Contemporary Decorating: New Looks for Modern Living

Book Description

This useful book explains how to create a refreshing alternative to outdated period styles and countrified nostalgia. Much more than stark white walls and minimalist decoration, it is about interiors rich with color, texture, and smooth, clean lines. Focusing on the home's principal elements — walls, floors, windows and doors, furniture, storage, and display — Contemporary Decorating offers 14 projects that sample such possibilities as glass brick walls, concrete floors, and metal doors. 200 color photographs are featured.

Customer Reviews:

Disappointingly dated.......2003-04-15

What a disappointingly dated book. i am amazed that amazon is selling this. Had i realized it was this old, I would not have bought it.

Part of my favorite collection.......2000-10-26

A book I turn to for ideas again and again, Contemporary Decorating is a gem. This is truly a classic in this genre. As for Elizabeth Wilhide, I own several of her books. You will not be dissapointed!

Simply one of the best authors on the subject........2000-03-17

Ms. Wilhide has written yet another wonderful book on contemporary decor. Her style is eloquent, simple and beautifully stated. The photography is wonderful and the items pictured are not beyond the reach of the average person. I came away with a much broader knowledge on the topic, full of ideas, and very importantly-how to put it together. If you enjoyed this book, I would suggest Ms. Wilhide's "Lighting: A Design Sourcebook". My next purchase from Amazon will surely be a book by or co-authored by this author!

One of my favorite decorating books.......2000-03-03

This is one of the better coffee table decorating books I own. The photos are superb and the book gives in depth descriptions of material choices for floorings, wall coverings, and windows. It is both a beautiful book and a useful reference.

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“It’s rare to find a series of basic instructional books that are well executed, comprehensive, and attractively priced. The quality of this series is consistent....Purchase as many of these as your budget allows.”—Library Journal. “A selection of nudes by some of history’s most important painters.”—Art Materials Retailer.

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Excellent for beginners........2001-09-28

It's almost impossible to pick an art book based on others opinions but I personally fell in love with this book. I'm new to figure drawing and this book is just what I need. Not only does it give step-by-step instructions for several classic poses in a variety of mediums but it also provides you with the reference photo (which few figure drawing how-to's seem to do). There aren't a lot of exercises but for the price I'm still happy. A far more comprehensive book you should definitely check out is "The Big Book Of Drawing And Painting The Figure" - it's awesome and a great bargain at amazon!

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Nudes: Step by Step Art School
Jack Buchan; Jonathan Baker
Manufacturer: OCTOPUS PUBLISHING GROUP LMTD
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000OLJ0ZQ

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A social view of New York at the end of the century........1999-08-10

This book is intresting by showing New York trough the season and everyday life (street scene, political meeting, people ...). But pictures are too gray and compare to the works that have been done by other photographers on this extrodinary city we could have expect a more beautiful graphism, beautiful pictures and a higher quality of the print (see the great example of "Signs" from Walker Evans)

great.......1999-07-10

I love this book my aunt and unclemade i

Stunning work!.......1999-07-01

Mr. Ginzburg for me has captured the thing that is New York. I got several of these books as gifts for friends going to the City for the first time. It is much easier than trying to tell them about a city they'll only experience a small piece of.

Fantastic - Pure New York.......1999-04-25

What a phenomenal journey through the greatest city on Earth. Mr. Ginzburg has captured the essence of New York. You must see this book.

How do you capture a thousand stories? With a picture!.......1999-03-20

Beauty, ugliness, joy, tragedy, humor, on and on, and on, Mr. Ginzburg trains his eye on a tiny slice of time and captures in only a few frames the moments, people and places that make New York one of the greatest cities in the world. This book should be in the cornerstone time capsules of all new buildings in New York, as well as an heirloom essetial for every New Yorker's private library. With sharp writing and dynamic visuals the team of Ginzburg and Ginzburg have done it again. If you love New York, or just excellent photography, this book is a must have.

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I Shot New York

Manufacturer: Harry Abrams
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000GUUSW4

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I Shot New York
Ralph Ginzburg; George Plimpton
Manufacturer: Harry N. Abrams
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000QY3JBW

The woman I loved, I shot!: A literary nova

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The woman I loved, I shot!: A literary nova
Yusuf Benjhamin Tafari
Manufacturer: s.n.]
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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There's no time to delay. The year 2000 problem is both deadly serious and frighteningly imminent. And while there's still time to deal with Y2K, it's going to require a monumental effort from everyone--and that includes non-technical professionals like you.

Surviving the Computer Time Bomb is the first book to help managers both comprehend the magnitude of this looming problem and develop intelligent action plans for preparing for it. As the book lucidly explains, this is not just another computer problem for your technical experts. Many of the crucial decisions--such as deciding which systems warrant a year 2000 upgrade, creating contingency plans for replacing systems that unexpectedly fail, and assessing the Y2K readiness of your key suppliers--are business issues that only you can address.

With Surviving the Computer Time Bomb, you'll sift through the IT's community's wildly contradictory predictions of what's in store for us...realistically troubleshoot the kinds of problems you're likely to encounter...and successfully perform your vital role in fixing the problem, including how to: * enlist the support of senior management in making Y2K a top priority * reduce defections among programmers and IT managers * defend yourself against the inevitable barrage of Y2K lawsuits * integrate the year 2000 problem into every aspect of your business strategy.

To keep essential systems from falling victim to a year 2000 malfunction, you can't drag your feet, and you can't pass off your responsibility. Let Surviving the Computer Time Bomb lead you to sensible decisions about effectively preparing for--and radically minimizing--the impact of Y2K.

The Unofficial Guide to Managing Rental Property
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Some uncommon common sense

Must Read For New Landlords

Going Back to Bacis and Then Some

Easy to read book for new investors

The Unofficial Guide to Managing Rental Property
Melissa, MPM Prandi
Manufacturer: Wiley
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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The Landlord's Survival Guide: How to Succesfully Manage Rental Property as a New or Part-Time Real Estate Investor

ASIN: 0764578189

Book Description

The inside scoop . . .for when you want more than the official line

So you've decided to invest in real estate—congratulations!—but now you need to know how you can best manage your property and maximize your profit. How much should you spend on renovations? Where will you find responsible tenants? And how can you keep on top of new government regulations?

The Unofficial Guide® to Managing Rental Property answers these questions and many more, giving you insider guidance and valuable tips on managing and profiting from your investments. You'll find savvy advice on everything from legally setting rental criteria and managing properties part-time to successfully evicting delinquent tenants and collecting damages. This comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide reveals what other sources can't or won't, presenting unbiased recommendations to help you get the most out of your investments—and enjoy them!

Vital Information on finding and financing great rental property and calculating rent and profit.
Insider Secrets on selecting and retaining good tenants, ensuring on-time rent, and collecting late rent.
Money-Saving Tips for rehabbing a property and obtaining good tax advice.
The Latest Trends in writing legal, effective ads and interviewing and screening applicants to avoid potential problems.
Handy Forms and Letters for contracting new tenants and communicating with current occupants.

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All the savvy advice and insider guidance needed to maximize ROI

According to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Commerce, 92 percent of the nation’s rental properties are owned by individual investors. These investors oversee billions of dollars worth of real estate every year. Now, The Unofficial Guide to Managing Rental Property will help these investors–most of them first-time landlords with properties of fewer than four units–to manage and profit from their new investments. Featuring sample forms and letters, and packed with valuable tips, this easy-to-follow guide comprehensively covers how to:

Find and finance great rental property and calculate rent and profit
Invest in rehabbing a property
Legally set rental criteria
Write legal, effective ads; interview and screen applicants to ensure responsible tenants
Find good tax advice and keep on top of new government regulations
Successfully evict delinquent tenants, collect damages, and keep the property intact

Melissa Prandi, MPM (San Rafael, CA), has been managing residential rental properties for over 22 years. She is the owner of Prandi Property Management, Inc. She is a past national president for the National Association of Residential Property Managers. Prandi has written and conducts several workshops specifically for property managers and is often called upon to be one of the featured instructors at the annual National Convention of NARPM, as well as a key advisor for the organization’s leadership-training symposium.

Customer Reviews:

Some uncommon common sense.......2007-08-21

This book is written succinctly about property management. There is no lull or fluff. As a real estate investor and developer, I've got notes all over the book as Melissa Prandi makes the uncommon common as there is a LOT involved with proper management. Managing rental property is not as easy as it sounds and the author sheds light and ideas all throughout.
Buy this book as the smallest management correction may be your biggest savings. It was for me in having roommates fill out applications (big headache and dorm room prior).

Must Read For New Landlords.......2007-07-30

There are tons of landlord books, but many of them are boring to read or leave out important advice that new landlords need to know about. Melissa's book is easy to read and full of great ideas. My copy is bursting at the seams with sticky notes for things I need to do.

Going Back to Bacis and Then Some.......2006-10-30

This book brings you back to the basics and then gives you tips GALORE. You can tell this book was written from first hand day to day experiences of being in the business daily. Her tips are great and I found quite useful. I think this book is a good one to keep nearby so when you forget the professional tips you can bring out the book to refresh your memory. I think this book is great for property managers and investors new and seasoned.
I found this book easy to follow and great to refer to for all aspects in the business. You can read it and be familiar prior to purchasing property too.

Easy to read book for new investors.......2005-10-25

This book covers the basics with a few novel ideas. Many of the ideas are common sense. A property manager would do well if he/she followed the ideas in this book. I recommend this book for a first time buyer of income property. The book does have some information on the long-term strategic management of a portfolio of properties. Both new and experienced investors sometime lack that type of thinking.

The Joy of Fatherhood: The First Twelve Months Expanded 2nd Edition
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Fabulous book!

He Has The Experience And The Ability

Thanks from the temporarily reluctant dad!!!!!!!!

A FIVE STAR BOOK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Something For Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Joy of Fatherhood: The First Twelve Months Expanded 2nd Edition
Marcus Jacob Goldman MD
Manufacturer: Three Rivers Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 076152424X
Release Date: 2000-05-04

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The Joy of Sex may have landed you here, but The Joy of Fatherhood is something else entirely. This well-indexed guide to a baby's first year walks fathers through everything from taking a child's temperature to processing complicated emotions with their (exhausted) partners. Written by Marcus Jacob Goldman, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, the book efficiently addresses nuts-and-bolts concerns such as bathing, diapering, feeding, and child-proofing. These topics are the mainstay of the "what to expect" genre, but Goldman's manual is distinctive when focusing on Dad's own feelings and development during this exciting year. He is particularly smart about how to invite pals into a new, baby-centric life: "Teach them how to hold your baby," he advises. "Get them acquainted with your new life by involving them in it." If there is a flaw, it's that Goldman consistently assumes Mom is the primary caregiver, which will probably put off some full-time dads. On the other hand, the book abounds in personal testimonies, so most fathers are bound to find a voice that reminds them of their own. And with regular features like "What Is Your Baby's Day Like," which offers concrete, unbiased information that makes for fun reading, this book will be a valuable resource for new dads with lots of questions. --Kathi Inman Berens

Book Description

Month-by-Month Developments in Your Baby, Your Partner, and You
"This first-rate, father-friendly manual answers questions you didn't even know you should be asking!" — Thomas G. Gutheil, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
The expanded edition of The Joy of Fatherhood is for today's dad, touching on timely and relevant subjects from pre-natal care through year one of being a dad. Whether detecting an infant's illnesses, assessing a baby's development, or learning appropriate ways of playing with the newest member of the family, author Marcus J. Goldman, M.D., takes a down-to-earth, month-by-month tour of the first year of daddy's new life. Written for dads by a dad, the author applies his fathering experience and medical knowledge to cover all of the basics—from changing a diaper to feeding your baby, from packing a diaper bag to choosing the right babysitter—and enlightens you on hundreds of subjects, including:
·Important physical, emotional, health, and developmental milestones for your baby
·Identifying the feelings often experienced by new dads, and ways to cope with them
·Maintaining a healthy relationship with your partner through your new experiences
·And much more!
Written to fit in the busy lives of new fathers, The Joy of Fatherhood is a concise, practical guide loaded with essential tips, in-depth analyses, and important checklists. Full of valuable information, refreshing humor, and priceless wisdom, it is sure to enhance the joys of fatherhood.

Customer Reviews:

Fabulous book!.......2007-07-03

I reviewed this book before my purchase as a gift to my son in law. He's about to become a father...The contents are comprehensive and full of very good tips and insights along each stage of development...I'll give you the full review after he reads it all...

He Has The Experience And The Ability.......2003-08-17

Easily out does any of the fathering books on the market. It is to the point, smart, funny and accepting. It gives direction and guidence without attitude. I appreciate the author's style and the ease at which I can quickly read the book. It is a book written for men, by a man (no co-authors) with plenty of children (unlike some books touting expertise without substance) and experience. Outstanding.

Thanks from the temporarily reluctant dad!!!!!!!!.......2003-08-17

Well, I really think I needed this book. I was anxious to say the least but when the baby arrived, i had no idea what to expect or what to do. My wife's books did not apply to me. I had a lot of mixed feelings about the whole thing but could not tell anyone about it. Dr. Goldman's book was the only one that seemed to let me feel what I wanted or needed to feel. I wasn't filled with joy automatically. A lot of people have been attacked for having one feeling or another or not having certain feelings-especially in the delivery room. I am in love with my baby now but I'm glad that it's ok to let those feelings develop without the guilt. That's not to say that the book is full of doom and gloom--it's NOT--it was ME that was full of doom and gloom...at first. There were some things in the book that made it ok for me to have mixed thoughts for a while. The book was a breath of honest, fresh air!! What a relief. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!

A FIVE STAR BOOK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2003-08-17

Wonderful for men, great for women!! Gives multiple perspectives on what to do. I loved it and my husband couldn't put it down!!!! Great humor as well! There should be a movie!!!!!!!!

Something For Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2003-08-13

Three cheers for Dr. Goldman!!!!!! Yes, there is clearly something for everyone in this marvelous book for both dads and moms! Couldn't have kept my sanity without it!!! Thanks!!!

Untold Valor: Forgotten Stories of American Bomber Crews over Europe in World War II
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WHAT DID YOU DO IN THE WAR GRANDAD?

A Valuable Addition to WWII Literature

Least we forget

U. S. Bomber Crews Remembered!

Untold Valor: Forgotten Stories of American Bomber Crews over Europe in World War II
Rob Morris
Manufacturer: Potomac Books Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1574889990

Book Description

For the men of the Army Air Corps in early World War II, the chance of surviving the obligatory twenty-five missions without death, injury, or imprisonment was one in three. In this groundbreaking book, Rob Morris has sought out remarkable but little-known stories of the air war from the men who lived and fought it.

Based on hundreds of interviews with American veterans and their families, Untold Valor illuminates the courage of airmen whose exploits have until now remained untold. Read about Jewish aviatorsâ€™ experiences as POWs in German camps. Learn about American airmen who were imprisoned, even killed, by the neutral Swiss and about two Air Corps enlisted men who changed U.S. policy toward liberated concentration camp survivors. Also discover the unusual story of Luftwaffe commander Herman Goeringâ€™s nephew, who flew B-17 missions against Germany. While some of the stories cover major events, most are about incidents and individuals misrepresented or overlooked by history books. Yet their efforts were vital, their lives forever changed.

Detailed and moving, Untold Valor is certain to interest the serious air historian and the casual reader alike. With a foreword by the editor of Bâ€“17s Over Berlin.

Customer Reviews:

WHAT DID YOU DO IN THE WAR GRANDAD?.......2007-07-17

Rob Morris has brought together accounts of service men during World War II which would probably never be known had he not talked to the very ones who went through this costly war. With these vets dying at a rate of 1000 to 2000 per day, the title to this review will not be able to be asked in the near future. This book tells about the everyday living and dying these heroes did to give us the freedom we too often take for granted. I have been a WWII history buff for as long as I can remember, but this book brings out accounts of World War II I have never heard of.
Thanks Ron for bringing these truths out.
A fantastic read, which I will be glad to add to my library.
Garry Grier

A Valuable Addition to WWII Literature.......2007-07-03

Untold Valor is the very aptly-chosen title of the marvelous book by author Rob Morris. After years of research, Morris has told some of the most hidden stories of WWII. The stories, unfamiliar to many who seek WWII reading material, reflect the sacrifice, suffering, triumph and yes, valor of the subjects. Morris's painstaking and thorough research ensures that the stories are accurate as they reveal previously-unknown facets of the WWII experience.

Far beyond the traditional wartime stories, Morris focuses on the untold experience of the Jewish POW, for instance, carrying the added burden of fear of reprisals from an anti-Semitic dictator. He tells of brave crews who survived the chilling and notorious Schweinfurt raid losing so many of their Blood 100th comrades. And Morris sought out and discovered a most unlikely and unexpected B-17 pilot following his movements throughout the war.

The author has brought to light the issue of the Swiss internees who found that neutral Switzerland was not the safe haven and refugee they had expected it to be. The reader is taken into the heart of Switzerland with ex-internee, Dan Culler, as he endures one of the most harrowing confinements in a non-enemy country, only to lose the support of his own country at the war's end. In some instances, Morris ventures to take a hard look and give in-depth analysis of the strategic bombing policy during the war succinctly pointing out its flaws and the circumstances that caused the curtailment of bombing raids on oil refineries.

Few ever asked what happened to the displaced persons rescued from Hitler's death camps. Many, turning a blind eye to them, failed to recognize their pitiful plight. Morris hits hard on the subject and through the medium of story telling gives an informative account and narrative on this seldom-researched area.

Follow the story of the lesser-known "Hell's Angels, the B-17 that for so long was relegated to the shadows of the more famous Memphis Belle, and vicariously share the trek of an American POW on an Austrian road who by chance witnessed the horror that befell an Hungarian Jew forced laborer. Decades later that chance meeting would result in one of the most famous WWII images--a picture drawn by the American, which would grace Holocaust Museums and synagogues around the world.

Only through meticulous research and the strong desire to ferret out the lesser-known stories and heroes of WWII can one achieve what Morris has achieved with this book. One moment the reader is commiserating with the interned crews in Sweden and Switzerland, and the next moment that reader is flying through the flak-riddled skies on a bombing run aside a dedicated ball turret gunner.

Morris's book is a classic that will keep a reader spell bound as it pays tribute to the carefully-chosen heroes he introduces as he tells their unforgettable stories. In the re-telling, he salutes all our WWII heroes.

Marilyn Walton
Author of Rhapsody in Junk--A Daughter's Return to Germany to Finish Her Father's Story

Least we forget.......2006-12-24

Flying at 26,000', walking on flack, goggles fogging, the IP, the run, turn to rtb. The flack, the fighters, the hits, exploding planes. Bail out. Capture. Rob Morris tells it all from the interviews of survivors of the brutal days as POW's.
These stories are only a few that could be told but Rob to got to the heart of them. A Jewish crew member flying on a mission over Schweifurt, Gus Mencow was with the group that lost 228 B-17's. On and on as only Rob could pull it together.
A fantastic collection of stories of valor.
Thanks Rob for a memorable book.
Least we forget.

U. S. Bomber Crews Remembered!.......2006-08-11

It's sad to see the ranks of our WWII veterans steadily dwindling away. With them die so many unique memories of now-faraway battles and ordinary men accomplishing extraordinary feats.

That's why it's heartening to come across books like Rob Morris' UNTOLD VALOR. Fascinated by WWII air battles, Morris did just what was needed to save memories of those times, tracking down and interviewing countless veterans who flew in 8th and 15th AF bombers over Europe.

Morris covers a wide variety of American experiences in the air war over Europe, relating stories of Jewish airmen at war, the 'Memphis Belle' vs. 'Hell's Angels' B-17 controversy, 8th AF internees in Switzerland, the story of Hermann Goering's nephew who flew B-17s in the 8th AF, and so on.

It's an interesting collection of stories and a nice tribute to those vets who flew with the 8th and 15th Air Forces.

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Written by the acknowledged authority on the Anglo-Zulu War, this is the tragic and dramatic story of the death of the last heir to the Imperial throne of France, killed while fighting with the British in the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879, and of the scandal and recrimination which followed his death. A detailed description of the Prince's final skirmish is based on evidence from both sides, some of which has only recently become available. The Carey court-martial and its aftermath, the 'Carey Case', with its effect on the public and the military establishment is discussed in detail and placed in the context of the Victorian era.

Customer Reviews:

Historian Knight Shines in his Telling of this Epic Tragedy.......2003-08-09

To those with an interest in British Colonial wars, particularly the Zulu War of 1879, Ian Knight is known as the preeminent scholar on the subject. His previous books have all been meticulously researched, couching fact within a writing style that makes for an enjoyable read. My interest in the Zulu War has always centered on the heroic major battles, especially the defense of the mission station at Rorke's Drift. Before reading this book I had considered the fate of the Prince Imperial (son of Napoleon III and heir in exile to the throne of France) to be a minor footnote to the text of the greater conflict and the subject held little interest for me. However, after completing the first chapter I had become a convert. I believe the brilliance of this book lies in Knight's ability to balance the instinctual historian within with the wonderful telling of a story. There really is something for everyone. The serious student will encounter information not commonly found in general histories, specifically relating to the impact the presence the Prince Imperial had on officers who were the strategists of the campaign. At times this impact was substantial and all of this rare information is well annotated. Those who wish to be drawn into a great story will not emerge disappointed. Knight deftly weaves the emotional and physical journeys of the key players in their passage to inevitable tragedy. Almost as compelling is the narrative of the fallout within the army from the death of the Prince and the struggle his mother, Empress Eugenie, endures in an attempt to come to terms with his dramatic passing. I would suggest that those unfamiliar with the Zulu War also acquire a copy of Knight's book, "Brave Mens Blood," as this comprehensive overview will provide a vivid context for the events in "With His Face to the Foe." For those with a working knowledge of the war, this is the definitive book on the subject and is a must read!

The Complete Guide to Antarctic Wildlife: Birds and Marine Mammals of the Antarctic Continent and the Southern Ocean
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Spectacular

Very Well Designed and Informative

Fine book beautifully produced!

The Complete Guide to Antarctic Wildlife: Birds and Marine Mammals of the Antarctic Continent and the Southern Ocean
Hadoram Shirihai
Manufacturer: Princeton University Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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Book Description

The first of its kind, this spectacularly illustrated book is the only complete guide to the wildlife and natural history of the vast and beautiful Antarctic region.

Covering the Antarctic continent, the southern ocean, and the subantarctic islands, this guide illustrates all of the region's breeding birds and marine mammals with stunning color photographs. In addition to the color plates, it features distribution maps and up-to-date species accounts expertly detailing abundance, seasonal status, and conservation prospects. The volume also covers numerous nonbreeding species, migrants, and vagrants.

Regional chapters describe all of the subantarctic islands, in addition to most regularly visited sites in Antarctica, and are accompanied by maps of each area and photographs of each locale. These chapters present detailed information on geography, climate, geology, general ecology, and flora. They also address conservation efforts--past, present, and planned. The book concludes with practical information about visiting the area, including details on the best-available landing sites and notes on seasonal weather conditions.

This is an indispensable companion for a trip far south, as well as an informative volume for anyone interested in the Antarctic region's remarkable, occasionally strange, and frequently beautiful animals.

Features 35 color plates and over 600 color photographs
Illustrates and maps the distribution of all of the region's breeding birds and marine mammals
Includes information on many non-breeders, migrants, and vagrants
Features expert text reflecting recent advances in taxonomy
Covers all of the subantarctic islands as well as Antarctica's regularly visited sites
Offers travel tips, including weather considerations and landing sites

Customer Reviews:

Spectacular.......2007-04-07

I brought this book to the Antarctic peninsula with me, only to find a copy already aboard ship. It was still worth carrying.

Yes, good photos, but much better for the information. Details on identifying all sorts of animals, including the territories they can be found in at various times of the year, changes in appearance during the year and even a rather comical phonetic approximation of the sounds they might make.

I bought a lot of books in my year prep for this trip. This was one of the best. Must owning for anyone going south of 50 degrees.

Very Well Designed and Informative.......2006-07-01

Lot of great pictures and very informative articles. This book will definitely be with my camara and computer during my trip to Antarctica.

Fine book beautifully produced!.......2005-01-01

Anyone who has read my other reviews will know that I don't give stars easily but I can find no reason even to deduct a single star from this book. Whether you have been, are going or just want to dream of going this is the book for you. As its title indicates, its prime purpose is to describe the wildlife, and it gives top billing to the birds - all in a level of detail which should satisfy the most demanding birder, but which the average interested amateur naturalist should also find interesting. The authors have sensibly provided a fine set of plates rather than relying on photos as the main identification aid. There are however many good photos as well - this use of both "media" is, as far as my experience goes, unusual in bird books which tend to opt for one or the other when in fact each has its advantages and disadvantages. The section on marine mammals is of a similar quality. Another section comprehensively describes each of the regions (including Sub-Antarctic islands all the way up to Tristan) with information which makes the book useful as a "travel guide" for planning and accompanying a trip (though it is really too fine a book to get damaged in use!). In addition there are good (if relatively short) sections on geology, climate, history, botany etc etc - in fact on just about any relevant subject you could think of. Indeed if you could only have 1 book on the Antarctic this is a very good candidate - and at a very good price!

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