Book Description
Discover how to create a backyard bird sanctuary with the expert guidance of the National Audubon Society. Your backyard will come alive by applying these feeding and gardening techniques. Includes a photographic guide to the birds of North America, as well as the trees and plants that attract them. The ultimate resource for anyone interested in creating a bird-friendly habitat.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent book for newer bird watcher........2007-03-08
We found your book to be full of beautiful bird pictures and good information. A excellent book especially for the newer back yard bird watcher. An excellent addition and tool for anyones library. A beautiful gift.
Great pictures, information, poor selection of birds.......2007-01-23
I purchased this book for myself and our children to aid us in identifying the birds that are visiting our southern Arizona feeders. Unfortunately I found many of the birds we see were missing from this guide. It's got fantastic pictures, and excellent full page details on each bird which IS included, such as song, nesting habits and duration. I was very impressed with the guides on how to make your own birdfeeders of various types as well as the helpful guide in the back regarding landscaping for birds. Unfortunately, because it's not a regional book, it is proving to be less useful than I hoped. It's a great book to start with, but I think many birdwatchers, even casual ones like myself, will quickly wish for a more comprehensive guide.
Great book, informative on many levels.......2006-12-15
I am new to birdwatching and purchased this book along with Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America. The Sibley guide covers more birds, but the Audubon has all of the common ones that I see in my yard, and has actual photos of the book as opposed to the drawings in the Sibley guide. I find that I refer to both of them frequently, however the Audubon book is one that you can sit down and read, whereas the Sibley one is a true field guide with just a paragraph on each type of bird. The Audobon book is a great starter book, and not only contains information on particular bird species, but also has great information on bird behavior and things you can do to encourge more visitors to your yard. I have enjoyed this book so much I just purchased it as a Christmas gift for my sister who is new to birdwatching also.
excellant book for the money.......2006-08-12
Well illustrated, informative,helpful,perfectly priced.I recomend this book to amateurs and veterans of this hobby, this is a beautiful book easily worth the money.
YOU CANNOT GO WRONG WITH THIS ONE.......2006-06-23
I have been a rather serious birder for well over fifty years now and when I first saw this book (it was a gift) I almost felt insulted...back yard birder indeed! Well, I was wrong...I admit it. I have actually enjoyed this one far more that several of the many hundred or so more technical books on the subject that inhabit my shelves. This is a wonderful quick reference and is quite well organized. I have interested grandchildern and I not when they are here, which is almost daily, they reach for this volume far more than any of the others. Sharing my passion and hobby with them is great and this work is a wonderful help tool. Recommend it highly.
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Butterflies: How to Identify and Attract Them to Your Garden
Marcus Schneck
Manufacturer: Rodale Pr
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ASIN: 0878579176 |
Book Description
Readers will be delighted to discover the many wonders of the Garden State, from her famous sons and daughters (inventor Thomas Edison and the Revolutionary War heroine Molly Pitcher) to her beautiful sights (the Highlands, the Pinelands, and New Jersey's famous shoreline), and her unique institutions (The Seeing Eye training institute for seeing eye dogs and Haddy, the largest complete dinosaur skeleton of its time, found in 1858). G is for Garden State explores the places, people, and landmarks that make New Jersey a fascinating place to live in and to visit again and again.
Customer Reviews:
Really nice book.......2007-01-05
We liked this book so much, while we were living in New Jersey we gave it to many of our friends and their kids so they would know more about New Jersey - which is actually a very nice state that most people don't know very much about.
Book Description
Here's the "Best of the Best!" Better Homes and Gardens has searched all the community cookbooks in the country and put some delicious recipes together in one inspiring book ... rich with the heartwarming tradition of families and neighbors swapping recipes and tips. More than 200 family-appealing recipes from community cookbooks across the United States. Step-By-Step instructions and nutrition facts. Features main meals, appetizers and desserts. Every recipe tested and approved in the Better Homes and Gardens Test Kitchen. Hundreds of tried and true kitchen tips. Each recipe includes a photo of the finished dish, plus instructional photographs.
Customer Reviews:
The Best cookbooks I have ever had!.......2005-03-30
As soon as I took the books out their package I knew I would love them, and as soon as I started to turn each page, I was so amazed at the quality of the book. I highly recommend it. It is packed with beautiful pictures and excellent recipes. I bought this book after reading other reviews about them. I purchased Vol.I,II. Both are amazing and are my favorite cookbooks so far. Now I am going to purchase both for my mother-in-law for Mother's Day!
Absolutely amazing!.......2004-06-19
When I first got this book as a gift I wondered to myself "how good can some collection of random people's recipes be?" After trying a few of the recipes I discovered that the answer was "VERY good." Now I just need to find Volume I.
This is an incredibly diversified mix of American cooking recipes in easy-to-read sections and bright and beautiful color photographs. The sections include: poutry, meats, fish & seafood, soups & stews, pasta rice & legumes, salads & dressings, vegetables, breads muffins & sandwiches, cakes & cookies, desserts, and appetizers beverages & snacks.
I have never had a bad experience with any of the recipes in this book. For that reason it has earned its place with my other two all-time favorite cookbooks "Betty Crocker Cooking Basics" and "Farmhand's Favorite Pies" as an "ACK! Company's Coming!" type of cookbook... a book that I can run and grab off the shelf and with a little bit of effort turn out a flawless and decadent meal.
Just in case you were wondering, my favorite recipe in this book is that of "Grasshopper Bars" featured on page 366. It's a fudgy brownie base topped with a sinfully rich mint cream, and a cool chocolate topping. Try it; you'll LOVE IT!
Diversified Hometown Recipes.......2001-07-19
Each little town has probably put out a small cookbook sometime, Best Loved Community Recipes highlights the tastiest.
You'll find tried and true favorites along with new twists on old recipes. Eggplant Appetizers, Mary's Cheeseball, and Mini Calzones could spice up a gathering.
If you need a good basic recipe like Caramel Corn, Oatmeal Bread, or Hot Cross Buns- this is your cookbook.
From muffins to rolls, cookies, cakes and pies, you'll find what you need. Try the delicious Apple Dessert Pancake, I served it for dinner one night with rave reviews!
Grand recipes for fish and seafood as well as meats, pizzas and noodle dishes fill the 464 pages.
Do yourself or someone else a favor and add this cookbook to your collection. Your crew will thank you time and time again.
Fantastic.......2001-06-08
America's Best Loved Community Recipes Better Homes and Gardens Published by: BH&G ISBN:0-696-200095-3
Imagine if you could sit down and open a book of your Grandmothers, Aunts and Ladies of the Church Auxiliary's favorite recipes. That is exactly what this book is. Imagine being able to bake that perfect egg custard pie just like your Grandmother used to make. Or perhaps make that wonderful chicken casserole like Mrs. Smith in the church choir. You never could get her to write down what that secret ingredient was.
It takes all the recipes from the many community cookbooks from around the United States and picks out the most popular and requested ones. They are then nicely pictured with a photograph of the finished dish as well as illustrations on how to do some of the techniques. Also included is information about the cookbook it was taken from and a quote or information from the person who contributed it
Reaching for this cookbook is just like reaching out to touch a dear and trusted friend. Not only are all the ingredients listed but also those techniques you are a little unsure about are explained well and then they are illustrated also. I was never sure how the best way was to take the skin off chicken pieces and this book shows exactly where to start and how the pieces should look when you are finished
Throw the rest of your cookbooks out!.......2001-02-23
This is by far my favorite cookbook. It is wonderfully laid out, and every recipe I've tested has been wonderfully delicious. Every friend I've lent it to has gone out and bought their own copy, after deciding that they'd like copies of more than half the recipes!!! Every recipe has a finished product picture, complete list of ingredients in a sidebar, step-by-step instructions with pictures if anything is unclear, as well as tips and tricks (e.g. if something can be done ahead of time)
It's not like the type of cookbooks where you can look up a chocolate chip cookie recipe and make it... but I've made approximately 15% of the recipes so far and loved each one. I highly recommend Better Home and Gardens America's Best-Loved Community Recipes Volume I and II. My favorite recipes are in Volume I, though it's somewhat difficult to find. Also, don't loan this out, I've had to buy another copy of Volume II because my first one was borrowed and never returned.
Book Description
This splendid guide to tree identification contains more than 1,000 full-color photographs. Each tree is illustrated in full detail -- by leaf, flower, fruit, bark, and mature tree shape -- and is fully described in the text. A unique leaf index makes the identification of trees simple and accurate. The trees are arranged alphabetically by Latin name and an index of common names concludes the book. An indispensable companion for both the enthusiast and the botanist.
Customer Reviews:
One of the better books on my landscape books shelf........2004-08-26
To fill my information needs to provide the service of a Designer and Arborist, I've found that no single book is perfect, nor teaches every aspect:
Considering that, this book about Trees of North America is one of the better books for for illustrating plant parts like leaves, for plant Identification - for the money. It helps me help others.
Some books contain more tree species and cultivars - but be ready to spend 3 to 5 times more money too. And, many more expensive books, although the photos are nice, don't have the same side-by-side comparisons that this Trees of North America book has.
The photos of leaves, twigs, flowers and bark, are all enlarged sufficiently to see the details without "straining" or guessing.
If I need to take one book in-the-field with me, this is the one. The weight is appropriate for transport, and it gets the job done.
This is not what I'd call a cultural care book. It is a good plant ID and plant selection book. You will know if cones are too big, or the tree will be too small - or large.
Since tree care and selection requires several books - this will be one to include in that landscape library assortment. I own several other much more expensive books, but I still have this one, and it's not leaving my library.
A Bit Disappointing.......1999-10-13
I really looked forward to getting a copy of this book. I'm a big fan of the Random House series of plant books authored by Phillips and Rix and I was expecting something of the quality of their books on perennials and bulbs. Now the book is glossy, the photographs excellent and each tree listed is given a concise desciption of its habit and range. Particularly useful is the leaf identification guide, which is arranged in such a way that you don't have to know the meaning of "subacuminate" to discover the name of that tree you've been coveting in the neighbour's yard down the street. Unfortunately the book has several flaws. With a few exceptions, cultivars and varieties of the trees listed are not shown, so the book's usefulness, horticulturally speaking, is limited. Hardiness limits are not given. There are also some odd lapses in coverage. For example, _Cercis siliquastrum_ , Judas Tree, a European tree, is shown, while _Cercis canadensis_ , Redbud, the common North American native is not. That stalwart of the American south, the Live Oak (_Quercus virginiana_) is absent as well. For a book that purports to list "500 of the most common and important trees" this is very strange indeed. At the end of the day, the basic problem with this book is that it can't decide if it's aimed for the naturalist is the field or the horticultural enthusiast. Unfortunately, it will satisfy neither, as it is not a comprehensive guide. The beginning (and serious) gardener will want to consult instead one of Michael Dirr's excellent books; more sophisticated should see this book as a supplement, but not a replacement, for Dirr.
Book Description
The First Comprehensive Guide to Outstanding Gardens in America
Where and When to Go Specific information to plan a visit
What to See
Grand Estate Gardens
Private Pleasure Gardens
Charming Cottage Gardens
Interesting Historic Gardens
Exotic Asiatic Gardens
Famous Botanical Gardens
Humorous Topiary Gardens
Practical Herb Gardens
Rare Alpine Gardens
Dramatic Desert Gardens
All-Season Conservatories
Who Built the Gardens
The stories of famous owners and designers
Customer Reviews:
The Power of Gardens.......1999-11-28
Mary, Mary quite contrary, How does your garden grow? With silver bells and cockle shells, And pretty maids all in a row. The gardens Mary Zuazua describe grow not with silver bells or cockle shells but with a super profusion of color and form. All of us have a garden somewhere buried back down deep in their souls. Like the taste of Proust's madeleine soaked in lime flowers conjured up images of the past,these photos conjure up images of past gardens, real or idealized. Mine a Spanish garden,once lush and verdant,to another an English garden formal, ordered and sterile. But such is the power of these images if one has dreams to dream.
A must for the garden-loving traveler........1999-01-28
"Small enough to travel with and detailed enough to learn from, this book is a must for the garden loving traveler". THE AMERICAN GARDENER
This is the best guide I've used and I've used many.......1999-01-08
I have visited hundreds of gardens on four continents and, at a national level, this guide is the most pleasing to the eye and has the best general descriptions of gardens and their histories that I have used. It is a powerful incentive to travel, and a most useful guide for finding the best public gardens on one's route.
This book was incredible.......1998-12-07
I recently had to do a project on different types of plants and gardens, for my biology class. This book was very helpful, and allowed me to complete my project. The photographs were beautiful, and enjoyable to look at. I would very enthusiastically recommend this book to anyone interested in gardening. It was a great book!
I thought the book was wonderful.......1998-12-07
This book gave me mant great ideas on what to do to make my own garden look as nice as the ones in the pictures. They were all so colorful and beautiful. Anyone who is a gardener like myself would enjoy the book as much as i did.
Book Description
Gardening and flower arranging are two of the most passionately pursued pastimes. Now, from the Garden Club of America-one of the most respected garden organizations in the country with 195 clubs nationwide-comes a glorious, full-color book showcasing the most imaginative, elegant, and dramatic floral displays being created today.
The fascinating text reveals how the best arrangers create their floral masterpieces and gives readers the how-to advice and inspiration they need to create their own beautiful arrangements.
Customer Reviews:
Fairly Disappointing.......2006-08-20
Just received mine in the mail today. Based on the other reviews, I was expecting beautiful, practical arrangements for every occasion and season. The book is too impractical, though--most of the arrangements are too weird and 'artsy' and would not work for normal special occasions, like weddings and showers. There are a few pages with some beautiful, practical arrangements, but no instructions on how to re-create them. You would be better off flipping through a Martha Stewart magazine for ideas and how-to's.
A Thorough and Beautiful Look at Advanced Flower Arranging!.......2004-04-10
When Spring finally comes to New England, thoughts of the flowers to come begin to dominate my thoughts. In such a mood, I spotted The Fine Art of Flower Arranging at the library as a way to provide some of this beauty in advance of the real thing arriving outside. I was bowled over by what I found in the book. It is simply the most comprehensive view of advanced flower arranging that it has ever been my pleasure to read.
The book begins with a history of flower arranging from the perspectives of Western civilization and of Japan, both of which are amply illustrated with outstanding examples. The book goes on to show how both traditions are now being combined in contemporary arrangements in the United States.
Next, you visit the gardens of four arrangers to see how they use their own raw material to create arrangements. This was most impressive for me because three of the gardens are in New England where I live. The fourth is in Hawaii where I often tour gardens. I got a number of ideas about how to use my own garden to help with arrangements from seeing these gardens.
The book then turns to flower shows, and devotes a chapter each to table arrangements, working in defined spaces, pedestal arrangements, fashion-related arrangements, museum arrangements designed to complement fine art and arrangements that serve as outside sculptures. There are many remarkable arrangements in each chapter which will inspire my future arrangements. I seldom have gotten so many good ideas from one source!
The book also has extended appendices about how to get involved with flower arranging, conditioning flowers and plant material for display, mechanically assembling arrangements, dates of flower shows (including museum shows), and other resources for arrangers.
If you buy only one book about flower arranging, I encourage you to make it this one. I think this book can help you create much more advanced designs than you would ever think of on your own . . . which will add to both your skill and pleasure in designing.
May beauty always surround you!
Most Beautiful Book.......2002-11-25
I think this book is the most beautiful book on flower arranging that I have ever seen. There are all types of arrangements for all seasons and all occasions. I am giving it to all members of my family and many friends for Christmas, even teenage granddaughters. It will become an heirloon and study guide of the future.
American Amateur Flower Arrangers Debut.......2002-11-13
For years, amateur foreign floral arrangers have compiled anthologies of their work - from France, Italy, Belgium, New Zealand and even South Africa. "The Fine Art of Flower Arranging" is the American compendium, featuring arrangers from Maine to Hawaii who have created 150 works of floral art. Also unique is its combination of historical perspective, flower show flower arranging competition entries and an extensive resources and further reading section. I particularly enjoyed the arrangers' texts which explain their thinking and methods. What a fabulously rich learning experience, beautifully written and compiled by Nancy D'Oench and enhanced by Mick Hales' exciting floral photography. A coffeetable book that makes the ideal gift for any flower arranger.
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- Zoos As A Hobby
- Valuable Guide
- The book's information is truly valuable
- Misguided information and ratings of Zoo exhibits.......
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The Zoo Book: A Guide to America's Best
Allen W. Nyhuis
Manufacturer: Carousel Pr
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Binding: Paperback
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Guide to American Zoos and Aquariums
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Zoo: Profiles of 102 Zoos, Aquariums, and Wildlife: Parks in the United States
ASIN: 0917120132 |
Customer Reviews:
Zoos As A Hobby.......2006-05-16
Though some consider zoos outdated for the 21st Century, I along with other patrons, are very much aware of their necessity as breeding institutions, in the preservation of endangered animals of the world. Having owned this guide for many years now, I've used it as a reference point to other zoos, outside of my own Los Angeles Zoo. Other zoos I've had an enjoyable time visiting have been, of course, the San Diego Zoo. The San Diego Wild Animal Park. The Seattle Woodland Park Zoo. The San Francisco Zoo. And the Honolulu Zoo. Although I now feel it's well overdue for a revision, since many new exhibits have gone-up in the last few years. And since its publication, other institutions of note have opened, including Disney's Animal KIngdom in Orlando, which I had the pleasure of visiting in 2001. Take me to a major city, and one of my "must see" destinations is its zoo. But for what's out there, this guide would still be somewhat helpful.
Valuable Guide.......1999-03-09
This is an excellent reference to the major zoos in the United States. The author has done an outstanding job of providing a lot of detail about the major exhibits at the different institutions.
I have visited a large number of the institutions reviewed, and believe that his descriptions are fairly accurate and up to date, although some exhibits will need to be updated as these zoos continue to improve their facilities.
The book's information is truly valuable.......1998-04-07
This travel book is a well needed addition to any zoo fan's library. It's a great book to keep with you during travels, because it helps you get to the zoos, and how to plan your time when you're there. A recent on-line review's criticism of Tropic World near Chicago shows that opinions differ widely on what is a good exhibit. For instance, I think Tropic World's excellence lies in it's unparalled mix of multiple species. The inter-species interactions are great for visitors, and probably for the animals, too. With such a wide variety of species sharing the same exhibit, 'real' plants would have short lives. Tropic World's realism lies in mixing species rather than keeping them apart for visitor and exhibit convenience.
Misguided information and ratings of Zoo exhibits..............1998-01-28
It is unfortunate that Mr. Nyhuis has focused on some old fashioned ideas of what a good Zoo is. ie: He has rated Tropic World at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago, as one of the top exhibits in the Zoo world. I have just visited the Zoo and was thoroughly disapointed and often horrified at the lack of realism and any real sense of theTropics. It is this complete difference of opinion that makes me question Mr. Nyhuis criteria of what a good exhibit is. He must base his opinion on size and grandeur. Tropic World is surely immense! However, it's size is it's biggest problem because of it's lack of quality on such a grand scale. Jungle World at NY's Bronx Zoo so far surpasses Tropic World in every way that it is an abomination to even compare the two. This is just one example of Mr. Nyhuis flawed reviews of Zoo's and thier exhibits.
Book Description
America's Garden Book There are very few garden books that have lasted like America's Garden Book—and with good reason. Since its first edition in 1939, the book has been specifically geared to North American backyard, do-it-yourself gardeners and their particular needs. The Plants More than 3,000 plant recommendations are listed throughout the book. Chapters devoted to specific types of plants go one step further, offering multiple listings based on the particular merit and special growing habits of certain plants. Appropriate plants for every garden situation are offered from disease-resistant climbing roses, water lilies for pond gardens, or rock garden plants. The Techniques There are instructions for constructing various paths, walls, steps, and grading structures. Detailed plans are included for naturalizing a prairie, constructing compost bins, and arranging indoor lighting systems. The Photography More than 1,000 photographs illustrate everything from more than 60 roses to the step-by-step of dividing a lily root clump. Each chapter contains scores of identification photographs to help the home gardener choose the ideal plants for the garden.
Customer Reviews:
Timeless Garden Classic..........2000-05-09
I have used this book for years as my gardening bible. I have an edition with a foreward signed by James Bush-Brown and Louise Bush-Brown in Ambler Pennsylvania, September 1957. I'm glad to see the book has been updated, but what amazes me is that the older version is still so useful. Just this morning I looked up 'Hyssop' because I planted one in the back of my herb bed. The entry read, "P; 18-24" Seed: medicine, perfume, food -- Sunny; ordinary garden soil, not too rich. Prefers lime." This entry (in Chapter IX, The Herb Garden) told me the plant was a pernnial, would not overshadow my other plants, and would grow well in my herb garden which is laced with lime.
This book is succinct, useful, and too heavy to carry to bed for nighttime reading.
Everything about gardening in a single volume.......1999-12-29
If I were stranded in a strange garden and could pick only one gardening book to take along, this would be the one. It's loaded with detailed information on all aspects of gardening, including photos and suggestions of exactly which species and varieties will work best in which situations. This is such a comprehensive effort that it's now possible to whittle your gardening library down to one volume and still be able to look up an answer to whatever question's bugging you.
Book Description
Our alphabet journey takes us next to North Dakota, the home to such wide-eyed wonders as bison, mosasaurs and the Red River. Look to the North Dakota skies for a bald eagle or to the horizon for a wild prairie rose, the state flower. Every letter in the alphabet is another chapter in this land rich with history, people, and nature. But no matter where children look in P is for Peace Garden, they're sure to find the singular treasures-from Knepfla soup to the peace gardens-that make North Dakota what it is.
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- The Complete Book of Edible Landscaping: Home Landscaping with Food-Bearing Plants and Resource-Saving Techniques
- The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual: Essential Gardening Know-How for Keeping (Not Killing) More Than 160 Indoor Plants
- The Complete Taj Mahal
- The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes
- The Grapes of Wrath (Centennial Edition)
- The Great Chile Book
- The Lorax (Classic Seuss)
- The New Garden Paradise: Great Private Gardens of the World
- The New Organic Grower: A Master's Manual of Tools and Techniques for the Home and Market Gardener (A Gardener's Supply Book)
- The New Outdoor Kitchen: Cooking Up a Kitchen for the Way You Live and Play
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