Wild Life: The Remarkable Lives of Ordinary Animals

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Written with wit and humor, and packed with facts about biology and behavior, Edward Kanze's 50 illustrated profiles of North American wildlife explore the intrinsic fascination of a wide variety of individual species as well as the role they play in the wider ecosystem and their relationship to human society. 50 black-and-white photographs.

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Family Travel Times calls this guidebook "exhaustively researched and thorough," in which "you'll find everything you need to know." Fodor's has collected the essentials for touring 33 of the most popular national parks and monuments in the U.S., including Jasper, Yellowstone, Zion, Banff, Mt. Rainier, and Redwood. Each tour includes a map, driving directions, reviews of lodging, the best nature trails, "best-in-one-day" itineraries, as well as tips on what to see and do in each area. The nitty-gritty includes useful information on geology, plants and animals, weather, historic sites, and local festivals. With this easy-to-read, informative book, there's no excuse for having nothing to do.

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NATIONAL PARKS OF THE WEST
"Exhaustively researched and thorough. You'll find everything you need to know." --Family Travel Times
"An indispensable guide." --Family Fun magazine

The only guide you'll ever need to visit the best parks in the West
Here are all the essentials for touring 33 of the best-loved national
parks and monuments in the western United States and Canada. From where
to find a reasonably priced room and a hot meal to where to hike and camp,
Fodor's National Parks of the West not only describes what there is to see but also gives
you practical information and detailed maps. And you can use it to plan
vacation after vacation, year after year.
All text in this book was reviewed for accuracy by National Park
and Forest Service personnel. Sales of this book help to support the
National Parks.

Great information in every chapter
Driving tours with the most spectacular scenery--from rugged mountains to magnificent deserts
Extensive reviews of hotels, lodges, campgrounds, and restaurants--both inside and outside the parks
The best nature trails, backcountry hikes, strolls on the beach, and picnic spots for refueling
Best-in-one-day itineraries
Tips on biking, fishing, swimming, boating, rock climbing, ski touring, horseback riding, and bird-watching
Detailed information on geology, flora and fauna, weather, historic sites, and local festivals
33 easy-to-follow maps

The West's best-loved wildlands
Arches
Badlands
Banff
Big Bend
Bryce
Canyon de Chelly
Canyonlands
Carlsbad Caverns
Crater Lake
Death Valley
Denali
Glacier
Grand Canyon
Grand Teton
Jasper
Joshua Tree
Kings Canyon
Kootenay
Mesa Verde
Mt. Rainier
Mt. Rushmore
Olympic
Point Reyes
Redwood
Rocky Mountain
Sequoia
Waterton
Yellowstone
Yoho
Yosemite
Zion

Customer Reviews:

Provides solid information and facts.......2001-09-13

Fodor's has put together a solid collection of facts and information for visiting the National Parks in the West, but the avid hiker and outdoorsperson would do well to add other pieces of literature to their collection before setting out. This book provides essential information such as phone numbers, addresses, and directions to the parks. It details options for camping in and out of the parks, as well as lodging in cities. However, I found a number of the prices they listed to be out of date, and some of the phone numbers were inaccurate. These were minor inconveniences, however, and did not overshadow the overall effectiveness of the guide.

As far as activities, the book offers some brief guidelines for hikes and drives around the parks. I found these descriptions to be very impersonal and vague. For example, it lists trails as being "moderately difficult" without explaining what types of difficulties one might encounter. For a hiker, there is a big difference between a steep climb and precipitous footing, but this book does little to detail what one might expect on a given trail. I found the "America's National Parks for Dummies" guide to be much more informative as far as specific trail conditions and wildlife concerns (e.g. grizzly and black bear areas, mountain lions, etc.) Fodor's guide does not address these issues, which are also of utmost concern for most backcountry hikers. Additionally, the editors seem to abide by a policy of "Just the Facts" - they offer little to nothing in the way of ratings or opinions regarding which campsites and facilities may be better maintained within the parks. Most avid campers I know value a firsthand opinion when trying to decide where to pitch their tents - and reading that a campsite is quiet and primarily tents, versus noisy and popular with RVs is extremely helpful information to have in hand.

We used both the Fodor's and Dummies guides on a six-week cross-country trip and found them to be nice complements to one another. The Dummies guide covers fewer parks but in greater detail, and offers candid opinions; the Fodor's guide gives you all the essentials you need for planning a visit to the park. If you don't plan on doing much hiking, this book could be all you need, but I recommend supplementing it with a more descriptive guide.

Good Resource.......2001-08-01

I am beginning my research for a vacation to the South West. This is a good starting place. It touches on most of the parks with pretty decent descriptions and pictures. You can't go wrong with this book.

Easily the best national park guide.......2000-03-06

The amazon.com review and book description are absolutely correct. This book contains the perfect amount of information for visiting the parks--we used it to visit 18 national parks in the sumer of '99, and found the itineraries and best-ofs to be wonderful. Research was solid and presented in extremely easy to read format. Look no further for a national park guide!

Great All-Around Guide!.......1999-12-22

This manual may not suit the requirements of the most ardent of backpackers and thrill seekers, but for an average Joe Camper like myself, it really came in handy through Washington State, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming and on up into Banff and Jasper. A most resourceful guide that lists National Park Service information, directions to the Parks, campsites, hiking trails, info on backwoods camping...even tells you where you can shower after the fourth day! My only criticism is that my copy is as beat up as my hiking boots. A great resource to have, whether you're only there for a day, a drive-in camper, day hiker, or backpacker. I highly recommend it. Great job, Fodors!

Indispensible!.......1999-04-23

This book totally rocks! This is my National Parks bible. I use the National Geographic book for maps and pictures and this one for the trails, lodging and other details. The hike recommendations are the best of any national park book I've seen.

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Good Series

Vicious Vikings and Measly Middle Ages (Horrible Histories)
Terry Deary
Manufacturer: Scholastic
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Europe | History & Historical Fiction | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 0439963478

Customer Reviews:

Good Series.......2007-01-09

Our boys enjoy this series. They've read the Rotten Romans and the Groovy Greeks and loved them. It's an interesting way to study history.

The Vicious Vikings (Horrible Histories)

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wuv vikings...
Fun for Kids of all ages...
A Great book for kids from England or America. I loved It!!!
Jolly fun!!!!
Extremely good book

The Vicious Vikings (Horrible Histories)
Terry Deary
Manufacturer: Scholastic Hippo
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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wuv vikings..........2005-11-20

i love this book!!! personally my favorite people in history were the vikings and the japanese. i got so much info from this book that i found 12 mistakes in my textbook. i still read it today and it never gets old. on stormy nights i read it untill the storms over. you will like it too!

Fun for Kids of all ages..........2004-12-01

Have a hankerin' to know more about Vikings? Check out "The Vicious Vikings" one of the horrible histories series.

Horrible history books are geared towards kids but are filled with tons of fun and interesting facts about the periods in question. In this case.... Vikings! From clothing to food, you learn more (than you wanted to know), about Norsemen...The illustrations by Martin Brown are great, and Terry Deary's writing is quite entertaining. 5 stars for a fun and amusing read. 5 stars all the way!

A Great book for kids from England or America. I loved It!!!.......2002-02-06

This seires of books are the best history books I've ever read. I am 12 years old and I still use these books to suprise my teachers(Did you know pyramids contained toilets). I read these books over and over again. These books are the best you can buy for all ages, American or English.

Jolly fun!!!!.......2002-01-26

I must say that my kid is sort of an expert on the medieval period and enjoys anything also about the Vikings. This one even got his sister hooked and she is no history lover. The descriptions are fun and the tidbits are wild...your child will enjoy it!!!

Extremely good book.......2001-12-08

I am a big fan of this series and own tons of them. I am a history buff and also love comics and this book has both. If you are looking for a book that is easy to read but is also very fun to read, buy a horrible history. Terry Deary makes a bunch of facts about vikings into a very fun book. The comics are really funny and have great bits of puns and sarcasm. These books are designed to make history fun for people who don't like history. If I hadn't loved history before I picked up one of these books, I sure would love it now.

Scooby-doo Mysteries #21 (Scooby-Doo, Mysteries):Vicious Viking (Scooby-Doo, Mysteries)

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Scooby-doo Mysteries #21 (Scooby-Doo, Mysteries):Vicious Viking (Scooby-Doo, Mysteries)
James Gelsey
Manufacturer: Scholastic Paperbacks
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0439284864

Book Description

Scooby and the gang are ready for a fun afternoon in the new Viking Village at Happy Sally Land, a nearby amusement park. Scooby and Shaggy can't wait to ride the Nordic Nor'easter, the rip-roaringest roller coaster around. But when an angry Viking sabotages the ride and scares away all the visitors, it looks like no one will ever get ride the new roller coaster. It's up to the gang from Mystery, Inc. to track down the Viking before his villainy closes down Happy Sally Land -- forever.

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The Vicious Vikings (1997)
Terry Deary
Manufacturer: Scholastic, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0439252008

The Vicious Vikings and the Measly Middle Ages (Horrible Histories)

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The Vicious Vikings and the Measly Middle Ages (Horrible Histories)
Cecelia Lenagh
Manufacturer: Cartwheel Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Smashing Saxons AND Stormin' Normans (Horrible Histories)

ASIN: 0590543644

Vicious Vikings Sticker Book (Horrible Histories)

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Lots Of Fun

Vicious Vikings Sticker Book (Horrible Histories)
Terry Deary
Manufacturer: Scholastic
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Europe | History & Historical Fiction | Children's Books | Subjects | Books

ASIN: 0439962927

Customer Reviews:

Lots Of Fun.......2007-01-05

My boys, ages 9 & 7, had a great time with this product. We homeschool, and this was a perfect compliment to our study of Vikings. The facts were fun and easily memorable due to the great graphics and comic book style format.

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Vicious Vikings

Manufacturer: ZZCSCHOLASTIC CHILDR
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000GM9KVM

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Vicious Vikings Sticker Book

Manufacturer: ZZCSCHOLASTIC CHILDR
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000GSO2A0

Book Description

Give any message high impact with this easy-to-use set of royalty-free fonts including star-spangled letters; letters made of bones; letters that evoke far-off lands, distant times and more. Mac or Windows-compatible. Selected by noted typographer Dan X. Solo. One CD-ROM and book. 24 black-and-white fonts.

Book Description

Everyone in purebred dogs wants to know how can I be a winner? How can I breed good ones and be recognized in my breed as a knowledgeable breeder and exhibitor? Now, for the first time in one comprehensive book, the right way is spelled out on how to be a winner. Step-by-detailed-step the information on how to go about doing it is spelled out in clear English.

Customer Reviews:

DogRead book of the month.......2001-10-31

This book was chose to be on the prestigious 'DogRead' as a book selection of the month. We only do 12 books a year and this was April 2001. The author comes on line for the whole month to answer questions on the book. It was very well received by our 3000 member email group. The author was very knowledgeable and easy to understand even though also very in depth.

treshell owner DogRead

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How to Make a Profit Buying & Selling Antiques & Collectibles Without Really Trying: The Almost Complete Guide to Antique Collecting
Mark A. Roeder
Manufacturer: iUniverse
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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How to Sell Antiques and Collectibles on eBay... And Make a Fortune!

ASIN: 0595301827

Book Description

Whether you're new to the world of antiques, or an experienced collector, you'll find loads of useful, money-saving information between the covers of this book. For more than three decades, nationally syndicated columnist Mark A. Roeder has been collecting, buying, and selling antiques. It's all here, from Ebay to household sales, from great finds to reproductions, virtually everything you ever wanted to know about antiques. This guide will pay for itself several times over by steering you away from mistakes and toward antiques and collectibles that will bring not only profit, but years of enjoyment. If you're a lover on antiques, this guide is a must for your bookshelf.

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For busy gardeners, the prospect of continually dragging out hoses to water the garden can be a real disincentive to gardening. Often, the installation of an irrigation system appropriate to the needs of the garden can be a huge time and energy saver, and provide the appropriate and timely water that all plants need in differing amounts at different times. Starting with "The Basics of Home Irrigation," readers will learn if an irrigation system is appropriate for their needs and which one (or combination of systems) works best. Next, "Getting Started" discusses which kinds of systems can be installed and how they work. The final section of the book is "Using and Repairing an Irrigation System."

Just about everything one needs to know is included here: troubleshooting and problem solving, customizing designs for an irrigation system, buying guides to components, and thorough, well-diagrammed how-to instructions made clear by helpful color photographs and detailed diagrams. --Mark A. Hetts

Book Description

Outlines irrigation options available to homeowners—from fully automated sprinklers for a large yard to simple manual drip systems for balcony plants.

Explains sprinkler systems and how to install them.

Includes a section on maintenance and repairs.

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Good Overview

This book helped me create a very much improved lawn

Your Guide to Growing Grass Anywhere in America

Great book, but buy the update instead

The Best Lawn Care Reference

Ortho's All About Lawns (Ortho's All About Gardening) (Ortho's All About Gardening)
Ortho Books
Manufacturer: Ortho
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Ortho's All About Shade Gardening (Ortho's All About Gardening)

ASIN: 0897214218

Book Description

Offers detailed plans for growing a great lawn.

Tells readers how to identify grasses in their own lawn so proper care can be given.

Complete guide for repairing or rebuilding a lawn.

Teaches readers how to match their maintenance plans with their personal time schedules.

Discusses tools and how to use them.

Shows readers how to get a checkerboard pattern seen on athletic fields.

Customer Reviews:

Good Overview.......2005-11-28

This book provided a good overview of lawns. There were many clear color pictures included, and the text was simple to read. I would have preferred a little more detail for the techniques described in the book. For instance, aerating was given only a paragraph or two and didn't have details on tools, spacing, or depth. This book, however, detailed information on how to read a grass seed or fertilizer label. This book is good for a novice, but if you want to get serious about your lawn, find a book with more details and that is more up to date.

This book helped me create a very much improved lawn.......2003-12-28

In the past I have always hired services to care for my lawn. This past year I decided, for a number of reasons, to do it myself. I bought a nice mower, a fertilizer spreader, and this book. The information contained in this book was extremely helpful to a novice like me. I also followed the program set forth by the fertilizer manufacturer I chose and mowed and watered according to the advice set forth in this book.

Frankly, I was shocked by how quickly my lawn improved. You have to understand that my lawn was basically dead and full of weeds. It seemed like it was mostly weeds. But getting the lawn mowed properly, with some good fertilizer and weed control and sufficient water creates amazing results.

This book helped me understand different grass types, weed varieties and how to treat them, how to select fertilizers and how much to apply based upon grass type, how much work you want to put into your lawn, and soil types. Your lawn can take as much work as you want to put into it, but the minimum amount can be pretty low. I probably picked a medium amount because of all the recovery I had to accomplish. My neighbors routinely complimented the lawn and by the end of the season it wasn't much work at all.

This book is concise, well illustrated, and very informative. It sure helped me and I believe that if you are a beginner like me, it can be of great help to you.

Your Guide to Growing Grass Anywhere in America.......2003-07-25

You would think grass was the easiest thing in the world to grow. That is until you actually own your own house and you realize that this whole grass growing thing
is not exactly a picnic in the sun.

Not only can overwatering kill your grass, you can end up with all sorts of problems if you fertilize too much. We are talking about burning grass, planting the wrong grass seeds and living to see your grass take on Amazon like proportions.

I've done it all. I?ve planted the wrong grass seeds, repaired patches (successfully after purchasing this book) and learned other lessons in how to maintain a lawn.

Contents:

What Makes a Great Lawn
Lawn Care
Building A Better Lawn
Problem Solving - weeds, insects and disease.

The next time you drive by a home with a perfect lawn, you might wonder if they own this book. It sure has all the secrets for how to mow, repair and fertilize your lawn.

One thing this book taught me was to read the back of the bags of grass seed. 't grow in certain areas, or not as well. I had this whole lovely patch of Annual Bluegrass that did fine until the summer when it died out and left bare patches in the lawn. Don't even ask me about crabgrass.

Are you interested in knowing why your yard has developed fairy rings or necrotic ring spot, this book gives you hints and tips on the types of grasses that are susceptible and how you can control the problem with chemicals or by planting a different type of grass.

Before you plant a new lawn or move into a house that has one, get this book fast!

It sure helped me while I was living in my beautiful big house with the large kitchen.

Ok, so I'm not missing it too much. The yard was a lot of work. Now I relax on my deck and read books while the lawn-care guys zip along in their riding mowers. Ahh, bliss.

Make your life easier with this book. I promise you, you don't want to live without this book for two years like I did.

Essential Lawn-care book! The Best I've seen.

~TheRebeccaReview.com

Great book, but buy the update instead.......2003-06-02

This is a great book all about lawns. Great pictures and useful reference information.

However, this book is the older version of the newer "Scotts Lawns: Your Guide to a Beautiful Yard." I know, because I purchased both of them. They are both by the same publisher, and contain many identical pictures. Of course, the pictures of generic fertilizer and lawn equipment in the Scotts version have been replaced with Scotts-brand items. But, the Scotts book is larger, newer, and contains more information. So, if the branding doesn't bother you, I recommend buying that one instead.

The Best Lawn Care Reference.......2002-05-16

The best, most comprehensive lawn book I've found. Very helpful illustrations and descriptions of various grasses, weeds and pests. Discusses lawnmower types and maintenance, compares types of sprinklers and recommends when to weed and feed. Covers everything you'll need to know.

All About Sprinklers & Drip Systems (Ortho's All About Gardening)

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Perfect for the new homeowner or an old pro!

All About Sprinklers & Drip Systems (Ortho's All About Gardening)
Ortho
Manufacturer: Ortho
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 089721515X
Release Date: 2006-01-10

Book Description

This newly revised edition provides expert advice on how to grow a lush, green lawn through proper watering with less fuss, less water, and less money.

The easy-to-follow, practical format helps readers plan their watering systems, buy the right equipment, and install them with 100-percent confidence.

More than 100 full-color photos and illustrations combined with step-by-step instructions show how easy it is to install sprinkler and drip systems.

Helpful tips provide lawn enthusiasts with expert knowledge that will give them the most beautiful lawn or garden in the neighborhood, while also helping them conserve water and save money.

Customer Reviews:

Perfect for the new homeowner or an old pro!.......2007-07-19

This book is great for new homeowners who've found themselves face to face with a drip system for the first time or even an old pro like me whose been fiddling around with drip systems for nearly 10 years. It's clearly written and chock full of helpful illustrations. BRING IT WITH YOU WHEN YOU VENTURE INTO THE DRIP SYSTEM DEPARTMENT AT YOUR LOCAL HARDWARE STORE!

Ortho Easy-Step Books: Lawns: All About Planting And Lawn Care

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Ortho Easy-Step Books: Lawns: All About Planting And Lawn Care
Sterling/Ortho
Manufacturer: Sterling
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Book Description

It's never greener on the other side of the fence when you've made your lawn the best in town! Because the lawn often is the largest and most visible part of a home landscape, you'll want to make sure it's perfect by selecting the right grass for your climate and needs, installing it properly, and caring for it consistently. Whether you're starting from scratch, removing and replanting an old or neglected lawn, or just searching for tips, all you need to know is right in here. * Prepare the soil with amendments and fertilizer * Seed, sod, and plant your lawn. * Pick the right mower for the kind of lawn you want. * Know when to water. * Inspect for pests, treat damage, and control weed growth. * Aerate, overseed, and patch small spots. This is the ultimate lawn tool! Sterling 64 pages (all in color), 5 1/4 x 8 7/8.

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All About Lawns
Ortho
Manufacturer: Ortho
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0696236834
Release Date: 2008-02-05

Book Description

Your ideal lawn starts here-with all the current information and easy-to-follow instructions you'll need-in one handy reference. All About Lawns helps you confidently establish a new or improved lawn that suits your needs. You'll discover how to develop the healthiest lawn; saving time and resources.

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All about Lawns
Michael; Ortho Books MacCaskey
Manufacturer: Ortho Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000NSGV8O

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All About Lawns
Alice E. - Project Editor; Writer - Maccaskey, Michael; Created & designed by the editorial staff of Ortho Books Mace
Manufacturer: Ortho Books/Chevron Chemical
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000RJ52AM

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All about Lawns: West
Michael R. MacCaskey
Manufacturer: Ortho Books
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ASIN: 0917102770

From the Publisher

A handy guide for using cost, productivity and profit to set prices that work. Pricing methods include by the hour, by the page, and by the job. Desktop publishing examples show the reader how to generate production time standards and budgeted hourly rates for flat rate pricing. Lists typical times to perform job functions. Includes cost and break-even analysis, maximum profit formulas, creative pricing strategies, subtle ways to raise price, countering cutthroat competition, estimating, bidding and negotiating techniques. Tables, sample forms, and charts. Free software offer in book.

The new and revised Pricing Guide for Desktop Services, contains more how-to tips, tricks, strategies and rules of thumb that can double or triple your business within a year. Based on great ideas from our own customers, we've expanded the original material to include production time standards, step-by-step budgeted hourly rates, rebate and coupon strategies, maximum income potential, and much more. We also added more examples, charts and figures. This 382-page, perfect bound book is packed with proven ideas for making pricing work for you.

Product Description

13 songs from the album, including: Bold as Love Castles Made of Sand Little Wing Spanish Castle Magic. The Guitar Recorded Versions edition has been newly revised with a 24-page full-color section. Ain't No Telling Bold As Love Castles Made Of Sand EXP If Six Was Nine Little Miss Lover Little Wing One Rainy Wish She's So Fine Spanish Castle Magic Up From The Skies Wait Until Tomorrow You Got Me Floatin'

Customer Reviews:

Get Experienced Again and Again This Gets Better Each Time.......2007-04-02

This is actually the third time I've bought this book. About a decade or so ago I had a copy of this and it got lost or stolen or something. I remembered it because I was actually impressed that the songs herein cold actually be transcribed especially this accureately. I got a second copy after my sight reading skills had improved somewhat and used it often enough for the pages to start to come loose. So, I bought a 3rd copy of it. The transcriptions are challenging to anyone's sightreading abilities, but the rewards of a little bit of effort are very satifying. The book is accurate giving great insight into Hendrix solos and choice of(often apparently jazz influenced)chord voicings. A must for any guitarist who wants to learn these songs.

A Good Source for Investigating Jimi's Style.......2007-03-02

At the time I write this, two other customer reviews exist. One laments the book is full of mistakes and inaccurate transcriptions. The other insists it is note-for-note perfect and an invaluable resource for learning to play these songs. In an article written by Joe Gore for Guitar Player magazine shortly after the first edition of this TAB book was released (around 1989, I believe), he called the Hal Leonard Hendrix series "the finest Hendrix transcriptions available, despite a shocking number of music typos." I think Mr. Gore's statement comes closest to hitting the mark.

Yes, there are mistakes in the book, here and there. But, I think most people can sort them out easy enough. There are some passages (usually those a bit hard to hear on the recording) that I question if they accurately reflect exactly what Hendrix played. But, the majority of the transcriptions are unquestionably correct, and the passages in this TAB book which I think might vary a bit definitely sound good and are "Hendrixesque." Hendrix himself never played the same thing twice, and it's unlikely that anybody is going to be able to play EXACTLY like Hendrix, no matter how perfect the transcription.

So, my take on the situation is that the true usefulness of any transcription book is to serve as a departure point which offers insight into a particular player's style and which provides practice material which allows a player to internalize aspects of that style into their own playing. Therefore, I can live with a book that has mostly accurate transcriptions, in spite of a lot of typos. If you feel the same, you'll might find this book valuable. If not, I guess you'll need to sit down with a recording and try to figure it out for yourself. Actually, that's probably the best way. But, doing so will require having more skill and patience than I do :-)

ripped off!.......2004-02-21

There are so many mistakes in this book with both the notation & tab (too many beats in a bar, mistakes in fingering, etc.)that it's almost funny. In addition to this, some of the transcriptions are ridiculously incorrect with regards to what is actually being played as well. It's really a shame, because it could have been a great book.

The Best Guitar Tab Book Out There!!!!!!.......2002-12-19

This guitar tab book is by far the best one out there! Jimi Hendrix is the best guitarist of all time and this book proves it.There are really great Hendrix classics in here too. Some like "Spanish Castle Magic","Little Wing","Castles Made of Sand",and "Bold As Love". These tabs are all on the money and are great to play and further your skills as a guitar player. If you are a good bassist you can figure out the bass lines from these tabs too. So go out and buy this book..........You Won't be disappointed!

Bold As Love: The Jimi Hendrix Experience

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Definitely worth it for the photos
Jimi fans- buy this book

Bold As Love: The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Frank Moriarty
Manufacturer: MetroBooks (NY)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1567993850

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Definitely worth it for the photos.......2005-12-05

I like a book with photos of my favorite subject to be substantial in size and this book delivers that. It is also mostly photos. So, for the sake of the photos alone, this book is worth it. Any time I can get a book about Jimi that is filled with a bunch of photos of him, that's a good deal given, of course, that there's a limited supply of photos of him. Very nicely put together. chrisbct@hotmail.com

Jimi fans- buy this book.......2001-02-28

"Bold As Love- The Jimi Hendrix Experience" is a great book on Jimi, whether you're an old fan or someone who wants an introduction. It gives a well-balanced, brief bio of JH in 115 photo-packed pages. Speaking of photos, this book really delivers in that department. Many full- and half- page photos in their original glory brilliantly illustrate the many fascinating moods of uh, maybe the coolest guy ever. 'Bold As Love' is not as exhaustive as Gleebeck's 'Electric Gypsy', but it offers a more candid look at the JH legend . If you thought 'Electric Gypsy' was a little Chandler/Kramer heavy, you might enjoy this perspective. In fact, 'Bold As Love' would be a nice companion to 'Electric Gypsy'. Worth twenty bucks just for the photos.

Hendrix Axis: Bold As Love (Recorded Version, The Jimi Hendrix Experience)

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Hendrix Axis: Bold As Love (Recorded Version, The Jimi Hendrix Experience)
Transcribed by Andy Aledort & Joff Jones
Manufacturer: Bella Godiva Music Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000JIJE1O

Product Description

The complete, authoritative transcriptions for guitar, bass, drums with performance notes and rare photographs for each composition.

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