Matthew Bender Practice Guide


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Maryland's Geology


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Written for the interested layman or sturdent with no specialized training, this book explains the basics of geological processes, and then shows how they worked to create Maryland's beautiful and fascinating landforms.




A Log's Life


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Introduction to the life cycle of a tree.




The Snowy Owl


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A comprehensive monograph of the beautiful Snowy Owl, famed for its elegant, all-white plumage. The Snowy Owl needs little introduction. This massive white owl breeds throughout the Arctic, wherever there are voles or lemmings to hunt, from Scandinavia through northern Russia to Canada and Greenland. Southerly movements in winter see North American birds travel as far south as the northern United States, while infrequent vagrants on the Shetlands and other northern isles are a magnet for birders. The Snowy Owl gives this popular bird the full Poyser treatment, with sections on morphology, distribution, palaeontology and evolution, habitat, breeding, diet, population dynamics, movements, interspecific relationships and conservation, supported by some fabulous photography. The award-winning author team also had access to Russian research literature, which is generally out of reach for Western scientists.




Maryland Springs


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The Trees in My Forest


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Ina book destined to become a classic, biologist and acclaimed nature writer Bernd Heinrich takes readers on an eye-opening journey through the hidden life of a forest.




The State of Maryland and Its Advantages for Immigrants, Especially Farmers, Manufacturers and Capitalists


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This book provides a comprehensive guide to the state of Maryland, perfect for anyone considering relocating or starting a business in the area. With detailed descriptions of the climate, geography, and economic opportunities, readers will gain a thorough understanding of all that Maryland has to offer. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.







Overview of EPA Authorities for Natural Resource Managers Developing Aquatic Invasive Species Rapid Response and Management Plans


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Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are organisms introduced to marine or freshwater ecosystems to which they are not native and whose introduction causes harm to health, the environment, or the economy. AIS have negative impacts on aquatic ecosystems throughout the U.S. costing the nation billions of dollars annually in economic and ecological damages. The EPA has developed this document as a tool for state, tribal, regional, and local natural resource managers who are preparing or considering the preparation of rapid response action and/or management plans for AIS. The document provides an overview of EPA authorities that might apply to state or local AIS rapid response and control actions. Illustrations.