what are you reading?

[infernalis]

Does "Stream and river dynamics" qualify?

It was published by the New York state DEC for landowners on a flood plain.

Fascinating, Explains erosion, currents, eddys, Debris and problems induced by man.

[adamanteus]

I got exactly what I asked for this Christmas. My wife had in brought in from the US. It was right at the top of my Christmas wish list!

[infernalis]

Nice gift James.

[Stefan-A]

Nice.

I finally got properly started with The Origin of Species. After that one, I'll only have two books left to finish.

[Stefan-A]

I just ordered myself two new books, I hope they're serious.

Die Ringelnatter
Natrix natrix (L.)
Klaus Kabisch
Westarp Wissenschaften, 2004, ISBN: 9783894328306

Die Kreuzotter
Vipera berus
Hans Schiemenz;
Westarp Wissenschaften, 2004, ISBN: 9783894321512



The store didn't have this following book, but it seemed interesting. Does anybody know if it's worth buying?

Reptile and Amphibian Problem Solver: Practical and Expert Advice on Keeping Snakes, Lizards, Frogs and Other Reptiles and Amphibians, The
Practical & Expert Advice on Keeping Snakes & Lizards
Robert Davies & Valerie Davies
Voyageur Press (MN)
Published: 31.10.1997
ISBN: 9781564651945



Edit: I found another book I might like.

Venomous Snakes - Ecology, Evolution, and Snakebite
Roger S. Thorpe ; Wolfgang Wuster; Anita Malhotra
ISBN: 9780198549864

[adamanteus]

Stefan, I have Die Kreuzotter.... it's quite a good book with some good colour plates and habitat pictures, but it's all written in some foreign language!

[drache]

Reptile and Amphibian Problem Solver: Practical and Expert Advice on Keeping Snakes, Lizards, Frogs and Other Reptiles and Amphibians, The
Practical & Expert Advice on Keeping Snakes & Lizards
Robert Davies & Valerie Davies
Voyageur Press (MN)
Published: 31.10.1997
ISBN: 9781564651945

apparently out of print, but I found some pre-owned copies at a reasonable price
the reviews are pretty good, so I'll just get a copy and let you know what I think

[Stefan-A]

Stefan, I have Die Kreuzotter.... it's quite a good book with some good colour plates and habitat pictures, but it's all written in some foreign language!

Good to know.

[Stefan-A]

apparently out of print, but I found some pre-owned copies at a reasonable price
the reviews are pretty good, so I'll just get a copy and let you know what I think

Thanks. I might be able to get my hands on a used copy myself.

[Lulu Bennett]

I have just read the twilight saga for the second time since xmas. went to see the movie the other day too
I went with a reasonably open mind because, in my honest opinion, a movie has never been quite as good as the book.
Still i don't think i could have prepared myself for the abomonation that Catherine Hardwicke claims to be a good rendition of Twilight.
Instead of feeling engrossed by the chemistry not only between Bella and Edward but between all the charicters, i was left feeling rather awkward and dismayed. Edward came across as an absolute arse instead of a gentleman and none of the charicters had chance to reach their full potential as the book was able to portray.
I am a huge fan of the books and feel cheated by Mrs Hardwickes 'stick and paste' interpritation of the amazingly intence and passionate story, yet all i can do is pray that somebody else takes over the directing for New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn, if these are to be made.