Hookers Icones Plantarum. 37(4). Fully illustrated.

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A comprehensive collection, this trilogy contains the official list of all approximately 56,120 living and 14,700 fossil species of New Zealand's animal, plant, fungi, and microorganism populations. Featuring photographs and illustrations, it demonstrates the value and benefits of taxonomic research in New Zealand and its applications to science, biotechnology, conservation, and biosecurity.

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Talks about the animals that rise when the sun sets and are active throughout the night. This book examines how such animals live and explains their highly developed senses that enable them to survive in the dark, as well as their behaviour and adaptations to avoid sunlight and predators during the day.

"After the Harvard Classics edition, published by P.F. Collier & Son Corporation, 1909"--Title page verso.

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A wide-ranging tour of the field, from its beginnings in nuclear physics to the discovery of quarks to present-day research into string theory, the mystery of antimatter, and the search for the elusive God particle.

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This volume provides, at research and professional level, an overview of our current understanding of pectin structure and its manipulation, how this relates to pectin function in growing plants, and the industrial applications of pectins.

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Essential for all gardeners, horticulturists and naturalists, this is a practical, highly-illustrated guide to dealing with disorders that affect fruit, vegetables, trees and ornamental garden plants.

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"Simple text and full-color photographs describe the planets"--

A textbook for students and conservationists on the most pertinent plant conservation work.

Annotated catalogue of the plants collected on the Royal Danish Expedition to Egypt and the Yemen 1761-1763, presented with introductory text by I. Friis.

A user friendly, practical guidebook designed for use in the field. It highlights the most important morphological features relevant to the recognition and identification of virtually every rhododendron species currently in cultivation.

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From quarks to computing, this fascinating introduction covers every element of the quantum world in clear and accessible language.

Systematic treatment of the South American species of the two genera; with 109 line drawings and 56 distribution maps.

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"How does a rollercoaster work Why don't I fly off a scrambler or octopus ride How do bumper cars work Covering lots of different rides, including traditional, more tame rides such as rollercoasters, helter-skelters and bumper cars, to more white-knuckle screamers such as scramblers, loop-the-loops, gondolas and corkscrews, Race that Bike! takes a fun look at forces in an amusement park"--

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In 2003, Army Major William Sumner undertook a mission to save the Baghdad Zoo in Iraq, as war raged around it. With a focus on the stories of the abandoned animals, this photo essay details his harrowing mission. Full color.

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Curious about quarks and the fantastic universe around you Ever wanted to explore a mathematical proof Need some trigonometry fast Want to swat up on physics, chemistry, or learn some new biology Beautifully illustrated, SCIENCIA is the ultimate one-stop science reference book for inquisitive readers of all ages.

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A Pulitzer Prize-winning author presents this fully authorized--and timely-biography of the Harvard biologist and naturalist who has become a leading voice on the crucial importance to all life of biodiversity and has worked tirelessly to synthesize the fields of science and the humanities in a fruitful way.

A review of seed banking a key technology in the conservation of domesticated and wild plant species.

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