Tropical orchids of Australia

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Tropical orchids of Australia
P. S Lavarack
Manufacturer: Nelson
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: 0170065383

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The Epiphytes: The tropical terrestrial species (Australian indigenous orchids)
A. W Dockrill
Manufacturer: Society for Growing Australian plants
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0007J7OYY

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Tahiti, Morea, Bora Bora - names that evoke warm South Pacific fantasies. French Polynesia boasts legendary topside beauty and a variety of diving adventures. Join a shark feed, swim with manta rays or snorkel alongside humpback whales. Pelagic encounters top a list of underwater highlights, including dramatic topography, prolific marine life and even a few shipwrecks. From the ripping passes at Rangiroa to the sheltered lagoon of the Society Islands, this book details nearly 50 of French Polynesia's best sites, with full-colour photos throughout.

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OK book for snorkeling advice.......2002-07-25

This book is ok for snorkeling advice. Mostly geared to diving. A lot of the descriptions of the locations for snorkeling where not accurate. I would recommend since you really do not have a choice.

Required reading.......2002-02-16

An excellent guide with supurb photos, invaluable to anyone planning to dive these islands. The layout is intelligent and very easy to follow, and the practical advice is well up to the standards I expect of LP.

Buy it well before you go to plan out that dream vacation

Useful Book!.......2001-03-12

This met my expectations quite well. A good overview of the area, followed by a review of the key dive spots in French Polynesia. Excellent phtography, including a good critter guide at the end.

The only downside I can find is that there's no real overview of good snorkeling sites . . . they're lumped in with diving sites.

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Excellent.......2006-08-25

Although it might seem dated, the information in this book is extraordinarily complete, with detailed descriptions of anatomy, behavior, and chapters devoted to specific species. You might consider a book like "Owls: The Silent Fliers" just for it's excellent photographs, but if you want detailed information, P. Johnsgard's book is unmatched. Note also, although it's fine photographs may be moderate in number, the technical illustrations far exceed all other books I've seen on owls.

Useful source for information on the Natural History of Owls.......2000-03-03

I have many books on owls, and this is one of the most comprehesive books that I have seen on the natural history of owls. There are good drawings and photographs in the first 15 pages of the book. The classification and evolution section was of great interest to me and very useful. The natural histories of each species is very in-depth and thorough. There is also a glossary, which is very helpful in defining words which you may not know. Overall, the book is excellent, and I would highly recommend it to the beginner, novice, or expert birder.

Everything you wanted to know about N.Amer. owls is here........1999-06-01

This book is a fantastic reference book pertaining to the appearance, mating behaviors, habitat and range, nesting patterns, and favorite foods of North American Owls. The color pictures are so much better than any black and white drawing could hope to achieve. The individual discriptions are well organized under sub-topics for quick reference.

it is about many different owls and how they live.......1999-03-09

The book is about many different owls and how they live.Some owls live in the forest some in the snow some in the the hot dessert.they eat rodents,lizards,

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Collectibles Market Guide and Price Index: Today's Most Comprehensive Guide to Limited Edition

Manufacturer: Collectors' Information Bureau
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0930785223

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Depending on the degree of your gardening lust, the prospect of transforming a barren patch of dirt into a garden will send either thrills or chills down your spine. Excited or frightened, there will be many questions to find answers to and many decisions to make as you plan your garden. With Gardening from Scratch tucked under your arm during trips to nurseries and phone calls to extension services, the chances that you'll get the right answers and make the best decisions are greatly increased.

Ann Lovejoy begins by urging readers to create a detailed map of their land, considering existing plants, incline, "hardscapes," and soil quality. This can prevent disappointing mistakes, such as realizing too late that the spot next to the willow tree is simply too boggy for the poppies you situated there. Then it's time for the planning stage. Allan Mandell's gorgeous color photos give plenty of inspiration, and Lovejoy gets down and dirty with the essentials that are key to any healthy garden: learning about your dirt, making and applying mulch and compost, creating garden beds, and fighting the ever-present war of the weeds (about which Lovejoy says, "One of the best ways to purge a large space like an entire garden bed of wicked weeds is by planting it with a cover crop. Pick something that grows faster than your weeds and the baddies will be crowded out.") The book wraps up with a "Garden Design Ideas" section, with tips and sketches for gardens for an urban condo, a suburban neighborhood, and a rural retreat. Throughout, Lovejoy stresses practicality and functionality, while giving endless ideas for creating a garden that "approximates that inner garden in the garden-maker's heart." --Stefanie Durbin

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Gardening from Scratch "This book attempts to demystify the garden design process by explaining the principles that inform every stage, from fact-gathering to the variety of practical applications which result in a satisfying garden… In writing Gardening from Scratch, I offer you the practical and philosophical tools with which to make your own garden of personal delight. I hope you have as much fun in the process as I do. Indeed, I find garden-making becomes more joyful every time, as each new garden more closely approximates that inner garden hidden in the garden-maker's heart." —Ann Lovejoy, from the Introduction Should you enhance your new backyard with a simple vegetable garden or a trellised arbor, or both? Ann Lovejoy invites you to ruminate over what your garden will be used for, what your aesthetic tastes are, and how to implement them. Whether you're designing a tiny urban garden, a suburban space, or a rural retreat, Gardening from Scratch can show you how. Illustrated with stunning photographs by renowned garden photographer Allan Mandell, and exquisite illustrations of gardens in development by Jean Emmons.

Made from Scratch: How to Start and Operate a Successful Organic Container Plant Business

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Made from Scratch: How to Start and Operate a Successful Organic Container Plant Business
Louise Placek
Manufacturer: Acres U.S.A.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0911311750

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This comprehensive guide takes you step-by-step through the whole process. Chapters thoroughly cover such topics as: start-up; greenhouse options; certification/licences/fees; botany basics; growing container plants; making compost; disease and pest management; demonstration gardens; marketing and merchandising; dealing with employees; and safety. Appendices include example activity logs and forms, instructions for making a soil-texture analysis, even tips for creating a simple employee handbook! An extensive list of resources and a handy glossary round out this information-packed manual.

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Gardening From Scratch

Manufacturer: Hamlyn Publishing Group Limited
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000E397U2

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Gardening from Scratch
LOVEJOY
Manufacturer: MacMillan
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0739401408

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Gardening from Scratch
Anne Search
Manufacturer: BBC Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0563387408

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GARDENING FROM SCRATCH 2
YEMM
Manufacturer: BBC
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000S5S3XS

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Gardening from Scratch 2
Gay Search
Manufacturer: BBC Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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GARDENING FROM SCRATCH.

Manufacturer: Ward Lock
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0000CJHV5

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Growing Seeds!: Starting from Scratch
Linda D. Harris
Manufacturer: Fulcrum Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Short, Sweet, To The Point.......2001-03-19

A very useful book for those of us who would rather save money and start our plants from seeds. Gives easy to read instructions on how to save, store, and grow seeds and how to care for them after they've sprouted.

Starting from Scratch: A Guide to Indoor Gardening

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Starting from Scratch: A Guide to Indoor Gardening
John Whitman
Manufacturer: Random House Inc (T)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0812906314

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Chiapas: The End of Silence is Antonio Turok's striking visual diary of his experiences in this southern Mexican state, which is in many ways a cultural crossroads for the Americas. The region is marked by centuries of conflict between modern society and the indigenous communities--the most recent of which was the uprising in 1994 by the Zapatista Army. With this struggle, which continues today in search of a peaceful settlement, the Maya Indians ended their centuries-old silence, and captured the imaginations of leftist activists around the world.

While they cannot help but reflect the politics of the region, Turok's photographs transcend mere reportage, echoing the rich history of Chiapas. His portraits of the many different lives and rituals--from religious festivals to country funerals, from high society to homelessness--offer a multifaceted view of a social environment so complex as to resemble a hall of mirrors.

There are sixty-four black-and-white images in this book, along with personal commentary by Turok and an introduction by Francisco Álvarez Quiñones, Chiapaneco poet and playwright. Detailed captions in English and Spanish appear at the back of the book.

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Beautiful and Meaningful Photographs.......2002-07-07

The photographs in this book work as both documentary on the state of the Maya in Chiapas and as pieces of art. Turok's visions are sensitive and understanding. One gets a sense of both place and people.

These pictures are incredible........2000-10-04

I went to school with Tony. He was never without his camera throughout high school. He is able to capture the "moment" through his photographs in this book. He is a truly gifted artist.

an exquisite, detailed summary of contemporary Chiapas.......1999-01-19

A marvelous visual "walk" through contemporary Chiapas. Antonio Turok's sentiments are palpable in his pictures. A 'must-have' book for those interested in modern Mexico and, particularly, Chiapas.

an exquisite, detailed summary of contemporary Chiapas.......1999-01-19

A marvelous visual "walk" through contemporary Chiapas. Antonio Turok's sentiments are palpable in his pictures. A 'must-have' book for those interested in modern Mexico and, particularly, Chiapas.

Fotos of beauty, tragedy, and humor in Chiapas.......1998-03-22

Antonio Turok prints in black and white all the shades of grey that he has seen in the last 25 years in Chiapas. A brilliamt photographer, madly funny with a wide eyed fasination with Maya culture and an unblinking witness to political tradgedies, this book will give you the clearest vision of Chiapas behind the news.

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Chiapas: El Fin del Silencio
Antonio Turok
Manufacturer: Era
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Mexico | Americas | History | Subjects | Books

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Chiapas según Antonio Turok. (escritor mexicano)(TT: Chiapas in the eyes of Antonio Turok) (TA: Mexican writer): An article from: Proceso

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Chiapas según Antonio Turok. (escritor mexicano)(TT: Chiapas in the eyes of Antonio Turok) (TA: Mexican writer): An article from: Proceso
Raquel Tibol
Manufacturer: CISA Comunicacion e Informacion, S.A. de C.V.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B00098DDJS
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from Proceso, published by CISA Comunicacion e Informacion, S.A. de C.V. on August 9, 1998. The length of the article is 996 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: Chiapas según Antonio Turok. (escritor mexicano)(TT: Chiapas in the eyes of Antonio Turok) (TA: Mexican writer)
Author: Raquel Tibol
Publication: Proceso (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 9, 1998
Publisher: CISA Comunicacion e Informacion, S.A. de C.V.
Issue: n1136 Page: p57(1)

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Chiapas: El fin del silencio.(TT: Chiapas: The End of Silence): An article from: Proceso

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Chiapas: El fin del silencio.(TT: Chiapas: The End of Silence): An article from: Proceso
José Alberto Castro
Manufacturer: CISA Comunicacion e Informacion, S.A. de C.V.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000989NS8
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from Proceso, published by CISA Comunicacion e Informacion, S.A. de C.V. on January 25, 1998. The length of the article is 881 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: Chiapas: El fin del silencio.(TT: Chiapas: The End of Silence)
Author: José Alberto Castro
Publication: Proceso (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 25, 1998
Publisher: CISA Comunicacion e Informacion, S.A. de C.V.
Issue: n1108 Page: p72(1)

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