A vivid tableau of the American conquest of the Pacific Coast "With Broughton's expedition; the Americans and the British had posted competing claims to a vast expanse of the Pacific Northwest. The area in contention would encompass all of present Oregon and Washington and parts of Idaho; Wyoming; Montana; and British Columbia. Robert Gray; the dour Yankee trader; and William Broughton; the obscure British naval officer; nonentities both; sailed away from the misty coasts of the Columbia in 1792; never to return. They had no way of knowing; of course; how it would all end. But the breathtaking effrontery of their claims set in motion events of fateful consequence; touching off a half-century of trade and diplomatic rivalry; a flood of Euroamerican settlement; and the displacement and virtual destruction of the immemorial inhabitants of what the contestants would come to call the Oregon Country." -from THE TIDE OF EMPIRE
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good for aspiring coachesBy Philip N. GustafsonAs someone aspiring to be an effective coach I found this book to be very helpful. Particularly with the neuro-linguistics aspects of coaching; i.e. body positioning; activities and all in relationship to coaching. As a story teller I also appreciated the didactic presentations being supplemented and "enfleshed" with narratives of actual coaching situations.For coaches that wish to incorporate somatic awareness and the desire to be fully present with their clients this volume is a must read.He offers wonderful exercises throughout the book; many of which I used; some; alas; I did not. But they are helpful for the learning experience they provide.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This is required reading for coachesBy Frances J. FisherI have been a full time coach for twenty years. This book has delivered more value for me than any other book on coaching. Presence-Based Coaching is taking me to my next level of mastery as a coach; as a mentor for new; as well- as experienced coaches; and as a human being. I have already utilized some of the practices for myself ; and I have applied some practices working with my individual clients and client groups. The practice on page #120 is especially powerful "Sensing the Qualities in the Field;" for helping a client raise their self-awareness and stay more connected to themselves in challenging situations. I have facilitated it like a guided visualization. As an ICF Assessor; I recommend this book for any coach applying for their ACC; PCC or MCC exams.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Source for Knowledge and PracticeBy Janine MoonSuperb overview; appealing to my mind and heart. Wonderful activities and practice opportunities for ongoing growth. Potentially required reading for coaches-in-training. I developed presence over the 15 years that I've been coaching; but I can't help but wonder: how would my coach being show up if I had started with this solid understanding and intentional practice?
