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Books to read if you're planning a vacation in "Carter", sorted by average review score:
Titanic Adventure: One Woman's True Life Voyage Down to the Legendary Ocean Liner
Published in Hardcover by New Horizon Press (October, 1998)
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The Adventure ContinuesJames Cameron captured the imagination of millions by taking them back to 1912 to see the splendor and tragedy, both material and personal, of Titanic's maiden voyage. Through the eyes of one woman and one man, he captured an age and a timeless human drama. Picking up the story in 1987 with the first voyage back to Titanic, Jennifer Carter and Joel Hirschhorn do much the same thing, and in many ways pen a true sequel to the 1912 epic. Their true-life story, a gripping adventure of the sort usually found only in the first-class fiction, is certainly a story about the world's most famous ship, but it is also a story of humanity. Ultimately, it is the chronicle of one woman's courage, an adventure which is in some ways a spiritual oddessy as well. If you enjoyed James Cameron's epic, book passage on Jennifer Carter and Joel Hirschhorn's sequel.
This book thrills the reader with its endless possibilities!So rarely do you find a non fiction work that reads like a novel, tells a gripping story and rivets your eyes to every page. Such is the case with "Titanic Adventure". We read about notorious characters like Monica Lewinsky, a person who sets women's causes back years, and here we have a truly inspiring women who perservered through adversity and followed her dream. I was taken into a world of possibilities pitted against all kinds of roadblocks. What a glorious example for our children and ourselves. The heroine, Jennifer Carter, came of age at a time when women adventurers were a rarity and where marriage and family appeared to be the only option. Despite this she plunges into the diving world, wrestles with sharks, and becomes a team leader for the Titanic Expedition. She finds true love in her life after a difficult first marriage, satisfaction in her work and makes the reader believe anything is possible. This book should top the charts for a long time to come.
A Great story of adventure and triumphI have had the distinct pleasure of corresponding with Jennifer through e-mail and I must say that she is one neat lady. As you will see from her book, she has lived a tough life, but a very exciting one. She contributed a story to my Titanic website and I am thankful for that. I highly recommend this book. It is a fascinating read and a must for any Titanic enthusiast.
Watch for me on the mountain
Published in Unknown Binding by Delacorte Press ()
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An interesting failureI see both strengths and weaknesses in this book. Carter's descriptions of life among the Apaches during Geronimo's lifetime are powerful and convincing. He is compelling when he recreates Apache war raids and evokes the tactical brilliance with which Geronimo waged his twin wars on the Mexicans and the Americans of the Southwest. Carter makes it abundantly clear that Geronimo was not so much a chief as a War Shaman, that he was motivated as much by extraordinary spiritual insight as by courage and valor. But the book fails when it attempts to portray Geronimo's enemies. With a few, not very important, exceptions, the Mexicans and Americans in the book are all dishonest, mercenary, coarse, corrupt, loathsome, vain--and, because they are so predictably despicable, they are cardboard characters, not real men. Carter seems not to understand (or, if he understands, to care) that, in an epic conflict such as the one the Apaches found themselves faced with in the last years of the nineteenth century, both sides can be principled; both can be motivated by what they believe to be right; but, because they are creatures of different value systems, their respective concepts of right can differ momentously--and with epically tragic consequences. Carter was obviously a gifted writer. If his Apaches were not always the "good guys"--if some of the really important Mexicans and Americans in his story had some redeeming qualities, this could have been a very good--perhaps even great--novel. As it is, it is an interesting (albeit often satisfying) failure.
An understanding and appreciation of Geronimo's spiritualityReading THE EDUCATION OF LITTLE TREE prompted me to find other Forrest Carter works. Through Amazon, I discovered the Josey Wales books (terrific). References to Geronimo in those books peaked my interest about this fascinating historical figure, so I ordered WATCH FOR ME ON THE MOUNTAIN. It did not disappoint. Though Carter takes liberties with the story by including personal details about Geronimo which he could not know--thus making it a fictional work--there is a symmetry in his use of history and folklore which is captivating. He tells a great story, and if you are the least bit interested in the spirituality and mysticism that defined this man's life, you will find this book fascinating. Geronimo lived between the earthly and spiritual worlds, giving him great powers which he used to enable the Apache to ward off slavery and death,against huge odds, for twenty years longer than seemed possible. Moving, sad and inspiring, this book brings about heightened appreciation for Native American spirituality and resillency.
One of My FavoritesI was assigned to read The Education of Little Tree while in college. I was so impressed with the book I recommended it to my mother, who had the same opinion. She was so impressed she bought all of Forrest Carter's book and she insisted that I read, Watch For Me On The Mountain. That was close to ten years ago, and it still stays with me. Carter's writing is direct, to the point, and extremely vivid, almost raw. I was haunted by much of this book and perhaps it is that feeling that forces me to re-read it so many times. I have always had a great respect for Native Americans, but knew very little, if anything, about the Apaches. Carter helped to alleviate some of that, even though the book is listed as fiction. It gave me the extreme basics of what the Apaches went through, and how amazing Geronimo really was. The book does paint an extremely dishonest portrait of the U.S. Government, as well as the Mexicans. But, let's be honest, our government didn't really give us much to be proud about. Unfortunately, much of what Carter writes about is true. In short, Forrest Carter was an oustanding writer, and Watch For Me On The Mountain is an outstanding book. Hands down.
Alpha Bugs
Published in Hardcover by Little Simon (01 September, 1994)
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Alpha BugsAlpha Bugs is fun alphabet pop-up book. My only complaint is that even though the pop-ups are pretty simple, they are not very sturdy.
Absolutely Adorable!My 16 month old son loves this book! The pictures are really cute and imaginative although many do not really resemble bugs. All in all a fun book but not destined to be loved forever since there is no story.
Warning: Highly Addictive!My 1-year-old loves this book so much that I have to hide it from her after I've read it several times in a row. She cries when we put it down and shrieks with joy when we take it out. About half of the pop-ups are simple enough for her to do on her own. However, she has to "read" the book under supervision or else she'd accidentally pull it apart.
BACKSTREET BOYS AND AARON CARTER
Published in Mass Market Paperback by Simon Pulse (January, 1999)
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bsb and aaronbsb and aaron are the best thing you can put together they are just the best i love them daily.
Backstreet Boys*Aaron CarterThis book has tons of awesome facts that are really interesting!And adorable pictures of Kevin Richardson, Howie D. Dorough, Brian Littrell, A.J. McLean, Nicky Carter, and Aaron Carter!I couldn't put it down!
A wonderful book !!!!i love The Backstreet Boys soooo much, especially Nick Carter. i also love Nick's little brother - AAron Carter, love his rock !!! So this book is helpful to me and BSB,Aaron's fan !!!! lots of love.
It's a Love Thang
Published in Mass Market Paperback by St. Martin's Press (September, 2002)
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Getting the ScoopBaring it all at a nudist camp, participating in a paintball tournament and spending the weekend together in a nasty rented room, are just a few of the tactics used by Ebony Mackenzie and Isaiah Malone, two journalists going after an interview of the elusive business mogul, Reuben Renfro. Ebony wants the interview for a chance at a journalism job with the Examiner because it will help her provide for her family. Isaiah wants the interview and job to prove something to his hard-nosed, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist father. Every time one of them think they have the scoop on a lead for the interview, the other seems to appear out of nowhere and needs rescuing, thus thwarting the chance for an interview. In all their togetherness, Ebony and Isaiah slowly come to the understanding that the attraction between them may be more important than the interview.
This is a fun romance read. All the drama the characters go through to get the interview and the underlining sexual tension between the characters keeps the reader interested and guessing. The characters deal with some deep personal family problems. It is not so overwhelming that the reading becomes laborious and Black Gal, Granny Mac's dog is a scene-stealer. I think romance readers will enjoy this one.
Recommended readingEbony MacKenzie and Isaiah Malone both worked for "rag" papers. They were both after the same full time position as a reporter for the Cincinnati Examiner. However, only the one who landed an exclusive interview with multi-millionaire Reuben Renfro would get the job.
Great Book!
Renfro was as eccentric as they come! The two reporters go through nudist colonies, paint ball tournaments, sleazy sleeping quarters, and more in their efforts. Fate kept throwing the two rivals together and romance began. But how could they possibly trust one another?
Great Book!The most fun I've had with a book in a while. Funny and heartwarming!
Elements Of Pop Up : A Pop Up Book For Aspiring Paper Engineers
Published in Hardcover by Little Simon (01 October, 1999)
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No Fear of PopupsI can't even do origami cranes, so when I picked up Elements of Pop Up it was really scary. Inside this volume you'll find a graduate course in how to turn paper into that beloved art form, the popup book. I wish I taught high school art because I'd use this book as the basis of a whole semester's course. The author, David Carter, has done some of my favorite popups (Bugs in a Box, being one). This book proves that true genius is proved by the ability to make the extremely complex simple enough for an idiot like me to understand. After I read it, drooled over the various elements that are taught (by example) I was ready to go get a razor knife and some card stock and give it a try. Other than skiing down hills in Taos, there is nothing scarier for me than following directions on folding and cutting. I tried it with his directions and managed to adequately produce a kind of Forrest Gump version of Robert Sabuda's Movable Mother Goose. If practice makes perfect, then I've got about a thousand years of practice to go, but thanks to David Carter and James Diaz (who lives in my old home town Albuquerque) for making it possible.
A great book for students.I have been teaching pop-up book design in my college 3-D Design class for about 6 years. My students have created many wonderful and beautiful projects. They not only create the mechanisms, but also fine artwork to match them. One of the most time-consuming aspects of the project is learning the specifics of mechanical design, This book illustrates in three dimensions the underlying concepts. It is very easy for a novice to gain an understanding of simple mechanics, proportions, and gluing methods.
Elements of Pop-Up is a simple book. It alone is not enough to teach high quality design. Well-done artful books are a must. There are many excellent examples such as A POP-UP BOOK of PHOBIAS, FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT IN POP-UP, A VICTORIAN FARMHOUSE, THE 12 DAYS of CHRISTMAS: A POP-UP CELEBRATION (by Robert Sabuda), any of the National Geographic pop-up book collection, and those by Chuck Murphy.
Look No Further!If you need examples of just about every kind of pop-up mechanism imaginable, look no further. The book is beautifully and thoughtfully designed as well, and the big surprise at the beginning of the book never ceases to astound. Although there are no step-by-step instructions, there are clear descriptions about how to do each pop-up. And if you're like me and shudder at the thought of taking this gorgeous book apart, just go to the website on the book and download the templates. (or buy a second copy!)Thank you Mr. Carter and Mr. Diaz for a book that makes me very happy! :--)
Guided Tour to the Afterlife: the Remarkable First-Hand Account of One Woman's Death and Her Adventures in a New Life After Death
Published in Paperback by Hillbrook Publishing Company, Inc. (01 June, 2000)
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MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY !I have been psychic all my life and have received some information about the afterlife myself. I have read Sylvia Browne, James Van Praagh, Rosemary Altea, and John Edward, the information in this book most closely corresponds to the information I already had in my soul before reading any of these people. A very detailed account of they dying process and what happens between lives(the bardo).
The body you're in can die with dignity!This book verifies what many of us have suspected about Life after Earth. Having read most everything written about "near-death" experiences, and having personally traveled in consciousness to other dimensions, I can say, Susan Wells' account rings absolutely true. The author, Harriet Carter has given this precious gift of Susan's experience to the world in "Guided Tour to the Afterlife." Anyone who has fear about the "dying" process or is concerned about a loved one who has gone to the afterlife---please, give your heart a break and read this book!
WHAT WE'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR!!!Having lost several family members, I cannot say enough about how this book touched me. It answers so many questions for those of us who long to know about what happens when someone we love dies.
For those with loved ones or friends who are ill, perhaps dying, this book is also a must.
Susan's descriptions of her departure from this world and her fascinating adventures in a new reality hold one captive. They give the whole issue of death a new calmness and normalcy.
In straightforward and easy to understand language, this book inspires one's anticipation of the joy and freedom that we, too, will someday experience.
The sensitivity, compassion, and ongoing awareness of Susan Wells and the equally beautiful way that Harriet Carter has presented it are treasures to hold close long after reading this marvelous book.
Vanity Fair's Hollywood
Published in Hardcover by Viking Press (19 October, 2000)
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A Glorious Glittered Tour through StardomA wonderful book that portrays the glitz and glamour of Hollywood at its most glorious. Vanity Fair's best inspirational photos are presented from the distant and not-too-recent past. A perfect gift for that star follower in your world. Every page screams "Hooray for Hollywood", and the nostalgia of some will have you yearning for past times. It's possibly the most beautiful book ever made on the stars that captured our imagination and inspired us.
Great coffee table book!This book is filled with photographs and essays about Hollywood and its stars. There is a wide variety of photographs exhibited here. My only complaint would be that they are not set up in any kind of order. A picture of Jack Nicholson playing golf on one page and then turn the page to find a picture of Joan Crawford and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. I suppose they thought chronological or theme order would have been too predictable. My favorite photos are: Doris Day (p. 26), the essay and photo of Greta Garbo (pgs. 42-43), James Dean clowning (p. 47), Jayne Mansfield and Sophia Loren (p.158) the Malibu Beach drawing from 1933 (p.242), Sophia Loren (p. 247), Jackie Cooper and Mickey Rooney (p. 276), Loretta Young in 1935 and 1999 (pgs.292 and 293) and Olivia de Havilland (p. 310). As you can tell, my interests are toward vintage photos, but there are photos of today's celebs as well, such as Gwyneth Paltrow or Cameron Diaz and these are wonderful photos, too. The pictures in Vanity Fair are always unique and this is a great compilation.
Instant ClassicThis book is a pure delight. It captures the glamour and shimmering romance that is Hollywood. David Friends' brilliant picture editing showcases the best of Vanity Fairs' evocation of the dream factory, past and present. Each turn of the page elicits a gleeful chuckle or nostaglic sigh. There's enough star power here to illuminate a small town. God bless Vanity Fair and David Friend for giving us this book just in time for the gift giving season.
The Pro Approach
Published in Spiral-bound by M & W Products (18 August, 1996)
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what a disappointmentbased on all the other reviews for this book, i was really looking forward to reading this. when i got finished reading this all i could ask myself was "this can't be all there is?" the writer makes things way more complicated then they need to be, and there isn't anything earth shattering included. the basic stuff, he makes sound so complicated that you need to be a rocket scientist to figure out what he's talking about. this book contains information for the intermediate bowler, but he or she better have an iq of 200 to figure it out.save yourself some money, go bowl a few games and actually work on things that you need to fix. you know what they are. it will be a better use of your time and money.
Very technical for advanced bowlersI bought this book two years ago. This book is for more advanced bowlers who can understand the technical aspects of bowling. My average was around 178, and I just couldn't seem to improve. Since studying this book, My average is now 197. I'm bowling the best of my life at over 50. I have now bowled two 700 series and one 296 game. Yea. the last shot was pretty shakey! I still return to this book and reread different areas. It takes some time to understand..but if your looking to learn how to move on the approach, and trying to understand oil patterns. etc. causing different lane conditions, then this is an excellent reference book.
Garanteed to Improve Your Game!!!I bought this book at the begining of last season. I had to read it twice to grasp the language. I have been bowling for 15 years and understood the concepts but never heard the terms Larry used. Once you figure out what he is talking about the lanes just seem to open up and the shots and adjustments become second nature. Last season my average jumped from 190 to 207. That was the highest average the house I bowled in has seen in the last 5 years. This house has the most difficult shot in town. My average jumped to 219 in the easy house. I credit this book for my making the local associations allstar team. Only 15 bowlers are selected out of nearly 5,000 sanctioned bowlers each year. While the section on balls is outdated everything else is spot on to improve your game. This book is short and to the point. Read it, Practice it, and take over your league. BE WARNED THIS BOOK IS NOT FOR BEGINERS THOUGH!
Bull Catcher
Published in Mass Market Paperback by Scholastic (March, 2000)
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For any young, sportsman, this book stirs the imaginationMy 10 year old son and I read this book together over a period of 2 weeks. My son hates to read but loves sports so this was my opportunity to encourage a partnership between something he didn't like and something he loves. This book brought a new interest into his life. It is superbly written with just the right amount of humor, parental annoyance, not-to-hot love life & tragedy. Bulls everyday life as well as his baseball career kept us wanting more after each chapter. My son has requested a copy for Christmas which is a milestone in itself. And when we were through reading Bull Catcher my son said "I'm going to miss Bull", well so will I.
Bull catcherBull Catcher was a good book. It had a lot of forshadowing in it maybe a little too much because it was always giving you clues and little hints about things that were going to happen latter on in the book and when you put it down you already figured out what was going to happen so you didn't want to start reading it again. The book had a lot of sttings in it and that made the book good because sence it had a lot of settings in it so it was always discribing somthing.
The book was about two kids that there life long dream is to play baseball for the major legues. They play baseball all the time even during the winter that is how much they love baseball. One kid is a realy good catcher and his name is bull. The other one is a pretty good pitcher and a realy good short stop and he nows his stuff, his name is Jeff.
The two kids meet this exchange student from Korea that is a realy good pitcher he just doesn't know it yet and his name is Phuong. They all try out for the school varcity baseball team after they work on Phoung's pitch. Jeff played like he usaely does and its good but its not what the coach wants so he gets benched. Phuong and Bull doe good so there second behind the starters.
Bull gets in trouble he can't play for a little while and a whole big goes on becuase his team is playing there rivalsand he dosen't get to play and he turned sixteen so his grand pa wants him to drive there but he doesn't want to watch the team.
I would tell you more but it would ruin the story for anyone who wants to read the story's. I recommend it to every one because it's a great book and it has a little bit of every thing in it.
The book was about two kids that there life long dream is to play baseball for the major legues. They play baseball all the time even during the winter that is how much they love baseball. One kid is a realy good catcher and his name is bull. The other one is a pretty good pitcher and a realy good short stop and he nows his stuff, his name is Jeff.
The two kids meet this exchange student from Korea that is a realy good pitcher he just doesn't know it yet and his name is Phuong. They all try out for the school varcity baseball team after they work on Phoung's pitch. Jeff played like he usaely does and its good but its not what the coach wants so he gets benched. Phuong and Bull doe good so there second behind the starters.
Bull gets in trouble he can't play for a little while and a whole big goes on becuase his team is playing there rivalsand he dosen't get to play and he turned sixteen so his grand pa wants him to drive there but he doesn't want to watch the team.
I would tell you more but it would ruin the story for anyone who wants to read the story's. I recommend it to every one because it's a great book and it has a little bit of every thing in it.
Bull catcher(...)It was a good book. It had a lot of forshadowing in it maybe a little too much because it was always giving you clues and little hints about things that were going to happen latter on in the book and when you put it down you already figured out what was going to happen so you didn't want to start reading it again. The book had a lot of sttings in it and that made the book good because sence it had a lot of settings in it so it was always discribing somthing.
The book was about two kids that there life long dream is to play baseball for the major legues. They play baseball all the time even during the winter that is how much they love baseball. One kid is a realy good catcher and his name is bull. The other one is a pretty good pitcher and a realy good short stop and he nows his stuff, his name is Jeff.
The two kids meet this exchange student from Korea that is a realy good pitcher he just doesn't know it yet and his name is Phuong. They all try out for the school varcity baseball team after they work on Phoung's pitch. Jeff played like he usaely does and its good but its not what the coach wants so he gets benched. Phuong and Bull doe good so there second behind the starters.
Bull gets in trouble he can't play for a little while and a whole big goes on becuase his team is playing there rivalsand he dosen't get to play and he turned sixteen so his grand pa wants him to drive there but he doesn't want to watch the team.
I would tell you more but it would ruin the story for anyone who wants to read the story's. I recommend it to every one because it's a great book and it has a little bit of every thing in it.
The book was about two kids that there life long dream is to play baseball for the major legues. They play baseball all the time even during the winter that is how much they love baseball. One kid is a realy good catcher and his name is bull. The other one is a pretty good pitcher and a realy good short stop and he nows his stuff, his name is Jeff.
The two kids meet this exchange student from Korea that is a realy good pitcher he just doesn't know it yet and his name is Phuong. They all try out for the school varcity baseball team after they work on Phoung's pitch. Jeff played like he usaely does and its good but its not what the coach wants so he gets benched. Phuong and Bull doe good so there second behind the starters.
Bull gets in trouble he can't play for a little while and a whole big goes on becuase his team is playing there rivalsand he dosen't get to play and he turned sixteen so his grand pa wants him to drive there but he doesn't want to watch the team.
I would tell you more but it would ruin the story for anyone who wants to read the story's. I recommend it to every one because it's a great book and it has a little bit of every thing in it.