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RE: Mike Wise writing a book? MIKEWISE.COM
Mike-
Well I guess I should throw my two cents in about Mike writing a book.
1) I believe that a website is a much more practical solution at this stage
because, unlike a book, it is easily updateable. This is also a wonderful
medium to organize a book destined for press if one so desires.
2) Phenotypic identification utilizing a dichotomous key would be very
helpful. This could be, and would be, in a constant state of development if
we use a website format.
3) We all should contribute to this project and not lay the load on one
person (i.e. Mike Wise). Mike is obviously extremely knowledgeable and IMO
could be the "information gatekeeper" of the website.
4) Mike and "appointed help" could post directives to us on this list serve
(e.g. need a black & white photo of a female A. sp. "melgar").
5) Lots of other sections w/pics could be included. I would like to see
sections on species specific; type location ecology, captive husbandry
techniques, color photos of a given species w/ location information in
various "moods" (e.g. light/dark background, aggression, fright display,
breeding dress etc.). (I have just started working on this myself. Do you
think it's worth the effort?). My thought is that multiple photos of a
given species could be used to cross reference results from the dichotomous
key to confirm correct species identification.
6) Publication of such a book could not be monetarily driven IMHO. In fact,
if Mike would agree to do this, he would probably make more money if we all
just sent him $10 for his time. I certainly think it would be worth
it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7) This really could come together rather quickly.
Well it was more like 7 cents worth :) What do you guys think? Let the
shredding begin.
Be good to yourself,
Brett
___________________________
Brett Kemker, Ph.D.
Dept. of Communication Disorders
The Florida State University
Tallahassee, Fl. 32306-1200
Ph:850.644.2238
Fax:850.644.8994
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