Dad's Golf Story, by Alan Hayes, is a fantastic coloring book about golf. My three year old son absolutely loves this book. He'll ask for it to be read over and over and over again. The rhyming lyrics and simple pictures are at once a basic introduction to golf and intensely attracting to youngsters.

This book will make a fine introduction to golf for a child, but can also be just a fun coloring book.

Dad's Golf Story is a coloring book about a boy and his father going out to the golf course together. Together they see the birds and butterflies, bumble bees and squirrels; they see Ray the golf pro and Bruce the maintenance guy. They do some father and son bonding . . . on the golf course. The rhymes and drawings are very cute.

This is a perfect gift for Dad from a young boy or girl (after they've colored it). Kids like to make presents for their parents and this book is a perfect vehicle for it.

A super introduction to the workings of a golf course disquised as a coloring book. Creatively illustrates the job of the golf course superintendent in rhyme. Before taking junior for that first swing on the links (or soon after), "Dad's Golf Story" should be read, discussed and then colored !

Derrick Hayes defines a Derricknym as "an acronym with a touch of Derrick where words are motivational messages." I think the definition accurately describes this sort of dictionary-like book that goes through the alphabet from A to Z...inspiring, motivating, and having the potential to change the lives of those who read it. In addition to giving the word (acronym), Hayes goes on to give a short passage explaining the meaning.

Some very impactful ones for me are listed below, but you'll have to pick up the book to find out their meaning. ANGEL (Always Notice the Good In Everyone's Life), BOOK (Build on Original Knowledge), COLOR (Communicate Openly to Leave out Racism), LAUGH (Life Allows Us to Get Help), LOVE (Let Others Visit your Experience), PROFIT (People Realizing Our Future Is Today), and WHY (Worshipping Helps You).

This is a fun book that also manages to teach its readers the values of life. Pick it up and see for yourself and be sure to share with your family and friends; especially our children as Hayes focuses a lot of his seminars and motivational speaking on the children in our community.

Reviewed by Tee C. Royal

REMARKABLE...INSPIRING
Derrick's creation is motivating people
of all ages around the world.
This is truly a great ministry!

Derricknyms From A to Z is a straightforward collection of uplifting acronyms and one-line, turbo charged advice for improving the quality of one's life, written by motivational speaker Derrick Hayes. From A.L.O.H.A. ("Always Listen to Others and Help Anyone" - "You can learn something from everyone you meet") to Z.O.O. ("Zoom to Overcome Obstacles" - "There is no problem with moving fast as long as you are in control"), Derricknyms From A to Z makes for inspiring reading and is highly recommended for personal and community library self-help collections and reading lists..

Great Book, read it in one sitting. Extremly accurate. Anyone who has attended college in the Southeast or is planning to. This is a must have!

Hayes captures the essence of youth in this book in a similiar fashion as, say, Richard Halliburtons "Royal Road to Romance". Anyone who is entering their University years would learn from this guidebook. I went to University in the Deep South as well as the Northwestern US and can say that, although the examples trail Hayes movements throughout the Deep South and Europe, the practicality within can be applied anywhere. Now I am the father of a seven year old and a five year old. You can be sure I'll suggest to my older son this book, as well as to my daughter so as to "be prepared" for the sharks like Hayes and his pals! Not only is it timeless, but it presents the realities of what one simply WILL encounter in their college years in a fashion so few authors have the courage to express. Hayes shares his insights into making the grades and learning from those boring classes, while also dealing with topics such as drug use and casual sex and nightlife head-on. Coincidentally I was fortunate to have a brief encounter with Hayes while he was living in the Carribean about a year and a half ago, and this is how I learned of the book. His stories in-person are even more amazing, almost like Jimmy Buffett, and I can only hope their are more books and tales to come in the future.

I went to Sewanee and had the opportunity to meet the author when he passed through taking pictures. It was really cool to see the book in print. It read like a diary, i finished it in one reading. great job Tommy Hayes.

This is a sick, twisted, don't let it near you kids book thats great but too short (thats why 4 stars not 5). This book is really just the appetizer for "FAMILY TRADITON" GET THIS BOOK, READ IT, AND THROW-UP (in a good way).

This exercise in hardcore grossout horror, originally published in 1996, may contain more scenes of carnal grotesqueries in its 138 pages than most horror writers publish in a lifetime. Any effort to do so usually comes off as a pale imitation of these two fine writers, who are kind enough to return us to some familiar territory here as well as introduce some new aspects to the genre that none of have ever imagined before. In this volume, we have the return of Philip Straker (Lee's pseudonym he used on his first two novels and the main character in his novel Creekers), we have the return of PFC Micah Hayes (who also illustrated this edition) and Chief Richard Kinion (another Lee pseudonym), and we have a parody of virtually ever professional wrestler in the business.

The book is about a police officer and a reporter who go undercover as ringrats, or wrestling groupies, to try to catch Goon, a heel wrestler who can take a fatal blow to the head without batting an eye and who may be responsible for the murders of several ringrats. To say more would spoil the story, which may be the most unique piece you've ever read. It may not be Faulkner, or even Stephen King, but it will remain in your mind (in a dark corner filled with memories of other things you will never speak of in certain company) long after you've read it.

Fans of the Lee and Pelan team are encouraged to track down copies of Shifters, Splatterspunks, Family Tradition (especially this one, I can't stress enough), and whatever short stories you can find. Fans of Lee should read anything and everything he's written, especially over the last decade. See also the Excitable Boys anthology edited by Kelly Laymon and Santa Steps Out by Robert Devereaux.

What do you get when you combine sex, wrestling, and serial killing? Why Goon, of course. Edward Lee and John Pelan team up again to bring you another no-holds-barred tale of mayhem. Having recently read one of their chapbooks (The Case Of The Police Officer's C. Ring And The Piano Player Who Had No Fingers), I was amused to see more of Luntville's finest (Chief Richard Kinion and PFC Micah Hays). Some time soon, these 2 need a longer story of their own (I have since found and purchased Splatterspunk). The Overlook Connection Press has done an excellent job of getting this 1996 book back in print. I only wish that someone had proofread it a little closer. Maybe next time. Anyway, be sure to check out Erik Wilson's cover artwork, Micha Hayes' illustrations, and T. Winter-Damon's introduction. See ya ringside.

magine a man who loves you from afar and always steps in to warn you when your in deadly danger! The two protagonists are an extremely sexy man and a courageous and capable heroine This is the first book of hers that I have read. It definitely won't be the last.

In HER SECRET GUARDIAN, we meet Dr. Grace Evans, a woman determined to make a difference striving to forget the horrible event that changed her life forever. We also meet sexy but haunted Sean Patrick Douglass, a man determined to save Grace from herself while trying to make amends for his part in the great tragedy in her past, even if it means losing his life in the process.

HER SECRET GUARDIAN is a spectacular read filled with suspense, drama, action, and heartwrenching romance. It's a page-turner you won't put down until the very end. You'll love it. Trust me.

Grace Evans a doctor for IRC travels all the areas that are devasted by war and natural disasters to help those there. Each time the area becomes volaltile a dark guardian angel comes to tell her that it's time to leave. Grace wonders who he is and why he is doing this but she nonetheless trusts him without a doubt. Through the years she has fantazied about him what he might look like and what he might be like but nothing prepares her or the reader for the type of man he is and what drives him. The climax of the book will steal your breath away and your heart will be touched at the strength of this man and woman and the love which they share. Ms. Tyler is undoubtedly the best! Her command of words goes straight to the heart and blows you away. I've read Cinderella and the Spy and that was good too but nothing made an impact like this book. I look forward to many, many more Division One stories. I can't wait.

This book tried to relate the reader to the Women of the Biblical Period.

Depending upon your style of dress would reflect the type of woman you are and your potentiality in your theme and roll. It showed the path of the woman in the Bible of your trait and how you could fulfill a lifestyle with such royal aura.

There are even bookmarks for each personality/dress style.

It is very unusual, but easy reading, too.

I think many use this book for a women's religious workshop, too.

Image is a key factor in a woman's life! Look how many billions of dollars women invest in the clothing, cosmetic and hair industry. In Daughters of the King, Gail Hayes will show you how your image (fashion style) ties in very closely to your spirit --- after all you were created in the image of God.

After taking the image indicator test, readers will be amazed at how close the image type matches their personality and sense of fashion. I was pleasantly surprised as I read the description for "Jaunty Esprit", one of the image types included in the book. The description was so fitting to my personality!

As a bonus, Gail includes biblical women with the same image type. She also provides advice for interacting with spouses, children and co-workes for each image type.

Ladies, you are highly encouraged to get this book and find your personal image type. This book is like no other and is truly a unique guide for understanding yourself in God's eyes.

Gail Hayes' description of my image type was right on target. Her insight into the drama, dress, and drive of my image type have released me to be the woman God meant me to be. If you're tired of trying to conform yourself and still not fitting the bill--be something even better, a Daughter of the King! Ignore any negative reviews and rush to order as if your life depends on it. It does! You'll never look at yourself the same way again.

I was lucky enough to have bought this book used in mint condition for a very small amount of money. I cannot believe this title is selling for as much as it is to collectors. The book is excellent, but the same material can be found else were for a lot less. I will give a break down of each chapter, which there is, only five of:

Chapter One - History Behind The History. This part is a background and discussion of terminology and its history. This chapter also briefly covers over the major clans. It sets the pace for the rest of the book. A good alternate to this is Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi book "Ninjutsu - History And Tradition", which covers the same in greater detail.

Chapter Two - Religious And Spiritual Influences. This small chapter covers overviews of Hinto, the original faith of the Japanese people. As well as Buddhism and how it filtered into other spiritual aspects of the warrior breeds. A book with much of the same type of topic information is Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi book "Essence Of Ninjutsu.

Chapter Three - Ninja Combat Tools. I was a little disappointed in this chapter it only discussed two items. The Bojutsu (six foot staff) and Kunai (a casual banged out piece of iron, in the somewhat form of a blade or tool edge), Hayes went into great detail of both items techniques and employment. I was hoping to read more information on other tools and weapons but the book did not come through. I am not going to recommend a book on the staff because the titles are vast, but I will recommend a few titles on ninja weapons. Hayes book "The Ninja and their Secret Fighting Art", "Traditional Ninja Weapons" by Charles Daniel and "Exotic Weapons of the Ninja" by Campbell

Chapter Four - Ninja Espionage Networks. This area covers traditional techniques used to get close in to targets, with the use of disguise, theatrics and other forms concealment of ones true identity and purpose. Again this is one of the Hallmarks of the Ninja and Hayes uses a mere nine pages of text on this subject. A good alternate to this is "Ninja the Invisible Assassin" by Adams and again Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi book "Ninjutsu - History And Tradition".

Chapter Five - Ninja Guerrilla Warfare Techniques. I do not know were he came up with this title for this chapter. He covers this chapter in four pages of text, which goes into a hand full of ruses and stratagems. I found nothing unusual or different from other works here again a better alternate is Sun Tzu Art of War and "Ninja the Invisible Assassin" by Adams and again Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi book "Ninjutsu - History And Tradition".

This title had no end matter (bibliography, glossary, index). The book is heavily illustrated one of its high lights. The illustrations and B&W photos were clear.

As a final note, the book overall is good and ideal for novices of the study. This is and old title, which I am sure, was ahead of its time when published but now many books have come out (as I already listed above) that cover this material much better then Hayes work here. I noted to myself after receiving and reading this book, why he (Hayes) has not reprinted this title, sadly it is definitely not one of his bests works.

the author is a man who doesn't bluff and who tells you in a plain and clear way about the ninja arts. Especially peculiar is that he calls the weapons: 'tools'. And he has a good point there because ninja weapons can be used in more ways than ordinary weapons, they have multiple purposes. Good pictures, well written; a very good book; also suitable for someone who is very sceptic about ninja stuff. So put this one back in print! it's worth it!

I FOUND THIS BOOK VERY INTERESTING. I THINK IT'S ONE OF THE BEST BOOK FOR NINJUTSU BEGINNERS! DO YOU WANT TO LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT NINJA WEAPONS? THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU!

This is a very interesting version of Cinderella and I really like the fact that it is a truly bilingual book. Great for elementary school libraries.

This children's classic is beautifully written and illustratedin both English and Spanish, which makes it truly unique andextraordinary. Many books are translated into other languages from English but this book was written in both lanuages and reflects the culture of the southwestern United States and Mexico.

I am sharing this reading experience with my four year old granddaughter. I highly recommend you share it with a child that you love.

Marta C.Valdez-Menchaca; Grover J. Whitehurst. ?Accelerating Language Development through Picture Book Reading: a Systematic Extension to Mexican Day Care. Developmental Psychology, 28.6(1992):1106 Hayes, Joe. Estrellita de Oro Little Gold Star. Illus. El Paso Texas: Cinco Puntos Press, 2000

A Cultural Wonder Gold Star is a picture book that takes the classic tale of Cinderella and adds the Mexican heritage to it. Arcìa is the young heroin of the story. She begs her father to marry her neighbor, Margarita because Margarita is so nice to her. Finally the father agrees and marries her. Margarita turns out to be a bad person who only cares for her two daughters. Arcìa?s father buys all the girls a sheep so that they can raise and take care of them so that later they can shear and sell them. Each girl takes her sheep to bathe at a river where they meet a hawk. Arcìa is nice to the hawk and receives a gold star on her head but the other two sisters are mean to the hawk. One gets a donkey ear while the other gets a greenhorn. When it is time for the ball the sisters cover their obscenities and go. Since Arcìa doesn?t have any shoes or nice clothes, she goes and watches from a window. As in most Cinderella tales, the Prince goes on a hunt, but this prince goes on a hunt for the girl with the golden star. Arcìa marries the prince, and they live happily ever after. Joe Hayes retells the classic story of Cinderella with a Mexican her flair. On the last page of the book Hayes tells us that Cinderella was very popular in the mountain communities of New Mexico. This version, he says, retains most of the traditional details. This includes the golden star on the forehead. Hayes says that the symbolic reward of the golden star on the forehead appears almost in every episode, but the star is more central in his tale. Also in most traditional versions, a fish takes the wool, the sheep is slaughtered and his intestines are stolen. Hayes says that these details where a bit too gruesome for a picture book. The blessed virgin (the fairy godmother) who usually guides the girl does not appear in Hayes?s story. He says that he based his story on a plot form that doesn?t require her intervention. This book combines the Mexican culture and a classic fairy tale. The wonderful illustrations add life to the story. Mother and daughter painted the story illustrations. Gloria Osuna Perez did the first three pages because she was sick with ovarian cancer. Her daughter, Lucia Angela Perez, did the last twelve illustrations in honor of her mother. The oil painted illustrations show a part of Mexican culture. Being panted by the Perezs they put their heritage and soul into the illustrations. Any child will enjoy these wonderful drawings. I enjoyed this rendition of Cinderella. Arcìa didn?t need a godmother-like character to help her. She did it with her own will and personality. The book deals more with the human spirit and the power it has. Arcìa is kind hearted and doesn?t think about herself. Even when Margarita doesn?t give her new shoes or nice gowns, Arcìa doesn?t complain or show any remorse. Her kind heart is what gets the golden star put upon her forehead. This book can be used to help young children learn. By using Spanish or any other language in reading a child can learn and interact more with the picture book . The book is written in both Spanish and English, which helps readers easily learn a new language. Foreign languages are being taught in elementary schools and they are required to get into most colleges. If a child is taught young, he will have a better grasp on the language when he is older. This picture book would be a good way for a child to be introduced to another culture and language. I enjoyed reading this book. Seeing Cinderella written from Mexican heritage is educational as well as enjoyable. The illustrations are as wonderful as the story.

Recommendation: I recommend this book for kids 13 and up. The reason why is because it is about friendship and 3 people who fight sometimes. " Gabe needs to find answers to all of these problems because he doesn't want to ruin a good friendship". The book discusses the problems teens can get into and how people fight a lot. Another good thing that I like about the book is that it gives you an idea about how to handle a situation in the right way. ''Gabe needs to find help with his problems between his friends.'' People can get along with other people if they handle their problems in a good way.

I had to read this book as an assignment for my 8th grade Language Arts class. I read it, and was left feeling cold, but along with that the ending was actually well-written. "Flyers" gets pretty tedious... the topics(which are usually boring ones) usually just ramble on and on, for about 20 pages filled with hard-to-read words. After about an hour, I had to either decide weather I would want to continue this book or not... but I finished it, and I'm surprised on how well the ending turned out. A book for fast readers.

I read this book, along with the rest of Daniel Hayes's books and I have to say,There great!

I just purchased this book for my mother as a Christmas present, as she was born just before the USA's involvement in WWII. I gave it to her yesterday at our family gathering. Once she saw the cover, it was VERY difficult to get her to stop looking through it...she had to force herself to put it away!

I did check it out before I wrapped it...like Mom, I enjoy reading cookbooks in general, as well as being an American history buff. I don't know if I would actually try any of the recipes in this book (just not the kind of stuff I usually eat these days) but the chapters on food rationing and wartime entertaining (usually just glossed over in most books about the era) were very interesting! I just gave this book three stars since I would have liked more historical photos, as well as pictures of some of the completed dishes. If you enjoyed this book, I would also recommend the "Culinary Arts Institute Encyclopedic Cookbook" which was first published in the 40's, as another view of American cookery at that point in time.

Those of us living in this age of plenty have no idea what it was like to cook during World War II when sugar, butter, meat and oh, so many canned foods were rationed. I was a very little girl then and didn't understand so many of the hardships my mother endured. This book answers so many of the questions left unanswered and for me it is a joy to read. I do remember many of the recipes included here and for old times sake, I plan to give many of them a try. This book is a must for anyone interested in food or food history. We may not cook this way today-- we don't have to. But these old make-do recipes can teach us all a lot.

With Grandma's Wartime Kitchen, Joanne Lamb Hayes has filled a void in the culinary history of the 20th century. Those of us old enough to remember WWII, food rationing, victory gardens, and canning marathons will welcome this book, which puts between two covers so many of the meat-, butter- and sugar-stretching recipes women cooked in those lean years. They will also love reading the stories of how women coped and cooked, often working in munitions factories all day, then coming home to cook for their children. What imagination, what grace-- and all of this without dishwashers, microwave ovens and so many of the time-saving appliances we take for granted in this pampering age of plenty! The recipes look wonderful, as on-target today as they were in the 40s and I, for one, am eager to try them. But even if you never cook from this book, you'll love curling up with it. No dose of history was easier to swallow. Take a hard look at this book, Gen Xers. Keep it on a handy shelf. You can learn a lot from your grandmothers!