A Dollmaker's Art: The Creations Of Nancy Wiley
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A masterful delight for any doll maker
  • Beautiful Book
A Dollmaker's Art: The Creations Of Nancy Wiley
Louise Fecher , and Nancy Wiley
Manufacturer: Reverie Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 193248518X

Product Description

Since making her first doll in 1989, artist Nancy Wiley has earned recognition and accolades both within and outside of the doll field. Her stylized and imaginative figures have been featured in magazines such as Mary Engelbreit s Home Companion, In Style and George, as well as all the major doll-collecting publications. A Dollmaker s Art showcases 85 of Ms. Wiley s dolls in full-color photos, organized by theme and presented with insightful commentaries from the artist, and includes a step-by-step photo essay that demonstrates the development of one doll from start to finish. The collection includes several never-before-seen pieces created for debut at the artist s upcoming one-woman show, to be held at the Muscatine Art Center in Iowa from August 15 December 19, 2004. Author Louise Fecher, longtime writer and researcher in the field of contemporary artist dolls, extensively interviewed Ms. Wiley s family, friends, colleagues and critics to create an engaging biographical profile that traces the evolution of this dynamic artist.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A masterful delight for any doll maker.......2007-05-31

Nancy Wiley is tops in her field. Her creativity is awe inspiring. You can't help but exercise your imagination when thumbing through this book. The incredible color pictures and the journey into her mind is invaluable material for want to be doll makers. Don't want to make dolls? This book is still a great exercise in opening your mind to the world of true creativity. I have been eyeing this book for two years. I couldn't find it in the library so I am thrilled that Amazon offered it.

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book.......2007-03-28

This book is beautiful. Everyone one who loves artists' dolls should get this.

Frank Clarke's Paintbox 2
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • great for amateurs
  • When he says beginner, he means beginner!
Frank Clarke's Paintbox 2
Frank Clarke
Manufacturer: BBC Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0563521880
Release Date: 2007-08-28

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars great for amateurs.......2006-08-09

Clark's books are some of the most helpful for beginners. Many of his exercises are simple, maybe too somple, but they are fun and they give you confidence. His instructions are easy to follow.

4 out of 5 stars When he says beginner, he means beginner!.......2005-07-07

This is the very first watercolor book I've come across that is specifically designed for people who have never picked up a brush before or ever tried to mix colors. He takes you step by small, very detailed step on how to paint 8 different pictures (mountain landscape, seascape, winter landscape, still life flowers, misty hills, woodland scene, crofter's cottage, rushing stream). With extra information on materials, drawing, using the brushes, framing, a tid bit on composition, mixing colors, and painting washes. It really is the best book out there for complete beginners! He explains that ANYBODY can paint with watercolors, and emphasizes how easy it really is if you have the right information on how to go about painting one. It's really helped me a lot.
Frank Clarke's Paintbox 2
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    Frank Clarke's Paintbox 2
    Frank Clarke
    Manufacturer: Bbc Books
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    Binding: Paperback
    ASIN: B000K3L9J8

    The Decoy As Art: Waterfowl in a Wooden Soul
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      The Decoy As Art: Waterfowl in a Wooden Soul
      James A. Warner
      Manufacturer: Smithmark Pub
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      ASIN: 0912608250
      The Decoy As Art. Waterfowl In A Wooden Soul
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        JAMES A.AND WHITE,MARGARET. WARNER
        Manufacturer: Middle Atlantic Press
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        Binding: Hardcover
        ASIN: B000KFWUCG
        The Decoy As Art: Waterfowl in a Wooden Soul
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          James A. Warner
          Manufacturer: Smithmark Pub
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          ASIN: B000OP4EM6

          BC No Two Sexes Alike
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            BC No Two Sexes Alike
            Johnny Hart
            Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
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            Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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            ASIN: 0449127842
            Release Date: 1984-07-12

            On Methods for Systems Development in Professional Organizations: The Karlstad University Approach to Information Systems and Its Role in Society
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              On Methods for Systems Development in Professional Organizations: The Karlstad University Approach to Information Systems and Its Role in Society

              Manufacturer: Studentlitteratur AB
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              How to List & Sell Real Estate in the 21st Century
              Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
              • Nuts & Bolts of Making it Happen !
              • A fantastic reference book
              • Horrible book with useless, obvious advice.
              • This is a "Must Read" for New Agents
              • A "must read" for every agent, new and old
              How to List & Sell Real Estate in the 21st Century
              Danielle Kennedy , and Warren Jamison
              Manufacturer: Pearson P T R
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              ASIN: 0139201173

              Book Description

              Written by a top-producing Broker and one of the nation's most knowledgeable and entertaining professional speakers, this best-selling text provides a complete step-by-step, proven program for designing and implementing a successful, professional real estate career. Packed with examples, forms, charts, instructions, and illustrative anecdotes, it offers a comprehensive source of real-life, practical information that real estate agents (new and experienced) can use to be more successful in the business.

              Customer Reviews:

              5 out of 5 stars Nuts & Bolts of Making it Happen !.......2002-08-06

              It is an awesome book..every real estate salesperson should be required to read it!

              5 out of 5 stars A fantastic reference book.......2002-03-22

              After reading the book I realise that success in selling real estate depends a great deal on techniques which the author share with us in her excellent book. They are practical and may be applied to listing and selling homes even in Singapore,where I live and work,thousands of miles away from the United States of America.
              I treasure this book as I refer to it constantly. For example, I have read almost all the books written on real estate and it is hard to find a more complete guide to conducting an open house successfully.

              1 out of 5 stars Horrible book with useless, obvious advice........2001-10-29

              Handing out pumpkins on Halloween and giving out scratchpads to everyone on the street is not part of the real estate business. Prospecting regularly, however, is. The book contains only 18 pages on prospecting and the rest of the book is useless garbage.

              New agents who follow the advice in the book will never be doing more than 20 deal a year and will spend most of their hard earned money on scratchpads, stupid cheap client gifts and halloween pumpkins and their time learning "quick-speak inventory" and the script for a boring three-hour listing presentation outlined in the book, instead of selling and making deals.

              Read a Mike Ferry or a Floyd Wickman publication for information on how to build a profitable and efficient real estate practice. Do yourself a favor: don't buy this book.

              Boris Kholodov
              Toronto, Canada

              5 out of 5 stars This is a "Must Read" for New Agents.......2000-04-13

              This book assisted me immediatly with ideas and suggestions. I got my license in January & 2 1/2 months later have completed my 1st transaction, with 2 more in escrow and a great listing. I especially appreciate the subject index as it allows me to target specific areas of particular interest, like FSBO's or Prospecting. This book is definitely worth the investment.

              5 out of 5 stars A "must read" for every agent, new and old.......1999-01-25

              This book is the most complete treatise on how to become an effective and successful real estate agent that I have found. It covers every aspect of becoming a "top producer" for those that are willing to work. This edition is an update of "How to List and Sell Real Estate in the 90's" which I read last year. It contains much of the same information but addresses the practice of real estate using the Internet and some new agency issues such as exclusive buyer broker agency. Every realtor should have a copy of this book in his/her office!
              How to List and Sell Real Estate in the 21st Century
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                Warren JamisonDanielle Kennedy
                Manufacturer: South-Western Educational Publishing
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                ASIN: B000OUHNJW

                The Alternative Medicine Ratings Guide: An Expert Panel Ranks the Best Treatments for Over 80 Conditions
                Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                • Great Resource for Alternative Health Care
                • Excellent resource for those looking at alternative medicine
                The Alternative Medicine Ratings Guide: An Expert Panel Ranks the Best Treatments for Over 80 Conditions
                Steven Md Bratman
                Manufacturer: Prima Lifestyles
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                ASIN: 0761512780
                Release Date: 1998-04-22

                Book Description

                It's Like Having a Panel of Experts at Your Fingertips!
                Imagine having a panel of experts right at your fingertips whenever you need them! In their many years of practice, these experts have tried almost everything that's out there. They know what works and what doesn't, what's solid and what's just wishful thinking. Their advice covers all the most reliable branches of alternative medicine, from herbs and supplements to acupuncture, bodywork, and movement therapies. They tell you what to do for back pain as well as high blood pressure, for tendinitis as well as colitis. And they also tell you how much it will cost.
                For those new to alternative medicine, this book will shortcut years of experimentation. And those who have already tried alternative medicine will appreciate the realism, practicality, and wide experience behind this invaluable reference.
                This comprehensive guide includes:
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                Customer Reviews:

                5 out of 5 stars Great Resource for Alternative Health Care.......2007-04-18

                This book provides an excellent guide for those who want alternative care. It includes information on herbs, acupuncture, mind-body work, food supplements and other alternatives. Written by a physician and based on the ratings of a panel of health care providers it covers a wide range of expertise. I was especially interested in the section on back pain that I had recently experienced. True to my experience the traditional medical and physical therapy mentioned was not effective but the alternatives were. This book can save the consumer time from experimenting and lets them go straight to the best treatment available. Highly recommended.

                Carl O. Helvie, R.N., Dr.P.H., Author "Healthy Holistic Aging."

                5 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for those looking at alternative medicine.......1998-10-07

                This is an excellent guide to choosing an alternative health care option. It marries the option with the ailments so readers can see what options work best with their specific concern. The cost of treatment is invaluable when making a choice and for comparison when talking with providers. This one is a keeper for your personal bookshelf!

                Eyewitness In The Crimea - Crimean War Letters (1854-1856) Of Lt. Col. George Frederick Dallas
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                  Eyewitness In The Crimea - Crimean War Letters (1854-1856) Of Lt. Col. George Frederick Dallas
                  Michael Hargreave, Editor Mawson
                  Manufacturer: Greenhill Books
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                  ASIN: B000RJ0CYI
                  EYEWITNESS IN THE CRIMEA: THE CRIMEAN WAR LETTERS (1854-1856) OF LT. COL. GEORGE FREDERICK DALLAS, SOMETIME CAPTAIN, 46TH FOOT
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                    EYEWITNESS IN THE CRIMEA: THE CRIMEAN WAR LETTERS (1854-1856) OF LT. COL. GEORGE FREDERICK DALLAS, SOMETIME CAPTAIN, 46TH FOOT
                    George Frederick (ed. by Michael Hargreave Mawson) Dallas
                    Manufacturer: Greenhill Books
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                    ASIN: B000J3XWS0
                    Eyewitness in the Crimea: The Crimean War Letters of Lieutenant Colonel George Frederick Dallas
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                      Eyewitness in the Crimea: The Crimean War Letters of Lieutenant Colonel George Frederick Dallas
                      George. Edited by Michael Hargreave Mawson. Dallas
                      Manufacturer: Greenhill
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                      ASIN: B000R3EFF6

                      Forgotten Commissioner: Sir William Mildmay and the Anglo-French Commission of 1750-1755
                      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                      • Double-dealings, diplomatic negotiations, and tensions
                      Forgotten Commissioner: Sir William Mildmay and the Anglo-French Commission of 1750-1755
                      Enid Robbie
                      Manufacturer: Michigan State University Press
                      ProductGroup: Book
                      Binding: Paperback

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                      5 out of 5 stars Double-dealings, diplomatic negotiations, and tensions.......2003-07-20

                      A seminal work of superbly dedicated scholarship, The Forgotten Commissioner: Sir William Mildmay And The Anglo-french Commission Of 1750-1755 by the late British Diplomatic History expert Enid Robbie, is an informed and informative study of political intrigue between Britian and France during the era when America and Canada were still colonies. Double-dealings, diplomatic negotiations, and tensions that ultimately caused the Seven Years' War are all scrutinized in detail in this singularly absorbing and minutely detailed account.
                      The Forgotten Commissioner: Sir William Mildmay and the Anglo-French Commission of 1750-1755.(Book Review): An article from: The Historian
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                        The Forgotten Commissioner: Sir William Mildmay and the Anglo-French Commission of 1750-1755.(Book Review): An article from: The Historian
                        Reed Browning
                        Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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                        Binding: Digital

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                        ASIN: B000B9DUG6
                        Release Date: 2005-09-03

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                        This digital document is an article from The Historian, published by Thomson Gale on March 22, 2005. The length of the article is 538 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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                        Title: The Forgotten Commissioner: Sir William Mildmay and the Anglo-French Commission of 1750-1755.(Book Review)
                        Author: Reed Browning
                        Publication: The Historian (Magazine/Journal)
                        Date: March 22, 2005
                        Publisher: Thomson Gale
                        Volume: 67 Issue: 1 Page: 164(2)

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                        The Forgotten Commissioner; Sir William Mildmay and the Anglo-french Commission of 1750-1755.
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                          The Forgotten Commissioner; Sir William Mildmay and the Anglo-french Commission of 1750-1755.
                          Enid Robbie
                          Manufacturer: Michigan State U. Press
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                          ASIN: B000N63WV0

                          A Field Guide to the Birds of the Indian Subcontinent
                          Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                          • Slightly above average
                          • Handy Field Guide
                          • The Excellent work on Indian Ornethology
                          • wonderful--but not a field guide
                          A Field Guide to the Birds of the Indian Subcontinent
                          Krys Kazmierczak
                          Manufacturer: Yale University Press
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                          Binding: Hardcover

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                          ASIN: 0300079214

                          Book Description

                          This up-to-date pocket-sized guide is essential for anyone interested in the birds of Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, or Sri Lanka. The book includes information on field identification, habitat, range, and status of the 1,300 species of birds found these countries, as well as illustrations and distribution maps for each.

                          Customer Reviews:

                          3 out of 5 stars Slightly above average.......2006-03-08

                          Plates were small and seemed to be more of a "blend" than the other book we took along. Still they were serviceable for us. The hard cover made it somewhat difficult to carry along during our short visit, but the latter would help preserve the book for someone wanting a more long lasting reference.

                          4 out of 5 stars Handy Field Guide.......2004-07-29

                          Of the several field guides to Indian birds, this is certainly one of the best researched, illustrated and sleekly designed books. The pictorial index in the inside cover page is brilliant and a great help for birders out in the field. Distribution maps are easy to locate and acurate.

                          One would have liked to have a little more descriptive write ups on each bird, but the need to keep the size of the book manageable might perhaps have prompted the authers keep them short and sweet. However, due to the criptic and short descriptions in the book I find myself carrying two instead of one book in my backpack, Kazmierczak as a ready reference and Salim Ali for details.

                          Illustrations are the best among all field guides available to date.

                          Overall, a good and necessary addition to one's collection of bird books of Indian Region.

                          5 out of 5 stars The Excellent work on Indian Ornethology.......2003-10-16

                          It's an outstanding book for the birds of indian sub continent, I found it great in field especially. The illustaration by Ber van Perlo are excellent. And the text is so brief and informative for the use in field identification.

                          3 out of 5 stars wonderful--but not a field guide.......2002-11-05

                          The plates are delightful and the descriptions of habitat, song, geographical distribution etc are well done and accurate. However, what is needed is a FIELD guide! Why not base the book on Peterson guides and make it fit in the pocket. As it is you have to cut out the plates with a razor blade to make it into a field guide--or leave it at home. This is true for most bird guides, whether it be Costa Rica or Ecuador--or India. What we need is a book we can use in the field. Since 90% of birding is done with guides we do not need all the other stuff!!
                          A Photographic Guide to the Birds of India: And the Indian Subcontinent, Including Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives (Princeton Field Guides)
                          Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
                          • Birds of India
                          • Avoid
                          • "A" for effort, "B plus" for results
                          A Photographic Guide to the Birds of India: And the Indian Subcontinent, Including Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives (Princeton Field Guides)
                          Bikram Grewal , and Bill Harvey
                          Manufacturer: Princeton University Press
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                          ASIN: 069111496X

                          Book Description

                          This is the most comprehensive photographic guide to the birds of India and the Indian subcontinent. Never before have so many of the region's species been illustrated in one book.

                          The brilliant photographs--most of which appear here for the first time--have been carefully selected to show not only the most common Passerine and non-Passerine species, but also more elusive species and distinctive subspecies. An up-to-date distribution map and a unique code indicating frequency and global status are provided for each of the 668 species covered. The concise text provides vital information on habitats, habits, and voice to ensure accurate identification.

                          Designed for easy use, the book places photos and maps in close proximity to provide an at-a-glance overview for each species. Birds are indexed by both their common and scientific names.

                          This is an essential volume for all birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts as well as for anyone traveling to India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Pakistan, Bangladesh, or Bhutan.

                          Bikram Grewal has written more than twenty books on India, including three guides to its birds. He is a biodiversity expert for the Indian government. Bill Harvey is a lifelong birdwatcher who has lived throughout the Indian subcontinent. He published the first authoritative checklist on the birds of Bangladesh as well as numerous articles and is a cofounder of the Northern Indian Bird Network. Otto Pfister is a wildlife photographer whose work has appeared in numerous publications. He has also published several illustrated articles on birds.

                          Customer Reviews:

                          4 out of 5 stars Birds of India.......2007-03-20

                          The book helped me to identify one bird I saw in Pakistan which I tried in other books.

                          1 out of 5 stars Avoid.......2003-07-26

                          wORTH aVOIDING - BAD PICTURES ( A FEW GOOD) NO MATCH FOR THE INSKIPP - NOT A GUIDE BUT A PICTURE BOOK

                          4 out of 5 stars "A" for effort, "B plus" for results.......2003-04-21

                          This book is a very noble effort at a photographic field guide to Indian birds. Not surprisingly, the quality of the photos varies from excellent to marginal-at-best; a few species could not possibly be intentified from the photos provided. Having said that, this book does contain several valuable features lacking from the other Indian bird guides. The range maps are displayed along with each species, with symbols and notes on the relative rarity of each species. Another very nice feature is the inclusion of the older, common (English) names which is great for those who have birded in India for awhile. I also like the smaller size and portablility of this book. The bottom line: if you are going to take one bird field guide to India, I wouldn't take this one- the Grimmett/Inskipps or Kazmeirczak "non-photo" guides are better bets. However, if you are a serious birder and don't mind packing two bird books, I'd highly recommned taking this one along to supplement the information in the other field guides.
                          Field Guide To The Mammals Of The Indian Subcontinent: WHERE TO WATCH MAMMALS IN INDIA, NEPAL, BHUTAN, BANGLADESH, SRILANKA AND PAKISTAN (Ap Natural World)
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                          Field Guide To The Mammals Of The Indian Subcontinent: WHERE TO WATCH MAMMALS IN INDIA, NEPAL, BHUTAN, BANGLADESH, SRILANKA AND PAKISTAN (Ap Natural World)
                          K.K. GURUNG
                          Manufacturer: Academic Press
                          ProductGroup: Book
                          Binding: Paperback

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                          ASIN: 0123093503

                          Book Description

                          This book is a field guide to the mammals of this unique subcontinent and includes the best places to watch them. It describes each of the 100 plus species that can be recognized in the field, including identification, habitat, range, behavior, diet, breeding, status, and similar species. The Field Guide also contains color illustrations of each mammal as well as tracks of the more prominent species, and mammal lists and maps for each national park.

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                          1 out of 5 stars Disappointed As Well.......2006-03-03

                          I have to concur with the first reviewer, this book was a big disappointment. I was looking for a resource that would allow me to identify mammals in the field. This book does not do that. If you have even the most rudimentary knowledge of animals (e.g. you can identify an elephant) then you can probably get by without this book.

                          The plates are few and of poor quality. Maybe the authors just tried to do too much, but the format leaves a lot to be desired and most of the material either needs to be removed or expanded upon (removal might be preferable: the 3 page list of what is on the 9 color plates is silly, a better index would work fine). While it is small and sturdy as a good field guide should be, the overall information probably won't help you much in identifying mammals. I saw three species of sheep in the Indian Himalaya and only one was listed in the guide. Similarly, I saw two species of pika and I am still not sure if they are the two described and illustrated.

                          I actually liked the section towards the back regarding where to look for animals. However, that this more of a reference or travel planning source, and it is only a brief overview at that. Allowing that it accounts for about 40% of the entire guide, it is a lot to carry around for little information.

                          The bottom line is that I would never carry this book into the field again.

                          1 out of 5 stars Quite Disappointed.......2002-03-08

                          I found this book to be overall pretty disappointing. First off, the illustrations are horrible. They look like children's cartoon drawings. Why don't the editors of mammal-books hire the same artists who do bird guides? The latter are generally really good.

                          Secondly, there is a lot of important information lacking. For example the book states that it describes "almost all the species that can be identified in the field easily". I was hoping for a book to 'the mammals of the indian subcontinent' (ALL of them) not a book of 'the mammals of the indian subcontinent that can be easily identified'. The whole section at the end on 'Where to Watch mammals' is pretty useless. I'll get that info from the 'Lonely Planet', thanks. That space should have been spent instead on descriptions (and better illustrations) of more species.

                          3 out of 5 stars Good field guide - bad entertainment.......2000-06-23

                          This book covers the land mammals of the Indian Subregion or in other words it cover: India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. However, it also does exclude the smaller and often inconspicious mammals like baths, schrews, and most rodents. A number of small but often conspicious mammals are included. For instance both squirrels and pikas are included. In total it depicts and describes 106 species in deatail. It starts in the typical manner with an introduction to the region, mammals, and mammal observing. This section is highly usefull to the unexperienced reader, but will probably seem quite borring to most, as it is short and only mentiones the most bassal things. The next fourty pages is devoted to the mammal species themselves. This means that there is 2-3 species per page. About each species the book descibes identification, habitat, range (no range maps!), behavior, diet, breeding, status, and similar species. The text is not for pleasure reading, but it is highly usefull in the field. A thing to remember - not mentioned in the book - is that the status refers to subregion only, not the intire world. An example is the Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) which is described as endangered. The next pages are assigned to 12 colour plates with drawings of the mammals. The drawings are not especialy beautiful, but all the important details usefull in identification are remembered. The next 12 plates are devoted to animal tracks. The last third of the book describes 23 national parks/reserves in the region including the famous Chitwan NP and Sunderbars NP. These pages are the highlight of the book. In this part there is a map of each park and a quite thorrow descibtion of acces, accomodation facilities, season to go there, larger mammals of the area etc. Sadly similar chapters in other books have been shown to go quickly out of date. At the end of the book there is a chapter called "futher reading" which obviously seems equal to bibliograpy.

                          In total the book seems to be good in the field, but there are quite a few large lacks. For instance a number of large species known in the area are not mentioned at all. An example is the Toque Macaque (Macaca sinica). The Slender Lori (Loris tardigrandus) is mentioned only briefly in "similar species" of the Slow Lori ( Nycticebus coucang). This seems strange as the Slende lori occurs in a much larger part of the subregion. Sadley this is also a fact with a number of other species. They also use a number of outdated latin names. An example is the use of the genus Felis for all the smaller cats. In the beginning of the book they mention that the reason for the use of "old names" is because they are more familiar to people! But they are still incorrect in my opinion (I know other people don't find them to be so). It is however still a very good and usefull companion when watching wildlife in the region.
                          A Field Guide to Birds of the Indian Subcontinent
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                            A Field Guide to Birds of the Indian Subcontinent
                            Krys Kazmierczak
                            Manufacturer: Pica / Christopher Helm
                            ProductGroup: Book
                            Binding: Paperback

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                            ASIN: 1873403798
                            Birds of Indian Subcontinent
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                              Birds of Indian Subcontinent
                              Martin Woodcock
                              Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics)
                              ProductGroup: Book
                              Binding: Paperback

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                              ASIN: 0828907250
                              A Field Guide to the Birds of the Indian Subcontinent
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                                A Field Guide to the Birds of the Indian Subcontinent
                                Krys Kazmierczak
                                Manufacturer: Yale University Press
                                ProductGroup: Book
                                Binding: Paperback
                                ASIN: B000OSH8HQ

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