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Trained as an English and science teacher, Herbert instead was attracted to theater, working as a stagehand. During World War II, he was a decorated bomber pilot. But after the war, he put his two loves together, education and theater, as "Mr. Wizard" on NBC TV, teaching children about science on his show Watch Mr. Wizard from 1951 to 1965. (The show was later reincarnated as Mr. Wizard's World by Nickelodeon from 1983 to 1990, bringing the concept to a new generation.) "Don has been personally responsible for more people going into the sciences than any other single person in this country," said George Tressel, a former National Science Foundation director. "When I talk to scientists, they all say that Mr. Wizard taught them to think." In his half-hour show, Herbert would explain how clouds produced rain, what makes dough rise, how glue works -- all with the help of an in-studio child that the audience could identify with. By the mid-1950s there were about 5,000 Mr. Wizard Science Clubs with more than 100,000 members. "Everything on the show I learned by doing it," he said. "But even when things went wrong, we would always explain why." He died June 12 from multiple myeloma. He was 89. From This is True for 10 June 2007 Suggestions for further reading:
 By: Herbert Phd FensterheimJean Baer List Price: $7.99 Amazon Price: $7.99 Editorial Review: Yes, you can learn to say what you mean and mean what you say. This best-selling guide has already transformed thousands of lives--and can change your as well. The authors' pioneering Assertiveness Training Technique can help you gain recognition and promotion on the job, renew your marriage, put more zing in your sex life, deal with your children more effectively, and make new friends. Change your life as you learn how to: Target your own assertiveness difficulties and set your own goals. Follow your progress with a workshop that gives you step-by-step reinforcement. Visualize and actualize through exercises designed to perfect new behavior patterns. Develop self-control that comes from within. Change habits that keep you from getting what you want in every area of your life.  By: Don Herbert List Price: $16.95 Amazon Price: $15.26 Editorial Review: "Straight forward, insightful, essential, and an easy-read. Every Warrior needs to get this book in their hands before going off to BCT. This is the real deal." -First Sergeant David Bobenmoyer, Company B 1SG, Recruit Sustainment Battalion, Camp Grayling, Michigan "Specialist Herbert makes it 'Too-Easy' to get ready for life down-range at BCT. If every one of my soldiers read this book and followed the advice, they would have a distinct advantage over those who didn't. In short: Read it and heed it." -Drill Sergeant J.A.L. Fort Jackson, South Carolina A must-read for anyone considering the change from civilian to soldier, 63 Days and a Wake-Up takes you inside the closely guarded world of U.S. Army Basic Combat Training, providing an informative and enlightening look at the fascinating process that transforms everyday citizens into modern day American heroes.  List Price: $59.50 Amazon Price: $47.60 Editorial Review: Following on the heels of the widely acclaimed A Guide to Treatments That Work (OUP, 2002) by Nathan and Gorman, Treating and Preventing Adolescent Mental Health Disorders brings together a distinguished group of psychiatrists and clinical psychologists to provide a groundbreaking, evidence-based survey of treatments and preventions for adolescents with mental health disorders. The book, the very first to disseminate the findings of the Adolescent Mental Health Initiative sponsored by the Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands and the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania, addresses the current state of our knowledge about various mental health disorders in the teenage years, a developmental period when behavior and the brain are still "plastic." Here, six commissions established by the Sunnylands Trust and APPC pool their expertise on adolescent anxiety, schizophrenia, substance use disorders, depression and bipolar disorders, eating disorders, and suicide in sections that thoroughly define each disorder, outline and assess available treatments, discuss prevention strategies, and suggest a research agenda based on what we know and don't yet know about these various conditions. As a meaningful counterpoint to its primary focus on mental illness, the volume also incorporates the latest research from a seventh commission-on positive youth development--which addresses how we can fully prepare young people to be happy and successful throughout their lives. Concluding chapters discuss other critical issues of particular relevance: the stigma of mental illness, the role of primary-care doctors and school-based mental health professionals in the detection and treatment of adolescent mental health problems, and the research, policy, and practice context for the delivery of evidence-based treatments. Integrating the work of eminent scholars in both psychology and psychiatry, this work will be an essential volume for academics and practicing clinicians and will serve as a wake-up call to mental health professionals and policy makers alike about the state of our nation's response to the needs of adolescents with mental disorders. The Association of American Publishers' 2005 Award Winner for Excellence in Professional and Scholarly Publishing--Clinical Medicine  By: Lord George Herbert List Price: $0.99 Amazon Price: $0.99 Editorial Review: A English sea captain washes ashore near the chambers of Moorish Harem. Climbing into the building he spends the night enjoying the charms of each of the ladies of the harem in turn. Each lady telling him a graphic story of her first sexual encounter. Warning Adult content  List Price: $55.00 Amazon Price: $55.00 Editorial Review: In this narrative overview, Embser-Herbert explores the history of the policy of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," (DADT) the federal law restricting the military service of gays, lesbians, and bisexuals. She traces the policy from its origins in the early 1990s through its evolution and implementation into law in the United States military and evaluates the impact of post-9/11 events on the military, the policy, and the ongoing debate surrounding the existence of the policy itself as lawmakers consider its repeal. Her three-part history of DADT begins with a brief look at earlier policies that preceded it, a discussion of events in 1992-1993 that resulted in the passage and implementation of the new law, and an examination of the law's impact on the military. She also compares the policy to that of other nations, such as Canada, Australia, and Great Britain, that eliminated similar restrictions as they sought ways to avoid a potential manpower shortage in their armed forces. The War on Terror has returned DADT to the public spotlight. Embser-Herbert examines U.S. experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan and what they can teach about gays and lesbians in the military. She concludes Part I with an analysis of whether the law might be repealed or overturned. Part II of the handbook provides summaries of key legal decisions, and Part III contains key documents, such as the language of the law itself and excerpts from current military regulations and training manuals. The book also includes a chronology of events, glossary of terms, and an annotated bibliography. |
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