Nature Guide to the Mountains of Southern California by Car & Foot: Including: The San Gabriel, San Bernardino, San Jacinto, Santa Rosa, Cuyamaca, and Palomar Mountains (Travel and Local Interest)

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The Nature Guide for the naturally curious, the novice nature-lover, the hiker, the camper, and the casual visitor to the mountains of Southern California.

An easy-to-use guide that is beautifully illustrated for all who want to enjoy and appreciate our mountains more by identifying the most common trees, shrubs, wildflowers, birds, and mammals.

Nature tours by car tell you what you see from mountain highways, and suggest interesting places to stop for a closer view of different life zones and biotic communities.

Special sections on life zones, biotic communities, and tracking in layperson's language.

The best guide to the mountains of Southern California. This book belongs in the glovebox of anyone living or traveling to California.

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A guide to the orchids of Sikkim: Being a guide to the identification of those species of orchids found between the Terai and the northern frontier of ... the Chumbi Valley and British Bhutan
Paul Brühl
Manufacturer: Thacker, Spink & Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B00087WY5O

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Southwest Comprehensive

Good field guide

Handy guide to carry along

If you can only take one field guide on your vacation...

Nice Field Guide For Your Travels!

National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Southwestern States: Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah (Audubon Field Guide)
NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY
Manufacturer: Knopf
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Turtleback

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National Audubon Society Field Guide to California

ASIN: 067944680X
Release Date: 1999-09-21

Book Description

Filled with concise descriptions and stunning photographs, the National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Southwestern States belongs in the home of every resident of the Southwest and in the suitcase or backpack of every visitor. This compact volume contains:

An easy-to-use field guide for identifying 1,000 of the state's wildflowers, trees, mushrooms, mosses, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, butterflies, mammals, and much more;

A complete overview of the southwestern region's natural history, covering geology, wildlife habitats, ecology, fossils, rocks and minerals, clouds and weather patterns, and the night sky;

An extensive sampling of the area's best parks, preserves, mountains, forests, and wildlife sanctuaries, with detailed descriptions and visitor information for 50 sites and notes on dozens of others.

The guide is packed with visual information -- the 1,500 full-color images include more than 1,300 photographs, 9 maps, and 16 night-sky charts, as well as more than 100 drawings explaining everything from geological processes to the basic features of different plants and animals.

For everyone who lives or spends time in Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, or Utah, there can be no finer guide to the area's natural surroundings than the National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Southwestern States.

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Southwest Comprehensive.......2007-09-25

Just returned from a tour of the Southwest. The field guide was easy to use. I liked the fact that it covered so many aspects of the Southwest and eliminated having to tote five or six field guides to cover most of the subject matter.

Good field guide.......2005-10-03

This field guide is really usefull. It has a basic description of hte animals, plants, geology, insects, and weather of the Southwest.

Handy guide to carry along.......2005-09-15

This is a good book to have along as you explore the beauty of the region. It is not very comprehensive, but then if it was it would not be small enough to carry with you in the field, which would defeat its purpose. I feel it is well worth the price and will use it on my upcoming venture into the Southwest this October. I will also take several other books on the Southwest because each provides additional information for this region. It's not possible to get all the reference information in one volume, but this is a great book if you can only have one, and it is small enough to carry along on hikes or explorations. It is also bound properly for field use, an important feature.

If you can only take one field guide on your vacation..........2003-05-23

this is the one to take! Like carrying a park ranger in your backpack to help you know what you are looking at. Trees and wildflowers, animals of the land, sky and water, minerals, stars of the night sky. Increase your knowledge and understanding of the beautiful places you visit and your own backyard. Check out the Audubon Field Guides to Florida and other regions as well. Well worth the money. Lots of color photographs and well organized for easy use.

Nice Field Guide For Your Travels!.......2002-09-05

The field guide was very handy in learning the specific animals and plants I encountered in Arizona.

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After Dulcie's dad dies, her mom decides that the two of them should reinvent themselves in California. Dulcie's decision? To steal her dad's '68 Chevy and head back home to Connecticut. Once Dulcie gets there she meets Roxanne, a girl whose scary home life makes Dulcie think that she just might have landed in the right spot at the right time. Luckily for Roxanne, Dulcie Morrigan Jones is a girl with a storehouse of strength and generosity of spirit that stretches on for miles.

Quirky, uplifting, and written in a spare prose, Defining Dulcie is about the connections we make, the resilience of the human spirit, and the absurdities that keep life interesting. It is a debut not to be missed.

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Defining Dulcie.......2007-02-01

A wonderful story and very popular with my students. Our class book group plans on reading this book next month.

Pitch Perfect.......2006-12-24

You know from the first few pages that this book is in narrative hands you fully trust.

Dulcie's father just died. Her mom's reaction: Let's move across the country and leave it all behind. Dulcie thinks that losing her dad is enough change for one sixteen-year-old.

To describe the plot does not do this book justice, because it is Dulcie, and her relationships, that make this book shine. There is humor building under the surface at all times, so even in her darkest hours, there's the threat of an out-loud laugh around the corner. All the characters in this book are fallible, recognizable people. People you will love spending time with.

If you enjoy character-driven fiction, humor, and a lot of heart, don't hesitate. Buy this book.

Not sure.......2006-10-29

im not sure how i like this book. It was too dramatic for me but still well written . Some people would like it it just wasnt my book.

It was filled with emotion and feelings. that's probably why i didnt care much for it. It was just too dramatic (for me)

Sad novel that offers a feeling of hope for the future.......2006-04-02

Dulcie's father, a janitor, just died. Her mother decides to move her and Dulcie cross country to California from Connecticut. As soon as Dulcie steps foot in CA, she knows that's not where she belongs. She steals her mother's truck and makes her way back to Newbury, to her grandfather and her home. Dulcie's grandfather, Frank, lets her come back and work for him, without pay, as punishment for worrying her mother when she left. Frank has already hired another helper, Roxanne. Soon, Roxanne and Dulcie become friends. When Dulcie and Frank discover the truth about Roxanne's relationship with her abusive mother, they have to figure out a way to help her.

When I first picked up this book, I thought it would be a sad story about death and moving on. It was sad, but the novel also had a feeling of hope and looking towards the future. Aside from death, Defining Dulcie also dealt with serious issues like abuse. This book was pretty good, especially for a debut novel. I'll be looking forward to reading more books by the author.

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Defining Dulcie
Paul Acampora
Manufacturer: Recorded Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio Cassette
ASIN: 1428117342

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Defining Dulcie
Paul Acampora
Manufacturer: Recorded Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: 1428117393

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Plasticity refers to the ability of many organisms to change their biology or behavior to respond to changes in the environment. Humans are probably the most plastic of all species, and hence the most variable. This is the first book to examine the history of research in this area and it provides information on state-of-the-art research methods and discoveries. It also maps out some areas of future research in human plasticity and variability. Topics discussed include child growth, starvation, diseases of both young and old, and the effects of migration, modernization and other life-style changes. The book will be especially useful to biological anthropologists, human biologists and medical scientists interested in knowing more about how and why humans vary.

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Human Variability and Plasticity
C. G. N. & Barry Bogin, Editors Mascie-Taylor
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NK4058

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Human Variability and Plasticity
C. G. N. & Barry Bogin, Editors Mascie-Taylor
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NJUP6C

Book Description

John Gillespie, a respected authority on children's literature, has compiled this invaluable work to serve as a selection guide and collection development aid for librarians, as well as a navigation tool for researchers. The book describes and evaluates more than 1,000 publications, covering the entire spectrum of information sources in the field--from general reference, bibliographies, and biographies to review sources, literary awards, professional organizations, and special library collections. Internet and other nonprint media are included, as are major English-language resources from Britain, Canada, Australia, and South Africa.

Research Ate My Brain: The Panic-Proof Guide to Surviving Homework

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Research Ate My Brain: The Panic-Proof Guide to Surviving Homework
Toronto Public Library
Manufacturer: Annick Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1550379380

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The ultimate cure for today's homework woes.

The panic and doubt that comes with the assignment of a research project is no different today than it was decades ago. The advent of cyberspace, however, means that access to information today is greater and quicker than ever before, and that the way research is done has changed forever. How can students find their way through this information overload?

Research Ate My Brain is here to help. Written in a breezy, humorous style, this handy handbook shows students how to master the vast and complex resources that are available. Each chapter breaks the research process down into bite-sized pieces:

how to access invaluable library materials (books, journals, newspapers, databases, audio and video);
secrets to successful surfing online;
how to identify and source reliable research sites;
best bets for fact gathering; and
most importantly, evaluating and organizing all that information.

Sidebars offer insights on everything from how to chat with an electronic librarian to finding obscure centers of dependable information around the globe. A slew of timesaver tips promote efficiency and maximize results.

The Facts On File Guide To Research (Facts on File Library of Language and Literature)

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The Facts on File Guide to Research...
Incredible Research tool

The Facts On File Guide To Research (Facts on File Library of Language and Literature)
Jeff Lenburg
Manufacturer: Facts on File
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0816057419

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The Facts on File Guide to Research..........2006-03-09

This is a excellent Research Guide, I LOVE THIS BOOK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Incredible Research tool.......2006-03-04

I was interested in this book for two reasons, one, I know the author, and two, I knew my daughter would find this as a great reference for her future studies and projects in high school.

Its full of information on just about anything you could want to research in every catagory across the globe, I would strongly recommend this book to anyone in high school or college, for doing any type of report, thesis or just for basic reference material.

You can tell the author (Jeff Lenburg) really put a lot of time and work into this book. I feel it should be a common reference material on any high school or college library shelf. It would also be beneficial for professors or teachers of any grade level.

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No Boundaries: A Cancer Surgeon's Odyssey
Lasalle D. Jr. Leffall
Manufacturer: Howard University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0882582518

Book Description

John M. Browning was born in Ogden, Utah, in 1855, into a world of gunsmithing. His father was a gunsmith who was already well known for a number of innovations in the field. As a young boy, John spent hours in his father's shop and allegedly knew the name of every part of a gun before he could read. Hardly surprising that at age twenty-three, he was filing his first patent for the "J. M. Browning Single-Shot Rifle."

He inherited his father's business, and with funds of less than a thousand dollars turned it into a thriving gun-making workshop with seven employees. One of Browning's guns was chanced upon by a representative of Winchester, who admired the design so well that the Winchester managing director made the six-day journey to Utah to conclude several lucrative commercial deals that would endure for the next few years. Browning's designs for Colt and the manufacture of many familiar Colt guns also helped boost his company's reputation as a premier gun-maker.

Complete with more than 250 full-color photographs of the guns, this stunning book describes the Browning history, and covers its full range of inventions and designs, from frontier weapons such as the Colt Peacemaker to military arms, shotguns, and hunting rifles. Also shown are various gun-making artifacts, copies of designers' drawings, and interesting photographs of the weapons in the hands of users. The History of Browning Firearms makes a perfect addition to the libraries of Wild West buffs, amateur historians, and firearms enthusiasts.

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photographic history of the famed Browning Firearms.......2006-12-01

The Browning gun design firm was influential in the field of American firearms ever since it was founded in Utah in 1855. For the most part, the history of Browning Firearms is about the founder's son, John Browning (1855-1926), who came into the business in the latter 1800s and headed it for decades until his death. John sold designs for hundreds of firearms to companies which then manufactured them in quantity. Because of the popularity of the Browning firearms both in their design and performance, copies of them were produced by other manufacturers; but these were inferior to authentic Brownings. Beyond the pistols, rifles, and shotguns familiar to many, Browning designed machine guns and automatic rifles for the military since the 1890s, and also knives for outdoorsmen. A complete, mostly photographic, introduction to the history of the famed Browning Firearms and the variety of its products.

Any gun owner must have this........2006-11-07

The History of Browning Firearms uses a visual approach to capture the history of one John Browning's contributions to gunsmithing - and shows that Browning's efforts, important as they were, reflected a strong family interest in gunsmithing innovation. Chapters tell how Browning inherited the family business and patented unique productions that were to change the design and manufacture of guns decades later. From a general company history to surveys of special innovations, any gun owner must have this.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

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Firearms and Fortification
Simon Pepper
Manufacturer: Univ of Chicago Pr (Tx)
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Binding: Hardcover

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Firearms & Fortifications: Military Architecture and Siege Warfare in Sixteenth-Century Siena

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Firearms & Fortifications: Military Architecture and Siege Warfare in Sixteenth-Century Siena
Simon Pepper , and Nicholas Adams
Manufacturer: Univ of Chicago Pr (Tx)
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0226655342

Firearms and Fortifications: Military Architecture and Siege Warfare i

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Firearms and Fortifications: Military Architecture and Siege Warfare i
SIMON ET AL. PEPPER
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Defensive works of subarctic snow (CRREL report)

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Defensive works of subarctic snow (CRREL report)
Philip R Johnson
Manufacturer: Dept. of Defense, Dept of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory
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Binding: Unknown Binding
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Firearms And Fortifications : Military Architecture And Siege Warfare In Sixteenth - Century Siena

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Firearms And Fortifications : Military Architecture And Siege Warfare In Sixteenth - Century Siena
Simon & Adams, Nicholas Pepper
Manufacturer: Univ of Chicago Pr (Tx)
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OOS748

Firearms And Fortifications: Military And Siege Warfare In Sixteenth-Sentury Siena

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Firearms And Fortifications: Military And Siege Warfare In Sixteenth-Sentury Siena
Simon & Adams, Nicholas Pepper
Manufacturer: University of Chicago Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000K81E52

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Analyzing the triumphs and failures of race relations within the Castro regime, this book challenges arguments that the regime eliminated racial inequality or that it was profoundly racist. Through interviews, historical materials, and survey research, it provides a balanced view that demonstrates how much of Cuban racial ideology was actually left unchanged by the revolution. Finally, the book maintains that despite these shortcomings, the regime remains popular among the black minorities because they perceive their alternatives in the U.S. within the Miami Exile community to be far worse.

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This book analyzes the triumphs and failures of the Castro regime in the area of race relations. It places the Cuban revolution in a comparative and international framework and challenges arguments that the regime eliminated racial inequality or that it was profoundly racist. Through interviews, historical materials, and survey research, it provides a balanced view. The book maintains that Cuba has not been a racial democracy as some have argued. However, it also argues that Cuba has done more than any other society to eliminate racial inequality. The contemporary outlook of the book demonstrates how much of Cuban racial ideology was unchanged by the revolution. Thus, the current implementation of market reforms and in particular tourism has exacerbated racial inequalities. Finally, it holds that despite these shortcomings, the regime remains popular among blacks because they perceive their alternatives of the US and the Miami Exile community to be far worse.

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Hatteras Journal
Jan Deblieu , and Lois Lovejoy
Manufacturer: Fulcrum Pub
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Binding: Hardcover

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Guide to the early stages of marine fishes occurring in the western Atlantic Ocean, Cape Hatteras to the southern Scotian shelf (Journal of Northwest Atlantic Fishery Science)
Michael P Fahay
Manufacturer: Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization
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The early blockade and capture of the Hatteras forts: From the journal of John Sanford Barnes, July 19 to September 1, 1861
John S Barnes
Manufacturer: Historical Society
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