Current trends in comparative endocrinology: Proceedings of the Ninth International Symposium on Comparative Endocrinology, Hong Kong, 7-11 December 1981

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Current trends in comparative endocrinology: Proceedings of the Ninth International Symposium on Comparative Endocrinology, Hong Kong, 7-11 December 1981

Manufacturer: Hong Kong University Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 9622091164

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Current trends in comparative endocrinology: Proceedings of the Ninth International Symposium on Comparative Endocrinology, Hong Kong, 7-11 December 1981

Manufacturer: Hong Kong University Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 9622091156

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The one fly tying book you need to own.

Great book

I enjoy this book every time I sit down to tie flies.

The best compendium of world-wide accepted fly patterns

Flies: The Best One Thousand
Randy Stetzer
Manufacturer: Frank Amato Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Although any "best of" list is subjective by nature, this collection of color plates organizes many of the most popular flies in North America by category: trout, steelhead, salmon, bass, and saltwater. Individual fly descriptions include basic information for tyers, such as hook size, thread, tail, body, wings, and hackle. Don't expect to find esoteric local patterns for your favorite stream, but as a guide to the most widely accepted flies, this is a thorough resource.

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The one fly tying book you need to own........2006-06-19

Once you have the basic skills, this book will carry you the rest of the way. It does not include esoteric techniques but those can be looked up at the library or online. This is the one book I keep next to my fly tying setup.

Great book.......2006-06-06

Not much how - to in this book. this is the book you are looking for if you are an intermediate tier or thinking of going commercial. It is recognized WORLD WIDE and has many many many patterns and recipes.
It won't bog you down with instruction on how to use or apply the material, but gives you a clear image of the fly, and lists what material is used for hook, body, tail, etc. A great suppliment to your tying desk if you would like to work on some professional looking flies.
Certainly in the must have category

I enjoy this book every time I sit down to tie flies........1998-03-27

This book is my all time favorite. It has all the flies that I enjoy to tie. I open this book every time I sit down to tie flies, although it isn't something I do often anymore. I enjoy the quality of the photographs in this book for me to compare my own work too. The books arrangement of the flies was well done and makes for quick reference to find what I'm looking to make. I thank the people who were all involved in making this book for the amount of interest it provokes in me for flyting.

The best compendium of world-wide accepted fly patterns.......1997-10-22

Randy Stetzer's selection of flies for "The Best One Thousand" is clearly the fly pattern index of choice. The fly selection covers warmwater, saltwater, deerhair, dries, nymphs and streamers and even includes some fanciful unique flies. This book doesn't include flies that are localized creations...each pattern has been accepted world-wide.

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Flies the Best One Thousand Signed
Randle S Stetzer
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Binding: Hardcover
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A good gift for the statistically curious

2005 New York Times Almanac REVIEW

Excellent Almanac- Wide Array of Information

Comprehensive and Engaging...

The New York Times Almanac 2005: The Almanac of Record (New York Times Almanac)

Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0143034278
Release Date: 2004-11-15

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The New York Times Almanac 2005 is the almanac of record. Drawing on the resources of the worldÂ's premier news organization, it provides readers with a wealth of data about the United States and the worldÂ—in a readable and more easily accessible form than other fact finders. Unrivaled in scope and unsurpassed in comprehensiveness, The New York Times Almanac pays careful attention to significant issues, topics, and developments of the day, and sets them in historical context. It gives the storiesÂ—and the stories behind the stories. The New York Times Almanac is the first choice for students, journalists, and researchersÂ—for anyone who needs timely, accurate information about the world we live in.

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A good gift for the statistically curious.......2007-05-18

I give my dad an almanac almost every year, switching between the NYT and World Almanac. He likes them.

2005 New York Times Almanac REVIEW.......2005-09-01

This used book I bought, The New York Times Almanac 2005, was sold in perfect condition. It can't get any better than this.

Excellent Almanac- Wide Array of Information.......2005-02-22

The New York Time's newest almanac is an excellent source for information on all of the world's countries, U.S. and international geography, and countless other subjects. Every country has a detailed profile with information about population, size, location, and other interesting facts. However, it does lack information on the 2004 Democratic primaries, which it promised on the back cover, and devotes only a few pages to the presidential election. Also, it has far too few maps for the amount of geographical information given. Another flaw is its poor historical time-tables. But few people would use an almanac as a guide to history, and someone who owns this book is likely to own an atlas as well, which would solve the map problem.
Overall, The 2005 New York Times almanac is a great source for information on many subjects, especially geography. Unlike some other almanacs, it is easily navigated and has a good index. One can open to any page and learn something new.

Comprehensive and Engaging..........2005-02-20

I found this almanac to be extremely comprehensive in its scope. For me it is a fantastic single refrence book with historical, geographical and statistical data about both the world and the United States. It seemed to be a bit less anecdotal, and a bit more concise than other almanacs that I've seen. 5-Stars.

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The New York Times Almanac 2005: The Almanac of Record
John W. Wright
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Great book, and well worth your money

Comprehensive and Easy to Follow

A thorough and entertaining overview

The Everything Cartooning Book: Create Unique And Inspired Cartoons For Fun And Profit (Everything: Sports and Hobbies)
Brad J. Guigar
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Learn the art of cartooning!

Interested in turning those random notebook doodles into a real hobby? Or, do you dream of drawing cartoons for a living, but aren't sure if you have enough commercial sensibility? No matter what your background, The Everything Cartooning Book is the all-in-one reference to unlock your hidden potential and set you on the fast track toward a rewarding career in cartooning.

Professional cartoonist Brad J. Guigar shows you everything from how to create believable characters and effective story lines to writing humor and getting published. This step-by-step guide shows you all the insider techniques and tricks you need to make it in this fun and creative field.

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Whether you like to draw Manga, create humorous animal characters, or satirize the world around you, The Everything Cartooning Book teaches you all you need to know to successfully follow your artistic dreams.

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Great book, and well worth your money.......2005-07-02

I'm not sure what Ms. Hubbard was smoking when she read Mr. Guigar's excellent book. Suffice it to say that the previous reviewers have done a MUCH better job of describing it accurately.

I own several books on cartooning, and have perused numerous others. Brad Guigar's "Everything Cartooning" is easily the most comprehensive and the most useful.

--Howard Tayler

Comprehensive and Easy to Follow.......2005-05-16

This book is worth every penny you spend on it! Brad Guigar writes in a conversational manner that is easy to follow, and yet detail oriented. The material is very well organized, with well placed illustrations to make his point.

This book is very comprehensive, and covers topics that I never thought about. Brad Guigar provides specific instructions on drawing everything from heads, hands and feet, background scenes, to caricatures and editorial cartooning. In addition, he directs to you additonal resources online for further information on such subjects as copyrighting your work, and self-publishing online.

This book is ESSENTIAL if you're looking to create your own work.

A thorough and entertaining overview.......2005-04-29

I've spent months looking over all the books on cartooning I could get my hands on. Most of them have one or two tips that come in handy.

Brad Guigar's book is an amazing overview of the field. It covers the basics efficiently and well, giving the reader enough information to get started with drawing.

Most books leave off there, but this one goes on to address the various professional opportunities for cartoonists, as well as very specific tips on getting published and even an entire chapter on creating the humor in comics.

This is also the only cartooning book that I've seen that has an up-to-date approach to technology. Excellent tips on using computers for production and for creating webcomics.

It's a very adult approach to a very fun subject, written in a casual conversational and yet authoritative style. Certainly worth picking up.

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Cats are Glorious Creatures.......2000-04-27

Lesley Anne Ivory surely must have been a cat in a previous life to depict these creatures so wonderfully. Her paintings of cats are among the most beautiful to be found. In this book she combines her artistry with verse. Full color pictures of cats are featured along with text detailing their many virtues. Cats have long been a favorite with writers and scholars, and this book reflects that fact. You will delight in the artist's depictions of graceful felines while reading about the remarkable animals.

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GLORIOUS CATS
Illustrated by Lesley Anne Ivory.
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GLORIOUS CATS
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Glorious Cats (New Square Giftbooks)
Helen Exley
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Cats - They're sleek inscrutable, artful and mysterious. But above all they're lovable. This collection of words and paintings by famous artist and writers including Renoir, Hilaire Belloc and Doris Lessing celebrates the glory of these mischievous, beguiling companions.

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Glorious Cats the Paintings of Lesley Anne Ivory
Lesley Anne Ivory
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A reprint collection of Lesley Anne Ivory's paintings accompanied by selections of prose and poetry in praise of cats by writers ranging from eighteenth-century English poets to JRR Tolkein and from the pens of famous French and American cat lovers

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GLORIOUS CATS. The Paintings of Lesley Anne Ivory.
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For Cat Lovers

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For Cat Lovers.......2007-01-09

The book arrived in a timely manner, it was in excellent condition.

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Glorious Cats: The Paintings of Lesley Anne Ivory

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Stunning images, thorough research, and exclusive material make this a book for many audiences: those who enjoy collecting Haeger, Stangl, or Fulper as well as those who enjoy reading history and good prose. For the Haeger collector, there are three lavishly illustrated price guides, a detailed account of Haeger's early artware production, and profiles of four of the companies' lead designers. Royal Hickman fans will find his profile to be the most extensive account of his life yet printed, including information on his work before, during, and after Haeger. Also, included are never-before published sketches of his Haeger creations. For the Fulper and Stangl collector, there is exclusive material that provides a detailed account of the "Haeger-Fulper Connection" as well as never-before published sketches made by Martin Stangl while at Haeger. There are a battery of Fulper images not seen in print in more than half of a century. Even the most serious Fulper collector should find much "new" material here.

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A welcome addition to the pottery loving world!.......1999-02-13

This wonderful book explores more than just Haeger's early years. It contains a wealth of information about Martin Stangl and his connections to the Fulper pottery and of course Fulper's later incarnation as Stangl pottery. I recommend this book without reservation to anyone seeking more information about Haeger, Fulper or Stangl. I have collected Fulper for a long time but still found useful insights. The photos are grand!

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Stretches across 190 miles from St. Bees Head on the East Coast to Robin Hood's Bay on the West, passing through the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors

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Hiking guide as art.......2007-07-29

This beautiful guide to England's Coast to Coast walk is a rare thing... a very practical and reasonably up to date guide by the man who originated the route together with the original drawings and maps Wainright did to accompany the original edition. It is a beautiful book. The photoreproductions of Wainright's original handprinting give the book the feel of an historical artifact; a work of art from a different era.

Good book, but text is ridiculously small.......2007-01-09

The content in this book is terrific. Unfortunately, the text is ridiculously small. I cannot conceive of why. If the text were a reasonable size, I would have given the book a 5-star rating.

A Coast to Coast Walk.......2005-08-31

A great book for planning and walking across England. It has all the details necessary and is written in a humorous vein. The personal drawings and asides add to the light-hearted approach. Really necessary for the details of the walk.

A Coast to Coast Walk: St. Bees Head to Robin Hood's Bay, a Pictorial Guide (Wainwright Pictorial Guides)

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A Coast to Coast Walk: St. Bees Head to Robin Hood's Bay, a Pictorial Guide (Wainwright Pictorial Guides)
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A coast to coast walk: St. Bees Head to Robin Hood's Bay : a pictorial guide
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Breaking the Color Line in Medicine: Summary Comments.......2002-10-12

Congratulations on the fine book... It is very well written and will be an important publication for many decades. (Bronwyn, Colorado)

I spent several hours yesterday afternoon and last night and went through the book from cover to cover. It is extremely well written! (Axel, Tennessee)

I found it very impressive. It was beautifully bound and the photos and displays very appealing. The writing was crisp and easy. Congratulations. (Alfredo, California)

... excellent job! ....it can be a great educational tool for today's youth in stimulating their interest to pursue a career in healthcare.... with the healthcare industry experiencing a shortage of minority talent. Less than two percent of presidents, chief executive officers, and chief operating officers of healthcare organizations are minorities. Your book is definitely an inspiration to those like myself in the industry to "keep on, keepin' on!" I believe it's just as important that the book be in the Boys & Girls Clubs (along with a mentoring component).... What better way to captivate, stimulate, and educate the future. (Forrest, Illinois)
I would like to congratulate you on the publication of your text.... I found the book to be a most interesting review of the history of the importance of African Americans in Ophthalmology in the United States.... As an alumnus of the residency training program, I was profoundly affected by three of the people listed in your book... (Douglas, California)

I wanted to congratulate you on a job very well done.... The book is delightful... (Lanning, Alabama)

I enjoyed your article very much and was pleased to see you also have a larger publication this year as well. These are issues that are most important to raise and you have done so in your usual articulate way. (Richard, Maine)

Just a short note to say "way to go" on your new book. News such as this is very positive and inspirational. (Pat, Missouri)

I can not thank you enough... It is a wonderful book and extremely well written. (Maurice, Mississippi)

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Congratulations.... it tells a story that needs to be told, and tells it well. (Robert, California)

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