Book Description
Hua Mei was the first giant panda cub born in the United States that survived more than a few days. She was born at the San Diego Zoo, and four years later her mother had another baby, Mei Sheng. Hua Mei and her brother, Mei Sheng, spend their days climbing on logs, lounging in trees, and eating bamboo. A lot of things the pandas do can be thought of in terms of subtraction. Young readers follow the famous cubs as they grow from tiny infants to big, bouncing pandas and learn about subtraction along the way.
Customer Reviews:
Pandas! Pandas! .......2004-11-29
Great book for emergent readers of English. Students just like mine!
Book Description
Where have all the pandas gone?From the bamboo forests of China--to near extinction. Today, there are only about 1,000 giant pandas left in the entire world. In the well-received conversational style that sets this series apart, this book explores three basic questions about endangered species: Where have these animals gone?, Why are they disappearing?, and Are people saving them? The Bergers explain the disappearance of not only giant pandas, but also of mountain gorillas, monkeys, tigers, rhinoceroses, and bald eagles, to name a few.
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A Collectible premium from Wendy's. One of four Wendy's WWF books. Other's are Snow Leopards, Tigers, Giant pandas and Koalas. Look for the books and plush animals!
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A BOOK ABOUT PANDAS
Manufacturer: Scholastic Book Services
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000HFFOWM |
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A BOOK ABOUT PANDAS
Manufacturer: Scholastic Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000H458JW |
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Book About Pandas
Gross
Manufacturer: Dial
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0803709684 |
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A Book About Pandas
Gross
Manufacturer: The Dial Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000JCCREG |
Book Description
There is no better way to enjoy wine than at its source, and it is in Europe, the birthplace of wine, that you can find still the most beautiful vineyards in the world. Wine Country Europe is a dream tour of the Old World's most celebrated regions, from the famed areas of France and Italy to lesser-known discoveries in Austria and Hungary. These breathtakingly picturesque wineries make for perfect travel destinations, and in full-color photographs throughout, the book reveals the amazing variety of landscapes that foster vineyards throughout the continent. The authors, both Italian natives, give insider's tips on which vintners give the most entertaining tours, what to ask for in the tasting rooms, and how you can experience firsthand the terroir that makes each region unique. Each of the twenty chapters focuses on a particular region and includes not just descriptions of the wineries and labels, but also recommendations for nearby restaurants, hotels, and attractions. Whether indulging in armchair travel or embarking for a real trip of tasting and touring, Wine Country Europe offers an irresistible look at Europe's most inviting wineries.
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History Firsthand - Making and Using the Atom Bomb (hardcover edition) (History Firsthand)
Manufacturer: Greenhaven Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Board book
 Military & Wars
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ASIN: 0737714123 |
Book Description
Scientists relate the discovery of nuclear fission in the 1930s and the harnessing of this power to build weapons of mass destruction. A U.S. president and top military officials discuss the ultimate decision to use these new atomic bombs to end a long and costly world war.
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IDEO: Masters of Innovation
Jeremy Myerson
Manufacturer: Laurence King
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 1856692183 |
Amazon.com
It's hard to believe that objects such as the Palm V organizer, the neat-squeeze dispenser, and the Polaroid i-zone camera have anything in common. Yet these were all developed at IDEO, a Palo Alto-based engineering and design firm. IDEO: Masters of Innovation gives us page after page of products that are compelling not just in name, but in concept, whether they are prototypes or manufactured products. The text of the book, unfortunately, is more about the firm than the firm's work, and, in keeping with that, the adjective-laden writing does not do much more than lavish praise. Still, the book is mostly composed of photographs of products and the sketches that produced them. Their strength, and the book's clean and beautiful design, transcend the lack of information in the writing, making it a worthy sourcebook of ideas and a good introduction to the work of this remarkable firm. --Juliette Cezzar
Book Description
“When people ask me what IDEO does, I say we design neat stuff,” says David Kelly, one of the firm's founding partners. But neat stuff is just the beginning. Since its inception this world-renowned design firm has operated under the philosophy that in order to design for the future, you have to understand what's missing in the present. Clearly, that philosophy has paid off. With a client list that reads like an A—Z of top businesses, from Amtrak and Canon to BMW, Nike, and Pepsi-Cola, IDEO has helped hundreds of companies leap to the forefront of the marketplace, earning them the kind of visibility and reputation that has made their name synonymous with innovation, excellence, and creativity.
This first in-depth study of IDEO's background, working methods and design output explores how and why the firm continues to lead the way in industrial design. Filled with vibrant, fascinating shots that demonstrate IDEO'S unparalleled ingenuity, it reveals why IDEO's strategies are as innovative as their concepts. From projects most people never even thought of redesigning (chocolates and flip-flops) to things we all wish could be designed better (office chairs, electronic books, and remote controls), IDEO helps companies and their consumers change the way we think about doing ordinary tasks. Whether it's kitchens that speak to you, shopping carts that glide down aisles, trains that reach destinations more efficiently than planes, or sunglasses that help Olympic athletes compete more effortlessly, IDEO continues to be one step ahead of the present. This vibrant volume offers an inside look at an exciting firm—and future—brimming with neat stuff.
· Worldwide offices in Palo Alto, San Francisco, Chicago, Grand Rapids, Boston, London, Tokyo, and Tel Aviv
· An inspiring record for product designers and students
· Visit the site- ideo.com
· Designs include Palm V, “Neat Squeeze” toothpaste dispenser, Copy Jet color printer, and Pop Shots camera
Customer Reviews:
Inefficient IDEO-logy.......2005-10-08
IDEO's method for solving inventive problems derives from Alex Osborn's development of "Brainstorming" in the 1940's, and like Brainstorming it gives the illusion of productivity while in fact wasting cognitive resources. Genrich Altshuller, the creator of the Theory of Creative Problem Solving (which also goes by the Russian acronyn TRIZ), criticizes Brainstorming in his book "The Innovation Algorithm" by pointing out that it lacks an efficient search strategy and depends on attacking a problem with a mob in the hopes that with enough people it can stumble onto a solution through chance. By contrast, with a rational inventive problem solving algorithm, which Altshuller helped to develop, one person could find a solution in a day and free up the other 49 people to engage in other valuable activities. Inventors in the West have yet to study and absorb the implications of Altshuller's revolutionary findings.
A catalog of designs that leaves you wanting........2001-08-18
From THE design firm, IDEO, this book has cataloged a range of product and environmental designs that are at the forefront of our culture. With innovation after innovation from IDEO I would have thought this book would be more . . . well . . . innovative. In their defense, this is the best way to have their design portfolio on your home coffee table, at least for now. Incredible pictures and some good documentation, but The Art of Innovation, by Tom Kelley, is the roller coaster story behind it all, this book is meerly a slide show from the trip.
A little self promoting.......2001-08-05
Having worked with IDEO when I was @ Kodak I was a little disappointed. The process working with them was better than reading the book. It was a little bit more self promoting than I like in a business book
Pretty.......2001-08-01
Most of the reviews I read convinced me to buy this book. Most of what you are going to see are beautiful pictures of final products...I would have liked to see more "getting there" i.e. "Process" stuff.
It is full of images of things I am sure we will all be living with in another 5-10 years; very innovative. But on the level of Design, it's really not a "how to" or even "how WE" which is what I was hoping for.
Still a pretty good read for the price.
Great Images, Less than Average Content.......2001-05-25
This is a great (and very beautiful) collection of works by the design firm IDEO. There is some content about IDEO's philosophy of innovation and process, but if you're buying the book for such content only, than don't. Instead, buy "The Art of Innovation" by Tom Kelley. You will be disappointed by the fairly shallow treatment of IDEO's great process in Myerson's book. Some of the content has also been previously printed (in magazines), and FOI's (Fans of IDEO) will have already read many of the quotes included within the text (e.g., Tom and David Kelley, Tom Peters, Robert Sutton).
In a nutshell, buy for the pictures, and view them to complement Tom Kelley's awesome book.
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Quick & Easy Mouse Care (Quick & Easy (Tfh Publications))
TFH Experts
Manufacturer: TFH Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
General
| Animal Care & Pets
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Rabbits
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Mice, Hamsters & Guinea Pigs
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Mice (Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)
ASIN: 0793810302 |
Book Description
The Quick & Easy series presents pet care information in a complete but easily understood style. Each book has tip boxes, sidebars, and instructive photos to give readers a clear look at keeping the animal discussed. These affordable guides contain everything an owner needs to know about their cherished pet.
Quick & Easy Mouse Care contains information on:
-Handling and training of these gentle, inquisitive pets
-Proper mouse nutrition
-How to create a great house for your mouse
Customer Reviews:
No useful info.............2007-04-18
Being a new pet mouse owner, I got this book in the hope that it would give me detailed info on how to tame and train them. It didn't. It is mostly about how to feed and care for them, which I had already learned from the Pet Store. The chapter on taming/training was small without any useful info on how to accomplish these tasks.
Not worth the money!
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Seabrook's Mid-Atlantic Antique Shop Guide
Helene C. Jesnig
Manufacturer: Seabrook Scott Trading Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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| Antiques & Collectibles
| Home & Garden
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ASIN: 0966167716 |
Book Description
Seabrook's Mid-Atlantic Antique Shop Guide presents 271 pages packed with over 3600 shops and shop descriptions. Seabrook's is the only comprehensive guide to the antique shops of the Mid-Atlantic and covers: Eastern Pennsylvania, Southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Washington D.C. Used by experienced and novice collectors, dealers, designers and travelers, Seabrook's is a portable, easy to use guide to the antique shops, co-ops and malls, antiquarian booksellers, auction houses, flea markets and thrift shops of the Mid-Atlantic region.
Seabrook's is organized geographically, by state, county and town, and is the perfect companion when traveling throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
Seabrook's is your guide to finding the antiques, art, accessories, architectural elements, collectibles, good older furniture and tomorrow's heirlooms for your home.
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pretty good guide.......2001-08-06
This book covers a lot of territory. I wish it included Virginia too. Its got lots of shops identified and makes it easier to figure out where "hot spots" could be so that you're not driving without purpose. A good guide to take with you if you plan a trip either for the purpose of antiquing or with antiquing as just part of the trip.
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Seabrooks Antique Shop Guide: Covering over 2200 Shops in Southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, & Delaware
Manufacturer: Seabrook Scott Trading Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
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ASIN: 0966167708 |
Book Description
Seabrook's Antique Shop Guide: Covering over 2200 shops in Southeastern
Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware
Seabrook's is:
The comprehensive annual directory to over 2200 antique shops in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware including: 216 pages of antique shops, antiquarian booksellers, auction houses, flea markets and thrift shops.
Organized by state, county and town for ease of use. Portable enough for your glove compartment. Covers areas from the shore points and small rural areas to the cities and suburbs. The perfect companion when traveling throughout the tri-state area.
Designed to eliminate the frustration of "driving around looking for antique shops", assist in planning antique trips and increase the actual time spent antiquing.
The fast, easy method of locating antiques, art, accessories, architectural elements and tomorrow's heirlooms.
Essential to anyone who collects, designs, refinishes, refurnishes, renovates or reupholsters.
An effective reference for individuals who are downsizing or moving and need to sell all or partial contents of their homes.
In the process of exploring each area you may find yourself picking through thrift shops, experiencing the thrill of the auction bidding process, quietly viewing antiques in a gallery setting or drawing inspiration from tastefully decorated boutique-style shops. All are part of the excitement of collecting and searching and you will find precisely this mix of shop styles as you investigate each area.
Book Description
This completely revised and updated garden guide shows how to identify and control more than 70 common garden insects using the best homemade and commercial control strategies.
Customer Reviews:
Bug-a-licious!.......2000-06-06
Being a new gardener, I was shocked to see all the bugs that started showing up in my backyard. Ones I had never seen before. How was I to know which were "naughty" bugs and which were "nice" bugs. I finally decided to buy Barbara's book. It has been so extremely helpful with identifying bugs in my garden as well as solutions to ridding my backyard of the pesky ones.
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Dining Design: Informal Restaurant Design
PBC International
Manufacturer: Pbc Intl
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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| Building Types & Styles
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ASIN: 0866362754 |
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Dance Technology Current Applications and Future Trends
Manufacturer: Amer Alliance for Health Physical
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0883144298 |
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Computers in dance education.......2000-10-29
Judith A. Gray's book "Dance Technology: Current Application and Future Trends" is one of the first text to address the relationship between dance education and computers. The book includes several essays written by deferent researcher in the areas of encompass human movement animation, dance notation, computer choreography, and dance education. In her essay (that is included within the book), Gray states that dance researcher using the computers to create research databases, to produce and distribute electronic publications and communications, and to input and edit notation scores, but she dose not mention current instructional uses of the computers.
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The Order of Things: A Life of Joseph Furphy
John Barnes
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 0195531876 |
Book Description
This book tells the life story of Joseph Furphy, author of the Australian classic, Such is Life. Drawing on a multitude of sources, this biography documents hitherto unknown aspects of Furphy's life, and recreates the circumstances of late-nineteenth century Australia from his perspective,
throwing new light on the relationship between the author's life and his writing. Portraying Furphy as Christian Socialist, ardent nationalist, moralist, and dedicated writer, The Order of Things also presents a sympathetic and discerning picture of the man himself--his devotion to his family, his
unhappy marriage, his stoicism, and his humor--vividly recreating the life of this remarkable man.
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- Parallel Processing Visual (Perspectives in Vision Research)
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- Recognizing the Intrinsic Value of Animals: Beyond Animal Welfare (Animals in Philosophy and Science)
- Reeler Mouse As A Model Of Brain Development (Advances in Anatomy, Embryology and Cell Biology)
- Relaxin 2000: Proceedings of the third International Conference on Relaxin & Related Peptides 22-27 October 2000, Broome, Australia
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