In this third volume of the series, Still More Stories of Stephanie and Friends, Stephanie and her friends continue to experience the normal life events that sometimes generate anxiety and uncertainty among young children - events such as a blackout throughout town, her mother beginning a job outside the house, and even her father falling ill. With the support of family and friends, Stephanie learns to cope with such events and to overcome the normal anxiety of childhood. Join Stephanie and her friends in this third book of this enlightening children's series. As a business writer for more than 35 years, Richard J. Trilling has published books and articles and has written successful business proposals. He did not start writing for children until his grandchildren were born. Until that time, he was the family storyteller. In his Stories of Stephanie and Friends series, many of the stories have been adapted from his own children's experiences. Trilling taught at the university level and is now active in the academic program of his retirement community. Originally from Manhattan, he has lived in Durham, North Carolina, for 40 years. Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/RichardJTrilling

Young children often find it difficult to cope with change whether it's due to moving to a new home, the birth of a sibling or going to school for the first time. These new experiences can cause anxiety at first, but they also help children grow emotionally and teach them to build friendships. In Stories of Stephanie and Friends, young Stephanie and her family move to a new neighborhood and she is anxious that she won't make new friends. But when two kids on her street befriend her, Stephanie and her new friends not only introduce each other to new experiences, but learn that sharing the experiences creates a bond through which strong friendships can be built. Richard J. Trilling is a retired professor and self-employed consultant. He lives in Durham, North Carolina. Publisher's website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/StoriesOfStephanieAndFriends.html

To have a voice in shaping government policy has been a goal of the American people since the nation's founding. Yet, government seems even less accessible now than in the past. An increasing rate of incumbency in Congress, the unwieldy committee system that controls legislation, and the decline of political parties have all weakened representation and alienated Americans from the seat of power. The one remaining way to produce major and coherent change in national policy is through partisan realignment-a sharp, enduring shift in voter support of the two major parties. This book is about the phenomenon of realignment in American politics. It not only brings together and assesses previous work in the area but also breaks new ground in the analysis of the effects of realignment on political elites and public policy. In addition, it is the first study to present an integrated theory of realignment that can be applied to the understanding of mass, elite, and policy change in times of social crisis. Contributors include Lawrence McMichael, David Nexon, Louis Seagull, Robert Lehnen, Philip Converse, Gregory Markus, Lester Seligman, Michael King, David Brady, Kenneth Meier, Kenneth Kramer, David Adamany, Charles Stewart, Susan Hansen, and the editors.Bruce A. Campbell taught political science at the University of Georgia. He is the author of The American Electorate.