The Complete Corvette Restoration and Technical Guide, Vol. 1: 1953 Through 1962
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Excellent Soure of Detail Info
  • RESTORING THE FIRST CORVETTES
The Complete Corvette Restoration and Technical Guide, Vol. 1: 1953 Through 1962
Noland Adams
Manufacturer: Automobile Quarterly
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0915038579

Book Description

This is a mind-boggling book. For the enthusiast intent upon restoring his Corvette to the look and condition it enjoyed when it left the factory, it is absolutely essential. For the enthusiast desiring to learn everything - every detail, every nuance which made one Corvette different from another, at model-year changeover, at mid-model, early model-year production, late model-year production - it is the ultimate reference book. This is the history of what happened to the Corvette on the assembly line from 1953 to 1962. It is the story of every Corvette that was produced for a decade. Its engine. Its chassis. Its body. From Powerglide to Positraction to Power Team Combinations. From ignition shielding to hose clamps to identification labels. From windshield wipers to door latch controls to taillight assemblies. It's a bit like a mystery book too, and could almost be recommended to aficionados of that genre regardless of their interest in Corvettes or even cars for that matter. To write this book Noland Adams had to become something of a Sherlock Holmes.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Soure of Detail Info.......2007-04-30

THe book shows very good when changes applied to specific parts of the cars. For me it was the ultimate buyer's guide if you are interested in buying an original car.

5 out of 5 stars RESTORING THE FIRST CORVETTES.......2007-04-18

This book is wonderful if your a beginner. But also good tips for pro restores!
Green Living: The E Magazine Handbook for Living Lightly on the Earth
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • good info for speeches and essays
  • Great starter guide to green
  • Useful book
  • Great book!!
  • A great reference for everyday life
Green Living: The E Magazine Handbook for Living Lightly on the Earth
E Magazine
Manufacturer: Plume
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ASIN: 0452285747
Release Date: 2005-05-31

Book Description

The Whole Earth Catalog for the next generation.

Experts suggest that by 2005, 40 percent of American homes will buy organic, yet a large majority have only a limited knowledge of how to actually make informed, green choices. Green Living, from the editors of E/The Environmental Magazine offers a thorough, step-by-step plan for every aspect of your life, from the laundry room to the kitchen:

Maintaining a healthy home
Going organic and avoiding genetically modified food
Finding a planet-friendly car
Making socially responsible investments
Using personal-care products free of damaging chemicals

With advice on everything from planet-friendly cosmetics to home-based renewable energy, and straight talk on hemp, hybrids and hair coloring, Green Living is the ideal reference for both the neophyte and the experienced environmentalist.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars good info for speeches and essays.......2007-06-02

i enjoyed the info -- it helped me to write a successful essay

5 out of 5 stars Great starter guide to green.......2007-04-06

This book is a great resource of information for living a healthier, greener life. I would recommend this book to anyone just to have around as a reference for their home. My favorite thing about this book would be the reference it lists for starting a broader search on the eco-friendly topics that interest you the most.

5 out of 5 stars Useful book.......2007-03-15

Complete and informative, with many concrete suggestions and references for decreasing you impact on the planet.

5 out of 5 stars Great book!!.......2007-02-20

This books covers most of it..From Babies to Pets. Heathly and Green Living tips abound. I own this book and read it often.

5 out of 5 stars A great reference for everyday life.......2007-01-08

I have purchased this book twice now - once for myself, once as a gift - and I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again. Most of the ideas are easy to implement and are accompanied by clear explanations of the ecologic and economic values of "being green." The sections are easy to read and generally interesting, and the resources provided within the text and at the end are quite useful. When you implement the suggestions in this book, you will help the Earth and save money, making it a great value in more ways than one. Highly recommended for "greenies" and "non-greenies" alike. This book was written by the folks at "E the Environmental Magazine" (also terrific, and chock full of great ideas for everyday living).
Recycle!: A Handbook for Kids
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Must have for recycling education
  • Very informative and entertaining.
Recycle!: A Handbook for Kids
Gail Gibbons
Manufacturer: Little, Brown Young Readers
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ASIN: 0316309435

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5 out of 5 stars Must have for recycling education.......2006-03-22

This is an amazing book. It covers the major groups of recyclables. It shares facts, tells children how to prepare each item to recycle, and gives a comprehendable description of how they are made into new products. At the end it even gives children ideas of how they can help.

4 out of 5 stars Very informative and entertaining........1998-10-08

This book does a wonderful job explaining exactly how an item gets recycled. Its thought provoking and entertaining. The illustrations are wonderful.
The Renewable Energy Handbook: A Guide to Rural Energy Independence, Off-grid And Sustainable Living
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A very informative guide to renewable energy.
  • The Renewable Energy Handbook: A Guide to Rural Energy Independence, Off-grid And Sustainable Living
  • A "must-have" for homeowners everywhere.
  • R.E. Handbook by Kemp
  • Excellent Reference Material
The Renewable Energy Handbook: A Guide to Rural Energy Independence, Off-grid And Sustainable Living
William H. Kemp
Manufacturer: Aztext Press
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ASIN: 0973323329

Book Description

As oil prices continue to rise, many people are starting to think about how to unhook from the power grid. The Renewable Energy Handbook focuses completely on off-grid, sustainable living and energy independence in a rural setting.

Author William Kemp and his wife designed their own high-efficiency off-grid home in 1991. They worked methodically to produce a home which has all of the standard "middle-class" creature comforts while using six times less heating, cooling, and electrical energy than the average Ontario home. Soon they were inundated with inquiries and decided to put their experience into book form in 2003.

This updated edition focuses specifically on off-grid concerns and contains chapters on:

Twice the page count of the first edition, it also includes enhanced chapters on home and domestic water heating, wireless communications and biofuels. A "Showcase of Homes" chapter provides a tour of various off-grid cottages and homes, and details the type of lifestyle that can be achieved for a given capital cost. The book is augmented with appendices and hundreds of illustrations, line drawings and photographs.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A very informative guide to renewable energy........2007-07-19

I found this book to contain very good information about living the self-sufficient lifestyle. This book contains vast amounts of information about renewable energy and the various methods available. I will definetly use this information as a guide to building our self-sustaining home. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in learning about green living.

5 out of 5 stars The Renewable Energy Handbook: A Guide to Rural Energy Independence, Off-grid And Sustainable Living .......2007-06-09

This is an excellent book, because it has much information in general, different green ideas for your home. And that is important for you and the Planet, today and future.

5 out of 5 stars A "must-have" for homeowners everywhere........2007-03-06

Consulting electronics and software designer and green technology advocate William H. Kemp presents The Renewable Energy Handbook: A Guide to Rural Energy Independence, Off-Grid and Sustainable Living, a handbook to home improvement via stretching one's energy dollars and supporting environmental concerns through powering one's home with clean, dependable, renewable energy. Especially valuable for homeowners who live far from utility poles and power grids, but useful for all homeowners, The Renewable Energy Handbook covers energy-efficient home design considerations, especially factors that should be taken into account when renovating an older home; tips for appliance selection; an in-depth primer for off-grid living; electrical production through photovoltaic means, wind turbines, micro hydro electricity production, batteries, and fossil fuel backup power sources; how to apply and connect all the different aspects of green power safely; and much more. Black-and-white photographs illustrate this home improvement guide for readers of all backgrounds. The Renewable Energy Handbook is for both energy-conscious do-it-yourselfers and homeowners seeking to educate themselves on what exactly they need to know before they call in a professional. In today's world of oil crises, electrical blackouts, high gas prices and increasing environmental depredations, The Renewable Energy Handbook is a "must-have" for homeowners everywhere.

5 out of 5 stars R.E. Handbook by Kemp.......2007-01-10

Best single source of information on this subject I've seen, as a professional in this field. Though perhaps not enough detail for expert system designers, it nevertheless
covers each item in some depth and explains it on a level that the layperson can not just understand, but maybe enjoy reading. Very good summary of a very large subject.
Excellent. I'll be giving them out to my customers. Nick
Houser, Off Grid Services.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference Material.......2007-01-10

The Renewable Energy Handbook is the definitive guide to Off-The-Grid Living. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in protecting our environment, self-sufficient living or simply saving money through an efficient lifestyle.
Energy Management Handbook
Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
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Energy Management Handbook
Wayne C. Turner
Manufacturer: CRC Press
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ASIN: 0849382343

Book Description

Newly revised and edited, this comprehensive handbook is the definitive stand-alone energy manager's desk reference, used by thousands of professionals throughout the industry. The sixth edition includes new chapters on ground-source heat pumps, sustainability, and high performance green buildings, plus an in-depth revision of sections on control systems. In this book, you will find detailed coverage of every component of effective energy management, including energy auditing, economic analysis, boilers, steam systems, cogeneration, waste-heat recovery, building envelope, HVAC systems, electric energy management, control systems, lighting, energy systems maintenance, industrial insulation, alternative energy, indoor air quality, utility rates, thermal energy storage, codes standards, natural gas purchasing, energy security, utility deregulation, financing, commissioning, as well as measurement and verification of energy savings. Detailed illustrations, tables, graphs, and many other helpful working aids are provided throughout.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Outdated.......2007-05-25

I was expecting the new edition to have updated a few things, for example LEDs are still neglected in the lighting sections.
All in all it's still a good reference manual. The visual presentation of the material is disturbing; it's full of copy/pasted excel tables in low resolution.
Energy Efficiency Manual: for everyone who uses energy, pays for utilities, designs and builds, is interested in energy conservation and the environment (Energy Efficiency Manual)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Useful and interesting - STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
  • Superlative! A must have!
  • A secret weapon for the energy auditor
  • Everything you always wanted to know, in plain English
  • Provides practical advice for avoiding pitfalls
Energy Efficiency Manual: for everyone who uses energy, pays for utilities, designs and builds, is interested in energy conservation and the environment (Energy Efficiency Manual)
Donald R. Wulfinghoff
Manufacturer: Energy Institute Press
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ASIN: 0965792676

Book Description

This is the primary reference, how-to guide, and sourcebook for energy conservation. It lets you improve efficiency and save money in all types of buildings and plants, ranging from individual houses to commercial buildings to large institutions and industrial plants. It is organized around 400 logically grouped energy conservation actions, presented in language that everyone understands.

It's for everyone who uses energy, pays for utilities, manages property, operates energy systems, designs, builds, and values conservation and the environment. It's loaded with features that help you quickly find the right information for each application. "Ratings" and "Selection Scorecards" identify your best conservation opportunities. "Traps & Tricks" ensure success. "Economics" estimate savings and costs. It has been acclaimed by professional and non-technical users. Publishers Weekly says it "answers just about any question [from] homeowner, plant manager, energy policy guru ... as practically useful as it is informative." 830 photographs and drawings illustrate the methods. Hundreds of examples give you a feel for real applications. A complete index makes it easy to find every topic and term.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Useful and interesting - STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.......2005-02-08

Despite the intimidating name and size of this tome, I found it fascinating to read. It covers everything from light bulb selection to rooftop chiller maintenance. The depth and breath of coverage is amazing.

This is not a hippie guide to backwoods eco-conservation. It is a practical manual, firmly grounded in science and economics that explains different strategies for maximizing comfort while minimizing energy use. In every case, the author examines both the pros and cons of the measure, and calculates the expected payback term. It is so helpful to have a book that is realistic in its treatment of energy conservation. Lots of books outline promising energy saving techniques, none I've read before talk so frankly about the problems you will encounter when you implement them.

Quite technical in many places, the text excels at explaining important concepts that are often ignored in other texts. I have a background in physics, but not until reading this book did I have a good grasp of the operation of absorption coolers or how the spectrum of a light bulb affects the visual comfort of the scene it illuminates. The concise overview of heat transfer mechanisms is more thorough than any thermodynamics textbook I've ever read.

Most important of all is the practical advice that is clearly based on a huge body of real experience. As the book so frequently points out, energy saving measures are useless if they break or are defeated by building occupants. Hundreds of (non-obvious) examples of these failures are given, with pictures.

This book would be great for anyone with responsibility for designing or maintaining buildings of any size. If you are hesitant to pay the high price, find it at a local library. I don't write many Amazon reviews, but after reading this book I felt compelled to strongly recommend it.

5 out of 5 stars Superlative! A must have!.......2003-12-08

Superlative!  The ENERGY EFFICIENCY MANUAL by Donald Wulfinghoff is a "must have" for professionals, libraries, facility managers, policy makers, homeowners, and anyone else who is serious about saving energy and cashing in on lower energy bills. It is the ultimate energy saving resource for businesses, industry, and government. PLUS, it will save money and reduce pollution, satisfying corporate bottom lines, policy makers, and environmentalists all at the same time. This book is unique. Highly informative, illustration-rich, and user-friendly, it is treasure trove of everything you need to know about energy efficiency from A to Z. Don't bother looking elsewhere -- the ENERGY EFFICIENCY MANUAL simply has it all. This book will pay for itself almost as fast as you can spot a hot air leak or install an energy-efficient light bulb!

-- Amy Vickers

5 out of 5 stars A secret weapon for the energy auditor.......2003-07-01

As an energy auditor I'd almost call the Energy Efficiency Manual a secret weapon, except it has so many good ideas that I can't help but show it to many of the customers and prospective customers I meet. The diagrams are very useful, as is the self contained but well cross-referenced way in which each improvement measure has been written. For example, talking to the maintenance manager of a hospital, we looked at the diagrams of hot/cold deck multi-zone systems while discussing the pros and cons of upgrading a constant volume air conditioning system to a variable volume system. It is by far the most useful book on energy management that I have ever read (well, in the case of the Energy Efficiency Manual, that I have partially read - its an enormously large book!), and the ratings of each of the measures are particularly useful, along with the practical, no-nonsense approach. The book is extremely well cross referenced and Wulfinghoff has covered an enormous body of knowledge in writing the book. As someone fairly new to the field I'm grateful that he went to the effort of documenting and making available his knowledge and 30 odd years experience in the Energy Efficiency Manual.

5 out of 5 stars Everything you always wanted to know, in plain English.......2001-04-25

I nodded my head in agreement while reading Wulfinghoff's philosophy about energy savings in commercial and light industrial facilities. He distills 20+ years of experience in this field with practical, no-nonsense how-tos to gain energy and dollar savings in a wide variety of facilities and end-uses: lighting, water use, steam systems, space heating, water heating, air conditioning, scheduling, pumps, energy management controls: its all here in a well-written, well-illustrated book.

Perhaps best of all, the author goes beyond theoretical considerations of high-tech efficiency products, with precautions of what works and what might fall short. He also reminds facility managers to be mindful of the human factors that can foil our best efforts. He offers suggestions on how to plan and manage efficiency upgrades complete with information for building operators and occupants, so that the savings persist.

Highly recommended for anyone managing energy use in facilities, ranging from individual buildings to college campuses to government facilities. [I am a local government energy manager myself.]

5 out of 5 stars Provides practical advice for avoiding pitfalls.......2001-02-04

Donald Wulfinghoff's Energy Efficiency Manual is a massive, 1,536-page reference work that is organized to guide the reader quickly to the right information for their particular energy project, problem, or inquiry. The first part of this "user friend" manual has 400 logically grouped activities for improving energy efficiency. each activity begins with Ratings and a Selection Scorecard to help the reader judge the merits and difficulties of that particular activity. "Economics" sidebars estimates the savings, cost, and payback period. The "Traps & Tricks" sidebars provides practical advice for avoiding pitfalls plaguing energy conservation efforts. Energy Efficiency Manual will earn back its cover price over and over again and is an essential, core reference for personal, professional, and community library energy conservation and energy efficiency reference book collections.
The Humanure Handbook: A Guide to Composting Human Manure, Third Edition
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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  • I now have a composting toilet behind the house
  • WOW!!
  • Everyone should read this!
  • Insightful and well grounded book
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Joseph C. Jenkins
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ASIN: 0964425831

Book Description

There are almost seven billion defecating people on planet Earth, but few who have any clue about how to constructively handle the burgeoning mountain of human crap. The Humanure Handbook, third edition, will amuse you, educate you, and possibly offend you, but it will certainly pertain to you—unless, of course, your bowels never move.
This new edition of The Humanure Handbook is:
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    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Great for the environment.......2007-07-25

    Due to a plumbing fault in the house, my family have been composting in the back garden on a daily basis for over a year. What a bonus to stumble upon this book and find out that our actions have been helping to preserve the future of our planet! A number of residents in our street have complainined that the local environment has been suffering from some kind of unpleasant air pollution of late, so we feel proud to be putting something back.

    5 out of 5 stars I now have a composting toilet behind the house.......2007-06-21

    This was our primary source material for building and maintaining our composting toilet. Works great, saves on water, makes for good plant food, and only smells like sawdust inside.

    5 out of 5 stars WOW!!.......2007-05-12

    This book combines humor, biology, humor, facts, humor, and specific instructions. Did I mention humor? ;-)

    It is also incredibly thought-provoking. The author points out that we are one of the few countries that defecate in our drinking water.

    We now have two composting toilets. The one we spent over a $1000 for before we bought the book and the $50 one we built after we bought the book. Guess which one is easier to deal with?!

    5 out of 5 stars Everyone should read this!.......2007-03-12

    Wonderful book that I wish everyone would read. Great information.

    1 out of 5 stars Insightful and well grounded book.......2007-03-10

    The author created a masterpiece with this book, combining his vast experience of producing humanure with scientific insight, and great humor which made the book fun to read. I'm convinced that composting manure is the safest way to safely deal with our own excrement. Our society has got to be crazy to be flushing this immensely valuable resource to be dealt with later as it ends up polluting our rivers, oceans, and drinking water. I highly recommend this book to any concious reader who would like to greatly reduce their impact upon this earth.
    Better Trout Habitat: A Guide To Stream Restoration And Management
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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    Better Trout Habitat: A Guide To Stream Restoration And Management
    Christopher J. Hunter
    Manufacturer: Island Press
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Paperback

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    ASIN: 0933280777

    Book Description

    Explains the physical, chemical, and biological needs of trout, and shows how climate, geology, vegetation, and flowing water all help to create trout habitat.

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Better Trout Habitat: A guide to Stream Restoration and Mana.......2001-11-01

    This book provides an in depth review of the methods and techniques used to provide habitat characteristics to a variety of streams. The writting style is excellent for both the lay reader as well as someone with a scientific back ground. However, it does not dwell on some fot the more technical details which requires a more technical level book to provide more indepth details. However, as a general manual to habitat resoration it provides an excellent background as well as the necessary caution needed when conducting these types of instream restoration projects.

    4 out of 5 stars Good Trout Habitat and Life Cycle Reference.......2000-06-07

    This book offers a good variety of man-made trout improvement structures, but the current (2000) state-of-the art in trout habitat improvement trends toward a more natural, vegetation and channel reconstruction approach. This book provides excellent design guidelines and background information on trout and their life cycle, and perhaps the most useful part of this book was the author's ability to teach the reader enough about the habitat requirements of trout to allow the reader some latitude and innovation with their habitat improvement designs.

    I personally enjoyed the workable, readable and philosophical approach to fish habitat improvement, and I believe that this book would be a good reference for anyone who wishes to improve trout habitat.

    Remember, an ounce of habitat preservation is better than ten pounds of habitat restoration efforts! (Also, the information in this book will help the reader become a more effective trout fisherman!)
    Mustang Restoration Handbook
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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    • A valuable guide to restoring Mustangs.
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    • The book for a good start
    Mustang Restoration Handbook
    Don Taylor
    Manufacturer: HP Trade
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Paperback

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    5 out of 5 stars Mustang Restoration Handbook.......2007-01-15

    Found this book added a lot of insight in my grandson's immense project and he has been using this book quite a lot.

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    This is a great book.Its not about restoring ANY car it IS about how to restore Mustangs.Plenty of photos(all black & white photos)of various Mustangs in varying degress of disassemble.There's enough information throughout each chapter to get the general idea on how to restore a Mustang.For the do it yourself mechanics,etc this book is a suitable guide.

    I would suggest a decent workshop manual to go with this book.There are plenty of other Mustang reference books that show restored Mustangs and detailed photos that would help whilst restoring your Mustang.

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    I purchased this book along with two others; Chiltons service manual for early Mustangs and the parts interchange book. As a package they are three volumes one must have if doing a restoration project.

    It contains many good tips and recommendations for making restoration more efficient and enjoyable.

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    The book is what I was looking for. There are a lot of helpful tips and instructions for buying and starting Mustang's restoration. It gives very good overall prospect of what awaits you when getting into the subject. Very good thing to start with, the next ones to follow are some shop manuals, parts listings etc.
    Pollinator Conservation Handbook: A Guide to Understanding, Protecting, and Providing Habitat for Native Pollinator Insects
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Pollinator Conservation Handbook: A Guide to Understanding, Protecting, and Providing Habitat for Native Pollinator Insects
    Matthew Shepherd , Stephen L. Buchmann , Mace Vaughan , and Scott Hoffman Black
    Manufacturer: The Xerces Society
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    ASIN: 0974447501

    Book Description

    The Pollinator Conservation Handbook is an indispensable resource for gardeners, farmers, and managers of parks, recreational areas, and wild lands. It will guide you through the steps for creating and improving habitat for insect pollinators, including selecting and planting forage flowers, providing nesting and egg-laying sites, and caring for your pollinator habitat over time. The Handbook also contains an extensive resources section and ideas for educational activities.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Got Pollinators?.......2004-06-01

    If you're not sure, want to attract more, are a home gardener, restorationist, or simply care about nature you will want to read this book. It is the first of its kind: a simple, well-written and comprehensive handbook all about pollinators. Not just butterflies and bees, but some flies, moths, beetles and others that you may not have considered.

    Did you know that pollinators are responsible for two-thirds of the food in the US; that the activity of ground nesting bees improves soil texture, water and nutrient movement; the larval stage of beetles create tunnels in trees where bees can nest; we have approximately 4500 native bees - most of which do not sting?? Do you also know what some of the threats are to both our common, and not-so-common 6-legged friends? They include: habitat loss, degradation & fragmentation, agriculture, pesticides and invasive species. Would you like to know what you, as an individual can do to help such as how to build your own bee nest blocks and other ways of offering up your property to more of these creatures? The extensive appendices include nectar and host plant lists, educator & family resources and a wealth of information for further reading and relevant organizations.

    This is not only a very readable book but also a reference that no gardener or other nature lover should be without. It is written by the experienced and dedicated staff of the Xerces Society, based in Portland Oregon, which is "an international non-profit organization dedicated to protecting biological diversity through invertebrate conservation." Many of the photos are unrivaled!

    If you are interested in some other excellent reading regarding many of our often-overlooked pollinators, be sure to read "The Forgotten Pollinators" by Stephen Buchmann & Gary Nabhan.
    Enjoy!

    5 out of 5 stars Open a wonderful new world, and then enjoy conserving it.......2004-05-24

    Despite the significance of the subject matter, there are few widely available publications dedicted to pollinator conservation. Fortunately, staff from America's leading invertebrate conservation organization have filled the void with this wonderful book. The handbook is comprehensive in coverage; from its introduction to pollination and pollinators, the threats these insects face, and the actions that can conserve them. These aspects are all covered quite well in a very readable manner, which is not an insignificant fact, because the book is applicable to such a wide audience, from the land managers of National Parks to backyard gardeners. The color photos illustrations are not only splendid close-ups of insects and flowers, but images of the places that pollinators live, everyday sights that readers will recognize, and thus realize the ample opportunities there are for all of us to conserve these insects and the benefits they bestow upon us. Few individuals have the opportunity to be in distant lands furthering the conservation of whales and tigers, but with this very reasonably priced handbook, everyone can in their own way participate and enjoy maintaining the equally, dare I say even more important, richness and health of the special place where they live.

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