Customer Review: Remember that old PBS series where connections were made between seemingly unrelated topics? This reminds me of the show ... great read of even better historical research.
Customer Review: I have been a fan of Deadliest Catch since roughly the second season. For the most part, I liked the Hillstrand Brothers (though Capt Phil and the Cornelia Marie crew are my favorites). I was very excited to find an autographed copy of the Hillstrand's book at my local B&N. Though it offered... more info
Customer Review: Well designed (after all it is DK) and packed with gorgeous color photos, I think this is a great book for curious kids (about 10 and up) and adults alike. It covers the basics of how the earth and oceans formed, the chemistry and physics of the ocean, various ecosystems (coral reefs, estuaries,... more info
Customer Review: I bought this book for my Oceanography class and compared to other Oceanography texts I've come across, this book is definitely more concise and better organized.
Customer Review: I had a class in Panama taught out of this book. I don't recommend it for that purpose. If you're interested in learning some general stuff about t he tropics, it's great (If you can stand the author's personality). I find the book to be awkwardly organized and overly repetitive. It's three time's... more info
Customer Review: I had seen this book at the Sea Glass Festival but I waited to purchase it until I checked the cost on Amazon. I was not disappointed. I received a book that I consider to be an excellent resource, as well as beautifully illustrated ( photos of pieces are amazing), all at a great price.
Customer Review: I agree with everything everyone who rated this book 5 stars, says. I used this book every day while on Sanibel and I read it leisurely at night before bed. It has sooo much helpful info. I also bought the Audubon book for Florida, and I hardly ever opened it. "A Guide for the Curious Beachcomber",... more info
Customer Review: If you are interested in the environment and whales and support the fact that what the Japanese are doing by slaughtering whales is WRONG then you MUST read this book, I thought it was great !!!
