The Modern World-System II : Mercantilism and the Consolidation of the European World-Economy, 16001750 (Studies in Social Discontinuity)

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The Modern World-System II : Mercantilism and the Consolidation of the European World-Economy, 16001750 (Studies in Social Discontinuity)
Immanuel Wallerstein
Manufacturer: Academic Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OHOHFI

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For nearly twenty years, Growing Media for Ornamental Plants and Turf has been established as a core text for students of horticulture and an essential reference for practicing horticulturalists and their suppliers, landscape gardeners and designers, and greenkeepers. This third edition, substantially revised from the last edition published in 1994, has been expanded by 70 pages and contains 48 new illustrations.

Topics covered include choosing materials for potting mixes, fertilizers, efficient use of water, drainage, salinity, turf management, soil-borne diseases, hydroponics, and the preparation of soils for landscape planting.

Some of the changes in this edition reflect the increasing attention given to a broad array of environmental issues, including alternatives to the use of methyl bromide and other harmful chemicals; ways of minimizing surface and groundwater pollution by the runoff of agricultural and horticultural nutrients; and advances in water management including the use of effluent waters, slow-sand filtration to disinfect water supplies, and sub-irrigation in its various forms.

This revised edition of Growing Media retains the key features that have made the book a trusted reference for so long -- its detailed but clear explanations of the properties of growing media, of plant nutrition, and of the intricate interconnections of the biological world in which they operate.

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Growing Media for Ornamental Plants and Turf
Kevin Handreck
Manufacturer: NY
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000MUFQ8E

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From the use of animals in experiments to develop medicine for people to the preservation of endangered species in zoos, human beings' responsibility to and for their fellow animals has become an increasingly controversial subject. This book, which Jane Goodall in her foreword calls "unique, informative, and exciting," provides a provocative overview of the many different perspectives on the issues of animal rights and animal welfare in an easy-to-use encyclopedic format. Students, teachers, and interested readers can explore the ideas of well-known philosophers, biologists, and psychologists in this field, such as Peter Singer, Tom Regan, and over 125 others, all of whom have contributed original entries. Bekoff has provided a wide variety of well-chosen entries, defining terms and concepts and providing brief biographies, all of which relate to the topics of animal rights and animal welfare from the perspectives of many different disciplines: philosophy, psychology, ethology, anthropology, ecology, sociology, education, law, history, politics, theology, veterinary science, and public administration. The multidisciplinary approach allows users to critically examine the varied angles and arguments and gain a better understanding of the history and development of animal rights and animal protectionist movements worldwide.

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Excellent resource for all animal issues.......1998-07-19

I am the major editor of this work. I just wanted to inform interested parties that this Encyclopedia has sold 1500 copies in the first 4 weeks it's been available.

Encyclopedia of Bioethics *4 Volumes Complete*

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Encyclopedia of Bioethics *4 Volumes Complete*
Warren T. (Editor in Chief) Reich
Manufacturer: Free Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000J14JJ8

The Ethics of Sex and Genetics: Selections from the Five-Volume MacMillan Encyclopedia of Bioethics

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The Ethics of Sex and Genetics: Selections from the Five-Volume MacMillan Encyclopedia of Bioethics

Manufacturer: MacMillan Publishing Company
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Binding: Hardcover

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This one volume provides information, answers, and context for the often difficult questions arising from todays perception of sex and reproduction. No matter what ones background, religion, morals, or guidelines, readers will find definitive articles to help understand the issues, the causes, and the ramifications of their personal decisions. Among the topics covered are: Abortion, AIDS, Circumcision, Confidentiality, Fertility Control, Genetics and Racial Minorities, Lifestyles and Public Health, Medical codes and oaths, Prostitution, Reproductive Technologies, Sexual Development, Sexual Ethics and Professional Standards, Trust and much more.

Enclyclopedia of Bioethics (Encyclopedia of Bioethics, 4 Volumes; 2 Books)

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Enclyclopedia of Bioethics (Encyclopedia of Bioethics, 4 Volumes; 2 Books)

Manufacturer: Free Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000L9NX9U

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Encyclopedia of Bioethics

Manufacturer: Macmillan Pub Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0029259401

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encyclopedia of bioethics
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Manufacturer: the free press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000V8Z8RG

Encyclopedia of Bioethics (5 Volume Set) By Reich; Reich, Warren T.

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Encyclopedia of Bioethics (5 Volume Set) By Reich; Reich, Warren T.
REICH WARREN T.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000LF8RN6

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ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIOETHICS 4 VOLUMES

Manufacturer: The Free Press NY
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000IA36K8

Encyclopedia of Bioethics Vol. 1 (Vol 1)

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Encyclopedia of Bioethics Vol. 1 (Vol 1)

Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster Macmillan
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000P1RKJ8

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Volume 1 of the 1995 5 part series. Covers bioethical issues from Abortion to Death Penalty. Highly regarded reference boook series that deals with bioethical trauma that extends from the health care professional to the general public.

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FYI, great description, but not as useful for field identification.......2006-05-20

Just so buyers know beforehand, this is a great, descriptive book. However, it is best used as a supplement to field identification guides, as this one contains only drawings that, although well-drawn, are black and white and are not included for every species. Still a great resource though!

Pleasantly surprised........2004-03-14

Turning my photographic endeavors more toi nature, I decided to start doing my homework, so that I better understand the wildlife in my area.

I must say that I thought there would be photos, but I found illustrations instead. But hey are excellent, although not every animal variation is shown. The author goes into amzing descriptive detail - much more than I expected.

Whether you are a nature photographer in the Maryland area, nature enthusiast, or student, this book is a steal at less than $15!

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good book

Most enjoyable deer hunting book I ever read

Better for the Northern Hunter

Disapointing

No way does Hal take a backseat to the Berniers or Benoits!

Hunting Big Woods Bucks
Hal Blood
Manufacturer: Woods N' Water Inc.
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 097228043X

Book Description

Bag the buck of your dreams! In this intriguing book, Maine guide Hal Blood describes the many subtle ways to read deer sign and to uncover the tracks left by a mature white-tailed buck. Learn the secrets of deer behavior and how to locate and close in on wary bucks--no matter how far and wide they travel. Blood's tried-and-true tips can help you learn where to look, when to stalk and when to stand-skills vital to developing into a more consistent, successful deer hunter. Find out when and how to use calls like rattling, snorting or grunting and unlock the mysteries of rubs and scrapes. Blood also includes valuable information on still-hunting at a variable pace, tracking deer through the snow, stalking a whitetail on bare ground, getting the gear you need to be best prepared and letting time be on your side as you track down a trophy buck. Thrilling hunting stories combined with practical advice from a seasoned pro make this book the ultimate guide for the serious deer hunter!

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good book.......2007-03-25

I liked this book alot . As a tracking book it's as infomationaly complete as any. I personally like "Big Bucks the Benoit way" better. The chapter " Track him down" in this book is worth the price of the book. As with the other tracking books I have found the sign reading info is relivent most anywhere. Hal Blood, The Benoits, R.G. Bernier are pure deer hunters. They hunt the toughest areas in the toughest conditions. They are going to be successful on big deer anywhere they choose to hunt. Not just on a high dollar lease's and guided hunts like alot of the "experts" are. I have picked up alot up info in there writing.

Most enjoyable deer hunting book I ever read.......2007-01-11

This was the most enjoyable deer hunting book I ever read. This is a how to book on how to hunt whitetails in lightly hunted remote northern forests. However, there is plenty of practical knowledge that applies to all of whitetail hunting. The author does a particularly good job of mixing in short interesting hunting stories to illustrate his points. These stories by themselves would be worth the price of the book. This is an excellent book both to learn something about whitetail hunting and just to read for enjoyment.

Better for the Northern Hunter.......2004-12-09

This book really seems to cover the most effective hunting tactics for those of us in the colder climates. It deals with tracking (especially in snow) quite a bit. It also deals with deer behavior and the probable reasons for this behavior. I have learned a lot from this book and plan on using the tactics explained and looking for bucks in places covered here. I love how the lessons learned are interspersed with good hunting stories to back up the lesson. Not all the stories are success stories either. Mr Blood does a good job explaining the hunt and respecting it, whether it leads to a harvest or not.

Disapointing.......2004-11-22

As a twenty plus year hunter of big woods Bucks in northern Minnesota I held high hopes for this book.
It was a disapointment from start to finish!
It proposes to provide insight and strategies into hunting Northern whitetails and only offers sporadic stories of various hunts Hal Blood has participated in.
Look elsewhere!

No way does Hal take a backseat to the Berniers or Benoits!.......2004-09-09

I have all their books, all provide some interesting reading. I find Hals book straight to the point, full of good tips and he doesnt even spend 1/2 the time tooting his own horn like in the others books. Hals book is 1 to keep for a lifetime, a reference book.

Deer hunting means big bucks for state's economy.(Outdoor Impact)(Column): An article from: Mississippi Business Journal

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Deer hunting means big bucks for state's economy.(Outdoor Impact)(Column): An article from: Mississippi Business Journal
John J. Woods
Manufacturer: Venture Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Mississippi Business Journal, published by Venture Publications on March 8, 2004. The length of the article is 1137 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Deer hunting means big bucks for state's economy.(Outdoor Impact)(Column)
Author: John J. Woods
Publication: Mississippi Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 8, 2004
Publisher: Venture Publications
Volume: 26 Issue: 10 Page: A16(1)

Article Type: Column

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Langenscheidt New Standard Dictionary Italian Plain: Over 90,000 references *Completely revised and updated *A wealth of idiomatic expressions *Full coverage of Italian/English *All headwords in blue for quick reference *Full grammar details *Ingles conjugation tables *The authoritative reference work for serious users

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Excellent Italian/English Dictionary.......2007-08-31

This may be the ideal dictionary to take with you when travelling and an extensive vocabulary is needed. The print is a little on the small side so a magnifying glass may be necessary for older folk (like me). I have both the thumb indexed and the plain versions and I believe the plain version is better because the format isn't large and the holes cut out to accomodate the thumb index make for a very scalloped edge which tends to tear more easily than than the plain one. The cover is easily cleanable should this be necessary. Also, the tables of irregular Italian verbs are very extensive. The dictionary also has an extensive section giving most Italian abbreviations.

Langenscheidt Italian Dictionary.......2007-05-29

I found this dictionary to be most helpful in overall word translation. However, I believe it absolutely needs pronunciation keys (or explanations)with each word being translated. Yes that may add a few more pages overall, but it would be well worth it. It also has a good listing of verb endings and some key pronunciation information. During my initial purchase on Amazon, I could have sworn that the description listed that some key words were printed in blue. I have yet to see that in the dictionary I was sent.

Overall, I would recommend purchasing this book for school or work, but I also strongly suggest purchasing a copy of "Italian for Dummies" as well. "Italian for Dummies" is terrific for learning overall pronunciation, verb usage as well as useful information on Italian protocols.

These dictionaries are tops!.......2007-03-10

We own four of Langenscheidt's Standard Dictionaries... and they
are nice because they are durable as well as go beyond a child's
vocabulary.

A good all-purpose reference........2006-08-13

I'm very pleased with this dictionary. I keep it handy while researching and learning. My level of expertise in the language is, to say the least, at a beginner level, so it's great to have a dictionary around when I completely forget what "scarpa" means. Like any less-than-OED dictionary there are some baffling omissions (for example, there's no entry for "bell pepper," which is not good because one thing I need to know how to say when I visit Italy this fall is "my dear friend here is violently and deathly allergic to bell peppers," though I notice now that I look again that it's located under "green pepper" instead, so maybe it IS more complete than I'd thought). I got this from the library, but I'm going to be buying it on payday now that I've gotten to test drive it a bit (read: "the library is getting sick of me re-checking it out and is going to demand I return it one of these days"). It's satisfyingly thick with tabs that make finding words easier, and it does have a wealth of idiomatic expressions that are proving quite handy to have. I recommend it to any student of the language.

I won't have a lot of luggage room, but my copy of this dictionary's coming to Italy with me.

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Imaginative, innovative, and illustrated with some of the most striking images of the Middle Ages, this book is a "history of death in miniature" as told in hundreds of tiny pictures produced by fourteenth-century manuscript illuminator, Pierre Remiet, whose specialty was the representation of death, old age, and decay. Michael Camille explores the artist`s work, shedding light on medieval perceptions of death, its fascination with the macabre, and the relationship between mortality and image-making itself.

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