International Monetary Systems in Historical Perspective

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In this book, a distinguished group of economists and economic historians offer new insights into the working of the most important experiences in their field.

Priceton Studies in International Finance No. 12 The Evolution of the International Monetary System : Historical Reapprasial and Futrue Perspectives

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Priceton Studies in International Finance No. 12 The Evolution of the International Monetary System : Historical Reapprasial and Futrue Perspectives
Robert Trifin
Manufacturer: Princeton University Press
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000JWS8S0

International Monetary Systems in Historical Perspective

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International Monetary Systems in Historical Perspective
Palgrave MacMillan
Manufacturer: Palgrave Macmillan
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OT5PBQ

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North Carolina Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Species, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're on a nature hike or in your own backyard, you'll want to take along a copy of this indispensable guide. The Pocket Naturalist(tm) series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map highlighting prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability.

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North Carolina Birds.......2007-06-12

North Carolina Birds I was very dissatisfied with this product. The price ws $11.00 and when I receive it it was just a folded leaflet and not a book as I had anticipated. The picture of the birds was drawn and colored instead of real life. Price was too high for what I received.

Quick Guide.......2007-01-17

A very handy and on the spot guide when a new bird stops by

Nature Guide to the Carolina Coast: Common Birds, Crabs, Shells, Fish, and Other Entities of the Coastal Environment

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Great book
Serviceable and Entertaining
Interesting guide...
Some SERIOUS problems in the plates, otherwise ok
Incredibly accurate with astonishing photos

Nature Guide to the Carolina Coast: Common Birds, Crabs, Shells, Fish, and Other Entities of the Coastal Environment
Peter Meyer
Manufacturer: Avian-Cetacean Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0962818607

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An entertaining, practical, reader-friendly guide to common plants, animals, and the physical environment of the NC/SC coast. Fully illustrated -- over 100 color photographs, plus additional diagrams and drawings with in-depth information on each subject. A beachcomber's handbook, a valuable companion for seaside explorers of all ages. Scientifically accurate, yet written in language the lay public can understand.

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Great book.......2007-07-16

WE took this to the beach with us this year and my kids used it every day. WE had so much fun with it. The pictures in the book are great for identifying shells, fish, etc. at the SC and NC Coast. We found a lot of the things pictured in the book. Easy to understand descriptions! I recommend this book to anyone ... especially homeschooling families!!!

Serviceable and Entertaining.......2004-05-20

My goal in purchasing this book, which pulls together information about birds, shells, dune plants, and fish was to be able to pack one slim volume instead of the bag of field guides I usually took to the Outer Banks. After two trips to North Carolina in the last year, I have found that I still need to carry a couple of other references because this is not comprehensive in any one of its categories--and how could it be at 148 pages? However, Meyer's guide does manage to cover many of the specimens commonly found along the Carolina coast. Furthermore, it is written in a graceful voice that keeps you reading long after you've put a name to the beastie you found on the beach. It is not childish or simple at all, but it can be used by the entire family. It stirs wonder.

Interesting guide..........2003-03-07

Being a transplant from Michigan, I had little knowledge of coastal animals and plants. I purchased this book to satisfy my curiosity. I'm not knowledgeable enough as the other reviewer who found the inaccuracies in the book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book. The information is presented in a very interesting way and all the photographs are in color. I can't wait to spend more time on the coast and see some of the creatures myself. I'll definitely have this guide on hand. I also enjoyed the respect the author has for nature.

Some SERIOUS problems in the plates, otherwise ok.......2002-08-07

Overall an ok book for a beginner. If you come into this as a naturalist you will likely be disapointed. There are some other serious problems that I was able to spot straight out.

Plate 40. "Auger Shells" One of the 'augers' is not only NOT an auger and it's not even from the Carolinas at all. It's the Common Vertagus (a certh) from the Indo-Pacific (likely from the Philippines).

Plate 54. "Oyster Drills". Contains several Murexes in addition to the drills.

Plate 59. Sundials. The figured Sundial is not The American Sundial (Architectonica nobilis) but rather the Clear Sundial (Architectonica perspectiva) also from the Indo-Pacific.

The substitution of shells from the other side of the world really shows sloppy work in this guide. The other major problem I have with the book is that it just isn't complete enough; it only shows a small fraction of the plants and animals that one finds on Carolina coasts. The naturalist who trys to depend on this book will likely be frustrated and will find that they need other guides. As an introduction for a beginner it is ok, short the above noted plate problems.

Incredibly accurate with astonishing photos.......1999-01-04

For the past four years I have had a place at the beach. Dr. Meyer's book has become our bible. Using it, shells, shorebirds and seaside flora are easily identified by my family, friends and renters. Being an amateur photographer, I am in total awe of the skill of the other physician who took the pictures.

National Geographic Field Guide to Birds: The Carolinas (NG Field Guide to Birds)

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a nice, easy-to-use, guide.

National Geographic Field Guide to Birds: The Carolinas (NG Field Guide to Birds)
Jonathan Alderfer
Manufacturer: National Geographic
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 079224186X
Release Date: 2005-10-04

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National Geographic Field Guide to Birds provides affordable, portable, reliable region-specific information, perfect for the novice or experienced birder. In each guide, an introduction by an expert birder from the region offers guidance on where to look for key birds. An opening section gives pointers on how to look for key birds and what to focus on when you spot them. Each guide features approximately 150 birds, grouped by family. Two indexes: one alphabetical and one color-coded help readers identify a bird quickly.

Each entry has a vivid photograph showing the bird in its native habitat. On the facing page, there is a list of bulleted points of field identification clues as well as behavioral and habitat information, and the best local places to find the bird. Special field notes give additional i.d. or behavioral information and detailed maps show the range of each bird's habitat. With comprehensive coverage of the region and valuable advice from experts, these user-friendly guides will quickly become favorite companions on the journey to lifelong birding.

North and South Carolina, a favorite among bird watchers, are homes to a wide variety of birds that live in the western mountainous terrain or the eastern shorelines.

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a nice, easy-to-use, guide........2006-12-17

This is a nice, simply guide to Carolina birds. A nice feature is the index by bird color (which also has little headshots of the birds) -- this makes it very easy to identify your backyard friends.

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Beautiful Book, Fantastic Illustrations, But Left One Important Bird Out!

Compact Guide to North Carolina Birds
Curtis G. Smalling , and Gregory Kennedy
Manufacturer: Lone Pine Publishing
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 9768200030

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Beautiful Book, Fantastic Illustrations, But Left One Important Bird Out!.......2006-04-29

This is a very handy little book to have with you in the field during your bird watching times. Extremely high quality binding, water-resistant cover, pages are cut (rounded at top) nicely...all in all, an extremely well made book that is equal to the task of being outdoors with you while bird watching.

The illustrations are drop-dead gorgeous. Not Sibley 'illustratively' so, but for field work, and likely for the intended audience more than adequate. Cross-reference and quick search colors, though busy, is very nice, too.

I have but two quibbles with the book, one minor and one major. The minor one is that the amount of space they use for descriptions and notes on the bird is very, very sparse. I know, again, it's not a Sibley, but I would like at least more than a sentance or two. Small quibble.

What's not a small quibble is the oversight of leaving out the American Goldfinch, completely. This one I simply cannot understand. The authors state early on that they're highlighting some of North Carolina's '...most noteworthy birds..' and living in North Carolina, with five feeders, I think I've seen a ratio of about 50/50 in bird population at my feeders....and that's 50% American Goldfinch and 50% everything else!

I'm impressed with the book, overall. Certainly the quality of it is a nice touch. The lack of putting in the Goldfinch is still a mystery and one I think would give the intended audience an idea that the species isn't prevalent in the Carolinas and that just isn't the case.

Other than that, an excellent book for the beginner or a good addition to a seasoned Carolina birders bookcase.

Birds of the Carolinas Field Guide, Second Edition: Companion to Birds of the Carolinas Audio CDs

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Easy to use
Great bird book
Very informative book
The Best!
Great Quick Reference

Birds of the Carolinas Field Guide, Second Edition: Companion to Birds of the Carolinas Audio CDs
Stan Tekiela
Manufacturer: Adventure Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1591930669

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Learn about and identify birds using Stan Tekiela's state-by-state field guides. The full-page, color photos are incomparable and include insets of winter plumage, color morphs and more. Plus, with the easy-to-use format, you don't need to know a bird's name or classification in order to easily find it in the book. Using this field guide is a real pleasure. It's a great way for anyone to learn about the birds in your state.

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Easy to use.......2007-09-06

I love this field guide! It has full page pictures on the left side, making it easy to just flip through the book and find the bird that you're looking for. And limiting it to just the birds in the Carolinas eliminates the irritation of thinking that you've figured out waht bird it is - only to find that that bird only lives in Arizona!

Great bird book.......2007-08-28

Several years ago a neighbor suggested that I purchase this fine book.Wow, was she right !Easy to use, informative, and great pictures in it, which really helped to id birds of all type.Any birder would appreciate this book.

Very informative book.......2007-08-23

I actually bought this for my dad. A friend of mine had a copy, and the pictures and descriptions are very clear. Great photos. Only wish I had gotten the CD at the same time.

The Best!.......2007-05-09

I have always been frustrated by bird books -- either I can't locate anything that resembles the feathered creature in front of me, or I identify the perfect match ... only to discover that the bird I claim to have seen has never been spotted within a thousand miles of my locale.

Stan Tekiela's book takes care of everything:
The title says it all! There's no way you can foolishly identify the rare Didgerywhatsit, which nests only in the Rocky Mountains -- if the bird isn't found here in the Carolinas, it's not within these pages;
The photographs actually look just like the real, live birds (why haven't others managed this??); and
It is organized by colour, so it is as easy to identify the relatively drab females as it is the showier males.

We have had enormous fun with this little volume, and can't recommend it too highly.

Great Quick Reference.......2007-04-04

This little book has covered every bird we've seen at our Charleston, SC feeder. Nice photos, good descriptions and durable book construction make this a nice take along guide.

Birds of the Carolinas Audio CDs: Companion to Birds of the Carolinas Field Guide

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Birds of the Carolinas, Audio CD

Birds of the Carolinas Audio CDs: Companion to Birds of the Carolinas Field Guide
Stan Tekiela
Manufacturer: Adventure Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: 1591930650

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Learn to identify the birds in your state by sound. This set of two audio CDs offers the highest quality digital recordings, featuring approximately 120 minutes of bird calls. It's a must-have for any bird lover!

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Birds of the Carolinas, Audio CD.......2007-05-07

This astounding collection of bird songs and calls is truly amazing. It contains 140 calls, all preceeded by a voice introduction. I downloaded these calls on my iPod and refer to them frequently when in the field. Highly recommended, as is the companion field guide, "Birds of the Carolinas".

Birds of the Carolinas Field Guide and Audio CD Set

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Birds of the Carolinas Field Guide and Audio CD Set
Stan Tekiela
Manufacturer: Adventure Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Leather Bound

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ASIN: 1591930677

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Everything you need to enjoy the birds in your state is right here in this leather set. Learn about and identify birds using Stan Tekiela's state-by-state field guide. The full-page, color photos are incomparable and include insets of winter plumage, color morphs and more. Plus, with the easy-to-use format, you don't need to know a bird's name or classification in order to easily find it in the book. You'll also start recognizing birds by sound when you listen to the two audio CDs, featuring the highest quality digital recordings and approximately 120 minutes of bird calls. This set is a must-have, and it makes a perfect gift!

Birds of Carolinas Field Guide (Field Guides)

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This book made porch-sitting-bird-watching a favorite activity!
Great Field Guide for birding in the Carolina's

Birds of Carolinas Field Guide (Field Guides)
Stan Tekiela
Manufacturer: Adventure Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1885061978

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This book made porch-sitting-bird-watching a favorite activity!.......2006-10-19

The book is fabulous! We live in Asheville and love watching the birds in our yard. Until we started looking them up in this little guide (which my sweet husband gave me!), we had no idea that there were SO many distinguishable bird varieties right here, it's amazing what you find out when you really start paying attention to beauty in color, form and behavior. The book is easy to navigate in, i.e. fidn what you're looking for, it's beautiful and straight to the poing. Wonder-full!

Great Field Guide for birding in the Carolina's.......2001-05-29

I would recommend this book to anyone living in the Carolinas with an interest in learning the various types of birds we have in and around our backyards. I am a beginning birdwatcher and have been trying to use 3 different bird guides prior to buying this book. Stan Tekiela has pulled together a great, comprehensive guide with most of the birds you will find visiting your bird feeder. He provides plenty of detail in the descriptions and the real life pictures of the birds are dead on. There are also pictures of both bird sexes to help identify the species in greater detail. Since purchasing the book, I have been able to accurately identify 20 different species and will add more to that list in the future! If you are getting into birds, then this book is for you. It is nice and small enought to toss in your pocket with some field binoculars for an afternoon of free entertainment. Amazon also has a great price for this book! I am buying additional copies for other family members. Can't go wrong with this selection!!!

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Birds of the Carolinas
birds of the carolinas, 2nd ed.
Like An Old Friend
don't bother
An Essential Reference

Birds of the Carolinas
Eloise F. Potter
Manufacturer: Univ of North Carolina Pr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0807813990

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Birds of the Carolinas.......2007-01-15

Overall, an excellent book - my only complaint is that the bird pics are a little on the small side.

birds of the carolinas, 2nd ed........2006-07-01

The pictures were too small and some of the birds did not have a picture to wiew.

Like An Old Friend.......2003-07-31

This is the first bird book I ever owned. I purchased it in the summer of 1999. Four years later, it's like an old friend. It starts out with a short introduction and a few pages on the problem of identification. Then it goes on to describe the various bird habitats in North and South Carolina. The largest section of the book, of course, is the species guide. I found it to be particularly helpful with woodpeckers and shore birds, of which there is a wonderful variety here on Hilton Head Island.

I'm still learning about birds, so I have not yet become proficient at differentiating between various warblers, for example, but this book has helped me identify a couple. Last summer, I searched the book front to back for a bird species I encountered in Pickney Island National Wildlife Preserve, and never found it. Turns out that the bird was a Golden Crowned Kinglet. The bird was listed in this book, but for some reason there was no photo. Strictly speaking _Birds of the Carolinas_ isn't the best field guide on the market, but I still use it and have thoroughly enjoyed owning it. I think you'll enjoy it, too, especially if you are a new hobbyist.

don't bother.......2003-02-12

I ordered this book hoping to have help identifying the birds at the feeders in my back yard. This books wasn't much help. Most of the photos are tiny--all you see is a bird shape sitting in a bunch of bushes or trees. The photo of the cardinal and blue jay are excellent--but who doesn't already know what these birds look like? Also there was too much information on habitat and migration patterns. I suppose that some people would think this was important. All I know is that there are dozens of gray birds feeding my backyard and I still don't know what most of them are called.

I'm going to buy another book, hopefully with larger pictures.

An Essential Reference.......2000-02-28

Birds of the Carolinas is an essential reference for the hobiest. It is particularly useful in identifying transients, and in differentiating between similar species based on habitat and time of year. The book contains excellent photographs of most (but not all) of the species referenced.

Endangered, Threatened & Rare Fauna of North Carolina PT. 3: A Re-Evaluation of the Birds (Occasional Papers of the North Carolina Biological Survey, 1)

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Endangered, Threatened & Rare Fauna of North Carolina PT. 3: A Re-Evaluation of the Birds (Occasional Papers of the North Carolina Biological Survey, 1)
James F. Parnell , and David S. Lee
Manufacturer: North Carolina State Museum of Natural Scienc
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0917134192

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