Miniature Vertebrates: the Implications of Small Body Size

Book Description

This book deals with a wide range of topics relating to the fascinating biology of tiny vertebrates, concentrating on the smallest representatives of the major vertebrate groups, from neon tetras to minute shrews. The first section deals with aspects of vertebrate structure and function in
relation to diminishing body size. The second part of the book takes up an ecological perspective, with chapters on small fish, amphibians, hummingbirds, small terrestrial mammals, and on dwarfing in elephants and deer. The volume concludes with a chapter on the psychology of human interest in
small vertebrates.

Customer Reviews:

Too young.......2006-02-22

I wanted a biography of Pele for my 7 year old. This is really for pre-school kids. The pictures are good.

Average customer rating:

Pele: The King of Soccer (First Book)
Caroline Arnold
Manufacturer: Franklin Watts
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: School & Library Binding

General | Biographies & Memoirs | Subjects | Books

Soccer | Biographies | Sports | Subjects | Books

General | Sports & Activities | Children's Books | Subjects | Books

Look Inside Sports Books | Trip | Specialty Stores | Books
ASIN: 0531200779

Average customer rating:

"King" Pele: An appreciation
Paul Trevillion
Manufacturer: Paul
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

General | Sports | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0091080703

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 10: True Stories: The King of Football: The Story of Pele

Average customer rating:

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 10: True Stories: The King of Football: The Story of Pele
Tony Bradman
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Education | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books

Reading | Education | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0199195382

Book Description

BL Exciting subjects to attract and sustain reluctant readers, particularly boys BLTop-quality authors, illustrations, and photography BLA variety of non-fiction features to support NLS non-fiction objectives BL A Take-Home Card is available to support your Home-School Agreement This book is part of Oxford Reading Tree True Stories Pack 2. The other books in the Pack are: Arctic Hero: The Story of Matthew Henson, Pioneer Girl: The Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Man on the Moon: The Story of Neil Armstrong, Titanic Survivor: The Story of Harold Bride, and Born to Dance: The Story of Rudolf Nureyev.

Pele: King of Soccer (Longman American Structural Readers, Stage 1)

Average customer rating:

Pele: King of Soccer (Longman American Structural Readers, Stage 1)
Noel Machin , and Roman Szolkowski
Manufacturer: Longman Group United Kingdom
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Biographies & Memoirs | Subjects | Books

Soccer | Biographies | Sports | Subjects | Books

General | Football (American) | Sports | Subjects | Books

General | Soccer | Sports | Subjects | Books

General | Sports | Subjects | Books

General | Education | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books

General | Words & Language | Reference | Subjects | Books

Usage | Words & Language | Reference | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0582798833

Average customer rating:

The King Of Soccer Pele

Pele: The King of Soccer
Clare Gault , and Frank Gault
Manufacturer: Dell Pub Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Biographies & Memoirs | Subjects | Books

Soccer | Biographies | Sports | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0440969441

Customer Reviews:

The King Of Soccer Pele.......2001-11-26

Reading about The King Of Soccer Pele is very exciting.
You'll get to find out his history. It is very amazing he won two world cups for brazil. Read this book and find out more!

Customer Reviews:

A Necessary Review.......2006-02-23

I am using this with a student. The opening test made me aware of her strengths and weaknesses. My student can now get help where she really needs it. A very good review book.

Contemporary's Pre-Ged: Mathematics (Contemporary's Pre-GED Series)

Average customer rating:

Contemporary's Pre-Ged: Mathematics (Contemporary's Pre-GED Series)

Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Look Inside Reference Books | Trip | Specialty Stores | Books
Similar Items:

ASIN: 0072527609

Math Essentials for the Pre-GED Student, 1st edition (Essentials for the Pre-GED Student)

Average customer rating:

Essentials for Pre -Ged

Math Essentials for the Pre-GED Student, 1st edition (Essentials for the Pre-GED Student)
Peterson's
Manufacturer: Peterson's
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Test Prep Central | Reference | Subjects | Books

General | Reference | Subjects | Books

General | Mathematics | Science | Subjects | Books

ASIN: 0768912539

Book Description

Math Essentials for the Pre-GED Student is part of a five-book series (Reading, Spelling, Grammar, and Writing are the others) aimed at students who intend to take the GED but require more basic preparation than that offered by our GED prep books. Of the 860,000 adults who participated in the GED program in 2000, approximately 600,000 were considered pre-GED—that is, they read at a 5th to 8th-grade level. These adults often repeat their pre-GED courses three times. Our book will cover much the same material as our GED prep books, but at a slightly lower level and presented in a user-friendly, motivating manner.

Customer Reviews:

Essentials for Pre -Ged.......2007-03-10

This book is a valuable guide for a Math tutor like myself to prepare students for the GED course.I use it on a daily basis.It is wll worth the money spent

Pre-Ged Mathematics and Problem-Solving Skills (Contemporary's Pre-GED Series)

Average customer rating:

Pre-Ged Mathematics and Problem-Solving Skills (Contemporary's Pre-GED Series)
Robert Mitchell
Manufacturer: NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Mathematics | Science | Subjects | Books

The Cambridge Pre-Ged Program in Math (Cambridge Adult Basic Education)

Average customer rating:

The Cambridge Pre-Ged Program in Math (Cambridge Adult Basic Education)
Cambridge University Press
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Mathematics | Science | Subjects | Books

Basic Mathematics Skills (Arco Pre-Ged Study Guide)

Average customer rating:

Basic Mathematics Skills (Arco Pre-Ged Study Guide)
Carmine C. Castellano
Manufacturer: Arco
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Mathematics | Science | Subjects | Books

Basic mathematics skills (The pre-GED basic skills series)

Average customer rating:

Basic mathematics skills (The pre-GED basic skills series)
Martine Rongier Wiznitzer
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Mathematics | Science | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0070552266

Best Pre-Ged Study Series Mathematics (Best Pre-GED Study)

Average customer rating:

Great Book

Best Pre-Ged Study Series Mathematics (Best Pre-GED Study)
Michael Lanstrum
Manufacturer: Research & Education Association
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Education | Reference | Subjects | Books

General | Test Prep Central | Reference | Subjects | Books

General | Science | Subjects | Books

General | Mathematics | Science | Subjects | Books

Book Description

Designed to work in conjunction with REA's GED test preparation book, this volume helps students develop a solid foundation for the skills they will need to use in approaching the Mathematics section of the GED. A diagnostic pre-test helps students see the areas they need to focus on the most, while a post-test helps them assess their progress when they have finished all the exercises. Provides a thorough review of the basic mathematical topics of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions and moves on to cover averages, cubes and roots, measurements, and percents, and even touches on more advanced topics as probability, geometry, and multi-step word problems.

Customer Reviews:

Great Book.......2003-05-20

This book is a wonderful study guide of people that planning on taking the GED test.

Getting Ready for the High School Equivalency Examination (Pre-GED series)

Average customer rating:

Getting Ready for the High School Equivalency Examination (Pre-GED series)
Edward Williams
Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Education | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books

Pre Ged Mathematics and Problem Solving Skills: Exercise Book (Contemporary's New Pre-GED Exercise Books)

Average customer rating:

Pre Ged Mathematics and Problem Solving Skills: Exercise Book (Contemporary's New Pre-GED Exercise Books)
Karen Gibbons
Manufacturer: NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Education | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0809238861

Book Description

THE BOOK TO BRING HOME BEFORE YOU BRING HOME A SALTWATER AQUARIUM!

This book is a great way to test the waters before you take the plunge. Saltwater aquariums are intriguing, mesmerizing, and relaxing. However, they do require a commitment of time and money. Are you up for the challenge? With this practical, hands-on guide, you'll know what to expect. You'll have information on choosing the aquarium, equipment, and fish; proper setup and maintenance; and more. Information and interactive features include:

WORKSHEETS that help you make informed decisions

QUESTIONS to help you determine if your family is ready for a saltwater aquarium

CHARTS showing the time and money required for setting up and maintaining a 30-gallon tank or larger unit

CHECKLISTS covering how to properly locate the aquarium, supplies needed, and more

AIDS for creating a timetable and a stocking plan

MAINTENANCE CHARTS to keep you organized

RESOURCES to keep in a notebook with your maintenance logs, fish purchasing records, and more

Bring Me Home! Saltwater Aquariums Make a Great Hobby covers feeding fish and invertebrates, common mistakes and how to avoid them, creating a reef habitat, and more. It's a reference you'll rely on again and again if you decide to dive into this rewarding hobby.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Starting Point for New Aquarists..........2006-11-23

I was very impressed with this book. It covers a lot of information starting from what you need to consider while deciding if you and your family are even ready to add an aquarium to your home. Then it goes on to helpful information like whether you want a fish only or mini reef, costs involved, choosing the right tank, choosing a theme, decorations, live rock, how to set up the tank, how to cycle the tank and which tests to perform, info on some of the most popular fish and how to choose the right ones, how to choose a good dealer and what questions to ask them (and they list the answers you should get to tell if the dealer is good or not), and how to keep your fish healthy. And that's only the things I can think of off the top of my head!!

There's just tons of excellent info and some common sense tips that may not have occurred to you along with helpful charts that you can photocopy and use. Very helpful and worded in a way that was very easy for a beginner like myself to understand. Definitely invest in this one if you're just starting out. You won't regret it.

Book Description

Hop in for a complete tour of the tiny world this British toy maker created. Explore four decades of diecast production, following the route the industry took as it shed outdated techniques for state-of-the-art cars James Bond would have been proud of. Written from the unique perspective of an American collector, the book presents topics never before discussed in print, chronicling the rise, fall, and rebirth of Corgi Toys, all illustrated with hundreds of color photos of models and memorabilia never before seen in print. The smaller Husky and Corgi Juniors lines, often neglected in other books, are also covered. Other sections examine Corgi clubs, marketing, packaging, memorabilia, and special interest groupings. Most importantly, this encylopedia presents the most complete variation listing and value guide published to date, including sections covering Corgi, Husky, and Juniors models from their introduction through the present day.

Customer Reviews:

A valuable resource for the Corgi collector.......2007-08-31

This is a wonderful guide for anyone who is into collecting Corgi toys. I especially enjoyed the value guide in the back even though this book was published 10 years ago.My only disappointment was that the author didn't put more information about the "Character" cars which I am so fond of collecting.

The inexpensive big book on Corgi Toys........2005-09-06

This isnt the biggest book on Corgi Toys but its better than most and affordable.This book is superb.High quality colour photos throughout of a wide variety of many Corgi Toys and accessories.The photos show various toys from a good angle not the side on view as per the wide short type books printed by the publisher.A very enjoyable book,high quality and inexpensive.

Book Description

Father John L. Fiala devoted 10 years to this book, a unique treatise that is both a scholarly monograph and a personal tribute to the beauty of lilacs. Since going out of print, it has become almost impossible to obtain at a reasonable price. Sometime in the future a revision and expansion of his work will appear, but in the meantime we have released this facsimile paperback reprint in response to extraordinary demand. It includes the 398 color photographs from the first edition and makes Fr. Fiala's work again accessible.

Tentative international register of cultivar names in the genus Syringa L (Research report - N.H. Agricultural Experiment Station)

Average customer rating:

Tentative international register of cultivar names in the genus Syringa L (Research report - N.H. Agricultural Experiment Station)
Owen M Rogers
Manufacturer: New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station, University of New Hampshire
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0006WAGBK

Book Description

This Handbook is the first to study comprehensively how the Southeast Asian calendar was constructed and how positions for the sun, moon and planets were determined. It examines the differences that distinguish Burma from Thailand, Laos and Cambodia, and those that distinguish Northern Thailand from the rest of that country. Explanation of such matters as ways of naming the years, differences between the types of lunar year, variations in methods used to mark times of day, constructing horoscopes, determining calendar dates, and many other technical matters are accompanied by worked examples from the literature. The intention of the study is to provide an apparatus whereby scholars will be able to analyse confidently for themselves the dates and other calendrical information to be found in abundance in their sources.

Book Description

"I am willing to relate all I can remember, but I wish it clearly understood that it must be in my own way, and at my own time. I will not be hurried or dictated to. It is my history and not yours I propose to tell.”—Mariano Guadelupe Vallejo, on “Recuerdos históricos y personales” (1875)
My History, Not Yours is a landmark study of the autobiographical writings of Mexican Americans in the century following the US-Mexican War of 1846-1848. Some 75,000 inhabitants of what is now Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, and California were suddenly foreigners on their own lands. Faced with the deliberate obliteration of their history, culture, language, and personal experiences, these women and men set down the stories of their lives and their communities, as a means of both remembering and resisting.
Genaro M. Padilla and other scholars have begun to uncover the huge store of literary materials forgotten in manuscript archives: memoirs long out of print, others unpublished and unread, diaries, family histories, poetry, correspondence, and texts of corridos (ballads). Padilla writes, “Lives are scattered on broken pages, faded, partially lost at the margins, suspended in language unread until there is a reader who opens the file and begins. It is my intention to initiate a recovery of that autobiographical formation that emerged after a war of conquest.”
In providing an overview of this rich literature, Padilla also points out the power relations embedded in the narratives, showing that the reconstruction of the Mexican past was not merely nostalgic idealization, but often an angry and deeply politicized recovery of a world ruptured by American domination.

My History, Not Yours: The Formation of Mexican American Autobiography

Average customer rating:

My History, Not Yours: The Formation of Mexican American Autobiography
Gernaro M. Padilla
Manufacturer: see notes for publisher info
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000M3VU72

My History, Not Yours : The Formation of Mexican American Autobiography (Wisconsin Studies in American Autobiography)

Average customer rating:

My History, Not Yours : The Formation of Mexican American Autobiography (Wisconsin Studies in American Autobiography)
Genaro M. Padilla
Manufacturer: University of Wisconsin Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000PRVGLU

Average customer rating:

MY HISTORY, NOT YOURS: The Formation of Mexican American Autobiography
GENARO PADILLA
Manufacturer: Wisconsin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000M82R0Q

Average customer rating:

My History, Not Yours: The Formation of Mexican American Autobiography
Genaro M. Padilla
Manufacturer: University of Wisconsin Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000ORUAWW

Average customer rating:

My History, Not Yours: The Formation of Mexican American Autobiography

Manufacturer: 0
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000ICTLPU

Books:

Books Index

Books Home

Recommended Books