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Author : Robert Regester Humphrey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Boojum and Its Home written by Robert Regester Humphrey and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Michael A. Mares
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN 13 : 0806172290
Total Pages : 695 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (61 download)
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Deserts written by Michael A. Mares and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2017-01-19 with total page 695 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encyclopedia of Deserts represents a milestone: it is the first comprehensive reference to the first comprehensive reference to deserts and semideserts of the world. Approximately seven hundred entries treat subjects ranging from desert survival to the way deserts are formed. Topics include biology (birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, invertebrates, plants, bacteria, physiology, evolution), geography, climatology, geology, hydrology, anthropology, and history. The thirty-seven contributors, including volume editor Michael A. Mares, have had extensive careers in deserts research, encompassing all of the world’s arid and semiarid regions. The Encyclopedia opens with a subject list by topic, an organizational guide that helps the reader grasp interrelationships and complexities in desert systems. Each entry concludes with cross-references to other entries in the volume, inviting the reader to embark on a personal expedition into fascinating, previously unknown terrain. In addition a list of important readings facilitates in-depth study of each topic. An exhaustive index permits quick access to places, topics, and taxonomic listings of all plants and animals discussed. More than one hundred photographs, drawings, and maps enhance our appreciation of the remarkable life, landforms, history, and challenges of the world’s arid land.
Author : N. David Mermin
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521388801
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (888 download)
Download or read book Boojums All the Way Through written by N. David Mermin and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1990-03-15 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boojums All the Way Through is a collection of essays that deals in a variety of ways with the problem of communicating modern physics to both physicists and non-physicists. The author is Professor David Mermin, a well-known theoretical physicist, who recently won the first Julius Edgar Lileinfeld prize of the American Physical Society 'for his remarkable clarity and wit as a lecturer to nonspecialists on difficult subjects'. David Mermin's wry humour is clearly apparent in most of these articles, but even those that are more serious are characterized by a liveliness and commitment to finding startlingly simple ways of presenting ideas that are traditionally regarded as complex. This book will appeal to physicists at all levels, to mathematicians, scientists and engineers, and indeed to anyone who enjoys reading non-technical accounts of new ways of looking at modern science.
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Publisher : University of Arizona Press
ISBN 13 : 0816512825
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (165 download)
Download or read book A Place All Our Own written by and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2012-10-04 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mary Irish describes how she and her husband Gary transformed a barren plot of land around their house in Scottsdale, Arizona, into a thriving garden.
Author : L. Lee Grismer
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520224175
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (22 download)
Download or read book Amphibians and Reptiles of Baja California, Including Its Pacific Islands and the Islands in the Sea of Cortés written by L. Lee Grismer and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2002-09-16 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Grismer brings together an impressive amount of original field and laboratory research, supplemented with a thorough review of existing literature, to present a first-rate accounting of the Baja California herpetofauna. This book sets the stage for further research of the reptiles and amphibians of this remarkable region."—Robert Hansen, Editor, Herpetological Review "Grismer is without question the foremost authority on the herpetofauna of the Baja Peninsula; no one else could have produced such a detailed, comprehensive treatment of the amphibians and reptiles of the area. The book stands as a monument to Lee's many years of dedicated work on the Baja herpetofauna and will be the standard reference on the subject for many years to come."—Julian C. Lee, author of The Amphibians and Reptiles of the Yucatán Peninsula
Author : W.J. Brendle
Publisher : Outskirts Press
ISBN 13 : 197727885X
Total Pages : 91 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (772 download)
Download or read book The Cryptids & Monsters of North Carolina written by W.J. Brendle and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2024-10-11 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This intriguing book delves into the mysterious creatures that are said to roam the wild and rural areas of North Carolina, blending folklore, legend, and modern eyewitness reports. Drawing from centuries of regional myths and personal stories, "Cryptids and Monsters of North Carolina" explores the eerie world of cryptids such as Bigfoot, the Beast of Bladenboro, the mysterious Lake Norman Monster, and lesser-known creatures like the Wampus Cat and Boojum. Each chapter provides a comprehensive look into a different legends and lore, offering a historical background of the myth, how it evolved in local culture, and detailing specific witness accounts that fuel the ongoing fascination with these elusive beings. The author not only recounts tales from Native American legends and early settlers but also includes modern sightings that have sparked debate and intrigue in the paranormal community. Readers interested in local folklore, cryptozoology, or the supernatural will find themselves captivated by the vivid storytelling, research, and the often chilling testimonies of those who claim to have encountered these mysterious creatures. The book invites readers to ask: Could these beings be real, or are they mere products of imagination and fear? "Cryptids and Monsters of North Carolina" captures the enduring mystery and cultural significance of these fascinating cryptids, keeping readers on edge from start to finish. Perfect for fans of regional folklore, paranormal enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys a good mystery, this book is an unforgettable journey into the unknown corners of North Carolina’s backwoods, mountains, rivers and coastal waterways.
Author : Martin Gardner
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 9780393062427
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (624 download)
Download or read book Annotated Hunting of the Snark written by Martin Gardner and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2006-09-26 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Published on April Fool's Day, 1876, Lewis Carroll's The Hunting of the Snark remains one of the most amusing and bizarre works of modern verse. Carroll, who completed this classic poem eleven years after the publication of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, invites readers along on a fictitious hunt to determine who - or what - the Snark actually is." "Now, over 130 years later, Martin Gardner, the extraordinary "philosophical scrivener," returns to the Snark with a trove of new annotations and illustrations, offering readers fresh insights into Carroll's existential play of fancy and philosophy." "Henry Holiday's original drawings enhance the work, as does a new introduction by Adam Gopnik that communicates the relevance this strange and in many ways ominous poem holds for a new generation of readers."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : Urs Eggli
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9783540419662
Total Pages : 644 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (196 download)
Download or read book Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants written by Urs Eggli and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2002 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : William L. Bird
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
ISBN 13 : 0816552835
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (165 download)
Download or read book In the Arms of Saguaros written by William L. Bird and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2023 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Arms of Saguaros pictures how nature's sharpest curves became a symbol of the American West. From the botanical explorers of the nineteenth century to the tourism boosters in our own time, saguaros and their images have fulfilled attention-getting needs and expectations.
Author : William Grovenor McGinnies
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
ISBN 13 : 9780816507283
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (72 download)
Download or read book Discovering the Desert written by William Grovenor McGinnies and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 1981-04 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: McGinnies's book is an excellent review of all aspects of the Sonoran desert and its mountains: geographic, climatic, and geologic.ÑAmerican Scientist "This book provides a fascinating introduction to desert life in the Southwest."ÑTrue West "This true labor of love by an outstanding arid lands authority will broaden horizons, deepen understanding, and heighten awareness of the debt we owe to the founders of the Desert Laboratory."ÑArizona Highways "A great source of revelation. . . . Easy and enjoyable to read and has left me with a great respect for the diversity of ways in which desert plants adapt to extremes."ÑSylvia Martinelli, Journal of Arid Environments
Author : Brian R. Chapman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118971574
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (189 download)
Download or read book Ecology of North America written by Brian R. Chapman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-04-09 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: North America contains an incredibly diverse array of naturalenvironments, each supporting unique systems of plant and animallife. These systems, the largest of which are biomes, formintricate webs of life that have taken millennia to evolve. Thisrichly illustrated book introduces readers to this extraordinaryarray of natural communities and their subtle biological andgeological interactions. Completely revised and updated throughout, the second edition ofthis successful text takes a qualitative, intuitive approach to thesubject, beginning with an overview of essential ecological termsand concepts, such as competitive exclusion, taxa, niches, andsuccession. It then goes on to describe the major biomes andcommunities that characterize the rich biota of the continent,starting with the Tundra and continuing with Boreal Forest,Deciduous Forest, Grasslands, Deserts, Montane Forests, andTemperature Rain Forest, among others. Coastal environments,including the Laguna Madre, seagrasses, Chesapeake Bay, and barrierislands appear in a new chapter. Additionally, the book covers manyunique features such as pitcher plant bogs, muskeg, the polar icecap, the cloud forests of Mexico, and the LaBrea tar pits.“Infoboxes” have been added; these include biographiesof historical figures who provided significant contributions to thedevelopment of ecology, unique circumstances such as frogs andinsects that survive freezing, and conservation issues such asthose concerning puffins and island foxes. Throughout the text,ecological concepts are worked into the text; these includebiogeography, competitive exclusion, succession, soil formation,and the mechanics of natural selection. Ecology of North America 2e is an ideal first text forstudents interested in natural resources, environmental science,and biology, and it is a useful and attractive addition to thelibrary of anyone interested in understanding and protecting thenatural environment.
Author : David Yetman
Publisher : UNM Press
ISBN 13 : 9780826321848
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (218 download)
Download or read book Sonora written by David Yetman and published by UNM Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This informal account of the people, culture, land, and history of Sonora, Mexico, is now available in paperback.
Author : R. A. Perry
Publisher : CUP Archive
ISBN 13 : 9780521218429
Total Pages : 920 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (184 download)
Download or read book Arid Land Ecosystems: Volume 1 written by R. A. Perry and published by CUP Archive. This book was released on 1979-03-08 with total page 920 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive account of arid-land ecosystems will be of importance to university teachers and professional ecologists throughout the world.
Author : Janice Emily Bowers
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
ISBN 13 : 0816533229
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (165 download)
Download or read book A Sense of Place written by Janice Emily Bowers and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2015-11-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forrest Shreve (1878-1950) was an internationally known plant ecologist who spent most of his career at the Carnegie Institution's Desert Laboratory in Tucson, Arizona. Shreve's contributions to the study of plant ecology laid the groundwork for modern studies and several of his works came to be regarded as classics by ecologists worldwide. This first full-length study of Shreve's life and work demonstrates that he was more than a desert ecologist. His early work in Maryland and Jamaica gave him a breadth of expertise matched by few of his ecological contemporaries, and his studies of desert plant demography, the physiological ecology of rain-forest plants, and vegetational gradients on southwestern mountain ranges anticipated by decades recent trends in ecology. Tracing Shreve's development from student to scientist, Bowers evokes the rigors and delights of fieldwork in the first half of this century and shows how Shreve's sense of place informed his scientific thought—making him, in his own words, "not an exile from some better place, but a man at home in an environment to which his life can be adjusted without physical or intellectual loss."
Author : John N.A Brown
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 331956532X
Total Pages : 86 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (195 download)
Download or read book Building an Intuitive Multimodal Interface for a Smart Home written by John N.A Brown and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-05-03 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes an innovative approach to the interaction between humans and a smart environment; an attempt to get a smart home to understand intuitive, multi-modal, human-centred communication. State of the art smart homes, like other “smart” technology, tend to demand that the human user must adapt herself to the needs of the system. The hunt for a truly user-centred, truly intuitive system has long proven to be beyond the grasp of current technology. When humans speak with one another, we are multimodal. Our speech is supplemented with gestures, which serve as a parallel stream of information, reinforcing the meaning of our words. Drawing on well-established protocols in engineering and psychology, and with no small amount of inspiration from a particular nonsense poem, we have successfully concluded that hunt. This book describes the efforts, undertaken over several years, to design, implement, and test a model of interaction that allows untrained individuals to intuitively control a complex series of networked and embedded systems. The theoretical concepts are supported by a series of experimental studies, showing the advantages of the novel approach, and pointing towards future work that would facilitate the deployment of this concept in the real world.
Author : Richard C. Brusca
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
ISBN 13 : 9780816527397
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (273 download)
Download or read book The Gulf of California written by Richard C. Brusca and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2010-04-15 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few places in the world can claim such a diversity of species as the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), with its 6,000 recorded animal species estimated to be half the number actually living in its waters. So rich are the Gulf's water that over a half-million tons of seafood are taken from them annuallyÑand this figure does not count the wasted by-catch, which would triple or quadruple that tonnage. This timely book provides a benchmark for understanding the Gulf's extraordinary diversity, how it is threatened, and in what ways it isÑor should beÑprotected. In spite of its dazzling richness, most of the Gulf's coastline now harbors but a pale shadow of the diversity that existed just a half-century ago. Recommendations based on sound, careful science must guide Mexico in moving forward to protect the Gulf of California. This edited volume contains contributions by twenty-four Gulf of California experts, from both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. From the origins of the Gulf to its physical and chemical characteristics, from urgently needed conservation alternatives for fisheries and the entire Gulf ecosystem to information about its invertebrates, fishes, cetaceans, and sea turtles, this thought-provoking book provides new insights and clear paths to achieve sustainable use solidly based on robust science. The interdisciplinary, international cooperation involved in creating this much-needed collection provides a model for achieving success in answering critically important questions about a precious but rapidly disappearing ecological treasure.
Author : William J. Little
Publisher : Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1457508761
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (575 download)
Download or read book A Sonoran Desert Scrapbook written by William J. Little and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author Bill Little introduces the reader to the seven divisions of the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, Sonora and Baja California, and then takes you on a tour to discover desert plants from Nogales to Kino Bay with side trips to Puerto Libertad and Tastiota - all in the state of Sonora. Along the way you'll see the weird, the exotic, the rare, and many other beautiful plants of this unique piece of the Sonoran Desert. Written in an easy-to-understand manner, the Sonoran Desert Scrapbook has close-up and general view color photos for each plant, a complete description, including flowering time, and a location where each plant can be seen. Sonora is also the ancient homeland of the Seri Indians, and this book covers the ethnobotany and supernatural beliefs of the Seri for many of the plants they used. The detail and photography in this book will be enjoyed by tourists as well as the more serious native plant enthusiast. William J. Little has a degree in Forest-Range Management from Colorado State University. During a thirty year career with the U.S. Forest Service, he worked in Oregon, Idaho, and Utah, serving as either a forester, forest ranger, or range specialist. After retiring from the Forest Service, he was a range and environmental consultant. Bill has now turned his attention to one of the more fascinating desert areas of the world and has spent the past fifteen years roaming the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, Sonora, and Baja California to study and photograph its unique variety of plants. The result is this guide to some of the most interesting and unusual plants found in the deserts lining the Sea of Cortes near Kino Bay, Sonora, Mexico.
