Guatemala : Adventures in Nature

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Did you know that toucans have blue feet, that manatees have whiskered noses, or that some iguanas are called "Jesus Christ lizards" because they move so quickly that they seem to run across water? This book will help you explore Guatemala, "the land of many trees," one of the most ecologically diverse countries in the world. In a week's time, you can climb (one of 33!) volcanoes above the clouds or commune with howler monkeys in a cloud forest, bask on black-sand beaches or explore a limestone wonder. Guatemala's natural wonders are found among the surreal magic of the ruins of the ancient Maya and the current-day cities and villages of their ancestors. Thoughtfully presented with a useful chapter on conservation and responsible tourism, this is a guide packed with practical advice.

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Excellent!.......2000-01-28

(From Planeta.com Journal) - Reading Richard Mahler is like opening a letter from a well-traveled friend. This is the second edition of a regional classic. Its coverage of environmental issues and travel options is first-rate. This is a must read for any eco traveler.

Completed Updated In 1999.......1999-06-07

As the author of this book, I am predictably biased in its favor. However, I feel it's important to say that I spent several months in late 1998 and early 1999 poring over every word, photo, and map to make sure that it was correct, helpful, and informative. Readers will find everything from restaurant and hotel reviews to reports on Spanish schools, craft markets, and Maya ruins. I find Guatemala a fascinating and rewarding country to visit and it remains one of the world's greatest travel bargains. However, since the Peace Accords were signed in 1996 and the guerrilla war ended, more and more people are discovering this place. Therefore, prices will only go up. I'm convinced that there is no better time to see the unspoiled treasures of Guatemala than right now, before the crowds descend. My specialties are the contemporary and ancient cultures of the Maya as well as the national parks of the country. In the latest edition of my book, I've gone to great lengths to include every possible useful tidbit of information on these subjects, from the best place to explore the rainforest to the best way to tour Tikal. As always, I am eager to receive reports from readers, who supply me with some of the best insider information available. Enjoy!

The one book to take to Guatemala.......1999-01-29

This book is based on an earlier book by Mr. Mahler, which I used frequently during my 1994-97 posting to Guatemala. I had several guide books, but found that Mr. Mahler's was the one I turned to most frequently. I eventually got to many of the places mentioned in his book, and found that the information he had provided was accurate and useful. I spoke with Mr. Mahler just before leaving Guatemala, and am delighted that he included some of my suggestions in this book, including Los Viejitos Restaurant in Nebaj (look for the green door)--the owner told me she used to cook for Nancy Sinatra!

If you love adventure, this is your book!.......1998-06-21

The investigation of Richard Mahler in Guatemala is above excellent, and I really love all the details of adventure in it. I recommend this book to every tourist and local people, is amazing all the beauty that we have down here. Is very complete, including hotels, restaurants, what to see, what to do in each part of the country. A list of volcanoes, rivers, caves and recommendations of fishing, cycling, kayaking, etc etc. with a list of tourist operators on each issue. Great book!

Pequena Quiche / Little Quiche (Ninos Y Ninas Del Mundo/Boys and Girls of the World (Spanish))

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Pequena Quiche / Little Quiche (Ninos Y Ninas Del Mundo/Boys and Girls of the World (Spanish))
Patricia Geis
Manufacturer: Combel Ediciones Editorial Esin, S.A.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 8478643486

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This is a beautiful collection of six stories about boys and girls from different origins. In each, the character encounters an experience in which he or she learns something positive from close contact to nature. The text and colorful images provide young readers with the opportunity to learn about new worlds, new people, how they live, the foods they eat, how they dress, and the animals native to the surroundings.

Una bella colección de seis historias de niños y niñas de distintas procedencias. En cada cuento, el protagonista vive una experiencia de la que aprende algo positivo gracias al contacto directo con la naturaleza. A través del texto y de los dibujos, los pequeños lectores se acercan a nuevos mundos aprendiendo cómo se vive en cada lugar, cómo visten, qué animales hay y qué comen.

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You say the two of you have lived in Manhatttan long enough to forget how to have a good time? Or you're taking your first trip to New York City - in tandem? Don't waste precious time looking in all the wrong places. This true insider's guide reveals great nightlife, romantic hotels, intimate dining venues, secluded country retreats, and much more. Whatever your style, taste, and budget, you'll find the perfect places in and around the city. This guide contains information on the city's most romantic places to dine, have drinks and do brunch, hotels and inns best suited for pampering your most romantic whim, where to indulge your interest in the arts or sports, great evening entertainment and nightlife, from jazz to dancing, plus lots of options for the couple on a budget.

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A delicious series that will definitely give you something to talk about!.......2007-09-29

The Upper East Side used to be overrun with plastic surgery happy society women, and spoiled tots torturing their high-priced nannies. But times have changed. While these people still occupy a small portion of the sidewalks, they have been pushed aside for a new generation of beautiful people. Teenagers brought up in the lap of luxury, who spend their days buying overpriced La Perla undergarments at Barney's, and indulging in frozen hot chocolate at Serendipity. But spending money isn't all that's on their mind. There's always...gossip.

GOSSIP GIRL: Ever since the flawless Serena van der Woodsen departed from New York City to take up residence at a boarding school in Connecticut, sixteen-year-old Blair Waldorf has ruled Constance Billard School for Girls. As the daughter of a prominent lawyer turned gay, Blair has always gotten her way. And, with Serena out of the picture, was able to snag the gorgeous, green-eyed Nate Archibald for herself. Unfortunately, as much as Blair would like to deny it, Nate has always had a thing for Serena. A secret passion for the blonde-haired, blue-eyed beauty. And now with Serena back in the picture, Blair doesn't know where their relationship will stand. So she has to take drastic measures...hand Nate her V card and he'll be hers forever. The only problem is that Nate is a stoner who has a very short attention span, and even sacrificing herself to Nate won't let him forget the passion he feels for Serena.

But he's not the only one. Dan Humphrey isn't your typical rich kid. For one, while he attends school with some of New York City's most privileged, he actually resides in an apartment on the Upper West Side with his chesty younger sister, Jenny, and his eccentric writer father, Rufus. Dan is a dark, brooding poet, whose penchant for cigarettes and Folgers coffee crystals leave much to be desired. But, like Nate, Dan is infatuated with Serena. The only difference is that he has never so much as spoken to her before, and she doesn't know he exists. Now that Serena's off the A-List, and treading outcast waters, however, the only thing he can hope is that she'll find her way to him and they can live happily ever after. In his dreams, of course. 5 stars.

YOU KNOW YOU LOVE ME: Everyone is in the midst of applying to Ivy League Colleges, but Blair Waldorf is planning a little something extra...her seventeenth birthday. Unfortunately, her mother has sprung a big announcement - she's getting married to Cyrus Rose, and the wedding will take place on Blair's birthday. So much for special days. Then there's Serena, who is being constantly pursued by Dan, a disturbed poet with intense affections. Sure, Serena is used to being pursued by guys of all ages, but Dan is slightly creepy with his morbid poetry. Of course, Serena is a girl, and what girl doesn't love having poems being written about her.
Although these teens are rich, obviously money can't buy you everything. At least it can't buy Blair Waldorf everything. For Blair's seventeenth birthday bash is coming up, and she knows that the only thing that she can possibly wish for is Nate Archibald, her troubled, yet gorgeous, boyfriend, of course. But little does she know that while she's sending out college applications, Nate is fooling around with Jenny Humphrey, a ninth-grader! Looks like Blair's birthday is destined to be a blowout of epic proportions. 5 stars.

ALL I WANT IS EVERYTHING:
Blair Waldorf is having the worst time of her life. She has just completely flubbed her Yale interview, even going so far as to kiss her interviewer; she must contend with a dreadlock-bearing new stepbrother named Aaron, who seems to have some ulterior motives up his sleeve; her mother is marrying a loser whom she has known for hardly no time at all; and, to top it all off, Nate has ditched her for a chesty ten-year-old - well, she looks ten. Luckily, she and Serena van der Woodsen are back on speaking terms, and living it up as BFF's once more. But who knows how long that will last.

The holidays are just around the corner, and with the Upper East Side absolutely freezing, everyone who's loaded is planning on ditching their Marc Jacobs coats, and slipping into their Missoni string bikinis for a Christmas in a tropical place. With Nate Archibald having called it quits with Blair in order to take up a romance with freshman Jenny Humphrey, Blair is anything but ready to say goodbye to the city, and head off to St. Bart's with Serena, where they can sunbathe topless, and, perhaps, have a winter fling. Unfortunately, Serena is being stalked by Flow, the hottest rock star on the planet - at least at the moment - and can't seem to shake him off, and Blair, armed with her iBook plans on holing up in the hotel room writing the essay for her Yale application. Looks like this vacation won't be as sizzling as originally planned. But with Blair's new stepbrother, Aaron, and his pal Miles in tow, you never know when the sparks will fly.

Back in the city, Nate and Jenny are having the time of their life. But with Blair's sudden appearances at every turn, Nate finds himself more and more drawn to the girl he has known and loved for so many years. But then there's Jenny. Sweet, innocent, voluptuous Jenny. Maybe if Nate spent less time being baked, and more time being straight, he'd be able to decide who he's truly lusting over.

Then there's Jenny's older brother, Dan. Since admitting their passion for one another, Dan and Vanessa have been having a whirlwind romance - albeit a dark one - filled with foreign films, cigarettes, strong instant coffee, and lots and lots of black. But since falling in love, Dan finds himself at a standstill regarding his poetry. Suddenly, he's experiencing writer's block firsthand, and it's not a pretty picture. But when Vanessa supposedly does something that betrays both him and Jenny, he wonders if this is the push he needs to get his writing back on track - and to get even. 5 stars.

Let's put it bluntly, Cecily von Ziegesar is a genius. She has taken the simple subject of rich, spoiled, troublemaking teens, and managed to produce a series that is both irresistible and infuriating. Each of the characters bring a sense of upper class to the table, along with a bit of scandal, and, dare I say it, trashiness. They have created a virtual playground of the Upper East Side, and dominate every hotel, club, or bar from Manhattan to Williamsburg. But they're oh so delicious. Serena is carefree and easygoing, however, she possesses a selfless and tragic air that makes her irresistible. Blair, on the other hand, is stuck-up and pretentious, but she knows how to let her hair down. Unfortunately, she usually lets her hair down at approximately the same time that her claws come out. Nate is a bad boy in good boy's clothing. His gorgeous looks make up for the fact that he has little between the ears due to how much of his time he spends high. Jenny and her older brother, Dan, on the other hand, are artistes who add a sweet touch to the series; and Vanessa manages to turn heads by brandishing her bald one. Each character converges together to weave an amazing story that leaves you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. A delicious series that will definitely give you something to talk about!

Erika Sorocco
Freelance Reviewer

Great Read........2007-09-14

One of the best series of books I've read since i was a kid. There's always something pulling you in making you want more. Fast and easy read.

Love These Books.......2007-03-30

I absolutely love this collection of books! After reading the first book, I went ahead and ordered the second and third collection. I just finished reading my third book and I can't wait to get the rest of the books I ordered in the mail. I have to say that the books are addicting and once you start, you don't want to stop. I am 25 years old and I find great leisure and entertainment from these books. I recommend this collection of books to girls who like to gossip and to gilrs who are from New York!!

gossip girl series.......2006-08-29

I have read all of the gossip girl books up to "your the one that i want,"in the past week. I cannot keep myslef out of those books.I just bought the next one "nobody does it better" yesterday and already almost done with it.When is the series going to end? I have already read the it girl,notorius,and reckless,they were very good books as well.

alexis n.

i'm addicted to these books!.......2006-06-29

The books are great. I read through them really fast because they were so good i just couldn't put them down. I had to find out what was gonna happen next. I would highly suggest reading them. There however is some swearing and talk about sex, drugs, and alcohol though but i cant imagine what the books would be like without it.

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This textbook provides a brief history of human experimentation and reviews various theories of ethics from which the principles and rules that govern this research are derived. All relevant international documents and national regulations, policies and memoranda are referred to extensively to assist in addressing issues that regularly arise during the course of research involving human subjects.
Extensive case examples and exercises for discussion are presented throughout the text to challenge the reader to devise creative strategies for the integration of science, ethics and, where relevant, law.
This volume will be of interest to both students and experienced researchers who design, conduct and disseminated findings using human subjects in their research.

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Error filled - skip it.......2000-11-01

This is a disappointing book geared toward teachers and students of medical research ethics. Glaring errors of fact riddle the chapter on the history of research and human experimentation. Bibliographic references are missing in some instances making it difficult for readers to find supporting documentation. The author has the disturbing tendency to omit in the text the first name of many individuals mentioned or cited in the book. For example, a reference to Senator Kennedy is not particularly clear unless you are aware that the Senator being quoted was the only Senator Kennedy who was alive in 1973. For the many college and university students born after 1973 this much background should not be assumed.

It is very surprising that a textbook or research ethics published in 2000 does not include in its index listings for genes, genetics, abortion, embryos, fetuses or pregnant women.

The "Exercises" are inane fabrications.

The index should be an embarrassment to the publisher as is the layout of the book which has no page headers.

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Textbook of Research Ethics Theory and Practice
Sana Loue
Manufacturer: NY
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000N7IHXC

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Textbook of Research Ethics: Theory and Practice
Sana Loue
Manufacturer: Springer
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OSYBWG

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This comprehensive and in-depth study on intelligent techniques in e-commerce offers a general introduction to case-based reasoning (CBR), e-commerce and intelligent agents. The task of using CBR is introduced by combining CBR with e-commerce and multiple agent simulation from both a mathematical, logical, and business, as well as an information-technology viewpoint. The book develops unified methods, models and architectures for multiagent e-commerce, in particular for multiagent brokerage. The final chapter, Integration of CBR and MAS in e-commerce, ties all the threads together. The material is covered in an easily-accessible way aiming at researchers and practitioners, lecturers and postgraduate students of e-commerce and e-business, information technology or artificial intelligence.

Intelligent Techniques in E-Commerce : A Case Based Reasoning Perspective (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing)

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Intelligent Techniques in E-Commerce : A Case Based Reasoning Perspective (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing)
Zhaohao Sun
Manufacturer: NY
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MU33EI

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Indoles continue to be of great interest to the pharmaceutical industry and at the current time several thousand specific new derivatives are reported annually. Research has been driven by the wide range of indole derivatives which occur in nature and through the biological activity of many indole derivatives, of both natural and synthetic origin.This book provides a systematic guide to the most useful and important reactions in the field for both synthesis and synthetic modification of the indole ring. While including the most recently developed and promising methods, it also updates informationavailable on classical methods to give the reader an up-to-date and comprehensive view of the subject. The methods are illustrated by procedures drawn from the literature and by tables including examples chosen to indicate both the scope of applicabilityand variations in methodology. The organization of the book is based on the retrosynthetic concept of identifying the bond(s) formed in the reaction, which in turn identifies potential starting materials.

Key Features
* Includes systematic summaries of the most important methods for the construction of indoles from aromatic precursors
* Discusses methods for preparing indoles by annelation of pyrroles
* Covers methods for adding or modifying substituent groups, including methods for introducing the tryptamine and tryptophan side-chainsExamines reduction/oxidation reactions that are specific for indoles
* Considers use of cycloaddition reactions for synthetic elaboration of indoles

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Indole
Clorinda Matto De Turner
Manufacturer: Stockcero
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 9871136439

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Clorinda Matto de Turner's second novel, Indole, was published in Lima in 1891, two years after her Aves sin nido shocked the Peruvian reading public with its forthright criticism of Church and state corruption. Like Aves, Indole dramatizes the liberal reformist anticlericalism of late nineteenth century political debates, and is also set in a small Andean town surrounded by outlying haciendas. But in Indole, the town is a stable and basically happy one, where indigenous people, mestizos and landowners of Spanish descent live harmoniously in a beautiful Andean valley. Matto's journalistic ambition to document people's appearance and behavior in detail, and her close attention to the dynamics of gender, race and class, produces a vivid analysis of small town life in 1858, complete with an army batallion sweeping through at the end on its way to retake Arequipa for Ramón Castilla, placing the fictive town of Rosalina in a historical national framework.

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