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Plants of the Metroplex, 3 (Plants of the Metroplex)
Garrett
Manufacturer: Lantana
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ASIN: 0961782900 |
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Discover every aspect of travel in the magical Australian island of Tasmania, with emphasis on the natural splendor of the island and how to travel around it with minimal impact and maximum enjoyment. Tasmania is one of the world's last true wildernesses, with 40% of the island consisting of national park, much of it World Heritage protected. This guide contains invaluable information on all 18 national parks and their wildlife in depth, including endemic species such as Tasmanian devils, giant wedge-tailed eagles, numbats, and wallabies.
The thought-provoking history of this fringe of Australia is also covered comprehensively, together with its impact on today's Tasmania. The island's ancient Aboriginal past and brutal history of convicts exiled to 'Van Diemen's Land' is especially highlighted, along with details of Aboriginal sites and cave paintings and how to trace ancestors from colonial times.
Thrill-seekers can be assured of plentiful opportunities for adventure sports, from whitewater rafting and snorkeling to rock climbing and all-terrain mountain biking. Tasmania is also ideal for more relaxed pursuits--bushwalking routes, a range of trails taking in glades studded with waterfalls, or snow-white beaches have been selected for this guide, together with activities such as fishing, boating, and horseriding.
Day-trips out from Tasmania's lively and friendly capital, Holbart, information for Antarctic-bound travelers, seasonal tips on what to enjoy, and advice on the very best Tasmanian ales, wines and cheeses are just some of the topics covered.
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Just the right among of information.......2004-08-07
Used this guide book for a one-month biking trip in Tasmania. Other than differences in price listed (expected), the information provided is very accurate and I appreciate the author's personal touch in this book, particularly those blocked text introducing ordinary locals doing extraordinary things. In fact, I had one of the most memorable excursions following the author's footstep. Looking forward to using other Bradt guide for my future travel.
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Brazil (We're From)
Manufacturer: Heinemann Library
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ASIN: 0431119589 |
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- Actually a book on yoga w/ emphasis on stretching
- Great Way to Add Stretching to Your Routine
- Lovely and advanced
- Was not what I was looking for.
- Excellent, easy to follow guide to yoga.
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Complete Stretching: A New Exercise Program for Health and Vitality
Maxine Tobias , and
John Patrick Sullivan
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Tanita BC533 Glass Innerscan Body Composition Monitor
ASIN: 0679738312
Release Date: 1992-04-14 |
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30-minute stretch workouts for exercise through movement, breathing, and relaxation. A dramatic new entry into a crowded field; with full-color illustrations on every page!
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Actually a book on yoga w/ emphasis on stretching.......2002-05-07
The word "yoga" is not mentioned anywhere in the title or on the covers of the book, but make no mistake, every "stretch" in this book is a yoga posture. This twist of labelling, however, doesn't take anything away from the fact that this is an excellent reference on how to stretch your body _using_ yoga postures. The book is entirely focused on increasing flexibility and fitness: No long discourses on chakras, spirituality, or benefits of a vegetarian diet in here; just detailed instructions on how to stretch in each pose accompanied by high-quality, annotated photographs that clearly show the correct body configuration. Note also that this is NOT a book that talks about the physiology of stretching or Golgi reflexes or the phys-ed approach to stretches. Go elsewhere for that kind of information. The stretches in here aren't designed to help you isolate a particular muscle so the descriptions are all high-level (e.g. "lumbar spine", "hip", "neck").
As one reviewer has already noted, the poses (even in the beginner sequence) are advanced. Fortunately, the authors explain and illustrate ways to make the poses easier using props with each description of the posture. Here's where my one nitpick comes in: if you look in the back of the book under "Stretching for Sport", you'll find that the authors are shown using props to ease stretches in ways that weren't covered back in the main section of the book (e.g. there's a way to ease the Inverted Stretch using a chair instead of a wall). It would have been great if descriptions for these other prop uses could have been included in the description chapters, but the pictures are clear enough that you can figure out what to do regardless.
I have a couple of yoga books and videos, but this is the reference I keep coming back to when I want to make sure I've got the posture right or find another way to stretch my hamstrings.
Great Way to Add Stretching to Your Routine.......2000-02-10
I found this book very helpful when I decided to incorporate stretching/strengthing to my workout routine without having to sign up for a costly class. There is a learning curve and anyone using this book should be prepared to take some time to learn the stretches - it won't happen overnight. The stretches are clearly described in a step-by-step manner with pictures and "easing the stretch" options to help people of all fitness levels. I particularly appreciated the 30 minute routines so I didn't have to decide which stretches to perform in what order. I would definitely recommend this book to others.
Lovely and advanced.......2000-01-05
This is not a book for beginners! The exercises start at a challenging level and get harder. The illustrations are excellent but the prose is too much to read while trying to follow the instructions. There is no remedial instruction for someone who is having trouble with a particular stretch. All in all, a beautiful choice for advanced stretch or yoga enthusiasts only.
Was not what I was looking for........1999-10-05
I was looking for a stretching programme which would supplement my weightlifting workout. This does not appear to be the book. I would have preferred stretches which would target specific aching muscles.
Excellent, easy to follow guide to yoga........1999-06-01
Complete stretching is filled with easy to follow color photos, gently paced work outs and stretches for specific situations (tennis, running, relaxing, topping up energy, etc.) I substantially increased my strength and flexibility over a several month period starting with the basic stretch work out. The classic sun salute of yoga is shown in easy to follow pictures - and is a great a.m. work out. In addition to stretching and strengthening tight muscles, if performed continuously it is quite aerobic. I have recommended this book to many people of all ages and everyone who uses it loves it.
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The Mountain and the Migration: A Guide to Hawk Mountain
James J. Brett
Manufacturer: Cornell University Press
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ASIN: 0801496136 |
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- I wish I had taken better care of my toys
- Well constructed, but Very limited. . .
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American Tin-Litho Toys
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Schroeder's Collectible Toys Antique to Modern Price Guide 2006: Identification & Values Of Over 20,000 Collectible Toys (Schroeder's Collectible Toys)
ASIN: 096352027X |
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Tin-lithographed toys have enjoyed tremendous popularity among collectors. Banks, wind-up toys, tea sets and sand pails are but a few of the playthings produced from the 1920s to the 1960s by such great toy manufacturers as Ohio Art, Wolverine, Marx, and Chein. They are now widely treasured and increasingly valuable as they become harder to find. Includes value references.
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I wish I had taken better care of my toys.......2002-07-26
American Tin-Litho Toys by Lisa Kerr is a lovely initial introduction to collecting tin-litho toys. While it may not be as comprehensive as other resources, for someone gettting started it's very compelling. The illustrations are beautiful and the book is well laid out. I saw many familiar friends that long ago went into the trash or took the trip to Goodwill.
Well constructed, but Very limited. . ........2000-02-08
I really wanted to like this book more than I did. I've just gotten into Tin-Litho toys and I wanted my first fairly expensive (for it's size) book to contain at least SOME the information I required. No go.
There is information on the manufacturers, but it is extremely limited, and not very tight. In some cases, the information is limited to half a page or so. . . And this was on one of the biggies.
There are tons of pix, but not in color. That's a big part of Tin-Litho! If you don't know what the color was to begin with, how do you know what condition it's in now?
Another problem I had with the book is the valuation scale that the author kind of thought up. With as many different (and accepted) scales to determine the value of a collectible today, it seems odd to me that she needed to invent another. It's sort of like re-inventing the wheel; Sure, you COULD. . . But why?
Again, I'd like to be able to give more credit to this book, but it's just not there. . . Really great cover, but not much behind it. . . Maybe next edition.
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Success with Cuttings
Chris Wheeler , and
Valerie Wheeler
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ASIN: 1861082940 |
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Have a prized plant and want a bunch more just like it? Propagation with cuttings is the answer. Unlike plants grown from seed, a plant started as a cutting will have the identical characteristics and appearance of the original. And anyone can successfully grow perennials, shrubs, and even large trees from cuttings with these cultivation secrets. Designed for gardeners of all abilities, the information here begins with selecting and using tools, then provides tips for employing rooting hormones, special planting mediums, and advanced propagation methods. The text is backed with 150 color photographs illustrating the techniques. Garden pests, hardening off, sun scorch, and other challenges are also discussed, for a complete education in successful propagation.
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This digital document is an article from Quick Frozen Foods International, published by E.W. Williams Publications, Inc. on January 1, 2005. The length of the article is 1294 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Cost cutting coupled with creativity, the one-two combination for success: with no sign of price pressure relief coming from customers with massive buying power, frozen food producers with staying power innovate to ameliorate the bottom line.(Benelux Market Report)
Author: John M. Saulnier
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Quick Frozen Foods International (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2005
Publisher: E.W. Williams Publications, Inc.
Volume: 46
Issue: 3
Page: 60(4)
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This volume documents the development of Cretan sanctuaries and associated cults from the end of the Late Bronze Age into the Archaic Period (c.1200600 BC).
The book supplies up-to-date site catalogues and discusses recurring types of sanctuaries, the history of their use and their religious and social functions, offering new insights into the period as a whole.
Ancient Crete is known as an island whose religion displays a strong continuity with Minoan traditions. The period of 1200600 BC in general, however, is considered as one of profound socio-political and cultural change. This study explores the idea of continuity by detailing the different processes and mechanisms involved in the maintenance of older cult traditions and provides balance by placing the observed changes in cult customs and the use of sanctuaries in the broader context of societal change.
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Rincones de Buenos Aires
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Placido Domingo: Opera Superstar (Hispanic Biographies)
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