I have read many books and articles on first aid in the wilderness but none compare to Mr. Titlon's commons sense practicle approach. He does a very good job explaining what is approriate in the wilderness versus an urban setting. He also is very explicit in his directions on how to provide care.

Mr. Titlon also does a good job in organizing the book. One chapter feeds into the next.

In general I prefer the WFR course to be a conducted after someone is certified as a medical first responder so that they understand the legal differences. If you need to take both at the same time, this is an excellent course book.

Bruce A. Donato First Responder Instructor K & A First Aid

When I first saw the title to the book, "Wildlife of the New Millennium," I expected a review of new species. Instead I found a hilarious book dealing with man and wildlife facing the new millennium. The pictures add alot to the book. (I esp. love the cover). In a light-hearted way, Peterson brings to light issues that we face with urban sprawl. A great read for environmentalists, scientists, and outdoorsmen who know what is going on, but have a sense of humor.

A most painful experience in love sent beautiful young Miss Miranda Wainwright from her home in America to the estate of her aristocratic cousin in England. Her she could start a new life, far from humiliating memories of betrayal. Burned once by a man's lying lips, Miranda vowed never again to put her heart and her fate in romantic jeopardy. Then she met the arrogant if undeniably dashing Viscount of Wythe-and her iron-clad declaration of independence had to meet the test of passion's fire in the person of this lord who was everything that Miranda both distrusted and desired...

A Very good read.

I truly enjoyed reading the book. The workbook is easy to read with clear language, with a "pinch of humor" -- and definitely not boring. Page after page, I thought of friends, family members, acquaintances, clients I work with (and myself) the benefits of reading this book. Even, if you think you know the ins-and-outs of job seeking, as a resource book, it will be helpful. The author knows the business of "how to find a job", gives good advise and the information is up-to-date with a focus on the "real world". I highly recommend this book - for those who are currently job seeking, would like to change jobs or careers, or are trying to find their "first job". Think of the dollars spent buying this workbook, as a small investment for a better job and better future.

To read any book by William Diehl is to experience a seasoned master at "the very acme and pitch" of his writing power. Diehl wields his eloquent pen like some mighty Zeus, flinging lightning thoughts that breathe and words that singe. His books are not for the timid. It's hard to realize that a mind so bright and playful creates such iniquitous villains.

When legendary attorney Martin Vail is forced by his political enemies to defend Stampler with his invincible legal team--a retired judge, an ex-boxer investigator and a gorgeous psychiatrist, Vail sets out to prove Stampler not guilty. He strides toward his goal, bending with each unexpected blow, through a plot as complicated as a biblical genealogy and infinitely more intriguing--until he comes to a shattering ending.

Diehl's writing is so vibrant that his books are not for the squeamish. The reality he paints is often stark and harsh but he's always accurate. Characters romp through the story as the reader becomes caught in their lives. You'll find yourself holding your breath in this one. And if you've seen the movie -- read the book. There's more story here and it's even better.

Although William Diehl's "Primal Fear" is almost ten years old now, I did not have the good fortune to read it until this week. What a classic legal thriller!
The character of Martin Vail, although an obvious egotist who will do anything to win his case, is still a fascinating character, and his defense of the psychotic killer Aaron Stampler proves how cunning and brilliant he can be.
Although the obvious dark secret of the murdered archbishop is readily apparent, the way Diehl moves through the various clues is simply stunning. The other characters are likewise brilliantly executed and the courtroom scenes crackle with tension and surprises.
Of course, at the heart of this novel is the villain, Aaron Stampler. A seemingly cherubic and victimized young man, we find out a great deal about Aaron, his childhood, his teen years, and it is hard to believe that this mild-mannered young boy could brutally murder the Archbishop.
That's where the fun starts as Diehl wields a mighty sharp pen in this exceptionally good thriller.
Am anxious now to read the sequel, "Show of Evil."

I must say that I bought this book by seeing an ad of the movie on the TV, but while the movie hadn't come up in Brazil I read it. I've never heard about Diehl before, but as I turned the pages ( fast indeed ), I realized that he is a very good writer, able to create characters that you simply love. vail is the bad-boy counselour that must take the defense of the angel-looking Stampler, accused of the murder of a weel-known bishop in Chicago. As he goes deep in the investigation of the crime, th real truth about stampler begins to come out. And it's amazing, to the last page. Even if the end is kind of predictable, you keep reading just to confirm if it's what you're thinking. When I found out about the sequel to this novel, named " Show of Evil ", I went right to the bookstore to buy it. And I hope that it makes me stay awake in the night just as " Primal " has

Rinker Buck's Flight of Passage is a wonderful collection of passages devoted to the author's long standing quest to reconcile his relationship with a domineering, eccentric father through the vehicle of a cross country flight with his peculiar and trusting older brother Kernanhan. It is an oddessey - a wonderful tale of wanderlust, brotherly devotion, friendship and understanding told through the recollections and remembrances of a fifteen year old boy, oftentimes at odds with his demanding and powerful father.

The story is set in the mid-sixties, at a time when our country was still rattled by the Kennedy family tragedy, yet not so jaded as to lose interest in the story of two young men in an antique airplane reliving their father's barnstorming days (and repeated, worn out stories of Stearman men and waterbags) and living their own memories to tell stories to their sons someday in probably the same fashion!

Personally, I had much in comman with the author's brother, having attended the same schools, and entered the same profession. I also happen to own and fly a restored Piper Cub. But the magic of this book is it's ability to appeal to both flyers and non flyers alike. It reminds us that we live in a great and beautiful country. It has it's faults, as we all do, and like most families, we have our problems and miscommunications, unmet expectations and misunderstandings, but with experience and "letting go" we appreciate the love that has been bestowed upon us - maybe years later - but a gift nonetheless.

A beautiful story.

"Flight of Passage" goes deep within the human heart of brothers, sons and fathers. It is not often in this day and age that we are given this masculine insight of two brothers and their love for each other. Nor, are we given such a privleged look into the relationship of a father and his sons.

The airplane (espcially the Piper Cub) is a metaphor. The boys learn how to cherish life, to be good men, to be good citizens in fact from their work on this small airplane as it cruises across the United States.

And, do they cross the U.S.! Strangly we are given the rare opportunity to see our nation from the air, with the eyes of teenagers who believe in themselves, their dad and their Piper Cub. We meet the men and women of America as the Piper lands in strange little airports in the midwest, the south west and the California coast. Not only do they fly out, they fly back to New Jersey. What the brothers discover is the grandness of this country, qualities that bind this country together, and the things that make each region unique.

This is not a travelogue. This is a coming of age story that touches the heart -- deeply.

This classic airplane story takes place in the mid 1960s. Tom Buck, the father of eleven children, used to be in a flying circus. The hunger for experience starts to gnaw at Kern, his oldest child, as Tom decides to teach Kern how to fly. Wanting excitement, Kern whips up a plan to fly coast to coast with his younger brother, Rinker (who authors this 1997 true story). Old Tom, unable to resist Kern's eagerness, says, "Yes," to the idea. Although it was not known at that time, their flight, if they accomplished it, would be the first time two kids would fly from the East Coast, to California on the West Coast. Although they did not know it, they would be tracked, with the help of his father, by news reporters all over the country. The big question that stayed in the brothers' minds was, "How would we make over the Rockie Mountains?" I truly enjoyed this book, for it gives the feeling of actually being inside the heads of both brothers as they were flying in their Piper Cub.

I generally like golf fiction, but this novel was not one of my favorites.

The book involves a first year law student who is spending his summer interning at the law firm where Bobby Jones had worked. He is assigned the task of organizing and cataloging Bobby Jones' old files. During the summer, he discovers notes and correspondence about a mysterious golfer/client named Beau Stedman. According to the story, Beau Stedman had been quite the young phenom golfer prior to being accused of murder.

Set against this backdrop, the story becomes part John Grisham novel and part "Bagger Vance." Unfortunately, it doesn't do either well. There is not enough intrigue to keep you in suspense and not enough "magic" or "mysticism" to keep you amused.

Having said all of that, the book is still mildly entertaining. For a more enjoyable read within this genre, I would recommend "The Legend of Bagger Vance", "Golf in the Kingdom" or "Miracle on the 17th Green."

Just finished reading this book, and what a great story it is! I found myself searching the internet to convince myself that Beau Stedman did NOT caddy at Augusta National. I am about to start The Greatest Course That Never Was and expect the same easy read as this was. The golf history was fascinating and the characters likable. Highly recommend this book.

I am equal parts history buff and golf enthusiast. I could spend all day reading about two events: the sinking of the Titanic and the 1986 Masters. I am sure ther are many others out there like me. if so, the novel "The Greatest Player Who Never Lived" by Michael Veron, was also written for you. It is difficult to describe how captivated I became while reading about the relationship between Beau Stedman and Bobby Jones. Veron's writing style could not be clearer; his character and plot development are as compelling as any Grisham, Clancy or Follet novel i've read. The ultimate compliment for an author comes when the reader is so enthralled with a book that the reader feels an ovewhelming urge to contact the author personally to thank him. I am in the process of trying to locate Mr. Veron.

If you're looking for a great mystery combined with many story plots, and some historical backround, you should definietly read this book. McCrumb has done an excellent job of taking the lives of a variety of different characters and weaving them all together throughout this book. Although contradictory to what others may say, this book is centered around the escape of an mentally ill old man from jail and how a number of other people's lives tie in with his journey home. You will get to know three police officers, two of whom think the escaped convict is no threat, but one who does. A radio announcer who hypes up the old man's journey is another big focus of this plot, along with a college professor who is on a journey of his own to follow the trail of the legend, Katie Wyler.

Even thought it may be hard at times to follow the many characters who are introduced, they all come together in the end and make an exciting and page turning book. This book is set in the Appalachian mountains around Virginia and Tennessee and McCrumb has done a wonderful job on describing the scenery of the land. McCrumb's language makes you feel like are there in the mountains. Along with the scenery, McCrumb has also done her share of research on the area and provides information (as one of the characters) about the geological factors of the Appalachians. With all the surprised that end each chapter, you are always wondering what will happen next, or who will finally meet who. For a great anytime reading get Sharyn McCrumb's She Walks These Hills.

She Walks These Hills is another excellent book in the Appalachian series by Sharyn McCrumb. She again combines two stories - one in the present and one in the past along with a pinch of a ghost story, culminating in an overall satisfying novel.

This installment tells of the stories of Harm Sorley, an escaped murderer in the Appalachian area, a college professor following the trail of Katie Wyler, a pioneer woman trying to get to her home in 1799, and Hank the Yank, a bodacious radio personality who tries to get into both these stories. I will not give the ending away as some reviewers did, but you need to read this book to get the full flavor of the area and the era.

How do these three characters intertwine with each other - both from the past and present? It is up the reader to find out in this thrilling novel.

I totally agree with a writer form St. Louis when he said that She Walks These Hills was haunting, tragic and beautifully written. The way Sharyn McCrumb twisted different plots into her novel kept me wanting to know more and more with each sentence I read. She was able to accurately go from Katie Wyler's time in 1790, to Hiram Sorley's time in 1960, and even to the present day. McCrumb's use of descriptive language and long, flowing sentences made the book much more captivating. From the time that she introduced us to Hiram Sorley in the beginning of the novel, to the time he died in the trailer fire, I grew attached to the escaped convict. McCrumb made me feel sorry for the old man because of the way she questioned his guilt through Hank-the-Yank, the local radio DJ. And the way that Sharyn McCrumb made Martha Ayers look as brave as a soldier, made me have so much respect for her character. I felt as if I have known the characters in the novel all my life because of the specific details given by McCrumb. What made this book so easy to read was McCrumb's use of descriptive vocabulary. I felt as if I was actually there in Tennessee with Martha and Sabrina, and that I was going through the same things that Jeremy Cobb was going through in the woods. Overall, I loved the way that McCrumb went from Katie Wyler and Jeremy Cobb's journey through the woods, to Martha Ayers trying to prove herself by catching Harm Sorley, the escaped convict, who was also trying to find his daughter and ex-wife. It was just so interesting to read about the happenings from the different time periods, but in the end how they all came together as one.

It is said that 1 out of 4 Americans deal with some form of mental illness,eg. depression) and everyone who is a genuine victim of mental illnesses should read this excellent book! Who wouldn't be depressed after dealing with parents like these? As a 30 yr old daughter of a mother who has been very bitter and controlling my whole life due her her own illness, Scitzophrenia, and a wealthy step-father w/ PHD who thinks oftentimes he is more like God than a Physicist, this book gives vivid portrayls of common misunderstandings and explains miscommunications of neglect and abuse. The best advice this book gives is that "You do not have to forgive for things or actions you do not understand and can not change." It sheds light on possibly naming exactly what behaviors you exspect or tell your parents to treat me in the right way or take the high road! A++++++ The Best Book Written!

In this informative and compelling volume, Dr. Forward lucidly explains the fundamental problems underlying many people's inability to elicit love, support, and understanding from their own parents. Her use of case histories from beginning, confrontation, and healing process illustrates how people can claim true adulthood and release themselves from toxic parental bondage.

From those who live with daily emotional reminders of parental abuse to those who believe that they had perfect parents, although sense some inner, unidentifiable resentment, Toxic Parents can help readers to claim their rightful dignity.

Do not be put off by the recommendation to confront abusive parents. Forward does not promise or even hint that such parents will understand or apologize. In fact, she makes it very clear that they most likely will deny and explode, but this confrontation is above all for the adult child's progression towards self-definition and emotional independence.

Those of you who had parents (or a parent)who abused you in any manner, but whom others considered a paragon of virtue, sweetness and light, this book is especially for you. Dr. Forward emphasizes that the child (then or now) is not crazy or bad, despite what others observe as apparent truth and that it is typical for outsiders to take the parents' side, since they do not have complete information.

Not everyone, however, will benefit from Forward's highly practical wisdom. In the unlikely event that staunch authoritarians (Is there any other kind?), including toxic parents themselves, read this book, it will give them hours -- perhaps even years -- of anger, brooding, and denial fodder, for which they should be very grateful.

I have purchased three copies, one for my husband and two for his sisters. Upon receiving the shipment I read this book again. Five & a half years ago, a friend suggested that I read it and it reassured me about the observations I was that stunned me. Toxic parents can have a devastating effect that brings on shame, preventing some from seeking help early in life and the saddest legacy is that it gets past on for generations.

Any adult who emotionally strips their child of self-esteem, self-worth and confidence is a Toxic parent! Any parent who enables the abuser...is also a Toxic parent! And sadly to say, any victim who chooses not to overcome the hurtful legacy can potentially become a Toxic sibling, a Toxic spouse or a Toxic friend.

I never thought that I would, one day, wake up to the realization that I was in a Toxic relationship... sometimes it sneaks up on you! I "ROCKED THE BOAT" and endured a backlash from my husband and his family this book made me realize that I had to stick to my guns if I wanted to have a healthy marriage.

Nobody should ever feel obligated to hide or burden the family shame.