Ecology & Management Of The North American Moose (Zoo & Aquarium Biology & Conservation)

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Now back in print as a University Press of Colorado edition, this abundantly illustrated volume fully explains moose biology and ecology and assesses the increasingly complex enterprise of managing moose. Twenty-one of the world's authorities on the species discuss its taxonomy, reproduction and growth, feeding habits, behavior, population dynamics, relationships with predators, incidental mortality, seasonal migration patterns, and habitat and harvest management.

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All The Moose That's Fit To Print.......2006-10-15

With apologies to the NY Times for this title, this is the book to have on all things moose. Everything is coverered in this comprehensive bible of the moose. From habits, descriptions, pictures, diagrams, and charts to a study of this fine creature's impact on our culture, this is the definative study of a subject that could not be any more worthy of an examination this extensive. The moose is really about all that is good in this world. Brave, handsome, strong, and yet loveable. What more could you want? Don't let the price scare you away reader. Be like the courageous moose and plunk down the 65 bills(plus shipping and handling) for something that will enrich your life time and again.

more info on moose than most people will ever dream of!.......2000-03-21

If you're a moose-aphile, then this is your book! Every aspect of the moose is covered and includes great pencil drawings and photos. While written for scientists, most of the book is still quite readable for the layperson. I haven't read most of the book, but I do thumb through it regularly, and I always read something else that I never knew about the moose!

Amazing, informative, breathtaking, godsend, detailed, etc!.......1999-02-26

I would like to take this oportunity to thank all of the people/scientists, biologists, volunteers, etc. who helped put this awesome book together. The information in this book is coming from hands-on time consuming experience. This book is truly a mooselover's bible. I hold the men and women who devote their lives to researching this beautiful animal in the hightest respects. I just hope someday I may be part of the group of people contributing their knowledge into a future book as great as this one. I would like to say a special hello and thank you to the people of the Moose Research Center (MRC) at Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. I hope to be offered the wonderful opportunity of being able to volunteer at MRC. Moose and this book combined have opened up whole new doors to life's avenues for me. Again, thank you for your time and efforts in bringing this great book to us. I love it

American Aquarium Fishes (W L Moody, Jr, Natural History Series)

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American Aquarium Fishes (W L Moody, Jr, Natural History Series)
The native fish bible
Fairly good.
The depth and detail and the vivid photos are impressive
The best reference to date!

American Aquarium Fishes (W L Moody, Jr, Natural History Series)
Robert J. Goldstein , Rodney W. Harper , and Richard Edwards
Manufacturer: Texas A&M University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0890968802

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American Aquarium Fishes (W L Moody, Jr, Natural History Series).......2006-08-13

Great book fo native fishes written for the beginner and advanced hobbiest alike. Easy reading with many color photos.

The native fish bible.......2006-01-12

I recently managed to buy a copy of this book and from what I have read so far it is a book that should be on the shelves of fishophiles everywhere, aquarist or not. The book covers a wide range of species, mostly darters and cyprinids and goes into good detail on how to keep and breed them. With native fish keeping resources being rare this book may very well be the best of it's kind. One feature I really liked was the chapter covering the laws and regulations of various states, something that many people are curious about when out collecting. About the only thing I didn't like was that it neglected to mention many of the larger species. Bullheads, perch, bass, trout and many others are not given a lot of attension if any at all. The author deems them either to large or to dificult to breed in captivity so he leave them out.

Fairly good........2004-02-10

The book in its entirety is fairly good. The authors tried to cover a broad scope. This book may be useful for the breeder in that there is specific information on each species. Please note that you may need to combine the information in this text with information from other sources (print, web, etc.) to take complete care of your native fishes.

The depth and detail and the vivid photos are impressive.......2001-01-24

This comprehensive reference volume will appeal to both specialty and general-interest libraries: American Aquarium Fishes provides over 118 color and over 200 black and white photos of various species of aquarium fish, providing detailed discussions on where to find native fishes, how to collect and transport them around the globe, and regional rules of collecting. The depth and detail and the vivid photos are impressive.

The best reference to date!.......2000-11-17

It's about time that a talented group of aquarium hobbyist (who are also biologists I believe) got together to write a book that the layman can understand and appreciate. You will not find convuluted passages common in the scientific literature. Each species account is well written and contains the information that the hobbyist wants.

Goldstein, Harper, and Edwards are well known hobbyist and if there are any real experts in the field, it's these guys.

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An educational and entertaining book that introduces children to a wide variety of fish and other aquatic life in the rivers, streams and ponds of North America. Encourages an appreciation of fish and an understanding of their habitats. Details how to set up a home aquarium and how to stock it. Contains tips on equipment, the best species of fish and plant life and how to catch them. Features a slew of illustrations; ideas for field trips and activities that teach fish behavior.

North American Native Fishes for the Home Aquarium

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DELIVERY MET EXPECTATIONS
Great beginners book for natives
A worthy sequel to his Piranha book.
The Benchmark for Aquarist who keeps local species.

North American Native Fishes for the Home Aquarium
David M. Schleser
Manufacturer: Barrons Educational Series Inc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0764103679

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DELIVERY MET EXPECTATIONS.......2005-09-01

I was originally given an expected delivery time of 3-4 weeks. The book arrived in just over a week. It was packed well and arrived in pristine shape.
Overall - an excellent experience that I'll be willing to repeat.

Great beginners book for natives.......1999-05-10

5 stars for a beginner who has never kept an aquarium, 3 stars for everyone else. The first half of this book covers the basics, which was of no use to me. The second half of the book covers the fish, and is pure gold, I just wish there was more of it.

This is not a book to buy for the pictures, the photography is nothing to get excited about. Most of the pictures are small with poor color reproduction.

A worthy sequel to his Piranha book........1998-11-03

Dave Schelser has done it again. His "Native Fish" book covers just about everything the enthusiast could want to know. Schelser describes everything from setting up the aquarium, to collection, feeding, and disease. A worthy sequel to his book "Pirahna: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual," also published by Barron's. All 133 photographs are taken by Schelser himself, whether in the wild or in the lab. One would never guess there were so many small but amazingly attractive fish native to North America without reading this book. Bravo Dave!!

The Benchmark for Aquarist who keeps local species........1998-10-28

this book is a throw back in many ways. Much like the old Innes books , Schleser's book starts out with the fundamentals. Topics like why to keep natives, fish taxonomy, conservation issues, collecting information, aquarium keeping tips and such cover the first 8 chapters. I like that. It starts the reader off right with a good foundation. Instead of just dumping you into a glossy book of pretty pictures of fish , this book starts you off with the how's and the why's of native fish keeping. This old fashioned nuts and bolts approach gives the reader a better chance to become a conservation minded Aquarist instead of just a pet store consumer. For Conservation efforts to be a success it must reach the grassroots level. The average person must be able to apply in a practical way, learned conservation ethics. I like to apply my housewife from Dubuque Iowa test to any book about collecting and keeping fish. If a housewife (or hubby) can read this book and apply it to activities with their local youth group, school or their own children then this book is a success. Well following my Dubuque test , this book is winner.

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This is an indispensable reference to one of the most spectacular stretches of California's coastline. Beginning in the north with Point Año Nuevo and ending some 120 miles to the south at Point Sur, Jerry Emory provides a comprehensive guide to the natural, cultural, and historical riches of the greater Monterey Bay shore.
Six regional maps provide detailed information for visitors exploring by car, bike, public transportation, or on foot. Highlights of the area include the elephant seals of Año Nuevo; surfing in Santa Cruz; the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, largest marine sanctuary in the U.S.; the world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium; and the breathtaking coastal mountains of Big Sur.
The coast offers beautiful beaches and dunes, excellent tidepooling and birding, glimpses of sea otters, monarch butterflies, and gray whales on their migrating paths, redwood forests and agricultural landscapes, vineyards, parklands, literary landmarks, and towns and cities to explore. Monterey Bay's human history is equally captivating and includes coastal Indians, Spanish missionaries, and Mexican rancheros.
Richly illustrated with 181 color photos, The Monterey Bay Shoreline Guide has helpful "Getting Around" sections providing public access directions and mileage and "Information" sections with useful phone numbers and website addresses.

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An essential guide to the Monterey area!.......2005-02-23

Only having less than a week to visit this beautiful, stunning area of CA, I found this book to be indispensable. It made a short trip a quality trip by the descriptions of everything in and around Monterey. I loved the photography as well! Although my trip was nearly 2 years ago, I still flip thru this book on occasion to dream about my next trip, and YES I'm going back! There is so much I that I missed due to my short stay, but thanks to this book I got to see my preffered highlights and I wouldn't change a thing.

Monterey is a very visually stunning area, my absolute favorite having visited in the US so far, and this book is a great way to ensure you see what you want to see.

PERFECT FOR EXPLORING MONTEREY BAY.......1999-12-23

I thought I knew the Monterey region fairly well until I was given this book as a present! It is packed with great "bites" of information: natural history, human history, and how to get to all the beaches and parks. The writing is easy to understand, friendly in a way, and even fun. The maps are very helpful, and the book even has resource sections with phone numbers, website urls, and directions. AND, the photographs are stunning. A great gift for visitors, home libraries, or the glove compartment of your car.

The definative guide of the Monterey.......1999-12-02

I received this book as a gift and was immediately taken by the depth and breadth of this book. If you are traveling from Ano Nuevo to Monterey get this book! The author and photograper bring this spectacular shoreline alive with great descriptive copy and super photos(you've got to see page 136). Hidden beaches and other great spots that I would never have known existed. Great information about how to get there, what to do and how it got there. Get the family together, pack a lunch and bring this book. Guaranteed great day!

A reader from Davenport, California.......1999-11-30

I have lived in Santa Cruz County for 15 years and thought I knew the Monterey Bay coastal zone very well--that is, until I read Jerry Emory's Monterey Bay Shoreline Guide. This Guide is the best--it covers both familiar territory and less well-known aspects of the Monterey Bay and its coastal towns. I've found myself consulting it whenever I make any kind of shoreline jaunt, from discovering where one can walk one's dog on a beach in Carmel to locating the best on-shore whalewatching sites. The photos are beautiful as well as informative. The organization of the book, which includes sidebar articles on specific topics, lends itself to easy access for both the casual and serious reader.

A reader from Davenport, California.......1999-11-30

Sharks and Rays of the Pacific Coast (Monterey Bay Aquarium Natural History Series)

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Sharks and Rays of the Pacific Coast (Monterey Bay Aquarium Natural History Series)
Ava Ferguson , and Gregor Cailliet
Manufacturer: Roberts Rinehart Publishers
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1878244027

Book Description

Discover the true story about sharks. Sharks have long inspired our admiration and fear. For centuries, weve sought to know more about these mysterious fishes, yet they remain little known and misunderstood. Slowly, as we probe their remote world, were learning more about these elusive fishes, how they live and why they behave the way they do. As technology lets us spend more time observing sharks in the wild and in aquariums, long-held misconceptions are being dispelled. In these beautifully illustrated pages, youll come to know the sharks and rays of the Pacific coast, and discover that its sharks, not us, who have the most to fear.

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Covering the U.S. and Canada, this compact guide lists aquariums by city and state or province and gives explicit, easy-to-follow instructions on how to find each, either by car or by public transportation.

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Misleading
Hardcover to softcover!
Not bad, but there are better Central American cichlid books

Cichlids of North and Central America
Donald Conkel
Manufacturer: TFH Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0793802059

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Misleading.......2001-06-12

The best part of this book is the pictures. As with many TFH books the promise exceeds the delivery. There is very little information of use to the hobbiest included in this work. So basic a fact as the size the fish reach is missing. Many of the fish shown are never or very rarely available to the hobbiest. Years ago TFH published a book, I beileve the title was "The Fishes of Lake Karibi". This book had nothing to do with the aquarium hobby, but rather was a study of the commercial fishery on this lake. A hobby publisher should publish hobby books and leave text and science books to someone else. Or publish them under another name.

Hardcover to softcover!.......1999-12-22

The book pictured is a large hard cover book.This book I would very much like to have several copies of,as well as the paperback that is being sold which is a different book.

Not bad, but there are better Central American cichlid books.......1998-03-02

Contains some useful information, but TFH's "Cichlids From Central America" book, by Ad Konings, is MUCH better.

Native American resource usage on the Oregon Coast: A report to the Oregon Coast Aquarium

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Native American resource usage on the Oregon Coast: A report to the Oregon Coast Aquarium
Lee W Lindsay
Manufacturer: s.n
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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