Adam Books

This book is a brilliant account of the fascinating relationship between two of the most brilliant minds in American history. It is a highly enjoyable read, and a welcome companion to the "The Adams-Jefferson Letters."

Merrill D. PetersonÕs Adams and Jefferson: A Revolutionary Dialogue is a well-documented study of how two men of differing characters and political views met and became life-long friends. Drawing heavily on the Adams-Jefferson letters and other primary sources, Peterson does a satisfactory job of explaining why these two men became friends and traced the very course of their friendship. In reading this book, I have learned that even though political events like the Election of 1800 and the French Revolution can overwhelm and destroy a friendship, a faithful friend can act as a go-between and help repair a friendship.

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I want to buy the Greenfield's Neuropathology. Please let me know when it is avairable.

The book is excellent. The only drawback is that the book is written for someone with extensive knowledge already. It will help to get some of that extensive knowledge.

Adam's Lameness is the first resource I use when evaluating equine lameness. Comprehensive topics, excellent diagrams and illustrations. My favorites are the explanations/illustrations of joint flexions and the radiographic illustrations.

"The Focke --- Wulf 190 was one of the best fighter aircraft of World War II.
Designed and developed under Professor. Dr (Eng.) Kurt Tank, an unquestioned genius among the world's aircraft designers, the aircraft led the way in aeronautical engineering from the very beginning of its existence until the end of the war, forcing competitors to strive to their utmost to match or beat it.
With a total quantity of over 20,000 produced, THE AIRCRAFT GAVE THE LUFWAFFE BOTH POWER AND COMBAT EFFECTIVENESS......."
[from the book of the page 3]

This is a MUST HAVE reference for any serious student of the FW-190. The format is less flashy, but similar to the Squadron/Signal, "Aircraft in Action" Series. The title isn't catchy and most of the photos are black & white; but what this volume lacks in glitz, it makes up for in technical merit. With the Author's proximity to the former Marienburg FW-190 production facilities, he has compiled a very nice collection of detailed photos that I've never seen anywhere else. The accompanying narrative is thorough and includes appropriate German technical phrases/abbreviations with accurate translations. Also included are numerous line drawings of essentially all of the radial engine (BMW-801) powered FW-190 variants. This work covers the history for the FW-190 from initial design concepts, pre-production prototypes, A-Series fighters, F-Series close air support, torpedo and precision guided weapon fighter-bombers, G-Series night/long-range, fighter-bombers, thru the (School) S-Series two seat trainers. There are several pages of color plates illustrating various camouflage and tactical unit marking schemes. FW-190 A/F/G/S Part II, the in-line engine (Junkers JUMO) powered FW-190 D/ TA152 and two volumes on WWII Luftwaffe camouflage and markings are listed as forthcomining titles. These also promise to be excellent references for modelers and students of military aviation history.

All-Star Companion is back with a third incredible treasure trove of articles and interviews about the world's first and greatest superteam, The Justice Society! Edited by lifelong JSA fan, Roy Thomas, the All-Star Companion continues to deliver great new articles and unlock new mysteries about the JSA. Even after some 60 years as a fan, Thomas' unbridled enthusiasm for the Justice Society is as strong as ever.

The first great highlight of this volume is Roy's 2001 interview with long-time DC Comics' editor Julius Schwartz. Before coming to DC, Schwartz worked as a literary agent and even represented horror icon H.P. Lovecraft. It was Schwartz who sold one of Lovecraft's most well known stories "At the Mountains of Madness". What was ostensibly supposed to be an interview about the All-Star Comics ends up being a history of Julie's association with All-American Comics (the Sister company to DC/National). It's one of the best interviews I've read in any of the All-Star companions because it shows just how different the comic business was during the Golden Age. Ghost writers...ghost pencilers...changes in editors...it's quite fascinating.

The history of All-Star comics would not be complete without an examination of All-Star Western. The Final issue of All-Star Comics was #57. Rather than start with a new number one issue, DC instead abruptly changed the name to All-Star Western with issue #58. It's almost impossible to think of now because superhero comics have become the cornerstone of the business, but in early 1950s superhero comics were almost extinct. Marvel/Atlas had completely moved away from superheroes and at DC, only Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman managed to survive as new genres like westerns, war, romance, and comedy titles took over. Comic historians Michael Uslan and Robert Klein provide a look at the ten year history of All-Star Western and the many characters who starred in the title.

When the members of the Justice Society were finally revived, beginning with the landmark Flash #123 in 1961, the JSA became frequent guest stars in many titles but especially in the title of their modern counterparts, the Justice League of America. Roy Thomas takes a look at these various team-up stories with mini-interviews with the writers or artists who worked on them such as Gardner Fox, Dick Dillin, Denny O'Neil, Mike Friedrich, Len Wein, Paul Levitz, and Gerry Conway. This includes the credits for each story, a picture of the cover, and a short synopsis. Len Wein's story for Justice League #100 was always one of my favorites as it featured not only the JLA and JSA, but also the Seven Soldiers of Victory. My older brother had these issues which was a trilogy told over JLA #100 - 102 and I can recall reading these over and over as a kid. Roy Thomas then goes on to provide and issue-by-issue summary of the All-Star Comics revival in the 1970s, picking up where the series left off with issue #58. It's always amazed me that it took some 15 years for the JSA to get their own title again, even though it was short-lived.

Roy and his wife, Dann, would then go on to create the next generation of heroes in 1987's Young All-Stars, one of the most underrated titles of the 1980s that featured the art of Michael Bair. Each of the 31 issues plus annual are covered in full.

In addition to the articles, All-Star Companion features rare art and photos. It's another fantastic effort from Roy Thomas and all of the contributors. Best of all, there will be a fourth volume in 2009.

Followers of the Justice League of America, Black Bart, Super Squad and other All-Star Comics will relish this third collection providing insider insights into issues and series. Each listing comes with a synopsis, review of characters, and sidebars of notes and information. No color - the illustrations from comics are all in black and white - but the comic cover reproductions and data are invaluable for collectors and comic fans, and a top pick for any collection catering to them.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

This is a good mystery and not bad romance either. The settings are interesting and she makes the less important characters seems as real as the main ones. I'd recommend reading this one!

When I started this book, I wasn't expecting the romance between Porter and Elaine to be quite so hot. After all, it's a murder mystery. But not only is the romance a sizzler, the mystery really kept my attention and kept me guessing. I'm guessing Leslie Adams knows the country club set fairly well, because the realism in the scenes was great. Not only that, but the convoluted relationships among the characters was exactly how life seems to be among the southern upper class! The ending was definitely not what I expected, but I hope the "debutante detective" has a lot more stories to tell, because this one left me waiting impatiently for the next book ... in all WOW!

Although I completely agree with the previous review, I would like to emphasize how well this book is written. This book is part of Twayne's Evolution of American Business Series and, as such, does not hide raw data from the reader. However, one can easily ignore the tables and skip a few paragraphs in each chapter and still feel very satisfied with the book.

I orginially purchased the book to learn the history of the Walt Disney World Resort. What I gained was a thorough review of the amusement park history from the 12th century Bartholomew Fair to Universal Studios Florida in 1990 (the book was published in 1991). From trolley parks to Coney Island, from Disneyland to Cedar Point, Ms. Adams covers all the bases.

A wonderful book!

This is a wonderfully researched, thoughtful treatise on the amusement park industry. It is not for those who want a pictorial history, or a romp with colorful characters like George Tilyou. Tilyou is here, but he is surrounded by demographic charts showing the age breakdown of the New York City population during Coney Island's history. There is a great deal of financial information, as well, such as consumer spending on 23 recreational products or services for the years 1909-1923. You get the idea--it is an academic book (but there are some photos, mainly historical).

But as such, it's awesome. There is probably no other book like it. Many academic books are not only dry, they are poorly written, but this one is neither. Here is a sample (since this is the first review and there is little here about the book):

"The major historian of the amusement industry, William F. Mangels, author of "The Outdoor Amusement Industry from Earliest Times to the Present" (1952) was himself a carousel manufacturer. In 1907 Mangels patented a device that imparted an improved, smooth, galloping motion to the horses and in time became common on all carousels. He and his carver, Marcus Charles Illions, produced finely carved carousels, including the Feltman merry-go-round at Coney Island. This man, who in 1912 also created the first wave machine for the swimming pool at Palisades Park, New Jersey, preserved the heritage of the amusement industry in America by organizing and developing the American Museum of Public Recreation."

For the same reason, here is the Table of Contents:

1. The Origins 2. The Form Emerges 3. Coney Island and the Enclosed Park 4. From Trolley to Automobile 5. The Disney Transformation 6. Theme Parks 7. Walt Disney World Resort 8. Overview and Postscript

A: Some Parks That Established the Traditional, Pre-Disneyland Culture B: Industry Associations and Publications Chronology Notes and References Selected Bibliography

Index

As Mark Twain once said, "If you enjoy this sort of thing, this is just the sort of thing you'll enjoy." I found the book's precision and well-supported opinions very entertaining. Perhaps you will, too.

To say anything against America with some Americans these days is blasphemy against their God. Thus, the power of civil religion.

This collection of essays on the topic is vital and well executed primer on the subject. It is complex topic, having developed over time but becoming more and more prominent in our midst, especially heightened by 9/11.

The thrust of this effort (and rightly so) is the deceit of many who claim name Christian are actually civil religionists. Followers of Christ have Him first, then if one chooses, country second. Even that would be Biblical suspect ranking. Many I believe don't realize this serious faith issue, having and being mislead by pastors and preachers who support their error.

This volume provides for many an intro to the discussion. For those who want more depth, it is here as well. There is excellent intros historically, Synodically (LCMS), and theologically, sociologically, etc.

For this reviewer, especially vibrate to chapters 5, 6 and 7, which respectively highlight theology of glory vs. theology of the cross; confession & Great commission; and new character of American civil religion.

This is worthy material to be read, pondered, discussed. Keep it coming, CPH. You do the church, world and yes, American civil religion a great blessing with this fine contribution.

I can only add to rodboomboom's review that the collection of essays in this book are by some of the best qualified authors that I know. While published by a Lutheran (LCMS) publishing house (CPH - Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis), this is a book for anyone to better understand "Civil Religion" and its impact upon society / culture. We are increasingly becoming like the Greeks of St. Paul's day when they had a place for the "anonymous god" in case they missed one in the Pantheon.

Ansel Adams' work is emotional, stunning and beautiful. I look forward to the calendars every year. Each month brings another time capsule shot from the imagination of Ansel Adams. Highly recommended.

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This is a spiral-bound desk calendar that opens flat to display a full week on one page and a gorgeous full-size satin/glossy black and white Ansel Adems photograph on the other. For those who need to keep a precise schedule with a different client every hour, you should know that this is not, per se, a true "appointment" book; it does not have an hour-by-hour listing for each day. There is, however, ample room for writing in morning and afternoon appointments, and space provided at the bottom of each weekly page for jotting down notes. Also contains a "month on a page" section at the back which is particularly convenient for planning travel/vacations/etc.

I found the Ansel Adams books on "The Print" and "The Negative" a bit on the heavy side, but John Schaefer's book is a superb addition to any aspiring photographer's library. It covers the photographic field very comprehensively and in easily understood English, and without the frills of technical jargon so loved by some authors.
Although the book deals with colour photography as well, I would thoroughly recommend this book to any aficionado of black and white photography-- it is, without doubt one of the best books on photography I have in my library!

John Schaefer is a fine photographer who works in black and white and color. In "Basic Techniques of Photography" John Schaefer has created a wonderful "how to" on the basic and intermediate aspects of photography. The book is filled with helpful information, and beautifully illustrated with the work of notable photographers, with many images due to Ansel Adams. Here are summarized and illustrated many of the ideas from the famous Ansel Adams series of books which include "The Negative" and "The Print". A strength of the book is a clear exposition on the value and use of the zone system. Other strengths include sidebars which provide detailed comments about individual images, and sequential images which show the result of some of the darkroom techniques, or exposure information discussed in the book. This is a fine book, one which any active photographer will benefit from.