World Atlas of Seagrasses


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Seagrasses are a vital and widespread but often overlooked coastal marine habitat. This volume provides a global survey of their distribution and conservation status.







Confessions of an Economic Hit Man


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Perkins, a former chief economist at a Boston strategic-consulting firm, confesses he was an "economic hit man" for 10 years, helping U.S. intelligence agencies and multinationals cajole and blackmail foreign leaders into serving U.S. foreign policy and awarding lucrative contracts to American business.




Poplars and Willows


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Poplars and willows form an important component of forestry and agricultural systems, providing a wide range of wood and non-wood products. This book synthesizes research on poplars and willows, providing a practical worldwide overview and guide to their basic characteristics, cultivation and use, issues, problems and trends. Prominence is given to environmental benefits and the importance of poplar and willow cultivation in meeting the needs of people and communities, sustainable livelihoods, land use and development.




Cedar Lake Park Association


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The story of citizens' action in the creation and development of an urban nature park and regional commuter trail in Minneapolis, Minnesota.




The Constant Princess


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A fictional portrait of Henry VIII's first wife, Katherine of Aragon, follows her through her youthful marriage to Henry's older brother, Arthur, her widowhood, her marriage to Henry, and the divorce that led to Henry's marriage to Anne Boleyn.




Urban Regions


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A pioneering book bulging with promising land patterns for students, planners, conservationists and policy makers.




Endangered and Threatened Wildlife of New Jersey


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Description: The only comprehensive guide to New Jersey's most imperiled species