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Stunning photography and beautiful illustrations truly capturing the magic of the Turks & Caicos Islands in this new book.
Over the last decade the Turks and Caicos Islands, situated just south of the Bahamas, have won international acclaim as a premier scuba diving destination and luxury retreat. While the unrivaled marine life and wondrous beaches serve as the main magnet, these islands have much more to offer the discerning tourist.
The Turks and Caicos Islands takes the reader on a colorful journey throughout this small archipelago, exploring its natural delights and amazing history, from Taino Indian occupation to future island developments. The brilliant turquoise of the waters that are home to the famous coral reefs and the many species of marine life have been captured on film using sophisticated underwater camera techniques. And, the flora and fauna of the islands are not only described in detail but are also accompanied by fine illustrations. This book truly is a tribute to a beautiful unspoiled part of the world.
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A Comprehensive and Beautiful Publication!.......2001-05-01
Do you ever experience that feeling of "goosebumps" running up and down your body when something - an emotion, a work of art, a courageous act - deeply moves you? That is how I felt when Julia & Phil Davies showed me a preview copy of their new book, Turks and Caicos Islands - Beautiful by Nature. I had previously been given the opportunity to read the copy, which itself is an awesome compilation of facts and information about the natural history and heritage of these Islands. However, the combination of the well-researched text, Phil's spectacular photography and Julia's meticulous drawings of selected species tremendously impressed me. Finally, in one comprehensive and beautiful publication, TCI-philes will be able to learn all about the country's magical wonders and how they came to be.
The 176 page, over-sized hardcover book includes 182 color photographs from all around the Islands and 60 hand-drawn illustrations. The lively chapters lead readers from the land and reef's formation through detailed descriptions of marine, bird, animal and plant life to Islanders' sea-based heritage and how recent change and development has affected Turks & Caicos culture. Besides serving as a one-of-a-kind resource for visitors and residents, the book seems destined to be used as an educational text in local schools.
Julia and Phil spent two years in the Turks & Caicos researching the book and shooting the photos and another two years writing the text, completing the drawings and designing the layout. Their creation is truly a life's masterpiece and stunning tribute to the Islands.
The First Major Publication to focus exclusively on the TCI.......2001-05-01
If you live in the Islands, you've probably already seen a copy of Phil and Julia's beautiful book, and l hope you've already bought a copy or two. For those who have not seen it yet, I urge you to search it out. Except for Bertie Sadler's historical survey of our country, Turks Island Landfall, this book is the first major publishing effort that focuses on the Turks & Caicos Islands exclusively.
Primarily a photo-essay, Beautiful by Nature is held together by the impressively astute and coherent narrative that outlines the entire history of the Turks & Caicos Islands.
Chapter One starts in the far geologic past. We are introduced to the millennia-long formation of the shallows, reefs, and sand flats that preceded the final emergence of our Island platforms. Chapter Two is a brief and readable short course in Island biogeography. We learn how the first signs of life came to these brand new Islands in the form of windblown seeds, migrant birds from north and south, and wave- washed, castaway snails, lizards, and snakes.
Finally, Chapter Three brings us to our Islands' human populations. In concise historical sketches, the authors outline the successive migrations that have populated these Islands and how these populations have impacted the land: Taino Indians from the south, Bermudian saltrakers from the north, and British Loyalists from North America. Chapter Four covers the Turks & Caicos Islands as we know them today. There is a section on the Salt Islands of Grand Turk, Salt Cay and South Caicos with their colonial charm and laid-back feel. The modern development of Providenciales is highlighted in another. And the final chapter is an outline of the country's plans for the future and a plea that the ever- quickening pace of modern development doesn't catch the Islands off-guard.
Buy this book. Buy it for the stunning photographs and Julia's charming illustrations. It's well worth it. But please, read it, too. The Davies' love for the Turks & Caicos Islands is obvious. And their ability to share it with us in beautiful pictures and well-chosen words is a gift.
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Washington Wild and Beautiful
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Beautiful Moments in the Wild: Animals and Their Colors (Moments in the Wild series)
Manufacturer: Moonstone Press, Llc
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This collection of images by some of the world’s leading wildlife photographers uses vivid photographs to introduce young children to the dazzling multitude of colors in the natural world. A neck-arching pink flamingo; a quiet, resting, red-eyed tree frog; and a school of orange bigeyes swimming gracefully through an ocean reef are some of the featured pictures that capture the beautiful colors of the animal kingdom. Storybook-like captions encourage beginning readers to make connections between the pictures and words on the page, promoting literacy along with an appreciation of the natural world’s beauty.
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A superbly presented picture book for young readers.......2002-09-06
Deftly edited by Stephanie Maze, Beautiful Moments In The Wild is a superbly presented picture book for young readers and features gorgeous natural photography of animals of varying colors. A splendid introduction to the color scheme and a dazzling array of creatures from red ladybugs to a green tree boa to a transparent glasswing butterfly, Beautiful Moments In The Wild is distinguished and recommended addition to school and community library collections.
Wonderful pre-school book.......2002-08-26
"Beautiful Moments in the Wild" is a pre-school level book filled with beautiful animal photography. Sure to keep a child's interest as the full color plates fill each page, each animal is included because of it's particular color or range of colors.
Solidly bound to put up with the stress of being handled by children, it is sure to be a favorite. A highly recommended pre-school book.
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Wyoming Wild & Beautiful II
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Wild and Beautiful.......2001-01-17
Unlike the previous review, the book contains excellent photographs but superb essays by Taylor. Taylor is no Abbey wannabe, in his own right he is a more accomplished essayist, book author and magazine editor. The essays are personal, intimate and written by someone who knows the land better than 99% of reviewers. His book sandstone sunsets won critics acclaim and was named best contemporary non fiction book of the year by the Western Writers of America.
Great photos, pretentious text........1999-01-12
If anyone is curious to see what the new Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument looks like, Anselm Spring's photos are terrific! However, Mark Taylor is a pretentious Edward Abbey wannabe. All in all, a nice coffee table book though.
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After the success of our Montana Wild and Beautiful book, with photographs by Chuck Haney and John Reddy, we went back for more and asked each photographer for his best images from Glacier National Park.
The result is the most beautiful book ever for lovers of this high-peaks, hiker's park! Four-season coverage.
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Beautiful Birds (Wild Life!)
Valerie Davies
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Breakthroughs in running can take many forms. For some, it's racing to a new personal record. For others, it means getting back into shape after a layoff or an injury. But for all committed runners, making a personal breakthrough is one of the most rewarding experiences in the sport.
The Running Times Guide to Breakthrough Running is a one-of-a-kind collection of many of the world's top running experts who provide their advice and insights so you can make your own personal breakthroughs. Inside you'll find instruction on every aspect of training, racing, and recovering to help you run faster, longer, and stronger—all while enjoying your runs like never before.
Programs and workouts are included, which you can customize to break through your performance plateaus, plus injury prevention strategies, specific guidelines for nutrition and hydration, and much more. No matter what your running goals are, turn to the expert advice in The Running Times Guide to Breakthrough Running to achieve a new level in your performance.
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Comprehensive running information.......2000-08-15
This book offers comprehensive running information but on the other hand, it offers nothing new. Most runners who've read tons of books already know all the stuff presented in this book. It's a collection of training advice from different experts on the subject.
However, this is book is a very good totality and I personally like the writing style in this book than the writing style of Noakes in the Lore of Running.
Expirienced runners don't necessarily need this book but if you are looking for a "all-in-one" book, this might be your choice.
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From Memories to Manuscript provides easy and enjoyable steps to create your autobiography and teaches you the full process of publication. Put your stories in print and amaze you loved ones with your very own stunning autobiography. This easy-to-follow five-step handbook will give you the know-how and confidence you will need to write and share your life stories and create a gift with passing down from one generation to another!
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too simplistic.......2007-01-18
This is a pamphlet, not a book. The information describing this should indicate the level of the oncversation in this "book." It's very introductory. I bought this as a gift and didn't even give it to the recipient. It would have been an insult. I'm very disappointed.
Handbook for idiots.......2005-09-02
This little pamphlet is for senior citizens wishing to leave the story of their lives to their grandchildren. It states the few obvious things that such a one needs to do. It is not for anyone wishing to try to write.
A helpful guidebook.......1999-02-02
Don't buy books that are 500 pages long to tell you how to write your life story. Spend an hour with this book and you'll learn all you'll ever need to know about writing your autobiography or family history. I know. I'm doing both. After reading her Diary book, I had to read this book too and was not disappointed.
Read it, then write the story only you can tell.
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American Illustration 13 (American Illustration)
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