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Ever since man first set eyes on the tiger, it has captivated people the world over. With its exceptional photography and insightful text, TIGER: The Ultimate Guide is a fitting tribute to this fascinating creature. An indispensible resource for animal lovers and conservationists alike, this book offers the most complete account to date of the natural and cultural history of the tiger - from its evolution and behavior to its symbolic importance in myth and ritual. Anecdotal and statistical information concerning the tiger's continued exploitation and struggle for survival, past and present, illuminate and inform a discussion of current preservation efforts. Lavishly illustrated with more than 200 images, TIGER: The Ultimate Guide features an unsurpassed collection of photographs of tigers in the wild, many never before published, that showcase the work of some of the world's finest photographers. Also included are superb examples of tiger-inspired art through the centuries - from ancient mosaics and Indian paintings to the work of European artists suchs as Delacroix, Bugatti, Stubbs, Rousseau, and Dali. The extraordinary array of illustrations presented in this distinctive volume has been drawn from archives, private collections, and museums around the world.
A passionate first-person narrative by Valmik Thapar who has spent most of the last thirty years observing tigers in the wild and fighting to ensure their survival, is supplemented by the latest scientific findings and essays by twenty of the world's most renowned experts. This stunning book explores every aspect of one of nature's most majestic animals, making TIGER: The Ultimate Guide as authoritative as it is beautiful.
Customer Reviews:
For all Tiger lovers.......2007-05-14
Having a great love and passion for the tiger I am yet to find a more comprehensive book on the subject. This book is expertly compiled and consists of all facts regarding tigers. It starts with evolution and origins of the tiger, anatomy of the tiger, its life and conflict with man and other big cats, as well as the myths and ancient world of the tiger. Brilliantly compiled, laid out and documented. Highly recommended for all tiger lovers or those interested in the big cats. Includes exceptional photography of the tiger in its natural habitat.
Great Book.......2007-03-09
This is a wonderful book for those interested in tigers and wildlife. It is comprehensive, which is what i liked the most about it. It has the views of many different experts on various aspects. In addition to describing a tiger's life, it also explains the impact of the tiger on our culture. The tiger's influence on the arts, and is loaded with great pictures. If you like tigers, then order this book!
Tiger.......2007-01-18
A wonderful book to read...was thinking it was a photo-pictorial book of tigers and was a little disappointed.
Superp.......2006-07-17
I am delighted with my purchase, the detailed imformation is unbelievable, the pictures exceptional, extremely good value.
Brian Rawling
Colorful and informative.......2006-04-24
My kids really enjoyed this book, and I imagine most adults will too.
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The Tigers experienced a rebirth in 2006, and now you can revel in the complete history of the franchise with The Ultimate Tigers Companion, a new encyclopedia with all the Tigers information you can ever dream of.
If it’s stats you crave, you’ll find them in droves. From batting registers to pitching registers, from fielding stats to baserunning stats, year-by-year and career statistics for every player to ever wear the Old English D are included. Fans can relive each pennant race, read about the team’s twenty-five greatest games, and see a compilation of records sorted by year, manager, general manager, and owner. The book even offers a year-by-year history of broadcasters.
Statistics don’t tell the whole story, though, so the Companion also includes information on some of the top players and years in team history. A special section features each Tigers postseason series—2006 included—with box scores, series evaluations, and postseason statistics for each. And every Tiger that made the All-Star team, won a postseason award, or reached the Hall of Fame is profiled and honored as well.
It even records the building of the team, with a history of the farm system, a look at free-agent signings—boons and busts—and statistics on the team’s successes and failures in the draft. If it happened to, for, or with the Tigers, then the Companion has it covered.
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Whether you're just getting started or you're a seasoned off-road rider, this guide will help you hone your skills and make the most of every ride. You'll learn from experts who've been through it all, like former world champion Ned Overend and Olympic medalist Susan DeMattei. From uphill skills to downhill thrills, you're sure to find everything you need to know to ride like a pro.Discover how to:* Fit a great ride into a busy schedule with the "hour of power."* Cruise through the toughest corners with the tripod turn.* Tap into the flow--and glide over challenging terrain.* Acclimate quickly and easily to every hazard on trails.* Boost your climbing speed and comfort with switch-side breathing.* Revive a midseason training slump.* Crash without getting hurt.
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Complete information but not enough illustration.......2002-08-18
I prefer the other Mountain Bike Magazine's "Complete Guide to Mountain Biking Skills", which has better illustration/pictures to show you how the situation looks like.
As good as it gets!.......2000-07-07
I purchased this book yesterday and was impressed immediately. The book has a lot of excellent tips on every aspect of MTB. Another added bonus is the drills it has to help to develop increased riding skills.The tips are set up to gradually build confidence as you progress. The tips by some of the pros Overend and Susan Dematte for example are great. If you are looking for a book to help with all aspects of MTB this is the one to get. I will be recommending this book to friends and that is for sure.
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The New England Primer was the first textbook ever printed in America and was used to teach reading and Bible lessons in our schools until the twentieth century. In fact, many of the Founders and their children learned to read from the Primer. This pocket-size edition is an historical reprint of the 1777 version used in many schools during the Founding Era.
Customer Reviews:
Amazing!.......2007-05-31
Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God...the Lord's Prayer...the young Infant's or Child's morning and evening prayers...A Dialogue between CHRIST,Youth,and the Devil. The New England Primer, Improved for the more easy attaining the true reading of English. To which is added;The Assembly of Divines, and Mr. Cotton's Catechism.
Wow!
This was foundational material in the educational training of the Founding Fathers.
This is the foundation that God blessed in our nation's history. A totally opposite worldview was instilled in the youth of the past, as compared to what is taught today. What an amazing treasure this little book is.
A must have!.......2007-05-14
This is a great reference book to help us learn what the first schools in America taught. This book is referenced in the The Truth Project by Focus On The Family which goes in to much more detail about where our school system started and where it is today. To see how Christianity started the American school system get this book and read it. Hopefully this will provoke more thought about why our government is taking/has taken Christianity out of American schools.
A real eye opener.......2007-05-10
We heard about this small book and have now bought more than 30 or them. When we show it to our friends, they all want one. People have bought them for their children, grandchildren, and as gifts. It is the perfect illustration of the religious and Christian roots of our nation. It is incredible to think that this was a public school text! Buy it, and share it with your family and friends.
Great Resource for Everyone.......2007-03-09
Excellent product...should be implemented within public school systems. My children love the questions and the memory verses. No wonder this product was instrumental in the production of many of this country's great men and women.
Difficult to Read, Archaic Type.......2007-03-08
This particular edition is just a reprint of the original New England Primer. It's great if you're looking at it for historical research, but not useful as a textbook due certain archaic features like "s"s being written as "f"s. It's also extremely small (check the dimension before you order).
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Self-improvement guru Phillip McGraw knows you're looking for "something that melts fat off like sun melts ice," but, he reminds you, "losing weight is not 'quick and easy' and you know it." McGraw, one of Oprah's favorite sidekicks and host of his own television show, promises that you will succeed with his methods, because you will change "from the inside out." McGraw's 7 Keys are sound--not quick. First, you have to understand and face your "personal truth"--what you think about yourself and your weight--and replace toxic messages with positive thoughts. Next, step by step, you learn how to counter emotional eating, change your environment, master impulse eating, choose foods, adopt an exercise habit, and assemble a support circle. Each step is clearly explained and personalized with case studies, fill-in charts, and self-tests. His nutrition plan emphasizes foods with high nutritional yields for few calories, and that cannot be eaten quickly (generally because they're high in fiber), so you're less likely to overeat. McGraw is the author of Life Strategies, Relationship Rescue, and Self Matters. Here he offers his unique, , tell-it-like-it-is, take-no-prisoners style to help you change "what you eat, why you eat, where you eat, when you eat, and how you eat," all in an individualized approach that's bound to be effective. Highly recommended. --Joan Price
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You have a decision to make. Those are the opening words Dr. Phil uses in his new and groundbreaking weight loss book. You know he is talking to you if you are among the millions who have chased one fad diet after another, none of which ever works. Dr. Phil is talking about the decision you have to make to change all of that. You know those crash diets never last, and you have to quit lying to yourself and get real about making the ultimate choice to finally take control of your weight and your life. "If you are overweight, you are out of control. That's not a natural place to be," says Dr. Phil. The Ultimate Weight Solution will give you the control that you crave.
Dr. Phil wants to lead you to weight loss freedom. He's spent over thirty years working with overweight patients to get results that last. Now, in The Ultimate Weight Solution, he sounds his loudest wake-up call yet, giving the bottom-line truth and his unprecedented 7 Key approach to permanent weight loss.
You know all too well that the "diet" experience can be bitterly disappointing. The Ultimate Weight Solution will change the way you behave and think about food, weight loss, and, ultimately, yourself. In this landmark book, Dr. Phil delivers an action-oriented plan to give you immediate results, results that will last a lifetime. Forget counting calories or tracking carbs or fat. You'll get the real reasons you've lost control of your weight, with tools to identify what to eat, when to eat, how to eat, and why you eat when you don't want to.
Knowledge is power, and you're about to "break the code" on how to get off of the weight loss roller coaster and fix this problem once and for all. Dr. Phil hands you the keys so that you can finally be in control of your weight instead of your weight being in control of you.
Congratulations! When you picked up The Ultimate Weight Solution, you took the first important step down the road to weight loss freedom. It's your health, it's your life, it's your decision.
Want to challenge you about your weight and yourself in a way that you have never been challenged before. We both know that the endless string of fad diets has done nothing but leave you heavier than before. The Ultimate Weight Solution is a book that is the product of thirty years of working with overweight patients and figuring out what really works. Giving you the real tools to permanent weight loss will change your life and its quality. I am determined to get you immediate results and do so in a way that will last a lifetime. Permanent weight loss is about changing many things in your life, and The Ultimate Weight Solution will help you do just that -- change yourself, change the way you think about dieting, change the way you think about food, change the way you think about your health. The 7 Keys that are in this book will open doors to a new life for you.
-- Dr. Phil
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"You have a decision to make. Those are the opening words Dr. Phil uses in his new and groundbreaking weight loss book. You know he is talking to you if you are among the millions who have chased one fad diet after another, none of which ever works. Dr. Phil is talking about the decision you have to make to change all of that. You know those crash diets never last, and you have to quit lying to yourself and get real about making the ultimate choice to finally take control of your weight and your life. ""If you are overweight, you are out of control. That's not a natural place to be,"" says Dr. Phil. The Ultimate Weight Solution will give you the control that you crave. Dr. Phil wants to lead you to weight loss freedom. He's spent over thirty years working with overweight patients to get results that last. Now, in The Ultimate Weight Solution, he sounds his loudest wake-up call yet, giving the bottom-line truth and his unprecedented 7 Key approach to permanent weight loss.
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Definately have to be a Dr. Phil Fan For this One:.......2007-05-19
I was extremely skeptical of this book before I bought it because frankly I think Dr. Phil is a jackass.
Diet and excersize can be a drastic change for some people and this definately has the ability to work you into a healthier permanent lifestyle if you can see past his rambling and raving. If it were more straight to the point it would probably be a good start because it addresses emotional triggers as well as actual life style change.
If your seriously looking for a change and havent already read previous books about nutrition, diet and excersize I would highly recommend-
"Small Changes, Big Results: A 12-Week Action Plan to a Better Life" by Ellie Krieger It will help you get through a 12 week program that is a realistic start without having to read past Dr. Phils mind babble.
Great Book, Great Service.......2007-05-06
THis book came so much faster than it was supposed to! It was a great book at an AMAZING Price!
IT WORKS!.......2007-04-17
No surprise here --- as usual, Dr. Phil's writing is hard hitting, no nonsense and intelligent. The program works and I'm here to testify! It even works for a woman (myself) over 50! Pamela D. Blair, Author The Next Fifty Years: A Guide for Women at Mid-Life And Beyond
Better Than Expected.......2007-04-02
I'd like to start off by saying I was biased against this guy like many people are. I mean, solving people's mental breakdowns between commercial breaks, who's kidding who? But, I have to admit, this is really a pretty darn good book about weight loss.
Let's start with the first two obvious objections about Dr. Phil's weight loss book. 1) He's fat (at least chubby). 2) He knows nothing about nutrition. The rebuttal to these two objections kind of work together. I'll address them by quoting from the book. "There was an eight year period in my career during which my work focused particularly on people who were 100, 200, 300, or more pounds overweight. . ." So he's had lot of experience with weight control, but mostly (if not only) with people who were "grossly" overweight. In his world, when you compare him to someone 100 pounds overweight, he's thin. You could say that the book is aimed at people who are extremely overweight rather than the type of client I often see, who is about the size of Dr. Phil and wants to go down from there.
I wouldn't say that that makes the book unusable for those who want/need to lose 25 pounds or so. I think the "principals," the basic ideas of the book, still apply. Also, it's interesting to note that, according to the 1999-2000 National Health and Nutrition Survey, about 59 million Americans (31%) are obese, with 64% of Americans (about 120 million) counted as either overweight or obese. [...]A hundred million people is no small market.
Mostly what the book is about is the psychology behind eating. Most people agree that this is no small thing. Often people have a good idea about what they should do to be thinner, but actually doing something about it is the hard part. A lot of people (including me) put Dr. Phil down because he seems to encourage a quick fix, but that's clearly not what he's suggesting in this book. I think this quote from the chapter "Weight Is Managed, Not Cured," will make that clear. "You must go through many years of maintaining your weight loss to get over so many years of staying so heavy. What your weight is five years from now will be a function of how well you actively manage these things from now until then."
I think synopsizing the "seven keys" will give you a good idea of what this book is about.
1) Right Thinking. A lot of really sensible ideas abut self-talk, self esteem, and other internal tricks and attitudes that can help people change their mind about food and exercise.
2) Healing Feelings. A lot like right thinking, but more focused on the emotions that surround food, exercise, and body image.
3) A No-Fail Environment. I really liked this one. Clients often tell me they want to stop eating junk food, and then later confess that their house and cupboards are full of the stuff.
4) Mastery Over Food and Impulse Eating. This chapter contains a lot of really good, practical concepts teaching people to look at how and when they eat.
5) High-Response Cost, High-Yield Nutrition. This chapter is similar to many other diet books, identifying the difference between high caloric, and high nutritive food.
6) Intentional Exercise. This chapter contains some good, common sense reasons to move the body, however not quite enough time or intensity for my taste.
7) Your Circle of Support. I thought this was a really good chapter. This is often overlooked when helping people with weight loss. The basic idea is that you have to gather people around you who will support you in what you're trying to do, and sometimes those who don't will have to go.
So all in all, despite my reservations about Dr. Phil, I'd recommend the book. I don't think it should be the only diet/weight loss book someone who is serious about losing weight should buy, but it is certainly a good one to have around.
Why we overeat.......2007-03-31
This book takes a look at the psychological side of overeating and weight loss, as well as other reasons, such as hormones.
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Front back cover: "Dr. Phil McGraw's #1 Bestselling Phenomenon is changing millions of lives--Free yourself from diets that don't work and discover The Ultimate Weight Solution.
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The successful father and son franchise of Dr. Phil and Jay McGraw continues with The Ultimate Weight Solution for Teens. Here, Jay translates the seven keys that made Dad's diet book a mega seller into a smart, supportive teen manifesto for tackling unwanted pounds, body image problems and eating disorders. He uses examples and web postings drawn from his survey with 10,000 teenagers to underline a powerful message: "Weight is not about the size or your Levis or a number on the scale. It's about whether you use food to take care of your body or to abuse it." McGraw's approach is mind over milkshake, skewering the negative thoughts ("I can't have fun if I have to watch what I eat") that keep teens from experiencing "weight freedom." He examines self-defeating filters (denial, approval seeking , perfection, comparison)that distort a healthy approach to weight and also suggests a "peer and parent response plan" to avoid sabotage. He teaches how to scan the environment for eating cues. Even when McGraw rounds up the usual suspects--exercise and a sermon about sugar--he conveys a fresh and relevant message of self-knowledge. The wisdom of McGraw's approach to teen readers is this focus on thoughts and feelings, rather than on the third helping of pizza. --Barbara Mackoff
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Weight issues are one of the leading causes of teen depression.
Since you are reading the back of this book, I'm guessing that you picked it up because you relate, at least in some way, to some of the following statements:
I can't stand my body!
I don't know how to lose weight!
The other kids always make fun of me and call me fat!
I hate myself!
Well, I have some good news for you. Actually, I have some great news.
By picking up this book, you have taken the first step to deciding to do something about your weight and your self-image. This book will give you the answers to the many problems that you have been facing. And it will give you a plan for dealing with those problems. And I will go through it all with you. Now get psyched!
You are about to begin one of the most life-changing experiences of your life. -- JAY MCGRAW, FROM THE INTRODUCTION
As Jay McGraw says, The Ultimate Weight Solution for Teens is a book that will change lives. Weight issues are one of the leading causes of teen depression, and The Ultimate Weight Solution for Teens is being published at a time when weight is the top issue in so many teens' lives. Inspired by the enormous success of the #1 bestselling The Ultimate Weight Solution by Dr. Phil McGraw, Jay McGraw has written a book that deals with the specific issues teens face when it comes to weight matters. It's hard enough to be a teen, it's even harder to be an overweight teen. No one knows that better than the young people who suffer the teasing and name-calling that seem to resonate daily through their school halls. But what do you do when your friends are scarfing pizza and cheese fries and you're trying to lose weight? With this book, Jay addresses this and other problems in a way that they have never been addressed before -- in a way that actually works! Just as he did in his bestselling books Life Strategies for Teens and Closing the Gap, Jay talks directly to teens and young adults in a way to which they can relate. Jay gets it and he knows how to give it to them straight. The result is a book that can do what teens all over have been looking for -- a way to totally transform their bodies, minds, and lives.
Customer Reviews:
Great book even for adults.......2007-01-12
Out of all the diet books that I have read, I love this the best. I am a 31 year old adult and used this book over dr. phils and lost 15 lbs. Very easy and clear cut well worth adding to the library.
Great book, especially for the appropriate reader........2007-01-08
Prior to reading this book, I had read Dr. Phil's adult counterpart. As an 18-year-old reader, however, I often felt that the book wasn't wholly appropriate for me as it referred to having responsibilities such as a career, kids, bills, etc. It also would include phrases like, "I want the body I had when I was in highschool!" This is obviously not relevant to someone that is still a teenaged student. At the time, I wasn't aware that Jay's book existed, but as soon as I saw it, I decided that I had to buy it.
Although this book is definitely more appropriate for a teenager, I think it is certainly written for a younger teen. Upon first starting the book, I was annoyed by the colloquial tone it used to establish a, "Hey, I'm young too!" type deal. He started the book with a line like, "What's up?" and uses words and phrases like "crap," "bs," "stuff," etc. He also frequently interjects anecdotes about his friends, family, and life experiences, and repeatedly talks about his involvement in school as a law student. Although I do think it's admirable that he is trying to establish a connection with his reader, it is a little over-done.
Aside from this being written for a younger person, it seems also to focus on severely depressed people with low self-esteem. For me, as someone who has never been picked on, has never had an issue with low self-esteem, and has no means to relate to the quotes in the book like, "I hate myself!!!," I found most of these parts boring. There is also an entire chapter devoted to those suffering from anorexia and bulimia that I completely skipped over.
You definitely get over it fast though, and this book was somewhat amusing and as easy read (written on probably a sixth grade level). I was able to read it in two days and found it difficult to put down. My above comments were not at all to criticize the author or discourage someone from reading this, but I would advise an older teenager to perhaps look into other options or even consider reading Dr. Phil's book and deal with the irrelevant parts.
The bottom line, though, is that this book is definitely helpful to anyone of any age. I personally liked the suggestions of ways to distract myself when I want to snack (I now will take a shower, go for a walk, or paint my nails). The nutritional plan is well-organized and easy to follow, and I actually like this chapter more than the one in Dr. Phil's book. There are certain "fluff" keys I think are used only to make the book longer, but the ones that help really do get the job done. I wish the best of luck to anyone embarking upon a weight loss journey; this book will definitely give you the push you need!
Very good information........2004-08-16
This book was filled with a lot of information. Even though i'm not currently sticking to the "program", I found out a lot of information that I could share with others who are trying to get into a healthy life-style. If I ever get sick of being so over-weight, then I would find this book very useful. The only thing it did not do was make me realize how much I need to lose weight. But that isn't the book's fault. It's mine because nobody can get it thru my head that if I don't lose weight, I could have very bad health problems later on.
Great Book.......2004-04-10
Really hit the nail when it comes to helping teenagers cope witht their weight problem. Jay addressess everything from how to have a positive out look on life to ways to start taking control of your weight. I was surprised at how much sense it made to me. It was like this book was written with me in mind. It addressed all the feelings i had towards myself and my weight and made me realized that their more to me than just how much i weighed. This book was surprising well written. Jay is a really talented writer and I thought this was just a knock off of Dr. Phils book, but this book really addressess teens and their issues in a way that is easy to relate to. Well Done.
Awesome Book! Really Helpful!.......2004-02-09
I am 12 years old and 35 pounds overweight. I got this book about 2 months ago. It had alot of great ideas that really worked. I put this book to the test and in the past month i've lost 10 pounds. I reccomend this to teens(or preteens) who have tryed to lose weight with other diets and had no success. Overall, I think this is a wonderful and really helpful book.
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