A Dark and Deadly Deception (Marti MacAlister Mysteries)
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  • Character driven (But they're Sunday drivers)
A Dark and Deadly Deception (Marti MacAlister Mysteries)
Eleanor Taylor Bland
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Minotaur
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 031232667X
Release Date: 2005-11-29

Book Description

Chicago detective Marti MacAlister has her work cut out for her these days. First, during the filming of a big Hollywood movie on location in Lincoln Prairie, one of the films stars turns up dead, along the shores of the Des Plaines River. Then, the skeletal remains of another gunshot victim are discovered in a hundred year old building that is being renovated. The closer Marti comes to piecing together the clues of each case, the closer she and Vik come to understanding how the two cases are connected. But the longer it takes, the more dangerous the killer becomes. This next book in Eleanor Taylor Blands acclaimed series is a captivating story that will engage both fans and new readers with its suspense and wit.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Character driven (But they're Sunday drivers).......2006-06-23

Chicago detective Marti MacAlister has a lot on her plate. First an actress turns up dead on a movie set and then skeletal remains surface in a hundred-year old building under renovation. Clues reveal a connection between the two cases.
In addition to the two murder cases, Marti's husband Ben informs her of his disturbing PSA test and she's worried she might lose him. If this isn't enough, the Lieutenant in charge of Marti's precinct has it in for her and does everything she can to be a thorn in the side.
From the first page I became embroiled in this story, but by page 100 the pace had become excruciating and I found myself putting the book down because I was tired of the multitude of characters and subplots. There's Marti and Ben, Sara and Akiro, Vladimir and Nicolae, Delilah and Cornelius, Thomas Newsome and Harriet for starters, then throw in about half a dozen law enforcement personnel and a Lieutenant with job security issues and you end up with more characters than toppings on a Chicago Deep Dish Pizza. Then you throw in the movie set, DaVinci Code knockoff and cancer themes and you just want the tale to end. The book is only 260 pages long. I loved the relationships between the characters I just wished there were less of them. I loved the way the story ended too with the Lieutenant Nicholson cliffhanger.
A Dark and Deadly Deception: A Marti MacAlister Mystery (Marti Macalister Mystery)
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    A Dark and Deadly Deception: A Marti MacAlister Mystery (Marti Macalister Mystery)
    Eleanor Taylor Bland
    Manufacturer: St. Martin's Minotaur 2005
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Hardcover
    ASIN: B000MCM3Y2

    The Coral Kingdom (Forgotten Realms The Druidhome Trilogy Book 2)
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      The Coral Kingdom (Forgotten Realms The Druidhome Trilogy Book 2)
      Douglas Niles
      Manufacturer: TSR
      ProductGroup: Book
      Binding: Paperback
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      The Secrets of Coral Reefs: Crowded Kingdom of the Bizarre and the Beautiful (Jean-Michel Cousteau Presents)
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        The Secrets of Coral Reefs: Crowded Kingdom of the Bizarre and the Beautiful (Jean-Michel Cousteau Presents)
        Dwight Holing
        Manufacturer: London Town Press
        ProductGroup: Book
        Binding: Paperback

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        ASIN: 0976613433

        Book Description

        Secrets of Coral Reefs explains in simple language the interlocking community of bizarre and beautiful coral reef animals and plants. Although their stony structures seem impervious to harm, coral reefs are actually fragile communities under siege not by natural forces but by humankind. Featuring dozens of full-color photographs by Francois Gohier, Jeff Foott, Howard Hall, Frank Balthis, and others, Secrets of Coral Reefs explores the incredible diversity of reef-dwellers, the differences between Indo-Pacific and Caribbean reefs, and the complex relationships between reef animals and plants. Stressing the importance of this multifaceted world, the book shows young readers the importance of coral reefs, the reefs' chances for survival, and what they can do to help ensure it.
        CORAL KINGDOM, THE (Forgotten Realms Fantasy Adventure)
        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
        • If you liked the Moonshae trilogy you'll like this
        CORAL KINGDOM, THE (Forgotten Realms Fantasy Adventure)
        Douglas Niles
        Manufacturer: Wizards of the Coast
        ProductGroup: Book
        Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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        ASIN: 1560763329
        Release Date: 1992-09-01

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        4 out of 5 stars If you liked the Moonshae trilogy you'll like this.......1999-01-14

        Tells of Robyn and Tristans daughters, and the tribulations they went through to get Tristan back. A very well written story, great fighting and stratagy and even some unlikely allies. All in all a great book!
        Fishy Friends: A Journey Through the Coral Kingdom
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • Fishy Friends is a great book!
        • Batfish Rocks!
        • Fishy Friends Is Fascinating
        Fishy Friends: A Journey Through the Coral Kingdom
        Michael Patrick O'Neill
        Manufacturer: Batfish Books
        ProductGroup: Book
        Binding: Hardcover

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        ASIN: 0972865306

        Book Description

        Strongly endorsed by editors at Ranger Rick, Smithsonian and BBC Wildlife Magazine for its breathtaking photographs, charming story and inspiring message, Fishy Friends is sure to engage young readers. It's an intriguing and well-humored account of life in the sea, as told by Charlie the Crab, the endearing narrator, and his group of wonderfully wacky and weird pals. Fishy Friends not only entertains but also introduces curious minds to the fascinating animals in the world's oceans and communicates the need to preserve our threatened marine environment.

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Fishy Friends is a great book!.......2005-05-03

        My daughter Leah enjoys learning about the ocean. Fishy Friends has such incredible pictures that she read it cover to cover. It's full of humor. Leah says,"This book is amazing." We can't wait for the next two books coming this summer by this author/photographer!

        5 out of 5 stars Batfish Rocks!.......2004-04-06

        I ordered this book for my three kids because I know they love to look at pictures. They were captivated by all of the incredible photographs of various creatures living under water. Slowly snorkeling through the pages, we savored the colorful pages and talked about the informative text. The light writing is sprinkled with humor that entertains and educates. As a parent, I remember special moments reading particular books with my children. Fishy Friends is one of these memorable books because it delighted my kids as they discovered a whole new world. The shine in their eyes as they turned each page was worth much more than the twenty dollars spent on the book! Does Amazon sell snorkeling gear?

        5 out of 5 stars Fishy Friends Is Fascinating.......2004-03-03

        My eight year old thoroughly enjoyed Fishy Friends as did I. The book has beautifully done photography that captures the reader.The text is fun and informative.This is the best book we have read that deals with the ocean world.There is also an important message about the fragility of the ocean environment.
        Coral Kingdoms
        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
        • Pictures are excellent, content is O.K.
        Coral Kingdoms
        Carl Roessler
        Manufacturer: Abradale/Abrams
        ProductGroup: Book
        Binding: Hardcover

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        ASIN: 0810980959

        Customer Reviews:

        4 out of 5 stars Pictures are excellent, content is O.K........2005-03-29

        This is a great coffee table book. The Photo quality is excellent. The content about the locations leaves a little to be desired, but with the photo quality that is a minor squabble. If you are looking for insight into these diving locations, this book may not be for you. But if you want to see some of the best photogreaphs from one the world's foremost underwater photographer, you will get what you want and then some.
        The 2007 Import and Export Market for Bones, Horns, Ivory, Hooves, Claws, Coral, and Shells in United Kingdom
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          The 2007 Import and Export Market for Bones, Horns, Ivory, Hooves, Claws, Coral, and Shells in United Kingdom
          Philip M. Parker
          Manufacturer: ICON Group International, Inc.
          ProductGroup: Book
          Binding: Paperback
          ASIN: 0546011020
          Release Date: 2006-11-21

          Book Description

          On the demand side, exporters and strategic planners focusing on bones, horns, ivory, hooves, claws, coral, and shells in United Kingdom face a number of questions. Which countries are supplying bones, horns, ivory, hooves, claws, coral, and shells to United Kingdom? How important is United Kingdom compared to others in terms of the entire global and regional market? How much do the imports of bones, horns, ivory, hooves, claws, coral, and shells vary from one country of origin to another in United Kingdom? On the supply side, United Kingdom also exports bones, horns, ivory, hooves, claws, coral, and shells. Which countries receive the most exports from United Kingdom? How are these exports concentrated across buyers? What is the value of these exports and which countries are the largest buyers? This report was created for strategic planners, international marketing executives and import/export managers who are concerned with the market for bones, horns, ivory, hooves, claws, coral, and shells in United Kingdom. With the globalization of this market, managers can no longer be contented with a local view. Nor can managers be contented with out-of-date statistics which appear several years after the fact. I have developed a methodology, based on macroeconomic and trade models, to estimate the market for bones, horns, ivory, hooves, claws, coral, and shells for those countries serving United Kingdom via exports, or supplying from United Kingdom via imports. It does so for the current year based on a variety of key historical indicators and econometric models. In what follows, Chapter 2 begins by summarizing where United Kingdom fits into the world market for imported and exported bones, horns, ivory, hooves, claws, coral, and shells. The total level of imports and exports on a worldwide basis, and those for United Kingdom in particular, is estimated using a model which aggregates across over 150 key country markets and projects these to the current year. From there, each country represents a percent of the world market. This market is served from a number of competitive countries of origin. Based on both demand- and supply-side dynamics, market shares by country of origin are then calculated across each country market destination. These shares lead to a volume of import and export values for each country and are aggregated to regional and world totals. In doing so, we are able to obtain maximum likelihood estimates of both the value of each market and the share that United Kingdom is likely to receive this year. From these figures, rankings are calculated to allow managers to prioritize United Kingdom compared to other major country markets. In this way, all the figures provided in this report are forecasts that can be combined with internal information sources for strategic planning purposes.
          The Animal Kingdom - Sponges, Anemones, Corals, and Flatworms (Disc 1)
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            The Animal Kingdom - Sponges, Anemones, Corals, and Flatworms (Disc 1)

            ProductGroup: Book
            Binding: Audio CD
            ASIN: B000E134G2
            Coral Kingdom
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              Coral Kingdom
              Carl Roessler
              Manufacturer: Abradale/Abrams
              ProductGroup: Book
              Binding: Hardcover
              ASIN: B000IN06P8
              Coral Kingdoms
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                Coral Kingdoms
                Carl Roessler
                Manufacturer: Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
                ProductGroup: Book
                Binding: Hardcover
                ASIN: B000VNXYAO
                Peppy's Coral Kingdom
                Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                • Entertaining and educational - coral reef
                • Peppy's positively prodigious!
                Peppy's Coral Kingdom
                Nancy Lucas
                Manufacturer: Third Floor Cell
                ProductGroup: Book
                Binding: Paperback

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                ASIN: 1419659642
                Release Date: 2007-05-31

                Book Description

                In Peppy´s Coral Kingdom, Peppy is a young, homeless coral planula -a baby coral polyp. She desperately needs to find out how to clean up an abandoned reef so that she can rebuild it with all her brothers and sisters and cousins. During her quest, Peppy meets Queen Connie, a conch who was banished from the beautiful Natural Reef by the Royal Moray Eels, and her advisor, Brian the Brain Coral. Peppy is a smart little coral planula. She and her friends must also convince the Land Sharks that coral reefs are important because they protect land from destructive waves created by storms and earthquakes. Pollution and global warming are massive threats to everyone in the world, not just tropical coastal communities. Scientists believe that dying coral reefs are the first indicator of a permanently changing world ecosystem. If the water warms up and reefs die, then all other living things on the planet may not have much time left either. Peppy´s Coral Kingdom is for kids aged 8 to 10.

                Customer Reviews:

                5 out of 5 stars Entertaining and educational - coral reef .......2007-07-21

                Formatted as a comic book (24 pages), "Peppy's Coral Kingdom" is an entertaining, educational and visually rich way for kids ages 8-10 to learn about coral reef pollution.

                Throughout the book, there are scientific factoids such as, why do coral get sick? and, what is an artificial reef? Also, at the end of the book, there are several ways to help Peppy and her friends by being the eyes and ears of the reef. There are many web sites for readers to log on to for even more information from NOAA and other dedicated coral reef web sites. This is a great book for kids, parents and teachers.

                5 out of 5 stars Peppy's positively prodigious!.......2007-06-09

                I enjoy the fresh and perky wit of the story and the colorful and fanciful illustrations. Every time I read this little jem I always come away smiling.
                I look forward to future installments of Peppy's adventures. Your little ones will love it too.

                Five-Star Basketball Drills
                Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
                • VERY GOOD BOOK
                • Great info
                • Five Star Basketball Drills
                • ONe of the two best ever on coaching basketball
                • Fantastic Book
                Five-Star Basketball Drills
                Howard Garfinkle , and Will Klein
                Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
                ProductGroup: Book
                Binding: Paperback

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                ASIN: 0940279223

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                Over 5,000 talented players have completed the Five-Star program and received scholarships. Distinguished alumni include Isiah Thomas, Moses Malone, Dominique Wilkins, Michael Jordan, Mark Aguirre, John Paxson, Jim Paxson, Jeff Ruland, Darnell Valentine, and Mike O'Koren. Here, in print for the first time, is a compilation of 131 drills they practiced at the nation's premier basketball camp. The book includes the following: