Most Popular Books by Christopher Craft

Creating and Restoring Wetlands: From Theory to Practice, Second Edition describes the challenges and opportunities relating to the restoration of freshwater and estuarine wetlands in natural, agricultural, and urban environments in the coming century. This second edition is structured by clearly defined chapters based on specific wetland types (e.g. Peatlands, Mangroves) and with a consistent and coherent organization for ease of discoverability. The table of contents is divided into four main subjects: Foundations, Restoration of Freshwater Wetlands, Restoration of Estuarine Wetlands, and From Theory to Practice, each with multiple chapters. Part 1, Foundations, contains chapters describing definitions of wetlands, ecological theory used to guide restoration, and considerations on where to implement restoration on the landscape. In Parts 2 and 3, restoration of specific freshwater (marshes, forests, peatlands) and estuarine (tidal marshes, mangroves) wetlands are described. Part 4, From Theory to Practice, contains chapters describing performance standards to gauge success of projects and case studies describing small-scale and large-scale restoration projects of various freshwater and estuarine wetlands. Each chapter contains clearly labeled sections which assist the reader to quickly and easily key in on the subject matter that they are seeking. The approach of Creating and Restoring Wetlands is unique in that, in each chapter, it links ecological theory important to ecosystem restoration with practical techniques to undertake and implement successful wetland restoration projects, including recommendations for performance standards to gauge success as well as realistic expectations and timescales for achieving success. Each chapter ends with a summary table describing keys to ensure success for a given wetland ecosystem. - Each chapter ends with a summary table describing keys to ensure success for a given wetland ecosystem - Written by a single author, providing a consistent structure that is coherent, cohesive and well referenced - Contains case studies of small- and large-scale restoration activities ensuring relevance to individuals and organizations

In a study that will be of interest to all those concerned with the politics of gender, the history of sexuality, and the erotics of reading, Christopher Craft investigates questions fundamental to any history of present sexualities. How does the modern binary homosexual/heterosexual relate to earlier formulations like "sexual inversion" and "sodomy"? What part does literature play in the development of such categories, or in a culture''s resistance to them? And what are the implications for the creation and maintenance of the presumed "natural" male heterosexual subject? How has male heterosexual subjectivity been established as a bulwark against the attractions of a homosexual desire that is repeatedly incited by the very culture that condemns it? Craft examines the discourses of nineteenth-century psychiatry and sexology; some of Freud''s central writings; and Tennyson''s In Memoriam, Wilde''s The Importance of Being Earnest, Stoker''s Dracula, and Lawrence''s Women In Love. In a study that will be of interest to all those concerned with the politics of gender, the history of sexuality, and the erotics of reading, Christopher Craft investigates questions fundamental to any history of present sexualities. How does the modern binary homosexual/heterosexual relate to earlier formulations like "sexual inversion" and "sodomy"? What part does literature play in the development of such categories, or in a culture''s resistance to them? And what are the implications for the creation and maintenance of the presumed "natural" male heterosexual subject? How has male heterosexual subjectivity been established as a bulwark against the attractions of a homosexual desire that is repeatedly incited by the very culture that condemns it? Craft examines the discourses of nineteenth-century psychiatry and sexology; some of Freud''s central writings; and Tennyson''s In Memoriam, Wilde''s The Importance of Being Earnest, Stoker''s Dracula, and Lawrence''s Women In Love.

"O.P.E.N. is not a theory, this is practical, actionable, and tested advice. I learned something on every page." Mark W. Schaefer, author of the critically acclaimed and best-selling book Return On Influence Christopher Craft s ''O.P.E.N. Routine: Four Components to Personal Branding Excellence'' inspires to find your brand identity. Once you believe that your brand has a special place and purpose in our world, all that you have ever wanted to accomplish becomes possible. This book is more than a collection of life hacks and social media branding tips. ''O.P.E.N. Routine'' is a timeless guide that uses your story to propel you into a prosperous future. O.P.E.N. stands for opportunity, passion, education, and networking. ''O.P.E.N. Routine'' is a guide for establishing and growing your brand through the alignment of these four components. Reading, re-reading, and internalizing ''O.P.E.N. Routine'' teaches you to seize opportunities, find and pursue your passion, cultivate your passion with life education, and present your brand to the world through professional networking. ''O.P.E.N. Routine'' challenges you to be courageous during the various stages of growing your personal brand. Are you ready? "If I had this book as a young professional, it would have saved me 6 years of trial-and-error. Chris Craft has written an accurate, honest and indispensable guide to building trust and authority online and off. It s not just a collection of theories; Craft has successfully implemented these principles himself, and made a difference. Highly recommended." Jay Baer, co-author of ''The NOW Revolution: 7 Shifts to Make Your Business Faster, Smarter and More Social'' Foreword written by Bomani Jones

The Biome Wars have begun! Mobs fight one another to claim the keys that open the smoking box, a mysterious vessel that is said to contain either the mobs'' savior or their destruction. Sack the spider guarded the Biome Tower, the center of the Biome and home of the feuding Mobcil, when the war happened. He and Domino, the skeleton who found the smoking box, worked together in an attempt to get the box out of the Mobcil''s hands. Now, Domino is ash and Sack is soon discovered to have been a conspirator with him. After escaping from the Mobcil and the war, Sack is summoned by Arachna the Spider Queen. Arachna says she''ll forgive Sack on one condition: he has to spy on Scopi, the leader of the scorpions. Can the usually peaceful spider do it, or will he get the stinger? Find out in the new exciting installment of Biome Wars.

It has been one year since Lobo defeated Charles, the rogue wolf who took Lobo''s pack away from him. With his pack scattered across the world, Lobo settles down with his mate, Anthena, and has a litter of wolf pups with her. Lobo thought that his days as an alpha wolf were over, but one day, he wakes up to find his children missing! The disappearance of his kids happened just a few days after a mysterious guest visited the farm. Now, Lobo must set out with Anthena to recover their children. On the way, they''ll uncover a conspiracy that will rock the world of Minecraft. So what are you waiting for! Grab a copy of this great and exciting series today!

If you''ve ever wished there were a way to add more minutes to the day, Chrome Extensions just may be the answer. In The Top 50 Chrome Extensions for the Classroom, you''ll learn time-saving tips and tricks that will help reduce the amount of time spent in lesson preparation and administrative tasks so you can spend more time with students.

The Spider Jockey Academy is not a school for the faint of heart. No bus takes you there; instead, you have to venture through some of Minecraftia''s biggest wastelands to get to there. The few who are chosen end up dying before they can even set foot in the academy, and if they somehow survive, they have brutal teachers, a clique of students who despise them, and the toughest courses imaginable, all to earn the title of Spider Jockey. Who in their right mind would want to be a Spider Jockey? Find out in the first entry of this exciting new series!

Zombies, spiders, and P.E. class: do you have what it takes to survive middle school? For young Tami and her besties Kiley, Elena, and Ally, life together is as good as it gets. Their time spent together at school and at home is filled with fun, excitement, and endless laughs. However, all that is about to change when Kiley brings an Ender crystal into school, and the ensuing destruction alters their lives forever. Exiled at Mob Middle School, these four best friends must endure much more than homework and tests. When zombies, Enderman, Creepers, and spiders become their new classmates, nothing about middle school will ever be the same. Do the girls have what it takes to stick together and brave the new dangers they face? Will they survive middle school and avoid detention? Find out this and more in this exciting installment in the Mob Middle School Series by Christopher Craft, and grab your copy of Mob Middle School Series: Detention, Vol. 2 today!

Biome War Series companion coloring book! Amazing! Over 50 Pages Of Coloring! Characters from Books 1-3! In a world ruled over by the Mobcil, a council made up of tribal leaders from each of the mobs, ghosts, enderman, skeletons, and withers roam free. Adventure awaits around every corner, and the threat of danger comes to life from the rich world of Minecraft! Return now to the exciting world of The Biome Wars Series with all your favorite characters as you color your way through the series. Join Wenda the witch, Domino the brave skeleton, and Sack the heroic spider in a new adventure that brings the adventure to life in vibrant color. Filled with original artwork and unique designs, this coloring book is fun for all ages. With the power of imagination you can bring your favorite characters to life and relive their adventures all over again! For the minecraft fan and the young artist alike, this book is a great companion to The Biome War Series and lets you explore the Minecraft world in a creative new way.Bring to life the fun and adventure of the Minecraft world and grab your copy today!

For generations the legends of Dracula, Frankenstein''s monster, and the Mummy have delighted and spooked people of all ages, and now their legacies have passed to their grandchildren. With big shoes to fill in a vast world of monsters and things that go bump in the night, these three young friends must make a name for themselves amongst the great legends of horror. Join Card, Fink, and Sonny as they prove themselves to be a terrifying trio in this fun tale of friendship, adventure, and hijinks in the first installment of The Graveyard Gang: The First Scare, Vol. 1! A treat for all ages.

It begins...The Enderslayer Corps is made up of an elite group of Enderman who have changed their ways and fight for humanity. These silent guardians protect the human villages all over the world of Minecraft. For years this peace lasts. Then, everything changes. Join the Enderslayer''s apprentice, Ronan, on the adventure of a lifetime.One day Ronan and his master, Targle, respond to a distress beacon from a village to the east. Mobs seem to have taken over completely, and the Enderslayers who guard the city have seemingly vanished. What happens next could change the Minecraft world forever.Can an Enderslayer''s apprentice change the fate of the world? Or will Ronan''s training be too little too late...Find out inside this thrilling adventure for children and adults alike!

In this long awaited sequel, Jon and Bernard are recognized as the heroes they are, and are the first members of the new Explorer program to be sent off to distant lands in search of intelligent creatures. What Jon and Bernard find beyond the safety of their village is nothing short of incredible. Join your two favorite heroes as the take on Zombies, Creepers, and Guardians in order to keep the peace in a land where the only people they can call on for help are each other. Will they prevail, or will the danger be too great? Will they solve the mysteries that await them and bring peace to the land?Read on to find out!An exciting set of engaging tales, suitable for kids and adults alike!

Another Awesome Series ! In the world of Minecraft there is a lot of things you can do, anything from building a house, a castle, a village, or even an entire city, the things are endless! But nobody ever thinks about what there is to do when you''re not Steve or Alex but instead a zombie, yes that''s right a zombie! In this secret diary discovered by Steve once while he was exploring we see what life is like in a particular zombie family''s life from a unique angle, the kids. Sit back and enjoy Diary of a Zombie Family!

Welcome To Another Awesome Adventure! Diary Of A Legendary Ender Dragon Steve has decided that he''s done everything that there is to do in Minecraft, and now he''s looking for adventure. Little did he know that adventure was also looking for him! When Steve finds the journal of the Legendary Ender Dragon, he finds out that it takes more than just brute strength to be the Ender Dragon, and it takes more than just courage to become a legend. Join Steve, Morach, Dagger, and Flip in the adventure of a lifetime, full of action, adventure, and friendship. An exciting set of engaging tales, suitable for kids and adults alike! Hurry and grab a copy today!