Pros: Good stretches; detailed warnings; ‘courses’ for specific injuries or sports
Cons: Drawings instead of photos; most stretches are simply yoga stretches renamed
Rating: 4 out of 5
Archive for the ‘Wellness’ Category
“The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die,” John Izzo Ph.D.
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008Pros: Insightful; tries to provide a practical guide to living well
Cons: There is no simple way to apply this to your life
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
“The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Psychology, Third Edition,” Joni E. Johnston, Psy.D.
Wednesday, September 13th, 2006Pros: In-depth treatment; practical application; personality and anecdotes to keep things lively
Cons: Maybe not as light a read as some expect from CIG books
Rating: 5 out of 5
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“The Book of Questions,” Gregory Stock, PhD
Tuesday, June 27th, 2006Pros: Interesting set of questions; wonderful ideas and ideals
Cons: I want a bigger book with more questions!
Rating: 5 out of 5
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“Writing from the Inside Out: Transforming Your Psychological Blocks to Release the Writer Within,” Dennis Palumbo
Monday, June 26th, 2006Pros: Great suggestions for dealing with the ups and downs of the writing life
Cons: Some prejudicial attitudes that get in the way
Rating: 3 out of 5
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“Write Mind: 299 Things Writers Should Never Say to Themselves (and What They Should Say Instead),” Eric Maisel
Sunday, June 25th, 2006Pros: Surprisingly versatile book
Cons: If you don’t believe in cognitive therapy it won’t appeal to you
Rating: 5 out of 5
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“Writing in Flow: Keys to Enhanced Creativity,” Susan K. Perry
Thursday, June 22nd, 2006Pros: Fascinating info; wide variety of suggestions; neat stuff!
Cons: Could have used a firmer directing hand
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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“The Creative Dreamer, Revised,” Veronica Tonay, Ph.D.
Monday, June 19th, 2006Pros: Very insightful and well-researched work into creativity, dreaming, and psychology; flexible and adaptable
Cons: Not everyone will appreciate the very Jungian, symbolic approach
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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“Pocket Idiot’s Guide to 108 Yoga Poses,” Ami Jayaprada Hirschstein
Tuesday, June 13th, 2006Pros: Small; good drawings; wide variety of poses; good cautions; clear instructions
Cons: Could have used more indication of particularly difficult poses; photos would be slightly preferred
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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“The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Yoga Illustrated, Fourth Edition,” Joan Budilovsky and Eve Adamson
Tuesday, June 6th, 2006Pros: Extremely comprehensive; easier/more challenging variations on the poses; tips for creating your own routines; a variety of routines; comprehensive index
Cons: I could wish for photos instead of drawings, and page number references for the asanas on the vinyasanas, but those are small things
Rating: 5 out of 5
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