Adams Books

I'm going into EM so I read this even though there isn't an exam at the end of the rotation. It really fills in the detail gaps that you just can't remember when they are listed out in textbooks.

Good questions in USMLE format and a fair number of questions with pictures, EKGs, x-rays, CTs etc. Good explanations of correct and incorrect choices. Overall, very good review of emergency medicine for Step 2 CK.

This book served as an excellent study guide for me! Will definitely recommend to others in need!!

Finally the PreTest Emergency Medicine gap is filled. With the soon-to-arrive EM shelf exam, this book will be an excellent resource.

Just bought this book...glad to see it's in USMLE format. One of the few books that give you explanations for the incorrect choices. Highly recommend!

This is a very in-depth look at dual-sport motorcycling, much more than I expected. Written by an obviously experienced rider, who has a great way of sharing lots of hard-earned knowledge to us neophytes.
There's lots of solid technical information, which is given in easy-to-understand descriptions.
The author's thorough understanding of all facets of how the bike works, and of how the rider uses the bike as a tool for enjoyment of our natural surroundings, really comes through. I can't think of anything that's not covered, and covered well, by this book. Excellent job!

The Essential Guide to Dual Sport Motorcycling contains all the information you need to select, equip ride, and enjoy the world's most versatile motorcycles. It's comprehensive, fun to read, filled with great photos, includes a foreword by Malcolm Smith, and the author is donating his royalties to the Pediatric Brain Tumor foundation. What's not to like? If you have any interest in dual sport or just want a good insight into off road motorcycling, this book is well worth the price.

The Essential Guide to Dual Sport Motorcycling is a terrific resource. Off road riders who don't race are virtually ignored by the motorcycle press and often have difficulty getting the information they need to select the best bike, set it up and ride it. The Guide covers almost every aspect of non-competitive off road riding. It's filled with useful information, fun anecdotes and great pictures. This book is must reading whether you are a veteran off roader, new to dual sport, or just curious about it.

This book is absolutely fantastic. A great overview of all the things that go into dual sport riding. In my opinion, this is the single best source for Dual Sport riding bar-none. You will not regret buying this book.

This book by Carl Adams is a book whose publication I've been looking forward to for months and have to confess some worry that it wouldn't be very good or would be dry and too technical in nature. But this book was worth the wait and it's already given this dual-sport novice a lot of food for thought.

When you take the book into your hand and it falls open, the first hints that you've got your hands on a valuable resource come to you. To start, its introduction was written by motorcycling legend Malcolm Smith, the jovial and amazingly talented focus of many parts of "On Any Sunday"...a renowned international motorcycling hero for several decades. Across from this introduction, the Mr. Adams' acknowledgement indicates that his royalties have been assigned to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, a generous act and also one that automatically makes any reader a charitable contributor. It was a deft touch and one which virtually makes the reader a part of this book's success. The tone of his remarks about choosing a dual-sport (a choice I am in the process of making for the first time) also conveys well the romantic nature of motorcycling.

Motorcycles are about dreams, dreams of freedom and dreams of adventure. That is obviously something that this author understands well because he frames what could be a dry technical treatise about bike and part selection criteria into a search for which motorcycle will best suit your individual motorcycling dream. Do you want to rack up a lot of miles on tarmac, ride until the road ends and then continue on trails or focus on riding on trails all the way? Yet, while appreciating the individual choice that a dual-sport represents, the author also clearly and concisely presents the criteria to be considered while making that choice. It was very nicely done.

From the choice of motorcycle type, the author then proceeds logically to looking at gear selection, a matter made more complicated than selecting street gear by the more diverse climactic conditions in which trail riders can find themselves. Many street riders ride only during good weather but a minority ride year round and dual-sport and other off-road riders seem to have a lot in common with those riders. A look at how street and off-road riders' needs differ is presented, followed by technical details about motorcycle setup for on and off-road use. Tires and suspension setup in particular are looked at in detail.

From equipment selection, the author switches over to a look at how riders need to rework their "mental software" to handle situations different from the street riding they may already be used to. Two chapters go on to discuss specific basic and more advanced off-road riding skill, skills different from the ones street riders use. These chapters are followed closely by one whose topic is trailside repairs, a vital skill to cultivate for those who may be riding where no one else will pass for weeks.

Finally, having engaged the reader at the start and then progressed to a very thorough review of technical information, the author returns to looking at the fun aspects of dual-sport riding: organized clubs and events (riding is a solitary activity which is often enriched when shared with other people), how to ensure that trails remain open for off-road riding by working with others, essential navigational skills and information about some of the ins and outs of trips and distance touring.

This book is a very valuable technical look at an aspect of motorcycling with which I am just starting to become familiar. But even more than that, it is now a new favorite book and one which I anticipate using as a reference for a long time to come. Well done!

This book is a surprisingly excellent view of the Dachshund World. It is very highly recommended for anyone contemplating the purchase of a dachshund or who has a dachshund and wondered "Why DO they do that?" (or "Why DON'T they do that?")

This is a great book! It is the most comprehensive Dachshund book I've read. I've read it cover to cover and have referred back to it several times while training my new miniature dachshund puppy. It covers everything from selecting the right puppy/dog to showing your dog. It is filled with great housebreaking training tips, solutions to everyday problems, first aid tips, and even how to handle a hard to train dog. It is a fantastic source of information for any dog owner, but especially the dachshund owner.

I love this book on Dachshunds! It gives me the widest variety of information I could need. It has helped me learn so much about the new puppy I adopted & as I read it I continue to learn more everyday. I would highly recommend this book to anyone caring for & wanting to raise a responsible,loving dog. It covers everything...seriously. Buy it if you care for a loving dachshund & want to learn how to raise him to be a great dog.

This book covers every possible aspect of owing a doxy. It spells out everything that can go wrong so that people will not buy the dog and then months later give it to the pound.

The first chapter describes the lifetime cost, $20,000, and the several hours per day of your time that is required to keep poochie healthy and happy.

It then goes into great detail on finding the proper breeder. Then taking the dog home and holding hands with it hours per day until it is happy in your house.

Socializing the dog with all sorts of people and other pets.

Preventing bad behavior.

Traveling. And on and on.

Wonderful book and very insightfull information for new owners of Dachshunds. Can't go wrong :)

I bought this book because I will be bringing home a pug puppy soon. While I am two weeks from picking up my beloved pug, I have found this book to be a great book, so far. I'm almost finished reading it. I'm reading it cover to cover and have already found out that I want to go back through and take notes on a few things to help with training. It lists all sorts of health information on pugs, the basic commands for training, bathing/grooming, a section for 'senior pugs' and I dont even know what else! There's so much information in this book! I almost bought multiple pug books at the same time to read and now, i'm glad i didn't. There's no need for them. This one book pretty much covers a lot of the questions i've had so far.

As someone above mentioned, it does go in depth a little more with the training aspect to train your dog to get off something by saying "off" following with "good off" - or, to only say "no!" when it's something that you dont want them to try again - as opposed to saying no when the pug gets a training command wrong. This stuff makes perfect sense to use clear words and praise so they're not confused, it's just stuff that i probably wouldn't have thought about myself. Not only these few things, but there are more like them in the book. It's just a great general book to have for a pug owner (or soon-to-be owners, like me!)

We thought that this book was great. It has really helped us since we became new pug owners. It explained about health concerns and potty training, to what kind of toys pugs like the best. I would highly reccommend this book to anyone thinking about getting a pug!

I've read just about everything written about pugs and this is one of the better books. The tips are helpful and if you aren't aware of it, pugs have many health issues. The result of years of breeding makes for some common ailments. A good choice for pug lovers.

Wonderful book replete with information about pug care, i.e. grooming, cleaning their facial folds and finger curling their doubly curled tails when they are still puppies.

You also get to read about training and breeding your pug and overall good dog care specific to this breed. You learn what words and short commands tend to work best for pugs and you and your pug can share in the rewards - limitless pug cuddles. You even get some humorous "pug tales" as well. What is not to love about a pug? Pugs are so lovable!

Great book! Very practical information about what pugs need as far as bathing, skin fold wiping (beware of swamp face), and other general pug hygiene. Very practical training tips, such as belly rubbing to assure your pug that you are dominant (as well as providing a delightful belly rub) and choosing useful words for training, such as "off" instead of "no jumping," so that that your pug can be praised with the same word, for example, "Good Off," which then serves as a built-in reward (and doesn't exhaust the word "No"). Interesting and funny information on pug personalities. What's not to love about a pug?

Great book. I am a newbie at music and this is helping me incredibly. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to further their education in the new language of music. I love it.

I am new to learning music, but have the desire. WHat I needed was a book that would cover the very basics and ramp up from there without insulting my inteligence. This is exactly what I got! A great book for someone who essentially knows nothing about music. It starts out with notes and scales and builds from there. The book is easy to read, has plenty of diagrams, etc, plus came with a very helpful CD so not only do you see the musical notations, but you get to hear what those notations sound like.

It won't be the last music book I buy, but it certainly is a great place to start!

I've never seen the difficult subject of learning to read music so clearly explained. If you are interested in learning to read music, and then moving beyond the basics into music theory, this is the book. Most other books that I have seen on this subject, including the are just terrible; too complicated or not clearly written. This one provides lucid writing and clear visual examples. Highly recommended!

This book has been such a help to me as I started my journey and note reading and piano playing. The explanations, examples, and accompanying CD are all excellent. Mr. Schonbrun's book is a keeper!

I really hate wading through reviews on Amazon. Some folks come to wax for no reason at all. This is actually my first ever review, so here goes. This book is perfect. It's a book on learning how to read music. It starts very basic so that any Joe can learn it. Once the author gets you started with the basics of notes and rhythm, you get some music theory. It's not a hardcore theory bok, but the author does go into enough detail to get you through just about any situation you may encounter. What I think is more important toa dd is that once you're done with the book, you can go to ANY other higher level theory book and learn there. So many books simply start TOO hard for the average user. The book is very approachable and the explanations are great. I can't reccomend this one enough!

I looked up the author, who has a few other book on Amazon, and according to his website, there will be a Music Theory book for this same company -- I can only suppose it will take off where this book left off.

The book reads very clean and the many musical examples make the book a pleasure to look at (as i think written music is beautiful). There is an audio CD, which is also excellent.

I hope this helps someone get a grasp on what this book is about. I have bought a few theory type books over the years to help with my piano playing (self taught). This is simply the only book that has started at a spot where I can "jump right in". Well done!

For anybody who has to conjugate a bunch of verbs for their Spanish class, this is a must! It is also great as a quick reference when writing papers, if you want to be certain you got it right.

The Everything Spanish Verb book is a fabulous little tool to carry with you while learning Spanish. It could be characterized as the smaller, less-detailed version of 501 Spanish Verbs. It has all the conjugations and definitions for most popular verbs. I keep it with me for when I run across verbs I'm not familiar with (or that are irregular).

This book is a quick, easy, handy reference and it has been immensely helpful in my effort to learn Spanish.

This is a really great reference guide to the conjugation of common Spanish verbs. The first section of this book explains verb conjugation and the different tenses in a very clear and concise way. It made it easier for me to understand the different tenses, and when to use what tense. The second section contains the conjugation of over 250 verbs. And the third section contains a listing of 1,000 more verbs that are conjugated similarly to those in section 2. I use this book quite frequently and keep it handy when I am reading a Spanish magazine. I can quickly see what the author is saying when I come across an unfamiliar verb. Although I do also own the book 501 Spanish Verbs, I find that I always reach for the Everything Spanish Verb Book. It's compact size and clear and concise explanations make it so much easier to use. I highly recommend adding this book to your library of Spanish reference books.

Ihad been studying Spanish for a while and basically was getting nowhere. My problem was an elementary one. I wanted to learn to speak flawless Spanish without studying too hard. I bought every book, tape and study guide on the market.And I do mean every book, or so I thought.I had spent thousands. Quite by accident, I picked up this book by Laura Lawless. Hmmm I thought here is one I don't have. It was the best purchase I ever made. In just a few short pages she cleared up the clutter in my brain which was really the source of my problem. I just did not understand verbs. Her book showed me the way, so to speak.Once I understood the purpose of certain words I was able to study. Yes, I said study. I was able to study with a purpose because my understanding had been greatly increased.I am now able, for the first time, to put sentences together without stammering. I am improving to the point where I am able to converse,using complete sentences. I found that ,yes you must do some memorization, but not as much as I feared. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is having the type of trouble I experienced. If you are not having trouble, well, when you get to reflexive verbs and the like, try this book. You will be having trouble without it.
Bill Vanson
NYC

I have been learning Spanish for just over a year and was dreading the time when I would have to start conjugating Spanish verbs, but I purchased the "Everything Spanish Verb Book" and found it would not be as difficult as I first thought.
The book is of a handy size, the introduction to conjugating is laid out in a way that is easy to understand, following this are over 250 verb charts set out for easy reference, and in the appendix another 1000 verbs are listed. I am very happy to have this very useful book.

The Everything Total Fitness Book is for people who want to begin a fitness program and don't know where to start. The book is basic, sensible and easy to understand. It's focus is on fitness as a lifestyle, rather than dieting or weight loss.

While the book does provide a good introduction to fitness, you may want to supplement it with one or two other beginning fitness books to get all the information you need (I recommend "Barnes & Noble Basics: Getting in Shape" as a 2nd read).

TETFB breaks down and explains all the components of a good fitness program. It focuses on cardio, strength training, flexibility, sleep, and even stress reduction. I found Chapter 4: The Principles of Exercise to be especially helpful. It focused on using the "FITT" principle and finding your aerobic target zones in order to set goals and make the most out of exercise. Chapter 7: Strength Training explains how to determine the amount of weight, frequency, and duration that is best for each individual. This was also very helpful.

If you need help in choosing the right fitness activities, Author Ellen Karper provides detailed descriptions of the most popular exercise activities, along with the equipment you'll need, and safety tips.

The nutrition section is a primer in how to eat healthy. I didn't find it as helpful as the fitness section. That's not to say it didn't provide important information. It does. I just found it to be a little confusing and technical at times. There's got to be an easier way to find out your nutritional needs without all that math work and measuring!

There is also a chapter that many people will find helpful. It's for people with special needs such as pregnant women, diabetics, and older people. Although I didn't need this section, I appreciate that they didn't leave anyone out. Thumbs up for that.

Finally there is a short chapter on injury prevention and care.

Overall I would recommend this book to beginners. It covers the basics well, is easy to read, and was helpful in beginning my own fitness program.

America's obsession with beauty did a number on my perspective about fitness. The ads and fad diets and health publications that insinuate you're somehow less of a human being if you don't have a six-pack of abs, that you're lazy if you're overweight. The constant allusions to the idea that being overweight makes you a loser (you'll never get a date, people won't respect you, etc, ad nauseam).

All that made me embittered to the whole subject of fitness, and it essentially became my second "F" word. This negative perspective had years to grow into resentment. "Does nothing matter about me except the way I look?" I'd think in frustration. At that point I could have won the Pulitzer and Nobel prizes consecutively and I still would have been depressed because I didn't have washboard abs.

It was a double-edged sword, for while I resented myself for being out of shape on one hand, on the other I resented the "health nuts" even more and would sooner have my arm torn off by rabid dogs than do a push-up. Because then I'd be conforming to "their" demands and "they" would win.

All that changed when I read this book. I was feeling increasingly lethargic in my daily life and decided to borrow this book from the library. I was skeptical from page one, and as I started reading I began to think, "ok. Tell my why fitness is so important."

And it did exactly that.

While other resources I've read recited a litany of incredibly shallow reasons to set fitness goals ("you'll look better," "You'll have better performance in bed," etc), this book did none of that. It listed clearly and concisely, in plain English, exactly why fitness is so important in daily life. Never once did I feel condescended and I never got the impression that my intelligence was being insulted. One line from the book that really won me over is as follows:

"You will improve your appearance through regular exercise, but more importantly, you will improve your body's ability to do more with less effort, and that feels great!"

Those three words, "but more importantly," single-handedly separated this book from all the other ego-driven, self-indulgent, fad-inducing, shallow fitness media out there. The author made me realize that there is so much more to fitness than a washboard stomach or counting calories like an obsessive-compulsive madman. It is conductive to improving all areas of one's life.

The illustrations in this book also stuck out in my mind. Where every other book, magazine, and video I've seen showcased perfect models (the "this could be you if you buy into our product/fad" thing), this book's little cartoons feature average Joes exercising, seemingly for the sheer enjoyment of the activity. I found that highly motivating. That, combined with this book's down-to-Earth presentation dispelled the notion that one should strive to become some kind of Fitness God, but rather to feel better and be happy.

"The Everything Total Fitness Book" is a real eye-opener, and it showed me just how important a healthy lifestyle is. Armed with this book, I am certain I can construct a new lifestyle that is conductive to producing an energized feeling of wellness and satisfaction with my life. I've borrowed this book 4 times in a row, and I doubt the library will ever see this volume again until I get around to buying my very own copy.

I was looking for a guide that would not only inspire me to return to working out, but would give me all of the information about how often to work out, what to do when, how to know when I'm training hard enough, etc. The Everything Total Workout Book was better than any of the other books on this subject I could find. The writer seemed very knowledgeable, and while some of the sidebar anecdotes are corny, the information presented was all useful. I am now energized to work out, and feel confident that I can develop a plan for continued fitness. Highly recommended.

I was delighted to find the "Everything Total Fitness Book" because I could not get excited about any of the other fitness resources I had found. It seems that every fitness book I looked at fell into one of two categories: (1) some fad diet/exercise program with a stern looking, very buff person on the cover or (2) some hippy-dippy nonsense about "refocusing energy" or "fitness chakras" etc. Besides, if you're like me, you're not interested in losing weight OR in putting on 50 lbs of straight bicep muscle, you just want to keep in shape and improve your diet... Well, that's this book. The great thing about "Everything..." is that it approaches the subject assuming nothing about you or your fitness agenda -- therefore, the book begins with the very basics of nutrition and exercise and goes from there. The author's unassuming, straightforward approach is very refreshing in that it presents the information matter-of-factly and in a manner that is easily accessible to those who know little about the subject. Also, in addition to being comprehensive with respect to what you put into and what you do with your body, it tries to take into account situations that might fall outside the norm assumed by most of the book (e.g., pregnancy, diabetes, osteoperosis, etc.)

So, if you're like me and are interested in fitness (as opposed to "dieting" or "weight training") then this is an excellent book to get you started off with improving your lifestyle.

This book contains all of the information you need to know to become and stay fit, especially if you are like me and only just starting to become fit. I especially like the detailed information on heart rate zones and designing a fitness program for yourself.

Many brides consult me, about their wedding, I always recommend this book for them to read before their wedding. It gives all the answers to the expected and unexpected difficult situations before and during this critical period.

This book has been a great help to me. I'd recommend it to anyone having anything to do with a wedding.

The seller sent my items quickly and they were just as described. No problems at all.

It's a great little book with all the info you need. I noticed the last review was in 1998 - I have the revised edition published in 2000.

Well worth the investment.

A plethora of good tips! This books offers suggestions and answers to the many nagging yet necessary questions that need to be answered before the 'Big Day'. For example, at my last marriage (my second), I ripped my wedding dress waist high and if it hadn't been for this book, my maid of honor wouldn't have saved the day with the needle and thread she so cleverly hid in her bouquet. Anyway, this book is great!

I trully loved this book, I am a single parent living in a small town in Westchester, NY, with two kids. Let me tell you be a single parent is tough work. I loved this book because it can relate to me.

Long term relationships, whether you're married or not can be some of the worst physical and emotional pain anyone has to go through. Ellen's book reminds us that we are not alone in our pain and even makes us laugh about it.

a must read for anyone going thru separation or divorce - well written enjoyed reading it

What a Great, satisfying read!!! You can't help but cheer on the women who experienced horrible heartache and humiliation and were able to get through and achieve "liberty". It's a lesson for all of us, even those of us who aren't getting divorced ... yet.

Satirical, funny, sad, poignant... but most of all truthful! Read just one story at a time or breeze through it all one sitting - a worthwhile read.

I work with numerous writers. The added value for me in working with someone like Dennis McCurdy is that his writing inspires me, challenges me to take risks, and teaches me valuable lessons.

"Find A Way" stands out from other motivational books in that Dennis McCurdy lived his Find A Way program long before he even knew he had a method. His innate knowledge, bolstered by his years of embracing the writings of other great thinkers, is what sets "Find A Way" apart from other motivational books. Rita Schiano, author of "Painting The Invisible Man" Painting the Invisible Man

A truly honest, personal account of overcoming life's obstacles to achieve success. "Find a Way" is packed with practical advice and experiences that could only come from real life adventures. Informative and inspirational.

This book is one of the best self-imporovement resources that I have read in a very long time. It reads easily and is filled with much wisdom and wit. The author provides his readers with many practical tools on how to improve their psychology and create success. This book will be helpful to anyone. Whether you are a businessman or woman, househusband or wife, a motivational junky or the average Joe, Find A Way is well worth the modest investment of time and money. In fact, you'll want to read it again and again.

This book was intelligently written. The author did not "start at the top" but became very successful by following simple principles and sharing key information, nuances and anecdotes along the way.

Successful people appreciate knowing that everyone feels intimidated or less motivated sometimes. This book helps you to get off the couch or out from behind your desk and go after your goals with a vengeance! I look forward to the next book from this author!

I found this book an excellent read.It is very well put together, chapter to chapter flowed very nicely,this is important information that was well articulated and keeps the readers attention right to the end.Truly one would have more out of life by learning and applying this information in our lives.