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Papers given at a conference on Scientific Exploration in North America to 1930 with topics including Cartography, Oceanic Exploration, Art, Anthropology, Lewis and Clark, and the West. This book adds much to our quest for knowledge of who and where we are by illuminating...

This Festschrift honoring John N. Couch, Kenan Professor of Botany, Emeritus, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is composed of articles by his former students and colleagues. The many distinguished mycological articles should make this a valuable addition to the literature...

In the tradition of G. G. Simpson's classic work, Kenneth D. Rose's The Beginning of the Age of Mammals analyzes the events that occurred directly before and after the mysterious K-T boundary which so quickly thrust mammals from obscurity to planetary dominance. Rose surveys...

A Focus on Peatlands and Peat Mosses surveys the fens and bogs of the Upper Midwest, examining how plant life is directly affected by coldness, waterlogged peat accumulations, and habitats that become progressively more acidic and mineral poor. Other topics explored include classification of...

The world energy economy is poised for a sweeping shift away from imported oil and environmentally damaging coal during the next few decades, according to the findings in Power Surge, the latest book from the Worldwatch Institute. Pushed by the need to stabilize the...

Despite centuries of human impact and one the highest population densities on Earth, most of Hong Kong is still rural in character and diverse in terms of flora and fauna. This diversity is threatened, though, by uncontrolled development of previously rural areas. This book...

Part 1. Introduction to macadamia pest managementInsect growth and development; Types of insect damageHow insects become pests; Integrated pest managementEconomic thresholds, economic injury levels;Natural control vs. biological control; Natural enemiesBiological control: Types, Success rates for classical biologicalcontrol, Environmental concerns;Monitoring programs: Importance, Definitions, Design of...

Author: Shahina A. GhazanfarISBN-10: 1842466852ISBN-13: 9781842466858Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens KewLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/12/2020Pages: 530Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.00lbsSize: 9.60h x 6.10w x 1.00d

Now back in print, Joseph Wood Krutch's Burroughs Award-winning The Desert Year is as beautiful as it is philosophically profound. Although Krutch--often called the Cactus Walden--came to the desert relatively late in his life, his curiosity and delight in his surroundings abound throughout The...

Since the first edition was published in 1983, this highly-regarded introductory textbook has been used by many generations of students worldwide. It is specifically tailored to the requirements of first or second year geology undergraduates.The third edition has been extensively revised and updated to...

In October 2010, a team of experts from Peru, Colombia, and the United States conducted a rapid social and biological inventory of the Yaguas, Cotuhé, and the lower Putumayo watersheds of northeastern Peru. The social team assessed the strengths and aspirations of local communities...

The Kampankis mountains are a knife-thin ridge in northern Peru that rises 1,435 m above the surrounding Amazon lowlands. For three weeks, a group of researchers explored both the biological diversity and cultural values of the Cerros de Kampankis landscape, with the aim of...

Nature and Status, published in 1978, is still a standard text of the discipline, with classic papers exploring theoretical issues, principles of plant utilization, prehistoric economics, and more. A reprint of this watershed volume includes all these classic papers, a new 30-page introduction by...

Texas has about three thousand known, explored caves, ranging in size from small crawlways to huge caverns. Most of these caves, however, are generally restricted to exploration by trained, experienced cavers, geologists, and biologists. Texas Caves introduces this seldomseen world, providing basic cave geology...

The resurgence of state involvement in policymaking in recent years has renewed a long-standing debate about the most effective role for states within a federal system of government. In The Dimensions of Federalism, William R. Lowry assesses and examines the responsiveness and innovation of...

A Stanford University Press classic.Author: LeRoy Abrams,Roxana Stinchfield FerrisISBN-10: 0804700060ISBN-13: 9780804700061Publisher: Stanford University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/1960Pages: 740Format: Hardcover

Daniel Otte offers a comprehensive taxonomic treatise on all known species of grasshoppers from the Gulf of Panama to Alaska. Grasshoppers are a dominant form of life in most terrestrial habitats. The abundance of grasshoppers and the ease of obtaining them have brought about...

In 1838, the Regents of the University of Michigan contracted with Alexander Jackson Davis, who provided landmark designs in the Gothic Revival style. Although they approved Davis' designs, the financial situation forced the Regents to ultimately abandon them, and instead build in the classical...

Nature has always furnished stimulating ideas for the design of architecture, and the use of animal forms in contemporary architecture--whether to endow a project with symbolism, find a functional solution, or simply for aesthetic reasons--has become a commonplace practice. Inspired by Nature: Animals focuses...

Inspired by Nature: Minerals gathers together the work of two dozen architects who have looked for solutions in the world of geology, from the models of organization offered by crystals to the inspiration of the earth's relief, mineral voids, volcanoes, and monoliths. Among the...

For developing nations, soil erosion is among the most chronic environmental and economic burdens. Vast amounts of topsoil are washed or blown away from arable land only to accumulate in rivers, reservoirs, harbors, and estuaries, thereby creating a double disaster: a vital resource disappears...

Serengeti II: Dynamics, Management, and Conservation of an Ecosystem brings together twenty years of research by leading scientists to provide the most most thorough understanding to date of the spectacular Serengeti-Mara ecosystem in East Africa, home to one of the largest and most diverse...

Author: Lynn SamskyISBN-13: 9798994960004Publisher: Crosspaws PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/14/2026Pages: 116Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.32d

First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.Author: Alfred Russel WallaceISBN-10: 0415289394ISBN-13: 9780415289399Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/25/2003Pages: 544Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.14lbsSize: 9.44h x 6.46w x 1.75d

First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.Author: John WhiteISBN-10: 0415289327ISBN-13: 9780415289320Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/25/2003Pages: 496Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.96lbsSize: 9.42h x 6.44w x 1.61d

Author: Addison DoyleISBN-13: 9798385072262Publisher: WestBow PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/11/2026Pages: 80Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.22d

Author: Donna DavidgeISBN-13: 9798295690624Publisher: Donna DavidgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/11/2026Pages: 118Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 7.00h x 5.00w x 0.32d

blurryvisions is the debut collection of poetry and prose from True Rivir Newland. This collection delves into disillusionment, identity, and the contradictions of modern America. Through striking imagery and raw emotion, the book explores societal decay, political corruption, media manipulation, and the fragile line...

Thirty-one new and selected poems about nature and our experience connecting with the natural world by Oregon poet Alan Contreras. Includes several poems related to Malheur, Steens Mountain and the desert of southeastern Oregon, as well as the Oregon coast.Author: Alan Lee ContrerasISBN-13: 9798218917104Publisher:...

This book has been many years in the making. It started when I was a child in Australia growing up with Aboriginal legends of the Dreamtime and the Rainbow Serpent. Going from cubs through to venturers, my fascination with these beautiful reptiles grew. When...

What does the world we live in mean to us? More, when we bring it to mind, than just a platform for our daily living. Where we live is intricate, intimate, deep-time entangled and never, from the microbes of our guts to the minerals...

Diana Hayes has given us a mesmer, an exquisite, lyrical collection, poignant with the past of oceans, rocks, islands, the global environment.. Hayes writes as "fog falling beyond water," catching the reader off guard, drawing us in. Read this book and "savour (the) words...

Playing in the Dirt and Still Loving It: 21 Lessons from My Father's Garden About Growth, Healing, and Choosing to ThriveSpiritual growth starts in unexpected places-like the garden.In Playing in the Dirt and Still Loving It, Marya Sherron invites you into a unique Bible...

A beautifully illustrated poetry book featuring a poem written by Topcat/Tonie Christian about the Australian Blue Wren. This beautifully designed literary piece has been lovingly presented in a super glossy finish and exceptional quality glossy interior.Author: Tonie ChristianISBN-10: 0975630520ISBN-13: 9780975630525Publisher: Black Cat PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Here's a helpful, easy-to-read guide that turns beachcombing into exciting expeditions for discovering the marvelous beach creatures and dynamic shore features from Cape Cod to Cape Hatteras. It is a must for anyone visiting the beaches between these two locales because it simply and...

Did you know that your diet plays a pivotal role in your oral health? In "The Smile Diet(R)," discover how incorporating specific fruits and vegetables into your meals can naturally enhance gum health and whiten your teeth. This comprehensive guide delves into the science...

Dr Gary Winn, architect and arboriculturist has a professional career straddling built and natural environments. His research utilised a systems thinking approach to architecture that included building and environmental systems, enabling understanding of both environments as one interacting system. He refers to tree-building relationships...

Full Circle: The Moral Force of Unified Science is the work of a group of scientists, led by Edward Haskell, who developed a theory of everything that reveals a moral orientation throughout nature. A primary inspiration for this group was the work of Mendeleev,...

Compline is known as Complin, Night Prayer, or the Prayers at the End of the Day. It is the time of day when all is quiet and one reflects upon the soul, the pathways we have taken, the spirituality that surrounds us. It is...

Air plant (Tillandsia spp.) is a kind of special plants that can grow in the air and does not need soil. It is originated from Central and South America and has been introduced and cultivated all over the world because of its unique ornamental...

This book systematically explores climate limits and climate change impacts on plant distribution, especially in China. It involves not only the establishment work flow of related methods such as climatically suitable habitat mapping, limiting climatic factor mapping, climatic niche dynamics assessment, multi-components vulnerability assessment,...

When we are born we start a lifetime journey with a companion called time, but what do we really know about this tireless partner? When time takes you on your journey it has already travelled since the very beginning of....well....time! But time not only...

A quiet invitation to the living shores of New Zealand, and a doorway into a Victorian curiosity cabinet. Beautiful Shells Of New Zealand is more than an illustrated natural history work; it's a musique of discovery for amateur collectors and curious minds alike. Moss...

A working ledger of discovery and care from the Field Museum. Science recorded, preserved, and explained. This natural history museum report for 1975-1976 functions as both a scientific annual report and a museum research publication: drawn from curatorial notes, museum field reports and internal...

A recovered window into Spain's natural world. Nature recorded with disciplined curiosity. Anales de la Sociedad Espanola de Historia Natural Serie II Tomo Quinto XXV reads as a nineteenth century anthology drawn from a Spanish natural history journal: a scientific periodical collection from the...

Author: Poul Norlund,Finnur Jónsson,C. C. HansenISBN-10: 8763531453ISBN-13: 9788763531450Publisher: Museum Tusculanum PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2009Pages: 754Format: PaperbackWeight: 3.67lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.25w x 1.50d

Flora Hongkongensis - A Description of the Flowering Plants and Ferns of the Island of Hongkong is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1861. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and...

The Mineralogy of Nova Scotia - A report to the provincial government is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1869. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition,...

The Naturalist in Nicaragua is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1888. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we...

The Gamekeeper at Home - Sketches of Natural History and Rural Life. Third Edition is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1879. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking...