Having been an outreach worker for roughly six years, I found this book to be surprisingly well written. Too often, books tackling this subject present mere caracatures of the people it talks about, vieweing the subjects more as data or political process than real human beings.

This book presents many different points of views and differing types of outreach workers and the people they seek to help. The homeless are not condescended to nor are the outreach workers glamorized. It is quite factual and quite objective.

I saw myself in some of the types and picked up excellent little reminders about the whole homeless issue and those whose lives it affects. If you are looking for a bit more of the 'human' connection of those who are on the front lines (as opposed to the theorists, the politicians, the directors and others removed from the field), this is a great book toward that end.

"Rowe provides a rich picture not only of a particular group of homeless people, but also of the complicated interactions between the marginalized and those who try to help them." -MDSQ Book News

The preceding reviews and comments were presented to the author with permission from: 1. Deirdre Oakley, Psychiatric Services and 2. Cynthia Karlton, Journal of Addiction and Mental Health.

If you've ever wanted to know more about the great master, check out this book which was recommended even by the great Menuhin. From start to finish, Schauffler crams the book with tidbits about Brahms ranging from the hilarious to deeply moving.

Read the book in the college library 45 years ago. In the book, Shauffler details a Johannes Brahms not found in most biographies. There are incidents in his early life dealing with his attitude toward women ( and, of course, much later in his relationship with Robert and more especially, Clara Schumann.) There is also a number of stories related to his tour with the violinist Joachim. Details of his meeting with Johann Strauss Jr., his reactions to his own symphonies, his attitude toward his students, reasons why he never married, his early career as a pianist in "sporting houses", his relationship with prostitutes, why he could never marry. There are many technical details about his music that are perfectly understandable to musicians as well as most laymen. A book for the ages if you are interested in the life of Brahms.

Bright Pages is comprised of writing selections from people who have attended Yale; this common ground is surprising in light of the variety of perspectives and styles the book contains. The introductions at the beginning of each section by J. D. McClatchy chronicle the personal history of the writer, and the selections are diverse and intriguing. Some of the writers that I enjoyed were Tom Wolfe, James Fenimore Cooper, Robert Penn Warren, Thornton Wilder, and Jonathan Edwards. The selections span sermons, short stories, poems, and cartoons. Each selection is so different from the others that the whole book is captivating-- there isn't a moment of repetition. In all, the book is very well organized and representative of the variety and depth of writers that have sprung from Yale.

Includes a wide variety of carriages for all uses, all presumably once available for purchase. Also includes catalog descriptions of each model, somewhat useful in learning about features on each item. Illustrations appear to be stylized a bit, very attractive. No photographs. The best book of its type I have seen so far.

This book contains family lineages to hundreds of Connecticut families! I was able to track 200 years of records for my families: Hall, Ives, Mix, Moss, and others. If you have roots in Connecticut, you need this book!

I would save some money and order the paperback edition which comes in two volumes at around eighty dollars. It is an excellent breakdown of how to approach social/legal problems by using various intellectual tasks. The volumes start with a brief background on earlier juriprudential schools of thought that the Lasswell and McDougal Jurisprudence grew out of and then goes on to discuss how one must take stock of one's subjectivity when studying any problem; how one must clarify the object of one's observations; how onw must look at the larger context of how any problem fits into its social contexts; what are the current trends in decision-making regarding the problem; and what might be some future projections on how to solve the problem. The authors teach the core questions that any problem-solver must explore: who are the players involved? what are their various perspectives? is there a constitutive order within which these players operate? what are the! ! ir bases of power? For further explanation of the complex theories put forth in these volumes look for literature by Winston Nagan, Richard Falk, Richard Schwartz, and Anthony Kronman.

This book could replace a dozen others in my library. Very informative from beginning to end. Also very insightful from engineer to president. Crammed with pictures, rosters and descriptions. Even has sections on wrecks and their navy of vessels. The artwork collection at the end is a real nice touch. If you are a New Haven fan and could have only one source, this should be it.

For those interested in Railroads in general, and the New Haven Railroad in particular,you would be well advised to grab a copy of this book. As a 46 year veteran of the NH,PC,Conrail & Amtrak progression, I found it to be very accurate, concise & mostly very interesting reading, bringing the whole history of the New Haven in easily followed chapters (couldn't put it down once I started reading it). Also, there are many excellent photo's. I strongly recommend this book.

Book includes many color photos of New Haven trains, including some of the special streamliners that were tried in the 50's. A comprehensive equipment rooster is included at the end. Very good photography, and insightful writing. All and all a must for the New Haven fan.

I thought the book was enjoyable to read and has some good suggestions on ways we can treat ourselves better and slow down our lives. A wide variety of topics is covered and references to further reading are noted if there is one area that is of interest (journaling, altars...). The book has good ideas for creating special places within our homes for us and everyone else to feel comfortable and relaxed.

I'm actually the author's neice, so I read the book when it first came out in 1996. However, I got married a year ago and reached for the book again to get inspiration for turning my new 'house' into a 'home'. This book is fun and easy to read and it is full of good ideas for decorating, living, and developing family traditions. I would recommend it as a wedding gift, a housewarming gift, or just a 'feel good' read. The cover is attractive and looks great on a guest room nightstand!

Be sure to check out her other works as well as her contributions in the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series!

Beer in America parallels the development of the country from the earliest settlers to the awakening of industrial America. Along the way you learn that nearly every founding father was a beer drinker and often a brewer.

Not intended as a history book, it is the story of how beer was there as the country developed. The book provides an excellent introduction to how the United States affected beer and brewing, and how beer was there at some of the most important moments in the country's young life. In the second part of the story individual topics guide the book, from the earliest prohibition movement, to the development of homebrewing, commercial brewing technology and colonial beer-based cocktails.

Beer in America is highly recommended as a light hearted look at beer, brewing and History