The Reviewer is th author of the book NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF INSANITY, (which is also on Amazon.com).

Leroy Spaniol knows his stuff! Both expertise and sensitivity are always present. It's clear that the author is, in fact, a true authority regarding the topic at hand. The various dynamics involved are articulated very precisely, while at the same time I found the author's writing style refreshing! The psychological and social barriers often faced by the "challenged" individual are all well researched and documented. This book's not cheap, but genuine quality rarely is!

I have read many books in the psychology field, and I thought this book did an excellent job of presenting clear and concise information on psychological testing. The book focused on the various testing techniques that are used in the psychology field. It raised important issues around how to appropriately apply testing and why we use them. i recommend this book to professionals in the field or to anyine who may have a curiosity about psychological testing in general. It's a real eye opener!Your interest won't fade out.

the thirteen chapers include:
1) in the beginning.
2) we believe in ourselves.
3) making believers of others.
4) setting up the office.
5) the "people helping people" campaign.
6) developing our resources.
7) the "ask".
8) in the news.
9) managing our finances.
10) the fine art of writing.
11) when opportunity knocks.
12) expressing our appreciation.
13) what experience has taught us.

this is a great book with which to introduce people, unfamiliar and uncomfortable with the idea of fundraising, to the ins and outs of basic funraising ideas. 121 over sized pages, with a bibliography.

Reclaiming the Native Home of Hope delivers a top-notch set of essays and case studies on western ecosystems, species re-introduction, land management, and conservation. The majority of the setting is focused on the Utah wilderness with other stories spiraling out to the Great Basin and Colorado Plateau areas.

The essays challenge the traditional thinking about the best uses for these remote and relatively unpopulated areas (e.g., mining and ranching) and bring the natural qualities to the top of the list. The book's arguments to preserve ecosystems of the west are balanced with constructive thoughts on ways to preserve jobs and private land.

Stephen Trimble sums up the motivation for spending time in open, natural spaces in an essay called "Letting Go of the Rim." The kind of story that would have left Wallace Stegner smiling.

This book is an excellent bibliography which can be used to develop your reference collection. The annotations are informative and readable; the authorities who have reviewed the books are impressive. Although there is a convenient code listing which kind of library the book is best for -- public, school, or college -- don't limit yourself to the reviewers' opinions. Some of the books recommended for public libraries may be also appropriate for school libraries. Because the book is kept current, one can find the references cited in print. It allows a librarian to drive collection development from the needs of the library rather than the whims of the publishers.

The content for Libraries Unlimited's Recommended Reference Books for Small and Medium-Sized Libraries and Media Centers 2002 is drawn from a selection of the American Reference Books Annual articles as being the most relevant for small library collections. Written by librarians themselves, as well as those whose field of study is appropriate to the different types of suggested academic volumes, Recommended Reference Books showcases each suggested title with a careful explanation as to why that specific title stands out in its field. Reference books on just about every academic topic are presented in this effective list especially designed and intended for school and community librarians on a tightly limited budget.

Dr. Friend offers a unique and compelling approach for revitalization of faith communities that is spiritually grounded. Though it is concrete and specific in the guidance it offers, it challenges congregations -- members and leaders -- to identify and explore individual and corporate "sacred center". Acknowledging that "sacred center" is hard to define, the author invites exploration of the deepest essence of both the person and the organization. This book is most helpful when read and discussed by a core group of people in the community. The book is based on the author's experience with dozens of churches and judicatories across 8 denominations. While courageously realistic, it offers the reader hope grounded in fresh alternatives to the discouragement that characterizes so many congregations today. Real stories from real people are at the heart of this important book.

It's a wonderfull book, but it is not for a novice in IT or in Reenginering... This can be a good help to learn more about theme but not to start

Evans is a fascinating man to listen to. He is a decorated veteran, but shuns the recognition he rightly deserves. He admits that some of his actions during the heat of combat "might have been foolhardy." Evans was not interested in medals, only in trying to keep his men alive. As Evans' Third Army Com mander, General George S. Patton remarked, "No one ever won a war by dying for his country. He won by making the other poor bastard die for his country."

Evans met several truly historical figures. First and foremost was Patton. After the first day of the Battle of Arracourt, Patton visited Evans' command post to commend him on a job well done. That was just the first of many encounters with General Patton. After hostilities ceased in 1945, Evans was assigned to a Prisoner of War camp near Landshut, Germany. There, while interrogating prisoners, he briefly met General Vlasov, another larger-than-life individual. Vlasov was a former White Russian officer who was convinced (some say coerced) to help the Nazis against the Soviet Union on the Eastern Front. Later, in Switzerland, Evans was able to get a glimpse of a compound full of Nazi war criminals, most notable of whom was Herman Goering.

Evans was also fortunate to have been able to participate in the design, testing and eventual combat deployment of the M18 "Hellcat" tank destroyer. The United States Army found that its antitank capabilities were woefully inadequate against the masses of German armor, so a new tank destroyer was desired. Evans, along with a handful of other armor officers from various posts around the US, was invited to Detroit to the Buick Division of General Motors, to offer suggestions for the design of this new vehicle. There are precious few times in a soldier's career that he is given the opportunity to impact upon the equipment he will use in the performance of his duty. Evans and these other officers seized the moment and helped to design one of the most effective combat vehicles ever. In ju! st a few short months the M18 went from the drawing board to the maneuver field and then the European Theater of Opera tions.

I recently began a paper dealing with a civil rights topic. While researching, I became interested in the Japanese internment of the 1940's. Although much can be learned about the internment from articles and other books, the pictures in this book are "worth 1,000 words." They photographs give a clear understanding of what life in the camps must have been like. I highly reccomend this book to history buffs, photography buffs, and those interested in civil rights issues.

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