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I want more books at this level.......2000-01-12
I read this book from the library, but soon I will try to buy one for myself, because it is very special. I refer to it and forward what I remember from it onto various email lists all the time. The author includes substantial detail of the sort there is usually not enough of in wolf books, without overwhelming with boring or inaccurate statistics, or losing a good writing style. The author respects and loves the wolf FOR WHAT IT IS INHERENTLY. If you are studying dog or wolf behavior as a "serious layperson" this is a must have. The kind of detailed insight this book has is hard to find, one of the rare similar books is CALMING SIGNALS ... by Turid Rugaas(sp?), which is about dog body language (and therefore based on wolf pack language).
what you always wanted to know about wolves.......1999-09-28
Mr. Lawrence tells us all about wolves in laymans terms he does not get to deep in this book for the normal person interested in wildlife to become overwelmed with the subject. Always the perfect nature writter this time Mr. Lawrence spends time on a captive wolf area studing the wolves and relating the details. Good reading for the people out there who have bad ideas about this animal you might change your mind on these wise creatures.
The increadable life of the Wolves.......1998-10-14
This book is increadable it really gives a person a true understanding of such a beautiful animal as it tells about their traits characteristics and personalities. It also explains the hiarchy of the pack and the mating of the wolves and interaction between the pack members and with humans. For me it was especially enjoyable as I was able to really relate to the discription of the wolves in Jim Wuepper's pack in upper Michagan after seeing a film on this pack narrated by R.D. Lawrence shown at the Wolf Centre in Haliburton, Ontario as so much of his focus in this book is on that particular pack. It was also very enjoyable to me knowing that Jim Wueppler's pack came to the the Wolf Centre in the early 1990's where some of it's decendents still reside. I recommend this book to anyone who would like a better understanding of such a beautiful animal it was truly very interesting and enjoyable.
Insight into human social interaction.......1998-10-04
Great book for both adults and teenagers. Surprisingly, it reveals data suggesting that the wolves have a hierarchical/social structure most close to us humans (when we act on our animal level.) It was an insight into office life around me and into human jealousy situations around.
Informative but not overwhelming for pleasure reading!.......1998-06-25
Being the first book on wolves that I read, 'In Praise of Wolves' is very enlightening and informative. The relationship that the author had with the wolves and all the personal encounters, both with the people involved and the wolves, are very touching. I think the author has done a marvelous job in explaining to us about this much-misunderstood species. The book is written in a 'story' form, thus making it, i think, an informative but yet 'light' book to read during pleasure time. And for those who are not much familiar with the wolves like myself, this book does not contain too much scientific writings that are too overwhelming and hard to digest. And in cases where there are, the author dealt it with much comprehension thus making it very easy to understand especially to those who are ignorant to that certain aspect. Personally, I had a wonderful time reading this book and it got me into reading many other wolves books.
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Like Open Road's series of foreign language menu-readers, our new compact, lightweight travel guides are for those travelers who already know where they're staying and don't want to lug around a huge book during the day. With a sprinkling of restaurant selections arranged by neighborhood, our Made Easy series focuses on taking readers to the best, as well as the most different and unusual, sights and walking tours in each city. Tuck this guide into your pocket and head out for a great day of sightseeing: you'll have over 100 sights at your fingertips (from the popular Eiffel Tower to the strange Counterfeit Museum!), with insider tips on where to stop at a cafe, where to eat, interesting shops, and beautiful walks along the Seine or through the famed Latin Quarter. Attractive design features a second color on the inside.
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Seeing Paris While Walking.......2007-04-15
I prefer guidebooks that aren't just mammoth listings of everything (hotels, restaurants, sights). This compact book hits the target with its highlights and its walking tours.
You get directions, maps and commentary. Boxed notes give relevance to much that you would unknowingly pass by. Boxed in sage green are SHOPPING TIPS and ENTERTAINMENT TIPS while RESTAURANT TIPS are boxed in dark green. This covers the sights on the Island and the 20 Arrondissements plus some further afield (Versailles, Disneyland Paris, etc.).
The second part of the book details walks to take. Try the Islands walk, the Left Bank walk, the Marais walk, the major sights walk, the Montmartre walk, or some culinary walks. Sage green boxes highlight DETOURS to catch a special sight.
I wish I'd had this on my first visit to Paris which I found quite expensive and a little overwhelming.
its ok.......2007-03-09
Its ok...I didn't really use it b/c I did a lot of sightseeing and this doesnt include all of them. Its nice for ppl who are in paris for 3 days and wanna see the basic things. Perfect size.
Truth in Labeling.......2005-10-10
This pocket size guide really does make a trip tp Paris easy. The details by Arrondissement(district/neighborhoods)are very useful. The restaurant/Bistro tips were uniformly solid. The walks were easy to navigate and enriched strolling through Paris.The most useful guide to Paris I have seen.
A minor gripe: a sugested list of French phrases for the non-French speaker could use a phonetic guide.
THE guide to pack.......2005-04-26
I picked up Paris Made Easy just before a return trip to the City of Light, and I wish I'd had it the first time around! The title says it all: the content of this book, the way it's organized, and even its size made it the one guide I used day in and day out.
Do yourself a favor and leave the heavy guidebooks with the glossy pictures at home. (You're going to be seeing all those sights in person, anyway, right?) Paris Made Easy has great info on restaurants, museums, shopping, walks -- and not only the famous sights, but also some obscure yet really fun destinations that you might never discover otherwise. Good maps, too. Because it's all organized by neighborhood (arrondissement) in a compact format, I could just drop the guide in my purse, start wandering, and pull it out to find a place to eat or an interesting sight to see wherever I happened to end up. That freedom to explore made me feel much more like an insider and much less like a tourist.
The author's writing style is another plus: conversational, down-to-earth, and funny, but also very clear. (For example, I decided on the spur of the moment to venture outside Paris to visit Versailles, and a quick look at Paris Made Easy gave me such good instructions that I didn't even need to ask questions at the train station. In fact, I must have looked pretty confident, because people were asking me for directions!)
Check out the price of this book, too. With all the information you get, it's a real bargain. I can't recommend it enough!
Best of Paris.......2004-09-27
Although this book is out of print, the walks found in Paris Made Easy have been expanded and you can find them in "Open Road's Best of Paris" by Andy Herbach. It's available on amazon. "Open Road's Best of Paris" gives readers a small number of great choices and itineraries for one-day, weekend, one-week and two-week trips to Paris and environs. Readers will find a variety of plans grouped around three categories: Museums, Art and Architecture; Eating, drinking, shopping and relaxing; and Offbeat and off-the-beaten path. "Best of Paris" offers unique ideas such as "A Day at a Cooking School and Wine Tasting" and a "Da Vinci Code" walking tour!
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EXPAND YOUR VOCABULARY--FOR BETTER TEST SCORES AND BETTER COMMUNICATION
You probably can’t learn all the hundreds of thousands of words in the English language--but you can learn those difficult words you’re most likely to need to know. If you want to increase your vocabulary for standardized tests or just better communication, Webster’s New World Essential Vocabulary is the only tool you need. It presents essential words with definitions, example sentences, synonyms, and tense forms.
In addition to the most frequently tested terms from the SAT and GRE tests, Webster’s New World Essential Vocabulary also includes helpful appendices on foreign phrases, prefixes, and suffixes. Together, these 1,500 words and definitions not only prepare you for tough tests, but also dramatically improve your communication skills for the business world or studying English as a second language. Whether you’re worried about college entrance exams or just want to be better with words, this practical, helpful resource gives you the tools you need to read, speak, and write more persuasively, and communicate more effectively. Plus, Handy self-tests let you gauge your understanding of words and meaning, so you can measure your progress as you go!
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A must-have vocabulary builder for test takers and lifelong learners For the more than 3 million SAT and GRE test takers every year, as well as the millions of non-native English speakers who want to enhance their English vocabulary, Websters New World Essential Vocabulary will be an invaluable resource. It includes definitions of the most frequent SAT and GRE words as well as the most frequently misunderstood words, along with self-tests and appendices covering word roots, commonly used foreign phrases, and more. David Alan Herzog (Easton, PA), the author of more than 100 books and educational software programs, has taught at Fairleigh Dickinson University, William Paterson College, and in the New York City public schools.
Customer Reviews:
good vocabulary builder.......2006-07-02
I use this book almost on daily basis for half an hour or so. It lists around 1500 words which are allegedly the ones you will most often encounter on the SAT and GRE tests.
It does, however, possess strictly the elements you will find in any good dictionary: the words are listed in alphabetical order(a pronunciation note is given for each word), each word is thoroughly defined, and you are provided with several (excellent) examples on its usage, often one for each of its different meanings (if the word has more than one meaning).
Although it very much looks like the content of an average-quality dictionary you probably already own, its main function could not be disputed - the author has carefully selected (out of hundreds of thousands) those 1500 words that are most likely that an educated person will need in its vocabulary, not only to take successfully one of the above-mentioned tests, but also in his career and everyday life.
There are also some review exercises after each section, which consist solely of the task of linking synonymous words - again a feature with limited usefulness, since almost all dictionaries already provide you with a list of synonyms. I believe the author could have been more creative in his effort to provide good review practice, especially because reviewing is the only way to memorize the words you've just met and ultimately build up your vocabulary by using them. Furthermore, I also think the author could have thought of a better way to group the words - thematically, by level of difficulty, or in any other systematic way. Instead, he decided on listing them alphabetically, which is of limited usefulness to the student. You may soon get bored, since it feels like reading a dictionary. The good side is that you will easily find a word you are looking for (although this could have been achieved with an index at the end of the book). Even so, you do not have to follow this book as it is written. You may choose, like I have, to simply open it randomly and do some reading; the negative side being, of course, that you may do many repetitions and omissions in this way. But repetitions are good for your vocabulary, right :)?
Despite this, I find this book quite enjoying and I highly recommend it. Although I do not intend to take any of the tests this book helps you prepare, it still is an excellent way to expand your vocabulary extensively, incorporating many important words that you will certainly use in one way or another in your life. Let me draw your attention to the fact that many studies have shown that your professianal and even social success is directly linked to the scope and depth of your vocabulary.
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On-the-go Instrction Because your time is valuable... All Audio All on the go! Beginning level instruction is presented in an all-audio format on 4 digitally-recorded CDs. You have the opportunity to learn on the go, taking advantage of time normally wasted. Study in your car, while exercising, doing yard work anywhere you can safely listen to a CD player. No accompanying books are needed to help you complete the lesson activities. Why can t learning be fun? It can! Linguaphone has chosen to present the allTalk series in an entertaining, soap-opera format. No dry old teacher with a monotone voice putting you to sleep, you follow the adventures of a visitor to a Spanish-speaking country as she interacts with individuals in a variety of interesting situations, learning the language and beginning to understand the culture. Actually learn the language Tired of spending money on language courses that don t work? Did you ever think the problem could be with the course and not you? With Linguaphone s unique learning sequence: Listen, Understand, Speak, you will find yourself actually using the language in no time at all! You are presented with a unit of the language, it is then broken down and explained to you, then you put it back together with greater understanding than just repeating what you may not have understood in the first place. . . . and learn it well! The all Talk methodology not only teaches well, but will have you speaking and understanding basic spoken Spanish in no time at all. Other popular all-audio courses require four times the cds, four times the money and four times the time to do what Linguaphone s allTalk Basic does with 4-one hour CDs.
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Webster's New Essential Writer's Companion: A Concise Guide to Writing Effectively for Home, School, or Office
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Webster's New Essential Writer's Companion is a helpful guide to
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usage, and proofreading, this easy-to-use reference offers invaluable guidance
to writers looking to give every piece of writing that polished finish.
Additional advice on constructing logical sentences and paragraphs
shows how to build a convincing overall argument. Key sections on
research explain how to take full advantage of the powerful search tools
available over computer networks, both inside and outside a traditional
library setting. Compact and to the point, this nifty handbook is an ideal
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Customer Reviews:
It's easy to miss this gem.......2001-06-14
This is the most practical grammar book I have found and I have purchased a number of titles. The book is comprehensive with just the right level of detail. There are a few popular grammar books I also liked such as Woe Is I and Sin and Syntax but they not a reference titles. A number of "Grammer" books that I purchased turned out to be more about style than grammar. At first I overlooked this book because it didn't have a review and it was so cheap. After buying a number of more expensive titles I wish I would have just bought this one.
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- After finding it in the library, I had to buy it!
- The best French book ever written
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Webster's New World French Grammar and Exercise Guides (Webster's New World)
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These unique, two-part books are equally useful as study guides or travelers references. Available in both Spanish and French, they provide value not found in competitive study guides, which focus on only one study area.c Reliable, current informationc Two related study guides in a single sourcec Convenient, take-along sizec Readable page and text designc American English spellings, idioms, and usageThese handy guides accelerate and reinforce learning through practice, while providing a quick reference to the fundamentals of grammar. The grammar section includes general rules for each part of speech, and shows exceptions and examples for many rules. Helpful verb tables show conjugation of irregular verbs. Special sections assist with sentence construction and common translation problems.The exercise section provides self-paced exercises and practice tests for all parts of speech, including sentence construction. An answer section lets students check their progress. This comprehensive and convenient study guide is a must for any serious language student.
Customer Reviews:
Good but..........2007-03-10
This is a rather good book. Good review of grammar using idiomatic vocabulary items, with exercises. One thing I noticed were various typographic errors. This became rather irksome.
After finding it in the library, I had to buy it!.......1999-11-18
It's a great guide for me in recalling and testing how well my French has stood the test of time. Having first stumbled across it at the library, I had to buy it. So now I can continue to work with my own copy. I realized I would need more time to go through it carefully, doing the exercises, and hopefully perfecting the French I'd previously studied.
The best French book ever written.......1998-07-12
If accompanied by a decent English-French dictionary, this book is all you'll ever need to learn French. It has every verb tense, every preposition, and just about every tiny little detail of the French language listed in this book. I can't say enough about it. I highly recommend it.
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Webster's New World Guide to Current American Usage
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The Webster's New World Pocket Style Guide is the portable key to effective writing. Its handy size and durable vinyl cover allow it to travel equally well in a backpack or briefcase. Complete and concise rules of grammar, punctuation and usage are written for easy understanding and are clearly illustrated with hundreds of examples. Ideal for students and communications professionals on the go, the Pocket Style Guide is the perfect complement to the Pocket Dictionary and Pocket Thesaurus.
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These unique, two-part books are equally useful as study guides or traveler's references. Available in both Spanish and French, they provide value not found in competitive study guides, which focus on only one study area.
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A vocabulary reference and a verb study guide in one handy pocket size book.
The vocabulary section includes more than 6,000 contemporary words and phrases concisely translated, with numerous examples of usage. Organized into functional categories such as geography, money, and clothes, both key words and related terms are easy to find in either language. The verb section provides complete conjugation of over 200 model verbs a must for any serious student. An index of related verbs shows which conjugation model to use.
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The National Dictionary is both an English lexicon and a letter writer's handbook. It unites in one volume of convenient size an up-to-date general vocabulary, important special glossaries, practical reference material, a comprehensive presentation of English grammar, and, in addition, a guide to correct and effective preparation and writing of business letters. Though based upon the principles established by Noah Webster, the National Dictionary is an independent work, not a mere abridgment.
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Add natural enhancement to ads, catalogs, brochures — any graphic project — with detailed, realistic illustrations of house plants, nursery shrubs, fruits, vegetables, trees and more. African violet, orchid, camellia, elm tree, asparagus, zucchini, many others. Boldly rendered and easily reproducible. Identifications.
Customer Reviews:
Not as useful as others in the series.......1998-06-18
The illustrations in this book are not the same woodcut type illustrations typical in other books in this series. If you are looking for a good picture of a tree, I suggest you look elsewhere.
The book does contain Latin names for plants pictured, though, if this is helpful to you.
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