In a society in which those most likely to get sick have no access to health care, those who deliver public health services are unsung heroes. Minelli (Central Michigan U.) and Breckon (Park U.) deliver the latest information on the skills necessary to identify needs and deliver effective programs, including in traditional and new specialties. They examine public health and education settings, the roles for community health education in a diverse population, the development of professional skills and practice techniques for a range of venues and programs, and the future of community health promotion. They also cover new public health challenges such as response to avian flu, SARS, and AIDS, educational media and communication technologies, programs aimed at reducing the abuse of current designer drugs, and health education and promotion at the international level. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)