Contraceptive research has entered the new age of vaccines. Realistic prospects exist for the development of an entirely new battery of vaccines for use in human and veterinary medicine.
See offerWith today's ever growing economic and ecological problems, wood as a raw material takes on increasing significance as the most important renewable source of energy and as industrial feedstock for numerous products.
See offerA tale of obsession so fierce that a man kills the thing he loves most: the only giant golden spruce on earth.
See offerWhat would Thanksgiving be without pecan pie? New Orleans without pecan pralines?
See offerSchoons guide covers ALL the common trees species-even nonnative ones that might not be found in other guides. Species accounts for 130 trees found in cities, suburbs, small towns, neighborhoods, parks, and empty lots.
See offerShort-listed for the 1978 Governor General's Award for Non-FictionThe 19th century spawned a unique breed of men who took pride in their woodsmen skills and rough codes of conduct.
See offerAmateur and more seasoned tree-spotters will welcome this latest addition to the What's that? series.
See offerThe book is a fundamental reference source on reaction wood for wood scientists and technologists, plant biologists, silviculturists, forest ecologists, and anyone involved in the growing of trees and the processing of wood.
See offerAs the definitive identification guide to the shrubs and woody vines of Indiana, this book also provides coverage of 90% of the species to be found in surrounding Midwestern US states. As well as covering indigenous species, it also includes all currently known invasive shrubs.
See offerLongleaf forests once covered 92 million acres from Texas to Maryland to Florida. These grand old-growth pines were the "alpha tree" of the largest forest ecosystem in North America and have come to define the southern forest.
See offerA contemporary view of the effects of wood, as used for building and fuel, and of deforestation on the development of civilization.
See offerNatural fibre composite is an emerging material that has great potential to be used in engineering application.
See offerMit Agrarholz in die Zukunft: Der Anbau von Bäumen als Nutzpflanzen ist nicht nur klimafreundlich, sondern auch profitabel! Die Intensivnutzung von Bäumen in der Landwirtschaft gewinnt immer mehr an Bedeutung.
See offerA passionate and informative celebration of trees and of man's ingenuity in exploiting their resources: the perfect gift for anyone who cares about the natural world Trees are marvels of nature, still-standing giants of extraordinary longevity. In a beautifully written sequence of essays, anecdotes, and profiles of species from yew to scots pine, Max Adams explores both the amazing biology of trees and humanity's relationship with wood and forest across the centuries.
See offerIdentify trees in any season, not just when they are in full leaf. This field-tested guide features color photos showing bark; branching patterns; fruits, flowers, or nuts; and overall appearance; as well as leaf color and shape-all chosen specifically to illustrate trees in spring, summer, winter, and fall.
See offerThis extraordinary collection of engravings provides designers and commercial artists with a magnificent sourcebook of Victorian-era plant images - all royalty-free.
See offerImagine an urban oasis with hundreds of thousands of trees and whose mayor wants to plant a million more. That sylvan place is New York City, and this is a guide to the diverse trees that line its streets.
See offerThis fully revised and expanded edition of Fundamentals of Soil Ecology continues its holistic approach to soil biology and ecosystem function.
See offerThis book offers a broad range of options for technically adapting, handling and processing wood with specific wood characteristics. It starts by discussing wood anatomy and the general factors leading to the formation of wood characteristics.
See offerEarth Journal was written by the author in the summer of 1972 at age 21. Only a few ending pages, a few updates and corrections; the biography of Sir Thomas More; including the images, were added in May 2010.
See offerWilliam Carey Grimm's classic Illustrated Book of Trees has been the authority on eastern North American tree identification for over 40 years. This completely updated edition includes recently introduced species and incorporates changes in taxonomy, nomenclature, and geographic range, with distinguishing characteristics and similar-species comparisons for quick and accurate identification.
See offerInspired by her Syrian forebears' intimate relationship with the olive, Julie Angus embarks on a voyage around the Mediterranean to unlock the secrets of the fruit that meant so much to them. Accompanied by her husband and their ten-month-old son, Angus collects samples from ancient trees to determine where the first olive tree originated; feasts on inky black tapenades and codfish drizzled with olive oil, among many other delights; witnesses the harvesting of olives in Greece; and visits perhaps the oldest olive tree in the world, on Crete.
See offerShortlisted, Hubert Evans Non-Fiction AwardWarm, imaginative, and thoroughly original, this memoir intertwines the mysteries of trees with the defining moments in the life of novelist and essayist Theresa Kishkan.
See offerDid you know that you can use a tree stump as a compass? Do you know what makes Maple trees explode?
See offerDer praktische und kompetente Naturführer für die Jackentasche - empfohlen vom NABU. Ausführlich: die 170 bekanntesten heimischen Bäume im Porträt.
See offerThis is the first field guide dedicated to the diverse tree species of Panama and Costa Rica.
See offerGrowth and Development of Trees, Volume I: Seed Germination, Ontogeny, and Shoot Growth is a part of a two-volume treatise, which characterizes important features of growth and development of trees and other woody plants during their life cycles. Organized into eight chapters, this book describes the important events in growth of the perennial woody plant.
See offerJust a week after the Kristallnacht terror in 1938, young Luzie Hatch, a German Jew, fled Berlin to resettle in New York. Her rescuer was an American-born cousin and industrialist, Arnold Hatch.
See offerThis is the first book on the history of trees in Britain's towns and cities and the people who have planted and cared for them. It is a highly readable and authoritative account of the trees in our urban landscapes from the Romans to the present day, including public parks, private gardens, streets, cemeteries and many other open spaces.
See offerThis edition features illustrations a linked Table of Contents, Footnotes, and IndexCONTENTSPART I.INTRODUCTION.
See offerPiante molto diffuse, conosciute da secoli per le loro numerose proprietà, sambuco, menta e melissa sono utilissime anche oggi per il nostro benessere.
See offerThis richly illustrated field guide serves as an introduction to the wildflowers and plant communities of the southern Appalachians and the rolling hills of the adjoining piedmont. Rather than organizing plants, including trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants, by flower color or family characteristics, as is done in most guidebooks, botanist Tim Spira takes a holistic, ecological approach that enables the reader to identify and learn about plants in their natural communities.
See offerLe kayak et son propriétaire, Grant Hadwin, forestier expérimenté, étaient portés disparus depuis plusieurs mois. L'homme était un fugitif recherché pour un crime étrange et sans précédent.
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