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Volume One illustrated how our values are based on unprovable basic assumptions (self-centered, God-based, and society based). This volume brings additional elements into play since there are more to our identities, our self-concepts, than our values alone. The end of the volume analyzes how we may select and use the various types of evidence and apply them to our basic assumptions to validate, or rationalize, them. It is hoped that most peopl...

This volume explores how we, and others, develop our identities--our self-concepts. People develop their identities in various ways--sometimes thinking them through, sometimes accepting our ideas from authority _like parents or preachers--, sometimes using verifiable evidence, and sometimes from our mental illnesses. To understand how we think and how to solve the world's problems. While Volume I dealt with exploring the basic assumptions or h...

Whether you want to learn to play, or you have children you would like to teach to play, this book is the answer to your search. Written by a concert guitarist who has taught university and private classes for many years. Recognized as a master teacher of music--and of the teaching of the joys and techniques of making the music through the guitar. Scientific research indicates playing the guitar benefits a child's emotional and cognitive deve...

We have commonly believed that all that we know, and how we think, is all learned after we are born. John Locke, with his idea that are minds are blank slates when we are born, made sense--until recently. Studies with identical and fraternal twins have shown us how heredity influences our behavior. But the new science of epigenetics shows how, and which, genes are affected by the environments of our ancestors--or of ourselves. These genetic an...

Jazz Dance Essentials is the most authoritative book on this art form. Written by two of America's most renowned university teachers. Doctor Lorraine Person Kriegel and Doctor Kim Chandler Vaccaro have been performers, choreographers, artistic directors and have taught in universities at the professorial levels. It has been used as the primary textbook in the field and has been read worldwide by those interested in jazz dance.

We are our values--but what are they? Are they based on our self-centered assumptions, on what we think that God wants, or on what we think is best for society? Are our values related to our genes? How much? How much does our intrauterine environment affect our values and behavior? How important is our childhood in forming our values? Can we evaluate and change our values?In recent elections have the people voted for values that will make thei...

This book covers the complete areas of concern for coaches, teachers, dancers and athletes. It covers both the physical and mental concerns--nutrition, ergogenics, strength and endurance training, plyometrics, mental training and the potential dangers from sexual harassment and abuse. The book is heavily documented and the latest scientific evidence is well presented so that even the non-scientifically trained person can understand the princip...

If you like to run and. want to know more about how to do it better - Read this bookIf you want you want to walk for fitness-Read this bookif you want to run faster - -Read this bookif you want to have more fun -Read this bookWhether walking, jogging, running marathons, sprinting or orienteering--this book not only gives you the "hows" but also the "whys" as to how to do it better and how your body can makes positive adjustments to your exerci...