Larry Kreider has done a great job of introducing us to a "new" type of church that is emerging. This is not a reactionary book full of bitterness or pride, unlike much of the house church material out there.

As we in the Children's Book world know, Michelle Nechaev has special talents, which allow her to express simple, yet poignant, messages about cause and effect within the framework of social responsibility. Excellent for children who are beginning to read, Nechaev conveys universals themes of teamwork and cooperation which resonate well in the minds of our young ones. Creative and subtle, Nechaev does it again. This is Nechaev's best book so far, although I highly recommend her other publications as well.

In this timely collection of essays, leading American and German scholars analyze immigrant incorporation into the welfare state from a comparative economic, social, and political viewpoint by applying data from the 1980s and 1990s. New insights are revealed into how ethnic stratification and socioeconomic integration is promoted by specific programs and other institutionalized policies in education, labor markets, and welfare. This volume will be an important resource not only to scholars and students in economics and the social and political sciences, but also for professionals in education, social work, journalism, politics, and community groups.

Part A, IMMIGRANT INCORPORATION CONTENTS: Acknowledgements. Introduction, Hermann Kurthen, Juergen Fijalkowski, and Gert G. Wagner. SECTION I: INCORPORATION INTO EDUCATION AND SCHOOL. Mass Migration, Dependency and Poverty in the United States, William A.V. Clark and Freya Schultz. Education as a Keystone of Integration of Immigrants: Determinants of School Attainment of Immigrant Children in West Germany, Gert G. Wagner, Felix Buechel, John P. Haisken-DeNew, and C. Katharina Spiess. School-to-Work Transitions in the United States: How Immigrants and Natives Differ, Denise D. Quigley. SECTION II. LABOR MARKET INTEGRATION AND ATTAINMENT. The Labor Market Status of U.S. Immigrants: A Synthesis, Barry R. Chiswick and Michael E. Hurst. Migrants in the German Labor Market: Nationality and Gender-Specific Labor Market Opportunities, Stefan Bender and Wolfgang Seifert. Vocational Training and the Quality of Immigrant and Minority Jobs in Germany and the United States, Marc Szydlik. SECTION III: ALLOCATION OF FISCAL BENEFITS AND CONTRIBUTIONS. Welfare Reform and Supplemental Security Income Receipt Among Immigrants in the United States, Jennifer V.W. Van Hook and Frank D. Bean. The Integration of Immigrants into West German Society: The Impact of Social Assistance, Wolfgang Voges, Joachim Frick, and Felix Buechel. Fiscal Impacts of Immigration on the American and German Welfare States, Hermann Kurthen. Concluding Remarks: The German and American Models of Immigrant Incorporation, Hermann Kurthen, Juergen Fijalkowski, and Gert G. Wagner. About the Contributors. Index.

Part B, WELFARE POLICIES AND IMMIGRANTS' CITIZENSHIP CONTENTS: Introduction, Hermann Kurthen, Juergen Fijalkowski, and Gert G. Wagner. SECTION I: IMMIGRATION POLICY AND WELFARE REFORM AT THE CROSSROADS. Power, Perceptions and the Politics of Immigration and Welfare, Nora V. Demleitner. Antecedents and Consequences of Tightening Welfare Eligibility for U.S. Immigrants, Thomas J. Espenshade and Gregory A. Huber. The Strangers Among Us: Societal Perceptions, Pressures, and Policy, Vincent N. Parrillo. Immigrants, Markets, and Rights, James F. Hollifield and Gary Zuk. SECTION II: CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRANT INCORPORATION. Contexts of Immigrant Incorporation: Locating Dimensions of Opportunities and Constraints in the United States and Germany, Barbara Schmitter-Heisler. Volk-Nation or Nation of Immigrants? The Current Debate about Immigration in the United States and Germany in Comparative Perspective, Herbert Dittgen. Membership Without Politics? The Social and Political Rights of Foreigners in Germany, Gregg O. Kvistad. Incorporating Immigrants and Expanding Citizenship, Juergen Fijalkowski. Concluding Remarks: Challenges of Immigration Policy and Welfare Reform in Comparative Perspective, Hermann Kurthen, Juergen Fijalkowski, and Gert G. Wagner. About the Contributors. Index.

In My Own Backyard by Judi Kurjian is great for any age. It is fascinating and scientific as it takes you back to the very beginnings of the earth. Each time-period rivets my attention. I love its captivating sense of mystery. I feel I am there in the excitement of each page. No other book I have ever read gives the depth of intrigue that In My Own Backyard gives. Each time I read it I get more and more joy. I never tire of reading it and looking at the beautiful illustrations that develop the haunting wonder of existence it captures on each page. I can't say enough about it. I wish every book were as good. I recommend it to everyone. There is no other book like it and I love it.

This title is actually one of the earliest in a very successful list of Golden Guides. It quickly brings the reader up to speed on the subject of insects in general and proceeds to lure him onward with fascinating information about each of the referenced insects in turn. When I arrived in New England, after an early childhood of city dwelling, my forays into woods and field, guidebook in hand, were some of the most educational times of my young life. I still have my original, ragged, copy of "American Insects" and treasure it.

Finally, a book about Political Risk Insurance that presents the basics in a well-written and easily digestible text. Wagner provides an insider's view of PRI and lets the reader know how the underwriters underwrite the insurance. I think the potential applications for information presented in this book are far reaching. I intend to use the information to help grow my business and protect myself against those unforeseen risks that every international business faces.

Political risk insurance is essential for a company with assets at risk overseas. This book is a quick but essential read for these company managers.

One of the best love stories I've ever read. I have read all othe rbooks by this author, and have never been disapointed yet. It's a must for the avid reader.

Jim Wagner is the ultimate folk artist. This coffee table book is packed with useable information on folk art and its origins. His whimsical artwork will make one smile and laugh out loud. Has anyone ever seen Santa's sleigh being pulled by fish! . The way he sees the world is beyond most people's imagination. This is a book that can be picked up again and again and each time see a different aspect of his artwork.

Wagner. Bolland. Dredd. What else needs to be said about the legendary first appearance of Judge Death and the other Dark Judges in British comic anthology 2000AD? Absolutely nothing. Oh, except BUY THIS NOW!

Kangaroos are beautiful, exotic, intelligent and mysterious animals. Largely found only in Australia and New Zealand, kangaroos are recognized all over the world but little is known about their true habits. This book explores the kangaroos' world, including social, eating and mating habits. Many, many other topics are covered as well. Although it is written for young adults, any age group will find this book highly interesting and entertaining. Readers will walk away with a whole new appreciation for these wonderful animals!