Desert Arthropods: Life History Variations (Adaptations of Desert Organisms)

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This book is a basic account of the life cycles and life history strategies of the major groups of desert arthropods. It covers a wide variety of topics including an overview of major adaptations in desert arthropods, characteristic features of deserts, a comprehensive review of life history theory, and a detailed description of embryonic and postembryonic development. The book also provides an in-depth discussion of the life history traits in these animals including development time, growth rates and patterns, age and size at maturity, size and number of offspring, sex ratios, costs associated with reproduction and longevity, and explains how these traits are inextricably connected by various trade-offs including those between current reproduction and survival, current and future reproduction, and between number, size and sex of offspring. Finally, the relationship between behavioral ecology and life history traits is discussed.

Dispersal Biology of Desert Plants (Adaptations of Desert Organisms)

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Dispersal Biology of Desert Plants (Adaptations of Desert Organisms)
Karen van Rheede van Oudtshoorn , and Margaretha W. van Rooyen
Manufacturer: Springer
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 3540648860

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Dispersal processes have important effects on plant distribution and abundance. Although adaptations to long range dispersal (telechory) are by no means rare in desert plants, many desert plant species do not possess any features to promote dispersal (atelechory), while others have structures that hamper dispersal (antitelechory). The high frequency with which atelechorous and antitelechorous mechanisms are present in plants inhabiting arid areas indicates the importance of these adaptations. Among the benefits derived from these adaptations are the spreading of germination over time, the provision of suitable conditions for germination and subsequent seedling establishment, and the maintenance of a reservoir of available seeds (seed bank). This book describes the ways and means - anatomical, morphological and ecological - by which dispersal in desert plants has evolved to ensure the survival of these species in their harsh and unpredictable environment.

Plants In The Deserts Of The Middle East (Adaptions of Desert Organisms)

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Plants In The Deserts Of The Middle East (Adaptions of Desert Organisms)
K. H. Batanouny
Manufacturer: Springer
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 3540525726

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Water is a paramount factor in determining the distribution of species on a global basis. The responses and adaptations of a species to water stress are critical for its success in any environmental niche. The deserts of the Middle East provide an excellent example of the harsh conditions to which plants are subjected.
This volume elucidates the adaptations of these plants in order to sustain their life and reproduce to continue their survival. Topics covered include climate aridity and topographic influence on plant life in the deserts, the role of plants in the lives of the Bedouins, the concept of adaptation, its purposes and causes, adaptations that promote increased water uptake and reduction of water output, as well as those which help the plants to tolerate and/or resist the drought, escaping drought and adaptation to desiccation, and the mechanisms by which halophytes can tolerate and/or resist salinity.

Ecology of Desert Organisms (Tropical Ecology)

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Ecology of Desert Organisms (Tropical Ecology)
Gideon Louw , M.K. Seely , and K Seeley
Manufacturer: Longman
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Binding: Paperback

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Avian Desert Predators (Adaptions of Desert Organisms)

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Avian Desert Predators (Adaptions of Desert Organisms)
W.E. COOK
Manufacturer: SPRINGER-VERLAG
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Deserts | Ecosystems | Outdoors & Nature | Subjects | Books

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ASIN: 3540592628

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Birds are not particularly well suited to desert life. Unlike mammals, they are generally active during the day and do not usually go underground to escape the intense desert heat. Among the few types of birds that have successfully invaded the desert ecosystem are the predators. Many species of hawks, owls, roadrunners, vultures, and shrikes survive very well in deserts. What attributes make this group especially suited to desert life? How have they augmented their abilities to cope with the harsh constraints imposed by the desert habitat? These are among the issues explored in this new volume, which brings together much of the current research on adaptations of avian desert predators.

Carnivore Ecology in Arid Lands (Adaptations of Desert Organisms)

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Carnivore Ecology in Arid Lands (Adaptations of Desert Organisms)
Jacobus du P. Bothma
Manufacturer: Springer
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Arid lands require that organisms inhabiting them be well-adapted to thrive or even just to survive. This book provides a review of the ecological adaptations - be they behavioural, physiological or morphological - of carnivores to arid environments. Following a general introduction into aridity and arid lands in Africa, the major carnivore families are presented. Ecological adaptations of carnivores in arid lands reveal the amplitude and resilience of the ecology of these animals. In setting up conservation measures, the nature and extent of such adaptations are important facets in determining the effective area and degree of heterogeneity required as habitat by a carnivore population so as to produce a viable unit.

Ecophysiology Of Amphibians Inhabiting Xeric Environments (Adaptions of Desert Organisms)

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Ecophysiology Of Amphibians Inhabiting Xeric Environments (Adaptions of Desert Organisms)
M.R. WARBURG
Manufacturer: SPRINGER-VERLAG
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Binding: Hardcover

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Scarcity of water has brought about a number of structural, behavioural, physiological and ecological adaptations in amphibians inhabiting seasonally xeric habitats. This book describes structural and functional adaptations of key organs such as skin, kidneys, bladder, lungs and ovaries. Behavioural responses to high temperatures mainly involve thermoregulation and the selection of optimal temperatures and humidity. Special emphasis is placed on physiological adaptations: water, electrolyte, nitrogen, and thermal balance and their endocrine control are treated in detail. Development and metamorphosis, larval competition for food resources, and reproductive strategies are only a few of the exciting topics in the chapter on ecological aspects.

Ecophysiology Of Desert Birds (Adaptions of Desert Organisms)

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Ecophysiology Of Desert Birds (Adaptions of Desert Organisms)
GORDON L. MACLEAN
Manufacturer: SPRINGER-VERLAG
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 3540592695

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The scientific study of birds in arid regions has been conducted more or less intensively for about 40 years. This is an appropriate time to draw together the threads of the diverse research on birds living in such an extreme environment.Topics include: Desert Avifaunas; Food and Energy; Water - Drinking; Water Regulation; Thermoregulation; Timing of Breeding; Ecology of Breeding.

Ecophysiology Of Small Desert Mammals (Adaptions of Desert Organisms)

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Ecophysiology Of Small Desert Mammals (Adaptions of Desert Organisms)
A.A. DEGEN
Manufacturer: SPRINGER-VERLAG
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 3540592598

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Since small mammals have a large surface to mass ratio, one would expect them to quickly dehydrate and perish at high environmental temperatures. Nonetheless, a large number of small mammal species inhabit deserts. This fascinating phenomenon is investigated by Prof. A. Allan Degen in his book. The majority of small desert mammals are rodents, but shrews of several grams and small foxes of 1 kg are also present. Their survival is due mainly to behavioural adaptations and habitat selection, however, physiological adaptations also contribute to the success. Interestingly, many small mammals that live in different deserts of the world show similarities in their adaptive traits although they have different taxonomic affinities.

Energetics Of Desert Invertebrates (Adaptions of Desert Organisms)

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Energetics Of Desert Invertebrates (Adaptions of Desert Organisms)
HAROLD HEATWOLE
Manufacturer: SPRINGER-VERLAG
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Biochemistry | Biological Sciences | Science | Subjects | Books

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ASIN: 3540524398

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Inspiring

Great Book

Great Motivator and great read

A Runner's Anthology

Running through the wall

Running Through the Wall: Personal Encounters With the Ultramarathon
Neal Jamison
Manufacturer: Breakaway Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1891369377

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Running to the limits of human -endurance.

For those who are not content to run merely 26.2 miles, there is ultramarathoning. Some of the biggest ultras are 50 or 100 miles long, races in which people run all day, through the night and on into the next day. What makes them tick? What thoughts go through their minds at mile 93? How is the pain different from that of a marathon? How can you train for such a colossal undertaking? All these questions are answered in 35 interviews with ultramarathoners. Ultramarathoning is the logical next step for those who burn with a desire to achieve and explore their limits. Every kind of ultra runner is included here, and this book will be an indispensable volume for anyone dreaming of running long.

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Inspiring.......2007-06-22

Most of the essays in this book are wonderfully written. I can only think of one or two that were poorly written and not exhilirating. This book is absolutely inspiring, and has inspired me to want to run an ultra myself. Of course, never having been in any race in my entire life, I have to run a marathon first, which I will be doing in October.

I love the fact that such a diverse group of people were called upon to contribute to this book. The diversity of it is definitely its strongest suit.

Great Book.......2007-05-09

I am just getting into marthathons, but see myself running at least a 50 miler. This book is great for giving you real people's experiences with ultras. You truly get a taste of the good, the bad, and the ugly. You begin to understand that you can do far more than you think you can. I also learned from this book that you must have dogged tanacity toward your goals. It also gave me a different perspective while I was training for my marathon (which I just ran my first this past weekend - the 07 Flying Pig in Cincinnati). I saw it as just a step toward my ultras instead of an end in itself.

Great Motivator and great read.......2007-04-21

If your an endurance runner this is a great book for you. It has given me a lot of ideas of different races to run and has been a great motivator for me.

A Runner's Anthology.......2007-04-12

This collection of stories by ultrarunners will captivate you and pull you into the sport. You'll also find inspiration for your own ultramarathon.

Running through the wall.......2007-04-12

As a 19-year long-distance runner I certainly can relate very well to this book. I have it, read it and agree with the every detailed information, no runner should be without.

In addition I have contributed a couple of digital images from my large digital sports (mostly running)collection.

Running through the wall goes beyound the marathon which for many long-time runners is only the first step before going on to bigger challenges.
Besides a certain physical and conditioning level you got to be mentally tough and there is no way around i, which is one aspect covered in this book. Many of the covered subject matters do not only apply to running but to life in general and can be useful throughout life.

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The most detailed guide to the southern Atlantic coast of the Sunshine State - a magnet for hundreds of thousands of tourists. The Adventure Guide to Southeast Florida takes you beyond the high-rise condos and urban sprawl to find natural, beautiful South Florida at its best. As with all Adventure Guides, the emphasis is on outdoor activities - kayaking, canoeing, deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, turtle- and manatee-watching, and dozens of other ways to have fun. Many sidebar interviews with local experts and guides offer insights on everything from canoeing the Loxahatchee River to swimming with dolphins to seeking out great horned owls! Accommodations, restaurants and sightseeing too. Maps, color photos, index.

The Mountain Biker's Guide to the Southeast: Georgia Coastal Plain, Florida, and Coastal Plain of South Carolina (Dennis Coello's America By Mountain Bike)

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The Mountain Biker's Guide to the Southeast: Georgia Coastal Plain, Florida, and Coastal Plain of South Carolina (Dennis Coello's America By Mountain Bike)
Lori Finley
Manufacturer: Falcon Pr Pub Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1560442565

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this is a very good book for you to read........2004-11-20

I believe the book the Borrowed Children by Geogre Ella Lyon was interesting to read because it was a book to read that will help you make a choice between family, and school. And also the cause and the effect behind your decision. The set was belivable, and you could tell if you just look at it. Mandy is trying to express herself, and trying to go back to school. Yes it made sense. Because Mandy stop going to school to help family, out because her mother nearly died giving birth to William(her brother). Mandy is a good way of getting a teen to think about what will be the cause and the effect of their choice. I think that any body between the ages of 7 and up could read this book.

Borrowed Children.......2002-12-25

Mandy is twelve years old,and she has to take care of her two younger sisters,nine-year-old Anna and five-year-old Helen.Her
two older brothers,Ben and David,are 14 and 16.One day they have a new baby brother,Willie.Mandy's mother is tired from Willie's birth and really weak.So Mandy had to keep the house running with David and Ben.And she gets to escape all this work by going to her grandparents' house for two weeks in Memphis as a christmas present from her presents.

Borrowed Children- or Depression in the Hills.......1998-11-29

This book starts out with Mandy and her sisters talking about trees. Thay live in Kentucky and all that, so ya know Her brothers hated ham so they ate at the hotel.

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Borrowed Body
Valerie Mason-John
Manufacturer: Serpent's Tail
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1852428910

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At six weeks I was chucked out into the new year of 1965 which wasn't prepared to welcome an African baby, abandoned on a harsh English winter's day.

So begins Pauline's spirited and moving story of her childhood and teenage years in and out of foster homes and detention units in England. Both realistic and magical, Borrowed Body is a celebration of a child's will to survive. It is the first novel by Valerie Mason-John, who lives in London, England.

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No Time to Wave Goodbye
Ben Wicks
Manufacturer: STODDART
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0773722157

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"War Stories of British children who were forced out of their homes to the homes of "Borrowed Parents"." The War between Britian and Germany was on and thousands of families were voluntarily split apart...never to be the same.

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Something Borrowed, Something Blue
Lenora Mattingly Weber
Manufacturer: Image Cascade Publishing
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1930009054

The Borrowed House (Young Adult Bookshelf Series)

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A Determined Girl
Wonderful Book!
Well-Written Story With A Bit Of Hypocrisy
WWII Amsterdam, from the viewpoint of a German girl
A Semi-Intriguing Holocaust Story

The Borrowed House (Young Adult Bookshelf Series)
Hilda Van Stockum
Manufacturer: Bethlehem Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Historical Fiction | History & Historical Fiction | Teens | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 1883937469

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A Determined Girl.......2007-01-27

When Jana Oster, a German girl who lives in Holland, finds a boy inside her wardrobe, her view on what is happening in the world around her completely changes. As I read The Borrowed House, by Hilda Van Stockum, I learned that people had different views on what happened in World War II. Jana thought that Hitler was doing the Jews in Germany a good deed by sending them away to a nice home of their own. On the other hand, Sef, a fourteen year old boy, knew that the Jews were really being sent to concentration camps, where they were put in gas chambers and killed. As Jana and Sef become closer friends, Jana begins to realize how wrong she had been about many things.

In addition to the different views people had on WWII, the characters were thoughtfully created. Jana, the main character, is a good friend and is very caring. She is a strong girl, and is not afraid to speak what she thinks. Sef is a Jew that secretly forges papers and food cards for other Jews. He enjoys teasing Jana, who has a soft spot for him, by pretending to be in love with another girl. Jana's mother and father are actors at a theater. Jana's mother is attractive, and has always had many fans. Jana's father believes strongly in what Hitler is doing, and encourages Jana to be in the Hitler Youth. Jana's parents love her dearly; however, they never seem to have any time for her. The Oster's share their house with the Frosch's. The Frosch's have a son, Heinz, who loves to make trouble.

Unlike most books, you can never, at any point, guess what is going to happen next. The Borrowed House is the kind of book that draws you into a world full of twists and turns, war, and unexpected relationships and deaths.

Wonderful Book!.......2004-01-08

My children and I are very interested in World War II and I have read many books about it: adult as well as young adult and children, fiction as well as non-fiction. I previewed this for my young teens. This was a great one! The story was not predictable, but it did have mystery, family love and strength of character at the forefront. While the main character is a German girl of 13, any boy would enjoy the story because it is intriguing and has enough male characters to sustain a boy's interest. So boys and girls alike should enjoy it. Janna is transported to occupied Holland to be with her actor-parents after 2 years separation, and she is immersed into a world of mystery, suspense, war, deception, love and prejudice.

With as much knowledge that I have about WWII, I still learned a lot from this book. It's a keeper. One outstanding quality of the story is the author's portrayal of the sacredness of marriage and family.

The story reminded me a bit of The Hiding Place and The Diary of Anne Franke. The supporting characters (a cook, a Baron with a castle in Bavaria, a bratty little German boy aching for his father's love) provide many surprising twists to the story that make it the page turner it is. Whether your young teen's interest in (or knowledge of) wartimes is high or not, he/she will enjoy this book. So will you.

Well-Written Story With A Bit Of Hypocrisy.......2003-11-18

I am a 35-year-old who is currently doing research about Nazi Germany. I was inspired to study this time in history when I was a kid, after reading books like this one. Unlike many of the reviewers below, I did not read "Borrowed House" as a child. I came across it recently and, surprised that I had actually missed the book when I was in school, I decided to read it now.

The story is well-told. The relationships between the main characters are interesting; there is a touch of mystery, and an exciting ending. This is an excellent piece of historical fiction. However...

I want the young readers out there to avoid making the same mistake I did. When I read these books as a kid, I noticed that the authors seemed to be FROM Germany, Austria, Holland...where ever the story took place. I figured, they were THERE; they KNEW what it was like; so everything I was reading was true. I thought, "This is the same as reading a history book, but more fun."

What I did not realize was that most of these authors were people who were against the Nazis and had fled Germany. A lot of the books I read about kids in the Hitler Youth were written by people who were never actually members. "Borrowed House" is supposed to be written from the point of view of a German girl living in occupied Holland, but the author is Dutch. She is a good writer, and she tried her best to IMAGINE what it would be like for a German girl, but her own experience was from the opposite side.

"Borrowed House" is a book about a girl named Janna who discovers that everything she has been taught was a lie. There is a scene where her new Dutch teacher tells her that what she was told about the Bible in Hitler Youth was wrong, and the teacher suggests that she read it for herself. The heroine reads the Bible, trembling with anxiety, because, "The Bible was a forbidden book for the Hitler Youth."

I have recently had the opportunity to interview people who were IN the Hitler Youth, and they say that it was NOT forbidden to read the Bible.

They also told me that they could not use Hitler Youth meetings as a way of playing hooky from farm work, as the heroine of "Borrowed House" does in the opening scene. Kids were needed to work on the farms because the war was making food scarce. I spoke to 2 former Hitler Youth members, one male and one female, and they both told me that they had to go out into the fields to catch and kill Colorado beetles with their bare hands, so the crops would not be destroyed. How did the beetles get from Colorado to Germany? Our own American planes dropped them there.

So, like Janna, I am finding out that not everything I have been taught is true. How interesting that a book about a girl confronting misinformation based on prejudice should CONTAIN misinformation based on prejudice.

WWII Amsterdam, from the viewpoint of a German girl.......2003-10-20

This is an exciting story that deals with difficult moral issues. The central character is a young German girl who is a keen member of the Hitler Youth, until she is summoned to join her parents in occupied Holland. She is delighted by the elegant house they are moved into. Her room seems to have been designed for a girl just her age and the wardrobe is full of lovely clothes just her size. Why do the neighbours seem so hostile when she wears them? Bit by bit she learns the secrets of the borrowed house, and has to decide for herself where her loyalties lie.

A Semi-Intriguing Holocaust Story.......2001-11-28

This was another mediocre book about the holocaust. One thing that made it stand out however, was that is was largely narrated by a young German girl (living in Germany during WWII). About midway through the book, the young girl finds out that their housekeeper has been hiding Jews in their house. The girl gets to know the Jews, and by the end of the book begins to realize the cruelty that Jews are being subjected to.

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Of the many joys of Hanukkah, the joining of family and friends is perhaps the greatest. This is why young Rachel and her family are especially eager to have their dear elderly neighbor Mrs. Greenberg over for Hanukkah dinner. But every year their neighbor refuses, not wanting to be a bother. One year, on the last night of Hanukkah, Rachel's mother discovers that she has run out of potatoes for the latkes. Maybe Mrs. Greenberg will come for dinner if we borrow some of her potatoes, suggests Rachel. And off she runs into the snowy purple night to see if her plan will work. Author Linda Glaser (Rosie's Birthday Rat) has a keen understanding of a child's perspective: "Mrs. Greenberg's house was always clean and tidy, like its face was just scrubbed and its blouse was tucked in, while Rachel's house always looked like it was still in its pajamas and needed to brush its hair yet." Rachel succeeds in procuring the potatoes, but it takes a "stubborn-as-an-ox" girl to get a "stubborn-as-an-ox" woman to share their Hanukkah dinner. Rachel's ingenious eventual entrapment of Mrs. Greenberg--along with her rosy red cheeks and unruly orange braids--make her an excellent ambassador for a story about the heart of Hanukkah. Lively, cartoonish illustrations by Nancy Cote enliven this already vivacious holiday tale. (Ages 4 and older) --Gail Hudson

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Great, Moving Hannukkah Book!.......2005-01-17

This book will become one of my Hanukkah favorites. I thought it was really a moving story and believe that my students will love it. I am not Jewish and don't have any Jewish students but teaching and learning about Hanukkah as well as other winter holidays is a great way to build understanding and tolerance. The Hannukkah unit is definitely a favorite.

Our kids love this book.......2000-11-24

Our children love this book, especially our 5 year old: its one of his favorite holiday books. It's a sweet story that will keep younger children interested; as much as its about Hanukkah, its mainly about giving. Highly recommended for non-Jewish families who want to expose their children to Hanukkah as well; its about coming together at a holiday and doesn't focus on the weightier aspects of religion.

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Borrowed Black
Ellen Bryan Obed
Manufacturer: Breakwater Books Limited
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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In rhyming couplets, Obed tells the ballad-like tale of Borrowed Black, an imaginary creature who lives on the coast of Labrador. Borrowed Black, a huge being made of parts borrowed from other creatures, has bear paws, seaweed hair, seashell ears, wolf eyes, a gull nose, seal flipper feet, and a wind heart. The borrowed parts that form the Frankenstein-like creature are held together by wind. One night, greedy Borrowed Black borrows the silver moon, and when it breaks, he buries the "billion and four" pieces in the sea and the land is cloaked in darkness. Seventeen seasons pass, but one night an eclectic crew of personified characters, who sail a boat built in the back of whale, finds Borrowed Black's shack. They steal Borrowed Black's sack of wind and negotiate a trade the moon pieces for the sack of wind. However, Borrowed Black's demise is inevitable when the wind, "thoughtful of night and its kin," remains with the moon to hold the pieces together. As night turns to day, Borrowed Black is no more as his borrowed pieces blow away.

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borrowed black
Borowed Black- An Ageless Classic
Eerie and Intriguing!

Borrowed Black (Labrador Fantasy)
Ellen Bryan Obed
Manufacturer: Ideals Childrens Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0824984013

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borrowed black.......2002-07-17

Having endured (and loved) 3 children growing up and spending endless hours reading mindless stories ....this story stands out as the one that I never tired of reading ......
Scary but safe ......fantastic dreamy imagery by Jan Mogensen ... a special book for my (final)daughter ... ....a belief reinforced by her 78 yr old grandfather who read same book and was mightily impressed too ....there are too many boring kids books ...this is not one of them ...my highest congratulations to the author and illustrator .... a step ahead of the rest ......

Borowed Black- An Ageless Classic.......2000-03-11

I remember having read this book in elementary school and it was instantly my new favorite book. I adored the morbid imagery and enjoyed the rhyme of the text. Because i have been parted with this book for so long, (I'm a sophomore in highschool now),I hardly remember anything specific about it and thought no one else on earth had even heard of it, I truly want a copy of it. Which is why i have come to this online bookstore. It is such a sentimental piece of my childhood and a real instigator to my peers and teachers as to make them wonder how such a young child could be so obssesed with such macabre imagery even though it is a children's book. Yes, this is definately a favorite of mine. Even though I now read english literature and things of a mature nature, owning this book would certainly help me achieve closure on an unfinished section of my personal reflection. I highly recommend this book for all ages. A beautiful and horrifying piece of work.

Eerie and Intriguing!.......1999-10-26

This is one of the best children's books I have ever read. However, I think adults will enjoy the book more than children. It's an eerie and intriguing tale told in verse, with bleak illustrations to match! This is a good verse to read outloud by the fire. Hopefully the book will be printed again.

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Borrowed Black: A Labrador Fantasy
Ellen Bryan Obed , and Jan Mogensen
Manufacturer: Gareth Stevens Pub
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding

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ASIN: 1555329128

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BORROWED CHILDREN

Manufacturer: Orchard Books
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000HF19JY

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