Paul writes tales that stick to the walls of the mind. Great stuff and worth the price. Buy it now...

Ten stories which wrestle with reality. For me there were echoes of Shirley Jackson with the understated. After all when the slashing's started then the show's nearly all over. What the author manages to do here is to dig deep into the psyche, twist on the nagging doubt and haunt the reader's own shadow.
At some point everyone has to wrestle with his/her own demons; and in these tales there is always something nasty lurking there, waiting for an unguarded moment, ready to pounce.
In Scary Nights, little Bobby is afraid of what might be in the closet. But it's Daddy who gets the job of finding out.
Stick Men has echoes of Harvest Home and the rituals surrounding the harvesting of crops.
While The Raid explores the haunting delights of Halloween and trick or treat.
The author creates a malevolent atmosphere in each tale which slips away from the "challenge of reason".

In the international movement toward community support (see, Personnel preparation in disability and community life, 2000), Paul Carling has been a significant leader in the promotion of empowerment, regular housing and support, and community change in the field of psychiatric disabilities.

In personnel preparation in this field, Chapter 6 on higher education and mental health is a jewel. The book offers a critical perspective on national reform efforts to move away from the traditional "medicalized" (e.g., abnormal psychology, social deviance in sociology) disciplinary approaches to substantive knowledge in community (e.g., housing, employment, education) and community support services and their infrasructure.

Chapter 7 on housing is relevant to all constituencies and groups concerned about the availability of affordable, accessible and quality housing in the US. In the field of psychiatric disabilities, Paul Carling and his Center on Housing and Support through Community Change, have played a major role in state developments in the field over the past decade. For a comparative view in the US of housing and developmental disabilities, see Housing, support and community (1993), as part of a collaborative movement toward greater user choice, community housing, and local/state agency change.

This reviewer recommends both the book, including its use as a textbook in education courses and by the diversity of community agencies in the US, and the national Center which Paul Carling directs for its consultancy and contributions in the field.

the book represent an important heritage to people in the helping professions, not only for those in psych. department but for those who seek to help individuals with psychiatric disabilities. i really describe the books as a unique piece of work of commpation and emapthy. the book discusses a different approach to the helping profession, an approach that unite mental disabled individuals with the rest of the population, the books suggests a dialogue not based on 'i'm the doc, i'm the counselor, you are the ill you. so you need this and that'. the book offer a unique approach of communion between people. but in order to reach such communion, helping professionals must first shift from the 'he is schizophrenic, he can't decide for himself' to ' he is a person, we feelings needs, lets work together on plan'. with knowing or without, Carling introduces the reader to the Mahatma's Gamdhi heritage, and old heritage which come to close gaps between people...great work....

with love and admiration oudi singer

This is a memoir with chapters written in and after the 1880's.

An interesting positivist take on the war--also interesting how politically conscious Kidd appears to have been. My general observation is that the Northern accounts seem to be more politicized, more likely to talk about politicians and political beliefs, than Southern.

Kidd started the war as captain of Troop E, 6th Michigan Cavalry, and ended up in command of the regiment. He spends a lot of time discussing recruiting and training, details fighting at Gettysburg and Williamsport, Trevilian Station, Third Winchester, et cetera. Kidd's admiration for Custer, his brigadier, is clear.

A useful account, but not an especially anecdotal or vivid one.

This reprint of the classic "Recollections of a Cavalryman" is a valuable addition to the military history of the nation. It also offers a view of Custer by someone who actually served with him in combat -- extensive combat. The view of Custer that emerges is not that penned by a fawning subordinate; Colonel Kidd simply recounts the battles and activities of the Michigan Cavalry Brigade in a straightforward manner. His later controversy notwithstanding, Custer was an exemplary cavalry commander and arguably the most successful and brilliant cavalry officer on either side in the conflict. This book opens a window on the past and is an excellently written account of the brutal battles fought by our ancestors. The book also offers an unintentional balance to Custer's historical legacy. It's unintentional because at the time it was written, Custer was still considered a national hero. This book explains why he was. Read it.

It is a time of crisis in England. With the good King Henry dead and the rightful ruler, unknowing Richard, fighting in the Crusades, the evil Prince John seizes the throne. Interested only in making himself richer, and having no consideration for the poor and middle class people, he becomes a tyrant respected by the haughty rich (few), and hated by the commoners (many). Young Robin of Locksley, son of the Ranger of Locksley, has his lands taken from him by force after the Ranger dies. Robin, cast out with no home, joins an outlaw gang dedicated to helping the poor. How Robin - who laters becomes head of the gang - defends the gang, helps the poor, and wins a name for himself throughout England as "Robin Hood", makes this book the magical story it is.

In your youth , this was the edition that send you to another time and place . N.C.Wyeth's art is without equal . Each plate pulls the reader deeper into the text. What more could one ask of a book ; a fun read, classic literature, and fine art. I am most thankful that it is again available for my grandkids .

This book is a good rough guide for anyone interested in visiting Alaska. While it does not get enough into many specifics notable attractions, it does often include sufficient references and resources to find what you want. While the author and editors may not agree, it does not adequately cover the topic of fishing opportunity in Alaska. It could include better references for those opportunities. The author has a decidedly European take on travel. For example, critiques of eating and drinking are given in comparison to the more liberal views on alcohol consumption typical of European norms. A good range of necessary topics is covered to allow a first-timer to plan his trip.

The Rough Guide To Alaska is the most complete and superbly organized of the travel guides to the northernmost American state. Along with comprehensive information on the vast Alaskan wilderness, there are reports on events and sights of Alaska's major cities and tourist destinations, as well as reliable recommendations for dining, lodging, and travel. Enhanced with more than 60 maps and full color photography, The Rough Guide To Alaska is the perfect trip planning resource.

The late Dr. Asimov's clear wit and wisdom is taken to bear here on fools and the future. He begins by excoriating "Religious Radicals," in harsh liberal prose that seems rather outdated today. (For instance, there is a chapter called "The Reagan Doctrine" that pokes fun at tactics Ronald Reagan used in battling the Soviet empire.) Other chapters are also dated, including several chapters on environmental predictions that are informed by distinctly Malthusian notions of supply shortages. (To wit, "And in the mad scramble for food on your part and on the part of billions of others, the people of eath will further damage the world they live in and will begin to fight each other over scraps.") Still, Asimov writes lucidly on science in a number of historical and opinion pieces, which are carefully reasoned. Five essays at the book's end give perspective to the late thinker's personal life, and a number of inserted memorials (new to this edition) from other prominent scientists and science fiction authors really round out a book that shows Asimov's incomparable breadth of interest. The "Roving Mind" of the title is Asimov's own intellect; any thoughtful reader will find his own mind broadened for having read it.

Isaac Asimov was probably the best person ever to write science fiction. He was also one of the best people to ever write science fact. His death in 1992 was a great loss to the world.

This book provides a good look into how Isaac Asimov thought about various issues. With all the problems in the world, the views of Asimov might help to make the world a bit more logical place if we pay attention to him.

This is a great book for the Russel Wright collector who wants to know more of the backstory and history of the man and the pottery. But do not confuse this book with a collector's guide. This book will probably not help you to decide if a piece is RW or not, and certainly will not help in pricing or deciding rarity.

This book is a great compliment to the exhibit at the Cooper-Hewitt, but more than that. The information here is not more of the same, of what's already been said about Wright in other books. Although some overlap is necessary to tell his story, there are many new details of his design life and philosophy, and marvelous photos of some of his products and drawings, not seen other books. There are also great pictures of Mary as well. I feel that this book was very sensitively done and that all involved in creating it (and the exhibit) deserve applause. It would be hard to imagine any R.W. fan not loving this book.

This book is a collection of trial transcripts, maps, and other documents and information regarding the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. The most famous of witch trials, the hysteria is recaptured here for you to sort through yourself. This book is NOT a "story", but a valuable tool for doing your own research on the matter. Fabulous reading, wonderous facts, mysterious information, and education abound. Buy this book today!

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The best thing about this book is that it summarizes all the equations in boxes throughout the book. Therefore you don't have to hunt down the equations you need, unlike with many other statistics books. The book's explanations are clear and to the point, and therefore makes a great desk reference.

The one sole downside to this text is its price. $90 is a bit steep for this small light weight volume.

Levy and Lemeshow's text provides practitioners with precise formulas and terrific insights into alternative sampling methods. The exercises at the end of the chapters are particularly useful.

Toscano makes a good case for the sacred nature of dissent, and he is qualified to say something about it...his dissent cost him his membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Many is the member of that Church and countless others whose own spiritual experience and insight differs from that of the accepted dogma, or worse, the acknowledged leadership. Should they keep their mouths faithfully shut, or do they have a sacred obligation to disagree? The principles of synergy and diversity are aligned with Toscano's position, though one has to be prepared for the inevitable fire-storm of criticism that will come from those faithful who disagree with you!

In this period of fanaticism and fundamentalism (Christian, Muslim, Jewish, doesn't matter...) Toscano's message is timely. Failing to dissent is often giving way to much deference, and ultimately power, to a handful of men (they are almost ALWAYS men...) who are notoriously irresponsible with that much power. His arguments are convincing, his insight often piercing, and his motive *appears* to be wholesome. This is a book that can be enjoyed by readers of many faiths, not just Mormons, as his argument is broadly applicable. As I write this, the Catholic Church is being rocked by the scandal of priests engaging in sexual molestation of young boys. If dissenters of the Catholic Church had not been burned at the stake historically, perhaps we might never have gotten here. If the Taliban had been willing to listen to alternate opinions, perhaps Afghanistan would not be the war-ravaged nation that it is. And if the Mormon church were tolerant of diologue and introspection, perhaps its brightest minds wouldn't being leaving the fold, either voluntarily, or in Toscano's case, involuntarily.

Paul James Toscano's The Sanctity of Dissent should have a space on every bookshelf. Although Toscano writes within a Mormon context, his ideas and arguments can apply to any institution or organization. You don't need to understand Mormonism or be a Mormon to appreciate these essays.

Toscano discusses a wide range of ideas, including spiritual abuse, overemphasis on the rights of authority figures, sexism, and abuse of authority within a religious context. He calls for leaders to be responsible and accountable and for members to hold their leaders accountable. The title essay presents the central concept of the book - that dissent is a sanctified act, that Jesus was a dissenter, and that dissent is the obligation of members of any organization. We must dissent when we see an organization to which we belong making mistakes or its leaders abusing their power; this is especially essential in something as important as our faith.

Toscano doesn't validate dissent for its own sake; he calls us to dissent when reform is needed, when abuses must be resisted and corrected. As members of any organization or church, we have a moral obligation to dissent to abuses. As dissenters we must be "the loyal opposition" - faithful to the organization, its success and survival. Dissent can be an attempt to reform abuses, mistakes and missteps of an organization.

Toscano's challenges his readers to rethink their views and values and to be prepared to pay the price. He knows first hand the cost of challenging orthodoxy; in 1993 he was excommunicated from the Mormon Church. Toscano was excommunicated because of the ideas in this book but is loyal to the Mormon Church. The conflict between individual conscience and institutional demands for obedience drives Toscano's book. Readers are challenged to ask themselves difficult questions: Can I be loyal to an organization (church, nation, company, school) but not its current leaders? And if I can, how do I then negotiate the difficult path between faithful dissent and outright rebellion? Toscano believes both are possible and worthwhile no matter how difficult. After reading this book, you will agree with him and you may even be compelled to start asking your own questions.

A book worth reading and rereading.