Youth Books

Coach Gregory has provided a great system for youth coaches. It is very easy for the children to understand, and difficult for to defend. We are currently installing this system with 7-9 year olds with a coaching staff working together for the first time.

The terms are not too technical, but some might require a little refresher. I would still recommend this book to first time coaches with little to no coaching/football experience.

There are a couple of grammatical, typographical and "cut and paste" type errors. They do not distract from the useability of the text.

I highly recommend not only the book, but the DVD video series.

If your thinking of running the Double Wing at the youth level then this book is ALL you will need to put together a great run for the Championship! This book and the 5 DVD package from Championship Productions are the base for my progam. Jack Gregory does a great job!

This is the definitive book on running the Double Wing offense at the youth level. No basic primer, this book is thorough, comprehensive and detailed. Coach Jack Gregory is one of the great teachers and finest coaches in the country. This book is for any coach interested in Double Wing football.

This book is by far one of the most innovative and insightful books that I have read in some time. They also challenge the more common images that gangs represent as well. I found myself questioning the basic reasons for there are gangs in America, and found myself finding a whole new perspectie as these people view their dscieion to be in a gang as an economic choice of survival, not that of one they get into because they have a choice.

I recommend this book STRONGLY for all students of Criminal Justice.

I found this to be one of the most informative books about understanding the gang concept in America. Howerver, it also helped me to debunk the same myths about gang and agang structure as well. This book made me look at gangs as an alternative economic choice for those involved in the gangs and the difficult choices that many of them face that those on the outside of the gang life will never have to make.

I would rate this book on a list of must reads for anyone interested in a study of criminal justice.

Shelden and colleagues do an excellent job in analyzing the literature, from Thrasher to present, on gangs and the culture surrounding them. They critically examine statistical data and use several sociological theories in an attempt to better understand this growing societal phenomena. The original research from the Detroit area interviews is compelling. Certainly a book that would aid anyone's understanding of gangs, gang culture, or even graffiti (they use photographs to help explain this). Scholars looking for a book as a supplemental text in Delinquency or like courses would find this book a great asset!

Mike Connery's Youth to Power is the best documentation you will find on how the youth of America is being organized to have a major impact on the 2008 election. His tireless reporting and in person experiences perfectly capture this new movement in American politics--the rise of the Millennial Generation. If you want to avoid being surprised by the youth vote and its power in 2008, read the truths Connery uncovers in the course of this excellent book.
Morley Winograd

Youth to Power is a very well-written, brief history of youth-focused political organizing, with a focus on the 2004 election cycle. It profiles some of the key players in the space and makes a cogent argument for why progressive leaders should focus on youth. As the director of a nonpartisan organization in the space, I found Youth to Power to be indespensible. I recommend it to many people, especially those who think they are in the know but really have little sense of the role youth and youth organizing play in electoral politics.

Mike Connery is well-placed to write the history of the emerging progressive youth movement. He has, after all, been near the heart of it almost since its birth in the years preceding the '04 election.

Youth to Power is an engaging history of the lessons, mis-steps, and huge successes of the dozens of organizations and thousands of grassroots leaders across the country who comprise the new progressive movement.

This book is a recommended read for anyone working in youth politics -- and anyone who wants to figure out how a progressive majority is possible in America.

Thank you thank you thank you to my Youth Minister who bought this for me! 10 X 50 has wonderful, creative ideas......especially for those last minute situations! It also offers some "easy to do or change" activities. Though I hate to say it, this book also has some very convicting areas for me to work on as well! Great job.....I need the next one!

This is a concise workbook full of suggestions for starting an organized youth ministry and for maintaining one. It focusses on the real challenges of todays ministry to teenagers. It is loaded with practical do's and don'ts in dealing with kids and their parents. It is a very practical guide toward a balanced and effective youth ministry.

I ordered this as an addition to our resource "library" for my children as we do Bible study daily... I have four children ranging in age from 2 - 8 and if I find it difficult to explain something to them pertaining to the Bible in language they can understand, I can often find an easier way to get the message across by finding answers to their questions in this book. I would recommend it!

I bring home a lot of Christian books that I think my kids will read, but they rarely do. This one is different...my 8 and 10 yr olds are truly interested. They like to ask me the questions and see what kind of answer I come up with. With the scripture included, it's a devotional study in disquise!

104 Questions Childrens Ask About Heaven and Angels by David R. Veerman Paperback
I had read it in local library before I ordered it. I gave it to a member of my family with a small child to read it. It is well-done and illustrated. I would highly reccomend it- both for families with small chhildren and for adult reading as well!

(I did not figure out how to use the stars in rating - it's worth at least 4)

This book was enjoyable for myself as well as my 9-year old. The cartoons and explanations as well as scripture verses were helpful and fun. I learned right along with my child. We both would recommend this book and others in the series to those searching and new to the faith. It is reassuring to know the answers to some of those suprising questions my children ask!

This is a real "hit home" type devotional for today's youth... It challenges us to seriously spend 40 days forming an important habit of devotional time in God's Word and prayer, with immediate application to our everyday lives. With awesome insight from a very trustworthy role-model we can relate with.

This truly is a great book. I've only had it since Christmas and have one done TWO chapters. It has something that make the words make sence and it's so wonderful for youth. Cause we can unter stand it. Rebecca uses word that I know.

No more excuses or reasons not to serve! As followers of Christ, we are called to serve. Zeller gives us many clever service opportunities the whole family can enjoy together. It will take a long time to exhaust all of the great ideas in this book. 77 Ways Your Family Can Make A Difference is a quick and easy read; great for just about anyone.

77 Ways Your Family Can Make a Difference is an outstanding resource for families with children of all ages. Zeller out did herself with not only 77 ideas of service but in a user friendly style. Families,teachers,church groups and service clubs will find a wealth of resources in this book. A must read for all who need ideas to enhance their service life.

Abigail Adams life was a miracle. The book was so good, that I did not want to finish it. So I didn't read it for about two months. I am thinking about reading more books from this series. It is truly amazing how she survived when she was born. The whole entire world should read it.

This book is very exciting and interesting from from the begining to the end. It tells how Abigail almost dies as a child. She lived through the Revolution. Abigail also marrys the second President and is the mother of the sixth President.

The Sept. 11 attack on the United States apparently has caused other national tragedies to pale in comparison. Some of these tragedies, including the Columbine massacre, involved school violence.

In this book, Wade Rowatt focuses on the underlying reasons for school violence. Plus, he focuses on many other areas that are causing crises for today's youth.

This is a very detailed book that will require careful reading. It is full of insights that are both frightening and enlightening. If you are a parent, someone who works with youth, or even cares about youth, this book belongs in your library.

As the editor who worked with Wade on this book, I will admit that I have a certain level of bias associated with this book, but, in spite of that, I can honestly say that Wade has written a book that will inspire, encourage, and enlighten any parent, minister, teacher, etc. who has ever had to struggle with raising a young person in this world of ours that is filled with all sorts of vices to tempt our young people. Almost every issue that our children are dealing with today is discussed in this book in a way that is accessible and helpful. Once again, Wade Rowatt has written a book that will serve to help all of us who are struggling to deal with adolescents in crisis.