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Rush, Sarah L. (2000). The Language of Trees: Introducing NLP Communication Skills. Ojai, CA: Rush's Arts.
245 pages. Rush designed this book for professionals to enhance communication through increased observation skills and making adjustments in our verbal and non-verbal behavior. This workbook provides many visual illustrations and includes worksheets and hands-on activities.focussing on skill building in learning styles, group dynamics, motivation, rapport, goal setting and group health.
Pinker, Steven. (1997). How the Mind Works. New York, NY: W.W. Norton.
660 pages. Canadian Steven Pinker is a cognitive scientist at MIT who writes in a clear and accessible style. He explains what the mind is, how it evolved, and how it allows us to see, think, feel, laugh, interact,enjoy the arts, and ponder the mysteries of life. He synthesizes his explanations with insights from a variety of disciplines.
Diamond, Marion & Hopson, Janet. (1998). Magic Trees of the Mind: How to Nurture Your Child's Intelligence, Creativity and Healthy Emotions from Birth Through Adolescence. New York, NY: Dutton..
466 pages. A great description of how a child's brain develops and grows with ideas for how we can nurture brain growth through stimulation and experienceduring its most active phases. Almost half of the book contains recommendations for toys, books and activities for each stage with a comprehensive directory of organizations, websites, an other educational resources.
Bruser, Madeline. (1997). The Art of Practising: A Guide to Making Music From the Heart. New York, NY: Bell Tower.
271 pages. In this very practical book, Bruser deals with common problems such as impatience, distraction, anger, stage fright, posture and movement, phrasing, motivation, and memory. She lays out a ten-step approach examining physical, psychological and spiritual readiness for practice and performance. Bruser shares many personal observations and vignettes which are inspiring and helpful.
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