Notes on Trees and Shrubs in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions: Emasar Phase II

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Must Sees Hawaiian Islands

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A decent place to start researching your trip.......2006-08-08

The pros:

*This book is user-friendly, with its easy-to-read type, nice color photos and segmented format, so that you don't get giant blocks of copy that are hard to wade through.

*Must See For Kids sections.

*Color-coded bars at the tops of all the pages, so you can see clearly where the sections for various islands start and end.

*The general-info section at the beginning is simple and easy to read and find what you're looking for.

*On the maps, the sights are labeled with the star ratings next to them, so you can get a good overview of where the good stuff is.

The cons:

*It's pretty small for a book that has to encompass every island. It won't be your single-source, comprehensive guidebook. It'll work very well as a supplement to additional research; you'll need to go online, since they list several companies' websites. (For some people this may be preferable; it depends on how you like to receive your information.)

*The sights they list generally have 1-3 stars; however, some have no stars, so we're left wondering if these didn't get reviewed, or if they didn't even rate any stars at all. Which also leaves you wondering why they bothered to list it in the book if it's not very good.

*The stars ratings system isn't detailed as to why they chose certain amounts of stars for the sights listed. I'd be interested to learn what makes a destination or company 3 stars, and why its counterpart may only have 1-2, but they never say. Their definition of a great time may be different from mine; I may look for different features than they do. So I can't tell if my expectations match up with their reviews.

Overall, it's a pretty good little book, but as I said, you'll need other resources to get the whole picture.

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Diary of a Young Elizabethan Actor (History Diaries)
M. Butterfield
Manufacturer: Franklin Watts Ltd
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | History & Historical Fiction | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0749644176

Book Description

This book introduces you to an exciting approach to figure drawing. It was especially created by a group of America's most eminent artists who have demonstrated the methods they have used in their distinguished careers.You, too, will find that figure drawing is one of the areas of art that can bring you much fun and excitement. Not only will you gain rich satisfaction from drawing or painting, but you'll discover that people admire creative talent-- and you'll experience the pride of achievement that comes from developing a valuable skill that most others lack.Also, if you have sufficient desire and dedication, your talent in drawing could even lead you into an exciting and challenging career as a professional artist. But, whether or not you have the ambition to be a professional, you'll find that art will be a wonderfully satisfying pursuit.In this book you'll find fresh approaches to the following features:* THE HUMAN FORM* DRAWING MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES* MODELS-- WHERE TO FIND THEM* GESTURE DRAWING* DRAWING-- STEP-BY-STEP* THE BASIC FORM FIGURE* ARTISTIC ANATOMY* LIGHTING THE FIGURE* THE FIGURE IN MOTIONAnd don't forget-- as a buyer of this book you are entitled to receive a FREE ART LESSON from a professional artist/instructor of the Famous Artists School.

Customer Reviews:

NOT A BEGINNING.......2007-06-13

THIS IS A VERY GOOD BOOK BUT NOT ONE FOR THE "AVERAGE" BASIC BEGINNER. WAS HOPING FOR A STEP BY STEP.

Good Book for Figure Drawing.......2007-03-17

Lots of good excercises for those new to drawing the human figure.

One of the Top 5 figure drawing books in the Classical Tradition.......2004-04-27

When I review DRAWING books, the first question I ask is, "Is this for BEGINNERS?" Because I feel an obligation to the book buyer to provide good information, and also to prevent a beginning student from being discouraged, and feeling that they are defective, or ....just cannot get it.

It does not seem to occur to the buyer that many authors just cannot teach. Instinct seems to suggest that that if book gets published, it must contain credible instruction by someone who knows how to teach, and everyone seems to desire to cash in on the Big Bucks market of HOW-TO-DRAW. It may seem surprising that this is just not so. Perhaps as many as half of all drawing books are not very good for beginners. I know. I've gotten familiar with most of the books on the market, and I know what I'm looking for in good instruction.

I've purchased over 25 drawing books, and own the most popular titles of the HOW-TO-DRAW genre. I rate Famous Artists School's "How To Draw The Human Figure" as one of the top 5 books on figure drawing. At this price it's a bargain anyway. Using the classical method of representing the body as cylinders in basic outline, this book covers not just static models, but representation of the human figure in dynamic motion. I consider this a "must have" book that cuts through all nonsense with no wasted pages.

Why do I consider this book so successful, at only 98 pages, when I call other books of the same size or 20 pages larger a failure as a drawing book? Famous Artist's school focuses only on basic figure drawing, whereas most other drawing books move on to cover other material such as composition, perspective, color etc., which shortchanges the buyer on Basic Figure Drawing. By keeping focus, this book is very useful to any beginner. At this price, it's a bargain also!

Very usefull book for begginers.......2000-11-21

With easy, steb by step method, this book guide you through fascinating skills of drawing a human figure. It also contains basic anatomy, proportions... This book realy offers more value for your money.

How to draw the human figure: Famous Artists School step-by-step method (Cortina famous artists library)

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My Critique on the Human Figure.

How to draw the human figure: Famous Artists School step-by-step method (Cortina famous artists library)

Manufacturer: Distributed to the book trade by Barnes & Noble Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Drawing | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books

General | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0064640698

Customer Reviews:

My Critique on the Human Figure........2000-04-11

I believe this book is both interesting and very good. Since it helps teach the individual the various aspects and techniques used to draw the human figure. Such as the different points-of-view an artist needs to consider when drawing the human figure and "short-cuts" used by other artists. It also describes the origin of figure drawing and a brief background to its development. In short, I feel that this book helps both the beginner and the intermediate artist develop his/her techniques and styles of drawing.

Customer Reviews:

Great Book for Places to go.......2000-11-04

I spent six days in Washington with this as my guide.It took me to many wonderful birding spots all around Puget Sound and the Olympic Peninsula. It's only flaw was it did not say WHEN to visit these places, ie. time of day, time of year. Most of the places I visited, the birds hadn't yet arrived or had already left. But I will use it again for the next trip.

A helpful guide to birds in Washington state........1999-08-03

There has been a need for a comprehensive guide to birding locations in Washington state since the old guide by Dennis Paulson and Terry Wahl has been dated for some time. Diann MacRae clearly has lots of knowledge about birding in Washington and has tried to organize it for birders in a useful and handy guide. Those who want information on where to find birds in Washington state will find some help in this book. The problem is that the book lists birding sites only in a general way; MacRae frequently doesn't describe specifically where they are located, so that even birders who know Washington state well may have trouble finding the sites MacRae recommends. The guide is also not attractively formatted, and my copy was sloppily bound and should really have not been sold. Comparing "Birder's Guide to Washington" with first-rate productions such as the Falcon guides: "Birding Utah" or "Birding Northern California" one becomes aware of the gulf between the title under discussion and what it could (should) have been. Washington birders will profit from MacRae's guide, but they will wish for a better one.

Good book for locating known species of birds.......1999-07-27

This book is good if you already know your birds. It doesn't have photos or descriptions of birds. It tells you where you are likely to find a species. It's no good if you want to know what that bird is in your backyard.

A great guide for Washington.......1998-09-27

This is one of the best guides for Washington State birding. If you live in Washington, I'd say this is a must.

A Birder's Guide to Ocean Shores, Washington

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A Birder's Guide to Ocean Shores, Washington
Bob Morse
Manufacturer: R W Morse Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound
ASIN: B000VI0UFG

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A Birder's Guide to Washington
Hal N. Opperman
Manufacturer: American Birding Association
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Birdwatching | Outdoors & Nature | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 1878788205

"Dial B for Birder!"/the Private Files of a Real-Life Bird Detective

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"Dial B for Birder!"/the Private Files of a Real-Life Bird Detective
Lola Oberman
Manufacturer: Northword Pr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Birds | Field Guides | Outdoors & Nature | Subjects | Books

General | Birdwatching | Outdoors & Nature | Subjects | Books

Reference | Outdoors & Nature | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 1559711868

Natural Washington: A Guide for Hikers, Bikers, Birders, and Other Lovers of Nature in the Greater Capital Area

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Natural Washington: A Guide for Hikers, Bikers, Birders, and Other Lovers of Nature in the Greater Capital Area
Richard L. Berman , Deborah Gerhard , and Deborah McBride
Manufacturer: EPM Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Washington, D.C. | United States | Travel | Subjects | Books

North America | Travel | Subjects | Books

General | Travel | Subjects | Books

General | Sports | Subjects | Books

Natural History | Nature & Ecology | Science | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0939009811

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Guide to Bird Finding in Washington

Manufacturer: Morris Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound
ASIN: 1575024543

Product Description

Washington birds, regions, habitats. Bird finding areas are well-documented. Maps.

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A Birder's Guide to Coastal Washington
Bob Morse
Manufacturer: R W Morse Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Ring-bound

Reference | Outdoors & Nature | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0964081008

Book Description

A comprehensive guide to birding coastal Washington with descriptions of over 160 birding hot spots. Features 82 Coastal Specialties with color photographs and details on where to find them. Includes maps, details on Westport pelagics, seasonal checklist for 365 coastal species, and information on lodging, camping, weather, tides, and key telephone numbers and web site addresses.

Compiled by Wsahington's top birders, including Bob Morse, an author with over 40 years of birding experience on the Washington coast.

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The history of children's china 1790-1890.

Average customer rating:

a delightful book

A Little History of British Gardening
Jenny Uglow
Manufacturer: Pimlico
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Gardening & Horticulture | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
General | England | Europe | History | Subjects | Books
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The Lunar Men: Five Friends Whose Curiosity Changed the World

ASIN: 0712664947
Release Date: 2005-06-28

Book Description

This lively “potted” history of gardening in Britain takes us on a garden tour from the thorn hedges around prehistoric settlements to the rage for decking and ornamental grasses today, tracking down ordinary folk, aristocrats and grand designers.

Customer Reviews:

a delightful book.......2005-02-01

_A Little History of British Gardening_ is a delightful book. Jenny Uglow traces the history of British gardening from Roman times to the modern day, taking in gardens large and small and gardeners rich and poor along the way. The book is elegantly written, well researched, and beautifully illustrated with a plethora of black-and-white illustrations accompanying the text as well as several sections of color plates. Uglow supplies lots of colorful examples and anecdotes which keep the narrative engaging, and her love of gardening comes through clearly. This is marvelous reading for anyone interested in the history of gardening or in British gardens.

Little History British Gardening Dumpbin

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Little History British Gardening Dumpbin
Jenny Uglow
Manufacturer: Century Hutchinson
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 1844132870

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Little History of British Gardening
Jenny Uglow
Manufacturer: PIMLICO (RAND)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000K29FFO

Customer Reviews:

an indispensible book for those who'd rather have fun than new furniture.......2006-02-23

Daring decorating for pennies. I love this one and plan to buy it for all of my frends and relatives who love individual expression more than ostentatious spending in their homes. A set decorator's approach.

be daring !.......2003-12-05

First published under the title "Instant Decorating" in the United Kingdom, this is an excellent book to inspire you to fix up those dingy areas in your living space. They write that success in decorating is simply a matter of imagination, rather than expenditure of time and money.
It is divided into four sections:
"Covering Up", about creating magic with paint and fabric, telling you what few tools you will need, and what are the best paints to purchase. It also shows clever ways to wallpaper, with everything from newspaper, time-yellowed documents, and most effective, old maps.

"Window Dressing", shows how you can make a crornice out of cardboard on a wood frame, curtains out of inexpensive dress fabric, and using driftwood for curtain rods and frames.
"Fast Furnishing": Fixing up junk shop bargains, making screens, canopies, and more.
"Showing Off". How to display your collections to greatest advantage. "Successful displays are all about creating impact. Scale, theme, positioning, and lighting are aspects to consider, whatever you display".
With thick glossy pages, this colorful book has an energetic spirit that makes me look around my humble abode and make improvements, boldly and with daring !

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Unique Interiors in Minutes
Stewart & Elizabeth Wilhide Walton
Manufacturer: Chilton Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000O6M80K

Book Description

The story of Mario Molina is one to inspire children of every ethnicity. The Nobel Prize-winning Mario Molina has dedicated his life and work to doing scientific research to benefit mankind. The Mario Molina story is truly an example of the proud Hispanic heritage for the young student.

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