Book Description
This manual is not just theory or conjecture. The concepts presented are the results of tried and proven experience over more than 30 years. In his private practice Dr. Kappas has worked with more than 30,000 individuals from all walks of life with different needs and problems. The Professional Hypnotism Manual is the culmination of his research and success helping others achieve the quality of life they desire. Introducting the Emotional and Physical Suggestibility and Sexuality models, the Professional Hypnotism Manual is a required text for the training of all hypnotherapists at the Hypnosis Motivation Institute, the nation's only accredited college of hypnotherapy. The Professional Hypnotism Manual will be your constant reference, whether you are just beggining to learn about hypnosis or have been using it for years. Whether to help others or to help yourself, you will find this manual invaluable.
Customer Reviews:
Outstanding Read........2007-02-14
On the subject of Hypnotherapy, this book is one of the most informative publication I have read yet. This book breaks down the science of Hypnotism, to give a fundamental understanding of how the process works. Not the old lame "becuase I said so" methods of old. I look forward to reading more titles by Dr. Kappas.
Great Sex.......2007-01-12
This is worth the read if only because of his unusual take on SEXUALITY. Kappas includes tests to define a person's hypnotitic suggestibility and sexuality styles which he says affect the method you use in hypnotic therapy and inductions. An interesting point of view, if you believe hypnosis is a real and valid therapy. This is the first time I have heard sexuality described in this way and it is unique and very ENLIGHTENING. As a therapist, it is worth reading simply for that. But more important, John Kappas was married to Florence Henderson (aka Carole Brady of the Brady Bunch) which is pretty cool, don't you think?
Professional hypnotism manual.......2006-11-11
A very professional book! And I found the information I needed.
Not the most effective writer.......2006-09-05
First, it's only fair to say that I found this book interesting in many aspects. It does add some knowledge and understanding to the field of hypnosis, however, the author is not very effective at illuminating his ideas. On the one hand, he writes as though his audiance all have PhD's, because he does not do very well at defining his terms, or elaborating on his concepts. On the other hand, he does not provide any information of the efficacy of the questionaires he provides that an individual with a professional degree would find useful in vetting his theoretical views.
He points to Mesmer and Braid as being the the seminal hypnotists, but comepletely skips Milton Erikson who he borrows heavily from, perhaps without being aware of it -- I don't know.
This book needs to be rewritten and greatly expanded upon to deserve the title "'Professional' Hypnotism 'Manual'." In my opinion, it is neither professional, nor a manual.
Nevertheless, I probably am underrating this book by giving it two stars.
Great how-to book for therapy hypnosis.......2004-05-14
An outstanding reference for novice and professional hypnotists alike. This book has the most up-to-date techniques on hypnosis and includes several methods of induction and some very practical scripts for conducting hypnotherapy sessions ranging from weight-loss to stopping smoking to dealing phobias and traumatic experiences. It even covers getting individuals to recall blocked memories or increasing the level of detail recalled in memories. This is written from a very professional clinical perspective. Several tests and evaluations are also given to test what type of hypnosis your subject is most susceptible to.
Book Description
The Mental Bank program, developed by Dr. John Kappas and the staff of the Hypnosis Motivation Institute, represents the culmination of 30 years experience in the field of subconscious and behavioral reprogramming. The text explains in easy to follow steps the five synergistic elements of the Mental Bank program and how to get them working in your life in less than five minutes per day. The Mental Bank program is a dramatic demonstration of how your subconscious mind is a goal machine, driven to achieve whatever it is programmed for. The Mental Bank program puts you in the driver's seat for programming your subconscious mind to achieve success, happiness and prosperity, easily and effortlessly
Customer Reviews:
Works Well But You Have To Work It.......2007-08-14
This book outlines a system of personal improvement developed by dr. John Kappas, founder of the Hypnosis Motivation Institute. The late Dr. Kappas was a pioneer in creating a working model of suggestibility and hypnosis that works extremely well.
This particular system was refined over many years. It's not difficult to do, but it's not easy either. You have to work in your ledger for a few minutes every day. (By the way, do yourself a favor and order a couple of ledgers to go along with this book - The Mental Bank Ledger)
If you do this diligently you will start to notice many small changes in yoru life. Those small changes compund and snowball over time and become big changes. This isn't magic or mumbo-jumbo, it is behavioral science.
In his practice, Dr. Kappas recognized that many people fail to change or revert to old behaviors because homeostasis is an overpowering drive. We don't often venture out of our comfort zone. Worse yet is when we push out of teh comfort zone and slingshot back to old behaviors. The Mental Bank is a practice which is designed to create a small bit of momentum to expand the comfort zone, and create new behaviors. It overcomes homeostasis and allows the new desired behaviors to become your comfort zone.
You can make more mone, lose weight, whatever you want. Again, there is effort, it's about 5 minutes a day right before you go to sleep.
The timing is also important, because it will stimulate the problem solving mechanisms in the deram cycle. Have you ever woken up with the solution to a problem after "sleeping on it"? This is designed to take advantage of the brain's organizing activities during sleep.
Personal Development.......2007-03-04
adhealthandwellness recommended this as one of the books that was essential for my personal development when I advanced my quest for personal improvement in network marketing. I have found it very helpful, as it goes into detail of defining situations and offering viable solutions. Kappas is deep.
Success Is Not an Accident.......2006-12-09
I must admit, that I was skeptical about this book before I read it.But after having read it many times over and applying Mr. Kappas's techniques I must say that this book will truly change your life for the better if you follow his instructions in the book.Its true that almost all of our negative thoughts were learned win we were children though our subconscious mind,but now thanks to Mr. Kappas and the book
"Success is not an Accident" and "The Mental Bank Ledger" we can all change our lives greatly.
Thank you so much Mr. Kappas for the tools needed to turn my lifes direction in the right way!!
Very Helpful.......2005-10-16
I wish someone would have recomended this book to me years ago. This book has helped me change my life and to see things in a new perspective
Book Description
The Southern belle lives on, in a world of proprieties and protocols that would shame the Royal Family (and have). An uproarious guide to the manners, mores, and mystique of the legendary ladies of the South. What The Official Preppy Handbook did for the madras-and-penny-loafer set, A Southern Belle Primer does for the indestructible ladies from below the Mason-Dixon line.
Customer Reviews:
Well done.......2007-01-03
This is aptly titled as a primer on the Southern Belle and Southern culture. Its very well written, and would be a must for someone from places other than the South who is coming to live among us. Factual, funny, and real. We Southerners, and Southern women in particular are a complicated lot; but fun. Excellent read with understanding and lots of gentle, insightful humor.
In reply to WHITNEYBELLE from Spartanburg, SC:.......2006-12-08
OMG!!! I graduated from Duke, so I really can sympathize with you! I had my silver pattern picked out at age 13 (Chantilly by Gorham). None of Yankee friends from Duke can understand why my Grandmother gives me a place setting for each birthday. "Why aren't you getting Prada?" they inquire. How could they ever understand?!? Especially considering that one friend from above the Mason-Dixon did not know about General Robert E. Lee!
Deep, deep South.......2006-10-15
Now you can't come from anywhere more southern than I do...Victoria, Australia..any more south and you'd be at the South Pole! I have dear girlfriends from both Louisiana and Texas and they all declare that I'm a perfect southern belle in my outlook, which some people call old fashioned, and my values. I simply adored this funny book and yes, I do have and use, devilled egg plates, although I had to beg friends to raid their mother's china cabinet to find them. To those people who scorn the refinements of the style of southern women, I must tell them that it's an attitude of kindness, self respect and respect for other people's feelings that show the good breeding needed to qualify as a belle..the parts about the silver patterns just don't apply here in Australia and are taken as just a bit of fun. I've read this funny little book several times now and love it for its tongue in cheek humour and what is basically a lesson in good manners and common sense. ps..not only would I not want to be seen wearing white shoes after labour day, I wouldn't want to be seen wearing white shoes EVER!
puh-leeeez.......2006-04-27
This "lady" flatters herself! Let's start on the cover: a true Southern belle, if she goes to a public university, is a tri-delt!
What Mayonaise Do You Use?.......2006-04-19
I have to say this book is just wonderful. Being from the south, along with my mother, I can't tell you how many times I had to read excerpts from the book to her. I love the explanations on why we use the word 'tacky' , why we have a need for a deviled egg plate, and why it is tacky to use Miracle Whip in your chicken salad. And I learned something new, I beeter pick out my silver pattern, it seems to define what type of lady that you will be. If you have ever wanted to learn about why your southern friends could live off of 'sweet tea' this book explains it!
Book Description
Relationship Strategies is the most important relationship book you will ever read. Relationship Strategies reveals at last why we chose the partners we chose in relationships, why the honeymoon stage ends, why one partner starts to want sex more than the other and why we repeat the same patterns in relationships over and over. Relationship Strategies explains the subconscious forces that dictate our behavior in relationships and how to get those powerful forces working for us instead of against us.
Customer Reviews:
The BEST relationship book I've read!!!.......2003-11-19
This book transformed my life! After reading it about eight years ago, it helped me to understand the compelling attraction & polarity force behind my most intense relationships, and why they would play out the way they did (ending). For the first time I had both the insight to be able to understand the pattern I was in, and the tools to make the changes. I went from being serially monogomous (exciting beginnings with disappointing and painful endings), to happy and content in my 6th year of marriage to a Great guy, and we have a beautiful 4 year old boy. I am fulfilled!!! (And Yes, I am a 76% Physical.Yeowzie!) The quiz helps. Thank-you, thank-you John Kappas. Profound insights, Practical information, Easy reading, Great Book!
This book ROCKS!.......2002-12-21
If you can get past the cheesy forward by Florence Henderson and the amateur typesetting, this book will alter the way you see yourself and members of the opposite sex. And you will finally understand!
According to the author, there are two kinds of "sexual personalities": Emotional (E) and Physical (P). Emotionals are more reserved, need sex less often, and are generally more introverted and less expressive. When they hear things, they are liable to infer all kinds of meaning. When speaking, they are direct and say what they mean, however bluntly it may come across. Physicals, on the other hand, are ready for sex on a moment's notice, bond more readily with their lover, are intensely devoted, and draw more attention to themselves, particularly in their appearance and mannerisms. They hear things literally, and speak inferentially, meaning that they must give you all the background in order to make their point. Everyone has some mix of Emotional and Physical traits but generally we're ruled by one and attracted to the other.
This book goes into depth on how the two personalities attract, relate, and clash. It offers ways that they can maintain the attraction without the clashing. It also gives great ways to attract/meet your complimentary opposite. It will shed great light on the relationships of your past and present (as well as future).
Successful Relationships: More than a guessing game.......1999-12-25
To Whom It May Concern, This is the best book I've ever read! It is absolutely the closest thing to being able to read and possibly write your future! If you are having doubts then swallow them now because this knowledge will change your life forever. If you want the key to making a hard relationship with someone you love work out. Well, here it is. I think that people cannot afford to know.....
Thomas Plunkett
Book Description
Improve Your Sex Life Through Self-Hypnosis spell out, in clear, simple language, self-hypnosis techniques that have been tested by the author in thousands of private therapy cases. Within these pages, John G. Kappas, Ph.D., a noted hypnotherapist, marriage and family therapist, and sex therapist, shows how to focus your thoughts and forget everything but the pleasure of the moment. Complete with special questionaires that measure your sexual personality and hypnotic suggestibility, Improve Your Sex Life Through Self-Hypnosis offers a practical, effective way for anyone to experience the full joy of sex. Read it today!
Customer Reviews:
Better.......2000-11-01
A really good how-to book. Only 143 pages of easy reading. This book covers everything from dealing with common sexual problems to making an already good sex life better. Not only does the book explain complex theories in laymens terms, but also gives actual self-hypnosis scripts and sugestions word for word for use by the readers. Good for both men and women, both young and old.
Book Description
The first African American fraternities and sororities were established at the turn of the twentieth century to encourage leadership, racial pride, and academic excellence among black college students confronting the legacy of slavery and the indignities of Jim Crow segregation. Black Greek-letter organizations were also created to foster a sense of community among African American students on college campuses, and among their ranks are legendary artists, politicians, theologians, inventors, intellectuals, educators, civil rights leaders, and athletes. Nikki Giovanni, Cornel West, Martin Luther King Jr., Shaquille O'Neal, Toni Morrison, Bill Cosby, and W.E.B. DuBois are all members of black fraternities and sororities, and these groups continue to have a strong presence on campuses today. Offering a comprehensive overview of the historical, cultural, political, and social circumstances that propelled the creation of these groups, this collection of original essays references the profound contributions that black Greek-letter organizations and their members have made to American history. The contributors also examine current black Greek life and culture, addressing issues such as hazing and branding that are, perhaps unfairly, often at the forefront of discussions about these organizations. African American Fraternities and Sororities is the authoritative history of these influential and sometimes controversial organizations.
Customer Reviews:
Good, but unbalanced. Worth the read........2005-08-09
Good book for what its worth.
Not necessarily original in its approach nor is the writing spectacular in quality, but a worthy effort. However, the reviews given thus far ring slightly cult-like thus making the subject text be even more like propaganda.
Take for example a text authored by a Liberterian touting the triumphs and general good points of a political administration/era and its policies. Then, display positive reviews from other like-minded indiviguals. Right or wrong they believe in their world view, tactics and 'cultural' norms. No one would accept however that they give an unbiased opinion of the book and its subject matter. It is believed that the reviews presented thus far on this text are in the same vein. Biased and lacking the true objectivity that history/sociology/anthropology/the social sciences demand.
Speaking as a member of Omega Psi Phi (SP88), I know that my group is not perfect and neither are the others. This text presents an overall history that focuses on the positive for the most part without equally addressing what needs to be done to keep these organizations relevant, safe and non-elitist.
Also, the claim that "Africa" has been preserved and perpetuated in the rituals, public accounts, and service projects of BGLOs is a little far fetched. Yes, we can draw similarities to any 'tribal' group's rituals. The same things that are reported to be of African tradition can be found in the traditions of Native American groups in North and South America. Ask any real African (especially a scholar/ professor of African History from any of the various countries of West Africa) about your group's rituals and the possible relationship to "Mother Africa" and they will most likely laugh as these groups have been approximating at best or truly making it up at the worst as they go along post Emancipation Proclamation. But this can be further studied and confirmed at a good University Library or even at a facility like Moorland Spingarn reading room at Howard University.
If you are thinking of joining (pledging is illegal in BGLOs!)
1. Read this book, but make sure you also:
2. Learn and get your intended group's history directly from the National Offices of these great groups. Member's as well.
3. Intake is the law of the land. M.I.P.(Membership Intake Process. 'Skating' is a term of the past. Pledging, hazing and the like are all illegal [Note-I pledged under and above ground and hard. No one has to anymore. Anyone who tells you different is weak and a traitor to the rules/laws and spirit of the BGLO]. Each hazing incident places our organizations in jeopardy as each incident is a potential law suit. So, if hazed:
"Hazing" refers to any activity expected of someone joining a group (or to maintain full status in a group) that humiliates, degrades or risks emotional and/or physical harm, regardless of the person's willingness to participate. Go to stophazing.org for more.
Then sue our groups(they are worth millions ???,$$$,$$$.00) until the lesson is learned and all members and chapters conduct themselves with honor and live up to their potential.
4. Read the following to receive a more objective, perhaps not complete picture of BGLOs:
Black Greek 101: The Culture, Customs, and Challenges of Black Fraternities and Sororities by Walter M. Kimbrough
Black Haze: Violence, Sacrifice, and Manhood in Black Greek-Letter Fraternities (African American Studies) by Ricky L. Jones
Wrongs of Passage: Fraternities, Sororities, Hazing, and Binge Drinking (Library Binding)
by Hank Nuwer
Best Non-Fiction Book about AA Fraternities and Sororities.......2005-08-08
I plan to write a more in depth review at a later date but I must mention immediately how very impressed I was with "African American Fraternities And Sororities: The Legacy And The Vision." This is a hardcover book that I plan to keep in my family for years to come. The authors did great research for the book and it's very detailed. I'm pleased and impressed. One day I will write much more, but being that it's summer I am very busy. I did want to share with the world just how great I think this book is. It's worth every penny and then some.
Dorrie Williams-Wheeler
Webmaster SororitySister. net
Author of Be My Sorority Sister
A piece for every black greek.......2005-08-05
This is the most extensive work I have ever read on Black Greek-Letter Organizations. There are other works out there, but this book has managed to capture the true essence of us and our significance. The contributors to this book touched on just about every topic imaginable, so to me, anyone from old-school greeks, to new-school ones can relate. The authors do an exceptional job of tracing the origins of BGLOs back to Africa with the customs, rituals, dances, etc. They also do a remarkable job explaining what issues were facing not only BGLO's, but black people in general at the time. There was some information in the book I already knew, but there was so much more that I never knew existed, and seeing it for the first time is indeed a blessing. There was so much knowledge gained from this book from start to finish, for one, because the authors did their research, and because they touched on issues rarely touched. It shows much of an influence BGLOs have and will continue to have in the future.
A Quilt of Pride.......2005-04-15
I found this book mesmerizing as the author quilted together the prideful yet powerful legacy of the black college experience. What a detailed and delicately woven masterpeice! A must read for my daughters as they depart for college.
Please support the Legacy and the Vision.......2005-02-19
African American Fraternities and Sororities: The Legacy and the Vision is a book celebrating a wonderful aspect of the college experience for African Americans. It doesn't matter which organization you belong to, this book is dedicated to you. I highly recommend this book and I agree it's about time a nice tasteful book is brought to the forefront commemorating OUR history....not only during black history month, but 365 days a year. Applause!
Book Description
Who knows what lurks in the hearts of the women of Dixie? A Southern Belle Primer tells us all. In this rollicking guide to survival in a society that has not gone with the wind, the mystique of the Southern belle is exposed. Maryln Schwartz’s cult classic and perennial bestseller returns with a new look to steer the next generation of belles through the enduring world of Southern propriety and protocol.
Being a belle is not a part-time job—it’s a cradle-to-grave commitment—and A Southern Belle Primer covers it all. With anecdotes, observations, lists, and delightful illustrations, the Primer delves into family trees, big hair, the Twelve Patterns of the Silver Zodiac (everyone knows girls who choose certain silver patterns are fast), the fashion calendar (the do-or-die seasonal etiquette of patent leather, gloves, and stockings), honorary belles, wannabe belles, fallen belles, and even why Paris Hilton will never be a Kappa Kappa Gamma.
The Primer also reveals shocking real-life stories from contemporary Southern belle history: the truth behind the Garden Club wars in Natchez, Mississippi, the Chattanooga woman shunned by society for a faux pas in her chicken salad recipe, and the disastrous white-shoe-in-September affair during the Texas visit of Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York.
What The Official Preppy Handbook did for the madras-and-penny-loafer set A Southern Belle Primer does for the indestructible ladies from below the Mason–Dixon Line, in an uproarious guide to navigating a society that continues to fascinate people the world over.
Customer Reviews:
Disguised as Humor.......2007-09-19
I loved this book when it came out in 1990 (right?). I see it has been somewhat updated. It contains very helpful, true information. I just wish it wasn't all disguised as humor. Many of my friends didn't like this book because they thought it was making fun of us.
Good Overview of Southern Ways.......2007-08-01
This is the same basic book as, "Why Princess Margaret will never be a Kappa..."
It offers good insight into Southern women/culture in a lighthearted way.
Great for someone moving to the South or a young woman going to college in the South for the first time.
Easy and fun to read.
Cute and funny.......2007-05-04
I agree with the above reviewer in that this book is just like the first book. It only changes a couple of things, like adding a few comments about Paris Hilton. I do wish it had been a little more up-to-date but it is still a great read. By the way, my silver pattern is Rose Point!
SAME BOOK--DIFFERENT COVER.......2007-01-03
I THOUGHT I WAS PURCHASING A NEW RELEASE BOOK. IT IS THE SAME BOOK PUBLISHED AS A SOUTHERN BELLE PRIMER OR WHY PRINCESS MARGARET WILL NEVER BE A KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA. THERE ARE A FEW PARAGRAPHS THAT HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO REFLECT PARIS HILTON RATHER THAN PRINCESS MARGARET. THE ORIGINAL BOOK WAS A "5", BUT I AM DISAPPOINTED THAT I SPENT MONEY FOR THE SAME BOOK.
Book Description
Jessica, Ellie, Shereen, and Yolanda are the brightest stars of the Theta Phi Kappa Sorority at Howard University. Jessica is poised, always ladylike. Ellie is an optimist, always looking for love in all the wrong places. Shereen is a stunning executive who seems to have it all, but is secretly still grieving for the man who left her without an explanation. Yolanda is the strong-willed leader of the group, a woman who has defied her roots to capture her vision of the American dream. But when one of them finds herself in a tragic situation, the four of them band together and spin a web of deceit to protect each other. But none of them anticipate the devastating consequences of their secretor that the secret will come back to destroy them years later.
Customer Reviews:
The Sisters of Theta Phi Kappa.......2007-09-10
This book starts off boring and slow then it continues to be boring and slow. I am more then half way throught it and I just want to skip to the back and see what the damn secret is!!! I have been reading this for more then a week. The book would not hold the attention of my 1st grader. Oh my gosh, why?
It was ok.......2005-08-28
This book is about four friends, who were in the same sororities in college. The friends find out secret things that they didn't know about one another, one was jealous of the other. I'm not really into the female best friends or soroities type books because i prefer to hang with guys talking about football and other sports but if you are into books dealing with females that were in sororities together then I am sure that you will love this book.
Nice Read.......2005-07-29
This book was ok. It did drag on in certain spots and it took me a while to get through the book. I thought it would be more about sorority life. The only thing it demonstrated was the bond that they had and this could have been done with any group of women not just sorority sisters.
Just OK.......2005-05-12
The title really fooled me. This book had nothing to do with the sorority. The story line would have been the same if the women weren't sorors. And the BIG secret-what a joke. It took me a month to read this. I only finished it because I paid for it.
Loved It.......2004-06-10
This book kept my attention from beginning to end. It was a mixture of romance and mystery.The ending was great and shocking, I couldn't believe it. I LOVED this book!!! I highly recommend it.
Book Description
Self-Hypnosis: The Key to Athletic Success teaches you the self-hypnosis techniques that will help you develop the same confidence and motivation that enable professional atheletes to achieve their peak performance. The author, founder of the nation's only accredited college of hypnotherapy, the Hypnosis Motivation Institute, has helped hundreds of top athletes. In this book he reveals that simple will is not enough; you must learn to get in touch with the inner resources that determine your motivation and performance. In these pages, you'll learn to do just that-with a clear, easy-to-follow program that works for any and all sports! If you're a professional athlete striving to achieve your fullest potential, or just a weekend golfer or jogger interested in improving your score or your mileage, this book will get you in touch with a source of strength and excellence you never knew you had!
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