Algae and Human Affairs

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Algae and Human Affairs provides the only current comprehensive survey of the major roles of algae in present and future human life. This detailed, up-to-date synthesis is divided into four sections. The first reviews the natural roles of algae as sources of oxygen, organic carbon compounds, and as bases of food-chains for higher trophic levels. The second group of chapters deals with the commercial and economic value of algae to industry, energy, waste treatment, and agriculture (i.e. algae as an important source of food and food additives, such as the carageenan used in dairy products). The third section discusses the detrimental, sometimes disastrous, effects of algae in the form of red-tide organisms, weeds, producers of freshwater toxins, and marine biofouling. The final section considers current applications and future potential of algae to industry, in general, and, in particular, to space exploration and genetic engineering.

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Algae, Environment and Human Affairs

Manufacturer: Biopress
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Binding: Hardcover

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You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go – they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!

This first edition of Frommer's Madrid is the definitive guide to the capital city of Spain. We journey to the nation's capital for a taste of Madrid's tapas bars, incredible nightlife, and the artistic treasures of the Prado, and suggest several day-trips. It's all done with the trademark Frommer's attention to style, accuracy, and detail.

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This first edition of Frommer's Madrid is the definitive guide to the three premiere city of Spain. We journey to the nation's capital for a taste of Madrid's tapas bars, incredible nightlife, and the artistic treasures of the Prado, and suggest several day-trips. It's all done with the trademark Frommer's attention to style, accuracy, and detail.

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Great book for a great vacation........2007-09-04

I went to Madrid by myself last year and relied on this book for most things. I had a great time!!!! The maps and walking tours gave me a good sense of the city to then go back and explore on my own and the night spots that I chose from the book were a lot of fun and I met very nice people.

Frommer's(r) Barcelona, Madrid and Seville, 4th Edition

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Excellent for the holy trinity of Spanish cities
Be careful of what you write
A good summary of three key places to visit in Spain
All Alone in Barcelona

Frommer's(r) Barcelona, Madrid and Seville, 4th Edition
Darwin Porter , and Danforth Prince
Manufacturer: Frommers
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0764567136

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You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go -- they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!

This brand-new edition of Frommer's Barcelona, Mardrid & Seville is the definitive guide to the three premier cities of Spain. From sophisticated Barcelona, with the wild modernist architecture of Gaud, the astounding Picasso Museum, and the colorful street life of La Rambla, we journey to the nation's capital for a taste of Madrid's tapas bars, incredible nightlife, and of course the artistic treasures of the Prado. And last but not least, we cover Seville, perhaps the most romantic and evocative destination in Spain. It's all done with the trademark Frommer's attention to style, accuracy, and detail.

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Excellent for the holy trinity of Spanish cities.......2004-10-02

If you are going to vacation on a trip that includes all 3, or even 2 of these cities, then this is definitely an excellent book for a starting point, and may be the only book you need. You can get other books that cover each city individually in detail, which are helpful is spending more time in each city, but this Frommers book will give you enough material to fill 3 days in each city without needing another reference (the Time Out Guides are the best for nightlife). Frommers "Best Choices" are always worth referring to, best hotels, best restaurants, best experiences, etc.. No pictures, only a few maps, but great descriptions and advice.

Be careful of what you write.......2004-07-18

Frommer's is an excellent guidebook (though I personally like Lonely Planet and DK, Frommer's is a solid 3). Some of the reviews I read have been negative, and it seems to be somewhat misplaced towards the guidebook.

I can understand that not finding a laundry is frustrating. But if that is your only gripe with it, why not leave it at that? It seems to me that any problems you may have with rude hosts is more of a personailty clash than anything a guidebook could help with.

Honestly, although not perfect, we found this book a more than adequate starting point for our Spanish adventure. My advice: Rate the book on it's own merits, and your vacation on your planning. The two should stay seperate.

All in all, I believe that this book, along with DK's line of books, are a good pick for info on a trip to these beautiful cities.

A good summary of three key places to visit in Spain.......2003-11-07

Not wanting to lug around a tome covering all of Spain, and not wanting to purchase separate city guides for each of the places I intended to visit, I found this book to be a great compromise (since it covered three of the places I intended to visit). The book gives detailed critical reviews of hotels and restaurants, and points you to the most important sites in each area (with one walking tour of each and detailed information about various sites). This is a great book if you're planning to spend 1-3 days in one or more of these areas. It even gives travel information for places to visit surrounding each area (for example, offering a guide to Toledo, near Madrid). Overall, I was very pleased, especially considering the reasonable price. One warning, however, is that some of the maps (and the placement of items on those maps) are inaccurate.

All Alone in Barcelona.......2001-07-26

While traveling through Europe, my husband and I decided to visit Barcelona. Since it was the only country we had not researched before we left, we decided we better pick up Frommer's guide. To our dismay, most of the information in it was inaccurate or misinforming. For example, the street the laundry was listed on was misspelled. When we finally found it (in the pouring rain) it was a laundry service, not self-serve. So there was 2 hours of "dead time" not to mention paying 3 times as much money for getting our clothes cleaned.

The silver lining I guess was that the laundry lady was one of the 3 nice Spanish people we met during our 6 day visit. I wish that Frommer's would have given us some forewarning on Spanish culture and rudeness. Even the service people in our 4 star hotel were grumpy. Everyone seems to need either a fiesta or a siesta.

On our final night in Barcelona, we counted our change and had just enough money to catch the metro and attend a Spanish dance. Upon our arrival (late because the directions were fuzzy) we found that both the time and the amount listed were incorrect. We then found out that the metro closes down earlier than the book states, so we got to spend our last pasettas on a cab ride back to our hotel. When I got back I was so aggravated that I could have started a bonfire with it.

There were several other ommissions and inaccuracies that we ran across but all in all my final straw was when I contacted Frommers online for a refund and read that they do not offer refunds--I needed to contact the point of purchase. No wonder it was the only English guide book left in Germany-nobody wanted it!

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Fun examples of "transitive design" surrounded by pretentious rambling.......2007-09-19

Fun examples of "transitive design."
Pretentious design rambling. Mostly BS.

Here's a sample sentence:
"Nevertheless, looking even more closely at the intense work of theoretical elaboration and support that has always characterized the history of Italian design, with a body of very precise, effective critical contributions, the need to adapt to the emerging transitive condition would appear somewhat less urgent."

Castelli needs an editor and... and a lucid story.

Exellent snapshot of conyemporary design.........2001-04-02

...and an analysis of design trends. Castelli brakes up current design trends, picks the most appropriate examples and describes his take on where the design evolution is heading. The book is translated in several languages (English, German, and Italian) ..a must for anybody in the design community!

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In Everyday Heroes: Extraordinary Dogs Among Us, photographer Mary Bloom and author Sherry Bennett Warshauer tell the remarkable stories of service dogs who are guides, healers, therapists, and, in many cases, the bridge to a normal, fulfilling life for many patients and owners. Through the eyes of individuals and owners who have seen firsthand the effects of their special dogs, the reader experiences the many ways in which canines are able to make a difference in our lives. One of the most inspiring stories is of a dog named Guapo, whose sensitivity caused him to be removed from the Guide Dog program, but made him a perfect match for working with emotionally abused children. In fact, for a young boy dealing with his parents' messy divorce, Guapo was the link that allowed him to communicate his feelings. Guapo's head in the boy's lap and a lick on the cheek were the keys necessary for the boy to break down the protective wall he had created and, eventually, to help him understand his emotions. Accompanied by Bloom's stirring photographs, such heartwarming, uplifting stories make this collection perfect not only for animal lovers, but also for anyone who needs to be reminded of the power of compassion and friendship, whether the friend is a relative, a significant other, or a special canine. --Jennifer Pugh

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These are the stories of heartwarming experiences with dogs bred and raised by the Guiding Eyes for the Blind. This book will have great appeal to dog lovers and those interested in innovative ways to assist people with special needs. Its greatest appeal, however, will be the human interest in the lives that have been dramatically altered by these wonderful dogs. Sherry Bennett Warshauer, from White Plains, New York, has spent many years volunteering at the Guiding Eyes for the Blind Breeding Center. Everyday Heroes was shot as a photo essay by the talented professional photographer Mary Bloom. All of the author's profits are being donated to the Guiding Eyes for the Blind.

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Heroes Indeed!.......2000-12-12

I'm a sucker for stories about dogs, whether fiction or non-fiction. If you also fall into that category, you'll enjoy "Everyday Heroes." This short book consists of brief "biographies" of dogs who provide great service and love to their masters. All of the dogs in these true stories were raised by volunteers from a great organization called Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Some of the dogs are not quite suited to life as guide dogs, but are perfect for crime fighting work. All of these dogs are truly heroes in every sense of the word.

If you love dogs.......2000-06-06

I am a owner of a black lab and I got this book. I fell in love with it. The stores of these dogs and what they do to help touch so many lives. Please get this book and read. Some will make you cry.

Sherry's "Everyday Heroes" is splendid- cover to cover!.......1999-05-08

"Everyday Heroes" is filled with wonderful true stories of Guiding Eyes for the Blind's special creatures; those who have become successful guide dogs for the blind, and those who decided on a career change, be it drug sniffing, assistance, or therapy dogs. As the blind partner of a guide dog featured in the book (my second guide, Merlin, who has since passed away), I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Sherry for including our story in this lovely book- it is truly a tribute to my faithful friend. Anyone who loves dogs exhibits a level of compassion which is sadly uncommon in our world today- read this book, and feel that compassion within its pages.

A wonderful and sensitive insight into some very special dog.......1998-10-13

Sherry Warshauer has written a wonderful book that gives a glimpse into the every day life of some extradonary dogs. She includes a wide range of uses of these specially trained animals from Guiding Dogs to drug and arson sniffing and special needs dogs. She also beautifully discribes the role of the puppy raisers as well. She has illustrated the very real need for these special creatures and made raising them even more meaningful for me and my family.

A pleasure to read. Informative. Inspiring........1998-08-29

Animal (and human) nature and behavior at its very best!

As "Assistance" and "Service" animals are becoming increasingly visible in the community, a heightened sense of public awareness is useful and valuable. Ms. Warshauer's beautifully-written narrative, along with lovely photographs by Mary Bloom and others, make Everday Heroes a book for both youth and adults.

I must add that the vignette about "Ramsey," the Guiding Eyes for the Blind dog guide who was raised by a family in New York City and is now "working" with a blind pianist in Jerusalsem, Israel, was of particular interest to me.

Without hesitation, I recommend Everyday Heroes to all who love dogs and believe in the strength of the human spirit.

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The 2001 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook
United States Postal Service
Manufacturer: Collins
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0060198974

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Every stamp is a work of art in miniature. In 2001, award-winning artists have brought talent, tradition, and imagination together to pay tribute to an impressive array of Americana. From legendary baseball playing fields like Fenway Park and Wrigley Field to legendary funny lady Lucille Ball, from the breathtaking landscapes of the Great Plains prairie to the comic-strip world of Snoopy and the rest of the beloved Peanuts gang, here is a colorful celebration of the people, places, events, and ideas that are important to us as a nation.Highlighted in this year's collection is the "American Illustrators" stamp pane, honoring the artists whose contributions to books, magazines, posters, and murals have recorded fads, fashions, and follies, as well as the pivotal events that have shaped the past century. Whether it's the heartwarming snapshots of American life by Norman Rockwell or a window into the Jazz Age provided by John Held, Jr., this delightful pane shows that these artists have created some of the most familiar and enduring images of our time.Beautifully designed and illustrated as a keepsake for collectors of all ages, The 2001 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook is the perfect way to celebrate the art of stamps. Featuring space for collectors to affix their matching stamps, this is a book no stamp enthusiast will want to be without.

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The Sweet Apple Gardening Book
Celestine Sibley
Manufacturer: Peachtree Publishers
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0934601682

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WITH HER CHARACTERISTIC WARMTH and good humor, Celestine Sibley invites us into her garden at Sweet Apple, the 1848 log cabin that her readers grew to know through Sibley's many columns and books about her life there. While sharing her experiences with gardening, she weaves rich images of friends and loved ones into the narrative of her adventures in learning about the land and nature. Her subjects are commonplace and timeless--the experience of beginning a garden and the work it involves; the joys of growing your own vegetables; the challenges of the compost pile and a bewildering variety of garden insects; and the endless delights of flower arranging. Sibley does not prescribe guidelines on gardening so much as she describes in amusing detail the trails and frustrations as well as the enormous satisfaction of gardening. As Sibley says, "It's not what you grow that makes you a rich and successful gardener.... The doing is the thing." Likewise, it's not the subjects that make this book so endearing--it's Celestine's observations on them. This is a collection of personal essays on gardening for readers who love to garden, no matter how fruitful--or fruitless-their efforts.

A Place Called Sweet Apple and the Sweet Apple Gardening Book

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A Place Called Sweet Apple and the Sweet Apple Gardening Book
Celestine Sibley
Manufacturer: Dolphin Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000SEB2SC

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The Sweet Apple Gardening Book
Sibley Celestine
Manufacturer: Doubleday & Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000UDNRJS

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24 classic W. W. Denslow illustrations from first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz are skillfully adapted in colorful postcard form.

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