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Ser Padre Es Cosa De Hombres
Cristina Pacheco
Manufacturer: Oceano De Mexico
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ASIN: 9706514570 |
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Ser Padre Es Cosa de Hombres
Sergio Sinay
Manufacturer: Nuevo Extremo
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ASIN: 9509681636 |
Book Description
More British soldiers died on the Somme in 1916 than in all of World War II. A distinguished scholar draws on untapped sources for a vivid account of World War I's most tragic battle.
Customer Reviews:
The bloody battle of the Somme........2007-04-12
The author has examined the Battle of the Somme in some detail. His perspective is that of the soldiers. His take on Haig is that he was forced into planning a large scale battle to take the pressure off the French at Verdun. There was careful planning for this battle, and the battle did result in the German's pulling back. In his opinion, the battle was a victory for Great Britain. He relates that most of the soldiers went into battle willingly and without reservations. The fact that thousands were butchered was horrible.
I can understand Liddle's line of logic. It is only with the passage of time that history reveals mistakes. As for the Somme being a British victory, it was a good thing they did not have too many of victories like the Somme, or else Britain would not have had many young men left. Liddle takes to task historians such as Terraine and Winter for their post war analysis. However, I tend to equate with the later authors on the view of this battle. Haig was not a good strategist, and he wasted his soldiers lives.
Not enough focus on the soldier themselves.......2006-03-09
Now don't get me wrong; this book is very detailed and will tell you tons of interesting facts about that dreadful battle of 1916. The First World War was over quite recently - if you think of the entire scope of human history - but to most young people today it's still somewhat of a mystery.
Because how often do you, for instance, see movies about this war? Not very often, at least not if you compare it to WWII. And that, well, sucks, because The Great War is a war that mustn't be forgotten.
But still, I felt somewhat dissapointed with Liddle's book. And for a very simple reason: on the back of the book the publisher boasts that the reader will get a personal look at the war, since the book includes many segments from diaries written by the people at the front. And yes, that's indeed true, but the overall focus is still on military operations; what battles were fought, how they were fought, and why they were fought.
From time to time you'll hear from someone who experienced the trenches with his or her own eyes, but again, I expected to truly get to know the horrors of trench warfare, but with this book this never happened.
It's a good book if you're a war buff who is into technical details, but if you want the human aspect of it all you'll better off finding some other book.
Book Description
A frequent commentator for NPR's All Things Considered, Julie Zickefoose has painted nature virtually all her life. She knew at the age of seven that she wanted to paint birds for a living, and her lifelong dedication shows in her paintings, which are meticulously accurate as well as beautiful. The paintings used here, of scenes from her beloved southern Ohio home, illuminate well-crafted essays based on her daily walks and observations. Wild turkeys, coyotes, box turtles, and a bird-eating bullfrog flap, lope, and leap through her prose. She excels at describing and exploring the interactions between people and animals, bringing her subjects to life in just a few lines. Her husband and young children make appearances, presenting their own challenges and pleasures. Starting with winter, the essays are arranged by season, providing a sense of movement through the year.
Customer Reviews:
Letters From Eden.......2007-08-07
This is a wonderful little book. Julie Zickefoose is a writer, illustrator, and contributor to NPR. In this book, organized by the seasons of the year, she shares her experiences living on her 80-acre farm in southern Ohio. She brings a sense of wonder to seemingly mundane things such as squabbling starlings and the wreck of her vegetable garden.There are sad points, such as euthanising a little opossum caught in a steel trap, but most of the book is devoted to happier topics. I really enjoyed reading it.
What a wonderful book, full of everyday wonders.......2007-05-16
Experience the seasons with Julie and her family on their wildlife sanctuary in the Appalachian foothills in southern Ohio. A gem of a book, if you love birds and other animals... very real and full of the wonder of everyday happenings - if you keep your eyes open.
It's like conversing with a friend........2007-04-11
I loved Ms. Zickefoose's little book. It's a publication one reads in small doses, enjoying her comments and her art. The style is like having a really good conversation with an interesting, accomplished naturalist. I would recommend it for anyone who enjoys nature.
It's a truly lovely book .......2007-02-03
Author Julie Zikefoose is a frequent commentator on NPR's 'All Things Considered', and has painted nature all her life - so her book reflects not only an avid nature writer's appreciation for the wild, but a set of seasonal essays accompanied by black and white and color drawings that provide lovely first-person reflections. It's a truly lovely book highly recommended for either coffee table display at home or a public library acquisition.
A Natural Gift.......2007-01-29
Emile Zola wrote, "The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work." In Julie Zickefoose?s book "Letters From Eden," you will find both. The gift shines from every page, in her glowing watercolors, in her lyrical prose, and in her obvious passion for the natural world around her. The work is evident in her field notes and pencil sketches, and in the tales she tells. The effort she exerts when protecting nesting piping plovers on a busy beach along the Connecticut coastline, climbing ladders to replace baby birds in their nests, or rehabilitating box turtles is demanding. If you would ask Julie however, she would not call this work, but a way of life, her life in the little piece of Ohio she calls Eden.
Come along with her as she shares her discoveries during a walk in the woods, or celebrates spring with tree swallows playing with feathers, or grieves for an opossum found dying in a trap. From the hilarious to the tragic, with the drama of a poisonous snake thrown in, "Letters From Eden" strikes just the right chord. Anyone with an interest in nature will feel right at home with this book. I know I did.
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Very useful book.......2007-03-12
Again, the pictures in the book are easy enough to use for my 3 year old. The information contained in the book is useful. We enjoy using this book and look forward to the spring and summer when we can travel further than our backyard.
Book Description
There are no state-specific books on how to appreciate birds and learn more about them. Like gardening, bird watching is a regional hobby, and the birds that frequent the backyards of Missouri differ from the birds found in Michigan. This series targets beginning and intermediate bird watchers from each Midwestern state.
The books are state-specific and highlight the birds that are found in each state. In addition to the profile, each bird entry includes a map to identity the specific range covered by the bird.
100 birds are presented via full-color photographs for accurate identification.
Full-color seasonal section informs the reader of: the migrating birds that can be seen that month, the foods that attract those birds, the plants that can assist in attracting birds.
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Bird Watcher's Digest, has sold more than 4 million copies of their booklets on bird varieties, bird habitat, feeding, and related outdoor topics.
Product Description
Learn about and identify birds using Stan Tekiela's state-by-state field guides. The full-page, color photos are incomparable and include insets of winter plumage, color morphs and more. Plus, with the easy-to-use format, you don't need to know a bird's name or classification in order to easily find it in the book. Using this field guide is a real pleasure. It's a great way for anyone to learn about the birds in your state.
Customer Reviews:
A nice pocket guide.......2007-05-26
I have the one with the Audio CD as well which works well and sounds a lot better than some other audio books (and sounds a lot better than those cute stuff birds you can buy). It narrows down the bird choices and makes a fine guide for beginners. Not something to write a report on since it is short information but enough to get you started if looking for more.
Great fun.......2006-12-01
I have had this book for 2 years and I am always looking in it every time I see a different bird in my yard. We have woods behind our home so I am always seeing something new! This book tells it all.
Great for kids.......2004-05-26
My 3 1/2 year old loves to "consult" this book while watching for birds at the feeder. The beautiful photos allow even children to easily identify birds. It's not only a beautiful guide but a great learning tool.
Birds Of Ohio Field Guide.......2003-06-06
Must have read thru 2 dozen or more books ordered thru local library recommended for Birds for our area..and THIS ONE..was the the NUMBER ONE favorite of ours..as we are now buying one to keep. Birds of Ohio..is VERY well organized for easy locating of the birds in our area - NICE photos with smaller photos on same page for most showing female of that species. Handy size. Great information. We are luring Orioles and bluebirds to home site and love watching all the other birds here. My husband is pressing me for last week..to get online and order this charming informative book. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Color me Happy!.......2001-11-13
This book has been perfect for me, a beginner bird watcher, because instead of listing by the latin or even common names, which would have been no help to me, it organizes the birds by color. So as long as you're not color blind, it's easy to find the different specimens you're looking for. My only complaint is that I would like to see a bit more description. Otherwise, it's perfect for beginners!
Book Description
Ohio Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Species, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're on a nature hike or in your own backyard, you'll want to take along a copy of this indispensable guide. The Pocket Naturalist(tm) series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map highlighting prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability.
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clear & easy to read, just a brochure.......2007-04-11
I suppose I didn't read the description closely enough, but instead of a booklet this is really just a brochure. A multi-folded 8" x 22" sheet of laminated card stock with bright, colored illustrations of birds with a very brief description. They are divided into categories such as "waterfowl","nearshore & wding birds", and "perching birds" among others. It is a good basic guide, emphasis on BASIC.
Book Description
Out of the Woods: A Bird Watcher’s Year is a journey through the seasons and a joyous celebration of growing old. In fifty-nine essays and poems, Ora E. Anderson, birder, bird carver, naturalist, and nature writer, reveals the insights and recollections of a keen-eyed observer of nature, both human and avian. The essays follow the rivers and creeks, the highways and little-known byways of Appalachia, and along the way we become nearly as familiar with its numerous bird, plant, and animal species as with the author himself.
These are not the memories of a single year, however, but of a long lifetime spent immersed in the natural world. Out of the Woods, presented with humor and passion, is an account of a well-lived, productive, and satisfying life. The essays offer an intimate portrait of a half century of life on Anderson’s beloved old farm (more nearly a nature preserve), where he lived in harmony with birds and nature and followed the rhythm of the seasons. We are invited to share the joysâand the disappointments and sorrowsâinherent in such a life.
Generously illustrated with Julie Zickefoose’s detailed drawings and evocative sketches, this book will delight bird watchers, artists, naturalists, backyard gardeners, and anyone who is sometimes tempted to take a rutted, overgrown, and unused path just to see where it leads.
Customer Reviews:
A treasure by a birdwatcher and bird lover, for birdwatchers and bird lovers........2007-09-03
Written by journalist, conservationist, and naturalist Ora E. Anderson, Out of the Woods: A Bird Watcher's Year is a memoir reflecting upon the joys of birdwatching, the majesty of growing old, and the wondrous natural diversity of Appalachia. Wit, gentle humor, and an abiding appreciation for avian life from geese to woodpeckers to songbirds fill this appreciative guide, lovingly illustrated with beautiful black-and-white sketches of feathered friends feeding, migrating, flying, or raising their young. A treasure by a birdwatcher and bird lover, for birdwatchers and bird lovers.
comfortable read.......2007-06-08
I would compare this book to sitting at your grandfather's knee, listening to the old stories, rambling on. Maybe you heard that one before, maybe a similar one someplace else? Just a comfortable, sit by the fire while it's raining outside kind of book. Doesn't require a great deal of thought, conveys no remarkable insights. Comfortable....
Customer Reviews:
Outstanding Ohio guide!.......2004-05-15
This 360 page book packs as much useful info in its pages as any comparable guide that I've come across. One of the wonderful elements - and something almost completely lacking in bird field guides - is the interesting natural history information under each species. Also, the book is chock full of helpful ID tips, and in cases where confusion with other species is common, ways of separating the species is discussed in detail. The maps and seasonal bar graphs allow for understanding of the bird's status and distribution at a glance. Illustrations are pretty good, too, but apparently space limitations don't allow for the complete array of plumages to be shown for every species. Rarely do I read through a field guide, but I've found myself doing just that with this one, as the species accounts are interesting and full of facts that were new to me. Also, the introduction and best birding sites guide are most helpful. I'd highly recommend this book for any interested in Ohio's birds!
This is how state-based field guide should be done!.......2004-05-03
This is a great book and is a must have for anyone birding in Ohio, or intending to visit Ohio to do some birding. The natural history text for each species is extremely informative and specific to Ohio. The book does a nice job of covering most of the species listed for the state (291 out of a possible 412). Especially useful are the range maps within Ohio, and the occurrence calendars. The only downfall to the book are the illustrations. The illustrations and artwork are great, but they're not as useful for identification purposes because, in many cases, they are either in awkward poses (ex: Song Sparrow) or only illustrate one plumage type for the species (ex: non-breeding plumage only for Horned Grebe)(Don't get me wrong, I'd rather have some of these illustrations hanging on my walls as art because they're that good, but wouldn't necessarily use them to illustrate identification points).
Also useful is that the birds are grouped taxomically, and there is a quick color-coded index so you can find the group you are looking for efficiently.
I think this should be on every Ohio birder's shelf. A great book overall!
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Birds of the Lake Erie Region
Carolyn V. Platt
Manufacturer: Kent State University Press
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ASIN: 0873386906 |
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Learn to identify the birds in your state by sound. This set of two audio CDs offers the highest quality digital recordings, featuring approximately 120 minutes of bird calls. It's a must-have for any bird lover!
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