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| Plant Ecology By: Ernst-Detlef Schulze Erwin Beck Klaus Müller-Hohenstein D. Lawlor(Translator) K. Lawlor(Translator) G. Lawlor(Translator) ISBN: 354020833X Publisher: Springer - 2005-05-24 Hardcover | 1 Edition | 700 Pages 30,28 Mb Description : This textbook covers Plant Ecology from the molecular to the global level. It covers the following areas in unprecedented breadth and depth: - Molecular ecophysiology (stress physiology: light, temperature, oxygen deficiency, drought, salt, heavy metals, xenobiotica and biotic stress factors) - Autecology (whole plant ecology: thermal balance, water, nutrient, carbon relations) - Ecosystem ecology (plants as part of ecosystems, element cycles, biodiversity) - Synecology (development of vegetation in time and space, interactions between vegetation and the abiotic and biotic environment) - Global aspects of plant ecology (global change, global biogeochemical cycles, land use, international conventions, socio-economic interactions) The book is carefully structured and well written: complex issues are elegantly presented and easily understandable. It contains more than 500 photographs and drawings, mostly in colour, illustrating the fascinating subject. The book is primarily aimed at graduate students of biology but will also be of interest to post-graduate students and researchers in botany, geosciences and landscape ecology. Further, it provides a sound basis for those dealing with agriculture, forestry, land use, and landscape management. ~ Cleveland P Hickman, Larry S. Roberts and Allan Larson, «Animal Diversity» ISBN: 0072349034 | Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science | 2002-06-28 | Number Of Pages: 464 | PDF | 73,5 MB The third edition of Animal Diversity presents a survey of the animal kingdom with emphasis on diversity, evolutionary relationships, functional adaptations, and environmental interactions. It is tailored for a one-semester or one-quarter course and is appropriate for both non-science and science majors. ~ File size: 28.43 MB Format: PDF OCRed: Yes Price: $325.00 Pages: 1641 pages Publisher: Thomson Gale; 3rd edition (November 2002) ISBN: 0787654868 Summary: There are a surprisingly small number of encyclopedias covering environmental science and environmental issues. The expanded and updated edition of Gale's Environmental Encyclopedia does little to improve on the quality of such offerings. Entries range from 100 to more than 2,000 words. Some are complemented by black-and-white photographs and diagrams. Each entry is signed, and topical coverage includes a broad range of environmental perspectives, including scientific, political, and social issues. Most of the entries are followed by a brief bibliography. However, these bibliographies are inconsistent, some pointing to a large number of standard and useful sources, others leading the user to an odd selection of works that do not represent comprehensive or core treatments of the issue at hand. Additional sections include a brief (five-page) "Historical Chronology" of environmental events, a five-page chronology of "Environmental Legislation in the United States," organizations mentioned within the bibliographies accompanying encyclopedia entries, and an index to entries and terms. The factual information presented in the encyclopedia is generally accurate, although the entries are inconsistent in their tone. That is, although the entries on more scientific topics are quite good and objectively presented, the social issue and biographical entries have a less objective, more chatty tone. In large part, this stems from an editorial perspective that often takes sides with the environmentalists. The result is a work that is not appropriate as the only source for beginning students. There are other choices for coverage of the human and social aspects of environmental issues. Encyclopedia of Environmental Issues (Salem, 2000) and Encyclopedia of Global Change: Environmental Change and Human Society (Oxford, 2002) are useful for the high-school level and up, while The Encyclopedia of the Environment (Grolier, 1999) and The Environment Encyclopedia (Marshall Cavendish, 2001) offer attractive presentations for school and public libraries. Issue-based treatments should be supplemented by more scientifically oriented works, such as Encyclopedia of Environmental Science (Oryx, 2000) or The Environment A to Z (CQ, 2000). The present work is appropriate only for comprehensive environmental collections. RBB ~ Michael C. Donegan, «Growth and Profitability» Wiley | ISBN 0471212164 | 1st edition (August 15, 2002) | PDF | 1,7 Mb | 224 pages Book Description Praise for Growth and Profitability "Finally, a book that fits me and my business! Growth and Profitability did what an army of consultants could not do. . . . demystify the finance and accounting aspect of my business. This is a must-read for anyone with a small business or for anyone planning to start one." -- Mandana Sheybani CEO and Founder Timeless Carpets Co. "This is not the typical long on the analysis and short on the practical application treatise on finance and accounting. Geared toward the novice business owner and those already experienced and informed, Growth and Profitability is provocative, lively, and informative. After reading how a customized finance strategy benefits the organization, business owners and finance professionals will be prepared to make key value judgments regarding finance structure clearly and with precision." -- George Maso Jones, PhD Director, International Press Information Agency former WTO Agenda advisor and World Bank consultant "Michael Donegan provides an insightful look at the strategic role of the finance function, from a two-person start-up company through a multimillion- dollar corporation. He has mapped out a straightforward process to build a world-class, IT-enabled strategic finance organization." -- Tom Shea President UpStream Software "Laying a solid foundation based on pertinent information is critical for success in today's dynamic marketplace. Achieving success requires companies to be nimble, harnessing data that is essential to decision-making. Michael Donegan provides a blueprint to building the financial infrastructure needed to drive growth and profitability in a measured and sustainable fashion." -- Alex J. Abreu Managing Director Sr. Client Manager, Financial Strategies Group Bank of America Book Info Michael Donegan provides an insightful look at the strategic role of the finance function, from a two-person start-up company through a multimillion dollar corporation. From the Inside Flap The volume of books on finance and accounting available today embody a vast (and sometimes confusing) wilderness of complex theories and esoteric paradigms. For the typical small and emerging business owner, deciphering this body of information and knowledge can be a difficult task. Financial guru Michael Donegan offers a better alternative. Addressing the critical relationship between financial objectives and operational initiatives, he provides the conceptual framework for the small and emerging business owner to lay the foundation for a sound finance function–– one that not only suits current business needs but grows and evolves as the business changes. Growth and Profitability: Optimizing the Finance Function for Small and Emerging Businesses defines the finance function in layman’s terms, cutting to the core of infrastructure and reporting needs. Michael Donegan’s working tour of the finance and accounting function succeeds in cultivating the mind- set necessary to create useful finance strategies for the novice and experienced small business owner. Donegan focuses on a pair of critical objectives: marrying the finance function to operations and creating a culture of decision-making that will endure for the life of the company. These objectives converge to cultivate a strategic, proactive approach to conceptualizing, developing, and maintaining a finance function that adds value to the enterprise. In laying the groundwork for sound financial strategies, he addresses the entire scope of the accounting and finance function, including: * Gathering and interpreting financial transactions and events * Creating and managing the financial infrastructure (technology and people) * Translating the business to financial statements in a timely and accurate manner * Translating financial data into business intelligence * Communicating results to stakeholders while managing expectations Growth and Profitability provides the tools to lay a relevant, scalable financial foundation quickly and cheaply, equipping the reader to preempt infrastructure issues before they become issues. Donegan further addresses the need to harness the flow of data in and out of the organization. He lays out a plan for developing a dynamic platform of fully integrated information systems and processes that will serve the growth needs of the small and emerging business regardless of its rate of expansion. In addition, he creates a methodology for defining and troubleshooting the data-flow dynamic, optimizing the speed and accuracy of the decision-making process. Throughout Growth and Profitability, a clear emphasis is maintained on the practical application of concepts and their relevance to the business objectives of the small and emerging business owner. Donegan illustrates how tying the finance function to operations can extend the life of the business in the midst of challenging times, and ultimately buoy it into profitability and fiscal independence. He shows how successful finance strategies are born of integrity and sense rather than dollars and cents. Growth and Profitability provides the small and emerging business owner with the edge to navigate today’s difficult, high-velocity business environment. Back Cover Copy Praise for Growth and Profitability "Finally, a book that fits me and my business! Growth and Profitability did what an army of consultants could not do. . . . demystify the finance and accounting aspect of my business. This is a must-read for anyone with a small business or for anyone planning to start one." –– Mandana Sheybani CEO and Founder Timeless Carpets Co. "This is not the typical long on the analysis and short on the practical application treatise on finance and accounting. Geared toward the novice business owner and those already experienced and informed, Growth and Profitability is provocative, lively, and informative. After reading how a customized finance strategy benefits the organization, business owners and finance professionals will be prepared to make key value judgments regarding finance structure clearly and with precision." –– George Maso Jones, PhD Director, International Press Information Agency former WTO Agenda advisor and World Bank consultant "Michael Donegan provides an insightful look at the strategic role of the finance function, from a two-person start-up company through a multimillion- dollar corporation. He has mapped out a straightforward process to build a world-class, IT-enabled strategic finance organization." –– Tom Shea President UpStream Software "Laying a solid foundation based on pertinent information is critical for success in today’s dynamic marketplace. Achieving success requires companies to be nimble, harnessing data that is essential to decision-making. Michael Donegan provides a blueprint to building the financial infrastructure needed to drive growth and profitability in a measured and sustainable fashion." –– Alex J. Abreu Managing Director Sr. Client Manager, Financial Strategies Group Bank of America About the Author MICHAEL C. DONEGAN, CPA, has worked in both the public and private sectors of accounting, strategizing and implementing information systems on a global platform while coordinating companion training programs. He is cofounder of the South Florida Future of Finance Series, a semiannual forum for high-level executives in the South Florida community for meeting and exchanging ideas regarding information systems, data-flow processes, human capital, and financial reporting dynamics ~ Title: Chromosomal Instability and Aging: Basic Science and Clinical Implications Author: Hisama/Weissman Publisher: Marcel Dekker Ltd ~ ISBN: 089603304X Title: Animal Cell Electroporation and Electrofusion Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology) Author: Nickoloff, Jac A Publisher: Humana Press Publication Date: 1995-09 Number Of Pages: 369 ~ Macmillan Science Library: Plant Sciences, 4 volume set, editor in chief: Richard Robinson Macmillan Reference, The Gale Group | ISBN 0-02-865434–X | 2001 | PDF | 51.12 MB From School Library Journal "Gr 10-Up Encyclopedic, in-depth treatment of plant-related topics from acid rain to wood products. While this set includes complex information (for example, how ATP synthase catalyzes ATP), it also offers basic facts on biomes, leaves, cells, individual scientists, related careers, and other subjects. The writing is clear and well organized, and depending on the topic, it's concise or very detailed. Highlighted words are defined in the wide margins and each entry provides see-also references and a brief bibliography. Most pages generally include a table, chart, photo, map, or labeled diagram that helps clarify even the most difficult topics. Volumes one to three conclude with individual indexes; volume four has a cumulative index. The set also contains a Geologic Timescale, a 16-page glossary, and a topic outline. A solid addition to school or public libraries." -- Christine A. Moesch, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, NY ~ Michael Begon / Colin R. Townsend / John L. Harper, «Ecology: From Individuals to Ecosystems» Blackwell Publishing| ISBN 1405111178 | 4 edition (July 2005) | PDF | 14,6 Mb | 752 pages Book Description: Begon, Townsend and Harper's Ecology has long been regarded as the definitive textbook on all aspects of ecology. This new edition continues to provide a comprehensive treatment of the subject from the first principles of ecology to a vivid reflection of our understanding of ecology in the 21st century.Thoroughly revised and updated, this fourth edition includes:- three new chapters on applied ecology, reflecting a rigorous, scientific approach to the ecological problems now facing mankind- discussion of over 750 new studies, updating the text throughout- an updated, user-friendly design with margin notes and chapter summaries that serve as study aids- dedicated website at www.blackwellpublishing.com/begonThe resulting textbook is easy to use, lucid and up-to-date, and is the essential reference for all students whose degree program includes ecology and for practising ecologists. Begon, Townsend, and Harper's Ecology has long been regarded as the definitive textbook on all aspects of ecology. This new edition provides a comprehensive treatment of the subject, from the first principles of ecology to the current state of the field, and aims to improve students' preparedness to address the environmental problems of the new millennium.Thoroughly revised and updated, this fourth edition includes:- three new chapters on applied ecology, reflecting a rigorous, scientific approach to the ecological problems now facing mankind- discussion of over 800 new studies, updating the text throughout- an updated, user-friendly design with margin notes and chapter summaries that serve as study aids- dedicated website at www. blackwellpublishing.com/begon The resulting textbook is easy to use, lucid and up-to-date, and is the essential reference for all students whose degree program includes ecology and for practicing ecologists. About the Author: Born in London in 1951 and a student at the University of Leeds, Mike Begon has spent his whole scientific career at the University of Liverpool, where he is now Professor of Ecology, specializing in the population and community ecology of infectious diseases in wildlife. Colin Townsend obtained his DPhil at the University of Sussex before taking up teaching positions at Oxford University and the University of East Anglia. In 1989 he moved from the UK to New Zealand to the University of Otago where he was chair of the Zoology Department, and is now Director of the Ecology, Conservation and Biodiversity Research Group. He was elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society of New Zealand in 1997. John Harper is an award-winning biologist and a leading figure in plant population biology. He has served as a council member of the fellowship of the Royal Society and received the Darwin Award in 1990. He is also the author of Population Biology of Plants and co-author of Essentials of Ecology ~ ISBN: 156022942X Title: Concise Encyclopedia of Plant Pathology Author: P. Vidhyasekaran Publisher: Food Products Press Publication Date: 2004-05 Number Of Pages: 563 An easy-to-use single reference source covering the full range of subject areas associated with plant pathology! This comprehensive volume covers the entire field of plant pathology. It does not merely define the numerous subjects covered (297 topics carefully arranged in 38 sections!) but describes them in detail. Each section of this book serves as a comprehensive overview of a given area, providing breadth of coverage for students and depth of coverage for research professionals. In addition to providing a dictionary of plant pathological terms and a complete list of crop diseases, accepted names, synonyms, and anamorphic/telemorphic names of pathogens, the Concise Encyclopedia of Plant Pathology is an essential reference for: - the latest nomenclature and classification of each crop bacterial pathogen - the complete listing of crop fungal pathogens, with their revised systematic position and classification of viruses into species, genera, families, and orders - classification of phytoplasmas and spiroplasmas - disease assessment, remote sensing, and digital image analysis - molecular diagnostic tools, plant clinics, and forecasting models in depth - microbial pesticides - induced systemic resistance - mycorrhiza - molecular marker-assisted selection, pyramiding of genes, and durable resistance - genetic engineering and transgenic plants - in vitro selection of resistant varieties - three kingdoms containing fungal phyla and the most recent refined classification of fungal phyla based on molecular studies - bactericides and viricides - seed health testing - indexing plant-propagation materials - plant activators and plant extracts - postharvest diseases - molecular biology of host resistance - the complete list of fungicides, plus ready-formulated fungicide mixtures, classification and mode of action of fungicides, the spectrum of diseases controlled by each fungicide, a computer-based decision support system, fungicide resistance, and modern application equipment and much, much more! With the Concise Encyclopedia of Plant Pathology you'll examine the ancient history of plant pathology; structure, nomenclature, and classification of fungal, bacterial, viral, and phytoplasma pathogens; parasitic protozoa, green algae, nematodes, and parasitic higher plants; disease assessment, remote sensing and digital image analysis; molecular disease diagnostics; disease progress curve models and forecasting models; several novel disease management strategies; and a great deal more. This well-organized, readily accessible reference is an invaluable handbook for students, educators, and practicing plant pathologists. ~ ISBN: 1402045808 Title: The Epidemiology of Plant Diseases Author: B.M. Cooke Publisher: Springer Publication Date: 2006-10 Number Of Pages: 576 Average Amazon Rating: Editorial Description Plant disease epidemiology is a dynamic science that forms an essential part of the study of plant pathology. This book brings together a team of 35 international experts. Each chapter deals with an essential component of the subject and allows the reader to fully understand how each exerts its influence on the progress of pathogen populations in plant populations over a defined time scale. Since the first edition of the text was published in 1998, many new developments have occurred in ~ The Physiology of Flowering Plants, 4th Edition by Helgi Öpik, Stephen A. Rolfe Hardcover: 402 pages Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 4 edition (May 16, 2005) ISBN: 0521662516 Book description: This latest edition of The Physiology of Flowering Plants has been completely updated to cover the explosion of interest in plant biology. A whole-plant approach has been used to produce an integrated view of plant function, covering both the fundamentals of whole plant physiology and the latest developments in molecular biology. New developments in molecular techniques are explained within practical applications such as genetically modified plants. The book further examines: • photosynthesis, respiration, plant growth and development • nutrition, water relations, photomorphogenesis and stress physiology • function, with particular attention to adaptations to different habitats. Each chapter is fully referenced with suggestions for complementary reading including references to original research papers. The Physiology of Flowering Plants is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in plant biology. ~ Book Information: Spiridon E. Kintzios, «Plants that Fight Cancer» CRC | ISBN 0415298539 | 2004 Year | PDF | 4,2 Mb | 312 Pages Book review: Invaluable for those engaged in cancer therapy or research, Plants that Fight Cancer is an extensive review of plant genera and species with documented anticancer properties. The current conclusions are described, along with conventional, advanced and alternative treatments for cancer. More than 150 plant genera and species are examined, including their distribution, botany, traditional usage, active ingredients and product applications, as well as expected results and risks. An analysis of algal extracts and isolated metabolites is included, as well as a summary of published research for each species. For experts, the chemical structures of the most important compounds are also listed. Book Info Agricultural Univ. of Athens, Greece. Provides an extensive survey of the plant genera and species having anti-tumor and anti-leukaemic properties. Explores the botany, traditional uses, active ingredients, toxicity, and documented target cancers as well as reviewing the latest findings for each genera. For researchers. ~ The Big Herbal Encyclopedia This herbal encyclopedia came from many different places, info I found on the net, info I got from herbal books, info I got off herbs I bought myself, info from my pagan friends, and other places. This herbal encyclopedia was made to inform people about herbs. Before you decide to take a herb internally Study up on it as much as you can. Befor you take an herb find out how much to take, how to take it, and why to take it. Some herbs are just Not made to take internally, so please be careful on what you put into your body. It could do more harm then good. Your body is you temple. Medical Herbal Encyclopedia Herbalism and medicine, also known as alchemy, remained as one until the seventeenth century. The seventeenth century brought about a change when it became a crime to practice alchemy. Mankind still needed treatment for illnesses so medicine alone began to be practiced. This was accomplished by ignoring traditional herbalism with its lore sometimes steeped in mysticism and concentrating on medicine alone. The new books produced from this time on dealt with either medicine or botany. The books on botany dealt only with the physical descriptions and classifications of herbs. All the medical books ignored the medicinal properties of plants, and plant lore. Before this schism occurred an herbal had been the combination of the medicinal properties of herbs, traditional plant lore, as well as their botanical classification. This previous tradition of combining herbalism with medicine had been used from the time of the Saxons down to the time of Culpeper the herbalist. Download ~ Magic Mushrooms Around The World by Jochen Gartz Paperback: 133 pages ISBN: 0965339904 LIS PUBLICATIONS * LOS ANGELES, CA* 1996 pdf 24,9 mb Book Description The first new book on psychoactive mushrooms in 10 years. Introducing a rich variety of psychoactive mushrooms from around the globe -including some rare and little-known species - the author describes dozens of species and covers a broad range of mushroom- related topics, from distribution maps to comparisons of cultural attitudes to laboratory analyses of active ingredients. One of the book's most remarkable features is its multi-disciplinary approach: chemistry, botany, biology, history, anthropology, religion, pharmacology, medicine - all of these are among the fields contributing a diversity of data, questions and information that are assembled into one of the most comprehensive and intriguing portraits of psychoactive mushrooms ever created. Lavishly illustrated, well-organized and enriched by numerous accounts of mushroom experiences, this book explores the psychoactive mycoflora on five continents and reconstructs a continuity of psychoactive mushroom use throughout history, from as early as 10,000 years ago to the present day. You will also find detailed chapters on mushroom cultivation techniques, psychotherapy applications, the bluing phenomenon, the dangers of accidental poisonings caused by misidentification of species, and more. A treasure trove of information, illustrations and magnificent color photography, the book contains much novel information as well, such as the first report on the psychoactivity of baeocystin and up-to-date findings on the use of plant growth hormones to accelerate growth. 130 pages, 8"x11", sturdy softcover 30 color plates 36 black & white illustrations 3 maps of geographic distribution patterns 10 tables 18 reprodu! ctions of historic source materials and citations from the early mycological literature Bibliography of 250+ citations and sources FROM THE TABLE OF CONTENT ~ THE ALGORITHMIC BEAUTY OF PLANTS Przemyslaw Prusinkiewicz Aristid Lindenmayer The Algorithmic Beauty of Plants With James S. Hanan F. David Fracchia Deborah Fowler Martin J. M. de Boer Lynn Mercer THE ALGORITHMIC BEAUTY OF PLANTS Chapter 1 - Graphical modeling using L-systems Chapter 2 - Modeling of trees Chapter 3 - Developmental models of herbaceous plants Chapter 4 - Phyllotaxis Chapter 5 - Models of plant organs Chapter 6 - Animation of plant development Chapter 7 - Modeling of cellular layers Chapter 8 - Fractal properties of plants |
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