Reviews (16)

Excellent book, inspiring and motivating
I was new to cycling, and I had no idea what I am doing, tried different sources of information, however nothing like this book, its very friendly and targeted towards beginners and even advanced cyclist, the book took me to a whole new level I would not even dream about, very simple and practical to use, unlike other books where they describe advanced training schedule that's not quiet possible if you are working or a full time student like me, it has chapter about female cyclists, very interesting and helpful. The book also describe nutrition thoroughly a subject always overlooked by beginners.
Great training guide for any long distance ride
I've recently decided to ride in my first 200 mile ride and thought I better prepare myself mentaly as well as physically.So I purchased this book.
Kind of Lame
I did not get much out of this book.It looks like a lot of ideas were copied from long distance running data. Important issues like clipless pedals were skimmed over. Also I would like to have seen a chapter on common breakdowns and how to avoid them.Training and nutrition were discussed to death..... ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cycling    2. Cycling - General    3. Sports    4. Sports & Recreation    5. Training   

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Fantastic
Take a really dry subject and turn it into a book I couldn't put down!
Wonderful book for intuitive understanding of the subject
In the opening chapter, this book presents a wonderful simplified story of the evolution of plants, from a single cell to modern complex flowers.Both children and adults can gain a unique, intuitive understanding of this process from this explanation. My compliments to the author.He describes each plant family with interesting anecdotes and high quality line drawings.It's the first plant book whose lack of photographs didn't matter.Great tips for identifying families and individual plants have helped me enormously.Bravo!

Teaches the patterns method of plant identification
Any interested in plant identification should consider Botany In A Day: The Patterns Method Of Plant Identification as an important guide. Thomas Elpel (Director of Hollowtop Outdoor Primitive School, Pony, Montana) deftly teaches the patterns method of plant identification, providing a method for learning about groupings of plants based on the idea that related plants have similar patterns for identification, and similar uses. Black and white line drawings accompany descriptions of different plant families and their identification processes.
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Subjects:  1. Flowers    2. Life Sciences - Botany    3. Nature    4. Nature / Plants    5. Nature/Ecology    6. Plants - General    7. Plants   

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The best book of wastewater treatment plant design
This book is explained very clearly on how to design the WWTP. Especially, it is only book in the world that shows the design examples of the biological nutrient removal treatment processes. All design calculations are shown in every step that necessary for real design. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Industrial    2. Environmental Engineering & Technology    3. Life Sciences - Ecology - Recycling    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Sewage disposal plants    6. Technology    7. Technology & Industrial Arts    8. Nature / Water Supply    9. Technology: General Issues    10. Water supply & treatment   

Reviews (5)

Awesome!
Just bought this book about 2 hours ago, and put it down only to write this review. This guy is one heck of an artist. Taking Your Grass Care a Cut Above Where It Is Today!
Summary:Picture Perfect is the ultimate resource for those who want to add even more beauty and interest to their grass by growing and maintaining healthier turf and cutting it in original and beautiful patterns. WHAT AN AMAZING BOOK!
One of the first things I notice about people's homes is the way the lawn is cut. Some might say, "get a life," but to me the landscape design and lawn say a lot.From a psychological point of view, it says something about the people who live there, too!We have all seen lawns cut straight and perfect, every blade of grass precise, row after row - not much creativity there.We have also seen lawns cut haphazardly in every conceivable direction and length, a clump here and a clump there, as if the ride-on mower and its near-sighted rider short-circuited, jumped the fence and rode off into the sunset! Read more

Subjects:  1. Gardening    2. Gardening / Horticulture    3. Gardening/Plants    4. Landscape    5. Lawns    6. Plants - Grasses    7. Turf management    8. Turfgrasses    9. Architecture    10. Architecture / Landscape   

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Simply The Best
If you are going to Disney with your kids, this is, hands down, the best guide out there.

my kids (and grandkids) like action
My kids & I used to make a yearly pilgrimmage to WDW in Orlando and now my gradnkids want to do the same. So off I go again. But I wouldn't leave the house (or the car) unles I had Wiley's great guide book in my bag. Everything we need to know is there and the yearly updates make this an imperative take-along travel choice.
Excellent Guide
This is one of the best travel guides that I have used! I took my kids to Disney and this book helped me avoid the long lines (that we all know about!), know where to eat and helped me find a good hotel where my kids could be kids. This is a must if you plan on going to Disney! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Family recreation    2. Florida    3. Guidebooks    4. Museums, Tours, Points of Interest    5. Orlando Region    6. Orlando Region (Fla.)    7. Parks & Campgrounds    8. Special Interest - Family    9. Travel    10. Travel - United States    11. Travel Guides - U.S.    12. United States - South - South Atlantic (General)    13. United States - South Atlantic - Florida    14. Walt Disney World (Fla.)    15. Travel & holiday guides    16. Travel / United States / South / South Atlantic (DC, DE, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA, WV)   

Subjects:  1. Dictionaries    2. Grasses    3. Life Sciences - Botany    4. Plants - Grasses    5. Reference    6. Science    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Botany & plant sciences    9. Reference works    10. Science / Botany   

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Good book
I enjoy fishing and eating fish and I enjoyed Hooked.It made me appreciate the scarcity of certain resources.

The Wyland of Toothfish
Mr. Knecht will hopefully bring awareness to the plight of the Patagonian Toothfish like Wyland did for whales.This book is well written and keeps the reader interested throughout ... He traces the journey of the "fishing pirates" and also blends the story of commercialization of this soon-to-be extinct fish.Let's save these fish!
Combines culinary history with a world-wide chase to document the fading Chilean Sea Bass
HOOKED: PIRATES POACHING AND THE PERFECT FISH promises much for a wide audience, from those interested in fishing to others researching modern-day pirating and the politics of the sea. The explosive world-wide demand for popular fish has all but fostered over-fishing and all but condoned seafood piracy: HOOKED combines culinary history with a world-wide chase to document the fading Chilean Sea Bass, a prehistoric-looking fish with the richness of tuna and the texture of butter. It's hard to place this rich text: part culinary history, part social inquiry, largely environmental exploration - it also fits under 'True Adventure'. Many will find it compelling.
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Subjects:  1. Antarctic Ocean    2. Case studies    3. Corrupt practices    4. Fish    5. Fisheries & Aquaculture    6. Forensic Science    7. Law    8. Law enforcement    9. Maritime    10. Nature    11. Patagonian toothfish industry    12. Poaching   

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In comparison, our cultural thinking is dead.
The perspective I have come to is that for most of my life I lived in a human world which has not been able to offer in any comprehensive way, what really matters.
Thomas Berry is a true genius
Every politician should read this book and then look into their hearts.I must say that Mary Tucker's Editorial Preface says everything about Thomas Berry and his desire to enhance human beings' relationship to Earth.His writing is accessible and undaunting.The gift of his genius, still going strong at 90 years of age is expressed again in this book and the message will bring you into the fold of his views with keen insight and compassion. I am so grateful for his gifts and just want you to read it and give it to everyone else you know. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Earth Sciences - Geology    2. Environmental degradation    3. Essays    4. General    5. Human ecology    6. Moral and ethical aspects    7. Nature    8. Nature/Ecology    9. Philosophy    10. Philosophy of nature    11. Nature / General    12. Spirituality   

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Oceanography Text Book
Purchase and delivery were right on key.Very pleased with whole process.Item arrived in excellent condition.My daughter received a B+ on her first Oceanography College Exam (just points away from an A).That makes all the difference in the world....................Thanks.

One of Tom Garrison's Students
I took Tom Garrison's class at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, CA.Wonderful class!He taught along with the book and every session was both insightful and interesting.Dr. Garrison is without a match in instructional etiquette and eloquence.Indeed, this book showcases his best work on the subject.Read the book...Be educated by the diagrams and charts...Be taken back at the amazing realms of life under the ocean...And most of all, be in awe of a marvelous earth (or "Oceanus") that is in great need of our consideration right now.Otherwise we end up dead like the aliens...Oops..I hope I did't give a way the ending!If you have few bucks, come and take the class at OCC.You will be so glad you did.Just don't come in late through one of the side doors, or leave your cell phone on.He can't STAND those things!It drives him CRAZY!

Best textbook I've ever read.
This textbook is very well written.It is ubnderstandible to students and others of all ages and interests.It contains intersting color pictures and graphics about the subject material for each chapter. Each chapter alsocontains web links to a homepage that accompanies the book.The book isfull of intersting personal stories, history, theory, and facts.Dr.Garrison and all who have contributed to this book have set the standardfor textbooks and integrated learning for the next decade. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Earth Sciences - Oceanography    2. Oceans & Seas    3. Science    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Science / Oceanography   

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My Bible
I used this book in grad school as my textbook and constantly use it now in my job as a six sigma black belt.
Excellent self-tutorial
The book is based upon biostatistics courses taught by the authors.It is designed to be used as a self-tutorial if so desired.The explainations and examples are excellent.

additional comments on second edition
I have previously reviewed this book.My review pertains to the second edition as that is the only edition I have.Read more

Subjects:  1. Biometry    2. Biostatistics    3. Life Sciences - Biology - General    4. Mathematics    5. Probability & Statistics - General    6. Science    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Biology, Life Sciences    9. Probability & statistics   

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The Ansel Adams of Animals
In these days of digital photography it is seldom that we see a collection like this of black and white photographs with sepia and blue highlighting. And even more rare to see a collection of animal photographs that touch the soul like these. Mr. Brandt further concentrates on the animals themselves, usually at rest. Although looking into the eyes of that cheetah as he stares into the distance makes you glad that you are not a small antelope that he might convert into his dinner.
Awesome
Absolutely beautiful! Has the feel of the 1800's when things were more wild and unknown.The colour form of the photo's enhances this feeling.Presents a close look at how majestic and beautiful the animals are!Such a joy to look at when you're tired of the city, people and the constant rat race of life.A peaceful calming experience!Loved it and look at it often.

On This Earth: Photographs from East Africa review
This is an incredable book. The images are amazing and it's fun to look at. I highly recomend it to people who are starting out in photography and are looking for some example artists already in the field. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1966-    2. Africa, East    3. Brandt, Nick,    4. Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions    5. Individual Photographer    6. Individual Photographers And Their Work    7. Nature Photography    8. Photo Techniques    9. Photography    10. Subjects & Themes - Plants & Animals    11. Subjects & Themes - Travel - World/Africa    12. Wildlife photography    13. East Africa    14. Photographs: collections    15. Photography / General    16. Wild animals   

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Missing a "key" point...
While this book does address a variety of necessary topics and its overall praise is well-deserved there is a gap, which means there is still a need for a textbook in forensic entomology. An Excellent Overview of Forensic Entomology
This work is extraordinarily useful to any death investigation professional.It provides an extensive overview of all aspects of forensic entomology with chapter contributions from the leading forensic entomologists in the United States and Canada.It is expertly written so that the investigator with no formal entomological training can easily understand the context of the book, while still on a level that other formally trained entomologists will find very useful.It is richly illustrated with over 150 color photos of insects of forensic importance.This allows investigators to immediately recognize forensic insects at the scene so that collection can be assured.This book is certain to become an invaluable reference for anyone in the field of forensic entomology, or those involved in the collection of entomological evidence from a death scene.It is a perfect complement to the other works published on the subject by K.G.V. Smith and E.P. Catts. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Arthropoda    2. Criminal Law - General    3. Death    4. Forensic Medicine    5. Forensic Science    6. Forensic entomology    7. Law    8. Legal Reference / Law Profession    9. Life Sciences - Zoology - Entomology    10. Medical    11. Miscellanea    12. Postmortem changes    13. Criminal investigation & detection    14. Insects (entomology)    15. Law / Forensic Science    16. Entomology   

Reviews (22)

Practical, perfect for the layman.
I am not a marine biologist, but many of the authors of the more advanced books on reef aquariums seem to assume that of their readers.
for the pros
very excellent book. for the pros. maybe too much for casual aquarists

Assistance from the master himself
Calfo goes into minute detail with humor.As expected he hit the nail on the head with this one, again. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Aquarium    2. Aquariums    3. Coral reef biology    4. Coral reef ecology    5. Corals    6. Nature    7. Nature / Ecology    8. Pets    9. Pets / Aquarium   

Editorial Review

This is the classic from which many of our staff first learned toread, starting us on a path of unremitting bibliophilia.Read more

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An unforgettable book!
Poor little birdie came into this world and his mother was out getting him his first meal. He goes through a series of, "Are you my mother?" to planes, cows, dogs, until he almost gives up. As this book unravels, you cheer on the birdie while he goes through his wonders of who he feels a sense of belonging to. P.D.Eastman uses repitition and adds easy drawings to perfect a child's love and want to hear this book OVER AND OVER again. One of the first books I learned to read by and still own the same raggedy copy.

Are you my favorite book?
Our Grand daughter acts out this entire book with dramatic embellishments and subtle interpretation.It is the most interactive book a youngster from 6 months on can love and enjoy forever.

I loved this book as a child...but it's really inappropriate now!
First, let me say that I learned to read from this book. When I was a kid I knew all the words and I loved it! But then again, I didn't know any better, and frankly, neither did my mom and dad. I was lucky in that the book applied to me: I looked like my mom and dad and therefore the message of the book, that your mother is the one who looks most like you, was seemingly harmless.
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Subjects:  1. Animals - Birds    2. Birds    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 1-2    5. Family - New Baby    6. Family - Parents    7. Fiction    8. Humorous Stories    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Birds (ornithology)    11. English literature: fiction texts    12. Juvenile Fiction / Family / New Baby    13. Self-Help & Practical Interests   

Subjects:  1. Animals - Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures    2. Behavior    3. Children's Baby - Fiction - General    4. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    5. Children: Preschool    6. Dinosaurs    7. Fiction    8. Imagination & Play    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Play    11. Preschool Picture Story Books    12. Social Issues - Friendship    13. Social Issues - Manners & Etiquette    14. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Friendship   

Editorial Review

"One of the real tests of writers," notes Ackerman in this liveliest of nature books, "is how well they write about smells. If they can't describe the scent of sanctity in a church, can you trust them to describe the suburbs of the heart?" Ackerman passes the test, writing with ease and fluency about the five senses. Did you know that bat guano smells like stale Wheat Thins? That Bach's music can quell anger around the world? That the leaves that shimmer so beautifully in fall have "no adaptive purpose"? Ackerman does, and she guides us through questions of sensation with an eye for the amusingly arcane reference and just the right phrase. ... Read more

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Beyond the book
She's an amazing writer.Her artistic, sensual passion wins the day, though she warms up to good science, too.If you enjoy all things Ackerman, or if you are especiallly interested in the senses, then you'll love Nova's "Mystery of the Senses." This is a 5-part documentary featuring each of the major senses.It is based on this book, primarily. It is narrated by Ackerman, and you'll find her (and her glorious '80s era hair) taking mudbaths, sitting by a stream, etc.Thevideo set, like this book, bridges the gap between sensuality and science; experience and explanation.

"The Heady Succulence of Life" (p. 41)
Imagine having a witty and informed guided tour of one's own sensory apparatus! That is what Ackerman offers. By turns intensely intellectual and cybaritic, the result is an irresistable romp through the world of newly magnified familiarities.
A mixture of the memorable, the informative, and the banal
Essayist and poet Diane Ackerman is probably best known for her wonderful New Yorker articles on her investigations of the animal kingdom (including extraordinarily memorable pieces on bats and penguins), most of which have been collected in books. In those acclaimed essays, her idiosyncratic and emotive musings transform the behaviors of other creatures to a human and humane understanding while avoiding anthropomorphic traps.
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Subjects:  1. Essays    2. General    3. Human behavior    4. Life Sciences - Biology - General    5. Manners and customs    6. Nature    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Senses and sensation    9. Popular science    10. Science / General   

Reviews (8)

Great Intro text book
One of the best introduction to metrology I have read.Great for any anyone that is interested in the weather.Gives more information then average books that are found at local book stores.Also the on line tests help you know what you have learned.

Great Book
This is a great book. It was expensive (aren't all college textbooks?), but worth it.
Disappointing extras
For a meteorology reference tool, save money and buy the book used without the CD or infotrac.The blueskies CD is only good for one year from activiation according to the license agreement and infotrac is a 4 month subscription to online databases that are largely available for free at the public library. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology    2. Meteorology    3. Physics    4. Science    5. Science/Mathematics    6. Weather    7. Science / Meteorology   

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Good Theoretical GA Textbook
This book primarily deals with the theoretical side of genetic algorithms. If you are looking for practical knowledge of how to implement a GA you should look elsewhere. For all intents and purposes this is a textbook. It's heavy on theory and proofs, but doesn't always explain everything in depth (that's what class time is for). There are problems at the end of each chapter that can be assigned to students.
Not for beginners
I have an engineering degree, and I found this to be a little tough to follow for two reasons: An introduction and much more
First it must be said that the book is not an introduction that the non-scientist will easily understand. Some knowledge of computer programming is assumed. It acknowledges this in the last paragraph of the preface. Many of the notations in the book are unfamiliar to business or financial readers. There is no mathematics beyond algebra so the aforementioned prerequisites are the main hills to climb.Read more

Subjects:  1. Artificial Intelligence - General    2. Computer Science    3. Computers    4. Computers - General Information    5. Programming - General    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Applied ecology    8. Biology, Life Sciences    9. Computer modelling & simulation    10. Computers / Computer Science    11. Machine learning   

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Gun Digest is Back and better than ever for 2007
I was pleasently surprised when I opened my 2007 edition.It abounds with interesting articles.Tops and lead in this issue was an excellent piece from John Malloy, renowned author of many top notch articles on guns and gun history.He takes you through 60 years of the automatic pistol in the US and neatly ties it into the 60 years of the Gun Digest.I found this year's other articles both very intersting and informative.Those that downplay this years edition either haven't read it, or don't appreciate it. I've given it 5 stars to counteract the insultingly low ratings.I have collected the entire gun digest library starting with the 1944 edition and have read through many volumes of the library.I believe that this qualifies me to speak about the entire body of work that is Gun Digest. I can honestly say that this issue is certainly not one of the worst and would be ranked as a refreshing change from those of the recent past.Get it for the articles, and enjoy it until next year.Ken Ramage and the GD team have made an effort.That says alot in this day and age and I believe that you won't be disappointed - do yourself a favor though, and this goes for any book.Don't pay anywhere close to retail price.You should be able to get this one brand new for around 15 bucks - delivered as of the date of this review!

How Low Can You Go
Can't wait till the2008 issue comes out to see how much further you can go to destroy what used to be an excellent publication. No articles, canned content, and errors abound in this publication. Was going to give it 2 stars so I have the ability to downgrade if next years digest gets any worse.

It just keeps going down hill
Gun Digest has been going down hill every year since it sold out to new owners back around 1999. This year is a new low. Very few articles and many errors in the canned specs. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Firearms & Weapons    2. Firearms And Gunsmithing    3. Guns/Rifles For Hunting    4. Shooting    5. Sports    6. Sports & Recreation    7. Small firearms, guns & other equipment    8. Yearbooks, annuals, almanacs   

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One of my favourites!
While this book is certainly not comprehensive (especially in regards to the rodents and bats), it has hundreds of crisp, clear photos. The descriptions for each species is brief, but there are still many interesting facts to learn from the text.
Excellent Guide for Mammal Enthusiasts
I highly recommend this book as a photo-encyclopedic guide to mammals for children, students and adults who have a general interest in mammals.My review for this book is based on its use as an educational reference guide, not as a guide that one would carry with them out in the field.(It might be suitable for that use, but I am not qualified to review it in that manner.)We use this guide with our son, and I have given it as a gift to children interested in mammals, after looking at all of the top mammal guides listed on Amazon and in Borders.
get them all
these books are the very best if you want accuracy,i plan to have the entire collection of them by years end. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Identification    2. Mammals    3. Nature    4. Nature/Ecology    5. Reference    6. Nature / Mammals