Richardson Books

This is the greatest book ever written

Few inventors can develop, manufacture and market their product without any use of plastics. Even if your product does not contain plastics, the packaging often does. This book is essentially an encylopedia of plastics and provides a comprehensive overview of plastics history, theory, characteristics and selection, forming, fabricating, and decorating. It has 135 pages of appendices including a glossary and detailed descriptions of plastics families and characteristics. If you need plastics in your venture, you need this book.

This book provides a good synopsis of plastics materials and the plastics industry. A good reference book for students or those achieving Certified Plastics Technologist designation. Covers chemistry, types and properties of plastics, machining, processing, coating, fabrication, decorating, design & more.

I've become so accustomed to Pollyannaish [style] in the field of marriage/divorce that I opened this book more than a little cynical about what I would find -- just more "10 Simple Steps to Feeling Giddy About Your Mate" drivel. But the first few pages hooked me. Here is perhaps the most objective, show-no-mercy, honest book about marriage and divorce I've read. Having gone through my own marital struggles over the past eighteen years (and still married) I was at once sobered, enlightened, discouraged, and at times just a little hopeful about this sticky entanglement we call marriage. That she writes from a feminist point of view did not at all distract or demean this male reader.

The genius in Roiphe's writing is she doesn't take the typical overworn and silly Mars/Venus approach to describing all marital ills. People are complex, their issues are complex, their childhoods are complex, their value systems are complex, their ever changing needs and wants and motives are complex and when two complex people come together in marriage all hell can and often does break loose -- IF people are awake and listening to what is going on in their souls and in their marriages.

If I were a pre-marriage counselor this is the first and perhaps only book I would give to the naive young couple before me. Only then would the simplistic formula books on marital bliss make any sense...if, that is, they ever make it to the alter.

Anne Roiphe does not present herself as a sage who knows all the answers. In "Marriage: A Fine Predicament" she muses on her two marital unions. The first one, made at a young age to a self-absorbed playwright, produced a daughter and some hard-won self-insight and wisdom. The second, a longlasting union with a psychoanalyst who helped her raise their blended family of five daughters---two his, one hers, and two theirs--has given her optimism and faith in the institution of marriage.

She worries for some of her daughters, as yet unmarried, and ponders whether arranged marriages---the norm in many places over many centuries---work out better than "romantic" ones. She roams over many topics, including the introduction of children into the marriage, the influence of in-laws, the differing gender-natures of male and female, the recurring patterns of relationships in families.

I enjoyed the book for Roiphe's witty, elegant yet clear-as-water prose, although I didn't agree with all of her statements and/or conclusions. Since she wrote in far less than didactic style, I don't think she'll mind. Readers, especially those who are wives- and- mothers over a certain age, will find her excellent company as she probes our common concerns. Highly recommended!

It's difficult to give high marks to a book about marriage which doesn't include the phrase "marriage confers no rights on men, only obligations". Thus, I'd say this book is mostly for women. Between the misc biographical info on the author's own two marriages and the various philosophical meanderings with regard to the subject, the main message here is that marriage is an extremely fragile object (not that Roiphe is the sort of author to boil it down so). The fact that love is a glue which can evaporate rather predictably is not exactly news, as it's the prime rationale behind efforts to involve the state in enforcing the marriage contract and strengthening the institution. But this isn't that sort of book. Rather, it's the sort which raises a lot of questions and only sometimes provides tentative answers. Some may say this makes the book seem deep and profound. I nearly lost interest half way through, though I did like some of the second half better than the first (such as the section on arranged marriages). There were one or two gems of wisdom to be gleaned, but not enough to make me really enthusiastic and recommend the book.

I had several gripes. Roiphe makes several patently ridiculous statements along the way without seeming to realize it. Maybe she needs to challenge her sacred cows more. Her many references to characters in various novels will likely be lost on someone who wasn't an English major (or maybe a Feminist Studies major). And she's stuck in the paradigm where it's always progressive liberal feminist types battling it out with traditional conservative christian family values types. In other words, she's oblivious to any possible third, fourth, or fifth perspective, which can make a reader feel left out or unimportant. Heck, she wouldn't like me anyway because I climb mountains, an activity she only shows she doesn't understand and therefore probably shouldn't be mentioning to make a point. (Same goes for day-trading the stock market.) I also thought it somewhat strange that hubbie #1 from 20+ years ago, with whom there was much drama, looms larger than current longtime hubbie #2 who is a ghost-like figure here.

All-in-all, this wasn't a total waste of time to read, but it might have been better had it been distilled down to one of those very lengthy essay/articles which Harper's magazine has. 2 1/2 - 3 stars, though I'll be charitable and round up because I'm a big fan of daughter Katie's work.

Although this book is about Mable, the author's grandma, and stories she heard from her as a child, my son enjoyed it as well. He has read the first book, "In Grandma's Attic", and this one to both of his sister's. He has now moved on to Harry Potter. But, will still come back to these books as his sister's request a favorite story to be read again. They are wonderful lessons about life and trusting the Lord even as a child. I am excited to go on to the next book in the series.

We discovered the first book in this series, Stories from Grandma's Attic, through Sonlight. We read that first book as a read-aloud. We both enjoyed it very much. I ended up ordering most of the rest of the series from Amazon and when the box got delivered my daughter sat right down and proceeded to read the next book in the series by herself. Those books have become her "read in the car" books for when we are running errands. Love em! Highly recommend them! A great way to show the way life was way back when.

This book focuses on Mabel, a grandmother now who is raising her own granddaughter. She tells the funniest stories from her own life on a farm in early America. Quite clumsy and full of mischief she and her friend and two brothers learn the hard lessons of life through laughter, sorrow and getting in trouble with each chapter. As she matures, her father and mother instill moral values along the way. However, much like Anne of Green Gables her young spirit full of life never leaves her a moment of rest.

If like me, you are looking for a book that will actually give you the constructional information you need to build or repair a cart or carriage this is the book to get. The collected wisdom of the old craftsman in their own words, not scholarly ruminations that give little or no practical help to those few of us who want to keep alive the craft.

Would highly recommend this book as a first time purchase, is excellent as far as technical information as to building the wheel, but lacks specific information about building and turning the hub for the wheel.

This book encompasses multiple perspectives on aspects of carriage building. If you want to restore a carriage or build an authentic carriage from scratch, this is the ONE book you must have. Topics of discussion include rebuilding wheels and hubs; proper caster and camber of wheels and axles; appropriate lumber for different areas of construction; how to pick a good tree for the right lumber and many, many, MANY more.

The authors have a very British/European background, so I've enjoyed this informative resource from a new angle. The book is very well-organized. It especially shines as a medical resource for the casual rabbit owner: one of the authors is a vet who has a specialized rabbit clinic in her practice, and it has a very thorough section on problems, symptoms, causes, and treatments. There is also a nice section on alternate feeds and homeopathic herbs, though it doesn't go into thorough nutritional detail, for those who are interested in creating their own feed.

Because of the European background, some familiar rabbits go by unfamiliar names, but there are a good many unfamiliar breeds as well, as well as descriptions of several now-extinct breeds.

If you have a single house-rabbit, this probably isn't the best book for you-- but if you have a herd, this will be a very valuable resource as you incorporate the parts that are helpful and discard the parts that don't apply to your situation.

I love the section on rabbit diseases. Its very easy to look something up and it does cover a wide-range of diseases that most rabbit books don't. However, many of the opinions on rabbit care that the author has I do not agree with.

From the very beginning the author states that young bucks are easier to keep and train than older animals and those of the female gender. After going through the teenage stages of several rabbits I swore off adopting a rabbit under the age of two. Older rabbits, in my experience, are more predictable and less destuctive indoor companions. As for gender issues, I haven't noticed a difference in ease of training between altered males and females.

Later on she advises small rabbits as good pets for children. The hefty weights tend to be more laid back for kids. Sure, the kids have trouble picking them up, but kids shoulding be picking up rabbits anyways. Rabbits don't like it.

As far as diet goes, a pet owner is advised to look elsewhere for information such as "The House Rabbit Handbook", or their website rabbit.org. The same can be said about her advice on house rabbits.

There's some interesting information in this book, but I only recommend it to someone who is already quite familiar with the proper care of rabbits. As a beginner's book there is just too much bad information.

I strongly recommend this book for anyone who is interested in learning about their rabbits in depth. The book covers history, all aspects of rabbit care - pets (outdoor & indoor), show, breeding, meat & fur - types of housing, feed, anatomy, diseases, treatments and an extensive list of rabbit breeds. The chapters are kept short and to the point in an easy to read format.

Split Ticket is a fun, farsical romp through the Sacramento, CA political landscape as penned by Senator H.L. Richardson. It is plausible and entertaining and witty; and all written from a faith-based perspective that was refreshing to read.

if my at that time girlfriend hadn't had dragged me to the thrift store so she could buy cloths I would have never heard of this book. While she was trying stuff on I saw this in the book section and figured it sounded good and might be interesting for a political science major like myself so I bought it. This book is great it keeps you on the edge of your seat and lets you into the cooky world of California politics I recomend this book to any one interested in politics or for fans of comedies I think this book would make a perfect movie.

H. L. Richardson was in the Califonia State Senate for 22 years, and developed a keen insight into how politics really works. He authored several books before this one, and has developed a smooth and entertaining writing style...a bit like Carl Hiaasen without the "edge." His sharp sense of humor even comes through in his titles, like his earlier book: "What Makes You Think We Read The Bills?"

"Split Ticket" tells the story of a well-meaning businessman, who gets tricked into getting more involved in politics than he intends. The tale keeps your attention, and shows the undercurrents in a humerous way, without becoming cynical. Good clean fun, with a point. I really enjoyed reading this one.

The seminal papers of 1992 by Panjabi spawned a significant amount of research from the anatomical, motor control and biomechanical disciplines and thus have fundamentally changed the way spinal function is appreciated. This text, more than any other text for the clinician, develops the reader's understanding for the Panjabi model of spinal function and thus the differences between the traditional strengthening model of rehabilitation and the vastly more evidence-based motor control/ motor re-education model demanded by the current literature.

At a time when there remains tremendous confusion regarding the concept of spinal stability in healthy and pathologic populations, this text should be considered fundamental to any clinician's preparation for work with spinal populations.

Richardson et al have done an excellent job of summarizing the research-based foundations for their segmental stabilization clinical model. The clinical approach has of course evolved somewhat since publication of this text; however, it remains a 'must read' for its clear delineation of the fact that LBP is problem of impaired motor control, not an impairment of strength. The implications for clinical practice here are tremendous.

As an adjunct to the text, I would strongly encourage clincians to seek out the courses taught by Dr. Paul Hodges, co-author of this text, as a means to verify their interpretation of the clinical model.

This text provides the practicing clinician with a sound theoretical basis for spinal stabilization exercises proposed by the authors. The book could be a bit more readable with some modification in the basic science section. Although thoroughly presented, this portion of the text reads more like a series of research articles than a textbook. That shortcoming notwithstanding, I would recommend this text to all clinicians treating patients with lower back pain.

This new and exciting information finally provides an evidence base for the management and prevention of low back pain. The authors have thouroughly explained both the basic science that led them to their own discoveries of the segmental stabilization of the lumbar spine and the clinical applications of these concepts. Having studied under the principle authors for a year in Australia, I can attest to the efficacy of the concepts put forth in this book. Though many of the actual treatment methods have been advanced further since the release of this text, those that have little familiarity with these concepts will find this book essential in providing you with the foundation of these concepts and techniques. More will undoubtedly be heard from these authors in the future, but start here. A must for all clinicians who treat lumbopelvic pain and dysfunction.

As the leading civilian expert on the Secret Service, I modestly recommend this somewhat dated and dry book, as it is another true classic (as is "Four Days"). Some nice, large graphics, as well.
Vince Palamara
History Channel, author of two books, in over 32 other author's books, etc.

It doesn't much matter what you think of JFK, or who you think killed him, or why you think he was killed, to find yourself caught in an emotional rush looking at this book. The photographs provide insight back to a time and a place when and where something monumental happened--looking at this photo essay is, surprisingly a really moving experience. They are mostly images we know--and maybe because we do know them they have particular & universal meaning. All I can say is that I started flipping through this book and found myself drawn in -- remembering the day JFK was killed and the days that followed. His death and the events surrounding his death are like a pivot point in history-- nothing was ever exactly the same--and the EXACT point of change is somehow visible in the pictures selected for this book. An interesting experience.

For the price, if your a Kennedy fan, or have any interest in the day of the assassination and right after, I would get a copy of this thin, but tall 100 page book. Some of the text is very interesting personal stories I have not read before. Pictures of Truman and Ike at the funeral. If you can pick up a copy for under five, it is well worth the money. However, it doesn't go into deep details. Its a memorial book presented by the associated press.

I was so glad to find these books still in print. My oldest grandaughter is 30 and she loved them. My youngest grandaughter is 7 and she begs to hear them again and again. Each story has a moral and a laugh or two. Even my grandsons have loved these stories.

I have enjoyed all the "Grandma" books in this series. This one is really for children a bit older though. It discusses crushes and such. My children are young, so we had to skip some stories.

This is a great series though.
--Michelle L.

Arleta Richardson captures the truly unique essence of her grandmother's stories. The stories are incredibly entertaining and still present a moral lesson that is invaluable today. I first read this whole series when I was a little girl, and I read them today as a college student, and I plan on passing them onto my little girl one day.

THE WRONG HANDS is a thought provoking novel written by Nigel Richardson. Mr. Richardson introduces the reader to fourteen-year-old Graham Sinclair. Like most people, Graham has a secret. His secret involves his hands.

Graham was born with large hands. It wasn't until he was seven that Graham realized how special his hands were. On a family vacation, as he accidentally starts to slide down the side of a cliff, he puts his hands out, and suddenly he's floating in the air. Graham can fly!!

His mother tells him to never tell anyone his secret, not even his father. When Graham was twelve, he made the mistake of telling a classmate. His secret was too much for her to handle, so she creates a lie that follows Graham ever after. His new nickname is now Perv, and the community thinks he's the stalker that's been reported in the woods.

Once summer vacation comes around, his parents send him to London to spend time with his Uncle George. On a fateful day, Graham witnesses a plane crash in the city. In the rubble of a hit building, he hears a crying baby. Without thinking about it, he flies up to the baby to rescue him. Little does he know that a lady has seen everything he has done. At that point, Graham's life gets even more complicated. Pursued by a persistent lady journalist, everything that Graham says and does gets twisted and distorted.

Mr. Richardson lets the reader glimpse Graham's thoughts and the tragic spiraling of misunderstanding that follows him wherever he goes. In London, Graham finally feels like he's normal, even with his deformed hands. But even in London, he can't escape what happens when society attacks those that are different from the norm. Mr. Richardson makes the reader decide which side of the fence they are on with Graham. THE WRONG HANDS is a reminder that what we see in the news isn't always the truth.

Reviewed by: Jaglvr

It's not easy being different especially when you're fourteen. Graham has a special gift that seems like a curse. Packed off to London to spend the summer with his uncle, Graham finds himself seemingly more accepted than in his small Yorkshire town. When he rescues a baby in a freak airplane accident, Graham once more becomes the object of attention. Initially, he is applauded for his actions but soon others try to manipulate his gifts to their own advantage. Although it takes him quite awhile to catch on to those with selfish motives, Graham is always his own person. This story speeds along to a gripping conclusion. The audio version is excellent.

Niguel Richardson's THE WRONG HANDS tells of a teen with big hands and a big secret. It's setting is modern England and Graham keeps his talents hidden until an emailer seems to have learned it. An excellent mystery evolves.