Painting Seascapes in Sharp Focus

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Nice Art but no step by step demonstrations.......2004-05-28

I purchased this book due to the excellent illustrations of the author's work, but the text is minimal and not sufficient as to the description of the techniques employed by the author in creating his sharp focus paintings. The few demonstrations, and I mean few, are limited and for the price I paid for the hardcover when this book came out not worth it. There are better books out there on painting seascapes such as John Robinson's book.

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A healthy home is one that's free of toxins and stocked with natural materials that are as good for the body as they are soothing for the spirit. The Healthy Home Workbook leads the way to creating a space that is friendly to the environment, reflects the owner's personal style, and won't break the bank. With the same engaging approach and sophisticated style that makes her a such a popular guest star of HGTV's Curb Appeal, Kimberly Rider clarifies eco-friendly design and makes recycling chic. Dozens of projects, such as identifying and replacing harmful cleaning products, caring for pets without chemicals, and choosing furniture and flooring made with sustainable materials, can be completed in a few hours, a day, or over a weekend. Room-by-room health specifics, from mold in the bathroom to electromagnetic fields in the home office, are addressed in a practical way, while informative reference sections help decode chemical additives in everything from bug spray to shampoo, and highlight earth-friendly materials. Gorgeous interior photography shows how to incorporate these healthful habits without sacrificing style. A concealed spiral binding and tabbed sections complete this elegant, handy reference guide. Inspirational and informative, The Healthy Home Workbook is the blueprint for a clean, fresh, and harmonious home.

Customer Reviews:

An outline...........2007-03-09

That's not been filled in with content. If I just need a checklist, I'll make one myself. Definitely keeping Home Enlightenment. Sending this one back.

It's not easy being green!.......2006-12-18

Kudos to Mrs Rider, this book really helps sort out all the information being tossed our way. "Going green" can be a daunting task she has made it easy. I have become much more aware of the products I bring into my home. I also love the tabs they are great for easy refrence. I keep this book by my bedside and refer to it constantly.

AN IMPRESSIVE RESOURCE FOR THE HEALTHY HOME!! .......2006-04-05

Five Healthy Stars!! This may well be one of the most iMPORTANT books you buy this year, because it may significantly upgrade your home and your lifestyle. This is one of the most beautifully conceived and elegantly laid out workbooks I have seen. Lots of inspiring photographs by Thayer Allyson Gowdy. And it covers a multitude of topics on the home; some covered more in depth than others. Plus there are many resources listed beyond the scope of the book. The operative word here is "home", not house. It not only covers hazards, dangers, and other factors and practices that affect our health in our homes and yards, but there are suggestions on cures, safer substitutes, design and layout of areas of the home. There is also genuine concern for the mind and the spirit of the inhabitants. Even Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) is covered and other relevant or near-relevant factors that may have escaped our interests or concerns. Due to the extensiveness of the workbook, some of this may not work for some of us: feng shui, dream journals, and shoes banned in the home? I don't think so!! But so much else DOES work! The general nature of the workbook also invites us to dig deeper on many topics that are only briefly touched on here. So get with it !!

My greatest interest in the workbook is with 'the war' (my words) being fought in and around all homes, garages, gardens and yards. This war has many factors and concerns: germs, pollutants, pests, bad practices, the previously mentioned EMF, and toxins, much of which we bring into the home ourselves, and, after our usual appropriate cleaning, germs may be the least of our concerns. Kimberly Rider deserves a "Silver Star" medal for going through a typical home and analyzing problems and making suggestions in each area. Even practical ways to handle yard pests is worthwhile. My ant problem has been throttled thanks to Ms Rider. The enemy in the unseen war may well be generating toxins that greatly affect our health to the point of possibly setting us up for cancer, breathing disorders, skin diseases, and who knows what else.

There is some curiousness to the layout of the workbook. But that's because there is so much overlap in each area. We meet the term EMF in the bedroom but it's effects are glossed over. A later chapter explains the serious concerns of EMF. One EMF chapter might have done the trick because it's everywhere in the home. But the great thing is that the "workbook" aspect allows us to move these cleanable plasticized pages around for reorganization.

***UPDATE*** I was concerned enough from the EMF chapter to purchase a microwave oven detector meter and an EMF meter. The microwave detector showed safe levels around the oven BUT the EMF meter showed dangerous levels of EMF within two feet of the microwave oven, exactly where food is usually prepared while the oven is operating. Also dangerous levels were emitted from the backside of the microwave where a chair was located. These have been taken into consideration: no food is prepared in front of the microwave when the oven is operating and the chair has been moved to a safe zone. Also, a 'hot' electric clock/radio was moved away from the bed. Our iron and the hair dryer also emit dangerous levels and will be used as little as possible on low settings. The big HDTV and the computer with 20 inch monitor were totally safe. The 'jury is still out' on what these hot levels are doing to us, but why take the chance. Get the meters! Thank you, Kimberly!!!****

I've taken this book and evaluated many aspects of my home and it has definitely altered the way I use cleaning products. My enormous collection of electronic gadgets in the house and especially in the bedroom is now a major concern. Microwave oven cooking has been permanently altered, and certain plastic products used for cooking are now banned. The key word here is "Easy"; there is very little here that takes a lot of effort, just thought and action! (Like always close the basement door!) 179 pages absolutely loaded with ideas and recommendations, a somewhat weak glossary (but that's what Google is for) and three double-columned pages of resources. Thank you, ladies, I truly believe reading this book will have a positive effect on our lives. Five Healthier Stars!

The Easy Fitness Workbook: The Complete Fitness Class in a Book

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The Easy Fitness Workbook: The Complete Fitness Class in a Book
Lorna Lee Malcolm
Manufacturer: Duncan Baird
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound
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Tanita BC533 Glass Innerscan Body Composition Monitor

ASIN: 1844831124

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Get all the benefits of a personal trainer—in a book! This unique spiral-bound workbook and CD set presents a complete fitness program that targets three key areas: cardiovascular health, muscle strength, and suppleness. The twenty exercises that make up the plan’s core can be done in isolation, to focus on specific areas or train for a particular sport, or as part of a general full-body workout. And they can easily be modified to suit any level of ability. The 60-minute audio CD features spoken instructions for all the exercises in sequence, plus the warm up and cool-down: the result is an expertly guided, safe workout. Additionally, there’s an enlightening explanation of the basic principles of fitness and anatomy, and advice on creating a regime you can stick with.

Come Home To Your Body: A Workbook For Women (Llewellyn's Whole Life Series)

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Fantastic book full of practical information
Eliminate Pain - Be Comfortable with your Body...

Come Home To Your Body: A Workbook For Women (Llewellyn's Whole Life Series)
Pamela Free
Manufacturer: Llewellyn Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Fantastic book full of practical information.......1998-08-24

I enjoyed this book immensely and I believe it has enabled me to improve: my body posture, walking ability, flexibility and endurance. I highly reccomend this book for all women and especially those over 40... Learn to understand your body and maximize it's vitality as you age.

Eliminate Pain - Be Comfortable with your Body..........1998-08-24

I found this book to be incredibly useful in my daily life. The author provides insight, instruction and specific exercises which enable the reader to become more aware of his/her body and to help eliminate pain. I have referred the book to many of my friends and they also have experienced positive results. It is a masterpiece for women beggining the aging process.

The Guide to a Healthy Heart (A Complete Home Cardiac Rehabilitation Guide, Workbook, 3 audio tapes, exercise band, personal fat finder & wallet medicine card)

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The Guide to a Healthy Heart (A Complete Home Cardiac Rehabilitation Guide, Workbook, 3 audio tapes, exercise band, personal fat finder & wallet medicine card)

Manufacturer: Pima Heart Association
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound
ASIN: B000G3LHKI

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This listing contains: Workbook, 3 audio tapes, exercise band, personal fat finder & wallet medicine card in a large clamshell album.

Youth Workbook For Healthy Weight Control (Right Size Kids Success At Home)

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Youth Workbook For Healthy Weight Control (Right Size Kids Success At Home)
Lynn A. Durocher , and Right Size Kids Expert Staff
Manufacturer: Canterbury Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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A ten week adventure filled with educational lessons, fun activities, and motivation for successful weight management. This step by step guide to help your child make positive healthy changes to their life includes: Learn WHY its important to eat healthy foods and exercise Learn about good foods verses bad foods Learn about which beverages are the best for you to drink How to create a fun filled exercise and activity plan How to set realistic goals and track progress How to build self esteem and gain confidence Learn about food portion sizes with the Magic 7 Number system How to be a private investigator when it comes to food advertisements How to handle difficult eating situations; at the movies, parties, etc... Healthier choices when eating fast food, at restaurants and at school Learn to help your parents/guardian make healthy grocery lists Exercises to help you understand and deal with negative feelings The importance of accepting your own unique qualities **You can also use this workbook together with the Right Size Kids Success At Home Adult Guidebook for maximum success!

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For a century now Marxists have been searching for a 'rational kernel' of Hegelian 'dialectics' inside the 'mystical shell' of the Hegelian system. As against this entire tradition, Rosenthal insists that Hegelian philosophy is mysticism all the way through. He argues that Marx's supposed 'dialectic method' is simply a myth and proposes the provocative thesis that it is not, after all, Hegel's 'method' of which Marx made use in Capital but rather precisely Hegel's mysticism.

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Excellent Resource for Non-profit Organizations

It was a lifesaver!

Just what we need.

well equipped resource for all kinds of organizations.

Installation Ceremonies for Every Group: 26 Memorable Ways to Install New Officers
Pat Hines
Manufacturer: Brighton Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0918420318

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Excellent Resource for Non-profit Organizations.......2007-01-13

I have found this book to be an excellent resource for non-profit and volunteer organizations of which I am a member. With 26 different installation ceremony ideas offered, it's easy to find something relevent to your group or organization. The ceremonies are set-up for a standard grouping of officers, but can be easily adapted if your oganization does not have the same positions. I have been present when at least 6 of the different ceremonies were used, and they have worked well. It can liven up a portion of a meeting agenda that can become dry without something to add a spark.

It was a lifesaver!.......1999-05-07

This book was a wonderful resource to me. I had been asked to install the officers in an organization to which I belong, and I was searching for the perfect ceremony. I came upon this book by chance, and it proved to be a lifesaver. All of the ceremonies are easy to follow and complete, and I had many rave reviews over my clever ceremony. Thanks for writing this book.

Just what we need........1999-05-07

After hearing the same two installation ceremonies for many years, it was a delight to find this book with its many unique and easy to do services. It's just what every organization needs. Each ceremony is complete from start to finish.

well equipped resource for all kinds of organizations........1999-05-01

A good addition to church or public libraries, as a well equipped resource for civic clubs, religious and women's groups. Instructions for ceremonies are simple and complete from start to finish, providing creative ideas for installations of all kinds. Everything you need for an innovative and meaningful installation ceremony.

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The Condominium Specialist
P. J. Thompson
Manufacturer: Kricket Pubns
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Real Estate | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0918785049

Book Description

For many young Americans, the traditional "American Dream" may be out-of-reach financially, but they can take their first steps toward a home of their own by buying a less expensive condominium. For licensed real estate agents, this fact represents another opportunity to increase their annual incomes. However, listing and selling condominiums successfully (and keeping their clients satisfied with their services) is not the same as dealing with the single-family home. It requires specialized knowledge without which many agents elect to bypass this phase of home-selling.

In "The Condominium Specialist", P.J. Thompson provides a fact-packed handbook to enable any real estate agent to confidently help condominium buyers and sellers. Insodoing agents not only open their horizons to increasing their annual income by working with young Americans but also the older generation who may be ready to give up the responsibilities of a large home and enjoy the freedom of the condominium lifestyle.

The book is divided into four parts. The Basics explains the language of condominiums, documentation of listing and selling and the differences between condos and coops. Part Two - Farming And Prospecting - is an in-depth farming study including the eight decisive steps to selecting productive complexes, program planning, farm operations, samples of forms and letters, valuable tools, working with key condominium contacts and handling expired listings and for-sale-by-owners.

Part Three - Listing/Marketing/Selling covers advanced residential training, methods suitable for the condo lifestyle, pertinent listing data, pitfalls to avoid and how to close in compliance with condo regulations. Part Four covers The Resort Condominium and is virtually a book within a book written especially for resale agents in resort markets. Urban agents are advised how they can participate.

In this timely college of condominium knowledge, P.J. Thompson offers a 200-page fact-packed curriculum.

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A favorite for many years, Fresh Elastic for Stretched-Out Moms is for all moms whose hearts have been broken by their children. Barbara Johnson understands the hopelessness that they experience when children choose a rebellious lifestyle, sever a relationship, commit suicide, are seriously injured, are caught in an addiction, or engage in any other hurtful behavior. With compassion, understanding, and humor intact, she gently leads readers through a ''year of recovery'' to a fresh, hope-filled start. Through anecdotes, poems, jokes, poignant stories, and letters, readers will capture Johnson's infectious enthusiasm for life and learn to trust God for victory over depression and despair.

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Elastic was never more appreciated.......2000-04-02

Barbara Johnson has written a witty book dealing with the joys and pains of motherhood. Her humor and spirituality blend to make a great combination that keeps you laughing at life's absurditites. I would highly recommend this book!

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FRESH ELASTIC FOR STRETCHED OUT MOMS
Barbara Johnson
Manufacturer: Fleming H. Revell
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Fresh Elastic for Stretched Out Moms
Barbara Johnson
Manufacturer: Baker Book House Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Fresh Elastic for Stretched Out Moms: A Calendar of Hope, Inspiration, and Fun

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Fresh Elastic for Stretched Out Moms: A Calendar of Hope, Inspiration, and Fun
Barbara Johnson
Manufacturer: Fleming H Revell Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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U-Boat 44-Demon of the Deep

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The Eclectic Life of an Irish Canadian
Michael Barber
Manufacturer: Trafford Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1412000092
Release Date: 2006-07-06

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The ECLECTIC LIFE OF AN IRISH CANADIAN is a work of fiction based on actual events the author encountered in his own life. Barber\'s work depicts his early years in Ireland, a life made difficult by the dilemma of having an English father in a Country, where at the time, all things \'British\' were anathema to the Irish. Like many of his peers he left the Country to seek adventure in other parts of the world. He had no idea just how eclectic his life would become.

ELCO PTs IN ACTION -- THE STORY OF THE U. S. NAVY'S MOTOR TORPEDO BOATS by W.C. Specht, et al.

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ELCO PTs IN ACTION -- THE STORY OF THE U. S. NAVY'S MOTOR TORPEDO BOATS by W.C. Specht, et al.
Electic Boat Company.
Manufacturer: Bayonne, Electric Boat, c. 1945. 53, [5] pp., illus. in color and b/w, map. wraps. A very good to fine copy - very scarce thus.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000UDXFFE

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.. confuses publishing and printing dates
wow henrick gets better and better
BETTER THAN U-571!

The Golden U-Boat
P. Richard Henrick
Manufacturer: Zebra
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 082175470X

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.. confuses publishing and printing dates.......2000-09-30

Readers that enjoy WW II history, submarines, and mystery will enjoy this book, but don't expect the Tom Clancy level of operational detail. Readers not familiar with Richard Hendrick's novels, may think this is one of his latest works based on the incorrect (1996) publishing date.. It isn't. The paperback was published in 1991. There's nothing wrong with reprints, just tell it like it is.

wow henrick gets better and better.......2000-08-24

another smashing awesome book by henrick only one bad part captain aldrige is a loser who wannts another kid at 40

BETTER THAN U-571!.......2000-04-26

This book really got me excited! I've always wanted to go to the Norwegian island of Svalbard, and this story took me there without the cost of an airline ticket. I like the way Henrick uses descriptive passages to move the action along. Also enjoyed the way he set the novel in the present time. If you enjoyed U-571, you'll love this book, by one of my very favorite adventure authors.

U - Boats at War : German Submarines in Action 1939-1945

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U - Boats at War : German Submarines in Action 1939-1945
Harald Busch
Manufacturer: Ballantine
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000KEK1OQ

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U - Boats at War: German Submarines in Action 1939-1945
Harald Busch
Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000R84XVC

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U-BOATS AT WAR - GERMAN SUBMARINES IN ACTION - 1939-1945

Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000GQRKME

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U-Boats at War-German Submarines in Action 1939-1945
Harold Busch
Manufacturer: Ballantine/Bal-Hi
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000JWFT5A

Book Description

Farmer and conservationist Wendell Berry has published more than thirty books, making his name a household word among environmentalists. From his Kentucky farm, Berry preaches and practices stewardship of the land as he seeks to defend the value and traditions of farm life in an industrial capitalist society.

A central figure in the greening of American agrarianism, Berry has been an advocate of small farming and traditional values who has tirelessly reminded readers that sustainable agriculture is more than a catchphrase. Kimberly Smith now reveals the depth of his ideas and their relevance for American social and political theory.

Berry's central teaching focuses on the fragility of our natural and social worlds; Smith's timely book revisits the problem of living a meaningful life in a world filled with both deadly perils and unimagined possibilities. Hers is the first book to explore the implications of this central tenet and other key aspects of Berry's thought, as well as his overall contribution to environmental theory and politics.

Smith shows how the many strands of Berry's thought can be woven together into a coherent agrarian philosophy. Focusing on his relationship to the American agrarian and environmental traditions, she examines how Berry's ecological agrarianism derives from the concept of grace, or living in concert with nature and society. Along the way, she defends his social theory against accusations of utopianism, shows how his moral theory subverts the notion of rugged individualism usually associated with farming, and reviews his political theory's argument for decentralized democracy.

By assessing Berry's reformulation of democratic agrarianism, Smith goes beyond any previous critiques of his writing, and her exploration of Berry's moral vision shows that such vision is more relevant as America continues to move further away from its agrarian past.

This book is part of the American Political Thought series.

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a fine and balanced review and analysis of Berry's essays.......2003-06-29

This book is an excellent review of the intellectual traditions that Wendell Berry draws upon in the development of his complex, controversial and elegant social, moral, and political theories. It was particularly useful to me, as a recent and avid reader (devourer) of Berry's essays and as a college student with little knowledge of agrarianism, populism or even the roots of green theory.

Prof. Smith points out the weaknesses in Berry's thought as well, which I think he would agree is the proper way to come to a more robust and implementable set of ideas. However, most of the book is dedicated to extolling and analyzing the beauty, truth, and love in the work of Wendell Berry.

I would greatly recommend this book as an intermediary text - read "What are PEOPLE For" or "The Unsettling of America" first, then read this, then go read the rest of Berry's books. It's well worth your time.

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The environmental impact of industry is often profound and far-reaching, and has long been present in the cultural landscape, but research into the nature and relative importance of industrial activity has been somewhat neglected by environmental archaeologists. This volume presents eighteen papers deriving from a conference of the Association for Environmental Archaeology; they aim to bridge the gap between environmental and industrial archaeology. The papers address several major issues including: the effects of mining and smelting on sedimentation and vegetation in river catchments, the environmental impact of industries which are based on high-temperature processes and require reliable sources of fuel, such as metallurgy, pottery, glass and lime-making; the environmental impact of industrial processes based on biological raw materials, such as horn, bone, hides and shell; and the effects of industry on human health.

Brownfield cleanup is underway at East Village development site. : An article from: Real Estate Weekly

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Brownfield cleanup is underway at East Village development site. : An article from: Real Estate Weekly
Sabina Mollot
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Real Estate Weekly, published by Thomson Gale on April 5, 2006. The length of the article is 436 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: Brownfield cleanup is underway at East Village development site.
Author: Sabina Mollot
Publication: Real Estate Weekly (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 5, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 52 Issue: 34 Page: 1C(2)

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Archaeological perspectives of the lumber industry in northern Lower Michigan, 1865-1920

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Archaeological perspectives of the lumber industry in northern Lower Michigan, 1865-1920
Rebecca E Dinsmore
Manufacturer: University Microfilms
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Impacts of the oil shale industry upon archaeology and history: Piceance Basin, Rio Blanco and Garfield Counties, Colorado (Regional oil shale study / Thorne Ecological Institute)

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Impacts of the oil shale industry upon archaeology and history: Piceance Basin, Rio Blanco and Garfield Counties, Colorado (Regional oil shale study / Thorne Ecological Institute)
Calvin H Jennings
Manufacturer: Thorne Ecological Institute
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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Wildlife Field Research - A Delightful, Personal Account.......2004-08-10

The Prairie Keepers is a charming account of a graduate student's summer wildlife biology project. I enjoyed sharing Marcy Houle's youthful enthusiasm for the rugged Zumwalt Prairie, her fascination with prairie wildlife, and her persistent efforts to determine why the buteo hawks thrived in this remote area in Oregon. Her descriptions of the adversarial relationship between the ranchers of the Zumwalt Prairie and the government employees (Forest Service, BLM, Fish and Wildlife Services, and the Oregon Department of Fish and Game) managing public land were thoughtful and well-balanced. Her recognition of the role ranchers play in preserving the Zumwalt Prairie was particularly insightful.

The remote Zumwalt Prairie in northeastern Oregon is home to a large concentration of buteo hawks - the ferruginous hawks, red-tailed hawks, and the Swainson hawks, all characterized by distinctive broad, round-tipped wings, husky bodies, and wide fanning tails. Elsewhere most hawk populations appear to be in decline. What makes the Zumwalt prairie habitat special?

Marcy Houle had a daunting summer job: locate and identify the nesting buteo population on the 200 square mile Zumwalt prairie. Climb the trees and place leg bands on the hatchlings while cautiously ignoring angry parents. Identify and measure relevant ecological parameters that might offer clues why the Zumwalt prairie is so attractive to buteo hawks.

Her account brought back memories of a summer several years ago when I mapped paleomagnetic trends in southwestern Montana. My field work was in many ways different; I certainly never climbed trees to place leg bands on hawk hatchlings! Nonetheless, I readily related to Marcy Houle's description of her field activities: careful reading of topographic maps and aerial photos, exercising care on private property, and completing transects of range conditions. Thanks to Marcy Houle for an enjoyable book.

Read This Book.......2000-05-24

This book gave me a fascinating view of an area I did not know existed. Ms. Houle lets us explore the Zumwalt with her as she studies the birds of prey on the prairie, the delicate balance of the natural food chain, and the effect of human land management. I have been far more aware of the different birds of prey since reading this book. Ms. Houle's writing induced me to search out other books, identification charts, and exhibits about these fascinating creatures.

Scientific information can be easy to read........1996-10-26

Marcy Houle is a wildlife biologist yet her books read as easily as those of any good fiction writer. As Marcy presents the science of her work, in this case the study of hawks, the reader becomes involved in a very interesting story. As man's use of the land becomes more invasive of nature, man needs a better understanding of how his actions effect not only the earth but also himself. Marcy's study of a 200 square mile area known as "The Zumwalt Prairie" in northeastern Oregon provides an informative, interesting, and enjoyable look at man's impact on nature. Well worth reading!

Prairie Keepers - Secrets Of The Grasslands

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Prairie Keepers - Secrets Of The Grasslands
Marcy Houle
Manufacturer: Perseus Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000QE7NUU

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