Product Description: Homelessness has become a lasting issue of vital social concern. As the number of the homeless has grown, the complexity of the issue has become increasingly clear to researchers and private and public service providers. The plight of the homeless raises many ethical, anthropological, political, sociological, and public health questions...read more

Product Description: Cities throughout the United States are experiencing a dramatic rise in the number of homeless persons. Who are the homeless? How many homeless persons are there in America? What policies and programs for the homeless have and should be implemented at the federal, state and local levels? This collection of articles, reports and case studies brings together a vari­ety of perspectives to help answer these questions...read more

Ride your horse today for the horse you want tomorrow.--Charles WilhelmLearn from renowned trainer Charles Wilhelm as he spends a year taking Jaz Poco Salsa, a yearling foundation-bred quarter horse filly, from haltering through the first two months of riding. In this training diary, you'll see Wilhelm's Foundation Training system in action and share the experience of doing colt-starting right. This practical guide details the safe, recommended progression of training exercises and includes:* Instructions covering everything from the essential basics through actual riding* Step-by-step, detailed exercises and training activities you can do with your young horse* Safety tips for grooming, feet handling, and preparing for the veterinarian* Advice for handling common setbacks and problems* Over 100 photos of the training and exercises* A chapter on training yourself--the mental aspect of horsemanship* An appendix packed with information on selecting and caring for a young horseWhether you are a novice, an intermediate, or an advanced horseperson, you can use this approach and these building blocks to get your horse mentally, emotionally, and physically ready to be your lifetime working partner.

Product Description: True horsemanship training is about people first.--Charles WilhelmCharles Wilhelm's Ultimate Foundation Training has transformed thousands of horses into more responsive, mannerly companions. In this book, Wilhelm trains you to use his tried and true principles in training your horse...read more