Trees And Shrubs of Colorado

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The second edition of Trees and Shrubs of Colorado is more comprehensive than the first, published in 1988. The number of woody plants described has been doubled to 295 species, with the keys and descriptions rewritten and scientific names updated. The book is expanded to include 120 new illustrations and a new section of 185 color photographs that bring forth the beauty of Colorado's unique woody flora.

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Not quite what I expected..........2007-05-30

I bought the revised & expanded edition of this book (2006 version). I had a hard time trying to identify plants in the field. The illustrations are nice, but I think a photo would of helped me more. You have to flip through the book a lot to come to a conclusion on the species. Most of the focus is on the small parts of the plant, and not what the whole plant looks like.

This book must be a college text book. Maybe I was confused when purchasing it, because I thought it would be more like a field guide. Would of liked it to be an easier to follow book. I'm waiting for Stan Tekiela's book on trees/plants of Colorado to come out. His 'Birds of Colorado' guide is really good.

Fabulous field guide.......2006-10-05

These descriptions seem to be describing the the first edition of "Trees and Shrubs of Colorado" (1988) which indeed was truly effective on the eastern slope and within 150 mile radius of Colorado Springs. HOWEVER, the new edition (published in 2006) is more than double the size (in species, text, and illustrations!) of the first edition and includes the majority of trees and shrubs in the state of Colorado. Please give the new version a try before assuming the "title is misleading."
I give this book a 5-star!

worthless.......2004-03-01

This worthless book follows some arcane numbering system that could only be valuable to a computer programer. The descriptions are aimless and do not seem to match anything in nature

Misleading title.......2003-06-13

In the introduction, the author states that "the most effective range for this book is approximately a 150-mile radius of Pikes Peak." and adds "As you move to the four corners of the state and to the western slope, the book becomes less effective." I wish I had known this before I purchased the book, because it lacks the information I needed to help identify plants on the western slope of Colorado. However, if you live in the defined area, I'm sure you will find it useful. The drawings are beautifully done, the descriptions are adequate, and the appendices are well-done.

Cacti, Shrubs, and Trees of Anza-Borrego: An Amateur's Key for Identifying Desert Plants

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Cacti, Shrubs, and Trees of Anza-Borrego: An Amateur's Key for Identifying Desert Plants
Paul R. Johnson
Manufacturer: Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History
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Binding: Paperback

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Winter Guide to Central Rocky Mountain Shrubs (With Summer Key)

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Winter Guide to Central Rocky Mountain Shrubs (With Summer Key)
William T. ed. (Mc Kean) McKean
Manufacturer: State of Colorado, Division of Wildlife
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000ERN38A

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4-3/4" x 6-3/4" hardcover with cloth boards

Distribution of Decidious trees and shrubs on the Mesas (University of Colorado studies)

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Distribution of Decidious trees and shrubs on the Mesas (University of Colorado studies)
Wilfred William Robbins
Manufacturer: University of Colorado
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0008BHE7S

Insect management recommendation guide for turfgrass, shade trees and shrubs

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Insect management recommendation guide for turfgrass, shade trees and shrubs
Whitney Cranshaw
Manufacturer: Colorado State University Cooperative Extension
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0006R5C9G

Insect pests of Colorado trees and shrubs (Bulletin / Cooperative Extension Service, Colorado State University)

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Insect pests of Colorado trees and shrubs (Bulletin / Cooperative Extension Service, Colorado State University)
J. Wayne Brewer
Manufacturer: Dept. of Zoology & Entomology, Colorado State University
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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Insect series
Whitney Cranshaw
Manufacturer: Colorado State University Cooperative Extension
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0006RDII8

Insects that feed on Colorado trees and shrubs: Whitney Cranshaw, David Leatherman, Boris Kondratieff (Bulletin 506A)

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Insects that feed on Colorado trees and shrubs: Whitney Cranshaw, David Leatherman, Boris Kondratieff (Bulletin 506A)
Whitney Cranshaw
Manufacturer: Colorado State University Cooperative Extension
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0006P2N72

Iron chlorosis of woody plants (Service in action)

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Iron chlorosis of woody plants (Service in action)
Curtis E Swift
Manufacturer: Colorado State University Cooperative Extension
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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Management recommendations for insect pests of trees and shrubs

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Management recommendations for insect pests of trees and shrubs
Whitney Cranshaw
Manufacturer: Colorado State University Cooperative Extension
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Cacti,: A gardener's handbook for their identification and cultivation
John Borg
Manufacturer: Blandford Press
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0007J94OM

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Cacti. A Gardener's Handbook for their Identification and Cultivation.
Professor J. Borg
Manufacturer: Blandford Press
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000JM85RE

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Cacti: A Gardener's Handbook for their Identification and Cultivation
M.A., M.D., Professor John (with a biography of the author by Beatrice Borg) Borg
Manufacturer: London Blandford Press 1963.
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000P1QFQW

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Cacti - A Gardener's Handbook For Their Identification And Cultivation...
Anonymous
Manufacturer: Charter
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000PJB1NQ

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Cacti: A Gardener's Handbook for Their Identification and Cultivation

Manufacturer: Blandford Press
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000GPED8Y

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Cacti: a Gardener's Handbook for Their Identification and Cultivation
Borg J. Professor
Manufacturer: MacMillan And Co.Ltd.
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NKFG0G

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New Orleans' kitchens are home to a world of flavors. French colonists, African slaves and Native Americans have influenced what goes into the gumbo pot, and have shaped the festivals for which Creoles, Cajuns and other Louisiana locals are famous. This book takes you from Mardi Gras crowds to laid-back bayou country. It gives you the knowledge needed to feast at JazzFest, dissect countless crawfish, and find the perfect French Quarter bar. You'll delight in the potent mix of history and style found in the foods of New Orleans and Lousisiana.

the essential guide to the culture of food & drink in New Orleans and Lousiana
refined Creole dishes, bold Cajun specialties, and hearty Soul Food staples
an in-depth look at the glittery madness that is Mardi Gras
restaurant recommendations for eating in the Crescent City
tantalizing photography & recipes

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A Travel Guide to the Mecca of Foodies.......2001-03-01

This is the travel guide for those whose preferences include food, beverage and the social order of eating with others. No hotel listings or must sees for the ordinary tourist. Though centered in New Orleans, the book also includes valuable food resources throughout the cajun country of Southern Louisiana. Great photos make this a nice souvenir or even a gift for the armchair tourist. It also has great maps and sense of the local vernacular. It's small size makes it easy to stash in a pocket or purse for the traveller afoot.

it's all true..the the stories.......2001-02-28

Pableaux is my cousin. As I read through my copy, I jumped to the 'Biscuit Torture', 'Keeper of the Nog', and my grandmother's quiet relishing of a homegrown tomato and a 'pinch' of salt. It was like going back in time and savoring it all over again. I'm not writing because he's my cousin, I'm writing because this book is a great read. I have purchased it for nine friends in the Chicago area. It is informative and concise as well. Great job paul...

Travel Guide to Mecca for Foodies.......2001-02-28

This is a travel guide for people whose priorities are food, beverage and the social order of eating out. Though centered in New Orleans, it also lists valuable food resources throughout the cajun country of Southern Louisiana. The book is well laid out, features excellent maps and gives the reader a wonderful feel for the local vernacular. Most pages feature great color photographs. Best of all for the traveler afoot, its small size allows you to slip it into a jacket pocket or purse.

Lots of Lagniappe.......2000-12-27

I have really enjoyed this book and the way it was written. The author gives you history, science, culture, restaurant recommendations, recipes and other local "need to know info" that will be helpful as you mosey around Louisiana looking for good food.

I am originally from south Louisiana and would highly recommend this book to anyone visiting or even to someone living in the state.

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Lee Frelich provides a major contribution to the study of temperate-zone forest dynamics by considering three important themes: the combined influence of wind, fire, and herbivory on the successional trajectories and structural characteristics of forests; the interaction of deciduous and evergreen tree species to form mosiacs; and the significance of temporal and spatial scale with regard to the overall impact of disturbances. These themes are explored via case studies from the forests in the Lake States of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan, where the presence of large primary forest remnants provides a unique opportunity to study the long-term dynamics of near-boreal, pine, and hardwood-hemlock forests.

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Temperate-zone forests have been shaped by fire, wind and grazing over thousands of years. This book provides a major contribution to the study of their dynamics by considering three important themes: * The combined influence of wind, fire and herbivory on the successional trajectories and structural characteristics of forests * The interaction of deciduous and evergreen tree species to form mosaics which, in turn, influence the environment and disturbance regime * The significance of temporal and spatial scale with regard to the over all impact of disturbances These themes are explored via case studies from the forests in the Lake States of the USA (Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan) where the presence of large primary forest remnants provides a unique opportunity to study the long-term dynamics of near-boreal, pine and hardwood-hemlock forests. The comparability of these forests to forests in other temperate zones allows generalizations to be made that may apply more widely.

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Probability & Statistics with Integrated Software Routines is a calculus-based treatment of probability concurrent with and integrated with statistics through interactive, tailored software applications designed to enhance the phenomena of probability and statistics. The software programs make the book unique.

The book comes with a CD containing the interactive software leading to the Statistical Genie. The student can issue commands repeatedly while making parameter changes to observe the effects. Computer programming is an excellent skill for problem solvers, involving design, prototyping, data gathering, testing, redesign, validating, etc, all wrapped up in the scientific method.

* Incorporates more than 1,000 engaging problems with answers
* Includes more than 300 solved examples
* Uses varied problem solving methods

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By telling her own poignant story, Michele Weldon Demonstrates that ultimately all women have the power to trade in the role of victim for that of heroine. This is a revelation of a battered woman.

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Terribly Disappointing.......2007-02-12

I read this book for a class on family violence. I have to say I did not like it. The author comes across as a spoiled rich girl who married a man for superficial reasons and then stayed with him because she wanted to keep up appearances. It's not heartfelt or emotional. She needs to always be a victim. She sells her late father's gold chains to get money despite the fact that she has $10,000 from her mother set aside. She then tells her husband that she sold the chains to make him feel guilty about it. She plays mind games like this with him and says and does questionable things with her children like dressing up as a dead Nicole Brown Simpson, slathering herself with fake blood, making her kids cry, and leaving the babysitter to explain the situation. She also tells the kids Daddy hit her. Why would you heap your huge adult problems on little children? I can't help but feel that she exaggerated and flat out lied in some parts of the book to make a more compelling story. This book is crap. Don't read it.

Author went through hell.......2004-05-23

I am not an abused wife or battered woman, but I can still appreciate what the author went through. She gives the reader a mostly detailed journey through her personal hell. Having said that I find it puzzling that she would choose to go to a costume party as Nicole Brown and OJ Simpson, complete with ketchup on her neck. It was in terrible taste and the author tries to explain it by saying "the reality behind the charade was too important for me to abandon". Then she goes to tell that others at the party thought it was in bad taste and her italicized comments are "that they missed the point." Not surprisingly they did, didn't they. Apparently, she thought they would immediately realize she was abused? She also admits her two youngest children were quite disturbed seeing her dressed like that and she told them it was a game and left it to the babysitter to explain. I, for one, don't look for hidden meanings in Halloween costumes and since Ms. Weldon stressed her love and devotion to her children and how she didn't want them affected by the abuse, I find her attitude about the costumes and her children very strange to say the least.
When she finally exposed her husband and divorce proceedings began, she lamented that hers would be the only children at the Xmas plays and school events without a father. What planet is she from? Does she not know the divorce statistics? I found some of these comments rather whiney and self serving.
She complains in the book of the duties of a single parent, oops, sorry, Double Parent. Ms. Weldon wants to make sure we understand her trials and tribulations. I understand that more falls on the shoulder of the custodial parent, but she certainly isn't the only Double Parent either. She has many family members and friends close by and her family stepped in to help her financially.
I understand that it is difficult for women to leave an abusive relationship and she writes that she is glad she stayed 9 years. Once again, I am puzzled that as devoted a mother as she is, she finds it okay to have put her three children at risk in this situation.
I'm sure I am going to be chastised for my criticims of Ms Weldon's book and I certainly don't mean to trivialize what she and other women have gone through. These are simply my observations.

The real deal.......2004-02-18

Michele Weldon does a magnificent job describing her harrowing journey through domestic violence, and she does so with clarity and unflinching honesty. Domestic violence crosses all socio-economic and cultural boundaries. Just as no two women are alike, no two violent marriages are identical; Ms. Weldon explains her own experience in such a way that anyone living through this hell will see some element of her own situation.

The cyclical nature of abuse, the cliche questions ("What did you do to make him mad?" "Why did you stay so long," etc.), the cliche assumptions (she suffers from low self-esteem, HE suffers from low self-esteem, etc.)are all carefully addressed.

By telling her story, Ms. Weldon has undoubtedly opened a door--even if it is just a crack!--for someone who really needs to know that there is hope for starting over. Michele did it...I did it...YOU CAN DO IT TOO.

Great for a woman who has left an abusive marriage.......2002-11-08

Thank you Michele Weldon for writing your journey through living and leaving an abusive husband. ---

Her writing is encouraging and honest. The writing style kept me reading. The way she put into words the joy of leaving the cycle of abuse despite the hardship that it may bring is just great!

This book could save many women from domestic abuse.......2002-10-26

Michele Weldon is an incredible writer. Each word, sentence, and thought was so rich and clear that I could see the picture, and know the depths of her inner experience. Throughout the book she composes the story of her life in such an interesting way that I was often left awestruck. Anyone could benefit from this book, whether or not they have survived abuse. She demonstrates how her life was changed in the aftermath of domestic violence and divorce.

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