Oliver Books

As a psychotherapist in numerous clinical settings over the past twenty years, I have just recently discovered this book and have found it to be an invaluable addition to my "go to" resources.

This volume, should- no, needs to be on every shelf of those of us who work with and try to help those who suffer with psychotic disorders.

Whether the etiology is one of biology or that of other factors, this easy to work with and practical book explains, in very simple yet highly educated terms, all that is involved with this difficult clinical topic.

From assessment, to treatment planning, to current and historical psycho-pharmacological interventions, this guide needs to be next to any clinician's "DSM-IV" and their "How to Conduct a Psychiatric Evaluation" resource.

Although this book has been written for doctors and psychiatrists, it is a book that every family who has a loved one suffering from any form of schizophrenia should have. It's format is straight forward, the writing is concise, the information is thorough- it covers ALL aspects of this devastating illness. Best of all, it is down to earth, highly readable by the lay person, and includes helpful practical advice on how to handle sensitive and challenging aspects of this disease. Clearly, Dr Freudenreich has good, solid common sense and cares deeply about his patients.

Fifty years plus after publication, Cox's "Caste, Class and Race" remains the single most important book ever published on American racism. Cox is just a brilliant thinker and writer--both--and in CCR he lucidly lays out a materialist, functionalist interpretation of racial formation that, I think, gets it right on all the fundamentals. This is the analysis of racism that increasingly dominates modern scholarly thought in the U.S.; Cox got it right first--at least a couple of decades ahead of anybody else! And to this day, nobody has done it better.

Note that "Caste, Class and Race" is not the current title. That's because "Race" is actually only exactly that: 'Race,' the third section of the original volume, published on its own. Yes, the first two-thirds of the book is missing here!

That's a very mixed blessing. First the good part, and the rationale for carving out 'Race' as a stand-alone: Cox designed the original three-part schema to take on and discredit the then-reigning 'caste' theory of racism--today a pretty irrelevant task, since Cox was right and all those tenured Ivy League then-prominent academics were wildly wrong. (The basic idea was that the U.S. racial order is largely the same as India's caste system, a ludicrous notion attractive mainly because it allowed the White establishment to look away from the reality of homegrown racist oppression and exploitation.)

But the 'Class' section, also omitted from this edition, is really CCR's foundation. In it Cox lays out his somewhat idiosyncratic "Marxian"--not doctrinaire "Marxist"!--materialist analysis of modern Western historical development, cogently presented in its own right. That framework then forms the basis for the third section's masterly analysis of Western racism, growing out of the inherent dynamics of industrial capitalism and imperialism--in the U.S., out of slavery in particular, of course.

By the way, if, perhaps, you're put off by the idea of a Marxian orientation--do get over it! Approach Cox with an open mind, and you'll soon appreciate that the hallmark of his writing is its wonderful logical and rhetorical sure-footedness, and tough reasonableness. Again and again while reading, especially the 'Race' section, I'd think, "Well, here's a paragraph that just doesn't add up," or, "He's chosen the wrong word this time--he means..." And then I'd read the passage again, sometimes again and again--and then I'd get it. Cox hadn't been wrong, he'd just been thinking three or four steps ahead of me. Once or twice in these moments of recognition I felt my head spin 'round 180%--paradigm shift!

He does, admittedly, get it wrong once or twice, mainly when he tries to predict the future. Cox didn't see a non-violent, Black-led civil rights movement coming, largely because his Marxism told him to expect a working-class coalition of Whites and Blacks, led by Whites, the stronger, more numerous force. Wrong! But there's much more he nails cold.

Which book to purchase, "Race" or CCR? I'd recommend buying the original, CCR, and skipping only the Caste section. (Unless you're interested in what's undoubtedly one of the best DETAILED explorations of the Indian caste system ever published.) Or just splurge and buy both--"Race" has a good intro by journalist Adolph Reed, Jr., and a helpful biographical essay on Cox as well. If you do choose CCR, the best available edition (all are sadly out-of-print/used) is the 1959 Monthly Review hardback, since the 1970 paperback is a bit too compact yet thick for its own good--kind of unwieldy, a bit like trying to read a brick.

But anyway--read it!

Cox's work is somewhat provocative as he seems to ignore the psycho dynamics of racism and stands by the causal factors of racism's matrix is in the economic stucturation of society. Whether one concurs or not, Cox is nothing less than genius. Its tragic that his books are so expensive. Another one of his most insightful works is 'Capitalism and American Leadership'. Both books are excellent reads.

If you have boys, You have got to get this book. This is a must read. Great Great Great buy.

Raising Sons and Loving It has become a helpful tool both in raising two sons and being a child and adolescent therapist. The information found in this book is so helpful when trying to understand the dynamics of my sons. The parents of my clients who have read this book have also come to a new understanding of how to understand and enjoy their sons. This book stresses both the father's and the mother's role in the development of a boy. It was very insightul into male development in the areas of sexualtiy, spirituality and the role of testosterone in aggression. It is a very insightful and helpful book in understanding a son.

This is such a wonderful book about such a great character, Oliver Reed was and always will be larger than life. We learn about about his problems with dyslexia and early conquests with the girls, one of his earliest being Samantha Eggar and her Knickers. we learn of his great love of animals and how he bought with his first pay packet from the movies 2 dogs from The Battersea Dogs home. I love to tell people how he wanted a field for his horse and ended up with a Mansion attached to it. A great book from a great Man and as a previous reviewer stated never lend it to anyone or you will have to fight to recover it. If you love or like Oliver Reed please read this book it will give you great insight into such a wonderful man and a great Actor.

When I read the book back in 1980, I thought it tremendously entertaining and somewhat suprising.

I have always been a fan of Ollie's since I was around 12 years old. He first captured my attention in the film, "The Werewolf". "Incredible!" I thought. What a good looking man; what an actor!

Then I read about him in newspapers and saw him on television, and thought "What a character!".

When I read his autobiography, which I bought back in 1980, the man was so far removed from his image portrayed in the media. His 'skill' in getting publicity; not only for himself, but for the film, was as he once put it "even bad publicity is good publicity!" and it obviously worked for the film promoters as well as himself!.

The book is an excellent insight into a sensitive man, who loved his family; was a caring person: nothing like the public image he 'created',but, above all,a man who loved life.

An excellent 'Reed' for any Reed fan.

I 'loaned' this book to a 'friend' and never got it back!!!

This is my favorite of this series. As with the others, the rhyming scheme seems too pushed. But my kids like it very well. And they get it, and they QUOTE it, which is great.

This is a great presentation of what happens to whiners: no one wants to play with them or be with them. Reggie finally realizes that he needs his former friends, but doesn't know what to do until a girl approaches him and tells him about Jesus. Then his heart changes and he prays to be "more like You, Jesus, and less like old me." When Reggie quits whining, all his friends come back and want to play with him. I wish it had been a couple of pages longer with more showing the "new" Reggie, but it still really gets the point across. The rhyming verse is engaging and the illustrations are expressive, and children enjoy this book and ask to have it read - it's not just a book mom will force the kids to sit and listen to in order to learn a lesson!

I have backpacked and camped for years, but when I decided to try canoe camping, I had questions. This book provided guidance. First, we were going to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, and that's the focus area of this book. From Roughing It Elegantly, we gained a better idea of how to pack and portage a canoe, and learned about how canoeists pace themselves. I also got some great recipes! This book spends a good deal of time discussing the pleasantries of canoeing to and through a wild area, not just describing how to lug equipment. A pleasant and useful read.

This is the best how-to guide to canoe camping/tripping--period. Ms. Bell covers the gambut of canoe camping, from planning, equipment selection, considerations concerning traveling with children, health & safety issues, and on and on. It exhaustively covers every imaginable topic, and should answer any question any potential canoe tripper might have. We've been canoe tripping in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness for several years, and Roughing it Elegantly is our how-to guide book. Even veterans will find it useful.

Is this book about driving a new BMW?

Dean,

Best of Luck with the book

Second Chances is a must read for us Americans and now even more so after the attack on NY. It is almost like Dean had an intuition about "Second Chances". The bomb, the plot, the groups involved and the unpredictable ending with a twist, it is gripping. The book is not only about hunting down the perpetrators, it brings out the value of our our existence, our belief in GOD and why we are here, it gives us a SECOND CHANCE. At a time like this (Sept 11/2001) the darkest days in American history, I strongly feel that "Second Chances" even though it was written way before the attack on NY, the Author had an inclination of some sort that this is what America needs.
I salute Dean D'Adamo for sharing his book with the rest of the world. It is truly a book that in its message, we need to understand.

... With the explosive arena of self-help and self-empowering books in the literary marketplace, Stephanie Stokes Oliver's Seven Soulful Secrets is a refreshing self-improvement guide for all women. The author communicates in a reader-friendly voice interspersed with examples of individuals' positive transformations, exercises to begin a new path of purpose and insightful questions to begin daily journals. There is much to interest everyone who wants to glean insights from the keen and sage wisdom contained within these pages.

This book has seven chapters detailing each letter of the word purpose. Purpose is an acronym for the words purpose, ultimacy, relaxation, positivity, optimum health, spirituality, and esteem.

Purpose is pursuing your soul's higher needs. Ultimacy is maintaining a kinship with your spirit in a uniquely ultimate way. Relaxation is explained with stress-prevention strategies and an award-winning rose petal footbath recipe. Positivity shows the shaping of joyful, uplifting, and affirmative self-talk to manifest positive energies within you and toward others. Optimum health is achieved by a commitment to physical and mental fitness. Spirituality is the basis for attaining and finding your life's purpose. Esteem knows your lovability and worth.

Words have wings, like birds, to fly through the sky of the mind. With Seven Soulful Secrets, you'll be soaring above the clouds with the confidence and knowledge to strengthen your life's mission. This is an inspiring and extremely enlightening book that I highly recommend.

Reviewed by
Lottahoney ...

With the explosive arena of self-help and self-empowering books in the literary marketplace, Stephanie Stokes Oliver's Seven Soulful Secrets is a refreshing self-improvement guide for all women. The author communicates in a reader-friendly voice interspersed with examples of individuals' positive transformations, exercises to begin a new path of purpose and insightful questions to begin daily journals. There is much to interest everyone who wants to glean insights from the keen and sage wisdom contained within these pages.

This book has seven chapters detailing each letter of the word purpose. Purpose is an acronym for the words purpose, ultimacy, relaxation, positivity, optimum health, spirituality, and esteem.

Purpose is pursuing your soul's higher needs. Ultimacy is maintaining a kinship with your spirit in a uniquely ultimate way. Relaxation is explained with stress-prevention strategies and an award-winning rose petal footbath recipe. Positivity shows the shaping of joyful, uplifting, and affirmative self-talk to manifest positive energies within you and toward others. Optimum health is achieved by a commitment to physical and mental fitness. Spirituality is the basis for attaining and finding your life's purpose. Esteem knows your lovability and worth.

Words have wings, like birds, to fly through the sky of the mind. With Seven Soulful Secrets, you'll be soaring above the clouds with the confidence and knowledge to strengthen your life's mission. This is an inspiring and extremely enlightening book that I highly recommend.

Reviewed by
LottaHoney
APOOO BookClub

Jackson does an excellent job of uncovering the critical role that social scientific research played in the Supreme Court's classic Brown vs. Board of Education decision in 1954. While many people equate the Brown decision with Clark's classic doll studies, Jackson provides an extremely even-handed look at role that Clark played in the decision, as well as pointing out the numerous studies carried out by other scholars that influenced the Supreme Court. An excellent read for anyone who is interested in this classic decision.

Jackson does an excellent job of uncovering the critical role that social scientific research played in the Supreme Court's classic Brown vs. Board of Education decision in 1954. While many people equate the Brown decision with Clark's classic doll studies, Jackson provides an extremely even-handed look at role that Clark played in the decision, as well as pointing out the numerous studies carried out by other scholars that influenced the Supreme Court. An excellent read for anyone who is interested in this classic decision.

This book is the only real source book written on the subject of the porcelain regarded by many to be the finest ever produced. I collect this Allach and the reference, although seldom available is the best source material for any collector, beginner or advanced.

This 107 page hard cover book was printed in 1972 and is one of a very few reference books available on the subject. These books have become very hard to find and are a must for anyone interested in the subject. SS Porcelain Allach covers a subject probably uknown to most collectors but to those who collect Allach, this book is truly a "must have"!

I have had my copy since almost when it was published, at about the time I acquired a few pieces of Allach, which I still have. I recommend this book very highly. IF you can get it, enjoy it and by all means KEEP it!