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As featured in Bill Moyers's PBS special "Spirit and Nature", leaders from major traditions around the world speak out in this volume about what spiritual resources we may turn to in our age of unprecedented danger to the planet.
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Spirit and Nature- an important book for our troubled times.......2007-01-10
With Global Warming on the minds of all wise people, this book helps to clarify the argument between nature and religion, and supports why caring for our planet is a religious issue, a moral issue and a reason for all earth-loving and earth-living people to stand up, take notice and take action. This book was helpful in clarifying this issue when i had to defend my own gardening and landscaping choices to my local town government. Choosing to care for the earth is a 1st ammendment right and this book helps to prove it. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!!!!!!!
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Idyllic beaches, rain forests and parched deserts, lemurs and chameleons, the woodcarvers of Zafimaniry villages, the relaxed tropical ambience of Anjouan, the bustling flower market of Antananarivo, pirogues cruising the Tsiribihina River - Madagascar and the Comoros boast attractions as diverse as they are appealing. This guide is your essential companion - the only one to cover both destinations.
GET UP CLOSE & PERSONAL with Madagascar's distinctive fauna using our full-color wildlife guide
UNRAVEL THE PAST using our in-depth coverage of the islands' colorful and eventful history
GO GREEN - expert discussion of Madagascar's diverse environments and unique flora
DISCOVER THE OUTDOORS whether you prefer leisurely walks, boat trips, forest treks or soaking in the sun
MAKE YOUR OWN WAY with our detailed maps and comprehensive transport information
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A bit outdated.......2007-01-08
We used this guide, along with 2 other guides of Madagascar and we found this guide to be the least valuable of the 3 (a bit outdated, not into depth)
Stick with the Bradt guide.......2006-11-14
I don't regret buying this because there aren't too many guides to Madagascar. But there is simply no personality to this book. If you are looking for some names/addresses, this would suffice. Otherwise, the Bradt guide blows this Lonely Planet guide away.
Madagascar & Comoros Lonely Planet Guide.......2006-03-08
Great book - detailed and very informative.
Recommend for anyone going to Madagascar as backpacker or on guided tour
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Lonely Planet Madagascar & Comoros (3rd ed)
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Great resource.......2007-05-11
I liked the information in the book. Would have enjoyed it more if it would have included more pictures in both black & white and color as well as more information about the wildlife and cuisine native to the country.
A great find for anyone interested in Madagascar.......2000-10-05
Not many guidebooks venture into both Madagascar AND the Comoros, and I was glad to find one that did - and was even happier to find a "Lonely Planet" guide. Always complete, easy to read, and helpful, this guide is no exception to their standards. Although I haven't travelled to Madagascar yet, this book seems to give quite an honest assesment of travel conditions (not always the best/unpredictible) which I really appreciated. For the 4th largest island, Madagascar doesn't have enough information about it out there - I was glad to find this book, and am secure that it is a reliable source.
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Intrigued by tales of the Vazimba people - a mysterious tribe of white pygmies according to some accounts; an invisible telepathic people according to others - Mark Eveleigh travels to the ancient 'Isle of the Moon'. He treks along Madagascar's north-west coast, accompanied first by his pack bull Jobi and then by an intrepid Malgasy guide, Eloi, who prudently dons a bullet-proof vest for the trip. Braving the dangers of the 'Zone Rouge', Mark is probably the first European in more than a century to cross this forbidden bandit country. Before he comes to the end of his quest, and hears the story of the last of the Vazimba at the feet of an old village headman, he explores the difference between myth and reality in a land that has spawned sacred crocodiles, schizophrenic tyrant queens, blood-guzzling spirit animals and people-eating plants. Mark Eveleigh exuberantly captures the spirit of Madagascar in this magical modern-day adventure.
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Nice try, Not really.......2005-01-03
To say that the author was the only European to travel the North-West coast of Madagascar in the last century is a complete marketing fib. I know of two Frenchman who rode the length and breadth of Madagascar, including the so-called "zone rouge" on horseback in 1995. I personally bought gems in the region in 1997. This book deserves its obsucurity in the dust bin of overblown travel writing. A lone white man facing the dangers of unexplored Madagascar... please, spare us.
Reviews.......2001-08-23
What Holiday: `The simple and uncluttered style of Mark Eveleigh's second book belies the adventure and achievement of his trek across the badlands of Madagascar. The book is written in a tremendously well-observed, yet understated way - a welcome antithesis to the bragging and sensationalist hyperbole of much travel-writing. Maverick in Madagascar manages to be both adventurous and meticulous. Engaging yet educational. In a world where travel writers are incessantly conspiring to plan spontaneous adventures and discover unspoilt places, Mark manages to achieve both in an effortless, modest and low-impact way that will serve as an example to his contemporaries whilst uniquely entertaining and inspiring his readers.'
Global Adventure: `Maverick in Madagascar' is a fascinating mix of adventure, history and humour that makes for excellent reading.'
Observer: Forget tranquil tales of discontented urbanites setting up home in Provence or Tuscany, Mark Eveleigh's latest offering is travel writing at its grittiest. Certainly not for the nervous traveller, Eveleigh's book explores this strange land of superstition and folklore. Not only tremendously absorbing, but packed with fascinating facts about this unexplored country - over three-quarters of its wildlife is unique to the island - Maverick in Madagascar is a very exciting read.'
Reviews.......2001-08-23
What Holiday: `The simple and uncluttered style of Mark Eveleigh's second book belies the adventure and achievement of his trek across the badlands of Madagascar. The book is written in a tremendously well-observed, yet understated way - a welcome antithesis to the bragging and sensationalist hyperbole of much travel-writing. Maverick in Madagascar manages to be both adventurous and meticulous. Engaging yet educational. In a world where travel writers are incessantly conspiring to plan spontaneous adventures and discover unspoilt places, Mark manages to achieve both in an effortless, modest and low-impact way that will serve as an example to his contemporaries whilst uniquely entertaining and inspiring his readers.'
Global Adventure: `Maverick in Madagascar' is a fascinating mix of adventure, history and humour that makes for excellent reading.'
Observer: Forget tranquil tales of discontented urbanites setting up home in Provence or Tuscany, Mark Eveleigh's latest offering is travel writing at its grittiest. Certainly not for the nervous traveller, Eveleigh's book explores this strange land of superstition and folklore. Not only tremendously absorbing, but packed with fascinating facts about this unexplored country - over three-quarters of its wildlife is unique to the island - Maverick in Madagascar is a very exciting read.'
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Experience Malagasy magic with us. Spot lemurs in lush rainforest, dance the salegy with locals or explore remote highland villages. Though only a short sail from the mainland, Madagascar is a truly unique African destination.
- color section on Madagascar's extraordinary and fragile wildlife
- 36 thoroughly updated maps
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Poor Index.......2003-11-18
The material is comprehensive, however, the index does not list many items so it is difficult to find what one is looking for.
When there are 2 names for one place it would be nice to give the page number and the other name rather than just give the name & then one must go to the other place in the index to get the page numbe.
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Lonely Planet Madagascar and Comoro Edition (Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit)
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This book sets out a framework for adaptive explanations of behavior, and uses it to provide analyses of a range of biological issues such as energetic gain, energy-predation trade-offs, dynamic games, state-dependent life histories, annual routines, and fluctuating environments. The volume gives a definitive account of this exciting new field, summarizing previous research, presenting new material, and suggesting directions for future research. The framework adopted in this book provides a common currency for comparing diverse actions. Ultimately this could lead to the development of state-dependent dynamic models. This book will be a revelation for graduate students and researchers interested in behavioral or evolutionary biology.
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This volume reviews the latest experimental and theoretical studies in the field of ZnO. The chapters reflect the topics that were discussed during the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, which brought together researchers from Nato countries, Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan to encourage cross fertilization and wider dissemination of the advances in this important research field. Fundamental issues such as growth of ZnO, structural, optical and electric properties, the role of the hydrogen and more were discussed.
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An Introduction to Semiflows (Chapman and Hall /Crc Monographs and Surveys in Pure and Applied Mathematics)
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This book introduces the class of dynamical systems called semiflows, which includes systems defined or modeled by certain types of differential evolution equations (DEEs). It focuses on the basic results of the theory of dynamical systems that can be extended naturally and applied to study the asymptotic behavior of the solutions of DEEs. The authors concentrate on three types of absorbing sets: attractors, exponential attractors, and inertial manifolds. They present the fundamental properties of these sets, and then proceed to show the existence of some of these sets for a number of dynamical systems generated by well-known physical models. In particular, they consider in full detail two particular PDEEs: a semilinear version of the heat equation and a corresponding version of the dissipative wave equation. These examples illustrate the most important features of the theory of semiflows and provide a sort of template that can be applied to the analysis of other models. The material builds in a careful, gradual progression, developing the background needed by newcomers to the field, and culminating in a more detailed presentation of the main topics than found in most sources. The authors' approach to and treatment of the subject builds the foundation for more advanced references and research on global attractors, exponential attractors, and inertial manifolds.
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Who Does Gothic Better than Du Maurier? No One!.......2007-03-03
My Cousin Rachel is by Daphne du Maurier (288 pgs) and was written in 1951. There is something about the way du Maurier writes that makes it hard to put one of her books down. And this is no exception. From the opening sentence, I was utterly and completely enthralled!!
The story is told by Philip Ashley, a young orphan who was taken in to raise by his cousin Ambrose, a young man not much more than a boy himself. And it was just the two of them for many years. No women around at all....not even on the staff. There was never a need, when the men could get along so well without them! When Ambrose's health starts to falter a bit, he is pushed to spend the cold, damp winters in a warmer climate. Imagine Philip's surprise when, one winter, Ambrose writes that he has married a woman from Florence! Her name was Rachel, a widow that was struggling to survive the debt her first husband had left. Not only was Philip surprised, he was jealous. Ambrose had always been his and his alone. He never had to share him with anyone.
When Ambrose decides to stay in Florence to help settle some estate problems for Rachel, Philip is upset. And when Ambrose's correspondence starts falling behind, he even starts to get worried. About this time a letter arrives for Philip that is shaky and completely unlike Ambrose. Philip quickly decides to make the trip to Florence. Ambrose complains of being sick and is having doubts about Rachel, his torment. But when Philip arrives at the villa in Italy, Ambrose has already passed away, and Rachel has left the country. With revenge on his mind, Philip goes back to England to find he will inherit the entire Ashley estate on his twenty-fifth birthday, which is only 6 months away. No provisions at all have been made for Rachel, Ambrose's widow. This is just how Philip would have it, until the day that his cousin, Rachel arrives in England. She is not at all the type of woman he expected.
The thing about this book is that once you read it, you will have more questions than when you started!! Is Rachel the sweet, innocent angel she seems to be? Flirty, but naive? Or is she a calculating, evil temptress, who only uses men for her personal gain? And what about Philip? Is he driven mad by jealousy and obsession? Or is there something else at work? The ending is anything but straightforward, and the reader is left to his own to answer these questions. The mystery surrounding Rachel unravels slowly, but in such a way as to keep you on the edge of your seat. I actually liked this book far more than I did Rebecca, du Maurier's more popular work. Excellent, Gothic read for a stormy and dark night!!
This is a very good book! .......2006-12-22
My Cousin Rachel is one of my favorite books of all time. As I dived into its pages, I found myself being led through the emotions of the narrator. Daphne du Maurier wrote the book in such a way that every new emotion is perfectly believable--the narrator's reaction is real and understandable. I eagerly read on, wishing to know the truth behind the mystery surrounding the widow Rachel. Finally, I got to the end. It forced me to think and speculate. I had to draw my own conclusion from the facts--which, I think, is what partly made the book so unforgettable.
If you want mystery, an interesting plot, content for not only eating but digesting, or just plain enjoyment, you'll like this book.
Rachel, My Torment.......2006-07-29
"They used to hang men at Four Turnings in the old days. Not any more, though...."
I'm a mystery writer, and Daphne du Maurier was one of my earliest inspirations. REBECCA is her masterpiece, followed by two other novels, THE SCAPEGOAT and this 1951 bestseller. The opening sentences of MY COUSIN RACHEL (above) are second only to the immortal opening line of REBECCA.
In 1840s Cornwall, young Philip Ashley inherits the fortune of the uncle who raised him, who has recently married abroad (Italy) and died under mysterious circumstances. Philip's pleasant life is disrupted by the sudden arrival of his uncle's beautiful widow, Rachel. Initially planning to send her on her way with a generous pension, he soon finds himself falling in love with her--even as he begins to suspect that she murdered his uncle and may be planning the same fate for him.
Rarely have I read a novel in which the tension and suspense arise almost exclusively from character. Who is this woman? What is she doing? How is the young hero going to respond to her? These questions have haunted readers since the book first appeared, and they will continue to do so for a long time to come. Reading the book again after all these years, I was amazed by du Maurier's plotting, her use of language, and the way she can create an atmosphere of foreboding that is almost palpable. Writers can learn a lot from this master, and RACHEL is a must for anyone who loves the very best in suspense.
PS: The 1952 film version, with Olivia de Havilland and an incredibly young Richard Burton in the leads, is also excellent.
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A ³thumping good read² from a 20th-century master.
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Excellent and thought-provoking, but ending disappointing.......2006-03-03
This book is about obsession, and how it can blur the line between reason and madness. I will forever wonder about the innocence or guilt of Rachel; she is a complicated enigma that will surely cause readers to reflect about her character, long after they have finished the book. At worst, she is a deceitful, conniving vixen who uses her charms for personal gain; at best, she is an endearing flirt who is too naive to understand the power of her charms on a young, inexperienced young man like Phillip. Because Phillip is the narrator, all of his motivations, vulnerabilities, fears, doubts and insecurities are fully explored, which makes for a fascinating mind journey. He seems to have as many flaws as his cousin Rachel does, and yet her innermost thoughts and feelings remain just out of reach. The four stars are because I felt the set-up for the ending was too convenient and too contrived. This complicated character study deserved more than its easy, predictable finish.
Intriquing, mesmerising love story, The Movie.......2006-03-01
This is a classic. It's about a young man named Philip (played by Richard Burton)who falls in love with his uncles widow (played by Olivia de Haviland (sp?) The book is terrific and suspenseful. I wish there was a DVD out there or the VHS. It's a must see!
Darkly captivating.......2005-06-02
Beginning with a story that gets your attention but seems fairly average, this book soon begins to wrap its slowly twisting plot around the reader till it must be finished as soon as possible. Told by Philip, a likable and musing young man, the reader soon finds himself right with Philip, feeling the agony of his debate and the dilema of his passions. The only reason my rating is just shy of the five star mark is that it is dark and can leave the reader with a heavy and unsatisfied feeling. I'd still say its worth the time, but just be warned. The tale is well-written and the plot chillingly unraveled. To tell more is to ruin the effect...
Exceptional emotional insight.......2004-04-13
An astonishing look into the mind of a reckless young man driven close to madness by jealousy and suspicion. Going even deeper than "Rebecca", this book explores the confusing shadow-play of modern romance and its darker side: obsession. The ending is perfect, leaving just the right questions posed and unanswered. I've read this book three times, and I'll surely read it again. Btw, the BBC did the perfect serialization of this book in the 1980s, with Geraldine Chaplin in the title role. How come this isn't available on video?
three stars.......2003-06-02
The book was not bad but I think the author wrote too much about the letters which Philip had found. I am sure that the last chapter was the best part of the book. I don't like the part in the middle very much because it was lenghty and quite boring. I found it a little bit sad that Philip hadn't seen his cousin Ambrose before he died. But all in all the story was interesting.
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Some of the best.......2007-01-10
I like having favorites all under one cover. Makes them easier to find.
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Du Maurier at her best!.......2007-01-02
While "Rebecca" stands as one of the most perfect novels ever, "My Cousin Rachel" brings in an atmosphere of love and trust that cannot be separated. Is Rachel a beautiful, mysterious woman or is she a fiend in lovely clothing? The young man is besotted with her, but he fears her - just like most of us guys! This book flows well and has wonderful settings. Don't miss this enchanted book.
surprise! .......2006-06-13
I had heard so much about Daphne Du Maurier's Rebecca that I've been wanting to read this particular author for long. A very well-read friend of mine in college was working on a thesis on Daphne Du Maurier. I had never heard of her and the French-sounding name added to the intimidation factor. I assumed she must be a great author with deep and meaningful tomes to her credit. So when I chanced upon the very slim "My cousin Rachel" and read the synopsis, I was a little more than surprised. It turned out to be a Victorian era "whodunnit".
And by the way,I'd love to spoil the fun by telling you who the killer is but Daphne lets you do the figuring out. So that's that.
My Cousin Rachel.......2006-03-17
I came across this book in a bargain sale at my local Barnes and Noble. I'd read Rebecca and The House on the Strand, so I thought I'd try this book out. The time in which My Cousin Rachel is set is not specified; but based on historical detaisl mentioned in the book, I think I can safely say that it takes place in the 1840s.
The story is centered around three characters: Phillip, the 24-year-old narrator; his cousin Ambrose, who is twenty years older than Phillip; and his wife, Rachel. When Ambrose goes to Italy, he meets his cousin Rachel, who had previously been married to an Italian comte. Bewitched, Ambrose marries her. But a year after his marriage, he begins sending Phillip odd letters. When Phillip arrives in Florence to see his cousin, he finds out that he has died of brain fever- and his wife, Rachel, has fled.
Phillip immediately resolves not to like Rachel. But when she arrives at their estate in Cornwall, he immediately becomes smitten with her. What is it about Rachel Ashley that makes her so alluring? This is one of the true mysteries of this haunting book. Even though people keep telling him that there is something wrong, Phillip chooses not to believe them--until it is almost too late. Is she a shameless gold digger? Or just a sad and destitute widow?
The story of Rachel and Phillip is a frightening one, and it kept me on the edge of my seat. The primary female character in this book is very much like Rebecca, in DuMaurier's most famous book; you don't exactly know what her motives are. This kept me turning pages until the very end.
Guilty or Not?.......2005-11-29
My Cousin Rachel, just reading from the title, you can get the feel of the story from the domination affected by the prefix 'My'. The story was told by Philip, whose older cousin, named Ambrose, married an attractive long-lost cousin, Rachel. Brought up only by male adults, Philip didn't have a clue about society with women, except for a female best friend whom he considered as a sister. When the blow of Ambrose death came, all Philip ever wanted was to get revenge on 'my cousin Rachel'. But instead of doing that, upon their first meeting, he became tranced and passionately in love with her, reliving the tragedy.
This novel is a mix between mistery novel, dark gothic and gender war, which were woven with clear description and provoking dialogs. It opened with a first question: What made a man kill his wife?. All questions after that will lead to that first, with a clue you can find in the last sentence of the first chapter. Full with paradox and irony but not too fullblown. Each character was well drawn: background, personality, way of life (vivid description of Cornwell), and mystery. No villain was proven. It left the answer to each reader.
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There's More Than "Rebecca".......2004-12-23
DuMaurier's book, "Rebecca", is a must read. However, DuMaurier deserves be known for more than this one book alone. "My Cousin Rachel" is about a young man in England who cares for the uncle who has raised him. However, his uncle departs on a vacation to Italy and falls in love with and marries "Rachel." Without giving too much away, let it be said that our young gentleman has his concerns in regard to his uncle and this Rachel. But once he meets Rachel, he falls under her spell, as well.
It's a very fun book to do for a book club because you will have friends who believe Rachel's story and those who do not. It's also enjoyable to ask whether this story could be modernized and still ring true.
DuMaurier is an excellent storyteller. She utilizes very few characters and as a reader, you feel as though you are observing all which is taking place in the story. She's always excellent at making the setting become a real part of the story.
Again, even though this book does not equal "Rebecca" by any stretch of the imagination, it deserves to be read and will be remembered.
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The city boy, by Herman Wouk
My couzin Rachel
Books:
- Statistical methods in biology, medicine and psychology,
- Steps towards Life: A Perspective on Evolution
- Student Solutions Manual for Strang's Linear Algebra and Its Applications, 4th
- The 2 Oz. Backpacker: A Problem Solving Manual for Use in the Wilds
- The Bone Hunters: The Discovery of Miocene Fossils in Gray, Tennessee
- The Canadian Mountaineering Anthology
- The Eclectus: A Complete Guide
- The Everglades: River of Grass (Special 50th Anniversary Edition)
- The Findhorn Book of Connecting with Nature (The Findhorn Book Of series)
- The Florida Water Story: From Raindrops to the Sea
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