Volume 39: Molybdenum and Tungsten: Their Roles in Biological Processes is devoted soley to the vital research area on molybdenum and tungsten and their role in biology. It offers a comprehensive and timely account of this fascinating topic by 40 distinguished international authorities. Topics include: transport, homeostasis, regulation and binding of molybdate and tungstate to proteins, crystallographic characterization, coordination of complexes, and biosynthesis.
Teams in local and national culture (Fenway Park, Wrigley Field as local icons, Yankees as a national team) Every essay is signed, and concludes with suggested readings and a bibliography. The work is illustrated, has a comprehensive bibliography, and is thoroughly indexed.
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Encyclopedia of Major League Baseball Teams
Donald Dewey , and
Nicholas Acocella
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Former Major League Teams: An Encyclopedia
Donald D. Jones
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This comprehensive reference work includes each of the 116 former teams that played at least one game in the major leagues. For each, the nickname and any alternates are given, along with a brief history of the franchise. This is followed by a listing of he team's presidents, ballparks it played in, a season-by-season record, managers and highlights (e.g., World Series appearances, historic firsts, records set). Each entry concludes with a complete listing of all players (with their positions) who appeared in a game for the team, in order of the number of games played.
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W. Haden Blackman preys on our more eccentric curiosities with his fact-filled Field Guide to North American Monsters. Even the monster-shy will find it hard not to smile when they read sidebars such as "What does bigfoot eat?" (Everything from acorns and honey to tadpoles and salmon.) Seriously and exhaustively researched, this guide covers more than 100 monsters in the following categories: hairy humanoids, lake monsters and sea serpents, flying monsters, dwarves and giants, cryptid animals (animals heretofore unknown to science), beastmen and beastwomen ("humanoids" with numerous animalistic features), supernatural monsters, and the not readily classifiable enigmatic entities such as the bogeymen, phantom felines, and the infamous Mad Gasser of Mattoon.
Gleaned from Native American legends, American folklore, and modern sightings, this is the first-ever collection cataloging the vast expanse of bizarre creatures inhabiting North America. Laid out like a field guide to birds or mammals, the book helps the reader become familiar with each monster through photos (when available), drawings, and each creature's vital statistics: distinguishing features, range and habitat, diet, the source reporting the monster, and a rating of the likelihood of spotting each creature in the wild.
An avid monsterologist, the author offers useful suggestions for pursuing this rare field of study, including advice for how to behave during a monster encounter and a thorough sample questionnaire to use when interviewing monster eyewitnesses. --Kathryn True
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Urban Legends.......2006-10-18
A decent overview of America's monster phenoms. Not a whole lot on any one subject, but makes for entertaining reading. Everything from Bigfoot to creatures totally unheard of by most. Not bad.
Interesting.........2005-06-22
I find this field guide exceedingly interesting, if not frightening. Blackmen tirelessly explains the characteristics of different monsters with factual evidence, pictures, and drawings to create a definite page turner. However, I find a large portion of this book to be chock full of urban legends and myths that simply aren't true. For instance, Blackmen introduces the fact that Earwigs burrow into the ears to eat brains along with many other monsters consuming humans in some way, but this sounds way too farfetched itself to believe. And from what I see, there are no documentations to prove that Bogeyman also exist (confused with child murderers in this book), along with man-eating deer women. However, I find this book very well put together and informative if you can pick out the factual evidence, and is wll worth the money. A definite buy.
STOP WINING AND OPEN UP YOUR MIND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2005-02-26
I've read some nasty reviews here, but rest assured that this book is one of the most organized and interesting you'll ever read on the subject. Personally, I love this book because of the way Blackman combines supernaturalism and cryptozoology into a realistic zoological field guide. Plus, the tips on how to hunt monsters give you something to do on boring days. I can't get enough of the enigmatic monsters in this marvelous book, and I really think you should give it a chance. So open up your mind, open up this book, and let it work its magic. Remember, it may come in handy some day...
pretty silly.......2003-06-30
If you want to learn about crptozoology and look for the truth then this is not for you.While it had some pretty good photos and some ok story's.There was A lot of really stupid stuff like the little section of the likelihood of encountering one of these creatures.And some of the so called monsters like the boogey man,I mean please can't the author take things A little more serios.
entertaining.......2002-07-06
This book is entertaining in that it's humoristic but it also provides some nice insights into Native American as well as local folklore and decent cryptozoology/paranormal info.No it's not Keel,Coleman,or Sanderson,but it's worth reading.
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Short but pretty good, you'll learn some things.......2005-06-11
At only 46 pages this book isn't very long, coat pocket (not shirt pocket) sized but does have some good information I hadn't seen in some of the bigger Bison books Amazon sells.
The descriptive section, pages 12-24 had the most valuable information about the Bison themselves, although the page on viewing them today (p.38) did give some hints on what to do or not do when watching them.
Actually the worst part of the book (other than not really making it clear just how unsure estimates of original herd size really are) was on p.32 describing the Sharp's Buffalo rifle as having a .45 caliber 30 inch barrel capable of hitting at a quarter of a mile. From my reading I've read that the Sharps came in several calibers and barrel lengths and most hunters tried to get close in for their shots. Other than that even this page was good.
There's a map showing you where to find public viewing herds but it has only the vaguest of directions on how to get to them, no addresses, phone numbers or websites.
Short, a little bit pricey, but you will learn a little something.
Short but sweet........2002-04-12
Is a total of 46-informative pages. For the price it is defintely worth the read. Learned a few new facts I didn't learn before.
Need buffalo/bison information?.......2001-12-16
This book was the most useful of the recent pile of buffalo/bison books I purchased. Biologically, the book gave me all the answers I sought. As a bonus, it included history and lore of the buffalo/bison of the Old West. If you're looking for a book to help you learn about these giant animals, something to help with a school report, or just a great field guide to add to your existing library, this is the book.
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Over the last 150 years, hundreds of Sasquatch sightings have been reported in the western regions of North America. This guide reviews highlights of these encounters and presents the scientific evidence for and against the existence of Bigfoot. Discover what is conjectured about the hominid's habitats, and study a proposed family tree. Partial proceeds from this book help support the International Society of Cryptozoology.
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Short But Sweet.......2007-04-19
A beginners guide to the world of Sasquatch/Bigfoot. Makes the study of these creatures take on a sense of importance with their very own field guide.
Field Guide to the Sasquatch(SasquatchField Guide Series.......2006-02-17
Book a little short for adult. good book for younger teens
Seasoned Bigfoot Readers: SAVE YOUR MONEY!.......2002-05-09
I'll admit that this is a good "book" (pamphlet) for those just getting started in this subject.
It contains the most popular stories, however, remember that if you are reading this... You are on the Internet! These stories can be easily obtained in fifteen minutes by typing "Bigfoot" into any search engine.
Along with other quotes lifted from other (and better) writers on the subject, ie; John Green... It is plagarism at best.
Sorry Dave, had to be honest!
To the author's credit though, I have to say, the drawings are nice!
ummmm............2000-08-13
Very small collection of the most popular and previously recorded events. Save your $5 and try something else a bit more informative..like Dr. Krantz's Big Footprints or the old On The Track of Sasquatch.
Small But Informative.......2000-05-08
The thing that makes this book unusual is the inclusion of maps of where Sasquatch has been sighted. Not much new information will be found for anyone seriosuly interested in the Sasquatch. A small synopsis of the pros and cons about Sasquatch is included as well as a method of diecerning their tracks from those of bears as well as a list of sighting in California, Oregon, and Washington, including "Jacko", the only Sasquatch to ever have been captured. The small price is worth it for the maps, but there is really nothing new here.
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This guide dispels the myth that grizzly bears are the ferocious attackers some people believe them to be. Instead, it offers a comprehensive guide to acting safely when encountering them in grizzly country and to the pleasures of observing them in their natural habitats. Partial proceeds of this book support the Great Bear Foundation.
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Field Guide to the Grizzly Bear.......2005-10-06
As A interested Person in Bears of the World, Trying to Learn more About Grizzlt Bears ,Living in the U K , tHE bEARS Live a long Way a way, I found This Book Very Instructive, and informetive, and Interesting , A Very Good Buy Colin S/West Devonshire England U K
A lot of good information without a lot of reading!.......2001-09-24
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in grizzly bears. It contained a lot of important information without a lot of unnecessary reading. Short and straight to the point.
The sketches were beautiful. The book is also easy to carry along for grizzly bear watchers.
second edition (1996) better than the first (1992).......1998-10-13
Now in its second printing, with correction of a couple earlier errors, the Field Guide to the Grizzly Bear covers 500,000 years of this species' existence in just 48 pages. As the author, I can appreciate how difficult it is to write about so much in so few words. The field guide series by Sasquatch had already set excellent precedents in earlier works on the orca and bald eagle by the time I agreed to compose a guide to the grizzly. The basic requirement is to get it down briefly, and to get it right. I think it works very well as a brief introduction to the history, natural history, troubled present and risky future for one of nature's great creations.
Lance Olsen Montana
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This practical and informative field guide to the "gentle art of whalewatching" shows you how to observe orcas up close and understand these elusive and often misrepresented creatures of the sea You'll find facts on the orca's lifecycle, tips on planning a whalewatching trip, maps and a sighting log. Partial proceeds from this book help support the Keiko Foundation.
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Field Guide to the Orca.......2002-04-07
I think this book is excellent because it have things I didn't know about orcas like the size, some parts of their body, and many other things. I think this book is very different to the others because it have different things. I want to recommend this book for all the people that like orcas becouse is an excellent book, is one of the best books I've read of orcas.
Field Guide to the Orca.......2002-04-07
I think this book is excellent because it have things I didn't know about orcas like the size, some parts of their body, and many other things. I think this bbok is very different to the others because it have different things. I want to recommend this book for all the people that like orcas becouse is an excellent book, is one of the best books I've read of orcas.
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This guide provides basic knowledge about the biology, migration, conservation, and history of the humpback whale for veteran whalewatchers and novices alike. There are more than two dozen suggested-humpback watching sites included here as well as accompanying maps. Proceeds from this book help support Oceanic Society Expeditions and Earthtrust.
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In this fully illustrated field guide, David George Gordon introduces us to the geoduck-that peculiar-looking, giant burrowing clam that grows to more than 8 inches in length and weighs as much as 14 pounds. This field guide will appeal to anyone interested in northwest marine life, clam digger or not. Sales of this field guide help support People for Puget Sound.
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Vashon Island memories of a Monster Clam.......2000-09-21
Growing up on Vashon Island an island just west of Seattle I have such fond memoroies of going with my Dad and Mom, older brother and later on friends, to dig this wonderful monster clam at the Burton Beach.
This book is a book that every Washington State citizen with pride should own and those of us who live out of state should own and share with our local libraries. The Washington state native americans named this clam and Goeduck means "dig deep" which is what you have to do to get this gem of a clam.
I have a pic on my website that shows just how hard it is. In fact digging goeducks is akin to hunting the big buck or elk. Hard to do and you don't always get your clam as they dig down faster than some can dig.
Great book!
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Not many people know that they can seek out bald eagles here in the Northwest where we have large populations of them. This book stresses the need for habitat protection and responsible bird-watching practices while enabling one to behold the impressive sight of a bald eagle on the wing. Proceeds of this book help support the Audubon Society.
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Olympic Mountains (Sasquatch Field Guide Series)
Robert Steelquist
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Masterpieces of Calligraphy: 261 Examples, 1500-1800
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Three centuries of European Gothic and Roundhand styles from priceless collection of Nat. Library for Fine and Applied Art, Berlin. Works of Ayres, Boissens, van den Velde, Palatino, Neff, Beaugrand, Clark—a total of 59 master calligraphers. Comprehensive archive of "writing as art." Introduction.
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