Feminist Political Ecology: Global Issues and Local Experiences (International Studies of Women and Place)

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Feminist Political Ecology explores the gendered relations of ecologies, economies and politics in communities as diverse as the rubbertappers in the rainforests of Brazil to activist groups fighting racism in New York City. Women are often at the center of these struggles, which concern local knowledge, everyday practice, rights to resources, sustainable development, environmental quality and social justice. This book bridges the gap between the academic and rural orientation of political ecology and the largely activist and urban focus of environmental justice movements.

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A story about the mighty saguaro cactus. < BR>

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Very educational.......2007-08-25

This book is very educational to use in a classroom or an education focused day camp and is not an easy read as a story book at bedtime.

Not your ordinary desert book.......2004-05-12

We have been reading many different desert books for a unit study. It seemed that we kept running across the same old information in every book. Then we read this one! It tells you things that you just don't find in other books. This turned out to be our favorite book. The pictures are wonderful and it is easily understandable by young children, thought adults will learn a thing or two as well! Highly recommended.

This book was full of wonderful pictures and information.......2003-03-30

I have used this book every year as a third grade teacher. It is wonderful as a read aloud for science to illustrate how animals and plants adapt to their environment and rely on other plants and animals for survival. This is one of the best books I have ever read to my class because it is not dull science jargon but presented as the story of the life of the cactus. Don't miss this one for teaching and learning about life science in the desert.

Our third grade class loved your book........1999-11-03

Our third grade loved your book. It gave us a lot of information about the desert. The illustrations were excellent. We especilly liked the use of author techniques such as diagrams, onomatopeias, catchy title and colorful illustrations. We would love to contact Barbara Bash.

Sonoran Desert Wildflowers: A Field Guide to the Common Wildflowers of the Sonoran Desert, Including Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Saguaro National Park, Organ Pipe National Monument, Ironwood Forest National Monument, and the Sonoran Portion of Joshua Tree National Park

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Sonoran Desert Wildflowers

Sonoran Desert Wildflowers: A Field Guide to the Common Wildflowers of the Sonoran Desert, Including Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Saguaro National Park, Organ Pipe National Monument, Ironwood Forest National Monument, and the Sonoran Portion of Joshua Tree National Park
Richard Spellenberg
Manufacturer: Falcon
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0762711361

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This guide features 300 of the common plants of the Sonoran Desert. Detailed descriptions, information about bloom season and range, and interesting facts about each plant accompany the full-color photographs. 300 color photos

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Sonoran Desert Wildflowers.......2007-01-30

A must-have book for your library of Desert Wildflower books. It is arranged by color of bloom, has beautiful photographs, and the text is very informative. Each plant description also has a comment of something unusual or interesting about it, which is a novelty for a flower book.

Arizona Highways, November 1955 (Ted De Grazia; Saguaros, Solar Energy) (Vol. 31, No. 11)

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Arizona Highways, November 1955 (Ted De Grazia; Saguaros, Solar Energy) (Vol. 31, No. 11)

Manufacturer: Arizona Highway Dept
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000KOI8TG

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The Saguaro Forest (Western Horizons)
Peter Wild
Manufacturer: Northland Pub
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Mammals of woodland and forest habitats in the Rincon Mountains of Saguaro National Monument, Arizona (Technical report NPS/WRUA/NRTR)

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Mammals of woodland and forest habitats in the Rincon Mountains of Saguaro National Monument, Arizona (Technical report NPS/WRUA/NRTR)
Russell Davis
Manufacturer: National Park Service, Cooperative National Park Resources Studies Unit, School of Renewable Natural Resources, University of Arizona
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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Paris Directions fits neatly into your pocket and won''t weigh you down on a short break. The full-colour introduction includes 28 themed spreads Â- from "Monumental Paris" and "Secret walks and hidden gardens" to "Dead Paris" and "Gourmet Paris" Â- to help you decide what to do, 24 hours a day. The main bulk of the guide, the "Places" section, consists of district-by-district coverage of the city, illustrated throughout. As well as sightseeing and transport info there are hundreds of smart and critically annotated listings of restaurants, bars, shopping and nightlife, all keyed to accompanying, easy-to-use maps. The language section has a useful menu reader and handy phrases to have you speaking a little French by the time you arrive.

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The book offers a chronological history of the Industrial Revolution, as well as chapters on the major themes. The topics include developments in technology; the factory system and working life for men, women, and children; education in factories and schools; the growth of industrial towns; and the effects of the Industrial Revolution on the military, ships and seafaring, rail travel, holidays, and on local communities. Easy to navigate, each spread deals with a different topic and consists of maps, diagrams, artwork, and photographs.

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The Industrial Revolution (All About)
Peter Hepplewhite , and Mairi Campbell
Manufacturer: Hodder Wayland
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Binding: Hardcover

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Aimed primarily at a general readership and college students of biology, this book focuses on the question of how embryonic development changes in the course of evolution, thus giving rise to new types of creatures. It takes the view that biases in the ways that embryos can be altered are as important as natural selection in determining the directions that evolution has taken, including the one that led to the origin of humans.

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Biased Embryos and Evolution
Wallace Arthur
Manufacturer: NY
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000MUFHWE

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Book of the Millennium!!!!.......1997-03-30

This book reconstructs the subject of titrimetry...a real page turner from start to finish. From the moment I opened it I knew it was "predestined" to be a winner

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Treatise on titrimetry

Manufacturer: M. Dekker
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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Inside Cosmetic and Clinical Applications of Botulinum Toxin, readers will learn everything there is to know about this effective treatment for active lines of facial expression. The storage, reconstitution, and mechanism of action of botulinum toxin or Botox are all thoroughly explained. A thorough analysis is provided detailing the underlying facial muscle anatomy that is required and how physicians can integrate this procedure into their current practice. An additional section is also included detailing injectable filler agents, a more effective form of treatment for lines that are present at rest.

As the demand for less invasive facial rejuvenation products and treatments continue to increase, Botox injections are emerging as the popular choice. While the initial public reaction was guarded, the procedure is now common, as millions of individuals around the world are pursuing the cosmetic application of Botox for wrinkle reduction.

The text utilizes a "how to" approach in teaching the ways Botox can remedy many functional disorders and conditions. Over 175 illustrations and photographs are used to clearly convey a variety of injection techniques and clinical approaches. Professionals interested in expanding their clinical practice by integrating botulinum toxin and injectable filler agents will greatly benefit from this insightful resource.

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Treatments for functional disorders (blepharospasm, Meige's syndrome, hemi-facial spasm, and strabismus) Off-label treatments for migraine headaches, hyperhidrosis, and eyelid retraction Cosmetic applications for glabellar furrows (frown lines), orbicularis rhytids (crow's feet), and transverse forehead lines

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Botulinum Toxin in Clinical Dermatology
Anthony V. Benedetto
Manufacturer: Informa Healthcare
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1842142445

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Botulinum Toxin in Clinical Dermatology explores botulinum toxin, from its early recognition as a food borne toxin to its current form as a pharmaceutical injectible. This high quality, well-illustrated, practical manual presents the latest on the clinical use of the different types of botulinum toxins available and presents in a clear and concise way all the pertinent and up-to-date information on how to inject botulinum toxin and avoid complications. Packed with clinical photographs and scientific drawings, each chapter addresses a different aspect of the topic. This is the most comprehensive and authoritative reference for cosmetic injections of BTX for removal of facial and neck wrinkles.

Clinical news. (Dermatology Nursing News).(various articles on skin diseases): An article from: Dermatology Nursing

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Clinical news. (Dermatology Nursing News).(various articles on skin diseases): An article from: Dermatology Nursing
Diana Gorgos
Manufacturer: Jannetti Publications, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

ASIN: B0008G1D16
Release Date: 2005-07-30

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This digital document is an article from Dermatology Nursing, published by Jannetti Publications, Inc. on December 1, 2002. The length of the article is 1449 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Clinical news. (Dermatology Nursing News).(various articles on skin diseases)
Author: Diana Gorgos
Publication: Dermatology Nursing (Refereed)
Date: December 1, 2002
Publisher: Jannetti Publications, Inc.
Volume: 14 Issue: 6 Page: 411(3)

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Combined therapy optimizes facial rejuvenation.(Aesthetic Dermatology)(Clinical report): An article from: Skin & Allergy News

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Combined therapy optimizes facial rejuvenation.(Aesthetic Dermatology)(Clinical report): An article from: Skin & Allergy News
Damian McNamara
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000WQ0TN0
Release Date: 2007-10-02

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This digital document is an article from Skin & Allergy News, published by Thomson Gale on September 1, 2007. The length of the article is 770 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Combined therapy optimizes facial rejuvenation.(Aesthetic Dermatology)(Clinical report)
Author: Damian McNamara
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 38 Issue: 9 Page: 22(1)

Article Type: Clinical report

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Long-term use and efficacy of botulinum toxin type a for axillary hyperhidrosis.(WASHINGTON WHISPERS)(Clinical report): An article from: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology

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Long-term use and efficacy of botulinum toxin type a for axillary hyperhidrosis.(WASHINGTON WHISPERS)(Clinical report): An article from: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
Isaac Brownell
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000QEKK9G
Release Date: 2007-05-09

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, published by Thomson Gale on April 1, 2007. The length of the article is 1339 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Long-term use and efficacy of botulinum toxin type a for axillary hyperhidrosis.(WASHINGTON WHISPERS)(Clinical report)
Author: Isaac Brownell
Publication: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 6 Issue: 4 Page: 467(2)

Article Type: Clinical report

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Panfacial botulinum toxin improves patient retention.(Clinical report): An article from: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology

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Panfacial botulinum toxin improves patient retention.(Clinical report): An article from: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
Martin Braun
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, published by Thomson Gale on February 1, 2007. The length of the article is 4758 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Panfacial botulinum toxin improves patient retention.(Clinical report)
Author: Martin Braun
Publication: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 6 Issue: 2 Page: 131(9)

Article Type: Clinical report

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The thrilling story of a half-tame, half-wild wolf pup, who must survive alone in the wild, encountering other creatures and eventually humans, including a sinister trapper and a young girl from whom he learns love, compassion, and loyalty.

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A Great-Great-Uncle.......2005-12-06

Last night I uncovered a family legend and found that James Oliver Curwood is my Great, Great Uncle; and a direct uncle to Marguerite Gaylord Tate the author of Twelve Walked Away, a true story about her and her son, my grandfather, crashing the Alps due to a navigation mistake after WW II. I know it seems far and almost unbelievable that I just now find this amazing discovery, but it is true.

I stayed up until eleven o'clock reading into one of his books, and I found it well written and full of wisdom.

Great Adventure Story.......2003-11-01

This is the story of a wolf/dog named Baree. Soon after he is born, he is separated from his "parents". Baree then begins the quest of having to survive on his own in the harsh envirionment of the Canadian wilderness. As Baree grows older, he has encounters with a near sighted owl, he befriends a bear,and tries to make friends with a colony of beavers. Then Baree comes up against his most perplexing animal,.....Man! Baree quickly wants the companionship that Willow(a beautiful young woman) offers. He follows her everywhere and has a strong bond with her that cannot be broken. He will do anything to protect her, and that includes keeping her safe from her family's enemy, a evil man called the Factor of Lac Bain.
The writer of this book expertly describes the feelings and thoughts going through the mind of the young Baree, and through out the book, we root for him all through hisd triumphs and tradigies. The wilderness is described beautifully and also becomes a "character" of the story as well.
This book is well written, easy to read , and holds the readers interest all the way till the satisfying conclusion.

A great book.......2001-07-09

This book is definitely one of my my favorite books. Even though it seems a bit long, if you get caught up in stories like I do, you'll wish this book is longer. This book is beautifully written and such a great book in so many ways. You have to read this book. The author of this book is a great writer and this book will not let you down for action, adventure, and many other emotions. READ THIS BOOK! IT'S GREAT!

A Wildlife Adventure.......2000-01-21

This book is fantastic!It follows the story of a young half wolf, half dog pup who is accidentally seperated from his mother. He learns to survive in the harsh Canadian wilderness and meets friends and foe. He eventually comes to trust humans. The author obviously has a great understanding of animals as he explains in words exactly what the animals feel. The way this book is written is almost unexplainable-right up there with other fine authors such as Jack London. A must-read for any one who loves animals or has an understanding for them!

This book was beautifully written........1999-10-24

I thought this book was wonderful. It should be up there with the best of them, like Jack London's "Call of the Wild". It tells the story of a wolf cub seperated from its mother, and the adventures in the wilderness it encounters. It has very descriptive details and shows us all the true meaning of love and devotion.

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