A Guide to Nature on Cape Cod and the Islands

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This book is a Who's Who of Cape and Island nature writers. A Guide to Nature on Cape Cod and the Islands explores the behavior and life cycles of the plant and animal species that are common to each, and describes what to look for and where to find it. Written by some of New England's foremost naturalists and scientists, each chapter covers one type of wildlife family and is accompanied by an informative question and answer section. Included are essays by, among others, John Hay on the secrets of nature, Robert Finch on woodlands, Richard LeBlond on wetlands, John Portnoy on ponds, Robert Barlow on the peculiarities of Cape and Islands weather, the late Donald Zinn on the power of the sea, and the late Erma Fisk on birds of the region.

An indispensable handbook for everyone in the family, A Guide to Nature on Cape Cod and the Islands provides a greater understanding of the natural world around us.

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An essential guide for Cape explorers.......2002-05-19

O'Brien has captured the essence of the mystery, beauty and natural wonders of Cape Cod. This book is essential for anyone who wishes to find the elusive nest of the Gull Winged Shepherdor or to identify the mating call of the migrating Flavell. O'Brien, a Cape Cod naturalists who has study the flora and fauna of Old Cape Cod since 1937, has given us a precious resource with the "Guide to Nature on Cape Cod and the Islands."

Outer Lands: A Natural History Guide to Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Block Island, and Long Island

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A must for any Cape Codder or Islander
A must for any Cape Codder or Islander

Outer Lands: A Natural History Guide to Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Block Island, and Long Island
Dorothy Sterling
Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company
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A must for any Cape Codder or Islander.......2000-06-14

Dorothy Sterling describes the Outer Lands (The Cape, Long Island, Nantucket, etc.) very eloquently, using understandable, interesting language. She adds charming local folklore and local sights, as well as maps and drawings that contribute so much to the book. This book is great for leasure reading as well as a textbook for a marine biology class.

A must for any Cape Codder or Islander.......2000-06-14

Walks & Rambles on Cape Cod and the Islands: A Naturalist's Hiking Guide (Walks & Rambles on Cape Cod and the Islands)

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A great hiker's guide to Cape Cod

Walks & Rambles on Cape Cod and the Islands: A Naturalist's Hiking Guide (Walks & Rambles on Cape Cod and the Islands)
Ned Friary , and Glenda Bendure
Manufacturer: Backcountry Guides
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Walking the Cape and Islands: A Comprehensive Guide to the Walking and Hiking Trails of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket
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ASIN: 0881504246

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A great hiker's guide to Cape Cod.......2000-08-28

Hiking enthusiasts visiting Cape Cod will definitely want to take this book along. On my last trip to the Cape I sampled several of the hikes in this volume and found them all to be wonderful. The book's detailed descriptions and clear maps of dozens of hikes of varying length and character make it easy to find the kind of places you want and navigate them easily. Don't leave home without it!

Collecting, Cooking & Eating Shellfish: A Forager's Guide to Cape Cod, the Islands, & the Northeastern Shores

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Collecting, Cooking & Eating Shellfish: A Forager's Guide to Cape Cod, the Islands, & the Northeastern Shores
Ted Fenton
Manufacturer: Carnegie-Mellon University Press
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The Photographer's Guide to Cape Cod & the Islands: Where to Find the Perfect Shots and How to Take Them

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A must-have book for every Cape Cod photographer
Pretty nice, but lacking a bit

The Photographer's Guide to Cape Cod & the Islands: Where to Find the Perfect Shots and How to Take Them
Chris Linder
Manufacturer: Countryman
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ASIN: 0881507679

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Authoritative yet easy-to-follow advice for taking memorable photos of favorite spots on the Cape and the Islands.

From the Bourne Bridge to Provincetown and all points in between, this guide to Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket points readers to the best locations for photographing the nature, people, and places of this historic coastal region. Includes a list of the author's favorite picture-taking spots. 3 maps, full-color throughout.

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A must-have book for every Cape Cod photographer.......2007-08-04

I'm a fine art photographer who has lived on Cape Cod for just over two years. I found this book extremely helpful. With less time spent on scouting around for the best vantage points, I have more time to actually get great shots during the sweet lighting times just before and after sunrises and sunsets. I bought this book for suggestions on places further away from my home town, but I'm also discovering new, tucked away spots within a 15-20 minute drive. I enjoyed Chris Linder's photos, too, and his anecdotes on other not-to-miss places -- I couldn't agree more about taking a few minutes for a stop at Coffee Obsession while in Woods Hole! I'd recommend this book to photographers of any skill level who have limited time to fine and capture great images.

Pretty nice, but lacking a bit.......2007-07-20

It's a nice book, and the pictures are very good, as well as the suggestions of where to take good photographs, and some good tips to get those good photographs. But ultimately, I would have hoped for more photographer tips, and perhaps even a caption on each photo saying what the exposure was, what lens he used, etc., to help an amateur see better how to take good photographs on the Cape. It is a guide to the Cape suggesting where to take good pictures ... I just wish it had way more HOW to take good pictures.

Short Nature Walks on Cape Cod, Nantucket, and the Vineyard

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Short Nature Walks on Cape Cod, Nantucket, and the Vineyard
Hugh Sadlier , and Heather Sadlier
Manufacturer: Globe Pequot
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Walks & Rambles on Cape Cod and the Islands (Walks & Rambles Guide.)

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Walks & Rambles on Cape Cod and the Islands (Walks & Rambles Guide.)
Ned Friary , and Glenda Bendure
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Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket: The very names conjure images of endless sandy beaches, old whaling towns, lighthouses, cranberry bogs, and sheltered coves. Here, the scenery changes with the seasons--from colorful wildflowers to fall foliage, from migrating birds to wintering seals--and this naturalist's hiking guide tells you when and where to see it all. The region includes some of the best bird-watching trails in the Northeast: salt marsh walks, woodland rambles, beach strolls, wildlife refuges, and the magnificent 40-mile-long Cape Cod National Seashore. With a climate tempered by the sea, summers linger into fall and winters are mild enough for year-round hiking. Of the 35 walks described in this updated second edition, 24 are mainland jaunts, 7 explore Martha's Vineyard, and 4 are on Nantucket. Each description includes a map, directions to the trailhead, and commentary on local and natural history. Great for summer visitors looking for refreshing day trips off the beaten path. A must for residents interested in the local and natural history of their home.

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All trees in Scotland are looked at in this volume—those in woodlands and forests, in parks, in arboreta, and in streets and gardens. It celebrates the wealth of trees that flourish throughout the country, not only the 30-odd native to Scotland, but the 1,000 and more introduced from everywhere in the temperate world. Alistair Scott draws on his experience of over five decades of climbing, planting, felling, managing, measuring, admiring, and photographing trees. Examples are taken from all over Scotland—Kelso to Hoy, Banchory to Stranraer, Montrose to Gigha.

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Detailed information on preparation is backed up by on-the-road strategies, from driving through rivers to coping with bureaucracy, plus an insight into the people to be met along the way.

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An all-embracing practical guide!.......2002-07-25

An all-embracing practical guide! A real inspiration to travellers wishing to see the world's most exotic continent by road. Our trip was enhanced by Charlie's creative suggestions and advice and my only regret is that we didn't have time to see all places he suggested.

Africa by Road: The Bradt Travel Guide.......2002-07-10

The authors of Africa by Road do a great job of presenting an overview to planning and undertaking an overland African trip. They assume the reader has a decent degree of common sense and independence and point the would-be traveller in all right directions without producing that 'hand-holding' feeling.

Anyone who needs to know where to start or what needs to be covered in planning an African Adventure shouldn't be without this guide. All the important aspects are covered and combined nicely with notes of personal experience and amusing anecdotes that accentuate the 'African feeling'.

Well worth the money.

An excellent source of information.......2001-10-03

If you are planning a trip into Africa, whether that be on foot, by bicycle, motor bike or a vehicle, do not leave without your copy of Africa by Road.

It is an excellent source of information in regard to travelling Africa with some excellent tips on where to stay, what to do, what to avoid and a brilliant insight into the going ons of this so called "dark continent!"

Both authors seem to touch on a personal point of view whilst travelling Africa and it becomes evident in their anecdotes on Africa, its people, its wildlife, its culture and its funny moments - look out for the grey blocks hosting some funny stories on their personal travel experiences.

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The Gallic War, published on the eve of the civil war which led to the end of the Roman Republic, is an autobiographical account written by one of the most famous figures of European history. On one level a straightforward narrative of the campaigns Caesar fought against the Gauls, Germans and Britons, it also serves a deeper political purpose, revealing him as a commander of breathtaking flair, courage and persistence - a man of the people, a man without rival. This new translation reflects the purity of Caesar's Latin while preserving the pace and flow of his momentous narrative of the conquest of Gaul and the first Roman invasions of Britain and Germany. The introduction includes a survey of Caesar's role and reputation in later thought, while detailed notes, maps, a table of dates, and glossary make this the most useful edition available.

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Sparkling brilliance over the gulf of time.......2006-03-15

I can't speak for the translation, but the economy and clarity of Caesar's writing inspired me when I first read him. Even translated, Cicero's writing makes me suspicious of him; while Plutarch's speaks wise reflection and common sense.

Reading Caesar, you feel his vitality. An intelligent man of action whose letters must have made his countrymen in Rome take notice.

It's interesting to speculate how these communications were received in Rome. The effortless confidence and commanding tone must have inspired as much fear as respect.

I know if one of my managers in the field started sending me emails like this, I'd wonder whether he had designs on my job. Is it inspired competance in the writing that causes a feeling of inferiority, or is it naked ambition on a subliminal level that puts one on his guard? Whatever the answer, this is powerful stuff.

Translating Snegg.......2005-10-03

I was privileged to read the review in the original Latin (directly from the original Amazon's mouth) and there were numerous errors in translation of this controversial work. "Catapult" is a pumice-like substance Romans used as litter in their feline pet's "bathrooms." A ballista is a large sausage made from bundles (fasces) of shredded pork. Caesar actually ran away from the battle in question but he ran backward (baculus)--hence the confusion. "Speculatoria navigia" are Roman reading glasses used to navigate Pliny. "Levitas" is what's sometimes needed to keep our buns from burning.

As far as translations go, this one reads a lot better for me than the original written in a language I can't understand.

Correcting the correction.......2005-02-24

Mark Snegg's correction about Baculus would seem incorrect-- to judge from the "Search Inside" feature. Type in "Baculus," go to the first link, and there at 2.25 is Caesar, not Baculus, charging into the fray.

But I picked up the book in Borders last night, and the copy I looked at had Baculus, not Caesar, as Mr. Snegg found.

Where is Amazon getting the texts it's scanning?

UPDATE: Contacted Oxford & got this reply:

The passage to which you refer did contain a significant error - the substitution of Baculus for Caesar - but it was corrected at least three years ago. The passage on Amazon reflects the current state of the text, and the copy you saw in Borders must have been an old impression; we have reprinted several times since the correction was made.

Great book and regarding another reviewer's comments.......2003-01-08

The Gallic War is a wonderful resource that I first read in junior high (I'm a history nut) and I found that it really instilled in me the idea that the more things change, the more things stay the same. Policitians were as ambitious and arrogant, War as brutal, and Armies as powerful 2,000 years ago as they are today.

While I have not read this edition, and the factual errors that Mark Snegg pointed out in his review are inexcusable, Mr. Snegg should check his facts before criticizing the error of others. A catapult is a fieldpiece that uses counterweight, pulleys and lever action to hurl a large rock of pot of greek fire at the enemy. A weapon which hurls a large bolt or arrow with pulley action is a ballista.

A poor translation of a famous book.......2002-03-26

This is an unexpectedly poor translation of Caesar's great work, especially for an Oxford Classics edition. I found several obvious mistranslations, including at least one major error. The English is often awkward and unnatural, and fails to convey the lucid elegance of Caesar's Latin. Strangely enough, the book doesn't have a map of the whole of Gaul. There are a few larger scale maps, but it's not particularly clear how they fit together or even which parts of Gaul are being shown. The notes are at the back of the book, rather than in footnotes, so that the reader has to constantly flip back and forth to read them.

The worst error I came across was in the translation of the well-known incident in 2.25 where Caesar grabs a shield and personally runs forward into the front line of battle, saving a critical situation. Hammond's translation has the chief centurion Baculus doing this, rather than Caesar. Since Baculus is described only two lines earlier as being so seriously wounded that he is unable to stand, this reading defies not only Latin grammar, but also common sense. No justification is offered for this weird interpretation.

Throughout the book there is a certain lack of insight in translating military words. For example, in 4.25 Hammond twice translates 'tormenta' as 'missiles', although in fact it means 'catapults' (that is, bolt-firing machines like large crossbows). In the next paragraph 'speculatoria navigia' is translated as 'spy vessels', when 'scout ships' would be both more accurate and more natural English.

Customer Reviews:

Well Written History.......2002-07-12

As history books go this one is surprisingly well written and also quite detailed considering it is aimed at young people. The author covers the subject thoroughly and accurately. Unfortunately, though the book does have footnotes, they do have page numbers, which seems extremely odd. I thumbed through two other volumes by the same author and their notes did have page numbers, as they are supposed to. The reason for this is a mystery, however the book is well worth the read if you are interested in Caesar and his career.

History of France from the Conquest of Gaul by Julius Caesar Continued to the Year 1861

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History of France from the Conquest of Gaul by Julius Caesar Continued to the Year 1861
Markham
Manufacturer: Kessinger Publishing
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Conversations included at the end of each chapter. This text is for the use of young persons.

Julius Caesar in Gaul and Britain (History Eyewitness)

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Julius Caesar in Gaul and Britain (History Eyewitness)

Manufacturer: Raintree Steck-Vaughn Publishers
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Cæsar's invasion of Britain: From his own commentaries (Locke's system of interlinear translation)

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Cæsar's invasion of Britain: From his own commentaries (Locke's system of interlinear translation)
Julius Caesar
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On the place of Caesar's departure from Gaul for the invasion of Britain, and the place of his landing in Britain: With an appendix on the Battle of Hastings

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On the place of Caesar's departure from Gaul for the invasion of Britain, and the place of his landing in Britain: With an appendix on the Battle of Hastings
George Biddell Airy
Manufacturer: Printed by J.B. Nichols and Sons
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On the place of Caesar's departure from Gaul for the invasion of Britain,: And the place of his landing in Britain;

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On the place of Caesar's departure from Gaul for the invasion of Britain,: And the place of his landing in Britain;
George Biddell Airy
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