Биология, биофизика, биохимия
6036 кн.
<P>In this book, a long-time resident and devoted fly fisherman imparts a wealth of knowledge about fly fishing in Connecticut. Kevin Murphy teaches novice anglers about the state's trout hatcheries and stocking programs, the differences between brook, brown, and rainbow trout, and offers easy-to-follow instructions on the basics of fly fishing. In this concise text, the reader finds the essentials in fly fishing gear, stream tactics, casting, and a host of related topics. In...
| Автор | Kevin Murphy |
With over forty years since its original printing, and over 30,000 copies sold, this bestselling guide still remains a trusted and much-consulted reference for those interested in identifying, foraging and growing wild plants for food and medicine. Now <i>Some Useful Wild Plants</i> is back in print for a new generation of foragers and herbalists. <i>Some Useful Wild Plants</i> contains sections on useful herbs, trees, berries and seaweeds, as well as commentary on...
| Автор | Dan Jason |
Talk of global warming is nearly inescapable these days — but there are some who believe the concept of climate change is an elaborate hoax. Despite the input of the world’s leading climate scientists, the urgings of politicians, and the outcry of many grassroots activists, many Americans continue to ignore the warning signs of severe climate shifts. How did this happen? Climate Cover-up seeks to answer this question, describing the pollsters and public faces who have crafted...
| Автор | James Hoggan |
Truly Great Adventures Begin with a Best Friend at Your Side It’s a great big wonderful world out there—so big that most young hikers, experienced or not, would do well to enlist the help of a capable guide. Enter the family dog. Husky or half-pint, lapdog or Labrador, your dog was born a highly skilled wilderness guide. Employing his or her acute senses of smell, hearing, and vision, your dog can point you to countless signs of life on the trail, turning the average walk in the woods into an...
| Автор | Ellen Eastwood |
This extensive and long overdue work of reference covers all of the bird species, more than 400 of which have been recorded in the province of Ontario. Birds of Ontario contains an identification and description of all species, with 344 outstanding colour plates. Anyone with even a casual interest in birds will find the colour plates and informative text of considerable interest. This volume contains a list of all the birds identified in Ontario up to the end of 1983, with the common and...
| Автор | J. Murray Speirs |
"If the caribou die, then we die." These few words speak eloquently to the significanceof caribou for northern peoples. They were spoken not by a wise old chief, but by a 13-year-old Dene youth in 2007 during a hearing regarding uranium exploration on the caribou wintering grounds. Right now there is urgent, widespread concern about the future of the most centralof species: caribou. Caribou and the North brings both the facts and the feelingsof the current situation to a North American...
| Автор | Monte Hummel |
With its large, friendly face and eyes exaggerated by black eye patches, China's national treasure, the giant panda, is instantly recognizable.Giant pandas spend most f their time trying to eat enough bamboo to survive. The rest is spent conserving energy, and solitary pandas can be seen strolling along, stopping to recline on riverside rocks or amongst ferns. The lower body-weight and physical size of panda cubs mean that they have more energy to spend, and are seen climbing trees,...
| Автор | Heather Angel |
For two and a half years, Katherine J. Black crisscrossed Kentucky, interviewing home vegetable gardeners from a rich variety of backgrounds. Row by Row: Talking with Kentucky Gardeners is the result, a powerful compilation of testimonies on the connections between land, people, culture, and home. The people profiled here share a Kentucky backdrop, but their life stories, as well as their gardens, have as many colors, shapes, and tastes as heirloom tomatoes do. Black interviewed those who grow...
| Автор | Katherine J. Black |
Away from the heated political debates, in the shadow of uncertainty and shifting policies, farmers are planting seeds into earth in what seem like forgotten parts of the country. Who are they? This book introduces South Africans to the heroes of agriculture. A diverse crop of farmers from across the country shares complex, layered stories about heritage and land, at times surviving traumas like land dispossession and forced labour, and the more current spectre of violent farm crimes. From the...
| Автор | Группа авторов |
Całe życie spędzamy w jednym ciele, a jednak wielu z nas nie ma pojęcia, ani jak ono dokładnie działa, ani z czego się konkretnie składa. Ideą, która przyświecała mi podczas pisania książki, była próba zrozumienia tego niezwykłego i tajemniczego mechanizmu, jakim jest każdy z nas. Bill Bryson Bill Bryson po raz kolejny udowadnia, że jest niezrównanym towarzyszem podróży, gdy oprowadza nas po zakamarkach ludzkiego ciała – wyjaśnia, jak ono funkcjonuje, podkreśla jego niebywałe zdolności...
| Автор | Билл Брайсон |
The ocean today is a central protagonist in the ongoing battle for life on earth. It is the site of a violent clash between the right to live and the right to profit, as corporate interests enclose the ocean’s vast common of living riches through tourism and industrial fishing—distorting landscapes, depleting fish stocks, and destroying barriers to protection against climate disaster. Our Mother Ocean tells the story of the Fisherman’s Movement from its...
| Автор | Mariarosa Dalla Costa |
Сталкиваясь с бесконечным потоком новостей о войнах, преступности и терроризме, нетрудно поверить, что мы живем в самый страшный период в истории человечества. Но Стивен Пинкер показывает в своей удивительной и захватывающей книге, что на самом деле все обстоит ровно наоборот: на протяжении тысячелетий насилие сокращается, и мы, по всей вероятности, живем в самое мирное время за всю историю существования нашего вида. В прошлом войны, рабство, детоубийство, жестокое обращение с детьми,...
| Автор | Стивен Пинкер |
Poradnik o ogrodowym designie i inspirujący duchowy przewodnik Wizja jutra, w którym odzyskamy utraconą jedność z przyrodą Dawniej ludzie i natura żyli razem niczym jedna rodzina. W harmonii, szczęściu i zdrowiu. Wydawać by się mogło, że to epoka, która bezpowrotnie minęła. Spójrzcie jednak na ogrody Mary Reynolds, zaczynając od inspirowanego wierszem W.B. Yeatsa zjawiskowego projektu do Królewskich Ogrodów Botanicznych w Kew, a zobaczycie przesycone magią, pulsujące dobroczynną energią...
| Автор | Mary Reynolds |
Practical how-to advice for keeping chickens «For me, raising chickens, for eggs and meat, has been one of the most enjoyable aspects of our family farm. I am a great admirer of „chicken whisperer“ Pammy Riggs, and with her two co-authors she has produced an admirably thorough guide to enjoying the pleasures and avoiding the pitfalls of keeping chickens. Get the book, and take the feathery plunge!» – Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall Keeping Chickens For Dummies provides you with an introduction to...
| Автор | Pammy Riggs |
A thorough explanation of the tenets of biomechanics At once a basic and applied science, biomechanics focuses on the mechanical cause-effect relationships that determine the motions of living organisms. Biomechanics for Dummies examines the relationship between biological and mechanical worlds. It clarifies a vital topic for students of biomechanics who work in a variety of fields, including biological sciences, exercise and sports science, health sciences, ergonomics and human factors, and...
| Автор | Steve McCaw |
From genetics to ecology – the easy way to score higher in biology Are you a student baffled by biology? You're not alone. With the help of Biology Workbook For Dummies you'll quickly and painlessly get a grip on complex biology concepts and unlock the mysteries of this fascinating and ever-evolving field of study. Whether used as a complement to Biology For Dummies or on its own, Biology Workbook For Dummies aids you in grasping the fundamental aspects of Biology. In plain English, it helps you...
| Автор | Rene Fester Kratz |
The tools you need to raise and care for beef cattle Beef cattle farming is a business that continues to grow in the United States and around the world, and it will only grow larger as the demand for beef continues to increase. Raising Beef Cattle For Dummies provides you with an introduction to all aspects of raising beef cattle. Packed with expert tips from experienced farmers, it gives any level of cattle-raiser the tools needed to increase the quantity and quality of your farm's output and...
| Автор | Scott Royer |
An objective look at America's rapidly shrinking water supply Once believed to be a problem limited to America's southwest, water shortages are now an issue coast to coast, from New England to California. In Aqua Shock: The Water Crisis in America, author Susan J. Marks provides a comprehensive analysis of the current conflicts being waged over dwindling water supplies. She presents the findings of university studies, think tanks, and research groups, as well as the opinions of water experts,...
| Автор | Susan Marks J. |
* A complete course, from cells to the circulatory system * Hundreds of questions and many review tests * Key concepts and terms defined and explained Master key concepts. Answer challenging questions. Prepare for exams. Learn at your own pace. Are viruses living? How does photosynthesis occur? Is cloning a form of sexual or asexual reproduction? What is Anton van Leeuwenhoek known for? With Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide, Second Edition, you'll discover the answers to these questions and many...
| Автор | Steven Garber Daniel |
Toidu mõju mälule, vaimsele ja füüsilisele heaolule Tunnustatud Soome professori ja Eestiski hinnatud autori Sinikka Piippo uus teos räägib vananemisest, mälust ja sellest, kuidas me ise saaksime teadmiste abil end kauem ärksana ja elujõulistena hoida. Vananemisvastased eliksiirid, tabletid ja salvid täidavad reklaamilehekülgi. Noorust säilitavat võluainet pole seni siiski leitud. See-eest on uuringud andnud uut teavet meie keha ja aju komplitseeritusest ja ajule vajalike toitainete...
| Автор | Sinikka Piippo |
The Royal Entomological Society (RES) and Wiley-Blackwell are proud to present this landmark publication, celebrating the wonderful diversity of the insects of the British Isles, and the work of the RES (founded 1833). This book is the only modern systematic account of all 558 families of British insects, covering not just the large and familiar groups that are included in popular books, but even the smallest and least known. It is beautifully illustrated throughout in full colour with...
| Автор | Peter Barnard C. |
British Poultry Standards 6th edition is the official reference to all the recognised Poultry Standards in Great Britain. It contains complete specifications together with judging points for all standardised breeds and varieties, as compiled by the specialist Breed Clubs and recognised by the Poultry Club of Great Britain. Breeding and exhibiting poultry is a long-held tradition as well as a popular and rewarding hobby. The work of the Breed Clubs and the many dedicated breeders in preserving...
| Автор | Victoria Roberts |
Trace elements occur naturally in soils and some are essential nutrients for plant growth as well as human and animal health. However, at elevated levels, all trace elements become potentially toxic. Anthropogenic input of trace elements into the natural environment therefore poses a range of ecological and health problems. As a result of their persistence and potential toxicity, trace elements continue to receive widespread scientific and legislative attention. Trace Elements in Soils reviews...
| Автор | Peter Hooda |
Weeds are variously defined as plants growing where they are not wanted, plants that interfere with human activity. Weeds affect everyone in the world by reducing crop yield and quality, delaying or interfering with harvesting, interfering with animal feeding, reducing animal health, preventing water flow, as plant parasites, etc. It is estimated that those problems cause $ billions worth of crop losses annually and the global cost of controlling weeds also runs into many $ billions every year....
| Автор | Hansjoerg Kraehmer |