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Books to read if you're planning a vacation in "Martin", sorted by average review score:
Baseball's Golden Age: The Photographs of Charles M. Conlon
Published in Hardcover by Abradale Press (October, 1997)
Authors: Neal McCabe, Constance McCabe, and Charles Martin Conlon
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Historically important snapshot of baseball
Were Charles Conlon still alive, I would track him down and kiss his feet for capturing in such vivid detail the historic giants of baseball. The book features remarkable photos of the greatest baseball players of most of the first half of this century. Suitable for framing, the photos typically depict individual players and small groups, often in game action. The well preserved photographs provide an important window on a truly beautiful game and its players in an era when outfield fences were optional, and a "baseball club" was just that. My favorite of Conlon's gems shows Hall of Fame shortstop Honus Wagner gripping his bat. Under his fingernails is Pennsylvania coal dust. His chipped, oversized piece of lumber looks unwieldy by today's standards. And his sinuous forearms are testament to the power that we remember him by. Other photos are paired to show the dramatic impact of age and the outfield sun on players of yesterday. Picture Wes Chandler spunky at 25 and then battle weary at about 50 and you'll understand why so many players strive so hard for a moment in the sun: they want to enjoy it before it's all gone.

Oh Magnificent!!!
The centerpiece of all baseball photography books. You read about them. You marvel at their feats and accomplishments. So few photographs exist about them. What do they look like? Charles Conlon did history a service by just following his hobby. Truly a magnificent masterpiece. Not just photo's...History! We are all so very lucky to be blessed with such a collection. For those interested, there is a collection of hundreds of baseball cards featuring the photographic genius of Conlon. They are out of print now, but can still be found. The Conlon Collection from the Sporting News. You owe it to yourself to check it out. You owe it to yourself to own this book.

If you like baseball history, you will love this book.
I have been a reader of baseball history for most of my 45 years, and I never heard of George S. Conlon. I know him now. This book is nothing less than fascinating. The photos are marvelous, but every printed word is interesting, starting with the preface. I could not put it down.

Sisters Forever
Published in Paperback by PublishAmerica, Inc. (15 August, 2001)
Author: Sharon D. Martin
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An Amazing Story by Sharon D. Martin!
Oh, I really loved this story! "WOW!"

"Sisters Forever" by talented storyteller Sharon D. Martin was an amazing story...one that touched me so passionately that I both laughed and cried at times! I have no doubt that anyone who takes the time to read this book will feel the same way!

A touching tale that takes the reader back in time (a time long since past) 'The Civil War Period.' A period of slaves and plantation owners.

"Sisters Forever" is a moving story of two young children that are raised together from birth -- One, April the daughter of the plantation owner. And, the other, May the daughter of a slave.

A powerful story ripped from the pages of history. A period when times were turbulant and segregation ran rampid, but even so, April and May through time form a bond between them that is unbreakable and holds steadfast they become unseparable which creates its fair share of stepping stones for everyone involved!

"Sisters Forever" is a wonderful novel that I truly believe everyone no-matter what their favorite genre happens to be in reading material, is a book, everyone will love just as much as I did! I give this book and its talented writer 'Two Thumbs Up' ...

Read this book!
Sisters Forever tells the story of two girls - one the daughter of a white, southern plantation owner - the other, the daughter of a slave and a slave, herself. Raised together as sisters, the two children are, at first, unaware of both their assigned stations in life, and the difference the color of their skins makes to others. As time and society exert their poisonous influences on the two girls, they fight both their parents and their culture to maintain their relationship as sisters. Unfortunately they fight a loosing battle. But time can and does heal all wounds, yet again unfortunately for one of the sisters, time and life have not been kind masters, and for this sister her life is one, long journey of pain and disappointment.
In this debut novel, Martin shows extreme story-telling talent and natural writing ability. She re-creates the pre-Civil war south with such skill that one almost longs for those by-gone days of sleepy heat full of drowsy dreams and promises. Yet, she also vividly, graphically, and honestly recreates the horror and pain of slavery. Her use of southern, slave patois is artfully done and adds a wealth of color and realism to her characters. Characters that you will cry with, laugh with, hurt for, cheer for, and either love or hate.

I LOVED THIS BOOK! My only regret is that a bigger house has not published it so that it could get the promotion and marketing attention it deserves. This book should be an Oprah Book Selection, it is that good, and if you don't read any other book this year, read this one!

This Book Not Only Entertains, it Edifies!
"Sisters Forever" by Sharon Martin is the story of two girls, one white and free, the other black and a slave, who are raised together in the South in the pre-Civil War era and share a binding love for one another. The story takes the reader through the lives of the two girls as they grow into adults and become separated, highlighting the different cultures they are each part of.

Ms. Martin has now joined that elite group of authors who have the unique talent to weave historical facts into their storyline. I'm a Southerner and learned many things from this book I wasn't even aware of that took place before and during the Civil War. I found it to be a fascinating read, my mind returning to the book after I had put it down, wondering what was going to happen next. This is one of those rare books I look forward to reading again and again, as I'm sure each time, I will learn something more.

I highly recommend this book and suggest it to anyone interested in the South, pre and post Civil War. It would make an absolutely wonderful movie.

Holocaust
Published in Paperback by Noonday Press (February, 1989)
Authors: Martin Gilbert and Gilbert Martin
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Compelling And Comprehensive History Of The Holocaust!
When one of the world's most eminent historians takes on the single most amazing phenomenon of the century, the Holocaust, it gives one pause for thought. So here we have Sir Martin Gilbert, a noted Holocaust authority, writing masterfully about the events leading up to and including the systematic persecution, deportation and murder of the Jews of Europe. His stirring and singular narrative is regularly punctuated by a number of poignant and shocking eyewitness accounts of many who lived through those numbing events. The test is extremely approachable and easy to read, so that the non-historian can appreciate the breadth and scope of his recounting of the events during the 12-year reign of terror levied by the National Socialists in Nazi Germany.

His approach is chronological, much like that employed in his best-selling three volume series on the 20th century. While he relies heavily on established secondary sources for his documentation, the power of his prose and his well-organized approach makes this an entertaining and educational tome to venture into. Although nowhere near as comprehensive as some other tomes such as Klaus Fischer's "History Of An Obsession", he does trace the centuries' long tradition of anti-Semitism culminating in the official state sanctioned approach codified in the institutionalized Nuremberg laws. In all this, Gilbert brilliantly employs survivor's recollections to paint the atrocities in the hues and colors of real human beings, ordinary and identifiable individuals caught in the insanity of the Third Reich. Furthermore, he pursues their individual identities and humanity by giving the reader information on the postwar futures of these people.

So much has been written about the Holocaust that it is difficult to imagine much new or novel to arise some fifty years after the end of the war. Yet the stage always remains open for the unusual display of finely crafted historical perspectives and brilliantly executed prose. The brilliance in this dazzling book is, as Oscar Schindler would have said, in the presentation. Although I have read a number of other books about these times and events that were more detailed, more graphic, or more comprehensive, this is without a doubt the single most impressive, cohesive, and authoritative volume I have read to date regarding the Holocaust in its enormity, and placed in an understandable and comprehensible context. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in owning the single best one-volume book summarizing and explaining the realities of the Holocaust.

Indispensable book for understanding the Holocaust
The more people hear about the Holocaust in our Holocaust-drenched culture, the less they seem to know about it. Most people's understanding of the Holocaust reduces to simplistic abstractions and cliches, particularly the notion that the worst thing about the Nazi war against the Jews was that it was impersonal and bureaucratic. This book is the antidote to all that. By tracing in specific detail, from month to month and year to year, what the Nazi regime actually did to the Jewish communities of Europe that fell under its power, Martin Gilbert gives the reader a more vivid and concrete sense of the Holocaust than can be found in any other book (or museum) on the subject. Contrary to the focus of the popular mind on Auschwitz and gas chambers, the Holocaust did not consist of one event or one crime. It consisted of innumerable, specific crimes, in a steadily mounting unleashing of cruelty that only an epic-length treatment such as Mr. Gilbert's could adequately portray. This is an indispensable book that will forever change your understanding of one of history's central events.

An exceptional accounting of the Holocaust
Of the thirty books I have read on this subject, this one book tells the reader most of what they would ever want to know about this historic event. The book is logically laid out from the seeds of antisemitism to the "Final Solution." After reading this book, I visited some of the places mentioned and felt the power of these places through Gilbert's words. An outstanding read!

Darkness Falls
Published in Library Binding by Bt Bound (October, 1999)
Authors: Les Martin and Chris Carter
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BETTER THAN I HAD THOUGHT
This book was really good. I couldn't put it down until I finished. It's only 108 pages. I hope you'll enjoy this book as much as I did. I definatly recommend it for readers who are fans of science fiction and suspense. I am not a fan of sci. fic., but I am of suspense and I really enjoyed this book.

Very cool book!
This book is way cool! I am an X-phile to the extreme, I could not sleep good for at least one week, this book is wonderfully written and I would reccomend it to anyone who belives that there are places and things best left alone

AND I THOUGHT IT WOULD STINK!!!
I read this book a few months ago. At first, I thought it would stink, but my friend kept nagging me about how good it was, so I just borrowed it from a library, read it and did not stop reading it (And I mean I did not stop reading it, I finished it in an hour because I was so attached to it)! I highly recommend it (especially for X-Files fans). Now, I try to read it every day!!!

Sounding Drum
Published in Hardcover by Kensington Publishing Corp. (01 June, 1999)
Author: Larry Jay Martin
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This is a page-turner full of history, romance and politics
Larry Jay Martin has written a terrific thriller which incorporates not only American history, but also current political and social issues surrounding Indian gambling. From page one, the reader escapes into the lives of four individuals trying to uncover one of the most exciting archeological finds of the century. One is instantly involved in an adventurous, meaningful quest towards discovery that takes the reader all over the country. From Wall Street dealings in the Big Apple to bar brawls in Montana, Martin weaves a mysterious and intricate story of love, heritage and money. This book is an interesting combination of fast-paced storytelling and historical relevance. Although I would categorize it as a light thriller, Sounding Drum also enlightens readers about both sides of the Indian Gambling issue in this country. I am MBA student with tons of work, but once I picked this book up, I couldn't put it down! Take it on vacation, bring it on a business trip -- you won't be disappointed.

Martin takes Manhattan with this unique thriller

Construction is a way of life in Manhattan, which makes the discovery even more startling. A Native American burial site has been uncovered amidst the excavation. Anthropologist Dr. Paula Fox extracts a delicate document that clearly describes a land deal between a tribe and a colonial governor. Paula takes the deed to Native American attorney Steve Drum, an individual who left his Montana reservation for Wall St.

Steve investigates the paper, which if valid, means that the Canarsu Indians own a piece of the rock. As he continues his inquires, an unknown assailant blackmails him for his affair with the daughter of the local Don. Though his life is in danger, Steve pursues what he believes is in the best interest of his people, claiming their heritage and building a massive casino in the middle of the big Apple.

SOUNDING DRUM (Steve's Native American name) is a fast-paced tale centered on an engaging supposition. Fans will find all the characters appealing, but especially will take pride in Steve's courage to insure justice happens even when the odds seem overwhelming. Bang the drums for Larry Martin who soundly demonstrates he provides his audience with a one sitting, entertaining novel.

Harriet Klausner

Western culture is everywhere!
What happens when Native American history finds its way to the Big Apple? Chaos. While working on a steam line under a Manhattan building, a construction worker, who just happens to be an Oneida Nation chief, discovers a cave containing undisturbed Indian artifacts. Rather than informing his boss, he calls a NYU professor, Paula Fox, also of Native American descent, and informs her of the discovery. Searching the cave, Fox finds a roll of parchment that she believes to be a very important historical document. But knowing that such documents are often kept secret to avoid a cultural uprising, she removes the document from the site and delivers it to fellow Native, Stephen Drum, AKA Sounding Drum, a former New York attorney, raised on the Salish Indian reservation in Montana, and now a consultant for the Indian casino business. Drum sets out to prove the document's authenticity, dreaming that financially for his fellow Native Americans, this possible land treaty could be like "the return of the buffalo." The author does a superb job demonstrating the spiritual power behind Native culture and how it mixes with modern, big city society. Sounding Drum is a fascinating tale that will keep the reader turning pages and wondering where the story will go next. Copyright ©1999, ReadWest.com. All rights reserved

Understanding SQL
Published in Paperback by Sybex (December, 1996)
Author: Martin Gruber
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Good Second Book on SQL
While I initially liked "The Practical Sql Handbook : Using Structured Query Language" better, after a couple of months I found this book in front of me more often. It is a little dry, but very good at explaining things like nested sub-queries, LIKE, EXISTS, and such. Several years later I had an employee working on an SQL parser in LEX/YACC and he found this book very helpful in definining the parser's syntax because of its conciseness. It doesn't go into the 31 flavors of SQL much, but those will be your third and n_th books anyway so not to worry. If I get away from SQL for awhile, (I'm really a C, C++ programmer) I hunt down Gruber's book before starting in again. If there's a better 2nd book out there, I haven't found it yet. You can't go wrong at the price.

Excellent Book
This is an excellent book for the begginers, who don't even know what is an SQL, they can learn on their own and master it with in a month.

Best SQL Primer
I bought this book to cram for an interview and found it to be an excellent reference book. The inside cover has the syntax of the SELECT, UPDATE, INSERT, and DELETE commands - quite useful.

Abby and the Mystery Baby (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, 28)
Published in Library Binding by Bt Bound (October, 1999)
Author: Ann Matthews Martin
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Abby and the Mystery Baby
One day, Abby (a BSC member) comes home to find a baby on her front porch. She naturally calls the police, but the police have no idea where the baby came from. It's up to Abby and the rest of the BSC to discover the origin of the mystery baby, whom Abby, sister Anna, and mother dubbed Eli. The truth about the baby is startling, yet pleasing to Abby and Anna.

This book was incredible!
Abby and the Mystery Baby was really, really good. One of my friends gave it to me, and I couldn't put it down. It has an incredibly surprising ending, and you would never know that Abby's mom was in on the whole thing!!!

BABY POWER!
I never really liked Abbey when she came into the BSC but after this book it really shows that Abbey has the power of a mum,a babysitter and a good freind all rooled into one!

An Ideal Husband
Published in Audio Cassette by L. A. Theatre Works (January, 1997)
Authors: Oscar Wilde, Michael Hackett, Rosalind Ayres, Jacqueline Bisset, Martin Jarvis, Miram Margolyes, Alfred Molina, Yeardley Smith, and L.A. Theatre Works
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I expected more.
Being an adaptation by and with the great Martin Jarvis, I thought it would be absolutely excellent, as I have found his audio efforts to be always. But in his performance there is something lacking, Sir Robert Chiltern should be played with a bit more pathos. Jacqueline Bisset is formidable, and Alfred Molina also as Lord Goring.

As to being a live recording, this is a mixed blessing. This public seems to misunderstand some lines, and there are misplaced laughs, for example when Robert Chiltern says: "I did not sell myself for money. I bought success at a great price. That is all". I'm sure Wilde didn't intend this to be a joke. Chiltern is not bought, he is not changed, it is he who buys something, therefore his character, his person, is not altered. The public dismisses this important nuance and bursts into a hearty fit of laughter.

There are three o four more like that. But on the whole, this recording by L.A. Theater Works is highly enjoyable.

*An Ideal Husband* is more than an apparent oxymoron
Wilde, in part, attempts to portray the relativity of truth, power, and character, things we often take as absolutes, while also entertaining his audience with witty dialogue and comical mishaps.

Love, politics and forgiveness
Oscar Wilde gives us here one of his best plays. He explores the political world in London and how a young ambitious but poor man can commit a crime, which is a mistake, to start his good fortune. But he builds his political career on ethical principles. Sooner or later someone will come into the picture to blackmail him into supporting an unacceptable scheme, by producing a document that could ruin his career if revealed. His past mistake may come back heavily onto him. But he resists and sticks to his moral reputation. He prefers doing what is right to yielding to some menace. He may lose though his political ambition and career and his wife's love. But love is saved by forgiveness and the man's career is also saved by the work of a real friend who recaptures the dubious document and destroys it. In other words love and an ethical career are saved by the burrying of the old mistake into oblivion. In other words love and friendship are stronger than the scheming action of a blackmailer. This is a terrible criticism of victorian society which is based more on appearances than principles and yet able to destroy a man's absolutely ethical present life with a mistake from his youth, throwing the baby along with the water of the bath. It is also a criticism of the victorian political world where you cannot have a career if you are not rich, money appearing as the only way to succeed, at least to succeed fast. But it is a hopeful play because love and friendship are beyond such considerations and only consider the best interest of men and women, in the long run and in the name of absolute purity. Better be a sinner and be forgiven when you have reformed than see a reformed sinner destroyed by the lack of forgiveness. Oscar Wilde advocates here a vision of humanity that necessitates forgiveness as the essential fuel of any rational approach. Real morality is not the everlasting guilt of a sinner without any possible reform. Real morality is the recognition that forgiveness is necessary when reform has taken place. Otherwise society would be unlivable and based on hypocrisy and the death or rejection of the best people in the name of (reformed) mistakes. One must not be that sectarian, because man can learn from his mistakes and improve along the road : one can learn how to avoid mistakes and repair those oen has committed. If condemnation is absolute, no progress is possible. A very fascinating play, a very modern play. And yet when can one be considered as reformed, when can we consider one has really corrected one's mistakes and improved ? And who can deem such elements ? The very core of political and ethical rectitude is concerned here and Oscar Wilde embraces a generous approach.

Dr Jacques COULARDEAU, University of Perpignan

Kristy's Worst Idea (Baby-Sitters Club, 100)
Published in Paperback by Scholastic (September, 1996)
Author: Ann Matthews Martin
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A very meaningful book
This book shows how important friends are. When the club starts having arguements Kristy decides that there will be no more BSC. Then when Kristy is sitting for the walking disaster Jackie and his brothers Shea and Archie, Jackie falls from a tree and breaks his leg. Kristy and the others reunite in the hospital and the club is together once again.

I loved it.
I liked the book because even though the club goes through some tough times they always are able to pull through it. In this book the baby-sitters club falls apart and Kristy, the president of the BSC says that there is going to no longer be a club, so they stop having meetings, and send out flyers saying there is no more Baby-sitters Club. To find out the ending read Kristy's Worst Idea and you are in for a surprise

The BSC are FRIENDS FOREVER!
What a wonderful book! This proves that the BSC are meant to be together forever! The club nearly breaks up, but realizes that their friendship is too precious for them to end. What a sweet, joyful ending! I cheered inside along with the BSC when they reunited(and tender Mary Anne was so happy she cried). It was interesting what went through the characters' minds, like when Jackie was hospitalized after a serious accident & poor Kristy blamed herself. Another interesting scene that illustrates how Claudia & Mary Anne worked out their conflict shows how people can be different & accept each others' differences. I like how when Claudia was telling Mary Anne how she felt, even though it was so painful for Mary Anne to hear that she wept, Mary Anne was still willing to listen to Claudia's side of the story. I know that even after the BSC graduate from high school & head off to different directions for college, their bond will remain solid forever...and ever and ever...

Ricky Martin
Published in Paperback by St Martins Mass Market Paper (August, 1999)
Author: Elina Furman
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I think that the book was very moving just like his video!!!
Ricky Martin's book was very interesting and i enjoyed it very much. Although there was a few bad bit's which I didn't enjoy and spoiled the book. I gave this book a 3 star rating because of this. I give him the best of luck with his next single and hope he gets to number #1 again

Too good to be true!
This book was just so great. I think I've already read it twice. I'm a new Ricky fan. But I'm trying to make up for lost time.

RICKY MARTIN IS ALL THAT AND MORE
I just want to say that Ricky is my favorite performer. I never can stop listening to his songs. He is hot and gorgeous, and I like this book about him. ....everything about Ricky puts me in a good mood.

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