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Books to read if you're planning a vacation in "Charles", sorted by average review score:
The Real Lincoln
Published in Hardcover by Hess Pubns (December, 1998)
Author: Charles L.C. Minor
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The Real Lincoln, behind the myth
This Book is written by a soldier who fought in the Civil War, had a college education, and was a minister.

One will find out more than he may or may not wish to know, concerning Lincoln.

Charles Minor removes the "myth of Lincoln" a layer at a time.
If you're a Southerner, Lincoln biographer, or the average American just wanting to see who the REAL LINCOLN really was, this is an excellent book. ( If you're a defender of Southern Heritage, you NEED this book)

There are several publishing dates on this book. ( 1904,1927,1928, and more current)

NOTE---PRIMARY SOURCES

This book was written over a century ago. If you check the quotation such as ones from Shermans Memoirs, they are accurate, but he uses the OLD TWO VOLUME set, so the page numbers will not be the same as the new single volume.

Quotes from the O.R. ( Official Records)
Again, this was written over a century ago.
The FIRST set of the O.R. that came out, is NOT the ones we have today. The FIRST set of the O.R. were so confusing, few people had the time to research them. They also were very unorganized.
Charles Minor quotes from the first set. ( as a matter of fact, Minor says, "the O.R. is now over 100 volumes") What he quotes IS in the O.R. you may have to cross-reference it with the current O.R. though.

When reading Civil War books, I always check the authors primary sources, if I am in doubt.
Charles Minor used solid references. This is a nice addition to our Lincoln/Civil War/Presidents/ or American History Library

Great agenda and purpose; not a biography
Those who believe all the trash taught in pulic schools about Lincoln being a great man MUST read this book. It gets rid of all the glory behind his hideous legacy. Everyone needs to know their history and this book must be read to understand Lincoln and how he was responsible for killing 25% of the south in a completely unnecessary and brutal war.

However, this book is NOT a biography. It presents ONE side to a very complex man. I hate Lincoln, but I have no problem quoting him sometimes. He is very insightful as far as human nature is concerned and was personally a man of integrity. BUT THAT ISN'T MINOR'S POINT. He knows it isn't a biography. That isn't his agenda. His agenda is to expose all the lies we have always been told.

This book is undeniably true becuase he ONLY uses 1st hand sources ANT THEY ARE ALL YANKEE SOURCES. Because of this, we can rest assured that the information is not biased and it accurate.

If you buy this book to learn about Lincoln, buy another Lincoln book as well. this book only presents his bad side (and it is really bad), but doesn't present the whole man.

Highly recommended reading.

The Real Lincoln
This is a very insightful book. I enjoyed it greatly. It gives a very different and truthful look at a very famous Lincoln. I would recommend this book to any history buff.

Red Hat Linux 6.0 Administration Tools
Published in Paperback by McGraw-Hill Osborne Media (04 November, 1999)
Author: Charles Fisher
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Excellent How-To Primer for RedHat
I found the author's walk through of Sybase installation to be of great use. Each section of the book provided enough detail to get you started, without overwhelming you with a vast tome. Not a lot of fluff in the book.

If you want to step up to a more powerful relational database on Linux, the Database Servers chapter is a must read. The book also provides an excellent head start on using PHP scripting on Apache to access Sybase or PostgreSQL.

Rock On Charles Fisher!
This book has been very helpful to me in learning the basics of Linux. It is well written in an easy to understand format. The front cover graphics could be better. But what do I know; I'm just a little troll.

Rock On Red Hat!
This book has been very helpful to me in learning the basics of Linux. It is well written in an easy to understand format. The front cover graphics could be a little better. But what do I know; I'm just a little troll.

Religious Affections: A Christian's Character Before God
Published in Paperback by Regent College Pub (February, 2003)
Authors: Jonathan Edwards, James M. Houston, and Charles W. Colson
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A M U S T R E A D !
I'm a minister of music at an evangelical church. Almost every week, I have the conversation with someone "what are the role of emotions in our services and in the Christian's life in general?" (Nobody really asks it THAT way, but you get the idea.)

I've come to the point where I won't even begin the conversation without having them read this book. Seriously! Edwards covers ALL the issues in a thurough and practical way.

Strap on your thinking cap, but know it's worth it! I read this book every year and God never fails in using it to refocus my heart on Him.

Defines the term "spiritual classic"
Houston's abridgement and editing have led to this one effect among others: Reading the book itself becomes a spiritual experience. We become examined, humbled, then excited and inspired. These are the questions Edwards' explores: What are the roles of the affections (i.e., emotions) for a Christian? How do we know they are genuinely from God's grace? In answering this he points to the beauty of God's holiness itself--a concept rarely seen in Protestant literature and rarely seen at all between the Middle Ages and von Balthasar. Another important concept is that the presence of the Holy Spirit within a believer provides a "new sense" to add to the 5 senses. Edwards' elucidation of the scripture's view on the affections/emotions is worth the price of the book alone.

good God makes man happy
no wonder many consider edwards north america's greatest thinker. like his other works, this volume is priceless. he brilliantly delves into the human psyche, exposing man's emotional needs and their fulfilment in God.

Report on Planet Three and Other Speculations
Published in Hardcover by HarperCollins (May, 1972)
Author: Arthur Charles Clarke
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Strong Mojo
This book opened my eyes when I first read it in 1985.

The Best Clarke You'll Probably Never Read
This book is out of print and pretty hard to find, but if you ever come across a copy of it I highly reccommend you pick it up. It is a masterpiece of speculative essays. In it, Clarke accurately predicts many things... of course lots of things about space and satellite communications, and even an accurate description of the internet! Also of note are essays on what we should do if we have contact with an alien race, a debunking of UFO sightings (much needed), a debunking of the cliche "nothing is impossible" with a listing of things that are, much talk on the speed of light and relativity, and of course a lot about space. The two most interesting essays in my view are one that speculates on what the Star of Bethleham (Clarke settles on a supernova). Also, there is the short essay "God and Einstein" which is one of the most thought-provoking things I have ever read in my life. Highly reccommended.

What one man can conceive
This collection of 23 essays on the future of man and his technology is truly amazing. Written almost fifty years ago, ACC describes the requirements and experience of going to space, going to the moon, going to the planets and going to the stars... Often with original points-of-view and fantastic mental experiments. The best of all is how accurate his conceptions, predictions and extrapolations are. This book opens one's mind to who, what and where humanity is.

Return to Sodom and Gomorrah: Bible Stories from Archaeologists
Published in Hardcover by Random House (October, 1994)
Author: Charles R., Bib Pellegrino
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Save your Cheetos
In addition to very fascinating excursions to Mesopotamia, where the author sends a camera up in a kite to take photos of the scorched lines in the earth left over from what he suspects may by either Sodom or Gomorrah, and the profile of ancient Ninevah including a canal system inside the city walls, Pellegrino takes a moment to let us know that prior to the elimination of coconut oil as an ingredient, Twinkies would burn for 20 minutes, and were a great back up source of light for underground explorations. Now, he makes do with giant Cheetos, held with a tweezers, which will burn for maybe 10 minutes. I tried it, and it's true.

Captivating, informative, transporting.
With wit and humor Dr. Pellegrino and his companions today led me on the most stirring and provacative tour of my life. Places once disconnected in my mind's eye are now alive, and full of fascination for me: the straight, steady Nile River Valley and its sluggish culture; the now-you-see-them-now-you -don't peoples of the fertile plains of Mesopotamia; and the ancient ancestors, cousins over the centuries from Asia, Africa, and Europe, woven together in the Middle East. The Gulf War, its rising up and falling down, make sense to me now, historically if not humanly, as does the conflict between Israel and Palestine, and the cyclic nature of life. Thank you, Charles, for a most interesting and illuminating day.

CLEAR, OBJECTIVE, AND UNBIASED; a must for history lovers.
Dr. Pellegrino welded my eyes, and mind, to his fascinating archaeological journey thorough the Holy Land. I enjoyed reading a book where the author doesn't use religious bias. His knowledge of the Bible is extremely extensive, which combines with his archaeological expertise to produce a book that gives the reader a better understanding, in clearer terms, of the fascinating stories of the Bible. Read this book with an open mind, and read it again once you are done with it. For those who are non-practicing Christians (like me), this book is an excellent companion guide to the Holy Scriptures. Once your mind is saturated in its informative content, you'll want to recomend it to the rest of your friends and family, and just about anyone else you meet from that day on. --Andrés Goyanes--

The Revelations of Ho: An Adventure in Self Realization
Published in Paperback by Sunstar Pub Ltd (January, 1998)
Authors: James Dr. Weldon, Rod Charles, and Elizabeth Pasco
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A glimpse of higher states of consciousness!
The book gets more and more interesting as one reads on. I envy Dr. Weldon since he had so many beautiful experiences! His account of these experiences, through his life story, sets an example to us that Self-realization is readily available to anyone since we all come from the same Source...in fact, *are* the source!

This book is especially useful for those of us who have started doing spiritual practices and occasionally feel "bogged down" in our spiritual journey. Reading this book will enthuse the Self-realization seeker.

Spiritually stimulating, well worth reading.
Dr. Weldon has demonstrated the sensitivity and willingness to explore the Higher Self fully and without restraint. He has good literary skills which make the book enjoyable to read as He delicately reveals the Higher possibilities for all that seek Devine Truth. A good book for the home library for All who are Seeking or have obtained Enlightenment.

On many levels a wonderful, great book of mystery discovery

METAPHYSICAL REVIEWS

THE REVELATIONS OF HO - An Adventure in Self Realization by Dr. James Weldon

"The Revelations of HO" is a wonderful book of love and fulfillment, on many levels...thus making it a great book. Certainly it is the very interesting autobiography of the author. It is also the poignant story of Dr Weldon's search for the Love and Grace of God. It is the wonderful story of a westerner embracing the wisdom of the East. All three levels are interwoven into an art form steeped in mystery, mysticism, discovery and truth.

From the very beginning of Dr Weldon's rebirth, his journey led him to strange and unusual experiences...and "The Revelations of HO", is the outpouring of those experiences...and the discoveries of their meaning, that brought him unrestricted love and serenity.

From a childhood where he was always looking for something (and not knowing what)...to the premature death of his dad ... to his drunken stepfather...to his entrapment in the drug culture.. to the discovery of Transcendental Meditation...His life is both exciting and just a bit more involved than most. His transformation began in Switzerland during an advanced meditation course at the university where he was taking his Masters degree. Suddenly, enlightenment was within reach...and his life was forever changed. He would never be alone again!

"The Revelations of HO", is Dr. Weldon's visceral story of enlightenment and achievement. It shares with the reader not only a story that reads like a novel...but an understanding of the religions of India and Tibet that brought salvation to the author.

The Rise of American Civilization
Published in Hardcover by Reprint Services Corp (March, 1993)
Authors: Charles A. Beard and Charles Austin Beard
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THE GREATEST HISTORY BOOK!
This book can be described in one word, AWESOME! Beard approaches history as a science and that is the way it should be talked about. Today we think history is simple; that is only because we simplify it. It gets complicated when we try to analyze it and make bold statements about it from opinions of the time and the general thought of the people of that time. Beard is a genius and a truly great writer of history. I am a high school student that is in love with American History and I am sure that any lover of history will enjoy this book as much as I am enjoying it this very moment. I admit, the price tag is a little hefty, but if you have the money, then spend it on this book!

Refreshing attempt to determine and convey the truth
I did not realize how slanted most of our texts on social subjects, history, and the like had become until I read again this masterpiece that was used 50 years ago to teach American History in my high school. For example, the authors endeavor to ferret out the causes of the Civil War and make clear the number of socioeconomic factors that were involved in the two entirely different ways of life in the North and South. They assign slavery its proper place, but point out that the slave trade had been outlawed and give figures on the number who were being freed. They tell what was known then about mechanized means of picking cotton that in a few more years would have eliminated slavery completely without the loss of more than 600,000 American lives. In this bright light of truth, Lincoln comes through as something less than the hero he is regarded as today.

At the least these two volumes will present facts that have not received balanced treatment for more than 30 years and stimulate your thinking...

An Economist's Account of Early American History
This classic account of the the rise of american civilization has long been out of print. For any serious student of history, however, it is one that should be on every bookshelf. Beard takes an objective unvarnished approach to history, that is both refreshing and scholarly. Outstanding!

The Road to Shamballah
Published in Paperback by Dancing Ground Press (19 February, 2002)
Author: Steven Graham Charles
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Human confrontation with the vastness of space
Steven Graham Charles' The Road To Shamballah is an adventurous science fiction fantasy tale of the first space voyage between stars in the late twenty-first century. A exciting and eventful journey that changes mankind's understanding of known life, filled with challenges, fears, and love, The Road To Shamballah is a truly profound, highly entertaining, enthusiastically recommended and epic story of human confrontation with the vastness of space.

reminiscent ofhe young adult works of Andre Norton
He was a wild Highland boy living with his grandparents since his mother died in a plague and his father was lost in space. The unit governing body wants to send the boy Willie McTavish on a mission and he is not given the choice of refusal especially when his grandparents insist upon his going. He is driven to the shuttle and than flies to the space station.

He boards the Fourth Ray and begins a mission that is not yet revealed to him. While in transit, they are ordered to pickup the Hyggelig Ambassador who will complete the mission with them. Willie learns how man developed the hyperdrive and defeated the evil aliens who wanted to have the human race for lunch.

THE ROAD TO SHAMBALLAH is reminiscent of some of the young adult works of Andre Norton. Steven Graham Charles has written a charming coming of age tale that showcases a protagonist who learns wisdom on a journey that he never wanted to take. Although this is partially a character study, the plot line contains plenty of action, making for a complete package.

Harriet Klausner

A Road I Want To Travel
After picking up a copy of The Road to Shamballah, I looked forward to the moment when I could sit down and begin to read it.
I was intrigued, first of all, by the journey that was involved
in writing this book. I admit, that once I began to read this book, it was not easy to put down. Any spare moment that I had, I picked the book up. I wanted to be whisked away to lands in the far reaches of the galaxy, full of amazing people and places that came to life through the vivid storytelling. It was easy for me to picture the wonderful lands and characters as if it were playing out for me on a large screen. I found it a timeless story. The book had a number of very compelling twists and turns. Not only did I not want the story to end, but I wanted to run out and see the movie too! Hopefully, that will someday become a reality (Hello, Mr. Spielberg, are you out there?). The Road to Shamballah left me wanting for more. I want to hear more stories about these interesting characters and the places they travel to. To simply characterize this as a science fiction-fantasy is somewhat limiting in its scope. I found the elements of hope, family, romance, humor, and adventure as ones that will truly appeal to readers of all ages.
I highly recommend reading The Road to Shamballah. It is a road I truly want to travel again...

The Ryrie Study Bible: New American Standard Translation: With Introductions, Annotations, Outlines, Marginal References, Harmony of the Gospels
Published in Hardcover by Moody Publishers (February, 1995)
Author: Charles Caldwell Ryrie
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An excellent Study Bible!
We've used the Ryrie Study Bible since the early 80s. It's excellent for everyone who's interested in learning the Word of God in a more specific way. In the back of this Bible, there are important theological topics regarding the key doctrines of the Bible. Also the annotations, notes and everything else are arranged for easy understanding, and the information is precise. A great number of important subjects can be found and referenced quickly. It's always exciting to open this Bible. It's certainly money well spent. And every student will be spiritually enriched by the wealth of information found in the Ryrie Study Bible.

best quality and best clarity
I would highly recomend this version to anyone who wishes to do any serious study of the Word. Two key things to look for in selecting a good translation are quality and clarity. The NASB-U has plenty of both. Read it, study it, know it, learn it, live it!

Comparable with Life Application and NIV Study Bibles
Fantastic, in-depth, footnotes, cross-references, concordance, with quality comparable to the best-selling Life Application and NIV Study Bibles. Footnotes written by one man, instead of a large team of scholars, resulting in footnotes that relate to each other, from book to book. Recommended by several clerks at our bookstore, Christian Book and Gift, in Lawrence, KS.

Sailing Smart: Winning Techniques, Tactics, and Strategies
Published in Hardcover by Holt Rinehart & Winston (July, 1990)
Authors: Buddy and Mason, Charles Melges and Charles Mason
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More stuff to help you go fast.
This book is a fast read, so it's easy to recognize (and reinforce) what you already know, while picking out the new stuff you didn't know that will help you race faster.

As an example, here are three things that I benefited from immediately. After you read the book, you'll have your own list.

1. The mental aspect of boat preparation. You have to do whatever it takes to KNOW that your boat is fast and ready to win. Otherwise, when you're going slow you'll be making excuses instead of finding what's wrong and fixing it.

2. A killer diagram showing spinnaker pole positioning for reaching. This diagram makes it completely obvious what to do, but it's TOTALLY contrary to the "prevailing wisdom" among most of the folks I sail with. But the first time I used Buddy's position, boy did we point with that chute!

3. A great description of "feathering" the boat upwind on the beat.

As always, the winning combination is read, then sail, read some more, sail some more, then repeat. If you don't go on the water to practice, no book can help you.

The downside is that the book was written before the new racing rules came into effect, so be sure you're fully familiar with the rules before taking Buddy's advice on tactics that rely specifically on rules for their validity. (For example, in one circumstance the advice to a leeward boat is to luff up quickly, and "tap" a windward boat, fouling them out of the race. You'll be on thin ice if you try this in the new rules, with their clear emphasis on the importance of avoiding collisions.)

Sailing Lessons from Buddy
Many books cover the fundamentals of sailboat racing, but few do it with the charm of Buddy Melges, the Olympic medalist and America's Cup defender from rural Wisconsin. The lessons on tactics and boathandling are all here, interspersed with tales of races won and lost (mostly won) by the author. The book is well organized and clearly written. A short story from Melges' early career touches on the importance of sportsmanship without being preachy. Over the years I have read this book again and again as much for enjoyment as for instruction.

Serious about racing?
This is a short, easy to read book. You can knock it off in a couple of hours. What you learn in reading is how to win. No fancy tunning tricks, just the things you need to know how to win--the basics. His record proves the point. It is the best use of $10 I can think of to improve your skills. I'm a sailing instructor and plan to apply some of his ideas to my instruction.

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