How sad that this book is out of print. This was one of my favorite books as a teenager; I must have checked it out of our school library a hundred times! Now that I am a "grown-up" teaching teenagers, I appreciate this book even more. I was lucky enough to get an out-of-print copy, which I read and re-read as soon as I received it. For every intelligent teenage girl who has ever felt alone, out of place, or out of touch, this book is like a look in the mirror. The protagonist, Stephanie, is a unique and wonderful character, full of questions about life, relationships, prejudice, independence, and the future. The book addresses many relevant issues for young adults. I highly recommend it!

sory i don,t read this book but i love it

Precise detailed listings, excellent index, should be in every rock-hounders back-pack. However, it's only failing are the rather crude maps. The maps would be more helpful if they included topographic elevation bars. But, all in all, a very delightful reference tome.

This book looks like it's going to be a GREAT asset in my mineral hunting! I like the way it's set up, by state and then by county within the state. It lists the various sites, tells what has been found at each site and (by a code explained in the front of the book) where in each site the minerals were (in a field, in a mine, in the water, etc.). I have to say, there are places here I had absolutely NO IDEA were so close to me, and in one site where I've been prospecting, it lists at least 12 other places nearby that I knew nothing about!

There are directions of varying degrees to each site. That's the one thing I'd quibble about -- some of the directions aren't that precise. But I understand that some of these sites are private lands, or not completely documented, and he can't come out and say, "Go fifty feet past the blue house, down a ravine, and to your left." In general, the directions seem good enough to get you close, and after that it's up to you.

He lists the rocks and minerals found at each site and gives some information about the quality at most places, including size of crystals found, color (and quality of color), and so on.

My only regret? I don't know if I'll have time to visit each site he has listed! So many rocks, so little time........

This is my favorite Florida gardening book.
It's all here- how to choose, propogate and care for both native and exotic plants, seasonal advice, post and pre hurricane gardening tips, natural & chemical pest control, you name it. The book is informative, interesting and enjoyable to read. A must have for any Florida gardener's library and an asset to any gardening collection.

If you are interested in University of Georgia or Georgia Southern football you will love this Book. The book tells many funny and interesting stories. ERK is an exceptional motivator.

Being a person from a different culture I found this reference tool/work in question, i.e., Ethnic Atlanta : The Complete Guide to Atlanta's Ethnic Communities by Janet Schwartz, Denise Black, to be quite usefull and informative. In here one will find all kinds of interesting and informative information that can help different ethnic groups to find people whom share their interests. Highly Recommended.

These poems speak from a place both ours and our parents, and their parents; Mrs. Halme has exploded onto the literary scene with an historical grace unlike any other contemporary poet today. Her lines preform true magic, and allow the present to speak with the past in all its misery, confusion, and brilliance. Combining the fabulous with the tragic, the beautiful and the mysterious, Kathleen Halme makes us aware of our current selves, forces our personal moments into the glory of the communal experience, and allows us to believe in ourselves, and our direction. These poems must endure us, must absolve the broken heart in all of us.

Georgia Witkin, Ph.D., is an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry, associate director of the Menopause Treatment Program, and director of the Stress Program at the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. She also hosts "Beyond the News" on the Fox News Channel and is the weekly lifestyle contributor to its "Fox and Friends" morning program. She is the author of six books on stress and has a private practice in New York City.

This 303-page book has an index, a bibliography and a list of useful websites pertaining to stress.

Dr. Witkin begins by explaining what stress is in general, discusses in detail the Four D's of the Female Stress Syndrome (disorganization, decision-making difficulties, dependency fantasies, and depression), then provides an excellent overview of the results of the female stress syndrome in these areas of women's lives: (1) Fatigue and weight gain. Long-term stress can cause higher insulin levels, which can lead to fatigue, a craving for caffeine and sugar, and greater storage of body fat. (2) PMS. Premenstrual syndrome symptoms are made worse by stress and PMS can also cause stress. (3) Childbearing. Pregnancy affects the predictability of your life, no matter how wanted the baby is. This can cause stress, as can "fear and unrealistic expectations." (4) New mothers. Lack of an adequate support system to help with a newborn, postpartum depression, and the "loss of freedom, mobility and choice" all can "cause mixed feelings about parenting and its responsibilities," which leads to a lot of stress. (5) Menopause. This major physical transition often intersects with equally major life changes, such as children leaving home, aging parents losing their health, and so forth; all of which can lead to stress. (6) Anorexia nervosa, bulimia and irritable bowel syndrome. These syndromes are much more common in women than men and are strongly stress-related. (7) Depression. This mood disorder is a helpless-hopeless state and is twice as common in women as men. Many women respond to stress by becoming depressed. This may be because women are socialized to be helpless, which makes them less likely than men to take charge and change the things in their lives that are causing the stress which has triggered depression. (8) Smoking. Ironically, while many people perceive smoking as lessening anxiety, it actually causes stress due to mini-withdrawal symptoms that happen between cigarettes. (9) Headaches. Women more frequently respond to stress with headaches than men. Many women find that unexpressed anger, sexual needs and dependency issues can create conflicts that activate headaches. (10) Amenorrhea. Stress is one of the most frequent causes of delayed onset of menstruation in young women. (11) Sexual Dysfunction. Female sexual problems are often brought on or made worse by stress. (12) Anxiety. Stress can trigger anxiety and panic attacks.

The last part of the book covers recommended aids for reducing stress, including: giving yourself permission to try and reduce the stress in your life; learning to say no; giving yourself freedom to change your mind; laughter; expecting the best; exercise; relaxation; bibliotherapy (reading self-help books for insight); nurturing yourself; prioritizing the demands on your time; avoiding recreating old, dysfunctional scenarios again and again in your life.

The information in this book on female stress is invaluable for women of all ages. In addition, its sections on the effects of stress on children and men can help women understand how stress harms their loved ones. I highly recommend this book to women who are just starting to educate themselves on stress, as well as to those who have already read a lot about stress in general but are not familiar with how stress specifically affects women's health.