Author : Marycke Jongbloed
Publisher :
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 40,20 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Desert plants
ISBN :
For non-experts, the book describes 550 plants in detail and another 205 species in brief. Contains over 1500 color photographs, a number of drawings and 550 maps showing plant distributions with the U.A.E. The scientific index lists 755 local species in 81 families.
Author : Fawzī Muḥammad Karīm
Publisher :
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 47,7 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Angiosperms
ISBN :
"This book is intended as a simple guide to the identification of about 100 common and rare wild plant species in the U.A.E. These plants are illustrated in colour and described in detail in order to help the naturalist or expert to make positive identifications in the field"--Page 10-11.
Author : John A. Burt
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 739 pages
File Size : 37,62 MB
Release : 2023-10-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 3031373979
For many people, thoughts of the United Arab Emirates conjure images of ultramodern skyscrapers and rolling sand dunes. However, the Emirates are a rich mosaic of ecosystems and habitats that support surprisingly diverse communities of organisms, and there is growing awareness of the importance of these previously underappreciated natural assets. A Natural History of the Emirates provides a comprehensive overview of the unusual environmental setting of this young nation, and surveys the major ecosystems and the marine and terrestrial organisms occurring across the nation. From freshwater streams in the hyperarid Hajar Mountains to the world’s most temperature-tolerant coral reefs, the UAE is home to an astounding variety of uniquely adapted organisms that are providing insights into climate change and how organisms cope with and respond to extreme environmental conditions. The book closes with a section on human interactions with this unique environment, and proposes initiatives to ensure the protection of these unique natural assets into the future. This is an open access book.
Author : Ibrahim Al-Abed
Publisher : Trident Press Ltd
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 42,38 MB
Release : 2004-12
Category :
ISBN : 9781900724890
Each year this book celebrates achievements of the United Arab Emirates and in so doing it pays tribute to the architect of this stunning success story, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the greatly loved and respected founding father and President of the UAE from its formation on 2 December 1971 until his death on 2 November 2004. Sheikh Zayed displayed enormous wisdom and strength in overcoming the obstacles that faced him in constructing a modern nation. He never faltered on his course and knew exactly what he wanted to achieve - and why. He used to say that 'Wealth is not money. Wealth is in people.' And he devoted his efforts to providing education, health care and social services for all the country's citizens. At the same time he nurtured an environment in which business could flourish and people could live rewarding lives in freedom and peace.
Author : Richard Hosking
Publisher : Oxford Symposium
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 38,38 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1903018439
The 2004 Symposium on Wild Food: Hunters and Gatherers received a large number of excellent papers.
Author : Bilquees Gul
Publisher : Springer
Page : 523 pages
File Size : 20,38 MB
Release : 2019-08-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 3030044173
This book is the sixth and final volume in the Tasks for Vegetation Science book series, and it concludes the most comprehensive scientific documentation dealing with hypersaline ecosystems of the world.
Author : Ponnadurai Ramasami
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 565 pages
File Size : 29,22 MB
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 3030202836
These proceedings gather carefully selected, peer-reviewed contributions from the International Conference on Pure and Applied Chemistry (ICPAC 2018). The event, the latest installment in a biennial conference series, was held in July 2018 in Mauritius. The respective chapters in this unique collection reflect a wide range of fundamental and applied research in the chemical sciences and various interdisciplinary subjects. In addition to reviews, they highlight cutting-edge advances.
Author : Katie Daisy
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 45,52 MB
Release : 2016-02-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1452152659
A field guide to finding calm, creativity, and self-discovery through encounters with nature. A fresh perspective, an outdoor exploration, a new adventure about to begin—How to Be A Wildflower is a book for celebrating these and other wide-open occasions. Encouraging self-discovery through encounters with nature, beloved artist Katie Daisy brings her beautiful paintings and lettering to this collection of things to do and make, quotes, meditations, natural history, and more. Find wonder and inspiration in these peaceful pages, live life to the fullest, and discover the wild and free spirit within. “For pure whimsy, you just can’t beat How to Be a Wildflower: A Field Guide by Katie Daisy. The Bend, Oregon, artist brings her beautiful paintings and lettering to this delightful book, a collection of nature-inspired quotations, meditations, lore, and even a recipe for fresh strawberry-rhubarb pie.” —Traditional Home
Author : Chris Thorogood
Publisher :
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 11,63 MB
Release : 2022
Category :
ISBN : 9781842467398
A thorough field guide to the wildflowers of the western Mediterranean's sunny shores. The western Mediterranean--running from Italy to Portugal and encompassing Corsica, Sardinia, the Balearic Islands, and coastal North Africa--is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, home to more than 10,000 plant species. This updated edition of the Field Guide to the Wildflowers of the Western Mediterranean is the most comprehensive plant identification guide to the area. Covering more than 2,500 plants, this accessible guide focuses on the most common and conspicuous species that occur in the area, with descriptions, color photographs, and illustrations throughout. The book also includes sections on where to find native plants in the wild, as well as a glossary of terms. An ideal companion for wildlife and plant enthusiasts, this guide will enable even the most botanically blind to reliably identify native flora in the sunny and coastal climes of the western Mediterranean.
Author : Abdalbasit Adam Mariod
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 577 pages
File Size : 30,84 MB
Release : 2019-12-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3030318850
Wild fruits play an important role in mitigating hunger in the developing world. As a sustainable and natural food source in rural areas, these fruits have a strong effect on regional food security and poverty alleviation. This makes the utilization of wild foods incredibly important for native populations both in terms of food security and economics. There are many traditional methods for wild fruit harvesting, indigenous tree and plant domestication and cultivation passed down through generations that are sustainable and economically viable, ultimately contributing to a better quality of life for large sections of the developing world. To date there has not been a reference work focusing on the full scope of wild fruits from their growth and chemical makeup to their harvest, distribution, health effects and beyond. Wild Fruits: Composition, Nutritional Value and Products adequately fills this gap, expansively covering the utilization of multi-purpose wild fruits in regions worldwide. Effects on quality of life, food security, economics and health are extensively covered. Over 31 wild fruit species are examined, with individual chapters focusing on each species' phytochemical constituents, bioactive compounds, traditional and medicinal uses and chemical composition. Harvest, post-harvest and consumption methods are covered for each, as are their overall effect on the food security and economics of their native regions. This book is essential for researchers in search of a comprehensive singular source for the chemical makeups and cultivation of indigenous wild fruits and their many benefits to their native regions.
