Best of
Guides

2004

An Unofficial Muggle's Guide to the Wizarding World: Exploring the Harry Potter Universe


Fionna Boyle - 2004
    K. Rowling's Harry Potter series is explained, expanded, and celebrated in a literary guidebook which also includes information on the historical roots of the symbolism and mythology used in the series. Original.

Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen (Prima Official Game Guide)


Eric Mylonas - 2004
    Catch 'Em All Over Again -Extensive strategy for new and veteran Pokemaniacs -Massive walkthrough with stats on every enemy -Exclusive maps to help you navigate each area -Detailed battle tactics for dominating your "Pokemon(R) Ruby & Sapphire"--playing friends -Essential PokeDex, featuring stats and how to catch them

The Detox Miracle Sourcebook: Raw Food and Herbs for Complete Cellular Regeneration


Robert S. Morse - 2004
    Morse has told thousands of patients over the years. Since 1972, he has directed a health clinic in Florida, successfully helping people cure themselves of cancer, diabetes, M.S., Crohn's disease, along with both brain and nerve damage. His "miracle" approach is fully detailed in this comprehensive book.The cause of illness is poison (acidosis), i.e., toxins from our food, water and air. No genuine healing can proceed in such a toxified environment. Morse's system is to treat the cause of illness, not the symptoms The Detox Miracle Sourcebook shows you how to use raw foods and herbs as of the primary means of detoxification, healing, and ultimate regeneration of weak or diseased cells.This book is called a "sourcebook" because of the vast reference material it contains. The author presents a complete overview of every bodily system and every organ. He details the causes of "breakdown" in each system and recommends natural means - raw foods and herbs -- for cleansing, and then strengthening of each part. Comprehensive charts and tables specify the sources for and uses of vitamins, major minerals, trace minerals, cell salts, herbs, fruits and vegetables, essential oils, phytochemicals.His chapters on what to expect as you detoxify are especially valuable. Morse describes the natural "side effects" (from the mild to the extreme) of releasing toxins from the body. He explains in commonsense terms how to encourage this "healing crisis" while at the same time maintaining overall balance in the body. He also offers dramatic accounts of how his own patients have healed themselves of chronic and acute conditions by using these methods.Two detox "miracle" diets are offered as the core of his natural cleansing system. He offers suggestions for the use of fresh juices, recipes for raw foods and a selection of cooked dishes that will gently ease even the timid into the process.Other outstanding features include: lists of the toxic chemicals commonly found in foods, air, water; a massive glossary of medical and nutritional terms; a Resource Guide for where and how to acquire healthy foods, oils, bodycare products, educational materials, etc.; an extensive Bibliography.

The Stratocaster Chronicles: Celebrating 50 Years of the Fender Strat


Tom Wheeler - 2004
    From Buddy Holly to Jimi Hendrix to today's hottest players, the Fender Stratocaster defines rock 'n' roll for generations of fans and players.Special features include exclusive photos of the world's greatest guitar collection, as well as a CD with musical examples of famous Strat sounds and styles hilariously performed by Greg Kocheven spoken excerpts from the author's interviews with the Strat's beloved inventor, Leo Fender.This book also recognizes that the Stratocaster's deeper significance lies in the music that guitarists have created with it. You'll hear what Strat players have to say about their instrument, their music and each other. The Fender Stratocaster both reflects and influences popular culture worldwide. The Stratocaster Chronicles focuses on the people who brought it into the world, the designers and builders who refined it, and the players who have taken it from there. 280 pages.

Rocket Mass Heaters: Superefficient Woodstoves You Can Build


Ianto Evans - 2004
    This book explains in detail exactly how to build one, then how to use it in a range of applications. We discuss materials: where to find them, what to pay and how to make use of found and recycled parts. The section on fire and fuels is thorough but simple; we tried to keep away from numbers wherever possible. There are success stories, case studies, references and where to find further information, all heavily illustrated. Home heating can be expensive both in capital equipment and in running costs. If we heat by gas, oil or electricity we are supporting a big corporation and impoverishing ourselves. By building an extra efficient heating system you will be one more big step off the treadmill and your move to self-sufficiency and true wealth. Good luck with your stove! From the Introduction by Ianto Evans

Coast to Coast Path: St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay


Henry Stedman - 2004
    Crossing three fabulous National Parks--the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales, and the North York Moors--it samples the very best of the English countryside--rugged mountains and lakes, gentle dales and stone-built villages; country lanes and wild moorland; and sea cliffs and fishing villages. Includes 94 large-scale walking maps showing route times, places to stay, points of interest; itineraries for all walkers--whether walking the route in its entirety over 12-14 days or sampling the highlights on day walks; St. Bees through to Robin Hood's Bay--where to stay, where to eat, what to see, plus detailed street plans; comprehensive public transportation information--for all access points on the trail; historical and geographical attractions; flora and fauna--four page full color flower guide, plus an illustrated wildlife section.

Pokemon® Colosseum Official Strategy Guide


Phillip Marcus - 2004
    Complete scenario walkthrough with teambuilding and battle tips. Detailed stats for all trainers and their Pokemon. Plus, huge Pokemon Pokedex, quick reference charts, and game secrets!This Signature Series guide includes cool bonus content, special cover treatment, and a premium item!This product is available for sale in the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand only.

Official Nintendo The Legend Of Zelda: Minish Cap Player's Guide


Nintendo Power - 2004
    Get the most from your journey with the official Player's Guide from Nintendo Power. Complete overworld and dungeon maps, with a walk-through for the entire adventure Gameplay-tested strategies to help you defeat every boss Detailed information on how to obtain every weapon, Piece of Heart and empty bottle A comprehensive Kinstone guide with an in-depth explanation of the fusion process BONUS POSTER INCLUDED! Exclusive poster showcasing the next The Legend of Zelda game. Complete strategy for the Game Boy Advance game - The Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap

Michigan Trees, Revised and Updated: A Guide to the Trees of the Great Lakes Region


Burton V. Barnes - 2004
    Written and illustrated in a style that appeals at once to academic botanists and armchair arborphiles alike, Michigan Trees gives readers everything they need to know for identifying trees in the Great Lakes state. Included with each description are fascinating notes and asides (for example, this tidbit on the jack pine: "Parklike or savanna stands in north-central Michigan are prime habitat for the rare Kirtland's warbler that breeds nowhere else in the world."). Also includes a tree key and identification section illustrated with elegantly simple line drawings that reveal the tiny, signature details that make each tree unique.Burton V. Barnes is Professor of Forestry at the University of Michigan. Formerly a research forester, he is best known for his research and publications in forest ecology and forest genetics.Warren H. Wagner, Jr. was a world authority on ferns. He had been Professor Emeritus of Botany and Natural Resources at the University of Michigan before his death at the age of 80 in 2000.

Kaufman Field Guide to Mammals of North America


Kenn Kaufman - 2004
    More than 1,200 photographs have been digitally edited to show correct sizes, comparative colors, and the field marks necessary for identification in the wild. With each title in the distinguished Kaufman Field Guide series, Kenn Kaufman engages and educates naturalists of all ages and skill levels about the wonders of nature. In Mammals of North America, the format has been designed for easy field use, with illustrations, maps, and text arranged side by side. Detailed range maps show where each species is common or rare. The authoritative text discusses the identification of these animals and the essential facts about their habitats and behavior. Hundreds of illustrations show tracks, dens, and other signs that we may notice even when the animals themselves are out of sight.

Wildflowers and Ferns of Kentucky


Thomas G. Barnes - 2004
    This non-technical guide -- featuring more than five hundred dazzling full-color photographs by award-winning photographer Thomas G. Barnes -- is the state's indispensable guide to the most common species in the Commonwealth.With this book, readers will learn to identify and appreciate Kentucky wildflowers and ferns by matching photographs and leaf line drawings to the more than six hundred and fifty species of flowers covered in the book. Extremely practical and simple to use, the guide's color photographs and line drawings appear with plant descriptions for easy identification, and plants are grouped by flower color and blooming season. Each species listing includes the plant's common and scientific name, plant family, habitat, frequency, and distribution throughout Kentucky, with similar species listed in the notes.There is no other volume that covers the flora of Kentucky with such ease of identification. The first new statewide guide to appear in thirty years, with its combination of high quality photographs, illustrations, portability, and easy organization of information, Wildflowers and Ferns of Kentucky is an essential addition to the library or field pack of the wildflower enthusiast, naturalist, and anyone else who loves the outdoors.

MoMA Highlights: 350 Works from the Museum of Modern Art, New York


Sarah Lucas - 2004
    Few institutions approach the richness of The Museum of Modern Art's holdings in painting, sculpture, drawing, prints, illustrated books, architectural models and drawings, graphic and industrial design, photography, film, video and multimedia installations. In this volume, some 350 highlights--23 of which are new to this edition--from the Museum's six curatorial departments, are interwoven to present a sumptuous and broadly chronological overview that takes readers from Post-Impressionism to contemporary art. Every work that was executed in color is reproduced in "MoMA Highlights" in vibrant hues, and each is accompanied by a brief commentary. Updated and revised, this book is the definitive guide to the broad scope of MoMA's collection. Also updated and expanded, The Museum of Modern Art recently reopened on November 20, 2004 in its newly designed building by architect Yoshio Taniguchi. Founded in 1929 as an educational institution, MoMA is dedicated to being the foremost museum of modern art in the world. The ultimate purpose of the Museum declared at its founding, is to acquire the best modern works of art in all visual mediums.

The Dog Lover's Companion to New England: The Inside Scoop on Where to Take Your Dog


JoAnna Downey - 2004
    It sniffs out everything from the best parks, dog runs, and beaches to restaurants, hotels, and shops where dogs are truly welcome. Written by two local authors with canine companions, it offers insiders' advice on fun activities for pets and people such as the Boston Common Dog Wash, New Hampshire's Walk for the Animals, pup-friendly movie and music nights, and other doggie diversions. Detailed maps, precise driving directions, and a one-to-four paw ranking are given for each destination. Practical information on local leash laws, canine etiquette, and traveling with dogs ensures that both two- and four-legged travelers enjoy safe, happy outings.

Norse Gods and Goddesses Coloring Book


Jeff A. Menges - 2004
    Fourteen large illustrations, with text on facing pages, describe the feats of Odin, the Father of the gods; Aegir, the much-feared master of the seas; Thor and his mighty hammer; the mischievous Loki; and other mythical figures.

The Cambridge Guide to English Usage


Pam Peters - 2004
    It also addresses larger issues of inclusive language, and effective writing and argument, and provides guidance on grammatical terminology. Based on large international corpora, it differentiates clearly between U.S., U.K., Canadian and Australian usage and offers up-to-date, objective advice presented in readable, accessible terms. Pam Peters is a Professor of Linguistics at Macquarie University where she also serves as Director of Macquarie University's Dictionary Research Center. She is the author of several books on English usage, including Cambridge Australian English Style Guide (Cambridge, 1995).

Erotic Massage


Anne Hooper - 2004
    The book features more than 200 all new erotic and vibrant photographs which demonstrate sensual touching.

Complete Guide to the Music of the Beach Boys (Complete Guide to their Music)


Andrew G. Doe - 2004
    Written by experts, each book examines every song in a given artist s recorded repertoire, making it an invaluable guide for collectors and fans alike.

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within - Official Strategy Guide


Adam Deats - 2004
    Locate every Upgrade Pedestal and weapon while traversing through both the past and present.Dominate Every Boss!: Send every brutal boss down to defeat with game-tested strategies and tips.Find Every Secret Weapon: Venture off the beaten path to uncover all the cool weapons at the Prince's disposal.Find Every Secret Chest: Locate all the Secret Chests to unlock cool artwork and other goodies.All-New Free-Form Fighting System Revealed! Uncover the intricacies of the game's new fighting system. Learn how to master all of the Prince's moves!Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Game Cube, and PC Genre: Action This product is available for sale in North America only.

National Geographic Encyclopedia of Space


Linda K. Glover - 2004
    The Encyclopedia of Space answers such questions as How vast is the Milky Way? What makes a satellite stay up? How does deep space affect our daily climate? Arranged in six thematic chapters, the Encyclopedia of Space brings together in one accessible volume the varied aspects of space science: the solar system, deep space exploration (manned and unmanned) and discovery, satellites and orbits, and the commercial, scientific, and military uses of space. Tables, diagrams, maps, and fact boxes provide additional information and value. The encyclopedia is enriched by recently declassified intelligence material and photographs from the U.S. Navy and the National Reconnaissance Office, the latest Hubble images, and essays written by leading professionals in the field, such as Kathryn Sullivan and Sylvia Earle. Astronaut Buzz Aldrin, who landed on the Moon with Neil Armstrong, wrote the foreword. Also published in German (2005): Die große National Geographic Enzyklopädie Weltall

The Hidden Folk: Stories of Fairies, Dwarves, Selkies, and Other Secret Beings


Lise Lunge-Larsen - 2004
    Or was it just the odd light of dusk or dawn playing tricks? As Lise Lunge-Larsen’s magical, timeless stories reveal and Beth Krommes’s enchanting scratchboard illustrations capture, the hidden folk are there, all right: you just have to know where—and how—to look.

The Magical World of Fairies


Nicola Baxter - 2004
    

Fighters and Bombers 1935-1950


Tony Buttler - 2004
    This new volume again emphasizes the designs which were never flown. It covers aircraft projects that were prepared from the mid-1930s onwards influenced by the growing threat of another war with Germany, through to some projects which appeared after the war was over. The latter includes early jets such as the Attacker, Sea Hawk and Venom, which all flew post-war but were designed to wartime or immediate post-war requirements. Among the designs featured in this book are fixed-gun fighters, turret fighters, twin-engine cannon fighters, light, medium and heavy bombers, torpedo bombers and flying boats. As in the trilogy's first two volumes, these designs are covered with detailed descriptions and data and numerous photographs of models or artists' impressions showing how these designs would have looked. Unlike the post-war years, details of many earlier unbuilt projects have been lost, but fortunately information on a great number of these has survived, and this will form the most complete record to be published on these fascinating machines.

Time Out Istanbul


Time Out Guides - 2004
    Evidence of its pivotal historical role - from the Byzantine era, through the glories of the Ottoman period, to the age of Ataturk's distinctive modernity - is reflected in the city's architecture. Those in search of the old Orient don't have to look far: the minarets of the curvaceous Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace, old men drinking tea in the recesses of the Grand Bazaar are all here, and respected by the modern city. But there is another side to the city. The Istanbul of today manages the trick of combining age-old, much-appreciated glories with modern worldwide cultural trends.Time Out Istanbul's locally based writers are ideally placed to guide readers through the fashionable restaurants, innovative music and lively bar and nightlife scenes that are an integral part of modern Istanbul, a city that not only survives, but thrives, as a synthesis of cultures.

Words You Should Know In High School: 1000 Essential Words To Build Vocabulary, Improve Standardized Test Scores, And Write Successful Papers


Burton Jay Nadler - 2004
    This easy-to-use book features more than 1,000 essential words that arm you with the vocabulary you need to tackle real-world tasks--from debating current events to writing essays for your college applications. Whether you're an incoming freshman or a graduating senior, inside these engaging and enlightening pages, you'll find sections that help you: Understand commonly misused words Learn popular definitions used in standardized tests Recognize the difference between synonyms and antonyms Perfect spelling and grammar usage Choose the right word for every special course and circumstance Written in a spunky style that's never boring, this handy book is your ticket to a new well-spoken you--willing and able to find the right words for every situation, at school, at work, and everywhere else!

A Blacksmithing Primer: A Course in Basic and Intermediate Blacksmithing


Randy McDaniel - 2004
    Over 400 detailed drawings help increase comprehension levels. This is a reference manual that will be found lying open on the workbench more often than found on the bookshelf and is highly recommended to anyone swinging a hammer to shape hot metal. This is an excellent introduction to this glorious craft and an excellent resource for advancing your knowledge, skills, and vision for blacksmithing.

Point Reyes: The Complete Guide to the National Seashore & Surrounding Area


Jessica Lage - 2004
    Visitors come to hike, camp, backpack, bike, kayak, horseback ride, picnic, fish, and nature-watch. This resource gives detailed information on trails, roads, camps and beaches within the sheashore, and surrounding parks and preserves.

Grand Canyon National Park


Jennifer Denniston - 2004
    Whether you want to hike the Rim Trail, view endangered California Condors or roar along Colorado River rapids below, gear up first with this guide to the most inspiring of national parks