Adam Books

My high hopes for this book are all completely forfilled.
Nice photographs, interesting articles, a must have for the serious collector in ancient military revolvers.

The Confederate LeMat Revolver is an in-depth guide to the LeMat revolver, best known for its manufacture and use by the Confederacy during the American Civil War. The LeMat revolver was distinctive among firearms of its day because it was more than an ordinary revolver - in addition to bullets, it featured a shotgun blast under the barrel! Written for firearm history buffs, collectors, and Civil War scholars, The Confederate LeMat Revolver includes a wealth of full-color photographs and a highly accessible history of these unique firearms from their invention in New Orleans to the decline in their use after the Civil War and their modern role as antiques and artifacts of history. A top-quality, definitive guidebook.

Going to Russia? Buy it. Interested in reading about contemporary Russia beyond what the newspapers tell you? Buy it. Taking a class on Russian culture? Buy it. I really can't recommend this book enough for specialists and novices alike. There's something to please everybody here.

This book has the rare quality of being a classroom text as well as a report. Today's Russia. Pyramid schemes, religion, rave parties,rock music, detective stories, cinema, pets, porn, graffiti, tattooing... the carnival of crazy New Russia to be read overnight. A shock.

This is a great book that gives the reader an insider peek at the "thoughts" of the animals on the ark. My kids really enjoyed this book!

Conversations on the Ark, by Michelle Medlock Adams, is one of the most wonderfully written and beautifully illustrated children's books I have ever read! Adams delightfully descriptive writing puts us all on board Noah's ark for an unforgettable journey with animals....God's wonderful creation! We are able to listen to their conversations with one another as they brave the storm! I just adored the story and recommend it for all children....and adults!!!

Sylvia Boykin

P.S. Kudos to the illustrator, Lucy Corvino!

J.N. Hakim said, "Barcellos is arguing for a "new" mediating position between dispensationalism called New Covenant Theology." Actually, I was arguing against New Covenant Theology and the misuse of Owen by Tom Wells - a NCT advocate. I don't see how you could miss that. I even wrote a book about NCT, disagreeing with it on many fronts.

Hakim also said, "At any rate, it seems that Barcellos misunderstands Owen as well..." I took Sinclair Ferguson's view of Owen on the function of the Old Covenant as it relates to the Covenants of Works and Grace. I sent an email to Dr. Ferguson before going into print asking if I had understood him and Owen correctly. He assured me that I had. If you check the footnotes, it's all there.

I recommend that folks read the book for themselves.

For many thoughtful Christians, to seriously embrace Covenantal theology means that ipso facto you should also embrace infant baptism. For many the two are inseparably linked. Or to put it another way, many believe that Baptist theology and Covenantal theology are mutually exclusive when the latter is held in a biblically consistent manner. But the book "Covenant Theology from Adam to Christ" by the 17th century Baptist, Nehemiah Coxe's challenges this assumption via sound exegetical analysis of the key passages on covenants and their signs in both Old and New Testaments. Please don't misunderstand, this is not another book trying to prove believer's baptism. It is an exegetical work developing and explaining the covenantal structure of the Bible and God's promise of salvation.

The author holds that "the mystery of the gospel cannot be thoroughly apprehended by us without some good understanding of the economy of the law and also of the state of things before the law." His theological starting point is that God's transactions with men are federal or covenantal in nature. Therefore, Coxe starts with defining the nature of biblical covenants. Next, he exegetically handles God's covenantal transactions with Adam, Noah, and Abraham. He spends significant space on the relationship of covenantal promises of God to Abraham's spiritual seed and his physical seed. This is the key to the value of Coxe's book. The proper relationship between the spiritual and physical seed of Abraham is vital to a biblical understanding of the correspondence of Israel and the church, baptism and circumcision, law and grace, and defines the nature of salvation and eschatology.

Coxe's work is not the final word on Covenantal theology but it does proffer a vital and significant contribution to it. Coxe himself intended to write an additional volume but believed that John Owen's work on Hebrews 8:6-13 preempted the need. Thankfully, the editors of this present edition of Coxe's work have put Owen's work under the same cover. Together, the reader has a rich explanation and defense of Covenantal theology.

Together, Coxe and Owen could not be more relevant in addressing key contemporary theological issues such as the New Perspective on Paul, Federal Vision Theology and the so-called New Covenant Theology. This edition offers a wonderfully written appendix by Richard Barcellos entitled "John Owen and New Covenant Theology." Barcellos cogently defends Owen's position on the genuine distinctions between the Old and New Covenants from being pirated by those holding to the so-called New Covenant Theology.

A must read for all Baptist who are committed to Covenantal theology. Covenantal theologians of the infant-baptistic persuasion camp will find Coxe's work challenging in a constructive way - more than you might think.

Agree or disagree with Coxe, all those holding to Covenantal theology will be greatly enriched by a careful reading of this edition of his "Covenant Theology from Adam to Christ".

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Opposites attract....

After too many disasters, Jazz Blum has sworn off love for good. Not that offbeat, beautiful Jazz plans to stay home nights-she just doesn't want to get serious. So when Peters Ashcroft, the straitlaced society boy of Governor's High, asks her to a fancy ball. Jazz accepts. She thinks there's no way she could ever get serious about a guy like Peters.

But Jazz is in for a surpirse. Underneath his buttoned-down exterior, Peters is the funniest, most adorable guy she's ever met. Suddenly it's not the one-night fling Jazz had planned on. But just when Jazz is ready to break her vow and get serious. Peters cools off. Is Jazz headed for heartbreak all over again?

My review:

his book reminds me of an old 80's movie. It's funny, heart warming, and true to life. Anyone who is lucky enough to find a copy of this book, will be happy.

This is one of the best book I have ever read. It's about this girl(who is like one of those independent, feisty red-hair heroine you read in historic romance novels)that have dated the star quarterback and broke his ankle on a make-out island. She met Peter who is one of those nerdy(but really cute) boy who is destined to go to Yale and they totally clash, but Peter convinced her to be his date to a party to keep him out of the clutches of two evil sisters that have major crusheson him. And from there the story goes on. Please read it, it's one of the funniest, romantic novel you will ever read.

This book collects so many important and pivotal works. I bought it for a literary theory class nearly ten years ago, and I've returned to it again and again.

I would just like to point out that seminal essays from both Saussere and Derrida ARE included in this survey of critical theory. Background information and suggested further readings are provided for both theorists as well.

This small book uses the hymn attributed to St. Patrick as a basis for presenting a theologically sound incarnational mysticism grounded in scripture and suffused with simple celtic prayers that make it a heart-moving prayerful support for all Christians.

I recently heard someone in the liturgical field talking about the resurgence of interest in things Celtic, but then had to reflect that interest in Celtic spirituality and liturgical forms is almost as old as Christianity itself. David Adam, Vicar of Lindisfarne (famous for, among other things, a wonderful illuminated manuscript dating back to the early days of Celtic influence in Christianity), has a gift for developing prayers and liturgies in Celtic form and Celtic spirit, and this book (first published in 1987, and in its fourth printing in 1998) reflects many of the influences and inspirations in high relief.

Adam begins with a brief reflection on St. Patrick himself; patron saint of Ireland, his first experiences in Ireland were as a kidnapped slave. When he was 16, he was taken to Ireland and spent six years there, often working as a shepherd. He returned home to Britain, but as Adam says, 'Ireland had already captured him in other ways.' He had dreams that the people of Ireland were calling him to return, and after his education and ordination, he returned as a missionary bishop to the people of Ireland, who have been resolutely Christian ever since.

However, Patrick's ministry was not universally accepted and unopposed at the start. The story of his fire burning at Tara during a time when the Druidic festivals of the time would call for all fires to be extinguished is well known; also, one of the Irish kings was warned against Patrick, who was proclaimed a 'falsifier who is deceiving everyone.' When the army plotted to attack Patrick, he escaped by being seen as a deer (local legends proclaimed that Patrick had been changed into a deer). Tradition states that the prayer/hymn text, 'The Deer's Cry', also known as St. Patrick's Breastplate, was composed during this journey.

This famous prayer or hymn is most likely dated several centuries after Patrick. It is oft translated and reworked; Adam includes two translations of the text here (one by Kuno Meyer, and one by Mrs. C.F. Alexander). Adam then uses lines from the text as headings for his meditations, prayers and exercises. Each meditation (there are eleven in all) each derives from a single line of affirmation - 'I arise today' - or through an entire section of the text - 'Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me,....' After each section, Adam leads the reader through a meditative exercise, which can involve silence, recitation, movement, and more. For example, the exercises associated with the first meditation, 'Strength through faith', begins with a silence reflection upon the word 'In the Beginning, GOD', follows through to a practice of the Caim (a kind of physical centering prayer, and concludes with the 5-P exercise (Pause, Presence, Picture, Ponder, Promise).

There are Celtic-inspired line art drawings throughout the text, including images from nature, hagiography, and religious symbolism. There are notes in the back for references, but these are used sparingly throughout the text, very unobtrusively.

This is a book that could be read quickly, but that would be to lose the subtle spirit contained within. Each meditation and practice deserves careful attention and time. This makes an excellent gift for those interested in prayer practices and Celtic spirituality. It is also a gift to oneself, a wonderful way of reconnecting with timeless spirit.

Compiled by Jay Weinstein (a professional chef, food writer, and food commentator for National Public Radio), A Cup Of Comfort Cookbook showcases a culinary wealth of "comfort food" recipes suitable for all occasions. From Butternut Soup; Batter-Fried Zucchini Sticks; Crisp Potato Pancakes; and Curried Chicken Salad; to Original Iowa Pumpkin Bread; Spicy Stuffed Comfort Potatoes; Grandma Gertrude's Apple Fritters; Lacy Pecan Cookies; and Decadent Hot Cocoa, A Cup Of Comfort Cookbook offers easy-to-make, appetite satisfying, spirit-lifting, heart-warming, anxiety-smoothing eating that is both nutritious and delicious.

Step into comfort food that is not only satisfying to the palate but soothes the soul and spirit. This book is especially endearing at this time of year when one turns to thoughts of cooking special food when coming together with loved ones.

I had the pleasure of hearing Lynn Ruth Miller's humorous story about her mother's Hanukkah blintzes at a reading in Oakland where I was also on the panel as a contributor to another book in the Cup of Comfort series. So much goes into the preparation of food than just ingredients. These recipes reflect the history, family lore, adventures, culture and of course the doses of love that are necessities in good food.

My daughter was flipping through the book checking out recipes for Thanksgiving and was constantly reading out loud the anecdotes and heartfelt stories. Dutch Breakfast Bread and Abuelita's Rice Pudding are just two examples of the richness of recipes and stories in this contribution. These recipes offer a pinch of faith, a dash of strength, a tablespoon of love and a cup of comfort, a gift to America.

This devotional will lift the spirits, quiet the sounds of civilization and comfort the soul. You may even be compelled to read more than one devotional daily. It's hard to put a good book down.

Feeling hassled and harried in this frenetic, disconnected world of ours? Find a quiet place, put your feet up and sip a "cup of comfort" for a few minutes each day of blessing and reassurance! "A Cup of Comfort Devotional" is a wonderful little book filled with true stories of God's love and grace. You will be uplifted, inspired and, most of all, comforted by what you find here.

The story of the Cadet Nurse and Lt. Mulkerne really got to me. Not only is it a true love story, but it is the true story of my parents. I am proud to see it in print. My parents would have celebrated 60 years of marriage this June, but sadly my father (Lt. Mulkerne) passed away last August. He knew that their story was going to be published however, and for that I am grateful. This book is very inspiring and filled with hope. Thank you for giving nurses and all those in the caring profession a voice.

Even though I contributed a story to this anthology I wanted to share my opinion about the publication. I was very impressed with all the stories as I thought they spoke very well to the heart of nurses and nursing. The compassion and caring for fellow human beings came through in a very real and humbling way. I think any nurse would be proud in reading this book. It speaks well of our profession.