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The Virgin Islands Illustrated takes the reader along ona sailing trip through the U.S. and British Virgin Islands withcruisers Nancy and David Harris. Through maps, 181 photographs, and alively, entertaining text, the book offers visits to popular islanddestinations, including The Baths on Virgin Gorda, the sea caves ofNorman Island, St. John's magnificent Virgin Islands National Park,the fabulous snorkeling and diving waters off the Dogs, and thegorgeous wild beaches of Anegada. ... Read more

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Not a very useful or entertaining book
I was quite disappointed with this book for several reasons.First, it is not a travel or cruising guide.There is virtually no specific information on restaurants, shops, anchorages, dive sites, etc.Second, it is not a nature guide.The authors offer brief and vague descriptions of the flora and fauna they encounter, but readily admit that they are not sure what several species are. Finally, this book is not very entertaining or well written...Reading this book is akin to going over to someone's house to look at pictures of their latest vacation and have them offer a terse (but redundant) narrative of their activities.How many times do they have to tell us they had a sandwich and a beer for lunch and then split another beer between them?The book is written with short, choppy sentences that give it a "Dick-and-Jane" feel that I found quite annoying.There are several maps and pictures in the text, but no nautical charts.Also, the pictures are often grainy and the colors are dull.I just don't see the point of this book. ... Read more

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Prophet Harris, The "Black Elijah" of West Africa offers theonly comprehensive study of the thought of William Wade Harris, the Glebo(Liberia) loyalist whose prophetic mission from 1910-29 moved tens ofthousands of West Africans out of traditional religion into the stream ofChristianity and modernization, particularly in the Ivory Coast.It reviews that unparalleled breakthrough, thoroughly examines traditionalAfrican, Western missionary and colonial influences which helped determinereligious innovation and shape his vocation as prophet of Christ's reign ofpeace and prosperity. Heretofore unused sources, enriched by documents andphotos, expose biblical eschatological and messianic dynamics which tiedHarris' words, symbols and charisma together in a holistic AfricanChristianity. The source of long-standing contentions between IvoirianHarrists, Methodists and Catholics is uncovered in the well-intentioned butchanging colonial and missionary responses to his impact. ... Read more

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A new, preventive approach to reducing crime from the renowned expert on policing.

Police departments across the country have begun to embrace a new approach to law enforcement based on accountability to citizens, better leadership, and collaboration with the communities they serve. Standing in marked contrast to "Ashcroft policing," these new strategies are exactly what police need both to make the streets of our cities and towns safer and to prevent terrorism.David Harris, law professor and nationally known expert on police profiling, has spent the last five years visiting police forces and collecting examples of smart, progressive law enforcement. Drawing on successful strategies currently in use in Detroit, Boston, San Diego, and other cities and towns all over the country, all of which have reduced crime without infringing on civil rights, Harris here unveils the concept of "preventive policing," a term he has coined to meld these strategies into a new vision for good cops.

From preventive policing's founding principles to its real-world applications, Harris shows that the solutions to reducing crime, fighting terror, and preserving civil liberties are within reach —if only the Department of Justice will listen. ... Read more

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A New Approach to Modern Policing
David Harris, a University of Toledo Professor of Law, has made a significant contribution to the literature on policing in his book Good Cops.Harris' Preventive Policing may well be the bridge between Community Oriented Policing model of the 1990s and the yet jelled Homeland Security Policing model of the post 9/11 era.

The Preventive Policing model's concepts are summarized at page 131 of his book, where he writes:
Strong, active, committed leadership as absolutely critical to the success of preventive policing.The core concepts of preventive policing-partnership with citizens based on trust, becoming proactive problem solvers instead of responders and establishing accountability - all represent fundamental breaks with the long-held beliefs and traditions if law enforcement going back well into the twentieth century.

Harris' book is broad in scope, and he weaves comments upon almost all the current controversies in modern policing from the PATRIOT Act and Consent Decrees to partnerships with federal authorities to enforce immigration law and the racial profiling controversy to name just a few.

The book's nine chapters are subdivided into three sections - The Theory Behind Preventive Policing, Preventive Policing in Action and The Future of Policing. His approach is to blend theory and commentary with vignettes from several cases (from Pittsburgh to Providence, with Boston, Los Angeles, New York, Detroit thrown in for good measure) to buttress his argument that there are successful alternatives to current practice.However, with more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies nation-wide establishing the "norm" or "current practice" is no small task.

A skilled and trained advocate, he uses his talents fully to make his argument.However, his frequent and repetitive attacks on what he refers to "Ashcroft Policing" quickly become tiresome.Harris maintains that Ashcroft and the Department of Justice have initiated a domestic response to terrorism that undermines the hard won progress realized through community policing nationwide and in his words Ashcroft's efforts are in
". . . precisely the wrong direction".

Although you may not agree with some or most of his points, his book is well written and logical in presentation. It is an interesting argument from an advocate of community policing.Time will tell if his "preventive policing model" has an enduring impact on the nation's police departments.
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The first edition of Harris, O'Boyle and Warbrick: Law of the European Convention on Human Rights swiftly established itself as a seminal legal textbook. The eagerly awaited second edition builds on the great strengths of the first, and is an indispensible text for all undergraduates, postgraduates and practitioners.Its publication coincides with the 50th anniversary of the European Court of Human Rights, a major milestone in European legal history.

An up-to-date and comprehensive account of Strasbourg case law and its underlying principles, this book facilitates an in-depth understanding of this fascinating area of law. It fully explores the extent of the Convention's influence upon the legal development of the contracting states, and reveals exactly how such a powerful authority has been achieved and maintained. It sets out and critically analyzes each Convention article that constitutes the substantive guarantee, and examines the system of supervision.

The Convention currently binds 47 European states, and its reach is set to expand even further. It has effectively become the constitutional bill of rights for Europe, providing common human rights standards for the whole continent. National parliaments and courts must constantly look to the Convention when legislating and deciding cases, or run the risk of adverse Strasbourg judgments with which they must then comply. For nearly all states, the Convention has been made directly enforceable in their national courts. For the remaining few, it offers a model for a national bill of rights. All of these considerations underline the immense value of the comprehensive account of the law of the Convention that this book provides. ... Read more

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From the American Alpine Club Press, the long-awaitedfourteenth issue of the premiere collection of mountaineering writing,photography, and art.

For three generations of American climbers and mountaineers, Ascent hasrepresented the literary and photographic pinnacle of creativeself-expression.Published almost annually from 1967 to 1984, eachedition of Ascent was greeted with universal acclaim by the world climbingcommunity.Edited by legendary Yosemite climbing pioneers Allen Steck andSteve Roper (and joined this year by former Canadian Alpine Journal editorDavid Harris), Ascent launched the careers of such well-known authors andphotographers as Galen Rowell, Jeff Long, Gordon Wiltsie, Ed Webster, andothers.

Now published by the American Alpine Club, Ascent will be the first newedition of this renowned journal in 15 years.As in previous editions,Ascent contains the full spectrum of climbing, writing, photography andart..Contributions to this new edition range from adventure narrativesto fiction, to humor by such authors as John Harlin, Steph Davis, and BobViola.Two 8-page color inserts feature the best of modern climbing artand a photo-essay by some of mountaineering's finest photographers. ... Read more

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Another excellent installment...
This issue of Ascent is superior to some of the others. More professional and less flaky, it contains gripping trip reports and hilarious satire. The poetry is overall good, though very focused on the work of one author. Thephotography is beautiful but too much of it is in black and white. I foundthe reproduced paintings to be luridly colored and uninteresting. Overall,though, this book is well worth reading, with highlights includingexcellent work by Kelsey and Viola.

Sublime words, mixed visuals
The scope, quality and depth of the prose in this issue of Ascent are of astoundingly high quality.Each one of the essays and stories in this collection provokes thought, and the sheer variety of the material, from farce through introspection to commentary, makes this a trove for climberswho love to read.

Alas, I cannot comment on the poetry, as I skipped allof it without reading a line.

The images in this issue are of more variedquality than the prose.While the colour photgraphs are crisp and rich,the monochrome photos are genreally poorly-reproduced, being flat andlacking in contrast.I was not impressed with much of the non-photographicart, as little of it has any quality that might draw attention to itselfother than its subject matter.

Overall, I think that the 1999 issue ofAscent easily justifies its purchase price for the wonderful prose alone. If you are looking specifically for photography or artwork that pertains toclimbing, though, you would do well to look elsewhere. ... Read more

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Natives, newcomers, and tourists will discover the authentic character of Massachusetts, the state where Paul Revere made his legendary ride. 170 illustrations, 120 in full color. ... Read more

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Great gift for out of town visitors
This is a wonderfully illistrated book that gives a sampling of what Massachusetts is well known for.And gives a flavor of the many nauticle scenes that are classic to our state.

For visitors from out of state or the country, I highly recommend this as a gift. ... Read more

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'Butterworth-Heinemann's CIM Coursebooks have been designed to match the syllabus and learning outcomes of our new qualifications and should be useful aids in helping students understand the complexities of marketing. The discussion and practical application of theories and concepts, with relevant examples and case studies, should help readers make immediate use of their knowledge and skills gained from the qualifications.'
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Butterworth-Heinemann's official CIM Coursebooks are the definitive companions to the CIM professional marketing qualifications. The only study materials to be endorsed by The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), all content is carefully structured to match the syllabus and is written in collaboration with the CIM faculty.

Now in full colour and a new student friendly format, key information is easy to locate on each page. Each chapter is packed full of case studies, study tips and activities to test your learning and understanding as you go along.

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Created by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of America's most spectacular destinations. Compass Massachusetts covers everything there is to see and do -- plus gorgeous full-color photographs; a wealth of archival images; topical essays and literary extracts; detailed color maps; and capsule reviews of hotels and restaurants. These insider guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as vacationers who want a deep understanding of Massachusetts. ... Read more

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A Skinhead classic in the tradition of the great Richard Allen novels, and the second book in Ska Child's prolific writing career.

The Youth

Fighter, lover, musician; 18-year old Mark Heaney walks the skinhead path and faces and faces trouble head on. He'll rumble if you cross him, he'll steal your girlfriend if you turn your back, and as the lead singer of a ska band known as the Juice Monkey's, he'll set your nightclub on fire.

It all changes however, when marks father loses his job, and Mark sees no choice but to join the army to help support his large family. He leaves high school in the final year and is trained as a medic within the Canadian army. Later as his service time increases, Mark finds himself Para qualified and is attached to the Canadian Airborne Regiment. He sees action on battlefields and in bedrooms around the world until, after six years later, he becomes a man in all senses of the word.

The Man

With his father dying after a tragic work site accident, Mark decides to return home to his home turf in order to assist his mother in raising the rest of the family. Working as an ambulance paramedic in Vancouver's skid row opens his eyes even further to life on the street. It helps to pay the bills to some degree but it's usually only a part time job that is incredibly stressful and thankless. The only consolation is meeting Terri Battle who is one of the pretty waitresses at his favorite venue and drinking spot - the Skavoovee tavern. It's not long before Mark is working there himself as an assistant manager.

Skavoovee

It's the tavern where Terri works. It's where Marks band got its first start and his father's best friend owns the joint. It's home to so many of the cities subcultures - including skinhead and rockabilly types, and Mark is proud to call it his second home.

But one night when a bunch of American Skinhead wannabe's try to cause trouble in the tavern as they hide out from the American police, Mark makes a point to voice his displeasure and sends several of them to hospital.

In revenge, the boneheads from down south make it a priority to get back at Mark by kidnapping his younger sister and savagely assault her; dumping her battered body in an alley not to far away from the Skavoovee tavern for all eyes to see.

If that's not enough, the war that has now been declared tries to take Terri in as a further victim.

Will Mark Heaney survive this war? Will his commando friends be able to track him down in time or will he go it alone and take on those who would hurt his heart so deeply by himself? ... Read more

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Jen
This has to be a favorite book of mine, it has to deal with the skinhead culture of today and the yesteryear.
Follow Mark through his teenage years , his band, his father, the army, and his job in Vancouver. The book is very realistic, you could almost follow Mark around town and see what he sees. Some parts are very graphic but then again so is reality. In the back of the book is pictures, posters and show ticket stubs that you can view. ... Read more

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The 2006 edition of CIMA's Official Study Systems have been fully updated to reflect chanegs in the syllabus.

Updated to incorporate legislative and syllabus changes, the 2006 Study Systems provide complete study material for the May and November 2006 exams. The new edition maintains the popular loose-leaf format and contains:
* practice questions throughout
* complete revision section
* topic summaries
* recommended reading articles from a range of journals
* May 2005 Q & A's

* The official study systems are the only study materials endorsed by CIMA
* Updated to reflect changes in the syllabus with key sections written by examiners and assessors
* Complete integrated package incorporating syllabus guidance, full text, recommended articles, revision guides and extensive question practice ... Read more

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Social historians describe welfare delivery systems prior to 1948. ... Read more

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A Welcome Addition to the Literature
This book sits rather oddly with others in the Institute of Economic Affairs Choice in Welfare Series. Whilst the sub-title 'Welfare before the Welfare State' suggests that this is an account of self-help swept away by the state the content is more contested arguing that the self-help which was available was confined to the skilled and semi-skilled working class rather than to all of the working classes at the time. This point of view is not particularly challenged, a fact which, given the genesis of the project, is surprising to say the least.

Before Beveridge is a welcome addition to the literature about welfare before the state intervened in Britain. Contrary to the establishment history books which used to argue that the benevolent state stepped into a welfare vacuum, a number of studies have challenged this claim with books and scholarly articles demonstrating that the working classes were more than capable of providing education and welfare for their families by themselves as individuals and in groups long before the administrative machine moved in.

In this slim volume it seems that the editor and the staff at the IEA Health and Welfare Unit have rather abdicated the case for individual enterprise in welfare provision to those authors who put forward the view that in reality this provision was available to a select number of the working classes and the unorganised and the poor were not able to avail themselves of the opportunity. The so-called liberals appear to stand aside in the face of the attack and do not attempt to join battle with those propositions. I find the papers of Whiteside, Harris, Vincent and Thane to be particularly well researched and argued as well as persuasive given the paucity of David Green's paper especially.

The weakness of the writers who suggest that there was indeed a need for the intervention of the state in bringing welfare provision to the neediest in British society is the determination to overlook the evidence that many of the disenfranchised working classes who did not belong to either friendly societies or trades unions were determined to provide education for their children regardless of their personal circumstances. The fact that individuals of limited means were capable of identifying, by themselves, often without any education of their own, options for the betterment of their children over the longer term and were prepared to forego current onsumption to pay for it speaks volumes which significantly undermines the position supporting the need for state involvement.

This is a very thought provoking book which adds substantially to the lierature and which colours the debate about welfare provision more vividly than before. I would heartily recommend the book to sixth form and college students of history and social policy as well as practitioners of the black arts of social policy and policy-makers in general.

A welcome addition to the literature
This book sits rather oddly with others in the Institute of Economic Affairs Choice in Welfare Series. Whilst the sub-title 'Welfare before the Welfare State' suggests that this is an account of self-help swept away by the state the content is more contested arguing that the self-help which was available was confined to the skilled and semi-skilled working class rather than to all of the working classes at the time. This point of view is not particularly challenged, a fact which, given the genesis of the project, is surprising to say the least.

Before beveridge is a welcome addition to the literature about welfare before the state intervened in Britain. Contrary to the establishment history books which used to argue that the benevolent state stepped into a welfare vacuum, a number of studies have challenged this claim with books and scholarly articles demonstrating that the working classes were more than capable of providing education and welfare for their families by themselves as individuals and in groups long before the administrative machine moved in.

In this slim volume it seems that the editor and the staff at the IEA Health and Welfare Unit have rather abdicated the case for individual enterprise in welfare provision to those authors who put forward the view that in reality this provision was available to a select number of the working classes and the unorganised and the poor were not able to avail themselves of the opportunity. The so-called liberals appear to stand aside in the face of the attack and do not attempt to join battle with those propositions. I find the papers of Whiteside, Harris, Vincent and Thane to be particularly well researched and argued as well as persuasive given the paucity of David Green's paper especially.

The weakness of the writers who suggest that there was indeed a need for the intervention of the state in bringing welfare provision to the neediest in British society is the determination to overlook the evidence that many of the disenfranchised working classes who did not belong to either friendly societies or trades unions were determined to provide education for their children regardless of their personal circumstances. The fact that individuals of limited means were capable of identifying, by themselves, often without any education of their own, options for the betterment of their children over the longer term and were prepared to forego current onsumption to pay for it speaks volumes which significantly undermines the position supporting the need for state involvement.

This is a very thought provoking book which adds substantially to the lierature and which colours the debate about welfare provision more vividly than before. I would heartily recommend the book to sixth form and college students of history and social policy as well as practitioners of the black arts of social policy and policy-makers in general. ... Read more

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Higher education institutions are increasingly concerned with the quality of their teaching and learning experiences they provide for students, including the increasing number of students from overseas. In this text, some of the leading authorities in the field bring together current research and sound practical advice on the provision of quality teaching and learning for overseas students. The text represents a wide range of overseas students' experiences from the Pacific Rim, China and the European Community. ... Read more

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Every person has at least ten-plus stories inside, says author Dave Harris, who lives in Poulsbo, Washington, after years of international traveling with the Air Force and Army Corps of Engineers, teaching college, writing, and earning his master's degree in mass communication from the University of Denver. In Treasure Trove in Passing Vessels, he introduces intriguing people and experiences he's encountered internationally over six decades.Presenting these concise, true tales has been Dave's lifelong goal. Herein are observations through eyes of common people "ravished by the glory of God." These stories trigger your recollections where you'll see God moving in unusual or amusing ways. The stories lead you to take your own spiritual temperature.If you find yourself skipping stories with spiritual overtones, it's not spirituality that you avoid, but God. If you avoid God, ask yourself if you are running to or from something, and gather more facts. One chooses a destiny-spiritual intimacy with or separation from God, beginning now-by the kind of companionship and interests we prefer daily. Gentleman God forces nobody to spend time with Him-now or forever. But He cherishes moments with sons and daughters, His own handiwork. What stories and destiny describe you? ... Read more

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A fun book to read!
An excellent read. The reader can really identify with the author in all his real humorous life experiences. This is a fun and very uplifting book to read. Dave's healthy Christian faith and heritage makes this a very encouraging book. The short chapters allow for a great story in just a few minutes of reading.

A little book with a big punch
Treasure Trove is a great little inspirational book with condensed Readers Digest type stories.It will make your emotions run the gamut from sad to happy.

I would recommend it as a great gift to give someone a lift.

Jack Barron (Noblesville, IN)

Can't put it down
"Treasure Trove in Passing Vessels" is an enticing book. With short, one- or two-page chapters, I kept wanting to read yet one more - and before I knew it I was half-way through the book! This is one of those rare books that makes me laugh out loud and cry a minute later. Like Paul Harvey and Garrison Keillor? Right on! Throw in "Chicken Soup for the Soul" for good measure! ... Read more

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Must for any journalist, or aspiring activist!
Late 60's-early 70's, former Stanford student David Harris was an instrumental leader in the campus anti-Vietnam war movement, and the national draft resistance movement. His refusal to serve in the military led to a 20-month jail sentence, a good portion of it spent in solitary confinement for organizing a prison resistance movement. This book discusses his experiences, discoveries, and views on non-violent revolution.

Mr. Harris has written for the New York Times and Rolling Stone. And, he continues to speak out against the use of war, recently regarding Iraq. ... Read more