National Audubon Society Pocket Guide to Familiar Trees of North America : East (The Audubon S ociety Pocket Guides)

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An excellent reference for your nature walks through unfamiliar territory.......2007-04-20

This book is an excellent reference book for the nature lover who isn't up to speed regarding the particulars. For each tree, there is a blowup photo of the leaves, a smaller one of the bark and a black and white sketch of the general appearance of the tree from a distance. There is also the English and scientific names and some textual explanation of the tree. This explanation is a paragraph description of the appearance, a paragraph on how to identify it and one sentence descriptions of the habitat and geographical range where it is found.

A great introduction for kids.......2006-11-11

Ok, this isn't the full blown Audubon Tree book(s), but at this price, what do you expect?

This and all the Pocket Guides are great stocking stuffers for kids, especially for those blessed with parents who think getting the latest Gameboy or Hero Clix is more important (hint hint, you know who you are).

As they get older, their interests will become more defined and you'll know what (more expensive/extensive) particular field guide(s) to buy them.

Yeah, it's cliche, but a child's mind *is* a terrible thing to waste.

I've bought all the Audubon Pocket guides more than once (kept a few for myself, yes they're that good) and I've only been disappointed with one (most of the photos were blurry). No, I won't say which one, as it may not matter to someone else (but I'm picky about that kind of stuff).

Hand them out to your nieces and nephews, and any other kid that can't tell an oak from a pine tree or quartz from slate or Pleiades from Orion or ... well, you get the picture.

They've thanked me later on(and actually meant it, lol) and they'll thank you too.

Small enough to use while backpacking.......2006-08-30

I like these small Audubon books because they are light and easy to use. The pictures are clear and the information is easy to read and use. They aren't as detailed as the bigger Audubon books, but then the larger ones are heavier and in a back pack, being light weight is everything.

Disappointed.......2001-07-11

Bought this book to take on walks/hikes. The first time out I could not find anything on two out of the first four trees of which I was not familiar!! Very limited coverage of any trees other than those we all know from everyday experience---rather a disappointment!!

A Handy Informative Guide for Trees.......2000-03-29

I bought this book because I was tired of only being able to identify a handful of the most distinctive trees. This small, colorful and easy-to-use guide was a godsend. It it paperback and can easily fit into a breast pocket, yet the full-page color photos of leaf shapes and sizes are adequate - even for a novice like me - to identify trees. It shows tree silhouettes, bark types and leaves and explains about various tree families to help us all be able to distinguish the trees from the proverbial forest! The information, organization and size of this book make it a "strong-buy" for anyone with an interest in "knowing" trees better!

National Audubon Society Pocket Guide to Familiar Flowers: East (The Audubon Society Pocket Guides)

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Handy little book

National Audubon Society Pocket Guide to Familiar Flowers: East (The Audubon Society Pocket Guides)
NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY
Manufacturer: Knopf
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0394748433
Release Date: 1987-01-12

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Handy little book.......2006-08-30

This book is so easy to carry in a pocket or backpack. The pictures are vivid and the information is easy to read. I use it all the time and find it to be very useful.

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Welcome to Scandinavia's coolest capital, where life is easy, the locals laid back and anything goes. Compact and cozy, this ultra-stylish harbour town has great shopping, a thriving counterculture and a renowned annual jazz festival. Find your Copenhagen with this smart and stylish guide.

• STROLL THE STREETS and soak up the atmosphere with our easy-to-use walking tours and full-color maps

• GET COZY and do it in style, with reviews of the hippest designer hotels and the coolest sleeping options for every budget

• CHOW DOWN on smorrebrod with snaps or dine out in the grandest restaurants in town - restaurant reviews to suit every budget

• CHILL OUT to the eclectic sounds of jazz or party in the coolest clubs - whatever your taste, our comprehensive entertainment listings have it covered

• EXPLORE Zealand and hop over to Sweden - if you tire of the city, you'll find plenty to do in the inspirational Excursions chapter

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Excellent Travel Resource.......2007-01-07

This guide was indespensible throughout the travel in Copenhagen and vicinity. Great attention to detail and precise and timely information made it a great asset as a travel guide. Additionally, information on excursions to Sweden and the island of Zealand made this guide a "must-have" when in Denmark.

"Yuppie Guide".......2005-04-04

As with the only other Sally O'Brian authored-guide that I've used (for Sydney, Australia), this guide leaves much to be desired. Concentrating on trendy hotels, restaurants and bars, this guide gives short shrift to the sights, museums and history of Copenhagen. This guide also dispenses with the section on "Getting There", "Getting Around", and such that used to make Lonely Planets the most useful guide out there. This is more like a Fodors for the pretentious than a good guide to Copenhagen.

If this is the new format, I fear for the Lonely Planet series. One would be better off with a "Let's-Go"

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Reliable guide to an exciting city!

Lonely Planet Copenhagen
Glenda Bendure , and Ned Friary
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Denmark (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

ASIN: 1864502037

Book Description

Whether you're visiting world-class museums, exploring the landmark Tivoli amusement park or shopping on the world's longest pedestrian mall, this comprehensive new book will guide you through Scandanavia's largest and liveliest city.

16-page full-colour map section
the best and coolest places to eat and drink
insider information on how to navigate the northern nightlife
accommodation options that cover every budget
easy-to-follow language guide

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Reliable guide to an exciting city!.......2001-10-18

This book was extremely informative, all information is clear and concise and was easy to navigate through.

We wanted an easy to use, novice guide on what to do/where to go/what to see/where & what to eat etc. for a short break in the city and this book told us everything we wanted to know & more.

This helped us to plan a full itinerary for our trip prior to us arriving - and therefore, helped us to not waste a minute of our precious holiday time!

Have nothing really bad to say about the publication - it is well written, interesting & informative; without being too detailed/long-winded.

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What Will Your Copenhagen Encounter Be?

...taking a late-night trip to Tivoli for fireworks and fine views
...getting hygge (cozy) with the locals at a candlelit outdoor cafe
...being dazzled by the crown jewels at fairytale royal palace Rosenborg Slot
...savoring Faroese Langoustines in an emulsion of oysters at Michelin-starred Noma
...admiring picture-postcard streets on a canal tour of colorful Nyhavn
...basking in the Scandinavian sunshine on the beach at Amager Strand

Discover Twice the City in Half the Time...

...full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation
...our expert author recommends the very best sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment
...unique "Snapshots" help you get under the skin of the city
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Although he is best known for his surrender to Washington at Yorktown, Charles Cornwallis was, in fact, a skilled soldier who led British forces in many victories over the Americans.

Lord Cornwallis: British General (Revolutionary War Leaders)

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Lord Cornwallis: British General (Revolutionary War Leaders)
Daniel E. Harmon
Manufacturer: Chelsea House Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding

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Washington and Cornwallis: The Battle for America, 1775-1783

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Readable history
Skip this one...

Washington and Cornwallis: The Battle for America, 1775-1783
Benton Rain Patterson
Manufacturer: Taylor Trade Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

ASIN: 1589790219

Book Description

A gripping narrative of the defeats and narrow victories that won the State's independence from the English crown.

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Readable history.......2005-07-25

This is a good book for those of us who remember only slightly the history of the American Revolution from high school or college. It's highly readable, informative and, if you're an American, even inspirational. It's history that has been made enjoyable to read.

Skip this one..........2005-07-22

There's absolutely NOTHING new here, and it is based only on secondary sources. Folks should read Middlekauf's GLORIOUS CAUSE instead, and leave this one on the shelves.

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Great book!
Rare look at Lord Cornwallis

Cornwallis and the War of Independence
Franklin B. Wickwire , and Mary B. Wickwire
Manufacturer: Faber and Faber
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Great book!.......2005-06-14

You might have to search a bit for this book but it is worth it. If your only knowledge of General Cornwallis is from meager US history classes or worse, the movie The Patriot, then you are in for a pleasant suprise.
Gen Cornwallis was a soldiers soldier. He shared all the same sufferings of his men. And while a loyal soldier of the crown he actually sympathized with the americans on many of their complaints prior to the war breaking out.
I strongly recommend this book!

Rare look at Lord Cornwallis.......2003-04-28

There are not that many books on General Lord Cornwallis out there on the market, but this is the best one I've read on him. It not only presents Cornwallis, but it also covers a few other British officers as well as American officers. It also covers the rtevolutionary war in good detail. Overall it is a really good book.

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Cornwallis in Bengal
A Aspinall
Manufacturer: Uppal Pub. House
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: 8185024294

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Cornwallis: The Imperial Years
Franklin B. Wickwire
Manufacturer: Univ of North Carolina Pr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Correspondence Of Charles, First Marquis Cornwallis V1

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Correspondence Of Charles, First Marquis Cornwallis V1
Charles First Marquis Cornwallis
Manufacturer: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1430499206

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In Three Volumes. This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

Essays in military biography, by Charles Cornwallis Chesney.

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Essays in military biography, by Charles Cornwallis Chesney.
Michigan Historical Reprint Series
Manufacturer: Scholarly Publishing Office, University of Michigan Library
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1425543448
Release Date: 2005-12-21

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This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's preservation reformatting program.

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Essays in Modern Military Biography
Charles Cornwallis Chesney
Manufacturer: Longmans, Green
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000KVARSO

The military resources of Prussia and France,: And recent changes in the art of war,

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The military resources of Prussia and France,: And recent changes in the art of war,
Charles Cornwallis Chesney
Manufacturer: Longmans, Green
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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