Alcohol education in the 1980s was receiving greater emphasis in the training and practice of a wide range of health and welfare professionals. As we became more aware of the risks associated with excessive drinking, this practical, straightforward guide, originally published in 1989, would have been essential reading for health and welfare workers who were keen to develop the alcohol education aspect of their work and enable their clients and patients to use alcohol in a harm-free way. Barbara Howe looks at alcohol education in context, clarifying its role and place in the day-to-day work of health and welfare professionals at the time. She also discusses common myths and misunderstandings about alcohol among professionals and their clients. She describes various approaches to alcohol education and includes a series of practical exercises for use with individuals and families, aimed at increasing professionals’ confidence and competence in broaching the subject of alcohol. Although working practices may have changed since first publication, much of this title will still be useful today.

When Michelle is three years old, she receives a very special gift: a black-eyed doll named Beth. From the first day they meet, Michelle and Beth become best friends and do everything together. They share their tears, their dreams, and their fears. Beth is a good listener and a good companion; she hopes their time together will never end. As Michelle becomes a teenager, Beth notices that Michelle is changing. She spends more and more time with her friends, talks constantly on her telephone, and seems to be angry a lot. Beth doesn't understand what is happening, and it often makes her sad that Michelle doesn't seem to care about her anymore-especially when Michelle moves into her own apartment and Beth is left behind. Beth wonders if Michelle remembers all the wonderful times they spent together, and she hopes that one day they can be special friends again.

This volume in the Nearby History series helps the reader document the history of a home. The reader will learn to examine written records, oral testimonies, visual sources, and the house's surroundings. The author covers American housing patterns, the individual characteristics of houses in different regions, construction techniques and materials, household technology, and family life styles. Houses and Homes is Volume 2 in The Nearby History Series.