Woody flora of Taiwan (A Morris Arboretum monograph)

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Woody flora of Taiwan (A Morris Arboretum monograph)
Hui-Lin Li
Manufacturer: Livingston Pub. Co
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Binding: Unknown Binding

General | Plants | Biological Sciences | Science | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: B0006AYU6E

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Woody Flora of Taiwan
Hui-Lin
Manufacturer: Pennslvania, U
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000X6W1B2

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Embark on a night safari with Bengal tigers and other nocturnal creatures, consult a fortune teller at a gilded Chinese temple, indulge in high-style Pan-Asian foods amid rare Shan and Thai Buddha statues, or go to the spot where the Singapore Sling got its name—Fodor's Singapore, 12th Edition offers all these experiences and more! Our local writers have traveled throughout this city to find the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave for your trip be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing.

The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best —"Fodor's guides are saturated with information."

-New compact trim size make these guides even more portable
-Two-color interior design makes it easier to find the information you need
-Fodor's Choice Ratings flag must-see sights and hidden treasures
-Hotel and restaurant reviews cover all budgets
-Plus multi-day itineraries to help you build the right trip for you and/or your family

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With Fodor’s you get much more than a guidebook–we make it easy for you to customize your dream vacation.

Visit www.fodors.com to find up-to-date travel bargains, mini-guides to worldwide destinations, information on local festivals, dazzling drives, maps, vacation planning tips and much more!

And, for more insider secrets, visit “Travel Talk” and “Rants and Raves” online at www.fodors.com/forums to get advice from other travelers like you.

Customer Reviews:

Fodor's Singapore 12th Ed........2005-09-30

The book has most of the items that are necessary to the traveler, i.e. the section in the beginning, "Smart Travel Tips,"; however, there should be a section describing a brief history of Singapore and there should be a more detailed description of the walking tours, including better maps, of the ethnic neighborhoods.

Book Description

Packed with travel information, including listings, deals, and insider tips:

CANDID LISTINGS of hundreds of places to eat, sleep, drink, and feel like a local RELIABLE MAPS to help you navigate Australia from the reefs to the Outback EXPANDED COVERAGE of Melbourne and Tasmania STRAIGHT TALK from writers on their experiences and tips for improving your trip WORK AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES all over Australia A GLOSSARY with all the authentic Aussie lingo you'll ever need

Customer Reviews:

better than lonely planet.......2007-06-18

it has most of the same loding options and usually a couple more. very accurate on prices. covers some areas better than lonely planet, more of a backpackers book. bad maps though. sometimes tough to get a good idea of a city.

Let's Go Australia 8th Edition (Let's Go Australia)

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Let's Go Australia
This is a great guide
Enjoy the outback, but watch out for the spideys n snakes.

Let's Go Australia 8th Edition (Let's Go Australia)
Inc. Let's Go
Manufacturer: Let's Go Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0312335415
Release Date: 2004-11-18

Book Description

Completely revised and updated, Let's Go: Australia is the perfect travel companion for your adventure Down Under. Our forty-five years of travel savvy deliver unbeatable coverage of the continent, balancing must-see sights with specialized adventure and outdoors info that will take you off the tourist track. This edition features an expanded Great Outdoors chapter, including important practical information to help you stay safe while traversing rough Outback roads or backpacking across the remote Cape York Peninsula. Whether you'd rather cuddle up with a koala or roadtrip along the breathtaking Great Ocean Road, Let's Go leads you to the volunteer, adventure, and travel experiences that will make your trip unforgettable.

Customer Reviews:

Let's Go Australia.......2006-11-06

Appears to be well written, easy to use.

Proof will be when I get to Australia next month.

This is a great guide.......2006-02-17

I am planning on backpacking for an extended amount of time in Australia. This guide is invaluable in planning my trip. I love the series - it is perfect for a budget traveller like me. I don't know yet how accurate the info is, as I have yet to go, but the book itself is well written and organized.

Enjoy the outback, but watch out for the spideys n snakes........2005-05-01

This was my 2nd time using Let's Go guides, my 1st being Let's Go Japan. I prefer them to the Lonely Planet guidebooks in general. They seem to have a less intoxicated following. As with my NZ review, I wish that the authors would've stressed the quarantine & customs issues regarding everything including food.

Let's Go New Zealand 7th Edition (Let's Go New Zealand)

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Let's Go New Zealand 7th Edition (Let's Go New Zealand)
Inc. Let's Go
Manufacturer: Let's Go Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

New Zealand | Australia & South Pacific | Travel | Subjects | Books

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ASIN: 0312348894
Release Date: 2005-11-29

Book Description

This book dares readers to test their limits with adrenaline-pumping activities and plenty of outdoors coverage, including the Great Walks.

Let's Go 2004: Australia (Let's Go Australia)

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Good but still has a lot of unnecessary weight
The best travel guide to Australia

Let's Go 2004: Australia (Let's Go Australia)
Inc. Let's Go
Manufacturer: Let's Go Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0312319770

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The Resource for the Independent TravelerFor over forty years Let's Go Travel Guides have brought budget-savvy travelers closer to the world and its diverse cultures by providing the most up-to-date information.Includes: Entries at all price levels for lodging, food, attractions, and more Must-have tips for planning your trip, getting around, and staying safe New Great Outdoors section with essential advice for Outback driving Tips on volunteer opportunities, from rescuing koalas to sand dune preservation A guide to all the authentic Aussie lingo you'll need Detailed maps of cities, towns, and the outdoorsFeaturing not-to-be-missed ExperiencesCultural Connections: Jam with a didgeridoo master in remote Arnhem LandInside Scoops amp; Hidden Deals: Devour dozens of tropical fruits on a sun drenched Queensland farmOff the Beaten Path: Surf world championship breaks at Bells Beach in VictoriaGet advice, read up, and book tickets at www.letsgo.com

Customer Reviews:

Good but still has a lot of unnecessary weight.......2004-02-17

Vastly superior to it's competitor, this book still has a few inaccuracies but nothing compared to the mistake ridden Lonely Planet Australia. This new edition by Let's Go isn't too different to its predecessors but it is slightly smaller in size. Every centimetre and gram of weight does count when you're lugging the thing around the vast continent of Australia.

A fair number of hostel listings are in here but not all of them. There are lots of free publications in a lot of hostels with most hostels listed so if buying the book for this reason alone maybe save your money. There is still a lot of weight unnecessarily taken up with stuff such as hotels and restaurants which backpackers obviously never use. Let's Go should produce two versions, one for travellers interested in that kind of stuff and one for backpackers. This book would then be half the size and weight.

This book is good for general information on Australia especially if you've never been here before or don't know much. You don't really need one of these types of books to travel Australia or anywhere else but if you must get one definitely get this over Lonely Planet.

The best travel guide to Australia.......2004-01-27

The best travel guide to budget travellers among look alike guides.

Let's Go 2005 New Zealand Adventure: With Coverage of Fiji (Let's Go New Zealand)

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Let's Go 2005 New Zealand Adventure: With Coverage of Fiji (Let's Go New Zealand)
Inc. Let's Go
Manufacturer: Let's Go Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0312335636
Release Date: 2004-11-18

Book Description

The brand-new Let's Go: New Zealand Adventure Guide is your must-have companion to the dizzying heights and underwater sights of New Zealand and Fiji. Let's Go's forty-five years of travel savvy illuminate the islands' best places, and a new focus on adventure feeds you all the hikes, bikes, climbs, kayaks, and zorbs you need to keep the adrenaline flowing. For those who just can't get enough, expanded information on alternatives to tourism, from study abroad to cultural exchange, help you prolong your stay. So, whether you'd rather kayak through the mist of Fiordland's Doubtful Sound or spelunk through a galaxy of glowworms in subterranean Waitomo, Let's Go has already blazed the trail.

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Let's go to New Zealand but you don't really need this book

Let's Go 2003: New Zealand
Inc. Let's Go
Manufacturer: Let's Go Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

New Zealand | Australia & South Pacific | Travel | Subjects | Books

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ASIN: 0312305869

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The Resource for the Independent TravelerFor over forty years Let's Go Travel Guides have brought budget savvy travelers closer to the world and its diverse cultures by providing the most up-to-date information.Includes: Over 6,000 entries at all price levels for lodging, food, attractions, and more Must-have tips for planning your trip, getting around, and staying safe Coverage of tramping, skydiving, water sports, and other outdoor activities In-depth cultural information that offers an insiders' look at life in the region Hundreds of opportunities to make a difference-study, work, and volunteer in the community Complete coverage of Fiji, from the rural fields of Vanua Levu to the waters off KadavuFeaturing not-to-be-missed ExperiencesConnecting to the Culture: Help pick grapes in Hawke's Bay during the annual wine harvestHidden Deals: Sample every beer at the award-winning Monteith's Brewing Company for $2Off-the-beaten Path: Spy on the endangered yellow-eyed penguins at Southlight BeachContains Dozens of Detailed MapsGet advice, read up, and book tickets at www.letsgo.com

Customer Reviews:

Let's go to New Zealand but you don't really need this book.......2003-05-24

This book would be one of the only country editions where I would say it isn't vastly superior to it's Lonely Planet competitor. It is thinner than Lonely Planet which is great if you're backpacking as it's less weight. If one company's version is a lot cheaper I'd say buy it.

The main difference between this and Let's Go is that this Lonely Planet is written for a North American audience whereas Let's Go is more for your British, European, Australian, South African and the like markets. This means those not from North America may find a lot of the information contained in Lonely Planet as common knowledge, especially historic things and would prefer to have less weight by not having this common knowledge space and weight creating information. Assuming you already know the common stuff Let's Go actually gives you more information as it has stuff Lonely Planet has left out for their space reasons. Since the American education system doesn't teach the basics about the world, American audiences may prefer Lonely Planet but others I would think would get more out of Let's Go. Lonely Planet does have a few colour photographs which Let's Go doesn't but you're going to take your own anyway.

A fair amount of the hostels in New Zealand actually do appear in this book with around the same number in Lonely Planet. Be aware that there are other hostels out there though, so don't completely rely on the book and use the best method word of mouth from other backpackers as well. Of course the price information is out of date as usual.

Book Description

A gorgeous gem of a country with snow-capped peaks and a thrivingrainforest, New Zealand is an increasingly popular destination for travelers with a thirst for adventure. Lets Go offers comprehensive coverage, from thriving urban capitals like Auckland and Wellington to the fabled hiking trails known as the Great Walks.

Customer Reviews:

Not Very Impressive.......1999-02-16

While I thought that Let's Go Europe was great, this guide really wasn't as good as I expected. I found myself constantly asking to borrow other traveler's Lonely Planets. While I like the style in which they write, there just wasn't enough information provided. They would only list 2 hostels in a town which had 6, which would really annoy me when trying to book rooms during the peak season. Additionally, I didn't feel that the Let's Go researchers even attempted to go off the beaten path. While I am not the kind of person who needs a travel guide to tell them everything, I think the Let's Go New Zealand has a long way to go. Perhaps once it has a few more years under its belt it will be a more worthwhile read.

Outstanding guide for the budget traveler!.......1998-08-24

This is the third "Let's Go" guide I've used in my travels. I never take a vacation without one of these books in my ruck!

Let's Go Map Guide Sydney (2nd Ed) (Let's Go Map Guide Sydney)

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Very useful. The most info in the least weight.

Let's Go Map Guide Sydney (2nd Ed) (Let's Go Map Guide Sydney)
Inc. Let's Go
Manufacturer: Let's Go Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Map

World | Atlases & Maps | Reference | Subjects | Books

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Sydney (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

ASIN: 0312285868

Book Description

Conveniently sized for a pocket, briefcase, or backpack, the Let's Go Map Guides feature a guide wrapped in a map. The eleven sturdy four-color panels of easy-to-read maps detail downtown area, vicinity, and transportation routes. Thirty-two pages of text provide essential information on affordable restaurants, hotels, entertainment, sights, and museums, including descriptions, addresses, phone numbers, and prices. An essential tool for tourists and residents alike.

The new Sydney guide is our 17th map guide and features a specially expanded text section to cover the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

Customer Reviews:

Very useful. The most info in the least weight........2003-11-29

I bought just about every guide I could find before my recent trip to Sydney. This is the one I ended up carrying with me at all times. It has the maps you need, and enough basic info on the locations and attractions that you'll always have some idea what to see and do next. While not a substitute for a detailed guidebook that'll tell you more background, this combination map and mini-guide is extremely useful.

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Not the best guide for this destiny
Almost Perfect
Gave me the security and confidence I needed to venture off.
not bad, could do better
Backpacker--Great. But lacking details.

Let's Go 1999: Australia
Inc. Let's Go
Manufacturer: Let's Go Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0312194749

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After the Olympics, the number of overseas visitors to Australia has more than doubled over the last decade. Lets Go is the ultimate guide through this adventure country par excellence, with coverage of everything from Tasmanian devils, to the Great Barrier Reef, to Sydneys unforgettable nightlife.

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Not the best guide for this destiny.......2000-04-25

I find Let's Go guides are always great. But after travelling around a country as big as Australia, something more than accurate information is needed. I used the Frommer's Guide from $50 a day as well as this one. I found Frommer's is easier for organizing a trip where you have to be aware of the very long distances. Information is better classified and very professional. It offers a cut above backpacker's information too and excellent advice on diving and other adventures. (And a detail that at least really simplifies my economy is that prices always have the AUD value beside them.) Of course, Let's Go, printed later, has better information on the Sydney 2000 Olympics and a wider variety of hostels.

Almost Perfect.......1999-12-22

I used the 1999-Aus book as a guide for my trip to Australia. From the very beginning where it guided me to the cheapest ticket to Sydney, I knew it was a great book. The maps in the book were good and the activities suggested were fantastic. If you are in college or recently out (like me) and you enjoy the outdoors this book is for you. Among my complaints were some of the food establishments suggested: one even made me sick. My other large complaint is that there are plenty of cheap hotels in Aus that aren't reviewed or suggested. Let's go seems to favor hostels above all else. The Final Word: If you need to plan your trip and want suggestions of what to see (anywhere, ANYWHERE in the country) then I whole heartedly suggest this book.

Gave me the security and confidence I needed to venture off........1999-04-08

Not knowing anything about Australia, I was hesitant about taking off on my own but after reading the Let's go book, it seemed like I knew the country. When I got there I felt I had an edge, not only did I know places to stay and where to eat, I learned about a number of unspoiled spots to explore. I've seen other books and this one is definately the best!

not bad, could do better.......1998-10-13

It's an OK guidebook to Australia and I suppose it will improve in later editions. As a local who has travelled around Australia using it and the Lonely Planet, I'd have to say LP is better, Lets Go has a few fairly obvious errors such as names of towns on maps, and it lacks information about some ofthe more remote areas.

Backpacker--Great. But lacking details........1998-05-30

If you're backpacking through AU you'll probably love this book. But you'll love Lonely Planet even more. Its a decent guide to AU and brushes on the best parts of AU while doing a great job on the "touristy" parts. Lonely Planet is much better.

If you are looking for "decent" eats and stays look elsewhere.

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Complete budget coverage, from high-adrenaline adventures to the incomparable Great Walks.

KNOCK BACK beer brewed from a 16th-century recipe for under $5.

SOAK in an outdoor spa at a hostel accessible only by water taxi for $12.

PADDLE past rare yellow-eyed penguins on a rocky coastline for $6.

Customer Reviews:

It's the best of the best.......2001-08-04

As a student traveler I found that this book helped out more than any of the other travel books. It gives good recommendations, lists cheap places to stay, and has more descriptions of the small towns than any other travel book. My next journey is to the UK and I have already bought a Let's Go book for it.

practical guide.......2000-04-05

this guide is very informative and well-written. it hits allthe major touristy places and a lot of out of the way sites too. ifyou've never been to new zealand, and are on a budget, this is the guide for you. good options for hostels and restaurants. lots of cheap walking tours and affordable things to do. thumbs up!

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I'm really glad I picked this up

THE COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO DRAWING PEOPLE ILLUS.

Great drawing book

Great Book

Better than anything that I learned in school or college!

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Drawing People Illus (The Complete Idiot's Guide)
Brenda Hoddinott
Manufacturer: Alpha
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Secrets to Drawing Realistic Faces

ASIN: 1592572235
Release Date: 2004-08-03

Book Description

The fine points of faces and figures...

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Drawing People Illustrated expands upon the success and ease-of-use of the successful The Complete Idiot's Guide to Drawing Illustrated, but focuses entirely on the process and techniques of drawing people. This book covers each step between the first stroke and the last, including composing portraits, creating three-dimensional reality, creating light and shadow, blending techniques, rendering the human figure, and much more.

Customer Reviews:

I'm really glad I picked this up.......2007-09-28

I have several books on portrait drawing. Some of them are great and some are not. This one falls into the great catagory. What I really like is the first part of the book gives you guidence and exercises to help you learn the skills you need to draw portraits. Some books will tell you a head is shaped like an egg and the eyes are in the middle. Ok great, you know where they go, but if you don't know how to draw an eye, it doesn't help much. I really like the shading section as well. I've done some nice portraits only to mess them up by not shading them correctly. Drawing portraits can be very rewarding and stressful. This book has really helped me overcome some of the more difficult aspects of this art. I think having some drawing experiance is a plus and will lead to better results faster, but even beginners will really benefit from what this book teaches.

THE COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO DRAWING PEOPLE ILLUS........2007-08-31

So far, this is a very good book on the drawing of figures. Lots of good information on the measurements of the human body parts, and a lot of instructions on the hands, feet, and every area of the human body. I still have a lot to explore in this book.
Exellent!

Great drawing book.......2007-01-19

Way better than most art books, Covers so many necessary points. The author has a great website too.

Great Book.......2006-11-10

Great book, gives you very good instruction for drawing people. A must for budding artists.

Better than anything that I learned in school or college!.......2005-04-13

I am a stay at home mom of 4 boys and after 13 years of staying home, I thought that I would start refreshing my memory. I am a graduate of the Art Institute of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia and this book did more for me than my anatomy or fashion illustration classes ever did! I had always struggled with my faces and proportions and I bought Brenda's book and in minutes I had a face drawn, proportions correct and it didn't take me the hours or days that it used to and I have even used it with my Adobe Illustrator 10 software! I recommend this book for everyone, because I had always been taught that if you can master the human face or body, you can draw anything!

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