Adamson Books

This is a well crafted book. The author introduces, in language easily understood by pre-teens, a broad range of components found in psychodynamically oriented therapy. My sense is that this book can (and does) increase even a somewhat resistant client's capacity for engaging in the therapeutic process.

One concern of mine is that, because of its thoroughness, the book is somewhat on the long side and, hence, difficult to read from beginning to end. The children who sit in my waiting room, though, are undeterred. On at least one occasion, the book has disappeared, only to reappear a week or two later. Overall, I believe that "Feeling Better", is an excellent investment for the office or waiting room of any child therapist.

This is a great book about a girl who goes to therapy because she's having problems at school and at home. I was nervous and mad to see a therapist but my mom found this book for me. It really helped me feel better about going and my mom liked reading it too! It's hard to find books about things like this, so I'm glad this one was written. Thanks!

As a teacher, I found this book to be a valuable resource to many of my students who receive counseling in or out or school. It is a kid friendly, high interest level book that helps break down the varied thoughts and feelings of children undergoing therapy. I would highly recommend this book to any educator or parent working with a child in crisis.

This is a subject that can be difficult to write about, but Ms. Rashkin does an excellent job of making visiting a therapist seem like the healthiest choice to make. It is not sugar-coated, nor is it simplistic, but rather brings up all the realistic difficulties and positives of therapy. The author does not talk down to her audience, but clearly and warmly presents a gentle matter of fact approach. This book can really be helpful to those young people considering or are in therapy. Yeah!

I bought this book for my daughter, Abby. Her sister has a few books where a character has the same name as her, but I find it hard to find books with the name "Abby".
This is a great book, because all kids envy each other at times. This story hits the nail on the head in a way that a child can understand. Great book!

This is an absolutely delightful story that captures the essence of the common childhood desire to be just like your best friend. In this book the main character, Rosa, not only wishes she had freckles like her friend Abby but tries to make them herself but it never quite works out the way she expects. The book is written in both English and Spanish and is a fun way to introduce children to another language. I Wish I Had Freckles Like Abby is highly recommended and wonderfully illustrated. Be sure not to miss the companion book, I Wish I Had Glasses Like Rosa.

Elementary school psychologist Kathryn Heling and kindergarten teacher Deborah Hembrook present I Wish I Had Freckles Like Abby, a bilingual English/Spanish picturebook a young Hispanic girl, Rosa, who wishes she had freckles like her friend Abby. How is Rosa to get freckles of her own? Chocolate pudding, maybe? "When I got chickenpox, I really did have freckles! They were red and itchy. I never want freckles like that again! I still wish I had freckles like Abby! But Abby wishes she had glasses like me!" Gentle color illustrations and an English/Spanish vocabulary on the final page rounds out this warmhearted "grass-is-greener on the other side of the fence" tale.

The delightful, quirky illustrations make this a fun choice for the young reader.

Being a teacher, the chapter on education in this second volume was really interesting to me. Adamson has a very good grasp of the situation, knows what the problems are, and he also knows what the best solutions are. And while some of his work brings together what others have done regarding education, he brings valuable insight into the picture. I highly approve.

Of course, this book covers a whole lot of other ground as well, and some of it will blow you away. But even though what he writes about family, sex and drugs will be very controversial, I think he is quite right in what he says. It certainly makes sense to me, and I think in time his ideas will be commonplace and widely accepted.

It is so refreshing to see someone is courageous enough to tell the real truth about so many things. This not only covers what has been ignored or under-reported by the corporate media, it covers stuff that no one wants to talk about. This is about the failure of partisan politics and the corruption of the corporate profit-making culture, but is also about education, family, sex, drugs, and all the things that affect our lives. And while some of the solutions suggested may initially be rejected by some people, I really think that in time they will become common place. In fact, I believe most people will say, "Why didn't anyone think if this before?"

After reading this book I can see why Adamson says some people will hate the truth and call it a lie. Surely the Religious Right will hate it, and so will right-wing politicians, the very rich who have allowed themselves to become corrupt, and lots of other people who have become part of the problem instead of part of the solution. This is a very powerful book, and it could help liberate us from many of the things that have increasingly prevented most of us from enjoying a life of prosperity and happiness.

Adamson follows up Real Prophecy Unveiled with a more detailed account of exactly what is wrong, and why there is so much unfairness and injustice, and how greed and corruption are so rampant. He brings out in the open what has been swept under the rug by mainstream media and most politicians, and clearly shows how and why the rich have gotten so much richer while the poor have gotten so much poorer, while the once-great middle class steadily shrinks and becomes less secure. But this is about much more than political-economic issues. It covers education, the media, criminal justice, the war on drugs, the environment, the Mid-East conflict, family, sex, and other important issues. It is a comprehensive work that fully exposes the real problems, and suggests practical and realistic solutions. It is a much-needed work, and thank God for it!

Ready for the definitive work about a Chicago Police legend?
Author Chuck Adamson knows whereof he speaks. His former Police career as a Chicago Detective Sergeant honed his investigative skills and made him a master at observation. Between crime fighting and crime writing, he also developed his talent as a deft and talented storyteller. As everyone who upholds Chicago's
'thin blue line' knows, Captain Frank Pape was a cop's cop, a larger-than-life lawman who knew how to get the job done. In this important biography, we see that Chuck Adamson has achieved that same distinction. He delivers the gospel acording to cops with a straight shot, one-two punch that will leave you reeling.
If you're ready for a bout with the champs, both in subject matter and author's engaging style, this book's a knock-out!

If you've ever felt more sympathy for a crime offender than for the victim, don't bother to read this book. If you believe there's a social excuse for every crime committed, don't bother to read this book. If you think one person can't have a telling effect on law enforcement in a major city, don't bother to read this book. But if you want to read the story of a remarkable police officer who profoundly influenced not only other police officers but large segments of the city of Chicago - not the least of whom were the hundreds of violent criminals removed from the streets because of his efforts - then this is the book for you. Not many readers will "enjoy" this book, but hopefully many will be forced to think about current crime conditions, how things have sunk to this level, and who is most responsible for this situation. If you don't like tough answers to tough questions, then "The Toughest Cop in America" is not the book for you. Dan Schrager, Prescott, AZ

Charles Adamson, is more than qualified to write this story. Having spent many hours of his own on surveillance, having worked with the best of the best Chicago has to offer, Charley brings a bled of humor and insight other authors lack. If you want to know more about a bygone era, the world of police Captain Frank Pape, it is a story worth reading.

~Hal

As a former crime reporter in Chicago, I was always well aware of the legend of Frank Pape, even if he retired before I started my career.
Chuck Adamson does a very good job telling Pape's story overall, although at times he tends to preach. If he would have left certain things unsaid, I believe the readers would understand -- instead of pounding his point over and over again. I know that most of the readers will probably not be familiar with the workings of the Chicago Police Department, but Adamson tends to speak down to his readers in some sections of his book, which at times reads like a campaign to get Pape's badge on some Fraternal Order of Police wall. As an eighteen-year CPD veteran, Adamson no doubt has insights others do not. The problem is, he cannot seem to make his mind whether or not he wants to be part of the story or not. All that being said, I really did enjoy the book.
Adamson did a fantastic job researching and storytelling, making me identify with Pape and his co-workers. Pape has since passed away since the book was published -- it would be nice if Adamson wrote an epilogue and if the publisher cleaned up some of the typos!

This book is an excellent compilation of the world's best contemporary artists. Adamson, one of the foremost printmaker's today, has captured the essence of the current photographic genius and collected it into a representation of not only what they are producing now, but also providing amazing glimpses of where they are taking their art in the future. Highly recommended for enthusiasts and amateurs alike.

Came across this book as it was featured in "O" magazine, great production and lavish illustrations of works by some of the world's foremost artists who work at this atelier.

"Atelier Adamson" is a lovely survey of some of the foremost contemporary artists working today; beautifully rendered work by Chuck Close, Donald Sultan, Annie Leibovitz, Jim Dine and Robert Longo, to name a few, with rich, full-page images. The book is a catalogue for an exhibiton of prints from Adamson Editions, a digital atelier in Washington DC. David Adamson is the leading digital printmaker in the world, the caliber of artist that he works with, and the quality of the images proves this. A must-have for any fan or collector of contemporary art! Check out Chuck Close images of model Kate Moss, as well as Robert Longo's waves...

Any aristocracy wants to extend its influence socially and geographically, and its first task in that pursuit is to be noticed, especially by means of very conspicuous consumption. In Europe between the Renaissance and the French Revolution, this meant the development of the court as probably the most important influence in a nation's political and cultural life. This lush volume surveys twelve of the great courts, from England, France, Russia, and Spain, to the princely establishments of Florence, Savoy, and Bavaria, as well as the singular oddity of the papal court in Rome. In addition to the pretty pictures -- which are very numerous -- the specialist authorities who wrote the chapters have investigated and largely reinterpreted the fuction of the European court. Whom, exactly, were they designed to impress? Were they really instruments of absolutism? How did they function, day to day? The picture that results is much more subtle than one might suppose, especially in the subject of power and patronage.

This is a great reference book. It helped place several courts in perspective: Sabaudian, Wittelsbach, and Medici, for example, while giving important details of the machinations of others like the Swedish and House of Orange. The illustrations of the various palaces demonstrate the importance of architecture in both the image and organization of routines at court. Political aspects of the hunt, the importance of staircases, the role of mistresses, the location of the court and art as prestige are all considered. Like the other reviewer noted, it's not for beginners.

The paperback edition at ... approx is a great value. It has 350 pages of scrumptious illustrations on thick glossy paper. I've been looking for a book on how it was to live at court. The book has 35 pg on each of 10 or so courts of Europe. It talks about court procedure & ritual, not dates, facts, politics, policy. Philippe Erlanger wrote a similar book (The Age of Courts & Kings, probably out of print)some years ago. His book is more anecdotal. I like this new book better since it talks to court procedure, i.e. what you were supposed to do at court. If the book has a weak spot, it is that I would rather have more info on fewer courts. Also, some a priori knowledge is helpful, this is not a beginner's book on the period.

This book dispels the myths that all corporations are bad. The author takes us through his research to see that some corporations can in fact be considered good. He found that these 17 or so companies lead the S&P 500 and have business practices such as concern for the well being of their employees, an innovative culture, and eco efficiency. They also have a flat organizational structure and give money to progressive causes. Herein some great tables to also see which companies give to non progressive causes, how this all came about and what we can do about it.

This book engages and informs. It reminds us that we are in charge of where the money goes when we consider how we spend and invest it, and of course who we vote for, the policy we support and how it's all connected. In this day and age when modern media can speak to economic issues and ignore that war and environmental degradation are among the issues for our presidential candidates let alone ethical challenges, it is refreshing to read a well documented step into creating sustainable habits so close to the pocket. Read it and follow-up.

OK, I admit I didn't expect all that much from this book at first; I'd already concluded I was interested in investing blue and balancing the tide of conservative investors (with whom I disagree profoundly). To my surprise, I learned a lot from reading this, and found it a reasonably pleasant read. I (PhD/MBA, active investor in just about everything for decades) am inherently skeptical of past-performance analyses by those with something to sell, but they make a far better than usual try of it. I'm still a little cautious about the extent to which the choice of time period drove the financial performance conclusions (they address portfolio monte carlos but didn't fully address the temporal selection side, to my thinking). But, as they point out, returns are only one element of the issue. There was a long, somewhat plausible, but inherently unproveable, interpretation of the tie between certain allegedly blue behaviors and financial results that one will have to make one's own judgement on. What I found most worthwhile was the discussion of the mechanisms and organizations of both the blue and red activist communities, how they have evolved, and what we (any of us) can do. It was a very worthwhile read. I don't think it will convert any skeptics or conservatives, but if you are already leaning "blue" it may be a pretty important book to consider.

She was a Minnesota farm girl who came to the Big Apple to break into the theatre. After almost two decades of living in the city Alice Nestleton is still looking for a break. To supplement her income between acting jobs, she pet sits for cats. An acquaintance of a friend, Louis Montag hires Alice p to play with his cat while he is writing his book.

When she arrives at Mr. Montag's home, she's told that his hired companion is walking the cat and will be back shortly. The doorbell rings and Alice goes to answer it thinking it is Brat and his companion but before she has a chance to see who it is, she's knocked unconscious. When she comes to she finds Montag tortured and killed. Alice decides to find his killer, a move that once again puts her own life in jeopardy.

A CAT NAMED BRAT is a light hearted enjoyable mystery that doesn't take itself too seriously especially when Alice "personalizes" the murder of a client's owner. Give the plot time because the story line makes sense only when all the facts are in and the readers are able to tie them together into a picture of an almost inconceivable scenario. Lydia Adams once again delivers a charming amateur sleuth tale.

Harriet Klausner

I think that this is the BEST one Lydia wrote so far. Its about a guidebook author getting murdered. He calls Alice Nestleton to catsit Brat(his cat) for him while he works, when she gets there he says that the cat is out with the catwalker. While Alice is there waiting for Brat the doorbell rings she goes to answer it and gets knocked out and the author is strangled. I read this in 1 day and I thought it was her best so far!

I have a small group of favorite cookbooks I've kept over the years. I read a new one weekly, but have gleaned them down to a top ten on my shelf. I just met this book Christmas Day, 2005 at a dinner party, and I practically drooled over each page. It is now on my top ten list and graces the shelf of my "tried and true" favorites.

This is an excellent book for anyone who wants to impress guests by their Christmas cooking. Step by step with great illustrations. My guests actually think I am a good cook! All thanks to this book.

Finally! A pragmatic-systematic approach to exploring the truth and intentions of our founding fathers. This book, I hope, will not be Barry's last. It's well researched and put in an orderly manner for anyone to understand. Barry uses the actual writings of our founding fathers to show what was meant by the clause "Freedom of Religion...".

It shows just how far off, biased and lazy the Supreme Court has become in understanding the true meaning of our Bill of Rights. I am looking forward to this book showing up on a few programs, hopefully, in the very near future.

It's a must read for those who seek the truth in our current politics.

I was very impressed by the thoughtful research and clear, direct writing. The author gives the historical record surrounding the First Amendment, which guarantees freedom of religion but limits religion's potentially intrusive aspects. From the title, I expected a thinly disguised argument for more religion in our public life. I was gratified to see a very complete, well-researched history of the First Amendment and religious freedom/limitation in general. The author seems to advocate strict construction of the Constitution, but he gives a straighforward and unbiasesd account of the facts. This issue will be in the news in the near future, and it's nice to have this objective base for an informed opinion.