(Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

A fine monograph on these intriguing aquatic carnivorous plants, illustrating each of the 214 species described with superb full-page line drawing.

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Bolivia has one of the most diverse floras in South America.The grass family has exploited all of the diverse habitats of Bolivia, with the result that 740 species are recorded for the country. Descriptions and keys to aid identification are provided for the genera and species and illustrations of over 80% of the taxa are included.

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With 110 full-page illustrations, agriculturists and botanists will find this book a valuable aid to the accurate identification of the many grasses of Bahia.

(Hardback)

This volume in the Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World covers grasslands, those biomes the cover vast areas of the landmass of earth. It covers the two major types of grassland biomes: the temperate grasslands (such as the North American prairie), and the tropical grassland (e.g.

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A full account of the higher plants of northern Yemen.

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Systematic list, with taxonomic keys, of all the grasses sent to Kew by Gert Hatschbach from southern and central Brazil between 1965 and 1985.

(Paperback, 3rd Edition)

The standard reference for all botanists, herbarium managers and technicians involved with the making and maintenance of herbarium collections. Many figures and text illustrations.

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Selection of papers on ferns covering morphology, spore wall evolution and gametophyte development, plus a short biography of Richard Holttum.

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This text sets out to prove that classic ideas of the mind, learning and memory must be re-examined through the lens of modern biology. It shows that research in the molecular and brain sciences has made it possible to develop research programmes that unravel problems like human nature and society.

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Why do weather forecasters get it wrong What are the best tactics for playing "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" and "The Weakest Link" And what is the link between a tin of baked beans and a men's urinal These and many other questions are answered in this book.

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What makes us human How did we develop language, thought and culture Why did we survive, and other human species fail How did this extraordinary proliferation of species come about - and then go extinct This book shows it was our social and cognitive changes which truly made us distinct from other species.

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Insects, and their close relatives, the arachnids, centipedes, millipedes and woodlice, make ideal material for study by the recreational microscopist. This book reveals the basics of insect microscopy, explaining what equipment is needed and how to get the best out of it.

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Across the Islamic world, illuminating Korans from Morocco to Malaysia, are hidden some of the most exquisite geometrical devices ever conceived by man. In this excellent little book, geometer Daud Sutton unravels the mystery of Islamic patterns, explaining where they come from, how to draw them, and hinting at the Divine messages they encode.

(Hardback)

Women scientists leave the profession in greater proportions than men and are under represented in leadership roles. In this book, Kate White looks at the challenges that women face, which often result from discrimination and being positioned as outsiders. She asks the question: Why is it so important to keep women in science research

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This is a comprehensive overview of the natural history of Kenya, a country with an incredibly diverse range of habitats, flora and fauna.

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A clearly illustrated taxonomic key to the identification of the species of Gramineae native or widely naturalized in Egypt.

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Members of the grass family, Poaceae, are almost ubiquitous and are widespread across the Pacific and this detailed key provides a taxonomic reference of the grasses growing throughout this region.

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Epigenetics upends natural selection and genetic mutation as the sole engines of evolution, and offers startling insights into our future heritable traits.

(Hardback, UK ed.)

Legumes of the World is the first authoritative, comprehensive illustrated guide, describing and illustrating all 727 genera.