The webmaster of the Surviving Scleroderma website SclerodermaSupport.com has reviewed this book and found it to be most informative and helpful to those with such scleroderma involvement.

Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease that can cause a hardening of the skin, blood vessels, and internal organs. Although there is no proven treatment or cure for scleroderma, there are still plenty of things you can do to treat the individual symptoms and to combat the effects of it.

When systemic scleroderma begins to affect your hands and/or face, get this book immediately and begin the exercises, hopefully under the guidance of a physical or occupational therapist.

Although this slim paperback was published in 1994, it remains as the best resource for learning how to do maintain and improve flexibility when systemic scleroderma is causing a swelling or hardening of the hands and/or face.

When the swelling begins in the hands it is very important to get this book and to see an occupational therapist right away. They can: • Instruct you in how to do the exercises in this book. • Make splints to help shape the hands into the best possible position in the event that they continue to harden. • Try wax treatments, which may relieve pain and improve circulation and flexibility.

There are arthritis and scleroderma support groups worldwide -- both online and in your country -- where you can find comfort, information, and support. Get involved in them so that you can learn the best ways to cope with scleroderma!

I own the 2d edition of this book, and it's the best book I've ever seen on the subject. It is sensitively written to guide and inspire an ordinary person in pursuit of a story, and the sories used as examples are excellent - much better than most, yet written by students. Had this book been in print when I started teaching writing, I would not have begun my own (soon to be published) book, "Writing the Stories of Your Life."
Elsa McKeithan

If you've every thought you had it in you to write your life's story, this is the book for you. Clearly written, "Writing from Within" outlines a powerful technique for anyone to "get at" important feeling, thoughts, and memories that are in the past."Write in the present tense. Write in first person. Put feelings into the story." These are some of the suggestions Bernard Selling proposes to make your writing come alive. This is a valuable book.It is highly recommended.

Perhaps outdated but offering ample food for thought is Sean Melvin's Y2K Business & Legal Survival Guide, which deals with handling the legal aspects of Y2K-related claims. The explanations of liability and computer law still apply.

Traffic Court is not about justice, it is about revenue. Books like this for the lay public are essential in protecting your rights. We listed this book on the sbrusa.com website as a recommended book for anyone who uses drivers in their business (such as vending companies).

This important text offers chapters from 44 well known authors on topics from theology to social science theory as well as ministry and pastoral psychology. This book won the award for one of the 10 most important books to be ready by Parish Clergy. Packed with insights and important research this book is a key tool for both researchers and practitioners.

The American Presidents presents a comprehensive collection of highly informative articles analyzing and evaluating the presidential careers of the men who have occupied the office since its inception in 1789 down to the present day. The contributors consider the nature of presidential greatness, examine the ways in which challenges affected presidential greatness, and discuss personal characteristics and presidential performance. Very ably edited by Melvin I. Urofsky, The American Presidents is an essential, core, benchmark reference title for students of American political history, the American presidency, and political science studies.

This was an excellent introduction to the world of anthropology, with an attempt to remain culturally-fair with all topics touched upon, including its example of Christianity being "not perfect" by pointing out some of the problems introduced as a result of adopting Chrisitianity over another religious following. It prepared the reader for further studies in anthropology quite well, although (probably since I have already read more in-depth books in the field) it left me somewhat bored with the basic level of writing used. Would highly recommend this book for anyone wishing to be introduced to the very fascinating and diverse field of anthropology!!!

This woman has lived a fascinating life beginning in Barrow, Alaska and on to India during world war two. She now lives in Solvang, California and continues to write of her life.

Arquitectura del Vacio is an extensive selection of the architectural works designed by Melvin Villarroel. The 239-page book presents twenty-seven of Mr. Villarroel's finest works understood through a wide array of pictures, photographs, drawings, renderings and sketchs, and easily communicated in Spanish and English. This book encapsulates twenty-five years of experience -- no other architectural "best works" comes close to its breadth, depth and lasting impact. Every page exhibits the natural elements that exist in perfect harmony with his designs. The descriptions of the golf resorts, luxury hotel resorts and harbor resorts are clear, thoughtful and marked by a strong philosophy that is unshakable and visionary. The book is every bit as ambitious as it is a great value. Mr. Villarroel's book is truly inspired, and I recommend it to any reader looking to understand sustainable architecture in all of its glory.

The arguement that the past thirty years have resulted in a closing of the gap between whites and blacks seems untenable after reading this book. Using wealth instead of income as a measure of success and progress, Oliver and Shapiro argue that glaring inequalities still exist and may actually be growing. Moreover, since creating wealth is far more difficult when one has none to begin, the authors argue that such inequalities are sure to continue unless significant changes are made to the social safety net. These premises certainly call into question the notion of a vibrant black middle class.

Overall, I found the book to be scholarly, yet accessible to those who don't hold a Ph.D. in research methodology. The information was nicely balanced; the interviews complemented the extensive survey data and everything was clearly presented. My only complaint is that the statistical information was not presented in the appendix with the tables. This would have been useful and meaningful to academics reading the book. That being said, the thesis is a profound one, and for all those with an interest in social equity and social policy this is a must-read.

Outstanding book - comprehensive coverage and understandable text. This book used by SD School of Mines students as a fundie course.