West Virginia: The Allegheny Highlands

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Inspirational combination of words and photography.......1999-07-22

If you have any interest in photography, natural history or West Virginia then this book is a welcome addition to you library. Jim has a unique ability to capture in words and images the experience of actually being in the Allegheny Highlands. I know because after I read the book it inspired me to go there.

The images are very well done from an artistic perspective. The words in Jim's own hand make the book an experience to enjoy again and again.

The photography in this book is amazing!.......1998-12-28

I purchased this book as a Christmas gift for my father, sight unseen, based on the description here at amazon.com. After he opened this gift, I had a chance to see it. I could not have been more pleased. The photography is amazing. It truly depicts the beauty of West Virginia. I liked the book so much that I have now ordered a copy for myself, which will be on display in my home in Washington, D.C.

A resplendent volume........1998-11-21

"West Virginia: The Allegheny Highlands" is an absolutely resplendent volume. Nature photographer and biologist Jim Clark masterfully captures the colors, features, and animal life in the wildest and most remote region in the Appalachian Mountains. Clark takes us through four seasons in the Alleghenies. His 100 full-color pictures are as winningly composed as they are iridescently rendered. Clark is one of those rare photographers who can truly give you a sense of grandeur in his work. In "New River Bridge, Fayette County," he doesn't just capture the forminable span of the bridge. He includes the giant (yet tiny!) boulders in the river below, so that you can get an almost stunning sense of the reach and height of this engineering marvel. But Clark is just as adept with smaller scenes. Witness "Maple Leaves in a Stream" and the almost paint-like "Reflections, Branch of the Potomac River, Grant County." And Clark's prose is nearly as penetrating as his photographs. Of a winterstorm, he writes: "The first thing I notice about the snowstorm is how still it is. Nothing is moving; the only sound I hear is the wind whispering through the trees." Don't miss this rich and captivating work.

If you love Appalachian natural history, get this book!.......1998-11-04

I first met Jim Clark at Cacapon Institute's RiverFest '95. I invited him to do his natural history slide show, Highland Overture. I heard he was good, but never in my wildest dreams did I expect the impact his show had on me. When the lights came back on, I found myself among others wiping away tears. Jim's slide show, set to music, brought me back to my childhood when I took the time to experience the beauty of the more detailed, subtle intricacies of nature, from the box turtle's eye, the wings of a butterfly, to the magnificent view from atop a West Virginia mountain. His book continues to do nothing less than that, and better yet, I can pick up the book and view Jim's images whenever I want!

Naturalist and native West Virginian, Jim captures the natural history of our area in a way that will touch your heart. Unlike photographer, Arnot Hyde, who in his book depicts West Virginia as cities and buildings, Jim's book portrays what to me is the essence of the state - its vistas, streams, plants, animals and insects.

Jim begins his book in the spring and gently walks you through the seasons. His writing style is descriptive and captivating. It's full of fascinating history and pours nicely from Jim's heart. In his introduction we learn about the encounters and hardships of early settlers, and the devastation wreaked on these mountains by the invention of the Shay steam locomotive. As we move through the text we learn bison and elk graced our forests. And we learn about species that continue to abound in special places throughout these hills. As autumn unfolds from the colors on the pages, Jim teaches us about geological formations and the premier heights from which to appreciate these colors throughout the Highlands. Finally we find ourselves in winter. We feel its beauty and we learn what bothers Jim when he thinks about the future of West Virginia and the hopes he sees rising from the work of groups like Cacapon Institute.

Jim closes by stating that "the mountains instilled in me a tremendous strength to endure whatever obstacles were placed in my path, and they forged in my heart a passion for life". I don't think there is a person who has experienced the trails, meadows, and mountaintops of this state who hasn't been touched by their experience here in some profound way. Jim captures this state in its grandness, beauty and wonderment and his writings will help you appreciate that each of us plays a part in protecting this beautiful land. His book belongs on the coffee table of every person who's ever marveled at a West Virginia sunset, appreciated a falling leaf, squinted at a drop of water on a spider web, or felt the joy of a clean river.

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Forage and weed species and grazing management systems on permanent pastures in the Allegheny Highlands of West Virginia (Bulletin / West Virginia University, ... and Forestry Experiment Station)
Barton S Baker
Manufacturer: West Virginia University, Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0006Y9Z60

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Stimulating livestock production in the Allegheny highlands: An economic, social, and attitudinal evaluation of a university pilot program (West Virginia University Bulletin. Series)
Lee Balliet
Manufacturer: Office of Research and Development, Division of Social and Economic Development, West Virginia University
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0006X6BUY

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Belgium is booming and now's the time to explore its four cities in one. Delve into Euro-culture in dynamic Brussels, stroll around the historic buildings of Bruges, find the sparkle in Antwerp's diamonds and high fashion, and hide away in the bars of up-and-coming Ghent.

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GREAT book...especially for food and dining!.......2007-07-14

We used this perfectly sized guide in both Brussels and Bruges, and we really enjoyed all of its recommendations. What really sets it apart, however, is its stellar food recommendations. 'T Kelderke, which specializes in traditional food, was our absolute favorite place we visited in Brussels. The crockpot of mussels was so good we went twice :-) And the book definitely does Belgian chocolate justice. Highly recommended!

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Excellent Guidebook, like all LP guidebooks.
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Lonely Planet Brussels: Bruges & Antwerp (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)
Leanne Logan , Geert Cole , and Renee Cordes
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1864500700

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15 Maps

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Excellent Guidebook, like all LP guidebooks........2001-03-12

I found the LP Brussels to be informative, clear and altogether correct. I used this to live in Brussels for 3 months while working, and it never failed me, just as their guides never do. I highly recommend.

Bad Book!.......2000-07-28

My husband and I traveled to Brussels with this book, and got so lost. We met another couple with the same book--and they could not find anything either! We had better luck with our hotel map. I love lonely planet books, but stay clear of this one.

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Kotarou Higuchi has always had the ability to see spirits. But after an encounter with a mysterious new neighbor, he begins to have the ability to see other visions...and one just might change his heart. His so-called life will never be the same!

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I love Pita-Ten! (by Elly).......2006-11-13

I love to draw, and I get lots of ideas from Pita-Ten. I like the big pictures in this book, and I have all of the Pita-Ten manga books, and they are GREAT! I never saw the TV show, but I would love to.

Bought for my daughter.......2006-11-10

My daughter really enjoyed Vol 7. She just can't wait to find volume 10 now.

Bought for my daughter.......2006-11-10

I bought this for my 9 years old daughter and she loved it. She's up to volume 9 now and is asking about volume 10. I'm not sure if there is a volume 10 yet but it really help my daughter to enjoy reading more.

Koge-Donbo is Awsome!.......2004-09-11

This manga has an awsome story line, and is truly amazing. I really worship Koge-Donbo for the great work, and I LOVED this story! The whole series is an amazement, and I can't wait for the next one!

Koge Donobo's greatest.......2004-08-12

Pita-ten is a great little manga by Koge Donobo, the creator of Di Gi Charat. If you have ever enjoyed reading Di Gi Charat, you will most certainly enjoy this series. It has the same cuteness in some of it's characters and story, at least at the beginning. It does have some serious, rather grim parts of the plot, but it's still a great manga, none-the-less.

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Seen the anime, want the manga!!! :3
HOORAY!! SUUU!!!
absolutely wonderful!
Pita ten out of this world
WHY!?!?

Pita-Ten, Volume 1
Koge-donbo
Manufacturer: Tokyopop
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1591826276
Release Date: 2004-01-13

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Misha has just moved in next door to Kotarou Higuchi and swears she will protect him at all costs. Unfortunately, she's not too familiar with the ordinary world, as she is an angel who has lived in Heaven until recently. She has no idea how things work on earth and ends up causing more trouble.

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Seen the anime, want the manga!!! :3.......2007-01-06

OMG!!! i love pita ten and i watch the anime.... now that i see the books are good i want to read them...i think the anime is cute and if you like pita ten you should see the anime...I NEED THOSE BOOKS!!!

HOORAY!! SUUU!!! .......2006-09-19

I ABSOLUTLY LOVE Pita ten!!! I just got done with this book. I have V.1 and V.2!!! SUUU!!! I love MISHA!!!! SUUUUU!!!! This was an awsome book, so if you are a manga fan, this is the book for you! su.

absolutely wonderful!.......2006-08-13

Pita-ten is a wonderful manga with a little bit of romance and a tint of comedy. Katorou has a totally regular life when Misha unexpectedly moves in next door. She claims that she is an angel and ever since she's moved in strange things happened to Katorou. Then a demon named Shia moves in. Could Katorou be more than just human? What could be the relationship between Katorou, Misha, and Shia? You can find out.

Remember, whoever rates this book badly deffinetly didn't read the whole series. You'll love it!

Pita ten out of this world.......2006-05-23

i think that this is koge donbos best book.it captures imagineation also its got romance.i find the best manga books have some romance in it.

WHY!?!?.......2006-03-27

this manga was absolutely horrible.....from the characters to the the over complicated drawings ..the whole story was simply disgraceful. It would of benn alitlle bit better...well maybe a WHOLE lot better if the main character wouldnt say "SU" all the time and if her dress wasnt so out of place ..theres a difference between over doing it and being different...also the height differences scared me the characters overreacted way too much at everything the angel was a complete idiot and spacey too much..the plot was...over done...dry..boring..im actually surprised that i took the time to read the whole thing...im just sad now that i wasted ten bucks and to think i could of bought a really good book like fruits baket or my fav hana-kimi ...i wouldnt buy this book called pita-ten unless you have no iq

Pita Ten Official Fan Book Volume 1 (Pita-Ten)

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Koge-donbo , and Various
Manufacturer: TokyoPop
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ASIN: 1598161067
Release Date: 2005-11-08

Book Description

Here is Pita-Ten as you've never seen it before! Koge-Donbo's loveable characters--Kotarou, Misha and Shia--are all here, illustrated in a unique, fresh style by the some of the biggest fans of the bestselling manga! Different manga-ka from Japan add their personal touch to the romantic series. But it wouldn't be Pita-Ten without an original tale from Koge-Donbo--Hiroshi hatches a plan to get closer to Misha-san...by becoming Kotarou! These fresh new stories set in the universe of Pita-Ten are a must-have for fans of the irresistible manga series!

Pita Ten Official Fan Book Volume 3 (Pita-Ten)

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Pita Ten Official Fan Book Volume 3 (Pita-Ten)
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ASIN: 1598161083
Release Date: 2006-07-03

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Here is another unique, unforgettable volume that features new stories involving Koge-Donbo's loveable characters, including Kotarou, Misha and Shia. Each chapter is illustrated in a fresh style by manga-ka from all over the world. You will see Pita-Ten as you've never seen it before!

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Pita-Ten 2
Koge Donbo
Manufacturer: Tandem Library
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Binding: Library Binding

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ASIN: 1417683821

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ASIN: 141768383X

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