Vascular Plants As Epiphytes: Evolution and Ecophysiology (Ecological Studies)

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Best Dives' Snorkeling Adventures By Joyce & Jon Huber If your idea of a fun vacation means rubbing noses with a friendly dolphin, hand feeding tame stingrays, fanning for treasure around shipwrecks or getting a manicure from a cleaner shrimp, you'll love "Best Dives' Snorkeling Adventures, 2nd edition. Anyone who can slip on a mask and peer beneath the ocean's surface will treasure this 214-page travel guide to top marine parks, shipwrecks and shallow coral gardens--from Hanauma Bay, Oahu to the Stones of Atlantis off Bimini. Resorts with beach-entry sites--many just a few yards off shore-- highlight the text. Adventures include captive and wild dolphin swims, manatee encounters, turtle byways, the first snorkel-thru museum, sail-snorkel trips, kayak dives, and off-beat excursions such as the Oceanic Society's cruise to Midway Island, an area vibrant with nesting sea birds, monk seals, green turtles and spinner dolphins. Destination chapters cover the Whitsunday Islands of Australia, the Bahamas Out Islands, Bermuda, Belize, Turks & Caicos, Yucatan, Florida, Hawaii and Caribbean Islands. Maps, drawings and black and white and color photos illustrate the text. Site descriptions cover average sea conditions, resident marine life and whether the area is suitable for children or first- time snorkelers. Each site is rated for visibility, marine life and water clarity with from one to five "starfish." Resort properties listed have reef snorkeling off the beach or nearby some with dolphin lagoons. Plus, "Best Dives' Snorkeling Adventures, 2nd ed" offers travel information, special cruises, resorts, first-aid tips for coral cuts and sea stings, a special chapter on sharks, underwater photo procedures and an introduction to gear for newcomers.

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful Informative Book.......2006-05-08

Everything you've ever wanted to know about snorkel swimming is in this great book, from "The Basics" to "Underwater Photography." Anyone in average health, who can swim, can don a mask and peer beneath the waters. Its low-impact aerobics and a great way to keep fit. Snorkeling has become a family affair with fish-watching and photography the main focus.

You will find tips on a variety of snorkeling trips and activities in this informative book. Choices vary from sail-snorkel trips on shallow-draft catamarans or trimarans, glass-bottom-boat tours, snorkel-with-the-dolphins tours; the list goes on and on. Each snorkeling site is graded for interesting marine life, visibility, and water clarity with one to five "starfish."

Helpful hints concerning snorkels, how to choose the proper fins, anti-fog solutions, and how to avoid sunburn are all discussed. Dos and Don'ts advise that you always swim with a dependable buddy and warnings as to what not to touch.

The best reef-front resorts, starfish-rated beaches and boat-entry sites are included as well as Manatee tours. Where to find shallow shipwrecks, the best coral gardens, underwater photo trips and snorkeling cruises are all included in this wonderful book. Also included are twelve pages of fantastic underwater photography.

If you are a snorkeling enthusiast, this book is a must have. It is a valuable guide to snorkeling sites and islands. Information includes detailed maps, photos, tours offered, and important information you need to make a wise vacation choice.

Repeats the excellent tradition of the 1st edition.......2000-12-30

The book has very brief descriptions of snorkeling sites at a large number of different places. Most, but not all are Caribbean islands. There are also descriptions of other "traditional" snorkeling places, such as the Yucatan Penninsula and Hawaii. And there are two large sections on snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef and the Galapagos Islands. Several snorkeling sites are listed at each separate location, and useful advice and information is given for most. All sites are rated on a 1 to 5 "starfish" point system. About the only criticism I have of the book is that much of the hotel information seems to be pulled directly from the hotel's advertising about themselves. A little more independent commentary would be nice. The information is still useful as a starting point. Finally, for each location, there is useful information on weather, how to get there, and when to go. If you have the first edition of this book, I see little reason to purchase this new edition, however. I do wish a few other sites or activities had been included, in particular snorkeling with whale sharks off Northwest Australia. That's something that interests me, but there seems very little information on it out there. If you travel to snorkel, and don't have the First Edition, GET THIS ONE!

Get wet with confidence!.......2000-11-22

This is must-have book for both the beginner and experienced travelling snorkeler. It is a thoughtful guide to the best places to visit and great tips on what to look for in the way of unique marinelife once you get there. It should be a companion in every dive bag.

Best Dives Snorkling Adventures.......2000-11-20

I found the reviews very helpful in deciding where I wanted to plan my nest trip... I went to the Galapagos with Aquatic Encounters, and it was so fantastic, it is beyond description

A terrific book for vacation planning.......2000-11-20

This is the best book for snorkeling I've ever found. The other books are so vague, they don't tell me much of anything. This one describes all the neat places to walk in from the beach and go snorkeling, how rough or calm the area is, how to get to various snorkeling beaches once I get there, whether the kids can safely swim in each area. It also has all the resorts that have snorkeling off their beaches, which is really nice for people traveling with small children and the airlines and travel stuff we need.

Adventure Guide Bermuda (Adventure Guides Series) (Adventure Guides Series)

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Adventure Guide Bermuda (Adventure Guides Series) (Adventure Guides Series)
Blair Howard
Manufacturer: Hunter
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1588433927

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This fascinating archipelago sits isolated in the Atlantic Ocean some 750 miles off the coast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, but it is often considered a "Caribbean" destination. Its 150 islands and islets trimmed by pink sand beaches evoke a feeling of tranquility found nowhere else in this world. Still retaining many British customs, Bermuda is steeped in history. See places visited by the first settlers, explore British forts, and wander through outlying villages that date back to the era of slavery. With an emphasis on outdoor adventures - hiking, scuba diving, golfing, fishing, snorkeling, swimming - Blair Howard opens your eyes to the best of Bermuda. An extensive underwater section profiles the top dive spots and shipwrecks, with contact names and numbers of local operators. Sightseeing and walking tours round out this unique guidebook. Photos & maps.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent.......2001-05-19

"Recommended for visitors who want to research a trip ahead of time and take the book along for repeated reference. Outdoor activities in Bermuda, from coral island hideaways to touring the parishes. Also exhaustive information on hotels and restaurants. An excellent guide." The Bookwatch

Excellent.......2001-03-15

"These useful guides are highly recommended... " Library Journal "[Adventure Guides] direct you away from the theme parks and into the great outdoors... the information on trekking routes, canoeing, wildlife refuges - even golf courses - is well researched." The Sunday Telegraph "...intended for the adventure-minded travelers with special affection for the outdoors and nature. Each Adventure Guide packs in outdoor-oriented activities set in different regions. There's something for nearly everyone." Midwest Book Review

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ADVENTURE GUIDE TO BERMUDA

Manufacturer: Hunter Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Adventure Guides | Guidebook Series | Travel | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B000H36AZ4

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Adventure Guide to Bermuda (Serial)
Blair Howard
Manufacturer: Hunter Pub Inc
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1556507062

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Esme Howard (1863–1939), 1st Baron Howard of Penrith, was one of Britain’s most important diplomats of the early part of this century. Linguistically and diplomatically gifted, he was an integral member of the small group of men who made and implemented British foreign policy between 1900 and 1930, a critical transitional period in Britain’s history as a world power. The years between 1890 and 1903, which preceded Howard’s major diplomatic achievements, are seen as crucial to his development, years when his marriage, his conversion to Catholicism, his foreign travel, and his work with London’s working classes moulded the confidence and strengths of his later character. Thereafter, the book covers Howard’s personal and historical importance as consul general in Crete, Budapest and Berne and at the 1919 Paris Peace Conference, and as ambassador at Madrid (1919–24) and Washington (1924–30). Made possible by the recent discovery of Howard’s private papers, this well-informed and readable biography of a hitherto neglected figure will eliminate a major gap in the history of twentieth-century British foreign relations by giving Howard’s career its first full treatment.

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You know how much dogs love it when you talk to them. You tell them how cute they are, how much you love them, how your day was, and share all your experiences. Leading dog trainers and animal behaviorists agree it is a way to strengthen the bond between you and your pet. So what's the logical next step? Why not read them a story? Isn't it time you talked to them about the things that they enjoy? Tales for Dogs is a unique series of adorable board books for pet lovers everywhere. You can choose from a selection of canine-enticing titles: Stick Dog/Silly Dog, Glam Dog/City Dog, Bone Dog/Buddy Dog, and Tricky Dog/Precious Dog. Each book contains two brief, adventurous tales in which your dog also stars. You simply personalize the story before you begin. Designed with colorful original art, these flip books will have you addicted in no time. This utterly rewarding concept will bring you and your pet closer than ever and add a totally fun element to your daily routine. And just think how grateful your dog will be. FLORA KENNEDY has 18 years' experience as an

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Barkaliscious!.......2004-01-23

Clearly the author has a magical connection with dogs, my dog hung of every word lik eit was prime beef.

Kim Feasey.

Barkaliscious!.......2004-01-23

Clearly the author has a magical connection with dogs, mine hung on every word like i was feeding him prime beef.

Kim Feasey.

Barkaliscious!.......2004-01-23

It's clear the author has an magical connection with dogs, my dog ate up every word like it was prime beef.

Kim Feasey.

A great Bark.......2003-12-31

This is a wonderful read. Espeacially as my dog loves to fetch the book from his toy box.

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A decent reference, many limitations as a how-to, somewhat dated

More information than I needed

soap =maker's companion

Good Basic Info....

Not Just for Newbie Soap Makers

Soapmaker's Companion: A Comprehensive Guide with Recipes, Techniques & Know-How (Natural Body Series - The Natural Way to Enhance Your Life)
Susan Miller Cavitch
Manufacturer: Storey Publishing, LLC
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Cosmetics | Beauty & Fashion | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books
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The Natural Soap Book: Making Herbal and Vegetable-Based Soaps

Making Natural Liquid Soaps: Herbal Shower Gels / Conditioning Shampoos / Moisturizing Hand Soaps

Soapmaking for Fun & Profit: Make Money Doing What You Love! (For Fun & Profit)

Milk-Based Soaps: Making Natural, Skin-Nourishing Soap

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ASIN: 0882669656

Book Description

Basic soapmaking instruction and specialty techniques like marbling, layering, and making transparent and liquid soaps.

Customer Reviews:

A decent reference, many limitations as a how-to, somewhat dated.......2007-09-16

I bought this book years ago, when I first started making soap. It has a wealth of good reference information on different oils, colorants, additives, etc., information that I still refer to occasionally. Unfortunately it's usefulness as a guide is somewhat limited by several things:

1) She is biased against the use of any ingredients of animal origin, especially animal fats. No coverage of the use of animal fats in soap is given at all, and her only excuse is lame, and not backed up any actual science.

2) Her recipes are too large, are overly complicated, and way too superfatted. Plus she recommends the use of GSE, an ingredient whose use as a preservative has been thoroughly discredited.

3) Some of her warnings/cautions are odd, to say the least. Her paranoia of clay, for one, is downright bizarre. Her admonition against pouring raw soap down the drain, in the event of a ruined batch, is utterly nonsensical.

4) The chapter on the chemistry of soap making is too much. She tries to go so in-depth that she's obviously in over her head, to the point that I was embarassed for her when I read it. The information here that would be useful/interesting to soap makers could have been condensed to a couple of pages.

5) She only covers cold process, and then, only cold process where the ingredients are combined at higher temperatures. There's no excuse for only covering the cold process in a "comprehensive" guide, but the fact that she only gives one basic cold process method may be an artifact of the next problem...

6) This book is dated. I started making soap around 2000, and even then people were using stick (aka immersion) blenders to mix their soap. There's no mention of stick blenders at all in this book, and that's a HUGE ommission. There's also no mention of alternative cold process techniques that are very mainstream today; e.g. discount water cold process, and room temperature cold process.

The bottom line is that there are a number of other books on the market that contain much more up-to-date soap making information than this one, not to mention all of the resources available on the internet. This book is still worth checking out, but don't expect it to be what it claims to be.

More information than I needed.......2007-05-31

As a novice soapmaker, I found this book intimidating...far too technical. After reading a more remedial book and making soap a few times, I tried re-reading the book and understood more of it, but still found there was more detail in the book than the average CP soapmaker needs.

soap =maker's companion.......2007-05-13

I really like this resource...
The author is well versed in soap making and shares a lot of information relevant to those with some soapmaking experience and questions.

Good Basic Info...........2007-03-31

This book and the other I purchased in the series (The Natural Soap Book) have good information but I find it a lil unrealistic when it comes to recipes. The recipes she gives are for gigantic batches of soaps. For the beginning soapmakers they are dang near ridiculous in size for batches. I found the book Smart Soapmaking by Anne L. Watson much more geared towards beginning and intermediate soapmakers with much better information including wonderful resources for lye calculators and recipe calculators that you can set the superfat discounts and water % as well. Was much more resourceful to me than these books by cavitch.

Not Just for Newbie Soap Makers.......2007-01-26

Great book for new soapmakers as well as those who have been soaping for awhile. Clear and concise directions guide you through the soap making experience.

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common sense

I am not exhausted at the end of the day anymore

Good, solid book. Full of examples.

The one and only book on parenting

Realistic/usable examples for discipline in today's world.

Setting Limits: How to Raise Responsible, Independent Children by Providing Clear Boundaries (Revised and Expanded Second Edition)
Robert J. Mackenzie
Manufacturer: Three Rivers Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0761512128
Release Date: 1998-03-11

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Start Setting Effective Limits — Now!
Do your children misbehave? Do they repeatedly ignore or refuse your requests for proper behavior? Are you constantly fluctuating between permissive and authoritarian parenting, with little or no success? Are you convinced there has to be a better way? There is. Setting Limits will help you establish the positive, respectful, and instructional groundwork your children need for proper ethical and behavioral development
In this revised and expanded edition of his popular book, Robert MacKenzie, Ed.D., demonstrates proven techniques and procedures that not only correct misbehavior but instill the cooperation and conduct you want and expect from your children. This book shows parents how to:
·Enforce clear, firm, and effective boundaries
·Put an end to conflicts and power struggles
·Establish rules that encourage cooperation
·Teach children important problem-solving skills
·Apply logical consequences of misbehavior
Children need limits to guide their development. With MacKenzie's expert guidance, you will learn how to build and enforce the instructive boundaries necessary for a happy and rewarding family life.

Customer Reviews:

common sense.......2007-05-25

This book utilizes common sense when setting limits and disciplining your child. It is full of great examples in implementing the limits.

I am not exhausted at the end of the day anymore.......2007-02-14

I bought this book when I knew there had to be an expert out there who knew better about how to have a happy life without arguing with my kids. My energy was completely liquidated at the end of the day from repeating things, bargaining, arguing and repeating some more and sometimes even giving in. Every time I gave in to my kids, they won and my stomach churned....this had to stop! I was very open for advice, so my attitude made all the difference when reading about how to get my children to behave without yelling, arguing or doing anything that required an energy drain out of me. The results were evident in less than I week (and I hadn't even finished the book by then). The techniques discussed can be applied to all ages and the discretion of the parent is necessary when choosing how to explain things according to the age of your child. I highly recommend this book for a happy family life with no fighting or complaining.

Good, solid book. Full of examples........2006-12-17

I checked this book out from my Library, and have to say I was very pleased with the contents. Nothing mind-blowing here, but reinforces (and reminds) of basics. Provides great examples of situations and how to be consistent with follow through, which I sometimes have an issue with. Really usable. I put it on my wishlist so I could easily reference for all the upcoming issues with the kids!

The one and only book on parenting.......2006-05-06

Great book for Toddlers

The best part of this book is that it doesn't tell you what is and isn't appropriate behavior. Values and customs are set by families as well as by the society we live. The book explains a method that is simply the process to teach those values. The book doesn't tell you what you should or shouldn't be allowing your child to do. Instead, it addresses how to get the message across in a calm and efficient manner, while being direct and respecting the child.

I did not grow up in the type of learning environment explained in this book so I was floored and a little skeptical it could work. But within a month of following the methods I could see a big difference in the relationship I had with my son. I had slipped into spanking and instead of learning my son was being defiant. This book gave us room to allow him to learn proper behavior without feeling threatened.

I do want to note that I am still a proponent of spanking done in the right manner and only at particular times, however this book is adamantly against spanking and doesn't do a very good job at explaining why. Simply saying that children of parents who spanked will always be violent is silly and is disproven thousands of times by all of us who were raised in a generation of spanking and we are not out violently assaulting others.

GREAT BOOK! A must read for EVERY parent.

Note - it is important to follow the ENTIRE plan. Doing so provides the most respect for the process. Doing almost everything but still yelling at the child isn't going to prove useful.

Realistic/usable examples for discipline in today's world........2005-06-13

I got this book when I started having problems with my 4-yr old. He's pretty compliant most of the time, but recently started testing my limits. I was perfectly aware that the problem was with my techniques, not with my child. I just knew that I wasn't getting my message across to him, but didn't know what to do. Reading this book I learned that I was on the right track, but having problems with determining good consequences and following through with them consistently. This book gives very detailed examples of mis-behavior and many ideas for consequences. It also has several "what if" scenarios for those times that the discipline process does not work as expected (which happens to me a lot). This is the book that I will recommend to every parent who gives an inkling of interest in improving their parenting skills.

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This anthology surveys five decades of critical response to Jackson Pollock, bringing together essential and hard-to-find texts from newspapers, journals, and catalogues. It includes all of Pollock's statements about his art as well as interviews with his wife, painter Lee Krasner, providing firsthand testimony about his goals and methods. Reviews of Pollock's early exhibitions reveal the intense interest his work aroused even before he arrived at his famous technique of "dripping" paint. Later articles trace the growth of Pollock's myth after his death in 1956 and document the continuing debate over psychological and mythological interpretations of Pollock's work.

Customer Reviews:

The Norton Critical Edition of Jackson Pollock.......2002-12-21

The intended and proper audience for this terrific book is the deeply engaged Pollock student (or acolyte). Further, the volume has no artwork or pictures at all; if you're looking for a good edition of his paintings, try the wonderful MOMA exhibition catalogue, edited by Kirk Varnedoe. What this volume offers is a rich and engaging range of Pollock statements, interviews, art reviews, criticism, analysis, and aesthetic speculation. Together with a good book of his paintings, this book would give you a sort of "Norton Critical Edition" of Pollock's work--you'd have the paintings and then this record of decades of analysis.
Now, in a few cases the lack of pictures does actually hinder one's ability to follow all of the comparisons and insights these essays offer. This is especially true in this book's generous reprint of William Rubin's seminal "Jackson Pollock and the Modern Tradition", originally serialized with copious illustrations. Nonetheless this book presents, chronologically, a tremendous overview of the 20th century's evolving reception and understanding of Pollock's art, from his own published or radio-broadcast commentary to Life magazine's ambiguous (but myth-making) "Is He the Greatest Living Painter in America?" to Clement Greenberg to psychoanalytical writings to Elizabeth Langhorne's allusive and speculative examination of a single painting, "The Moon Woman Cuts the Circle." It's a great book to just pick at, what with its variety and scope, and each page poses something for consideration or debate--to the person who really knows Pollock's work and its underpinnings well. I wish this book had included something from John Berger; what the book "Such Desperate Joy" includes from him is really provocative and efficient. But I suppose that's a petty criticism in light of what this book does assemble, making availiable in one place all of this critical investigation into one of the 20th century's great artists.

A Great Supplement.......2002-11-06

This book is the type of art book that is the exception to the picture rule. The fact that there are no pictures doesn't detract a bit from the abundant amount of information it contains. I suspect greatly that this is the type of book that only those initiated into the Pollock milieu (and his work) would want to read anyhow. A fantastic source of nostalgia and information that allows the informed reader the opportunity to fill in some blanks on his own.

Very disappointed!.......2001-12-28

Image, a book about a famous artist, will all kinds of information, but ZERO pictures of either him or his paintings. Other Pollock books are better. If you must have every book about this artist, ok, get it, but put it at the bottom of your wish list.

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Filling an important gap in the knowledge of 19th-century Irish nationalism and the early Scottish labor movement, this book considers the continuing impact of the Irish presence in Scotland in the 19th century. Examined are the mobilization of the migrant community behind Irish nationalism and the implications that this development had for the emergent Scottish labor movement. These issues are addressed through the medium of political biography, focusing on John Ferguson, a colorful figure and one of the leading personalities of 19th-century Irish nationalism. Despite his ranking almost equally with Charles Stewart Parnell and Michael Davitt as a practical politician and strategist, Ferguson has been seriously neglected by historians, until now.

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