Book Description
In-depth focus on the Panther, Jackson's, Veiled and Parson's chameleons. You'll find information on natural history, conservation, captive care, selection, behavior, hatchling care, reproduction, parasites, health problems and more. Written by the top experts who keep these species. 128 pp. B&W and Color photos.
Customer Reviews:
Doo doo.......2006-12-27
This book is DOO DOO! I bought it hoping it would tell me how to take care of my newly purchased chameleon and maybe tips on breeding. All it talks about is how they live in the wilderness. LIKE I CARE?!?!
my thoughts.......2001-10-15
i think that it covered too many species in such a small book it wasnt detailed enough on each species.it would be much better if it had more categories for sections of particular species e.g. feeding your veiled chameleon etc
The word here is "BROAD"........2001-03-23
To start, this book seemed to be filled with a lot of information at first. Then after a while, I realized that it contained nothing useful to me, because I was looking for very detailed and specific information on Vieled Chameleons and this book only had a broad overview on the physical characteristics, and the care section was 5 pages long. Not a bad book for a overview. Not a good book for details.
Simply amazing.......1999-11-21
Nov 20, 1999 - You cannot go wrong with AVS books. The authors are pioneers in reptiles' and amphibians' husbandry. This book (like any AVS books) is user friendly and contains a lot of practical tips. It's simply the best book about chameleon breeding in the market today.
Product Description
These fascinating animals are difficult to keep in captivity and require specialized care. This book offers expert advice for hobbyists. Books in this series give hobbyists basic information on reptiles' anatomy, life cycles, and traits, as well as specific instructions on care and breeding. There is expert information on selecting good specimens, determining sex, providing proper caging, nutritious feeding, and health care. All books are heavily illustrated with full-color photos.Paperback / 48 Pages / 5 5/8" x 8 3/16" / 2001
Customer Reviews:
Very informative.......2007-07-17
Lots of good information in this book. Great for beginners getting into herps. Chameleons are very interesting, but can be difficult to keep.
Scott
Customer Reviews:
One of the best........2003-02-06
One of the best Cham books out there for beginners. Chameleon husbandry Information is hard to find in book form. I as one of the above reviewers stated also have all the cham books on husbandry on amazon[.com], and this one is the best. I recommend finding a breeder and talking to them, that is the only way to get the most up to date info on chameleon care.
The Definitive Book on Chameleon Husbandry.......2001-12-08
If you are a new chameleon hobbiest owner or are about to take that plunge into chameleon ownership, this is the ONLY book you will need.
It covers feeding, caging, care specific to many different and exotic species, and basic medical information as well. The book is well written and covers topics thoroughly. The pictures are superb and the author's personal experience keeping chameleons and other herps is very reassuring and lends to her credibility. I wish I had got this book first, if I had, I would have never bought the deVosjoli or Bartlett books. I spent way more than twice the cost of Davison's book buying 5 or 6 other books about chameleons--all of which have outdated, incorrect and/or incomplete information.
I WAS LOOKING FOR THE QUINESSENTIAL BOOK, WRITTEN FOR THE HOBBIEST, ON THE HUSBANDRY (aka CARE) OF CHAMELEONS.....I OWN EVERY ONE OF THE BOOKS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.COM IF YOU DO A SEARCH FOR "CHAMELEON" OR "CHAMELEONS" BUT, I PROMISE YOU, NONE COMPARE TO LINDA DAVISON'S BOOK! SHE HAS GIVEN US A BOOK THAT IS AS CLOSE AS YOU CAN GET TO FINDING THE PROVERBIAL DEFINITIVE BOOK.
P.S. If you are a chameleon owner and you do NOT have this book, no kidding, you do NOT know what you are missing!
top notch book.......2001-09-18
this is the book to get. what more can be said. seems pricey but it is worth every penny.
Best Information you could buy!.......2001-07-13
I have purchased five books on chameleons in preparation for buying one as a pet. I found that several of the books contained conflicting information or not enough. This book was full of accurate and helpful information. I confirmed this with a local breeder! I have refered to this book quite a bit. Buy this book first!
The Only Book You'll Need.......2001-02-01
I have all the chameleon books currently available and this is the one I always go to for information. I have bred my Veiled Chameleons and have treated quite a few health problems using the information found in this book. This should be the first book you buy when you are thinking of owning these wonderful animals.
Average customer rating:
- Chameleons
- Unaccessible and dull
- a helpful guide
- Great source of valueable info unlike other "picturebooks"
- Great book!
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Chameleons: Everything About Selection, Care, Nutrition, Diseases, Breeding, and Behavior (Barron's Pet Owner's Manuals)
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Product Description
Chameleons, with their ability to change color, are among the most sought-after members of the lizard family by terrarium owners, but they also require special care. This brand-new owner's manual tells chameleon fanciers everything they need to know. Filled with color photos and line drawings. Paperback / 136 Pages / 6 1/2 x 7 7/8 / 1995
Customer Reviews:
Chameleons.......2006-11-04
I really liked this book in my quest for the perfect chameleon for me and my family. I was originally overwhelmed by the numerous species of animals to chose from. After reading about the different chameleons available and what kind of care they needed it made my decision easier to make. In my case, as a beginner with these True Chameleons, I found that the hardier and more easy to handle for me and my children was the best choice. This is a great book and has a lot of useful information on the care of many types of chameleons.
Unaccessible and dull.......2003-07-08
I bought this book to help me create a suitable environment for my veiled chameleon. The information I needed was printed within the pages but it was an extremely dull read. It was common to find scientific jargon without definition. The book is written by scientists whom I'm not convinced even like these wonderful, expressive creatures, it is full of lifeless facts which lead me abandon the book after reading only the pertinent chapters. To my horror, a crucial detail about female chameleon health was only mentioned in the breeding chapter, a chapter I had no need for since I had no intentions of breeding my pet. I found out too late that most female chameleons die egg-bound if unfertilized. Should this information have shown up in the Health chapter (which deals with very little in 4 short pages) my chameleon would still be alive. Previously, I read the entire 280 pages of The tarantula keeper's guide by Stanley A. Schultz, et al, this book is animated and written by a couple who truly love their hobby, it was a pleasure to learn as much about tarantulas as possible. Although, I am sure there is a book out there that does the same for chameleons, this one isn't it.
a helpful guide.......2002-07-16
this is a very good book, a lot of information. a must have for newbies and a good addition to any experienced herpers library
Great source of valueable info unlike other "picturebooks".......1999-02-16
This book is great if you need basic information on a variety of different species. The section on setting up an incubation box is very helpful. Other books that are helpful in this manner are those written by Phillepe de Vosjoli. This books sexing techniques are helpful as well as the glossary of terms it provides and the illustrations of different physical characteristics of chameleons i.e crests and other such protrusions.
Great book!.......1999-01-03
This book was an excellent source of info
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In What It Means to Be a Sooner, many of Oklahoma's greatest players and coaches recall with enthusiasm, honesty, and emotion the years they spent at the University of Oklahoma, a time in which they contributed to one of college football's most glorious traditions.
Customer Reviews:
Nice way to learn new vocab.......2006-02-02
The only suggestion I would make is that Kaplan incorporates the "underlined" words in the main text as well, the same way it incorporates the "bolded" words. It gets annoying to have to flip to the back every time you encounter an "underlined" word with which you are not familiar. A little too advanced for my 9-year-old although she did manage to finish it (with a bit of prodding). It would be great and highly entertaining for high school students.
Book Description
Cay Lang's Taking the Leap has helped thousands of artists jumpstart their careers and make real the dream of exhibiting and selling their work. An internationally exhibited photographer and teacher, Lang offers the wisdom of experience, combined with enthusiasm and gentle humor, to guide artists through the ins and outs of the art business. Practical and inspiring, this revised and updated edition offers two new chapters on using the Internet and the media to best effect plus provides step-by-step advice on preparing presentation materials; finding and dealing with galleries (as well as bypassing the traditional gallery system); handling rights, royalties, and taxes; an extensive resource list; and other invaluable information for both beginning artists and those ready to take the next step in their careers.
Customer Reviews:
Nice Book.......2007-05-20
Taking the Leap: Building a Career as a Visual Artist
by Cay Lang...nicely balances the aspects of what the title is about.
It mixes references/examples with good old advice in an organized easy to read fashion. I feel that it is a great investment for anyone starting out or needs a good refresher.
Showing Your Stuff.......2007-03-30
When people reach the stage where they start to think they may be artists, one of the things they envision is showing other people their work. At first, hanging it on their own walls seems enough (especially since many, at least at first, try to convince themselves that they are doing this work only for themselves.) But eventually the bug bites and they want to be exhibited in public. Cay Lang tells them how.
Of course the basic rule is work, work, work! But how to direct that work to get on the walls is what this book is about. Bit by bit, the author covers all of the steps that a visual artist needs to get exhibited, from preparing a submission packet for a gallery to schmoozing the press.
While reading about her process, I had a mental checklist created by consulting artists I know as well as my own experience. Once or twice, I thought I had her. She talked about mailing one's packet around. If all an artist does is send a portfolio by mail, the chance of being exhibited is small, even with the most brilliant artist's statement included. But a few chapters later there was the advice about making a personal visit, and a little later, there was the advice about networking. Eventually, she covered almost everything on the checklist.
Lang's writing is so simple as to be deceptive. It's straight forward and makes the process seem so easy. Of course, it's not, but if you can do the work you probably won't go wrong with her process.
This is an update of a previous edition, and she recognizes the importance of the internet in modern marketing. Occasionally, she makes some work seems easy, like taking pictures of your work for your portfolio. If you're a sculptor, taking pictures that will capture the spirit of your work is an art in itself. Designing a website, which artists need, even though sales from the site are unlikely, is also no easy task. So recognize that many of the tasks Lang touches on will involve whole new fields of study, or require the services of others.
The author also limits herself to discussing fine art exhibition. For artists like photographers there are other ways to present images to the public, including books and magazines, and selling from stock, that are not discussed here. Also, in one place in the book, she provides a reference to a book on artists' taxes that hasn't been in print for many years. This was quite disappointing because it would be great to find a book that could explain depreciation to an artist in simple terms!
In summary, here's a simple book that can start an artist on the way to marketing his or her art. It's a good recipe, but you have to add lots of work.
One of the better books on the subject .......2007-02-02
This is one of the better books on the subject. As one review mentioned there are parts of the book where ity is dumbed down but that is to be expected in these types of books. Just skim those areas and slow down when you get to the meaty parts. This book does have a good amount of meat. Admittedly there is a lot of fluff to get through but it is worth the time. The one part about the book that bothered me was the motivational aspect of it. But, as can be seen from other reviews that is what many people love about the book. I'm just more of a "give me the information as efficiently as you can" type of guy. Over all this is a good book worth the read, but my suggestion is to get all the books you can on this subject, read them all and come up with a strategy that works best for you and your personality.
Excellent Book for the Fine Artist.......2006-07-12
This is an easy-to-follow guide on how to establish a serious career as a fine artist. The first edition released in 1998 was excellent and the second edition has been appropriately updated to reflect how the Internet has influenced the business of promoting an artist's work. A significant strength of this book is its description of the business practices followed in the fine art field. Understanding how galleries operate and select art is a critical aspect of establishing a career. It is also important to know the best way to establish an artist's credibility with respect to the marketing aspects. The author's tone is very respectful of artists and the creative process and her approach is to inform artists on how to best establish a presence for their work in contexts that enable an artist to maintain a living as a professional artist. Readers should be advised that the focus of the book is fine art. It does not discuss licensing practices for commercial art or how to set up and run a booth at crafts fairs. However, if you are interested in a career as a fine artist, this is a genuinely excellent book.
Comments on Cay Lang's Taking the Leap: Building a Career as a Visual Artist.......2005-10-30
I found the book to be well-organized, full of excellent advice and an easy read. She goes through all the pitfalls artists meet in unlocking the gates leading to a gallery association. Her advice is punctuated with humor and fun. I'd recomment it to anyone in the field.
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Chameleons (Complete Pet Owner's Manual)
