Flora of Mount Rainier National Park: By David Biek

Customer Reviews:

David Biek does it again!.......2000-03-24

If you liked "Mushrooms of Northern California", then you'll love "Flora of Mount Rainier". Once again Mr. Biek provides with an interesting and well informed account of the beauty of the world we live in. A must for naturalists and anyone who appreciates the great outdoors.

A thorough, highhly detailed book - a naturalist's delight.......2000-02-06

A thorough exploration of the flora of Mount Rainier. Perfect for naturalists, hikers and anyone who points to a flower and wants an answer to the perennial " What is that?" Ideal for anyone who who loves the outdoors and is insatiably curious about the environment around them. Obviously well-researched. Great illustrations and photos.

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Not like the other unofficial quides

The Unofficial Guide to Mexico's Best Beach Resorts (Unofficial Guides)
Maribeth Mellin , and Jane Onstott
Manufacturer: Wiley
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Guidebooks | Reference & Tips | Travel | Subjects | Books
General | Mexico | Latin America | Travel | Subjects | Books
General | Travel | Subjects | Books
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Mexico's Beach Resorts For Dummies

100 Best All-Inclusive Resorts of the World, 4th (100 Best Series)

Frommer's Mexico 2006 (Frommer's Complete)

Frommer's Los Cabos & Baja (Frommer's Complete)

Frommer's Mexico 2007 (Frommer's Complete)

ASIN: 0470052236

Book Description

From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World

"A Tourist's Best Friend!"
—Chicago Sun-Times

"Indispensable"
—The New York Times

The Top 10 Ways The Unofficial Guide to Mexico's Best Beach Resorts Can Help You Have the Perfect Trip:

Premier beach resort areas on Mexico's Pacific and Caribbean coasts described and evaluated, including Canc¿n, Cozumel, Acapulco, and Los Cabos
Over 125 hotel profiles, from sprawling mega-resorts to secluded, romantic getaways
More than 100 restaurant profiles, from fine dining to local cuisine
In-depth descriptions and quick facts for each regional destination
Maps that show how to get from your hotel to restaurants, beaches, attractions, and more
Detailed information on the best sight-seeing and nightlife
Expert guidance on selecting tours and packages
The need-to-knows of traveling to Mexico, including booking airfare, required documents, insurance, and medical concerns
Crash courses in how Mexican hotels, restaurants, and other institutions operate, including elementary Spanish words and phrases that will come in handy
Insider advice on how, when, and where to travel in Mexico (and how to get around once you're there), with options for every budget or interest

Get the unbiased truth on hundreds of hotels, restaurants, attractions, and more in The Unofficial Guide® to Mexico's Best Beach Resorts—the resource that helps you save money, save time, and make your trip the best it can be.

Customer Reviews:

Not like the other unofficial quides.......2007-06-02

This book is not written in the same format as the other unofficial guides. This guide only covers a handful of resorts and has very little detail on the ones it does cover. The book is split up into sections and only covers about 10 hotels per area, come on these areas have hundreds of hotels. I mean I don't expect every one to be covered but it looks like the only ones they cover are the ones willing to pay to be in this crummy book. I own several of the unofficial guide books (the unofficial guide to Disney World is a lifesaver) and in the past have found them very useful and entertaining. The other unofficial guides have a lot of relevant information and tips on how to avoid crowds, when the best time to go is and sample itineraries' to help you get the most out of your vacation. This book has none of those things, it is poorly written with little information on the resorts and even less on what is around the resorts. To give an example the resort description says "great resort for families" but then has no information on child care or child activities. Great, why don't I just check out the resorts website and save 15 bucks! I understand this stuff changes all the time but the other books I in this series have first hand reviews of most of the hotels and attractions along with a guide to what is age appropriate. This book nope, none of that the resort information looks like it was copied of a press release. This book is a waste of money, the little information contains can be found for free at any of the web sites for the few resorts that it covers. Having traveled across the US and Europe and owned many many travel books I have to say this is about the worst one I've seen.

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Passed Exam..........2007-08-01

... w/95% score... in addition to helping me prepare to take the state exam, a good reference source to have on a going forward basis...

The Random House Book of 1001 Questions and Answers About the Human Body

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Engaging question and answer format for young readers.

The Random House Book of 1001 Questions and Answers About the Human Body
Trevor Day
Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Anatomy & Physiology | Science, Nature & How It Works | Children's Books | Subjects | Books

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ASIN: 0679854320
Release Date: 1994-03-08

Book Description

Illus. with full-color photos, drawings, and diagrams. This book is filled, from head to toe, with everything kids ever wanted to know about their bodies and how they work, including the skeleton and movement; the lungs, heart, and circulation; food and waste; skin and hair; genetics and reproduction; and coordination and the senses.

Customer Reviews:

Engaging question and answer format for young readers........1998-10-02

The Random House Book of 1001 Question and Answers About the Human Body is packed with more than just queries and discussion. Colorful diagrams and information boxes make thumbing through pages a pleasure for your digits and a treat for the right and left cerebral hemispheres, respectively.

1001 Baseball Questions Your Friends Can't Answer

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Yeeeeecccchhhh
It was great! None of my friends knew the answers.
Superb!

1001 Baseball Questions Your Friends Can't Answer
Dom Forker
Manufacturer: Signet
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Baseball | Sports | Subjects | Books

General | Sports | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 0451191323

Customer Reviews:

Yeeeeecccchhhh.......2002-01-28

If you like baseball trivia, then this may be a fine book. I, however, do not like baseball trivia. I thought this book was about the mechanics of the game, or rules questions. I am sorry I bought it.

It was great! None of my friends knew the answers........1999-01-12

It was an awesome book. The questions really were the hardest questions that I've ever tried to answer, and being a die hard Tiger fan I know the tragedy of disapppointment (We haven't been decent since 1993). Read the book it's sweet!

Superb!.......1998-03-19

Hey, I've used this book and it's contents to shock my friends with my incredible knowledge of the game. Bravo!

1001 Questions Every Bartender and Lounge Lizard Should Know How to Answer

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Entertaining and Informative
Disappointing

1001 Questions Every Bartender and Lounge Lizard Should Know How to Answer
Robert Plotkin
Manufacturer: BarMedia
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Bartending | Drinks & Beverages | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books

General | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 0945562322
Release Date: 2005-04-21

Product Description

This second edition of the popular guide 501 Questions Every Bartender Should Know How to Answer has been re-titled and the content expanded to twice the questions and answers. Its the best collection of trivial bar information ever compiled and includes great extra tests like matching beer names with their country of origin or matching liquor brand names with their corresponding spirit. The subject matter also goes beyond fun. Much of the material was originally written for and has been used in training all over the country through Plotkins on-premise consulting business, training seminars, and the many articles hes written over the last twenty five years. A great example: Question #319. What will club soda poured into an empty glass reveal about the glass? Answer: The carbon dioxide present in the club soda will form a stream of bubbles wherever the inside of the glass is oily or dirty. Now thats useful insider information whether youre a beverage operator, a bartender, or sitting on a stool. So dig in. Dont feel bad if you dont know it all. Robert had a huge head start, and theres always the answer key.

Customer Reviews:

Entertaining and Informative.......2007-06-10

You think you know it all until you start reading this book. A necessary tool in honing your craft. I highly recommend this book for any serious member of the beverage industry.

Disappointing.......2006-02-01

I purchased this book to be a fun distraction at my bar. Instead of my preconcieved notions of it actually being a book, it turned out to be nothing but obscure questions that you have to flip to the back to find the answers in a key. I was very disappointed in the lack of humorous or necessary information, and would recommend this if only you were to need questions to quiz bartending school MENSA hybrids... and then, only if you are really bored and anal retentive.

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1001 Animal Wonder,rh Book Of
Grisewood & Dempsey LTD
Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Zoology | Science, Nature & How It Works | Children's Books | Subjects | Books

General | Ages 9-12 | Children's Books | Subjects | Books

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Talk About Trivia: 1001 Questions
Irene E. Schoenberg
Manufacturer: Addison Wesley Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Education | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books

English (All) | Dictionaries & Thesauruses | Reference | Subjects | Books

Trivia | Fun Facts | Reference | Subjects | Books

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Usage | Words & Language | Reference | Subjects | Books

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It was amazingly readable, informative and inspiring

1001 Questions and Answers on Pesach
Jeffrey M. Cohen
Manufacturer: Jason Aronson
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Religion & Spirituality | Subjects | Books

General | Judaism | Religion & Spirituality | Subjects | Books

Jewish Life | Judaism | Religion & Spirituality | Subjects | Books

Customer Reviews:

It was amazingly readable, informative and inspiring.......1998-09-24

Certainly the fullest account in print of every aspect of this major festival: its history, theology, philosophy, folklore, rituals, etc. We celebrated the festival this year in a way we had never previously enjoyed - solely as a result of the insights provided by this book. The full and fascinating commentary on the Passover Haggadah made our "Seder" inspirational, and the section for the children was a God-send. It is a must for every Jewish home - and for any gentile interested to understand what Jews are up to at the Passover season, and the background of the Christian festival of Easter.

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1001 Komputer Answers

1001 Komputer Answers from Kim Komando
Kim Komando
Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons Inc (Computers)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Computers & Internet | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 1568844603

Book Description

Nationally syndicated radio talk show host Kim Komando has helped thousands learn more about their computers and find solutions to all kinds of software and hardware problems. Now, with 1,001 Komputer Answers from Kim Komando, you'll have all the wisdom that spread out over the airwaves in one convenient reference that's always there when you need it.

Customer Reviews:

1001 Komputer Answers.......2001-12-03

This is an excellent book for troubleshooting both hardware and software. I have used it with students for years. Too bad the edition I have does not cover Win 98, but there is still a great deal of help in here for any computer user. Kim Komando writes in an easy, relaxed style.

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Children will love this book. It is great fun.

1001 Questions & Answers
DK Publishing
Manufacturer: DK CHILDREN
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | History & Historical Fiction | Children's Books | Subjects | Books

Encyclopedias | Reference & Nonfiction | Children's Books | Subjects | Books

General | Reference & Nonfiction | Children's Books | Subjects | Books

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General | Reference | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 078940205X

Customer Reviews:

Children will love this book. It is great fun........1998-06-05

My children and I enjoyed answering the mind twirling questions. We've read this book on rainy days, when friends come over and sometimes during school. All children will love this book. It's a great challenge for the children's mind. I truly recommend this book.

Just Curious, Jeeves : What Are The 1001 Most Intriguing Questions Asked on the Internet

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What a waste of a perfectly good tree!
Ways to Enjoy "Just Curious, Jeeves"
Ways to Enjoy "Just Curious, Jeeves"
There are better fact books on the market
You will be the center of attention at any party!

Just Curious, Jeeves : What Are The 1001 Most Intriguing Questions Asked on the Internet
Jack Mingo , and Erin Barrett
Manufacturer: Ask Jeeves
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Humor | Business & Culture | Computers & Internet | Subjects | Books

Computers & Internet | Humor | Entertainment | Subjects | Books

Questions & Answers | Education | Reference | Subjects | Books

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Trivia | Fun Facts | Reference | Subjects | Books

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ASIN: 193010801X

Amazon.com

If you ever wonder what to do with those zillions of brain cells lying around dormant in that head of yours, maybe you should try filling 'em up with information from Jeeves, the friendly answer man from Ask.com. Just Curious, Jeeves is an entertaining trivia book that makes a great companion for traveling or on a sluggish sick day. Categories range from lighthearted to surprisingly educational--whether it's Bozo the Clown's shoe size you're looking for (83AAA) or the last words of assorted historical figures, this little volume contains 1,001 questions and answers, as well as contact information for plenty more. Equally appropriate for all family members, several chapters present some interesting after-dinner activities. Learn how to make yourself burp with "Stupid Body Tricks," or celebrate an Australian-style Christmas with surfing and a barbecue, as suggested in "Celebrate!" Dinner itself can get a little zanier by using the list of diner lingo in "Food for Thought"--why have a boring old hot dog when you can feast with "burn the pup, all the way"? The same chapter brings a recipe for sauerkraut cookies ... could this be the next bake-sale hit? Science, history, literature, and religion are treated in the same mildly irreverent manner as goofier topics like pop culture, snack foods, and brand names. With Web sites and street addresses thrown in for additional information on lots of these questions, this book may be merely a starting point on your quest to be the World's Most Informed Person. If that doesn't pan out financially, turn to "Driving Passions," where you'll find the proper address to send your résumé for a job driving the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile. --Jill Lightner

Book Description

From the trivial (Who won the first World Series?) to the imponderable (Who invented time?), from nature's mysteries (Why don't spiders stick to their webs?) to society's fears (What studies have been done on corporate mind control?), Jeeves has the answer to just about any question. The Ask Jeeves Web site lets users put their queries in simple, standard language so that they get the fastest, most efficient facts available online. From the vast holds of this Internet think tank, authors Erin Barrett and Jack Mingo have chosen the most thoughtful, the most fascinating, and the most obscure questions anyone has ever asked Jeeves. The book highlights Ask Jeeves's unique mix of solid information with witty, tongue-in-cheek delivery. Like the site, the book is structured for easy use, divided into dozens of pithy chapters from "Mysterious Machinery" to "A Walk in the Zoo." Web sources and clever follow-up questions are included.

Customer Reviews:

What a waste of a perfectly good tree!.......2001-05-20

What a disappointment! I love trivia, and trivia books, but this one is just stupid! The five minutes it took to read certainly weren't worth the money. No index. Typos all over the place. Obviously, this book was written in about a day and a half. Just an "instant" book for the "Ask Jeeves" folks.

I'll stay with the Book of Lists, which (unlike the above) *was* exhaustively researched and accurate. Another *great* series was the "Don't Know Much About History/the Bible/Geography/etc." series. Terrific books! Well written, interesting, and funny.

Save your money. Forget Jeeves, and get one of the far superior books above.

Ways to Enjoy "Just Curious, Jeeves".......2001-02-14

I recently saw a review for this book from the question/answer guy who edits the Straight Dope column -- Ed Zotti. What he had to say was impressive. Words like "exemplary" were strewn throughout, so I figured I'd pick up a copy at the local bookstore.

I'm glad I did.

This book was not only well researched (sure, there are a couple of glitches; I've not read a fact book that doesn't have one or two!), it's hysterical. I'm not completely sure how these guys pull this off, but they've given the butler guy a pretty cool voice.

This is a stellar book. My recommendation to anyone who loves to laugh, learn and have a good time, is to run out and get this book. Put it in your briefcase for your lunch hour; take it in your backpack for your morning and afternoon commute; stick it in your bathroom, or place it on your nightstand. It's well worth it!

Ways to Enjoy "Just Curious, Jeeves".......2001-02-14

I'm glad I did.

There are better fact books on the market.......2001-01-21

As a kid, I used to read fact books by the dozens. _The Book of Lists_ was a perennial favorite of mine. More recently, the picture of Jeeves on the bookshelf at the local library caught my eye. It claimed to have the answers to the "1001 most intriguing questions asked on the Internet". I took it home and read most of it pretty quickly.

But what a letdown it was. Sure, there are plenty of great questions here, such as "What did Mick Jagger do before singing?" and "Where did the term stool pigeon come from?", but there some mediocre ones as well ("Who invented the electric food mixer?", "Do you have a recipe for sauerkraut cookies?", "When will I die?") I also suspect that many of the questions asked were not really asked online, but were included because the answer is an interesting one. Ex: "I know _The Great Gatsby_, but what's the book _Gadsby_?" (the answer is that it's an entire book written without using the letter 'e'.) I suspect that the authors may have taken liberty to edit the questions themselves to be more interesting.

There are a number of typos in the book. Usually, I wouldn't count this against it, but I feel the book may have been rushed to print, which I fear is an indication to the quality of research for the answers.

Perhaps most insidious of all is the fact that there's no index in the back. Thus, if you remember reading about some fact and want to look it up later on, you're stuck going through the entire chapter associated with your topic. This might be another indication the book was rushed out as well.

Certainly there are many interesting facts contained here, but there are better fact books out there (e.g., David Feldman's _Imponderables_ series.)

You will be the center of attention at any party!.......2000-12-28

For those trivia-lovers, this book is perfect for those who want to know just *how* far it actually is to Tipperary. Fast paced and sectioned off, you can read snippets of your favorite subjects at any time. It's small, so it will fit into a bag. Take it with you for something quick to read when you are waiting for something. Each topic is quick, to the point, and the question is answered ready to move on to the next question. I don't know which is more fascinating, the answers to the questions themselves, or the actual questions that people Ask Jeeves! You will have a snippet of trivia to add for any conversation, making you the center of attention anywhere you go.

Book Description

GH avisualagency(tm) is a collective of five individuals who work in the area where art and design overlap. Starting out as Graphic Havoc ten years ago, the agency has consistently explored the collaborative process and brought an artistic slant to their projects and designs for such clients as Adidas, the Cartoon Network, Nike, and the HEFTY and WARP record labels. Images and descriptions of the work in all media and styles are included, along with a statement of the agency's philosophy and a look at its past and future.

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Manufacturer: BOOTH CLIBBORN EDITI
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Binding: Hardcover
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