Florida Books

Not really a scientific essay in my opinion, but a labor of love. A good read and something that will let you feel and fear for the future of this beautiful animal. Hats off to Mr. Maehr for taking the effort to relate his experiences... one of my favorite nature "books".... long live the panther

Dear readers,

Today morning before leaving for work i happen to watch National geographic channel wherein there was one hour programe on Florida panther. It's survival seems to be highly endangered due to the fact that their genetic poll being limited and in-breeding among the cats inevitable it gives a very tragic case of survival. I being an avid wildlife enthsiast from India hope that American people will defenitely do something for the survival of Florida panther.

Thanks

This book is extremely informative for those who wish to learn how to prepare their own Health Care Surrogate, Living Will, and/or POAs. The book is not up to date on the latest statutes - which is made clear right from the beginning that any user must check for the latest changes etc...

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This is to long to make short but will try. my sister had a stroke her son got a P of A so he said we don't know. He has sold her house and everything in it. Is this what the P of A is for to make it right for him to do this ? she now lives with him and has NOTHING. He has called me and now wants her to come and live with me but has made it clear that HE has P of A for her. Can this be changed ? PLEASE HELP ME. THANK YOU. tHEY LIVE IN FLORIDA

This book is a great tool for the state license exam. The two 100-question exams at the end of the book are reliable to the state exam questions. I really recommend it!!! I passed the exam on the first try.

I recomend everyone who is not confident about taking the state exam to get this book before. It is an excellent tool. I passed the exam after reviewing the material in it. It explains you the right way to read and understand the questions which is the most important thing when you are in front of the computer.I could realize where I was failing and how to correct it. Rather than go over and over again the material you already have studied, try to close the big book and check this out.

This creative book, written by a diverse talented group of five, offers short stories, excerpts, essays and poems. The collection leaves no seed unturned in sprouting a bouquet of emotions and genres making it a delight for every reader.

The book is broken down into six categories. Each category is as delectable as the next. I found the entire book and all the writers appealing. I especially liked "The Elevator" by Estelle Lipp and the "Butcher and the Blonde" by Nancy Wayman Deutsch. The poems in the section Poems from the Back Pocket are fresh and enchanting.

This book is for all who would enjoy a sparkle of sunshine in their day. Florida Shorts is a chance to discover the dashing writing abilities of five first rate writers. Well done.

Sherry Russell
Midwest Book Review

The picture on the cover of "Florida Shorts" is your first indication that you are about to embark on a wonderful journey. There are five pairs of shorts, two male and three female, hanging on a clothes line strung between two oak trees, with a stand of moss-laden live oaks in the background. Off in the distance is a typical central Florida lake. The metaphor is obvious.
The anthology is a delightful collection of short literary pieces by a talented group of up-and-coming Florida authors. A few have received a number of literary awards and the others are new but talented writers. Two are natives Floridians and three are there by choice. Included are short stories, excerpts, essays and poems.
Some of the "shorts" will scare you and some of the "shorts" will make you smile. Others will make you laugh. Some will make you think and some will take you on a thrill ride.
There is something here for everyone.
I especially like the warm and creative stories about animals, "The Bus," The Summer Visitor" and "The Twilight Invaders".
"The Butcher and the Blonde" evokes memories of an old love story called "Abie's Irish Rose," although with a wonderful and uplifting surprise ending.
I'm not sure I want to go through what Drew encounters in order to get that "piece of pie" in the story of the same name.
I loved the pieces on growing up and coming of age. And for those interested in the darker side of life, "On the E Train" and "The Perfect Couple" will more than fill the bill.
A few of the memoirs are moving presentations of personal journeys.
The poetry brought me from tears to cheers and back again. It is well above the norm of what is being written today.
"Florida Shorts" reads quickly and is well worth you time.

Chuck Dowling, author. See website www.chuckdowling.com

this book is a must have for poeple looking for fun on a budget. State parks are very inexpensive and offer lots to see and do or you can just find one to lounge in the sun and do nothing. We use this to plan family and scout outings.

This book is our favorite guide to exploring Florida's natural wonders, and there are many. It gives the most useful information of any I've found. If you would rather see real nature instead of fake (Disney animation) this is the book.
We keep it in our RV and plan trips with it.
What amazes me is that the author is from Washington state and knows so much about Florida.
The only thing that could make it better are two things: color photos and a better map of the parks with an overlay showing both major cities as well as the parks, to give a better sense of where they are located. It would be too crowded to put them all on one map so an overlay would be preferable. I had to use a car map in conjunction with the book map to plan trips, no big deal.
Just got back from Manatee Springs and Cedar Key. Florida springs are totally cool (double-ent. intended).

Florida State University is where I'll be in a few months! I have my parents to thank for letting me have free reign to where I'm going and Colleg Prowler for putting out these guides. They rank stuff like academics, safety and security, greek life, drug scene etc using the grading scale A-F. Florida State looks pretty good in this scale, and has enough bars and clubs near the university to make my decision final.

Peace.

I have to say, of all the different ways to learn about potential colleges, this guidebook offers the best way to find out if a school is right for you. I actually visited FSU, along with several other schools, and while a campus visit is nice, it doesn't necessarily give you the low-down on what being a student there is REALLY like. CollegeProwler hired a student to write the book, based on interviews with other students, so there isn't any of the hard sell you get from a campus recruiter. I highly recommend these guidebooks to anyone who is planning to attend college.

This is a terrific book. Bruce Hunt takes his readers on a trip through time to see how Florida's landmarks have changed. He is a wonderful author with a keen sense of capturing the places he visits. Anyone with any sense of Florida history will love this book!

I've always enjoyed Bruce Hunt's storytelling skills, especially his ability to take me to colorful places he has visited for his other travel books.

Now we have the same easy storytelling style,interesting history, and it's a work of art too!

Gorgeous new photos, interesting historical photos, and lots of little known facts.

Fabulous guide to wildlife viewing areas in Florida. It led me to to many places not found in any other books. The directions are clear and concise, and the site descriptions are well-written. I spent an afternoon at one extraordinary, magical place where I was literally tripping over the local wildlife. As I was about to leave, the first person I had seen all day came up to me and asked me where I lived, since this was a place only the locals knew about. She was astounded that I was from out-of-town. Sure enough, the log book, which only showed a few visitors per day, had no one from out-of-state but me in it! I just hope that these areas remain as unspoiled as they are now. This book made my trip to Florida worthwhile!

When you are next lucky enough to find yourself in sections of the Florida peninsula still green and grassy or blue and wavy, you'll have a sharper chance of spotting limpkins, roseate spoonbills, plovers, manatees and alligators and hundreds of species more, even mice, with this perky pink guidebook in your backpack. Florida Wildlife Viewing Guide takes you to the most popular and also the least-known local, state and national preserves where you can make like a Florida (wild) native.

I've lived in Florida for over 30 years and have just discovered new bike trails - only miles from my home - after reading through Florida's Fabulous Trail Guide. My friends and I have already planned two biking trips since I bought the book two weeks ago! The photos are inspiring too!

This book brings Florid's Trails to life with many beautiful color pitures that make you want to be there! Full of excellent information about where you can hike, bike, and ride horses in the state of Florida.

Full of lush color photographs that bring the different parks to life. Everything is covered from Pensacola, in the far west panhandle, to the keys.

This book allows you to have a first hand view of what the scenary looks like and actual pictures of the many trails and waterways thoughout the state.

If you like to ride bikes off road, hike in unspoiled wilderness areas, or ride horses in the backwoods this book is a must have. You could spend the next ten years just visiting the sites listed in this publication.

Or just look at the awesome pictures and dream of being there...

I read this book a few years back after spotting it in the library in Kissimmee. I've always been a Florida history buff, having been born and raised in nearby Oviedo, and after thumbing through the pages I decided to check it out. Let me tell you... I could not put it down! It held my attention from start to finish! After reading it, I ventured out to old cemeteries around the area to find these people mentioned in the book. I should have bought the book back then but now I'm doing so to add to my collection. A great read for anyone who wants to learn about the life and hardships of our Florida pioneers!!

This is a "must have" for anyone interested in Florida history, as it is the most thorough account written about the infamous Barber-Mizell feud--a feud which only really came to an end when the author (a descendant of the Mizells) married her first husband (a Barber).

The narrative is based on family tales and traditions passed down by both sides to their living descendants. But, Mrs. Shearhart also backs-up the stories with surviving documentation. And, she fearlessly includes some facts and revelations that previous generations may have been unwilling to put in print.