL STREET MONEY MACHINE series, this is the only book that discusses stock splits and it does it even better than Wade
Cook does in his books.

The Nelson's have taken stock splits and from actual experience developed it into a science.

With stock splits it is possible to make 200% annualized returns. Put that into your IRA or regular account and tell me what that is worth to you!

Great book for all success oriented investors.

Good book on playing stock splits.......2003-09-27

Most people are ware of stock splits, but how many people know how to play them properly?

This book picks up where Wade Cook leaves off in WSMM#1 and WSMM#2-Stock market Miracles.

I like the fact that the Nelson's explain NOT to play all stocks just because they are going to exercise a stock split. Rather, they explain how to find the best stocks and trade them successfully.

I made and continue to make continous cash flow just by playing splits and rolling stocks.

Other books I recommend are WSMM#1 and WSMM#2-Stock MArket Miracles and WSMM #4 and Rolling Stocks.

Ignore the naysayer. Obviously he hasn't read ot tried the advice. His loss!

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