Texas Range Plants (The W.L. Moody Jr. Natural History Series, No 13)
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Texas Range Plants (The W.L. Moody Jr. Natural History Series, No 13)
Stephan L. Hatch
Manufacturer: Texas A&M University Press
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ASIN: 0890965218

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5 out of 5 stars Excellent starter book........1999-08-16

This book is well illustrated and can serve as an excellent resource for those wanting to know about range plants. This book would be useful to ranchers, students, laymen, and technicians. If one wanted to carry just one book to the field to identify and learn basic things about a variety of plants, this would be the one.
RANGE EXTENSIONS OF THE SEA WEEDS CODIUM TAYLORII AND CAULERPA PROLIFERA INTO THE LOWER LAGUNA MADRE, TEXAS.: An article from: The Texas Journal of Science
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    RANGE EXTENSIONS OF THE SEA WEEDS CODIUM TAYLORII AND CAULERPA PROLIFERA INTO THE LOWER LAGUNA MADRE, TEXAS.: An article from: The Texas Journal of Science
    Hudson R. DeYoe , and Donald L. Hockaday
    Manufacturer: Texas Academy of Science
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    ASIN: B0009FDEE0
    Release Date: 2005-07-28

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    This digital document is an article from The Texas Journal of Science, published by Texas Academy of Science on May 1, 2001. The length of the article is 1193 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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    Title: RANGE EXTENSIONS OF THE SEA WEEDS CODIUM TAYLORII AND CAULERPA PROLIFERA INTO THE LOWER LAGUNA MADRE, TEXAS.
    Author: Hudson R. DeYoe
    Publication: The Texas Journal of Science (Refereed)
    Date: May 1, 2001
    Publisher: Texas Academy of Science
    Volume: 53 Issue: 2 Page: 190

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    Simulating grass productivity on diverse range sites in Texas.(Abstract): An article from: Journal of Soil and Water Conservation
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      Simulating grass productivity on diverse range sites in Texas.(Abstract): An article from: Journal of Soil and Water Conservation
      J.R. Kiniry , H. Sanchez , J. Greenwade , E. Seidensticker , J.R. Bell , F. Pringle , G., Jr. Peacock , and J. Rives
      Manufacturer: Soil & Water Conservation Society
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      Binding: Digital

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      ASIN: B0009FPFWY
      Release Date: 2005-07-30

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      This digital document is an article from Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, published by Soil & Water Conservation Society on May 1, 2002. The length of the article is 5097 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

      From the author: Keywords: Grass biomass, grass modeling, range yields

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      Title: Simulating grass productivity on diverse range sites in Texas.(Abstract)
      Author: J.R. Kiniry
      Publication: Journal of Soil and Water Conservation (Refereed)
      Date: May 1, 2002
      Publisher: Soil & Water Conservation Society
      Volume: 57 Issue: 3 Page: 144(7)

      Article Type: Abstract

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      African rue: Biology and management
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        Charles R Hart
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        Balancing plants and animals key to best range management (The Scientists tell me)
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          Robert L Haney
          Manufacturer: Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Texas A&M University System
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          ASIN: B0006YMTLI
          The chemical composition of forage grasses from Northwest Texas as related to soils and to requirements for range cattle (Bulletin / Texas Agricultural Experiment Station)
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            The chemical composition of forage grasses from Northwest Texas as related to soils and to requirements for range cattle (Bulletin / Texas Agricultural Experiment Station)
            J. F Fudge
            Manufacturer: Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
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            ASIN: B0007FYF1S
            The chemical composition of forage grasses from the Gulf Coast Prairie as related to soils and to requirements for range cattle (Bulletin / Texas Agricultural Experiment Station)
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              J. F Fudge
              Manufacturer: Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
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              Dyksterhuis collection: Presented to Texas A & M University, for oncoming generations of students of rangeland and timberland or associated wildlife and recreation
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                Edsko J Dyksterhuis
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                    Mycorrhizas in Ecosystems (Cabi Publishing)
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                      Binding: Hardcover

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                      ASIN: 0851987869

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                      In nature, the roots of most plants are infected by symbiotic fungi to form mycorrhiza which play a central role in the capture of nutrients from the soil. Most of our knowledge of the biology of the mycorrhizal symbiosis has been derived from studies carried out under controlled conditions in the laboratory or glasshouse. There is an increasing awareness of the need to extend these studies to the more natural situations in which the symbiosis evolved and in which it normally functions. This volume brings together a series of papers which place major emphasis upon mycorrhizal function in nature. They consist of edited and revised contributions to the Third European Symposium on Mycorrhizas, held at the University of Sheffield, 19-23 August 1991.
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                        Arbuscular mycorrhiza and enzymatic activities in the rhizosphere of Trachypogon plumosus Ness. in three acid savanna soils [An article from: Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment]
                        J. Lopez-Gutierrez , M. Toro , and D. Lopez-Hernandez
                        Manufacturer: Elsevier
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                        Binding: Digital

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                        ASIN: B000RQYEI6

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                        This digital document is a journal article from Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, published by Elsevier in 2004. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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                        Phosphorus (P) is one of the most limiting macronutrients in savannas. Seasonality strongly affects nutrition processes in such ecosystems. We studied arbuscular mycorrhizae (AM), microbial and phosphatase activity in the rhizosphere of Trachypogon plumosus Ness. in three acid savanna soils differing in taxonomic order and P content. Microbial number and activity, P mineralization and AM dynamics were quantified in rhizospheric samples of T. plumosus during the dry and the rainy season at three sites in the Estacion Experimental La Iguana, Guarico State, Venezuela. Soils were characterized and infective AM propagules enumerated using the most probable number method on Sorghum vulgare Pers. Acid phosphatase activity (APA), dehydrogenase activity (DHA) and number of bacteria and fungi were determined in rhizospheric samples. AM colonized root length percentage (%CRL) was also determined in T. plumosus. Our data showed that the three soil orders had a very low fertility. AM infective potential showed values similar to those reported for tropical savannas. Also, AM %CRL was high for a grass species. APA increased in the rainy season in all cases. However, DHA and microbial counts decreased during the rainy season suggesting that soil microorganisms do not mediate the increase in APA. AM colonization, seasonal changes in microbial activity and in APA seemed to be important processes for P availability and T. plumosus P-uptake in savanna ecosystems.
                        Arbuscular mycorrhizas in a hot and arid ecosystem in southwest China [An article from: Applied Soil Ecology]
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                          Arbuscular mycorrhizas in a hot and arid ecosystem in southwest China [An article from: Applied Soil Ecology]
                          L. Tao , and Z. Zhiwei
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                          ASIN: B000RR2H7U

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                          This digital document is a journal article from Applied Soil Ecology, published by Elsevier in 2005. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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                          The colonization by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal spore abundance and community were investigated in a valley-type semi-savanna vegetation of Yuan River in southwest China. Of the 62 plants representing 33 families surveyed, 59 plant species (about 95%) were arbuscular mycorrhizal and 3 species (5%) were possibly arbuscular mycorrhizal. Rhizosphere soils harbored abundant arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal spores in a range of 240-6430 per 100g soil with an average of 2096, and most spores were small with diameter less than 70@mm (about 78%). The fungi most frequently found were members of the genera Acaulospora and Glomus. Acaulospora spinosa, A. denticulata, A. tuberculata, Glomus sinuosa, G. clarum, G. intraradices and G. microaggregatum were the most common species. These results revealed that arbuscular mycorrhizas are a common and important component in this semi-savanna vegetation; the high spore density and colonization were presumably a selective adaptation toward the hot and arid ecosystem.
                          Effects of sheared-root inoculum of Glomus intraradices on wheat grown at different phosphorus levels in the field [An article from: Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment]
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                            Effects of sheared-root inoculum of Glomus intraradices on wheat grown at different phosphorus levels in the field [An article from: Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment]
                            A. Mohammad , B. Mitra , and A.G. Khan
                            Manufacturer: Elsevier
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                            ASIN: B000RQYECC

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                            Growth and yield potential of wheat inoculated with the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus Glomus intraradices were investigated at different phosphorus levels under field conditions. Surface sterilized wheat (Triticum aestivum var. Swift) was infected with sheared-root inoculum at the rate of 0.5g dry weight per 1000 seed and sown in P-deficient loamy and slightly acidic (pH 5.5) field plots fertilized with 0, 5, 10 and 20kgha^-^1 of commercial P. Plants inoculated had significantly higher dry weight and yield compared to controls. Mycorrhization of roots in both inoculated and control plants increased with P-level but decreased over time at higher P-levels. The mycorrhiza-mediated growth effect was higher at 5 and 10kg than at 20kgPha^-^1 in terms of plant dry weight, number of grain per spike, and 1000 grain weight. It is suggested that sheared-root inoculum of G. intraradices may contribute to reducing P fertilizer applications.
                            Mycorrhizas and tropical soil fertility [An article from: Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment]
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                              Mycorrhizas and tropical soil fertility [An article from: Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment]
                              I.M. Cardoso , and T.W. Kuyper
                              Manufacturer: Elsevier
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                              Binding: Digital
                              ASIN: B000P6NQLO

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                              This digital document is a journal article from Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, published by Elsevier in 2006. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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                              Major factors that constrain tropical soil fertility and sustainable agriculture are low nutrient capital, moisture stress, erosion, high P fixation, high acidity with aluminium toxicity, and low soil biodiversity. The fragility of many tropical soils limits food production in annual cropping systems. Because some tropical soils under natural conditions have high biological activity, an increased use of the biological potential of these soils to counter the challenges of food production problems is proposed. Most plant species (including the major crops in the tropics) form beneficial associations with arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi. These fungi could be the most important and poorly understood resource for nutrient acquisition and plant growth in agriculture. This review treats the role of AM fungi in enhancing physical, chemical, and biological soil quality. It focuses on the roles of AM in maintenance and improvement of soil structure, the uptake of relatively immobile elements, both macronutrients (phosphorus) and micronutrients (zinc), the alleviation of aluminium and manganese toxicity, the interactions with other beneficial soil organisms (nitrogen-fixing rhizobia), and improved protection against pathogens. Mycorrhizal associations enable a better use of sparingly soluble phosphorus pools, thereby increasing the efficiency of added phosphorus fertilizer and of the large relatively immobile phosphorus pools. Mycorrhizal management through agroforestry, reduced soil disturbance or crop rotation, is often a better option than mycorrhizal inoculation, considering the problems and costs of large-scale inoculum production. Research directions that are needed to increase understanding of mycorrhizal associations in tropical cropping systems and to increase mycorrhizal benefit are indicated.
                              Seasonality of organic phosphorus mineralization in the rhizosphere of the native savanna grass, Trachypogon plumosus [An article from: Soil Biology and Biochemistry]
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                                Seasonality of organic phosphorus mineralization in the rhizosphere of the native savanna grass, Trachypogon plumosus [An article from: Soil Biology and Biochemistry]
                                J.C. Lopez-Gutierrez , M. Toro , and D. Lopez-Hernandez
                                Manufacturer: Elsevier
                                ProductGroup: Book
                                Binding: Digital
                                ASIN: B000RQZPQQ

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                                This digital document is a journal article from Soil Biology and Biochemistry, published by Elsevier in 2004. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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                                Savanna ecosystems have low primary productivity, strong seasonality, and acid soils with low phosphorus (P) content. Organic P (Po) comprises around 50% of the total soil P and is plant-available only after mineralization. Rhizosphere processes mediated by plants, microorganisms and arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM) are important for plant P nutrition. We studied P transformation rates, Po-fractionation, acid phosphomonoesterase activity (APA), AM status, dehydrogenase activity (DHA), and bacterial and fungal plate counts in the rhizosphere of the native dominant grass Trachypogon plumosus. We collected samples from three acid savanna soils differing in order and P content (Entisol, Vertisol and Ultisol) at Estacion Experimental La Iguana (Northeastern Venezuela) during the dry, rainy and transitional seasons over a 2-year-period. Less available Po fractions (moderately labile, moderately and highly resistant) seem to be involved in short-term P-cycling transformations as they significantly varied with season. During the rainy season plant P content (576-1160mgPkg^-^1 dry weight) and APA (44-200mgPNPkg^-^1 dry soil) were higher, while microbial number and activity (DHA) were lower. The higher P availability in the Entisol (6-9mgPkg^-^1 dry soil) resulted in a better plant nutritional status and inhibited APA. T. plumosus seems to be highly dependent on AM symbiosis (45-71% AM colonized root length, 0.6-8 AM spores g^-^1 dry soil), especially during the rainy season. Po mineralization processes, mediated by biological associations in the rhizosphere, are crucial for understanding seasonal P-cycling and fertility in acid savanna soils.
                                Impact Of Arbuscular Mycorrhizas On Substainable Agriculture And Natural Ecosystems (ADVANCES IN LIFE SCIENCES)
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                                  Impact Of Arbuscular Mycorrhizas On Substainable Agriculture And Natural Ecosystems (ADVANCES IN LIFE SCIENCES)
                                  S., ED. GIANINAZZI
                                  Manufacturer: Birkhauser Boston
                                  ProductGroup: Book
                                  Binding: Hardcover

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                                  The occurrence of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae in disturbed & undisturbed ecosystems of the semi-arid deserts of Idaho
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                                    The occurrence of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae in disturbed & undisturbed ecosystems of the semi-arid deserts of Idaho
                                    Marcia C Wicklow-Howard
                                    Manufacturer: University Research Center, Boise State University
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                                    ASIN: B00072ZKTW
                                    Proceedings of International Conference on Mycorrhizas in Sustainable Tropical Agriculture and Forest Ecosystems: In commemoration of 100 years the world ... in Indonesia by Professor J.M. Janse
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                                      Proceedings of International Conference on Mycorrhizas in Sustainable Tropical Agriculture and Forest Ecosystems: In commemoration of 100 years the world ... in Indonesia by Professor J.M. Janse

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                                      Russia, Belarus & Ukraine (Insight Guides)
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                                      Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective. Inside every Insight Guide you'll find: .Evocative, full-colour photography on every page .Cross-referenced, full-colour maps throughout .A brief introduction including a historical timeline .Lively essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people .Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing .Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest .A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children

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                                      As usual for the Insight series, this book provides a great deal of practical information on the history, cultures, life, and tourism, especially for the visitor to the great cities of the Russian Federation, along many spectacular photographs. However, I thought the chapter on Lake Baikal was disproportionately long at the expense of other parts of rural Russia. Perhaps the book's greatest deficiency is the skimpy treatment of Ukraine (and Belarus, for that matter), which should now appear in their own full guides. Less than 60 pages of photos and text just doesn't cut it for these two countries combined. A charming photograph of a bunch of Ukrainian schoolkids posing for the camera more or less seems to ask the reader, "What about us?" Simply put, they should have an Insight Guide book of their own next time around.

                                      3 out of 5 stars Insight Guide Russia Insightful But Not Complete.......2000-04-19

                                      Insight Guide Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine covers a goegraphically vast expanse of the three countries. It offers a comprehensive history of the regions, and an overview guide to slavic and eurasian culture; including music, art, theater, literature, and food. The large section dedicated to cities and towns of the three countries is excellent for a tourist who wants a brief overview of the architectural and cultural highlights of each location. The street, country, and metro maps are excellent. The small list of lodging and restaurants in each city is adequate, but not spectacular, and most listings are on the pricey side. This book did have one deficiency; while it listed the locations of each city and landmark on maps, the writers did provided limited insight as to how to reach these locations from a central point such as the larger cities in each region. There is no mention of specific bus or train routes connecting the cities, and little information about reaching outlying monasteries and resorts, other than a goegraphical direction. I recommend this book as an aid to a tourist on a an organized trip of Russia. It is also an excellent source for the independent traveller who speaks Russian well enough to arrange their own travel between cities by inquiring at train stations or tourist centers. Other useful tools are the language guide, tips on local customs, and the communication information pages, which offer telephone, mail, internet, and wiring information.
                                      Moscow (Insight City Guides)
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                                          ASIN: 0395664365

                                          Book Description

                                          The guide that shows you what other travel books only tell you!

                                          A city of opulent architecture, striking art, and history of epic proportions, Russia's cultural showplace is vividly depicted in DK's Eyewitness Travel Guide: Moscow. The guide covers the city's five main sections with street-by-street maps and 3-D aerial illustrations that lead you to many magnificent sights. View major works of Renoir, Cezanne, Matisse, and Botticelli at the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts. Examine art collected by the tsars and their families at the State Armory. Additional sections highlight the Bolshoy Theatre, St. Basil's Cathedral, and the Tretyakov Gallery. In the Beyond Moscow chapter explore the Novodevichiy Center, the elaborate gardens at the Kuskove Estate, and the village of Kolomenskoe. The guide also provides an enthralling overview to the city's turbulent history, outstanding cultural contributions, remarkable people, and regional cuisine.

                                          Customer Reviews:

                                          5 out of 5 stars One of an excellent series of travel books.......2007-01-07

                                          I have used this series for other cities and have found them always excellent, the best at what they do.

                                          5 out of 5 stars .Eyewitness: Moscow .......2007-01-05

                                          This book gives ou a nice overview of the region, and incredible specific tips for visiting Moscow.

                                          5 out of 5 stars DK Eyewitness Travel Guides- Moscow & Prague.......2006-03-24

                                          These are by far the best travel books out there, because of the detailed picture maps and the specific historical info for each area of the cities.

                                          4 out of 5 stars GOOD, BUT NOT GREAT.......2005-08-23

                                          Its up to the minute information is invaluable as you travel around St. Petersburg. But, its AAA apearance is so dull you hardly want to use it. My recommendation is to buy this for the current info. and the EYEWITNESS GUIDE for its intelligent and beautifully illustrated usability.

                                          4 out of 5 stars Moscow for Dummies.......2004-01-03

                                          Greetings,

                                          As the founder of a company devoted to enriching cultural and business travel to Russia, we are always looking for a good, general guidebook for clients. We give "Moscow Eyewitness Travel Guide" to all of our full-service clients going to Moscow. It is a good visual and historic guide to St Petersburg,

                                          We call "Moscow Eyewitness Travel Guide" the "Moscow for Dummies" as it is designed to be browsed. The thumbnail-sized color photographs will inspire you to read a bit more about the attractions, so it is ideal to review before the trip, as well as during the first meeting with a local tour guide ("Gee, this building looks interesting, how do I see it?"). Most of our clients read the book before going, and put Post-It notes on pages with interesting attractions to ask about.

                                          "Moscow Eyewitness Travel Guide" is also ideal for the cruise ship visitors who will be in Moscow for less than three days, as the photos give a good appreciation to the visitor of what there is to see, especially in a limited amount of time.

                                          The history and art sections are reasonably good for a guide book. The restaurant and hotel suggestions are accurate (as far as quality and general pricing range, although the pricing itself is not accurate)..

                                          Note, however, that we always tell clients and other visitors to Russia that you should get the most current guidebook, as attractions, hotels, restaurants and transportation options do often change--AND THEN VERIFY THE INFORMATION! All in all, we recommend "Moscow Eyewitness Travel Guide" as the first guidebook to purchase when planning on journey of Discovering Russia's capital city, Moscow.

                                          Marc David Miller, Discovering Russia, New York
                                          Insight City Guide St. Petersburg
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                                            Insight City Guide St. Petersburg
                                            Wilhein Klein
                                            Manufacturer: Langenscheidt Publishers
                                            ProductGroup: Book
                                            Binding: Paperback

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                                            ASIN: 0887297595

                                            Book Description

                                            Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective. Inside every Insight Guide you'll find: .Evocative, full-colour photography on every page .Cross-referenced, full-colour maps throughout .A brief introduction including a historical timeline .Lively essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people .Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing .Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest .A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children
                                            Russia Insight Guide (Insight Guides)
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                                              Russia Insight Guide (Insight Guides)

                                              Manufacturer: APA Publications Pte Ltd,Singapore
                                              ProductGroup: Book
                                              Binding: Paperback

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                                              Insight Compact Guide Berlin
                                              Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
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                                              Insight Compact Guide Berlin
                                              Frauke Burian
                                              Manufacturer: Langenscheidt Publishers
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                                              Binding: Paperback

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                                              Customer Reviews:

                                              2 out of 5 stars 1995 edition???.......2002-10-12

                                              Given the recent changes in Berlin, I was quite surprised that the published date of this book is 1995. As I began looking through it, I became concerned when I read phrases like "Once Berlin resumes its role as capital towards the end of the century, ..." Other than the publish date, the book seems great: lots of crisp photos, good touring routes and location maps, and concise descriptions. And its all in a nice compact form.
                                              Insight Compact Guide Moscow (Insight Compact Guides)
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                                                Leonid Bloch
                                                Manufacturer: Langenscheidt Publishers
                                                ProductGroup: Book
                                                Binding: Paperback

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                                                ASIN: 0887295479
                                                Insight Compact Guides Moscow (Insight Compact Guides)
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                                                    Manufacturer: Apa Productions
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