Exploring Wild South Florida: A Guide to Finding the Natural Areas and Wildlife of the Southern Peninsulaand the Florida Keys (Exploring Wild Florida Series)

Book Description

Pineapple Press is proud to present four comprehensive guidebooks to the wildlife refuges, state and national parks and forests, city and county parks, and preserves that abound across Florida. For vacationers, naturalists, hikers, campers, canoeists, bicyclists, or anyone interested in Florida's wild places, these books are indispensable as field guides and trip planners.

Each provides information on location, habitats, and wildlife, as well as recreational and nature study opportunities. Checklists of the common and scientific names for flora and fauna are included as well.

This updated third edition covers Broward, Hendry, Lee, and Palm Beach Counties as well as Miami-Dade, Collier, and Monroe counties.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent guide to the naturally wild side of Florida.......2002-11-11

As a person who has spent a good deal of time in many of the places listed in "Exploring Wild South Florida: A Guide to Finding the Natural Areas and Wildlife of the Southern Peninsula and the Florida Keys" I can say that it is a thorough, accurate, and informative guide to the South Florida area. This book is specifically made for the person who likes to explore areas that are still predominantly in their natural condition. If you are looking for a landscaped park to hike through then you will be disappointed. If you are looking for places where you are likely to see endangered species, the only air conditioning may be a breeze, and you may see very few people (if anyone) during your hike then this is the book you are looking for.

Some places are truly remote and you may be on your own finding your way around (like the Florida Everglades) and some are less remote and may even have boardwalks through the forest to make your trip easier. The book starts with an extensive overview of everything you need to know about southern Florida - weather, what to wear, animals and plants to be cautious of, information on the various park systems, and anything else that you might have a question about when planning a trip.

One of the nicer features of the book is a section on the various habitats that you are likely to encounter in south Florida. The author does an excellent job of explaining estuaries, coral reefs, cypress stands, mangroves, marshes, hammocks and other habitats. She covers what qualifies them as a specific habitat, what you should look for and expect in each of them and general educational information on each of them.

She then covers special wildlife and unwanted pests before moving into the Federal Lands part of the book that actually starts the information on each site. When she gets to the specific sites she provides all the information that you will need to plan a trip there. She covers the local habitats you might find, wildlife, facilities, and complete contact information (worth the price of the book by itself).

A highly recommended read for those who think camping equipment should not involve the word Winnebego.

Specialized, Specific, Useful, and Dry.......2001-06-10

My title sums the book up rather well. If you are going to South Florida with viewing nature and wildlife as one of your goals, you'll find the book extremely useful. If seeing the show at the Alligator Farm and the Seaquarium fills your need for nature, you probably won't need the book. Assuming you do use the book, you will appreciate the amount of detail it includes, though you'll probably wish for better maps and more illustrations! Despite this, highly recommended if you really want a book of this type.

Good content needs more pictures.......2001-02-27

Overall this book is quite good, I think it is geared more toward people living in Florida than people like me who are planning a trip. I wish it had more travel info and maps. I also wish it had more pictures than it does, so you could see the places it talks about which would help out a lot.

Usefull for planning a wildlife watching trip to S. Florida.......2000-05-19

We used this excellent book before and during our birdwatching trip to South Florida this spring. It was a useful complement to Bill Prantys 'A Birder's Guide to Florida'. In comparison to the latter book, you get more general information about the wildlife at different locationts and especially about facilities (e.g. bathrooms, food) at different wildlife refuges and parts of the Everglades National Park. In addition, there is a good introduction about different biotopes and 'special' animals and a stirring depiction of the passage of hurricane 'Andrew' over South Florida.

Exploring Wild South Florida: A Guide to Finding the Natural Areas and Wildlife of the Everglades and Florida Keys

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Comprehensive guidebook for South Florida's natural areas

Exploring Wild South Florida: A Guide to Finding the Natural Areas and Wildlife of the Everglades and Florida Keys
Susan D. Jewell
Manufacturer: Pineapple Pr Inc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Comprehensive guidebook for South Florida's natural areas.......1997-07-08

Wild South Florida does a pretty good job of describing the area for people planning to visit the Everglades or nearby regions. The author provides a comprehensive listing of national, state, and city parks that would interest anyone who loves the outdoors.

The author starts out by describing the different types of wild environments in South Florida and the wildlife that inhabit these places. A nice 16-page color picture section is included.

The information included for each area covers how to get to each park (the book also contains a map), how much certain places cost, and most importantly, the plant and animal life found there.

My one complaint is that, while the book covers the Florida Keys, it does not do it in as good of detail as it does mainland South Florida.

I found the book to be quite useful during my trip through the Everglades

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A population analysis of Juniperus in the Missouri River Basin;: Taxonomic interrelationships between Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. and J. virginiana L. in ... of Nebraska studies, new ser., no. 38)
David F Van Haverbeke
Manufacturer: University of Nebraska
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0006C1W0O

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A trip across Siberia on the longest continuous railway track in the world is undoubtedly the journey of a lifetime. For the first time in Russia's history visitors can now travel almost anywhere they want in Siberia; find out how to arrange a trip, where to buy tickets, and where to go.
*Kilometer-by-kilometer route guide--covering the entire routes of the Trans-Siberian, Trans-Manchurian, and Trans-Mongolian railways, with 25 strip maps in English, Russian, and Chinese
*Siberia and the railway--the detailed history of Siberia, the construction of the railway and the running of the Trans-Siberian today will be of great interest not only to visitors but also to armchair travelers.
*City guides with maps--includes the best sights, hotels and restaurants for all budgets. Features Moscow, St. Petersburg, Ulan Bator, Beijing, and 21 towns in Siberia; nutshell information on Minsk, Berlin, Baltic Republics, Helsinki, Hong Kong, and Tokyo
*Plus--Russian and Chinese phrases, rail fares, and timetables

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Excellent guide.......2007-06-27

My friend and I did part of the trip last summer, and the guide was simply invaluable. We were in the major cities decribed in the book, and we took the train Irkutsk--Ulaan Baator. The book was very helpful both when we were planning the trip (has train schedules) and on the spot, directing us to places of interest. Overall, gives you a good idea what to expect. Start reading the guide at least half a year before the planned trip. You'll need good 4 to 5 months to arrange everything.

Never showed up........2007-04-04

I bought it as part of a package deal, and it never arrived.

Useful Along the Railroad.......2007-03-07

I used this book while traveling along the Trans-Siberian railroad and in planning my trip beforehand. It provides a great amount of quality information for planning purposes, but it is not complete. For example, when it lists the time table of trains, please note that it is only a sample of the most popular "tourist" trains. We found hundreds of trains going along the route, leaving at all times of day and night (of course we figured this out once we got there).
The translations were useful if you do not know the Russian alphabet. The pronunciation guide is good.
The best part of the guide was the section which gave you fun facts along the kilometer markings of the railroad. These made up a great portion of our entertainment while riding the train (4 days of sitting and looking out the window, chatting with other travellers, etc.). The little tidbits were very interesting!
The city guides within the book were an okay start to get familiar with the cities, but as with any guidebook which tries to cram it all in, it was not nearly complete.
My only con of the book was the large size of it. It is very thick, but I guess it must be (it has sooooo much info inside!)
I would recommend buying it if you are traveling along the railroad, or just as a great reference!

trans Siberian Handbook.......2005-09-01

Have just finished the trip - this guide is fantastic the trip would have been a lot less without it. Every one around us borrowed it

The best book for Trans-Siberian travelers.......2004-05-07

I have used this book multiple times while traveling the Trans-Siberian. During my first trip, it helped me to get my bearings and to plan the practicalities. On subsequent trips, I was able to enjoy the detailed maps and information about stops along the way. It is very accurate and detailed. I still found a previous version useful several years after publication. It does focus primarily on stops directly on the route. For those who with to travel further afield, I wrote the book ROAMING RUSSIA: An Adventurer's Guide to Off The Beaten Track Russia and Siberia. The Trans-Siberian Handbook is an essential book for Siberian rail travelers. I highly recommend it.

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The Trans-Siberian Rail Guide
Robert Strauss
Manufacturer: Hunter Publishing (NJ)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Book Description

Sex. Fame. Rock 'n' Roll.
Four kids on the fast track to pop-rock superstardom reveal the uncensored truth about the glamorous, backstabbing world of sudden celebrity.
Introducing...
The Voice: Sweet, trusting Kendall sings like an angel--and is about to discover her devilish side.
The Body: Rich, spoiled Wynn can't keep a beat to save her life. But with curves like that...who cares?
The Boss: No-nonsense Stella is all confidence, attitude, style, and smarts. But her relationship with the band's manager makes her more vulnerable than she thinks.
The Boy: A/B has got real talent. Now if only he can keep his mind on the music...instead of on the girls.
6X: Idolize THIS!

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SEX.FAME.AND ROCK'N'ROLL.......2005-12-17

i read a review in a magazine over the summer about this book and was immeadiatley intrigued. What a great idea! I know that other books have tried this type of story line, but this book is different. The Characters are so much like teenagers you start to wonder how the author knows us so well. This book is a girs best friend. Watch out the sequals coming soon!

What a great book!.......2005-07-05

Everyone should read this book! I couldn't put it down until I was completely done, and I can't wait for the sequel! The characters are so real and anyone can relate! I just wish that the book was longer so it would last me more than tow days!The book is still worth every penny, so just get it!

What a great book!.......2005-07-05

Everyone should read this book! I couldn't put it down until I was completely done, and I can't wait for the sequel! The characters are so real and anyone can relate! I just wish that the book was longer so it would last me more than two days!The book is still worth every penny, so just get it!

What a great book!.......2005-07-05

Everyone should read this book! I couldn't put it down until I was completely done, and I can't wait for the sequel! The characters are so real and anyone can relate! I just wish that the book was longer so it would last me more than two days!The book is still worth every penny, so just get it!

Whoa!.......2005-06-26

I love these characters so much. Hilarious, really moving and cool. And just extraordinarily sensational writing.

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6x: The Uncensored Confessions
Nina Malkin
Manufacturer: Tandem Library
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding

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Epilepsy, Infantile Spasms, and Developmental Encephalopathy explores the nature and bases of infantile spasms - a major representative of the catastrophic developmental seizure disorders seen in early childhood. Although this topic has received considerable attention as a clinical disorder, the underlying pathogenesis of infantile spasms remains poorly understood. The aim is not simply to describe and label the clinical phenomenology associated with infantile spasms, but rather to work toward an understanding of the underlying mechanisms and of effective treatment strategies. The result is a volume with a high density of exciting ideas that can be taken to the bedside or to the laboratory for further study.

Approaching the subject from an interdisciplinary perspective, this book integrates clinical and basic science in its discussion of infantile spasms as representative of a common developmental brain disorder. It also provides experimentally testable hypotheses to direct further research, and presents reviews of the literature associated with suggested underlying mechanisms.

Epilepsy, Infantile Spasms, and Developmental Encephalopathy explores the nature and bases of infantile spasms - a major representative of the catastrophic developmental seizure disorders seen in early childhood. Although this topic has received considerable attention as a clinical disorder, the underlying pathogenesis of infantile spasms remains poorly understood. The aim is not simply to describe and label the clinical phenomenology associated with infantile spasms, but rather to work toward an understanding of the underlying mechanisms and of effective treatment strategies. The result is a volume with a high density of exciting ideas that can be taken to the bedside or to the laboratory for further study.

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A Classic "How-To" that deserves to be re-issued

Glassblowing for laboratory technicians: Including vacuum line accessories and their applications (Pergamon international library of science, technology, engineering and social studies)
Robert Barbour
Manufacturer: Pergamon Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: 0080221556

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A Classic "How-To" that deserves to be re-issued.......2000-11-27

The foreword to my hardcover version was written in 1965 in Wellington, NZ. Perhaps New Zealand was not the epicentre of the "swinging 60's" or perhaps people there just valued good, old-fashioned common sense, but this book is like a trip back to Britain of the 19th century, where the monograph was a highly respected form of writing.

This book does not attempt to get philosophical, whimsical or even overly didactic, yet it contains everything you could want to know about the basics of glass production and glassblowing for the science lab. Safety and health risks, workshop, tools, cleaning, equipment, ordering, stock control, technique, repair, design, composition and properties of the most widely-used glasses are all spelled out in a no-nonsense fashion.

This is a book that would interest the dilettante who had no intention of ever placing a piece of glass rod or tube near a flame, but who simply wanted to know more about a totally fascinating process that combines science, art and craftsmanship.

Anyone who has the responsibility for training lab technicians or Science students really should have access to this book. It's a complete classroom text and training course, but equally suitable for private study by individuals. Anyone leaning towards a more artistic use of glass and glassblowing, would also find the information here of tremendous use.

If one were compiling an encyclopaedia, this single volume would satisfy most folks as the sole entry for "glassblowing".

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Introduction to Object-Oriented Analysis and Design is the first book to introduce object-oriented methods without either requiring students to know Java or C++ or relying on classical methods to introduce key concepts. It focuses strictly on an objectoriented approach--instead of a hybrid--to view all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle.

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A good academic approach to OO analysis and design.......2004-02-29

Target Audience
Developers looking to learn how to do object-oriented (OO) analysis and design for their projects using the technologies of UML and the Unified Process.

Contents
This book is an academic textbook on the subject of OO analysis and design for computer science students who may not yet have a background in programming.

The book is divided into four parts with the following contents:

Part 1 - Introduction To UML And The Unified Process - Introduction To Information Systems; How Information Systems Are Developed; The Object-Oriented Paradigm, UML, And The Unified Process
Part 2 - UML And The Unified Process - The Requirements Workflow I; The Requirements Workflow II; The Object-Oriented Analysis Workflow I; The Object-Oriented Analysis Workflow II; The Object-Oriented Design Workflow; The Workflows And Phases Of The Unified Process; More On UML
Part 3 - Major Topics In Systems Analysis And Design - CASE, Teams; Testing; Management Issues; Planning And Estimating; Maintenance; User-Interface Design; Introduction To Web-Based Information Systems; Introduction To Database Management Systems; Technical Topics
Part 4 - Appendixes - Term Project: Chocoholics Anonymous; Object-Oriented Design: Osbert Oglesby Case Study; Object-Oriented Design: MSG Foundation Case Study; C++ Implementation: Osbert Oglesby Case Study; Java Implementation: MSG Foundation Case Study; Index

Review
It's been a long time since I've sat in a classroom learning something new. I'm used to getting the latest book on a subject and doing it myself. So it's unusual that I would end up with a textbook on a technical subject that I am using for self-education. That's the situation I find myself in with this book.

Introduction To Object-Oriented Design And Analysis is designed to for use with a beginning course on the subject. So right away, you can expect the material to be presented in a formal, academic fashion. The author deliberately spends comparatively little time on introductory material and gets to the meat of the subject so that the reader can start to get some hands-on experience. Each chapter states the learning objectives up front, and ends with a recap of key terms and additional references. There are also review questions for the chapter, as well as problems to be solved. Scattered throughout the chapters are "Just In Case You Wanted To Know" sidebars that relate the subject being discussed to real-life situations. There are plenty of diagrams and illustrations to aid your understanding. There are also two case studies that are built upon throughout the book so that the reader can follow an entire project of OO analysis and design from start to finish. Finally, there is a CD included in the book that has a tool called ArgoUML that can be used to create your UML design diagrams.

I personally would recommend this book to someone wanting to learn more about OO analysis and design. If you are trying to make the transition to OO programming (such as with J2EE), you'll need to have a good grasp of this material. J2EE is not a rapid application development environment, and you need to have a solid system design in place before you start your coding. This book will give you the skills and tools you require to get there. It is a serious approach to learning, so if you prefer a lighter approach to a new subject, you should probably look for something a little different than what you'll find here.

Conclusion

This is a book that will appeal to those who like a more academic style for their learning. If you take the time to answer the questions and follow the examples, you'll come away with an excellent understanding and grasp of the subject.

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Intro Systems Analysis Design
I.T. Hawryszkiewycz
Manufacturer: Prentice-Hall (Australia)
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0724806628

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Intro System Analysis Design I/M Sup
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ASIN: 0724806717

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Intro to Design & Analysis of Experiment
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Binding: Hardcover

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Intro to Object-Oriented Analysis and Design with UML CD
Stephen Schach Stephen R. Schach
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill/Irwin
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ASIN: B000OGVUZ4

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Sm Intro Systems Analysis Design I/M
Hawryszkiewycz
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