North of Nowhere is a coming of age story with a twist. What distinguishes it from others of its type is the author's ability as writer. William Reid is a VERY good writer who tells a story in engaging style.

Darren Freeman is 17 years old and heading down a destructive path. The product of an upper middle class family, Darren is a "pot head" who doesn't seem to give a damn about anything but smoking dope and defying or embarrassing his social climbing parents.

Carrie Spears is main "caretaker" of irresponsible, alcoholic parents. At 17, all she can remember is cleaning up vomit and the messes created by the adults in her world. Life has not been pretty or easy for Carrie, and she trusts no one but herself. Life at home and on the streets has hardened her to everything and everyone.

As a last ditch effort to change their outlooks, Darren and Carrie's parents send them to the Grizzly Bear Adventure Outings in the Alaskan wilderness. Camp Counselor Gary Cornwall is a military wannabe who uses shock tactics as a means of bringing rebellious teenagers to heel. He is not a man Darren and Carrie find easy to like or respect, and Cornwall soon finds he's bitten off more than he can chew with these two strong-willed teens. When Darren and Carrie escape the camp and strike out on their own, Cornwall fails to track them down and they are left on their own to survive the Alaskan wilderness.

The tale this author spins is an exciting one, about two fearless teens who work together as a team to survive and finally thrive as human beings. Their respect for each other's strengths and weaknesses is touching and uplifting. Whatever nature throws at them - bears and freezing blizzards, near mortal wounds or icy rivers - these two young people take in stride and face together. Love blooms, but is mutually put on hold because survival is their foremost common goal. From Alaskan natives who befriend them, they discover universal truths that give their lives fuller meaning:
1. Alaska and the world have become a zoo the white man left by accident.
2. The killing of animals is not glorious but a necessity to feed humans. It leaves the hunter sad and shaken.

How Darren and Carrie come to a richer understanding of themselves and the world over time is the beauty of this story. I highly recommend it to all ages.

The person who reads this book will be the most likely to succeed in any endevor where other people are involved. The ability to mirror someone's behavior and thus earn their confidence and trust is the skill that the reader will gain, if they take the concepts in this book to heart. All of the interpersonal skills a person has accumulated come together when applying the concepts of 'versitility'. It is the morter that holds everything together. Read the book that lays the foundation for all human behavior techniques and you will be able to effectivly motivate others to reach THEIR potential and help YOU get what you want.

This book provides new or experienced pilots, tugmen, or masters (or sailors aspiring to those positions) a concise and well authored manual on the use of tugs. Ample illustrations help clarify points brought up in the reading. The end of chapter questions bring together the key points which were covered in the text and can be used to ensure comprehension of important material.

I am sure this book will find a place in many seabags over the years!

Just about everything you need to know on the subject. Very informative!

The Virginian Railway is an excellent introduction to the VGN, or to anyone interested in how a railroad starts up and operates. In addition to the text, it gives timetables, a chronological history with details, a complete loco roster with specifications, and a b&w photo section. More than facts and figures (there are plenty), Mr. Reid gives the human side of this relatively small company. Several officers and employees are introduced to the reader and there are many interesting or humorous stories from the line. Also good overview of the history of the Virginian's area of southern West Virginia and southern Virginia. It is a classic railroad text and I don't think that it could be any better.

George H. Reid provides an excellent insight into tugboat operations, and does so in an eminently readable style. He delves into a variety of diverse topics, from maneuvering characteristics of different types of tugs, to details on towing equipment, to how to best stow tools aboard a working tug. Whether you are a die-hard tugging fan, or just somewhat interested in nautical subjects, Primer of Towing is an education in itself.

Originally published in 1975, Primer Of Towing by professional mariner George H. Reid has been thoroughly revised and deftly updated in a new second edition packed from cover to cover with the latest information on towing marine craft for modern times. A straightforward manual to the skill of towing ships and tugboat seamanship, Primer Of Towing capably addresses barge configuration and handling, salvage and emergency situations, structural considerations, and much, much more. Highly recommended for anyone involved in this respected and necessary duty of nautical tradition, Primer Of Towing is as informed and informative as it is accessible and "user friendly".

This book had very detailed pictures. Just by looking at the pictures you could feel them. The pictures are just unspoken for. It goes right along with any other black family. NOT that i'm not already proud of my color but see these pictures really make me proud to be black. I like to thank the authors for the idea of this book. The pictures could't be more real.

I am a tugboat operators working out of New York harbor, and I am trying to read as many books about the maritime industery as posible. I one day hope to own a company of my own, and books such as this one are a great help. This book shows you that you don't need a million dollars to start out in the maritime tug and salvage trade, as well as having a great list of equipment suppliers in the last chapter. I read this book in one sitting and I think I learned a lot.

While it is true that this book is not at high academic enough for professionals or SPC practitioners that with strong statistical knowledge, it is true that this book demonstrate the SPC essential elements for engineers who without Statistical knowledge to make SPC functional.

I recommended this book to some production engineers in my company.

Architects of the Web helps you make sense of the big-picture changes wrought by the Web. Reid is a great story teller. His work gives you in-depth interviews that take you behind the scenes to learn how a few early Web innovators pioneered through this domain. This book will intrigue new comers on the Net while true Netizens may find the information dated

I would highly recommend Architects of the Web for anyone that is interested in the Internet phenomenon and it's increasingly monumental impact on modern business and society. The author successfully combines a keen industry insider's view with cogent business insight and compelling storytelling. While framed as the stories of the people that made the commercial Web happen, the book provides a fascinating history of how the Web developed into the medium we know today, as well as ample vision for where it's going. With it's combination of personality, anthropology, storytelling, and insight -- Architects is a "must read" for anyone that surfs!