Author : Marlene Friebe
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 18,26 MB
Release : 2024
Category : Botany
ISBN : 9780646892641
A field guide to the most common plants (shrubs and trees) that can be found in the Great Victoria Desert. Includes photographs, botanical descriptions, and notes on distribution and identification.
Author : Marlene Friebe
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,31 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Botany
ISBN : 9780646459486
Author : Joyce A. Quinn
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 47,75 MB
Release : 2008-12-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 0313087733
This volume in the Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World focuses on deserts, the seemingly desolate—but actually quite lively—regions that are home to some of the most interesting and beautiful flora and fauna in the world. Desert Biomes examines three different types of biomes: warm/hot deserts (such as the Mojave and Sahara deserts), cold deserts (such as Patagonia in South America), and the West Coast Fog Desert biomes, which occur on certain regions of the western edge of major continents. The volumes examines how these biomes are unique in terms of their vegetation, geographical distribution, soil, challenges posed by the environment, adaptation of the plants and animals to the environment, and conservation efforts. Maps, photos, diagrams, drawings, and tables accompany the text, as do sidebars that highlight habitats, species, and ecological relationships. The volume includes a bibliography of accessible resources for further research.
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Publisher : Disha Publications
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 41,10 MB
Release :
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ISBN : 9392552033
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Publisher : NSW Agriculture
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 15,71 MB
Release : 2023-12-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1760587680
In agricultural lands, we should aim for a balance between productivity and conserving native species. We may wish to revegetate selected areas with local flora, or experiment with species from other areas. Species in similar latitudes between east and west, that have been isolated for some considerable time from each other, often have useful but untested properties that can be exploited. In southern Australia, trials in the exchange of species between east and west have shown that non-endemics can flourish, especially some Western Australian ornamentals and salt-tolerant species which have so far been tested in the east. It is important to know their full potential. When considering what are the best species to plant there is a paucity of readily available information to help the land manager select the most suitable species. This Glove Box Guide provides a timely reference to assist people to make better decisions when planning new tree and shrub plantings. It is noted that more than half the species dealt with in this guide are endemic to the region and are important for increasing biodiversity stability.
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Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 5485 pages
File Size : 49,81 MB
Release : 2013-02-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0123847206
The 7-volume Encyclopedia of Biodiversity, Second Edition maintains the reputation of the highly regarded original, presenting the most current information available in this globally crucial area of research and study. It brings together the dimensions of biodiversity and examines both the services it provides and the measures to protect it. Major themes of the work include the evolution of biodiversity, systems for classifying and defining biodiversity, ecological patterns and theories of biodiversity, and an assessment of contemporary patterns and trends in biodiversity. The science of biodiversity has become the science of our future. It is an interdisciplinary field spanning areas of both physical and life sciences. Our awareness of the loss of biodiversity has brought a long overdue appreciation of the magnitude of this loss and a determination to develop the tools to protect our future. Second edition includes over 100 new articles and 226 updated articles covering this multidisciplinary field— from evolution to habits to economics, in 7 volumes The editors of this edition are all well respected, instantly recognizable academics operating at the top of their respective fields in biodiversity research; readers can be assured that they are reading material that has been meticulously checked and reviewed by experts Approximately 1,800 figures and 350 tables complement the text, and more than 3,000 glossary entries explain key terms
Author : Channa N. B. Bambaradeniya
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 32,26 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780520257856
This vividly illustrated atlas is the essential wildlife reference, providing a spectacular visual survey of animals and their habitats across the globe.
Author : Andrew Friedland
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 18,3 MB
Release : 2011-02-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 071673849X
Friedland/Relyea Environmental Science for AP* was specifically developed to meet the requirements of the AP Environmental Science course and the needs of its students and teachers. This highly anticipated new textbook explores the science behind environmental science and involves students with the fundamental concepts and findings that inform environmental decision making at all levels—from personal choices to national and international policy. This site will be the source for periodic updates on this exciting project as it draws closer to publication. For the latest developments, or if you would like to be a part of this project as a reviewer or class-tester, please contact Carlise Stembridge.
Author : Andrew Friedland
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 718 pages
File Size : 50,91 MB
Release : 2011-02-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 1429240296
Watch a video clips and view sample chapters at www.whfreeman.com/friedlandpreview Created for non-majors courses in environmental science, environmental studies, and environmental biology, Environmental Science: Foundations and Applications emphasizes critical thinking and quantitative reasoning skills. Students learn how to analyze graphs, measure environmental impact on various scales, and use simple calculations to understand key concepts.With a solid understanding of science fundamentals and how the scientific method is applied, students are able to evaluate information objectively and draw their own conclusions. The text equips students to interpret the wealth of data they will encounter as citizens, professionals, and consumers.
Author : Ian G. Read
Publisher : UNSW Press
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 35,53 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780868402383
An account of classical psychoanalytical Freudian theories of the unconscious and psychosexual development, including the later contributions of Melanie Klein and Alice Miller. A topical chapter is given to child assault, ideology and group psychology. Part III applies Freudian theories in discussions about the historical understanding of social structures, the oppression of women, the teaching of Jesus, and modes of organisation and production among classical Greeks and the Iroquois. The author lectures in philosophy and social theory at the University of New South Wales.
