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Agarwood: Science Behind the Fragrance
ISBN: 9789811008320 / Angielski / Twarda / 167 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book gives readers new information to understand the mechanism of agarwood induction and therefore eradicate the myths surrounding agarwood formation. One of the challenges in conserving agarwood resources is species identification. In this book, taxonomy and systematics of agarwood-producing trees from historical and recent perspectives is discussed, and tips are given for identifying cultivated species. In addition, color illustrations are given to highlight vegetative and reproductive characteristics as well as anatomical features, for identification purposes of both plant and...
This book gives readers new information to understand the mechanism of agarwood induction and therefore eradicate the myths surrounding agarwood forma...
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Economic Boom or Ecologic Doom?: Using Spatial Analysis to Reconcile Road Development with Forest Conservation
ISBN: 9781464808104 / Angielski / Miękka / 88 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The natural endowment of the Democrat Republic of Congo, in the form of land, minerals, and forests, is unparalleled. The right mix of policies has the potential to unleash incentives that could transform the economy. However, transport infrastructure in the DRC is amongst the sparsest and most dilapidated in the world, and this lack of infrastructure is likely a significant constraint to growth. This work considerably advances the information that is available to infrastructure planners, and provides methodologies that could be used to make more informed decisions to identify trade-offs...
The natural endowment of the Democrat Republic of Congo, in the form of land, minerals, and forests, is unparalleled. The right mix of policies has th...
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116,78 |
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Sacred Trees of Ireland
ISBN: 9781848892774 / Angielski / Miękka / 220 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. From ancient times, people appreciated the spiritual value of trees, singling out individual trees for special veneration. In words and images, this is a rich compendium about our relationship with trees, collating so many tree-related remnants of our pagan spiritual past and tree-related oral history into one place.
From ancient times, people appreciated the spiritual value of trees, singling out individual trees for special veneration. In words and images, this i...
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90,54 |
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Trees, Woods and Forests: A Social and Cultural History
ISBN: 9781780236643 / Angielski / Miękka / 312 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Forests and the trees within them have always been a central resource for the development of technology, culture, and the expansion of humans as a species. Examining and challenging our historical and modern attitudes toward wooded environments, this engaging book explores how our understanding of forests has transformed in recent years and how it fits in our continuing anxiety about our impact on the natural world.
Drawing on the most recent work of historians, ecologist geographers, botanists, and forestry professionals, Charles Watkins reveals how established ideas about trees such as... Forests and the trees within them have always been a central resource for the development of technology, culture, and the expansion of humans as a spe...
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110,71 |
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Mesquite: History, Growth, Biology, Uses, and Management
ISBN: 9781623494285 / Angielski / Twarda / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Global problem or treasure? This question has accompanied the widespread and controversial mesquite tree wherever it grows and is studied around the world. In this comprehensive reference to the genus Prosopis, rangeland scientist Rodney Bovey has gathered and synthesized years of research in a book that reflects our current state of knowledge about the biology, morphology, and management of mesquite.
Environmentally adaptive, the mesquite is considered by many to be an invasive or a pest species, and Bovey addresses the concerns about mesquite encroachment worldwide. But he also... Global problem or treasure? This question has accompanied the widespread and controversial mesquite tree wherever it grows and is studied around the w...
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175,25 |
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Sharing Love Series 2016
ISBN: 9781532781834 / Angielski / Miękka / 202 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is a continuation of Sharing Love the Apple Tree who is now 52 years old. This is a collection of poems he writes and dedicates them to his Friend Angel who has a hearing disability. She has now turned 20. The poems are a birthday gift to Angel who turned 20 May 4, 2016.
This is a continuation of Sharing Love the Apple Tree who is now 52 years old. This is a collection of poems he writes and dedicates them to his Frien...
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32,56 |
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Diary of Golden Leaves: My Love of Autumn
ISBN: 9781533396495 / Angielski / Miękka / 34 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A beautiful journal to keep all your cherished autumn memories.
A beautiful journal to keep all your cherished autumn memories.
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Wood Characteristics: Description, Causes, Prevention, Impact on Use and Technological Adaptation
ISBN: 9783319360294 / Angielski / Miękka / 222 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book offers a broad range of options for technically adapting, handling and processing wood with specific wood characteristics. It starts by discussing wood anatomy and the general factors leading to the formation of wood characteristics. The individual characteristics are then categorized into four groups: 1. Wood characteristics inherent in a tree's natural growth. 2. Biotically-induced wood characteristics. 3. Abiotically-induced wood characteristics. 4. Types and causes of cracks. New to this English edition is a comparison of wood characteristics found in trees from the... This book offers a broad range of options for technically adapting, handling and processing wood with specific wood characteristics. It starts by d... |
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563,56 |
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Identifying Trees of the East: An All-Season Guide to Eastern North America
ISBN: 9780811718301 / Angielski / Miękka / 416 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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113,53 |
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Environmental Effects of Afforestation in North-Western Europe: From Field Observations to Decision Support
ISBN: 9789402404623 / Angielski / Miękka / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book sets out a series of techniques that have been developed to estimate the environmental impact of afforestation. It offers guidelines and decision support systems (DSS) to enable national and international policy makers as well as forest managers to maximize the benefits and minimize the adverse effects of afforestation.
This book sets out a series of techniques that have been developed to estimate the environmental impact of afforestation. It offers guidelines and dec...
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603,81 |
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The Biology of Reaction Wood
ISBN: 9783662519363 / Angielski / Miękka / 274 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The book is a fundamental reference source on reaction wood for wood scientists and technologists, plant biologists, silviculturists, forest ecologists, and anyone involved in the growing of trees and the processing of wood. It brings together our current understanding of all aspects of reaction wood, and is the first book to discuss both compression wood and tension wood. Trees produce reaction wood to maintain the vertical orientation of their stems and the optimum angle of each branch. They achieve this by laying down fibre cell walls in which differences in physical and chemical... The book is a fundamental reference source on reaction wood for wood scientists and technologists, plant biologists, silviculturists, forest ecolog... |
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885,61 |
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Fire Behavior and Fire Protection in Timber Buildings
ISBN: 9789402401721 / Angielski / Miękka / 290 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This volumedescribes fire behavior and fire protection of timbers in outdoors and indoors application mainly in construction industry. The Authors novel approach considers the relationship between various species and age of timbers and its fire behavior at different thermal and fire loads. Quantitative data of ignition speed and flame propagation as well as generation of heat, smoke and toxic products are discussed. Analysis of fire resistance of various types of building materials based on timber of different species as well asthe novel data on theeffect of natural and accelerated aging... This volumedescribes fire behavior and fire protection of timbers in outdoors and indoors application mainly in construction industry. The Authors ... |
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603,81 |
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The Long, Long Life of Trees
ISBN: 9780300228205 / Angielski / Miękka / 296 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A lyrical tribute to the diversity of trees, their physical beauty, their special characteristics and uses, and their ever-evolving meanings
Since the beginnings of history trees have served humankind in countless useful ways, but our relationship with trees has many dimensions beyond mere practicality. Trees are so entwined with human experience that diverse species have inspired their own stories, myths, songs, poems, paintings, and spiritual meanings. Some have achieved status as religious, cultural, or national symbols. In this beautifully illustrated... A lyrical tribute to the diversity of trees, their physical beauty, their special characteristics and uses, and their ever-evolving meanings |
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60,34 |
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Among the Trees at Elmridge
ISBN: 9781514669310 / Angielski / Miękka / 174 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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30,85 |
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Wood Is Good: Current Trends and Future Prospects in Wood Utilization
ISBN: 9789811031137 / Angielski / Twarda / 480 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. They cover a wide range of topics like wood variability, processing and utilization, wood protection, wood-based composites, wood energy and the role of wood in mitigating climate change.
They cover a wide range of topics like wood variability, processing and utilization, wood protection, wood-based composites, wood energy and the role ...
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1207,67 |
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Three Degrees of Latitude: A curious guide to the natural history of the pehuén
ISBN: 9780692667866 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book is about an ancient species of tree. It is about art and observation and the rift between seeing and knowing. It is about examining our preferred perception of evolution, our philosophy of success. It is about fear and faith and a crater lake in the remote village of Caviahue in the Andes Mountains where people choose to live below an active volcano, among them a man called Poodle and a dog named Junior. It is, ultimately, about what one can learn simply by walking into an unknown forest. This forest, a spectacular forest, is made up of trees that grow 165ft. tall and live up to... This book is about an ancient species of tree. It is about art and observation and the rift between seeing and knowing. It is about examining our p... |
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85,29 |
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The Mighty Oak and Me: A Mr. Pish Backyard Adventure
ISBN: 9781483931760 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Mighty Oak and Me is inspired by a real 300-year-old oak tree in Mr. Pish's backyard. The tree constantly revealed different wildlife and wonders with every new day. Discover the magic of the Mighty Oak and the value of all trees, with the charming and adorable traveling terrier as your tour guide. Come celebrate this amazing tree and its many lessons in The Mighty Oak and Me.
The Mighty Oak and Me is inspired by a real 300-year-old oak tree in Mr. Pish's backyard. The tree constantly revealed different wildlife and wonders ...
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39,76 |
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The Mighty Swamp Maple: ...A Stunning Fall Staple
ISBN: 9781512764499 / Angielski / Miękka / 26 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A simple rich message that . . . Brings enjoyment to a young listener Brings deep consideration to a reader While together admiring the stunning beauty of nature. A simple rich message that . . . Brings enjoyment to a young listener Brings deep consideration to a reader While together adm... |
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76,46 |
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Trees: South Florida and the Keys
ISBN: 9781683400158 / Angielski / Twarda / 420 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A field guide to 180 common tree species This sturdy, pocket-sized field guide is designed for landscape professionals, arborists, naturalists, gardeners, and anyone seeking to know the trees around them. Full color photographs of leaves, bark, flowers and full trees, together with clear descriptions make identifying trees easier than ever. The 180 trees include native, introduced, and invasive species and are arranged by leaf type for ease of use. Florida hardiness zones are included as are special notes about natural history, as well commercial and cultural uses. The book also features a...
A field guide to 180 common tree species This sturdy, pocket-sized field guide is designed for landscape professionals, arborists, naturalists, garden...
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97,30 |
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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Trees of Britain and Europe: The Ultimate Reference Guide and Identifier to 550 of the Most Spectacular, Best-Loved and Unusual Trees, with 1600 Specially Commissioned
ISBN: 9780857236456 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Includes a comprehensive collection of indigenous and collected species, such as oaks, yews, junipers, larches, birches, alders, limes, hornbeams and poplars.
Includes a comprehensive collection of indigenous and collected species, such as oaks, yews, junipers, larches, birches, alders, limes, hornbeams and ...
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40,22 |
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