Richardson Books

I went to a University in Indiana that had the largest library building in the entire world at the time (Notre Dame). Now that I'm over 50+ yrs old, I realize that none of the books in this library nor in the entire world can compare with the contents of this tiny little book and how it has helped me...
Don't take my word for it. Buy it and watch the positive, helpful, happy, practical changes begin to happen in your life. YOU WILL NOT REGRET GETTING THIS BOOK! Buy one for someone you care about. It is out of print & hard to find.

The long-awaited, eagerly anticipated, arguably over-hyped Lovelace's Reveries has arrived, and the question on the minds of kids, adults, fans, and skeptics alike is, "Is it worth the hype?" The answer, luckily, is simple: yep.

A magnificent spectacle more than worth the price of admission, Samuel Richardson's greatest work, Clarissa, is newly condensed, organized, and structured so that it will blow you away. Find a secluded spot, safe from curious eyes, where you can tuck in for a good long read. Because once you start, you won't stop until you reach the very last page.

This review is inspired by the review of another decent book, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

I did much of this walk (roughly the first half) in the summer of 2001. The Lycian Way guide was both the inspiration for the trip and an indispensable resource during the walk. The directions are faultless and easy to follow, and everyone on the journey - as in all of Turkey - was unfailingly kind, helpful and polite.

Be aware, however, that there is no need to pay the outrageous amounts asked from resellers in the US: you can get this volume new from Amazon.co.uk for about £10 (i.e. about US $20).

My only other advice is to laminate the map that accompanies the book before leaving!

The M1 Carbine: A Revolution In Gun Stocking by Grafton and Barbara Cook is a detailed, comprehensive history of the invention and manufacture of the famous M1 Carbine rifle stocks. Profusely illustrated with 157 rare black-and-white photographs, The M1 Carbine offers a wealth of little-known information, including the step-by-step process of the walnut rifle stock's manufacture and assemblage, as well as more than 200 short biographies of the people who made M1 Carbines, as well as focusing on the pervasive use of the M1 Carbine in of World War II. Unique and original, The M1 Carbine is very highly recommended for firearm collectors and military history buffs.

Six-year-old Maggie's drafty old house isn't the only thing in total disrepair. Everything in Maggie's life seems on the verge of tumbling down. The kitchen cabinets are as empty as Maggie's belly and the only garments she has to wear are ragged clothes that are either too big or too small. Plus, little sister, Abby, relies on Maggie more as a parent than as a sister. Their father having left them and their mother working long hours at the factory, Maggie's small shoulders bear the weight of household responsibility. At school, the kids hurl snide remarks at her adding to the shame and aloneness that overwhelms her. However, one person sees beyond Maggie's shame--Mrs. Shoemaker, her first grade teacher. And it is Mrs. Shoemaker who helps Maggie discover her treasured stone.
Author Regina Richardson has written an enlightening story about a neglected child and how one caring person can make a difference. The beauty of Maggie's Treasured Stone is that it is never didactic or phony, though hope does beam through a harsh reality. Every child who reads or hears Maggie's story will be able to connect to it in some way, whether it's by stepping into Maggie's shoes or relating to the cruelty of peers that often shatters confidence and esteem. Classrooms and libraries need Maggie's Treasured Stone, not only for children to read, but for educators to use in teaching life lessons to students.
As a teacher, mother, grandmother, writer, and avid reader of children's literature, I highly recommend Maggie's Treasured Stone to everyone. The simple ending of hope will remain with readers and though they may return the book to its permanent place on the shelf, it won't be there long. This is a book to be read over and over.

Richelle Putnam
Author and Creative Writing Instructor
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Fabulous work on learning what rapport is, as well as how to establish rapport with just about anyone at anytime. The book not only is a useful guide for communication, but also acts as a great precursor to Bandler and Grinder's work 'The Structure of Magic' (or Frogs Into Princess or Trance-formations) as well as Ericksonian Hypnosis. Simple and well presented, Jerry Richardson explains different aspects of rapport in a clear and simple style with short and practicle chapters from simple pacing to dealing with resistence. Teaches you how to read body language and tools such as anchoring. An excellent book and highly reccomended for anyone thats looking for a place to start in the field of hypnotherapy or NLP.

Jerry Richardson's The Magic of Rapport provides easily understandable explanations of some very powerful NLP communication and influence tools. While Richardson's book has a slight business focus, the practical applications of NLP detailed within are valuable for anyone interested in becomming a better communicator and influencer. The Magic of Rapport covers classic topics, such as pacing & leading, active listening, embedding, modeling, and reframing.

Excellent and concise! This wonderful piece of work helped me get my finances in order! Vivid and colorful graphics made this fun and easy to understand and follow! A must for anyone looking to organize and control their financial future!

This is and excellent book for the researcher, graduate student, or undergrad (with some physics under his or her belt), who wants to learn about the effects of underwater noise on marine mammals. Currently this topic is the focus of much interest and is one of the most active areas of marine mammology research. Richardson et al. do an excellent job explaining the technical information, and have organized the book chapters in a logical sequence. Most terms are explicitly defined and the use of technical jargon is kept to a minimum. This book is a must for any researcher, or student, in the field.

Except for her one act of defiance in marrying Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, against her brother's will, Mary Tudor, younger sister of Henry VIII, has been overshadowed by the more flamboyant members of her family. In this first major biography, Mary emerges as a striking personality in her own right, exhibiting as much Tudor obstinacy and ruthlessness within her orbit as her brother did in his.

Mary's long betrothal to Prince Charles, of Castile was terminated by Henry VIII, who, betrayed by Spain and the Pope in a war to check France, retaliated by making a separate peace treaty with France in which Mary's marriage to the aged Louis XII was stipulated. When Louis died less than three months after the wedding, Mary, fearing that her brother or Francis I would force her into another political marriage, persuaded Charles Brandon, Henry's life long friend to marry her secretly. After finally obtaining Henry's forgiveness, the couple returned to England, where Mary lived until her death in 1533.

Mary's life is an engrossing story, and Professor Richardson places it dramatically against a background of momentous historical change. His account is based on numerous contemporary documents and reflects his broad and sympathetic knowledge of early Tudor England and Renaissance politics. Especially fascinating is the picture that emerges of Henry VIII and his advisor, Cardinal Wolsey, who with increasing finesse and cunning, planned marriage alliances to further English ambitionjs, pitting themselves against such masters of diplomatic intrigue as Louis XII and Francis I of France; Maximilian, the Holy Roman Emperor; and his daughter, Margaret of Austria.