Reviews several books on training and human resource development. 'Performance Appraisal: Assessing Human Behavior at Work,' by H. John Bernardin and Richard Beatty; 'The Training and Development Sourcebook,' by Lloyd Baird, Craig Eric Schneier and Dugan Laird; 'Quality Circles: Changing Images of People at Work,' by William Mohr and Harriet Mohr; 'Think Positive: New Insights Into Decision Making,' by A.P. Martin.