Abbott Books

This book shares Arnold Abbott's firsthand knowledge of anti-semitism with hope that anyone who reads it will have a better understanding of Judaism and come to an agreement with the author that anti-semitism is "a virulent disease acquired through a stupidity syndrome"[Quote from the book]. I cannot even dignify the villians in this book with the term, humans. They are simply "Holes in the air". After reading it I was afraid I had missed something so I read it again!I didn't miss a word the second time. If I were to drop my gold Rolex and this book; I would pick up the book first.

A very powerful book that reveals both love and hate for mankind. The book uncovers atrocious inhumane behavior by powerful people past and present. We "The People" need to make the difference in todays society to live and let live, to overcome our prejudices and love thy neighbor. I started reading this book slowly and about 1/4 way through it I could not put it down. Thank you Arnold Abbott

"When in Doubt...Blame a Jew!" was one of the most enlightening and educational books I have read. I am of Jewish faith, went to Hebrew school, and was bat-mitzvah'd but never have I gained as much insight about the Jewish religion as I did from reading this book. It covered the history in great depth and also added humor which really made it a pleasure to read. The author's ability to relay his own first hand accounts and experiences made the journey even more enjoyable. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone who wants to gain knowledge of the Jewish religion, humor, persecution, achievements, and the many ignorant anti-semitic individuals who took the time to hate instead of learn and understand.

When in Doubt...Blame a Jew has been helpful in teaching me and connecting many historical lessons. Although I considered my knowledge of our history to be fairly broad, this book provides depth, a way to place events in context. I especially liked the listing of famous Jews and Jew-haters which are helpful in teaching my children both pride and caution.

Our story, clearly and fairly written. A good guide for those of us who think that we are fully assimilated, it teaches us just how true that is.

Reading this book makes you feel like you're sitting at your grandfather's feet taking a vicarious journey through history. Although I believe in Jesus Christ, I appreciate the value of Jewish history. Mr. Abbott's account of the Jewish struggle is written in a non-apologetic tone. I especially liked his exposé on hate-based ideologies and important figures like Mr. Ford. Mr. Abbott talks straight and not crooked. His straight-talk is also evidenced by the pictures, which are heart-wrenching and left me speechless.

The fact that Mr. Abbott actually fought against bigotry makes me respect his writing even more. This book is a must read for anyone who wants an easy-to-read personal account of the plight of the Jews (with a little humor on the side).

I bought this book last september. And I still read it.
It made me cry that someone so cold could take someone who is loved by everyone. It made me think to. darrell was so loved by millions of people whether they were fans friends or family. He will be truly missed by me and my family and I cant wait to get my dimebag tattoo.

we miss you dime keep on rockin w/ hendrix and joplin.

A great book about the events leading up to Dimebag's demise. Good detail and well written. A definate read for any hard core dimebag fan out there. Getcha Pull!!

I HAVE NOT READ A BOOK IN A LONG TIME THAT I LITERALLY COULD NOT PUT DOWN. I HAVE NOT READ A BOOK IN A LONG TIME THAT MADE ME CRY THAT HARD. YOU FEEL LIKE YOU KNOW EVERYONE THAT DIED THAT NIGHT....(GOD BLESS THEIR FAMILIES) AS WELL AS DIMEBAG. MY 15 YEAR OLD IS AN AVID GUITAR PLAYER AND THIS IS HIS HERO. I HAD TO READ IT BECAUSE THAT IS ALL WE EVER HEARD/AND STILL HEAR ABOUT IS DIMEBAG. WOW IS ALL I CAN SAY. I AM SO SADDENED THAT I CAN NEVER SEND MY SON TO ONE OF HIS CONCERTS. I BELIEVE HIS SPIRIT LIVES ON IN MY SON THOUGH BECAUSE HE PLAYS LIKE DIME VERY MUCH. HE OWNS 6 ELECTICS AND OF COURSE HAD TO GET A DEAN!!!!! THE ONE WE GOT HIM FOR XMAS WAS DIMEBAGS TRIBUTE GUITAR. AN AWESOME BOOK IS ALL I CAN SAY AND YOU JUST HAVE TO READ IT!!!!

This book was read in like 6 hours, it is not a big book but i got to say that i was hooked from the 1st page to the last one !! Im a big metal fan, so for sure im a fan of Pantera & Dimebag and im happy to say i saw them live at least 5 times in the 90's. I will always remember that day when my friend called me at 6ham to give me the bad news, this book tells you everything about that day and more. Get it now !

The book has a dual thesis; one being the victim's lives and the second the nightclub rampage and police shooting. What I did not realize while reading the book is that the author did a splendid job of weaving Thompson's, Bray's, Halk's and Abbott's seemingly unintersecting lives into the tragic end. I felt this book was in-depth and gripping.

There is no shortage of research done by the author. He has credited numerous people for contributions of photos, interviews and documents. Given the subject matter, it may have been easy to invoke a morbid fascination from the reader for the sake of selling books but, he tastefully used hundreds of crime scene photos. He obviously established a repor with CPD Officer J. Neggemeyer as well as other investigators. He did a fine job of delving into the lives of the victims and articulated what good people they really were, which made the occurrence that much more disturbing and tragic.

I thought the book was accurate for the most part, save for a few mistakes in municipalities. The only reason I didn't give the book 5 stars was I felt that referring to Nathan Gale as "the beast" was childish. Although he slowly changed into a beast given his mental illness, changing the moniker does not change the fact that Gale was single-handedly responsible for immeasurable pain and damage.

Greg captures the average man's dreams of coporate play, fast bikes, woman of priviledge and tops it off with a treacherous romance that has you wondering...what next...

The story takes you through the dynamic shifts of an up-and-comer, Alex Halaby, in the business world and his struggle with self-discovery. "Shear Pressure" is a brilliant portrayal of the "Alex" in all of us and will keep you turning pages.

This quick read gets into the plot and characters in Chapter 1 and keeps you involved until the last page. Writing style isn't drug out or flowery, but to the point and crisp. Good contemporary look at life if you were given a silver spoon and have to make a success of your life. Enjoyed the Manhattan lifesyles and social settings and family status-climbing and distancing techniques. Not a deep book, or full of lasting values, but one that will keep you wondering how life turns out for the leading players. Oh, also has love story intertwined. Was the pick for our book club and was a light weekend read.

Greg Abbott is the best! Sheer excellence in writing. Non-stop fun, laughs, wit, erudition, with compelling characters in scenes brought spectacularly to life. The only thing that could be better than being a Greg Abbott character would be to live in Mr. Abbott's extraordinary mind!! Sheer Pressure is by far the best work of fiction that brightened 2006 -- a masterpiece.

The characters in this book are so delicious and troubled that I want to see them in the movie with Abbott's wonderful dialog and New York settings.

When outside expectations meet head on with tenacity and character, the result is an enchanting and "greg"arious read. This is a delectable drama where that action never ceases, nor does the witty banter of the endearing and eccentric personae. Alex's journey to carve out his own place in the face of conflicting values and convictions had me intoxicated from beginning to end.

I have been a shell collector for more than 25 years and along this years, this is the first time that I get such an interesting, well-documented, beautyfully illustrated and skillfully designed book on this subject. I am very happy with this purchase. The book has 411 pages with information and has about 12 photographs in each page giving a perfect appreciation of thousands of shells from everywhere. Each photo includes the common name (obviously valid in English speaking countries only), the scientific name, average length of adults (in centimeters and inches), brief information of geographical distribution and synonym names. Oh!, I almost forget to say that the authors,R. Tucker Abbott and S. Peter Dance are two famous conchologists leading this field of science for many, many years. So, this book informs, teaches and makes it very funny to learn and investigate in the universe of shells. "Bon apetit", collectors!!!

I had an earlier printing of this book (1983) and was disappointed to find that the 2000 edition I just purchased was virtually identical apart from a page of corrections at the end which would be much more useful if incorporated into the text. I feel that this excellent book needs updating to keep it as the No 1 general book on seashell identification.

This book is very informative and descriptive if you're looking to collect exotic shells from different parts of the world.

I have been a shell collector for a very long time now. This is now my second copy of this book, as I have worn the first copy out. It is the most comprehensive identifier book around. The color photos are excellent, and the amount of species depicted is impressive! This book, along with Jerome M. Eisenberg's A Collectors Guide to the Sea Shells of the World, are probably the only two books on Sea Shells, a novice collector will ever need. The serious collector will also benefit from these books as well.

This is a great book which hv given me alot of info, but still can upgrate by increase more pictures & decription for seashells of the world.

Thanks to K6YB for writing the "ALFA & ZULU" book! It fit our needs EXACTLY! I gave it to my 11 year old son for Christmas, and he is now passing sample tech exams! We hope to go to a testing session as soon as possible. Now we're working on the code, and have ordered the "DIT & DAH" Phoneticode card and dice games advertised in the book.

Hands down winner for no nonsense preparation leading towards your entry into amateur radio! The principles presented are plain and to the point. No reading between the lines, and no guessing as to what the author is getting at. The questions presented after each chapter reinforce the material just covered (and are the actual test questions from the current pool). I read the book in a little over a week, and by week two passed my technician test!

Excellent book. Our family is studying to pass the technical license exam and have found the clear diagrams, explanations, and material organization in this book to be far superior to that of the class-issued book (which primarily focuses on the exam questions and then explains the answers).

I wish we had something comparable for the general class license!

Thanks to K6YB for writing the "ALFA & ZULU" book! It fit our needs EXACTLY! I gave it to my 11 year old son for Christmas, and he is now passing sample tech exams! We plan to go to a testing session as soon as possible. Now we're working on the code, and have ordered the "DIT & DAH" Phoneticode card and dice games advertised in the book.

I have to say that this is the best book out there! I am thirteen years old and I got my tech plus in 3 weeks and now am operating 2 meters. I highly recommend this book for any one. This book kind of hides the high concentration level required for this exciting hobby by having fun. It is like little comic strips and then a small quiz after each lesson. It is the best buy I have made in a while other than my radio. Without this book I would not have my license so I wouldn't be eligible for a radio! I would like to thank my mom, dad, WD4ITU, KB6MT, and the author of this book K6YB. P.S. If you live in TX I opperate on the repeater 146.96 alot. Young people get interested in Ham radio... its great! 73 and God Bless

Gavin Goodfellow:The Lure of Burnt Swamp is a refreshing contemporary mix of reality, fantasy, and spirituality. Read it TO your kids, WITH your kids, and FOR the kid in you.

This is an extraordinary book. Well written, awesome. Harry Potter readers will find the hidden truths they have been searching for! Great for home schoolers, this will fit into curriculum. A must read book! Author Candy Abbott has gone into places only the brave will go. I can't wait for the next one!

Gavin Goodfellow is wonderfully written. And to think I put off reading it, because I had bought it for a friend's sons. I just thought it was for teens; well was I wrong! I read it from cover to cover and loved it. I got totally immersed in the book, the story, and the characters. I am really looking forward to the next book and the continuation of the story of Burnt Swamp. To make the reading even more interesting, go to the Gavin Goodfellow website and you can see pictures and backgrounds on all of the characters -- that was really slick! It's a wonderful feeling to have a really intersting book to read and to give as a gift and know that there are solid Christian beliefs beautifully included.

I can't say enough good things about this book. It's great for young and old alike. Wonderful spiritual truths are skillfully woven into a great adventure. The characters are so believable and interesting, and the story line kept me turning the pages longer than I planned each time. A great read!!

I got this book for my kids. Since it deals with some pretty heavy issues, I wanted to review it before they got a hold of it. I couldn't put it down! I actually had a hard time focusing on my own responsibilities as I followed Gavin through his struggles.
My kids start reading it this week, and I know they will love it as well. They have longed for a series that was based on a Christian perspective, and still as fun as the Harry Potter series. We found it!
Now I can get back to work.

I received this as part of my Friends of AK Press order. It made me glad I belong.

If you ever wanted to know how a good kid can be made into a criminal, here's the blueprint. Take a good kid, throw him into an institution with criminals, physically abuse him, sexually abuse him, mentally abuse him. Repeat. Instant threat to society.

I've never been a big fan of the justice system. Those who say to get "tough" on crime never go after the right criminals. What's worse, how many of those hardened criminals could've been changed had they not been thrown into a situation such as this one?

If you've got the stomach for it, this is mandatory reading. It's not pleasant, and it won't make you feel good about yourself, but it will shed light on a very serious problem. Kudos to AK Press for doing this, and it's one more reason that publisher should be supported.

What a candid book. I read it in one night. I volunteer in Los Angeles County Juvenile Hall. I read this aloud to the wards, 15-16 year old boys. That was last year, some are asking me when am I going to read it again. Some books about incaceration glorify the situation, but Mr. Abbott's account of an innocent childhood to a downhill spiral of abuse and survival really strikes a cord with the reader.

this is a great read. though much of it is tought to read through, the material is important and needs to be circulated!

The author of this book states that he wrote it while in solitary confinement. It's a trip into his childhood, where he came of age in California's Juvenile system. It takes place throughout his childhood years, beginning with an early stay at age 6 (along with a rape by a counselor). The rest is his teenage years spent trying to survive the brutal system of rape, violence, and sadistic counselors (also known as prison guards).

It's very chilling. I couldn't peel myself away from this book, even though it has graphic descriptions of rapes and brutal fights between gangs of boys not even old enough to shave. The fact that the author even survived that system, which incidentally took place in the 1960s, impresses me. When I was a teenager, a few friends of mine ended up in a juvenile drug rehab center at Horsham, PA, and afterwards they were extremely shaken up. It turned out later they had been raped. Not much has changed in the last 40 years.

Abbott and his companion quickly rise to the top of the ruling prison gang, which he uses to attempt several escapes. Each time, he nearly makes it. It's amazing that he goes for his parents, who are totally excluded from being able to help their boy. He forms a love relationship with his companion which he must hide in order to survive. The counselors maintain the order by daily beatdowns and shake-ups, and when it comes down to it, the boys are treated exactly like adults. The prison system makes people have to fight for their survival almost daily, or be pushed to a fate of worse than death.

It makes the reader wonder why anyone thinks that prisons can reform any person. Trapping someone in a room and punishing them for years with the most sadistic people doesn't seem like a good way to reform anyone. In the end, prison, for adults or kids, really just sweeps the problem of emotional disturbance underneath the carpet. Nowadays, a few million reside in United States prisons, the largest such population in the world (even more than China, which has 5 times the population). We're at a time when the ruling classes think it's better to completely separate millions into boxes than to even give a carrot to oppressed communities.

Dwight Abbott remains in jail today, and he says he wouldn't be there unless the Juvenile Youth Authority had twisted him as a human being to the point where the only place he could exist was in a prison. They destroyed him as a teenager at a critical point in any human being's development. Why? If you want a window into how a person can be destroyed, read this book. At the same time, if you want to see how a person can keep some amount of love and hope for a better day (away from the prison), read this book as well.

I cried, You Didn't Listen was absolutely breath taking. The whole time I wanted to stop reading the horrors, but didnt stop looking at the text the entire way through the book. It placed a new perspective on a lot of things for me and I thank Abbott for such. This is a must read for anybody looking for some perspective on juvenile punishment within the Califonia Youth Authority. It is a tough one though if you have a passion for living beings, especially children.

This book is adorable, smart, and cleverly photographed. This has proved helpful to friends whose little ones are about to become big brothers or sisters. And it was even entertaining to me as an adult! I highly recommend it!

What is it about golden retrievers that makes a dog lover, young or old, go wild?

In Baby Dog Beans Comes Home, author Jennie Hale captures the sweet "magic" of these gentle, devoted, intelligent dogs while offering young children an important message they can identify with.

The story is seen from the perspective of Paul, the older dog who until now has been the only "child" in the family, and Beans, the new baby brother. More than anything, Beans wishes to be accepted by his older brother, but Paul is not ready to be friends, play catch, or share any of his toys. As a matter of fact, Paul liked it a lot better when it was just him. All this changes when Beans runs into serious trouble and Paul rescues him.

As Paul realizes in the end, "It's not always easy when a new brother or sister comes into the family. But even if you're not best friends right away... give them a chance and you'll have someone who'll be there for you your whole life. And that's pretty great."

This is a book that can be read to a very young child, and one that early readers will relish on their own. The large, adorable photographs are sure to delight people of all ages.

***This review was originally published in The Bloomsbury Review

I loved this book.
It's got great pictures, and my kids loved it.
Great book!

This is a wonderful book for children whether or not they're experiencing the event of a new baby in the family, The photographs amazingly fit the text. In a very few pages we are captivated by these lovely pups, and come away with a smile in our hearts.

Thinking that I was about to read a nice children's story about two Golden Retrievers, I was surprised and delighted to find that, as I continued reading, this little book has a huge heart. Jennie Hale has captured the magic and wonder of two siblings who realize how much they care for and love one another. Children who read this story, or have it read to them, will certainly hear its heartfelt whisper of kindness and feel its joy. Great job.

This really is one of the best books written about Autocad and how to use it in a real work environment. It's aimed a bit more at the "power user", someone who is familiar with the basics and needs to get more out of it. I've had a hard time finding a book like this. When I read the chapters on basic lisp routines and batch scripting I was saying: "Yes! Finally a book which is not for dummies." But the way the chapters are set up it is also very easy for a beginner to pick and chose their way around learning Autocad. There are valuable lessons here for any level. Highly recommended, along with Autocad: Professional Tips and Techniques.

If you are at a point with Autocad where you know the keyboard commands and short-cuts and the new hurdles to tackle with improving your autocad skills ARE work-flow and efficiency. . . THIS BOOK IS A MUST FOR YOU! I try to make sure a learn a few new tricks from this book every week and it has already improved my skills. The last 1/3 of the book is LISP stuff and while I am not at that point yet, it looks extensive and concise at a skimming. If you are comfortable with editing your cui file and understand the difference between color and style dependent plotting this book is right up your alley.

This book is by far the best AutoCAD book ever written. It is full of practical everyday shortcuts and general information that the average everyday user needs to know. Your productivity will increase by just reading the first chapter. This book is written is plain easy to understand english. A very easy read!!!! I loved it.

I've been using AutoCAD for many years and have seen many books rehash the same old stuff.
This book addresses Autocad from a user standpoint, written by someone who not only completely understands AutoCAD but also knows how it's used in the real world.
A "must-have" for all AutoCAD users.

This is the first CAD book that I have bought in years (using AutoCAD since release 2.5), this book is a must have for anyone using AutoCAD. This is not a command reference guide, it truly shows you how to use the software through best practices, customization, automation and programming. It is a comprehensive book filled with tips, tricks, pitfalls, and examples. Mr. Abbott has brought together enough productivity tips for the user that the book will pay for itself through increased productivity.

This book is filled with whimsy and delight, dances with wisdom and
frolics with spirit...it is a gift I have sent to all my women friends, both as "keep" gifts and as a "pass-a-long" gifts (write a comment in the book, then send it forward to others in a Flat Stanley/Persisting Yellow kind of journey). It lifts the heart, brings a smile and encourages the reader to stay true to his or her Truth of Self, all the while gently reminding the reader that All is Possible, in the most yellowish way.
Illustrations are equally delightful and whimsical: a wonderful book!

My grandmother's best friend gave this to her, while she was living with terminal cancer. I read the book everytime I went to visit her, and clung to it for the hope and happiness within. In my grandmother's will, this little book was left to me. It was by far the most meaningful moment to me in the days after her death. I now buy this book whenever I can find it. I have a copy in my bathroom, my bedroom, and in my kitchen. I give the book to all the women who inspire me.
What is the book about? I could never tell you that! It's a different book every time I read it. The words re-arrange themselves, and teach me a different lesson each time I open the book.

I LOVE this book!! It is funny, entertaining, inpsirational, and just pain true to life. I even bought extras to use as gifts. A MUST for people with "yellow" personalities. I highly recommend this book for everyone. It also helps a bunch when you are down with the "blues".

I received this book as a Christmas present, the most wonderful present. When reading this book I experienced JOY and felt the love of my friend, Barbara who gave it to me. I wanted to share that feeling so I just ordered 10 more to give to my friends and family - the special women in my life I am close to. The book inspired feelings of excitement and re-awoke my sleeping inner adventuresome but delicate beautiful woman. Thank you to Monique Duval and Joanna Abbott Moss for such a treasure. I am off to start cookin'

I bought my first copy of this book in 2000 and have bought more for "special" friends since. It is now 2004 and I have just finished reading the Persistence of Yellow from cover to cover for the umpteenth time.

This book does not have many pages but each page has an important tale to tell. I don't know why it is called "a recipe for life" because it is not at all like a cookbook. It is all about a wonderful woman,her angels, friends, and family that are so unique and genuine that there is no way they can be copied. On the other hand, although this book does not tell you how to live, I do confess that I just repainted my kitchen. And yes, it is still a bright yellow. Not everyone likes the outrageous color but it suits me fine. Just like this wonderful book of the heart and soul.