Comparative Physiology of Animals: An Environmental Approach

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Comparative Physiology of Animals: An Environmental Approach
Richard W. Sr. Hill
Manufacturer: Longman Higher Education
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OA95VG

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Amusing Guide to an Amusing City

a book and a mission

Way overrated!

EXACTLY what I was looking for!

Awesome!Awesome!Awesome!

Joe Pauker's Get Lost! the Cool Guide to Amsterdam (Get Lost)
Joe Pauker
Manufacturer: Get Lost Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 9076499055

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Joe Pauker, who refers to himself as "a goof," has compiled what is perhaps the funniest, most original guide available to the city of Amsterdam. Get Lost! The Cool Guide to Amsterdam, which is clearly not aimed at mainstream travelers, will take you to the places that standard guidebooks don't bother to cover (at least not in any detail): sex shows, hemp and 'shroom shops, and places where you can get free samples of cheese when you're too low on cash to buy food. Pauker's not shy about sharing his opinions, either. On taxis: "They're expensive, and they treat cyclists like shit, but if you really need one ... [they're] very comfortable." On banks and developers who would evict squatters: they're "conservative pigs who care more about money than people." And on cannabis: "nederwiet (Dutch grown weed, such as Northern Lights) is spectacular."

Off-the-wall humor and opinions aside, you get the feeling that Pauker really knows Amsterdam and wouldn't give you bum advice. Hotels and hostels (including the comfortable couches at Schiphol Airport), restaurants, attractions, and shopping are all covered in some detail, and obvious care was taken in selecting those establishments hip enough (and cheap enough) to make it into the book. If you're the kind of traveler who might need the Dutch translation of "stoned as a shrimp," or if you simply appreciate a fresh perspective and directions away from the trampled path, let Pauker be your guide to the "coolest, most happening city in Europe."

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Joe Pauker is back! This 10th edition of his Cool Guide sizzles with new and exciting things to do in Amsterdam. Opinionated, but never irreverent, Get Lost! remains the only guide to cover Amsterdam's underground culture accurately and extensively, leading travellers to the cheapest, funkiest and most delicious spots in town: inexpensive organic restaurants, the coolest bars and clubs, an incredible array of alternative museums, mind-expanding cafes, one-of-a-kind shops, and, of course, the kinkiest corners of the Red Light District. Readers trust The Cool Guide for practical information, and for the lowdown on more obscure topics such as local pirate radio, and the squat scene. As always, it's printed on eco-friendly recycled paper with vegetable-based inks. With Joe Pauker's legendary guide, every traveler has a cool friend in Amsterdam.

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Amusing Guide to an Amusing City.......2007-07-31

This book is a great guide to Amsterdam! We've been twice, and took an older version the first time. We bought the updated version for our trip there in July, 2007. This book is written with a sense of humor that is refreshing when you're on vacation. There are tons of different sections that list everything from where to buy groceries, do laundry, and rent a room to some of the seedier things that Amsterdam has to offer. We didn't get another guide book, and didn't feel we needed one. This is a great reference that gives you everything you need to have a great time in a great city!

a book and a mission.......2007-07-16

I ordered three books on a recent last-minute adventure to the Netherlands. Get Lost was the only one to arrive on time and so, dilignetly, I ventured onto my 8-hour flight and arrived the next morning in Amsterdam. Get Lost was perfect, the secret places, the extra ideas, the places I would not have found on a regular map. It was all I needed to get around the Cenre of town, fully recommended!

Way overrated!.......2007-07-14

I was really excited to use this book in Amsterdam, and I must say, I was definitely disappointed with it. It wasn't very detailed on the more traditional items, and we didn't even enjoy a couple of the coffeehouse selections.

Though I do agree with the reviewer who said that this book is great for vegetarians. My friend and I both eat meat, but the food suggestions were really wonderful. And the Maoz, a falafel chain, in the Albert Cuyp Market is incredible! Best value on our trip!

But overall, I'd stick with one of the more traditional books and only purchase this as a secondary guide.

EXACTLY what I was looking for!.......2007-07-09

I am planning a trip to Amsterdam in November, and I wanted to get a book that gives me a fresh, honest opinion -- as opposed to one that was paid for by the merchants -- on the "fun things to do and see" in Amsterdam while I am there.

I found this book refreshingly candid, with a wealth of information that every traveller should know before and during their travels. I am actually using the book to plan out my itinerary; it reads more like a friend's cool travel journal than a boring old travel book.

A must-have book for anyone who wants the "down and dirty" info on Amsterdam.

Awesome!Awesome!Awesome!.......2007-04-11

This little book is amazing...it tells you where to go, the street that it is on, a telephone number, a web-site so that you can check it out for yourself and a brief description of whatever it is that he is talking about (ie: Restaurant, coffee shop, bar, hotel, etc...)Very helpful and informative. I am defiantly using this book when I got to Amsterdam this fall! Worth every penny.

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The Complete Book of Horses, Horse Breeds & Horse Care

The Complete Book of Horses, Horse Breeds & Horse Care (The Complete Book of)
Judith Draper
Manufacturer: Lorenz Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0754812294

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This comprehensive guide for horse lovers encompasses every aspect of horse and pony care.

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The Complete Book of Horses, Horse Breeds & Horse Care.......2006-03-18

The book was everything my wife needed to learn about horses.
I have had experience with horses and I also enjoyed reading it and remembering some of the things that I had forgot.

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560 black-and-white illustrations from turn-of-the-century publications: horse-drawn wagons, steam locomotives, bicycles, trolleys, baby carriages, airships, balloons, and other transportation modes.

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Raising healthy rabbits under primitive conditions (Raising healthy animals series)
W. Sheldon Bivin
Manufacturer: Christian Veterinary Mission
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0006RWF8W

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Raising a Healthy Rabbit (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin, a-259)
Nancy Searle
Manufacturer: Storey Books
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ASIN: 1580173241

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Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

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A MUST for any serious collector of US!

Scott 2001 Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps & Covers: Confederate States, Canal Zone, Danish West Indies, Guam, Hawaii, United Nations, United ... Catalogue of United States Stamps)

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ASIN: 0894872664

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A MUST for any serious collector of US!.......2000-11-23

Excellent, detailed descriptions on the hard to identify Bank Note issues, Washington Franklin issues and Press Waste stamps.

Scott has valued stamps on the grade of "Very Fine" for the past several issue of the Scott catalogs. Although grading of stamps is very subjective, there are references included to show what classifies as "Very Fine". Most collections do not have "Very Fine" stamps, especially in the early issues. Scott should give some consideration to also giving values of stamps with less than "Very Fine" centering.

The minimum value for stamps has been changed to 20¢, which is not really an accurate reflection of the market, but can be used as a guideline.

Even with a few faults, this is still the most informative book on US stamps available. It is not too confusing and even a novice can use the references to accurately identify their stamps.

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The Indiana Gardener's Guide: Revised Edition (Indiana Gardener's Guide)
Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp , and Tom Tyler
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Written by Jo Ellen Sharp and Tom Tyler, leading Indiana gardening experts. This proven format has helped gardeners experience success and enjoyment from their gardens.

The trend in gardening books is toward regional titles, and book retailers are well aware of this. The Gardener's Guide series provides credible information on the plants that perform best in specific states. Gardeners will find information they can trust and use successfully in their own gardens.

Gardening is now the favorite leisure pastime in America. Homeowners are realizing the health benefits derived from gardening, and the resulting increase in their home's property value.

Tropical Fruit Pests and Pollinators: Biology, Economic Importance, Natural Enemies and Control

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Insects and other pests cause major economic damage on fruit crops in the tropics. However, some insects are beneficial and have a role in pollinating flowers and thus enabling a fruit set. This book, written by leading authors from around the world, reviews the injurious and beneficial organisms and how they might be controlled to enhance fruit production and quality.

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Only if Oasis Designs thought of this.......

Sharp Gardening
Christopher Holliday
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With a keen interest in spiky plants, Holliday argues that gardens don't have to look "nice" — packed with delicate roses and pretty clematis. There is much to be said for a crisp, clean-lined planting style featuring swords, straps, and spikes. This book presents a careful selection of plants that are spiky, sharp, or brittle, whether in their stems, leaves, or flowers, so that gardeners can choose new and exciting plants that work well in their landscape. From xeriscapes to maritime gardens and everywhere in between, all adventurous plantspeople will find fresh ideas for adding a little excitement to their garden.

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Only if Oasis Designs thought of this..............2007-02-04

Paul Spracklin of Oasis fame only wished he could have written this book. Next time maybe Paul eh? :D

Its quite an informative guide to growing such dry and xerophytic gardening.

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From Bud to Seed: Ten Great Annuals
Clare Foster
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Almost all flowers are lovely at the height of their bloom, but that flourishing state is only fleeting. What does the plant offer the rest of the time? What does it look like when its blooms are in bud, preparing to open, in full flower, starting to fade, as a seedhead or as foliage? Dazzling, sumptuous color photographs and evocative prose answer those questions for the California poppy, clary sage, candytuft, love-in-a-mist, and six more of the most continuously gorgeous flowering annuals and biennials around. Extraordinary close-ups picture every stage of each plant's development in full glory, while the text affords precise information on its development, dimensions of its flowers and foliage, and the conditions under which it thrives, as well as accounts of its cultural, historical, and possible folkloric significance. A delight to page through, this luminous, inspiring volume takes the guesswork out of gardening.

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From Bud to Seed: Ten Great Perennials
Clare Foster
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Plants in a perennial garden must be as appealing throughout the entire year as they are in full flower. Certainly some plants provide enduring pleasure with their changing color and shape as the months pass, but others fail to pass the test. The ten perennials celebrated here--Rocky Mountain columbine, purple coneflower, Caucasian peony, glove thistle, bronze fennel, Lenten rose, pasque flower, cardoon, sea holly, and golden groundsel--were all selected for their innate and enduring beauty, a beauty that will carry through every season. Brilliant color photographs depict each crucial stage of their development, in bud, bloom, foliage, and seedhead, while the eloquent, informative text describes each plant in detail, providing its cultural and botanical history as well as complete growing information. The result? An album that will inspire a garden as exquisite in the fall and winter as it is during the height of the flowering season.

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Garden Plants That Slugs Won't Eat!
Christine Smeeth , and Kathy Sharp
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The Moss Flora of Mexico (Memoirs of the New York Botanical Garden) (Memoirs of the New York Botanical Garden)

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A Bryologist's Delight

The Moss Flora of Mexico (Memoirs of the New York Botanical Garden) (Memoirs of the New York Botanical Garden)
Aaron J. Sharp , and Howard Crum
Manufacturer: New York Botanical Garden
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A Bryologist's Delight.......2001-03-21

It is with envy that we European botanists see the publication of bryological books in the United States. The two volumes about the moss flora of Mexico are a superb example of how well written bryological books can be. The Flora is beautifully illustrated, the keys work and the descriptions are excellent. Everybody only remotely interested in this group of plants will gladly welcome it as an addition to their collection.

Growing Roses in the Rocky Mountains and High Plains: Limiting Factors of Gardening

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Growing Roses in the Rocky Mountains and High Plains: Limiting Factors of Gardening
Maggie Sharp
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Indiana Gardener's Guide: The What, Where, When, How & Why of Gardening in Indiana

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Indiana Gardener's Guide: The What, Where, When, How & Why of Gardening in Indiana
Jo Ellen Meyers; Tyler, Tom Sharp
Manufacturer: Cool Springs Press
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Superb Resource for alternative type design.......1999-01-02

This book is a must have for the graphic designer and typographic aficionado, content is 5 starts, layout is 3-4 stars, contact information in back is priceless. As a Type designer I was able to find designers in Europe and visit their studios last year when traveling, and guess what was on their book shelves. This book. revieved by ole sorensen

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Graphis Typography 1

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The biography of a 107-year-old devoted educator who was the pride of Charlottesville, Virginia, and a leader in its African-American community, Rebecca Fuller McGinness-A Lifetime conveys 107 years of history, and a striking portrait of the woman who lived it.

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