A Field Guide to Southern Mushrooms

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A guide to finding and identifying mushrooms in the Southern United States.

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Mushrooms galore.......2007-10-18

Came in condition as promised, in timely manner. Great pictures - justs what I needed.

A very practical reference on mycophagy and mycology.......1999-09-27

covers all the basics.. in detail.. includes basic taxonomic keys and useful materials.

Field Guide to Mushrooms of Southern Africa (Field Guides)

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Field Guide to Mushrooms of Southern Africa (Field Guides)
G. van der Westhuizen
Manufacturer: Struik Publishers
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Binding: Paperback

A Field Guide to Southern Mushrooms (20 Copies)

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A Field Guide to Southern Mushrooms (20 Copies)
Nancy Smith and Smith, Alexander Weber
Manufacturer: Ann Arbor: University of Michigan,
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OV7K4E

SASOL First Field Guide to Mushrooms of Southern Africa (Field Guides)

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SASOL First Field Guide to Mushrooms of Southern Africa (Field Guides)
M. Branch
Manufacturer: Struik Publishers
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Binding: Paperback

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Written and updated by the country's top cruise experts, Fodor's Alaska Ports of Call gives you all the essentials for a perfect day in port. This compact guide contains up-to-date coverage of the most popular ports in the world's top cruising regions, as well as restaurants, key sights, entertainment, and shops, all easily reached from the pier. And a helpful cruise primer packed with tips and important contact information and detailed maps facilitates your travel planning.

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Good Basic Coverage of AK Cruise & Individual Ports of Call.......2002-07-24

Starting with a general overview of cruising and in particular Alaskan Cruising (giving info on small and large ships, packing, etc.) the book quickly moves into port-by-port descriptions.

Each port section includes a map with key locations, information about getting around town from the docks, points of interest, and recommendations for shopping and dining. Also included is information about nearby out-door activities including self guided hikes and other activities as well as guided tours on bikes, boats, horses, rafting, etc.

Just enough detail to have an idea what's available, where it's located, and what generally to expect-- and to book your own shore excursions if you want. Would be a good book to stick in a backpack as you head for shore for the day.

Book does not give much help in terms of rating the different events/excursions/locations. They are all described but the reader is left to choose what sounds interesting and what will fit his/her schedule (with the exception of dining locations, which ARE rated). The reader is NOT given a super CLEAR idea of what is a "must-see" and what is instead a tourist trap.

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, published by Thomson Gale on February 1, 2006. The length of the article is 5551 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Safety update on commonly used psychotropic medications in dermatology.
Author: Daniel Navi
Publication: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 5 Issue: 2 Page: 109(7)

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Primer for those interested in ornament.......2001-02-11

This is the first book that I have encountered that not only discusses the different variations of ornament but how they evolved from ancient sources (such as Greece, Persia, or earlier Sumerians, Assyrians)in a simple and coherent way. It is a good book with which to begin the study of ornament and patterns. As an artist it gave me insight into how others adapted and created patterns, and how I can also reinterpret ornamentation for my own uses. The book is full of illustrations that adptly show the author's ideas and progressions of ornament from ancient to modern. I highly recommend.

Primer for those interested in ornament.......2001-02-11

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For collectors who want to determine the current value of their Canadian or American coins, The 2001 Charlton Coin Guide is indispensable.

The guide has been completely revised to include all the new issues on the Millennium Series, from the 1999 September and November mules that sell in excess of $100.00 each, to the very rare 2000 Medallion quarter, which just realized over $2,500.00 Can. in auction.

Novice and seasoned collectors alike will appreciate the straightforward presentation and accurate pricing information contained in the 2001 Charlton Coin Guide.

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Pennsylvania, a state of diverse geography and geology, is rich in flora. The second edition ofThe Plants of Pennsylvania identifies the nearly 3,400 species of trees, wildflowers, ferns, grasses, sedges, aquatic plants, and weeds native to or naturalized in the Commonwealth.

Retaining the clearly written identification keys and descriptions that made the first edition such an essential reference, this new edition has been reorganized to reflect recent advances in our understanding of plant relationships. Families and genera are listed in a sequence determined by current studies of plant molecular genetics, thus providing new insights for the study of botany. In addition, species have been added to the book as a result of new discoveries. The botanical illustrations of Anna Anisko continue to complement the descriptions and add an element of beauty to the volume.

Developed in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Flora Project, and compiled by botanists at the Morris Arboretum, the official arboretum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the second edition ofThe Plants of Pennsylvania is the authoritative guide to Pennsylvania's plant life. It will be indispensable to taxonomists, conservationists, ecologists, foresters, land planners, teachers, agricultural county agents, students, and amateur naturalists.

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Hard-core Taxonomy.......2002-04-30

Plants of Pennsylvania is an exhaustive taxonomy of the fauna of the keystone state. Both native and introduced species are included. It is not light reading, but as a reference it is excellent.

The cover artwork is not representative of the text, which contains only line drawings of good quality. The book is well indexed, by both scientific and common names, and probably is the best entrance point for most readers. I found the glossary particularly helpful. It has illustrations and definitions of hundreds of mostly obscure botanical terms that a few of us forgot and most of us never learned.

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Great Books.......2007-03-25

This is an excellent translation of an amazing account. Favata and Fernandez give an accurate and interesting rendition of Cabeza de Vaca's words. Their notes aid in understanding and appreciation of the story. I highly recommend this translation to anyone interested in Cabeza de Vaca himself, the time period, or just a good read.

Worth the Read.......2005-02-07

This is a startling yet interesting tale of Cabeza de Vaca's journey through the southern U.S. These men suffered greatly through their journey and yet accomplished what they set out to do in the end.

Truly a remarkable story of survival of the fittest.

Highly recommended.

Walking naked across Texas.......2004-09-07

Texas history begins n 1528, when a hurricane sank a Spanish ship off the coast of Galveston Island. Four survivors washed up naked on the shore, including Governor Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca and the black man, Estebano, who had been the slave of one of the drowned men. Thus begins one of the most remarkable adventures in history. This book is Cabeza de Vaca's first person account of his experience. He and his men first became the slaves of hostile coastal Indians who tortured them, but ultimately, after several years in captivity, escaped to go with other more sympathetic inland Indians. He describes the many Native American tribes he encountered, as well as their customs and how they lived. Most of them starved when not eking out subsistence on cactus fruit and nuts. The Indians had never seen a bearded face before and most were in awe of the Spaniards. They believed he had healing powers and demanded that he heal their sick. Cabeza de Vaca was a very pious man and called upon his god to help him. He prayed for patients, made the sign of the cross on their bodies, and extorted the promise that they would henceforth follow the true God. The sick Indians swore that they had been cured and Cabeza de Vaca became recognized as a powerful shaman, eagerly greeted by the Western Tribes who begged for his blessing. Cabeza de Vaca was North America's first lay missionary. Nine years after the shipwreck, he encountered quite by accident another group of Spaniards exploring New Mexico (and capturing Indians to enslave). Because Cabeza de Vaca insisted upon humane treatment toward the Indians, the cruel Spaniards imprisoned the crazy (and perhaps dangerous) naked man and took him to Mexico City. After living among the Indians for nine years, Cabeza de Vaca felt uncomfortable wearing clothes and could not sleep on a bed.

This is an extraordinary story, full of wonder, horror and faith. It is a work of literature. Those with an interest in Texas history, Native Americans, or the Spanish conquest of America will find this easy-flowing translation extremely compelling reading.

Well written and translated account of early North America.......2004-01-22

Although this is a short narrative, the book presents the best description of early North American life I have read so far. The book is Cabeza de Vaca's autobiographical account of his participation in a failed Spanish expedition to colonize Florida in the early 1500's. Through a series of events, the members of the expedition end up traveling along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico into Texas and then overland into Sonora, Mexico. Only four members of the expedition returned to Spanish civilization, but they had earned the respect of many of the Indian tribes.

The Account not only presents details of the journey but also presents general historical aspects of North American Indians and Spanish colonization in the 1500's. Cabeza de Vaca has performed a great service in documenting the practices of food-gathering, agriculture, slavery, trade, and spirituality among the Southwestern Indians. His narrative also highlights the the perils of 1500's exploration and the harsh attitudes of Spanish colonists towards Indians.

The translators also deserve credit for their work. Using clear modern English, they have made The Account easy to read. They have also supplemented their translation with translation notes and histroical notes that are very useful, particularly in identifying locations in the text. Moreover, they have also included an introduction that places The Account and Cabeza de Vaca into a historical context.

In summary, The Account is not only a great narrative of the personal history of Cabeza de Vaca's travels across North America but also an important document about early Spanish colonization and Native American culture. I strongly recommend this book for all readers.

Fastinating trip through early Florida.......2003-12-24

If you thought that the only thing that the Spanish explorers did was pick up gold and enslave the natives, this book is for you. Alvar Nunez Cabeza De Vaca was truly a modern man in the way he thought about people and things. Given only his wits having lost his clothes & food, he survives in a strange land for 10 years and walks out a reviered man among the natives. I had no idea anyone had done this. Our only regret is that he did not write more of his adventures and the socialogy & language of the people he lived with. Alvar Nunez Cabeza De Vaca had more than the usual dose of Duty, Honor and Country about him, and he kept all three when adversity struck.

The Account: Alvar Nunez Cabeza De Vaca's Relacion

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The Account: Alvar Nunez Cabeza De Vaca's Relacion
Martin a. Favata
Manufacturer: Arte Publico Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000UCF6T8

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The account: Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca's Relacion
Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca
Manufacturer: Arte Publico Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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El mito conquistado: Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca (Coleccion Alforja del tiempo)

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El mito conquistado: Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca (Coleccion Alforja del tiempo)
Julio C Montane Marti
Manufacturer: Universidad de Sonora
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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Naufragios y relacion de la jornada que hizo a la Florida con el adelantado Panfilo de Narvaez (Letterature e culture dell'America Latina)

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Naufragios y relacion de la jornada que hizo a la Florida con el adelantado Panfilo de Narvaez (Letterature e culture dell'America Latina)
Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca
Manufacturer: Cisalpino-Goliardica
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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