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The ecosystems within Great Smoky Mountain National Park--from old growth forests to balds--support a wide variety of birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, mammals, and plants. This new addition to the "Visitor's Companion" series describes and illustrates in full color dozens of these plant and animal species. It also explores the park's geology, climate, and history--at once a traveler's guide, field guide, and natural history of one of America's most popular national parks.
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Weak illustrations cast doubt on book.......2003-07-07
I'm a biologist who has spent a fair amount of time in western NC. I know something of wildlife and the Smokies, and I buy books like this to learn more. I also judge the usefulness of guidebooks by how closely they fit with what already know. I only recently bought the Visitor's Companion, and it looked quite worthwhile. However, as I was doing an initial skimming of the volume, I noticed the illustrations were not at fine as I first thought. Many of the animals looked a little chunky, and the trees were a bit squat and artificial. The Box Turtle's plastron just didn't look right. But when I reached the deer. . . I know deer, and no whitetail has a rack like the one pictured on p. 198. It looked like a touch of mule deer, elk and possibly some Asian species all fused together. What it reminds me of is an illustration from a 16th century beastiary or on a heraldic emblem -- drawn with heavy artistic license. I guess I expected the photo-realistic quality of a Peterson guide rather than a drawn-from-memory sketch. Had I noticed this earlier, the book would have hit the shelf instead of the counter. As it is, I am looking over the drawings of salamanders and songbirds with a more critical eye, and will be more likely to doublecheck the facts in the text.
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In this detailed guide to the best birding localities, Simpson describes more than three hundred sites, including recreation areas, overlooks, campgrounds, picnic areas, and hiking trails. For each site, he lists the species most likely to be seen as well as rare birds that the persistent birder might find; he includes notes on the plant life and geography of each site and provides information on highway access and accommodations as well as accessibility for the handicapped.
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Not good for quick identification.......2007-05-16
I found this book to be for the birds. Extremely wordy and only a handful of black and white prints of birds. The format does not allow for quick and easy access to identifying bird species at a glance. It does not serve my need if I have to search through lengthy text to get information about a species that I can't identify until I see a color photo.
I'm sure the author spend much time in gathering information for this book such as which birds are found in what areas... however, unless you are an experienced bird watcher or ornithologist, this book may be difficult to follow without prior bird knowledge.
The Birds and where to find them in the Blue Ridge.......2000-11-30
This book is an all-around treasure, for the beginning birder or the experienced ornitholigist, living in or near the Blue Ridge, planning to visit the Appalachian region, or even simply interested in this world-class region. The first fifty pages constitute an introduction to the Appalachian province and birding in general. The rest of the book profiles the birds of over 300 locations, where to go to see them, and how to get there. The book contains over two dozen maps, and even information about birding spots with handicapped access; an annotated checklist of birds; and a guide to contacts and resources for particular areas. It also features the drawings of H. Douglas Pratt. Part travel guide, part natural history, part handbook, this book is above all a joy.
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Birds of Shenandoah National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park: A Field Guide is a compact, current, easy-to-use field guide that identifies 336 species of birds that have been reported from in and near the Blue Ridge in North Carolina and Virginia and the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee. This guide applies to one of the most beautiful and biologically rich regions of eastern North America, it includes only those species of birds that will be found in the region, and it can be used with comfort, confidence, and pleasure by casual and beginning observers as well as those with more extensive experience. Most of the guide consists of information about some 336 species of birds that are known to occur, or to have occurred recently, in the region. For the 252 species that occur regularly in the region, text containing identification information is presented on left-hand pages and figures of the birds, most of which are in color, appear on the facing right-hand pages. The area covered by this guide extends approximately 20 miles on either side of the Skyline Drive (in Shenandoah National Park) and the Blue Ridge Parkway, and about 5 miles beyond the borders of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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A convenient, full-color field guide that lends itself to easy use by amateur birdwatchers and professional researchers alike.......2006-07-11
Birds of Shenandoah National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a convenient, full-color field guide that lends itself to easy use by amateur birdwatchers and professional researchers alike. Birds of Shenandoah National Park features a brief entry for each of 336 avian species sighted in the area of Blue Ridge in North Carolina and Virginia, and the Great Smoky Mountains. Each entry consists of the species' common name, its scientific name, its approximate size, a verbal description of its appearance and characteristic habits, and a brief summary of where it can be found during what seasons of the year; yet by far the most valuable identifier are the illustrations, almost all of which are in full color. An index, a checklist, and a brief supplementary section of birds that are not common in the area round out this elegantly useful guide.
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Great Smoky Mountains
Connie M. Toops
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ASIN: 0896581624 |
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The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular park in the United States. It is also the most biologically rich, with 1,500 species of flowering plants, 225 species of birds, dozens of species of fish and animals, and 130 species of native trees. This natural history guide focuses on the different species and their ecological interrelationship. It is a book that both travelers and naturalists will love.
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This publication about Americas most visited national park includes information guaranteed found in no other guidebook.Author Jeremy Lloyd has worked as a naturalist and wilderness guide in Great Smoky Mountains National Park for ten years. Rich in natural and cultural history about the Smokies, it contains useful information for both first-time and well-seasoned visitors. A resource of great variety, it is full of interactive activities for students and wanderers alike to help each one better connect with this special place. Wildlife viewing tips appear alongside details about old-growth forests, reptiles and amphibians, and the parks six forest types. Checklists are included for commonly seen wildflowers and trees.A section on birds provides mnemonics to help the novice birder identify calls. Nature By the Seasons lists the natural goings-on in the Smokies every month of the year. Another section highlights the achievements and contributions made by park luminaries such as Horace Kephart,a park co-founder, and Arthur Stupka, the parks first naturalist. In still another section, a timeline of important dates of the parks history is provided, as well as a list of issues that are affecting the park, such as air quality, exotic species and habitat loss.The second half of the Pocket Guide shifts focus to the individual and invites the reader to reflect on his or her place in nature. Tips are provided for honing ones observation skills, and prompts are given for a variety of reflective writing activities. Over thirty blank pages, both lined and unlined are available for sketching and journaling. Most alluring about this book are the beautiful illustrations by Joey Heath.Spiral binding and 6 x 4½ in. size allows for easy transport into the field. The publisher, Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, is a residential environmental education center located within the heart of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.To learn more visit www.gsmit.org
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- Hence the title - Illustrated
- Not perfect but the best there is for new installation
- Good for the beginner or before you have serious problems
- Good for the beginner or before you have serious problems
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Boatowner's Illustrated Handbook of Wiring
Charlie Wing
Manufacturer: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
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ASIN: 0070710929 |
Book Description
Taking the baton from International Marine's best-selling 12-Volt Bible for Boats and Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual, Boatowner's Illustrated Handbook of Wiring delves deeper into the how-to-wire, how-to-solder approach of the former and the electrical system design, troubleshooting, and improvement aspects of the latter. DC and AC wiring materials and techniques are all covered, as are batteries, alternators, inverters, generators, corrosion control, and alternate energy installations (solar, wind, and water). There are detailed instructions for wiring radios, loran, and other radio navigation devices. The dozens of weekend projects include installing cabin lights, navigation lights, burglar alarms, battery charge indicators, bilge alarms, and much more. Extensive tables summarize the most important information and specifications in a quick-reference format.
Boatowner's Illustrated Handbook of Wiring is a user-friendly, roll-up-your-sleeves manual for onboard electrical projects, from fixing loose connections to rewiring the boat. Simple, clear, and abundantly illustrated, here is the key to understanding and customizing you boat's DC and AC systems.
Customer Reviews:
Hence the title - Illustrated.......2006-04-04
A very well illustrated book, Charlie Wing writes in an easy-to-follow style. Intended for the boat owner, this will help you work on minor to medium projects and converse intelligently with the boatyard for complex projects.
Not perfect but the best there is for new installation.......2002-12-04
I have them all from Calder to "Living on 12 Volts" to "12 Volt Bible for Boats" and this one is the one that sits next to my breaker pannel.
None of these books will take you from start to finish wiring a new boat but this one does it better than the others. The only better option is to invest a small fortune on the ABYC standards.
Good for the beginner or before you have serious problems.......2000-09-10
Interesting book though several things keep it from earning more stars.
Apparently the book was last updated in 1993. So, comparisons using more modern inverters, 400+ Amp alternators, newer wind machines/solar cells are not compared.
Personally, I am more interested in the ground up construction of a marine electrical system. The book deals well with the repair and maintenance of an existing one, as well as small projects. The book is more suited to an existing boat owner rather than a builder.
Lastly, explanations go from basic to advanced with little time spent in between. Though this isn't a major problem.
My recommendation?.. If you need serious help with your boats electrical system.. keep shopping.. But, if you have minor problems, wish to understand the systems better or wish to prevent problems by all means buy this book..
Good for the beginner or before you have serious problems.......2000-09-10
Interesting book though several things keep it from earning more stars.
Apparently the book was last updated in 1993. So, comparisons using more modern inverters, 400+ Amp alternators, newer wind machines/solar cells are not compared.
Personally, I am more interested in the ground up construction of a marine electrical system. The book deals well with the repair and maintenance of an existing one, as well as small projects. The book is more suited to an existing boat owner rather than a builder.
Lastly, explanations go from basic to advanced with little time spent in between. Though this isn't a major problem.
My recommendation?.. If you need serious help with your boats electrical system.. keep shopping.. But, if you have minor problems, wish to understand the systems better or wish to prevent problems by all means buy this book..
Book Description
Starting from the premise that successful students are not necessarily any more brilliant than their less successful peers, but have simply mastered the art of efficient learning, Adam Robinson introduces high school and college students to an innovative approach that can help them achieve top grades while discovering the joy of true learning.
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Great book still use what I learned 13 years later.......2007-10-18
I used this book in college. It was the most helpful book I had on doing well in college.
The things I still use today and use when I teach is the idea of "Pro Questions."
I impressed many of my profs in college 13 years ago with this trick and could come up with questions that my profs never thought of. Made me look like a real thinker.
Also you really do learn the subject much deeper then just by forcing subjects in your memory to pass the class.
I can honestly say that my retention rate even 13 years after college is still not to bad.
The down side to this book is that it is work. It will take more time but you will learn and understand more but as you develop the skills from this book you will learn quicker and easier because you will be building a stronger base.
I still have this book and an English reference book from college.
I'm saving it for my daughter.
You are your own best teacher!.......2007-09-11
The main point of this amazing book is that you will teach yourself best, not an instructor in high school or college, a tutor, your mom, your boss, your spouse, your best friend, but the person who knows when you get tired, when you are hungry, when you are cranky--yourself! That can be a very important lesson. You are in control of what you learn. Granted you are going to need other people to show you and talk you through learning, but teaching yourself is empowering.
The other smart student principles and key lists are also very thought provoking and essentially highlight how school at all levels is a game. But it is a game worth playing.
I think a lot of the reviewers are forgetting that Mr. Robinson has mentioned that What Smart Students Know is to use what works best for them. He demonstrates a note-taking method that works for him, but if it doesn't work for you throw it out and teach yourself one that works. My advice would be that each situation (class, job etc.) might cause you to modify your note-taking. For example, for some of my classes I would take notes in a paper notebook and then type them before each test and have about 6 pages to review. For other classes there would be no need to type my notes because I would be typing a review sheet. For other classes such as my Italian language class I NEVER took notes.
One of the many great morals of this book is find out what works for you and use it. Don't worry about what everyone else is doing or about what the "experts" say. Be your own expert. There is a very popular note-taking method "Cambridge" by name which involves making two columns and filling in matching information from class notes and text books. This method never worked for me no matter how many times I tried it. So what--throw it out. Use what works.
I found what works for me and stopped worrying about what all the experts said because Adam Robinson's book game me the courage to play the Smart Student game. I was always angry that school seemed to focus on everything but learning, which is what I wanted to do most. But I learned how to play so that I could maximize my learning and my grades! I graduated magna cum laude, a member of 4 honor societies (including Phi Beta Kappa), and won the award for most outstanding undergraduate in the History Department at my University.
Free your mind; read What Smart Students Know. Keep in mind you decide what is hogwash and what is inspired. Then use it and be happy.
Look at other books.......2007-07-01
This book has only a few basic ideas. The author says the same things over and over again in different ways. He uses many tricks to fill up space and waste your time. Take my word for it, look into the other books.
Parents, help out your high schoolers with this book.......2007-05-23
In most schools, textbooks are a given. History is taught from a textbook, science is taught from a textbook, as are most other subjects. The problem with most textbooks is that they are usually dull, often poorly written, and difficult to read. Presenting only one point of view, they don't give the big picture.
Adam Robinson, who has been empowering students with his standardized test-taking strategies for 25 years, brings us the book What Smart Students Know. He is quick to say that a 100% textbook approach to learning a subject is not ideal; in fact, despite the fact that most of us would consider him a genius, he himself had no interest in school. But he was very good at playing the game, earning top scores, and in the end, gaining satisfaction from learning how to learn.
In this book, Robinson speaks right to students, explaining how to maximize learning. He tells how to how to get interested in the text you are assigned, how to take charge of your own learning, and how to learn more from a textbook in a shorter period of time. He tells us where to start if you really don't understand a topic, and how to decide what information is important. His premise is that anyone can learn to be a smart student.
This book is an insightful look into how top students approach learning. I was one of the top students in my graduating class in college, and unconsciously used many of the techniques that Robinson recommends. When I was a tutor to other college students, I would show them how to ask themselves questions before reading the test, how to outline the material, and how to memorize through mnemonics, but this book goes way beyond that.
In "What Smart Students Know," Robinson gives us twelve questions to ask ourselves when studying any subject. Questions include "What's the big picture here?" "How can I organize this information?" There is a chapter dedicated to each of the twelve questions.
Even if your student is already a hard-working, high-scoring student, he or she will benefit from Robinson's work. They will be able to study in less time and with less stress.
If your teen has a difficult time reading and understanding the assigned textbooks at school, step in and help him. Read one chapter at a time and show your student how to apply the techniques. Help your student replace ineffective habits with these super-charged learning habits, and I'll bet you pick up some learning techniques along the way, too.
Every student needs this book..........2007-02-19
...whether they get A's or not.
I've never been a "good student", but I've always liked school and been intelligent. I would get very frustrated seeing less intelligent people get straight A's while I was struggling to pass classes. Last semester I got this book, and already I'm doing better in school that ever before. I don't do everything the book suggests, but I keep the organization techniques in mind, and I make sure that I have multiple sources for every class (one of the tips that has helped alot). I have recommended this to all my friends who say they want to do better in school.
Now graduate school doesn't look so frightening.
-Breann Burton, Physics major
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Heartbeat Drumbeat
Irene Beltran Hernandez
Manufacturer: Demco Media
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ASIN: 0606013164 |
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A coming-of-age story set in the multicultural American Southwest, Heartbeat Drumbeat is rich in descriptions of Native-American and Mexican coming-of-age rituals.
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This digital document is an article from Winnipeg Free Press, published by Thomson Gale on August 2, 2007. The length of the article is 777 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: Drumbeats, heartbeats racing for coffee-fuelled punk band.(Music - Articles)
Author: Gale Reference Team
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Winnipeg Free Press (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 2, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
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