The Undercliff: A Naturlist's Sketchbook of the Devon to Dorset Coast

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Target archers with the latest methods and equipment for bowhunting, 3-D field archery, and competitive shooting. This comprehensive guide contains up-to-date information--new developments, new materials, new technology, and new products--on bows, accessories, and related archery equipment. Includes tips for gear selection, arrow speed and penetration, and effective bowhunting; and techniques for making and tuning equipment--bows, arrows, and strings. Now archers and bowhunters will be able to make informed equipment selections based on an understanding of today's space-age materials and methods. From hunting bows to tree stands for archers, to sights for competitors and more, this volume discusses the equipment available, how it came to its present state, and how to make the correct equipment selections.

* Includes practical tips on equipment selection, style, and use * Discover tremendous archery innovations * Features a complete directory of manufacturers

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Well intended, but flawed execution.......2005-12-17

To be honest, it is not the author's fault. The book is just so badly designed.

First glary problem is the index of the book... there isn't any. 200+ pages of technical stuffs, and there is no index. Then there are the tables and pictures. To be specific, there is NO table and RANDOM pictures.
Let me explain. When the book reads "...see table in following page for an example of an arrow size selection chart..." you would expect to see a table somewhere. Right? Well, I scanned the next couple of pages (as well as a few preceding pages, just in case) but could not find any tables. Then I scanned the ENTIRE book and could not find the table at all. And this has happened to me on several occasions.
Then there are the pictures. First off, no figure/picture numbers (none for the tables either). And the figures lack coherence with the text. Of course when you are reading a chapter about arrow rests, you would expect to see the proper examples next to the text. But in this book, it is as if they RANDOMLY put pictures of arrow rests across the chapter. You would read about drop-away rests, but would see a shoot-though rest picture next to it. And this is consistent through out the book. You read about a riser of a certain brand, but would see the riser of another brand.

To be fare, the text itself covers most of the material of an archer's gear. Compound, recurve and longbows are covered, with an exclusive chapter on crossbows. Arrows are well covered, as well as arrow rests, sights, release aids, quivers, stabilizers, and so on...

It is a shame that a good text is marred by a poor document design. In fact, the book would have been much less confusing if the pictures and figures were simply removed altogether.

Reader's Digest Select Editions: False Impression - At First Sight - Sun at Midnight - Cover Your Assets

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Reader's Digest Select Editions: False Impression - At First Sight - Sun at Midnight - Cover Your Assets
Jeffrey Archer - Nicholas Sparks - Rosie Thomas - Patricia Smiley
Manufacturer: Reader's Digest
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

ASIN: B000KHKY1S

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"False Impressions" by Archer "At First Sight" by Sparks "Sun at Midnight" by Thomas "Cover Your Assets" by Smiley

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Good Overview for the new archer whether target or hunting.

Archer's Digest
Roger Combs
Manufacturer: Dbi Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Archery | Individual Sports | Sports | Subjects | Books

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ASIN: 087349167X

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Good Overview for the new archer whether target or hunting........1999-01-24

As a new entrant to the sport, I found the book to give a comprehensive overview of several aspects of the sport, though it tends to focus more on hunting as opposed to target. It discusses available equipment, (bows, arrows, accessories) as well as some instructions on how to make your own. I'm not ready to cut down a tree and make a bow, but the articles did give me some insight.

It was very helpful for me.

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Archer's digest
Jack Lewis
Manufacturer: DBI Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Sports | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0695807188

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As the Crow Flies/Home Mountain/MacKinnon's Machine/Seal Morning (Reader's Digest Condensed Books, Volume 4: 1991)
Jeffrey Archer , Jeanne Williams , S. K. Wolf , and Rowena Farre
Manufacturer: Reader's Digest Association
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000C7G29O

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Great reading

As the Crow Flies/Home Mountain/MacKinnon's Machine/Seal Morning (Reader's Digest Condensed Books, Volume 4: 1991)

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As the Crow Flies/Home Mountain/MacKinnon's Machine/Seal Morning (Reader's Digest Condensed Books, Volume 4: 1991)
Jeffrey Archer , Jeanne Williams , S. K. Wolf , and Rowena Farre
Manufacturer: Reader's Digest Association
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000EPV5QY

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As The Crow Flies by Jeffrey Archer;Home Mountain by Jeanne Williams; MacKinnon's Machine by S.K. Wolf; Seal Morning by Rowena Farre

Bow & arrow archer's digest;: [the encyclopedia for all archers]

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Bow & arrow archer's digest;: [the encyclopedia for all archers]
Jack P Lewis
Manufacturer: Digest Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

General | Sports | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0695802186

I'll Be Seeing You/Honor Among Thieves/Alex Haley's Queen/Mrs Pollifax & the Second Thief (Reader's Digest Condensed Books, Volume 1: 1994)

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I'll Be Seeing You/Honor Among Thieves/Alex Haley's Queen/Mrs Pollifax & the Second Thief (Reader's Digest Condensed Books, Volume 1: 1994)
Mary Higgins Clark , Jeffrey Archer , Alex Haley with David Stevens , and Dorothy Gilman
Manufacturer: Reader's Digest Association
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000E5GJZ6

The Loop/N is for Noose/Coast Road/The Eleventh Commandment (Reader's Digest Select Editions, Volume 1: 1999)

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The Loop/N is for Noose/Coast Road/The Eleventh Commandment (Reader's Digest Select Editions, Volume 1: 1999)
Nicholas Evans , Sue Grafton , Barbara Delinsky , and Jeffrey Archer
Manufacturer: Reader's Digest Association
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000EGZ3O8

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From one of the world's leading acoustics experts, this nuts-and-bolts book offers complete instructions and guidance for building your own inexpensive sound studio. Anyone with a discerning ear and a modicum of electronics skills can follow the clear plans for 10 designs, which include a voice-over recording studio; recording studios for modern, classical, and rock music; a home theater; small announce booth; control room; and music listening room. All projects are fully illustrated and accompanied by complete part lists.

Customer Reviews:

Pretty comprehensive.......2007-01-09

This book is useless if you already own "The Master Handbook of Acoustics" by the same author. However as the title suggests it's all about being on a budget, which it explains fairly well. If you are building a projects studio in your house for example..this is a must read.

Too technical for and audio "engineer"?!? LOL.......2006-04-27

This book is an update of Everest's classic "Acoustic Design for Home and Studio". It is great for what it is. For more capable types, Everest's "Master" book is more complete. This one has the basics. For those who thought this is too technical, I wonder how they expect to deal with the other aspects of audio engineering. Just knowing how to twist a knob is not a path to excellence.

In actuality this is a well written, very direct primer, starting with very basic physics, and leading to easy design engineering. It's not hard to calculate, design, finance or construct good acoustics, and the payoff is huge. It does require a modest amount of work, and calculations to get good data. Remember: "Garbage in, garbage out." Acoustics control your recording and playback. This book will give you a fighting chance.

too technical.......2004-09-25

if you are on a financial budget, you are likely on a time budget, and this book can be a time sucker. it reminded my of my high school trigonometry book. I didn't spend much time with that, either. To the defense of the writer, my friends in the business who actually know what they are doing, swear by this guy and his books. I, however, am just trying to make a room in my house sound a little better, and could care less to know about the science behind it any more than I care about the science behind a combustion engine while I'm driving. I recommend 'basic home studio design' by paul white. simple, small, easy, the minimum that you need to know- but as much as i think 90% would need.

WAAAAY TOO TECHNICAL.......2002-07-25

Too much time spent on the mathematics of sound transfer and acoustics. Not enough on how to build the studio. Could not find a "complete parts list" for any of the plans. This is not for someone looking to build a simple studio. Very technical and boring.

great advice, but dont stop here.......2001-11-06

as another reviewer says, this appears to be the previous edition of what is currently titled "how to build a small budget recording studio....". also, as another reviewer has noted, you dont have to read it in order -- each example project its its own chapter with its own self-contained presentation. each example does stress diffferent design goals that translate to different acoustic treatments.

its a little annoying that every page seems to be an advertsemen for an rpg product. this is mitigated by the author's inclusion of journal and patent references that tell you everything you need to know to build these treatments yourself if you like. or if your budget doesnt allow for the beautiful wood forms from rpg, just take the keywords and run -- diffusor, absorber, abfussor -- and its easy to find someone besides rpg that makes the things using less expensive materials.

Book Description

* 12 proven designs for building inexpensive, yet effective, audio studios
* Covers basic acoustic theory, construction materials, and applied design
* New chapters on blueprint reading and electrical wiring and grounding methods, expanded coverage of materials and construction methods

Customer Reviews:

Should be for construction engineer.......2007-01-15

I thought it was going to cover the entire aspects of the recording studio including the suitable equipments, unfortunately it was just directed toward the construction. I'm not the construction engineer so why would I care too much on the details. I think basic theory on the construction is enough and more elaboration is needed for the furniture and equipment selection.

Not very helpful.......2004-07-14

This book was a big disappointment. I was hoping for detailed instructions for the construction of a studio, and what I got was a refresher course in Acoustics 101. The book has a lot of theory which could be helpful to someone that doesn't already know about diffusion, absorbtion and reflection of sound waves. What it doesn't have is room dimensions, angles of walls, or decent illustrations. The illustration for a garage multi-track studio was literally a line drawing of a square with a bisecting line across the corner signifying what would be a disfunctional control room. If you're not ready to build a studio and want some good information on room modes and acoustics, this is a good enough book. If you want to apply these principles and actually build a studio, there are better instructions on several free websites.

Thank you for your help.......2004-07-07

I used this book as a reference to build a private studio where I record the CDs for my label. It sounds great, reverberation is under control and low, over the whole spectrum. And it cost me HALF of what I'd expect. I used two regular doors instead of a professional grade studio door (I got this money saving idea in this book), I designed my air condinioning using his ideas (it is quiet and has no sound leakage), the cables go into the recording booth using ideas that I found here. The studio has been in operation for four years and everybody loves the sound. I can't praise it enough. My label's web site is outrosdiscos.com.br in case you want to know what was recorded here.

Not helpful at all........2001-10-09

For example, the only help this book give you as far as treating the acoustic of a project studio is to tell you to buy a certain particular brand, RPG, and get 4 of their bass traps, 4 of their absorbant panels and 2 diffusors, and where to place them. No different option is discussed, no alternative....

And when you find out that this option amounts to around $3,000.00, and the author concludes: "this option represents the very minimum defense against the effects of early reflections, the minimum of bass absorption and the minimum of rear-wall diffusion. Much potential improvements remains."....you start wondering about the "budget" he's talking about in the title.

I wish he'd mention the fact that a couch or a love seat make for a great bass trap, that pannels of 703 or 705 fiberglass covered in burlap fabric make much greater absorbants than foam for much cheaper, and that a cluttered shelve makes for a great diffusor....

The rest of the book is filled with mathematical equations and tables and graphs that lack some clear explanations. The book is discouraging at best, boring and not reflective of it's title.

New edition, good!.......2000-04-29

I own a previous edition. I read it very carefully. The book is very useful, if we understand the word. I mean that if you want to build a Recording Studio, fast cheap and easy, read this book. There were serious incongruences in the previous edition I hope to find renewed in this one. For example, the cutoff frequency value, which in the Master Handbook of Acoustics is set to a certain value, in this book has another value! both books have been authored by Mr. Everest. I will try this new edition and more comments will come up. Anyway, buy the book. If you use the recommendations given by Mr. Everest, you will earn money.

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Sound Studio Construction on a Budget
F. Alton Everest
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OFKPWE

Book Description

Building and ruling the best zoo in the world sure isn't easy--but this in-depth strategy guide gives you all the info you need to build and maintain the world's best zoo. Are you eager to win five-star fame for your zoo? Want to know how to lay out, build, and expand your zoo? Need advice on handling exotic animals and picky guests? It's all in here, along with full info on caring for the game's 30 animals, acquiring special zoo objects, and making your guests so happy they'll be throwing money at you. Written with full developer input, this guide covers every aspect of Zoo Tycoon 2 so that you can become the ultimate tycoon.
* Inside info on how to keep 30 animals species and several kinds of guests ecstatic
* Practical advice on zoo layout and exhibit design
* Comprehensive walkthroughs for campaign scenarios with insider advice from the game's developers
* Tips and tricks for winning photo challenge games

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A very helpful guide for success.......2006-01-07

I have owned everyone of the Zootycoons and always had trouble with the challenging aspects of the game until I got this guide. It helps a lot with the planning of your zoo, the campign strategies and how to construct a good exhibit. It is very easy to understand and is very helpful if you are new to the zootycoon genre. I highly recommend it.

REQUIRED!!!.......2005-10-18

IF YOU HAVE ZOO TYCOON 2,YOU HAVE TO GET THIS GUIDE!!!!!it helps a lot.it tells you how to build a 5 star zoo,and it tells you what the animals and guests like(excluding downloads).MUST HAVE FOR ZT2 FANS!!!!!!!!

Zoo Tycoon 2: Marine Mania (Exp Pak 1) (Prima Official Game Guide)

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Not as good as the first Zoo Tycoon 2 Guide
Not worth the money or up to Zoo 2 Standards

Zoo Tycoon 2: Marine Mania (Exp Pak 1) (Prima Official Game Guide)
Mark Cohen
Manufacturer: Prima Games
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0761554270
Release Date: 2006-11-21

Book Description

If You're Going to Make a Splash, You're Going to Need This Guide!

• All photo and game challenges revealed so you can get the most out of your game

• Detailed walkthroughs of all Zoo Tycoon® 2 and Marine Mania® campaign scenarios

• How to generate cash when you need it the most

• Strategies and tips for zoo design to make your zoo the place to be

• Expert tips on animal behavior to take the guess work out of zookeeping

Customer Reviews:

Not as good as the first Zoo Tycoon 2 Guide.......2007-01-10

This guide is not as good or as helpful as Zoo Tycoon 2: Sybex Official Strategies & Secrets (Paperback) by Michael Rymaszewski. The pictures are blurry and unclear. It goes over all the campaigns for the original Zoo Tycoon 2 and all the expansion pack campaigns. It also includes the photo challenges. But be aware that you get more detailed information in the first guide. I expected a guide with specific information about Marine Mania expansion pack. The description for the Marine Mania guide claims tips on "how to generate cash when you need it most". It claims to give "detailed walkthroughs", but I did not find many tips on generating cash or details for the walkthroughs. It also claims "expert tips on animal behavior to take the guess work out of zookeeping". I thought it would give specific tips on the new animals that come with the Marine Mania Expansion Pack, and I did not find that in this guide. After I read this guide I was very disappointed because I expected a lot more and I paid extra for faster shipping. I recommend Zoo Tycoon 2: Sybex Official Strategies & Secrets (Paperback) by Michael Rymaszewski. I would not recommend Zoo Tycoon 2: Marine Mania (Exp Pak 1) (Prima Official Game Guide) by Mark Cohen.

Not worth the money or up to Zoo 2 Standards.......2007-01-04

After waiting excitedly for this guide release (which was a month late), I was very disappointed with its content. Unlike Zoo Tycoon 2's original Prima guide, which was awesome and contained lots and lots of useful strategies and tips, this strategy guide is mostly screenshots. The text that is included is mostly just verbatum quotes from the game itself. For example, under the "challenge" explanations, it mostly explains the challenge goals... exactly the same as the game does. What's the point?

The book advertises lots of "ways to make more money," however, if there is this information in the guide, I've yet to find it... there is no chapter or specific area that addresses this.

I am a HUGE Zoo Tycoon fan. I love it. This guide, however, is a waste of money and a big disappointment.

PR Newswire : 'Zoo Tycoon 2' is Announced 'Computer Family Game of the Year' by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences.

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PR Newswire : 'Zoo Tycoon 2' is Announced 'Computer Family Game of the Year' by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences.

Manufacturer: PR Newswire Association LLC
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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Zoo Tycoon Sticker Book
DK Publishing
Manufacturer: BRADY GAMES
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0756636086
Release Date: 2007-11-07

MICROSOFT LAUNCHES "ZOO TYCOON 2" GAME FOR WINDOWS.: An article from: Multimedia Publisher

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MICROSOFT LAUNCHES "ZOO TYCOON 2" GAME FOR WINDOWS.: An article from: Multimedia Publisher

Manufacturer: Worldwide Videotex
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Multimedia Publisher, published by Worldwide Videotex on April 1, 2004. The length of the article is 762 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: MICROSOFT LAUNCHES "ZOO TYCOON 2" GAME FOR WINDOWS.
Publication: Multimedia Publisher (Newsletter)
Date: April 1, 2004
Publisher: Worldwide Videotex
Volume: 15 Issue: 4 Page: NA

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