Associations Books

Meg Barnhouse weaves her personal experiences into essays that touch my heart and make me laugh at the same time. I imagine myself sitting on a porch listening to a great storyteller as I read about her serving tea to children or watching drag races. I love being able to pick up her book in the morning and read an essay that will make me think - and smile all day.

I think she's a genius. I'm a friend of hers and wrote one of the blurbs on the back of the book. She is a person of substance and love and peace and freedom. Buy three copies and give two away! Email me at patjobe@chesnet.net and we'll talk about it. This is important!

I was privileged enough to spend a few hours listening to Meg Barnhouse speak and sing when she visited Wisconsin, and I could not have been more impressed. She does amazing things with words and I was delighted with her stories....and I kept reaching for a pen to write down quotes!For all of us who don't live in an area where we can pick up her radio broadcast, do yourself a favor and read Meg Barnhouse. You will find yourself quoting her, too!

The book starts with dynamic stretch illustrations which are good. The illustrations of stretches are usually 1 photo and explanations that are complete and the sessions are drawn as A's and B's. They are broken down into groups of stretches like the basics, then combinations, patters with fast feet and then to actually exercises. Mick then has Stage Two as an improved running section with easy and pratical exercises. Stage Three he gives 60 specific warms ups covering basics to space and shooting. Almost all sessions are using a ball. I titled it has a "handy guide" as I use it to get things out and develop my own or grab one of Mick's and go!

A super book for coaches who want to incorporate dynamic warm-ups/stretching into their teams training sessions and pre-game routine. Explanations are solid and easy to understand. As a coach of thirteen years I even found some terrific new warm-up exercises and games to use with my teams. Highly recommended especially for those who still believe that static stretching is still O.K. and anyone else who wants to leaern about proper warming up.

Really an outstanding book. It made me as a coach review how I approached warm-ups. I had always had the team go through traditional warm-ups; running the width of the field a couple of times, stretch and then small games of keep-away. Now, after reading this book that will all change. Dynamic stretching, varying the warm-up games etc... it is all covered in this book very well. Highly recommended for all coaches.

"Nurse anesthetists annually administer approximately half the anesthetics in the United States, yet they remain---in the words of a national news publication---"the best kept secret in medicine." Watchful Care tells the story behind that "secret," and, in the process, CHALLENGES PHYSICIAN-ORIENTED HISTORIES OF THE FIELD....."
[from the book of the front flap]

One of the most effective ways to devalue a profession, or any group for that matter, is to ignore their history. Anesthesia texts written for primarily a physician audience have for decades systematically avoided mention of the considerable contributions made to the specialty of anesthesia by Nurse Anesthetists. This book tackles, and successfully masters the task of tracing the development of anesthesia as a nursing specialty from the 19th century to the 1980's. The author also chronicles the multiple, albeit unsuccessful, attempts of organized medicine to stifle the development CRNA's, the profession that has been providing the majority of anesthesia care to Americans for over a century. The book is a "must read" for anyone, nurse, physician or patient, who has an interest in the subject of anesthesia. It is worth the search to find the "out of print" work. Hopefullly, it will be reprinted!

A must read for ANYBODY considering anesthesia. Although it is out of print, it can still be purchased from the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists ...

Whether you're a seasoned librarian, a student, or just a lover of libraries, this book is for you. It is written by many, many different authors who had the best and most practical advice and stories in small, digestable articles. This is a book I will keep and use for the rest of my career.

The title, "The Whole Library Handbook," is suitable, for this book covers it all in short, easy-to-read sections. It provides a brief overview of the practical aspects of librarianship: an example of a MARC record, job-hunting tips, issues in librarianship, available scholarships/grants, basic preservation tips, underserved populations, etc. It is actually an enjoyable read. If you're assigned this text for an MLS class, consider yourself lucky.

This book contains a wealth of information on libraries and librarianship! It is an amazing resource for the librarian, containing information on everything from staff development to useful addresses to discussions on library issues. It is especially helpful to the student in a Library Science program; it is answering questions I didn't even know I had! A helpful (and fun) read.

This book opens to view the commitment of a wonderful mother who stood as an island in the midst of a sea of turmoil for her faith. It is an inspiring example of how others respected her for her integrity, even though they followed a different life stlye and belief. We need more roll models like this in our current floundering moral abyss and absense of prominent moral leaders.

Set prior to and during World War II in what is now Serbia, this book is the dramatic story of a woman who made faithfulness to God her highest priority. Ann Vitorovich, tells a story rich in detail and drama. Whom Shall I Fear? is a quick read; not because it is written at an elementary level, but because it is a hard book to put down. The excellent writing carries the reader along chapter after chapter.

"The book is awesomely inspiring!! A powerful testimony rarely
received out of the pulpit. Outstanding "Bible study" that connects
with lay people. It embraced everything desirable in a book -- drama,
humor, counseling, and courage. The twins' childish antics added a
human perspective to the book and people. Mara was one impressive,
strong and courageous woman. The story of how the homes were saved from German tanks was breathtaking. This book reminds readers it is important to avoid complacency with regard to world events."

problems and answers are clearly explicated. great for studying or just satisfying your curiosity

Not much can be said about this book: you get exactly what you have in mind. First part of the book lists every problem from 1985-2000 Putnam exams, the second part provides hints to each of the problems in case you are stuck. The last part contains detailed solution(s) to every problem. It is an excellent book... Good luck on the test if you will be taking it.

I did Putnam in 2002 and solved 6 full problems. The future Putnam competitor should make it a point to consult past Putnam problems to successfully make the switch from olympiad problems to the Putnam. Not that it is a big change, but to do well in Putnam you have to know at least some basic trick in calculus, analysis and such. This is a good starting point in making that transition.

On a whole another level, even research mathematicians (problem solver type) can benefit from the 'tricks' and nuances of the 'toy' problems (e.g Putnam problems) in honing their problem solving instinct.

This extraordinary collection of fine women's stories collected and introduced by Susan Koppelman informs and reminds us of the widespread battering of women for over a century. And in the introductory notes prior to each story, Dr. Koppelman gives the reader extra information about the author and often about the times and conditions surrounding the depiction of abuse the woman, or women, suffer in each story. Still, every story left me feeling uplifted and proud to be a woman. What I found in these stories, over and over, is how little present day assumptions of entitlement held by abusive and battering men has changed! Batterers, then and now, assume they have the right to mistreat a woman or women as they do because they assume they are inherently superior and that they are preordained to do whatever they deem necessary to control and dominate women. These stories, however, tell us far more then the usual clinical 'case histories' of women victimized by men. These stories tell of courage, ingenuity and an almost super-human strength of spirit although some stories do tell of the eventual death of the battered women. As a woman, myself, who has found her own freedom from overbearing, abusive and cruel men...I am grateful to Dr. Koppelman for giving me and other women the collection of gems she has brought together in "Women in the Trees"! Other collections gathered together in other books edited by Susan Koppelman and introduced by her are equally remarkable and nurture the feminine spirit! I highly recommend "Women in the Trees" as well as her other books.

I found this book some years back while I was wandering through a bookstore and I was immediately drawn to it. As a Women's Studies major, I have always been interested in fictional representations of domestic violence and this book was just what I had always been looking for. It is actually one of the resources I have drawn on for my senior thesis and I cannot recommend it enough. My copy is a little worse for wear because I enjoy sharing it with every woman and man I know. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in how the representations of violence against women have and have not changed in our mother's and grandmother's lifetimes.

Susan Koppelman has created a marvelous and inspiring collection of women's stories about abuse and resistance.

Before each story. she includes a quote to elucidate the following piece. My favorite: "Some abusive people are adept at picking out a trait that a woman is most pleased about and using it against her...When an abused woman begins to doubt that she has that one special trait she has always felt secure about, the rest of her self-concept is quickly called into question." This quote, as well as many others, provide answers to the smug and uneducated who question how this could happen, and who might be the victims of cruelty and violence, both physical and emotional.

Koppelman has, through this varied collection, clearly shown us that there's no common profile of an abused woman. We could all be.

This book is a must read for everyone!

Robin Robertson has a real knack for explaining the complexities of Jungian psychology in a straightforward, even comfortably casual way, without ever dumbing it down. And in this slim but informative volume on the Shadow, he's in top form. Using vivid analogies, as well as experiences from his own life, he takes us into the depths of the Psyche & introduces us to the Shadow, the part of ourselves we tend to fear, deny, and project onto others rather than face outright. Not only that, but he makes clear that the Shadow isn't simply our "evil" side, but everything about ourselves that we've refused to acknowledge & accept -- including many positive things that can lead to personal growth, if we only have to courage to go through the darkest places to claim them.

The unfortunate cover might put some potential readers off, looking something less than slick & professional -- but isn't that what the prospect of facing the Shadow does anyway? We tend to judge by outer appearances too quickly sometimes, especially when we project our own fears outward. Just look a little more deeply within, and you'll discover that there's treasure to be found. Highly recommended!

Concise, easy-to-read, and practical introduction / layman's guide to the Jungian concept of the Shadow self.

Robertson avoids the stuffy, technical writing so often found when reading about Jung's ideas, and instead presents the material in a very down-to-earth manner, - aimed squarely at the average reader.

And unlike other materials I've read on this topic, Robertson's purpose is to give the reader some practical ways that they can begin to acknowledge and re-integrate their Shadow.

Quick, worthwhile read!

This is a marvelous book of wisdom about the hidden side of human nature, told in a deceptively simple style through engaging stories, and illustrated by drawings that arrest our attention and add a new dimension to the text. Wonderful. --Allan Combs; author of "Synchronicity: Science, Myth, and the Trickster"

As a healthcare professional who lectures on foot health, I found this book to be concise and to the point. The potential effects from lack of proper foot care are not soft peddled. The steps to take for preventive foot care are written and organized in an easy-to-digest manner.

With managed care taking it's toll on the time allotted for doctor visits, our patients need to become better informed. "101 Foot Care Tips" will help diabetics and their families know when to seek urgent treatment for what may seem to be a minor foot problem, hopefully, before infection and possible amputation become a real threat.

As The Foot Nurse, I whole-heartedly recommend this book!

101 Foot Care Tips For People With Diabetes is an excellent self care guide and reference for diabetics and their caretakers. Questions about exercise, the relevance of blood sugar control, nail clipping, choosing appropriate footwear, what to do about ingrown toenails, and preferred forms of exercise with diabetic foot complications are answered. All questions are succinctly explained with authority. Types 1 and 2 boxes at the top of the page tell if the question refers to both or either types of diabetes. Amusing illustrations lighten the tone and pique interest. Chapter 11 lists additional resources valuable to the diabetic. 101 Foot Care Tips For People With Diabetes is a good manual for any diabetic. Its brisk, no-nonsense explanations of complex interrelationships of diet, exercise, skin care and health management are presented in unavoidably clear lay terms.

Nancy Lorraine Reviewer

This is an excellent book and a "must read" for everyone who has diabetes or who plans meals/shops/cooks for people with diabetes. I am a registered dietitian who works in an endocrine clinic and I also have a private nutrition practice. I recommend this book to all of my patients/clients with diabetes. So many people with diabetes think in terms of can't eat this or can't eat that. It's time to think about what you can eat as well as debunk the myth once and for all that people with diabetes can't eat any sugar. This book was updated in 2007 and contains everything you need to know to eat well to manage diabetes. Also covered in the book are the lastest summary recommendations of the American Diabetes Association's 2006 updated medical nutrition therapy guidelines.

16 Myths of a "Diabetic Diet" specifically addresses the most commonly held myths about food and diabetes, explains the origins of these misconceptions, and offers breakthrough methods for creating a healthy, enjoyable way of eating for diabetics of all ages. 16 Myths of a "Diabetic Diet" shows how to eat foods with sugar (not sugar substitutes!), eat in a restaurant without ruining your meal plan, enjoy all of your favorite family recipes, and a great deal more. 16 Myths of a "Diabetic Diet" is important, essential, quality of life enhancing reading for all diabetics and those who love them.