In straightforward, clear, and pragmatic language, McFarland presents a model that focuses on strengths rather than weaknesses, on solutions rather than problems, and on hope rather than despair. Her book should be on the shelf of every clinician who works with clients who have eating problems.
--Scott D. Miller, Brief Therapy Network

Drawing from her own clinical experience, Barbara McFarland demonstrates how solution-focused brief therapy is one of the more efficient approaches in treating eating disorders. Her practical, hands on strategies and interventions guides you through each step of the treatment process.

This thesis investigated the properties of a steam injector to see if the concept might be suitable for use on a liquid rocket engine. A steam injector is a device developed in the 1850's and was used to inject feedwater into the boiler on a steam locomotive without any moving parts. The injectors used a small portion of the steam generated in the boiler to increase the pressure of the feedwater to a level higher than the pressure in the boiler. Previous experimenters claim that condensation of steam to water was necessary for an injector to work. This experiment tested injection without condensation using one of AFIT's wind tunnels. Compressed air was used to simulate steam and liquid ethanol was used in place of water. Pressure measurements were taken at points along the tunnel to determine the performance of the tunnel. Results show that this type of injection produces a small pressure rise compared to tests without liquid injection. However, the exit pressure is still lower than the initial pressure. Further testing is recommended to analyze various parameters such as high temperature flows and injector size.

General Otto P. "Opie" Weyland, despite having almost no combat experience as a young aviator, emerged as one of the most combat-experienced air leaders in the Air Force by the time he began a five-year stint as Commander, Tactical Air Command (TAC) in 1954. Following combat tours in World War II as XIXth TAC Commander serving alongside General George S. Patton's famed Third Army and in the Korean War as Commander of Far East Air Forces (FEAF), General Weyland became the fifth commander of TAC in 1954. A tactical aviator with a unique air-ground perspective, Weyland recognized the need to revitalize tactical aviation following his experience with FEAF during the Korean War. Because he recognized the communist strategy in Korea as a likely pattern in a global security environment dominated by US strategic might, Weyland became an outspoken advocate of preparing for limited wars. The post-WWII and Korean War era national security environment, however, was dominated by strategic air power theories emphasizing atomic weapons and the policies of Massive Retaliation and the New Look. Almost as a matter of survival, TAC assumed the role of a theater-level SAC with an atomic weapons program of its own. Like many celebrated veterans of World War II who continued in the service, Weyland labored with rare appreciation to instill the practical lessons of the past while progressive forces swept the country forward with the promise of a new era. This thesis examines the successes and failures associated with General Otto P. "Opie" Weyland's attempt to restore tactical balance to the Air Force during his five years as TAC Commander during the mid and late 1950s.

From the foreword: "This study offers an objective narrative of the events surrounding the Battle of Wanat. It does not seek to draw final conclusions or to second guess decisions made before or during the heat of battle. Rather, it is an implement of learning, allowing the reader to see the events of that day through the eyes of the leaders and Soldiers of Task Force Rock. It is meant to provide context to the chaos and complexity of modern conflict, and to help the reader better understand and appreciate the nature of operations in an era of persistent conflict. Finally, this study serves to honor and preserve the memories of the nine brave men who gave their lives at Combat Outpost Kahler."