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Trapshooting Secrets - a must read for all trapshooters
Trapshooting Secrets by James Russell is a must read for all trap shooters. It covers the fundamentals with clarity and good accompanying illustrations. If the shooter will read and incorporate the lessons contained, his scores will certainly reach new highs.

Trapshooting Secrets
Very useful book with a lot of great trap shooting tips. Good book for beginners and people who have been shooting trap for awhile. Lots of drawling's and diagrams with good detail explaining what the author is trying to teach you.

Trapshooting Secrets
I purchased this book for a gift for my husband. He has found some good and useful information in this book.He really likes it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Shooting    2. Sports    3. Sports & Recreation    4. Precision shooting    5. Shotgun    6. Small firearms, guns & other equipment    7. Trap Shooting    8. Trapshooting   

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"Periodization," nutrition, stretching, peaking--who knew that so much went into riding a bike? Joe Friel's Read more

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The most complete book there is...
Better than the Carmichael books, hands down. If you are a noodle around cyclist...this is not for you. However, if you are willing to read the book, do the tests to determine your fitness, and then develop your plan, and stick to it, it will make you a much better cyclist. I went from the back of the pack, struggle to keep up cyclist(got dropped several times) last year, to a front of the pack, much stronger cyclist this year. A buddy and I put togather a program last fall, and followed it thru over the winter, and now we are much better and stronger. The only other factor in my improvement was probably my Computrainer, which I rode all winter long. The workouts, along with the computrainer did the trick. The only downside to the book is that to get the full value of it you need some way to measure watts, and if you don't have the needed equiptment, you may not get the full benefit.

Fantastic
This is an excellent resource for anyone wishing to get into or improve on already existing road racing skills.

Much better than the competion
I had read all the Chris Carmichael traning books, and found them lacking.There isn't enough detail about what lies behind his programs to allow one to adapt them very well.
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Subjects:  1. Cycling    2. Cycling - General    3. Sports    4. Sports & Recreation    5. Training    6. Fitness training   

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Required Reading!
When I first read the title, my first thought is "I know this, I've heard it before".
Sleeper's Awake -- Dr. Rapp is Calling
As a pediatric nurse, I am deeply concerned about the increasing numbers of children who are falling prey to the deadly combination of environmental illness and toxic foods.We need a modern Florence Nightingale to light the way and go to bat to save our children and the environment from the increasing numbers of toxins.Read this book, become informed and please help. Other truthtelling books you may find of interest are SEEDS OF DECEPTION by Jeffrey Smith, THE FLUORIDE DECEPTION by Christopher Bryson, OUR STOLEN FUTURE by Theo Colborn and THE WHOLE SOY STORY; THE DARK SIDE OF AMERICA'S FAVORITE HEALTH FOOD by Kaayla Daniel.

Pioneer Doctor
As a naturopath who works with many allergic and environmentally sensitive patients, I wholeheartedly recommend this book.In great depth, Dr. Rapp talks about the multiple factors that are causing so much ill health and suffering in our toxic world. Readers will find the author to be kind, compassionate and practical with "nuts and bolts" tips. She was a pioneer in this field and in this book shows she is at the top of her game.I hope she'll do a cookbook next as so many of the existing allergy cookbooks contain so much poor information,Dr. Rapp has a great website [...]. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Environmental Science    2. Medical / Nursing    3. Science    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Toxicology   

Subjects:  1. Essays    2. Individual Photographer    3. Nature    4. Photo Techniques    5. Photography    6. Subjects & Themes - Plants & Animals    7. Individual photographers    8. Nature in art, still life, landscapes & seascapes    9. Photographs: collections   

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The indispensible Tropical Pacific field guide.
Pratt, Bruner, and Dickinson have produced a superb field guide completely covering all the islands of the tropical Pacific from Hawai'i west through Micronesia.This is a true field guide:it gives the field marks of everyspecies, notes problems in identification with special emphasis ondistinguishing similar species, and wastes no space on matters not relatedto identification.(The exception is that Pratt, a significantornithologist as well as an expert in identification, summarizescontroversies in classification whre appropriate.)Read more

Subjects:  1. Birds    2. Birds & Birdwatching    3. Birds & Birdwatching - General    4. Birds & Birdwatching - Guides    5. Hawaii    6. Identification    7. Nature    8. Nature/Ecology    9. Oceania    10. Biological Sciences    11. Birds (ornithology)    12. Birds and Natural History    13. Nature / Birds & Birdwatching    14. Pacific Ocean    15. Reference works   

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A book to appreciate
What an exceptional book this is. I very much enjoy the outdoors--fishing, hunting, camping, and hiking for long stretches of time in the wildest places I can find. If you like similar activities, you may come to love this book as I do.
Interesting
Flipping channels a couple of years ago, I came across a show on PBS about a man building his own cabin, with no power tools, in the Alaskan wilderness.I was mesmorized watching this program.It was one of those shows that stuck with my thoughts and emotions for several days.I was awestruck with some of the things he was making with his hands.I wanted to be there myself.Wanting to get more out of this, I bought the book.I would describe the book as interesting, not riveting.It held my interest and does inspire me to start and complete the task at hand, whatever that may be.To me, the description of the cabin building process was a little too tedious, but the rest of book seemed to flow right along.I'm glad I read the book, but I think this is one of those rare instances where I liked the video better than the book

Easy read, inspirational story
This book is a good read for those who feel inspired by someone who follows their "dreams" (trite, but true!).The book reads like the subject is talking, simplified but descriptive.The Alaskan wilderness plays a big part in the story, although I would've thought that life on your own would have been slightly more difficult - the subject almost makes it seem easy. The idea of someone making a life on their own from nothing (building a house, obtaining food) is tempered somewhat by the fact that the subject had supplies flown in on a regular basis.Still, living on your own for 35+ years is an interesting topic.A nice addition to an "outdoor adventure" library.For those that have seen the companion video, this book may be less important. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 20th Century Description And Travel    2. Alaska    3. Alaska - Local History    4. Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions    5. Diaries    6. Essays & Travelogues    7. Frontier and pioneer life    8. General    9. Photo Techniques    10. Photography    11. Pioneers    12. Proenneke, Richard    13. Travel - United States    14. Twin Lakes Region (Kodiak Isla    15. Twin Lakes Region (Lake and Peninsula Borough)    16. United States - Pacific - Alaska    17. United States - State & Local - General    18. Wilderness survival    19. Travel writing   

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A great altas!
I am an associate at TSRI in La Jolla.As long as I have worked here, we have used this atlas, and I have not yet found a better one! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Anatomy    2. Atlases    3. Brain    4. Medical    5. Medical / Nursing    6. Mice    7. Neurology - General    8. Neuroscience    9. Pathology    10. Stereotaxic techniques    11. Animal physiology    12. Medical / Neuroscience    13. Neurosciences   

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A beautiful book that is NOT for tourists only.
I was excited to read this book after the first reviews were published; it has exceeded even my wildest expectations. The author combines personal experience, graphic arts, poetry, prose and philosophy to describe at last 'why' we travel and 'what' we can expect to gain from travel instead of the 'how' and 'where' to travel. I have already enjoyed past trips more for having compared my experiences and impressions to M. de Botton's musings; I know that I will enjoy future trips more for the same reasons.
This book changed my life
The insight and perspective offered in "The Art of Travel" changed the way I looked at the world.There is something atmospheric and beautiful about the writing here, as opposed to "Proust.." and others.I highly recommend this book.

The Way of Travel
De Botton explores ways to set one's mind to traveling and ends with a view to adopt that mind set to everyday life itself. He uses various famous artists, philosophers, scientists, and critics to assist him with this. At worst De Botton has charm and is cute, at best he encourages one to expand their vision and develop greater insight and interest of the world and in the history of ideas in general. The more familiar I was with who De Botton was talking about the more superficial if not flawed he seemed, the less I knew the more knowledgible he seemed. Not his best but his books always lead me on to more interesting works. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Essays & Travelogues    2. Travel    3. Travel - General    4. Voyages And Travels    5. Travel / Adventure   

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"Sail on, sail on, sailor..."
Weighing in at a hefty five pounds plus and almost 1000 pages long, this book is as important to your boat as its keel, and almost as dense. First published by Nathaniel Bowditch in 1802 and carried on board every U.S. Navy vessel, THE AMERICAN PRACTICAL NAVIGATOR ("BOWDITCH") is the quintessential seafarer's reference.
I know nothing
I bought this book for my brother who is in the Navy. He said it is required for them to have. He said it has been very helpful. Other then that, I know nothing else about this book.

A 'must' reference for any serious boater
The 2002 bicentennial edition of Bowditch's American Practical Navigator is a weighty tome prepared and published by the national Imagery and Mapping Agency in Maryland. Packed with international and foreign nautical charts, details on Logan navigation, discussions of navigation regulations and ocean chemistry and properties, and logarithm charts, The American Practical Navigator is a 'must' reference for any serious boater, and for libraries where boaters congregate. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Americas (North Central South West Indies)    2. History    3. History: American    4. Sailing - Navigation    5. Transportation   

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Excellent Book- Very Helpful
This is an excellent book.It's very interesting and was the first book of it's kind that I have read.I gives color and light suggestions for different environments such as schools, office spaces, etc.It givesdetailed scientific information about why these colors and types of lightare good to use in these environments that is easy to understand.I thinkthis book is a must have for all interior designers who care about theeffects the environment they design will have on the people that will be init!

Good Enough I'm Looking for the Author
Help!My cousin in Brazil is trying to contact the author of this book.The letter he sent was returned to him as the address being no good.He had gotten the address out of the back of the book.Does anyone know howto contact the author? ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Color in architecture    3. Environmental aspects    4. Human factors    5. Interior Design - General    6. Interior Design - Professional Reference    7. Architecture / Interior Design    8. Cognition & cognitive psychology    9. Interior design    10. Theory of architecture   

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Perfect
The perfect book for the novice marine aquarium enthusiast.Step by step it tells you how to set up a number of salt water aquariums both small and large with alternative methods of filtration.It also covers which fish do well for the beginner and how they get along with each other.The writing is clear and concise, and when I finished reading and got started with my first tank, there wasn't a single thing I encountered that wasn't covered in the book.Great start for your first tank.Pick this one up.

An ok starter...
This book was an ok starter book, but does not delve into great diagnostic detail. I had to purchase another booh for that.

great for begginers
I think this book is great for beginners. It really teaches you the basics of the hobby. How to enjoy your aqaurium and stick with it, because it is a hobby that many have lost interest and given up on, due to impatience.
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Subjects:  1. Fish & Aquariums    2. Marine aquariums    3. Pets    4. Fishes & aquaria   

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Eating the elephant in the room one bite at a time.
This is a super little book that will have a huge impact on you and your organization! By following the simple steps outlined in this book you will be able to discuss the undiscussables, identify the unidentifyable, and make progress collectively like you never dreamed was possible. Another very helpful tool for your leadership toolbox!

Packs powerful insights for organizational change!
The authors examine the idea that major problems are often not 'discussable,' although they are talked about in a destructive manner, and remain implicit. The consultant should help surface these "elephants" in a constructive dialogue, and push forward to making decisions, determining what are the next steps, and following through. This practical book provides guidelines to show how to achieve organizational change by learning to name "elephants" and take action. High Reliability Organizations, which reward people for pointing out any deviations from the expected, are discussed. The style of leadership needed to achieve change through getting people to open up and constructively participate in problem solving, is explored. This thin book is both broad and deep, and proves highly informative and thought provoking. It packs powerful insights for organizational change!

Hubris Arrogance and Screamers
This book is right on target whether you are working with a company or with a non-for-profit. I found myself continually underlining relevant ideas.Hammond puts concepts we already know but tend to hide in the back of our minds in simple language that reminds us of how important it is to look at assumptions, accountability and involvement at all levels.She forces us to look at the consequences of speaking up vs not speaking up.I am an advocate (although after reading Hammond's book I am thinking of choosing a word that is less win-lose) of appreciative inquiry methods and also using public involvement in decision making processes and this book is in perfect alignment with both areas. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals    2. Nature    3. Nature/Ecology   

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dated
This is a very old book as far as fiberglass boats go.Must later prcedures,and products not included. There is some usefull info in the book

Ready, Set, Fix
This book was not only very informative, but also a very great read.I thoroughly enjoyed this book and couldn't put it down once I started.Quickly I now have the knowledge I need to continue my work on my project boat.I would recommend this to anyone looking to work with an old boat of any kind.True enough, some tricks here will save you money.

I think there are better books out there . . .
This is a good book.It is complete, to be sure.For the expert fiberglass repair person, I cannot speak, but it is certainly difficult to read for an amateur.Generally, a bit much to swallow.I think that other books have similar information more elegantly stated.The fault is not with the content, but the presentation. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Boating - Boatbuilding    2. Boating - General    3. Boats and boating    4. Fiberglass boats    5. Maintenance and repair    6. Ship Maintenance And Repair    7. Ships & Shipbuilding - Engineering    8. Small Ship Design And Construction    9. Sports    10. Sports & Recreation    11. Boating    12. Shipbuilding technology & engineering    13. Ships & shipping: general interest    14. Sports & Recreation / Boating   

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AMajor Contribution to the Scientific World
Caterpillars of Eastern North America is WONDERFUL. I use it all the time. It is my major resource for caterpillar statistics and photos. I rear, photograph and research moth and butterfly adults, larvae and food plants, so this book is a great tool. It is long overdue. I know, because, as a kid, there were no books on the subject and most people thought the only good caterpillar was a dead one. Oh, how I would have appreciated this book back in the 40s. THANK YOU to David Wagner and Princeton University Press for taking on this major contribution to the scientific community.

This is THE caterpillar book to own!
I echo all of the favorable comments in the other reviews. This book has the best photos I've seen in any field guide of any kind.Shows not only the caterpillar but the resulting butterfly or moth - and, so, can also be helpful with moth identification due to the dearth of other publications on moths. This book covers a wide spectrum of caterpillars and should make it easy for anyone to identify them.

At last a Guide that Includes Moth Caterpillars!
Moth caterpillars are more numerous (moth species outnumber butterfly species 10 to one), but books to help you identify these are rare to say the least, and most of those that do cover moths as well as butterflies are both very technical and expensive."Caterpillars of Eastern North America: A Guide to Identification and Natural History" fills the need (for the eastern part of the continent at least) for a reasonably comprehensive guide to both moth and butterfly larvae, with the moths not shortchanged. It can be helpful to a degree in the west as well, but I hope a western guide will soon grace the book stores. We still have no Peterson guide to western moths to match the eastern one!
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Subjects:  1. Caterpillars    2. Insects & Spiders    3. Life Sciences - Zoology - Entomology    4. Nature    5. Nature/Ecology    6. North America    7. Science    8. Biological Sciences    9. Birds and Natural History    10. Insects (entomology)    11. Nature / Insects & Spiders   

Subjects:  1. Agriculture - Agronomy    2. Analysis    3. Congresses    4. Derivatives    5. Environmental Engineering & Technology    6. Environmental aspects    7. Humic acid    8. Organic Chemistry    9. Science/Mathematics    10. Soil Science    11. Technology    12. Technology & Industrial Arts    13. Environmental science    14. Soil science, sedimentology   

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Master of landscape photography
Another stunning book of American Landscape!!
wonderful photos
After seeing these photos, I'm further inspired to visit all the national parks!
First class tribute to our parks
What a beautiful book! Covering all of our nation's National Parks, David Muench's photography is incredible. From the Great Sand Dunes to Canyonlands, from Carlsbad to Glacier, he's captured our nation's most beautiful land. Great quality book--I immediately wanted to hike up a mountain. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. National parks and reserves    2. Nature Photography    3. Parks & Campgrounds    4. Photo Essays    5. Photoessays & Documentaries    6. Photography    7. Pictorial works    8. Pictorials    9. Subjects & Themes - Landscapes    10. Travel - United States    11. United States    12. United States - General    13. Photographs: collections    14. USA    15. Zoos & wildlife parks   

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Lacks a Certain Whatsit
Kolbert's extended magazine article series on climate change (global warming) was slightly interesting.I appreciated that she was able to make her point in 187 pages, but I still felt like I was forcing myself to eat brussel sprouts.
good addition to the genre
Recent (March 2006) addition to the literature addressed to the mythical educated layman on the issue of anthrogenic climate change.
Are you guilty?
The "envirosceptic" remains a potent force.It's hard to know if that's merely depressing or downright dangerous.Envirosceptics are enthusiastic gardeners: they root about seeking an attractive seed.Once found, the seed is nurtured and pandered to ceaselessly in the hope that it will bear fruit.Such seeds are numbers.They reflect an "unknown" portion of what we understand about our changing world.While the sceptics would like that seed to become a glorious blossom, it always turns out to be a weed.The sceptics are working enclosed in mental greenhouses.Others are outside finding out how the changes are affecting people and places.
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Subjects:  1. Climate Changes    2. Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology    3. Environmental Science    4. Environmental Studies    5. Global environmental change    6. Global temperature changes    7. Global warming    8. Science    9. Science/Mathematics    10. Weather    11. Science / Environmental Science   

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"The End of the World" story has been a best seller for thousands of years...
Another left-wing, hippie idiot who dropped out of any sort of real career in 1975 has to sustain himself by writing this anti-technology dystopic rubbish.I'm sure that he has plenty of ideological fellow travelers in Hollywood with whom he should team up to make another version of "12 Monkeys" or "The Fight Club."This is just left-wing, nihilist, anti-human rubbish motivated by a hatred of humanity and mans' productive capacity.
end to the fossil fuel feast
About a month ago i finished this book, The Long Emergency, but James Howard Kunstler. I had read him before in Home from Nowhere: he is a very articulate voice about sprawl with great recognition of not just its environmental impacts but also its spiritual and community impacts.
hateful agenda posing as economic analysis
With so many serious perspectives available on "peak oil", there is no reason to waste time on this screed, which only uses peak oil as a platform to cast aspersions on everything the author hates.
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Subjects:  1. Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology    2. Environmental Policy    3. Government - U.S. Government    4. Industries - Energy Industries    5. Petroleum    6. Petrology (General)    7. Political Science    8. Politics / Current Events    9. Politics/International Relations    10. Public Policy - Environmental Policy    11. Political Science / Public Policy / Environmental Policy   

Subjects:  1. Ecology    2. Environmental Conservation & Protection - General    3. Environmentalism    4. Green movement    5. Natural Resources    6. Nature    7. Nature/Ecology    8. Sustainable development    9. Environment; political science; ecology    10. Globalization    11. Nature / Ecology   

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Hands down, the BEST books I will ever own!
I started diving 2 years ago.Up until I ordered these books, I really didn't know what I was seeing.These 3 books are the absolute best books to own if you like diving or boating and live in Florida or the Caribbean.Every page has 3 full color glossy photos of fish, or creatures on it.The photos and info are very comprehensive and detailed.
The Reef Set: The only set of indentification books to have
The Reef Set has been the most helpful set of books I have owned thus far.They have not only helped me in fish, creature, and coral identification for personal use, but also in my school work.They have excellent illustrations and descriptions.I have recommended them to everyone I know!

Reef Set
Overall, I think this set is great for Bio students like myself who aren't very familar with the descriptions of Tropical Fish. Thanks to the colorful pictures and straight to the point descriptions, I've been able to identify fish that I saw on a collge trip to Belize in January. This set has been of great help in completing my final portfolio for my Tropical Marine Ecology class. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Marine Life    2. Nature    3. Nature/Ecology    4. Reference