Natur

""Plant Breeding And Some Related Phases Of Plant Growth"" is a book written by Joseph Frank Wojta in 1904. The book covers the science of plant breeding, including the principles and methods of breeding plants for desirable traits. It also explores related areas of plant growth, such as plant physiology, genetics, and evolution. The author discusses the role of plant breeding in agriculture, horticulture, and forestry, and provides practical advice for breeders and growers. The book includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to aid in understanding the concepts discussed. Overall, ""Plant Breeding And Some Related Phases Of Plant Growth"" is a comprehensive guide to plant breeding and related fields, written at a time when the science was still in its early stages of development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""Earthquake In California, April 18, 1906: Special Report Of Adolphus W. Greely (1906)"" is a book written by Adolphus Washington Greely. The book provides a detailed account of the devastating earthquake that struck California on April 18, 1906. The author, who was a prominent American military officer and explorer, was appointed to lead the relief efforts in San Francisco following the earthquake. The book includes a comprehensive report of the damage caused by the earthquake, including the loss of life, destruction of property, and the impact on the economy of the region. It also describes the efforts made by the government and other organizations to provide relief to the affected people. The book is a valuable historical document that provides insights into the aftermath of one of the most destructive earthquakes in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of California, natural disasters, and the role of government in providing relief to affected communities.Special Report Of Adolphus W. Greely, On The Relief Operations Conducted By The Military Authorities Of The United States At San Francisco And Other Points, With Accompanying Documents.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""Earthquakes and Other Earth Movements"" is a scientific book written by John Milne in 1891. The book explores the various geological phenomena that occur on the earth's surface, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and landslides. Milne provides a detailed analysis of the causes and effects of these movements, drawing on his extensive experience as a seismologist and geologist. The book also includes illustrations, diagrams, and maps to help readers better understand the concepts discussed. Milne's work was groundbreaking at the time of its publication and remains an important reference for scientists and researchers studying the earth's movements today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""Earthquakes: In The Light Of The New Seismology"" is a book written by Clarence Edward Dutton in 1904. The book focuses on the study of earthquakes and seismology, which was a relatively new field of study at the time. Dutton provides a comprehensive overview of the science of seismology, including the history of earthquake research, the causes and effects of earthquakes, and the methods used to study them. He also discusses the latest developments in seismology, including the use of seismographs to measure the intensity of earthquakes and the study of seismic waves. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the science of earthquakes and seismology, and it remains an important reference work in the field today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Die Scheibenanemonen der Ordung Corallimorpharia sind kleine, hübsche Blumentiere, die man als regelrechte Überlebenskünstler bezeichnen kann. Vor allem ihrer Anpassungsfähigkeit und Bescheidenheit ist es zu verdanken, dass sie sich weltweit ausbreiten und Flachwasserzonen von den gemäßigten Breiten bis in die Tropen besiedeln konnten.Art für Art stellen Ihnen die Bücher dieser Reihe die beliebtesten Meerwasser-Aquarientiere vor. Jeder Band bietet leicht verständliche Informationen über eine bestimmte Tiergruppe, erläutert Körperbau sowie Lebensweise und beschreibt die Aquarienhaltung. Experten mit langjähriger Erfahrung geben detaillierte, praxisnahe Pflegeanleitungen, und Sie finden alle Informationen, die Sie brauchen, um Ihre Tiere erfolgreich zu halten und oft auch zu vermehren.Das alles durchgängig farbig, großzügig bebildert und attraktiv gestaltet - Art für Art

Award-winning author Amy Stewart takes readers on an around-the-world, behind-the-scenes look at the flower industry and how it has sought?for better or worse?to achieve perfection. She tracks down the hybridizers, geneticists, farmers, and florists working to invent, manufacture, and sell flowers that are bigger, brighter, and sturdier than anything nature can provide. There's a scientist intent on developing the first genetically modified blue rose; an eccentric horitcultural legend who created the most popular lily; a breeder of gerberas of every color imaginable; and an Ecuadorean farmer growing exquisite roses, the floral equivalent of a Tiffany diamond. And, at every turn she discovers the startling intersection of nature and technology, of sentiment and commerce.

Every year around the globe, people cross paths with avalanches?some massive, some no deeper than a pizza box?with deadly results. Avalanche expert Jill Fredston stalks these so-called freaks of nature, forecasting where and when they will strike, deliberately triggering them with explosives, teaching potential victims how to stay alive, and leading rescue efforts when tragedy strikes. In Snowstruck, Fredston draws on decades of personal experience to take ?avalanches out of the statistical realm and into the human one? (Skiing Magazine): a skier making what may prove his final decision, a victim buried so tightly that he can't move a finger, rescuers racing both time and weather, forecasters treading the line between reasonable risk and danger. Fredston brings to life the awesome forces of nature that can turn the mountains deadly?and the equally inexo­rable forces of human nature that lure us time and again into treacherous terrain.

From a pioneering ethnographer, an invaluable recording of how early-twentieth-century Ojibwe women used wild plants in their everyday lives.

Detailed classifications and illustrations of trees on the estates of the Preservation Society of Newport County. Includes some photographs of the estates.

Katrina's arrival on the Gulf Coast was a long time in coming. But it was assured. Since 1965, when Hurricane Betsy struck New Orleans, breached a levee, and flooded part of the city, everyone was waiting and talking about when the Big One would strike and do even more damage. Katrina was that hurricane, predictedand imagined before she struck, but so much worse in her reality.Holding Back the Sea is about the consequences of ignoring the warning signs that nature provides and the struggle to convince the rest of the country that South Louisiana lay in the path of destruction. The signs were not subtle; there were Hurricanes Andrew in 1992, George and Mitch in 1998, and Ivan in 2004, among others. At one time or another in their journeys north, they all threatened New Orleans. Some had headed right for the city before veering to the east and west, sparing the Big Easy and reinforcing the nickname. But the Big Easy ended -- at least in reputation -- on August 29, 2005, when the Big One came ashore as Katrina.

In this collection of four essays, Hobhouse focuses on the exploitation of timber, tobacco, rubber, and the wine grape, which enormously increased the wealth of those who dealt with them, created new industries, shaped destinies, and changed the course of history.

To some it's the classic "gateway drug," to others it is a harmless way to relax, or provide relief from pain. Some fear it is dangerous and addictive, while others feel it should be decriminalized. Whatever the viewpoint, cannabis incites debate at every level, and the effect it has on every corner of the globe is undeniable.In this comprehensive study, Martin Booth crafts a tale of medical advance and religious enlightenment; of political subterfuge and law enforcement; of cunning smugglers, street pushers, gang warfare, writers, artists, and musicians. And above all, Booth chronicles the fascinating process through which cannabis became outlawed throughout the Western world, and the effect such legislation has had on the global economy.

Earthquakes are one of the great unsolved geological mysteries. Attempts to predict them have ranged from studies of California's fault lines by USGS geologists to the work of an odd assortment of psychics and apocalyptics who base their sometimes startlingly accurate forecasts on everything from changes in the earth's magnetic fields to the behavior of whales. The Myth of Solid Ground is a journey, both personal and cultural, through the world of earthquakes and earthquake prediction, one that seeks a middle ground between science and superstition, while also looking for a larger context in which seismicity might make sense. An excellent primer on the science of seismology, The Myth of Solid Ground looks at earthquakes as the ultimate metaphor for living with impending disaster.

Writing with a signature command of his subject and with compelling resonance, Marc Reisner leads us through California's improbable rise from a largely desert land to the most populated state in the nation, fueled by an economic engine more productive than all of Africa. Reisner believes that the success of this last great desert civilization hinges on California's denial of its own inescapable fate: Both the Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay areas sit astride two of the most violently seismic zones on the planet. The earthquakes that have already rocked California were, according to Reisner, a mere prologue to a future cataclysm that will result in immense destruction. Concluding with a hypothetical but chillingly realistic description of what such a disaster would look like, A Dangerous Place mixes science, history, and cultural commentary in a haunting work of profound importance.