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Terror at Beslan: A Russian Tragedy with Lessons for America's Schools
John Giduck
Archangel Group, 2005
Connecting the Dots
+ Naked Brutality
+ A Must Have for Parents
+ Read it and act upon it
+ Terror at Beslan: A Russian Tragedy with Lessons for America's Schools
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Tom Brown's Guide to City and Suburban Survival (Field Guide)
Tom Brown
Berkley Trade, 1986
Good ideas on how to survive in the Big City
+ Tom Brown's Field Guide: City and Suburban Survival
+ A great read.
+ Excellent field guide
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The Special Ops Workout: The Elite Exercise Program Inspired by the United States Special Operations Command
Stewart Smith, Mike Mejia
Hatherleigh Press, 2003
Outside Workouts
+ Stole it from my husband.
+ 43 Year Old "Special Ops" Mom!
+ AWESOME
+ Both comprehensive and demystifying
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Survivor Personality
Al Siebert
Perigee Trade, 1996
It is possible to learn how to be more "resilient"
+ Great book!
+ Yes, I got life!
I had an opportunity to hear the author speak about "resiliency in the workplace" at a conference in Portland, OR two years ago. He offered good examples and strategies for coping with stress and change. I enjoyed his talk, and bought this book and another title by him as well. I have since bought ...
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How to Teach Your Baby to Swim: From Birth to Age Six
Douglas Doman
Square One Publishers, 2006
Excellent Book. Wonderful Program
+ important to have
This is an excellent, precise book about introducing your baby and young child to the joys and wonderful benefits of mobility in the water.
There are other books out there but this is by far the best I've read on the subject. I really enjoyed the MANY clear and descriptive pictures showing you ...
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For Boys Only: The Biggest, Baddest Book Ever
Marc Aronson, HP Newquist
Feiwel & Friends, 2007
Hands-down the best of the "boy" books!
+ great for ADHD attention spans
+ Great Book!!!
+ Almost-10-yr-old LOVES this book!
+ My son loves the book
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Fear Less: Real Truth About Risk, Safety, and Security in a Time of Terrorism
Gavin de Becker
Little, Brown and Company, 2002
Good Read
+ A Terrific Book
+ Fear Less by Gavin DeBeckker
+ Great Quick Read
+ Excellent Ideas
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Stop Teaching Our Kids to Kill : A Call to Action Against TV, Movie and Video Game Violence
Dave Grossman, Gloria Degaetano
Crown, 1999
This book should be widely read
+ "I watched all those shows and I'm not VIOLENT" rethought . . .
+ Stop Teaching Our Kids to Kill
+ Important as Today's Headlines
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Urban Survival Techniques (Elite Forces Survival Guides)
Patrick Wilson
Mason Crest Publishers, 2002
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Monsters In The Woods: Backpacking With Children
Tim Hauserman
University of Nevada Press, 2007
Love the Title (among other things) !
+ A good read for parents
+ Parents, get those kids outdoors
+ A "must-have" for outdoor-loving families with children everywhere.
+ Great info, fun voice
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Elite Forces Manual of Mental and Physical Endurance: How to Reach Your Physical and Mental Peak
Alexander Stillwell, Matthew Bennett
St. Martin's Griffin, 2006
Mental, Physical Endurance
+ Good Resource...
This book does excellent job of covering overall the subject comprehensively, with good illustrations and does not bog down into detail, or focus to the point of excessive respectivity. It seems to me a good phy. ed. starter for any age experienced with reading.
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Fitness for Children
Curt Hinson
Human Kinetics Publishers, 1995
Terrific and practical activities your students will enjoy!
I've had this book for 3 yrs. now and refer to it often. It has really complimented my PE program and my students really enjoy the activities. They are getting plenty of physical benefits while learning about fitness and having fun! A must for all PE teachers' library!
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When All Hell Breaks Loose
Cody Lundin
Gibbs Smith, Publisher, 2007
very helpful for planning
+ real deal
+ Just in case
With the dollar being devalued, banks closing and oil prices rising I fear the inevitable. This book is quite helpful in helping myself and my family get organized with very helpful ideas.
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The Fourth Turning
William Strauss, Neil Howe
Broadway, 1997
A macro for our time
+ Provocative, Insightful and Enlightening
+ Great Place to begin understanding intergenerational communication.
+ American Prophecy
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Sharpening the Warriors Edge: The Psychology & Science of Training
Bruce K. Siddle
PPCT Research Publications, 1995
Great Resource
+ Thought provoking
+ Great Read and Resource
Great resource for anyone involved, either as a participant or trainer, in high stress activities.
Siddle keeps the focus limited to the relationship between survival stress, escalating heart rates and combat performance but he does an outstanding job of explaining and demonstrating how they ...
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