Isotopes in the Water Cycle: Past, Present and Future of a Developing Science

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Environmental isotope and nuclear techniques provide unmatched insights into the processes governing the water cycle and its variability under past and present climates. This monograph is recommended to advanced students and specialists and presents historical perspective, state of the art applications and new developments of isotopes in hydrology, environmental disciplines and climate change studies.

The spectrum of isotope applications addressed in this monograph ranges from the assessment of groundwater resources in terms of recharge and flow regime, identification of palaeogroundwater, water balance of river basins and lakes, to studies of the past and present global environmental and climate changes. The contributions are written by renowned specialists in the various application fields.

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This book is a helpful guide to identifying 500 species of Florida plant life, including rare as well as common wild flowers and characteristic trees, shrubs, vines, and ferns. Each description includes both common and scientific names, a range map, symbols to show the season of bloom, and a useful summary code of nine key plant, leaf, and flower characters, to aid in identification. With rich color photographs and brief, nontechnical notes to accompany each species, this handbook is a valuable reference for tourists, residents, students, and anyone interested in plants in all seasons of the year, from Pensacola to the Keys.

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Gorgeous photographs, excellent information, easy to use.......1998-11-24

This book is a very useful guide to a large variety of Florida plants, as well as a superb collection of truly stunning photographs. It can be used for simple visual identification, but its organization by family and its binomial key make it user-friendly for the botanist as well.

Florida Landscape Plants: Native and Exotic

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Florida Landscape Plants: Native and Exotic
The Florida plant chronicles
Helpful for the new Florida resident
Florida Landscape Plants
The absolute last word on Florida Landscape Plants!

Florida Landscape Plants: Native and Exotic
John Vertrees Watkins
Manufacturer: University Press of Florida
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Gardening & Horticulture | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books

Landscape | Gardening & Horticulture | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books

ASIN: 0813008611

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Florida Landscape Plants: Native and Exotic.......2007-01-09

I bought this book about 10 years ago and it turned into my Florida "Bible". Just about every plant, especially garden plants, is included. On one page you can see all the necessary information that is needed to be a successful Florida gardener.

I loaned it to a friend, a plant "nut", recently transplanted from Pennsylvania. She was trying to grow plants the old northern way, which wasn't working out. Eventually success is growing in her garden.

The book became a Christmas gift and a "Welcome to Florida" gift (and a gift for me, my old book is very worn) this year. Use it and enjoy.

The Florida plant chronicles.......2005-12-31

FLORIDA LANDSCAPE PLANTS lists native and non-native plants growable in the northern, central or southern parts of the state. It's an updated version of the late Professor John V Watkins' book. Professor Watkins taught landscape horticulture at the University of Florida. But he was well known outside the campus, for his gardening- and landscape-related radio series and writings published as books and magazine articles.

Professors Thomas J Sheehan and Robert J Black fill the empty space left with Professor Watkins' death. They've added to and modernized his classic landscape plant manual. Throughout, they've stayed true to Professor Watkins' original mission of writing for an audience of university students, nurserymen, master gardeners, and homeowners of our Gulf states.

Their book is nicely organized for that purpose. There's a listing of over 400 plants. The book closes with a helpful model planting guide, list of invasives, glossary, and an index of common and scientific names.

Their book gives more information and puts in more plants than the original work by Professor Watkins. But their book isn't comprehensive. It's not a case of everything Professor Watkins listed, along with add-ons. In fact, they've left out some "old favorites," partly because some have been called "invasive" by the Florida Exotic Plant Council. In part, too, they wanted the book to fall within the page range known as "popular size."

FLORIDA LANDSCAPE PLANTS is nevertheless very workable, with a lot of clearly illustrated and organized information and with no useless information. Each plant is listed by common name. The scientific name is given below, with the way to say it and the English meaning. There's also a sketch of each plant. I miss the beauty of color drawings and photos. But the black-and-whites are so well done that the plants should be easily known by form and shape, often more telling than color.

The information is conveniently slotted into family; relatives; type of plant; height [in Florida]; zone [in north, central or south Florida]; how to identify; habit of growth; foliage; flowers; fruits; season of maximum color; landscape uses; habitat; light and soil requirement; salt tolerance; availability; culture; propagation; and pests. Sometimes, there's a note slot, such as for sweet acacia "This plant is cultivated in the south of France for its flowers, which are made into a very fine perfume."

FLORIDA LANDSCAPE PLANTS would be an interesting read not only for gardeners and landscapers. I was impressed with how many of the plants are already common household words as household plants: Dieffenbachia, ficus, jade plant, spider plant, and wandering jew. Others are already known as "public places" trees, such as my favorites: American hornbeam, black olive, geiger, gumbo limbo, lignum vitae, red maple, river birch, and southern magnolia. Still others are already known as rock garden plants, such as my favorites: agave, aloe, aluminum plant, bush zinnia, Florida yew, kalanchoe, peperomia, ponytail palm, prickly pear, royal fern, spineless yucca, and variegated pineapple. And still others are already known as water garden plants, such as my favorites: African iris, Asiatic jasmine, black tupelo, firecracker plant, galingale, ginger lily, oleander, peperomia, pittosporum, primrose jasmine, sweet bay, and torch ginger.

It was particularly interesting to see how many of my favorites were listed as natives, such as: Adam's needle, beauty berry, buttonwood, coontie, frangipani, fringe tree, seven year apple, Spanish bayonet, sweet shrub, and tulip tree. In many cases, with natives we reduce the use of hazardous materials such as pesticides. For natives have their own natural controls. They're part of wider plant, bug, bird and animal communities that have built up a balance between over- and under-population in the same space over the same time. Just as important, natives reduce yardwaste. So many have attractive flowers, fruits and parts that can be reused as and recycled into artistic creations, such as dried bouquets and holiday wreaths.

Helpful for the new Florida resident.......2005-10-08

I purchased this book because it was highly recommended in a Florida Gardening magazine. I am new to Florida recently moving here from the Northeast. I was looking for someway to link plants I see in neighbors' yards with what might work in our spaces.
The only thing I was disappointed in is that the book's pictures are not in color. Colors would help me better link plants I see with what's in the book.

Florida Landscape Plants.......2000-04-19

This is a worthwhile book for a number of reasons, however, it has one major omission. The positive factors: 1) Excellent plant descriptions including details like salt tolerance level; 2) wonderful (and most appreciated) treatment of botanic names by giving the pronunciation and derivation of the Latin words (Thanks!). The omission concerns color photographs of the plants discussed. The publisher included a few color pages of plant drawings which are mostly useless and confusing. A good garden book needs to have extensive color photographs. I am sure that the author would agree!!

The absolute last word on Florida Landscape Plants!.......1999-05-24

This is the text book used to teach horticulture classes and plant identification at the University of Florida. All Horticulture graduates and Landscape Architecture graduates at UF have studied from this book. Dr.s Watkins and Sheehan have put more than 5 decades of combined Florida horticultural expertise into this book.

Florida Plants for Wildlife: A Selection Guide to Native Trees and Shrubs

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An excellent guide to providing food & cover for wildlife

Florida Plants for Wildlife: A Selection Guide to Native Trees and Shrubs
Craig Norman Huegel
Manufacturer: Florida Native Plant Society
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Trees | Field Guides | Outdoors & Nature | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 1885258046

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An excellent guide to providing food & cover for wildlife.......2002-02-20

The book "Florida Plants for Wildlife" by Craig Huegel is exacly what the title says. It is an excellent guide to native Florida plants and trees. The plant descriptions are succint and easy to understand. The illustrations are helpful, however, it would have been more helpful to have color photographs insted of illustration drawings of the plants. The illustrations are fine, it is just my opinion that color photos would have been more helpful.

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A must have.......2003-04-25

This book is a must have for anyone interested in native trees of south florida.

A True Classic.......2001-11-01

This book is truly a classic and a must-have for anyone interested in identifying and enjoying the trees and shrubs of the Keys. This wonderful guide was written and photographed by a brilliant and engaging naturalist who first saw the Florida Keys in the early 1900's from the caboose of Henry Flagler's Overseas Railroad train. For more than 50 years Paul Scurlock studied the flora of the Keys and condensed his work into this colorful, easy-to-read and use field guide. Paul Scurlock was a classic old-school naturalist and this book is a fitting testament to his work.

The biology of trees native to tropical Florida

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The biology of trees native to tropical Florida
P. B Tomlinson
Manufacturer: s.n.]
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Florida trees;: A handbook of the native and naturalized trees of Florida,

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Florida trees;: A handbook of the native and naturalized trees of Florida,
John Kunkel Small
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Binding: Unknown Binding

A leaf key to Florida broad-leaved trees,: Native and exotic, except palms,

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A leaf key to Florida broad-leaved trees,: Native and exotic, except palms,
Mary Franklin Barrett
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Native Trees and Plants for Florida Landscaping

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Native Trees and Plants for Florida Landscaping
Charles S. And Julia F. Morton Bush
Manufacturer: Dept. Of Agriculture-
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000W4XD5I

Native Trees and Shrubs of the Florida Keys : A Field Guide/Also South Florida, Cuba, the Bahamas, the Islands of the Caribbean, Parts of Mexico, sout

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Most thorough botanical guide written about the Florida Keys

Native Trees and Shrubs of the Florida Keys : A Field Guide/Also South Florida, Cuba, the Bahamas, the Islands of the Caribbean, Parts of Mexico, sout

Manufacturer: Hafftime Enterprises
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0961915536

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Most thorough botanical guide written about the Florida Keys.......2000-11-20

Author J. Paul Scurlock, now deceased, devoted his retirement years exploring the Florida Keys, observing and photographing every specimen of tree and shrub. Pulished in 1987, It was researched and written before massive development in the Keys and pestiferous imports destroyed many of the native habitats. This book is still considered the bible of Florida Keys shrub and tree identification. With more two or three photos of most plants, it makes identification immeasurably easier: there's a photo of the entire tree, a close-up of the leaves, and the fruit, flower, or most remarkable aspect of the tree close up.

The plants are arranged in alphabetical order by botanical names. Information includes common names and scientific synonyms, detailed physical description, diurnal and seasonal changes, fascinating tidbits, and clues to tricky identifications.

The book emphasizes scientifc information, but is enjoyably readable for anyone interested in home gardening, ecology, or nature. The Miami Herald called it "The first field guide of its kind ...a a book that botanists can respect and nature lovers can understand." I absolutely agree.

I've had the book for several years, and find myself pulling it off the shelf frequently when I encounter a new plant while taking a walk, or want to see if a plant I want in my garden will survive the harsh shoreline conditions of my Florida Keys home.

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NATIVE TREES FOR SOUTH FLORIDA (Bulletin EES 57)
Alan W., Henry M. Donselman and Timothy K. Broschat Meerow
Manufacturer: Extension Service/Univ of FL
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000J3ZJS6

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A new series of handy pocket guides for explorers of Egypt's rich past and exciting present, packed with information and brilliantly illustrated with color photographs, maps, plans, and 3-D drawingsâ€“all in just 48 pages.

Aswan, the southernmost gateway to Egypt, is a fascinating area that visitors should make the most of. This guide provides a concise history of the region and its people, as well as practical information about the Nubia Museum, the Tombs of the Nobles, the Temple of Philae, and much more.

Insight Pocket Guide the Nile: Cairo, Luxor, Aswan (Insight Pocket Guides Nile, Cairo, Luxor and Aswan)

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Insight Pocket Guide the Nile: Cairo, Luxor, Aswan (Insight Pocket Guides Nile, Cairo, Luxor and Aswan)
Sylvie Franquet
Manufacturer: Langenscheidt Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Africa | Travel | Subjects | Books

Insight Pocket Guide | Guidebook Series | Travel | Subjects | Books

General | Travel | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 1585731749

Book Description

Insight Pocket Guides deliver personal service in a sleek, portable format. Fun, colourful, informative, Insight Pocket Guides give you the inside scoop on you destination, making it ideal for long weekend getaways or for the traveler with limited time to spare. It's like having a tour guide in your pocket or purse. .Full-colour photos and pull-ou map .Tailor-made itineraries .Recommended excursions .Full listings on shopping, restaurants, nightlife and special events

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Mys of Empty Grave Filmstrip

Manufacturer: Collins Educational
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | History & Historical Fiction | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0715715887

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Immunology of Infection, edited by two of the foremost figures in the field, presents the most appropriate, up-to-date techniques in the detail you require. The layout is structured for ease of reference, and the volume will be essential reading for all researchers working in microbiology, immunology, virology, mycology, and parasitology.
The new volume provides a carefully selected collection of immunological techniques for the microbiologist wishing to study host-pathogen relationships in vivo and in vitro. This multi-authored book has succeeded in bringing together experts from various fields of molecular and cellular immunology who provide ready-to-use recipes for the ex vivo and in vitro analysis of anti-infective immunity.

Key Features
* Focuses on the methods most useful for the microbiologist interested in analying host-pathogen relationships
* Ready-to-use, tried and tested recipes
* List of suppliers provided as appendices to each chapter
* Covers techniques useful for the analysis of human and murine cells
* Includes techniques for the prediction and determination of MHC ligands and T cell epitopes
* Describes the art and science of DNA vaccines
* Essential methods for measuring human cytokine responses
* Covers isolation and propagation of dendritic cells

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essential.......2000-03-28

this book provides a selected colection of immunological techniques for the microbiologist wishing to study host-pathogen relationships in vivo and in vitro. essential reading for researchres working in microbiology, virology, immunology, mycology and parasitology.

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This monograph examines the global aspects of the problem of evolution equations in general relativity. Central to the work is a revisit of the proof of the global stability of Minkowski space, as presented by Christodoulou and Klainerman (1993). This book focuses on a new self-contained proof of the main part of that result which concerns the full solution of the radiation problem in vacuum for arbitrary asymptotic flat initial data sets. While technical motivation is clearly and systematically provided for this proof, many important related concepts and results, some well established, others new, unfold along the way. A comprehensive bibliography and index complete this important monograph, aimed at researchers and graduate students in mathematics, mathematical physics, and physics working in the area of general relativity.

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The Norton Anthology of World Literature, Volume A: Beginnings to A.D. 100 (Second Edition)
Maynard Mach
Manufacturer: W W Norton & Co Inc (Np)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Literary Theory | History & Criticism | United States | World Literature | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books
Classics | General | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books
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The Norton Anthology of World Literature, Volume B: 100 to 1500

The Norton Anthology of World Literature, Volume C: 1500 to 1650 (Second Edition)

The Norton Anthology of World Literature, Vol. F: The Twentieth Century, 2nd Edition

ASIN: 0393977552

Book Description

In 1995, Norton changed the way world literature is taught by introducing The Norton Anthology of World Masterpieces, Expanded Edition. Leading the field once again, Norton is proud to publish the anthology for the new century, The Norton Anthology of World Literature, Second Edition. Now published in 6 volumes (this volume, Volume A, covers "Beginnings to AD 100"), the new anthology boasts slimmer volumes, thicker paper, a bolder typeface, and dozens of newly included or newly translated works from around the world.

The Norton Anthology of World Literature represents continuity as well as change. Like its predecessor, the anthology is a compact library of world literature, offering an astounding forty-three complete longer works, more than fifty prose works, over one hundred lyric poems, and twenty-three plays. More portable, more suitable for period courses, more pleasant to read, and more attuned to current teaching and research trends, The Norton Anthology of World Literature remains the most authoritative, comprehensive, and teachable anthology for the world literature survey.

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No problems.......2007-07-27

with ordering, receiving, payment, etc. I got it in time for my school, the condition is as stated and I'm very satisfied!

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