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What's the difference between 'good' and 'well'?

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Summary:

Examples: GOOD

This is a good book. (adjective)

I have two good dogs.(adjective)

The green book is better than the blue book. (comparative = mejor que)

She is good. They seem good people. (after verbs like: be - seem - sound - look - feel)

She looks good. The drums sound good. I feel good today.

Some compound words: good-natured (=bondadoso; de buen carácter)

good-humored (=de buen humor)

good-looking (=buen mozo)

Examples: WELL

They work well at home. (adverb)

She draws pictures very well. (adverb)

She sings better than Paul. (comparative: mejor que)

Some compound words: well-behaved (de buen comportamiento)

well-defined (bien definido)

well-established (bien establecido;consolidado)

well-done (bien hecho)

How are you? I'm well, thank you. (health)

Expression: all well and good

That is all well and good, but it does not solve today's problems.

This is all well and good, but the regulation did have two weaknesses.

All well and good, but the result is wrong.