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Number of Titles Found: 38
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| Title: Forests in Peril |
| Sub-title: Tracking Deciduous Trees From Ice-Age Refuges into the Greenhouse World |
| By (author): Hazel R Delcourt |
| ISBN10-13: 0939923890 : 9780939923892 |
| Delcourt takes readers on her personal journey to document the history of the forest from its elusive and nebulous presence at the peak of the last ice age through its development as a magnificent natural resource to its uncertainty in today's, and tomorrow's, greenhouse world. Along this journey, the reader is introduced to methods of studying vegetation, collecting and interpreting data, and applying the insights of forest ecology and history to project future needs of the forest in a world that is increasingly dominated by human activities. The philosophical, intellectual, and methodological perspectives contained in the book will appeal to readers interested in understanding how the natural history of North America has been studied and how that study can contribute to the protection and preservation of America's important biological resources. |
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Pages: 234
Size: 155x230mm
Illustrations: b/w illus
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| Published: McDonald & Woodward Publishing Co (US) - July 2002 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Forests, rainforests |
| List Price: 25.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 3 |
| Title: 11 of: 38 |
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| Title: Geograffity |
| Sub-title: Explorations of Physical, Cultural & Intellectual Landscapes |
| Edited by: Sergei S Krotov |
| ISBN10-13: 0939923297 : 9780939923298 |
| This book contains six articles by prominent Russian philosophers, geologists, geographers, historians, and artists that explore the Russian view of the earth's surface, how this space has been perceived and interpreted by humans, and the material legacy that this perception and use has produced. This is an important collection of writings that represents one of the earliest compilations of Russian thought on and synthesis of these subjects following the demise of the Soviet Union. This title is beautifully designed, printed on coated paper, and contains full-colour throughout. |
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Pages: 88
Size: 215x280mm
Illustrations: colour illus
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| Published: McDonald & Woodward Publishing Co (US) - January 1994 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: History of art / art & design styles : Geography : Russia |
| List Price: 17.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 12 |
| Title: 12 of: 38 |
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| Title: Groundwater for the 21st Century |
| Sub-title: A Primer for Citizens of Planet Earth |
| By (author): John A Conners |
| ISBN10-13: 1935778110 : 9781935778110 |
| Fresh water is one of the essential natural resources on Earth, and groundwater constitutes 98% of the liquid fresh water on the planet. Yet, throughout the world, groundwater resources are being depleted, allocated, squandered, contaminated -- but rarely is their fundamental value to humankind thought about or understood! Groundwater for the 21st Century is an effort to increase the groundwater literacy -- from local to global scales, among laymen, students, and professionals -- of citizens of planet Earth. Groundwater for the 21st Century provides two very important perspectives on the resource -- (a) a thorough yet accessible introduction to basic groundwater science and (b) a current, concise but comprehensive overview of groundwater resources and their importance, uses, status, management, and prospects in today's world. The book is well organised, substantive, clearly written in accessible language, and richly endowed with numerous illustrations and tables. An overview of the book is provided at www.mwpubco.com/titles/groundwater.htm -- and we especially invite readers to review the Author's (a) Detailed Table of Contents and (b) Expanded Description, both of which are available at the link provided. Why is this Book Important? Groundwater for the 21st Century is the most comprehensive overview available combining groundwater science and groundwater use by humans, and it has been organised and written specifically for use by a wide range of readers of all ages, places, interests, and nationalities who might wish or need to be informed and literate about freshwater issues. The health, food, financial security, and habitability of homes and communities -- the lives -- of billions of human beings depends upon the availability of sufficient amounts of fresh water. This book provides much material with which to inform readers about the nature of water, its distribution, and its uses and abuses by humans. From this, readers will be better prepared to evaluate their own actions and those of their neighbours, communities, and the hierarchy of decision makers that lead, guide, influence, and otherwise shape the present and future world. Who is this book intended for? Groundwater for the 21st Century is intended for the working bookshelves of a very broad audience of readers. After all, groundwater is of often unrecognised but unquestionably absolute value to all of humankind. That broad audience includes (a) individual readers of diverse ages and backgrounds who will seek out this volume on their own to pro-actively inform themselves of freshwater resources and their importance; (b) those who teach, lead, and direct others with respect to informed natural resource management; and (c) those with more advanced knowledge of the subject who might wish to acquaint themselves with some of the broader aspects or relationships of their speciality. |
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Pages: 456
Size: 230x155mm
Illustrations: 209 b/w illus, 33 tables & 40 colour illus
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| Published: McDonald & Woodward Publishing Co (US) - November 2013 |
| Format: Hardback |
| Subjects: Environmental management : Sustainable agriculture |
| List Price: 61.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 2 |
| Title: 13 of: 38 |
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| Title: Groundwater for the 21st Century |
| Sub-title: A Primer for Citizens of Planet Earth |
| By (author): John A Conners |
| ISBN10-13: 1935778102 : 9781935778103 |
| Fresh water is one of the essential natural resources on Earth, and groundwater constitutes 98% of the liquid fresh water on the planet. Yet, throughout the world, groundwater resources are being depleted, allocated, squandered, contaminated -- but rarely is their fundamental value to humankind thought about or understood! Groundwater for the 21st Century is an effort to increase the groundwater literacy -- from local to global scales, among laymen, students, and professionals -- of citizens of planet Earth. Groundwater for the 21st Century provides two very important perspectives on the resource -- (a) a thorough yet accessible introduction to basic groundwater science and (b) a current, concise but comprehensive overview of groundwater resources and their importance, uses, status, management, and prospects in today's world. The book is well organised, substantive, clearly written in accessible language, and richly endowed with numerous illustrations and tables. An overview of the book is provided at www.mwpubco.com/titles/groundwater.htm -- and we especially invite readers to review the Author's (a) Detailed Table of Contents and (b) Expanded Description, both of which are available at the link provided. Why is this Book Important? Groundwater for the 21st Century is the most comprehensive overview available combining groundwater science and groundwater use by humans, and it has been organised and written specifically for use by a wide range of readers of all ages, places, interests, and nationalities who might wish or need to be informed and literate about freshwater issues. The health, food, financial security, and habitability of homes and communities -- the lives -- of billions of human beings depends upon the availability of sufficient amounts of fresh water. This book provides much material with which to inform readers about the nature of water, its distribution, and its uses and abuses by humans. From this, readers will be better prepared to evaluate their own actions and those of their neighbours, communities, and the hierarchy of decision makers that lead, guide, influence, and otherwise shape the present and future world. Who is this book intended for? Groundwater for the 21st Century is intended for the working bookshelves of a very broad audience of readers. After all, groundwater is of often unrecognised but unquestionably absolute value to all of humankind. That broad audience includes (a) individual readers of diverse ages and backgrounds who will seek out this volume on their own to pro-actively inform themselves of freshwater resources and their importance; (b) those who teach, lead, and direct others with respect to informed natural resource management; and (c) those with more advanced knowledge of the subject who might wish to acquaint themselves with some of the broader aspects or relationships of their speciality. |
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Pages: 456
Size: 230x155mm
Illustrations: 209 b/w illus, 33 tables & 40 colour illus
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| Published: McDonald & Woodward Publishing Co (US) - July 2013 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Environmental management : Sustainable agriculture |
| List Price: 40.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 10 |
| Title: 14 of: 38 |
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| Title: Guide to Endangered & Threatened Species in Virginia |
| By (author): Karen Terwillinger |
| ISBN10-13: 0939923319 : 9780939923311 |
| This is an abridged and updated version of the award-winning publication 'Virginia's Endangered Species' (1991). An introduction summarises Virginia's natural habitats, conservation laws, and the responsibilities of the various state agencies involved in the conservation of biotic diversity in the Commonwealth. Most of the book consists of one-page descriptions and discussions of those species of plant and animal that are officially listed as endangered or threatened in Virginia. A beautiful colour photograph and map of occurrence is provided for almost every species. This guide is written in a style and format that will be enjoyed and understood by both professionals and laypersons. Its size, conciseness, and price make it an especially versatile, accessible, and useable reference and field tool for all who are interested in understanding and protecting Virginia's vulnerable natural heritage. The entries are from accounts prepared by more than 80 biologists from throughout Virginia. It contains the most current information available in printed form on the subject of vulnerable species in Virginia. |
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Pages: 220
Size: 155x230mm
Illustrations: colour photos
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| Published: McDonald & Woodward Publishing Co (US) - January 1995 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Endangered species & extinction of species : USA |
| List Price: 15.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 4 |
| Title: 15 of: 38 |
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| Title: Handbook for Stream Enhancement & Stewardship |
| By (author): Izaak Walton |
| ISBN10-13: 093992398X : 9780939923984 |
| Decades, or even centuries, of changing and competing land uses have left many of the world's streams degraded, in poor health, and out of balance with the ever-shifting dynamics of their watersheds. This is a basic resource intended to help individuals, groups, organizations, companies, communities, and governments plan and carry out environmentally sound, cost-effective stream corridor assessment, enhancement, and stewardship programs. Using the watershed as the basic unit of reference, the Handbook provides ideas and information with which readers can assess and document local stream conditions, learn about and evaluate methods of enhancement, devise and implement enhancement plans, and then maintain the stream and stream corridor in its enhanced state of better health and balance. While not a comprehensive technical manual for professionals trained in stream restoration, this resource does provide a solid foundation by which volunteers may become informed observers, advocates, and organizers of stream enhancement programs and participants in their implementation. |
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| Introduction; Overview of Stream Systems; Assessing the Watershed; Performing A Site Inventory; Choosing Stream Enhancement Methods & Techniques; Stream Bank Enhancements On Range & Pasturelands; Conclusion; Glossary of Terms. |
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Pages: 178
Size: 215x280mm
Illustrations: b/w photos & illus
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| Published: McDonald & Woodward Publishing Co (US) - April 2006 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Ecological science, the Biosphere : Limnology (freshwater) : Environmental science, engineering & technology |
| List Price: 35.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 5 |
| Title: 16 of: 38 |
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| Title: Homes & Libraries of the Presidents |
| Sub-title: 3rd Edition |
| By (author): William G Clotworthy |
| ISBN10-13: 0939923343 : 9780939923342 |
| This book identifies, describes, and provides sources of additional information to almost one hundred homes, libraries, and museums that commemorate one or more of the presidents of the United States -- from George Washington to George W Bush. Each president's life and home is put into personal and historical context. The book has three sections. Section one provides an overview of the historical significance of presidential homes and museums, discusses restoration and preservation efforts, and traces the federal government's role, through the National Park Service and the National Archives, in administering and maintaining these sites. Section two -- the most extensive part of the book -- presents short anecdotal biographies of each president, followed by a description of the relevant home, museum, or library sites. Basic locational and access information is also provided for each site. Section three identifies sources of additional information related to the theme of the book, and provides lists of presidential birthplaces, burial sites, and associations related to presidential history. |
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Pages: 360
Size: 155x230mm
Illustrations: 16 colour plates & 14 b/w illus
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| Published: McDonald & Woodward Publishing Co (US) - April 2008 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Biography: historical, political & military |
| List Price: 30.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 7 |
| Title: 17 of: 38 |
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| Title: In the Footsteps of George Washington |
| Sub-title: A Guide to Sites Commemorating Our First President |
| By (author): William G Clotworthy |
| ISBN10-13: 0939923793 : 9780939923793 |
| This book identifies, describes, and provides access information 250 publicly accessible sites that commemorate the life and legacy of the first president of the United States. This book provides travellers with a roadmap to retrace many of the events and to experience many of the places that made up the life of this notable man. Section one provides a brief but unusual biography of George Washington in which emphasis is placed on the travels of the man -- his movements across the late colonial and early national landscape of eastern North America: why he travelled, what events transpired, what places were imprinted with his presence. Section two, the most extensive part of the book, identifies and describes numerous publicly accessible sites that commemorate Washington's life and accomplishments. Location and access information is provided for each site. Section three identifies sources of additional information about Washington's life and the sites that honour him. |
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Pages: 437
Size: 155x230mm
Illustrations: b/w & colour photos
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| Published: McDonald & Woodward Publishing Co (US) - April 2002 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Political leaders & leadership : Places & peoples: general & pictorial works : Us America : USA |
| List Price: 25.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 8 |
| Title: 18 of: 38 |
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| Title: John Tyler |
| Sub-title: A President of Many Firsts |
| By (author): Jane C Walker |
| ISBN10-13: 0939923815 : 9780939923816 |
| This is a concise, lively, and well-illustrated biography of the tenth president of the United States. This book reviews many of the 'firsts' associated with the life and presidency of John Tyler, and describes how the issues and conflicts of John Tyler's presidency affected the man and came to shape the identity of the new American nation. |
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Pages: 56
Size: 155x230mm
Illustrations: b/w photos
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| Published: McDonald & Woodward Publishing Co (US) - April 2000 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Political leaders & leadership : USA |
| List Price: 15.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 1 |
| Title: 19 of: 38 |
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| Title: Juan Ponce de Leon |
| Sub-title: and the Spanish Discovery of Puerto Rico & Florida |
| By (author): Robert H Fuson |
| ISBN10-13: 093992384X : 9780939923847 |
| Juan Ponce de León was an important figure in the history of the Spanish colonisation of what are today Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, and the south-eastern United States. While many people are familiar with the name Ponce de León, only a handful know the historical truth of what Ponce did -- and did not -- do! This is the most extensive biography to date of this important but misrepresented figure in the early colonial history of America. Written by one of America's foremost experts on 15th and 16th century exploration and discovery, this book dispels the myths about Ponce de León and credits him with discoveries for which he previously has not been credited. The author assembles the most extensive collection ever of facts, reasoned inference, translations of critical documents, original maps, historical illustrations, and photographs bearing upon the life and legacy of this important figure. Ponce's life and legacy are examined in the context of Spain's ambitions in the New World during the 16th century. |
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Pages: 268
Size: 155x230mm
Illustrations: b/w photos
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| Published: McDonald & Woodward Publishing Co (US) - November 2003 |
| Format: Hardback |
| Subjects: Biography: historical, political & military : Colonialism & imperialism : National liberation & independence, post-coloniali : Geographical discovery & exploration : North America |
| List Price: 35.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 3 |
| Title: 20 of: 38 |
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