Biophysics of Water: Proceedings of a Working Conference, Held at Girton College, Cambridge, June 29-July 3, 1981

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New updated version of the most popular Boat Naming book available. A nautical treasure chest of stories, myths and legends surrounding the most interesting boats and their skippers. New is a complete boat naming ceremony, how to document your boat, how to add graphics to your boat, and a special fishing and powerboat section of names. Completely rewritten and enhanced for every type of boat owner. Also new to this edition are stories from our friends online in harbors everywhere.

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Great book for naming your FirstBoat.......2006-02-27

This book is useful because of the variety of information - the "boat naming rituals", and how to apply a boat name to your boat. Separate fishing and powerboat categories are helpful, but not to windsticks (sailboats). But if you're looking for pure ideas for boat names, your best bet might be the 35,000 randomly generated boat names available for nothing on the website for firstboat.

Must have for boat owners!.......2000-08-18

Charming book with not only ideas for naming your boat but the history and amusing stories about those names. Even has boat naming and renaming ceremonies. If you have a nameless boat, you need this book!

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Early traditions speak of the arrival of "radiant beings from heaven," self-sacrificing guardians of the human race who have reincarnated as pivotal figures in the panorama of human history to assist in the work of evolution. Secret Places of the Lion shows how these "great ones" have helped mankind for thousands of years, hiding their secrets in tombs, caverns, temple ruins, and catacombs. Posing as wanderers, they would declare universal wisdom and truth at certain periods of history when people were prepared to receive it; then they would withdraw for a time to see what was done with the new-found knowledge. Thus, the rises and plateaus of our cultural history emerged.

Classic in the UFO field.

Many years after his death, the author still has a devoted following.

Customer Reviews:

Far Out to Lunch..........2006-05-22

George Hunt Williamson was a very strange character indeed, and this is one of his first books, originally published in 1958, and having been kept pretty much continuously in print ever since. Any trip to a used book store will turn up several earlier paperback editions.

Williamson basically retells a portion of the history of ancient Egypt, and recites the mythology of the Old and New Testaments, but reshuffles most dates (where there are dates) by up to 1,000 years and presents the whole story as the continuous adventures of about six different characters, continuously reincarnated, most of whom start out in the imaginary Theosophical Lemuria.

At the bottom of every other page, Williamson notes that "records will soon be discovered" to confirm the details of his story, but is fairly coy (if not completely reticent) about where he himself got those details which he recites without reference or source. Actually, Williamson was pretty handy with a Ouija board, and I suspect his "boarding sessions" (as he called them) were the main source of the "plot" of the present volume. Every once in a while, Williamson mentions the (imaginary) monastery of "The Brotherhood of the Seven Rays" near Lake Titicaca in Peru, as invented by mid-1950s flying saucer cult leader Marion Dorothy Martin. Not coincidentally, Williamson was a follower of the cult, and I suspect some details here are owed to Martin, not to Williamson's imagination. At least one of Williamson's later books was written under the pen name of "Brother Philip," described as a supposed member of the monastery. The "ancient astronaut" or "space god" theme later popularized by Von Daeniken is continuously present within the story, yet not ever a major part of it.

For those familar with the lore of pseudoscience, the best thumbnail description of the book is that it's a deconstruction of the Old and New Testaments based largely on Theosophy. It's also completely valueless for any imaginable purpose... even as merely an example of imaginative fiction. Like many 1950s "ufoological" books, it's a volume of which one can say, "What hath Madame Helena P. Blavatsky wrought?"

The Truth In A New Light.......2002-02-27

This book reveals the truths of ages lost and understandings that man has fogotten. It is definitely is a book to read if you wish to understand the true nature of the Light and those who help it to progress.

A striking esoteric deep view.......1999-04-08

You need to be already familiar with esotericism to read and appreciate that, but for those who are ready, it is of good value. This book gives the right light on Egypt and Israel servants of light, children of the stars. I'm understanding now how the two are linked, are part of the same thing. Very good indeed.

Not to be missed or you will never get home!.......1999-03-08

This book is the ticket for all those who feel that they have been a Someone (not of this place) before and feel instinctively that they are lost, trapped in this dimension and a long, long way from home.

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Marvelous renderings, many in color, by one of the foremost early exponents of Darwinism, selected from Kunstformen der Natur — the author's famous study of organic life forms. 608 illustrations depict spiders, turtles, hummingbirds, algae, starfish, lichens, and hundreds of other subjects. Perfect for direct, permission-free use by artists and illustrators.

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Gorgeous illustrations.......2006-08-01

The illustrations in this book are a wonder for the eyes. The biologist who did the illustrations was more than a scientist, but also an artist. These images can be found on the web in many places, but the benifit to buying the book is to have the quality printed pages and a disk for easy use.

Genesis of form.(Visions of Nature: The Art And Science of Ernst Haeckel )(Book review): An article from: The Architectural Review

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Genesis of form.(Visions of Nature: The Art And Science of Ernst Haeckel )(Book review): An article from: The Architectural Review
Lars Spuybroek
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All aspects of caring for African Grey parrots are covered in this comprehensive book. The Guide to Owning an African Grey Parrot contains information about housing, feeding, and training these sensitive and intelligent birds. An in-depth section on health care, in addition to a thorough discussion of the species' natural history and behavioral traits, is certain to prove useful to experienced owners as well as those just beginning to know and love these spectacular parrots.

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Excellent Reading!!.......2007-07-13

This book has great information especially for the new bird owner. I would highly recommend reading it to anyone who is even just thinking of getting an African Grey! It gives alot of insight into things a first time bird owner might not think about ahead of time.

Book Parrot.......2005-10-16

This book tell us all necessary information about what we want to know about african grey parrots

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Smoking chimneys, Aunt Jemima, streamlined trains, and Trojans have all decorated labels to help sell everything from soup to cigars. More than 300 striking labels feature these images and more--from bathing beauties and cherubic babies to Abraham Lincoln and Peter Pan.

When Ralph and Terry Kovel started collecting labels, they learned that every label is an ad and a mystery. A label is designed to catch your eye, entice you to buy, tell you what the product is, why it's wonderful, and even if it's good for you. But if you learn to read clues on a label, it can tell you much more--who made the product, when it was made, and the consumer laws that governed its packaging, as well as the fashions, hairstyles, humor, prejudices, pleasures, and political ideals of the past.

The Label Made Me Buy It shows you the clues to look for. Learn the history of brands and companies, trace the methods used by label lithographers, and discover the romance and ingenuity of label designers. You'll also find out what "4011" means on a banana sticker, why grocery boxes are seldom black, and why a grape label picturing a tiger had to explain that the crate did not hold tiger meat.

The labels in this book range from salmon and tomato labels of the 1860s to frozen pie labels from the 1970s. The products include tobacco, citrus fruit, candy, firecrackers, fabrics, canned goods, and condoms. Many show mouthwatering images of the foods we love or emotional representations of the childhood we remember.

Label collecting has become a hobby of interest not only to collectors, but also artists and historians. Tobacco, citrus fruit, and food labels, firecracker packages, and product stickers are eagerly bought, sold, and traded through organized clubs, auctions, shows, and the internet.

This book will help historians understand why a label featured Chief Red Cloud, Joe Cannon, or Penrod--all well-known figures in their day. Old-fashioned food names like "shoepeg corn" or "telephone peas" are explained. An extensive index as well as the locations and working dates of lithographers and food companies are provided.

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Wonderful Graphics.......2007-09-01

I have a framed vintage fruit can label hanging in my kitchen and antique spice tins on a decorative shelf. I've always loved these reminders of earlier times. I'm glad to discover this book which expands even more my appreciation for the illustrations on old boxes, bottles and cans.
In addition to giving you historical information about label makers and food companies, it has listings of patents, dates, legal wording, and lithographers. The book has many uses as well. You can photocopy the labels to use in craft projects such as scrapbooking, card making or decoupage. If you want them on the high-quality glossy paper that's in the book, maybe just buy a 2nd copy to cut up. The colorful labels range in size from 2 x 2 to 6 x 8 inches.

Completely entertaining and informative.......1998-12-03

Ralph and Terry Kovel created a wonderful coffee table book that outlines some of the best ICONS in commercial and advertising art. This book has deep appeal to not only designers but anyone who has a love for retro design and just plain cool art direction. American trends and packaging and even culture spring out of the depiction of many of these gorgeous four color labels. I enjoyed this book and even my teenage kids found it a really neat thing to look at.

For history and antique buffs there is also enough information to make them happy as well.

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The Label Made Me Buy It From Aunt Jemima to Zonkers - The Best-Dressed Boxes, Bottles, and Cans from the Past
Kovel Ralph & Terry
Manufacturer: Crown Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000UDYVT8

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Not enough

A book every California gardener should read

Not Just About Gardening

Transformational!

Great book, but missing pictures for identification

Gardening with a Wild Heart: Restoring California's Native Landscapes at Home
Judith Larner Lowry
Manufacturer: University of California Press
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This lyrical and articulate mix of the practical and the poetic combines personal story, wildland ecology, restoration gardening practices, and native plant horticulture. Judith Lowry's voice and experiences make a rich matrix for essays that include discussions of wildflower gardening, the ecology of native grasses, wildland seed-collecting, principles of natural design, and plant/animal interactions. Though this book is based on California gardens, readers from all parts of the country will be inspired and informed by these examples of gardening to include "the larger garden beyond the fence."
Gardening with a Wild Heart promises to be a classic for lovers of nature writing, gardeners, bioregionalists, and students and professionals in horticulture, landscape design, and ecological restoration.

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Not enough.......2005-04-12

I was dissapointed when I recieved this book in the mail. I was expecting a native gardening guide book, with perhaps some photos of native plants, descriptions of how natives can be used in the garden and such. Instead I recieved a book warning of the enormous dangers of planting exotic, non native species in one's back yard. The book is heart felt and well written. If you are not convinced that planting natives is the way to go, you will be after reading this book. Unfortunatly, you probably won't be much further along in knowing how or which or where.

A book every California gardener should read.......2004-01-11

A Californian living overseas, I happened to find this book while looking for ideas for a piece of property I own in California. Initially I had "cottage garden" in mind; later, my thinking evolved to more exotic tropical plants. This wonderful book was the first step in my complete conversion to the native plant movement. California is an ecological "island" with an incredible richness of native plants: 6,000 species, of which something like 2,000 live nowhere else. Yet these have been decimated by exotic weeds, development and large-scale agriculture. We should be proud of the native California plants that are now prized by landscapers and gardeners all over the world: the redwood, douglas fir, monterey pine, lilac, and all wildflowers especially the poppy, our State Flower (to name but a few). Yet despite the growing momentum of the native plant movement in the state, many gardeners are indifferent to the debate.

Look for the tufted 6-foot stalks of pampas grass as you drive around California: this aggressive invader from Peru is still being planted by gardeners and landscapers. Consider that eight million acres in the state (and growing) are covered with yellow star thistle, another exotic weed. Aggressive non-native plants out-compete natives (even to the point of extinction) and contribute to the decline of the environment, often in the form of soil erosion.

The most important lesson from this thought-provoking book is that we are interconnected, and the decisions we take on our postage-stamp properties affect the entire environment. We can make a difference. What we do on our little plots can do a lot to restore the ecological well-being of the entire state. As we see the birds and other animals - creatures that evolved specifically for our native flora - return to reclaim the land, parcel by parcel, we can say we have done something positive for the state of California.

Not Just About Gardening.......2001-11-11

"Gardening With a Wild Heart" is a wonderful book. Even if you could care less about gardening or native plants, it is still a great read. There is so much in here about different ways of life, past and present, in unique Marin County. Open it to any page and you will find fascinating information on a wide variety of subjects, from actual recipes, to native American philsophy. This book fascinated me for hours, and that rarely happens for me with non-fiction books.

Transformational!.......2001-06-11

I am new to gardening. I was initially seduced by the pictures of California gardens in Sunset magazine. Over the long term, I saw its approach to be only about style and appearance and pleasing the humans. This book on the other hand connects backyard gardening with the wild, with wildlife, and gave me a reason for gardening: for the denizens of the garden -- the birds, bees, butterflies, insects, and squirrels. If you are looking for a how-to book, get Marjorie Schmidt's Gardening with California Native Plants. The definitive California native plant picture identification book hasn't been published, but you can get a lot out of Vern Yadon's Wildflowers of Monterey County.

Great book, but missing pictures for identification.......2000-04-11

I live in Southern California, and have begun to take an interest in planting more native species in my yard and garden. I picked this book up at the Getty Museum after visiting their beautiful gardens.

This bug is full of important information, and taught me (to my chagrin) that I had been guilty of planting lots of invasive alien species in my yard.

Armed with a new resolve to "go native" I set about trying to find and identify the many native plants she describes in her book. Unfortunately, the book has only a limited set of color plates showing some native flowers. And even those images generally show multiple plants, with a description such as "california poppie, five-spot, and baby blue eyes near coyote scrub, California fescue and native bunch grass". While this is helpful, I was unable to tell which plant was which (aside from the poppies).

To use this book to its fullest, you need a good pictorial guide to California plants. Unfortunately I don't know of one. Hopefully a more knowledgable reader can point me in the right direction.

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Gardening with a Wild Heart : Restoring California's Native Landscapes at Home
Judith L. Lowry
Manufacturer: University of California Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000MYLHOW

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TEX has always been regarded as the most elegant and powerful system for computer typesetting. However, its widespread use, beyond academia, was hampered by its complexity. Recently, fairly good TEX implementations have come out for PCs putting TEX on the desks of many people: writers, designers, desktop publishers, engineers, and consequently, the interest in TEX has surged. What is needed at this point is a book that teaches step-by-step how to use TEX, illustrating each step by meaningful examples. This is exactly what S.v. Bechtolsheim's book does. It is a tutorial and guide for the first-time users of TEX, as well as a reference for the most experienced "TEXpert." TEX in Practice will appear as a four volume set, starting with volume 1 Basics, followed by volume 2 Paragraphs, Math and Fonts, volume 3 Tokens, Macros and volume 4 Output Routines, Tables. TEX in Practice will be an indispensable reference for the TEX community and a guide through the first steps for the TEX novice.

Customer Reviews:

An attempt at creating the ultimate TeX reference!.......2000-10-12

I applaud the author for his work in compiling this vast collection of knowledge and information regarding the TeX typesetting language. It is unfortunate that the publisher, Springer I believe, didn't take more time in doing editorial reviews. I found MANY language and spelling errors, all of which could have been remiedied easily via a little editing. As a TeX user dating back to the mid 1980s, I found the information in this set of volumes useful. In some instances however, I felt that the author got lost in minute details that didn't contribute to the subject matter at hand. Overall, I rank this reference as being fairly good and very detailed. I always felt that everything could have been said with 30% less words than were actually written. Considering the, relatively high, cost of the set, I would recommend this set for purchase ONLY IF YOU'RE ABSOLUTELY ADDICTED TO THE FINE DETAILS OF THIS TYPESETTING LANGUAGE. If you are a user who is looking for a reference to enhance your productivity in/with TeX, I would refer you to other available references which are marketed at a fraction of the cost.

Very nice reference book for the TeX typesetting language.......1996-07-16

This book explains in detail the various intricacies of the TeX computer typesetting language. If you found Knuth's TeXbook useful, you will find this book, and its three companions very useful, informative, and worthwhile on your computer science reference shelf.

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Great competitor, top shotmaker, the only player to win the U.S. Amateur three times, a smashing first year on the pro tour at age 20-Tiger Woods is a sports phenomenon. Now discover how he did it and what it cost him in a riveting story that captures the heart and soul of a magnificent American athlete.The poignant love story behind his parents' marriage and a soldier's promise to name his son "Tiger"A son's talent, a father's ambitions, and the tough mental games geared to either break him or make him a championThe truth about college and his decision to go proA revealing close-up of Tiger under pressure, his most dramatic play-offs, and his worst rookie-year mistakeThe big money: $40 million Nike deal and the hot Titleist contractThe race card-who played it and why-and how Tiger changed the game forever....His journey to the 1997 Masters and a spot on the U.S. Ryder Cup Team

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One of the best........2003-03-29

When I first started reading this book I had a tough time putting it down. It takes us back to Tigers early golf days right up to the winning of his first Masters Tournament in record numbers. Tim Rosaforte really makes this book come alive. You will not be disappointed in this one.

A CHAMPION RISES.......2002-07-18

At age twenty-one, Eldrick "Tiger" Woods became the youngest individual to win the Masters Tournament. This young phenomena ushered in a new age for golf and sports fans all over wanted to know, who is this rising champion? Sports writer Tim Rosaforte provides that answer by penning one of the first biographies of Tiger.

Does a young man of twenty years of age deserve a 70,000 word biography is the question Rosaforte raises. His answer is a resounding yes as he presents before the phenomenal rise of golf's greatest champion of all time. He tracks the early career of Woods from his Junior Golf years all the way up to his 1997 victory at the Masters. Through his journalism you get a comprehensive overview of his career.

Rosaforte divides his book into three sections which entail a biographical sketch of Woods' parents and their impact on him. His second section is devoted to his wins in junior golf, high school and college. Finally we deal with Tiger coming out on his own by turning professional. As one of the first biographical books on Woods, the author does a decent job in giving us insight on this remarkable golfer.

I would caution readers to not look at this book as the "definitive" work about Woods. Rosaforte admits that he didn't have the help of the Woods family in compiling his work. In many instances the author's voice takes on a self-serving attitude as if his writing is responsible for taking Woods to greater heights. Although he shares with us little known facts about Woods such as his mugging at Stanford and problems with the NCAA regarding his eligibility, we are left without a clue about the young man himself. His golf achievements and statistical records are reported but what is absent is the inner life of Woods and little interpretation as to his importance for golf's future years. Perhaps Tiger and his family were wise not to work with the reporter.

Regardless of those faults Rosaforte's book is worth having in terms of getting some insight about Woods as a champion golfer. In this area the author does a great service but as a biographer he falls short of the task. Obtain this book as a collector's item on one of Golf's finest players.

A Very Well Written Book.......2001-02-22

Although the story dragged in the beginning, I found the book Tiger Woods The Makings Of A Champion very interesting and entertaining. It was also a very well written book. It struck me with awe when I read that Tiger started swinging a golf club at 10 months. The book also shows people how hard Tiger's childhood was. That he couldn't even play at some golf courses because he was black. It showed how great a golfer Tiger Woods is, and how he could possibly be the player of the future.

Insights into Pre-Dominant Tiger.......2001-02-01

Rosaforte is one of the very astute watchers and commentators on the PGA Tour. He admits here that much is rehash of publicity we've all heard over and over. Yet, he places it into the context of what has and was going on inside Tiger's family and circle during his transition from college player to pro.

I found this valuable towards how one views this amazing talent, especially his views of parents and how his fellow competitors accepted him from the start. The personal insights here are well worth the read. We all now know what Tiger did about fulfilling some of the potential spoken of here prophetically.

His continued climb into golf's greatness will be more easily framed and understood with this foundational look.

Should have been called resitation of quotes.......2000-08-31

Although I found this book decent reading, it was to heavily dependant on reprinting quotes that Tiger had already said throughout his young career. At points it seemed that the author had an ax to grind, in the way situations were presented.

Tiger Woods, The Making of a World-Class Champion

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Tiger, The Best Golfer In The World!

Tiger Woods, The Making of a World-Class Champion
Carol Perry
Manufacturer: Worthington Pr
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Ages 10 and up. This easy-to-read contemporary biography will give the reader a great introduction to Tiger Woods--from his earliest years to winning the U.S. Open. Eight full-page photos are included. Glossary of golf terms. Worthington Press imprint.

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Tiger, The Best Golfer In The World!.......2000-05-17

Tiger Woods is the greatest golfer in the world, (in my opinion anyway, I really don't care what other people think). I am the biggest beyond biggest fan of Tiger woods (just ask anyone, they all know!) Tiger Woods is more than a world class champion, he is the best, and I would give anything to meet him! I know you all probably hear this all of the time, but I am serious, he is my hero, I love him! Yeah, GO TIGER, YOUR THE MAN! Good luck, and love ya, Nikki

5 Books - 1) - 365 One-Minute Golf Lessons: Stroke-Saving Tips / 2) - Golf - The Practice Book, (In Slipcase) / 3) Golf for Dummies / 4) Final Rounds: A Father, A Son, The Golf Journey Of A Lifetime / 5) Tiger Woods, The Making of a Champion (Unboxed Set of Golf Training & Motivational Books)

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5 Books - 1) - 365 One-Minute Golf Lessons: Stroke-Saving Tips / 2) - Golf - The Practice Book, (In Slipcase) / 3) Golf for Dummies / 4) Final Rounds: A Father, A Son, The Golf Journey Of A Lifetime / 5) Tiger Woods, The Making of a Champion (Unboxed Set of Golf Training & Motivational Books)
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5 Books - 1) - 365 One-Minute Golf Lessons: Stroke-Saving Tips / 2) - Golf - The Practice Book, (In Slipcase) / 3) Golf for Dummies / 4) Final Rounds: A Father, A Son, The Golf Journey Of A Lifetime / 5) Tiger Woods, The Making of a Champion, in either Hard or Softcover, (See Seller Condition Comments), Shipped in one package to save on shipping costs.

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TIGER WOODS: The Making of a Champion
X Sports illustrated , and X Garrity
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TIGER WOODS: The Making of a Champion (Sports Illustrated)

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HIS BEGINNING

TIGER WOODS: The Making of a Champion (Sports Illustrated)
X Sports illustrated
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster
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This collection of articles and photos from Sports Illustrated written between 1992 and 1996 chronicles the explosive entry on the scene of golf's newest poster boy. Tiger Woods, who has the kind of champion's grin you see only on athletes who are used to being described as "transcending the sport," may be the most talented golfer ever to pick up a club.

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HIS BEGINNING.......2002-07-06

Sports Illustrated put together a collection of some of its articles chronicling the rise of Tiger Woods from the years 1992 through 1996. Writers such as James Garrity, Jaime Diaz, Tim Rosafore, Rick Reilly, William Reed, and Gary Sickle share their special insight on this young golf phenomena. Everyone has their say in this three act drama.

Act I is aptly titled The Kid. Here we are given a snapshot of the young Tiger learning his trade while moving up in the ranks of golf history. Act II concerns itself with the young man on the rise as an Amateur. The reporting tracks his comebacks, successes and the never ending question of when he will turn pro. Act III, The Pro, introduces us to a new Tiger. Tiger has moved beyond his peers on the amateur circuit and now has debuted as a professional. How he does and what he will do in the future is yet to come as we read the articles concerning his progress.

This is a good picture book. If you want to start a conversation about Tiger Woods and his rise to golf fame, this is a fair start. The articles aren't all that exciting unless you love to hear the same old jargon and statistics about Tiger, time and time again. The book's photography is good and enjoyable. Sports Illustrated threw together a picture book of a rising star. The magazine could have done better but what you have is decent coffee table reading.

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Tiger Woods: The Makings of a Champion
Rosaforte Tim
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Paperbacks
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OTT40Y

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Tiger Woods - The Making Of A Champion - Stories Excerpted From The Pages Of Sports Illustrated
John - Original Text Garrity
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster
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Tiger Woods: The Makings of a Champion
Tim Rosaforte
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