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To have a home that’s more in touch with the earth, you don’t have to start from the ground up! It’s possible—and more environmentally friendly—to go green by renovating an existing home. With the help of Carol Venolia, an award-winning architect and bestselling author, and Kelly Lerner, a world-famous innovator in the field of sustainable development, even the least mechanically inclined person can make a difference in his or her dwelling…and to the planet. The two have produced a remarkable book—packed with information and photos, and the first ever in full color to cover the subject. It’s lush and exquisite to look at, filled with motivational case studies and informative graphics, and completely user-friendly.
“Some of us would like to become more Earth-Friendly, but we don’t have 10,00 acres in Montana or the passive solar ATM machine to get us the cash to buy the above. Breathe! Center! There is help. Groundbreaking architects, Kelly Lerner and Carol Venolia have just completed a book (to help you). There are plenty of checklists and resource guides to go with all the glossy photos.” -- Kevin Taylor, The Pacific Northwest Inlander
“You don't have to build a new home to have a green home. The book builds on the construction wisdom our forebears used to design homes that capitalized on nature's light, warmth, coolness and other benefits. Venolia and Lerner cover everything from simple changes to complex systems that make a home more ecologically sensitive, comfortable and livable. The book is dense with ideas and information for homeowners considering renovations.” --Akron Beacon Journal
Kelly Lerner is an innovative architect who spearheaded a project responsible for building more than 600 passive-solar-heated straw-bale houses in China. Her designs have been featured in Landscape Architecture Magazine, Metropolis Magazine, The Straw Bale House, and Green by Design.
Carol Venolia specializes in the field of eco-healthy building. Her first book, Healing Environments, has enjoyed international success, and her home designs have been featured in The Natural House Catalog, Earth to Spirit, The Healthy House, and Environ magazine. Carol currently writes the "Design for Life" column for Natural Home & Garden magazine.
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good ideas.......2007-10-01
There were many good ideas in this book. Some more expensive than the average person could afford. I read Building Green: A Complete How-To Guide to Alternative Building Methods Earth Plaster * Straw Bale * Cordwood * Cob * Living Roofs; By: Clarke Snell (Author), Tim Callahan (Author). Which was very comprehensive and enjoyable. While Snell and Callahan focus on building from scratch I was more interested at this moment in remodeling. I wouldn't dismiss this book, but I would identify what your needs are first.
Go get it! You will love it!.......2007-09-10
And I am glad I did! I am even gladder to know that more people are waking up to the idea of natural remodeling. I am not sure whether it alone will save our earth but it's a good start. If enough people do it, it will certainly raise the level of our appreciation of nature to a higher level.
We're in the process of buying a house. Having been brainwashed by the mainstream culture and the media, I had grand dreams of huge expansion with piles of the latest and the biggest "goods" we're all programmed to consume - things like an all powerful over sized profession stainless oven even though I would never use it. But I now have a completely different mind set after reading this book.
We've decided to go small and practical and recycle, reuse as much as possible. Let mother Nature live so that we can too!
PERFECTION!.......2007-07-06
I could not put this book down. It answers all of my questions and concerns as I begin to contemplate the large undertaking of creating a healthy, eco-friendly home for our family. Very thorough, creative and well-written... I only wish I could hire these women directly. Just enough information to cover all of the key considerations, with plenty of guidance on how to dig deeper if necessary. Should be required reading for every builder on the planet!
Unconventional remodeling.......2007-06-27
If you are prepared to surround your house with hay bales and hire an expert plasterer from Germany to cover it all up, this may be the book for you. I found it amusing. It is a bit short on the details of how to do more conventional modifications. However, it has a refreshing focus on houses of modest size and provides guidance in rethinking the use of your existing space to get more out of it. There is a lot of attention to the relation of the house to the surrounding environment, sun at various times of day and times of year, and views and so on.
The book did explain what type of new window to buy if you want to continue to benefit from passive solar heat in the winter -- information that may be worth the price of the book to me.
Some good stuff - Some questionable.......2007-06-26
Some of the stuff in this book is good. Much of it is a no brainer such as trees etc. If you are brand new it'll give you some ideas. Some of it is questionable. I've worked on a lot of houses in a variety of jobs. I'm very skeptical about new types of building, for example hay bales. Contractors build homes a certain way because they are tried and true and proven to work WITHOUT GIANT HEADACHES. Hay bales make me nervous. Take it for what it is but then think it out.
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- Only scam
- Doctors Thesis Research Material
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- Brilliant Book on Nature Spirits and Other Esoterica
- Excellent follow up to Secret Life of Plants
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The Secret Life of Nature: Living in Harmony With the Hidden World of Nature Spirits from Fairies to Quarks
Peter Tompkins
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Primary Perception: Biocommunication with Plants, Living Foods, and Human Cells
ASIN: 0062508474 |
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Peter Tompkins, author of the New York Times number one bestseller The Secret Life of Plants, parallels the scientist's world of quarks and muons with the spiritualist's world of fairies and sprites in The Secret Life of Nature. There's more to nature than green leaves and twittering birds: it's a world that only the gifted and dedicated observer can see, using techniques of the mind that transcend the limits of the five senses, much as the scientist peers into the subatomic world with supercolliders and electron microscopes. Going beyond the boundaries of typical pro-environmental propaganda, The Secret Life of Nature is more than a plea to save the planet; it will change the way you see the world.
Customer Reviews:
Only scam.......2005-10-15
This book is written on second hand, unreliable info, just the kind of "I heard that...".
Peter Tompkins is the kind of writer who likes to compile things from other sources. But this time the content is poor, low quality, just sounds as fake as possible, he could really have done better.
If you are interested in Fairies, no doubt you will be able to find better reading elsewhere.
Doctors Thesis Research Material.......2000-12-06
This is a most excellent book, covering material not generally available to the spiritually curious. I have been completeing a Doctors Thesis with The University of Metaphysics and find this to be one of the books I used most extensively in the thesis. Interestingly enough this gives a more complete story of the movie FAIRY TALE A TRUE STORY. A movie which portrays Sir Arthur Conan Doyles discovery and publishing of the famous Cottingsley fairy pictures As a spiritual hypnotherapist (C.M.Ht//Certified Master Hypnotherapist) I am able to validate some of this material from my research sessions. I wish you would make a better effort to supply this book, which is on my list of 10 most recommended books to students and clients.
Tompkins' most bizarre volume yet.......2000-02-20
A bizarre, somewhat disjointed read not for the scientific faint-of-heart, but for those familiar with Tompkins' strange excursions and capable of suspending scientific disbelief, another intriguing, startling exposition; includes discussion of Theosophists, Rudolf Steiner, astral planes, occult chemistry, fairies, woodland spirits, and the like. Tompkins is one of those far-out writers who, inexplicably, I consistently get a kick out of reading (and constantly wonder if he himself believes everything he writes about?). Personally I give this wild, rambling read a very high "4" for enjoyability, but it is the sort of volume other folks will either love (if they are inclined toward the metaphysical and esoteric) or...hate.
Brilliant Book on Nature Spirits and Other Esoterica.......1999-09-23
This book is a tour de force work on nature spirits (fairies, gnomes, angels, etc.). Peter Tompkins uncovers the history, past mystical organizations (as well as current ones), mystics, scientists and others and then factually pieces together the existence of this hidden worldaround us. This book is out of print (although you can purchase it through Amazon.com of the UK)as I suspect this book was deliberately taken off the market in the U.S. because of the controversial subject matter and discussion of halucigenetic drugs (and growth of the Santo Daime community).
Excellent follow up to Secret Life of Plants.......1999-02-05
The subject matter is both interesting and educational. I approached it following the release in Britain of the film "Fairytale - A True story." Tompkins covers this specific extremely well and goes on to look at it in a wider context. There is a clear sense in the book that there are points when he is making discoveries about himself as he goes deeper into subjects. In particular he gives the impression that he experiences things rather than merely putting forward abstract theories.
At one point he states that there were things which the publishers of "plants" excluded twenty years ago but which he goes into now.
An excellent thought provoking book which challenges the way in which much of what we take as accepted in day to day life is offered.
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Ever since The Findhorn Garden appeared in 1975, Dorothy Maclean's pioneering work of cooperation with spirits of the natural world coupled with Kathleen Thormod Carr's brilliant photography has attracted international attention. Now, in this richly illustrated work with photographs from around the world, they illuminate a part of life which has been long unheard of in our culture. These communications awaken the awareness in us that nature has intelligence and a spiritual dimension that we all can share. The realization of our connectedness with all life becomes particularly crucial at this time when the entirety of the web of life on this planet is threatened.
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Excellent,inspirational--supports planetary stweardship.......1999-08-11
For the past several years, I have been looking for environmental literature to incorporate into a college course level class I'm designing tentatively called "Nature, Animals and Humans: the New Paradigm." When I picked up a copy of "To Honor the Earth: Reflections on Living in Harmony with Nature," by Dorothy Maclean and Kathleen T. Carr, I realized I had finally found a dramatically evocative and useful core textbook, not only for the college course, but for high school and middle school curriculum as well. Although this gorgeous book was published nine years ago, its words grow more timely and powerful as we perceive more clearly and respond more actively to the warnings Nature is currently giving us about the deterioration of our planet's health. The last chapter, "The Promise of Ccoperation," is extremely healing and can help readers of all ages deal effectively with the despair they feel while witnessing the destruction of natural systems. It shows them the avenues of spirit and action that can lead them to trust themselves to make a difference.
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Worthy.......2000-07-14
This book is a very interesting and educational read for any current or prospective cat owner. It offers some unique insights, for instance seeing the use or non-use of a scratching post in view of the cat's territorial instincts.
It is in no way comprehensive, and should be read as a back-up to a more complete guide. As an example, the important issue of de-clawing is not covered at all in this book.
For those who do not feel a compulsion to finish a book all the way to the end (I am such a compulsive person, alas), I would suggest the reader skip chapter 10. It has little to do with house cats, being mostly a "call to action" regarding the state of the tiger worldwide, and a call to use "environmental" products. While there is nothing wrong with the desires to protect the tiger and the planet, I think this is a little out of place in a book that is supposed to be mostly about the care of house cats.
Another weak point is the constant nagging about spaying/neutering. Personally, I will definitely spay/neuter my cat, and I have done so with all my previous cats. I think the vast majority of owners should, since there is unquestionably a cat overpopulation problem, and because it makes for a better pet. But to suggest that only professionals should breed only purebreed cats is excessive. Anyone with a sincere concern for the health and long-term wellbeing of both mother and kittens ought to feel free to breed a cat- provided they take full responsibility for professional health care and for the quality placement of any kittens. Those of us who prefer "alley" cats, and who don't want to pay hundereds of dollars for a kitten have reason to be grateful to loving and responsible breeders of all stripes.
The best book about cats I've ever read........1999-05-30
The authors and others in their family have studied big cats all over the world, and they also observed the behavior of housecats and barn cats on a farm in this country. Many of the stories they tell are fascinating and funny, and some are remarkably moving.
FANTASTIC, except for one sentence.......1999-05-29
I've read dozens of cat care and feline behavior books. While this one is by no means comprehensive (it never claims to be), I still learned A LOT from it. The writing is fun, interesting, and informative. It helps the reader look at domestic cats' behavior from their wild ancestors' perspective. I also like that the book was a husband-wife collaboration. I would've given this 5 stars except for one single sentence in which the authors recommend spaying domestic female cats after their first heat cycle. This theory of the best time to spay was "correct" at the time the book was written. However, more recent studies show that allowing a female cat to experience even one heat cycle greatly increases her risk of developing all sorts of health problem. When an errata sheet correcting that one lone incorrect sentence is included with this book, I will give it my highest review. It's a fun book that will teach you a lot.
A wonderful book for any cat owner!.......1999-04-20
This book provided me with many insights to the behavior of my cat. Being a first-time cat owner, I had no idea why my cat acted the way he did. After reading this book, I have come to understand and appreciate Sly, my cat, for his in-born character traits, and to understand all cats in general better! The pictures and stories of the big cats are entertaining in and of themselves, as well, whether you own your own cat or not! This is really a worthwhile book!
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- Simplifying Life
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Creative Country Construction: Building & Living In Harmony with Nature
Robert Inwood , and
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“Recommended for academic collections, public library collections and individuals interested in homesteading in a nature-friendly manner.”—Library Journal. “A copious compendium of old timey skills and ambitious projects...beautifully illustrated.”—Mother Earth News. “Beautifully detailed....I strongly recommend this book.”—Last Whole Earth Catalog.
Customer Reviews:
Simplifying Life.......2001-02-07
This book was put together to emphasize the light and helpful way it tells the stories of real people who followed up their urge to simplify their lives and get closer to nature. This is an update of two classic books and has their excellent drawings throughout. This new compilation tells how these peoples' lives and homesteads faired over the intervening years. Life turned out not always to be simpler, but their satisfactions at having created their own homes was genuine. There is practical information for those interested in trying it out, but the stories are intended to make enjoyable armchair reading by themselves.
Liked the original version better.......2001-01-19
I lost my copy of the original version of this book, which was titled Country Comforts, and purchased this "updated" version. However much of the information I valued in the older version covering livestock housing and fencing, and a lot of the finer details of the old book were ommitted in this version. I did like the notes following up on how the original designs mentioned in the book had fared over time, but that was the only way that this version was better than the old version.
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In this book, the author draws from over 35 years of experience to provide an introduction to the ancient Oriental principles of natural cooking and living - over 400 recipes are included. Exquisitely illustrated with over 70 original sumi-e brush paintings.
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- Living in Harmony With Animals
- Help Those Who Have No Voice
- A "Must-Have" for Every Type of Animal Lover!
- A "Must Have" for Every Activist and Animal Lover
- My Animal Rights Little Bible
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Living In Harmony With Animals
Carla Bennett
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No matter where you live, you can help animals in so many ways that take neither time nor money--just knowledge and consideration. Carla Bennett, kindness consultant for PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and regular columnist for Animal Times, will answer your questions about coexisting peacefully with animals in all sorts of situations, whether it's finding an animal-free cosmetic, making peace with your wild animal neighbors, traveling with your pet, or choosing the best animal organization for you.
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Living in Harmony With Animals.......2006-02-28
This book explores the relationship that people have with animals, both their pets and the creatures of the wild. The collection of stories contained in it underscores the intelligence and sensitivity of the animals that share the planet with us. It gives great advice on how to help animals and what to do in many situations involving animal rescue, pet care, ect. It is very well-written and enjoyable to read, full of humor and sincerity. I highly recommend it to any animal lover.
Help Those Who Have No Voice.......2003-05-21
In a Q & A format, Carla Bennet addresses issues that include coexisting with our animal "neighbours", cruelty free shopping, how to stop animal testing, uncovering the so called "sport" hunting myths and so much more. You'll find practical ideas about how you can help in ways that don't require a lot of time or money. No matter where you live, you can help animals in so many ways.
A "Must-Have" for Every Type of Animal Lover!.......2000-05-28
There are so many things to love about this fact-filled animal companion's guide! As a mother, teacher and lifetime animal lover, I feel Bennett's "Living in Harmony With Animals" is a goldmine of indispensible information relating to the comfort and well-being of all creatures great and small. Bennett covers the gamut, from making your yard animal-friendly to keeping animal rights issues alive in the media.
It's also entertaining to read about my favorite celebrities and how actively involved they are in protecting our four-legged friends! Many of these big names share heartwarming, personal experiences with us, as well as adorable photos from their private albums.
This book is an absolute "must-have" for anyone having a special place in their heart for animals!
A "Must Have" for Every Activist and Animal Lover.......2000-05-11
I've been an animal rights activist more than ten years and a former intern for a wildlife rehabilitation center. Yet, I learned more from this little book than I ever thought possible. It's filled with useful data that can be helpful in writing letters to newspapers and in debating for animal protection/rights. Bennett writes in a Gandhi-like style -- never angry or agressive. But the facts she gives us are powerful. Example: Rodeos -- "C. G. Haber, a veterinarian who worked 30 years as a meat inspector in slaughterhouses, saw scores of animals discarded from rodeos and sent to slaughter. Toughened as he was to animal suffering, the condition of the rodeos' animals sickened him. He described them as 'so extensively bruised that the only areas in which the skin was attached to the flesh were the head, neck, legs, and belly.' 'I've seen animals, he said, 'with six to eight ribs broken from the spine and at times puncturing the lungs. I've seen as much as two to three gallons of free blood accumulated under the detached skin.'" (This should convince even the most calloused rodeo fan that rodeos ARE inhumane).
Bennett has facts and data EVERYONE can use. There's info on where to stay when travelling with your pets, charities that aren't charitable to animals, how students can refuse to dissect animals in school, what to do about unwelcome wildlife "guests" in your home, and so much more. I could go on and on. I can't say enough good about this book. This one is terrific!
My Animal Rights Little Bible.......2000-05-02
I find Carla Bennett's "Living in Harmony with Animals" very inspirational and helpful. It speaks from the heart and will reach many hearts too as it did mine! It's the perfect book to give a friend who loves animals but often doesn't know where to turn for answers on many issues concerning them. It's right there in that book! I also like the various pictures of Animal Rights' activists, the vegetarian recipes and also the international resources available to help animals,in the last pages of the book. Bennett's book becomes my secret weapon to continue my Animal Rights activism. Claudine Erlandson Seattle, WA
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Living in Harmony with Nature
John Schaefers
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Don?t Read This Book . . . .
· If you love rush-hour traffic
· If city noise and smells excite you
· If seeing blue sky and stars means nothing
· If you love crowds
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· If you love Nature
· If you yearn for quiet and peace and contentment
· If the idea of building your own home fills your dreams
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Snuggle up with this Book
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This book is a given for recreational and commercial fishermen as well as anyone who loves the outdoors! Since most anglers identify their fish by reviewing illustrations rather than using scientific keys, the authors have succeeded in making fishing easier by providing superb illustrations and detailed diagnostics for fish identification. A valuable, one-stop reference tool for everyday anglers, fisheries experts, biologists, and outdoors writers, this guide includes intensively researched information on 207 species of saltwater fish, essential data on each species' habitat, identification, typical size, and food value.
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great book.......2006-12-11
This is a great fish guide. It has beautiful color pictures of each fish with a brief description. It also includes information regarding which fish are good for eating. Very easy to follow!
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This full color 264-page book from long-time fishing legend and Florida Sportsman Magazine Sr.Editor Vic Dunaway features his 50-plus years of fishing knowledge. Each of the 194 species is illustrated with original full-color artwork from renowned marine artist Kevin R. Brant. The book answers many common questions, providing specific information about the type of fish, its range and habitat, identifying features, whether or not it is good to eat, the average and record size of each fish and the best fishing methods to catch them.
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Don't get fined???????.......2007-09-10
With so many restrictions and diffrent types of fish in the gulf, the last thing you want is an illegal fish. "Sport Fish of the Gulf" is on my vessel when I fish!
Essential for the emerging gulf fisherman.......2007-08-02
I enjoyed reading each and every species entry. The author is obviously a fish enthusiast when it comes to cuisine due to the fact that 90% of the animals he lists are described at the very least as 'tasty'. The illustrations are exquisite and the descriptions for each fish type are thorough. I would recommend this book for anyone new to fishing the Gulf of Mexico.
Good Book and Reference.......2003-12-24
This book is well written and nicely cross referenced. When it's not on my boat during a fishing trip, it stays in the throne room for good reading. The only complaint I have is that the author seems to think nearly every fish in the sea is tasty. Only a few of the fish in the book are labeled as "Poor" when it comes to food quality.
Best Guide To Identify Fish..........2001-11-07
If your trying to find out what is on the end of your line... I would suggest this book. It has good illustrations of many fish and a few other interesting facts about them. It also covers the whole gulf area rather than selecting a state or two. The only draw back is it doesn't include great detail on how to catch each particular fish.
Excellent Reference Guide.......2000-07-19
This book is an excellent reference guide for identifing gulf and bay fishes, and contains very little "how-to" information. Fish are separated into families. Each fish has a detailed color illustration, common name(s), and scientific name, plus a short description of each of the following categories: physical description, range, habitat, typical sizes, food value, game quality, typical tackle and bait, and a very short description of typical fishing methods. 185 fish are pictured in all, including sharks, stingrays, baitfish, and a number of other fish that may be encountered even though they are not normally thought of as sportfish.
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Marine researcher Aaron Adams shares his knowledge about sea grass, mangroves, salt marshes, oyster bars, shorelines, beaches, sand flats, and coral reefs from the Caribbean to the Carolinas, the Gulf of Mexico to the Florida coast, to give you what you need to know to fish for tropical, subtropical, and warm-water species. Behavior, life cycles, and fishing tips for 25 marine gamefish and their prey are included. Species include red drum, spotted seatrout, permit, bonefish, snook, tarpon, barracuda, snapper, ladyfish, weakfish, bluefish, striped bass, cobia, cero mackerel, Spanish mackerel, and jacks.
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Not an easy read but well worth the effort........2007-04-10
This book is not an easy read but it is well worth the effort. If you are looking for a "go here and do this" study guide this book is probably not for you.
If you want to understand the habits and habitats of fish you'd like to catch so you can figure out the how-when-where for yourself you will find this book extremely helpful. I have only fished Florida's inshore a couple of times on my own and while I enjoyed the experience I had no clue as to what to look for. When I go back now I will be much better prepared because of this book.
If you love fishing, read this book........2004-12-20
I don't know how many times I've read that the angler should know his quarry, study their habits, etcetera, only to find that there wasn't any actual information about such habits in the book! The reason for this is that it is difficult for anglers to amass such knowledge in anything shorter than a full lifetime, and even then he's only aware of a tiny fraction of the fish's ecology. That's an indispensible part of the experience of fishing, of course. For those of us who like it to take place within a wider breadth of real knowledge about fish, however, there are books like this one. Dr. Adams has compiled a wealth of interesting information from the scientific literature on the ecology of the fish we love to pursue, and presents it engagingly and in a well-organized way in this book. Much of it is applicable worldwide, not just to the areas covered. You will start thinking about fish and fishing in a deeper way after reading this book.
Author mentors anglers of all ages.......2004-05-14
Fisherman's Coast is a unique balance of angling techniques, personal anecdotes and environmental information. Aaron J. Adams seems to mentor his readers of all ages and experience through fish behavior and life cycles, and fishes' and anglers' reliance on and relationship to healthy sea grass, mangroves, salt marshes and other warm-water habitats. As an educator, I hope my students and their families will translate Mr. Adams' approach to their own locales, and use it when visiting southeastern and gulf coast states, and/or the Carribean. How generously he shares his scientific knowledge and personal experience with his readers. Only fish - possibly - know more than Mr. Adams.
"Connectedness"--the ecology of gamefish.......2004-05-03
Aaron Adams, a Ph.D. in marine ecology, has given his readers a way of discovering and defining "good spots"--not with GPS numbers, but with a systematic understanding of coastal marine ecosystems and how gamefish fit within them. He puts the emphasis where it belongs and provides a model for others to follow in other books (I hope). The prose is clean and clear--no small achievement for a scientist writing in his area of expertise. Some useful photos are included. One could have wished for more), but there are enough examples to communicate the connectedness of life--and the responsibillity we have to protect it.
"Fishermans' Coast" a fresh approach to an angling book.......2004-01-24
"Fisherman's Coast... an anglers guide to Marine warm water gamefish and their habitats" is a real solid volume of knowledge, which if read in earnest, will be sure to improve the field abilities of any saltwater fisherman.
Dr. Aaron Adams, (for those who haven't had the pleasure of meeting him), for me, is the much envied combination of marine biologist/ecologist and avid fisherman. His quest for knowledge and understanding of the subject matter has brought him through a life path of experience, research and education, recently earning a PH.D in marine ecology.
His enthusiasm for marine fisheries and their environments, along with an insatiable excitement for fly fishing, has proved to be more than a single individual could contain. His willingness and ability to share his knowledge and experience with anyone showing similar interest has been a gift to many of us.
And now, he has succeeded in committing much of what he is about to print. The book is based on a recent series of articles published in the Saltwater Fly Fishing magazine, entitled: " The Science of Saltwater Fly fishing- Examining the Warmwater World". "Fisherman's Coast" is a gem in that it is not a collection of anecdotes, nor is it a "kiss and tell" series of revelations. It is base of real ecological information about gamefish and how they exist, relate and participate within the fabric of their surroundings and their dependencies and interactions with both their environment, and their fellow denizens of the salt water.
Reading this book to a point of understanding would surely arm the angler with the tools needed to make educated assessments and logical deductions about many saltwater fishing situations. You can take what you need from the volume...... specific information, or a more comprehensive breadth of knowledge. It is sure to become a reference book of great value on your bookshelf.
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Saltwater Bait Fishes : Gulf of Mexico & Atlantic Coast
Steve Weissman
Manufacturer: Great Outdoors Publishing Co.
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When Bubba baits his hook with a Razorbelly, what's he using - Menhaden, Spanish Sardine or Scaled Sardine? What's an Alewife? A White Bait? A Greenback? We give the same name to different fish, and different names to the same fish! This guide stems the tide of confusion. It positively identifies more than 50 kinds of bait found in the Gulf of Mexico and on the Atlantic Coast, tells which to use to catch what, and where to find them. The perfect companion guide to our bestselling Florida Fishes.
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Dr. Bob Shipp's Guide to the Fishes of the Gulf of Mexico
Robert L. Shipp
Manufacturer: K M E Seabooks
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Binding: Hardcover
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