Product Description: From the coauthor of The Campfire Cookbook, a practical and inspirational guide to enjoying the Great British outdoors From the peaks of Great Langdale to the beaches of Lundy Island, there has never been a better way to explore the best of the British countryside, whether you want to do it under canvas or in a glamorous yurt...read more

Product Description: Deployment comes in many forms and serves many purposes. Any separation from loved ones is an emotionally difficult time for all concerned, especially when children are involved – but separation is now a modern day military reality...read more

Product Description: Understanding the Department of Homeland Security discusses why the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)—the largest and the newest department of government—was established and then takes a detailed look at the role of the 22 different federal departments and agencies that were incorporated into it...read more

Product Description: Critical Government Documents on Health Care reviews of many of the major health issues facing us today. The book does not offer any new information nor attempt to take sides. Instead, it is an attempt to gather together information from as many sources as possible and presents arguments for and against the issues covered so that you the reader can come to your own conclusions...read more

Product Description: This book provides a one-stop guide to navigating the many financial questions facing today's military in all phases of service: ·Active duty ·Preparing for transition or retirement ·Post-military lives and careers It covers general financial planning as well as specific aspects of money management vital to military members and their families...read more

Product Description: The typical wounded soldier must complete and file twenty-two forms after an active-duty injury. To soldiers and their families coping with the shock and reality of the injuries, figuring out what to do next—even completing tasks that seem easy like submitting paperwork—can be overwhelming and confusing...read more

Product Description: History has shown that diplomacy is one of the best ways to protect the United States and the American people. The State Department uses diplomacy with other nations to successfully deal with many challenges that cross national boundaries and affect us here in the United States, including: Terrorism;The threat of weapons of mass destruction;HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases;Illegal drug trafficking and crime;Humanitarian needs of migrants and refugees; andEnvironmental degradation...read more

Product Description: Although the earth has been around for millions of years, humans have only been seriously interested in protecting and preserving the environment for less than 200 years and the terms conservationism and environmentalism are little more than 100 years old...read more

Product Description: Military Mental Health Care is both a resource for struggling veterans and a useful tool for their loved ones or anyone looking for ways to support the veterans in their lives.

Product Description: The War of 1812, often known also as the Second War of American Independence, was hugely influential in shaping the United States as we know it today. It was fought between the U.S. and Great Britain and its provinces—Upper and Lower Canada—with France acting as a thorn in both of their sides...read more

At a time when divorce and suicide rates are at record levels in the military, The Military Marriage Manual: Tactics for Successful Relationships is an invaluable aid to members of the military and their spouses and families. The book presents advice for couples on a range of issues, both extraordinary and mundane, both those specific to military marriages and those common to all marriages, such as: -the ceremony-relationships with friends and family-household responsibilities-finances-dealing with tension and conflict-raising a family-domestic violence-deployment-long periods apart-injuries-depression-relocating-and much moreThe information in the book is presented chronologically, beginning from the day a couple decides to get married. It follows them through the engagement, ceremony, and marriage, and discusses the many issues that arise, offering guidance on how to overcome them and strengthen a couple's marriage, as well as their relationships with those around them. There is no better, more comprehensive resource for those who are dealing with the pressures and problems unique to marriage in the military.

Product Description: For generations, the British have been exploring the great countryside by tent and caravan. This nostalgic guide to Britain under canvas will help you to get out there and celebrate the great outdoors, whatever the weather. A range of handy hints—from pitching a tent to building a campfire—ensures you stay safe and dry throughout your outdoor adventure...read more

Product Description: Hundreds of thousands of military members are making the transition to civilian life each year. This transition is a move into unfamiliar territory and can be an extremely uncomfortable process. However, there are resources in place that can relieve much of the stress of the challenging situations that may arise...read more

Product Description: Navigating government documents is a task that requires considerable knowledge of specialized terms and acronyms. This required knowledge nearly amounts to knowing a completely different language. To those who are not fluent, the task can be overwhelming, as federal departments fill their documents with acronyms, abbreviations, and terms that mean little or nothing to the outsider...read more

Product Description: The saying "it takes a village to raise a child" is especially true for families with special needs children. It takes an "army" of therapists, doctors, nurses, counselors, and educators. Special needs families in the military often find the task even more daunting, compounded by the unique circumstances of military life today...read more

For the independent traveller or the package holiday maker, this guide describes the history, culture and geography of St Lucia. It outlines itineraries for exploring the island, and includes details of attractions such as Pigeon Island, the drive-in volcano, and the market at Castries.

Product Description: This "Guide to the Florida Keys" has been a consistent and popular title for many years and has been updated for the 2008 season by local author Don Philpott. It includes comprehensive coverage of the upper, middle and lower Keys and Key West...read more

Product Description: In the last decade, more than 300 violent deaths have occurred in or near school campuses. The killers, their motivations and backgrounds, and levels of damage inflicted vary, but our response and our goal remains singular: to protect our schools and keep those within them safe...read more