Progress in Botanical Research

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This volume contains selected papers presented at the First Balkan Botanical Congress. The articles refer to all groups of plants and to all scientific disciplines in plant sciences and cover several major themes of current interest to botanists:

taxonomy, geobotany and evolution: flora, vegetation, geographical distribution, pollen morphology and deposition, biodiversity, conservation, phytosociology
biochemistry, metabolism and bioenergetics: secondary metabolites, enzymes, membrane transport, virus infection
ecology and ecophysiology: metal accumulation and tolerance, toxicity and pollution, bio-monitoring systems, dynamics of vegetation communities, leaf structure and ecological types, UV-B and ozone radiation, pesticides and herbicides, ecological evaluation, management and protection of ecosystems, adaptation, photosynthesis
structure and its dynamics: organization and molecular characterization of biomembranes and different cell structures and organelles, ultrastructure, anatomy, biosynthesis and localization of different cell compounds
genetics, plant breeding and biotechnology: gene transfer, genetic engineering, genetic sterility and diversity, biodiversity and conservation, in vitro regeneration, micropropagation, genotype-environment interaction
growth, development and differentiation: differentiation of cell structures, reproductive biology, photoreceptors, crop simulation model, regulators and plant morphogenesis, plant growth patterns, somatic-embryogenesis and organogenesis.

Introduction. Responses to weak acids, alkalinisation, biocides, UV irradiation, and toxic metal ions.: An article from: Science Progress

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Introduction. Responses to weak acids, alkalinisation, biocides, UV irradiation, and toxic metal ions.: An article from: Science Progress
R.J. Rowbury
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Title: Introduction. Responses to weak acids, alkalinisation, biocides, UV irradiation, and toxic metal ions.
Author: R.J. Rowbury
Publication: Science Progress (Refereed)
Date: December 22, 2003
Publisher: Science Reviews Ltd.
Volume: 86 Issue: 4 Page: 235(10)

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Pollination and flower diversity in Scrophulariaceae.(Interpreting Botanical Progress): An article from: The Botanical Review

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Pollination and flower diversity in Scrophulariaceae.(Interpreting Botanical Progress): An article from: The Botanical Review
Christine M. Kampny
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This digital document is an article from The Botanical Review, published by New York Botanical Garden on October 1, 1995. The length of the article is 7082 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.

From the author: The flowers of the Scrophulariaceae show a great diversity in form, especially of the corolla. The most common pollinators are bees collecting nectar, pollen, or oil; other pollinators are moths and butterflies, hummingbirds, syrphid flies, and (in one case) ants. The occurrence of bell-shaped corollas in most tribes of the Scrophulariaceae and in related families indicates that this is the basic (ancestral) flower form. Derived from it are narrow tubular corollas, wide flaring ones, corollas closed to unsuitable visitors by a palate (an upcurving of the tube), corollas forming a keel around the style and anthers either on the upper or lower side of the flower, corollas inflated to form a balloon, and corollas with one or two spurs. Convergences due to selection by the same or similar pollinators limit the usefulness of most of these floral features in analyzing the systematic relationships of the tribes of the Scrophulariaceae. Nevertheless, their diversity of forms exemplifies the evolutionary potential of fused perianth parts.

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Title: Pollination and flower diversity in Scrophulariaceae.(Interpreting Botanical Progress)
Author: Christine M. Kampny
Publication: The Botanical Review (Refereed)
Date: October 1, 1995
Publisher: New York Botanical Garden
Volume: v61 Issue: n4 Page: p350(17)

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Hawaii botanical science paper
Dieter Mueller-Dombois
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Progress in Botanical Research; Proceedings, 1ST Balkan Botanical Congress.

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Progress in Botanical Research; Proceedings, 1ST Balkan Botanical Congress.
Ioannes Tsekos & Michael Moustakas
Manufacturer: Kluwer Academic Pubs.
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National Geographic brings 113 years of incomparable travel expertise to today's sophisticated globe-trotters. Each practical and portable National Geographic Traveler features:

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Good guide, but competition is very tough.......2002-11-03

I liked National Geographic guide to Venice - it is colourful and cheerful; and it reads like it is written by someone who actually spent quite a while in the magnificient city. I appreciate the writing style which betrays an experienced travel writer rather than a bland-and-inoffensive travel book producer. This is a very good book and worth the money.

However, the market of Venice guides is incredibly crowded, and with such formidable all-rounders as DK Eyewitness guide I would find it difficult to recommend National Geographic as the first choice.

Nevertheless, if you are willing to do extensive reading-in before your trip and are willing to buy more than one guide, this is definitely one to consider (I would also recommed City Secrets). Pictorial part is superb and it is evident they pull all the stops when commissioning original and fresh location photography - you don't get tired shots of St Mark's square and black gondolas that seem to adorn every travel brochure or ticket booking website.

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Learn how the pyramids were built, and what significance the constellations have in regards to their placement. An intricate cardboard sarcophagus is included.

Tutankhamen and Ancient Egypt (Action Packs)

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Tutankhamen and Ancient Egypt (Action Packs)

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What are the most important things in your life? Do they get as much care, emphasis, and time as you'd like to give them? Far from the traditional "be-more-efficient" time-management book with shortcut techniques, First Things First shows you how to look at your use of time totally differently. Using this book will help you create balance between your personal and professional responsibilities by putting first things first and acting on them. Covey teaches an organizing process that helps you categorize tasks so you focus on what is important, not merely what is urgent. First you divide tasks into these quadrants:

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I'm getting more done in less time, but where are the rich relationships, the inner peace, the balance, the confidence that I'm doing what matters most and doing it well?

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Excellent Life Management Book.......2007-06-22

I read the 7 habits of Highly Effective people a few years ago and was very inspired at that time to take more control of my life and try and implement the habits into my daily life. In particular, i really found the third habit on time management useful and could see the benefit. However, at that time i did not put the habits into effect in any real way.

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It may seem simple but starting with a vision of my life and then writing out my goals for incorporation into my monthly, weekly and daily planning has alreaady had a tremendous effect on my life and i find that i am scheduling important things in my life such as meditation and exercise and doing these which is giving me a more balanced work life balance. I also find it very effective for my job in which i am now scheduling important activites into my calender and doing them rather than just reacting to the urgent day to day requests at the expense of these more important long term activities.

A Lifetime Guide.......2007-02-05

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What's important in your life?.......2007-01-23

What's important in your life? What do you really want to accomplish? What do you want to see completed at the end of the day, at the end of the week, at the end of the month, at the end of the year, and, ultimately, what do you want to have accomplished by the end of your life?

Getting things in line in your life, learning to set priorities, not just for money, purchases, and trivial things, but for more important things. How about family, relationships, and career?

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Good Book.......2006-12-06

I bought this book because I needed some guidance to start putting things back in order in my life. Eventhough it focus on business and work, it provides some helpful hints to apply on you personal life.

First Things First - To Live, to Love, to Learn, to Leave a Legacy

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First Things First - To Live, to Love, to Learn, to Leave a Legacy
Stephen R. and Merrill, A. Roger and Merrill, Rebecca R. Covey
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First Things First Workbook: To Live, to Love, to Learn, to Leave a Legacy

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First Things First Workbook: To Live, to Love, to Learn, to Leave a Legacy

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First Things First: To Live, to Love, to Learn, to Leave a Legacy
Stephen R.; Merrill, A., Roger; Merrill, Re Covey
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First Things First: To Live, to Love, to Learn, to Leave a Legacy
Stephen R.; Merrill, A., Roger; Merrill, Re Covey
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First Things First: to live, to love, to Learn, to Leave a Legacy
Stephen R.; Merril A. Roger; Merrill, Rebecca R. Covey
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Amusing!!!.......1998-08-15

A great complement to any Powder Room. Will keep your guests smiling the whole time.

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WOMAN'S OWN BOOK OF HOUSE PLANTS
WILLIAM DAVIDSON
Manufacturer: HAMLYN
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WOMAN'S OWN BOOK OF HOUSE PLANTS
William Davidson
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Woman's Own Book of House Plants
William Davidson
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Woman's Own Book of House Plants
William Davidson
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Davidson
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While Bud Abbott and Lou Costello are more famously known for their straight comedy routines, they did make a number of films in which horror played a crucial role. The first part of this critical reference examines the Abbott and Costello "Meet the Monsters" spoof films (Frankenstein, The Invisible Man, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and The Mummy). The second sections deals with Abbott and Costello's films with horror elements that do not follow this formula: Hold That Ghost, The Time of Their Lives and Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff.

The plot of each film is examined in detail with special attention paid to the comedians' styles of comedy, the effect of the horror scenes, and the place of the film in the Abbott and Costello canon. The reactions of critics (then and now) and the influences the films have had on the horror and comedy genres and on pop culture are also discussed. A lengthy introduction provides background on the lives of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello and the development of Universal Studios as the premier horror factory.

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Don't Expect Too Much.......2006-03-30

This book proclaims to be a "critical assessment," though what the author ends up with is little more than detailed descriptions of seven of A & C's films, personal asides and a desire to make odd homosexual allusions to scenes and characters. The vast majority of anecdotes on the making of the films are taken (though footnoted) from a number of previously published books and articles and the author provides little new information except for his own outlandish and baseless claims.

His "critical assessment" might more accurately be described as "judgmental musings." The author often repeatedly makes the same comments about various sight gags being "more suited to The Three Stooges," or gives his opinion on whether certain jokes work, or not. Critical, perhaps. "Bitchy," certainly and more accurately. What is never clearly established is his credibility or expertise to make such comments on the merits of A & C's material. Another annoying habit the author has is to make assumptions on the part of "most viewers." He proudly points out a bit of business, background action or technical flaw that he has discovered upon countless viewings of the films and makes the claim that "most viewers miss this." How does he know? Is it possible that the rest of the audience caught it on the first viewing and he is just now catching up?

The book is poorly written and, aside from the time it occasionally takes to figure out his point, is a quick read. One's time might be better spent watching the films and drawing one's own conclusions. Also, any of the sources cited in the author's bibliography provide all the behind-the-scenes information and more, making them a better value if they can be tracked down.

A GUIDE TO THEIR GREAT HORROR COMEDIES.......2005-08-03

I guess it's pretty ironic that a comedy team that did over 30 films together over 16 years is most remembered for their horror spoofs that continue to be enormously popular to this day. In "The Horror Spoofs of Abbott & Costello" author Jeffrey Miller takes a look at the horror comedies the team did, with a particular focus on horror spoofs involving classic monsters. Miller provides a complete cast and credit list along with a very lengthy and detailed synopsis of each film including many of the notable lines, gags, and scenes. It also includes comments taken from cast and crew of the day and recent comments from the likes of Sara Karloff, Bela Lugosi Jr., and Paddy Costello, who were on the set of these films as children. Miller also includes information on critical reviews of the day, box office results, as well as adding his own insightful analysis of the films.

Without a doubt the most popular A & C spoof (in fact their most popular film period) was "Abbott & Costello meet Frankenstein". Boris Karloff refused to appear in the film feeling it made a mockery of the monster. Lon Chaney Jr. felt the film would forever ruin the classic Universal Monsters. But time has proven them both wrong as the film works as both a comedy and a horror. It's at least as scary as Chaney's role as Count Alucard in "Son of Dracula". The fact that the film has legions of fans, including many famous filmmakers such as Quentin Tarrantino, is also a tribute to its staying power. For his part, Lugosi enjoyed himself on the set. One would guess he was probably just happy to be in a Universal production again as opposed to the poverty row films he had been doing in the 1940's. There was a lot of pranks pulled on the set...some of these outtakes are even captured on the A&C Meet Frankenstein special edition DVD. As has been pointed out on many occasions, this film would be Universal biggest moneymaker in years and virtually saved the studio from bankruptcy.

While Karloff refused to do that film, he did sign on for two others including "Abbott & Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." Karloff would play this famous role for the first an only time but as Miller notes, the studio originally wanted Basil Rathbone for the part. Both he and the boys were surprised at how well the film did at the box office. The other films that Miller highlights in the spoof section are "Abbott & Costello Meet the Invisible Man" and the final spoof, "Abbott & Costello Meet the Mummy". `Mummy' was their last film for Universal and by this time they were past their prime and not getting along well on the set. Universal knew it was the end of the road and did little to support the film and it's become regarded as one of their worst (although it isn't really all that bad).

Miller also looks as the teams other horror-comedies including "Hold that Ghost", "The Time of their Lives", and "Abbott & Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff". "Hold that Ghost" is a particular favorite as its their version of and `old dark house' style film that was so popular in the 1930's and similar in style to the very good Bob Hope film "Ghost Breakers" "Hold that Ghost" would even have Evelyn Ankers in the cast who would go on to become one of the great scream queens of the 1940's.

Miller's research into these films is outstanding and while I'm a big fan, there were a lot of new things I learned. While very detailed it's never dry and Miller does a wonderful job at conveying the great routines of Abbott & Costello. Just beware if you have somehow never seen these films as the plot is fully described from beginning to end. By all means see the films and then pickup this book. Another fantastic book by the people at McFarland Publishing who put out some of the best books on genre film and film studies around.

Reviewed by Tim Janson

Abbott and Costello Meet the Who's Who of Horror.......2003-04-06

This is a great book that goes into the plot of their various A&C meet...(fill in the blank)films as well as "Hold That Ghost" and "The Time of Their Lives". There is even a brief section on their quasi sci-fi films. Each major "horror/comedy" film is detailed and behind the scenes info is given. Actor/actress backgrounds as well as changes in scripts and plots are also added for a totally enjoyable book. A section supplying background info on Abbott & Costello is given in the introductory chapter, and then it is on to my all time favorite "Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein". A must for all A&C fans!

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The Day They Took the Children

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The story of the thousands of children who were evacuated at the onset of World War II for their safety. It is illustrated and has dozens of personal accounts.

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The Day They Took the Children
Ben Wicks
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The Day They Took The Children
Wicks Ben
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THE DAY THEY TOOK THE CHILDREN.
Ben. Wicks
Manufacturer: Guild Publishing
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The Day They Took the Children: Illustrated Personal Memories of Britain's 3, 500, 000 Evacuees

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The Day They Took the Children: Illustrated Personal Memories of Britain's 3, 500, 000 Evacuees
Ben Wicks
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funny , sad and always moving

Day They Took Children
Wicks Ben
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funny , sad and always moving.......2006-08-04

This book contains the stories of Britiain's 3 500 000 evacuee children who where moved from the cities to hosts in the countryside during the Nazi bombardment of Britain , during World War II , told in their own words- often funny , often sad and always moving.
This volume is illustrated by 200 beautiful and poignant photographs and other personal mementoes , often sent by the evacuees themselves to the author.
The stories are quite diverse , in describing the experiences of the evacuee children , and the treatment recieved by their hosts.

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Day They Took the Children
B. Wicks
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The day They Took the Children
Ben Wicks
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" ... While [they took] care of our children, theirs weren't being cared for.": Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services Day Care Centers, Charlotte, ... Carolina (Day care programs. Reprint series)

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" ... While [they took] care of our children, theirs weren't being cared for.": Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services Day Care Centers, Charlotte, ... Carolina (Day care programs. Reprint series)
Kristine Rosenthal
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