Deutschendorf is an emotional intelligence (EI) coach in Canada, and he has written this guide for general readers who want to develop "advanced common sense" to resolve conflicts, achieve monetary success, build healthy personal and professional relationships and cope with stress. The author uses basic EI concepts to offers strategies for emotional self-awareness, self- actualization, empathy, social responsibility, problem solving skills, impulse control and independence. Appendices include EI resources such as websites, self-assessment tests, recommended resources and a list of organizations that offer help for "boosting EI." Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)