Free Spirit: A Brush With a Fox

Book Description

Cosmopolitan Honolulu and sun-kissed Waikiki offer all visitors - honeymooners, families and adventure-seekers alike - a thick slice of exotic paradise. Beyond the urban bustle lie acres of island splendor: verdant mountains, mammoth surf, secluded campgrounds, cultural gems. This comprehensive insider's guide to O`ahu's best will help you create your perfect Hawaiian getaway. PLAN AHEAD - pre-trip planning information, full-color highlights and suggested itineraries FIND ALOHA `AINA - navigate O`ahu's beaches, trails, and other open-air opportunities with our dedicated outdoors chapter, including expert surfing coverage by a Surfer magazine editor EAT UP, BED DOWN - authoritative, honest and opinionated reviews lead you to the island's top sleeping, eating and nightlife spots CONNECT - in-depth history, culture, environment and food chapters provide insight into the island's people and pulse

Customer Reviews:

Great guide book.......2007-08-23

I just get back from Oahu for my engagement trip. I can say, all my 7-day trip is on this book, from attractives to restaurants. The informations are accurate and comprehensive. Highly recommended guide book.

A Must-Have Guide.......2007-03-22

My sister-in-law and I used this book daily on our trip to Oahu. We started referring to it as "the Bible"! Lots of info but not overwhelming. Fun tips on how to navigate popular tourist attractions. All information was accurate and up to date for our January 2007 trip. Highly recommended.

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handy
FANTASTIC!
shines
Lonely Planet mucho gusto
A Good Choice For Visiting Oahu

Lonely Planet Oahu
Glenda Bendure , and Ned Friary
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1740592018

Book Description

Dive into Oahu, where clear blue water laps white-sand beaches and rugged volcanoes tower over emerald rain forest. Whether you want to lounge on a lanai in Waikiki, climb world-famous Diamond Head or snorkel in Hanauma Bay, this detailed guide points the way.

top spots for swimming, snorkeling, boogie boarding, surfing and hiking
dining ideas from inexpensive plate lunch specials to elegant Pacific Rim cuisine
a full range of accommodations from secluded beach campsites to landmark luxury hotels
25 maps, including full-color maps of Honolulu and Waikiki

Customer Reviews:

handy.......2007-01-27

We used this book recently in oahu. My biggest complaint is that it was not helpful in choosing our Waikiki hotel as the descriptions are too vague. But there are helpful hints and they do tell you where to get the best mai tai. I am glad I brought it along but it is not good as an only guidebook.

FANTASTIC!.......2006-02-25

This little book was the best thing to have on our recent trip to Hawaii. I referred to it many times a day. The maps were very clear and helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed the pages devoted to the history of the Islands. There was even a brief guide to understanding and speaking Hawaiian. I would recommend it to anyone visiting Oahu.

shines.......2005-11-01

This guide was very handy. On our first trip, a second honeymoon, just the ticket.

Lonely Planet mucho gusto.......2005-07-05

Lonely Planet Oahu took us far far away from the maddening crowds of Waikiki. We liked Honolulu but preferred staying in a B and B in Kailua where we could jump in the car and do the tourist thing without bumping into the traffic we saw heading in from the airport. Glenda Bendure is a upbeat traveler. The book features many little extras and tips that perk up the pages. Even if you don't spend or have time to see the whole island, it's worth getting.

A Good Choice For Visiting Oahu.......2004-12-17

I generally like the Lonely Planet books, and the Oahu book is no exception. The book is relatively current and topical, and to its credit covers not only Honolulu and Waikiki, but also the rest of the island (some other books shortchange everything outside the city, I find.)

I like that the book provides off-the-beaten-path type information, but I do believe that the book is so compact that a lot of useful information has been left out, particularly in the categories of restaurants and lodging. The maps are, of course, fairly small (and black and white) so I recommend getting the excellent Lonely Planet map for island navigation, especially if you are driving.

I think that overall this is a good guidebook, but the organization is sometimes difficult to use. That combined with the relative brevity of restaurant and hotel information caused me to deduct a star from my rating. Overall it is a good guide, and I certainly recommend it, although I have to give the more up to date "Oahu Revealed" guide by Andrew Doughty and Harriett Friedman the edge for user friendliness and completeness of commonly useful information.

Lonely Planet Honolulu & Oahu (Lonely Planet City Maps)

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Great For Quick Reference

Lonely Planet Honolulu & Oahu (Lonely Planet City Maps)

Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Map

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Lonely Planet Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)

ASIN: 1864502908

Book Description

Hawaiian Islands
Downtown Honolulu
Waikiki
Greater Honolulu
Pearl Harbor
Oahu
Unique Lonely Planet Driving Tour
Index of all Streets & Sights
Essential Information

Customer Reviews:

Great For Quick Reference.......2004-11-23

I am a fan of the Lonely Planet line, and this map is no exception. For what it is, it is excellent. The map is a laminated, accordion-fold map of the portions of Oahu and Honolulu that most people want to visit. It is a great size and format, but would be even better if it was just a bit shorter to make it better able to fit in pockets. The only reasons that I gave it four instead of five stars is that not all Honolulu is depicted, making it less than totally useful for exploring out of the way places (although it does cover Waikiki and downtown Honolulu well, redeeming it largely), and the scale is generally so small as to be difficult to read, especially while driving, the exceptions being the downtown Honolulu and the Waikiki maps, which are altogether excellent and very user-friendly.

I do recommend this map to people visiting Hawaii. It will be perfectly adequate for 99 percent of all tourists, but if you plan on venturing beyond downtown Honolulu or Waikiki, you need to consider a more comprehensive map. The single most useful map for most travelers to Oahu is the Nelles Maps edition titled "Honolulu and O'ahu," which I recommend highly. The only drawback to the Nelles map is that it is a full-size fold-out map, making it a bit unwieldy at times; therein lies the reason that I use both the Lonely Planet and Nelles maps, this map is best for on the go, quick reference use, while the Nelles map is best for trip and route-specific planning.

Book Description

Beginning This self-study workbook provides a wealth of exercises to develop French-language vocabulary, grammar, reading, and writing skills. Puzzles, games, and other activities build mastery through fun-filled challenges and cultural insights. Use alone or as a companion workbook to the best-selling Just Listen 'n Learn French program.

Customer Reviews:

Easy French Exercises.......2006-11-13

I recently bought this book.

While it is an easy beginning workbook, it is a Workbook of Exercises for Practicing French for those with some basic knowledge already. It is Not a book for the complete beginner. It doesn't take you through learning, it takes you through Practicing beginning French.

Easy French Exercises: Practice for beginners.......1999-12-23

Great workbook! . The instructions are easy to follow and it is very well structured. Every chapter has the answers to the exercises so you can review your writing.

Interactive French Grammar Made Easy w/CD-ROM (Grammar Made Easy)

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Interactive French Grammar Made Easy w/CD-ROM (Grammar Made Easy)
Rosi McNab
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0071460896

Book Description

Introducing an exciting new interactive resource for mastering French grammar basics

The best way to learn French--or any language--is through interactive instruction. Unfortunately, many people don’t have the time for formal classes or private language tutors. Interactive French Grammar Made Easy solves that problem by providing a powerful new way to master French grammar basics that is authoritative, thorough, and very accessible. This fully integrated book/CD-ROM package features a jargon-free, basic introduction to French. The CD-ROM contains more than 220 interactive exercises linked to corresponding units in the book and features pop-up tips and audio of all vocabulary and answers. You can practice your listening and pronunciation skills while mastering grammar basics.

Beginning French, Exercises in Pronouncing, Spelling and Translating with a Vocabulary of Familiar Words and a Collection of Easy Phrases and Dialogues

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Beginning French, Exercises in Pronouncing, Spelling and Translating with a Vocabulary of Familiar Words and a Collection of Easy Phrases and Dialogues
l. Pylodet
Manufacturer: Holt & Williams
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000KNRSHU

Cabernet Sauvignon: A Complete Guide to the Grape and the Winesit Pro duces (Mitchell Beazley Wine Made Easy)

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Cabernet Sauvignon: A Complete Guide to the Grape and the Winesit Pro duces (Mitchell Beazley Wine Made Easy)
Dave Broom
Manufacturer: Mitchell Beazley
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Sauvignon Blanc: A Complete Guide to the Grape and the Wines it Produces (Mitchell Beazley Wine Made Easy)

ASIN: 1840006862

Book Description

Cabernet Sauvignon, the undisputed king of the red grape varieties, has a well-deserved reputation for producing some of the finest red wines in the world. This practical guide covers them all—from Europe and Australia to North and South America and beyond—guiding readers through the multitude of Cabernets available on the shelves and highlighting the top producers who manage to strike a perfect balance between quality and quantity to make the very best wine.

Easy French composition and conversation,

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Easy French composition and conversation,
Aurelio Macedonio Espinosa
Manufacturer: B.H. Sanborn & Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B00087AW1C

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Easy French reading and conversation,
L. Raymond Talbot
Manufacturer: B.H.Sanborn & Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B00085ITGE

Easy French;: A reader for beginners, with wordlists, questionnaire, exercises and vocabulary, (Heath's modern language series)

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Easy French;: A reader for beginners, with wordlists, questionnaire, exercises and vocabulary, (Heath's modern language series)
William B Snow
Manufacturer: D.C. Heath & Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Easy lessons in French according to the cumulative method

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Easy lessons in French according to the cumulative method
Adolphe Dreyspring
Manufacturer: D. Appleton and Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B00087KAVY

Easy Standard French, Edited with English Exercises, Notes and Vocabulary

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Easy Standard French, Edited with English Exercises, Notes and Vocabulary
Victor E. Francois
Manufacturer: American Book Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000L1XUA0

Ahn's introductory practical course to acquire the French language,: By a short and easy method,

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Ahn's introductory practical course to acquire the French language,: By a short and easy method,
F Ahn
Manufacturer: D. Appleton
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Book Description

Over 1,000 designs in rare 19th-century catalog of impressive architectural ornaments and statuary — rendered in zinc, brass, and copper — includes rosettes, historical figures, angels, gargoyles, knights, eagles, griffins, cornices, friezes, much more. Captions supply measurements and prices. Great browsing for antique and nostalgia buffs; excellent source of royalty-free illustrations.

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Renowned horseman Gerhard Kapitzke clarifies how establishing an independent seat and allowing the evolution of a common balance will produce a comfortable, happy horse and unhindered lines of communication.

Customer Reviews:

Alright but not great.......2007-08-05

A good and informative book, but mostly it just talks about classical dressage/schooling training in relation to the bit and reins/contact with not a lot of detail about different bits and their effects. It is a good book if that is what you are looking for but it is nothing new and the subject is covered well in many other books that are more expansive.

Check it out of the library.......2007-03-02

This is a really great book in some ways--it discusses all kinds of bits, bridles, and reins, and it has top notch pictures of not only the tack, but drawings of how they affect the horse's tounge and mouth. I learned a tremendous amount from this book. But the book proceeds from discussing training with a snaffle to riding with a pelham for dressage. The chapter on reins near the end applies only to pelhams and dressage. I didn't catch on until nearly then that this is really a book about riding dressage. If you trail ride for pleasure as I do, you can learn from this book, but it offered me nothing about the reins and using my hands as a pleasure rider.

Check this book out of the library and read it--I can't praise it enough for what it taught me about bits. But I'm sorry that I spent money on it because I can't imagine that it's a book that I'll want to visit again and again as the years go by and I encounter other horses in my life.

The Bit and the Reins.......2006-03-15

Should be a must for every rider that ever uses a bit. Much more comprehensive understanding of how it effects the horse. The diffrent types and what they are trying to achieve. But it's all in the riders' hands. It's made me come to the conclusion of what NOT to use. Great book!!!

Book Description

This Collector's Value Guide for the driver known as The Intimidator, features full-color photos and values for Dale Earnhardt die-cast collectibles, secondary market values for his trading cards, career highlights and a detailed biography. It also includes features on other Dale Earnhardt collectibles. Be sure to check out more CheckerBee titles such as: Hot Wheels, Nascar, Jeff Gordon and more!

Customer Reviews:

Very good guide at that time.......2002-03-05

This was a fine guide at the time of purchase in 2000.
It is now 2002 and most of the values are very much out of date. If you are buying or selling be very careful...consult a current edition of Die Cast Digest. Hope CheckerBee Publishing puts out a current edition.

My favorite race car driver.......2001-07-03

This book is great for a Dale Earnhardt fan or a race car fan. The book is mostly about him and his career, but it also features Steve Park, Dale Jr.,Michael Waltrip, the 3rd base coach of the Atlanta Braves Ned Yost, and many other former and active drivers, like Richard Petty or Bill Elliot.There is also a track guide for all the race tracks.It also talks about the crash at Daytona.There is much more. #3 is still the best!

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Complete Organic Gardening

The Organic Manual: Natural Gardening for the 21st Century
Howard Garrett
Manufacturer: Tapestry Press (TX)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Dear Dirt Doctor: Questions Answered the Natural Way

ASIN: 1930819161

Book Description

J. Howard Garrett's quest to convert the world to organics began in 1985 with the birth of his daughter. The idea was quite simple: healthy soils produce healthy animals and humans. Now millions have discovered that organics work, and that toxic chemicals simply aren't needed. The Organic Manual tells you how organics work and outlines a complete organic program from what products to use, when and how to use them.

Customer Reviews:

Complete Organic Gardening.......2003-02-26

I have read many books on organic gardening by many authors, and this book is by far the best. Howard Garrett, also known as the Dirt Doctor, hosts over five hours per week of an organic gardening show on talk radio in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex area. He has done more to stimulate the popularity of organic gardening in this area than all other sources combined. While many of Howard's books are targeted to his home state of Texas, this book is not. This book should be applicable to gardeners nationwide because none of the advice is tailored to any specific geographical area.

The Organic Manual is an outstanding comprehensive resource for organic gardeners, both inexperienced and experienced. In the book Howard explains that organic gardeners should strive to improve the health of their soil and increase biodiversity through proper soil management practices, which do not involve the use of chemical fertilizers or chemical pesticides. The book covers it all, including sections on soil nutrients, mulches, pest control, plant diseases, fertilizers and soil amendments, as well as a lot of how-to information on subjects such as converting to organics, getting soil tests done, planting techniques, fertilizing, and pest control.

The section on soil nutrients goes far beyond the familiar N-P-K and discusses the importance of carbon, calcium, magnesium, sulfur and other mineral nutrients. There is also a chart that compares the use of various organic mulches, from shredded tree chips to straw to pine bark and many others. There is a discussion of the various beneficial insects, from the familiar ladybug, to green lacewings, wasps, and even fireflies, among others. There is also a discussion of harmful insects, as well as a chart that recommends organic remedies for various pests.

As an example, for control of bagworms, caterpillars, cabbageworms and the various moth larvae that often defoliate our favorite plants, the book recommends the application of Bt (bacillus thuringienses, a biological control) and the release of green lacewings and trichogramma wasps. I had never heard of Bt before I began listening to Howard's radio show, but I bought some and used it on my tomato, pepper and potato plants that were being defoliated by caterpillars. Within a day I began to find caterpillar carcasses, and my defoliation problem went away.

The book also includes a section on organic disease control, which stresses building soil health as a major control, but also recommends as remedies many products that can be bought at the grocery store or cheaply made at home, such as cornmeal, baking soda, and a spray made from pureed garlic and hot peppers. Finally there is a section that discusses the various organic fertilizers and soil amendments. In addition to the various commercially available organic fertilizers, there are discussions of the use of compost, lava sand, earthworm castings, molasses, and various manures, as well as other items.

Until a few years ago, I used chemical products in my yard and garden. I was a big fan of Miracle Gro and Sevin Dust, as well as a few other even more toxic products. After listening to Howard's talk show for a few months and reading a few of his books, including this one, I have converted to 100% organic gardening. My gardens have never been more lush and productive, and now I have the added peace of mind of knowing all the vegetables from my garden are generally free from toxic substances (not counting acid rain and airborne particles from outside my property). Looking back on my conversion to complete organics, if I had to pick a single resource that was most influential and most helpful, this book would be it. I still refer to the book fairly often when I encounter new problems or consider using a new type of soil amendment or mulch.

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amazing

Highly Suggested

Digital Typography : Practical Advice for Getting theType You Want When You Want It (Pocket Primers)
Ron Goldberg
Manufacturer: Windsor Professional Information
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Typography | Graphic Design | Design & Decorative Arts | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 1893190056

Book Description

Digital Typography, 1 of 5 in The Pocket Primer Series, is written in an accessible, straightforward style. It's also filled with information and ideas that can be immediately put to use and, as a series, will equip you with the tools and understanding you need to be both knowledgeable and highly productive in this new era.

This title gives practical advice for getting the type you want when you want it. It is the up-to-the-minute guide on digital typography applications at the desktop level. It will take the guesswork out of the proper use of digital type.

Customer Reviews:

amazing.......2000-09-13

This book is amazing. I work with layouts everyday of my life and was stuck in the same postion in my job for years. After reading this book, my layouts improved so much that I have recently been appointed to administrative exec., as opposed to an assistant. I couldn't thank the author enough.

Highly Suggested.......2000-04-03

This is a great guide, whether you are a beginner or intermediate designer/printer/publisher. All the basics of type and hints for QuarkXPress. You can not go wrong!

Customer Reviews:

A frank and honest account of a woman's coming of age!.......1999-01-12

Linda's journey into self-discovery and finding her soul mate were inspiring. Her frank and honest account of her life will help many of us who are still finding their way!! Thanks for sharing your journey, Linda.

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