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Books to read if you're planning a vacation in "Craig", sorted by average review score:

Undoing Time: American Prisoners in Their Own Words
Published in Hardcover by Northeastern University Press (November, 2000)
Authors: Jeff Evans, Jimmy Santiano Baca, and Craig W. Haney
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Great Anthology!
I read this book in a day...well half of it. I finished it in two days and I found it to be very informative about prison since the stories come from prisoners.

Fascinating anthology
This compassionate collection of prisoner autobiographies made me feel very sad in places, angry in others, hopeful and encouraged in still others. The accounts, like the prisoners who wrote them, are diverse: their tone varies from poetic and sublime to gruesome and shocking. Few, if any, are self-pitying. The editor seems to have taken great pains in selecting pieces that tell a different story about criminals' lives: how backgrounds (mostly horrific) aren't always to blame for their choices in life, how criminals *can* tell right from wrong, and how deeply sorry (but not always able to express that sorrow, and seldom encouraged to do so) many of these prisoners are for the damage they've done to others and to themselves. This is a fascinating, revealing read. Anyone who has any interest at all in prisoners' backgrounds, crime or criminals will relish this superb collection of autobiographical stories that editor Jeff Evans has compiled.

Rare glimpses into the lives of America's human garbage
I met the author of this book recently at a reading/signing in Brooklyn, NY and asked him why he wrote it. He was careful to point out that it was a collaborative effort of nearly 40 people but that he was always interested in the personal histories of prisoners and just could never find a book on them. Indeed, this is the first time I've ever come across a book like this too. I'm always skeptical about anything prisoners have to say, but I was deeply affected by the stories of these prisoners' lives. They were honest-sounding and eye-opening, and the piece by William Skeans, in which he describes his own family as "white trash" was especially heartbreaking. One woman prisoner wrote about her father's suicide and, although her piece was short, it left me feeling as numb as the author after she saw her blood-spattered mother seated in the living room. Not all criminals are witnesses to violence, but as Jimmy Santiago Baca writes in his preface, "For most of these writers, their childhood environment consisted of dope fiends, alcoholics, or thieves who lied, cheated, stole and raped, plundering their innocence and any chance of a normal life. When this happens to you as a kid, it virtually guarantees you'll end up behind bars." These well-chosen autobiographical stories will live on in your mind and make you think seriously about the nature of crime and our unforgiving justice system.


The Wizard's Legacy: A Tale of Real Magic
Published in Hardcover by Leading Authorities Inc. (18 October, 2002)
Authors: Craig Karges and Jon Saint-Germain
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The making of a Wizard
I'm a skeptic. I've always believed that psychic phenomenon, spiritualists and fortunetelling were all parts of a large pile of BS.

Craig Karges "The Wizard's Legacy" about the life of his great uncle Alain "Doc" DeLyle and Alain's effect on 12 year old Craig is a mind expanding yarn.

Doc's explanation of his apparent psychic abilities and his attitude toward death and religion are more illuminating than anything else I've read on the subject.

I only read this book because I'd seen Craig perform and figured it might be interesting. I fully expected the kind of self serving crap that Kreskin (and Dunninger before him) had published to attempt to build up their reputation.

This book is a sincere attempt to help the reader understand a most amazing performer, psychologist, and teacher.

This was a surprisingly rewarding book. I had tears running down my cheeks as I read the last chapter.

The Wizard's Legacy will enchant you.
Dorothy's Dream Is To Get To Kansas, but the people around her are all little Munchkins who have not heard of Kansas and would never consider leaving Munchkinland, so she's off to see the Wizard.

Along the way, Dorothy teams up with a Tin Man without a heart, a Scarecrow lacking a brain, and a Lion who lacks courage. The team defeat a wicked witch, flying monkeys, and ugly castle guards. After much hardship and pain they arrive in OZ, only to realize they already posses the things they sought. The Wizard affirms the bravery of the Lion with a medal, the intellect of the Scarecrow with a diploma, and the heart of the Tin Man with a clock.

But what about Dorothy and Kansas?

Dorothy has been wearing the ruby red slippers all along. She simply doesn't know how to use them. The secret to accomplishing her dreams says the Wizard, is to concentrate on it with all her might while saying the right words. Voila! Kansas.

Craig's Wizard Legacy is very much like the idea presented above. Your belief in the "power of the mind" will create your own ruby red slippers.

The Wizard book was a thoroughly delightful read, something which I will keep to, when and if, pass on to my grandchildren when they are ready to discover the magic within. The writing style was reminiscent of the early book "The One Minute Manager" which presents a story line of life lessons with a series of parables aimed at specific points. Many great patter lines and presentational ideas are contained within. I join with the others who have reviewed the book by highly recommending it for its entertainment, ideas, and the "real magic" it presents. Craig and Jon have produced a great read.

Robert

Truly a great read!
As a part-time professional magician and performer, I loved this book for its attention to historical detail and Mr. Karges' real love for his art. But my enjoyment of the book doesn't stop there.

It is truly a wonderful book. It is full of joy, of clarity, and a love for life so strong and enduring that it almost glows. He captures in a small yet meaningful way what it means to love, and be loved, by another... what it means to find a path in life that gives others, as well as yourself, great happiness... and what it means to leave a legacy for others in the future.

In short - buy this book. You won't regret it.


The Ancient Paths
Published in Paperback by Family Foundations (1992)
Author: Craig S. Hill
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This book is wonderful!
From the very first time that I read this book, my thinking has been forever changed. I have learned the power that my words have to help and uplift people or to destroy them. Since I have been applying the principles found within its pages, my relationships with my family and friends are stronger, and my relationship with God is deeper.

Excellent explanation of God's Ancient Paths
This book gives an incredible amount of information on the Ancient Paths God intended us to follow. By following the direction this book helps to line out, I have found incredible peace in my life, and I am discovering God's blessing.

This book changed mine and my families lives!
I applied the teachings in this book to my personal life and got to know God in a new and real way. By applying these principles,my relationship with my estranged daughter was completly restored.My whole family lives in a daily state of blessing from God because we read and applied the teachings found in this book. Should be MUST reading for every new Christian and for long time Christians as well. .


Applying UML and Patterns Training Course: A Desktop Seminar from Craig Larman (2nd Edition)
Published in CD-ROM by Prentice Hall PTR (30 July, 2002)
Author: Craig Larman
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Larman is the Voice of Reason for OOA/OOD
Finally someone who can put a wide range of OO concepts into a format that the average developer can understand. We need more titles in this format. I especially enjoyed his defense of iterative development (versus waterfall), and recommendations for XP documentation. May be too basic for some OO developers, but still good as a review. Also time well spent in preparation for the IBM UML certification exam, or play it during lunch for your friends at work!

PTG and Larman score a win!
If you like Craig Larman's Applying UML and Patterns, then this multimedia CD-ROM is absolutely faithful to the real thing. Congratulations to PTG Interactive and Craig Larman for creating a useful multimedia application! Larman appears in a small box in the upper left corner of a QuickTime video with the majority of the video showing diagrams and slides, which Larman narrates. The quality of the video is good and the sound is excellent. The material covers most of the 2nd Edition of Larman's book and adds some additional material on the GoF Patterns. In order to really benefit from this video, you should get the book as well and read along. It is the leading book published on the UML.

This is such a good introduction.
This is such a wonderful educational tool for beginners or anyone interested in Object orientated analysis and design. I really do think people new to Java, C# etc.. would benefit from purchasing this course. Everyone knows the quality of Craig Larmans books, this course is quality too. Excellent Product!!


Aquarian Tarot
Published in Unknown Binding by United States Games Systems (March, 2003)
Author: Craig Junjulas
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beautiful cards
enjoy looking these cards. love the pictures. Had a dream one night I was the fool card.

beautiful
I've had three other decks before this one, but this one is by far the most comfortable deck I've worked with. Some tarot seem to have "personalities" that interfere with the readings, but this deck has a "personality" that is entirely helpful, relaxed, and comfortable. It's also very reliable.

I very much enjoy the art...each card inspires, and tells its own tale.

Art Deco Style Facilitates Intuitive Understanding of Cards

This was the first of my 7 (so far) decks.

The deck is illustrated in the art deco style, informed by a medieval sensibility. The colors are in rich, muted tones which draw the viewer into the potential narrative surrounding the illustration. The book Psychic Tarot by Craig Junjulas is illustrated with, and explains the cards of this deck.

The cards are done with crisp, clear illustrations, with specific stylistic themes and elements repeated throughout the deck. This deck has a deeply positive, spiritual feeling. It encourages meditation and reflection through its multiple layers of images and meanings. The companion book provides traditional meanings for each card and points out elements of the illustrations that might not usually be incorporated in interpreting a deck. The book provides information on several spreads, emphasizing the Celtic Cross. Individual intuition is encouraged in developing deeper, personal interpretations of the cards. Several sample 'intuitions' are given. The book and the deck definitely enhance each other.

This was my first deck and has remained my favorite for over ten years. I feel a deep intellectual, metaphysical, and esthetic rapport with this deck. Because of this, I find it difficult to be objective in critiquing it. I'm sure there must be some negative things about it, but I can't say what they might be. I would recommend this deck to anyone looking for a beautiful, artistic deck, or a practical, utilitarian working deck.

This is my favorite deck.


The Art of Barbie
Published in Hardcover by Workman Publishing Company (November, 1994)
Author: Craig Yoe
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great for mature collectors..
I have collected Barbies for many years and received this book as a gift. I thought it was wonderfully interesting to see many different artists' interpretation of Barbie and her influence on society. I haven't looked at the book for a few years, and I can still picture some of the images - Barbie swimming in French Fries (a play on American diet vs. Barbie's slim figure?) and many dolls watching a huge Barbie face on a movie screen (Is Barbie taking over the world? Should we be on the lookout for Big Barbie?). Overall, I agree that this is a fun coffee table book that would stimulate a lot of interesting conversation.

entertaining
I enjoyed (and still enjoy) reading this book. The pictures are great and often amusing. This would be a great coffee table book.

i love this book
As a lifelong Barbie fan, I must say- I love this book. It has something for everyone and you'll see something new every time you pick it up. This book is a must have for Barbie Collectors!


Arthur Kennedy, Man of Characters: A Stage and Cinema Biography
Published in Paperback by McFarland & Company (October, 2002)
Authors: Meredith C. Macksoud, Craig R. Smith, Jackie Lohrke, and Laurie Kennedy
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Couldn't put it down.
I got this book because I'm a fan of Kennedy. As I expected I got a very good overview of Kennedy's acting career. But what surprised me is how this book places Kennedy's work in historical context. It's a remarkable achievement. The pages written by Kennedy's daughter are a great addition -- poignant and richly detailed.

More than a man of characters
It's about time that someone wrote a book about one of the greatest, and sometimes overlooked, American actors of the 20th Century. This book is one of the best film biographies I have ever read for two simple reasons (besides the fact that it is extremely well written and researched): 1) It is about the man and his WORK - and I emphasize W-O-R-K as apposed to G-O-S-S-I-P.
The main thrust is focused on the richeness that he has brought to the screen and shared with his audience. 2) It ties his life and work by interjecting what was going on in the world at each major step in his illustrious career. This is a very illuminating device for me as I believe that artists cannot separate themselves from the events and idiologies of their time. For actors, choices such as the roles they accept or reject and, needless to say, the films themselves are a reflection of their times. So this becomes a vaulable avenue by which one can better understand the artist.
The research that must have gone into writing this book, and the careful attention to detail is impressive. This a book that should set the standard for other books on actors and one that should be part of anyone's bookshelf if they are seriously interested in the history, art and legacy of a great actor. My only critisism is really directed toward the way the book is promoted. On the surface, it appears that the publisher is bent of promoting Kennedy as an actor in Westers when his greatest roles (such as in "Elmer Gantry and Lawrence of Arabia") were clearly not. So don't let the cover of the book deceive you. This is an exceptinal book about a very great artist who left an impressive body of work for us to enjoy. Meredith Macsoud, we can never thank you enough!

Arthur Kennedy, Man of Characters
This book brings to life a time when character actors were an integral part of a film. Arthur Kennedy's role in each of his films demonstrates the vitality of the character actor. His ability to give meaning to a scene by just a gesture, glance or reflection of his voice made the difference of caring about the story and its characters. He made each one come to life. From the beginning of his career on stage at the Globe Theatre in New York in 1937 to the end of his career in a film called Grandpa, in 1989, a span of 52 years, Kennedy gave us a quality of acting that even Laurence Olivier called him a "lovely" actor during their production of Becket in 1961. The book is a treasure.


The ASTD Training and Development Handbook: A Guide to Human Resource Development
Published in Hardcover by McGraw-Hill Trade (01 June, 1996)
Authors: Robert L. Craig and American Society for Training and Development
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Classic reference for Training & Development Professionals
The Handbook is brilliantly arranged to cover almost all aspects of Training & Development. The topics have been carefully selected and their authors picked from among the top names in their respective fields. No practitioner should go without this book whether as a reference and a quick source of information when memory will just not oblige or an informative and learning resource.

The Book is generally divided into 5 Sections:
1) The Training & development Function
2) Program Design & Development.
3) Media & methods.
4) Training Applications - This is a brilliant discussion of almost all training topics that you will ever do in your career.
5) Resources.

Check the table of Contents and some of the samples in the pages so obligingly provided by Amazon.com and don't be deterred by the length or the price of the book. This book is worth every cent and will last you long after you have forgotten the cost.

A must for every educators reference library.
The ASTD Training and Development Handbook, Fourth Edition, by Robert L. Craig, is an essential reference book for faculty, teachers, educators, and learning system administartors at all levels including University, Corporate, K-12, and Community Colleges. It is easy to use, very comprehensive, and has great quick summaries. With the fusion of the teaching, training, and tutoring into a learner centered model this book is more useful than ever. A MUST BUY. The price is worth every penny.

Excellent reference source for HRD professionals
This is a great resource for HR professionals from tiny to mega corporations. Contributing authors are the most respected experts in their fields. Primary focus is on training and development: accountability, justifying programs, format, leadership, pros, cons, pitfalls, challenges . . . all aspects are covered.

As I research and write my Adult Education thesis, this book is the most useful tool I've found.


Attack on Pearl Harbor: The True Story of the Day America Entered World War II
Published in Hardcover by Hyperion Press (June, 2001)
Authors: Shelley Tanaka and David Craig
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This Book is #1!
Attack on Pearl Harbor: The True Story of The Day America Entered World War II
By Shelly Tanaka & David Craig

Would you like to have lived in the time of Pearl Harbor? Almost everything was on fire in the harbor. The first attack was at 7:55 am and 183 planes attacked. The second attack was at 10:00 am and 170 planes attacked. It was a horrifying experience for those who lived through it.

I liked this book because it told me about history and the famous Pearl Harbor. The paintings are beautiful. The paintings help the reader to picture the story and to show how people felt.

If you like history and sad stories this is the book for you. The author tries to tell you to always be ready. We are no longer enemies with the Japanese, but will America stop other attacks?

Being there
I know of Peter Nottage, and I was present in Hawaii when the attack took place. His recollections have brought back to me the drama of the times. Although I was not as old as he was, Mr. Nottage's descriptions match what I recall. Iunderstand he lived in Kanohe, and at that time I lived on the other side not far from Kaimuki, so we did not get the brunt of the attack as he did. A first rate work. I have grandchildren for whom I will purchase this fine book.

Pearl Harbor for Children
Shelley Tanaka presents Pearl Harbor in a somewhat different perspective. Pearl Harbor becomes more than Tora! Tora! Toar! and a picture of the sinking Arizona. The eye witness reports form all sides: Japan Military, US Military and civilians and kids. Good book!


Will the Real Jesus Please Stand-Up!
Published in Audio Cassette by Turner-Welninski Publishing (01 April, 1995)
Authors: William F., Jr. Buckley, Dr. John Dominic Crossan, and William Lane, Dr. Craig
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Jesus under Fire?
A few sparks, but no fire. The problem with this debate was that the speakers were not really fighting for every argument. Craig offered several reasons why Jesus is the son of God because of his ressurection. Crossan didn't answer any of those. Craig was right in asserting that the problem with Crossan is that he is neglecting the historical evidence while presenting his case from a naturalistic viewpoint. You need better arguments than that. The most serious problem was I think that in comparison with other debates of Craig against atheists, that both speakers call them selves christians. This was confusing me. In the end I follow Craig's argument, that if jesus didn't rise from the dead, we have no better rational reason to believe in his divinity than to believe in Peter Pan. Cornelis van Putten.

Excellent debate
Waaooh, this is a must. Unfortunately the debate is not yet in print, one has to be content with Moreland's "Jesus under Fire", for example.

A Wonderful Debate on the Resurrection
Dr. John Dominic Crossan is the co-chairman of the media darlings known as the Jesus Seminar. Dr. William Craig is (in my opinion) the best Christian apologist of the late 20th century who has specialized his theological research on the historicity of the resurrection of Jesus in 3 major academic books. The give and take of this debate much favored Craig in which he clearly won. Craig argued two major contentions: 1. Jesus rose from the dead and confirmed his claims to act in the place of God. 2. If Jesus didn't rise from the dead, then belief in him is a fairytale and equivalent to an irrational faith of Peter-Pan theology. Crossan never seems to address point 2 at all in the debate. In fact, Crossan thinks that one should just go on believing in Christ even though , according to Crossan, Jesus never rose from the dead bodily and was probably eaten by dogs. One wonders who is the one with the irrational faith? Listeners will enjoy the 40 minute dialogue section in which William F. Buckley participates in.


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