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Customer Reviews:

Great book -- the most informative out there.......2006-06-01

I'm thinking this is a college textbook or something -- I'm betting folks in Early Childhood Education courses are reading this one. If they're not, they should be. While it is a wonderful book, it is incredibly pricey. My local library carried it, and I'd recommend checking it out there first.

That said, I can see this is the kind of book one would refer to over and over again. It is meaty in its content, and cites actual studies about Montessori education. Its a winner, and a great (albeit somewhat dry) read about the method and how it works in young children.

If you have a background, or some knowledge in other educational theories and practices, I'd bet you'd find this even more compelling and far more interesting than the very basic books out there by Lillard.

Happy reading!

Polemic, but enlightening.......2005-04-08

First, the author is not a disinterested and objective party --- he is a strong advocate for the Montessori method.

That said, there is a place and a need for Montessori advocacy. Montessori was a mystery to me before I read this book, and the author did his job of advocating and demystifying Montessori well.

Chattin-McNichols does not go into too much detail about the method itself, but rather surveys the scant studies of the effects, describes the history, and explores the state of Montessori in the United States today. In this way, he gives the reader more of a gut understanding of what Montessori is all about and what they can expect from it.

The goal of Montessori is not, nor was it ever, to produce super-geniuses. Instead, children who go through Montessori are supposed to become self-assured and well-adjusted individuals who know how to learn on their own, enjoy learning for their whole lives, and who learn at their own pace. This, I think, is a more admirable goal.

The prose-style of the book was clear enough. Due to all the references, footnotes and citations, however, this book has a very academic feel to it. It was almost as if I were reading someone's thesis for their Master's of Education degree. This doesn't detract from the book's quality --- it just gives it a different feel. And it certainly supplied me with a lot of other sources from which I can learn more.

Ends the Montessori Mystique.......2002-08-24

If you are debating whether to put your child in a Montessori school or keep them there this a great book to purchase. Our daughter is now entering 2nd grade at a Montessori school, and I wish I had read this book sooner! It takes away the veil of educator mystque from around the method. Answer questions I hear from people who criticize the method, and gives a basis and a history for the Montessori method. It also talks about the whys and the where-fors that I never really got answered by the teachers. Well worth the investment.

A MUST HAVE if you want to understand the Montessori world.......2000-09-24

I want to thank the author for writing such a clear and eye opening book about the Montessori schools and methods, it really helped answer all of my questions about the Montessori world. As a parent my soon is now getting closer to his 2nd birthday. And unfortunately I see that the traditional Day Cares are not the best answer for his personal and academic growth. (trust me, he used to go to one of the best in the country) and we had checked with several others just to make sure.

I always heard about the Montessori schools and " how different " their teaching is and how more secure, self-confident, smart, aware their kids usually come out. But I also always heard the bad rumors about it. So I decided to investigate before changing my son current school to a Montessori one.

This book is written very clear to answer all those questions and the analysis that the author does regarding the "myths" that other people create about the Montessori methods, makes it very clear to anyone who is just starting from ground zero to understand more about the Montessori world.

After reading the book, I finally found a great Montessori school here in GA after looking at more then 8. The author also gives you some "hints" in what to look for when visiting a school. (that really helped alot).

My 2 CENTS for anyone who is starting to think about moving your kid to a Montessori school are the following:

1) Even though you will be paying a little bit more (according to the state that you are in it could have some exceptions regarding price, there are few states that have Montessori method teaching in a public school ) then a good day care, it will be worth it in the long run.

From 0 to 6 years old are the crucial ages to plant a good foundation in your kid. This maybe the most important investment that you will ever do in your life.

From 2 months to 3 years old:

Is what Montessori called: A second embryonic period occurs after birth during the first three years of life when the child's intelligence is formed, when the child acquires the culture and language into which he or she is born. It is a period when the core of personality, social being and the essence of spiritual life are developed.

From 3 to 6 years old:

Children of this age possess what Dr. Montessori called the Absorbent Mind. This type of mind has the unique and transitory ability to absorb all aspects physical, mental, spiritual of the environment, without effort or fatigue. As an aid to the child's self-construction, individual work is encouraged. The following areas of activity cultivate the children's ability to express themselves and think with clarity.

Note: There are Montessori schools that will go up to High School.

2) Also check if the school is AMI (Association Montessori International) certified. AMI was founded by M. Montessori and they go to every school that is affiliated every few years to ensure that the Montessori standards are being held or check if the school is AMS (American Montessori Society) certified.

Unfortunately now a days you will find a lot of schools that will say they are Montessori and some can really have a good Montessori teaching curriculum (even though they are not affiliated) but if the school have the AMI or AMS is away to ensure that you should have in that school good quality in the Montessori methods.

3) Also look in several Montessori schools (not just one) and ask the teacher to show you the classroom and some of their teaching methodology. ( You need to get a good gut feeling that this is the right school for your kid, no matter if they are AMI or AMS certified). Make sure that you visit a school during a school session and see if the kids are happy and busy with their work and the environment is a peaceful and harmonic one .

4) Lastly check out this book and do a search in your favorite search engines for the names below under AMI or AMS web sites they have list of all the schools that are certified in your state.

Association Montessori Internationale

American Montessori Society

Good luck and I'm sure you will be seeing the results in your kid very soon.

A MUST HAVE if you want to understand about Montessori Meth.......2000-09-17

I want to thank the author for writing such a clear and eye opening
book about the Montessori schools and methods it really helped answer
all of my questions about the Montessori world. As a parent my soon is
now getting closer to his 2nd birthday and I see that unfortunately
the traditional Day Cares are not the best answer for his personal and
academic growth. (trust me, he used to go to one of the best in the
country) and we checked several others just to make sure.

I always
heard about the Montessori schools and " how different "
their teaching is and how more secure, self-confident, smart, aware
their kids usually come out. But I also always heard the bad rumors
about it. So I decided to investigate before changing my son current
school to a Montessori one.

This book is written very clear to
answer all those questions and the analysis that the author does
regarding the "myths" that other people create about the
Montessori methods, makes it very clear to anyone who is starting from
ground zero to understand more about the Montessori world.

After
reading the book, I finally found a great Montessori school here in GA
after looking at more then 8, the author also gives you some
"hints" in what to look for when visiting a school. (that
really helped alot).

My 2 CENTS for anyone who is starting to think
about moving your kid to a Montessori school are the following:

1)
Even though you will be paying a little bit more (according to the
state that you are in it could have some exceptions regarding price,
there are few states that have Montessori method teaching in a public
school ) then a good day care, it will be worth it in the long
run.

From 0 to 6 years old are the crucial ages to plant a good
foundation in your kid. This maybe the most important investment that
you will ever do in your life.

From 2 months to 3 years old:

Is
what Montessori called: A second embryonic period occurs after birth
during the first three years of life when the child's intelligence is
formed, when the child acquires the culture and language into which he
or she is born. It is a period when the core of personality, social
being and the essence of spiritual life are developed.

From 3 to 6
years old:

Children of this age possess what Dr. Montessori called
the Absorbent Mind. This type of mind has the unique and transitory
ability to absorb all aspects physical, mental, spiritual of the
environment, without effort or fatigue. As an aid to the child's
self-construction, individual work is encouraged. The following areas
of activity cultivate the children's ability to express themselves and
think with clarity.

Note: There are Montessori schools that will go
up to High School.

2) Also check if the school is AMI (Association
Montessori International) founded my M. Montessori and they go to
every school that is affiliated every few years to ensure that the
Montessori standards are being held or AMS (American Montessori
Society). Unfortunately now a days you will find a lot of schools
that will say they are Montessori and some can really have a good
Montessori teaching curriculum (even though they are not affiliated)
but if the school have the AMI or AMS is away to ensure that you
should have on that school good quality in the Montessori
methods.

3) Also look in several Montessori schools (not just one)
and ask the teacher to show you the classroom and some of their
teaching methodology. ( You need to get a good gut feeling that this
is the right school for your kid, no matter if they are AMI or AMS
certified). Make sure that you visit a school during a school session
and see if the kids are happy and busy with their work and the
environment is a peaceful and harmonic one .

4) lastly check out
this book....

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Montessori Controversy, The
John Chattin-McNichols
Manufacturer: Delmar Pub
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000KY623K

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The Montessori Controversy/Instructors Guide
John Chattin
Manufacturer: Delmar Pub
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Education | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0827345240

Book Description

Every day, companies struggle with how to combine economic growth with the personal growth of their employees-and at the same time, employees feel lost in a vast corporate structure that doesn't really care about them. For a company to truly succeed, these issues must be successfully dealt with.

The ANSWER: What Do You Mean I Have To Figure It Out For Myself? confronts these issues head-on. "ANSWER" is an acronym for Appropriate, Noble, Superior, Willing, Enthusiastic, and Responsible-the six choices of truly satisfied people.

Author Quila H. Creig takes us along on one woman's search for the ANSWER. The ANSWER delves into the reasons why one company is successful while others fail-how this company has instituted the six choices of truly satisfied people to create a synergy between company and employee that produces maximum results and at the same time, employees who are committed and satisfied with their lives and work.

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Perfect for the absolute beginner

The best book for modern flower arrangement

Excellent Floral Arrangement book

Excellent book for beginners

Joy of Flower Arrangement
Hiroko Fujita
Manufacturer: Japan Publications Trading
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Flower Arranging | Crafts & Hobbies | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
General | Crafts & Hobbies | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
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Flowers: The Complete Book of Floral Design

ASIN: 0870409905

Book Description

Featuring more than 400 color photographs and diagrams, this book explains the fundamentals of composition in the seven basic arrangements and details the application of basic styles to particular cases.

Customer Reviews:

Perfect for the absolute beginner.......2007-06-10

This is a great step-by-step book for those of us truely at the beginning of learning flower arranging. The pictures take you from flower to flower on how to place each one. The arrangements are very simple and unimaginative, but very easy to follow. There are great models for arranging in different kinds of vessels, some a litte too odd for me. (Like arranging in a soup ladle.) The biggest missing piece in this book is the preparation work necessary to make your arrangements look fresh for as long as possable.

The best book for modern flower arrangement.......2005-08-04

The design of the flower arrangement is modern and well presentatble. The instruction of how to do is clearly illustruated. I enjoy every bit of it. It fits to the title.After reading the book, increase my enjoyment in arranging flowers.

Excellent Floral Arrangement book.......2003-02-01

This was the first book I purchased when I became interested in making floral arrangements. I had success from the beginning because the book contains very good step-by-step instructions with color photos. It contains instructions for several floral arangements, coursages, bouquets, weaths,etc. This is an excellent book and I would recommend it to anyone interested in learning floral arranging. It is also a good resourse book for the experienced florist.

Excellent book for beginners.......2003-02-01

This was my first book I purchased when I was ready to "experiment" in making a floral arrangement. I had success from the beginning because the book clearly explains the instructions with beautiful color photos. They have several floral arrangements,coursages,bouquets and even wreaths, all with instructions and step by step pictures to go with it. I love it, I would recommend it to anyone that needs a guide in making floral arrangments for the first time. It is also a good resource book for experienced florists.

Cut flowers: Selection and care (Joy of living)

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Cut flowers: Selection and care (Joy of living)

Manufacturer: distributed by Simon and Schuster
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Decorative Arts | Design & Decorative Arts | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books

General | Gardening & Horticulture | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0671224131

A manual on flower arrangement: The gentlest art, that of puttering with flowers and plant material to create three-dimensional pictures for the sheer joy of it

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A manual on flower arrangement: The gentlest art, that of puttering with flowers and plant material to create three-dimensional pictures for the sheer joy of it
Matilda Rogers
Manufacturer: The Author
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0007EMXY0

Book Description

Spin To Win gives you insider media tips you won'st get anywhere else. What do editors and producers look for? Uncover the secrets for media success with writers and producers from the top media outlets. Mora teaches the insider secrets of how to place yourself, your business, or your product in top national and regional media. Ever wonder why certain businesses and professionals are constantly in the public eye? Spin To Win gives you insider media tips you won'st get anywhere else. Uncover the secrets for media success with writers and producers from the top media outlets. Mora teaches the insider secrets of how to place yourself, your business, or your product in top national and regional media. Spin To Win puts the power of the information age in your hands. Using the techniques outlined in this book, you'sll no longer simply watch the news--you'sll be the news.

Customer Reviews:

Media Relations Not A Luxury, But A Must.......2005-09-08

Let's say you're watching the news. Ever wonder why certain professionals are constantly in the public eye?
In today's business world, media relations are not a luxury, but a necessity. That is the view of a great new book by Anthony Mora titled "Spin to Win." As someone who teaches independent professionals and small service businesses how to get new clients, I found the book particularly useful. Mora advocates consistently placing stories about your business in magazines and newspapers, as well as on the radio, TV and the Internet.
"We live in the communication age," says Mora. "If you hope to succeed, you need to communicate your message to the media."
You can begin by understanding the importance of promoting yourself. If you believe what you do is important, then it is of equal importance to let others know about it. If you don't, you are not serving your business, yourself or the public.

Book Description

Cost reduction…productivity improvement…customer retention…enhanced bottom line…these are the promises of six sigma quality management. But what is six sigma? What are the secrets to six sigma success? By implementing the six sigma philosophy you can save millions of dollars in annual cost savings and product quality improvements. Six Sigma and Beyond: Foundations of Excellent Performance provides a roadmap to successful six sigma implementation that you can adapt to your organization. The book gives you a model of six sigma and explains frequently asked questions in a Q & A format for easy application. It outlines the seven steps to six sigma and how to use them to give your organization the competitive edge. Understand the seven steps to the six sigma philosophy: · Establish the Quality System, Management, and Cultural Environment · Define Mission of Each Component of the Organization · Set Performance Improvement Opportunities, Goals, and Priorities · Establish Improvement Projects and Action Plans · Implement Projects Using Improvement Methodologies · Evaluate Improved Performance · Review and Recycle The goal of all this? You can uncover potential improvements in your organization and bring all your resources together to identify, measure, analyze, improve, and control the process. Six Sigma and Beyond: Foundations for Excellent Performance defines quality and the elements that both management and non-management personnel must understand to achieve quality success.

Customer Reviews:

Great Introduction.......2002-11-15

Dr. Stamatis has captured what six sigma is and how it needs to be implemented to be successful. He even explains the PDCA cycle that so many have heard about but have never had it explained before. He also covers some of the frequently asked questions in this endeavor and covers how teams should be involved to ensure success.

I highly recommend this reference.

Excellent Introduction to the Six Sigma Fundamentals.......2002-04-20

I am a recent Graduate of Engineering and found this book to be an excellent introduction to the foundations of six sigma and problem solving. Dr. Stamtis goes beyond slogans and mission statements and describes the mindset an organization has to be in order to be successful. His book has helped me better understand the six sigma methodology and how it relates to the corporate environment in which I work.

In this book, Dr. Stamatis discusses, in easy to understand English, the organizational structure for the six-sigma implementation, and quality methods used in six sigma. This book is a must for all Engineers who are interested in understanding the fundamentals of six sigma.

I thoroughly enjoyed and the read, and plan on reading the entire series.

Book Review - Six Sigma and Beyond by Dean Stemantis.......2002-03-29

This book has a home spun, coversational style of wtriting. It includes a range of six sigma implementation ideas, descriptions of quality methods and tools and their historical origons, and a wealth of reference sources.

The Table of Contents is sufficiently detailed to serve as a reference.

I enjoyed the read.

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