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Living on the Edge: Amazing Relationships in the Natural World
Jeff Corwin Manufacturer: Rodale Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1594860556 Release Date: 2004-10-14 |
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Now Available in Paperback!No one engages the natural world the way Jeff Corwin does. One of America's favorite nature-show hosts, Corwin demonstrates awe and respect for nature in a way that is both wildly funny and educational. In this beautiful book, illustrated with his own photographs, he reminisces about his at-times-perilous and often hilarious journeys as he explores the fantastic relationships among the diverse flora and fauna in four exotic ecosystems: the Sonoran Desert of Arizona; the Savannah of southeastern Africa; the Costa Rican rainforest; and the Llanos grassland in Venezuela. From a lizard that ejects a blood-like squirt from its eyes when in danger to perhaps the most bizarre turtle on the planet-we meet some wonderfully unique creatures and learn about their interdependence and competition in their natural habitats.Customer Reviews:
On the wild side..........2007-07-09
The Best Nature Book Out There.......2005-10-28
Poetic imagery for the Natural world.......2005-10-17
Web of Life.......2005-09-21
Take a Walk on the Wild Side .......2004-12-06
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Trees of the Northern United States and Canada
John L. Farrar Manufacturer: Iowa State University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 081382740X |
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Another great book.......2007-05-16
The one I reach for.......2006-11-23
The best tree book.......2006-06-05
Great Field Guide.......2003-09-11
My only small complaint with the text is that the ranges for several species are incomplete, covering only the areas in Canada and the very northernmost United States. Many species have a much broader native habitat, and it's often necessary to reference a second text for that information. Other than that; however, it is a great text that even includes "quick recognition" tips for most species. Farrar gives us a valuable resource for horticulture lovers and woodsmen of the north.
The leading candidate?.......2003-06-07
Of course Canada has the 'advantage' of not having many tree species, which makes it easy for an author to be complete. Just imagine Harri Lorenzi trying to cover Brazil to the same degree of detail!
It is a pity the US has no other books on this same scale, and that this degree of detail is only available for its Northern part (OK, California has some fine tree books too!).
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Shade Trees for the Central and Northern United States and Canada
Sharon A. Yiesla , and Floyd A. Giles Manufacturer: Stipes Publishing, LLC ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 087563379X |
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Field manual of trees: Including southern Canada and the northern United States to approximately the southern boundary of Virginia, Kentucky and Missouri, westward to the limits of the prairie
John H Schaffner Manufacturer: Long's College Book Co ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B00087RXBO |
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Field manual of trees: Including southern Canada and the northern United States to the southern boundary of Virginia, Kentucky and Missouri, westward to the limits of the prairie
John H Schaffner Manufacturer: R.G. Adams & Co ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B0008CQH3Y |
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Trees and shrubs: Field marks of all trees, shrubs, and woody vines that grow wild in the northern and north-central United States and in southeastern ... Canada (Roger Tory Peterson field guides)
George A Petrides Manufacturer: Easton Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B00070O8SI |
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Trees of Canada and the northern United States
Frederick Howard Montgomery Manufacturer: Ryerson Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: 0770003249 |
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Trees and Shrubs : Field Marks of All Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines That Grow Wild in the Northern and North-Central United States and in South-Eastern and South-Central Canada
Manufacturer: Easton Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Leather Bound ASIN: B000HW3JHM |
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Trees of the Northern United States and Canada
John Laird Farrar Manufacturer: NY ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000MU9EQ4 |
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Moon Handbooks: Baja 4 Ed: Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas
Joe Cummings Manufacturer: Avalon Travel Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1566912083 |
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Moon Handbooks: Baja simply brims with detailed recommendations of virtually every hotel, motel, resort, and campground in one of Mexico's hottest travel destinations. Featuring discerning restaurant reviews and details on kayaking, scuba diving, fishing, hunting, cycling, hiking, and other recreational activities, this is the most thorough guide on Baja available. "With 15,000 members in our Club and the largest selection of Baja books in the world, one fact is clear: Moon Handbooks: Baja is consistently our best-selling guide. Veteran or novice, on road or off, you'll appreciate the valuable detailed information Joe provides. Don't go to Baja without it!" - Hugh Kramer, President, DISCOVER BAJA Travel ClubCustomer Reviews:
Easy to Use.......2003-08-30
comprehensive but not selective.......2002-10-10
Tip: If you must go to Cabo, avoid Cabo San Lucas and the Corridor and stay in San Jose del Cabo (a real Mexican town closer to the airport). Also rent the heaviest SUV that you can and drive the coast road (dirt) out to Los Frailes for snorkeling and camping on the beach (dogs are welcome).
A great book for the Baja traveler, especially if driving........2002-02-08
Now back to the review of the book itself. I love this book, I have the 2nd and 3rd editions also, and they have been used extensively for Baja travel. While the road conditions and prices obviously will change they are good guidelines of what to expect. I think this book is most suited to travelers that are driving and offers great info on side trips off the beaten path. The road conditions regarding if 4wd is required is helpful, even if things could have changed since publication. Also great info for boaters especially concerning boat ramps, and fuel availability.
I found the hotel ratings to be pretty accurate about the conditions and facilities. In my opinion the best book published on general Baja travel.
Lots of inaccuracies.......2001-09-02
There are two pages of what the author calls "Useful Web sites", but they are not very useful and he does not include any web sites for the many listed accommodations and resorts that have their own web sites.
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Let's read about Hawaiian Islands ("Let's read about" books)
Erna Fergusson Manufacturer: Fideler Co ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B0006AUFPE |
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Student Study Guide for Campbell Reece Biology 7th
Martha R. Taylor , Campbell , and Reece Manufacturer: Pearson Benjamin Cummings ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0805393943 |
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Biology: Student Study Guide, Sixth Edition
Martha R. Taylor , Neil A. Campbell , and Jane B. Reece Manufacturer: Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0805366342 |
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Almost a Brand New Book.......2007-02-07
If you are an AP Biology student using the textbook, GET THIS..........2005-12-30
If you are an AP Biology student using the textbook, GET THIS..........2005-12-30
Biology: Student Study Guide, Sixth Edition.......2005-09-05
Very good study guide for college biology.......2004-08-29
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Student Study Guide for Campbell's Biology
Martha R. Taylor Manufacturer: Addison Wesley Longman ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0805319425 |
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Useful for AP bio.......2000-12-27
Great book for a hard class!.......1999-11-22
Great study help!.......1999-04-05
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Student Study Guide for Campbell's Biology
Manufacturer: Benjamin Cummings ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000HWRBCG |
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Student Study Guide To Accompany Biology
Burton S. Guttman , Iain Campbell , and Johns Wilson Hopkins Manufacturer: Mcgraw-Hill College ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0697223825 |
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Student Study Guide: An Introduction to Concept Mapping for Campbell's Biology
Martha R. Taylor Manufacturer: Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items: ASIN: 080531881X |
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Student Study Guide review.......2005-09-03
Nice Book.......2000-11-05
wonderfully written!.......2000-06-23
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Student Study Guide For Biology (Campbell, Reece) SIXTH EDITION
Manufacturer: Benjamin Cummings ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 080536837X |
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RED--not read!.......2005-07-04
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Biology / with CD-ROM and Student Study Guide - Neil A. Campbell - Hardcover -
ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 020179344X |
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Biology 4e/ Student Study Guide for Biology 4e/ And
Neil A. Campbell Manufacturer: Addison Wesley Publishing Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0805319727 |
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Campbell Biology Concepts & Connections, Campbell Student Study Guide
Campbell Manufacturer: Not Avail ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: 0201344165 |
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Handbook of Hydroxyacetophenones
R. Martin Manufacturer: Springer ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0792345649 |
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Hydroxyacetophenones constitute the starting material for a wide variety of syntheses in organic chemistry. They are versatile building blocks serving many different applications, such as specialty polymers, pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. In this Handbook the diverse ways of obtaining over 3000 hydroxyacetophenones are described and their physico-chemical properties and spectroscopic data references are indicated. The Handbook is presented in dictionary style, with a logical classification of the ketones, making the information easily available for consultation. Ketones are classified methodically. They are thus easily accessible from three tables: - the molecular formula index - the chemical abstracts registry - the usual names index. This completely revised and enlarged edition includes:- 10 additional chapters compared with the previous edition which had just 2 chapters - an additional 1500 ketones - updated information for ~1200 ketone entries - the addition of di- and polyketones - approximately 3500 references. This Handbook is the reference on hydroxyacetophenones. It is a powerful synthesis tool for the researcher or industrial producers. Nowhere else are so many compounds covered or the physical properties and relevant syntheses provided. It provides a wide choice of hydroxyketones required to achieve syntheses based upon this range of intermediates.
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Handbook of Hydroxyacetophenones: : Preparation and Physical Properties
R. Martin Manufacturer: NY ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000MUGPAW |
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Computational Aspects of Linear Control (Numerical Methods and Algorithms)
C. Brezinski Manufacturer: Springer ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 1402007116 |
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The main objective of this volume is to create a bridge between control theory and its numerical analysis aspects. It is unique because it presents both subjects in a single volume. The book combines an exposition of linear control theory and the corresponding modern relevant computational techniques such as orthogonal polynomials, Padé approximation, numerical linear algebra, and some topics on nonlinear differential equations. It can be considered as an introduction to control theory for numerical analysts looking for a wide area of applications and as an introduction to recent numerical methods for control specialists. Audience: Aimed at advanced students at a doctoral or post-doctoral level, engineers, and researchers in control theory and numerical analysis.
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Tell Me: 30 Stories
Mary Robison Manufacturer: Counterpoint ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1582432589 Release Date: 2002-10-08 |
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Mary Robison's stories are infused with a quiet menace. The trick of her writing is the way she uses the reader's own expectations to create that sense of unease. Her stories--published over the years in The New Yorker and now collected in Tell Me--are made of handfuls of moments, put together without benefit of the usual revelatory short story structure. In "Coach," a football coach and his family move to a new town and try to fit in. In "I Am Twenty-One," a newly orphaned college student takes an art history exam. This lack of plot makes us yearn for conflict, and we begin to imagine all sorts of things going wrong, all sorts of dramatic turns of event. They don't come, usually, and this dynamic of unfulfilled expectation results in strangely effective stories. Of course, none of this would matter if Robison couldn't write. But she can, beautifully and without showiness. She has a neat way of making her themes resonate across every line of a story. In "Independence Day," a woman splitting up with her husband finds her old life slipping away. At one point, her daughter Hallie rides away from their house on her bike: "Hallie spun off on her ten-speed. The bike made the promising ticking noises of time speeded up, of escape." Robison is the rare minimalist whose bare-bones fiction is actually a pleasure to read. --Claire DedererBook Description
Chosen from Robison's three long-unavailable collections, along with four new stories, Tell Me reflects the early brilliance as well as the fulfilled promise of Mary Robison's literary career. In these stories (most of which have appeared in The New Yorker), we enter her sly world of plotters, absconders, ponderers, and pontificators. Robison's characters have chips on their shoulders; they talk back to us in language that is edgy and nervy; they say "all right" and "okay" often, not because they consent, but because nothing counts. Still, there are small victories here, small only because, as Robison precisely documents, larger victories are impossible. Here then, among others, is "Pretty Ice," chosen by Richard Ford for The Granta Book of American Short Stories, "Coach," chosen for Best American Short Stories, "I Get By," an O. Henry Prize Stories selection, and "Happy Boy, Allen," a Pushcart Prize Stories selection. These stories-sharp, cool, and astringently funny-confirm Mary Robison's place as one of our most original writers and led Richard Yates to comment, "Robison writes like an avenging angel, and I think she may be a genius."Customer Reviews:
Not filled out enough.......2004-03-05
However, her writing is very pleasing strictly from an aesthetic sense, she describes people and places well, and does a fairly okay job of character development, but there's not much motivation because as I said, there's no conflict or suspense or hint at plot.
Great Stories.......2003-07-24
her greatest hits.......2002-12-08
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Tell Me a Story: 30 Children's Sermons Based on Best-loved Books (New Brown Bag)
Phyllis Vos Wezeman , and Anna L. Liechty Manufacturer: Pilgrim Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0829816356 |
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