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National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, Fifth Edition 41 reviews
Jon L. Dunn, Jonathan Alderfer
National Geographic, 2006
Know your birds!
This book is very helpful in figuring out just what bird is outside your window. It does help if you have a general knowledge of birds.
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Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You (Spiderwick Chronicles)56 reviews
Holly Black
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 2005
Great companionbook for Spiderwick Chronicle fans
My grandson is in the middle of reading the Spiderwick Chronicle series. He was very excited to get this book as it gives details about the characters he's reading about.
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Field Guide to the Birds of Eastern North America60 reviews
David Sibley
Christopher Helm Publishing Company, 2003
Excellent Field Guide for Young Birdwatchers
My Uncle, G. Max White, gave my son a hand-crafted peanut butter feeder that he'd made and stained. He explained to his great-nephew, in specific detail, the kinds of birds he would start to see. We hung the feeder outside my son's window and within three days the birds started to arrive. My son was elated! We decided to add a birdseed feeder, a woodpecker feeder, a finch feeder, and a ...
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Discovering Statistics Using SPSS (Introducing Statistical Methods S.) (2nd Edition)57 reviews
Andy Field
Sage Publications Ltd, 2005
Wonderful statistics book
I love this book. It covers everything from the most basic t-tests and ANOVAs to factor analysis. It tells you the basics of what the test is meant to do, what sort of data is appropriate for it and it tells you how to actually run and read the test in SPSS.
It isn't the best book for someone who wants a detailed explaination of how to calculate a statistical test by hand and it doesn't give ...
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Fields of Fire81 reviews
James Webb
Bantam, 2001
From A Former Marine Officer
James Webb, now a US Senator, formerly Secretary of the Navy, and once upon a time, a Marine Lieutenant, has captured the essence of brotherhood, duty, hardship, and sacrifice that all former Marines can relate to so strongly. This book brought back so many of the long-buried ghosts of my own service 30 years ago, and then resurrected my pride in serving. Anyone with an interest in the Vietnam ...
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Next of Kin: What Chimpanzees Have Taught Me About Who We Are54 reviews
Roger Fouts, Stephen Tukel Mills
William Morrow & Company, 1997
Animals are people, too!
"Next of Kin: My Conversations with Chimpanzees" is one of the most amazing, heartbreaking, and inspirational books I've ever read. The book is written by Roger Fouts, a primatologist who devoted his life to studying the language patterns of chimpanzees. While in graduate school, Roger was introduced to Washoe, a precocious young chimp who became fluent in American Sign Language. Eventually ...
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The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer156 reviews
David A. Whitsett, Forrest A. Dolgener, ...
McGraw-Hill, 1998
Very Good Book
I bought this book accidentally... and I gave it to my husband. He said he likes the book so much. It gives him a lot of idea on how to run in a marathon! ;)
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Playing with the Enemy: A Baseball Prodigy, a World at War, and a Field of Broken Dreams84 reviews
Gary Moore
Savas Beatie, 2006
A Great American Story
I read Playing With the Enemy after meeting the author at a bookstore. I was intrigued by the subject matter of the story as my father, like the author's, had been scouted and signed by the Dodgers and was ultimately 'unsigned' due to an injury, at about the same time in history that Gene Moore was. While the surface similarities of our fathers' stories introduced me to the book, I found much ...
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Positive Energy137 reviews
Judith Orloff
Books on Tape, 2004
Protect yourself from energy vampires!
I received this book as a gift, and I really enjoyed it. Many of us sometimes come into contact with the people Dr. Orloff refers to as energy vampires; those people who leave us feeling tired and drained.
She provides us with 10 prescriptions for boosting our energy and combating energy vampires. My favorite is "find a nurturing spiritual path that fits your own beliefs and inner ...
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A Field Guide to American Houses50 reviews
Virginia Mcalester, Lee Mcalester
Knopf, 1984
A great description of historical architecture styles
After some introductory chapters on the history and theory of homebuilding, the McAlesters commence with descriptions of the different styles. Each major style is described with a large stylized diagram with its identifying features labeled, a description of the major subtypes, descriptions of the style's unique elements, a paragraph on the frequency and locations of its occurrence, some ...
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The Complete Guide to Navy SEAL Fitness: Featuring the 12 Weeks to BUD/S Workout (Includes Bonus DVD)39 reviews
Stewart Smith
Hatherleigh Press, 2004
Great Workout-you will get in the best shape of your life
I am in the 12th week of the 12 week program and have just
> completed the max push/pull/situp day. I am so impressed. I have gone from only 7 pullups/75 pushups/ and 55 situps in week one to 38 pullups/125 pushups/ and 80 situps in week 12. I have lost about 15 pounds and I am in the best shape of my life. I love the fact that I can look around at the gym and I am confident that no one is ...
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One River35 reviews
Wade Davis
Simon & Schuster, 1997
One River
This amazing book tracks the young career of National Geographic Researcher in Residence Wade Davis as well as the life of Prof. Richard Schulties, who was probably the best ethnobotanist the world has ever seen. Davis' task was difficult because Schulties kept no journals or logs of his travels. When he could, Davis interviewed Schulties whose failing mind made the process difficult. Davis ...
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The guide to I.T. contracting29 reviews
www.practicalbooks.org, 2007
An Entrepreneur's Toolbox
This thorough practical guide has good advice and direction for independent contractors in any technical area particularly in the IT arena.
Well thought out and well organized -- you will enjoy and benefit from the first read through and then find this an indispensable reference.
A clear emphasis on ethics helps you focus on the relevant issues as you grow your business.
By contrasting ...
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Nikon D40/D40x Digital Field Guide35 reviews
David D. Busch
Wiley, 2007
excellent reference for Nikon D40
I find this book very informative. I started reading D40 manual and stumbled upon this book. This book is much easier read and with color photographs. I highly recommend purchasing it.
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Baby 411, Third Edition: Clear Answers & Smart Advice for Your Baby's First Year (Baby 411: Clear Answers and ...33 reviews
Denise Fields, Ari Brown
Windsor Peak Press, 2007
BABY 411 is a must have
This book is wonderful! It's a must have for new parents. There's so much valuable info. in it and it's extremely easy to find what you need. Not only do I find answers to my questions, but I find myself reading it from cover to cover! It's definitely worth the money.
Kristy, Michigan
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Lore of Running34 reviews
Timothy D. Noakes
Human Kinetics Publishers, 1991
Phenomenal book on running, best I've come across.
I have been reading about running for the past couple of years--probably more than I ought to. I came upon this book recently in the library (most of my reading is online!) and upon poring through its pages have realized that a lot of what I've read either came from this book, or this book has a lot of what I've read in it. Noakes has written this tome relying upon the best science we have for ...
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Father Like A Tree28 reviews
Matthew S. Field
Matting Leah Pub Co, 2005
A Tender Story for All Ages
"Father Like a Tree" is a book that parents will find very moving as they read it to their children; it is full of tenderness and truth, and has a quality rarely seen in literature made for young people. It expresses deep maturity and emotions that a mother or father would have on seeing their children grow, teaching them their lessons, and knowing they will eventually find their way in the ...
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Federal Resume Guidebook: Write a Winning Federal Resume to Get in, Get Promoted, and Survive in a Government ...27 reviews
Kathryn K. Troutman
JIST Works, 2004
A must buy
If you want to work for Uncle then you must have this book. After toiling for over a year trying to work for Uncle and getting nowhere, I bought this book. I spent a day revamping my resume as it describes and have been knee deep in responses ever since. If you want your resume to be in the right format to get you in the door then buy this book. If you want to continue hawking on the street or ...
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Caterpillars of Eastern North America: A Guide to Identification and Natural History (Princeton Field Guides)27 reviews
David L. Wagner
Princeton University Press, 2005
To Squash or Not to Squash
I've waited a long time for a book like this! The photos and descriptions have great detail. Identification is easy enough to be used by a young person and scientific enough to satisfy a professor.
Guides to butterflies and moths seldom contain pictures of the caterpillars of the adult stage insect. This book has pictures of both.
I think having a book like this (are there any others?) is ...
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The ABC's of Credit: Too Much Information--Not Enough Time to Read the Small Print28 reviews
Frances Anne Hernan, Faye Schliep
McGavick Field Publishing, 2003
Excellent resource.
Excellent information for people of all ages. Very easy to read and understand with helpful examples in a variety of credit situations. I would especially recommend this book to high school students and new college freshmen where bad credit starts all too often.
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