Warriors #1: Into the Wild (summer reading) (Warriors)

Book Description

For generations, four Clans of wild cats have shared the forest according to the laws laid down by their warrior ancestors. But the ThunderClan cats are in grave danger, and the sinister ShadowClan grows stronger every day. Noble warriors are dying—and some deaths are more mysterious than others.

In the midst of this turmoil appears an ordinary house cat named Rusty . . . who may turn out to be the bravest warrior of them all.

Customer Reviews:

A brilliant begining!.......2007-10-10

This is an excellent begining to my absolute favorite series in the world. When I first got this book it was because I kept seeing ads for it, so I decided to get it just to keep the ads happy. I fell in love with the book, and back then I didn't know about its sequels. A couple years later I got the next five books in the series. I read them all. Now I own every book and have read the first series 3 or 4 times, the second series twice, and I am eagerly anticipating the next books to come. For people wondering "Hmmm... Should I buy this?" GET IT! It is a wonderful series and I encourage people to buy it. I won't summarize the book because I wouldn't be able to do it any credit. Besides plenty of other people have written descriptions of it. All I can say is that this book is worth the money, and that this is a book that I will cherish forever. I love this series!

P.S. - I know it says "A kid's review". Please don't pay attention to that, I'm not some 5-year old that thinks kitties are cute. And I don't think that many "kid's review" people are, so don't shoot this review down, just because of that title. I enjoy the books for what they are, not because their names are adorable and I want to hug them all because they're fluffy wittle kittens. (I would like to hug them though, and the names ROCK! They'd bite me for it though, oh well...)

A very Good start to a very good series.......2007-10-01

Any cat lover or animal lover should read this series! My favorite thing to do after school is to sit on my bed, my cat curled up next to me, and read a warriors book. This book is a great start, explaining everything and getting you set up for the rest of the series. I am currently reading the new prophecy book #2, Moonrise. If you are just starting the series, here's something you should know: you have to read the books in order! And DON'T read the backs or the character lists of books ahead of you! I made the mistake of looking at the character list of the new prophecy book #4 (Starlight?) when I was reading book #4 of the regular Series, Rising Storm, and saw something that you will find out in the 6th book, Darkest Hour. This is a very good start to a very good series!

Start of a series that will last you years........2007-08-31

This book takes the view of a cat, Rusty, as he is accepted into ThunderClan, a group of warrior cats. Two villans, one on the outside, one traitor in the clan. Suspenseful, shocking, and action are all over this book. Not only does it end with Firepaw (formerly Rusty, now a warrior apprentice) becoming a full warrior, it leaves you hanging with the dangerous deputy, Tigerclaw, watching intendly on young Fireheart and the evil Brokenstar banished, but plotting. It leaves you itching for the future books, and starts a series that will make you read nonstop.

Predictable, but Fun.......2007-08-28

If you picked up this book and read the summary and are expecting animals with magical powers, then look away. While `Warriors' are about wild cats living in clans, the names of the clans do not mean cats are water masters or wind mages. They are wild cats who live in clans, and that's about it. Nothing much special.

Rusty, a typical house pet, or `Kittypet', dreams about hunting and eating mice (a la Tag from `The Wild Road', etc), while Smudge, his cat friend, will eventually be neutered and spend his time lazing around (a common neuter myth). Rusty eventually walks into one of the Clan's Territory, Thunderclan, and runs into Graypaw. Soon enough, the two become friends and Rusty is sent to the leader of Thunderclan, Bluestar, who admits Rusty into the group due to the fact that the clan needed more warriors, and Rusty is now Firepaw. Him being at a clan with cats who despise Kittypets, Firepaw meets many challenges, especially when something sinister lurks in ambitious Tigerclaw. And the obvious-dark-clan-of-the-forest Shadowclan.

This book, while very, very predictable (no joke, a child will have this book figured out), was very interesting to read, and actually grips you to the end, even though Firepaw was a sugary sweet hero who seems to know what is going on while the others don't. Flaws, while small, affect the series as a whole. For one,

(-) Bluestar needs more warriors for her clan, yet is fine with the fact that only one cat joined her clan. Why not send scouts to recruit more Kittypets?

(-) The `Fire alone can save our clan' bit is obvious. We all know what this is referring to.

(-) The obvious characters who will nonetheless be bad (Longtail's dark pelt, Tigerclaw's dark pelt, Darkstripe's dark pelt and dark name; not to mention Shadowclan).

(-) The big one: inbreeding. If the clans were really big, that would be understandable, but these are wild cats...well, wild cats with human qualities and no, no wild cat will bunch up in a group like this, but this is a book. Even so, I notice that if you have such a little group of cats together like this, it won't be long until there would be some inbreeding going on, so isn't it kinda obvious that you need cats from different clans, and Kittypets, too, to prevent something like this happening?

These flaws aside, I'm sure `Warriors' will suit your needs, even though it's a predictable book. I liked it, nonetheless.

Pick it up and you can't put it down. You will love it. By a cat freak........2007-08-23

I won't say anything about the story (there are enough reviews already) except that it's about a kittypet (house cat) named Rusty that feels attracted to the wild forest. He eventually joins ThunderClan, one of 4 Clans, and becomes the apprentice Firepaw. Each book has its own great plot, and one big mystery that continues to fold out throughout the whole series. It's full of suspense, intrigue, mystery, action, friendship, grief, happiness, death, excitement (about... um... A LOT)... and of course cats! Each new book is better than the last. I have all of them except the New Prophecy (a runner-up series) #6 Sunset and the Power of Three (3rd runner-up) The Sight. Read them all. You'll be hooked. Then, after reading Warriors and at least some of The New Prophecy get Warriors Field Guide (contains spoilers!) and when you've finished Dawn (TNP #3) read the manga (The Lost Warrior). You'll become a HUGE fan. Oh, and a warning: if you buy a set or something with the first four, DO NOT, by any circumstances, read the fourth one without having the fifth one close by (I won't say why). MAKE SURE you have it ready. Oh and yes, I feel horrible that there's only 5 stars. This one should have, like, a bazillion. BUY ALL OF THEM! Warriors 4ever!

Lonely Planet Watching Wildlife: Southern Africa (Lonely Planet Watching Wildlife Southern Africa)

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very useful for picking out where and when to go

Lonely Planet Watching Wildlife: Southern Africa (Lonely Planet Watching Wildlife Southern Africa)
Luke Hunter , and Susan Rhind
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Africa | Travel | Subjects | Books

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ASIN: 1864500352

Book Description

Searching for springboks? Chasing big cats? This innovative, all-in-one safari guide will help you to find, identify and understand Southern Africa's amazing wildlife. Covers: Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Where?
discover what's there and where to find it
pinpoint directions and inside tips for Southern Africa's top destinations
62 colour maps, including all the famous game parks

What?
hundreds of colour wildlife photos show you what's what
easy-to-read background information on animal behaviour and ecology

How?
the lowdown on planning, itineraries, techniques and equipment
expert advice on photography, safaris, whale-watching and birdwatching

Customer Reviews:

very useful for picking out where and when to go.......2007-06-20

If you want to go to Africa, but aren't sure where or when to go, this is a very useful book. Even if you are using a travel agent and expert tour company, this book will help you evaluate alternatives and enable you to make intelligent suggestions.

The book is also useful when you're back home and trying to figure out what kind of animal is in your photo.

Dressing & Cooking Wild Game: From Field to Table: Big Game, Small Game, Upland Birds & Waterfowl (The Complete Hunter)

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pretty good book
Dressing and Cooking Wild Game
Gift for my husband
One of the best!
deer on the living room table

Dressing & Cooking Wild Game: From Field to Table: Big Game, Small Game, Upland Birds & Waterfowl (The Complete Hunter)
Creative Publishing international
Manufacturer: Creative Publishing international
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books

Reference | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books

Other Hunting Equipment | Hunting | Categories | Sports & Outdoors
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ASIN: 086573108X

Product Description

The most complete step-by-step field-dressing, quartering and skinning information published in one book. Includes preparing game for the freezer. Hardcover, 8-1/2" X 11", 160 pages, 200+photos.

Customer Reviews:

pretty good book.......2007-05-04

it covers a wide varity og game and has some interesting ideas

Dressing and Cooking Wild Game.......2007-02-19

The book contains excellent photography making it most helpful; the problem I found with it however was the example shown for field dressing the deer. In my opinion opening the carcass from chin all the way through the crotch area is absolutely wrong. A much better way is discussed in the book entitled, "Butchering Deer" by John Weiss.
Dressing and cooking wild game is an excellent book in all other aspects and would have rated five stars if this area was correct.

Gift for my husband.......2007-01-16

This book has realy been a great help for my husband. It gives him a quicker technic for cutting wild game meat. The book was received in great shape. Thank you very much.

One of the best!.......2005-09-30

One of the most comprehensive books I've ever owned on the subject. This book covers everything from how to sharpen a knife to skinning and butchering deer, rabbit, squirrel, pheasant, quail, and coon. There are also several recipes in the back for each of these animals. Good pics, good information, good book.

deer on the living room table.......2001-07-22

When I came home there was a dead deer on my living room table (yes I was shocked because it didn't belong there) and my husband was looking at it holding a knife. He didn't look so sure what to do. I got this book from the library which explains in very detailed pictures how to "disect" the animal. It worked so great I bought him the book for xmas and we have used it several times for deer, turkey and the great recipes.

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A must have for fans of the cheetah

Cheetah
Luke Hunter
Manufacturer: Struik Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 186872719X
Release Date: 2007-01-11

Product Description

Esteemed for its speed and athleticism, admired for its grace and beauty, coveted for its hunting prowess, the cheetah has nonetheless been harassed and hounded to the point of extinction. Author Luke Hunter looks into the history, evolution, behavior and day-to-day survival of one of the most fascinating of the big cats. He discusses the ancestry of the cheetah, its hunting strategies, reproduction, social behavior and status throughout Africa and Iran - the last remaining pocket of the species in Asia. Hunter also focuses on the tenuous future of the cheetah, its decreasing habitat and declining numbers, and deals with the immediate and long-term conservation issues facing the species. His authoritative text highlights the latest research on cheetahs, dispelling the myths and providing a comprehensive overview of the cheetah in the wild. Throughout the book, his first-hand field observations supplement data on the latest ecological discoveries from cheetah researchers across Africa. Powerful, full-color photographs by Dave Hamman make this book a visual feast and reveal a world that is both intensely private and highly dramatic. Hamman's portrayal of the many modes and activities of this elusive animal presents a sumptuous gallery of photographs, while at the same time serving to broaden our knowledge - and help ensure the survival - of this remarkable and beautiful cat.

Customer Reviews:

A must have for fans of the cheetah.......2005-10-16

This is such a beautifully presented book and takes pride of place in my collection. I've never come across such a comprehensive book on the cheetah and the photographs are extraordinary.

I give both thumbs up to the author and all his work, as the resultant book is my favourite.

Muskoxen and Their Hunters: A History (Animal Natural History, 5)

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Muskoxen and Their Hunters: A History (Animal Natural History, 5)
Peter C. Lent
Manufacturer: University of Oklahoma Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Reference | Outdoors & Nature | Subjects | Books

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ASIN: 0806131705

A Hunter's Wanderings in Africa: Being a Narrative of Nine Years Spent Amongst the Game of the Far Interior of South Africa (Resnick Library of African Adventure, No. 6.)

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Classic Africana

A Hunter's Wanderings in Africa: Being a Narrative of Nine Years Spent Amongst the Game of the Far Interior of South Africa (Resnick Library of African Adventure, No. 6.)
Frederick Courteney Selous
Manufacturer: Alexander Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

South Africa | Africa | History | Subjects | Books

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ASIN: 1570901414

Customer Reviews:

Classic Africana.......2006-09-27

If you are into reading about old time African hunters, this book is one you must have on your shelves. He was obviously a very tough man who lived a life full of adventure. If you read many other old time African hunters, you will find this book to complement others. Well worth buying.

Watching Wildlife: Central America (Lonely Planet)

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Very helpful
Great guide for wildlife watchers.

Watching Wildlife: Central America (Lonely Planet)
Luke Hunter , and David Andrew
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1864500344

Book Description

From toucans to tapirs and jaguars to jacamars, this innovative all-in-one guide will help you to find and identify Central America's amazing wildlife.

covers the wildlife of Belize, Costa Rica and Panama
the only wildlife travel guide to the region
hundreds of colour photos highlight the region's rich variety of mammals, birds and reptiles
the region's world-class bird watching is covered for experts and beginners

Customer Reviews:

Very helpful.......2007-03-29

We just returned from Panama and Costa Rica and this was the best of all the books I got. Far from complete; but none of the resources are, it was the closest to complete. I really appreciated the layout, the amount of information packed into it, the features on each animal such as where you were most likely to see it, the area it covers (all of Central America which is hard to find) and the size being small enough to carry along on a hike. Good purchase and I will keep it!

Great guide for wildlife watchers........2007-03-02

I brought this book along with me to Central America and am glad that I did. It's a great little book, with detailed information on different species of wildlife found in Central America, where they are most likely to be seen, and so on. There is also detailed information on different parks to visit and what you may see there.

I used this book along with Central America on a Shoestring by Lonely Planet. You might just buy the book to help plan your trip, or to bring along with you as well. I found that the Watching Wildlife guidebook had a lot of extra information on parks and wildlife not included in the Shoestring guide, so was glad I had it with me. You might find more detailed information on parks in other guidebooks, so I would consider my interests and a guidebook's coverage of parks and wildlife in deciding whether to bring this book in addition to another general guidebook. The book is a tad bit heavier than you might expect, perhaps because of lots of glossy photos. On the other hand, this book can help you identify many animals you may see, and because it includes natural history information on different species, it can serve as a travel guide and natural history guide in one.

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exciting
Hypnotic suspense

Law of the Wild (Delande Saga)
Gwen Hunter
Manufacturer: Bella Rosa Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1933523115

Customer Reviews:

exciting.......2000-09-14

I have read all the Gwen hunter books and loved them all. I actually live in the UK but even without going to New Orleans I feel like I have been there already. Through her descriptions of the food and the scenery I have been taken on a journey. Law of the Wild has continued Gwen hunters story of the Delandes without becoming formulaic or boring. If you havent read itI strongly suggest you do as I could not put it down and cannot wait for the next instalment.

Hypnotic suspense.......1999-07-01

Wow! You really feel as though you are there. You can hear the sounds of the bayous, feel the humid heat and taste the fear. What a spunky heroine Mara is! She's only 17 but she's tough, determined, self sufficient, yet also insecure and vulnerable. The story was fast paced and riveting. I definitely want to read the sequel!

Hunting in North America: Big Game, Small Game, Upland Birds, Waterfowl, Wild Turkey (Complete Hunter (Creative Publishing International).)

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Hunting in North America: Big Game, Small Game, Upland Birds, Waterfowl, Wild Turkey (Complete Hunter (Creative Publishing International).)
Creative Publishing international
Manufacturer: Creative Publishing international
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0865731209

Book Description

A general hunting book aimed at the hunters in the U.S.

Wild turkey hunting (NRA hunter skills series)

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Wild turkey hunting (NRA hunter skills series)
Mike Strandlund
Manufacturer: National Rifle Association
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: 0935998748

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