Terrestrial Orchids: From Seed to Mycotrophic Plant

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Terrestrial orchids have a wide appeal, but unfortunately they rank among the most vulnerable of all plant species, and little is known about how they reproduce in nature. This book contains a detailed survey of the biology of terrestrial orchids, from seed dispersal to establishment and life of the adult plant, based on comparisons of field and culture experiments. The unusual mode of obtaining energy by means of mycorrhiza is examined and evaluated in terms of plant structure and functions, and the impact of this mycotrophic nutrition on orchid evolution. The book makes it clear that an understanding of germination, life histories and seasonal phenology in natural habitats is essential for the success of culture methods, propagation and conservation. The final chapter is a systematic presentation of the life history, endophytes, and propagation of 36 genera of terrestrial orchids. Environmental plant physiologists will find this a stimulating book; for all those who are involved in orchid horticulture the book is indispensable.

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Bahamas for Dummies is the perfect trip-planning resource, whether this is your first time in the Bahamas or your hundredth. This guide is designed to help you plan the kind of trip that you want, whether you're looking for the most luxurious resort on Grand Bahama Island, or the best scuba diving in the Turks and Caicos Islands. With Bahamas for Dummies in hand, you'll know which events and festivals are going on during your stay, from the icy cold Polar Bear Swim on New Year's Day to the Treasure Cay Fishing Tournament in June (amateurs are welcome). Also includes:

The best places to swim and dive with dolphins
The top restaurants to sample conch in all its incarnations (from chowder to fritters)
The most atmospheric places to guzzle down the top three island cocktails: Bahama Mama, Goombay Smash and Yellowbird
A list of the characteristics and pros and cons of each island
Excellent tips on when and how to go
Over 20 interior maps

Customer Reviews:

Only a Dummy would buy this book and Frommers.......2007-01-27

I love to thoroughly research and plan vacations, gleaning recommendations and experiences from as many independent sources as possible. Therefore, I ordered BOTH Frommer's Bahamas 2007 and Bahamas for Dummies to get two different opinions. Bahamas for Dummies repeats Frommer's hotel and restaurant recommendations WORD-FOR-WORD. The Dummies who wrote this book obviously did NO independent research of their own. In fact in turns out Wiley published both books. The only redeeming feature is the cute little post-it flags, that I can stick inside my Frommers guide book!

Excellent guide,but w/ a few (inconsequential) inaccuracies.......2004-03-03

I thought this was a great effort to present the true Bahamas, but unfortunately, there are some inaccuracies that seem to confuse The Bahamas with other countries in the West Indies, particularly in referring to the language. Bahamians would never refer to their dialect as patois. (that's Jamaica and other countries). Bahamians just call their English dialect "Bahamian dialect". And some of the words are not in general use as stated, e.g. nyam is Jamaican, and bobo, if used, more usually refers to Rastas, not morons.

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Bring history to life with this educational, entertaining coloring book featuring 48 well-drawn scenes from life of Indian heroine: begging her father to save Capt. Smith, her marriage to John Rolfe, voyage to England, presentation at the British court, much more. Detailed, informative captions.

Disney's Pocahontas: A Giant Coloring Book

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Disney's Pocahontas: A Giant Coloring Book
Golden Books
Manufacturer: Golden books
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Binding: Paperback

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Pocahontas: The Enchanted Songsm Includes Six Enchanted Songs, Lyrics, and Coloring Book

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Pocahontas: The Enchanted Songsm Includes Six Enchanted Songs, Lyrics, and Coloring Book
Jay Dinsmore
Manufacturer: Audio Scope
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Binding: Paperback

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Pocahontas - Colorear 1
Walt Disney
Manufacturer: Norma
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Binding: Paperback

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Pocahontas - Colorear 3
Walt Disney
Manufacturer: Norma
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Pocahontas - Colorear 4
Walt Disney
Manufacturer: Norma
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Pocahontas - Pinta Con Agua -
Walt Disney
Manufacturer: Fernandez
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The Adventures of Pocahontas Coloring and Activity Book

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The Adventures of Pocahontas Coloring and Activity Book
Anon
Manufacturer: Modern Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 1561446548

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Pocahontas (Coloring Book)
Golden Books
Manufacturer: Golden Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Pocahontas 5583 32pg UV1.29-SM (Coloring Book)

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Pocahontas 5583 32pg UV1.29-SM (Coloring Book)
Golden Books
Manufacturer: Golden Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0307086941
Release Date: 1997-08-28

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good.......1999-06-21

good enough

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Hull : The Heavenly Pottery
Joan Gray Hull
Manufacturer: Joan Gray Hull
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1893759024

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Hull: The Heavenly Pottery 2nd. Ed
Joan G. Hull
Manufacturer: Joan Gray Hull
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0962707813

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Month-By-Month Gardening in New Jersey: What to Do Each Month to Have a Beautiful Garden All Year (Month-By-Month Gardening in New Jersey)
Pegi Ballister-Howells
Manufacturer: Cool Springs Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Gardening & Horticulture | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
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New Jersey Day Trips: A Guide to Outings in New Jersey and Nearby Areas of New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware (New Jersey Day Trips)

ASIN: 1591861101

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Written by Pegi Ballister-Howells, a popular gardening expert in New Jersey, this proven monthly format will help gardeners experience more success and enjoyment from their New Jersey gardens.

Includes the major gardening categories, from annuals and perennials to trees and shrubs, including lawns and vegetables.

The Month-by-Month series provides credible information on maintaining plants throughout the year in a specific state. These books contain monthly advice on what to do in the garden and when to do it, along with the author's personal recommendations on specific plants that perform well in the state.

Gardening is now the favorite leisure pastime in America. More homeowners are enjoying the beauty and satisfaction they derive from improving their home landscape.

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A View from the River: The Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise (Pomegranate Catalog, No. A537)
Jay Pridmore , Hedrich Blessing , and Jay Pridmore
Manufacturer: Pomegranate Communications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Criticism | Architecture | Professional & Technical | Subjects | Books
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The Chicago River: An Illustrated History and Guide to the River and Its Waterways, Second Edition

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Pocket Guide to Chicago Architecture

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Chicago Architecture and Design

ASIN: 0764913336

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There is no better way to see downtown Chicago---a dazzling canyon of glass, metal, masonry, and marble---than by taking the Chicago Architecture Foundation's River Cruise.

The Chicago River affords one of the best vantage points from which to enjoy this city's remarkable buildings and historic sites. The Foundation's open-air boats provide comfort and an unobstructed view, while its exceptionally knowledgeable and witty docents enrich the tour with commentary on Chicago's history and development, insights on how its world-class buildings came to be constructed, and stories of the visionaries who designed them. To round out this mix of visual euphoria and intellectual edification, there's a brief and fascinating overview of Chicago's dominant stylistic influences: the Chicago School, Art Deco, the International Style, and Postmodernism. The tour is a great way for visitors to learn about the city---and a source of fresh perspectives for those who live there.

Forty-three stunning Hedrich Blessing photographs convey the splendor and diversity of downtown Chicago's building---all featured attractions of the Foundation's cruise. The text, by longtime Chicago Tribune contributor Jay Pridmore, tells the story of Chicago's early history and reviews the significance of the Chicago River in the development of one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

96 pages. 48 full-color photographs including a map of the Chicago River area. Includes indexes of architects and buildings. Paperbound book, with flaps. Size: 8 x 10."

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Monet: A View from the River
David A. Brenneman
Manufacturer: High Museum of Art
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0939802961

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The archaeological view from the Harvey site, Sq-18 (Oklahoma River Basin Survey. Archaeological site report)
Robert J Burton
Manufacturer: University of Oklahoma Research Institute
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0007AFUG2

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As the Valley Was : A Pictorial View of the Community Life in the Yakima River Valley from the Yakima River's Origin at Cle Elem to its Junction with the Columbia River During the Era 1900-1915
Yakima Valley Museum
Manufacturer: Yakima Valley Museum
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1928707017

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Historical photographs and information about the Yakima River Valley.

Clean up Iowa's waters. (Our View).(Column) : An article from: Business Record (Des Moines)

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Clean up Iowa's waters. (Our View).(Column) : An article from: Business Record (Des Moines)

Manufacturer: Business Publication Corp.
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Binding: Digital

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Desciption of Views in South America, From Original Drawings, Made in Brazil, the River Plate, the Parana, With Notes [Text Volume Only, Without Plates]

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Desciption of Views in South America, From Original Drawings, Made in Brazil, the River Plate, the Parana, With Notes [Text Volume Only, Without Plates]
William Gore Ouseley
Manufacturer: Editora Promor Ltda
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000K0CNE6

Down the great river: Embracing an account of the discovery of the true source of the Mississippi : together with views, descriptive and pictorial, of ... from its head waters to the Gulf of Mexico

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Down the great river: Embracing an account of the discovery of the true source of the Mississippi : together with views, descriptive and pictorial, of ... from its head waters to the Gulf of Mexico
Willard W Glazier
Manufacturer: Hubbard Brothers
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Binding: Unknown Binding

Edwards's great West and her commercial metropolis: Embracing a general view of the West and a complete history of St. Louis, from the landing of Ligueste, ... and many of the most prominent business men

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Edwards's great West and her commercial metropolis: Embracing a general view of the West and a complete history of St. Louis, from the landing of Ligueste, ... and many of the most prominent business men
Richard Edwards
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Fall River County and Hot Springs: Views From The Past 1881-1955 (SD) (Images of America)

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Hubby enjoyed seeing his grandmother's photo in the book

Fall River County and Hot Springs: Views From The Past 1881-1955 (SD) (Images of America)
Peggy Sanders
Manufacturer: Arcadia Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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The unsung heroes of Fall River County made the area what it is. They were the men at the lumberyard, the pioneers, homesteaders, cowboys, farmers, homemakers, teachers, quarry workers, service station mechanics, blacksmiths, firemen, and the builders of Angostura Dam. Fall River County and Hot Springs: Views from the Past 1881ñ1955 showcases these everyday people. Each person played a role in the success of the county, from the children whose chores helped to ensure a familyís survival to the visionaries who built irrigation ditches. ÝÝSandstone quarries and buildings, sod houses and mansions, cattle and cowboys, work and play, and other images of daily lives are featured within these pages. Using over 200 vintage images and accompanying captions, author Peggy Sanders brings to life the rich history of the area and the incredible residents who made it all possible. ÝÝ

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Hubby enjoyed seeing his grandmother's photo in the book.......2005-04-19

Bought the book for hubby who is from the area. We found a photo of his grandmother so now the book is a family treasure. He thoroughly enjoyed reading and viewing the photos.

Letter ... transmitting ... reports by a board of engineers on examination of Missouri River with a view to securing a permanent 6-foot channel from Kansas City to the mouth.

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Letter ... transmitting ... reports by a board of engineers on examination of Missouri River with a view to securing a permanent 6-foot channel from Kansas City to the mouth.
Missouri River.
Manufacturer: Washington: GPO,
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000IUEJ6I

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A great adventure.......2003-10-07

They Called Us White Chinese is an autobiography of the late Robert N. Tharp, missionary to China in the early 1900's. I read the book cover to cover. It is extraordinarily well written, detailed, and full of interesting stories. It covers his boyhood which details Chinese construction techniques, social/cultural aspects of village life, provincial wars and his life and adventures in general. His capture during WWII and take over of the Communists follows. The trials of him and his wife in escaping the country are almost incredible. Mr. Tharp had a long career in linguistics in the U.S. working for military and intelligence services, which he describes in the latter third of the book. The book is anything but overedited and Mr. Tharp may carefully describe a particular adventure in vivid detail so that it becomes a short story in itself. I also appreciate the almost complete lack of "self-analysis" or abstract social commentary etc... This book is also a great aid to understanding Chinese history and culture. Highly recommended.

A MASTERPIECE!.......2000-08-16

As a former student of Robert Tharp, I was interested in his new book, "They Called Us White Chinese". The title seems a little bit funny until I learned that due to the fact that he and his wife, Eva, were interned by the Japanese during WWII they lost all their identity papers, and when they came to the US, immigration officials stamped on their visa that they were, "White Chinese". Thus brings to an end their saga that comprises of almost 900 pages of the most beautiful coffee-table book I have ever seen. This book should cost three times as much. Contemporary Chinese history has never been explained as well as through the eyes of a "Westerner" born and raised in China. A Must Buy!

An Amazing Story.......2000-06-05

I should note that in 1994 when I first bought this book I was amazed and delighted to find myself mentioned in it (on page 751.) I was one of Bob Tharp's USAF Chinese students, recruited out of basic training in the summer of 1955. Years later, after finishing my Air Force tour (in Korea, using everything I'd been taught at Yale's Institute of Far Eastern Languages by Bob Tharp and his colleagues)and finishing college and law school, I found myself back at Yale, assisting Bob in the same USAF program while I took a correspondence course for the Michigan bar exam.

I wish that I had known just a portion of the information that's in this great work of a book about Bob's early life when I first met him - I would have held him in even higher regard, if that's possible.

This book paints an amazing picture of a tumultuous time in Chinese (and American) history, and the latter portions show clearly the contributions that Bob and Eva Tharp and their colleagues made to US security. He trained hundreds of air intelligence specialists, and many of them, like myself, found our lives forever changed and enhanced by our exposure to Chinese language and culture.

Review:.......2000-03-10

This book takes you through a journey of a man's life in his service to God. From the first page, you're introduced to Robert Tharp, son of a missionary in China. Slowly, you're taken through a concise narrative of the daily routine in Manchuria, detailing events as broad as the various warlords who entered the city to as detailed as how the local mastrigate ate plumbs.

The pictures in the book add to the book by showing what people did. Rarely are there books with such quantity of pictures.

There are wonderful anecdotes of everyday life and experiences Bob had. He has an entire section devoted to chinese humor, which are incredibally difficult to translate, but he does it with style.

Anyone with interest in what life in China was like, this book is a must read.

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