Cameron Books

The problem with this book is trying to figure out which artist does the best Catwoman. The trouble is that Brad Raider, Eric Shanower, Michael Avon Oeming and Paul Pope (!) are all so masterful that I couldn't come to a resolution. What a great problem to have! Catwoman has come a long way since the T & A ghetto she was stuck in throughout the 90s. Now she's strong, practical, smart and even more sexy.
And the story! Ed Brubaker is on his game as usual. Great art, great story. Selina is wonderfully fleshed out and her supporting cast (Holly, Slam Bradley) really shine here.
If you love Batman, Catwoman or are a fan of good comics, you'll love this book.

Catwoman has reevaluated her existence, and has come down on the side of becoming a protector of her part of town. So, she is not happy with drug dealers using kids as part of their operation, or when Holly, a friend of hers, is framed on a murder charge.

She becomes a very busy feline of the night trying to get all this sorted out.

This comicbook is a good read... I've been an on-again, off-again comicbook reader since about 1970, and recently fell into the graphic novel habit... A friend who's a diligent DC fan recommended this series to me, and I gotta say, he was right on the mark.

This second volume of this revamped Catwoman series isn't quite on par with the first... Artist Darwyn Cooke is sorely missed, though his replacement Brad Rader does hot his stride after an issue or two... The art reminds me of the Terry Collins "Ms. Tree" crime series of the 1980s -- cartoonish, but with a certain elegance and unpretentious stylishness. The storytelling is less nuanced as well, but still pretty compelling... There's a sense that the reenergized Catwoman is just getting up to speed herself, and you really want to be around to see what happens when she finally lets the throttle out... Overall, another nice book... Plus, detective Slam Bradley is still around, so I'm hooked!

The novel "Crockett of Tennessee" is a fictionalized biography of an uncommon American frontiersman who frankly wouldn't be remembered except that he took strong political stances -- very often in opposition with his own best interests.
Cameron Judd has done a good job of sketching the real David Crockett (not "Davy," despite Walt Disney). In a marvelous scene in the book, Crockett meets President Andrew Jackson on a Washington City street after hours and argues with the President about just exactly who has shifted his views.
Crockett carries a good deal of historical weight as the avatar of the Scotch-Irish pioneer who pushes back the American frontier, damn the consequences and the Redskins. Cameron Judd's Crockett is not nearly so simplistic. Like Judd's character, the real David Crockett opposed the relocation of the eastern tribes and refused to take a more conciliatory political position. He lost his last campaign to be re-elected to the U.S. Congress.
In the wake of that campaign, he was quoted as having said, "You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas."
Cameron Judd, a Tennessean himself (graduated Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, TN, if I remember correctly) has given us a novel of a person far more real than the frontier legend of film.

Since we homeschool this book fit right into our curriculum for daily story time...the kids couldn't wait to hear what would happen next... I found myself sitting up late at night just to read on, as each chapter unfolded to provide dramatic insights about what the life of Davy Crockett may have been like...This book has creatively woven historical FACT with creative insight into the thoughts and life of this almost mythical man...After reading this, we had the opportunity to visit Crockett Tavern near Morristown,TN, and it really re-inforced the history that my children absorbed from this book. We had hoped to read "Boone, a Novel" also by Cameron Judd, but were disappointed to find that it was no longer in print...

I read Judd's other book (Boone)about early frontiersman Daniel Boone and liked it so much i ran out and grabbed a copy of Crockett as soon as i could get my hands on it. I expected a similar tale of long hunting and trapping excursions, encounters with Indians, and an overall historical/fiction representation of this great outdoorsman's life. Unfortunately, as I read on, the main emphasis was more on Crockett's political ties and town life.

Might have been a good history lesson for some but sure wasn't what I was looking for. I had to put it down. Get Boone if you can find it. It's a much better book.

While I agree with the previous reviews that this book has some charming aspects (Lily's study of the "Male mysteries"; the unlikely villan), overall I was very disappointed. My particular complaints with this novel are the unfounded, mecurial temperaments of it's main characters. One paragraph they're verbally assaulting one another, and the next whispering endearments with no apparent resolution to the previous confrontation. Also, the book moved so slowly at times, I found myself skipping pages to more interesting parts. However, I applaud Ms. Cameron on her antagonists. A more motley, thoroughly amoral group has never existed.

This is the first historical romance that I have read by Ms. Cameron. I was a bit skeptical since I LOVE her contemporary books. But this took me by surprise. It is a good suspense story with a wonderful unexpected twist that will leave readers with their mouths open. The love story between Lily and Oliver is equally wonderful. Lily being an "old maid" of 25 knows her mind and trusts this man with her"mysteries" as he will with his. I enjoyed it ! I will eagerly look for other books in this genre by her and hope they are as entertaining as this one.

In 1848 England, Lily Adler, daughter to extremely wealthy parents, decides to never marry. Having wealth allows her to flaunt society's dictum that girls must marry to be complete. However, Lily does find herself very attracted to the opposite sex. To satisfy her curiosity, she decides to embark on a "scientific" study on how a male thinks. .......Lily chooses Oliver Worth, an employee of her father, to learn all there is about the male animal. Oliver has a hidden agenda. He plans to prove his father was innocent of the scandal that destroyed his family's reputation. This job provides him the perfect disguise to go undercover in order to learn the truth. However, Lily has her own agenda. What started as harmless questioning is becoming much more intimate. However, also undercover lurks a killer, whose agenda is to leave the past buried even if it means killing Oliver to insure that occurs. ......Stella Cameron writes some of the most memorable historical romances on the ma

An amazing combination of brilliant, convincing dialogue by Hine and explosive graphics by Yardin & Co. There is Brooklyn and the Bronx. Then there's District X, a section of Manhatten filled with regular mutants, working the hussle of everday life. Follow the story of Ortega, a family man, a rookie cop, exiled from Cuba because his parents were the only thing worse than mutants: poets! His new partner is guess who? No other than the ex X-Man Bishop. These 6 first issues, bound handsomely by Marvel Knights, will delight and entrance all who glipse its glossy pages. Git down on it!

District X has an average story and the main characters are the villains more than the heroes, including Bishop, who does not get a lot of face time in this book. For more interesting stories and more action, check out Alan Moore's Top Ten or Bendis's Powers series.

Looks like Marvel Comics is trying to capitalize on some form of 1990s nostalgia by publishing titles featuring the likes of Cable, Deadpool and now Bishop. Yeah, nothing like attempting to return these third rate characters into the spotlight where alongside the majority of the properties created by the Image Comics founders, it symbolizes not only what was wrong with the X-Men franchise but comics in general during the last decade.

Marvel Comics is simply taking the ball from where DC fumbled it with Gotham Central which is nothing more than a redundant Batman spin-off series dashed with crime drama. Writer David Hine has hooked me with the idea of a police precinct that protects and serves a district that is inhabited by mutants. These are not the kind who are beautiful like Emma Frost or who have grand gifts in the style of Wolverine and Magneto. What we find residing in this ghetto are people who may appear human but could have a genetic DNA that is frog like or who may have tree roots growing out of them whenever they fall asleep. Hardly efficient even less practical for a regular lifestyle. However, these misfits must still obey and adhere to the laws that govern New York City. Enter the X-Men's Bishop.

The mullet sporting Bishop has been retooled from a freedom fighter of the future to a Shaft like federal officer who has been assigned to aid the District X police precinct. David Hine has instantly given the character purpose and while he briefly appears in the first issue, the second instalment demonstrates that he can be interesting when the one dimensional, angst gun toting side of his persona is buried somewhere back in the 1990s. The appeal of the series thus far is not on Bishop himself but on police officer Ismael Ortega (a non mutant) and how he must deal with issues such as domestic disputes, drug dealers as well as a possible gang war involving oddly empowered citizens. Ortega's own personal experience with the day-to-day hardships that mutants and their loved ones endure in our society is an aspect that Hine will hopefully explore further in subsequent issues.

While the partnership between Ortega, Bishop and the other law officers has all the ingredients of a good cop title, it is Hine's ability to give the reader a human aspect to the people afflicted with an aberrant genetic mutation that makes the series a worthwhile read. You are not asked to feel sorry for the folks that are living in the neighbourhood but to understand why they are in a situation that they have not chosen to be in.

Like Hine, David Yardin is another creator in which this series is my introduction to his work. Very impressive. There is a realistic sensibility to his style that makes the setting and characters authentic. There is some great background in many panels and I enjoy the minute details such as how the clothes fall into place as well as how the creases logically follow the postion of the body. The anatomy and facial features are all distinct and well rendered. No 'John Byrne' rubber stamping here where Steve Rogers resembles Hank Pym or Sue Richards is Wanda Maximoff's twin sister if you catch my drift.

The panel designs are straightforward ranging from four to seven per page but Yardin's skills shines where he structures them to maximize a certain scenario or event. The reader easily grasps the focus of what is transpiring throughout the script with Yardin's sense of lens view. This makes the story flow in a clear and concise manner which does not make the reader frustrated by turning back the pages to examine the events again.

While many tunnel visionned fanboys regard Claremont's return to Uncanny as the best title out of the 'X-Men Reload Era', they would not be parroting such false claptrap if they actually bothered to read District X. With Grant Morrison's departure from the X-Men franchise, David Hine & David Yardin are filling a much needed void to spin a fresh perspective and forward momentum about mutants in the Marvel Universe.

Although the setting in the 1950s (my guess is 1951 since it matches that calendar), the passion for the good of the company, its employees, and legacy extends beyond just the financial "bottom line" of success. This book portrays that well. It's refreshing as well as a reminder that such approach can still hold true in corporations of the 21st century. Both the movie of the same name and the book are worth seeing and reading.

If there was any downside in the book it's that the author dwells a bit too long on the past -- a background story on nearly all of the characters in the story. The climax of the story however is worth the wait. Going to work may not be the same anymore.

Cameron Hawley's "Executive Suite" is an exciting novel about what it really takes to succeed in business.

The businessman is usually presented in fiction as a rapacious looter who will do anything, no matter how criminal, to satisfy his lust for money. Success in business, according to this stereotype, goes to the one who combines the most intelligence with the least scruples. "Executive Suite" is remarkable in that it presents an utterly different view of businessmen and of success in business. Business is presented as an admirable pursuit of honorable men. Success in business does not come from lust for money and power, but from the posession of a creative vision. It is the businessman with a love for his work, and a vision of what it could be, who has the drive and passion to be a success. This view of business is central to "Executive Suite" and the development and resolution of the plot are dictated by it.

The story follows the struggle to select a new president of a furniture company after the company's president dies suddenly. Each of the contenders represents a different view of what matters in business. The struggle between these men is a contest between these views. And the man who ultimately wins, wins by convincing the others that his view is right.

Cameron Hawley was a business executive for many years before he became a novelist. With this book he does right by both of his professions.

Hawley follows the exploits of several businessman at a top company and the aftermath of their leader's death. The power struggles, personal ambitions, and future of these men are brought to life most vividly. A good period piece of 1950s business.

For anyone who enjoys Virginia Woolf, this play is a great find. Anyone who is involved in Women Studies, Photography, or Humanities needs to add this book to their bookshelf. Freshwater: A Comedy connects Virginia Woolf with her aunt, photographer Julia Margaret Cameron. My suggestion is pick up any book on Julia Margaret Cameron to get the full effect of the eccentricies and fobiles of the wealthy and famous of the 1900's.

Woolf's only play is a farce about her great-aunt, Julia Cameron, a famous Victorian photographer. The edition with drawings by Edward Gorey is marvelous and succinct. I am not sure I got all the references nor the inside humor (and it all seems like one big private joke [this play was intended for private enjoyment after all]), so I am not as moved as I usually am by Woolf's work, and yet it has a sort of magic and wit. Overall it's a welcome addition to one's collection of Woolf or Gorey, even if it is nearly inaccessible to the layman.

I stumbled upon this book while looking for Edward Gorey illustrations and have since bought two to give as gifts! Freshwater gives the reader insight into Virginia's life, humor, times, and friends. An amusing, quick read that makes you want to get a group of people together to act it out.

While I had heard of the game of Hex, until I read this book, it had been of little interest to me. My interest in games like this extends very little beyond the analysis of strategies. In most cases, I find detailed treatments of tactics to be uninteresting and rarely complete an article much less a book. However, this time I read it completely and not just because I needed to for the review. I am not sure whether it is the game itself or the writers explanation, but my interest never wavered throughout. While many of the questions regarding the best next move had clear solutions, there were times when I did not believe that the given move was the appropriate one. However, once I read the explanation, there was no doubt.
It is this feature that most likely kept my interest. Some of the strategies are obvious and easily seen. The point where my interest was really generated was when the subtlety of play began to become evident. Seemingly foolish moves are suddenly understood to be brilliant ones that force the conclusion. It is easy to prove that every game must have a winner and also that there must be an optimal strategy that will guarantee victory. The problem of course is that the next best move that guarantees victory often appears as one of little consequence.
This is the first book about games that I have read from cover to cover in many years where my interest never wavered. I tackled most of the problems and came away with a deep appreciation for the game and the difficulty of play. It is strongly recommended.

Published in Journal of Recreational Mathematics, reprinted with permission.

Hex is a deterministic, zero-sum, abstract board game. If you know what this means, and appreciate such games, then you will find the game irresistible. The rules are so simple that you can "see" far down the strategy tree. Draws are impossible. Hex was invented independently by two eminent mathematicians, Piet Hein and Nobel Prize winner John Nash (the latter of _A Beautiful Mind_ fame). The feel of competition that this game provides is intense; one player compared it to a "knife fight in a phone booth." The game demands your best efforts, and rewards them.
If you are talented mathematically, there are chapters which deal with the game in a way that appeals. If not, you will still love to study how the book progresses from the simplest templates to tactics to overall strategy. Annotated games are given, as well as quizzes and problems. Game of expert play are taken from the internet. Hex programs are dicussed. There is a rich treatment of the variants and offshoots of the basic game, although perhaps basic 11 x 11 hex is probably still the best of the bunch. The author creates a rich vocabulary to describe the different aspects of the game, and while the reader may have to slow his reading occasionally and ponder, he will find everything in its proper order and will find that everything makes sense. I found a useful colection of blank boards of different sizes at the back of the book which I photocopied to make studies of the games I have now in progress on the net, and thereby explore the different possible avenues of play by using pencil-and-paper diagrams. Anyone who enjoys abstract games such as chess and go will be cheating himself by not exploring the richness of this book, and the richness and challenge of this game. There are a few typos here and there, but relatively few, and not very distracting.

Being hex rules so simple, there are only 2 possibilities. Either you never heard about hex or you know how to play it. In the first case there are good odds that you can like this book,especially if you like games such as chess or checkers. But in the second, this book is a must. There is everything about this wondeful game, from strategy to historic notes, from variants to computer-play and algorithms, from sample games to a great reference section.
So this is THE hex book.

"How War Came" covers the period roughly from Europe to the beginning of World War II. Of course, the key actor in this period was Hitler; it was his will, more than any other factor, that caused the war to start.

Of course, no one at the time knew that at the time, and this book accounts the diplomatic efforts made by the Britain, France and others to avoid the War. This provides a useful perspective on the history of the time, which tends to focus exclusively on Hitler. Watt has thoroughly researched this period, and provides information that even those who are well-read in the events leading up to the war will learn much from this book.

This book tells of the time between Munich and the declaration of war on Sept. 3, 1939. It is very well done, and the final chapters are dramatic and attention-holding. The author is English, and some of his comments on American politics are not very insightful, but I liked the book and found it well woth reading, even if it is 11 years old.

This is easily the best narrative history of the onset of WWII. The emphasis is on a detailed, systematic analysis of the diplomacy and politics of many European nations, including both the major combatants and minor players such as Finland and Turkey. The product of a prodigious amount of research and careful synthesis of the documentary evidence, How War Came is a basic book for understanding WWII. This is very much a detailed, blow by blow (or perhaps telegram by telegram) account of the outbreak of hostilities. This is not a synthesis or analysis of the underlying events that led to war, but it does explain why war broke out at the time it did and how certain combatant nations came to be committed (France and Britain) and others did not (the Soviet Union). Watt in particular writes with real sympathy of the difficult choices faced by the leaders of the western democracies.

this book was ok but it was difficult to stay focused because of the massive amounts of imagery... it was interesting though.

This book reminds me of The House on Mango Street in its poetic sense and how the story does not flow chronologically. It's beautifully done and the imagery is striking. It is more developed as a story (than Mango Street), with more consistent character development as well. It is well worth hanging in there after the initial adjustment to the timeline, or lack thereof. It can be hard to take, emotionally, especially if you have a child like Doriana. But it is beautiful, graceful and moving.

for lovers of toni morrison, for lovers of fiction that vibrates your imagination...this book is truly amazing. a story of a young girl growing up in an italian-catholic neighborhood in chicago. the book does not run in a linear fashion timewise, so don't be worried if you are confused at first. stick with it...the payoff is huge intellectually and emotionally. the imagery and characters are the work of a master.

This book covers a broad range of Networking Security. Topics that are generally overlooked in most cases. This book is very general in terms of Overall network security and makes you take a step back and review your security procedures and policies. Easy to understand and follow. A great reference guide to go back to also. The reason I gave this book 4 instead of 5 stars is because I feel that a few of the topics should've been covered a little more deeply. A few topics that were covered left me with an incomplete feeling. Like I need to learn more about it. I guess that's what guides usually do. It's a compromise between buying a book that covers one subject/topic very well or something that enlightens you to all subjects/topics that you may have overlooked. All in all.. Great Book. I would buy it again if I lost this copy.

i love this book. it gives you info about security risk for different protocols and how to get around them. Also gives someone a real understanding on networks and topology security