Bradley Books

This is a new trade paperback edition of Laughin' Boy -- same text as the collectible edition to which the earlier reviews refer, but more affordable.

Thought I should clear that up.

Also, I gave it five stars because I love it, but also because I had to assign stars in order to post this note. So, yes, I am the publisher and yes, I've given it five stars, but I didn't do it just to bump the average up or anything. Just wanted to make that clear.

This limited edition release by Bradley Denton might only be for hard-core Denton fans as it is both pricey and in hardcover only. Newbies to the work of Denton might be better served by reading Blackburn or Buddy Holly is Alive and Well on Ganymede but for old time fans it is a needed addition to the collection. As always with Bradley it might not be politically correct but it is right on target and hilarious to boot.

Bradley Denton mixes genres with the best of them. Had it not been for 9/11, this book about a paramilitary massacre in a midwestern city would have been printed years ago by a major press. As it is, this limited edition is the only one available. Grab it before all copies are gone.

O.K....the Chapter of which Thoreau speaks of love is enought to have and to hold this book. :) Just brilliant and intimate. He speaks of our relationships as "ascending" or "decending". Imagination being more important and sensitive than the heart. If either one is damaged then they both become estranged. When present the object of love expands and grows unending...the best stuff ever!

This is a sweet correspondence between two friends that will enlighten all who read it.

I had not previously delved into any collections of Thoreau's correspondence before reading this book, but had only read the occasional quotes from letters in other works. I was surprised to find such a wealth of ideas--thoughts every bit as beautifully expressed and quotable as any in Thoreau's best books. I immediately began underlining favorite passages and discovered over sixty real gems.

H.G.O. Blake and Thoreau carried on an irregular correspondence over thirteen years starting in 1848, and their relationship changed in that time from student/teacher to friends. Editor Bradley Dean does a wonderful job of thoughtfully introducing the correspondence, of providing background information to give context to each letter, and in offering extensive notes to clarify references. The result is a book every bit as enjoyable to read as Walter Harding's annotated Walden. It gives you an intimate look at the brilliant man who many have thought lacked ordinary human feelings. As Edward O. Wilson wrote for the back cover, "In its spontaneity it is the next best thing to personal conversations with the man himself."

"Letters to a Spiritual Seeker" by the magnificent Henry David Thoreau is a wonderful and spiritually inspired/inspiring book! I just got it, and it's perfect for dipping into for Thoreau's deep and moving insights. Bradley P. Dean's footnotes are excellent and very helpful, and I am grateful for the effort he has put into making these letters available to us.

One of my favorite and profoundly thought-provoking letters is the one where he speaks about a muskrat's den he found (during his wanderings) in an analogy for understanding how so much "doing" is necessary for arriving at a little bit of "being" in this world. There is something realistic but consoling at the same time in reading that letter. The book is worth getting just for this letter alone!

Although he wrote in the 19th century, many of his deeper ideas are still valid and very spiritually nourishing, and this book makes me want to read Thoreau's other writings.

"Two centuries of Shipwrecks in the Approaches to New York" it says on the cover - and that just about says it all. They include HMS Culloden - lost off Long Island in 1781 and the USS San Diego - a four-funnelled armoured cruiser and the only major US Warship lost during WW1. There are tankers and freighters and even one or two U-Boats that sank some of them. There are Cruise Liners from the earliest days of passenger travel, right up to the Andrea Doria - still so sleek and beautiful, it really is hard to believe she was lost in 1956 - almost 50 years ago already.

Lost Voyages is paperback measuring approx. 11½ in x 8½ and filled with over 200 pages of detailed information, historic photographs, underwater photographs, sketches, maps and sectional drawings. Expertly crafted, the book is laid out from the earliest days of America - as a fledgling nation, at Sea right up to the present. With chapters dedicated to; Wooden Warships, Sailing Merchant Ships, the Ascendancy of the Steamship, Ships that ran Aground, the 1914-1918 War, Between the Wars, WW2 and the Era of Modern Navigation, this is a fascinating voyage through the Shipwrecks of time in this one small corner of the world.

The layout, and combination of historic and up-to-date information have been engineered in such a way as to provide the reader with a fascinating insight into the maritime casualties off one major American seaport.

From a Scuba Diver's perspective, these shipwrecks are easily "New York's finest" making this an essential addition to any bookshelf. Once read by any diver - even if you don't live in New York, you just know you will "have" to dive some of these wrecks - someday...

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Although there are now many books extant on shipwrecks and shipwreck lore this work stands out head and shoulders above the rest. It's area of provence is that of the Approaches to New York, an area that also includes a huge graveyard of ships long known to sailors as the New York Bight. This area of the coast is home to many a maritime disaster running the gamut from vessels lost to storm and tempest, to those lost in collisions and to other misfortune, and also the many victims of the U-Boat campaigns of WWI and WWII. Tugboats, tankers, freighters, warships and submarines, they are all here to the delight of many a shipwreck diver and reader.

Many fantastic and historic wrecks, such as the famous Grand Dame of the Sea the Andrea Doria and the WWI Battlecruiser San Diego are discussed in detail here.

Author Bradley Sheard's outstanding effort spans two centuries of maritime history as it thouroughly and entertainingly documents the fate of numerous shipwrecks. The book contains a beautifully written textual history supported by outstanding photographs taken by the author along with a good mix of well researched archival material. There are also many carefully and accurately done drawings illustrating the wrecks themselves as they now rest on the sea floor.

The author has obviously gone the extra mile to combine exhaustive research with first hand diving experience to provide the reader with a type of description that brings these shipwrecks to life with many amazing stories of ships and their people that is high drama as only as disaster at sea can be. Bradley Sheard was a member of the legendary Atlantic Wreck Divers and is also one of wreck diving's most skillful and articulate practioners.

I close by saying that I have dived some these shipwrecks and the book enriches my own memories wonderfully and I am compelled to say to Mr. Sheard, in the terms of an East Coast Waterman, well done and "Finest Kind!"

I think this has to be one of the best shipwreck books I have ever read. Not only does it give detailed accounts of the events leafing up to and including the sinkings, it's packed full of maps, photos, evn drawings of the present state of the wrecks. I think this is probably a must-read.

Beautiful charted flowers, a very worthy successor to "Decorative Victorian Needlework". Book is organized by the seasons. A sampler for each season and several floral designs for each season. Informative, detailed, a conversion chart for the different brand needlepoint wools, and instructions on the preferred needlepoint stitch for working E. Bradley's designs. Plus, the delightful surprises in E. Bradley's books, in this one you must see the Plum Pudding chart. What a delightful Christmas gift a plum pudding ornament would be.

Elizabeth Bradley designs are still very popular. This books includes a few designs that cost $200.00 in kits each, plus a few that are not available as kits. Very good!

I love this book! I have about 19 needlepoint books, but this is the one I go back to again and again. For those of you who have only worked with kits and lusted after the VERY EXPENSIVE Elizabeth Bradley kits, this is the way to go. If you are a cross-stitcher, the added plus is that Bradley advocates a cross-stitch because it makes the cushions more durable, it doesn't distort the canvas, and it's what many Victorian needleworkers did.

Elizabeth Bradley patterns are great to take with you on holidays, because you don't need a frame (as long as you use cross-stitch). The colors are beautiful, soft "Antique" English colors. Many of the patterns have a striking black background, and she gives guidance regarding color substitutions (both the sage green and pale blue work well). I've done a number of the patterns, and whenever I'm making a gift I do something from this book.

As the title suggests, the patterns are floral but there is a great deal of variety from striking lilies to Victorian wreaths.

54 pages of exceptional poetry from four of the best poets in the small press scene today. Neeli Cherkovski, Bradley Mason Hamlin, Gerald Nicosa, & A.D. Winans. If you are a fan of excellent, raw & unpretentious writing, this is for you. If you like flowery pretentious verse then this is not the book for you. Every poem in this collection is hard-hitting. Having read many of these poets in many other publications, it always amazes me how they hit a home run EVERY TIME. The spirit of the small press is alive and well between these pages. EXCELLENT!!!

Only a very few human beings can write poetry well, write it as only the champs know how. With the passing of Charles Bukowski, as readers, we must look for the other wayward children of the Apocalypse. You won't find them in the mainstream publishing venues. It just ain't gonna happen. The fat cats have always played it safe and they always will. The small presses are the last vanguard of truth in a world gone mad. Off The Tongues Of Sinners is a key example that there is life remaining in the slim world of poetics. You get Neeli Cherkovski (Bukowski biographer), Bradley Mason Hamlin (creator of the metaphysical crime series: Alcoholman), Gerald Nicosia (Jack Kerouac biographer), and A.D. Winans (Second Coming publisher). A good team, a good mix, well worth the price of admission.

WOW! A TRULY EPIC COLLECTION OF POEMS BY SOME GREAT WRITERS.
NEELI CHERKOVSKI, ONE OF BUKOWSKI'S BEST FRIENDS. AUTHOR OF BUKOWSKI AND FERLINGHETTI BIOGRAPHIES. NEELI TURNS OUT A HANDFUL OF STUNNING POEMS. A.D. WINANS, PUBLISHER OF 2ND COMING, A SAN FRANCISCO BORN AND BRED WRITER, SMALL PRESS HERO AND CHAMPION OF THE UNDERDOG. GERALD NICOSIA, AUTHOR OF MEMORY BABE THE DEFINITIVE KEROUAC BIOGRAPHY. ALSO A SECTION FROM BRADLEY MASON HAMLIN, NEW CUTTING EDGE MISFIT LIT. A GREAT BOOK LOADED WITH EXCELLENT POETRY FROM OF AMERICA'S BEST SMALL PRESS LEGENDS.

A good learning reference to primitive sharks. In fact, i suspect this is the only children level reference to this subject.

Tim Bradley's PALEO SHARKS has become one of the most popular books in my middle school science classroom. Student comments include: "Awesome illustrations" and "I never knew there were so many kinds of ancient sharks". Tim's book will teach students and adults a new respect for this ancient ocean dweller that has reigned longer than the dinosaurs but has received less attention.

Barbara, Science Teacher

As an elementary school teacher, I look forward to using Tim Bradley's new book, Paleo Sharks, in my classroom. The colorful, action- packed illustrations grab student attention and provide the motivation to explore the non-fiction genre. The side panels are an added bonus, featuring facts and graphics and connections to tie into student background knowledge. I plan on using this book as a browsing box selection for my non-fiction reading and writing unit this year.

This is a fine collection of new writings. Jeff Boison and Whitney Pastorek have outdone themselves. The selections by Bob Beier, Thisbe Nissen and the novelist Tom Bradley particularly stand out. Tom Bradley takes us deep into the Chinese jungle, to the lair of a witch who listens to Lennie Tristano on a transistor radio. PINDELDYBOZ is a must-read!

This anthology, actually the first issue of what one hopes will be a highly successful literary magazine, is chock full of treasures. One could do a lot worse to discover the voices of tomorrow than look herein. Let's hope this issue garners its contributors some recognition, some prizes and careers to make readers heads swim for decades to come.

I absolutely love this book. It is a fine collection of stories by current, up and coming, new and established, honest and intellegent writers who write because they have always written. And while I've read it cover to cover, I still flip through for inspiration and laughs. Keep it by the bed, keep it under your pillow, but keep it near by if you can't read it until later, like after dinner, or whatever, just keep it around, because this little gem deserves a read.

Having recently been disappointed by Oxford University Press's "Buddhism: a Very Short Introduction," I wanted to find a short-but-worthwhile text on Buddhism. Not being a fan of "Idiot's Guides," I was hesitant to buy this book. I'm glad I did.

The "Pocket Idiot's Guide" gives a brief history of Buddhism, reviews the major schools of Buddhism (Theravada, Mahayana, Tibetan, and Pure Land), and tries to place Buddhism in context in the modern world. It does a good job of each.

One thing the book doesn't do, is explain what the heck Nirvana is. (The Oxford University Press book didn't either). Apparently nobody knows exactly what Nirvana is, but Buddhists are sure that we'll like it.

The uncertainty about Nirvana would tend to make me reluctant to build up too much good Karma. If you don't have enough good Karma, you keep getting reborn, and at least you know what you're in for. If you get too much good Karma, you attain Nirvana, something almost totally unknown. If you don't know where you're going, you might not like it when you get there.

In my search for a deeper understanding of this religion, I picked up this book a few weeks ago, since I have very limited knowledge about it. Without intending to make of it my perennial reference book about the Buddha and his teachings, I find it (as most titles in the series) extremely useful. It walks you through the essentials in a logical manner that results easy to follow and to assimilate. Highly recommended for starters!

Despite its title and misleading cover blurbs (there are no "Zen-ful tips" as the cover says), this is actually a good overview of the many different schools of Buddhism. This is not a book of Buddhist teachings but a historical survey of Buddhism from its beginnings to the present day. It does go into some of the doctrinal differences between some of the Buddhist schools, but the primary value of this book is in providing a framework for understanding Buddhism in all its varied forms.

Easily the best source on the subject of motorcycle chassis design. Its too bad that it is painful to obtain (guessing not readily kept in stock...delay in shipping). This pain isn't made any better by the artificial shipping delay induced by Amazon if the buyer elects to use the "super saver" shipping option. Also, for some unknown bureaucratic reason, Amazon US will not make available Vol 2 even though many customers have requested it. Everyone I know who has bought Vol 1 through Amazon has requested Vol 2.

So, if your motorcycle interest is serious, buy the book...it is well worth the price and the wait. And be sure to make a formal request to Amazon for Vol 2. Who knows...maybe customer service will do something about it?

I've "only" read half the book, but, you see, I'll be reading this book over and over for a "LONG, LONG" time. This is NOT a "How Too", read through, put it on the shelf type book. Not for the weak minded, mathmatically challenged, engineering phobic types. This is serious stuff that needs your full attention, a good calculator, and more importantly, time. If your serious about racing motorcycle engineering or want a thorough understanding of motorcycle engineering, this is it. Very well written, easily understandable and a "METRIC TON" of information. Everything given in Metric and Imperial. By the way, if you need/want, volume 2, you'll have to order it from "Amazon UK". These two volumes are undervalued in my opinion! Two Excellent Books!

when this book arrived at my house, i sat down & read it for 5 hrs straight. i didn't move from my chair. when i took it to my friend's house he sat for 3 hrs buried in it while i fidgeted quietly nearby - he never looked up. he straight away ordered himself a copy, as did most motorcyclists i knew.

this book will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about how bikes work. that is, the why's of frame design, how gears work, types of suspension & what they do... and all as clear as day. this is the best book every made - bar none - about motorcycles. the title sounds dry & perhaps niche-like, but if you care at all about how motorbikes do what they do, you will be totally absorbed by this book.

we are all still waiting for volume 2... please John Bradley!!!


---edit... you can get vol 2 from amazon.co.uk, and i just ordered it. Its a damn shame i didn't know it was available for the past 3 years.. i guess i was stupid to think amazon US would sell it just cos they sell vol 1 (???)

The newly designed characters, exciting and unique storylines plus the most advanced 3D computer technology of coloring make it a stunning sci-fi comic work. Done by the Archangel Studio, they really made the comic book a new generation of visual performance which combines traditional drawing skills and advanced computer 3D technology plus video game and animation elements. The Red Star especially this collected edition is a must have for all of the comic fans, sci-fi fans and video game fans. Buy it!!!

Without doubt, The Red Star will, with its outstanding production and conceptual design, usher in a new visual front for comic books-or at the very least, make some skeptics appreciate the possibilities presented by computerized artwork. Utilizing wonderful 3D modeling and texturing techniques (which are seamlessly blended with the penciled artwork, I might add) comparable to the stuff done in some of today's video games and animated features, this new comic has to be seen to be believed.

Christian Gossett and B.J. Kayl have concocted a perfect combination of fantasy and sci-fi in a story of epic war that is truly engrossing. The narrative style is smoothly sophisticated and will certainly please the die-hard Alan Moore fans. Gossett and Kayl's novel-like prose demonstrates a keen understanding and respect for the readers' intelligence. His meticulous sequence of the URRS' invasion made me feel as if I was on the scene of the action.

Computerized comic book art (i.e. J.U.D.G.E. and GearStation) has always left me somewhat indifferent, but the unique and quality production of The Red Star simply left me in awe from start to finish. The art team (with Gossett penciling) have done such a great job of blending the CG and non-CG art that it is often hard to discern what has been computerized and what has been penciled. The end result is an impressive mixture of early Frank Miller penciling style, fantastic panel layouts, and beautiful coloring.

With its distinctive art production and its equally absorbing premise, I strongly urge you to give The Red Star a try. I'm convinced that you will come to agree with me that there is presently nothing like it on the market.

The concept of Red Star is unique. It is about U.R.R.S (United Republic of Red Star), a country governed by power-crazy dictator. The best part of this collection is you will feel with the characters, you will feel sorry for the loss Maya has suffered, feel frustrated with Marcus while fighting the losing battle, feel anxious with Makita while trying to go to her father and most heart-warming moments of all, you will feel with Andrea when she has the chance to kill an enemy solider, who is mere a child (who is Makita btw) but didn't kill her even though that might save her life.

U.R.R.S is uncannily similar to cold war U.S.S.R. If you like politically intrigued stories, this book will be a special treat. Even you don't know nuts about history or about Russia, you still are in for a thought-provking story with visually stunning artwork.

Only one gripe though. Since it is a thick book, some spreads of artwork are lost in the binding. Otherwise, it would be much more astounding 3D artwork which is not unlike watching the dvd intro before playing PS-2 games.

Give this book a try. It has all issues 1-9 of volume 1 including Battle at Khar-Dhtha Gate, Worker's Tale, Award-winning Run Makita Run, Battle of Norkorka. Now I'm anxiously waiting for vol 2 collected edition to come out.