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AN ANCHOR BOOKS ORIGINAL

As more and more people in the West pursue yoga in its various forms, whether at traditional centers, in the high-powered atmosphere of sports clubs, or on their own, they begin to realize that far from being just another exercise routine, yoga is a discipline of the body and the mind.

The 365 meditations incluided in this book offer a way to integrate the mindfulness that yoga teaches into everyday life. Whether used in the morning to set the tone for the day, during yoga exercise itself, or at the end of the day, during evening reflection, Meditations from the Matwill support and enhance anyone’s yoga journey. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (46)

Disappointed
I was disappointed in this book. It doesn't awaken my spiritual side. The inserts are too long to read to my yoga classes. It is not extremely informative. Lacking substance. I don't believe it stays true to the essence of yoga. Keep searching. Do not settle for this product. Namaste.

Medications from th eMat
Outstanding book.Finds its way into your heart, soul, mind and body.I have now purchased many copies because in conversation with one friend after another I have realized that they too would love the easy to read gudance to life provided

One of my favorite spiritual tools
This beautiful, yet direct collection of essays is one of the best "daily shot of spiritual B12" books I've ever come across. I usually get through a month of this type of book before I forget to read it. Not so with Gates's and Kenison's amazing year of observations. I often read passages twice over to extend the book to a year and a half. Underlining? You bet, and I refer back to pages that are dog-eared, highlighted, tabbed, and otherwise loved. For the yoga teacher or devotee, this book is as necessary as a mat; for anyone else seeking serenity, peace, meaning, or appreciation of the chrysalis that we all are, it's just necessary.
Suzan Colon
Author of Cherries in Winter: My Family's Recipe for Hope in Hard Times (Vintage)

Love this book
I am a yoga instructor and I read a passage for my students at the end of class. This book wasgiven to me by a friend when I was feeling down.It has helped me and I share this with my students.

Meditations from the Mat
After checking Meditations from the Mat out of the library numerous times, I decided the only solution was to own this book.Read from one end to the other, it is a beautiful progression in the life of the author, but each offering is a quiet, profound life lesson as well.This is a great gift for someone else or maybe for yourself. I've bought three so far. ... Read more

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This is my mat! The fat cat sat on the mat. "Get off!" said the rat. But the fat cat just sat. So the rat got his bat. Then the rat got his hat. Will the rat and the bat and the hat get the fat cat off the mat?

Customer Reviews (24)

Love this Book!
My son and I love this book! I never get tired of reading it to him. I love the rhyming and the rhythm of the story. I also think the characaters are cute. My son, who is 3, is able to repeat most of the book by himself! That is incredible to me!

Makes me laugh every time
Such a cute story, and it has my daughter, husband, and I all giggling.

The way the words repeat is great too, I can see how she is recognizing a lot of the words, mat, cat, hat, rat, etc.

cleverly rhymed using real world words
This is the best early reading book I have found. The story rhymes throughout, making it so much easier to read. The story is fun and engaging. Let's face it: if kids don't like the storyline they aren't likely to read. Conflict is interesting to little ones trying to figure life out.

Some reviewers got upset because the book uses words they consider inappropriate and because it depicts arguing characters. Unless your child leads a very restricted life and is homeschooled, they hear these words at school. Words like hate, brat, and fat are out there and your child hears them. Wouldn't you rather have a book that could start a dialogue about conflict resolution and appropriate words? To think you can simply avoid them is naive.

Great book for early readers
We have a great time reading this book with our daughter. She loves the ridiculousness of the talking hat, the bossy rat and bat, and the stubborn cat. The story has great cadence and is silly and fun. In response to those who find this book offensive: your point is well taken. However, it is not the cat's job to model good behavior. It's your job. We have enjoyed reading this book not only because it is silly, but because we can register our dismay at all the characters' snarkiness. Sweetness and light does not make your child want to read; a little conflict creates a great opportunity for discussion.
Short version: Silly, snarky, loved it.

Hilarious!
This book cracks me up!I've read it with my 5 year old daughter at least three times a week since she received it for Hanukkah.There are a few words that aren't my favorites, but she hears them in other places way more than I can control.The book is silly and funny and I love the rhymes and rhythms of the words.We giggle out loud the whole time we read it! ... Read more

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The Miller Analogies Test is widely used to screen applicants to graduate level academic programs and as a placement exam for management positions in many businesses. It is a timedword-association test. This updated manual prepares applicants by presenting a diagnostic test and ten additional full-length practice exams. Self-scoring answer keys follow each test, and answer sheets for test-takers' use are located at the back of the book. Test-takers will also find approximately 1300 additional practice exam questions with answers, plus advice on solving analogy problems. This edition's updated introduction fully explains recent revisions to the MAT test, including the addition of experimental questions, many of which are included among this manual's added practice questions. Helpful brush-up check lists cover graduate level vocabulary with brief definitions, selected foreign words and phrases used in English and their meanings, and names of important persons in history, science, technology, and the arts that test-takers should recognize. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (36)

book not so bad
I purchased this book based on the reviews - both good and bad. To be honest the book is fine. Once you read and apply the strategies, you can do well on the practice tests. I hope to take the test in the fall and I hope this book will help me achieve a decent score.

A week to success!
The Barron's MAT study guide was truly helpful. I applied very late to a grad school program and had one week to study for the MAT. I scored in the 50th percentile on the pretest. I did all of the practice tests and read through a lot of the vocab, history, etc in the back of the book before going to bed each night.
On the actual test, I scored in the 93rd percentile! I approached each question like it was a puzzle to figure out, and the book teaches you how to recognize what the test questions are looking for. I would have had no idea how to deal with this test without the study guide.
Who says you can't cram for this kind of test - just practice, practice, practice until you begin to see relationships within the questions. (And I actually had 2 questions on the real test that were exactly the same as on the practice exams.) I never really felt like I knew what I was doing, but evidently I became a great guesser, plus my stress level was reduced as I noticed improvement in the practice exams.

excellent help
I chose this book based on other reviews.It is the only book I used.I did not see exact questions on the test, but many of the vocabulary words were the same.I didn't even do the practice tests; I read the answers to the practice test and learned to better understand the relationships of the words.I am convinced that studying this book helped me pass the M.A.T. on my first try!

Pretty good test prep book!
I haven't taken the test yet, but feel that this book prepares me much more than Kaplan's MAT book. The practice tests are harder, which is very helpful. And there are a lot of them! I would recommend this book.

The only thing that could improve this test is a CD supplement
This was my favorite of three test prep books for the MAT. It had challenging but varied questions and really explained the types of questions and frequency of those types on the test - which instantly helped me answer a few more correctly. ... Read more

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Modern Dr. Suess
As a teacher of struggling readers,this book has been a big hit.It looks and feels like a bigger chapter book, but is fun and easy to read.The students really enjoy it and are willing to read it over and over again, which is just what they need.The illustrations are simple and funny. Even my third graders and other fluent readers have fun with the rhymes and silly stories.

Not what you would guess!
What a clever way to not only amuse but draw the reader (in this case a 6 year old boy) into reading more & more! My son is so excited to be reading this thick, chapter book. Maybe a first grade level. He laughs at all the black and white drawings and really enjoys the humor. A wonderful, rhyming, reader disgused aa a "big kid" book. Bravo!

Not what was ordered
The seller had a picture of the book and was described as hard cover. When I received the book it was a paperback and did not look anything like the picture. It was the same title book, but was not what I needed and ordered. However, I immediately notified the seller who promptly refunded all of my money, which I really appreciate it.Would I buy from them again? Not sure, but probably not.

A fantastic early reader
My daughter was so sick of the early readers she had been reading...boring things like "I see Sam.See me Sam."This is a great early reader that gets the kids engaged and having fun reading.I love it and would love to find others like it!

My first grade boy LOVED this book
My first grade boy loves being read to (harry potter, science books, beautiful picture books) but is reluctant to read on his own unless he is asked to in school or for his requisite 15 minutes of nightly reading.I took this book out of the library because I thought the rhymes were hilarious.He has picked it up, read it on his own without being asked and then picked it up again and reread all his favorite parts.In the same day!And yes he loves capt. underpants (sigh) and Jon Scieska (yeah!). ... Read more

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Ace the MAT and prepare for the next phase in your education!

McGraw-Hill's MAT Miller Analogies Test, Second Edition, gives you the names and terms you need to know to solve Miller Analogies. It provides lists, definitions, and descriptions of the names and terms in fields such as literature, art, music, mathematics, and the natural and social sciences.

Author Kathy Zahler has written extensively on SAT analogy questions and takes an approach to the MAT that focuses on helping you develop the reasoning skills that are crucial for success. McGraw-Hill's MAT Miller Analogies Test, Second Edition offers targeted review and practice for all test subject areas, with an emphasis on building the critical thinking skills that will enable you to solve every analogy you encounter.

• Ten full-length sample tests with complete explanations for every question.
• Inside strategies to help students reason their way through any analogy.
• Intensive practice with full-length practice tests.
• Complete explanations for every answer.

Topics include: Introduction to the Miller Analogies Test; Introduction to Analogies;Full-length Practice Exams (Practice Exams 1-10); Appendices (Vocabulary/Literature/Art/Music/Natural Sciences/Social Sciences/Mathematics and Numbers

Customer Reviews (3)

Not the best MAT study guide out there
There are two main problems with this study guide:
1.The practice tests are not in the same format as the actual MAT that you will be taking today;120 questions in 60 minutes.This is critical because half of the battle when taking the MAT's is learning how to pace yourself properly so that you have enough time to answer all of the questions on the exam and perhaps have some time at the end to review your answers to questions that you found tricky.

2.The study content provided in this book is sometimes presented in a manner that is more complicated than it need be and I found that the Kaplan MAT guide was easier to understand, gave the user great MAT test taking strategy, had practice tests identical to the actual MAT, contained more content that was on the actual MAT exam that I took and overall prepared me so much better than the McGraw-Hill's MAT guide.

M.A.T. review
This review book is great, easy to read, and loaded with info and many pratice tests. I improved my scaled score from 400 up to 415 with approx 3-4 hours of review and practice tests.

Yes, I have indeed read the book
Okay no not really. but after my parents read it no one would shut up about it in the whole house. and im only rating it 5 stars so my mom doesnt kill me.
this was a really weird book, cuz who wants to read a million analogies?!?! i had to write some of these cuz my parents got sick of it. so i dont know why im not listed as "co-author" where i rightfully should be.
kath A. zahler has written various other books including "What do you know about sex?" which really shocked me when i heard of it cuz she writes children's books and stuff usually. so yea.
and its like, a test in a book. how do u know if u failed??? y cant u just skip to the back and look at the answers??? thats what i would do.
~the rightful co-author ... Read more

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Mile 2 books offer word play and pattern stories to keep beginners hooked, and 2-3 lines of text per page to keep them challenged., , Cat has a dream. She runs. She flips. She jumps. She slips. Will Cat make the team? ... Read more

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Brilliant!
This book has seriously helped my children to read. They are 6.5 times better than they were a couple of weeks ago. ... Read more

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Now it’s easier than ever to save time and money doing your own framing at home.

This one-stop source demonstrates how easy it is to mat, mount, and frame art on paper and cloth, as well as three-dimensional objects. Readers will discover, step by step, how to determine measurements and proportions . . . select colors and accents for matting . . . obtain the necessary materials and equipment . . . cut the materials to size . . . mat, mount, and frame the art (including the cold, hard truth about making your own frames) . . . and glaze, install, and hang framed art. Helpful sidebars and clear illustrations make everything easy. Plus, a final chapter offers suggestions on how to turn this inexpensive and rewarding hobby into a profitable business. ... Read more

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wonderful reference
We purchased this book after researching the content.We needed a more indepth reference on how to mat and choose materials for framing.The layout, content, photography, suggestions, and guidelines were just what we needed.Thank you for writing such a valuable source of information for the novice.

Best Mat Cutting How-To
This book contains all you will need to know on mat cutting.It uses the Logan mat cutting tools but does mention other tools that you may like in setting up a studio.The only downside of this book is the very heavy paper it is printed on.You really have to bend it to get to stay open.

Excellent book to learn matting, mounting, and framing!
I'm a photographer and I exhibit a lot in commercial and non-profit fine art galleries and art spaces.How did I learn about matting, mounting and framing?Well, from reading this book.I highly recommend it.Pick up a copy, and you'll know how too!

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Terrible Amazon customer service
I ordered this book for a birthday present for my brother well in advance of his birthday, purchased directly from Amazon and it was shown as 'in stock'.However, weeks after ordering I received an email from Amazon informing me they had no stock of this book and that further, they could not even supply an estimate of when they would get it in stock.I felt completely misled by Amazon and in the end, now weeks after my brothers birthday, had to order the book second hand from third party supplier.

Logan knows what you need and explains it clearly
Expertly written in easy-to-understand language.Well organized chapters in a common-sense sequence.Many illustrative photographs positioned with descriptive text.Logan helped me fill in missing knowledge on each step from matting, mounting and framing my photographs in a professional manner.Excellent tips to achieve a high standard of work.The quality of the book led me to purchase a Logan Portable 32" mat cutter.To my surprise, it included a CD that enhanced what I learned in the book.Perhaps future books could include the CD as a bonus.It really drove home the matting techniques possible with Logan products. ... Read more

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“Over an extraordinary thirty year history, Kripalu Center has been a pioneer in combining authentic yoga with a contemporary Western lifestyle.” —John Abbott, President, Yoga Journal

From the senior teachers of the world-renowned Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health–the largest yoga and retreat center in North America–comes this comprehensive guide to the unique and influential Kripalu method, which emphasizes individual growth over outward perfection of form, making it accessible to people of all ages, fitness levels, and body types.

KRIPALU YOGA
A Guide to Practice On and Off the Mat

Beginning with step-by-step “experiences” that teach essential body and breath awareness, Kripalu Yoga features fully illustrated routines for beginners and intermediate students , including Kripalu’s easy-to-follow “press point” instructions. For advanced students, there is a broad menu of additional poses to increase strength, flexibility, and challenge.

Far more than an exercise program, Kripalu Yoga also teaches the lifestyle practices and energy techniques that make yoga a powerful catalyst for physical healing, psychological growth, and spiritual awakening. ... Read more

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Getting inside of Kripalu Yoga
This book has a ton of information but is reader friendly.I read it before yoga teacher training and used it throughout.It is now a go to in my resource library.

good intro
This is a good intro to Kripalu style of yoga. It's written in a very accessible language with lots of personal anecdotes of people who attended Kripalu workshops. I bought it because it was required for a yoga teacher training class, otherwise I wouldn't have bought it. it's still good for someone who's new to yoga and wants to understand the process. But if you're looking for something new or more in depth, skip this one.

Kripalu yoga book
GREAT book ! The best I've found on Kripalu yoga.Very user friendly...for beginning _and_ for advanced yoga students. I highly recommend this book if you're interested in learning and/or honing your skills.

Some skepticism advised
This is my second book on kripalu yoga, the first being Megan Garcia's MegaYoga.I also bought the companion DVD, and really enjoyed the poses.I bought this book to learn more poses, rather than as a guide for "off the mat;" I'm a practitioner of my own religion, so I admit to skimming some of those parts since I wouldn't practice them anyway.What I like best about the book (and kripalu yoga in general) is the recognition that not everyone is flexible enough to bend into a pretzel.In fact, the book emphasizes that it will not teach the plough, full-lotus, or full headstand poses, as those are not part of kripalu tradition in that they may cause injury.The photos and description of poses were helpful, even for ones I was already doing.

What I disliked was some of the pseudo-scientific explanations about disease, such as references to Candace Pert's discredited work (she left the NIH many years before the book was published; she pretty much left mainstream science for personal reasons but I digress), references to alternative medicine as if they provide cures (when they do, they are called merely medicine), and so forth.I thought yoga is its own discipline, and does not need to refer to anything else.In addition, some of the quotes from practitioners were pretty trite: "I was overworked and yoga changed my life" was the common theme.Yes, yoga is great (I wouldn't practice it nearly every day for an hour), but a little profundity, a little depth in the quotes chosen would have helped this reader understand more about what is special about yoga.My last problem is with revering Swami Desai, who was caught in a sex scandal with 2 female disciples (revealed in the Afterword).At least, exclude him and just include the quotes from Swami Kriplau; they actually had a lot of depth.Still, I give the book 4 stars because, I got out of it what I wanted very well, and that is an illustrated guide to more asanas in kripalu yoga, and more in depth discussions on the technique.

Fabulous
This is a great book. I'm in a yoga teacher training program and was doing a project on Kripalu so I ordered this book. I am thrilled with it so far and I'm sure I'll be using it a lot when I start teaching. ... Read more

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Everything you need to score higher on the MAT (Miller Analogies Test). ... Read more

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Kaplan MAT, 2007-2008 Edition: Miller Analogies Test
Kaplan MAT, 2007-2008 Edition: Miller Analogies Test (Kaplan Mat)

Very helpful! Informally written and well-organized. This book sorts the infoin manageable info-bytes blocks that prepare you well for the test structure and content. The book has initial partial-length tests and final full-length tests, which provide a good measure of preparedness for the test-taker. Highly recommended.

Great resource
I haven't yet taken the MAT, but I am hopeful that this book will be the preparation I need to get a good score.I really like the layout and all of the practice tests with the explanations.

Really helped
I ordered this to help me study.I applied to grad school at the last minute and had 2 1/2 weeks to study for the test.I had it fast shipped so I had 2 weeks to cram.This was a great book.It not only gave the correct answer, but told why as well.It had multiple tests to do and word lists.I did great and got into grad school.

I surpassed my personal goal!
Kaplan MAT, 2007-2008 Edition: Miller Analogies Test (Kaplan Mat)

Though I wanted to add a SPED endorsement to my teaching certificate, a Master in SPED program came across my path, so I had less than a month's notice to take the MAT.Not only did Amazon get the book to me quickly, but the book itself was SO EASY to use.After doing the pre-test, I looked over some of the study material, but realized that I would not be able to absorb all of that information, so I just took the other 7 tests.It was actually FUN to read how the analogies were made.I've never considered myself exceptionally good at analogies, so to see an improvement of over 15 percentile using the practice tests was encouraging.

Then came the day of the test.I felt prepared and set a personal goal for myself based on my testing scores.Though some of the test was difficult, I left with confidence that I had done my best.When my score came back, I was DELIGHTED!I had blown through my personal goal by 8 percentage points!!!I know that the study guide gave me that advantage!

If you are paying to take the test and giving up that hour of your life, spend the money and the time, about eight hours, preparing for it.

I Aced the MAT
Ok, I usually do not review my purchases, but I have been out of college since 1995 and decided to finally go to grad school.I knew I'd need some serious review so I researched many study guides.This guide gives a thorough review of everything that you need to know.There were actual items on my MAT that were in this book.I was so nervous about taking this type of test when I got this book, but after studying it, I found that it was like a game trying to beat my practice scores.I scored in the 95th percentile.I do not think I would have scored so well without this guide.If it can help me, it can help anyone! ... Read more

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Bernice McCarthy‘s 4MAT® is a brain-based teaching method that emphasizes diverse learning styles, improves student thinking and performance, and provides a solid foundation for new learning experiences.

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4Mat Cycle
I was fortunate to have been trained in the 80's by Bernice on applying the 4Mat Cycle to my teaching....I am now retired but I continue to use her idea in my private piano teaching...The new book is outstanding and SO much better than the original. I recommend any teacher or parent or administrator to read this book and apply the principle to the teaching of the children....My only regret is that not many teachers believe that the children are diverse and learn in many different ways so they continue teaching to the abstract learner....How sad for the children.... ... Read more

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extremely helpful
I wish I would have ordered earlier as this was extremely helpful in taking the MAT exam. I highly recommend this source for preparing.

MAT W/CD-ROM (REA) - The best test preparation for miller analogy test (test Preps)
the book look practically new. i received the book before time. i will always inform my friends to by from amazon.com, ordering from amazon book that the best thing that could happen to me. thank you for making feel my opinion matters.

Overly Difficult
I used four different study guides to prepare for the MAT.Barron's, The Princeton Review, and McGraw-Hill were pretty comparable in the level of difficulty of their practice test questions.The study information was well-presented, also.However, REA had really tough, obscure questions on its tests and presented a lot of information in difficult to read and absorb outline format.After taking the test, i found it to be really similar in difficulty to the McGraw Hill, etc. named above.I actually scored better on the real test than I did on most of the practice tests.I would say buy the REA guide as a last resort.

Good familiarization with computer format of test
This is neither the best nor worst prep book I used - I preferred the Barron's edition because the types of questions were varied and more like the real test's questions. This book focuses on difficult analogies as well but a lot of them are history related and more obscure than the real test - so in that sense, it made me more comfortable with analogies that at first seemed unfathomable, but could be decoded with more thought. The best part of this book is the review section for mythology, etc. and the CD of tests. If I hadn't had a computer based practice test like this one, the real test would have been a lot more stressful. Also, the GRE flashcards were really helpful and those words showed up on the test- this book contains some vocab as well.

MAT guidance and preparation
I purchased this text with CD to improve my MAT score for my Doctorate.It is helping and in the spring I will take the MAT to get (hopefully) a higher score.It is very informative and the CD works well with a Windows based operating system. ... Read more

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Mat test is sussessful
after reviewing the material in the guide i was able to get a high score on the Mat test!

REA review
Good book, the history section is too detailed, be sure to know the vocabulary lists thoroughly, they are easy points. The exam is tough but do not panic the results are usually better than you would think.

It helped me a good bit
Well, I bought this book to study for the test. It was the only book I bought. I scored in the 89th percentile, and I know I would not have done as well if I didn't have this book. Whether I would have done better had I used another book will always be a mystery.

Use something else!!
I just took the MAT and now I feel like I wasted a lot of time with this book.It sets you up to think you need to cram a lot of high school-esque facts (history, geography, philosophy, music, bla bla) into your head.Which I did, for two weeks.Then I take the test and it seemed to me to be alot of word play type questions, like SLEEP:PEEL::LOOP: and the answer is SLOOP.The REA review didn't have any questions like that in their practice tests, and it's hard to sit there during the test thinking "word jumbles??" and try to get your brain in that track.There were maybe 10 questions that my studying was useful for.I think any other book (and I admit, it was stupid to rely solely on one book!) would have been more useful and on target than this one.

Worth getting if...
With eight tests and next to no strategy, this book is ideal for a "disaster check" before you take the test--provided you use it as a supplement to other study guides. ... Read more

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Combining a phonics-based text with a funny story, the books in this new series are aimed at beginner readers. The pictures give clues to the words and fold out flaps on some pages give children the chance to guess what will happen next' ... Read more

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Love It!
Bought this for my niece for her 2nd birthday. She loves it and brings it to everyone to read to her. She especially loves pointing to a picture of the cat and meowing.

Perfect for Early Readers
My five-year old is really enjoying practicing reading with this book and others in the series. The phonically arranged words (similar sounds in each book) help her to get through them, the stories are amusing, and the pictures engaging. The flaps and 'hidden ducks' keep it enjoyable too. So I highly recommend these, to anyone with young readers at home.

The Absolute Best
The Usbourne Phonics Readers are the fourth or fifth series of level one books we've tried and they are simply outstanding. My first grader loves the stories and illustrations, and the most amazing this is, he is able to read more challenging words in these books than others.They have just the right amount of words on each page, and they all seem to flow so well.

Clearly, alot of thought has gone into producing these materials. They have made reading a joy for my son and we are so grateful.

phonics books
This is a super cute phonics book. When you read this to them, they hear it, they see it and they will make the connection. Talk to them about the words also when you are reading to them.Pretty soon they will be reading it to you.

Clever Fat Cat is a Charmer!
My 2 year old daughter loves this book!She has memorized it and can "read" it to herself!Fat Cat finds himself in a tree and becomes responsible for the eggs in a birds' nest.Fat Cat's friends want him to play but he declines as he is helping the little birdies hatch from the eggs.It teaches a a very timely lesson of accepting responsibility for your actions.This is not a lift-a-flap book, however there are 2 pages that unfold to advance the story.My daughter loves to open those pages.Also, with its big print and simple text, it is a great book for children who are just learning how to read. ... Read more

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Great story!
A great story only let down by the poor writing of the author.Overall a very enjoyable read.

Wonderful!
Any motorcycle racing fan who lived through the fifties to the eighties should be interested in this book. A wonderful look behind the scenes of the mighty battles being raged while we were just enjoying the races. This book was needed to leave witness to the history of a sport that concerned not only stealing speed, but also stealing freedom, betrayal, and living a sport which kept the riders on the edge of death, and indeed took away the lives of many great racers.

Stealing Speed
A excellent book! I cannot believe this story is not more well known and written about. The story about Ernst Degner is amazing and full of twist and turns, this book should be made into a movie. I enjoyed the story about Walter Kaaden, it makes me appreciate what a great man he really was and receives so little recognition still to this day for his dedication to the advancement of the 2 stroke engine. This book is a fast moving story that I did not want to put down until I was finished. Matt Oxley is a fine writer and gives insight that only a motorcycle racer could, especially when describing the racing action at the Isle of Mann TT. ... Read more

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The MAT covers areas as diverse as history, mathematics, science, anagrams, and literature.We don’t try to teach you everything there is to know about these subjects–only what you’ll need to know to score higher on the MAT.There’s a big difference.In Cracking the MAT, 3rd Edition, we’ll teach you how to think like the test makers and

·Use Process of Elimination and our three-pass system to attach test questions
·Improve your score by focusing on the material most likely to appear on the test
·Build your knowledge with study lists for each area tested
·Practice your test taking skills on our comprehensive sample tests

This book includes 7 full-length practice MAT exams. All of our practice test questions are just like the ones you’ll see on the actual MAT, and we fully explain every solution. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

cracked it
This book was very helpful.I only took the test once and passed with flying colors (and I graduated from college about 20 years ago!).It gives very good strategies for taking multiple choice tests.

I aced the MAT with this one!
A great guide.Gives you an idea of how the test's creators think, along with a strategy for identifying and solving different types of analogies.
I used this guide along with the practice tests in Kaplan's an hour or so each day for a week preceding the exam and got a scaled score of 461 - 99th percentile in my field and overall.Highly recommend.

All errors have been fixed, really helped me out
I bought this book in 8/05 (3rd edition) and all the errors indicated in the other reviews were fixed. I really think amazon.com should remove them. I scared me after I had bought it, and paid 20$ for it, that it would be riddled with mistakes.

It was divided up really well and had great time management solutions. The MAT is 60 mins with 20 "test" questions that do not count, of course you do not know which those are. The guides on culture and geography helped me the most! DO not be scared to buy this guide, it was worth it...

Disappointment with MAT Study Guide
Like most college students, one tries to get the best prices they can when purchasing study guides.I went with the Princeton Review name on this book and I was extrememly disappointed.I found errors in the practice tests such as numbering errors.I was very disappointed when after reading the book from the front to the back and back to the front none of the material the author told me to study was on the exam!Not one question relating to the information in the MAT Study Guide was relevant to the exam itself.I would never buy a Princeton Review Guide by this author or company again!

Clear, Concise and Replete with Errors
The strengths of this book include clear and succinct reviews of test-taking strategies specific to the MAT and of many domains ofgeneral information (e.g. art, music, literature, mythology) tapped by the test.Quizzes that accompany each section have helped me to reinforce thematerial covered.

Unfortunately, the book is so replete with erroneousinformation, that I've starting to question the credibility of the companythat published it. Just a few examples:

P. 85"Alexander Hamilton:First head of the U.S. Treasury, his face is on the twenty dollarbill."

[If you believe that, I'll give you aHamilton for every Jackson you give me.]

P. 97"Veins: The tubesthat carry blood to theheart, the most major of which is the jugular vein, in your neck."

[Good thing you're nottaking the MCAT. In actuality, the internal jugular veins, of which there are two, join the subclavianveins to form thebrachiocephalic veins,and the two brachiocephalic veins join toform the superior portion of the vena cava, which is the"most major" vein,bringing blood directly to the right atrium of the heart.]

P. 107 "Richter Scale: A logarithmicscale, from0 to 8, that measures the magnitude of tremors, earthquakes ..."

[Perhaps the 1964 earthquake inAnchorage,Alaska was not really 8.4 on the Richter Scale,as reported, but of too great amagnitude to be measured.]

Theanalogies included in the practice tests are also of very poor quality, andin a number of cases the analogy clearly has more than one answer. Forexample:

P. 109-110 Analogy: 7 : 5 :: 17 : (a. 16, b. 15, c. 14, d. 13) Answer: "(b) Seven plus 10 is 17, and 5 plus 10 is 15."

[Andhere I thought 7, 5, 17 and 13 might all be prime numbers]

P. 118-119 Analogy: (a. pans, b. plants, c. grows, d. trats) : START :: POTS : STOPAnswer:"(d) Stop is pots reversed, and the same is true of start andtrats. Pans are not the opposite of pots if that's the one you chose; thinkabout it---they are the same things, just variations"

[I did thinkabout it. I thought that pots were deep containers and pans were shallowcontainers of earthenware, metal, etc, used for domestic purposes. Each ofthe dictionaries that I consulted corroborated my bold supposition. Onfurther thought, I realized that anyone preparing to take the MAT whobelieves that "variation" is synonymous with "same," asimplied by the author, may be in for a rude awakening when their scorereport arrives. After all, the MAT is an analogy test. This is why Idecided to write a review.]

Regarding preparation for the MAT, there is aLatin expression that may be important to know:

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Orthopedic surgeon Ray Long blends modern science and the ancient art of hatha yoga to create an indispensable resource for every yoga practitioner - from beginners to experts. A scientific approach to understanding the practice of hatha yoga: through full-colour, three-dimensional illustrations of major muscles, tendons, and ligaments, Ray Long describes the correct positioning of hatha yoga poses (asanas) and their benefits. Specific anatomical descriptions highlight which muscles to activate in each pose, bringing the experience of the pose to new sensory heights. A novel approach to learning yoga poses: each of the four mat companions focuses on one type of yoga pose: standing poses, forward bends and hip openers, back bends and twists, and arm balances and inversions. The illustrations and descriptions describe the major movements that enable the poses, how to deepen the posture, and sequences of muscle activation. The concealed wire-bound pages make the books perfect mat resources during practice. ... Read more

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This is the "big book" form of the story "Cat on the Mat". It uses simple, repetitive text, bold pictures and humour to help in the teaching of reading. ... Read more

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Cat on the Mat
The book arrived very early in promised condition. Would be pleased to do business with this seller again. Thanks

good book for kindergarten and first graders

For kindergarten and primary ESL classes, I like books with symmetrical sentences, such as this one.
("The cat dog sat on the mat.
The elephant sat on the mat.")

Other animals join the cat on the mat, much to the annoyance of the cat.
The cat scares the other animals off with a hiss.

The book is beautifully illustrated, like all of Brian Wildsmith's books.

Cat on the Mat Teaches Kids About Words
This book is for the beginning reader.It shows that words have patterns and in this book the text is well supported by the pictures.Children learning how to read should read this book because it has excellent meaningful, structural and visual cues.I highly recommend this book for children who are learning how words work. ... Read more

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An absorbing, entertaining diet memoir with humor, empathy, and yoga.

Meet your new best yoga-and-healthy-eating friend in this smart, accessible, and funny memoir of dieting and discovery.

For years, Jessica struggled with fluctuating weight and bouts ofunhappiness. Like many of us, she found comfort in food and cravedcigarettes and self-confidence. Then one day Jessica took her firstyoga class in Katmandu. She lost 40 pounds and changed her lifeforever.

In enLIGHTened, Jessica shares the core principles of yogaphilosophy—not the poses and postures, but the ancient system of ideasthat lies behind them, drawn from a 2000-year-old text called the Yoga Sutras.The inspiration for this memoir-driven diet and health book is studiedby devout yoga students and teachers, and offers answers to eatingsmartly, living right, and losing weight.

Jessica goes beyondyoga's merge into mainstream—beyond trendy diets, unsustainableexercise routines, and the quest for the perfect figure. Usingspiritual philosophy, and personal stories everyone can relate to, shesets the reader on a journey to self-acceptance, personal peace, andlong-term health.

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Jen's Husband: I got it for my wife, but ended up reading it first and loving it!
As a 32-year-old guy (Jen's husband), I am probably not in the target demographic for this charming little book. But I am so glad I picked it up! It was a great read. I scored it at the library for my wife since it looked like just the type of memoir she loves and I ended up being so enticed by the jacket that I had to jump in.
5 things that rock about EnLIGHTened:
1) It is inspiring precisely because it does not purport to give a get-thin-quick or find-fulfillment-quickly secret. With honesty, Jessica gives simple tips that will help folks move in the right direction.
2) It offers a perfect introduction to basic yoga and the yogi mindset without making you feel like a dimwitted outsider.
3) Jessica draws from a wealth of influences and resources and is careful not to present them as her own, but to offer examples of how the concepts played out with progressive success in her life.
4) Its chock full of simple, engaging, highly-relatable writing. There is something in every chapter that will have you going: "hey, that is like me!"
5) Jessica adds her own testimony to the growing case for reduced consumption of simple carbs and red meat as she describes her journey into vegetarianism.

Best quote of the book (from a guru): "Undisturbed calmness of mind is attained by cultivating friendliness toward the happy, compassion for the unhappy, delight in the virtuous, and indifference toward the wicked."

Take 2 days and read this book!

Amazing book AND author!
enLIGHTened is a wonderful book by an amazing author!I have been reading Jessica's writing (articles, blogs, etc.) for years and am a huge fan so I was thrilled when this book came out. As a new mom, I had very little time to get engrossed in a book but I knew this would be worth it and I was not disappointed at all.Jessica writes from a very real and personal space and I find that I deeply connect with her words and experiences.As a long time yoga practitioner and teacher, I found the book especially appealing but, truly, one need not practice yoga to enjoy this book and get something out of it.Since I first read one of Jessica's pieces in 2005, I have found that I have been encouraged, amused, and healed by her words.I read enLIGHTened when it first came out and am looking at it on my nightstand now as I am about to reread it -- I need a touch of inspiration these days!

Best weight loss journey book I've read
I've been reading weight loss books for motivation non-stop for over nine months, first how-to/info and story/journey books moreso lately.This is by far the best of the latter.She's like a wise friend who has been there, done that.Reading the book felt like a great, long talk marathon with a soul mate, except she's conquered her food issues for good and has a ton of great advice.Very well-written, honest, warm.Made me wish I lived in Vancouver and could take her class and go have a hot tea with her afterwards.

I'm not sure why this one got in deeper than "French Women," "Skinny Bitch," "Dietgirl," and "My Big Fat Greek Diet" but it did.Maybe the yoga, which I've always wanted to try and am about to start in a couple of weeks.I think I could identify more with Jessica because of her troubles with her parents, husband in academia, and not being extremely overweight.She's just a great writer who writes very honestly about a very personal and fraught topic.Great recipes too.I got this book originally from the library but have now bought it so it's at my fingertips all the time.Can't recommend it highly enough.

well written inspiring guide
I first came across the author when I read her anthology on miscarriage. As soon as I saw she was out with a new book, I bought in on the spot. I loved the mix of personal story w/ practical advice on yoga and cooking. enLIGHTened is inspiring, and it will help direct readers to a healthier lifestyle. Looking forward to the next book.

Very good!
Hi, everyone

I purchased this book because I related to the cover: losing weight, yoga and pineaple :)

Well, the book is much more than this. Jessica is very honest and tells her life story and how she came to enlighten her life, facing her personal / family issues. The book also talks about discipline somehow but mainly about living our true selves. And thats what yoga is all about, living your true self because YOU are the most important person under the sun. I really like when she describes the time she spent in Nepal and all the freedom she felt which led up to weight loss and emotional balance.

This is a very significant book and, as you go through the pages, you cant help but look back upon your own life.

I feel lucky I found the book, completely out of the blue - I was just browsing Amazon.com products.

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Living in the Spirit of Yoga is a how to yoga book for the 21st Century and includes over 70 practices for mind, body and spirit. In it you will find core yogic practices reinterpreted for people in the 21st Century with a clear focus on their practical application for daily life. Some of the practices have been simplified and new ones added based on ancient yogic approaches. While the author has tailored the yogic philosophies and practices to modern life he has also stayed true to the core yogic ideas of self-knowledge and self-mastery, true to the heart of yogic empathy and universal love, and true to actions of service. This book should completement a regular yoga practice and is a must read for everyone interested in a spiritual practice and better quality of life. ... Read more