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Concepts for Understanding Fruit Trees - Paperback

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by Theodore Dejong (Author)Anyone who observes fruit trees may wonder how or why they behave in specific ways. Some trees grow upright while others are more spreading in habit. Some produce many flowers and small immature fruit only to drop most of the fruit later on; others grow more on their sunny side than their shady side. It is common to ascribe such behavior to the tree as a whole and state that trees preferentially "allocate" resources to specific organs. This, however, is the wrong ap...

Corn & Capitalism: How A Botanical Bastard Grew To Global Dominance

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Report copyright infringementby Arturo Warman (Author), Nancy L. Westrate (Translator)Exploring the history and importance of corn worldwide, Arturo Warman traces its development from a New World food of poor and despised peoples into a commodity that plays a major role in the modern global economy.The book, first published in Mexico in 1988, combines approaches from anthropology, social history, and political economy to tell the story of corn, a "botanical bastard" of unclear origins that ca...

Tobaccoland: A Book About Tobacco, its History, Legends, Literature, Cultivation, Social and Hygienic Influences, Commercial Develo

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Report copyright infringementby Carl Avery Werner (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is import...

The Chemistry of Foods: With Microscopic Illustrations

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Report copyright infringementby James Bell (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important eno...

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Report copyright infringementby Spencer Ambrose Beach (Author), Nathaniel O Booth (Created by), Orrin M Taylor (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of t...

Understanding Stellar Energy: How SWB Superpower will create clean energy superabundance

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Report copyright infringementby Adam Dorr (Author), James Arbib (Author), Tony Seba (Author) Number of Pages: 112 Dimensions: 0.29 x 8.5 x 11 IN Publication Date: May 15, 2025

Stuff Matters: Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Shape Our Man-Made World - Paperback

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by Mark Miodownik (Author)In this New York Times Notable Book, "Mark Miodownik, a materials scientist, explains the history and science behind things such as paper, glass, chocolate, and concrete with an infectious enthusiasm."--Scientific American Winner of the Royal Society Winton Prize for Science BooksWhy is glass see-through? What makes elastic stretchy? Why does any material look and behave the way it does? These are the sorts of questions that renowned materials scientist and New York ...

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Report copyright infringementby Terry McSween (Author), Adam Hockman (Author)Behavioral safety expert, Terry McSween, teams up with trusted learning adviser, Adam Hockman, to bring you The New Values-Based Safety, an essential reference for leaders and safety professionals in any industry. The authors expand on McSween's original works on Values-Based Safety, an approach to behavior-based safety grounded in aligning organizational behaviors with a clearly defined set of organizational values ...

Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution - Paperback

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by Peter Kropotkin (Author), David Priestland (Introduction by), David Priestland (Notes by)A 1902 collection of essays by Russian naturalist and anarchist philosopher Peter Kropotkin. Originally published in "The Nineteenth Century" from 1890 to 1896, the essays examine mutually-beneficial cooperation and reciprocity in both animal and human societies.Author BiographyPeter Kropotkin (1842-1921) came from a major aristocratic Russian family but turned his back on it to embrace a life of impri...

Our Earth, Our Species, Our Selves: How to Thrive While Creating a Sustainable World

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Report copyright infringementby Ellen Moyer (Author)#1 Winner of the New York Book Festival Award for General Non-Fiction#1 Winner of the Green Book Festival Award for General Non-Fiction#1 Winner of the Annual National Indie Excellence Award for EnvironmentOur current health and environmental crises call on us to upgrade to a new way of life that will sustain us and our world far into the future.When you read this timely, accessible, and thought-provoking book, you will discover that we alre...

Leadership for Scientists and Engineers: Transforming Brilliant Technical Experts Into Great Managers

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Report copyright infringementby Gwen Acton (Author)Like it or not, you're a leader now. Better step away from your computer and figure out how to deal with people!There are few leadership books tailored specifically to the needs of technical-minded people who like hard evidence, plain language, and industry-specific guidance. People like you!Gwen Acton, PhD, has helped thousands of scientists and engineers to become better leaders, and she can help you too. Leadership for Scientists and Engin...

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Lichenpedia: A Brief Compendium - Hardcover

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by Kay Hurley (Author), Susan Adele Edwards (Illustrator)An illustrated mini-encyclopedia about the weird and wonderful world of lichens Lichenpedia is a delightfully entertaining and beautifully illustrated A-Z treasury about the strange, obscure, and remarkable world of lichens, from their unique and essential roles in nature and the ways they are used in dyeing, brewing, and drug-making to how they have inspired writers and artists, from Henry David Thoreau to modern painters. In 100 brief...

Gifted Earth: The Ethnobotany of the Quinault and Neighboring Tribes - Paperback

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by Douglas Deur (Author)Published in cooperation with the Quinault Indian Nation Gifted Earth features traditional Native American plant knowledge, detailing the use of plants for food, medicines, and materials. It presents a rich and living tradition of plant use within the Quinault Indian Nation in a volume collaboratively developed and endorsed by that tribe. The Quinault Reservation on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington state is a diverse tribal community, embodying the traditional know...

Organic Chemistry: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Graham Patrick (Author)Organic chemistry is the chemistry of compounds of carbon. The ability of carbon to link together to form long chain molecules and ring compounds as well as bonding with many other elements has led to a vast array of organic compounds. These compounds are central to life, forming the basis for organic molecules such as nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. In this Very Short Introduction Graham Patrick covers the whole range of organic compounds and the...

Stellar Singularity: Navigating the Spacefaring Economy

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Report copyright infringementby Elizebeth Varghese (Author)It's like 1492 all over again, but this time with rockets.Yes, the age of commercial space exploration is upon us - so what does that mean for us?Elizabeth Varghese, futurist and bestselling author of [Block]Chain Reaction: The Future of How We Live and Work makes the case for the dawn of the spacefaring economy and outlines how every company will need to understand, leverage, and operate in space.If you are a leader in an organizatio...

Asia's Progress Toward Greater Sustainable Finance Market Efficiency and Integrity

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Report copyright infringementby Asian Development Bank (Author)This report summarizes insights on transparency and integrity in sustainable finance markets shared at a series of webinars hosted by the Asian Development Bank and State Street Global Advisors.The report provides an overview of policy and market practice to enhance transparency, integrity, and efficiency in sustainable finance and to foster the market's development. It discusses efforts to align taxonomies and standards; support ...

The Decline Effect: The Hidden Probability Law Controlling Markets, Politics, Culture, Religion, Epidemics and War

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Report copyright infringementby Dean Brooks (Author)A crisis is coming for everyone who uses math and science. For decades now, the classical model of probability (the indifference principle and the Gaussian distribution) has been breaking down and revealing its limitations in fields from economics to epidemiology. Now a new approach has revealed the underlying non-classical principle behind all these 'anomalous' laws: - Pareto's law of elite incomes - Zipf's law of word frequencies - Lotka's...

They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals

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Report copyright infringementby Mariah Blake (Author)A landmark investigation of the chemical industry's decades-long campaign to hide the dangers of forever chemicals, told through the story of a small town on the frontlines of an epic public health crisis In 2014, after losing several friends and relatives to cancer, an unassuming insurance underwriter in Hoosick Falls, New York, began to suspect that the local water supply was polluted. When he tested his tap water, he discovered dangerous...

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Report copyright infringementby Sonia Hoque (Author), Rob Hope (Author) Number of Pages: 148 Dimensions: 0.38 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN Publication Date: February 13, 2025

Practical Sustainability Strategies: How to Excel in Esg and Gain a Competitive Advantage

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Report copyright infringementby George P. Nassos (Author), Nikos Avlonas (Author)A comprehensive guide for developing and implementing ESG strategies that propel sustainable growth and enhance corporate responsibility Practical Sustainability Strategies: How to Excel in ESG and Gain a Competitive Advantage provides the essential tools needed to implement ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks. With a strong focus on actionable strategies and practical applications, this real-w...

What We Value: The Neuroscience of Choice and Change

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Report copyright infringementby Emily Falk (Author)With so many competing priorities pulling us in different directions every day--family, friends, work, our health--it can feel difficult to make decisions that are aligned with what we care about most. Especially in the moment, we often default to the immediate demand, the path of least resistance, the worn old habit we wanted to change. In What We Value, pioneering scholar Emily Falk reveals how we can transform our relationship with the dai...

Fundamentals of Environmental Law and Compliance

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Report copyright infringementby Daniel T. Rogers (Author)This practical textbook is essential for different level of students and new practitioners who want to understand the fundamentals and the intent of environmental regulations so that compliance can be greatly improved and streamlined. It includes numerous examples and case studies to explain basic concepts and develop prevention thinking.Author BiographyDaniel T. Rogers is Director of Environmental Affairs at Amsted Industries Incorpora...

From Complex Systems to Transdisciplinarity: Exploring Resilience, Sustainability, and Knowledge Integration

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Report copyright infringementby G. Cerro Santamar?a (Editor)The authors in this book analyze resilience and sustainability in seven different complex adaptive systems (human beings, megaprojects, higher education, food systems, climate change, healthcare settings and cities) by highlighting transitions from complexity to transdisciplinarity as a strategy for knowledge integration.The book provides insights about the nature of complex adaptive systems based on the cases studied, in particular ...

Ecosystems as Models for Restoring Our Economies, 2nd Edition: To a Sustainable State

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Report copyright infringementby John H. Giordanengo (Author)Ecosystems as Models to Restoring Our Economies appeals to a broad range of people across ages, values and political beliefs, and will change the way we pursue a resilient and sustainable economy. Just when you think there are no good paths forward, the knowledge of ecosystems guides the way.Author BiographyJohn H. Giordanengo is a founder and principal restoration economist of Economic Restoration Services, and principal restoration...

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by Sy Montgomery (Author), Rebecca Green (Illustrator)A New York Times BestsellerSchool is not the only place to find a teacher. In this beautiful picture book, learn the many surprising lessons animals have to teach us about friendship, compassion, and how to be a better creature in the world.Beloved, bestselling author Sy Montgomery, often described as part Emily Dickinson, part Indiana Jones, has had many teachers in her life: some with two legs, others with four, or even eight! Some have ...

Geology Underfoot in Southern Idaho - Paperback

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by Shawn Willsey (Author)Southern Idaho is a geologic jackpot. Etched in its rugged mountains, incredibly young lava fields, and steep-walled canyons lie compelling evidence of amazing geologic events, including breccia from one of the largest meteorite impacts in the world. Join geology professor and author Shawn Willsey as he uses clear prose, concise illustrations, and dramatic photographs to tell the stories of 23 amazing geologic sites. Learn how Ice Age floods carved the Snake River Can...

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Adams (Author), Jane Brook (Author), David Francis (Author)Gardening and horticulture generally are essentially practical activities much enhanced by an understanding of how plants grow. This colourful guide will introduce you to the fundamentals of horticulture. It is written in a clear and accessible style and covers the principles that underpin growing plants for the garden and allotment, with reference to how these are tackled by professionals.With ...

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Report copyright infringementby Vasiliki Mollaki (Guest Editor)The footprint of biotechnological advancements impacts not only science but also our society. Over the recent decades, traditional and emerging technologies have generated ethical concerns and vivid debates, which-in certain cases-have resulted in or need to result in policy changes at the national and/or international level.This Special Issue discusses the ethical, legal, and societal challenges raised by various applications, su...

The Global Pharmaceutical Industry: Economic Structure, Government Regulation, and History

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Report copyright infringementby Hank Laskey (Author)This book uniquely combines the study of business and economics with the study of medicine, science, and technology-all within a regulatory framework-and provides the reader with a broad perspective necessary to understand the multifaceted global pharmaceutical industry. It provides a solid introduction for anyone who desires to enter or excel within the industry today yet also provides a fascinating historical perspective for those interest...

On Breathing: Care in a Time of Catastrophe

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Report copyright infringementby Jamieson Webster (Author)A gorgeous, expansive piece of narrative non-fiction about care, dependence, and what it means to breathe in an age of environmental catastrophe A few moments after birth we begin to use our lungs for the first time. From then on, we must continue breathing for as long as we are alive. And although this mostly happens unconsciously, in a society plagued by anxiety, climate change, environmental racism, and illness, there are more and mo...

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by Paul Link (Author), Shawn Willsey (Author), Keegan Schmidt (Author)Learn about the remarkable geologic diversity of the Gem State with the completely revised, full-color edition of Roadside Geology of Idaho. Excellent graphics, spectacular photographs, and straightforward writing describe and interpret the rocks and landscapes visible outside your car window, whether you're speeding across the Snake River Plain or following a narrow canyon enroute to a weekend getaway.Back JacketLearn abou...