GRrrowl, grab that tiger's tail!
594465
I just reread it and enjoyed it just as much, if not more, the second time around. There are already a lot of reviews so I would just like to say that I highly recommend this series!
1382592
I don't write long reviews because there are too many people who do. So I make do with less.
Getting to the point:
This is the story of an inteligent Siberian Tiger, roming the wilds of Russia, who hated being tracked and shot at.  So, what it did was turn the tables on the hunter and being the better tracker- he won out.  Until the next martial-artist tracker arrives.
A must read for Krakauer and Junger fans.
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The great thing about this Tiger edition (or any of the previous editions, for that matter), is that the entire spectrum of Mac users will get something worthwhile from it. If you're a long-time Mac user, there's detailed info enough to qualify as Power User tips, while complete beginners will find things explained fully so they're not left trying to figure out what's being discussed or what they're supposed to do.

On top of that, it's all delivered in Dave Pogue's extremely friendly and entertaining prose. No comedic stand-up routines to wade through to get at the info, but with a quiet wit and intelligence throughout that keeps you reading. Yes, even though it's a computer manual. Even if you're thinking you'd never want to read a computer manual, this will surprise you. And you'll be instantly rewarded with tons of practical info and how-tos that make such a difference in day-to-day usage of your Mac. For example, I've been using Apples since before there were Macs, and I got a bunch of nifty tips on finessing my use of the Finder in the very first chapters!

Tiger's a whole new beast, and while the obviously new features are covered (Dashboard or Spotlight, say), there are major improvements and tweaks to almost everything, and this is a Really Good Guide for pointing out the new lay of the land (even those things you think you know already. Like the Finder.)

So if you're going to get one book on Tiger, get this one. It's accessible so you can get in, get what you need and get out again quickly if you're looking for specific help, while still in-depth enough to make a more comprehensive reading of it rewarding. If you're brand new to OS X or to Macs in general, get this one because it's the best systematic tour guide to the whole new world you've just jumped into, even going so far as to provide sections on where the things you're looking for from your old system (whether OS 9 or Windows) have gotten to in Tiger.

They could offer money-back guarantees on this book, it's that good.
1954637
Has Aesop met his match,  a little white kitten named Blue who can become a majestic white tiger!  Delightful story for the little ones.  Lots of teachable moments for the bigger ones.  I sure hope Blue is going on more adventures!!  This is going to be a collectable series - I hope.
4084606
With "Flashman and the Tiger" GM Fraser brings his "master of trechery and lechery" back in fine form. I had a great time reading this book, which I had been anticipating for some time. Seeing the Zulu warrior on the cover I almost shouted "Egads! It's the Zulu War!" Sadly this was not to be. We get but fleeting glimpses (albeit fantastically fun glimpses) of that action in the last section of this book. Once again Fraser is whetting our appetites for the main course. He did the same thing in the last outing "Flashman and the Angel of the Lord", setting us up for Flashy's participation in the civil war. Here  Fraser also gives us a glimpse into Flashman at Khartoum. So we die hard Flashman fans have three possible delicious dishes to look forward to. Will the next Flashman outting be the defense of Rorke's Drift(as I personally hope), the War Between the States, or Khartoum? We can only wait and see, but hopefully Mr. Fraser will serve the full delectable meal next time. In the interim "Flashman and the Tiger" is a delicious snack to tide us over.
2232353
My cats LOVE this toy! All I have to do is dangle it, and they will take turns batting it in the direction of the other. If I raise it up slightly, they will jump to bat the ball. It is a great way to give them exercise and mental stimulation at the same time. Zephyr will pick it up wand and all and "parades" with it with Zarina right behind him. That's his way of letting me know, "Come on, Mom, play with us!"
1485143
I wish this book were still in print so I could give it to all my friends' children. The tiger is indeed terrible but gets his comeuppance eventually, and it's a great story.  My brother loved this book growing up, and the text made a fun song.  I have now tracked down a copy for my nephew who is 3 and very bloodthirsty.
1192149
A ship sinks and this young guy named Pi has to survive somehow on a big raft with a few zoo animals, most notably, a big tiger! This is enough to test anyone's full capacity of strength and endurance. This story scenario also provides a good opening for all kinds of philosophical speculation and introspective discussion about spiritual faith, etc. All the while, the tiger has eaten all the animals one by one and Pi has to do some fishing to keep both himself and the hungry tiger fed if he doesn't wanna be its next meal!
What I love about this book is that it's not afraid to make you think, it's not afraid to tackle ideas while at the same time it's written in a flowing style and there's such a fantastic story here! Reminds you of Hemingway's novella about the old man and the whale. This is a simple, perhaps too drawn out, but enchanting tale. The only criticism I would have is that some descriptions are too detailed, too long-winded, too drawn out. This is not a fast-paced read, so you need to read with patience, but I think you'll be amply rewarded if you find some free relaxing time and really give it a chance.
David Rehak
author of "A Young Girl's Crimes"
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This book came just in time!  It saved my precious cat's life.  See, I'm pretty sure my downstairs neighbors hired a ninja clan to assassinate my pet cat, Fluffy, because she "meows too much."  I kept seeing ninjas all over the place.  Hiding in my bathtub, clinging to the rafters, disguised as 'baristas.'  They were closing in.  So I bought, read, and followed the advice of When Ninjas Attack.

On the day that those ninjas attacked I was fully prepared!  It took them THREE HOURS to circumnavigate my animal-filled wet moat - it was filled with tigers and box jellyfish!  When they finally did, I was long gone in my jet-pack!  I'm now living safely in a place that I will not divulge, and Fluffy is alive and well!

If you want to be as prepared as I was, (and laugh out loud while preparing), BUY THIS BOOK!  You're pet will not regret it!
2244014
This song has me motivatin' my happy all day long! It's got a great beat, fantastic lyrics and can even get me out of the chair believing I can catch that tiger by the tail!
4581566
Ms Wylder has indeed inserted a new twist on dragon lore for us shifter fans.  Dominique and Virdi are propelled on a wild journey to hopefully unite the dragon clans (not to mention fame and prestige to whoever has the Emperor Egg in their clan). Dominique is the archeologist that finds the Emperor egg at a dig she has been working on for three years. Although many touch the egg, it chooses to bond with her as she struggles to protect if from an apparently greedy dragon as the dig is attacked a very violent one. Virdi wants the prestige he would finally win by bringing the treasure home to the clan that has always seen him as a failure. They are propelled on a course of action, budding love, and intrigue to find her true mate so the emperor egg can be born!  Enjoy! Enjoy! I know I did!
I am voluntarily reviewing an ARC copy of THE DRAGON'S SECRET BABY from the author.
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I just love the Tiger's Eye necklace. The dark neutral colors will go with any color combination, and the shape of the necklace rolls and conforms to the shape of your neck. I ordered the shorter 18 in. So that it can be seen with almost any style shirt. Should be no problem about losing it be ause the magnets are so strong that you have be careful when taking it off. So go out and "grab THIS tiger by the tail!"
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Well, he was right.  He did come back.  And it is with a sort of new character that still epitomizes what we expect of Arnold, The Last Great Action Hero!  This time out he is trying to while away his retirement in a sort of sleepy little border town where the biggest danger is eating the overstuffed omelets at the local diner!  He has a rather sardonic Deputy, another deputy that is easy on the eyes, and a young rookie.  None of these folks are prepared for a no-holds-barred invasion of their territory by a gang of mercenaries trying to get a drug kingpin back into Mexico.  They're doing it the hard way: they've bought their own bridge with them!  Without giving too much away, I would just like to say that Forrest Whitaker's character of an FBI Agent has set that agency back about 30 years.  The so-called brilliant plan the drug lord uses to escape from the FBI's custody is nothing short of silly, and the reaction of said Whitaker's character warrants editing on a major scale.  I know some folks who are past agents and they must have cringed just looking at this part of things.  Did I mention the 200+ MPH Corvette this guy's henchmen stole for him to drive over the border in?  No?  Well, it doesn't really matter.  The thing isn't all that important until the last part of the film, and given what it goes through before we get anywhere near the end, the fact that it still exists stretches the boundaries of belief!  The humor is wonderful, the local gun-hoarding nut case turns in a great performance, the action is fast and furious, and Arnold really delivers!  "How you feelin' Sheriff?" he's asked.  "Old..."  You may be old Arnold, but you're still loads of fun to watch on the big screen!
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I love this shirt; I just can't get enough of it. Why, after putting on my three-wolf-moon T-shirt, I suddenly got the urge to run on all fours, howl at the moon, and kill and eat a deer using nothing but my teeth.

Unfortunately, this all happened at the city zoo in front of kids during School Day. I tried to explain to the police that it was because of the shirt, but for some reason, they're not buying it.
1852029
Another great page turner that starts with Gemma driving to work in the rain only to find out her car isn't working properly on the mountainous road! Gemma has finally achieved her lifelong dream of owning a Tiger Sanctuary that fulfills her parents' dream of rescuing these wild animals as well as her uncle's dream. Unfortunately, her family died and now it's just her keeping the tigers safe. With someone trying to sabotage her property, will she ever be able to trust anyone?

Special Agent Gray Wilde is undercover and about to interview for a volunteer position at this Tiger Sanctuary when he runs into Gemma being in trouble. Does Gemma realize there's a wildlife trafficking ring going on and will Gray be enough to protect the innocent in this investigation?

Gemma has a limp and must use a cane, which slows her down in the story but doesn't make her any less of a protagonist to the story :) She is passionate for her cause protecting and nurturing the tigers, keeping them safe, and honoring her parents' legacy. She feels safe with Gray, but isn't sure if he's really trustworthy.

Gray is a superb hero even though he has his own trust issues going on. Every time there is trouble with the Sanctuary and Gemma, he is right there to help out all the while making sure the tigers are always safe. I wish there had been more scenes with the wild animals in this story, but they are described tangibly and it was a real treat to learn about them in this book!

"Tigers were worth more dead than alive, their parts bringing money in excess of a hundred grand, thanks to the demand for traditional Asian medicine. All it took was finding a buyer on the black market and someone needing money could easily make it in spades.
Gemma Rollins might be standing in the way of that. If Gray discovered her life was in danger, he would not only work undercover, but serve as her protector."

Really enjoyed the ending and how Cooper has a nice moment with Gray. It felt to me that Gemma kept losing her cane throughout the story, but was glad she found other ways of getting around while danger was in their midst. Another great story from Goddard that will keep those pages turning!

Thanks to the author for the review copy provided. I was not required to write a positive review, the comments and opinions are my own.
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We need a U.S. format!!! This is a fantastic documentary, and brings to light support of endangered tigers, leading to  support of all endangered species. PBS in the U.S. is showing this and many would buy the DVD if available in a U.S. format. It is a sweet look at human/animal interaction, a view of the intelligence and affection of these animals, and an important message to a species which has the ability to be a shepherd to the planet instead of a greedy killer.
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Tigerclaw has been driven out, but he is not dead. suspicion and chaos rise. intense, but intriguing. Read it, Twolegs! YOU WON'T REGRET IT!