Mammals of Southern Africa: A Field Guide

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Mammals of Southern Africa: A Field Guide
Burger Cillie
Manufacturer: Frandsen Publishers
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0620103671

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Field Guide to Mammals of Southern Africa
Chris Stuart
Manufacturer: Struik Publishers
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Binding: Paperback

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Field Guide to the Mammals of Southern Africa

Manufacturer: Struik
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0869772791

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112 brilliant color plates of 337 mammal species, with concise identification pointers which draw attention to the diagnostic features of each species, together with a wealth of additional biological information on measurements, habitat, behavior, food, reproduction, and geographical distribution.

A Concise Guide to the Animal Tacks of Southern Africa

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A Concise Guide to the Animal Tacks of Southern Africa
Louis Liebenberg
Manufacturer: David Phillips Publishers
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A field guide to the antelope of Southern Africa (A Wildlife handbook)

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A field guide to the antelope of Southern Africa (A Wildlife handbook)
E. A Zaloumis
Manufacturer: Natal Branch of the Wildlife Society of Southern Africa
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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Field Guide to the Mammals of Southern Africa

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photo identification made easy
Field Guide to the Mammals of Southern Africa
Good source for species identification

Field Guide to the Mammals of Southern Africa
Chris Stuart , and Tilde Stuart
Manufacturer: Ralph Curtis Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0883590476

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photo identification made easy.......2007-10-18

This is truly an excellent book,a joy to look at,packed with lots of information.However it is not really a book suitable to be taken in the field,the authors smaller book mammals of southern,central and eastern africa would be a better book to take into the field.The authors really know the animals and their passion for the subject comes out in their writing.

Field Guide to the Mammals of Southern Africa.......2001-05-31

This book is nicely organized. The animals are separated into their prospective families. This is especially helpful for the scientific minded reader. While on safari if I see an animal that is most likely a carnivore, I will know exactly where to look it up.

The pictures are very clear and the description focuses on the distinguishing characters of each species. The descriptions are very logical and easy to follow... i.e. the blaze on the nose of this antelope is continuous therefore, it is species A, where the blaze on the nose of the next antelope (which looks just like species A) is not continuous, therefore it is species B.

Good source for species identification.......1999-02-17

The is book has become a diary for collecting plainsgame in Southern Africa. I have kept notes and records in this book to track animals I have collected and those remaining on my wish list.

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Excellent reference source.......2003-10-23

Southern Africa's rich wildlife heritage includes 291 species of land living mammals. Of these, approximately 200 species are likely to be seen.

This handy field guide provides information on these 200 land mammals of the region and will assist the reader to identify the various species. Every entry has a small map indicating where they occur, an illustration of the animal, its paw print and a description of its size, habitat and habits.

The text and plates appear in the standard sequence of animal classification systems, and information is provided on orders and families, whilst the common names are also provided. There is also a section on the climate and vegetation of the Southern African sub-region.

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This is by far the most complete field guide of its kind........1998-12-12

Having recently completed a safari in Southern Africa, I had the chance to evaluate many portable field guides on the fauna of the region. I found Smither's ( a smaller version of the encyclopedic tome that is considered the benchmark work on southern African mammals) to be informative, easy to use, and beautifully illustrated. Helpful for both the naturalist as well as the sportsman, there are comparitive scale drawings that are quite accurate. A must for nature-oriented travelers to the region.

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Many exercise enthusiasts have thrashed their knee joints by running endless miles on concrete roads. Many of those exercisers either quit or turn to cycling, but a small number take up fitness walking or even race walking. Therese Iknoian, a nationally ranked race walker and fitness journalist, starts Walking Fast with the assumption that only people interested in her sport will pick the book up, so she's not trying to "sell" the sport. Iknoian discusses race-walking technique (you have to understand terms such as heel strike, toe lift, and pushoff) and clears up any misconceptions you may have about what a race walker's hips are doing in midstride. (Someone who has seen race walking only in the Olympics might assume that the hips are sashaying from left to right, like Marilyn Monroe's, when in fact it's a far more complex up-and-back motion that is best realized by imagining that your legs are an extension of your waist rather than your hips.) The benefits of learning the technique? Race walking is great exercise without much impact on your joints (there's never a point when both feet are off the ground, as in running). People who try the sport swear it's a blast, and there's a surprisingly large network of fellow walkers with whom to connect.

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Walking Fast is the next step in walking fitness and performance! Whether you're a recreational walker looking for more challenging, calorie-burning workouts or a serious walker in search of better technique and a more effective training program, you'll find it in this complete guide. Inside are • self-tests to evaluate walking technique and goals;

• 18 illustrated walking exercises to improve walking technique;

• 29 walking workouts in five categories; and

• sample programs for novice, experienced, and race walkers;

Pick up the pace and reach your fitness and performance goals by Walking Fast.

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good for performance oriented walkers.......2003-10-10

This book is excellent for those who want to either walk for exercise or want to walk for sport (i. e., races). There are many excellent photos which describe proper walking technique and common technique errors.

There is also a section on racewalking and what to expect at official judged racewalks.

This book should fit the needs of either powerwalkers or novice racewalkers.

Terse yet padded.......1999-06-01

This book is informative but confused in its focus. It purports to be for those who want to walk fast but not race, but spends almost half its pages on training techniques (and endless charts for you to fill in) best suited for racers. Its descriptions of stride and gait are clearest if you have read other books already and understand the concepts. It is best used to supplement a trainer and not as a stand-alone guide. If you want to learn the basics, start somewhere else. That being said, what it does do, it does well. If you have learned the basics of walking and want a workout and not just a walk, this is the book for you. If you want to improve your walking endurance or speed, this book will help.

A great book from the basics to the advanced........1999-02-23

I really enjoyed this book and give to aspiring walkers. It really makes a nice connection from "walking" to Racewalking.

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Tons of information, tips and excellent photos

Fast Walking
Ron Laird
Manufacturer: Stackpole Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0811727580

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Ron Laird, one of the most decorated race walkers in history, provides a guide to mastering this highly efficient, low-impact exercise. A strong race walker can outpace an average runner, and do so with much less stress on the legs and knees. Clear text and easy-to-read, step-by-step illustrations and photos show every nuance of the hip, leg, arm, foot, and torso movements that must be coordinated to achieve correct form. Illustrated guide to technique, exercise, and training Race-walking competition and judging

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Tons of information, tips and excellent photos.......2003-10-10

Reading this book is much like sitting at the feed of an old, wise coach. You'll find many of the "tricks of the trade" here as well as many excellent photos of racewalkers using good technique in races.

Some of the topics touched upon include: shoes (and how to modify them), various training techniques, judging, and how to race. There are also some informative line diagrams of walkers.

This book is NOT a literary masterpiece; the style is conversational and somewhat inefficient (sounds better when read out loud than it reads). But the density of ideas per page is hard to beat!

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The art of fast walking: Use the Olympic race walking style to get fit and lose weight
Ron Laird
Manufacturer: R. Laird Pub
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0006DISSC

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6 stars

FitKid7- 7 Simple Steps for a Fit & Healthy Child!
Sirkka Wolke
Manufacturer: FitKid7
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0646470906

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FitKid7 is guaranteed to help children lose weight and/or get fit! The bonus is that children who live healthily tend to sleep better, have fewer behavior problems, experience less illness and are able to concentrate better in school! The FitKid7 book contains- 7 Simple Steps for a Fit & Healthy Child. Looks into reasons of why kids are unfit &/or overweight. How to get our kids on board to make the positive changes. Harmful Food Additives List. Shopping List. Great Ideas for Meals & Snacks. Recipes. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.

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6 stars.......2007-08-22

Fitkid7 is a great book on childhood fitness & health. It covers the issues of exercising, healthy eating and much much more.

I found it was easy to read (unlike a few others I've tried).

I love all the sections on Recipies, Shopping lists, meal ideas etc.

I would recommend FitKid7 to anyone looking for a book on kid's health. Your kids would love to read it just as I have.

Sirkka Wolke has done a great job on this one.****** 6 stars from me!

Dynamic Self-Massage for Fit and Fast Walking

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Dynamic Self-Massage for Fit and Fast Walking
Elaine P. Ward
Manufacturer: North American Racewalking Foundation
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 1884647111

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Fast-walking: Screenplay
James B Harris
Manufacturer: James B. Harris Productions
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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Speaking Clearly provides practical, proven, and class tested methods for the Voice and Diction course. With over 35 years of experience, this team of authors successfully guides students through the obstacles of speech improvement.

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For beginners!.......2007-06-27

It wasn't what I waas looking for. I was hoping for a more advanced self-teaching book.

Great CDs for Practicing Diction.......2007-01-09

My speech was getting sloppy--wasn't enunciating clearly & my mouth felt lazy. So I bought this book & CD set. I play the CDs in my car while commuting to & from work, & I find they are wonderful. The exercises involve repeating words that are grouped by vowel & consonant sounds, then progressing to repeating phrases, then to repeating sentences. The pace is fast (so you don't lose interest), the sentences are pretty complex (so you have to be attentive & not lazy) and there are are several CDs too, (so you don't get bored). Doing the CD exercises has definitely helped remove the marbles from my mouth, and to iron out certain bad habits I was getting into pronunciation-wise. I'm sure the book is great too, though I haven't used it yet (I picked this package mainly for the CDs, as I'm forever buying "Improve Your Speech" books & not doing much with them). I'm a native English speaker, so I've no idea how helpful this set would be to someone who is switching from another language.

Indespensible for actors and singers too, not just speech therapists!.......2005-11-14

I didn't realize before I used this book how many things I mispronounced, even though I am a native English speaker. This book really helped me work on many weaknesses in my diction. This belongs on the shelf of every actor and singer.

A reviewer recommended this book for speech therapists, but I would also recommend it for actors, singers, frequent public speakers, and for other people who use their voice professionally, and even for help with stuff like accent elimination.

This book also helped me learn IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet), which I've found to be a tremendously helpful tool.

Indispensable for speech therapists.......2003-03-20

Here is the clearest, must helpful book on articulation that I have ever read. Although the voice section is a bit weak, the diction section (4/5 of the book) contains clear placement information, common problems of misarticulation and solutions, and helpful drills. The judgment calls of the authors regarding standard and non-standard speech are astute. The authors know their material and can explain it clearly. A clearer, more informative text cannot be found. I only wish that they had either expanded the voice section or eliminated it and just accepted that this was a book on diction.

Speaking clearly - Clearly written - Clearly helpful.......2002-02-08

I used it for my Accent reducing classes at NYU. Takinng such a course can be challenging and it helps to have this comprehensive but not intimidating book. Even now, long after I have completed the course I find myself picking the book up time and again.

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