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Books to read if you're planning a vacation in "Adams", sorted by average review score:
Encyclopedia of Astrology (A Littlefield, Adams Quality Paperback : No. 323)
Published in Paperback by Littlefield Adams (September, 1976)
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Astrology 101!Have the urge to fill your brain with tidbits and knowledge concerning the science of astrology; then one should read this book, i.e., Encyclopedia of Astrology by Nicholas De Vore. The preface written by Mr. De Vore is well written and a pleasure to read. However, there are some problems with this book that are to glaring to ignore; first there is no table of contents ( which makes the search a bit ardous) and secondly Mr. De Vore forgot to include and index ( which leaves the user feeling quite lost and at times even bewildered). On the wholde this book , i.e., Encyclopedia of Astrology by Nicholas De Vore is very usefull and I would definetely recommend it to anyone remotely interested in the art and science of astrology.
A Science of AstrologyMr. 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.
The End of Fame (Discovery)
Published in Paperback by Del Rey (December, 1994)
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Science fiction in the grand traditionI usually don't pick up novels I have never heard anything about. There is so much to read out there, I don't like risking my time on unknowns.
But I am so glad I picked up this book. I loved it. After I read it, I went out and found Adams' and Brooks' first novel, the Unwound Way, which I enjoyed just as much.
The books are pure space opera, but of the best kind. It's like all my favorite plot elements in a science-fiction adventure have been brought together and judiciously mixed with a healthy dose of originality. These books have some of the most delicious plot twists I have ever had the pleasure to be confounded by.
I hate comparisons to other others, but I want to make people read these books, so I'm going to make a simplified comparison. If Robert Heinlein, Roger Zelazny, and Larry Niven had ever collaborated together, the results would have been something like this. Read this book.
The beginning of fame for Adams and Brooks.To say this book is well-textured is akin to saying the Mona Lisa is a nice picture; well, yes, that's true, but it hardly does the book justice.
Adams and Brooks draw on the life of George Gordon Byron, the sixth Lord Byron, among the best known of the Romantic poets. The protagonist in FAME is Evan Larkspur, whose life resonates with Byron's but ultimately follows its own course. Far in the future, Larkspur's works have become the voice of the Kanalism movement. Seeking to drive out the tyrannical Column that rules humanity, the Kanalists hope to re-establish an earlier, more beneficent government.
The title of the book evokes a stanza from Canto I of DON JUAN, one of Byron's best known works:
What is the end of fame? 'tis but to fill
A certain portion of uncertain paper:
Some liken it to climbing up a hill,
Whose summit, like all hills', is lost in vapour;
For this men write, speak, preach, and heros kill,
And bards burn what they call their 'midnight taper',
To have, when the original is dust,
A name, a wretched picture, and worse bust.
It would take a 6000 word essay to discuss why FAME is such an effective play on Byron's words. Read it, and you'll see.
This book is like an intricate machine, as beautiful to see as it is intriguing to operate, with lustrous gears and glossy levers, parts made from precious materials, gold, silver, ivory, ebony, all interlocking with intricate pieces. The closer you look, the more details you see, like a fractal design revealing new structure at increasingly greater magnifications. It's a versatile engine, brilliantly designed and lovely to boot.
FAME is a great book. Here's hoping it's just the beginning of fame for Adams and Brooks.
The Essential Adam Smith
Published in Hardcover by Oxford University Press (January, 1986)
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Condensed CapitalismTo understand capitalism, read the Wealth of Nations. But, to really understand it, as well as the other ideas of Adam Smith, read his essential works. This book allows the reader to fully grasp the concepts of capitalism and get a clear picture of how and why it works. Thankfully, Heilbronner did not dilute the works of Smith, he just condensed them for the modern day reader. With this book you can cut through the jargon and see the real points that Smith was trying to get across.
A Great Introduction to Adam Smith's IdeasAfter reading Heilbroner's The Worldly Philosophers, I decided to read Smith's Wealth of Nations, but found myself daunted by the length and language of the book. Then I discovered Heilbroner's Essential Adam Smith and was hooked. The book offers the essential parts of Wealth of Nations, as well as a good sampling of some of his other works. As a result, I have not only read the entire Wealth several times, but have also read everything by and about Smith that I can find. Heilbroner's book is a good way to get to the heart of Smith's thinking, but, like me, you will probably find yourself wanting to learn more about the man, his ideas, and his life. Enjoy!
Ethnic Notions: Black Images in the White Mind
Published in Paperback by Berkeley Art Center (December, 1982)
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Examines racial stereotypes in commercial imageryEthnic Notions is a catalog of images exploring racist memorabilia from the collection of Jan Faulkner, examining racial stereotypes in commercial imagery from toys to sheet music. Over 200 items are examples of how the black image has been distorted over the years. The black and white images provide powerful testimony.
Explores American racial stereotypes in commercial imageryEthnic Notions: Black Images In The White Mind explores American racial stereotypes in commercial imagery, including toys, household items, postcards, sheet music, and advertisements. More than two hundred items showcased in these pages accurately depict the ways in which the black image was distorted and black people misrepresented in the broader American culture from 1847 to the present day in order to establish and reinforce the existing social discrepancies, justify discrimination, and perpetuate traditional majority/minority relationships in the county. Ethnic Notions is very highly recommended reading for Black Studies, social issues, and American cultural history reading lists and library reference collections.
Eunice's Carbon Atoms
Published in Paperback by Writers Club Press (November, 2002)
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When's the movie coming out?Very visual, gripping tale of futuristic pheromone powered self discovery. A little sticky at times, but an enjoyable read. Send the book to Hollywood. Could be the next Clockwork Orange, or 12 Monkeys.
Fascinating...A very impressive book from first time author Adam Furgang. In this short novel we are taken on a wild introspective ride inside the head of the protagonist, Oliver, a yound man who is dealing with the loss of his dead sister Meredith. Eunice, Meredith's old best friend comes to Oliver's aid in his time of need. At several points the novel gets very erotic and harsh. The simple story is realistic and I recommend this book for anyone who loves to read a modern well written book.
The Everlasting Snowman
Published in Hardcover by Sunfleur Publications (May, 1997)
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Every child should read this book.All three of my children have enjoyed this book. Hunter's words are a comforting blend of hope and resolve. Children of all ages who have losted a love one will see God and nature's promise within the trials of loss.
Beautifully doneHunter Darden has done an outstanding job of dealing with the subject of death- a topic many parents try to avoid. The book is neither maudlin nor frighening and is beautifully illustrated. She explains the cycle of life in a way young children can understand.
The Fighting Pattons
Published in Audio Cassette by Blackstone Audiobooks (November, 2001)
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MG Pattons command at Ft Hood is very accurate. I was thereI served in the 2nd Armored Division during MG Patton's tenure. He was an inspiration to many of us. The stories are true and very accurate. I am sure there are a few more that are not in the book! BB
Fine account of the famous warrior family.The Generals Patton, father and son, served their
country for 79 years, altogether, in careers
unsurpassed by any other American military family.
General George S. Patton Jr's life, in particular, has been examined
microscopically, but the section of this work
which recounts his career is enhanced by comments,
for the first time, by his son and daughter.
That alone would make the book worthwhile, but the bulk of the work tells the story of Major General George S. Patton (1923 - ), himself a fine fighting general and one of the best trained officers ever to wear the uniform. Like his father, he was a scholar of his trade who understood that skillful audacity accomplishes the mission with minimal casualties.
Very readable, with invaluable comments by Major General Patton interspersed; photos, bibliography, and index. Highly recommended.
That alone would make the book worthwhile, but the bulk of the work tells the story of Major General George S. Patton (1923 - ), himself a fine fighting general and one of the best trained officers ever to wear the uniform. Like his father, he was a scholar of his trade who understood that skillful audacity accomplishes the mission with minimal casualties.
Very readable, with invaluable comments by Major General Patton interspersed; photos, bibliography, and index. Highly recommended.
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Forbidden Fruit: The Fall of Eve and Adam
Published in Audio Cassette by Scheherazade AudioVisions, Inc (05 October, 2000)
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A totally engaging listening experienceForbidden Fruit: The Fall Of Eve And Adam is an outstanding, multi-cast audio theater production dramatizing the Fall of Adam and Even as viewed from the perspective of five classic writers. Audio playwright Judith Seto draws upon The Bible, a medieval play, and works by John Milton, Bernard Shaw, and Mark Twain to present this classic story, and giving it her own unique and very clever feminist twist. Forbidden Fruit has a running time of 1 hour, 48 minutes, presents flawless production values, and is a very highly recommended, totally engaging listening experience that has been rarely equaled, and never surpassed.
Dramatic Anthology reworks the Fall motifForbidden Fruit: The Fall of Eve and Adam is an engaging exploration of some of the great literary treatments of the Adam and Eve of myth and literature. I especially found the performances of Shaw's and Mark Twain's material to be enthralling. The whole production has a sense of intimacy and imaginative play.
Fredric Jameson (Routledge Critical Thinkers)
Published in Unknown Binding by Routledge (E) (October, 2000)
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A wonderful introduction to a profound thinkerFor those who have a hard time penetrating Jameson's notoriously difficult writing style (including myself), I highly recommend Adam Roberts' brief introduction to one of the most seminal Marxist critics of our time. This book does a nice job introducing difficult subjects such as Marxist theory and Lacanian psychoanalysis. Definitely worth my money.
Cutting through the jargonI found this book tremendously helpful when attempting to trudge through Jameson's dense academic writing. This book not only sets out a chronological development of Jameson's arguments, but also provides many of his theoretical influences, from Marx to Lacan. In addition, difficult terms (such as "cognitive mapping" or "schizophrenia") and fellow critics (e.g. Habermas) are presented in an easily understood manner. Roberts' writing is clear, concise, and articulate, threading easily through many of Jameson's more difficult concepts. Highly recommended.
Gingerbread Man
Published in Hardcover by Child's Play International, Ltd. (March, 1989)
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a classic; one of my favorite childrens books!this true work of art--along with "Pat the Bunny" !--should be in every house, whether you have children or not.
Great for Parents and Teachers Alike!This book is wonderful. I have designed a whole week's lesson plan around this book. It's great for kids to learn to read because of the repetitiveness on the story. Your kids will be able to memorize this story in no time at all. I't also just a wonderful edition to any collector's home. Definately worth it.