If you are interested in a well written book on the secret war in Laos, this is the best I have read. The author's descriptions of the country and the people,including the many hill tribes, are what holds your attention. I learned more about the CIA"s role in the wars of Indo-China, than in any book I have read. A real page-turner and I felt I was riding along with the author in his helicopter.

Real truth is one of the rarest things that I have ever encountered.Charlie Davis is my best friend. That is because he is honest and truthful to a fault. He is also extremely intelligent, sensitive, and very articulate, in his homespun way. If you value absolute truth, that is what you will find in his book--no sugar-coating and no bull (that's another reason he is my friend).

It is a very moving and satisfying experience to have a glimpse at the private thoughts of this wonderful man. Enjoy!

My 3-year old son LOVES this book. My husband reads it to him multiple times every night at bedtime, at his request. It has a great lesson & the illustrations are wonderful. Adam is certainly a character that little people can relate to.

I thought this was an excellent book for my 7 year old. She learned that forever doesn't mean forever.

Reflects the latest knowledge in our field and provides clear guidance for bringing practice up to the level of our current state of knowledge.It presents addictions treatment from a truly contemporary perspective, not burdened with the traditions, vested interests, and biases that have inhibited our forward movement for years. The authors have taken a courageous stance throughout the book.

This text provides a thorough look into the field of addiction. It provides for alternatives to the dominant theme in relation to working with people whose lives have been influenced by the use of substances. In addition, the material on other addictions is a long needed addition to texts related to addictions. This complete work is a welcome addition to the library of material I use in working with addictions.

"An excellent book that will raise awareness of the potentially life-altering impact of a bloodborne exposure. All OR staff and everyone involved in surgical procedures should read this book and incorporate the ideas specific to their practice."...Journal of Healthcare Risk Management

"A clear, informative and practical guide to relatively simple measures that may be taken to make the operating theatre a safer workplace for all members of the surgical team. There should be a place for this volume in operating suites throughout the country....British Journal of Surgery

"Thoughtfully presented, intellectually solid, fills a real need." ...LaMar McGinnis, MD, FACS, Vice President Elect, American College of Surgeons

"A must-read, clearly written, based in full compliance with multiple regulatory bodies." ...Ann Kobs, RN, MS, Immediate Past Associate Director, Department of Standards, JCAHO

"Should be read by everyone involved in the care of surgical patients; it has changed the way I operate. Every time I walk through those double doors, I now think of safety" ...Sidney Stapleton, MD, FACS, General Surgery

"Motivates surgical care providers to make safer choices, and tells exactly how to do it!" ...Susan Bales, RN, MBA, Director of Surgical and Obstetrical Services , Promina DeKalb Medical Center

"A life-saving manual for all healthcare workers in the OR...should be required reading in medical schools, nursing schools and technical training programs." ..Michael Swor, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Ob/Gyn, University of S. Florida

"Thought-provoking...a worthwhile and needed addition to the surgical and nursing curriculums." ...Paul Browne, MD, FACOG, Director, Atlanta Maternal Fetal Medicine

"Reeducating our surgeons and nurses to protect themselves is urgent. This book does an excellent job."...Robin Henry Dretler, MD, President, Atlanta Infectious Diseases Specialists

"A great book, very practical, straight forward, easy to read and informative...a must for our unit." ...Lilian Blair, CNS Operating Rooms, Tamara Private Hospital, Tamworth, NSW

"This reviewer recommends that everyone who works in the OR keep a copy readily accessible for reference and notation." ...Journal of Nurse Midwifery

"I am particularly pleased to see a text written by a physician that addresses step-by-step ways for all members of the surgical team to reduce their own and others' risks of occupational injury and exposure to blood borne pathogens. I encourage others to purchase the book." ...Lynne Reagan, RN CIC, Inf. Control Coordinator, Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL

"A handbook for all OR personnel by a practicing surgeon...draws from published studies, OSHA and CDC guidelines, his own experience and common sense"...OR Manager

"Our highest must-read recommendation for hospital staff."...www.SafetyInfo.Com

"A refreshing approach to identifying and managing everyday risks in operating theatres. Readers should adopt the principles of infection control described in this book."...Nursing Standard

"A new book to make the OR a safer place... suggestions about gloving, surgical gown selection, needlestick prevention, and other practical ideas"...Infection Control Today

"A must-have resource for all levels of care providers in surgery and obstetrics; applicable for anesthesia, emergency department, intensive care and invasive radiology."...Worldwide Nurse

"Your book has provided insight; I have learned many safer approaches to everyday activities in the OR." ...Lori Kral, CST

"Logically addresses protective measures to avoid unnecessary injury...a self-professed plea for all OR workers to adopt safer methods...addresses the real fears of healthcare workers at risk for becoming infected with a bloodborne disease...identifies safe ways to function in the operating room and delivery room...encompasses practices available for years but underutilized or ignored...many midwives and obstetrical practitioners walk a fine line between being hands-on with women in labor and complying with OSHA guidelines... delineates thoughtful and well researched ways to protect medical professionals. ...Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health

This new book logically addresses protective measures to avoid unnecessary injury to both patients and surgical care providers. The author addresses the real fears of healthcare workers at risk for becoming infected with a bloodborne disease like HIV or hepatitis C due to needle-stick or scalpel injuries, which are apparently quite common. Dr. Davis identifies safe ways to avoid injuries from sharp instruments in the operating room and delivery room, encompassing practices available for years but underutilized or ignored. He list simple ways to protect medical professionals and their patients. An excellent read for the layman as well as the operating room professional.

Alone with the Owl is a magical collection of stories, just like Rumors from the Lost World, Davis's first collection. In the two books, we meet a girl who imagines (or is she only imagining?) that she has wings, an unlikely soldier from Minnesota sent to a mythologized war in the former Yugoslavia, a minor league ballplayer who decides to committ highway robbery in the Deep South, a psychological aide who cures a schizophrenic with ketchup, a priest who has the hots for a parishioner in Fargo. The settings range from Louisiana, where the biographical notes tell us that Davis grew up, to the midwest and elsewhere. Davis writes about people from every social class and his style is a distinctive mixture of lyricism and grittiness. He's one of the best stylists now writing fiction in America. Get this book. Read it. Read it more than once. And spread the word. This is a writer to be conjured with.

His first collection, Rumors from the Lost World, was fantastic, and so the second was much anticipated. Of the first, Tim O'Brien wrote, "A magical collection of stories, one of the best I've encountered in years." Walker Percy wrote, "He has an original talent, a feel for action, a sparse yet vivid style, a sharp satirical sense, a keen eye and ear for the follies of the age." Dorothy Allison wrote in the New York Times Book Review, "Alan Davis's voice transports and sings....I kept thinking that I wouldn't mind winding up as a character in one of his stories. Odds are, he'd do me justice."

The blurbs on the back cover of this new collection say it all: "Although these stories occur in many different parts of the country, they are easthetically shaped by the landscape of Louisiana, the muddy delta, and the oily bayou - the bottomland to which all things flow." Debra Marquart (The Hunger Bone) "In Alone with the Owl, I have met a glalery of characters more thoroughly and deply than I do in half a year of my ordinary existence." Josip Navakovich (Salvation and Other Disasters)

This truly outstanding and detailed biography of Jane Addams surveys the founder of Hull House, a social reformer who was one of the most admired women in American history. American Heroine recounts her life, work and ideas, providing chapters which go into far more depth and detail than most reviews of her life, probing the philosophy behind her works and the atmosphere of her times.

Jane Addams was a remarkable woman. This book is the best biography written of her life. She was a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in her later life. Her liberal views of American society are covered thoroughly by this author in his chapters of her early work at Hull House, and her later work for world peace. A must read book for every woman, because Jane Addams was truly an American woman.

This brilliantly written novelette goes right for the heart. The creativity and Shakespearean wit are deftly intertwined with the timelessly poignant way Ms. Davis searches for the true essence of the human existence. This is truly the work of a writer who has mastered her craft. Ms. Davis has written a children's book for eternity.

Davis's use of humor intrigues the reader and keeps you wanting more

I have enjoyed this author's earlier books, The Murder of Frau Schutz, White Rook, and Red Knight. These books always seem well-researched and accurate in detail. This, in turn, adds greatly to the reader's being able to engulf himself or herself in the plot. Carl, the protagonist, is a so familiar story of big dreams clashing with reality and forces beyond his control. It is easy to see many real people like him daily. Very few lounge singers started out with that result as their dream. An excellent read.

I like angels, especially their Angel food cake. It is yummy in my tummy

Doris Davis' book is one of those rare reads that you simply can't put down until the end. In her effortless manner of storytelling, she introduces us to the unseen world in a way that is believable as well as reassuring. The author's personality is engaging and her spiritual energy seeps through the pages to the reader. It is a great book for those just beginning their spiritual quest, as well as for those seasoned explorers wishing to reconnect with something enlivening and real. Go buy this book - then pass it on to a friend!

This is not a religous tome or a writing by some off-the-wall person who thinks she has psychic capabilities and can reach your long-lost loved ones and help you find 'closure'. This is touching history written in the honest, straightforward language only a true Southern grandmother knows how to use. Her experiences with "The Guys" are expressed as just that - her experiences. She is simply telling you what she knows. We should be grateful that the followed the wishes of "The Guys" and was willing to share this personal account with us.

The "Army Aviation in Vietnam" series of books are a welcome and long overdue addition to the library of U.S. military history. As a current Army aviator, I find this series invaluable in allowing me to trace the history of Army aviators and their units.

Rich in detail, Mr. Young's work is unequaled and fills a gap that has existed for quite a while. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the history of Army aviation or the U.S. involvement in the Vietnam war.

This is the second of Ralph Young's series of fine books on the insignia and units of the Army Aviation units in Vietnam, both fixed wing and helicopter. I'm proud to own both of the existing books, and will buy each and every one as they are produced. This is a labor of love for Ralph, and it is a privilege to accompany him as he recognizes members of all the helicopter units that were in RVN at different times of the war. He is a walking encyclopedia, and his remarkable books show this. My unit, the 175th OUTLAWS is displayed correctly and prominently, and I am looking forward to the third edition of his series, which will feature my bird, Outlaw 23, representing the fine aviation art his illustrator is capable of. History of the individual units and their personnel who mattered are also included in this excellent work. Put it on your bookshelf!