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Experiments with Plants: A True Book
By Salvatore Tocci. 2001
Nine easy-to-follow experiments help readers explore what a plant is, what it needs to grow and live, what's inside a…
plant seed, and how seeds grow and get spread in the wild.Lightning
By Seymour Simon. 2006
Travels of William Bartram
By William Bartram. 1928
First inexpensive, illustrated edition of early classic on American geography, plants, Indians, wildlife, early settlers. Naturalist's poetic, lovely account of…
travels through Florida, Georgia, Carolinas from 1773 to 1778. Influenced Coleridge, Wordsworth, Chateaubriand. "A book of extraordinary beauty..." -- New York Times. 13 illustrations.The Quest for the Tree Kangaroo: An Expedition to the Cloud Forest of New Guinea (Scientists in the Field Series)
By Sy Montgomery, Nic Bishop. 2006
It looks like a bear, but isn't one. It climbs trees as easily as a monkey- but isn't a monkey,…
either. It has a belly pocket like a kangaroo, but what's a kangaroo doing up a tree? Meet the amazing Matschie's tree kangaroo, who makes its home in the ancient trees of Papua New Guinea's cloud forest. And meet the amazing scientists who track these elusive animals. [This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts in grades 4-5 at http://www.corestandards.org.] Winner of the Sibert HonorRust Diseases of Willow and Poplar
By Ming Hao Pei, Alistair R. Mccracken. 2005
There is increased interest in growing willow and poplar trees, as fast-growing species that have several purposes, including use as…
biofuels for energy production. However, silviculture is constrained by diseases such as Melampsora rusts, which have been extensively studied over the past two decades. As a result, they are now one of the best-understood tree pathogens in terms of population biology, genetics of resistance and disease control using host-genotype mixtures. This book is the first to provide a comprehensive review of our knowledge of rust diseases of willow and poplar.Comparing Futures for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
By Jay R. Lund, Ellen Hanak, William E. Fleenor, William A. Bennett, Richard E. Howitt, Jeffrey F. Mount, Peter B. Moyle. 2010
Written by a team of independent water experts, this analysis of the latest data evaluates proposed solutions to the Sacramento-San…
Joaquin Delta's myriad problems. The authors find the current policy unsustainable and suggest a suitable strategy.Comparing Futures for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
By Jay Lund, Ellen Hanak, William Fleenor, William Bennett, Richard Howitt, Jeffrey Mount, Peter Moyle. 2010
Written by a team of independent water experts, this analysis of the latest data evaluates proposed solutions to the Sacramento-San…
Joaquin Delta's myriad problems. The authors find the current policy unsustainable and suggest a suitable strategy.Simulation Training: Fundamentals and Applications
By Nane Pehuet. 2016
Drawing on decades of industrial experience this insightful and practical guide uses case studies and an interdisciplinary perspective…
to explain the fundamentals of simulation training to improve performance of high-risk professional activities It seeks to identify those conditions under which simulation training has been shown to improve professional practice while employing extensive real examples Simulation Training Fundamentals and Application helps readers to develop their own synthesis of the simulation learning method and to use such training to enhance their skills and performance Case studies demonstrate five specific theatres of professional practice - the nuclear-power industry aeronautics surgery anesthesia and metallurgy - and then detailed analysis highlights the common factors and key results The author s background as a Human Factors Consultant Physicist and Physiologist has enriched studies of humans in work situations work organization and management and he has also been involved in pedagogical conception of experimental training on simulators based on his experience as a safety expert on nuclear power plant The book is useful to practitioners researchers and students both in industry and in university It is clearly cross disciplinary as it presents and discusses applications in engineering professional practice airline pilots and medicineTreading on Thin Air: How Weather Shapes Our Everyday Lives
By Elizabeth Austin. 2016
Weather is an inescapable part of our daily lives, from the nuances of air travel to the breadth of human…
history. Our past, present, and future is intimately rooted is weather and climate. Weather, water, and climate. How we feel, how productive we are, even our sheer existence, depends on these three things. The United States economic activity varies annually by 1.7% due to weather--that is more than $500 billion dollars each year! Weather applications on mobile devices are the second most popular 'apps' - more popular than social networking, maps, music,and news. In Treading on Thin Air, Dr. Elizabeth Austin, a world-renowned atmospheric physicist, reveals how the climate is intimately tied to our daily lives. The effects and impacts of weather on humans, society and the planet are changing with the times. Dr. Austin will demystify climate change, revealing what is really happening with our climate and why, whether it is El Nino, tornadoes, floods or hurricanes. Weather and society are at its most fascinating at extremes, and as Dr. Austin is one of a handful of forensic meteorologists around the globe. She has been called upon to investigate plane crashes, murders, wildfires, avalanches, even bombing cases. Drawing upon her rich experiences, Austin's Treading on Thin Air promises to be an enlightening and informative journey through the wild word of weather.Papyrus: From Ancient Egypt to Today's Water Wars
By John Gaudet. 2014
At the center of the most vital human-plant relationship in history, Papyrus evokes the mysteries of the ancient world while…
holding the key to the world's wetlands and atmospheric stability. From ancient Pharaohs to 21st Century water wars, papyrus is a unique plant that is still one of the fastest growing plant species on earth. It produces its own "soil"--a peaty, matrix that floats on water--and its stems inspired the fluted columns of the ancient Greeks. In ancient Egypt, the papyrus bounty from the Nile delta provided not just paper for record keeping--instrumental to the development of civilization--but food, fuel and boats. Disastrous weather in the 6th Century caused famines and plagues that almost wiped out civilization in the west, but it was papyrus paper in scrolls and codices that kept the record of our early days and allowed the thread of history to remain unbroken. The sworn enemy of oblivion and the guardian of our immortality it came to our rescue then and will again. Today, it is not just a curious relic of our ancient past, but a rescuing force for modern ecological and societal blight. In an ironic twist, Egypt is faced with enormous pollution loads that forces them to import food supplies, and yet papyrus is one of the most effective and efficient natural pollution filters known to man. Papyrus was the key in stemming the devastation to the Sea of Galilee and Jordan River from raging peat fires (that last for years), heavy metal pollution in the Zambezi River Copperbelt and the papyrus laden shores of Lake Victoria--which provides water to more than 30 million people--will be crucial as the global drying of the climate continues. 8 page insert, illustrations throughout.Wild Mammals of Wyoming and Yellowstone National Park
By Steven W. Buskirk. 2016
Wild Mammals of Wyoming and Yellowstone National Park provides the scholar, conservationist, and interested lay reader with information on the…
state's 117 wild mammalian species from grizzly bears to pygmy shrews. It describes the history of mammalogy in Wyoming, the zoogeography of Wyoming mammals, and the prehistoric mammals of Wyoming. It also characterizes the habitats of Wyoming mammals and addresses the conservation and management of mammals in the region. Expanding beyond the traditional field guide, Steven W. Buskirk emphasizes taxonomic classification, geographic range, and conservation status for mammalian species. Introductory sections are provided for each order and family, and individual species accounts organize a wealth of data ranging from habitat associations to field measurements in an easy-to-use format. Featuring color species photos, continental and state-scale distribution maps, and a comprehensive bibliography with nearly 1,000 references, Wild Mammals of Wyoming and Yellowstone National Park is an indispensable resource for wildlife and conservation biologists and mammalogists working in this region.Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010-2011
By Editors at JIST, US Department of Labor. 2010
The Smart New Way to Get Hired
By Lisa Kappesser. 2010
Provides a quiz that helps job seekers assess their level of emotional intelligence. Practical exercises and examples teach them how…
to stand out in the job search, by using four areas of emotional intelligence: self awareness, self-management, social awareness, and social skills.The Twitter Job Search Guide
By Susan Whitcomb, Deb Dib, Chandlee Bryan. 2010
This groundbreaking book, from three leading career experts, shows readers how they can gain momentum in their job searches and…
careers through "tweets" that consist of fewer characters than a standard text message. Readers learn how to exponentially increase the size of their personal and professional networks by exchanging ideas, demonstrating subject-matter expertise, enhancing their reputation, and developing a "fan club."The Twitter Job Search Guide
By Susan Whitcomb, Deb Dib, Chandlee Bryan. 2010
This groundbreaking book, from three leading career experts, shows readers how they can gain momentum in their job searches and…
careers through "tweets" that consist of fewer characters than a standard text message. Readers learn how to exponentially increase the size of their personal and professional networks by exchanging ideas, demonstrating subject-matter expertise, enhancing their reputation, and developing a "fan club."The Quick Resume & Cover Letter Book
By Michael Farr. 2011
Teaches job seekers how to master essential steps in the job search process. As the definitive guide to resumes, it…
offers techniques proven to get results quickly; a friendly, easy-to-follow design; and rock-solid advice for creating outstanding resumes and cover letters and, more importantly, using them effectively.Expert Resume for Computer & Web Jobs
By Louise Kursmark, Wendy Enelow. 2011
EZ Occupational Outlook Handbook
By The Editors at JIST. 2011
Top 100 Careers Without a Four-Year Degree (Top Careers)
By Michael Farr, Laurence Shatkin. 2012
Many jobs without a four-year degree are growing. Explore 100 careers that don t require a bachelor s degree, assess…
which ones match your skills, and get the job you want quickly with this authoritative resource. In one time-saving volume, job seekers and students find everything they need to research careers; learn about pay, outlook through 2018, education, and skills for the 100 jobs; match their personal skills to the jobs; and take seven steps to land a good job in less time. This book provides--in alphabetical order--thorough, current, and interesting descriptions of 100 jobs that you can obtain without four years in college. A special book-within-a-book section describes the seven steps that cut job search time in half and includes sample targeted resumes by professional resume writers. An easy-to-use assessment matches your personal skills with the characteristics of the occupations described in the book. This book is part of JIST's Top Careers series, which gives job seekers, students, and others a convenient, helpful combination of career information. All books in the series offer high-quality, current labor market information--a key consideration for anyone doing career research and planning.Top 100 Careers Without a Four-Year Degree (Top Careers)
By Michael Farr, Laurence Shatkin. 2012
Many jobs without a four-year degree are growing. Explore 100 careers that don t require a bachelor s degree, assess…
which ones match your skills, and get the job you want quickly with this authoritative resource. In one time-saving volume, job seekers and students find everything they need to research careers; learn about pay, outlook through 2018, education, and skills for the 100 jobs; match their personal skills to the jobs; and take seven steps to land a good job in less time. This book provides--in alphabetical order--thorough, current, and interesting descriptions of 100 jobs that you can obtain without four years in college. A special book-within-a-book section describes the seven steps that cut job search time in half and includes sample targeted resumes by professional resume writers. An easy-to-use assessment matches your personal skills with the characteristics of the occupations described in the book. This book is part of JIST's Top Careers series, which gives job seekers, students, and others a convenient, helpful combination of career information. All books in the series offer high-quality, current labor market information--a key consideration for anyone doing career research and planning.