Nicholas Books

Jefferson was a giant, and this book chronicles his extraordinary life through his letters and the letters of others, lovingly assembled and edited by his great-granddaughter. At various points, it is moving and tearful; elsewhere it is joyous and humorous. At all times, Jefferson's seemingly-unlimited talents and brilliance, as well as his qualities as a decent human being and his erudition, shine forth.

The greats of American history come alive through their correspondence and Jefferson's letters to others: Washington, Franklin, Adams, Madison, Monroe, Henry and Hamilton, to name just a few. Also, Lafayette and Bonaparte of France. We witness firsthand the American Revolution, this nation's founding, Jefferson's years in Paris, the French Revolution, and his presidency.

However, perhaps three things stand out most of all: the depth of his love for his family and the meticulous care with which he nurtured each family member; his love for Monticello and his desire to return there and be rid of the burdens of public office; and his relationship with John Adams that, once breached, is finally restored at the end of their lives.

Remarkably, both presidents died on the 4th of July, 1826. To paraphrase the words of Jefferson, two "Argonauts" sailed on, leaving this country forever changed and better because they had passed here. "I steer my bark with Hope in the head, leaving Fear astern," Jefferson wrote to Adams in 1816. From being Secretary of State and Vice President to two terms in the presidency, involving the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Jefferson never lost his love for or his belief in this great country.

He was a farmer; he was a scholar; he was a scientist; he was a diplomat; he was a leader and a politician; he was an accomplished horseman who was faithful to his belief in the need for at least two hours of exercise each day; he was a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather; and he loved music, birds and his gardens in Albemarle County, Virginia. And he was an American.

This biography was written by Jefferson's grandaughter to show "the beauties and charms of his domestic character." It is primarily through using his letters, which include over the years, those to his daughters, grandchildren, his sons-in-law, Layfayette, John Adams, Madison, lady friends in France, and others. The circumstances under which these were written are described.

Interesting to me were new insights into why Jefferson continued to serve in politics when he found it repugnant, his observations about the the French Revolution and Napolean, and his great affection and fatherly advice on health, education, and character building found in the letters to his daughters, and some grandchildren. In one instance, he discusses raising chickens. He also describes the pain of losing his wife and child, and a grandchild, to Abigail Adams.

Puts a little more flesh on the events, and on a giant of the 19th century. Good book to read in spirts.

Have you read this book yet then you should. This is the best book I have read in a long time! It is adventurous and exciting! So I recommend this book to everyone!

Have you read this book yet then you should. This is the best book I have read in a long time! It is adventurous and exciting! So I recommend this book to everyone!

As a student of Art History I utilise very many volumes and this one rates highly in my opinon. It is not only easy to use, but it also has the great advantage of explaining art historical details concisely and clearly so that anyone, however unused to art they are, can enjoy and understand what is being said. This book surveys paintings, highlighting those in the National Gallery, London England, between the time of Durer and Veronese. It discusses their function, patrons and the way they were painted as well as having an excellent section devoted to their conservation and restoration.

Apart from being informative, this volume is also very well illustrated and its layout means it can be dipped into and read in sections without the reader loosing the plot. Though it is large, it is not imposing and is the type of book that will definitely become a must have classic for all levels of scholar. If you want a book that covers the 16th century in art in a detailed, concise yet informative way, there is no better on the market at the moment and this one will take some beating. It has the right mix of everything, and is a very necessary volume.

"Durer to Veronese" is a gorgeous piece of art history that transcends the ordinary. This work is a departure from the usual dry discussion of art history interspersed with small black-and-white photos. At the same time however, it offers so much more than the typical narrow view of the exhibit catalog.

Using the National Gallery's (London) collection of sixteenth century paintings, this book offers a thematic arrangement as it explores the various themes (eg "Private Devotion") and methods (eg "Preparing the Panel"). Each theme is lavishly illustrated with the Gallery's collection and several are accompanied by artists' sketches and closeups of important sections of the paintings.

The text is well-written and easily digested by the neophyte art historian. A series of maps showing the sixteenth century European art world and an in-depth timeline for the century are presented at the beginning of the book and serve the reader well throughout the reading of the text. The physical properties of the book are impressive as well. It is an oversized book, but not to a point of being unwieldy and the binding is quite sturdy as well.

A beautiful work. I highly recommend it.

This is a genre-busting book: it is a lecture series adapted and expanded into book form, an analysis and response to William James and that leaves James behind, a critique of theism, a positive portrayal of Schleiermacher, an introduction to the thought of von Hügel, and so much more.

There is a lot he covers, but Lash retraces his steps plenty of times to keep your head strait and the argument going.

I am still kind of stunned by it overall and amazed that it is not more well known. I suppose it is a little too extended and extensive for popular consumption, but that is just kind of sad. May be it is a little old and everyone has already read and I'm just getting on the bandwagon, but I doubt it.

Oh well, read the book, it is far better than whatever hesitations you might have to the contrary.

Buy this book!

It is not written in an overly accessible style. When I say--truthfully--that it will enrich your spiritual life, I do not mean that Lash has written a set of meditations on which it would be easy to focus in worship or prayer. I mean that the ideas he elaborates are profoundly important. Drawing on the thought of Karl Rahner, he offers a powerful critique of dualistic spiritualities--he focuses on William James in particular--that equate "experience of God" with a particular range of conscious feelings. He rejects the view that God can be isolated to a narrow district of experience, suggesting instead that Easter happens in the ordinary. The book is a marvelous trip through recent theology, full of useful insights. (Because it isn't especially reader-friendly, it might be worth spending time with the parallel essay in the author's 1986 collection, Theology on the Way to Emmaus.)

Buy this book!

Why has psychotherapy faltered so much in the past four decades? "Eleven Blunders that Cripple Psychotherapy in America: A Remedial Unblundering" seeks to answer that question and turn the profession's fate as a whole around for the future. With plans to restore the faith in modern psychotherapy and condemnation for those who have brought it down, "Eleven Blunders that Cripple Psychotherapy in America" is a complete and comprehensive examination of the issue. Deftly composed, "Eleven Blunders that Cripple Psychotherapy in America" is highly recommended for college library psychology collections.

If you are a beginner then this book is for you, no bias and straight forward. If you are a professional (like me), sometimes you forget things - well here you can look them up. This book was published quite a while ago - it stands the test of time and should be in EVERY astrologer's library

Mr. De Vore has made a science of astrology with his work. I ran across this book at a garage sale a few years ago and I was just beginning to delve into astrology at that time. Though it is out of print, I cannot urge those who are interested in astrology enough to find it somehow. Written before the 1950's and well before the term new-age was a term, this book provides facts about astrology and terms. You will not find anything biased or generalized in this book. I could not have found a better book for any price, much less a dime.

Ok. So this was written by Dad and my Grandfather, but it still absolutely rocks. I used it loads as a kid and it was always better than some of the other, more sedate, and therefore more boring, children's dictionaries.

I cannot believe this book is a `hard to find' item. It is so well written and beautifully presented, a must for all children.

It's a fact of life. People get old. And with age, more than health problems start to emerge. The collaborative work of Nicholas Eberstadt and Hans Groth, "Europe's Coming Demographic Challenge: Unlocking the Value of Health" is an informed and informative descriptive analysis of Europe and its aging population. This analytical overview provides perspective and insight into contemporary European economic problems while generally and specifically evaluating and addressing those problems within. Promoting a way of dealing with an aging population while still having excellent economic growth, "Europe's Coming Demographic Challenge" is an invaluable work of meticulous scholarship and a highly recommended addition to professional, governmental, and academic libraries, as well as to any nonspecialist general reader wanting to be informed about the issue.

Nicholas Eberstadt and Hans Groth demonstrate that Europe's shrinking birth rate, aging population combined with its current health care and employment policies are creating a time bomb for the Continent. One would think that having people live longer with better health would allow them to remain more productive and remain in the workforce longer. However, the way things are currently structured encourages them to leave the workforce and place greater strain on the European Welfare State.

While immigration may offset the population distortions caused by a shrinking birthrate (despite government incentives to have children), it brings with it other cultural problems and welfare state issues.

However, it is up to the Europeans to decide if they want to become an upscale nursing home or an economic powerhouse with a dynamic and growth filled future.

Americans should pay attention to this because there are lessons to be learned in our own population and policy choices.

Reviewed by Craig Matteson, Ann Arbor, MI

I have been required to read 3 books on mentoring for one of my classes and then was required to review and report on another. I examined 5 additional books on mentoring and coaching and this was by far the most complete and readable - in fact, it was the only one that was enjoyable. Mr. Nigro's sense of humor is only outdone by his understanding of how humans operate and his ability to easily explain what so many other authors must fall asleep writing about - how managers can effectively coach and mentor their staff. I highly recommend The Everything Coaching and Mentoring Book.

This is a great book on Coaching and Mentoring. It covers a lot of ground on what it takes to manage as a coach in today's corporate milieu. The author displays a keen grasp of the material, along with a good sense of humor, from cover to cover. The examples and case studies in the text always hit their marks. I recommend this book for all coaches and mentors, and all would-be coaches and mentors, too. It's a very thorough introduction to the managing wave of the future. And it's written in a style that is never dull, which is the bane of so many other books on this subject matter.

A must read for anyone who questions the existence of God.

Paul Nicholas tells it like is and pulls no punches! You MUST Respect a man who speaks the truth in a down to earth non-condescending way. You can read it from beginning to end or just pick a chapter and enjoy every word. Pick up this book and let the truth set you free.