Catecholaminergic Innervation Of The Rat Amygdala (Advances in Anatomy, Embryology and Cell Biology)

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A detailed description of ultrastructural and neurochemical characteristics of dopaminergic, noradrinergic and adrenergic afferent fibers and of their target structures in the central, basal and intercalated nuclei of the rat amygdala. The results serve as a basis for the interpretation of the effects of catecholamines upon amygdaloid functions in emotion, attention, learning and memory.

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Classic Hikes is a greatest hits of previous Mountaineers guidebooks for Washington, collecting in a single volume 100 hikes from the guides to the Alpine Lakes, North Cascades, Glacier Peak, Mount Rainier, and South Cascades and Olympics regions. The intelligence behind the selection comes from Ira Spring and Harvey Manning, who between them have more than 100 years of hiking experience in Washington. Owners of other Mountaineers guides will notice that the production values of this volume are even higher than usual; color maps and photos adorn high-quality (recycled) paper. At-a-glance information for easy browsing includes the following: mileage, suggested duration in hours or days, high point, elevation gain, seasonality, topo map codes, and additional contact information. The text synopses are colorful and politically opinionated (woe to the dirt biker who crosses paths with these two!). Their sense of tradition is also readily apparent: "To start with the ice cream and work through the meatballs and potatoes to the soup is not esthetic. Coming to the Enchantments by way of Aasgard is in very bad taste."

While avid hikers will have plenty to argue about concerning the sins of omission, it's hard to argue with the inclusion of Mount Rainier's Wonderland Trail, Whatcom Pass in the North Cascades, Image Lake in the Glacier Peak Wilderness, the Enchantments in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, and the Olympics' High Divide. These represent some of the most spectacular hikes in North America. The downside is that you're not likely to find solitude in such places, no matter how remote. But there are 95 more trails to choose from, many of similar scenic beauty and slightly less fame.

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Based on their more than 100 years of combined experience in Washington's backcountry, Spring and Manning have selected their favorite trails for this compendium of classic hikes. Full-color photographs throughout supplement the authors' first-hand descriptions of the trails they have hiked many times over. Featuring spectacular views, flower-filled alpine meadows, lakes and streams, ancient forests, animals and birds, and solitude, these trails will give hikers a taste of Washington's best. Infused with a strong conservation message, this guide not only introduces hikers to Washington's gems but encourages them to become active participants in an effort to preserve and, in some cases, reclaim the remaining wilderness.

Customer Reviews:

By far the best hiking book I have ever read.......2007-02-04

"Ira and Harvey," as my hiking partner and I fondly refer to the authors, are probably the best hiking writers / photographers I've ever encountered. Yes, the book is opinionated; there is no doubt about that. However, that is what makes it special. If you want a book with 1000 hikes and a short listing of facts, this book isn't for you. However, the authors have pulled together their favorite 100 hikes and feel free to tell you exactly why they think they're great. Ira (Spring) was a famous photographer in his day, and I enjoy drooling over his photos of the sites I'll see on the way to hike. We usually preface our hikes from this book by reading the hike description aloud and laughing over Manning's excesses.

My edition is one older than this listing, and in it, as another reviewer remarks, the authors do rail against motorized vehicles. Anyone who's been asphyxiated by a 4-wheeler and coughed for minutes after its departure can appreciate and agree with their rants.

In the edition I have, there is no negative mention of dogs or horses. In fact, Harvey references hikes with his dog fondly. I have noticed in later editions of Mountaineers books anti-dog writing which bothers me - a lot. However, I have never seen that in this book.

If you can only own one hiking book for Washington, this is the one. It's entertaining, informative, recommends fantastic hikes, and has great photos.

Experienced WA hiker does not recommend this book.................2004-06-09

...and recommend in its stead : Hiking Washington's Geology, ISBN: 0898865484.

I live in WA state, and have owned "100 Classic Hikes in WA" for 5 years; I repeatedly "try" to reference for new hiking ideas, but every time end up closing the book in disgust. Here is why:
1. The prose is terrible (excessively 'flowery' and overblown);
2. Non-stop negative "preaching" against the forest service, motorized vehicles, horses & dogs on the trail.
3. Hike descriptions, when not oriented on preaching, are not very descriptive of the specific features as seen on the hike.

Because of this, the valuable information, such as difficulty of hike, accesibility of trailhead, & attraction of hike (view, flowers, etc) is very hard to extract from the hike descriptions.

I consider myself an experienced outdoors-person, and hit the trails almost every weekend during good weather. Sometimes I hike with friends, sometimes I take my dog, sometimes I bring the trailer & ride with my horse, and sometimes I take a mountain bike. My point is: these men found innumerable ways to slam almost every activity I do in the mountains: according to their never-ending negativity, the only good trail is one in which only a walking human is allowed.

My recommendation to the authors is to spend less time 'educating' the public with your incredibly biased opinions and more time on the purpose of the book: educating people on the best places to go in WA for a great hike.

"Hiking WA's Geology" is a much better book, even if you are not interested in geology for the following reasons:
1. Hike descriptions are written by authors experienced in technical writing, i.e. you recieve the most amount of pertinent information in as few words as possible.
2. Many of the trails are 'off the regularly beaten path'
3. Descriptions give detailed information along each section of the hike, so the hiker knows not only the 'what & why' of what he is seeing, but also any technical challenges that might arise (paraphrased e.g.: 3 miles down the trail, the trail becomes difficult to follow, watch for campsite #22, walk to the left, find the trailhead again).

Opinionated guide but great in all respects.......2003-10-02

I have read countless hiking books but never have I encountered a preface like this book. Authors Spring and Manning spend many pages going into a diatribe about how the Forest Service has ruined many Washington trails and how ATV's and encroachment has destroyed much of the pristine beauty of the state. I agree with their comments wholeheartedly, but wonder if such "strident" opinions (to some people) are really suitable in a hiking guide. For me, the political opinions were not a distraction, but I want to mention them in case you are expecting simply a typical guidebook with no ancillary commentary.

Now, to the book itself. Washington is a magnificent and beautiful state to hike. Even without the magnificent hikes in and around the Seattle, there are plenty of other trails to explore and enjoy. This book does it all! It is an exceptionally well-designed book for hikers across the spectrum. Whether you're a neophyte or have climbed Denali, this book contains all the essential information you need to tackle the hikes listed. The photos are all in color and are breathtaking! You really get a sense of what each hike will look like before you undertake it. Every hike also has a brief map to accompany the text description. The maps are easy to follow and instructive. There are also black and white photos of each trail, with two color sections.

Equally pleasing is that the authors take the time to describe each hike in extensive detail, though they are never wordy. They list the elevation gains, give succinct but necessary directions to each trailhead and provide ample analysis of the strengths/weaknesses of each trek. The book is small and light enough to carry in your backpack, if you feel the need to consult it while on the trail.

I have over 50 hiking books in my library and it would be hard to imagine a more complete, more photographically stunning or better written guide. From desert to mountains, Washington has it all. I enthusiastically recommend this gem with the small warning about the authors injecting personal opinions about the Forest Service.

Classic = Old.......2002-07-20

My criticism of this guide applies to all of the so-called "classic" hikes series. It is difficult for me to write, because Harvey Manning was once one of the best guidebook writers on the planet, and Ira Spring's photos are awesome.
But that was then, and this is now. The books are poorly edited, inaccurately updated, sloppy attempts to sell a few more great color pictures and once-good-but-now-preachy Manning writing.
Anyone who has been on any one of the trails of this guide should be able to find at least one significant innacuracy in the description, largely because I'll bet the authors haven't hiked on some ot the trails since they wrote the first edition, almost a half-century ago.
Sadly, some of the photos in this book are in error, too - such as the photo of the "marsh marigold" on page 234, which is actually a Western anemone; or the photo of the "avalanche lily" on page 198, actually a glacier lily. Worse still is the picture on page 35, which shows campers tending a fire in an area where fires have been banned for the past 20 years.
In sum, the classic series does little to enhance the fine reputations of these two guidebook authors.

More from the masters of diatribe.......2002-05-28

Authors Spring and Manning would have done much better serving their readers with more about hikes in Washington and less with their ad nauseum opinions on the Forest Service.

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Civilization Past and Present, Concise Version, is a carefully honed version of the best-selling Civilization Past and Present, Ninth Edition. It treats the development and growth of civilization not as a unique European experience but as a global one through which all the great culture systems have interacted to produce the present-day world. This new text includes all the elements of history-social, economic, political, military, religious, aesthetic, legal, and technological-to illustrate that global interaction. MARKET Appropriate for anyone interested in World History. ISBN This is a first edition text.

Civilization Past & Present, Volume II: From 1300, Chapters 14-36 -- Begins with the Renaissance (9th Edition)

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This guy Joseph
Civilization Past and Present is an eye opener!
Decent, concise overview of world history

Civilization Past & Present, Volume II: From 1300, Chapters 14-36 -- Begins with the Renaissance (9th Edition)
Pamela Brummett , Robert Edgar , Neil J. Hackett , George Jewsbury , Alastair M. Taylor , Nels M. Bailkey , Clyde J. Lewis , and T. Walter Wallbank
Manufacturer: Longman
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0321005333

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This guy Joseph.......2006-07-16

Is a nut who just keeps posting reviews of things promoting his strange paranoia about Israel and its right to do whatever it wants... read his reviews, they all have the same strange paranoia. So don't trust his review here.

Civilization Past and Present is an eye opener!.......2000-02-03

with so many tiny tidbits of interesting information stuck in here and there it was a learning experience just reading the special highlights throughout the book. There were useful lists of important dates and happenings throughout each chapter and even suggested websites relating to each chapter's material for further information. The way the book was written made for easy understanding of the material and better memory of what was read. Although the book follows a text book formula it was fun to read which is rare. A real find!

Decent, concise overview of world history.......1999-10-17

I looked for a long time to find a decent world history; one that was neither 10,000 pages nor painfully dry. This is the best I found. It is a very readable book of reasonable length. The authors make good use of sidebars with thought-provoking bits of literature which are scattered throughout the overall history. They also make a good attempt at discussing underlying causes and patterns behind the historical events. I perfer that to a dry recounting of the facts, even if I may not always agree with them on the interpretation. It was surprisingly neutral on religious topics, given the origin of the book.

Civilization Past and Present, Eighth Edition Volume 2 Studying C (Studying Civilization)

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Civilization Past and Present, Eighth Edition Volume 2 Studying C (Studying Civilization)
Richard Wires
Manufacturer: Addison-Wesley Educational Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Civilizations Past & Present, Volume II (from 1300) (12th Edition) (MyHistoryLab Series)

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Civilizations Past & Present, Volume II (from 1300) (12th Edition) (MyHistoryLab Series)
Robert R. Edgar , George F. Jewsbury , Neil J. Hackett , Barbara S Molony , and Matthew Gordan
Manufacturer: Longman
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0205574319

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Civilizations Past and Present , written by specialists in Islamic, African, Asian, Ancient, and East European history— offers a clear and accessible analysis of diverse trends shaping world history.

Civilizations Past and Present, now in its Twelfth Edition, is a survey text well known for its readability, offering a strong narrative exploration of world history. The book’s narrative–enriched by photographs, maps, primary source documents, timelines, and other pedagogical aids–places great emphasis on the connections between the world’s many cultures and regions. The book uses intriguing avenues of historical interpretation and examines all of the major areas of historical study: social, political, economic, religious, cultural, and geographic.

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A Very Good Discovery.......2003-02-11

This modest little volume, almost devoid of text, is a nicely-printed collection of patterns by a lesser-known but very worthy deco stylist, Serge Gladky, who was apparently one of the pioneers of the movement. The restrained and intelligent color palette is perhaps the most striking feature of his work; his use of shapes is even more mathematical than a collection of patterns would imply. It's a useful and inspiring resource for designers and afficianados, and the material richly deserves to be preserved and presented.

Gladky's Art Deco Patterns and Designs in Full Color

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Gladky's Art Deco Patterns and Designs in Full Color
Serge Gladky
Manufacturer: Dover Publications, Incorporated
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MBTYYA

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Good, basic information.......2007-06-22

Karen Bawoll's book is a great guide for new guinea pig owners, but lacks the detail of other books. It's a great place to start to learn about cavies. Note that a guinea pig's cage should be at least 7.5 square feet, however. Visit www.guineapigcages.com for more info. Good luck!

Perfect for new Owners.......2004-05-18

I bought this book when I got my first two guinea pigs. This is a great guide and I highly reccomend it. It has many full-color photos and an easy to understand format. Important things you'd really want to know are in bold, and the index is quite large. And so far, I haven't found any errors. Plus, the guinea pigs featured in the book will make you squeal since they are so CUTE! :D

I've also found that there is a section that informs you about genetics. It's very interesting... it can help you trace down exactly what the unknown parents of your little piggie probably looked like.

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Light on Useful Information.......2007-03-10

The chapter titles and sub-titles are worded in such a way as to arouse interest but the material falls flat.

It's awsome!.......1999-10-27

This is a great magazine. It comes complete with a manual and all that good stuff.

Wonderful.......1999-06-21

This book was a good review of glides. I highley recomend it. You should talk to some more people. It was jam packed with in-fo.

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Wise Little Tips for Smart Gardeners

Fabulous tips for gardeners with not enough time.

Tips for the Lazy Gardener
Linda Tilgner
Manufacturer: Storey Publishing, LLC
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Weedless Gardening

Let it Rot!: The Gardener's Guide to Composting (Third Edition) (Storey's Down-to-Earth Guides)

Lasagna Gardening: A New Layering System for Bountiful Gardens: No Digging, No Tilling,No Weeding, No Kidding!

How to Build Animal Housing: 60 Plans for Coops, Hutches, Barns, Sheds, Pens, Nestboxes, Feeders, Stanchions, and Much More

ASIN: 1580170269

Book Description

It is possible to produce better vegetables with less work and more pleasure, so you can spend the summer enjoying other favorite activities. The author says the secret to successful lazy gardening is effective planning.

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Wise Little Tips for Smart Gardeners .......2007-06-12

An easy book to read with helpful wise tips for smart gardeners who don't want to spend a lot of time working harder than necessary. It's a nice little reference book that to go back to for info from time to time. The tips are on a wide variety of topics: Master Plan, Time Saving Routines, Square Ft Gardening, Raised Beds, EZ Landscaping, EZ Flower Gardens, Herbs, Bldg the Soil, Composting, Soil Chemistry, Tools, Storage, Staking, Tomatoes, Vining Crop Supports/Polls/Trellises, Planting, Seeds, Transplants, Companion Planting, Pampering Peppers, Beating Weeds, Mulch, Pests, Harvesting, Food Storage, Frosts, Winter Protection (just to name a few).

Fabulous tips for gardeners with not enough time........1997-07-23

I strongly recommend this to anyone who likes to garden and is looking for some shortcuts and time saving tips. It is delightful reading ... by no means is this another gardening reference manual. I must have 50 friends, relatives, and neighbors who would love to read this handy book while swinging in THEIR hammock! After 5 years, I still go back to it for ideas

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Tips for The Lazy Gardener
Rh Value Publishing
Manufacturer: Value Proprietary
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0517189712
Release Date: 1997-09-26

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The Lazy Gardener
Mara Grey
Manufacturer: Gramercy
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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The One-Hour Garden

ASIN: 0517219948
Release Date: 2002-03-05

Book Description

This charmingly-designed book reminds the reader of the lovely retreat a garden can be--and how attainable it truly is! Includes tips on choosing low-maintenance plants, suggestions for choosing easy-care non-plant items as focal points, keeping a budget, and easy-to-read charts and lists. Black and white illustrations throughout.

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not worth the money
Tips For The Lazy Gardener
Tips For The Lazy Gardener

Tips for the Lazy Gardener
Antony Atha
Manufacturer: Gramercy
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Book Description

The perfect reference guide for those who lack the time or experience, but want to make the most of their garden. With 150 four-color photographs throughout, separate sections on roses, annuals, perennials, bulbs, vegetable and herb gardens, shrubs, a special calendar to use as a guide for planting, as well as tips on equipment, this book is an invaluable, one-volume reference.

Customer Reviews:

not worth the money.......2001-12-20

I've read lots of better gardening books and would not give this one any stars. This book makes a few worthwhile recommendations, but spends an inordinate amount of space and photos on non-lazy plants (e.g., roses), saying they are worth the extra work. Lazy gardeners are not looking for extra work! The text also highlights plants that are not pictured, and shows photos of plants not mentioned. There are also lots of annoying typos and bad sentence construction which is extremely annoying.

Tips For The Lazy Gardener.......2001-05-20

I read this book because there is no connection between me and person with a green thumb or an avid gardener.

Atha includes a calendar to advise you when to prepare and then when to actually plant. I learned the hard way that not all seeds and plants have the information attached to them so you know when and where to plant as well as how to take care of. There are countless time and money saving tips that make it easier to grow herbs and vegetables, roses, annuals, bulbs and even shrubs. Also included are tips on what equipment to use the first time instead of changing until you find the right one. It proves to be so much easier to start with the right equipment which allows you to save time.

With over 150 color photographs Atha makes it impossible for someone not to be able to think and act like a gardener even if they don't claim to be a gardener. You can see or read while you actually plant as the book is compact to carry around.

This book is a definite read for every gardener and especially the want to be gardeners out there.

Tips For The Lazy Gardener.......2001-05-20

I read this book because there is no connection between me and person with a green thumb or an avid gardener.

This book is a definite read for every gardener and especially the want to be gardeners out there.

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The Lazy Gardener
Grey Mara
Manufacturer: MacMillan Publishing Company.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000O96BUA

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The Lazy Gardener
William Clayton Pryor
Manufacturer: Longmans, Green and Co.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000G3JH1E

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The Lazy Gardener
Don Burke
Manufacturer: Horwitz - Grahame
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000QRVZVA

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The Lazy Gardener

Manufacturer: Horwitz Grahame
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0725515260

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The Lazy Gardener's Garden Book by William Morwood

The Lazy Gardener's Garden Book
William Morwood
Manufacturer: Gramercy - Double Day
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: B0006BYZ8Q

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The Lazy Gardener's Garden Book by William Morwood.......2006-12-19

Description from the book dust jacket:

Lazy gardeners of the world ... You too can have the lush lawns and magnificent shrubberies to which those green-thumb, busy-bee fanatics seem to devote their lives. But you can do it with plenty of time left over for things you really enjoy - whether it's water skiing, spelunking or dozing in the hammock. The secret? Efficiency, common sense and the labor saving methods outlined in this unique guide. William Morwood faces the chores and problems of gardening with a casual, easy-does-it attitude. He explains how, with a little careful planning, a relaxed schedule of maintenance chores can be worked out which will result in a rewarding garden. Along with his suggestions on scheduling, Mr. Morwood describes the tools and methods for weed control, pest control, fertilizing, and irrigating. All of this adds up to a minimum investment of time and labor that will pay dividends with your lawn, trees, shrubs and flowers. For those who hate garden work but love to be surrounded by beautiful growing things. Includes the Lazy Gardener's Garden Calendar. Illustrated by Sharon Landa.

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The Lazy Gardener's Garden Book
William Morwood
Manufacturer: Gramercy
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NURRGW

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