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A rewritten and reorganized edition of The Physiological Ecology of Seaweeds (1985), this book contains a new introductory chapter reviewing seaweed morphology, cytology, life histories and an expanded treatment of tropical seaweeds. The final chapter on mariculture is much larger, and includes a case study on how principles of physiological ecology were applied in developing the carrageenan industry. Also contains an appendix summarizing the taxonomic position and nomenclature of the species mentioned in the book.
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Great for Algae students.......1999-05-29
I purchased this book because I was frustrated with the textbook in my alge class. I found this book to be both helpful and informative. It is not a difficult read and the authors didn't use a lot of technical words just to prove they knew them. Tons of great information.
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Now any traveler can rule Britannia--the Dummies way!
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From Big Ben to the Tower of London, Carnaby Street to Harrod's, Buckingham Palace to Leicester Square, London offers an endless supply of must-see sites and fun destinations. This comprehensive, user-friendly guide shows novice travelers how to get the most out of and get around in one of the world's great cities with: A thorough overview of public transit with tips on using the Underground, double-decker buses, rental cars, and cabs Up-to-date reviews of the city's best and newest restaurants and pubs, including little-known culinary delights Day-trip itineraries for Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Brighton, Stonehenge, Oxford, and more Travel strategies for seeing everything, no matter how much or how little time travelers have Like every For Dummies travel guide, London For Dummies, Third Edition includes: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn't miss and what you can skip The best restaurants and hotels for every budget
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London for Dummies.......2007-09-05
Borrowed this from the library and found we couldn't leave home without it, had to buy it! Everything we needed to know to get ready for our stay over the pond. Taking the source with us.
London For Dummies.......2007-08-23
I used this book every day when I was in London. The maps were very helpful.
Worth the purchase.......2007-01-11
I read this book before we left for London and took it with me. Since we were only going to be there from Dec 26 through Jan 1 we wanted to see as much as possible. The maps were a great help in laying out a logical route for each day. Each place we wanted to see had a description, price, hours, and especially the tube stop in the book. We travelled everywhere by tube (London Underground) so there was no guesswork. Buy a day Travelcard for Zone 1 and 2 and you are set. We never found any mistakes in the book. You must see the fireworks from the London Eye on New Year's Eve. We were on the Waterloo Bridge and it was spectacular.
Great travel Book.......2004-01-31
This book is wonderful. My husband and I took this book with us on our trip to London in the fall and it helped us out tremendously. The recommendations for hotels were great as was the information for all the sights to see. It has great information as to the hours and prices of different attractions. I highly recommend this book.
Didn't want anyone to see the title, but..........2003-09-01
...it was VERY helpful. I bought 7 books on travel to England, but the ones I took with me on the trip were London for Dummies and Middleditch's London Mapguide.
The reason: "Dummies" is stuffed with practical nuts-&-bolts information. Not just suggestions of palaces & pubs, but tips on etiquette, taxes, and emergencies, and phone numbers & addresses on nearly every page. Having never been abroad on my own before, I wanted a reference with me that contained all the essential how-to information I needed-- especially on one panic-stricken morning when my credit card wouldn't work! You can believe I was hugging "Dummies" when I found my company's service number in the appendix.
When traveling, you don't want to carry unnecessary weight. Dummies gives you more practical information per oz. than the other books I examined.
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Whether you like taking in historic sites and cathedrals or great shopping and nightlife, quiet, quaint villages or swinging seaside resorts, the cosmopolitan aura of London or the spectacular beauty of the Lake District, you’ll find plenty to see and do in England. This friendly guide doesn’t solve the mystery of prehistoric Stonehenge, but it helps you solve the mystery of how to make the most of your time and your money, with:
- Five great one- or two-week itineraries to help you hit the high points on your list
- Suggestions for day-trips from London
- The low-down on the high-brow castles
- Information on areas from the Yorkshire moors to the cliffs of Cornwall to Stratford-upon-Avon
- Tips for getting around in London via Underground, bus, or taxi
- A tear-out cheat sheet to help you with unfamiliar British words so you can understand the blokes
Like every For Dummies travel guide, England For Dummies, 3
rd Edition includes:
- Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
- What you shouldn’t miss—and what you can skip
- The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
- Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages
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From the Lake District to the heartland of Bath to the lights of London and everything in between, England offers a million things to do and see. This complete guide covers everything singles and families need for a great vacation including architectural and historic sites, nightlife, dining, accommodations, and much more: Itineraries and plans for unforgettable day-trips from London Must-see castles and stately homes from the North to the South Tips for understanding pounds and pence Where to see the most beautiful historic English gardens Handy listings of famous writers homes and great English churches Like every For Dummies travel guide, England For Dummies, Second Edition includes: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn't miss and what you can skip The best restaurants and hotels for every budget
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England for Dummies(Dummies Travel).......2007-09-16
I just have to say this book was amazing! I have been thinking and dreaming about going to England for ages. This book explained so much that I absolutely would NOT have known! Thinking about if I would have went without reading this book is scary! There is so much information in here you NEED to know before you go. Everything was explained so clear and wonderfully easy to learn.I ABSOLUTELY recommend anyone thinking about going to England to read this book!
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From Faneuil Hall to Fenway Park, Harvard Square to Beacon Hill, Boston is as beloved for its centuries of history as it is for its sparkling contemporary culture. It’s also a very doable—and enticing—vacation destination. This user-friendly guide is packed with all the info travelers need for a memorable trip to Beantown, including:
- Helpful tips and tons of maps for getting around by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, and car
- On-the-money shopping tips by neighborhood and type of store
- Great day trip itineraries for historic hotspots and seaside havens including Concord, Salem, Glouchester, and Rockport
- Whale watching, historic landmarks, dining out, nightlife, and more
Like every For Dummies travel guide, Boston For Dummies, Second Edition includes:
- Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
- What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip
- The best restaurants and hotels for every budget
- Lots of detailed maps
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"From Faneuil Hall to Fenway Park, Harvard Square to Beacon Hill, Boston is as beloved for its centuries of history as it is for its sparkling contemporary culture. It’s also a very doable—and enticing—vacation destination. This user-friendly guide is packed with all the info travelers need for a memorable trip to Beantown, including:
- Helpful tips and tons of maps for getting around by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, and car
- On-the-money shopping tips by neighborhood and type of store
- Great day trip itineraries for historic hotspots and seaside havens including Concord, Salem, Glouchester, and Rockport
- Whale watching, historic landmarks, dining out, nightlife, and more
Like every For Dummies travel guide, Boston For Dummies, Second Edition includes:
- Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
- What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip
- The best restaurants and hotels for every budget
- Lots of detailed maps
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Info-packed basic Boston overview.......2006-05-16
Sure, there are glossier books, more compact books, and niche books for budget and underground traveling in Boston. When you want to get down to basics and do some armchair planning, Boston for Dummies is a great resource. Could you get a lot of this info off the Internet? You bet. Pair this with something sexier like a Lonely Planet Guide, and you are all set, though.
The opening chapters follow a natural chronological progression through the steps of trip planning-picking the time of year for your trip, roughing out a budget, planning accommodations, and getting to Boston. The dining chapter is a so-so index of restaurants sorted by neighborhood, by cuisine, and by price. All the famous spots are represented, as well as some lesser-known restaurants, and everything is depicted on a large city map. Author Marie Morris then delves into the top sights of this historic American city, followed by specialized attractions for kids, teens, art lovers, sports fans, and those who prefer guided tours.
For those who want guidance but not a full guided tour, Morris provides dozens of sample trip outlines that range from shopping expeditions, to 3 day Boston and 5 day Boston trips, to Boston with kids, and a series of great day trips in the Boston area. My chief complaint about other Boston-area books is that they assume a knowledge of the outer boroughs and mention places which are really only practical for dedicated day trips, not as a part of the experience of Boston proper. Morris succeeds by listing attractions outside Boston along with advice about how to get there, get the maximum enjoyment out of your day trip, and how long to devote to travel time.
Nightlife is mentioned, but for anyone looking to party in Boston, seek out a more specialized guide book and make use of Internet services like Citysearch. There is plenty of basic information, but any party-hearty tourist is going to need more information, especially if staying more than a few nights.
Morris concludes her guidebook with something everyone is going to need after a few days in the Northeast-the top 10 free Boston-area attractions.
Fairly Accurate Tour Guide Book.......2005-06-29
This book is written where it helps novice and experienced travelers alike. Having never been to Boston before, I examined at least a dozen tour guide books before selecting this one. It offered more information in an easy to understand format than any of the others. Along with lots of maps, it also has phone numbers and website addresses of the numerous attractions that Beantown has to offer. While in Boston, I frequently referred back to this book, saving lots of time and frustration. Well worth the price.
Adequate General Overview.......2005-01-23
I was surprised to see other reviewers having such a strong dislike for this travel book, though I can see their points. I've been to Boston once before, and I'm not sure this book would make as much sense to someone who hasn't already been to beantown.
I found the hotel information to be the most helpful. And the book is sprinkled with many practical, locals tips.
The restaurant section was ok, but the recommendations didn't seem very diverse and (as one other reviewer pointed out) things aren't laid out by neighborhood unless you look at the one page index at the end of the chapter.
This book coupled with active internet searches works well. Many of my searches began from links found in the book.
Alternatives to this book that I can recommend are both the Frommer's 'Boston' or their 'Irreverent Guide'. Both are solid with good tips for the first time traveler.
Buy ANY other Book.......2004-05-05
Hard to use and poorly laid out. Doesn't list attractions and restaurants by neighborhood, so you are out and about but you can't find a recommended restaurant in the area. Very frustrating. This book is best used to hold the hotel door open while the bellman unloads your luggage. If you go to Boston, have fun!...but DON'T BUY THIS BOOK. Froemmer's does it better in their sleep.
Boston for Dummies: Just a starter.......2004-04-10
I bought this because I've read some books in the Dummies series. After finally figuring out where we wanted to stay in Boston (location/hotel), I realized that this is all this book is good for. Yes, it does include a lot of tourist information, but the layout of the book just makes it hard to read. Or uninteresting. I used it just for the location of stay and that's it. I'm going to buy Frommers book on Boston and use it during my trip since Frommers' book layout is much better and includes the same types of maps. I've used Frommers many times for different trips.
I think if you just need a starter book to get your trip going, then this is a good book to look at, but I wouldn't bring it along while you're on the trip. Maybe go visit your public library instead of buying it or try to find it used. And, if you're comfortable with the internet, you could just find out the information you need before going on your trip by using some of the travel sites available to get info and opinions.
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England for Dummies
Manufacturer: FROMMERS (TWLD)
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Binding: Paperback
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An account of the establishment of the Aztec empire in Mexico and of the terrible battle between the Aztecs and the Spaniards known as the Sad Night.
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A great introduction to the story of the Spanish invasion.......2001-12-08
I will say first of all that this is a bloody and somewhat gruesome story in parts. But war is bloody and gruesome. It was appropriate for my six year old boy. This was an interesting story (with fabulous pictures) that even teaches how the picture on the Mexican flag came about. I learned something by reading it and it fueled my son's interest in the Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas.
A Truely Sad Story.......2000-06-29
This historically accurate story of the end of the Aztec Empire in Mexico is well written and engrossing. The history it contains is better suited for oder children, but the format is engaging for younger readers. It's the kind of book that made this adult reader want to learn more about the Aztec and Hernan Cortes!
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A juvenile book about the battle between Aztec & Spanish soldiers at Tenochtitlan, Mexico in 1519. The Aztecs were waiting for the fulfillment of a prophecy: the Feathered Serpent god, Quetzalcoatl, was coming, perhaps to claim their empire for his own. That same year, Spanish adventurer Hernan Cortes arrived, looking for treasure & land. The Aztec ruler, Moctezuma II, welcomed him as a god. This was only the first in the series of misunderstandings & betrayals that led to the terrible battle known as The Sad Night, & finally to the Spanish conquest of Mexico. The Aztecs defeated that band of Spaniards, but their empire was destroyed the next year.
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The author of this children's classic presents the story of the battle between Aztec and Spanish soliers at Tenochtitlan, Mexico, where both sides lost. Though the Aztecs defeated that band of Spaniards, it was their last triumph; their empire was destroyed the next year. The attempt to escape the Aztec city turned out so disastrously for the Spaniards that Spanish historians later called the night of the battle La Noche Triste, The Sad Night. Includes colorful illustrations, authentic reports of the Aztecs, and photos of Aztec sites and artifacts.
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This year the focus of the award is on Mobility and the best design work ahs been selected from the following areas: individual traffic, public traffic and automobiles, communication and electronics, office and object area, production and construction, medicine and rehabilitation, trade fair systems, leisure time, sport, household, service concepts.
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- Step by Step Tortoises
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A Step-By-Step Book About Tortoises (Step By Step)
Christine Adrian
Manufacturer: TFH Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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| Reptiles & Amphibians
| Animals
| Children's Books
| Subjects
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General
| Animal Care & Pets
| Home & Garden
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ASIN: 0866224874 |
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Step by Step Tortoises.......2005-03-22
Hardy, peaceful and long lived, tortoises have long been regarded as good animals to keep as pets - especially by those who have learned to appreciate them for their variety of colors and forms and their fascinating habits. Yes, tortoises make excellent pets if given good care; the trick is to know what kind of care they need. This book provides exactly the information that all tortoise owners need in order to keep their pets healthy. It provides detailed but easy to read information about how to feed and house tortoises, how to recognize and treat their ailments, how to select the right tortoise - even how they breed.
Cool.......1998-12-18
This book is very good if you are thinking about buying your first turtle
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Diary of Jazz: Perpetual Calendar
Nieswand-Verlag
Manufacturer: Nieswand
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Calendar
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ASIN: 3926048387 |
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A Chicano in China
Rudolfo A. Anaya
Manufacturer: Univ of New Mexico Pr
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ASIN: 0826308880 |
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- Seed Dormancy in Grasses
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- Supplement to Index Bergeyana
- The chemosystematics of the lichen genus Pertusaria in North America north of Mexico (Publications in biology and geology)
- The Color Encyclopedia of Cape Bulbs
- The Color Nature Library Mushrooms and Toadstools
- The Foraging Gourmet
- The Genus Watsonia: A Systematic Monograph (Annals of Kirstenbosch Botanic Gardens)
- The Lecythidaceae of a Central Amazonian Moist Forest (Memoirs of the New York Botanical Garden. Vol. 75)
- The Lichen Book : Handbook of the Lichens of Northeastern United States
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