Conifers, Two-Volume Set, Volume 1-2: Ecophysiology of Coniferous Forests & Resource Physiology of Conifers (Physiological Ecology Series)

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Conifers-pine, fir, and spruce trees-are dominant species in forests around the world. This book focuses on the physiology of conifers and how physiological systems operate. Special consideration is devoted to the means by which ecophysiological processes influence organismal function and distribution. Chapters focus on the genetics of conifers, their growth and geographic distribution and the factors that influence this distribution, the impact of insect herbivory and winter dormancy on ecophysiological parameters, the effects of air pollution, and the potential impact that global climatic changes will have upon conifers.
With the growing realization that forests have a crucial role to play in global environmental health, this book will appeal to a developing union of ecologists, physiologists and theoretical foresters.

Ecophysiology of Coniferous Forests.: An article from: American Scientist

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Ecophysiology of Coniferous Forests.: An article from: American Scientist

Manufacturer: Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
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Ecophysiology of Coniferous Forests
William K. Smith
Manufacturer: Academic Press
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OHRTHG

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Full color and fact packed, yet portable and affordable -- only 15.95! Bonus! Pullout wallet-sized Mini Restaurant Guides and City Map

Insight Guide to Tokyo (Insight City Guide Tokyo)

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Insight Guide to Tokyo (Insight City Guide Tokyo)
Insight Guides Staff
Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin Company
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0395774640

Insight Guide Tokyo (Insight City Guides)

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Beautiful Book But Not So Practical
Tokyo

Insight Guide Tokyo (Insight City Guides)
Francis Doral
Manufacturer: Insight Guides
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 9812349677

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Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective. Inside every Insight Guide you'll find: .Evocative, full-colour photography on every page .Cross-referenced, full-colour maps throughout .A brief introduction including a historical timeline .Lively essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people .Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing .Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest .A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children

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Beautiful Book But Not So Practical.......2005-03-31

This guide has beautiful color pictures and lots of information. Over 100 pages is just information about Japan. The guide part of the book is split into districts and talks about the different sights to see. The pictures and this organization is nice for planning a trip to Japan, or reading up on the history of Japan, however it's not as practical as a companion book to carry with you.

First of all, it's heavy. You wouldn't want to carry a 1.5-pound book around. It doesn't have as many maps as some of the other guides do and the organization can be a little confusing if you want to look up info on just one place. The major problem with this guide is its complete lack of Japanese characters. It doesn't write hotel names, restaurant names, or anything in Japanese characters for you. If you want a book to carry around on your travels I would recommend Lonely Planet Tokyo instead.

Tokyo.......2003-11-20

This book is great for planning a trip to Tokyo. It shows all the attractions that are of interest and is a great companion for finding places to dine, stay, and shop. This guide has it all with high-quality photogrpahs and maps on every page. This is a must of a beginner traveller to Tokyo or anywhere in Japan.

Insight Guide Tokyo (Insight City Guide Tokyo)

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Insight Guide Tokyo (Insight City Guide Tokyo)

Manufacturer: Apa Productions
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0887297838

Insight Tokyo (Insight City Guide Tokyo)

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Good-looking but hard to lug

Insight Tokyo (Insight City Guide Tokyo)
Insight Guides , and Apa Publications
Manufacturer: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0134719131

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Good-looking but hard to lug.......1997-05-19

Insight's City Guides combine stunning photography with literate text and a smattering of basic travel information. The Insight Venice guide is worth adding to your bookshelf, but its practical advice is getting a bit long in the tooth and its heft makes it less than ideal as a take-along guide. - Durant Imboden, Venice for Visitors, http://govenice.miningco.co

Tokyo Insight Guide (Insight City Guide)

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Tokyo Insight Guide (Insight City Guide)

Manufacturer: APA Publications Pte Ltd,Singapore
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 9624211183

Tokyo Sights and Insights: Exploring the City's Back Streets

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Tokyo Sights and Insights: Exploring the City's Back Streets
Ryosuke Kami
Manufacturer: Tuttle Pub
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ASIN: 0804817170

Insight Tokyo (Insight City Guide Tokyo) by Insight Guides; Apa Publications

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Insight Tokyo (Insight City Guide Tokyo) by Insight Guides; Apa Publications
Insight Guides; Apa Publications
Manufacturer: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OIMF2O

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Tokyo Insight City Guide
Brian Bell
Manufacturer: APA INSIGHT GUIDES (
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ASIN: B000K1YDCA

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Machines and Liberty 1789-1914
Martin Roberts
Manufacturer: Oxford Univ Pr (Txt)
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0199131775

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Machines and liberty;: A portrait of Europe, 1789-1914
Martin Roberts
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0006D9G60

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Kronovecta; concept Designs of Syd Mead

Manufacturer: Bandai Ltd.
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000GHRNCU

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This book goes further than to merely assemble Mead's work. This volume is the essence of Kronolog. It reveals the hidden trace of process, from rough - sketch to finished work. Sketches, memos and renderings are included along with Mead's detailed explanations about design theory and practice.

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An annual publication forging a link between social history, American studies, and the decorative arts.

American Furniture 1997 (American Furniture)

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American Furniture 1997 (American Furniture)

Manufacturer: Chipstone
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0874518512

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The articles in this volume were presented at A Region of Regions: Cultural Diversity and the Furniture Trade in the Early South -- a symposium co-sponsored by the Chipstone Foundation and the Williamsburg Institute in November 1997.

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The Antique Furniture Almanac
Ronald Pearsall
Manufacturer: Seven Hills Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 094840373X

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The Antique Furniture Almanac
Ronald Pearsall
Manufacturer: Bloomsbury Books
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 1854713868

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Miller's Antiques 1997
Miller's
Manufacturer: Reed Mitchel Beazley
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Binding: Hardcover

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Great Photos

Miller's Collecting Furniture
Christopher Payne
Manufacturer: Reed Mitchel Beazley
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Binding: Hardcover

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Antique furniture can be surprisingly affordable. In this handbook, BBC Antiques Roadshow expert Christopher Payne explores the main areas of furniture, showing how to recognize qualities, periods, and types of wood. All the major forms of furniture are explored, including tables, seating, mirrors, and screens.

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Great Photos.......2000-10-13

Millers is a clear, concise book and very well organized. My experience in the past with antique books is that there are very few photos of the items they are describing. This format is great if you already know the basics about antiques but it makes in almost impossible for a beginner to identify and price items just from a description. Millers provides tons of colour photos, with brief descriptions of what items were used for, what makes them valuable, what things devalue them and an estimate value. This format makes for quick and easy identification of hundreds of pieces. This is the perfect beginner/intermediate antique resource guide.

Directory to the Furniture and Furnishing Industry 2002

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Directory to the Furniture and Furnishing Industry 2002
Soni Elaine
Manufacturer: CMP Information Limited
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Binding: Paperback

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Miller's Pine & Country Furniture: Buyer's Guide (Buyer's Price Guide.)

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Miller's Pine & Country Furniture: Buyer's Guide (Buyer's Price Guide.)
Judith Miller , and Martin Miller
Manufacturer: Antique Collectors Club Ltd
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Binding: Hardcover

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Pine and country furniture continues to ride a wave of popularity with collectors drawn to the warm-colored tones, attractive designs, and affordable prices—and this Miller’s guide to buying it wisely has been completely revised, with all the prices updated. It’s the essential practical reference for both new enthusiasts and experienced buyers: it features every type of pine and country furniture, including dining chairs, kitchen dressers, settles, chests, and corner cupboards. Oak and painted pine furniture is included too, as well as other popular collecting areas, such as kitchenalia. Over 3,500 items are illustrated and described, each with a price range reflecting the latest market trends. Also included are hints and tips on what to look for, a Directory of Specialists, and a glossary of specialist terms.

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Stretching from western Texas and eastern New Mexico up through Oklahoma, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana, the Dakotas, and into Canada, the vast western plains often appear sparse and dry to the casual observer. But a closer look, especially after spring rains, uncovers flowers of all colors, sizes, shapes, and fragrances. These forgotten flowers, never before the main focus of a field guide, come into bloom in Wildflowers of the Western Plains. Organized by plant family, the guide presents 186 species of wildflowers, accompanied by vivid color photographs. Each entry includes both the Latin and common names and a description of the plant, flower, fruit, and range. A special feature of the guide is the inclusion of Native American botanical folklore, legends pertaining to wildflowers, and medicinal uses of native plants. The author's personal observations and occasional recipes round out this delightful array of information.

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Wild Flowers.......2007-02-17

One man's "weeds" are another man's "forbs". Learning the names of plants helps get involved in the environment. This book aids that process.

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This is a volme of brief poems gathered into four sections. One recalls childhood, one examines growth, one describes perception and the last expresses the invisible.

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Jewish teenagers David, Yitzhak, Moshe, Eva, and Anne all kept diaries and were all killed in Hitler's death camps. These are their stories, in their own words. Author Jacob Boas is a Holocaust survivor who was born in the same camp to which Anne Frank was sent. Includes a photo insert.

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So far, so good.......2007-06-06

I recently bought this book and I've been reading it during my lunch break at work and so far I'm very interested and it seems like I can't stop reading it! I will probably take it home with me on the weekend and just finish it. It's sad to know what kind of things happened to little kids like them, and at the same time it's amazing to see how they were dealing with their terrible reality and how mature they were for being just kids during this horrible time in History.

I highly recommend it!

Very good.......2007-04-05

I decided to actually read this book after taking Boas' History of the Holocaust course and finding out that he was in fact born at the Westerbork transit camp in Holland, so I figured that since he had a connection with it through his family that he would know how to put together a well made book. And I was correct, this book made me cry, I really liked it. He had talked a little about this book in class and at first it kinda seemed boring, but I'm glad that i didn't listen to my gut feeling and actually went and checked it out. I would recommend anyone that wants to read more of a first hand experience to read this, the letters are very heart touch and sad. I am trying to track down the other books he has written so I can get a little more understanding in addition from what I had learned through his course.

Book=Very GOOD!.......2007-04-02

I thought this book was very good and descriptive in what happened to the teenager's lives and the victims of the Holocaust. It was sad to know how well-off Americans in the U.S. and other fortunate people had it then. When I was reading, it was sad to picture how hard it would be then for not just teenagers but everyone,especially when they talked about how they didn't want to die yet and the shame and humiliation they felt as jews. I liked how Boas described their lives and events so well that I didn't feel I missed out anywhere. I also liked how he would compare the teenagers lives and choices with the others. But I would have liked it more if he would have described more about what the Nazis would do to the victims after they were transported. Otherwhise, I liked this book very much.

We Are Witnesses.......2006-03-16

I am not a big fan of non-fiction history books. I find them hard to concentrate on because there are so many facts that they become overwhelming. But We Are Witnesses is a non-fiction history book that I liked. First, I liked it because it was set during WWII, which is something I am interested in. Secondly, this book is about five teenagers, which I can relate to because I am in the same age group. Each of their diaries was found. They all were Jewish, they all died.
In We Are Witnesses there are five main characters, David Rubinowicz, Yitzhak Rudashevski, Moshe Flinker, Eva Heyman, and Anne Frank. There is a whole chapter on each one of them. They all have the same big conflict, the Nazis. The Nazis forced the Jews to move into a ghetto, and each character had to do that. They all lived in different parts of Europe. They all had money issues. But each one was unique in their own way. For example, Yitzhak joined a club that would meet and do research projects, and learn a few new things. This was Yitzhak's favorite time of day. Eva Heyman admired her mother and wanted to be just like her. Each day was a struggle to live. There was barely enough food for any of them to eat. They all had to put their faith in God, that He would save them from the power of the Nazis.
Each character had their own religious beliefs but Moshe Flinker's was the most unique of all. He believed that if the Germans kept on taking over more land and the Jews kept on being killed then, when it seemed like all hope was lost, God would save the Jews from the Nazis. Moshe Flinker's story also was one that stuck out in my mind because he almost made it to Vichy France, which was a part of France that was not taken over by the Germans. Another memorable story was when David Rubinowicz was forced to move from his house and into a ghetto, but he many times was able to walk to his old house. One of the times he witnessed a Jew getting shot right in front of him.
From the very beginning of the book, the author tells that all of the characters die. They all did, but their life stories will be something that you never will forget. Overall I would recommend this book to anyone who likes non-fiction history books. There were very good parts to the book but also some bad parts. The bad parts were where it got confusing. For example, when the author got into too much detail about a character's life. Also when Moshe Flinker tried to explain his religious beliefs it got very confusing. Although I knew the deaths of all the characters were certain from the beginning, I wanted to read this book because these people had to live with fear every day. But each one was strong enough to not let that fear get to them, and tried to live their lives like you and me.

Keeping history alive!.......2005-07-21

This set of stories helps keep history alive for teenagers that have no concept of the depth horror that intolerance can achieve. All teens should read it!

We Are Witnesses: Five Diaries of Teenagers Who Died in the Holocaust

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We Are Witnesses: Five Diaries of Teenagers Who Died in the Holocaust
Jacob Boas
Manufacturer: Scholastic Paperbacks
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000NU0RQ4

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