This is a great book, very candid and straightforward. I bought two other books before our trip to Disney and this one was by far the best. It provided great tips to save money and time not only at Disney, but also for the other attractions in and around Orlando.

An excellent book for both the seasoned geologist and the layperson, although recommended for somebody with a general understanding of geology. The book is not designed as a typical 'guidebook' that would be carried along on a hike, although its text book-like dimensions are more than acceptable as a vacation companion. Fantastic for the traveller embarking on a tour of the U.S. National Parks, as the chapters are conveniently arranged according to physiographic province. Sorry, folks, but Canada and Mexico are not included. The authors admirably describe not only the geologic feature being observed, but also the 'how' and 'why' it exists. The descriptions and explanations are thorough and easy to read. Overall, the photography is fair (several of the photographs could better serve the spectacular features being discussed) and many of the figures could be more closely related to the topic. However, the majority of the figures, especially the sketched figures, are informative and easy to understand.

I teach a course in geology of America's National Parklands at a community college. I have tried another book for the required text for the course, with mixed success. Therefore when I found out that Geology of U.S. Parklands, fifth edition, was being released, I ordered it for the course even before I had seen my review copy. Previously when traveling I have consulted The Geologic Story of the National Parks and Monuments by the same authors, and was sufficiently impressed with the content, clarity of writing, and extent of coverage that I eagerly ordered the revised version. In my opinion this new book is THE one to use for similar college courses, and should also serve well for travelers with or without geologic training who want to know more about the geology of the magnificent federal parklands of our nation. There is a sufficient short course on general geologic principles in the initial chapter. I like the clarity, accuracy and dry humor of the text, which is better than the style and content in the book previously used - Geology of America's National Park Areas by Brooks Ellwood. Although the latter is quite a bit less expensive and has better quality if not more useful pictures, it is often too simplistic for my use in this course. I may have more to say after having used Kiver and Harris book as a text for a quarter or two, but my initial reaction to it is very favorable. Other books cover the geology of one or a few park areas, but this book has the entire country including Hawaii. However, for some reason the parklands of Alaska are excluded, probably because their inclusion could add many pages to what is already a massive volume (902 pages). I should have liked to see higher quality photographs and a lower cost, but other than those minor quibbles, this book will very likely set the standard to which all others on the subject will strive.

Written in easy to understand language, this book is both interesting and informative. It provides generalized maps of geologic highlights along the trail, black & white pictures, and drawings which all tie into the informative text sections. Spiral bound with vinyl cover for rough handling during the hike. Highly recommended!

This book is an interesting and informative work. It gives a brief overview of what the iron industry was like during the end of the 18th and majority of the 19th centuries. It discusses methods that were used in smelting the iron, and the importance that iron had in the daily lives of those who lived in that era. It will also give you a glimpse of what life was like during that period of time. It will increase your knowledge of a former day, and give you an appreciation of what those people went through so that things can be where they are today. This book is well written, and easy reading. I would recommend it to anyone who would like to learn more about the importance of iron and life in the 19th century.

Powerful. And shockingly modern, considering that it was written so long ago. Though the book is perhaps flawed by it's conceptualization of communism as the humanitarian solution for any and all of Brazil's many problems, it is not a rant, no tirade. All of Galvao's characters are immensely believable. It is easy to feel that oneself, even, is another of Galvao's characters. That's how cleverly she draws her readers in. Give this work a chance; it is of course unheard of (none of your friends will have read it) but that's just another of the work's many assets!

This book, while having little to do with the book, "Jurrassic Park" reasonably documents the events of the film. While the prose is often clunky, it does its job as a piece of merchandising for a huge movie. It is entertaining, and makes the reader long to own more things, such as the REAL book.

A book that had to be written. This book is a good and basic guide for people working or interested in environmental enrichment. Several aspects are covered by the book, from theoretical bases to the implications to use enrichment for the conservation and welfare of wild animals. However, although it gives a lots of examples on mammals and some on reptiles, it forgets birds.

The moment I saw this book, it went into my shopping cart. I was not disappointed. Neil Anderson's insights on Christian identity have been life-changing for me, and this book was full of great, Bible-based, ideas for conquering depression.

I especially loved his balanced viewpoint on treatment for depression. He defines it well as an emotional disorder (with a self-test if you didn't know already you were depressed)and says that the causes are not solely physical, or psychological, or spiritual, but all at once. This isn't another book that tells you to throw your medication in the trash and have more faith-- it explains how you can heal, physically, mentally, and spiritually.

I do, however, have two small gripes. One is that, although it is made clear that healing from depression is often a gradual process, most of the stories in this book involve miraculous and instant turnarounds. Although it is possible, I doubt that is the experience of the majority of believers, and it makes the rest of us who struggle feel left out. The other gripe I have is that for the number of times the Steps to Freedom in Christ are referenced in the book, they really need to be included in the book itself. I found them in The Bondage Breaker Youth Edition, but for those people who pick up this book as their first introduction to Neil Anderson's ministry, they need to be there.

Overall, though, I would recommend this book to pretty much every teen and youth leader out there.

This book is targeted towards young children, it is an early reader book. As a mother of 2 young children, I found it very offensive. The author uses the word "freak" and "freaking" several times in the book. As I grew up, this word was a substitute for a word that is certainly NOT appropriate for children, never mind preschoolers who like to repeat every new word they hear. I would certainly NOT recommend this book to anyone.

this book is about a girl who goes to an amusment park she rides lots of rides and after each one she says "i wasn't scared". her family had came the year before and they all rode "THE SREAMING MEAN MACHINE" except the girl who is to short but this year she is just tall enough. she is a little worried to get on this one but after she goes on and gets off she wants to do it again. this book is an easy reader.

This is a wonderful book for K-4th grade students. It is an excellent example of a personal narrative and is therefore good to read aloud to children when teaching writing. It is filled with descriptive words, sensory details, and similes. The young girl riding The Screaming Mean Machine (roller coaster) is filled with anticipation, fear, and excitement. You feel as though you are with her on this ride. Youngsters are enthralled as they go along on this journey.