Save valuable time and resources with this comprehensive and easy-to-use collection of reproducible assessments. With fifty assessments to choose from, you're sure to find one--and probably more!--that suits your training needs. Topics include: assertiveness * business writing * delegation * facilitation skills * goal setting * mentoring . . . and more!
Each assessment includes a brief description, scoring and interpretation, and discussion questions. Either reproduce the assessments as they appear in the book or customize them using the accompanying CD-ROM. All of the assessments are brief, easy to administer, and quick to score!
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"This is a 'must' for a trainer's library--a practical assessment resource!"
--Joyce Falk, director, human resources, Point Loma Nazarene University
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Excellent.......2002-02-10
This might not be the most comprehensive of assessment books, however, the titles are chosen carefully and I find I have little need to refer to other books. There is also a CD so that you can easily customize and edit the instruments if you wish.
The assessments themselves are easy, well written and don't take a long time to be filled by the participants. The last chapter provides you with guidelines for changing and customizing the assessments so that you're not left wholly in the dark.
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LCG-Substantive Law
Manufacturer: Aspen Publishers
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Constellations are not new to astronomy. Even before the era of printing, patterns of stars have been recognized by humans and their histories have been passed on from generation to generation, culture to culture. This book is the ultimate constellation reference book. Finally, a book exists that brings together a variety of information about constellations, including: the size, visibility, and relative brightness of all eighty-eight constellations; former locations of extinct constellations; the number of visible stars in each constellation; and more. Using tables, this information is presented in the first part of the book so that constellations can be readily compared and a general view of them developed. In the second part of the book, each constellation is taken in turn, with a star chart and map illustrating the associated celestial figure, supported by a comprehensive list of essential properties. This highly illustrated volume provides the most complete reference to date covering all aspects of the constellations and will be helpful for astronomers, both amateur and professional, educators and science writers.
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If your just learning, try a different book........2000-02-03
If you're just getting started, this is not the book for you. It's a little deeper than I expected. Still a good book, but stay clear unless you're already experienced in this topic.
Practical uses of the book.......1997-08-17
As a serious amateur and frequent lecturer, I have found the Cambridge Guide to the Constellations serves multiple purposes. As a guide for understanding the boundaries and key features of the constellations, it has no equal. It provides significant detail in concise useable capsules. This is exactly what is needed when planning a night of observing or a lecture to any audience. In addition, the author has provided us with numerous significant facts, lists, and historical anecdotes which can enrich our understanding and provide quick material for lectures or special presentations. I rarely plan a talk without first referring to this book. It will be a ready reference to all astronomers for many years
A must-have book for constellation information.......1997-07-11
This book lists all the constellations and tells a little about each one of them, such as its location in the sky and where it can be seen.
It also has many lists, like the brightest stars, the closest stars, Ptolemy's constellations, meteor shower dats, the navigational stars, Biblical references to stars and constellations and much, much more.
I run a planetarium and this book has provided me with more practical knowledge about the sky than almost any other single book in my library (which is extensive).
I highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in learning more about the sky and having a multitude of handy reference facts at your fingertips
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A dream come true for stargazers and all who have stood in awe of the night sky, The Star Lore Handbook is a complete, fully illustrated guide to identifying the eighty-eight recognized constellations and the principal stars that comprise them. Deftly weaving together astronomy, myth, and symbolism, author Geoffrey Cornelius tours the rich heritage of the stars and planets -- from meteors and orbits to astrology, moon worship, and astral tales of love and tragedy. Including a quick-reference table that lets beginners spot major constellations right away, this unique companion introduces not only modern scientific knowledge, but also the beliefs and folklore of Ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, China, medieval and Renaissance Europe, and Central and Native America. Wonderfully illustrated with specially commissioned maps and artwork, color photographs, and line drawings, this is an ideal guide to the timeless celestial marvels.
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A great way to increase your enjoyment of the constellations.......1999-03-17
I tend to be very wary of astronomy books. I enjoy going out at night and looking at the night sky, but don't like to get a whole lot more technical than that. After having learned to identify some of the constellations, this book provided me with the perfect next step. It gives you just enough background knowledge to make your tour through the sky infinitely more enjoyable. The author presents simple and easy to understand information on both classic and modern constellations. I would recommend it as the perfect "not too technical" book about the lore surrounding the night sky.
A great guide to the mythology behind the constellations.......1999-01-14
Cornelius tells the stories found in the stars in an entertaining, informative way. Each constellation is studied in detail-- from the meanings (greek, arabic, or otherwise) of the star names, to a description of the objects visible through binoculars, to the myths associated with the figures. This book is a must-have for any amateur or professional astronomer.
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Stargazing for Beginners
John Mosley
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Starwatch: A Month-by-Month Guide to the Night Sky
Robin Kerrod
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Neophyte sky watchers who try to use standard, often complex astronomical charts and maps can often end up confused and frustrated. This beautifully illustrated volume makes identifying heavenly objects easy. All viewers need to supplement this book when they go starwatching is a simple red-lens flashlight and a small telescope. If unavailable, a pair of binoculars, or even the naked eye will do. Guided by Starwatch, readers can observe the sky month-by-month as it completes its annual cycle. The author shows how to locate such constellations as Ursa Major (the Big Dipper), Orion, Gemini, Pegasus, and many others. He also points out the major stars in each constellation, noting fascinating facts about many of them. For instance, Orion's main star, Betelgeuse, is approximately 250 times bigger than our own Sun—a comparison parallel to the difference between a marble and a beach ball. He also tells how to find the planets in the night sky, see Jupiter's moons with ordinary binoculars, and even how to find those deep-space objects called nebulae on clear dark nights. Facts and illustrations fill every page of this fascinating book, which is divided into separate chapters for every month of the year. It's an exciting introduction to astronomy for both kids and adults, and it features more than 300 vivid color illustrations.
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There are many books on finding your way round the night sky, but the
Photo-guide to the Constellations is unique in showing photographs of how the sky really looks under a variety of different seeing conditions, from city outskirts to the almost-perfect skies deep in the countryside. Along with a detailed step-by-step guide to "star hopping" and other useful techniques, these make this an invaluable guide for all newcomers to astronomy.
Customer Reviews:
Diagrams are very good; Photos are disappointing........1998-07-31
The book's main goal is to assist the reader in learning the sky pattern. This book has very nice wide-angle diagrams which show from 3 to 10 constellations each. There are helpful, dotted "star-hopping" lines and narration. Now for the photos: The author writes that there are 3 photos for every part of the sky: 1) from a very dark location, 2) from a less dark location, and 3) from a city location. This is so the reader could see how light pollution affects the sky's appearance. The photos are disappointing. First, it is hard to see anything in them unless you have magnifying glasses or are looking under strong light. Secondly, for each part of the sky, the 3 photos don't exactly match. This impedes side-to-side comparisons of the same part of the sky. The book would be much better, if for each diagram there was only one: more easily viewable photo matching exactly what is in the diagram.
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- useful and informative
- An exceptional introduction to the constellations
- Just the ticket?
- Eye-catcher and informative, an excellent guide.
- Great Book
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Constellation Guidebook
Antonin Rukl
Manufacturer: Sterling Pub Co Inc
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Chock-full of glorious photographs, charts, and maps--with images on virtually every spread--this ultimate celestial guidebook answers all beginners' questions. Locate every constellation and star grouping; use the meridian to establish when each constellation will appear in your area; and know visual cues for recognizing the planets. The dazzling pictorial section points out and defines all the deep-space objects: stars of various types; our own galaxy, the Milky Way; clusters and nebulae. Search through star, constellation, and orientation maps; distinguish visible radiation and see how our atmosphere limits and distorts our view. 224 pages (all in color), 6 7/8 x 8 1/4. NEW IN PAPERBACK.
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useful and informative.......2003-08-19
Over the few years that I've owned this book, it has proven to be one of the most consistently useful reference books in my library. I bought it because I am an astrologer who had, up to that point, been familiar mostly with computer models of the heavens and ephemeri, but wanted to begin learning to identify the major constellations, especially the zodiac, and the major stars by sight. I like that this book gives charts, useful information about how to find stars or constellations (such as the fact that the belt of Orion points to Sirius and other pointers like this), some of the meanings of the names of the stars, and even a little mythology and some beautiful photos of deep space objects. It also contains a good explanation of the precession of the equinox, a subject that can be confusing. I appreciate that this astronomical text, on the rare occasions when it does mention astrology, is non-judgemental (a nice change from some astronomers who are sometimes judgemental of astrology even though they have not actually studied the subject.)
An exceptional introduction to the constellations.......2001-05-19
As someone new to astronomy, I wanted to get a book that gave me an overview of all the constellations, what deep sky objects I would expect to find and where. Though this book doesn't deal with the planets or the moon, as far as the constellations go, I thought this book was a standout. From the alphabetical constellation maps (color-coded for each hemisphere) where every major star is named, to overviews of each constellation, to the illustrations! (no photographs) of major objects along with particular constellations, to mythological depictions from the Hevelius atlas, to the big dipper provided as scale, to advice and hints for beginning astronomers, to a general introduction to the celestial equator and star types, one is provided with a very good map of the night sky in a well designed format. There is lots here to keep a beginning stargazer occupied.
Just the ticket?.......2001-02-03
I'd been searching for a reference guide that was both well composed and conveniently sized - the larger atlases are fine for layout on an observing table, but there are numerous times when I'd like something a little more portable. I think I found one.
Diminutive in size, this book is big on useful and concise information. Although any text may be short on vibrant wit, its English translation maintains enough vitality to hold its own where it counts - completeness and essential accuracy. It's also colorful, attractively formatted, and extremely easy to browse. It should prove beneficial to both the novice and veteran observer.
This would be a good addition and a useful reference to any amateur astronomer's library. Highly recommended.
Eye-catcher and informative, an excellent guide........2000-09-29
This is an excellent guide. An eye-catcher with nice diagrams, maps,charts and pictures that will help you to find your way in the sky. Useful wheter you are in the northern or southern hemisphere, the Guide provides easy to understand tips on how to locate stars and constellations on the celestial sphere from anywhere in the world. It has detailed celestial maps and sections for each constellation from Andromeda to Vulpecula, showing which stars will be visible through different types of telescopes. A pictorial section points out some of the best known deep space objects and how to find them, and it also contains some references to the lore and mythology of each constellation. A well done work and an informative an easy to handle Guidebook for everyone who wants to get familiar with the nightsky.
Great Book.......1999-12-20
This book is a great review and description of the constellations. It explains their names, history and a description of what they mean. Be aware this is a reference book not a textbook. But if you enjoy sky watching this is a great field guide.
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Constellation Handbook
Antonin Rukl
Manufacturer: Sterling
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ASIN: 140270867X |
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Chock-full of glorious photographs, charts, and maps--with images on virtually every spread--this ultimate celestial guidebook answers all beginners' questions. Locate every constellation and star grouping; use the meridian to establish when each constellation will appear in your area; and know visual cues for recognizing the planets. The dazzling pictorial section points out and defines all the deep-space objects: stars of various types; our own galaxy, the Milky Way; clusters and nebulae. Search through star, constellation, and orientation maps; distinguish visible radiation and see how our atmosphere limits and distorts our view.
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