Kakaku：
Kalmbach Publishing Company
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Book of Reprints) 『Be forwarned, this book merely reprint articles from past (and some may say ancient) issues of Model Railroader magazine. An expert model-railroader could probably create some of them, however, for a novice this provides little more than ideas for layouts. Also, many of the plans are for HO and N scale, with very few O scale layouts.
Overall, I'd say there are better layout books out there for you to spend your money on.』
(Great book for inspiration) 『As the other reviewers so aptly point out, this book provides more layout-inspiration than actual step-by-step instruction, and is not an "all-in-one" book. However, I found it invaluable as a source of ideas. The "Buzzards Cove" coastline scene was exactly what I was seeking for my small (3X5), novice N-scale layout. None of the other books I'd consulted offered anything like it. It's a simple enough matter to apply the suggested scenery to one of the more detailed, step-by-step books showing an identical track plan. In fact, one of the problems I've had with basic track-plan books is that they just show parts and wiring, and do not incorporate grade-changes or scenery. This book fills the inspiration-void.』
(Good starting point) 『Book has a lot of 4x8 plans in it, along with a handful of shelf types and large layouts. The plans are not the step-by-step method. If you want to be walked through every step, then don't get this book. However, if you have some experience, most of the plans have track section joints marked so you can figure out what it is you need. I used the book to get ideas for my medium-sized layout, taking things from all sizes of layouts. This book is probably more geared for the intermediate modeler.』
(Track plans for model railroaders with some experience.) 『Each of the 48 layouts is presented (typically 2-4 pages each) with a concept description (why build this layout this way and/or how it is operated), a scale track plan, and a perspective drawing of the layout (or a featured scene from the layout). These are not track plans for sectional track, they do not have step-by-step assembly instructions (Kalmbach Publishing has other very good "track plan" books which take that approach), and the plans do not come with a "parts list" to build them. Almost all of the plans are for modelers with some prior layout construction experience and are intended to give you inspiration for your layout design, or as an intermediate-complexity track plan to build as your layout. For those modelers interested in track design, it presents a wide variety of different layout design approaches by dozens of other modelers.』
(Bad, bad, don't let the name fool you) 『This was NOT a good book, unless you are of a highly advanced level in model railroading. All the "layouts" were poor paintings, which you couldn't envision easily at all. This was not a good book.』 『These outstanding track plans are designed to work in any amount of space or scale preference, including HO (HOn21/2 and HOn3), O, S, N, and Z scale. Includes photographs, diagrams and materials listed for plans ranging from small modules to room-size layouts from MODEL RAILROADER Magazine.』
Kakaku：
AuthorHouse
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Pick up a copy and get started enjoying the great California foothills) 『Local Author - Debbi Preston has collected almost 50 well detailed hikes in and around the foothills and Sierra Nevadas, all within an easy drive from Sacramento. And as the title reflects, they all allow dogs on them. She organized the book by month, each having four trails that take advantage of the seasons for view, access and lack of crowds. There are plenty of note on the trails, on access, places of interest, difficulty (including elevation increases) and places for those with limited mobility. These are all easy day trips, and Preston also give some suggestions of things to do on the way there and after you are done. And all of them are dog friendly, though some are also horse trails, so keep that in mind if you have a skittish dog. Pick up a copy and get started enjoying the great California foothills.』
(Very common hikes - not really dog focused) 『There are both good things and bad about this book. First the disappointments: this is not a book to buy if you live in the Sacramento Valley or the foothill area, as the recommended hikes are too well known, quite crowded, and many are shared with mountain bikes (11 out of the 45 hikes)and horses(7 out of 45; however, Dardanelles Lake was not listed as a horse trail, yet during my last visit, I encountered approximately 15 -20 horses and riders at the lake). Too many hikes are concentrated in the Highway 50 corridor around Wright's Lake and Desolation Valley, both of which are very busy outdoor areas (Desolation is a "wilderness" in name only). There are no hikes listed past Colfax on the Highway 80 route, which means beautiful areas of Tahoe and Plumas Forests were completely omitted. Overall, little exploration was used to find areas not already over-hiked. There are also many hikes that are 1-2 miles in length, which were included to provide "physical accessibiity" outings. These hikes are a nice touch in honor of the author's mother, but there are simply too many of them (9 out of 45 hikes) to make the book valuable for most hikers. Plus, traveling 50 - 100 miles for a 1-3 mile hike is not worth it for most people coming from Sacramento and beyond.
I respect the author's wish that hikers be safe and responsible, but the hiking "10 Essentials" listing is a bit out-dated and omits very critical items, such as a compass, rain gear, and flashlight, all of which were included in every 10 Essentials list I consulted. Especially in the Sierras in the summer, afternoon thundershowers are very common, so raingear is not something to leave home. Also, it was curious to me that a "hat" should be included in the Essentials list, but not a compass. Something that all lists now include is a category of "Firestarter", rather specifying matches. Most expert hikers bring two Bic-type lighters rather than matches, and the author's recommendation to bring "flint" definitely shows a lack of up-to-date information. The book includes a "good to bring list" but some of these items are critical for responsible hikers and dog-owners, such as spade, toilet paper, dog-poop bags, and leash. These should have been clearly noted as essentials for dog-hikers.
Now the good things: Arranging the hikes by month and with increasing difficulty is a very novel idea, as is the trail index that notes various features of the hikes (wildflowers, waterfalls, gold panning, etc.) The author also included a glossary of terms for the very beginner hiker (trailhead, service gate, riparian, etc...though a somewhat odd selection of terms).
In conclusion, all the good intent underlying the book does not make up for the rather mundane listing of hikes. It's too bad the author didn't spend more time exploring the national forest land available in the area and develop a better listing of hikes. In addition, the book is being sold as a source of "dog-friendly" trails, but with all the accessibility, mountain bike, and horse trail listings, it's false advertising to sell the book as dog-focused.
This book would be most appropriate for newby hikers who need to develop confidence in their outdoor skills and thus hike in areas that are well-traveled. The longer hikes would serve as a good introduction to the area if one lived outside of the Sacramento Valley/Gold Country. Overall, a hiker would be hard pressed to find quiet solitude with your dog using this book. Caveat: since receiving the book a couple of weeks ago, I have not used the book for a hike. That said, reviewing the descriptions of hikes that I've done, the directions seem accurate.
Kakaku：
Marsh Creek Press
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Meat and potatoes time management book) 『A solid time management book. Not a lot of fluff. Plain straightforward language from an old farmer and janitor. I'd recommend it to anyone.
Kind of what you'd expect to hear from your grandpa talking to you.』
(Get Things Done!) 『This was the first of Don Aslett's books I ever read, and it is the book that made me want to read more. It is an easy to read book with plenty of illustrations and it has such a powerful message.
If you follow the advice Aslett presents in this book you will most certainly accomplish more than you ever dreamed possible. There are some things I disagree with. I often wear shirts with button down collars, so I think Aslett maybe goes a bit too far when he suggests not having collars that button down so you can save time getting dressed. However, he makes a great point. Many little things we do each day that take time add up to a lot of time. So, if we learn to cut a minute here and a minute there off of ordinary routines, we will have more minutes for accomplishing our goals.
Besides containing a lot of excellent time management advice, this book is also very motivating. Why Do More is a great chapter if you need convincing that accomplishing more makes you feel better. If you need some motivation, this book will give it to you.
Page 66 has two words on the page in huge font - BE EARLY. The advice and reasons Aslett presents for being early are priceless. Just incorporating this strategy can save you tremendously.
As I said, this was the first of Aslett's books I ever read back in 1996. Since then, I have read it several times when I needed a kick in the pants to get back on the productivity train. I just recently read a couple chapters again to assist with a presentation I was giving and to motivate me to do even more in 2008.
Read this book and then put the strategies to work and you will accomplish more and feel great about getting things done.
As someone else posted, this book was reprinted with the new title "Done."
Reviewed by Alain Burrese, J.D., author, speaker Hard-Won Wisdom From The School of Hard Knocks, Hapkido Hoshinsul, Streetfighting Essentials, Hapkido Cane, and The Lock On Joint Locking series』
(DUPLICATE!) 『THIS WAS, AS ALL DON ASLETT BOOKS, VERY GOOD. HOWEVER, IT IS VIRTUALLY (EXCEPT FOR A FEW SENTENCES) THE SAME AS 'DONE'. I READ 'DONE' FIRST, AND ENJOYED IT VERY MUCH. I WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED TO READ THIS BOOK. BOTH BOOKS ARE GOOD BECAUSE THEY ARE THE SAME. TIP: IF YOU READ ONE, DON'T READ THE OTHER.』
(Lofty ideals...and a lot of common sense) 『This is one of my favorite time management books. It's written in a straightforward, to the point manner, and focuses on not on cliches, complicated lists or 'feel good' fluff but offers some sound techniques ('be early' and dejunk' being a couple of them) and is interwoven throughout with good values and ethics as well (do right, read the scriptures, taking care of others is one of the most productive things on earth, etc.).
I'll admit I'm still working on incorporating all these principles into my life with more or less success, but think this is one of the best basic expositions of the work ethic and how to have a fulfilling life (hint: you won't get one watching TV every night after work).
I like too that he focuses not just on top tier executives or athletes, but on people from all walks of life showing that everyone can make the most of what they have.
Recommended.』
(Don Aslett must be as much fun as a hangnail) 『I checked this book out because I'd bought How to Lose 200 Lbs in One Weekend on a friend's recommendation and got a lot out of it. I wasn't just disappointed -- I was amazed at what Aslett considers reasonable in the quest for productivity. If we followed Aslett's guidelines, we'd never stop to chat with a friend, would work through meals even if we were hungry (not that the meals would be worth stopping for -- Aslett considers spice to be "food clutter" and recommends sticking to unspiced food), eschew coffee breaks because lifting that cup to your lips takes time, time, time, rise earlier, work later and generally keep our noses to the grindstone at the expense of relaxation, recreation or pleasure of any kind.
This book reminded me of the old joke about the man who asks his doctor how to extend his life, and the doctor tells him to give up alcohol, women, and rich food. "You won't live longer, but it will seem like an eternity." Aslett may be able to cram forty-eight hours into one day, but what a miserable day it is.』 『The man who helps Americans do their housework 75 percent faster and more effectively now shows how they can apply that magic to every aspect of their lives. Aslett's no-nonsense, "me-to-you" manner makes readers feel at ease as he demonstrates how anyone can enjoy the highs of accomplishment--and delight in doubling what they can do in a day. 120 illustrations.』
Kakaku：
Dover Publications
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (HMMMM....) 『AS I ORDERED THIS ITEM BY ACCIDENT...MY "OPINION" MAY NOT BE FAIR... HOWEVER AS I WAS COLLECTING DINOSAUR STUFF FOR MY SON'S BIRTHDAY, I COULD HAVE USED IT... I THOUGHT HOWEVER THAT THE PICS SEEMED A BIT DATED, LIKE AS IF I WAS BUYING THIS OUT OF THE 70'S... BUT LIKE I MENTIONED I WOULD NOT HAVE ORDERED IT ON PURPOSE...』 『Colorful accurate renderings of tyrannosaurus, triceratops, brontosaurus, archaeopteryx, stegosaurus, many more. Just peel and apply to windows, doors, notebooks, lunch boxes, other flat surfaces. 』
IPhone 3G used's review (Great Supplement!) 『This book has many great ideas for sharing student work. You can use this for both fiction and non-fiction writing. The data disks were an especially big hit with my students.』
(An Essential Tool) 『I have used this resource for several years and have shared with my colleagues. I always tell them they can use any activity in their class except the lock book--that's my special treat. The kids always enjoy taking out scissors and rulers and are always happily surprised by the result. I've used many of these ideas and recommend this book to any teacher that likes hands-on approaches.』
(Wonderful Ideas) 『Wow! I am a strong believer in hands-on activities, and this book is filled with great ideas for using manipulatives in the classroom. If I give my students a sheet of paper and ask them to write a story, I am met by a chorus of "Awwwww!" But if I give them paper and ask them to make an accordion book or a circle book or a video camera, they often ask, "Can we have more paper?" This book includes many tried-and-true manipulatives as well as unique ones which I'd never encountered before. It also offers some terrific suggestions for displaying them in your classroom.』 『These creative, ready-to-go alternatives to traditional reports are guaranteed to motivate even the most reluctant report writers! Ideas include data disks, lockbooks, interactive notebooks, storywheels, circlebooks, and 30 more classroom-tested ideas. Includes loads of reproducible templates, easy-to-follow directions, and fabulous display suggestions.』
Kakaku：
Tuttle Publishing
Usually ships in 24 hours 『We've just made our origami paper more accessible—for retailers! With our new hanging pack format, our wonderful origami papers can go anywhere! Hanging displays, pegboards, or racks, these paper packs are just another way for us to reach our growing customer base. All packs include double-sided color sheets, card-stock covers, 8 pages of folding instruction and our same low LISTPRICE.』
IPhone 3G used's review (Great Little book) 『I agree totally with Angel Lee. I'm always going back to this book for ideas. The pictures are wonderful. This is a good book to cross reference with a more detailed tree book. That's what I do. When I wrote this Amazon didn't have any new ones to sell, but there were plenty of good used ones and new ones from Marketplace sellers. Well worth the money.』
(Inexpensive, but very informative guide to trees) 『If you want an inexpensive but very informative guide to trees, get this book. The emphasis is on choosing the most suitable tree for a specific environment, with a special section on urban trees.
The best part is an encyclopedia of 100 trees, with nice color photos of most. Information includes scientific&common name, hardiness, characteristics, ideal growing conditions, native habitat&varieties.
Additional general information covers transplanting&caring for the trees. There are also very useful tables on trees best suited to different geographical regions and environmentally tolerant trees.
If you are looking for trees for spring bloom, fall color, or specific size, following the recommendations here will help you select the trees that will thrive in and enhance their setting in your garden.』
Kakaku：
Dover Publications
Temporarily out of stock. Order now and we'll deliver when available. We'll e-mail you with an estimated delivery date as soon as we have more information. Your credit card will not be charged until we ship the item. 『stickers: Mako, Hammerhead, Thresher sharks; Roughtooth, Bottlenose dolphins; Humpback, Killer, and Pilot whales, more. 』
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