Corridor Ecology: The Science and Practice of Linking Landscapes for Biodiversity Conservation

Book Description

Corridor Ecology presents guidelines that combine conservation science and practical experience for maintaining, enhancing, and creating connectivity between natural areas with an overarching goal of conserving biodiversity. It offers an objective, carefully interpreted review of the issues and is a one-of-a-kind resource for scientists, landscape architects, planners, land managers, decision-makers, and all those working to protect and restore landscapes and species diversity.

Customer Reviews:

Corridor Ecology.......2006-07-16

I highly recommend Corridor Ecology for anyone who is interested in corridors, land fragmentation, and species conservation. It is the most comprehensive literature I have come across in terms of the role of corridors, corridor design and implementation. As a current graduate student working on a corridor project, this book has been incredibly helpful in planning my field work in ground truthing Least-Cost path corridors. Especially the chapter, Corridor Quality: Continuity, Composition, and Dimension. It has really helped me understand better how to evaluate potential corridors. My advisor has been so impressed with the book that she is going to order some for the library and a biodiversity center that is being set up at campus. I also feel that this would be an excellent text for conservation courses as it covers issues such as metapopulation theory, edge effects and focal species considerations. The book also covers issues and potential problems that need to be dealt with when designing a corridor, which is very valuable. I also think this would be a excellent source for land management agencies and the Department of Transportation to utilize. The authors do an excellent job in bringing together all aspect of corridor ecology by utilizing the most current literature, valuable study cases along with their incredible field and research experience.

Tanya Diamond
M.S. Candidate
San Jose State University

Book Description

This is the straight-talking, fascinating story of Viz magazine, founded in 1979 by Chris Donald - editor until 1999. Chris tells the remarkable story of the magazine, from the tatty rag produced in his Newcastle bedroom to becoming one of the bestselling magazines in the UK. Chris takes us from his train-spotting childhood in the '70s through to setting up the magazine with family and friends, and struggling to sell even a few copies of Viz in the local pub. The comic's success swiftly grew, however, and remarkable events ensued, such as how Chris was invited to tea by Prince Charles, taken in for questioning by New Scotland Yard's Anti-Terrorist Branch and caught his wife up to no good with Keith Richards in Peter Cook's attic. Chris will include many original drawings in this integrated book as well as some fascinating images of early Viz creations.

Average customer rating:

RUDE KIDS THE VIZ STORY PB
Chris Donald
Manufacturer: Not Avail
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000O8OPM2

Average customer rating:

Rude Kids: The Viz Story
Chris Donald
Manufacturer: HarperCollins Publishers Limited
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000O8MSQC

Average customer rating:
Agriculture Credit: Hearing Before The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry, U.s. Senate

Manufacturer: Diane Pub Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
Banks & Banking | Industries & Professions | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0756742773

Average customer rating:
Rural and Agricultural Credit Issues: Hearing Before the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, U.S. Senate

Manufacturer: Diane Pub Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Science | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0756704650

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful.......2001-12-22

buy this book if you want to know the "Real World" of employee ownership and not just what you read in the papers!

Amazon.com

In a sea of diet cookbooks and healthy eating plans, the American Medical Association Family Health Cookbook is a breath of fresh air, with its easy-to-follow cooking instructions and handy nutritional charts. The AMA is the nation's largest organization of doctors--so you're in safe hands with these authors.

The collection kicks off with a 50-page section on good nutrition based on the USDA's food pyramid. Here you'll learn how to incorporate the essential food groups into your family's diet without breaking a sweat. Then comes the pièce de résistance--350 recipes that prove healthy eating doesn't have to be dull. These dishes are vibrant and creative, and will certainly appeal to young taste buds. A Modern Macaroni and Cheddar dish is just as tasty as traditional versions, but contains considerably less fat, and the Double Chocolate Brownies use apple sauce as a substitute for some of the shortening. Cooks can choose from a huge selection of ethnically diverse or more traditional entrees--from Thai Stir-Fry with Ginger and Mint to Summer Sloppy Joes. There are also delicious recipes for salads, appetizers, desserts, drinks, and light snacks.

Whether you're whipping up a light lunch or commanding a huge dinner party, the book abounds with fresh and inspired ideas. Simple step-by-step cooking instructions make this a great book for those new to the kitchen, or for cooks in a hurry. --Naomi Gesinger

Book Description

Healthy eating is a simple and pleasurable way to feel your best. The long-awaited American Medical Association Family Health Cookbook combines good health and great taste in more than 350 enticing new recipes your family will love.

The AMA Family Health Cookbook helps you enjoy the fresh, whole foods you need every day. It also shows you how to eat the sweets and fats you love without the guilt -- by enjoying them in moderation. Every recipe includes a nutritional analysis so you know how each dish fits into your overall diet. You'll find quick-and-easy recipes for busy cooks, after-school snacks for kids, and delicious alternatives to high-calorie classics.

The recipes here offer easy, step-by-step instructions, serving suggestions, and side-dish ideas. Helpful sidebars introduce new ingredients, show you how to shop for the best products, and explain cooking techniques that produce great results. Throughout the book, you'll find charts detailing the vitamin and mineral content of fruits and vegetables, the different types of fats and oils and their cooking properties, and flavorful uses for sweet and savory herbs and spices.

Bringing you the know-how you need to eat well and stay well, the AMA Family Health Cookbook starts off with an informative 50-page section on basic nutrition and the vital link between diet and health. You can evaluate your nutritional profile with easy-to-use charts and tables. Loaded with reliable tips for feeding your growing family, controlling your weight with diet and exercise, and eating right to help prevent or control disease, the AMA Family Health Cookbook is your family's indispensable guide to healthy, delightful dining.

Customer Reviews:

Outstanding.......2002-01-26

A miraculous three-quarters of the recipes I've tried from this book have been keepers. The authors have somehow managed to avoid the pitfall of trying to make palatable meals out of skim milk and celery. Instead, they have chosen dishes that at their best do not rely on unhealthy ingredients. Butter, cheese, and the like do appear in some recipes, in moderate amounts, just enough to prevent feeling that there's something missing. Among the best of the book: Fennel and prosciutto risotto, Bulgur taboule, Butternut squash soup, Minted couscous salad, Fiery pork tenderloin, and a gingery won ton soup that will be in heavy rotation at our house for years to come.

Great Food.......2000-04-03

I am a gourmet cook who was looking for some steady, healthy recipes. I have been pleasantly surprised by this cookbook. All of the recipes I have tried have been very good. There is very good variety and the recipes are easy. Bon Appetit!

Great Food.......2000-04-03

I am a gourmet cook who was looking for some steady, healthyrecipes. I have been pleasantly surprised by this cookbook. All of the recipes I have tried have been very good. There is very good variety and the recipes are easy. Bon Appetit!

American Medical Association Family Cookbook: Good Food That's Good for You (American Medical Association)

Average customer rating:

Healthy Recipes that actually taste GREAT!
Excellent Book, Bad Title
Great recipes, great variety

American Medical Association Family Cookbook: Good Food That's Good for You (American Medical Association)
Melanie Bernard
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books

Healthy | Special Diet | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books

General | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books

Contemporary | General | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books
Similar Items:

Accessories:

Tanita BC533 Glass Innerscan Body Composition Monitor

ASIN: 0671536680

Book Description

Delicious food can also be good for you and your family. Now the American Medical Association Family Cookbook combines good, healthy cooking and great taste in more than 350 enticing recipes, so that you can prepare nutritious meals your family will love.

The AMA Family Cookbook helps you to enjoy the fresh, whole foods you need every day. It also shows you how to eat the sweets and fats you love without the guilt by including them in your diet in moderation. Within each chapter you'll find it all -- kid-friendly, hearty, family meals, quick and easy recipes for busy cooks, delicious alternatives to high-calorie classics, and creative ethnic dishes and sophisticated dinner party fare to add to your repertoire.

Loaded with reliable tips for feeding your growing family, controlling your weight with diet and exercise, and eating right to help prevent or control disease, the AMA Family Cookbook is your family's indispensable guide to healthy, delightful dining.

Customer Reviews:

Healthy Recipes that actually taste GREAT!.......2004-06-30

When I'm looking to try a new dish, this cookbook is one of the top three books I pull out. One of the best things about it (besides the awesome recipes) is that it offers suggestions about what other dishes to serve with whatever you're making. It also has a lot of good recipes for vegtables and legumes, which aren't as easy to find in some traditional cookbooks. I also really love that a lot of recipes are more ethnic-not just American style. (And by ethnic I don't mean tacos and pasta)

They have a decent array of healthy desserts-many fruit related.What's best about the dessert advice is that they realize fat, to an extent, is essential in baking. Their recipes do some subsitions for fat, such as applesauce in place of oil, but they also recognize that people want to eat chocolate cake. Their recommendation is just to eat less of something that tastes great but is high in fat and calories.

Overall this cookbook (the AMA really)advocates a sensible eating style,offers basic advice on nutrition. You will find both the standard food pyramid and the Mediterranean pyramid but no fad diet advice.

Excellent Book, Bad Title.......2002-02-27

You can't tell from the title of this book just how good it is. It features excellent nutritional advice, smart tips, and recipes that include old standards and new stuff for curious gourmets.

As someone trying to control her intake of cholesterol and fat as well as lose weight, this book is a fantastic springboard of ideas and suggestions. Newcomers will find explanations for more exotic names and ingredients, and old pros will learn tips on how to make their favorite dishes healthier. And those of us watching our weight will find caloric and nutritional breakdowns.

My only complaint would be that you have to do a little math to figure out how much a serving is. This isn't too hard to do, though.

Very recommended!!

Great recipes, great variety.......1999-11-17

This has become my favorite of the dozens of cookbooks I own. My family and I have enjoyed very much every one of the recipes I've tried -- I haven't come across a single dud yet!

The recipes also include very complete nutrition information, which is helpful for those watching what they eat.

Book Description

Benedict Arnold has long been associated with, and even synonymous with, the word "traitor." Although this is the most remembered part of his story, it certainly is not the entire story. Audrey Wallace, through her years of research, has brought the man, Benedict Arnold, and his story together for all to gain a better understanding of this unique American.

Arnold was instrumental in the capture of Fort Ticonderoga. He then led the march to Quebec through the Maine wilderness, at times prodding and encouraging his men when they thought they could not walk another step. This rugged, half-starved men attacked the citadel of Quebec. The attack nearly succeeded until Arnold fell before the walls wounded in the leg. This would not be the last time he shed blood for his country.

Benedict Arnold: Misunderstood Hero? allows readers to judge this remarkable man based on the facts. The intrigue of his life is captured for all to review and appreciate.

Book Description

The volume was originally published in 1954, and was the work of a team of distinguished historians. It broke new ground, for although separate histories of the university and its colleges had been written, it was the first comprehensive scholarly account of all those institutions. The opening chapter on the history of the university from its 12th-century beginnings to the mid 20th century is followed by chapters on the grammar schools of the medieval university and on the architectural and institutional history of the several university buildings. The greater portion of the book is devoted to the histories of the colleges and halls, each of which is the subject of a separate article. The articles are precise and fully referenced, telling of such matters as the foundation and buildings of the college, its estates, its religious and academic history, and its outstanding personalities. The many illustrations include plates of old prints and drawings; there are also plans which carry forward the work of the Royal Commission on Historical Monuments. 'The book abounds in new and interesting information ... the result of research in muniments which have not before been so carefully and intelligently investigated.' (F. M. Powicke in English Historical Review).

Book Description

Aimed at both the general reader and the amateur naturalist, this Green Guide offers a wealth of information on observing and identifying 150 of the most commonly encountered species of shore life in Britain and Europe. Both plants and animals are covered, including seaweeds, mollusks, crustaceans and insects. Each species is described with detailed notes and illustrated with a superb color illustration. There is fascinating information on the different types of coast and important advice on the safety measures to be taken when visiting the seashore. Informative and compact, this book is ideal for both home reference and as a pocket companion in the field.

Green Guide Trees of Britain and Europe (Green Guides)

Average customer rating:

Great pocket guide

Green Guide Trees of Britain and Europe (Green Guides)
Bob Press
Manufacturer: New Holland Publishers, Ltd.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Birdwatching | Outdoors & Nature | Subjects | Books

Reference | Outdoors & Nature | Subjects | Books

Birdwatching | Outdoors & Nature | 4-for-3 Books Store | Stores | Books

Reference | Outdoors & Nature | 4-for-3 Books Store | Stores | Books

All 4-for-3 Deals | 4-for-3 Books Store | Stores | Books
ASIN: 1859749275

Book Description

Aimed at both the general reader and amateur naturalist, this Green Guide offers a wealth of information on observing and identifying 150 of the most commonly encountered tree species in Britain and Europe. Each tree is described in detail with information on height, shape and important features such as foliage and fruit, and is illustrated with beautifully detailed, full color drawing. The introduction contains information on characteristics to help distinguish one family group of trees from another, and there are also keys which provide step-by-step clues to aid identification. Informative and compact, this book is ideal for both home reference and as a pocket companion in the field.

Customer Reviews:

Great pocket guide.......2003-12-10

I looked for some books on trees and this one fulfilled all of my criteria, it is light-weight, relatively inexpensive (especially the copy I got), has very fine illustrations (colored drawings) and covers most trees, both native ones and introduced, including several "cultivated fruit trees" that are regularly omitted from "wild species" books, but we city dwellers need help in recognizing them just the same. By the way, I also own the book on herbs from the same series, and plants are much better illustrated that animals (such as in Garden Wildlife book).

Green Guide Wild Flowers of Britain and Europe (Green Guides)

Average customer rating:

Green Guide Wild Flowers of Britain and Europe (Green Guides)
David Sutton
Manufacturer: New Holland Publishers, Ltd.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Reference | Outdoors & Nature | Subjects | Books

Reference | Outdoors & Nature | 4-for-3 Books Store | Stores | Books

All 4-for-3 Deals | 4-for-3 Books Store | Stores | Books
ASIN: 1859749305

Book Description

Aimed at both the general reader and amateur naturalist, the Green Guide offers a wealth of information on observing and identifying 150 of the most commonly encountered species of wild flower in Britain and Europe. Flowers with similar characteristics are grouped together to make comparisons easy, and each species is illustrated with a superb color drawing. There is a comprehensive section on how to identify wildflowers and there are useful notes on the features that make one family of flowers different from another. The botanical keys provided are simple to use and are indispensable on a field trip. Informative and compact, this book is ideal for both home reference and as a pocket companion in the field.

Average customer rating:

GREEN GUIDE TREES OF BRITAIN AND EUROPE
B. PRESS
Manufacturer: AURA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000S60X7Q

Books:

Books Index

Books Home

Recommended Books