Owen & Mzee: The True Story Of A Remarkable Friendship

Book Description

The inspiring true story of two great friends, a baby hippo named Owen and a 130-yr-old giant tortoise named Mzee (Mm-ZAY). When Owen was stranded after the Dec 2004 tsunami, villagers in Kenya worked tirelessly to rescue him. Then, to everyone's amazement, the orphan hippo and the elderly tortoise adopted each other. Now they are inseparable, swimming, eating, and playing together. Adorable photos e-mailed from friend to friend quickly made them worldwide celebrities. Here is a joyous reminder that in times of trouble, friendship is stronger than the differences that too often pull us apart.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent.......2007-10-17

My 3 y/o great niece loved this book. Loved it, read over and over again.

Beautiful pictures and a moving story.......2007-10-01

This excellent account of the true story of Owen and Mzee will delight any young reader. The beautiful pictures of the animals and the park are perfectly complemented by the easy-to-read text making this book a wonderful story-time resource. Though young readers may be saddened when Owen loses his mother, his adoption by Mzee will soothe any lingering concerns while teaching a powerful lesson about acceptance. This book would be an inspiring addition to any family library.

I like this book.......2007-09-08

I bought this book for my four year old neice. It is a great story of friendship with the added bonus of being a true story. There are a lot of great photos in the book and my neice really enjoyed talking about the pictures and she added some details to the book just my commenting on what she could see in the pictures. I think this is a good purchase.

Great Book for Both Kids and Adults.......2007-08-31

Such a cute book and sent in mint condition. I would recommend this book for both children and adults.

Wonderful.......2007-08-01

What a sweet story. This book makes a great gift.It is excellent for adults to share with children.

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Lovely true tale
Owen & Mzee a Wonderful Book
a marvelous story and book
A lovely story kids will find involving.
Nice one

Owen & Mzee: Language Of Friendship
Isabella Hatkoff , and Craig Hatkoff and Dr. Paula Kahumbu
Manufacturer: Scholastic Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0439899591

Book Description

In this exciting follow-up to OWEN & MZEE, the New York Times bestselling story about an orphaned baby hippo named Owen and the 130-year-old giant turtle, Mzee, Craig Hatkoff explores the language of love, friendship, and nurturance that these two incredible creatures share with one another. This book traces their first year together, including their adorable playful ways and the unique "language" that they have developed.

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Lovely true tale .......2007-08-25

We purchased this book for our four-year-old avid book lover. While the book gives way to much info to keep a four-year-old's attention (unless they really love books), the photos are amazing and it is easy to shorten the relatable information until the child is old enough to appreciate it. Great book for reading/looking through just before going to a zoo.

Owen & Mzee a Wonderful Book.......2007-08-24

I got this book for my 4 year old niece. As an animal lover, I knew she would be charmed, but I didn't expect the adults to be so enthralled. Everyone who picks up this book gets caught up in the story and pictures. Thank you.

a marvelous story and book.......2007-08-23

The story and pictures are terrific, and the story of these unusual friends is beautifully told. A super book to own.

A lovely story kids will find involving........2007-07-10

Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff and Dr. Paula Kahumbu's OWEN & MZEE: THE LANGUAGE OF FRIENDSHIP provides a sequel to the true story of a unique friendship between a land tortoise and a baby hippo. Photos by Peter Greste explore a special friendship in text and color images, making for a lovely story kids will find involving.

Nice one.......2007-06-02

We have enjoyed reading this book about the unusual friendship between an orphaned baby hippo and a crusty old tortoise.
The quality of the paper used and the large photo-illustrations are appealing.
The story is delightful and raises many questions, some of which are answered. It both invites the reader to marvel at the mysteries that exist in nature, and educates the reader a little about the animals concerned and conservation in general.

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Cute Idea for a Book
The Night Before Easter
Cute!
Terrific Holiday Book
Twas the Night Before Easter

The Night Before Easter
Natasha Wing
Manufacturer: Grosset & Dunlap
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Binding: Paperback

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Book Description

"Twas the night before Easter, just before dawn, Not a creature was stirring out on the lawn" The Easter bunny takes center stage in this delightful spin on Clement C. Moore's beloved poem that will send families hopping to the bookstore for an Easter treat sweeter than any sugar plum!

Customer Reviews:

Cute Idea for a Book.......2007-10-02

I haven't given this to my granddaughters yet, will at Easter time. But the book is cute, something they will enjoy the night before Easter.

The Night Before Easter.......2007-05-10

A bright happy book! Fun to find other objects in the story after reading the whole book. Would definitly recommend this book. Looking forward to purchasing other The Night Before books!

Cute!.......2007-03-22

I ordered this book for my grandson for Easter. I also have "The Night Before Thanksgiving". Since my 5-year old grandson liked that one so much, I decided to order the Easter version. The "story" is similar to "The Night Before Christmas".

Terrific Holiday Book.......2004-03-24

My son received this as an Easter Gift for his first Easter, and we are still reading it three Easters later. He loves to hear it, and I love to read it to him. This makes a great addition to your Easter Basket!

Twas the Night Before Easter.......2000-01-20

A charming Easter tale sure to delight young and old alike. Children will love looking for the eggs hidden in the pictures and listening to the rhythmic language; adults will smile at the new and original twists on this Easter time take-off of the well-loved Twas the Night Before Christmas. The perfect Easter basket gift!

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Excellent conceptually
Anurans and Squamates and Crocodylia! Oh, my!
Herp Textbook
Best of what's available

Herpetology, Third Edition
F. H. Pough , Robin M. Andrews , John E. Cadle , Martha L. Crump , Alan H. Savitsky , and Kentwood D. Wells
Manufacturer: Benjamin Cummings
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ASIN: 0131008498

Book Description

In this revised edition of Herpetology, the authors provide the only treatment of amphibians and reptiles that integrates information about evolutionary relationships with ecology, behavior, and physiology and provide up-to-date references to the primary literature. KEY TOPICS The book is broken down into four parts and explores these specific questions: what are amphibians and reptiles; how do they work; what do they do; and what are their prospects for survival. MARKET This book is ideal for professionals such as zoo and aquarium curators, animal keepers, reptile and amphibian hobbyists, wildlife managers and conservationists who are looking for an integrated approach to the ecology, behavior, morphology, and physiology of amphibians and reptiles, presented in a phylogenetic and organismal context.

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Excellent conceptually.......2006-01-24

It's certainly not complete or perfect, and as a reviewer notes, contains some omissions and errors. However, while a textbook should strive to be as good as possible in those areas, it's no substitute for the primary literature in peer-reviewed journals and shouldn't be viewed as such, and instead should be seen as more of a conceptual introduction, in which I feel it does well. It avoids the tempting parade-of-taxa style, and instead focuses on the important concepts uniting reptiles and to an extent all animals, such as osmoregulation, feeding, locomotion, reproductive strategies, etc.

The section dealing with my primary focus, locomotion, is rather sparse, and contains some outdated information, but nothing that can't be corrected with a quick read through the literature. With any luck, my own work will be in the next edition.

Anurans and Squamates and Crocodylia! Oh, my!.......2002-11-19

This is easily the best herpetology text book out there. It is informative, yet not full of the boringness (if that's a word...) of many textbooks. You might say that it's...fun to read.

Herp Textbook.......2000-05-03

I have just finished an undergradute course which used this book as the main text. I agree with the previous reviewer that there is considerable overlap and occasional contradiction. The early chapters tend to use a lot of technical jargon, and seem to be written for people who already understand the material. I was not so impressed with phylogenic descriptions which frequently failed to discuss unifying characteristics within families. Later sections, including locomotion, water balance, and mate selection are well written. This book would benefit from a glossary, more relevant tables and figures, and a more inclusive index. Overall, editing is rather sketchy.

Best of what's available.......1998-10-22

Despite some fairly serious errors and omissions, this book is the best academic treatment of the field of herpetology yet written. It is a multi-authored text which allows people to write on what they know best, rather than making authors stretch well beyond their fields of expertise. This unfortunately means there's a lot of repetition between chapters, and some flat-out contradictions. It does a fairly good of reviewing the literature in a number of sub-fields of herpetology, and so provides more up-to-date reviews than you're likely to find in "Biology of the Reptilia". It is a good choice for a herpetology course for undergraduates--in fact I plan to use it for such a course in summer 1999. Amazing omissions: dinosaurs!! birds!! biogeography!! Notable inclusions: good chapters on foraging ecology, classification (too short), & thermoregulation.

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A must have for serious Keepers and Breeders
Bible on reptile medicine
Don't wait
Best in the market
Excellent Reference for anyone with a reptile/amphibian collection

Reptile Medicine and Surgery
Douglas R. Mader
Manufacturer: Saunders
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ASIN: 072169327X

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This outstanding clinical reference provides valuable insights into solving clinical dilemmas, formulating diagnoses, developing therapeutic plans, and verifying drug dosages for both reptiles and amphibians. The information is outlined in an easy-to-use format for quick access that is essential for emergency and clinical situations.

Customer Reviews:

A must have for serious Keepers and Breeders.......2007-10-01

Simply put, I am still in awe over the amount of information in this book. This is a MUST have for any reptile Vet, and anyone who is serious about keeping or breeding reptiles. Do not let the cost put you off. The info inside is worth much, much, more than they ask.

Bible on reptile medicine.......2007-02-16

Very comprehensive, much better than 1st edition. Recommend to anyone seeing reptiles in practice.

Don't wait .......2007-01-09

It is over a hundred dollars but put it off this is the book. You won't need any others.

Best in the market.......2006-02-21

Its definitely one of the best books on reptile surgery in the market if you're into real herping

Excellent Reference for anyone with a reptile/amphibian collection.......2005-11-07

I have a small reptile collection from which I refer to this book exclusively if any of the herps get sick or appear to be ill. Not all veterinarians know about reptile medicine and surgery so this is a great book for veterinarians broadening their field in animal medicine as well as, those of us who love reptiles. Mader also expresses to veterinarians cost for reptile patients (10% more than for dogs and cats, Dr. Mader states). The photos are in black and white with heavy duty pages that have photos and information based on every order of reptiles and amphibians with basic information about care requirements and do's and don'ts. I highly recommend this book for beginners to advanced collectors as well as, graduate students in veterinary medicine to include veterinarians. It is highly recommended that veterinarians increase their market to herps because herp sales will increase to 400% in the next 2 years.

Birds, Mammals, and Reptiles of the Galapagos Islands: An Identification Guide, 2nd Edition

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Birds, Mammals, and Reptiles of the Galapagos Islands: An Identification Guide, 2nd Edition
This is still the Galápagos guide you want - this 2nd edition is even better than the 1st!
One of the best books we bought for our trip
An Identification Guide to the Birds,mammals, and Reptiles of the Galapagos Islands
Galapagos Animals Etc.

Birds, Mammals, and Reptiles of the Galapagos Islands: An Identification Guide, 2nd Edition
Andy Swash , and Rob Still
Manufacturer: Yale University Press
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Book Description

This simple-to-use, pocket-size volume offers a comprehensive guide to the unique wildlife of the Galápagos, encompassing all the birds, mammals, and reptiles a visitor to these extraordinary islands might encounter. The second edition corrects and amends plates and text, as well as adds six new photos of the whales.
Reviews of the first edition:
“The essential field companion for Galápagos visitors.”—The Quarterly Review of Biology
"I cannot conceive anyone going to the Galápagos without [this book] in hand." —Noble S. Proctor

Customer Reviews:

Birds, Mammals, and Reptiles of the Galapagos Islands: An Identification Guide, 2nd Edition.......2007-01-09

An excellent, easy to use book that is well laid out with good illustrations. Ron

This is still the Galápagos guide you want - this 2nd edition is even better than the 1st!.......2005-11-09

Original review of 1st Edition, November 9, 2005

This is the Galápagos guide you want!

Andy Swash (photographer) and Rob Still (computer design wizard) have conspired to produce the handiest and most authoritative guide to the wildlife of these enchanted islands. They have pioneered the use of computer enhanced photographs, which combine the advantage of a photograph as an accurate record of an individual, with the artists ability to stress those features that are representative of the species. In one pocket-sized, 168 page, full-colour photographic guide you have all you need to identify almost all of the archipelago's wildlife including every living species of bird, mammal and reptile.

And since WILDGuides are a non-profit organisation which supports conservation throughout the world, you are helping ensure that the wildlife you enjoy today will still be there for others to enjoy tomorrow. Check out their other titles, all of which share the enhanced photography approach.

The prefect guide for the curious visitor and expert alike. Look no further!

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Comments on 2nd Edition, September 5, 2006

This second edition (white cover) differs from the first (blue cover - see review above) as follows:-

* it includes new species for the islands, such as Green Heron and Grey-headed Gull
* all range maps have been revised and updated
* the cetaceans section has been completely revamped
* a new section on "electronic media" is provided
* the species checklist has been brought right up-to-date

The guide remains the top recommendation for wildlife observation on the islands and WILDGuides are still a non-profit organisation with an impressive record of donations to conservation.

One of the best books we bought for our trip.......2005-10-26

We bought this book as one of 5 guides to the Galapagos which we took with us on our trip in Oct 05. It was really excellent, so good in fact, that our wonderful naturalist guide asked if we could send him a copy. I just gave him ours and now I have to order it again for us! It's organized by type of animal and bird, which makes it easier for novices to experienced wildlife observers alike to identify animals and birds. It has a nice sturdy format also, which is good for taking along onto the islands.

I highly recommend this book!

An Identification Guide to the Birds,mammals, and Reptiles of the Galapagos Islands.......2005-10-22

It is very informative for visitors to the islands and probably be able to recognize some of the birds etc when you see them.Yet to proof it during my next visit to the island in December 2005.

Galapagos Animals Etc........2005-09-01

I believe this book will help me a great deal when I travel to the Galapagos Island next week.

The Reptile Room (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 2)

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The one with the best guardian perhaps.
A black comedy for beginning pessimists
A Series of Unfortunate Events-The Reptile Room.
Reptile Room
AHHH! Reptiles!!!

The Reptile Room (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 2)
Lemony Snicket
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Release Date: 1999-08-25

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The Reptile Room begins where Lemony Snicket's The Bad Beginning ends... on the road with the three orphaned Baudelaire children as they are whisked away from the evil Count Olaf to face "an unknown fate with some unknown relative." But who is this Dr. Montgomery, their late father's cousin's wife's brother? "Would Dr. Montgomery be a kind person? they wondered. Would he at least be better than Count Olaf? Could he possibly be worse?" He certainly is not worse, and in fact when the Baudelaire children discover that he makes coconut cream cakes, circles the globe looking for snakes to study, and even plans to take them with him on his scientific expedition to Peru, the kids can't believe their luck. And, if you have read the first book in this Series of Unfortunate Events, you won't believe their luck either. Despite the misadventures that befall these interesting, intelligent, resourceful orphans, you can trust that the engaging narrator will make their story--suspenseful and alarming as it is--a true delight. The Wide Window is next, and more are on their way. (Ages 9 and older) --Karin Snelson

Book Description

Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children. They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky.

In the first two books alone, the three youngsters encounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune, a lumpy bed, a deadly serpent, a large brass reading lamp, a long knife, and a terrible odour.

In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Never before has a tale of three likeable and unfortunate children been quite so enchanting, or quite so uproariously unhappy.

Ages 10+

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The one with the best guardian perhaps........2007-08-21

I really liked this one and the fact that Uncle Monty was the so into snakes and such is a great idea because kids are either fond/curious about them, or are freaked out. He presents these animals to the kids with childlike wonder and he would probably make us love them too if he wasn't killed off in the end by Olaf and co. You must understand if you haven't read this book, my saying this isn't a spoiler, it's just the way things go with the series, expect the worst and expect Olaf because they are often the same thing.

I feel obligated to answer a number of reviewers who don't seem to understand a layer to these novels. They complain of Lemony Snicket writing a bunch of annoying explanations and definitions in his books that are clearly goofy. If the story is read farther you realize that Lemony is actually character himself and a pen name for Daniel Handler who's written a handful of books that aren't for kids. This is Lemony's account, not Daniel Handler's and he uses this device repeatedly and to great effect, in my opinion. The book also establishes the Olaf disguise, something that will come back in the future.
Realize that the author knows the plot is repetitive and is using it not because he's bereft of ideas, but because theme variations are often more interesting than completely different ideas.

A black comedy for beginning pessimists.......2007-03-20

The Baudelaire orphans, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny, are three children who should never, under any circumstances whatsoever, try to play the lottery. Having narrowly escaped the wicked wiles of their pseudo-relative Count Olaf in the last book, the orphans are sent to live with Dr. Montgomery, their semi-relative who doubles as eccentric scientist. They are taken to Dr. Montgomery's swampy abode which is also his laboratory and specimen storage facility.

That his special interest is reptiles, specifically snakes, should make any keen reader of Lemony Snicket's stories shudder inwardly. The children, still traumatized by the death of their parents at the beginning of "The Bad Beginning" immediately feel kinship with the jolly, infectiously-happy Dr. Montgomery. He takes them on a tour of his massive, rambling mansion, and then invites them to join him on a reptile-hunting safari to South America. Violet, Klaus, and Sunny have difficulty grasping this grand improvement in their lives, and begin to relax once more. Lemony Snicket, however, is just setting them, and his audience, up for bigger disasters. Once it is revealed that Dr. Montgomery's assistant is not who he seems to be, the children's newfound paradise begins to unravel.

Lemony Snicket is a markedly original writer, frequently casting the random aside to his audience. His subject matter is pure dark comedy, framed in the appearance of a children's story. He is skilled indeed in his suggestion of tension, making the reader sense dark events about to occur just after the current page.

Perhaps we should not shield our children from the pitfalls found in real-life: death, deceit, evaporated dreams, and the evils wrought by the bad upon the good (all topics that are explored with evident glee by Snicket). However, I would hazard to suggest that this is not truly appropriate material for a child of nine. Let them have their illusions about life being fair and magical until the age of 12, THEN you may expose your children to this woefully malevolent book series.

Adults without children: read if you like inane and insane quick-witted dialogue and maniacal events.
Adults with children: read with your children if they're at least 12.
Children under 12: wait until your parents are asleep, and then read at night, making sure to stuff a blanket at the foot of the door, so as to prevent your nightlight from being spotted. (P.S. I'm kidding, you should really read it during school.)

Addendum for the audio edition: Tim Curry evokes the true soul of each character in a wonderfully acerbic performance. His barely-restrained, malevolently pleased readings as narrator should be an additional charge itself. He is truly the best choice to perform this book and does not disappoint. The audio version rates 5 stars due to Mr. Curry's performance. Highly recommended.

A Series of Unfortunate Events-The Reptile Room........2007-03-06

Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire have had a very bad start since their parents died in a freak fire that burned down their house. They have had to live with family members that treat them terribly, and make them do endless chores. One is Count Olaf, he tries to kill them every chance he gets to get the Baudelaire fortune. Their social worker, Mr. Poe catches him trying to do this, and takes the children away from him. They go to live with their Uncle Monty, and things are going great and they love living with him, he makes them pancakes, and they go to the movies together, and they are planning to go to Peru, but that all changes one day when the children answer the door, and to their surprise it's Count Olaf in disguise as Uncle Monty's assistant!. Uncle Monty notices something wierd about him and when the children say something to him about it he gets the wrong idea and thinks its a spy, spying on him to get the Incredibly Deadly Vipor that Uncle Monty discovered before anybody else but really isn't deadly at all he just named it that so nobody would be tempted to take it. So with him thinking this he cancels the "assistant's" ticket to Peru, so he can't come. He gets very mad about this. The kids are getting ready to leave and go back inside where they find Uncle Monty dead and the Incredibly Deadly Vipor out of its cage. The police come to investigate what had happened, and they think its obvious that the snake killed Uncle Monty because of its name, but the kids know that it was Count Olaf. The police don't belive what they are saying. The children explain themselves and hear laughing, they look over and see sunny with the Incredibly Deadly Vipor and he is being nice to her, and see that its not deadly at all. They turn around to see that Count Olaf is gone! He is nowhere to be found. The police see that the kids were telling the truth about Count Olaf and the Snake. They are taking all the reptiles out of the house and the children are waiting outside on the porch for Mr. Poe to take them somewhere else, Which is Aunt Josephine. But what happens there is a completely different story...

Reptile Room.......2007-03-06

Have you ever been strangled by an incredibly deadly viper. The unfortunate Baudelaire children have new care-taker, Dr. Montgomery Montgomery. Dr. Montgomery is a biologist and has a huge house. The children were happy when they entered the beautiful house. As you know that something terrible must happen to the children. They knew that the terrible Count Olaf was out there. When the evil man shows up at their door step disguised as an old man that is supposed to be the assistant of Dr. Montgomery. The children must be on the look out for the terrible man. Besides that Uncle Monty (the children call him) shows them the huge glass room of the reptile room.

This book was good because of Violet, she is my favorite character. Violet is pretty, smart, and is really good at making inventions. I like her because she is loyal to her siblings. The one time she built an invention that looks like a claw. She used to save her sister from Count Olaf, but did not succeed.

I recommend this book to people to whom like never happily ever after stories. I would say that children 9 and up should read this book. You may get lost in the book sometimes. The book is very interesting because when you read one chapter you have to read until you get to the end of the book. I think people would like the book if you read it.

AHHH! Reptiles!!!.......2007-02-27

I think this is Lemony Snicket's bestbook ever. Although the stories of these brave children usually end up defeating the dreaded Count Olaf or whatever character he disguises himself as, this story had an extra sad twist. Like the whole series, Count Olaf usually kills, or injures somebody, but this time, he affects the children by hurting someone they had become very close to. the experience that I had reading this book was heart breaking, but yet still enjoyable.

Herpetology: An Introductory Biology of Amphibians and Reptiles, Second Edition

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great herp book!
Still Missing Some Details and Organization (otherwise very good)
Educational
Great Book

Herpetology: An Introductory Biology of Amphibians and Reptiles, Second Edition
George Zug
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Herpetology, Second Edition has been thoroughly revised. The text has been reorganized, new chapters have been added, new text references have been inserted. All this plus new color systematics sections will maintain this book as THE leading textbook on the biology of amphibians and reptiles. The book will also showcase reptiles and amphibians as model systems in conceptual areas of biology. Such a text will help integrate herpetology as a discipline into conceptually oriented undergraduate programs. The book should also appeal to a large audience of sophisticated lay people interested in reptiles and amphibians.

* Written by internationally recognized experts on the biology of amphibians and reptiles
* Provides a general background on the evolution and morphology of amphibians and reptiles
* Details what is known about reproduction and life histories
* Examines physiological ecology, emphasizing water balance, temperature, and energy
* Integrates population and community ecology with conservation biology
* Provides detailed taxonomic accounts of all higher taxa, including high quality distribution maps and color photographs

Customer Reviews:

great herp book!.......2007-08-04

It is a great herp book, with lots of information. But i guess there are newer version of it on the market...

Still Missing Some Details and Organization (otherwise very good).......2007-02-21

This is generally a VERY good book! Still, given minimal initial knowledge of Herpetology, the book can be somewhat ambiguous and disorganized and is missing a few essential details such as habitat and food for families of reptiles and amphibians in the necessary chapters. It requires more photographs and better taxonomic organization for clarity.

Educational.......2005-02-22

This book covers everything from the basics of herps, to the more advance steps in classification, breeding, and observing. In the most case this book is not a good reference guide for those with a minor understanding of the biology of reptiles, however, for those who know the basics, and are interested enough to continue their learning experiance on an advnaced level, this book is a must. Used in colleges as college text, anyone in the herpetological field in college needs this book!

Great Book.......2001-03-25

This book is for expierienced herpers only .It has almost evrything you need to know.If you are interested in learning more about herps.I give this a 5 if you are a expiereienced reader.

Green Iguana: The Ultimate Owner's Manual

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Comprehensive - read BEFORE buying your Iggy
Green Iguana: The Ultimate Owner's Manual
A must have for all Iguana owners, or Wanna be's
Exhaustively researched and still a good read.
Extremely informative and accurate

Green Iguana: The Ultimate Owner's Manual
James W., III Hatfield
Manufacturer: Dunthorpe Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Book Description

A number of iguana pet books have been written in recent years, but still only one addresses the complete needs of these big green lizards: "Green Iguana—The Ultimate Owner's Manual" by James W. Hatfield III. This comprehensive yet highly readable book is just what its name says: the ULTIMATE book on green iguanas.

In 650+ pages of clear, lively, compelling and accurate text, the author presents the most current, scientific and useful information available about iguanas.

This new Second Edition introduces important medical black-and-white photos from internationally known veterinarian Scott Stahl, plus new photos in the color section. And to make sure more iguana owners have access to the ULTIMATE iguana book, the retail price was reduced. No other pet care book on any animal offers this level of commitment to its readers.

"Green Iguana—The Ultimate Owner's Manual," the culmination of over 10 years of research, weighs in at more than 2 1/2 pounds and is the largest, most comprehensive, scientifically accurate, up-to-date, helpful, fun, easy-to-read iguana pet care book ever written. And with the book's clear, accessible layout, you can quickly find whatever information you need.

The book's nine chapters and ten appendixes cover everything from birth to death of an iguana.

"Green Iguana—The Ultimate Owner's Manual" also features:
° 24 pages of color photos
° 16 black-and-white photos, including exclusive iguana skeleton photos
° 9 iguana medical photos from a world-renowned veterinarian
° more than 30 detailed scientific illustrations, drawings, charts, diagrams, and tables
° hundreds of quotes from iguana owners, veterinarians, scientific researchers, and others, spread throughout the book to emphasize important points.

Recommended by iguana owners, veterinarians, pet stores, the ASPCA and others.

Customer Reviews:

Comprehensive - read BEFORE buying your Iggy.......2007-08-26

First-rate coverage of the whys & wherefores of raising iguanas, especially the Green Iguana. It would be a good idea to read the first few chapters before buying to get a feel for the Iguana "lifestyle".

Green Iguana: The Ultimate Owner's Manual.......2007-06-28

As the subtitle says, this is the "ultimate owner's manual." It is comprehensive book, with detailed and specific information, punctuated by anecdotes from iguana owners. Because the iguana is a difficult pet to maintain, with specific environmental and dietary requirements, this book is essential to the iguana owner.

A must have for all Iguana owners, or Wanna be's.......2007-03-23

This book has it all. Everything you need to know about your pet. The photos are beautiful, and the written word is concise and easily understood. The authors passion for Iguanas is obvious, and his knowledge on the subject vast. It may seem expensive and perhaps you wonder if you need so much information, but if you have an Iguana you owe it to yourself to understand this unusual reptiles behavior, habits and special needs. After reading this book, I became more aware of my Jacks special place on this planet.

Exhaustively researched and still a good read........2007-02-23

This book has helped me a great deal in giving both my pet iguanas excellent care. It covers all the ranges of care from designing or a habitat or what to look for in a preexisting one, as well as proper health care and nutrition. It even explains how to identify the country of orgin based on coloring and body type. It teaches responsibility and actually discourages getting an iguana if the would be owner thinks it is an easy to care for pet. All in all its one of the best pieces of nonfiction i have read and it full of easy to follow advice presented in a clear detailed manner.

Extremely informative and accurate.......2007-02-02

This book is the best Green iguana book I have ever read and has the best and most accurate information on large green iguanas. It is very difficult to take care of these little green guys and this book absolutely a life saver. If I only had the funds to purchase one book on iguanas, I would choose this one.

The Nature of Leadership: Reptiles, Mammals, And the Challenge of Becoming a Great Leader

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Taking over the world for dummies
Reptile, Mammal, or Both?
Must Read for All Future Leaders
Trite or Inane? Both
Great Food for aspired Leaders

The Nature of Leadership: Reptiles, Mammals, And the Challenge of Becoming a Great Leader
B. Joseph White
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Binding: Hardcover

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Book Description

Foreword by C.K. Prahalad

Some leaders are tough as nails, like a leather-hided reptile. Others are warm, like a fur- covered mammal. But the best leaders exhibit crucial attributes of both -- and emphasize them as particular circumstances dictate.

Those who can achieve this combination have the potential for greatness. Joe White explores these characteristics, with examples of leaders ranging from tough-minded Lou Gerstner at IBM to mammalian leaders like Herb Kelleher of Southwest Airlines and Wendy Kopp, founder of Teach for America. White also describes other prerequisites for truly great leadership, including a passion to develop talented people and the ability to innovate and create change. Those who have combined all these traits include Abraham Lincoln, Jack Welch, Steve Jobs, and Martin Luther King.

Most compelling are the many anecdotes from White's personal experiences -- great successes and a major disappointment, described with unusual candor.

In the long line of leadership books, this one stands out for its clarity, readability, unique metaphor, and the credentials of its author. Enlightening, encouraging, and written with warmth and humor, it is truly a book for all leaders and for those seeking to understand The Nature of Leadership.

Customer Reviews:

Taking over the world for dummies.......2007-07-13

Coming to this topic with no prior knowledge whatever, I found this book to be eminently readable, informative, entertaining, and easy to understand. Plus, I felt really smart carrying it around on the train, as if everybody assumed I was a future Eleanor Roosevelt-in-the-making. Joseph White has a very engaging style, and I found him an immensely likeable and effective teacher. He definitely knows what he is talking about, and he breaks it down for the layman, without talking down. His personal anecdotes are like icing on the cake, which keeps the book a quick and fun read. I also really enjoyed Yaron Prywes' contributions--being part of today's self-obsessed culture I loved finding out my leadership style in the Cosmo-esque survey at the back of the book. I also have an attention span eroded by over-stimulation and the Vh-1 pop-up-video type factoids gave me little nuggets of knowledge in an easily digestible format. Prywes and White make a great team, and I highly recommend this book for anyone looking to find out how to more effectively organize and influence people.

Reptile, Mammal, or Both?.......2007-03-17

Those who practice "tough love" in personal relationships (especially by parents in relationships with their children) constantly find themselves in situations that force a question to be answered: "How much do I [begin italics] really care [end italics] about this person?" Supervisors must also answer the same question each day in the business world. If I correctly understand the concept of tough love (and I may not), it requires those who practice it to make sometimes very difficult decisions which are nonetheless in the best interests of the other person involved. For example, refusing to enable behavior which - over time - could be especially harmful to that person as well as to others.

In this volume, B. Joseph White shares his own thoughts about effective, indeed "great" leadership. More specifically, as C.K. Prahalad so succinctly explains in the Foreword, White's core message is profound and clear: "The capacity to be focused on the critical economic and performance issues and at the same time be sensitive to the social dimensions of leadership - the reptilian `coldblooded and the mammalian `warm and caring' - is at the core of leadership." White asserts (and I wholly agree) that a great leader must be successful at achieving change - "important, consequential change in the results for which [she or he is] responsible. Making change successfully is a leader's greatest challenge."

Frankly, I was initially skeptical of White's use of the reptile and mammal metaphors but as I began to read this book, I soon realized that they are eminently appropriate and White reveals their relevance with admirable skill. Moreover, he includes a number of real-world exemplars such as Mannie Jackson whose name is probably unfamiliar to most of those who read the book. A former player for the Harlem Globetrotters, he later purchased the team and "brought a dying brand back to life." He saw both a need and an opportunity, he took a great risk because he had the vision to see what the once-successful organization could eventually become again, made necessary changes in how it was managed, recruited competent and principled people to help make his turnaround plan work, and eventually produced and continues to sustain strong results.

In my opinion, some of White's most valuable material is provided in Chapters 4 and 5 as he examines in detail the qualities of "reptilian excellence" and then "mammalian excellence." I commend White on his effective use of a pyramid metaphor to illustrate a three-phase process. First, having a foundation which requires a desire to be in charge in combination with ability, strength, and character. During the next phase, to maintain an appropriate balance of quite different but not mutually exclusive qualities (i.e. reptilian and mammalian) as the leadership development process continues. All great leaders know when to discipline and when to nurture...when to focus on details and when to focus on context...when to verify and control, when to trust and delegate. The material in Chapters 4 and 5 suggest the relevance of the term "tough love" to the business world. Those who complete the second phase, who aspire to become great leaders, care enough about their direct reports to hold them fully accountable for their performance and behavior. They realize that great leaders are not always popular but they are respected by everyone with whom they are associated. Their constructive criticism as well as praise is credible because those who receive either believe that it is always honest, sincere, and (yes) deserved.

Many readers will especially appreciate the Appendix which enables them to complete a self-diagnostic exercise. The results offer insights as to how each respondent likes to look at things and how she or he goes about making decisions. White: "As a current or aspiring leader, knowing your own preferences can help you identify your strengths, undersdtand what kinds of work you naturally gravitate toward, and spot the next step of your leadership development quest." White also includes an explanation of what the given scores mean. This helps each reader to determine (a) current leadership strengths and (b) other areas in which there is an apparent need for improvement.

Those who share my high regard for this volume are urged to check out Bill George's Authentic Leadership and True North, Ram Charan's Know-How, and Tom Rath's Strengths Finder 2.0.

Must Read for All Future Leaders.......2007-02-03

The Nature of Leadership by B. Joseph White is a must read for all future leaders and it belongs on your bookshelf right next to Good to Great.

White distinguishes between two kinds of leaders: analytical and quantitative "reptiles" and emotional and qualitative "mammals." Great leaders are separated from good ones by their ability leverage both reptilian and mammalian skills.

"Reptilian leadership improves the odds that an organization will survive. Mammalian leadership improves the odds that an organization will thrive"- B. Joseph White.

The exercise in the back of the book is worth its weight in gold. Studies have shown positive links between leaders self awareness and their actual performance. This exercise will make you more aware of your strengths and give you the tools to develop opportunities for growth.

As an educator and President of the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship, I have lent this book to promising young entrepreneurs as a text-book in leadership development.

Trite or Inane? Both.......2007-02-02

Could the animal comparison to management be any more overused? What's next, insects?

Great Food for aspired Leaders.......2007-01-28

I just finish the book. In my professional career I've seen so many good leaders and I can relate each and every point mentioned in this book. It is really a great and innovative way to look at the leadership. Book is full of examples and very well structured. I recommend it to each and every aspired leader. Once again great leadership material.

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