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Ten Speed Press
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (A gift for my son) 『He is unhappy in his job and I felt this book would be useful. I have not read it.』
(Just the Basics) 『I wasn't overly impressed with this book. It did give many of the basic information you would need to job hunt, but I was looking for something a little more than that. The best part of the book is the web sites that are provided.』
(For Job Changing and for Self Evaluation - a Career Must) 『They call it the number one career book of all time, mainly because it released annually. Parachute is really a primer in career exploration. Other books add a ton of value after you get this foundation. Because of that, Bolle's is timeless for job seekers of all kinds. I feel that his book updated each year to meet the current trends in society is critical. He needs to address those issues, like the web, downturn in the economy and the like.
The most critical part of the book is the self evaluation section which has been updated this year and which I am in the middle of, since I am looking into new avenues to use my skills. This is still a very structured process that can be used intutitively as well.
Bolles asks you to write a few stories about yourself, then ask yourself, what did you like and dislike about those stories? What did you do well, where did you fail or feel challenged beyond your abilities? These are the critical areas of the book that take time to get through, yet you can evaluate yourself and understand what you like, it is what you do best, usually. However, additional education may even help you get over those hurdles. He has a section for those over 50, we change as we age. This is really a great tool for retooling your career sites and your direction.
We excel what we are good at, according to Bolles, this method will help us discover what we are best at.
I still recommended this book to my friends and others who are seeking to find out what makes them tick. Whether someone is in college, or someone is going through a long term transition after being in a job for a long time or moms returning to the work place, this book will be very instructive for you.
One of his processes is very simple asking you to compare who you would most like to talk with or groups of people you would rather relate with. This is a standard set of tests for some very expensive career consulting, he gives it to you for the price of his book and the time to self evaluate. Then, he breaks down the possible job areas and skill sets related to these groups.
Again, a worthwhile journey for anyone not wanting to wonder and wander any longer in the world of work.
JOE SLEVIN Job Coach 』
(Best book on the market.....) 『I have used the Parachute book for years as a text book for the courses I teach in career planning and career development. Nearly every book on job hunting that has been published since 1970 has been an off shoot of Bolles' work. I don't believe there is any one anywhere that has given as much thought to the field of job hunting as Bolles has. He considers his work to be his mission in life and the books show it (he is a Christian and makes no apologies for it but acknowledges in the book he understands not everyone is and assumes his readers can translate his message into their own framework). I use the newest edition each year (and yes, I have nearly every edition since 1970 sitting right here on my book shelf) - some years are major changes, other years are not so major but always updated. Certainly, not every book fits every person so I'm not suggesting that every one will connect with the Parachute books. But, for my money, there are none better and advise all of my college seniors to buy it whether or not they are taking my classes if only for the job hunting advice in the first few chapters. But, it is the skill identification section that is really priceless.....most job hunters have lots of skills but don't necessarily have very good vocabularies to articulate those skills which are crucial in writing good resumes, getting through job interviews and being able to evaluate appropriate job opportunities. Of course, you actually have to do the work suggested in the book to flesh out the skills which I'll admit can be challenging if you're working on your own but you can hardly beat the price...if all you do is look through the skill list, you'll learn something and sometimes just having a more organized way to consider your job search can be helpful. Two thumbs up!!!』
(Too much Religious Nonsense) 『It's a good book and helpful, but there is too much religious reference in the beginning and the end about god and your mission in life and all that. Not everyone is religious and not everyone believes in god (or Bolle's version of one) . It really has no place in this book unless the book is subtitled "A practical manual for Christian job hunters." I hope the 2009 version is toned down or at least gives some warning to those of us who may find it a bit bias. However it does has some helpful hints about thank you notes and interviews that I found useful.』 『Still the best-selling job-hunting book in the world, "What Color is Your Parachute?" is the most complete guide for first-time job seekers as well as second and encore careers changers. For more than three decades, it remains a mainstay on best-seller lists, from Amazon.com to "Business Week" to the "New York Times", where it has spent more than six years, and it has been translated into 20 languages. The 2009 edition is an even more useful book, with its updated, inspiring, and detailed plan for changing readers' lives. With new examples, instructions, and cautionary advice, "Parachute" is, to quote "Fortune" magazine, 'the gold standard of career guides'.』
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Groundwood Books
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Living with the use of one's eyes can make imagining blindness difficult, but this innovative title invites readers to imagine living without sight through remarkable illustrations done with raised lines and descriptions of colors based on imagery. Braille letters accompany the illustrations and a full Braille alphabet offers sighted readers help reading along with their fingers. This extraordinary title gives young readers the ability to experience the world in a new way.
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Riverhead Trade
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Inspiring, powerful stuff ... and a must read.) 『I purchased this immediately after reading "Miracle at St. Anna" by the same author ... and after googling his name. What a great, inspirational, moving tribute (to his mom and his family) and story (for us all). This, along with movies like American History X, should be mandatory reading/viewing in high schools all across this country. Can diverse peoples get along? To quote Sarah Palin (irony intended): "You betcha."
This is a wonderful read. Bravo to Mr. McBride.』
(Good Book) 『This book is an autobiography by James McBride about the conjunction of an African-American male by the name of Andrew Dennis McBride and a Caucasian female by the name of Ruth McBride. After having twelve children, life becomes hectic in the McBride household. However, this chaos isn't quite as severe as the abuse that Ruth receives as a child.
Tateh, Ruth's father, sexually abuses, beats, and works Ruth as a youngster. Ruth is forced to work in a store that Tateh owns to help support the Jewish family. Because of this and Tateh's cheating on his wife, Ruth decides to run away after her brother, Sam, did also. She is pregnant from her African-American boyfriend, Peter, and doesn't want to deal with the havoc that would be given from her family as well.
After leaving her family and separating from her boyfriend, Ruth meets a new Christian man in Harlem, where she runs away, by the name of Dennis. Because Ruth despise the racial slurs thrown at her for being Jewish her whole life, she decides to convert to a Christian. The couple open a church called The New Brown Memorial Church to remember their favorite preacher, Reverend Brown. Unfortunately,before Dennis's and Ruth's eighth child, James, Dennis passes away from lung cancer. After moving onto her final husband, Hunter Jordan, she gives birth to four more children.
Throughout this memoir, James is able to relate his life to his mothers. Because of this, he becomes addicted to drugs, but eventually is able to straighten out his life with his sister, Jack, to recognize the importance of independence and hard work.』
(First rate memoir) 『I started to write first rate mixed-race memoir, but hell, this is just plain first rate writing no matter how you slice it. As one of 12 kids in desperately poor conditions, McBride survived and triumphed, as apparently did all 11 of his siblings. And they owe much of this to their mother, who did her best for them. This is a "double memoir," being the story of both the author and his mother, a Jewish immigrant who survived an abusive and nearly loveless childhood, but finally found love - twice - and somehow successfully raised all those kids, the products of two good matches with men who took their parenting responsibilities seriously. I wonder if Barack Obama has read this book. There are undoubtedly personal and racial identity problems here to which he could relate. If I could call him up, I'd certainly recommend it to him. I'm also recommending it to another author I know, Stella Suberman, who wrote the warm memoir of growing up Jewish in the south, THE JEW STORE. But hey, I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to know a little more about the nature of being a human being. - Tim Bazzett, author of Reed City Boy』
(Double standards) 『Lets imagine that a Jewish author writes a book that features all the well known evil racist stereotypes of Afro-Americans. Everyone would be up in arms (justifiably) and condemn the book. Here we have a book penned by an Afro-American that contains many anti-Semitic stereotypes supposedly related to the author by his mother who pathologically rejected her Jewish roots, and everyone praises the book. I am both puzzled and offended. In addition if his mother had used the same child rearing practices 20 years later her children would have been sent to foster homes.』
(Better than expected) 『I think this story trancends race. It's really just a story of a mother who made choices and gave her all in an extremely trying environement. I was moved. I read this after reading Miracle at St. Anna which was great!』
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Ten Speed Press
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Some good exercises, but not always helpful) 『In some parts a too religious perspective, but contains some ok exercises to help you identify your skills and wants, and gives your more insight into the complete picture of your ideal job. Book is mostly about job finding/applying/negotiating tips. Nice illustrations.』
(what color is YOUR parachute?) 『this book is a great tool to have when looking for a job. it helped me to feel confident at my interviews and to negotiate a great job that i KNEW i wanted.』
(What Color is Your Parachute) 『The book was shipped in a timely manner, however it was in horrible condition. At some point it must have been dropped in the water and the whole book is a mess. Not happy with this. The book was advertised as in good condition.』
(what color is your parachute?) 『The books and workbooks (I bought 2 of each) arrived in new condition, and timely (within 5 days). Excellent service. 』
(Create a compelling vision of the career you want) 『This book is short, but it will support you in generating a lot of valuable information about your values and a career tailored to fit you. Expect to invest about 20 hours in the self exploration exercises in this book.
You get two products from doing this work:
(1) A baseline self-assessment that you can keep for life and update as it suits your needs.
(2) A compelling, pull-to vision of what you want from your career and life that will operate on you consciously and unconsciously to propel you towards getting exactly what you want.
I used a version of this book in 1992 to create a vision of the career and life that I wanted. Then I put everything away and didn't look at the work I had done for ten years.
In 2002, I looked at the exercises I had done in 1992. I got goosebumps! Without ever having looked at what I had written again, I had created what I had envisioned ten years previously. Amazing!
As an executive search consultant, I talk daily with people who are in the process of reflecting on their career choices. Because of my own positive experience, this is my favorite print resource, hands down, to share with people who want to generate more self-awareness about their values and a vision of what they want from their careers.』 『Yes, this is the best-selling job-hunting book in the world with more than 8 million sold, but this year's edition is not your father's "Parachute. The 2005 edition faces squarely the "workquake" that is shaking up the job market around the world and gives not only simple steps but also steady hope.』 『For nearly 30 years,What Color Is Your Parachute?has been the guiding light for those in pursuit of satisfying and fulfilling employment. This year's edition has been completely revised and rewritten and is designed to work in conjunction with the book's Web site. At the heart of Bolles's formula for finding the right job are two questions: What do you want to do? Where do you want to do it? Answer those and you're well on your way to finding the job you really want. Packed with time-tested advice,What Color Is Your Parachute?works as a good companion for those just starting out in the "real world" as well as for those who are thinking seriously about a career change.--Harry C. Edwards』
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Harvest Books
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (The Deepest Pain) 『The Color Purple / 0-671-72779-6
In some ways this is the strongest novel I have ever read. So much is tackled here - sexual violence, incest, marital abuse, racism - that tangible fear and pain reside on every page. The protagonists (and there are several) are strong, clinging to life against all reason, managing to hope even after decades of pain and abuse by those poised to most intimately hurt them.
That anyone so badly abused can make 'lemonade out of lemons', as the simplistic saying goes, is frankly amazing. That anyone so betrayed can still find love and happiness, is completely awe-inspiring and heart-warming. No doubt about it, this is a tear-jerker.
And yet...my only complaint is that the last part of this superb novel almost feels like a punt. The fairy tale ending is beautiful, and yet I'm not sure it is within us to hope for such wide-sweeping redemption. After years of abuse, hatred, and vitriol, can abusers and their victims live together in harmony? Can lovers find love even after long periods of intentional abandonment and loss? Are we being cynical or is Walker being too simplistic? I don't have the answer.』
(Book redefines classics) 『I did not enjoy parts of the book because of the style of writing. The part of the book that was enjoyable is when Celie and her sister shared numerous letters. Celie's sister, Nettie, is in Africa while Celie is in America. Celie and her sister have not seen each other in thirty years, since Celie got married to Mr.___. Celie finds out that her husband has been hiding her sisters letters from her. Her sister tells her a story about her life in the past thirty years through numerous amounts of letters. When Celie finishes reading these letters she starts writing back to her sister. In these letters, Nettie also tells her sister about how the white people were taking advantage of the African tribes in Africa. Many things happen, but they are for you to read. I can see why this book is a classic because of the topics it covers, but personally it is not my favorite book.』
(twisted, horrifying, disgusting, revolting, perverted, vomit-inducing, etc.) 『this is the worst book i've ever read, along with the house on mango street. i had to read this the summer before ninth grade. yes, ninth! i was THIRTEEN and i had to submerge myself in this perverted sick unhealthy (most likely drug-induced) for lack of a better word, BOOK. i was horrified, disgusted, revolted, terrified, and it was NOT a pleasant read. i couldn't even finish it. i stopped after about 100 pages, and akwardly had to tell my mom that i didn't want to finish it. she read it and agrees with me. why this is considered a "CLASSIC" is beyond me. it sounds like alice walker is on crack and wrote down the first twisted, sick, perverted scence she could think of. i would NEVER recommend this book, especially for schools.
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(Color Purple) 『I love this book and I would recommend anyone to read it and watch the movie.』
(surprise) 『i was pleasantly surprised by this classic. an incredible account of strenght from an atypical hero. i hope you will take a chance on this classic.』 『
Celie is a poor black woman whose letters tell the story of 20 years of her life, beginning at age 14 when she is being abused and raped by her father and attempting to protect her sister from the same fate, and continuing over the course of her marriage to "Mister," a brutal man who terrorizes her. Celie eventually learns that her abusive husband has been keeping her sister's letters from her and the rage she feels, combined with an example of love and independence provided by her close friend Shug, pushes her finally toward an awakening of her creative and loving self.
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Yale University Press
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Albers,) 『Is a little weird how the author presents his analysis, how he propose the reader should follow practising, images are good enough, it is a good book.』
(Old news) 『"The Interaction of Color" was a great "art piece" for its time, but is now seen by most people who know more about color than Albers, as an explication of the obvious. It would be better for readers interested in color theory and practice to start mixing their own paints together to find out for themselves how their colors interact. And, we should all realize that each different kind of paint makes for unique color interactions.
This book is an historical artifact worth owning, but not using.
Mark Gottsegen "The Painter's Handbook" and』
(Good for exploration) 『Albers provides a series of explorations and experiments for the reader to follow. If you have the resources to perform the experiments as directed, this will probably be a wonderful book. I did not, so I cannot evaluate that aspect.
While not as comprehensive as some other books on color theory, Albers scores points by covering several subjects that are not as well represented in those other books.
Definitely recommended for anyone looking to build a comprehensive library on color theory.』
(Wonderful Book!) 『This is an incredible resource for people really serious about learning the dynamics of color. You will get the most out of it by actually doing the exercises - it won't help nearly as much if you just read it and look at the examples. I highly recommend it!』
(Great respource) 『Key book (with color-aid colored papers) for learning the nuances of color for the artist.』 『
Josef Albers’sInteraction of Coloris a masterwork in twentieth-century art education. Conceived as a handbook and teaching aid for artists, instructors, and students, this timeless book presents Albers’s unique ideas of color experimentation in a way that is valuable to specialists as well as to a larger audience. Originally published by Yale University Press in 1963 as a limited silkscreen edition with 150 color plates,Interaction of Colorfirst appeared in paperback in 1971, featuring ten representative color studies chosen by Albers. The paperback has remained in print ever since and is one of the most influential resources on color for countless readers. This new paperback edition presents a significantly expanded selection of more than thirty color studies alongside Albers’s original unabridged text, demonstrating such principles as color relativity, intensity, and temperature; vibrating and vanishing boundaries; and the illusions of transparency and reversed grounds. Now available in a larger format and with enhanced production values, this expanded edition celebrates the unique authority of Albers’s contribution to color theory and brings the artist’s iconic study to an eager new generation of readers.
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Ten Speed Press
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (What color is your parachute for teens.) 『I read this book back in the 80's and found it very helpful. When my aged college daughter was questioning her major, I shipped her this book. I think it should be a "must read" for all high school students.』
(Great book for students or resource for couselors!) 『This book uses Hollands theory of interests to help the teen discover what they want to do. The book helps prioritize interests and translate them into potential careers. This book is an excellent resource from self-discovery to building your resume to interviewing and negotiating an offer. This book is easy to read and understand and the information is useful and current. I highly recommend this book to any teen trying to determine their career path or any adult working with teens with plans to help them determine their career paths.』
(book) 『it is an easy guide to help others and yourself to overcome daily crisis.』
(Excellent Resource For The Young Adult) 『As a part-time personal career coach for college students trying to identify their major, I was thrilled to see the "What Color Is Your Parachute" franchise has created a version for the late teens/early twenties demographic. Despite the best efforts of college career counseling offices, I still encounter many young people needing help identifying career options that complement the person they are. Resources such "What Color Is Your Parachute" provide young adults with critical learnings they can use to educate themselves about the importance of their personal interests, their strengths, and their skills to ultimately make an informed career decision. And it doesn't hurt if the parents of the young person have read this (or similar) works, as well, so they can be educated coaches for their young adult. In many cases, parents have invested time, emotion and money into getting their child into an institution of higher learning and keeping them there, so their participation in this stage of their child's life is a logical next step. Trust me, parents - they want your involvement more than they let on.
As a HR Manager, the regular version of "What Color Is Your Parachute" has been a resource I've relied on and recommended for the past 15 years to those affected by unexpected downsizings and by the `I want to do something different but I don't know what' bug. After reviewing this new version, I feel confident young people will benefit as much from this work personally as I have professionally. Highly recommended for young people who seek answers to the simple but complex question, "What's next for me?" 』
(Definitely a crucial book for any teenager who cares about his/her future!) 『Wow! I wish I had this wonderful book when I was a teenager.
I remember very vividly when I came across Richard Bolles' 'What Colour is Your Parachute', it was way back in the late 80's/early 90's. At that time, I was embarking on a journey to find out about what I wanted to do with the second half of my life.
Naturally, I was attracted to this new book when I saw it in my local bookstore. I am pleased to note that the author has now teamed up with Carol Christen, a career strategist&Jean Blomquist, a college counseller, to come out with this great guide to help teens zero in on their favourite skills&apply that knowledge to get the most out of school, set goals&pursue their dreams.
More importantly, this book actually brings back some sweet memories of what I have perused - pondered about&worked out - for the first time.
It is filled with interactive exercises, provoking worksheets&interesting profiles of young adults who have found their uniques paths in life, all beautifully structured in a three-part layout:
- Part I: Discovering Your Dream Job; - Part II: On the Way to Your Future; - Part III: Landing Your Dream Job&More;
With a track record of some thirty years in the career advising arena, the lead author's 'What Colour is your Parachute' has been recognised as the world's best selling job hunting book. To me, it is very much more than that - it's about you&your future; about exploring who you are, what's important to you&what you like to do.
I fully concur with the authors: Life is meant to be lived to the fullest.
In order to achieve a fulfilling life, all of us must do what we love&love what we do!
To sum up my review, this is definitely a crucial book for every teenager who cares about his/her future.
Attention: Mums&Dads, please go&buy this book for your teenaged kids as soon as possible!!! You will be ambly rewarded in the long term. 』 『Draws on the timeless principles of the best-selling career book to provide high school students with a focused manual for choosing a career. Includes exercises and worksheets throughout. Features concrete, easy-to-understand job-hunting tips.』
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Houghton Mifflin
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Just to clarify what it has been said) 『I am Peruvian so I speak Spanish. I will tell you that "naranja" and "anaranjado" are both correct adjectives to describe the color orange. In Peru we use both.』
(Learning colors) 『Book was in good condition as discribed by the seller. My son loves the book』
("naranja" is correct in spain) 『Great book, my toddler loves it. And there are no mistakes.
For clarification: the color orange is "naranja" in Spanish from Spain. We call the fruit and the color the same in Spain (just as they do in English!). I know in Latin American countries they say "anaranjado". But that does not make "naranja" a mistake in the book. It is correct Spanish, found in the dictionary.It was just probably translated by a Spaniard.
I was shocked by the review by a teacher saying that she tells her students that the word "naranja" is wrong. I would never tell my toddler that "anaranjado" is incorrect, even though we don't say it that way! It's just a proof of the diversity of the Spanish language. Shame on this teacher who says she uses "naranja" as an example of bad translation - and complains of seeing the mistake frequently. No wonder, since it is not a mistake. She should instead explain how different Spanish-speaking countries use different words, and all are correct.』
(a good start) 『"ANARANJADO" is the word I learned for the COLOR orange. "NARANJA" means the fruit, not the color. Confusing, since in English the color and the fruit are the same word! Other than that, a very cute early Spanish book!』
(my 16 month olds favorite book!) 『My 16 month old LOVES this book. She has been bringing it to me for months asking me to read it 'with' her. she points at all the different things on each page and I tell her what it is and what colour it is. ex "that's a green grasshopper" or "he's painting the fence purple". It's a very colourful book for us to share together. And as a bonus we get to learn spanish colours too!』 『This series of full-color board books, with both English and Spanish on each page, will intrigue youngsters while helping them build vocabulary and an awareness of the world around them.
The books feature charming illustrations and thoughtfully chosen words, offering an enchanting introduction to vocabulary.』
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Henry Holt and Co. BYR Paperbacks
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Cute and simple) 『This book is simple and doesn't try to explain race or adoption or any other reasons why people, and families, are all different shades and colors. It is very heavy on food analogies, so if you are averse to comparing people to food this book will really bug you. If that doesn't bother you, it's a cute story that helps kids realize we are so many different colors.』
(A must have) 『This is such a beautiful book. I readily give, "The Colors of Us," as a gift to family and friends. It has such a gorgeous message and gives adults who haven't had as much exposure to different cultures a way to start a conversation. I can't recommend this book highly enough. Every family should own a copy, regardless of race or socioeconomic status.』
(Another favorite!) 『Another wonderful book for internationally adopted childen who want to know why their skin is a different color, etc. My daughter adopted from Guatemala LOVES this book!』
("Out of many, one people!") 『A far as race goes, there is but one race we belong to, the HUMAN RACE. Concerning skin color or pigmentation, we come in an assortment of shades: "brown," "olive," "cinnamon," "egg shell", etc. Never have I seen a "black", "white", "yellow", or "red" human being. It is ethnicity, culture, heritage, etc. that makes us as humans differ. COLORism, in my opinion, persists today because we refuse to acknowledge that we are at the core the same. Our pigmentation has nothing to do with anything: "out of many, one people!" The definition of race needs, as was the definition of sex vs. gender, to be amended.』
