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Quicksilver: Adventure Games, Initiative Problems, Trust Activities and a Guide to Effective Leadership (Paperback)

~ Karl Rohnke (Author)
Key Phrases: mine field, hog call, play dough, Project Adventure, Adventure Leadership, Warp Speed (more...)
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  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company (March 1, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0787221031
  • ISBN-13: 978-0787221034
  • Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #158,212 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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41 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Practical and easy to digest information, November 3, 1998
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This is a great book if you're looking for ways to bring a group of people together and establish positive group dynamics. Whether you've had lots of experience in facilitating group sessions, or none, you'll find the ideas useful. The opening section highlights the pivotal role a facilitator has in ensuring groupwork is affective. The emphasis in the mode of presentation is to give participants the sense that what they contribute is worthwhile and that they can achieve - as a group and as individuals. There are sure to be activities to suit any group size, interest, ability and comfort level. The activities themselves are written in such a way as to encourage you to adapt them if they aren't exactly meeting your groups needs. Adapation and exploration of ideas is encouraged, with an emphasis on fun, participation and acceptance.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Good on games, lacking on the rest, February 6, 2002
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I was disappointed in this book. It becomes clear as you read it that it is written for an audience already familiar with the author's Project Adventure. Unfortunately this isn't made clear on the back cover or anywhere else. The first chapter advises telling the group about The Experiental Learning Curve, The Full Value Contract, and Challenge by Choice - but none of these are covered at all in this book - and worse still, the book doesn't even refer one to where one COULD find out about them, beyond a brief mention of another book ("Youth Leadership in Action") on the last page of the book. Also, if you have a basic knowledge of leading experiential learning, then you will not learn anything from the irritatingly chatty introductory chapters of this book. Buy this book based on the games only.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource, June 3, 2003
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I have used many of the team challenges in this book in my work in youth ministry and public education. There are ideas for everything from ice-breakers to large group challenges that are very effective for building community and encouraging people to work together toward a common goal while having fun at the same time. While some of the ideas require more complex props, many can be done with items you have readily available around the house or office. All of the ideas would work as effectively with youth or adults in a variety of settings. Best of all, the text is written in Rohnke's witty style that makes reading about the games almost as fun as playing them.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book!
Karl Ronke is the man! I wish all of his books were still in print. If you are into team building/low ropes initiatives, or if you need to get your team communicating and working... Read more
Published on February 13, 2007 by Matthew T. Flummer

4.0 out of 5 stars Another Rohnke Winner!
This is another Karl Rohnke winner. If you work with experiential learning (either with kids or adults) this is a great book to have in your library. Read more
Published on March 10, 2002 by Kent Hutchison

5.0 out of 5 stars It Just keeps getting better
I was just starting out leading a team building group and I found this book to be an incredible help. Read more
Published on March 29, 2001 by mlrinke

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the best title of all PA books
Being a challenge course facilitator and adventure educator i have used many books by Karl Rohnke. I recently purchased this book and its focus on not only games, but also the... Read more
Published on January 4, 2001 by Erik Laing

5.0 out of 5 stars A real must!
This is one of the most useful books in the Adventure Education field - both as a resource for those new to the field, and as a constant reference for those more experienced. Read more
Published on August 7, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars May be the Holly Bible in experiential education lenguage
When you are starting as an experiential education consultant you should read this first book to understad waht ropes courses and adventure activities can do among groups and... Read more
Published on September 6, 1999 by Juan Mario Gutiérrez (juan@kaj...

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