Intermediate Disturbance Hypothesis in Phytoplankton Ecology (Developments in Hydrobiology)

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More than just a dive guide, this full-color book features painting, high-quality photography and stories about the most spectacular shipwrecks of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao. Informative sidebars tell scuba divers how to locate and dive these popular wrecks. Included, a special chapter on the wrecks of Las Aves, Venezuela.

Diving and Snorkeling Guide to Cuba (Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling Guides)

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Heavy on Photos - Short on Information.

Diving and Snorkeling Guide to Cuba (Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling Guides)
Diana Williams
Manufacturer: Pisces Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Heavy on Photos - Short on Information........2007-05-16

The first thing that struck me when a copy of this book arrived through my letterbox was how thin it was. This is a paper-back book measuring 9" x 6" (23cm x 15 cm) containing 92 pages. With 20 of those pages taken up with such information as; Title of the book (again), publisher's information, contents, acknowledgements, how to use the book, overview (history) of Cuba, geography, transportation, sightseeing, entertainment, index, etc, etc, there is precious little room left for the diving information - for which we purchased the book in the first place.

For much of the content we are then treated to one specific dive site per page each of which is headed with the following information; Typical depth range, Typical current condition, Expertise required, Access, Site No. After this we are treated to a short dialogue which, in many cases, fails to describe the site adequately and in some cases is exceedingly short. And the shorter the dialogue, the bigger the picture which takes up the rest of the page.

Of course the underwater pictures are all of typical Caribbean flora and fauna and the many species of available are almost all mentioned (somewhere!) in order to pad out the text.

In short, could have done much better!

NM

Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling Cuba (Diving & Snorkeling Guides)

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Waste of time & money
Heavy on Photos - Short on Information.

Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling Cuba (Diving & Snorkeling Guides)
Diana Williams
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Lonely Planet Cuba

ASIN: 0864427735

Book Description

Discover abundant marine life and world-class dive sites in Cuba's reefs, wrecks and walls. From the underwater valleys of Cuba's most popular dive destination, Isla de la Juventud, to the playground of wrecks off the coast of Varadero, there is something for divers of all abilities. Even Castro and Cousteau were lured by the island's warm waters and exceptional visibility. This guide describes 61 of Cuba's best dive sites with background briefings on its history, culture and complicated politics, illustrated by full-color photos throughout.

You'll get specific information on:

Dive site depth range, access and water conditions
Common and hazardous marine life
Topside activities ranging from hikes to nightclubs
Comprehensive list of dive services
16 easy-to-read maps

Customer Reviews:

Waste of time & money.......2004-12-31

I agree with NM's review. This book is a complete waste of time and money. You can get more useful information talking to your local diveshop or dive travel agent. Over a third of the book gives very general tourist information that you can get from any guide to Cuba. At the back, there are the usual pages of Carribean Fish ID and some more padding.

I expected a thorough guide to most if not all, diving sites in Cuba. I have bought other books in this series (Thailand & Belize) and have found them extremely helpful and informative. This book on Cuba is severely lacking in any useful diving information.

For example under the Cayo Largo section, the author writes "Cayo Largo has around 30 sites. 3 described below...." What about the rest? The state-owned Puerto Sol diving centers around Cuba are extremely friendly & helpful and each one has a huge board with a geograpically correct map showing all the dive sites in the surrounding area. Would it be that much effort to even photograph those maps and add them to the book?

Heavy on Photos - Short on Information........2004-08-28

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Diving and Snorkeling Guide To Cuba
Williams Diana
Manufacturer: Pisces Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000UEZ088

Book Description

Award winning author, Lenor Madruga Chappell, continues to move readers with her latest book, The Next Leg of My Journey. Her first book, One Step At A Time, (McGraw Hill) a poignant autobiography of her struggle to walk again after losing her leg to cancer, was translated into six languages and embraced as the inspirational book of the 1980's. In its fourth printing, it’s still captivating readers with its message of faith and hope.

In The Next Leg of My Journey, a sequel, Lenor engages the reader with the intimate and heart wrenching details of the painful demise of her marriage, admitting that “losing her husband was worse than losing her leg.” Committed to enjoying life, no matter what it brings, this remarkable story of learning to love again is uplifting and achingly honest. If the first story is a victorious struggle to overcome cancer, then the second book focuses on the obstacles this unique woman faced trying to overcome the challenges of life alone. Forty years old, single and an amputee, fighting to rebuild her life and to secure her daughters’ futures as well as her own, this is a story of unbelievable willpower and human triumph.

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WOW! An inspiration for all!!.......2001-02-11

Lenor Chappell's story is an inspiration to not only those who live with a handicapp, but to all of us. Her story of overcoming the gamut of life's adversities and living her life to the fullest is one of the finest examples of how perseverance and a positive outlook are really the keys to living a vigorous and happy life. Written with wonderful humor and candid emotions, Lenor has not only achieved to write an entertaining and moving story, she has also succeeded in imparting her special inspiration for living to us so that we may also find it within ourselves to prevail over our own travails. A must read!

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Understanding the true nature of the feline in your life whether you have an aristocratic Leo, a down-to-earth Capricorn or a mysterious Scorpio will take your relationship with your cat to new levels. This charming volume is the purr-fect way to learn more about your cats? personality, his food and sleep preferences, the ideal home environment, and the games he likes to play through his astrological sign.

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Your Pet's Horoscope
Diana Nilsen
Manufacturer: Llewellyn Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 156718488X

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Creative Metal Clay Jewelry Review

Excellent book to inspire you to work with this magical material.

Best for Beginners, in my humble opinion

I'm not that impressed with the projects

Great Clear Photos

Creative Metal Clay Jewelry: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration
CeCe Wire
Manufacturer: Lark Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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The Art of Metal Clay (with DVD): Techniques for Creating Jewelry and Decorative Objects

Metal Clay Jewelry

Metal Clay Magic: Making Silver Jewelry the Easy Way

New Directions in Metal Clay: 25 Creative Jewelry Projects

Working with Precious Metal Clay (Jewelry Crafts) (Jewelry Crafts)

ASIN: 1579903010

Book Description

The fabulous techniques, found here with instructions, lavish photos, and projects open up endless creative possibilities. Combine the clay with lampworked and fused dichroic glass or enamel. Make exquisite jewelry, sculpture, and carvings. Try a new liquid gold for coating silver objects. Among the glittering, gorgeous projects: an African Mask Pin, Groovy Flower Earrings and Ring; and Puzzle Piece Bracelet.

Customer Reviews:

Creative Metal Clay Jewelry Review.......2007-08-31

An excellant book that is a great resource for new users and old hands of PMC. The inspiration I personally got from the book is awesome and has sent my creativity into a high.

The book is well written and illustrated perfectly.

Excellent book to inspire you to work with this magical material........2007-01-08

CeCe Wire has a winner here, projects that will guide you from initial forays with this material through to more advanced techniques, such as ring making and sulptural pieces. A good solid Introduction on tools and equipment. The instructions combine both lovely photos and sketches which are easy to follow, even projects that are a photo of the completed piece and written instructions only are achievable. Whilst some of the finished projects may not suit all tastes ( what book does!!), it is the idea and technique that is useful, it can be adapted to a design of your own making. One of my favourites is the Twig and Leaf Condiment Spoon, I have made a set of these and the awe factor from my guests is wonderful when they are used. Nice to go outside just jewelry. I recommend three books to my Silver Clay students, this is one of them, with Sherri Haab and Tim McCreight being the other two. Well worth adding to your bookshelf.

Best for Beginners, in my humble opinion.......2006-07-20

I first borrowed this book from the library, and now I have finally been able to order it. I have used two other books on this subject, but I think CeCe Wire's book is best suited for me. I am a beginner with this material, however, I want my finished projects to have a certain streamlined sophistication, and I feel that of all of the books I have read on this subject, this book suits my needs and goals best. Ms. Wire has a wonderful grasp on the technical aspects of working with metal clay. Her projects are great for beginners, well illustrated and explained, but the final results are professional and stylish. One does not need to invest in many additional tools or materials in order to finish her projects. I also find that her projects and gallery of finished pieces provide a great springboard to encourage the reader to envision and create their own great jewelry pieces. There is a non-jewelry piece in here, but that does not bother me at all. It encourages the reader to consider other uses for metal clay, and who says jewelry must only be worn on the body? Why not create decorative objects as "jewelry" for the home? If you do not have a kiln, do not worry. I fire my pieces on my gas stove or with a small butane torch purchased from my local home improvement store. Also, I hear that bead and jewelry stores that have PMC or Art Clay Silver classes or paint-your-own-ceramics studios are often willing to fire your pieces for a reasonable fee. So give this book a try, I hope you will be as pleased as I am!

I'm not that impressed with the projects.......2005-03-09

I just received this book today and I leafed through it and put it down. Normally with a book of this type (art instruction, projects etc) I'll just get lost in it and read it from cover to cover. I bought this book based on the reviews here and also that Ms. Wire is the head cheese at the PMC Guild, but if I had seen this book first in the store I probably wouldn't have purchased it. The jewelry projects are not my style at all, and the layout and photography isn't that exciting either.

A better book about PMC is The Art of Metal Clay by Sherri Haab. I love the projects in there and the pictures are totally inspirational.

Great Clear Photos.......2004-08-31

This book has wonderful photographs that are clear enough to see the details of the jewelry and steps involved in creating them. I highly recommend this book.

spacedust
pmcer.com

Making Metal Jewelry: Projects, Techniques, Inspiration

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Not Impressed
GREAT book, especially for beginners....
Great Idea Book
ok...
Interesting, Inspirational & Fun

Making Metal Jewelry: Projects, Techniques, Inspiration
Joanna Gollberg
Manufacturer: Lark Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1579908128

Book Description

No soldering is required to make these metal necklaces, rings, bracelets, and earrings; they’re cold-connected, or crafted with such easy-to-learn skills as piercing, sawing, riveting, and joining, making them perfect for the beginning jeweler. Yet the results look completely professional. Work with a variety of metals in sheets, wires, and tubes. Create your own chains, ear wires, clasps, and other findings from wire jump rings. Learn metal texturing and finishing techniques such as chasing, etching, and adding a patina. Find out how to make simple settings for pearls, beads, and stones. Then set your creativity free on projects like a Circle Brooch with Thorn Clasp; Layered Cuff Bracelet, and Polka Dot Tube Earrings.

Customer Reviews:

Not Impressed.......2007-08-11

I was looking for new and helpful information to add to my growing fascination with metalworking. This book is not for beginners. The projects are too precise for artists new to using a saw. Trying to saw a simple straight line takes lots of practice. I have some experience with the saw, but one project in this book scared the crap out of me. It's a geometric nightmare. The instructions in here are incomplete and vague. Some are a bit foolish or dangerous. For instance, there are many ways to make jump rings. This book instructs you to put your fingers directly in the path of the saw blade. There is a chemical etching project. It doesn't remind you to use gloves. The person in the pictures isn't wearing gloves. Also, there are safer ways apply a resist that doesn't include a razor sharp knife. The narrative sounds evasive to me. Example regarding the pendant on the cover, "Design eight decorative elements." I bought this book thinking that the author would show me how to make those little flowers. I liked the pinback idea, but again the instructions are vague. This book doesn't cover enough basics and it isn't safe.

GREAT book, especially for beginners...........2007-07-27

I am trying to teach myself jewelry making, and I find soldering rather intimidating, complicated, and do not really have the space to set up a properly equipped soldering station, so I bought this book.
I LOVE this book! One only needs some basic tools in order to get started. I think the projects are cool, I think they are unique and stylish, and are perfect for those who like jewelry with more of an industrial or modern edge.

Great Idea Book.......2007-07-09

As a begining metalsmith student, this book was amazing. Lots of cool ideas without the frou-frou designs of some jewelry books.

ok..........2007-07-05

i expect some good design inside... but this is a book about techniques, just like the book's name. I was wrong...

Interesting, Inspirational & Fun.......2007-02-01

Even as someone relatively new to metalsmithing, I think this book is a fabulous resource of information. But more than that, it's a wealth of inspiration for opening my mind to using metals other than just silver, and that's a beautiful thing! Instructions are clear and concise, and the photos are great! It's a terrific book for anyone's metalsmithing library, to be sure.

Making Metal Beads: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration (Lark Jewelry Book)

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Inspirational!
Classy Beads & Excellent Projects - a complete winner
Making Metal Beads: Techniques,
Great Ideas and Clear Instructions
All You Keed to Know

Making Metal Beads: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration (Lark Jewelry Book)
Pauline Warg
Manufacturer: Lark Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Beadwork | Crafts & Hobbies | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books

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ASIN: 1579907121

Book Description

With this comprehensive skill-building guide at hand, jewelers of all levels can craft 30 stunning one-of-a-kind beads in shimmering silver, copper, brass, and other metals. An introduction to metalworking provides the basics, followed by creative design ideas and techniques specific to metal beadwork. Transform commercial beads using simple stamping, chasing, and dimpling. Use cold connections to produce riveted and woven beads from sheet and wire. Roll a simple Crescent Roll Bead, and create variations in the form by using patterned, textured, or hammered sheet metal. Crafters will build a repertoire of skills as they progress, and learn numerous ways to embellish the bead’s surface and add decorative elements. An extensive gallery of handmade beads provides a wealth of inspiration.

A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

Customer Reviews:

Inspirational!.......2007-09-14

This is a great metal bead project book. Many of the ideas and techniques were quite inspiring. The author covers most aspects required to carry out the projects but I found the data on stringing the beads and various clasps that could be used lacking. Nonetheless a book worth purchasing.

Classy Beads & Excellent Projects - a complete winner.......2007-09-13

Somehow, I managed to miss this fabulous book. However when I finally got around to purchasing it I kicked myself that it had taken so long. With 40 projects to work your way through you will be kept busy for many weeks, and what lovely projects they are. I found new ideas that could be used in both traditional metal smithing, and could also be applied to Metal Clay.A good solid introduction if needed on the basics of metal smithing, (Sawing, filing, Soldering etc. followed by Cold Connected Beads, Transforming Commercial Beads, Beads from Tubing, Fused Beads, Hydraulic Press Beads and a myriad of other techniques.

Clearly written and beautifully photographed - I can't wait to have some play time at my bench to try out some of these designs. Thanks Pauline.

Making Metal Beads: Techniques,.......2007-06-07

Excellent book! It had great designs and easy instructions on how to create the beautiful beads. It also gives basic instructions for those unfamiliar with metal fabrication

Great Ideas and Clear Instructions.......2007-04-11

This book not only contains some really good ideas but also has excellent clear instructions that are easy to follow. The pictures are in great colour and really display minute detail. The techniques used cover a wide range from simple to complex. This book is an inspirational delight.

All You Keed to Know.......2007-03-09

A very comprehensive book on the making of beads. Having this book earlier would have saved a lot of trial and error!
FG

The Craft of Silversmithing: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration

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Don't bother
Modern forging

The Craft of Silversmithing: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration
Alexandra P. Austin
Manufacturer: Lark Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1579904491

Book Description

Take a fresh look at the ancient craft of silversmithing with 18 projects that teach a solid body of skills. This full-color comprehensive manual provides artisans with a thorough understanding of silver’s properties: what it is and how it behaves. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced techniques are explained and can be applied to crafting amazingly beautiful items. Use brushing, sawing, piercing, and polishing procedures to fashion a simple bud vase. Progress to a baby rattle or candleholder created with soldering, sinking, dapping, and forging techniques. Ultimately you’ll have the expertise to complete a martini set, lidded container, or teapot.

Customer Reviews:

Don't bother.......2007-08-18

There are many good silversmithing books out there, this is not one of them.
For all the potential this book had it didn't live up to my expectations. Many of the pictures were of unfinished or poorly finished work, things out of round, rough edges. Fundamental bits of knowledge were left out. It seemed poorly researched and rather hastily thrown together. The tone alternates between sophomoric and pedantic.

Was this a vanity publication? There is no information about the education or background of the author.
If I had the opportunity to look through this book in a bookstore I'd never have bought it. This seems to be an example of someone who might have graduated from a university metalsmithing program and is trying to make a name for herself.
There are photos of work from well known metalsmiths which serve to redeem the book a bit...a little bit.
If you're looking for a book on silversmithing I recommend Feingold & Seitz, more expensive but worth the money.

Modern forging.......2007-05-20

This is an inspiring book and makes forging look easy. The book begins with simple pieces to gain technique, gaining complexity as one develops the skill and familiarity in working with silver. There are descriptive details accompanied with imagery for each stage of the forging process. For the novice such as myself I picked up quite a few tips and an understanding of how to begin working the silver. The designs the authors provide are modern and useable in daily life.

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Gardenwalks in New England: Beautiful Gardens from Maine to Connecticut (Gardenwalks Series)
Marina Harrison , and Lucy D. Rosenfeld
Manufacturer: Globe Pequot
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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The Garden Lover's Guide to the Northeast (Garden Lover's Guide)

ASIN: 076273664X

Book Description

This engaging, well-written guide explores exceptional gardens in New England.

Book Description

This fully updated edition spells out what action school personnel should take when faced with specific physical, emotional and behavioral problems. Covering everything from the common cold to trauma, it helps school personnel make decisions that protect student health - and prevent litigation. Plus, this new third edition offers expanded information on mental health, special education, teen pregnancy, STDs, and more.

Customer Reviews:

Good book for school nurses.......2006-03-15

This book has some good ideas for school nurses. Some of them do not apply to a private school however. There are quite a few things that do not apply since we d not see them, but then we see things that are not listed in this book as well. Overall, a good resource.

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Woodland Reflections: The Art of Truman Lowe explores the art and influences of Truman Lowe, a sculptor whose large abstract works in wood and metal are inspired by many elements of Lowe’s world, among them river eddies, willows, waterfalls, bluffs and dunes, and the architecture of the handmade canoe. An internationally acclaimed artist whose works are displayed in major museums, Lowe grew up on the banks of Wisconsin’s Black River, where his parents were skilled makers of splint-plait baskets and other crafts from their Ho-Chunk tradition.
There are relatively few books on contemporary fine art made by Native Americans, and many of these reproduce old stereotypes. This amply illustrated book is a specific and respectful treatment of a Native artist as an artist. It examines Lowe’s work in multiple contexts, including his personal history and the social, political, intellectual, and cultural spheres in which he lives and works. The artist’s voice throughout the book is clear and constant: the text is based on extensive interviews with Truman Lowe and on the recent history of the Wisconsin Ho-Chunk. Equally important, the book relates Lowe’s art both to mainstream modernist art theory and to contemporary cultural theories of Native critics and scholars.

Customer Reviews:

An extensive philosphical commentary.......2004-06-06

Written by Jo Ortel (an associate professor of art history and recipient of the James R. Underkofler award for excellence in undergraduate teaching), Woodland Reflections: The Art Of Truman Lowe is an artbook featuring the abstract wooden sculpture and other works of native american artist Truman Lowe, whose bold and original creations set him apart. An extensive philosphical commentary ranging from reflections upon native traditions and cultural survival through art to education and identity, the distinctions between art and craft, and much more adds a thoughtful dimension to the captivating gallery of full-color photographs of Lowe's eye-catching creations. A most welcome addition to avante-garde and Native American artbook collections.

Woodland Reflections the Art of Truman Lowe

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Woodland Reflections the Art of Truman Lowe
Jo Ortel
Manufacturer: University of Wisconsin Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000ORVUIK

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