Animal Habitats: Dicovering How Animals Live in the Wild (Facts on File Natural Science Library)

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Animal Habitats describes and illustrates almost every kind of living environment where animals flourish. Clear and concise entries detail the territories inhabited by each animal and how they cope with ecological factors such as shrinking natural surroundings, seasonal migration, and competition for food. Featured animals and their habitats include: Aardvarks

Brown bears

Camels

Cheetahs

Dolphins

Elephants

Fruit bats

Gazelles
Giant pandas

Giraffes Hippopotamuses Killer whales

Orangutans Tasmanian devils Zebras.

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A very exciting book........2007-05-07

It was the three different strips of montages of photographs across the front cover that immediately caught my eye. The top montage depicts various wetlands, beneath that are different underwater scenes and below that the African plains - from which a large lion leaps out towards the reader. These proved to be just 3 examples of the 14 panoramic fold-out pages of different habitats found inside the book. With the book being approximately A4 size, it means that each fold-out is the same size as four sheets of A4 paper - placed side by side.

The 14 habitats depicted are; Taiga, Tundra & Polar, Oceans, Coastlines, Swamps & Mangroves, Temperate Grassland, Temperate Forest, Savannah, Rain Forest, Mountains, Rivers & Lakes, Deserts, Scrublands and Corals. Each of these sections is supported by some first rate and instructive text, excellent photography and graphics which all melt together into the most informative description of the whole.

I really cannot imagine a better book to explain the different habitats of the world - thus making this book essential reading by all those with an interest in the subject. Surely that means all of us?

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Good compliment to Hogans 5 fundamentals

Complements the DVD

Innovative Concept

It is the Plane Truth

This is a must for any serious golfer.

The Plane Truth for Golfers
Jim Hardy , and John Andrisani
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
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ASIN: 0071432450

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"Jim Hardy is the most knowledgeable teacher in golf. This extraordinary book will be the most revolutionary instructional book since Ben Hogan's Five Lessons."
--Peter Jacobsen, Seven-time PGA Tour event winner

Voted one of "America's 50 Greatest Teachers" by Golf Digest and ranked in the "Top 100 Teachers" list of Golf magazine, Jim Hardy is a veritable scholar of swing. He's been fixing the swings of professional and amateur golfers since 1977, and in The Plane Truth for Golfers, he makes his groundbreaking concepts available to you for the first time.

Hardy's revolutionary approach is simple: There are two sets of fundamentals to the swing, not one. There is the one-plane swing, for more athletic players, and the two-plane swing, suitable for players of all abilities. Understanding these concepts is crucial to your improvement, and Hardy breaks them down into easy-to-follow steps, complete with dozens of photographs.

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Good compliment to Hogans 5 fundamentals.......2007-07-25

I must admit that as I read this book I began to realize that Ben Hogan was only 90 percent correct. As a 50 year old golfer with a life time of bad techniques there was no way I could swing the club like a person in great shape who is flexible and doesn't have so many bad habits. I have always used a 2 plane swing and didn't realize it until now. I'm glad I bought this book together with Ben Hogan's book because it allows me to make the slight adjustments to my grip and stance that will provide me with the final answer to a consistent golf swing.

Complements the DVD.......2007-06-02

Jim Hardy teaches both the one and the two plane swings, but has a bias for the one plane. The eye opener to me was the distinct difference between the two, and the realization that I had, on my own and through lessons, incorporated some features of both into my swing. That is fatal for most swings, and it was for mine. After vacillating between the two for several weeks, I decided to go with the one plane. Hardy makes it clear that either swing is fine, discusses how to decide which is best for you, instructs in both, and gives drills for both. It really helps to have a pro help with either swing, but make sure you have a pro who fully understands and can teach the plane that you want. (You will learn enough from the book to evaluate your pro). The DVD set is a little wordy, but as a visual person, I find it more useful than the book.

Innovative Concept.......2007-05-04

The concept of different swing planes is a breakthrough for instruction on the golf swing. Jim Hardy is a very reputable golf instructor. I found the DVD set to be very professionally done, but to contain too much explanation. While there are a number of examples and demonstrations of the principles that are presented, after more than 30 minutes of viewing, I found it very difficult to remain attentive to Jim's talkative teaching style. My 2-star rating applies more to the method of presentation than to these remarkable concepts. Other more skilled golfers than I have told me that they LOVE the DVD series. I suspect that experienced, skilled students of this very demanding sport will too. As for me, a high handicapper who has been playing regularly for less than a year, I found it to be "too much".

It is the Plane Truth.......2007-04-07

I believe that Jim Hardy is deinately on to something here. I always struggled with golf instruction - some tips worked like a charm while others didn't seem like they belonged at all. Now I know why - I am a one planer and alot of insruction is based around the two plane swing. I now recognize the differences and can concentrate only on things that will "fit" my swing type. My improvement is progressing very nicely now. With all the conflicting instruction out there - you owe it to yourself to read this book or get the DVD's and get working on the right swing for you.

This is a must for any serious golfer........2007-03-22

This book explains the difference in the 2 and 1 plane swing. It lets you know that you cannot throw any golf swing tip into your swing. You need to know what type of swing you are learning so you can identify what you need to work on and how to work on it. The only draw back is the 2 plane swing is an old school 2 lane swing. Meaning that the small muscles(arms and hands) are used. There are 2 plane swings that involve more big muscles in todays time and age.

The Plane Truth for Golfers Master Class

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An excellent follow up to the first book!
The Plane Truth for Golfers Master Class
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The Plane Truth for Golfers Master Class

The Plane Truth for Golfers Master Class
Jim Hardy
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Improve your swing with the teacher the pros trust:

"(Jim Hardy) was the one person who really had the greatest influence on me in terms of my teaching. Jim had such an incredible mind for the game of golf."
--From The Only Golf Lesson You'll Ever Need by Hank Haney, Tiger Woods' golf coach

"Jim Hardy is the most knowledgeable teacher in golf. No other instructor has his understanding of golf swing techniques and what makes them work.”
--Peter Jacobsen, Champions Tour player and winner of seven PGA Tour championships

If your shots are off target and your swing needs improving, you simply won't find a better fix than the powerful breakthrough techniques of Jim Hardy. Jim's smash bestseller, The Plane Truth for Golfers, introduced the revolutionary one-plane and two-plane swings to golfers and teaching pros around the world. It changed how players think about golf and how the game is taught.

In this exciting master class follow-up, he takes your swing to the next level, giving you in-depth instruction in how to execute both of these swings perfectly for on-target shots every time.

Jim shows you how to:

Assume the proper stance and posture for each style
Position and move your hips, shoulders, and torso correctly
"Feel" the difference when you correct the faults in your swing
Gain proficiency in your swing with detailed drills for both styles

He begins by giving you a review of the basics, outlining the one-plane and two-plane swings as he emphasizes his most crucial lesson: “All swings are either one- or two-plane actions, and to become good at golf you must work towards being a fundamental purist, only learning and employing those elements relative to your swing type.” With Jim's guidance, you'll first determine which swing type is right for you, then master your specialized swing. It's a powerful feeling when your body and arms are moving in total coordination with the club, and it can only happen once you master the art of the swing.

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An excellent follow up to the first book!.......2007-09-15

I have found Master Class to be an excellent follow up to the first book, The Plane Truth for Golfers. The first book lays the foundation for the two different types of golf swings, and Master Class takes you farther into the "how to's" of performing each swing. There are many more pictures in this second book demonstrating the necessary positions, and much information on the various faults for each swing and drills for how to correct them. Those that say that this book is repetitive information from the first book obviously have not read both books in detail. If you go to get a golf lesson, you don't get all of the information in the first or second lesson. That's the beauty of Mr. Hardy's teachings. He gives it to you in the proper sequence for learning it. His DVD's are excellent additions to the book that offer much more for the visual learner and also give you a glimpse into the genuine character of Mr. Hardy. There is no need for me to read any other instruction and my golf game is improving. So will yours.

The Plane Truth for Golfers Master Class.......2007-08-09

Excellent product and follow up to the original book by Jim Hardy. Well written, and gives good guides for some specific problems that players can encounter. A lot more drills than in the first book as well.
It does get more technical and slightly more complex to assimilate. Some of the things described are hard to visualize, and seem to moderately contradict some of the teachings in the first book, particularly in the use of the arms in the down swing.

Good To Know.......2007-06-01

I think it is a stretch to call this book the best one ever written on the full swing. That is too much of a blanket statement and the fact is that each golfer finds their own path to golf "enlightenment". I didn't find this book to be that much different from the Plane Truth for Golfers.
What has made me understand the difference between each swing is that there is a "Classic" swing and then there is the "Modern" swing. The classic swing is characterized by that Reverse C position caused by tilting. The modern swing is characterized by stable legs and more of a rotation of the body.

Very Nice Follow Up to Plane Truth for Golfers.......2007-05-31

I have the original Plane Truth and the DVD series. The Plane Truth Masters Class is an excellent follow up to these. I especially like the new and additional drills for each type of swing. In this book, Hardy breaks down the two swings in their own sections in the book with drill chapters that correspond to that swing type. This makes it easier for those who already know which swing type they are-

The Plane Truth for Golfers Master Class .......2007-05-21

Decent job of explaining the one and two plane swings. If you have read the first plane truth book, you really do not need to get this one. Some additional depth to the explanations, but not worth spending the additional money. If you are debating between the two books, get the first one.

Golfweek's 101 Winning Golf Tips: Expert Shotmaking Advice from the Co-Author of the Bestselling The Plane Truth for Golfers

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Golfweek's 101 Winning Golf Tips: Expert Shotmaking Advice from the Co-Author of the Bestselling The Plane Truth for Golfers
John Andrisani
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Whether you’re a beginner about to take up the game or a seasoned veteran, you’re looking for ways to improve your game, lower your score, and have more fun on the links. Small enough to fit inside your golf bag and fully endorsed by the editors of Golfweek magazine, this helpful volume contains tips for golfers of all skill and experience levels: choosing the right equipment; gripping the club; stance and set-up; proper swing fundamentals; driving, chipping, putting; executing trouble shots; the mental game; and much more. If you are a duffer looking to break 100 for the first time, or a scratch golfer looking to cut one more stroke from your card, this book will really help.

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The finest guidebook ever written for Maui and the only one written by Maui residents who anonymously review the island. They visit every beach, restaurant, activity and trail on the island. The result is this comprehensive, humorous and easy-to-read full color guide that will lead you to more adventures than any other book. A must for travelers.

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A wonderful resource!.......2007-10-01

We visited Maui one month ago to spend time with my sister in law who lives out there (lucky girl!). We found this book to be invaluable and think it should be standard issue to everyone who visits the island. We had a couple of problems with it but on the whole it was worth the money :)

fantastic guides - the best I have read on Hawaii islands.......2007-09-24

Goes WAY beyond your average guide book. I lived in Hawaii for a year and felt like a local thanks to this book (and the series of books for the various Hawaiian islands). No need to carry several guide books to Hawaii - this is all you need. And the online information (which you receive by purchasing a book and getting a special password) gives you even more information on housing, restaurants, etc. and keeps the info in the book fresh and up to date. Cant recommend enough. Mahalo!

Very informative book.......2007-09-13

This book has a lot of very interesting information. It give descriptions of all of the places I am anxious to visit. It also allows you to go online and read the reviews on all of the lodging on Maui. I have used those reviews to find a place for us to stay. I can't wait to get to Maui to check it out.

Really nice, concise descriptions.......2007-08-31

I really felt I could trust this book, as, having been to Maui a few times, I could compare my feelings against the commentary included. They're right on 100% of the time. Great tips and direct reviews.

Excellent book and well worth purchasing.......2007-08-15

This guide book was perfect with one exception and that was a terrible kabob restaurant in Lahaina. Every other recommendation/write up was exact. We stayed at Prince Maui which was wonderful. The beach was crystal clear in the morning. We saw a couple of sea turtles and I saw an octopus while snorkeling. While we stayed in South Maui, we spent a lot of time in Lahaina. Where we stayed it was quiet and beautiful and my kids (18 & 14) loved it. For surfing, Goofy Foot Surfin School was EXCELLENT. My kids were up on the first time and the guys that work there were very nice and patient. I can not say enough good things about them. Good shopping in Lahaina. The Hana Highway was the most beautiful place I have seen and I wish we would have spent 2 days. All of the waterfalls were excellent. Pg 86 is re Waikani Falls--from where you park, you have to walk across the bridge. Like the book says, it is a tricky first step, but once you get past that, it is an easy hike to the waterfall and the pools below. All of the stops that the book recommends are worthwhile. We did see broken glass so be sure to take valuables with you. For the waterfall on Pg 80, after you pass the stream where you have to cross several large boulders, take the path to the left to get to the waterfalls. It is a bamboo forest and really cool. I think there was a drought so the waterfalls were kind of small but it was really neat. PuPu Lounge was excellent as well as Pita Paradise. We had the Brouchetta plate and I loved it. The blow hole on pg 56 is awesome. You can hike down to the base and it is worth it (I had flip-flops on and did not have too much trouble but you should wear "tenny-shoes" to be careful. We had a wonderful trip and the book helped so much.

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Ultimate trip planning book

Ultimate Maui (Ultimate Guides)
Ray Riegert
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Ultimate trip planning book.......2001-11-15

This guide to Maui has information on hotels, condos etc. with phone numbers for getting rates. History, maps, suggestions and tips and the most information in one book I've found. Necessity for planning and touring on your own.

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As if being a senior, getting ridiculed by Amy's friends, and stressing about whether he's going to get into Juilliard aren't enough, right before break Ephram Brown's dad drops a bomb on him: They're not staying in Everwood for Thanksgiving. They're going to Vail. Forget a relaxing Thanksgiving break, forget just spending some time with his girlfriend and blocking out the rest of the world; thanks to Dr. Brown and his need for family quality time, Ephram is being forced to go skiing.

And it only gets worse. It turns out, the Browns aren't going alone; the Abbotts are headed to Vail for vacation as well. Now Ephram and Amy will be able to hang out, but they'll have to do it under the watchful, disapproving eyes of their parents. But as bummed as Ephram is at the idea of spending Thanksgivng on skis instead of on the couch, he never could have anticipated what lies in store for him on the slopes....

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This is a book of poetry by young author, Jake Roussel, author of Through These Eyes. Roussel is visually impaired,yet abundantly gifted in the prose to the point that he is sought after for motivational speaking engagements throughtout Texas, and the East Coast. Roussel aids our seeing eyes to truly see what he so perceptively appreciates and sees. He reveals the process of understanding through his poems. The book contains inspriational, spirit filled and motivational works of poetry.

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TIME IS SLIPPING AWAY.......2002-05-13

JAKE IS A TALENTED YOUNG MAN WITH MANY GOAL AHEAD OF HIM. HIS WRITINGS ARE VERY INSPIRATIONAL AND HE HAS DONE VERY WELL. DISPITE HIS BLINDNESS, HIS ABILITY TO WRITE AND ACHIEVE HIS GOALS ARE REMARKABLE. CONTINUE TO WRITE YOUR POEMS.

Time Is Slipping Away.......2000-10-04

Jake is an inspiration to all who have read his poetry books. I have been inspired twice because I have met this young man. He is a gifted writer and is like a storyteller using poetry. Jake reminds us that despite our shortcomings, we are capable of achieving our dreams. His poetry reflects life experiences we all share. Every parent needs to share this young man's story with their children because they need positve influences to help shape their lives for tomorrow.

Time Is Slipping Away.......2000-03-17

What a wonderful compilation of poems, and thoughts Jakes has compiled. Jakes parents must be very proud of their son. The book takes me back to the time when I was young, and full of the wonders of life. We are proud to have Jake as a MAA(Motown Alumni Association)member.

Through his Eyes, I have learned to look at life differently.......2000-03-17

Jake's poems tell a story of how someone who is blind can still see, feel and experience the many joys and pains of the world. Through his eyes Jake expresses his way of experiencing life in a way many of us will never understand. Through his vision, we can all learn how to look at the simple things and weight them with much more strength!

Time Is Slipping Away.......2000-03-16

I have heard this wonderful young man speak and have been incredibly moved by his story and the obstacles he has overcome. His beautiful book of poetry has become one of my greatest treasures. I'm delighted that Amazon.com is helping make "Time Is Slipping Away" available for all the world to read and enjoy. Jake is not only an extremely gifted writer but a powerfully inspirational speaker as well. He'll melt your heart and keep you longing to hear more. The best advice I can give is: buy yourself a copy and enjoy every word, then send some copies to your family and friends. It's a perfect gift to send to anyone at any time, and a source of inspiration you will treasure forever.

Cultivating loneliness: the importance of slipping away from the pack to encounter, and understand, the world firsthand.(Viewpoint essay) : An article from: Columbia Journalism Review

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Cultivating loneliness: the importance of slipping away from the pack to encounter, and understand, the world firsthand.(Viewpoint essay) : An article from: Columbia Journalism Review
Robert D. Kaplan
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FOOD SALES SLIPPING AWAY TO ALTERNATIVE CHANNELS.(Brief Article): An article from: Food Logistics

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This digital document is an article from Food Logistics, published by Cygnus Business Media on January 1, 2000. The length of the article is 382 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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Fox honeymoon is slipping away after tight election in Jalisco.(Brief Article): An article from: America's Insider

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This digital document is an article from America's Insider, published by Darien Gap LLC on November 17, 2000. The length of the article is 548 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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Health ins. feared 'slipping away' from agents.: An article from: National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management

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Health ins. feared 'slipping away' from agents.: An article from: National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management
Colleen Mulcahy
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This digital document is an article from National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management, published by The National Underwriter Company on November 1, 1993. The length of the article is 802 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 supplier: Health insurance industry executives and officials of health industry trade organizations speaking at a National Assn of Health Underwriters-sponsored conference said that the future looks grim for health insurers and health insurance agents. Pres Clinton's health care reform proposal would make agents obsolete and restrict health insurers' business. American Medical Security Pres Wallace J. Hillard believes that the industry and agents have brought on the disaster themselves because they have been socially irresponsible by insuring only good risks. However, other speakers said that the industry is unfairly being made a scapegoat.

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