Book DescriptionEarly in her career in the late 1960s, Biruté Galdikas was handpicked, along with Jane Goodall and the late Dian Fossey, by the renowned paleontologist Louis Leakey to go out into the world and study the great apes She went on to dedicate her life to observing orangutans in their natural habitat and has become one of the world's leading ожйач authorities on orangutans "I had reached the point where it was hard for me to see the differences between apes and humans," Galdikas once admittedon a 48 Hours television special Here the famed primatologist and author of Orangutan Odyssey explores each of the great apes (gorillas, chimpanzees-including bonobos-and orangutans), interpreting the latest research and describing relationships among the different species-all in the context of the mounting threat of extinction The 125 up-close images by internationally renowned wildlife photographer Karl Ammann illustrate the behaviors of these intriguing, humanlike animals The result is a compelling overview of what we have learned about these fascinating creatures and, in turn, what they can teach us about ourselves AUTHOR BIO: Biruté Mary Galdikas, one of the first to study orangutans in the wild, is a world-renowned primatologist and a founding director of Orangutan Foundation International, a global conservation organization She is the author of Reflections of Eden: My Years with the Orangutans of Borneo and Abrams' Orangutan Odyssey Karl Ammann is a noted wildlife photographer whose images have appeared in Orangutan Odyssey, Eating Apes, and numerous magazines Jane Goodall is the world's foremost authority on chimpanzees.  2005 г 144 стр ISBN 081095575X.

The lonely life of a writer need not be According to this book, there are ways to break that isolation and find encouragement and support within groups of like-minded people Sections include "Writing Practice Groups," "Creating Writing Prompts," "GroupLeadership," and even "What to Do with the Bores, ожйаь Whiners, Control Junkies, and Thugs " Whether the group is oriented toward writing the great American novel or a book of family memories, this useful guide offers an array of effective techniques to help writers achieve their goals.  ISBN 1577312074.

Содержание Алексей Рыбин c 2-6 Виктор Цой c 7-16 Марианна Цой c 17-44 Алексей Рыбин c 45-142 Борис Гребенщиков, Константин Кинчев, Александр Титов, Рашид Нугманов, Андрей Панов, Анатолий ожйбд Соколков c 143-188 Виктор Цой c 189-210 Виктор Цой c 211-324 c 325-370 c 371-387 Павел Краев c 388-389 c 390-393 Авторы (показать всех авторов) Виктор Цой Виктор Робертович Цой родился 21 июня 1962 года в Ленинграде, в семье инженера и преподавательницы физкультуры Первую гитару ему подарили в шестом классе, а во время учебы в художественной школе он в 1976 году познакомился с Максимом Пашковым, с Марианна Цой Алексей Рыбин Алексей Викторович Рыбин ("Рыба") родился 21 декабря 1960 года в Ленинграде В школе увлекся рок-музыкой В 1976 году создает свою первую группу После окончания школы Алексей Рыбин поступает в Ленинградский ВТУЗ, откуда впоследствии уходит с третьего.  Антология Издательство: ЛЕАН, 2001 г Твердый переплет, 400 стр ISBN 5-85929-070-5 5-94037-066-7 Тираж: 10000 экз Формат: 60x84/16 (~143х205 мм).

Book DescriptionThe N American box turtles are some of the most beautiful turtles in the world Unfortunately most pet box turtles die because owners are uniformed of their particular requirements This highly praised manual addresses providing the proper husbandry conditions, feeding and breeding Roger Klingenberg DVM covers the diseases ожйбц and disorders of this species in great detail A book that has saved thousands of lives.  2004 г 78 стр ISBN 1882770714.

Энциклопедия литературных героев - первое в России многотомное издание, охватывающее всю историю мировой литературы, своеобразный путеводитель в океане литературных персонажей, ожйбы вошедших в культурное сознание человечества ЭЛГ - не только многотомный справочник, который дает возможность людям любого возраста и самых полярных интересов сориентироваться в разнообразных художественных мирах писателей всех времен и народов, но это и книга для увлекательного и познавательного чтения В основу издания положен алфавитный принцип, осуществляющийся на трех уровнях: автор - произведение - герой Энциклопедия снабжена указателями имен авторов, названий произведений, персонажей, которые читатель найдет во второй книге данного издания Книга первая посвящена литературеэпохи античности Под общей редакцией Н П Гринцера Содержание Предисловие Предисловие c 5-8 Зарубежная литература Античность Средние века Книга I Античность c 9-507 Авторы (показать всех авторов) Григорий Дашевский А Касаткина Ольга Левинская.  Серия: Энциклопедия литературных героев.

Drawing from the writings of John Dewey, Leading Through the Quagmire advocates his notion that democracy is an appropriate ethic to respond to the diverse interests, needs, and values in conflict in educational settings Moreover, it proposes an inquiry method to harness democratic ethics for engaging in ethical deliberation and conflict resolution ожйвб This book provides the foundation for understanding ethical tensions as well as the methods and applications to reason through them Stories and examples are provided that enable readers to understand terms such as utilitarianism, ethical tensions, religious attitudes, and eco-feminism in meaningful ways.  2007 г Мягкая обложка, 144 стр ISBN 1578865565.

Book Description Dogs are perhaps our most popular pets, and certainly one of the best-loved of all animals They are not only humanity’s best friend, they are also its oldest: burial sites dating back 12,000 years indicate that dogs moved alongside prehistoric peoples before, during and after both species settled the world The story of the canine ожйвл has been fundamentally entwined with that of humanity since the earliest times, and this ancient and fascinating story is told in Susan McHugh’s Dog This book unravels the debate about whether dogs are descended from wolves, and moves on to deal with canines in mythology, religion and health, dog cults in ancient and medieval civilizations as disparate as Alaska, Greece, Peru andPersia, and traces correspondences between the histories of dogs in the Far East, Europe, Africa and the Americas Dog also examines the relatively recent phenomenon of dog breeding and the invention of species, as well as the canine’s role in science fact and fiction; from Laika, the first astronaut, and Pavlov’s famous conditioned dogs, through to science fiction novels and cult films such as A Boy and his Dog Susan McHugh shows how dogs today contribute to human livesin a huge number of ways, not only as pets and guide dogs but also as sources of food in Asia, entertainment workers, and scientific and religious objects Dog reveals how we have shaped these animals over the millennia, and in turn, how dogs haveshaped us.  2004 г 232 стр ISBN 1861892039.

Book DescriptionTo see an unimproved meadow in bloom is a great delight the community of flowers and grasses is rich and colourful as are the butterflies, moths and other fauna that go with it No wonder, then, with the biodiversity of our countryside fast disappearing, that meadow gardening has become fashionable and a book on the subject is so ожйвр timely No one could tackle the subject of wild gardening in grass like Christopher Lloyd, whose celebrated garden at Great Dixter includes the flower-studded lawns and orchards admired by countless visitors and television viewers In Meadows, he explores the development and management of established meadow areas, ways of starting from scratch in a garden setting and the hundreds of beautiful grasses, bulbs and colourful perennials that thrive in different conditions Lloyds own experimental prairie is a springboard to discussing North American prairies and the plants that provide swathes of color in late summer and interest into winter He also explores wider issues --- roadsides and the enrichment of green areas in the urban landscape Only Lloyd has the depth of knowledge to unravel such an intriguing aspect of gardening, to convey the excitement and rewards of these grasslands Filledwith hundreds of specially commissioned photographs show-casing the variety and beauty of meadows, this book provides a captivating guide for anyone wishing to preserve pasturelands, cultivate native species and attract wildlife to their gardens.  2004 г 192 стр ISBN 0881926280.

Book DescriptionThe art of depicting North American bears is explored in this collection of photographs, drawings, and reference materials A gallery of bear art created in a variety of media, including carving, illustration, intarsia, painting, photography, and scroll sawing, helps artists gain a sense of their bear-making possibilities ожйвь Close-up photography of black, grizzly, and polar bears taken at different angles, in different seasons, and at different ages provides guidance for accurate representations of these particular bear varieties More than 100 detailed drawings help artists add texture to their artwork Detailed reference notes offer a complete understanding of bears and their environments.  2004 г 112 стр ISBN 1565232143.

Book DescriptionHuge, powerful and fearless is Nanook, the polar bear Standing 10 feet tall on its hind legs, reaching 1,650 pounds and renowned for its singular ferociousness, the polar bear reigns in the North Surviving on the starkly beautiful arctic landscape of tundra, snowfield and frigid waters, the typically retiring Ursus maritimus ожйвя -- with its tapered profile, tufted ears, snowy-white coat and coal-black nose and eyes -- is arrestingly photogenic By capturing this magnificent creature on film, award-winning photographer Norbert Rosing has been a leader in raising awareness of the polar bear as fierce predator, loving parent, insistent jester In Polar Bears 2005, we present his irresistible invitation to that world.  2004 г 24 стр ISBN 1552971988.

Дмитрий Воденников родился в 1968 г в Москве Окончил филологический факультет педагогического университета Работает на "Радио России": создатель и ведущий программ о ожйгй современной русской литературе "Записки неофита" и "Своя колокольня" Автор пяти книг стихов В этой книге новые и уже известные стихи перемежаются с размышлениями поэта о любви, поэзии, смысле жизни Авторы Дмитрий Воденников Светлана Лин.  Серия: Твердый переплет.

Book DescriptionThis title is part of the UniversityOfHealthCare/ UniversityOfBusiness Interactive Training Library, which offers authoritative, clearly written material in an interactive form for better comprehension and documentation of completion Themanual accompanying the CD provides a summary of the major points of the CD in a handy ожйгр format Secrets of a Leadership Coach is a premium leadership training series that brings the wisdom of one of America's top CEO coaches to every employee and manager The series has hundreds of video clips, role plays, and animations It will result in better leadership, personal interactions, and team-building Upon the completion of Secrets of a Leadership Coach 1 Executive Coaching Techniques (number 1 in the series), you will be able to describe the coaching and feedback process, define the feedforward process, identify some typical behaviors of leaders that need to be changed, analyze how traditional feedback is different, recognize classic challenges in helping successful people change, and explain why leaders don't always complete the coaching process after starting it 151 pages on CD and 15 in the manual You must have Internet Explorer 4 0 or higher running on your computer Supported operating systems are Windows 95, 98, 98 SE, ME, 2000, or XP You will need Internet access to e-mail us your unique key and receive a password key License is for one user on one computer An additional computer owned by the same user will generally be approved at the discretion of the publisher.  2003 г ISBN 193263469X.

Book Description Horizon Scientific Press titles focus on high-level microbiology and molecular biology topics Written by internationally renowned and highly respected leaders in the field, they comprise review manuals, practical manuals, and reference texts for research scientists, bioscience professionals and graduate students Fungi ожйгш play critical roles in human and animal health, in the agriculture and food industries, in biotechnology, and as model organisms for basic scientific studies Molecular biology techniques and phylogenetic theories are currently being employed to address the reclassification of fungi, to improve the accuracy and speed of the diagnosis of fungal infections, to identify the sources of individual cases and outbreaks of infections, and to understand the patterns of genetic variation and evolutionary potentials in populations of pathogenic fungi In this volume internationally recognised population and evolutionary geneticists describe the use of molecular techniques and bioinformaticsto study the evolutionary genetics of fungi The focus of the book is on the most recent advances and current theories in this highly topical area Topics covered include the molecular methods currently used for typing species and strains of fungi, the selection of methods to address specific questions, molecular systematics, biogeography, population genetics, mitochondrial inheritance and evolution, drug resistance, mutations, model organisms, and much, much more Essentialreading for scientists and researchers working in mycology and a recommended reference text for all science libraries.  2005 г 350 стр ISBN 1904933157.

Book DescriptionSacred Mushroom of Visions: Teonanácatl describes the experiences of psychoactive mushroom users and how the use of the psilocybe mushroom spread from Mexico to North America, Asia, and Europe Firsthand accounts of the controversial Harvard Psilocybin Project, the use of psilocybin in psychotherapy, and current studies ожйгю on the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) are provided.  2005 г 304 стр ISBN 1594770441.

Book DescriptionThe best-selling author of Awakenings and The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, Oliver Sacks is well know as an explorer of the human mind—a neurologist with a gift for complex, insightful portrayals of people and their conditions However, he is also a card-carrying member of the American Fern Society, and since childhood has ожйдб been fascinated by these primitive plants and their ability to survive and adapt in many climates Oaxaca Journal is Sacks's spellbinding account of his trip with a group of fellow fern enthusiasts to the beautiful, history-steeped province of Oaxaca, Mexico Bringing together Sacks's passion for natural history and the richness of human culture with his sharp eye for detail, Oaxaca Journal is a captivating evocation of a place, its plants, its people, and its myriad wonders.  2005 г 160 стр ISBN 0792242084.

The ability of societies to manage the current transition to an innovation-driven learning economy is determined by the capacity of existing institutions to facilitate the changes underway Individual and social learning dynamics are critical to the innovation process and essential for developing and maintaining a sustainable competitive ожйдо advantage The crucial issue is: how well suited are the institutions of a region, nation or international regime to the task of coping with the dramatic changes currently underway in the global economy?.  ISBN 0333752848.

Джон Ли Хукер известен как король нескончаемого буги и подлинная звезда блюза Его творчество оказало решающее влияние на развитие популярной музыки второй половины XX века ожйдт Его карьера, длившаяся более полувека, вместила в себя огромное количество стилей и направлений Глубокий, задумчивый голос Хукера в сочетании с нагнетающим аомосферу гитарным ритмом оказывали слушателям почти гипнотическое воздействие Общее время звучания - 8 ч Диск содержит 132 трека в формате mp3 Диск содержит следующие альбомы: The Country Blues Of John Hooker (1960) - 1-13 треки House Of The Blues (1960) - 14-25 треки I'm John Lee Hooker (1960) - 26-37 треки Travelin' (1960) - 38-49 треки Plays And Sings The Blues (1961) - 50-61 треки Burning Hell (1964) - 62-73 треки It Serves You Right To Suffer (1966) - 74-81 треки Live At The Cafe Au Go-Go (And Soledad Prison) (1966) - 82-94 треки Urban Blues (1967) - 95-106 треки Hooker And The Hogs (1968) - 107-121 треки Endless Boogie (1970) - 122-132 треки Содержание 1 Black Snake 2 How Long Blues 3 Wobblin' Baby 4 She's Long, She's Tall, She's Weeps Like A Willow Tree 5 Pea Vine Special 6 Tupelo Blues 7 I'm Prison Bound 8 I Rowed A Little Boat 9 Water Boy 10 Church Bell Tone 11 Bundle Up And Go 12 Good Mornin', Lil' School Girl 13 Behind The Plow 14 Walkin' The Boogie 15 Love Blues 16 Union Staton Blues 17 It's My Own Fault 18 Leave My Wife Alone 19 Ramblin' By Myself 20 Sugar Mama 21 Down At The Landing 22 Louise 23 Ground Hog Blues 24 High Priced Woman 25 Women And Money 26 Dimples 27 Hobo Blues 28 I'm So Excited 29 I Love You Honey 30 Boogie Chillun 31 Little Wheel 32 I'm In The Mood 33 Maudie 34 Crawlin' King Shake 35 Everynight 36 Time Is Marching 37 Baby Lee 38 No Shoes 39 I Wanna Walk 40 Canal Street Blues 41 Run On 42 I'm A Stranger 43 Whiskey And Wimmen 44 Solid Sender 45 Sunnyland 46 Goin' To California 47 I Can't Believe 48 I'll Know Tonight 49 Dusty Road 50 The Journey 51 I Don't Want Your Money 52 Hey, Baby 53 Mad Man Blues 54 Bluebird 55 Worried Life Blues 56 Apologize 57 Lonely Boy Boogie 58 Please Don't Go 59 Dreamin' Blues 60 Hey Boogie 61 Just me And My Telephone 62 Burnin' Hell 63 Graveyard Blues 64 Baby, Please Don't Go 65 Jackson, Tennessee 66 You Live Your Life And I'll Live Mine 67 Smokestack Lightnin' 68 How Can You Do It? 69 I Don't Want No Woman If Her Hair Ain't No Longer Than Mine 70 I Rolled And Turned And Cried The Whole Night Long 71 Blues For My Baby 72 Key To The Highway 73 Natchez Fire 74 Snake It Baby 75 Country Boy 76 Bottle Up & Go 77 You're Wrong 78 Sugar Mama 79 Decoration Day 80 Money 81 It Serves You Right To Suffer 82 I'm Bad Like Jesse James 83 She's Long, She's Tall 84 When My First Wife Left Me 85 Heartaches And Misery 86 One Bourbon, One Scotch And One Beer 87 I Don't Want No Trouble 88 I'll Never Get Out Of These Blues Alive 89 Seven Days 90 What's The Matter Baby 91 Lucille 92 Boogie Everywhere I Go 93 Serve Me Right To Suffer 94 Band Band Band Band 95 Cry Before I Go 96 Boom Boom Boom 97 Backbiters & Syndicaters 98 Mr Lucky 99 My Own Blues 100 I Can't Stand To Leave You 101 Think Twice Before You Go 102 I'm Standing In Line 103 Hot Spring Water, Part 1 104 Hot Spring Water, Part 2 105 The Motor City Is Burning 106 Want Ad Blues 107 Mai Lee 108 I'm Losing You 109 Little Girl Go Back To School 110 Little Dreamer 111 Don't Be Messin' With My Bread 112 Bad Luck And Trouble 113 Waterfront 114 No One Pleases Me But You 115 It's Rainin' Here 116 It's A Crazy Mixed Up World 117 Seven Days And Seven Nights 118 Wandering Blues 119 Goin' Mad Blues 120 Black Man Blues 121 Helpless Blues 122 (I Got) A Good 'Un 123 House Rent Boogie 124 Kick Hit 4 Hit Kix U 125 Standin' At The Crossroads 126 Pots On, Gas On High 127 We Might As Well Call It Through 128 Doin' The Shout 129 A Sheep Out On The Foam 130 I Don't Need Steam Heat 131 Sittin' In My Dark Room 132 Endless Boogie, Parts 27 And 28 Исполнитель Джон Ли Хукер John Lee Hooker Легендарный американский блюзовый певец и гитарист Джон Ли Хукер родился 22 августа 1917 года (правда, сам Хукер в разное время называл своим годом рождения и 1915, и 1920 г г ) в самом сердце дельты Миссиссиппи – неподалеку от города Кларксдейл.  Серия: Blues Archives.

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Pollination is the process by which pollen is transferred in plants, thereby enabling fertilization and sexual reproduction Pollen grains, which contain the male gametes (sperm) to where the female gamete(s) are contained within the carpel; in gymnosperms the pollen is directly applied to the ovule ожйдч itself The receptive part of the carpel is called a stigma in the flowers of angiosperms The receptive part of the gymnosperm ovule is called the micropyle Pollination is a necessary step in the reproduction of flowering plants, resulting in the production of offspring that are genetically diverse.  2010 г Мягкая обложка, 80 стр ISBN 6130349203.

What would the world of business be like if it were run by the Greek gods of yore? Would Apollo be the right man at the helm of Acme Widget? What sweeping changes would Athena make if she controlled an ad agency? While this might merely seem like an entertaining concept, it also happens to be an extremely valuable framework for understanding management ожйеи styles and the corporate cultures associated with them In The Gods of Management, best-selling author Charles Handy uses four Greek gods to illustrate for managers the basic approaches they can use in their own businesses When power radiates throughout the company from a top boss, that would be an example of a Zeus or "club" organization, one that investment banks and brokerage firms often adopt for their corporate climates An Apollo "role" culture, on the other hand, results in a stable bureaucracy, such as a life insurance company or a firm with a long history of success with a single product The Athena "task" environment emphasizes talent, youth, and team problem-solving, as we'd find in ad agencies and consultancies And lastly, a Dionysius "existential" design exists to let indivduals achieve their purposes, as in a university or group medical practice In this thought-provoking volume, Charles Handy shows managers how to be aware of the cultural choices they can make to create a more productive and satisfying workplace Автор Чарльз Хэнди Charles Handy.  Издательство: Oxford University Press, 1996 г Мягкая обложка, 272 стр ISBN 0195096177.

Действие романа происходит во второй половине 80-х годов уже прошлого столетия во время очередного Московского международного кинофестиваля Главный герой романа - заместитель ожйео руководителя службы переводчиков фестиваля Николай Васильев Структура повествования романа состоит из нескольких сюжетных линий, так или иначе, перекликающихся между собой Это любовная история главного героя и переводчицы делегации США Марины Алмазовой, детективная история с участием могущественного в то время КГБ, криминальная история вора Пашки Жука, история о приключениях в Москве голливудской "звезды" Ричарда Дирка, приехавшего в СССР на кинофестиваль Герои романа персонажи вымышленные, однако, среди действующих лиц есть и реальные имена, введенные автором в сюжете целью передачи колорита того времени Автор Сергей Конов.  Издательство: АСТ, 2004 г Твердый переплет, 384 стр ISBN 5-17-023570-4 Тираж: 3000 экз Формат: 84x108/32 (~130х205 мм).

Book DescriptionPlant research has stood at the forefront of the genomics revolution One of the first genome projects, the sequencing of the commonly used model organism Arabidopsis, has already yielded important results for the study of a broad array of crops such as corn and soybeans With crop and food bioengineering only in its infancy, the ожйеы need to understand the fundamental genetic mechanisms of plants will only become more pressing A comprehensive guide to this fascinating area of genomics, Plant Genomics and Proteomics presents an integrated, broadly accessible treatment of the complex relationship between the genome, transcriptome, and proteome of plants This clearly written text introduces the reader to the range of molecular techniques applicable to investigating the unique facets of plant growth, development, and response to the environment Coverage includes: Functional and structural genomics addressed within the context of current techniques and challenges to come How to utilize DNA and protein sequence data Practical considerations for choosing and employing the most commonly available computer applications A review of applications for biotechnology, including genetic modification and defense against pathogens Bioinformatics tools and Web resources Numerous examples from the latest research throughout Assuming no specialized knowledge of plant biology on the part of its reader, Plant Genomics and Proteomics provides an invaluable resource for students and researchers inbiotechnology, plant biology, genomics, and bioinformatics Download DescriptionThis integrative text presents the complex relationships between the genome, proteome, and transcriptome of plants in an approachable fashion The chapters discuss plant genome structures, bioinformatics challenges, and characterization of the transcriptome and proteomes Further coverage emphasizes the relevance for problems specific to plants such as symbiosis, stress, and disease responses.  2004 г 232 стр ISBN 0471373141.

Book DescriptionVascular Transport in Plants provides an up-to-date synthesis of new research on the biology of long distance transport processes in plants It will be a valuable resource and reference for researchers and graduate level students in physiology, molecular biology, physiology, ecology, ecological physiology, development, ожйеэ and all applied disciplines related to agriculture, horticulture, forestry and biotechnology The book considers long-distance transport from the perspective of molecular level processes to whole plant function, allowing readers to integrate information relating to vascular transport across multiple scales The book is unique in presenting xylem and phloem transport processes in plants together in a comparative style that emphasizes the important interactions between these two parallel transport systems * Includes 105 exceptional figures * Discusses xylem and phloem transport in a single volume, highlighting their interactions * Syntheses of structure, function and biology of vascular transport by leading authorities * Poses unsolved questions and stimulates future research * Provides a new conceptual framework for vascular function in plants.  2005 г 592 стр ISBN 0120884577.

Хитроумные оперативные комбинации, сейсмическое и ментальное оружие, убийства, "разборки", "толковища", подземные спецсооружения и секретная техника - вот фон, ожйже на котором разворачиваются события остросюжетного триллера Данила Корецкого, повествующего о сложной интриге, проводимой руководителями одного из управлений ФСК Содержание Пешка в большой игре Роман c 5-466 Антикиллер Роман c 467-989 Автор Данил Корецкий В юности Данил Корецкий мечтал стать журналистом, но поступил на юридический факультет университета и после его окончания работал следователем прокуратуры Сейчас он заведует кафедрой уголовно-исполнительного права Ростовского юридического института МВД.  Серия: Классика отечественного детектива.

Expanding opportunities for learning, as well as the choices involved in learning, are a part of our national agenda, a focus of families with children, and a core mission of businesses committed to building learning organizations From the digital eliteof Silicon Valley to innovative school districts around the country, organizations are becoming ожйжй catalysts for new ideas and processes that widen the circle of opportunity for lifelong learning The New Managerial Mentor provides the tools and guidance to make learning happen through supportive, interdependent, and collaborative mentoring relationships With state-of-the-art assessment tools, case studies, and practical examples of collaborative mentoring in action, Patricia Fritts shows how to masterthe four key competencies of the new learning leader and how to balance the conflicting roles of facilitator, producer, innovator, and integrator Fritts demonstrates that effective mentoring is no longer a teacher-learner relationship but rather a collaborative learning experience based on connection and mutual influence Her book is a chart for navigating a course between leading and learning that focuses on the reality of the past alongside the limitless possibilities of the future Drawing on stories from health care, insurance, banking, and other industries, The New Managerial Mentor shows how individuals and organizations are developing workplaces that celebrate partnership learning, positioning themselves for growth and prosperity in the future, and advancing a more stable and fulfilling world of work.  ISBN 0891061207.

When you start a new job, you learn how things are done in the company, and you learn how they are complained about too Unpopular Culture considers why people complain about their work culture and what impact those complaints have on their organizations John Weeks based his study on long-term observations of the British Armstrong Bank in the United ожйжф Kingdom Not one person at this organization, he found, from the CEO down to the junior clerks, had anything good to say about its corporate culture And yet, despite all the griping-and despite high-profile efforts at culture change--the way things were done never seemed fundamentally to alter The organization was restructured, jobs redefined, and processes redesigned, but the complaining remained the same As Weeks demonstrates, this is because the everyday standards of behavior that regulate complaints curtail their effectiveness Embarrass someone by complaining in a way that is too public or too pointed, and you will find your socialstanding diminished Complain too loudly or too long, and your coworkers might see you as contrary On the other hand, complain too little and you may be seen as too stiff or just too strange to be trusted The rituals of complaint, Weeks shows, have powerful social functions.  ISBN 0226878120.

Book DescriptionIf It's Broken, You Can Fix It blows the lid off the problem of dysfunction in the workplace It helps managers step back, recognize both the subtle and overt symptoms, and begin administering some serious cures This easy to read book gives managers ready to use tools to strike at the heart of dysfunction and a blueprint to overcome ожйжщ it Through colorful stories and illustrated models, leaders learn how to point dysfunctional followers in the right direction as they search for solutions how to create a respectful atmosphere where teams can flourish how to build healthy relationships that thrive on purpose rather than personality.  2003 г ISBN 0964908026.

Powerful self-awareness activities and real-life case studies make this new information fascinating, practical, and easy to apply to the workplace Seeing the world through the eyes of a person from another group is a potent process for shifting perspective and gaining multicultural people skills " an informative, comprehensive, and ожйжэ practical book It is easy to read and is a must for everyone who is seriously interested in learning about and working more effectively with diverse people I highly recommend it " James P Grey, Centre for Organization Effectiveness, Inc Norma Carr-Ruffino is Professor of Management at San Francisco State University Author of the bestselling book, The Promotable Woman, and a well-known lecturer, she has made presentations throughout the U S , Europe, and Asia She has facilitated seminars and courses in managing cultural and gender diversity since the 1970s As an entrepreneur, she helped to found and expand a chain of food stores Her research has focused on helping organizations successfully compete in local and global markets by utilizing the talents of a diverse range of people Shows how to move beyond stereotypes in order to forge powerful relationships with all types of people Highlights people skills that bridge differences and build successful alliances with people from diverse backgrounds.  ISBN 0750671025.

To be successful in today's business environment, organizations need the knowledge, ideas, energy, and creativity of every employee The best companies accomplish this by turning themselves into a company of leaders--an organization in which employees at every level take the initiative and act as though the business where their own Gretchen ожйзб M Spreitzer and Robert E Quinn draw on ten years of empirical research to show how employee empowerment can transform a workforce and create a very real competitive advantage They describe five key disciplines that help empower employees to take initiative, be more innovative, engage in transformational change, and act as leaders And they provide real-life examples specific tools and strategies that will help you to put those disciplines to work in your own organization A Book in the University of Michigan Business School Series.  ISBN 0787955833.

Book DescriptionWhat parent hasn't wondered "What do I do now?" as a baby cries or a teenager glares? Making babies may come naturally, but knowing how to raise them doesn't As primatologist-turned-psychologist Harriet J Smith shows in this lively safari through the world of primates, parenting by primates isn't instinctive, and ожйаъ that's just as true for monkeys and apes as it is for humans In this natural history of primate parenting, Smith compares parenting by nonhuman and human primates In a narrative rich with vivid anecdotes derived from interviews with primatologists, from her own experience breeding cottontop tamarin monkeys for over thirty years, and from her clinical psychology practice, Smith describes the thousand and one ways that primatemothers, fathers, grandparents, siblings, and even babysitters care for their offspring, from infancy through young adulthood Smith learned the hard way that hand-raised cottontop tamarins often mature into incompetent parents Her observation of inadequate parenting by cottontops plus her clinical work with troubled human families sparked her interest in the process of how primates become "good-enough" parents The story of how she trained her tamarins to become adequate parents lays the foundation for discussions about the crucial role of early experience on parenting in primates, and how certain types of experiences, such as anxiety and social isolation, can trigger neglectful or abusive parenting Smith reveals diverse strategies for parenting byprimates, but she also identifies parenting behaviors crucial to the survival and development of primate youngsters that have stood the test of time What parent hasn't wondered "What do I do now?" as a baby cries or a teenager glares? Making babies may come naturally, but knowing how to raise them doesn't As primatologist-turned-psychologist Harriet J Smith shows in this lively safari through the world of primates, parenting by primates isn't instinctive, and that's just as true for monkeys and apes as it is for humans In this natural history of primate parenting, Smith compares parenting by nonhuman and human primates In a narrative rich with vivid anecdotes derived from interviews with primatologists, from her own experience breeding cottontop tamarin monkeys for over thirty years, and from her clinical psychology practice, Smith describes the thousand and one ways that primate mothers, fathers, grandparents, siblings, and even babysitters care for their offspring, from infancy through young adulthood Smith learned the hard way that hand-raised cottontop tamarins often mature into incompetent parents Her observation of inadequate parenting by cottontops plus her clinical work with troubled human families sparked her interest in the process of how primates become "good-enough" parents The story of how she trained her tamarins to become adequate parents lays the foundation for discussions about the crucial role of early experience on parenting in primates, and how certaintypes of experiences, such as anxiety and social isolation, can trigger neglectful or abusive parenting Smith reveals diverse strategies for parenting by primates, but she also identifies parenting behaviors crucial to the survival and development of primate youngsters that have stood the test of time In this natural history of primate parenting, Smith compares parenting by nonhuman and human primates In a narrative rich with vivid anecdotes derived from interviews with primatologists, from her own experience breeding cottontop tamarin monkeys for over thirty years, and from her clinical psychology practice, Smith describes the ways that primates care for their offspring, from infancy through young adulthood.  2006 г 394 стр ISBN 0674019385.

Praise for Everything I Know About Business I Learned from My Mama "Not your typical success book by any means It's laugh-out-loud funny, full of great stories and outstanding business ideas, and has real heart This is one I would spend my money on!" Larry Winget, New York Times bestselling author of It's Called Work for a Reason! and ожйая star of the A&E hit reality series Big Spender "Every now and then I find a book that is so inspiring I immediately start making a list of all the people I know who must have a copy Everything I Know About Business I Learned from My Mama is one of those books " Dan Miller, author of 48 Days to the Work You Love "This book is a great combination: both entertaining and educational You'll get some terrific ideas and insights and have so much fun in the process, you might not even realize you're learning I recommend it " Mark Sanborn, author of The Fred Factor "This is one of those rare books that works on every level Knox is an absolute pleasure to read, his stories are joyfully engaging, and there's a business lesson on every page I enthusiastically recommend that you get this book immediately Like me, you won't put it down until you've reached the last page Hey, Tim, write another one soon!" Joe Calloway, author of Work Like You're Showing Off! "Think of this book as Jeff Foxworthy meets Donald Trump You get all of The Donald's wisdom dished up in some of the most hilarious business adventures ever described Only Tim would learn a major business lesson from having his daddy try to electrocute him If it ain't fun, don't do it By that advice, you should read this book It's an entrepreneur's gold mine nestled in a silly foam container " Jerry Newman, author of My Secret Life on the McJob.  2007 г Твердый переплет, 224 стр ISBN 0470127562.

Developing Proofreading and Editing Skills 4e by Camp provides instruction and applications designed to sharpen skills in detecting and correcting errors in written communications including memos, letters, reports, email messages, databases, presentationslides, advertisements, and spreadsheets The material progresses from easy-to-recognize ожйбу errors to those more difficult to spot, allowing students to build confidence and skill Highlights of the 4th edition include a discussion of voice-recognition technology and proofreading and editing, two applications in each chapter available on CD-ROM, and a series of seven review modules offering challenging proofreading practice.  ISBN 0028050029.

A Publication of the Communications Consortium Media Center This nuts-and-bolts workbook is a tool kit for organizations that want to create successful communications strategies No matter their size or planning experience, nonprofits can use this guide to enhance their profiles in the media, increase name recognition, boost fundraising, ожйбш recruit membership, and advance changes in public policy With a clear mission and the right communications skills, even small volunteer organizations can succeed in designing, planning, and implementing strategic public interest campaigns The authors draw from more than fifty years of combined experience in communications and media relations to provide step-by-step guidance on all aspects of campaign development, including detailed checklists, illustrative charts, and sample forms They show nonprofits as well as public agencies how to: ? Construct a solid strategic communications plan ? Research media trAnds and case studies ? Track public education and awareness ? Select the most appropriate type of media for each campaign ? Utilize new media and technology for increased publicity ? Develop top-quality written materials and engaging releases ? Handle media crises quickly and competently ? Organize staffing and funding resources efficiently.  ISBN 0787943738.

При всей энциклопедичности охвата автором явлений античной культуры греческая и греко-римская комедия - сфера особого интереса В Н Ярхо Здесь им были совершены настоящие ожйбэ научные открытия (такие, как открытие подлинного Менандра русскому читателю) Одновременно с филигранным анализом жанрово-стилистических особенностей античной комедии, автор (раскрывая, а зачастую и реставрируя содержание комедий) по первоисточнику знакомит нас с особенностями любовных (семейных и внесемейных) отношений древних греков и римлян) Для филологов, историков, театроведов Содержание Аристофан и его комедия c 5-34 Социальная позиция аттического крестьянства в отражении фрагментов древней комедии c 35-60 Отношения Афин с Фракией и Македонией в отражении древнегреческой комедии c 61-72 Греко-римская комедия c 73-77 Менандр - поэт, рожденный заново c 78-113 "Самиянка" Менандра, или Еврипид наизнанку c 114-136 Комедия Менандра "Ненавистный" c 137-162 От новаторства до трюизма - один шаг c 163-168 Плавт "Менехмы", "Кубышка" c 169-199 О фрагментах плавтовского "Льстеца" c 200-203 Драматургия Теренция: уроки человечности c 204-219 Теренций "Братья", "Евнух" c 220-253 Автор Виктор Ярхо.  Серия: Античное наследие.

The old rules don't always apply to adopted dogs, whose training, past behaviors, and health histories may be a mystery At last, here's the one-stop bible that acknowledges their special needs and covers every detail of daily life In chapters reviewed by experts in veterinary medicine, nutrition, and training, pet parents will learn: Where to ожйвв find your perfect canine companion; All about breeds and mixed breeds and how you can adopt any type of dog; Smart guidelines for adoption success; Realistic expenses of dog care; What to expect when you bring your new pup home (and long after); How to prevent runaways and protect your dog from all types of harm; Clicker, target stick, and other re-training methods; Humane ways to modify undesirable behaviors; How to introduce new diets and take the guesswork out of feeding; Holistic and conventional medical treatments; Daily hygiene and caring for your sick pup inside and out; The impact of travel and changes at home; What to do when it's time to say good-bye Plus recipes, doggy workouts, heartwarming true stories of adopted dogs and their happy parents, information on saving dogs on a larger scale, and much, much more!.  Издательство: Collins Living, 2009 г Мягкая обложка, 512 стр ISBN 0061435597 Язык: Английский.

В книге «Бывший вундеркинд» создатель кибернетики Норберт Винер рассказывает о своих первых шагах в математике и жизни Эта книга приобрела огромную популярность за рубежом ожйвп и спустя почти 50 лет переведена на русский язык Книга адресована широкому кругу читателей, интересующихся историей математики Автор Норберт Винер Norbert Wiener Родился в городе Колумбия (США) в семье польского иммигранта, ставшего со временем профессором славистики в Гарвардском университете Читать и писать научился уже в трехлетнем возрасте В 14 лет получил степень бакалавра математики, а пять лет спустя.  Издательство: НИЦ "Регулярная и хаотическая динамика" Твердый переплет, 272 стр ISBN 5-93972-048-X Тираж: 1500 экз Формат: 60x84/16 (~143х205 мм).

Book DescriptionThis book describes and illustrates the 760 species of mosses currently known to occur in the British Isles and incorporates the most up-to-date information available on classification and nomenclature, including recent synonyms The descriptions provide information on frequency, ecology, geographical relationships ожйвы and distribution, including information on protected species and those species at risk This second edition incorporates the very considerable advances in our knowledge of mosses made over the last quarter of the twentieth century and will provide a unique resource for all concerned with these fascinating organisms First Edition Hb (1978): 0-521-21648-6 First Edition Pb (1980): 0-521-29973-X.  2004 г 1024 стр ISBN 0521546729.

Book DescriptionHuge, powerful and fearless is Nanook, the polar bear Standing 10 feet tall on its hind legs, reaching more than 1,600 pounds and renowned for its singular ferociousness, the polar bear reigns in the North It survives on the starkly beautiful arctic tundra, which provides a natural camouflage And with its tapered profile, tufted ожйвэ ears, snowy white coat, and coal-black eyes and nose, the polar bear is arrestingly photogenic In this remarkable collection of photographs we discover an animal that is not only a fierce predator, but also a loving parent and a natural jester Internationally renowned nature photographer Norbert Rosing has been a leader in raising awareness of this majestic but often misunderstood -- and increasingly threatened -- creature In Polar Bears 2006, his engaging photographs and informative captions invite us into a world that few ever see.  2005 г 24 стр ISBN 1552972305.

Book Description On the afternoon of October 5, 2003, in Alaska's Katmai National Park, one or more brown bears killed and ate Timothy Treadwell, a well-known wildlife celebrity, and his girlfriend Amie Huguenard This frightening and chilling story immediately captured worldwide media attention and ignited a firestorm of controversy Death ожйге in the Grizzly Maze is the compelling account of Treadwell's intense life and dramatic death Author Mike Lapinski chronicles Treadwell's rise from self-described alcoholic loser to popular grizzly-bear advocate, and he delves into the troubling issues raised by a new breed of wildlife celebrities.  2005 г 192 стр ISBN 0762736771.

Book Description The content and role of working have changed in significant ways as a result of new technologies and broader social and organizational changes Work serves a range of purposes for individuals including recognition, influence, self-expression and self-fulfilment Learning with Colleagues relates to personal development, ожйго enabling individuals to enter into a deeper relationship with colleagues to learn from them and with them The book will be an important stimulus to creating a workplace learning environment.  2005 г ISBN 1403942870.

Book DescriptionOver the past ten years, the orchid industry is growing at a steady pace in the South East Asia and East Asia regions In some Asian countries, orchids have become an essential export item To maintain this progress, there is an urgentneed for a book that is relevant to the region orchid growers in improving their cultivation and management ожйгт skills, and to guide new students in understanding orchid physiology This book provides a comprehensive account of tropical orchid physiologyrelevant to commercial growers, research workers and graduate students An integrated and unifying theme of tropical orchid physiology, with a clearly written factual text and illustration, is presented over nine chapters Each chapter is designed to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date information on an aspect of orchid physiology This book complements the existing scientific literature available to improve orchid cultivation and to set new research agenda especially in the tropics.  2004 г 350 стр ISBN 981238801X.

Редактор: Илариа Страдиотти Книга предназначена для тех, кто любит создавать вещи своими руками Мягкие и подвижные куклы, симпатичный кролик и забавная овечка выполнены из ожйгъ натуральных тканей, меха и шерстяных ниток Эти игрушки несомненно понравятся вашему малышу, ведь все они - единственные в своем роде Пошаговые инструкции в сопровождении цветных иллюстраций помогут вам сделать работу на высоком профессиональном уровне.  Издательство: Ниола-Пресс, 2006 г Твердый переплет, 128 стр ISBN 5-366-00064-5, 88-440-2420-9 Формат: 60x84/16 (~143х205 мм).

Ideal for those with no prior manufacturing background or knowledge, this book provides an exceptionally "real-world" exploration of manufacturing principles, the functioning team, and basic improvement practices -- showing how operators and techniciansactually work in manufacturing today Uses actual case studies -- from ожйгя operators and technicians in manufacturing -- describing modern-day dilemmas of manufacturing firms -- often with no right or wrong answer Covers the statistics and probability needed by an operator or technician in manufacturing -- rather than those that are more appropriate for engineers or statisticians Uses a manufacturing example to show how to manually plot a Statistical Process Control (SPC) chart Covers manufacturing improvement programs; manufacturing teams; the process; sources of process waste; improvement; continual improvement; basic statistics for improvement; Statistical Process Control Charts; interpreting SPC charts for team action; process capability and improvement For technicians and operators interested in the process of manufacturing.  ISBN 0139242260.

Revelation Unveiled, previously released under a different title, is a readable commentary on the Book of Revelation that includes charts and diagrams for the layman, Bible teacher, and pastor Автор Тим Лахай Tim LaHaye Тим Лахай - историк религии и археолог с мировым именем, ожйди автор более чем сорока научных работ Однако подлинную славу принесли ему потрясающие романы серии "Забытые", популярность которых в США и Европе сравнима лишь с успехом произведений Дэна Брауна.  Издательство: Zondervan, 1999 г Мягкая обложка, 384 стр ISBN 0310230055 Язык: Английский.

Book DescriptionTechnology is rapidly changing the field of human resources management (HRM), and propelling the field in some entirely new directions labeled eHR–electronic human resources Thus, this volume focuses on technology, eHR, and virtualorganizations Well-known experts in eHR review the trends in the field including employee ожйдп self-service, e-learning, strategies for implementing eHR, virtual work arrangements and their impact on human resources management In addition, the volume focuses on the implications of using technology for HRM, and the functional and dysfunctional consequences of using technology to achieve HRM goals (e g , privacy and employee customer satisfaction issues) The volume should be especially useful for researchers and practitioners in the fields of HRM and information technology.  2003 г ISBN 0762309865.

In the modern world there is no shortage of people who know what is best for others Self-appointed experts, consultants, and organizations try to convince states, corporations, and individuals that they would be better off if they only followed some specific rules about what to do There are 'experts' in almost every field of human activity, from ожйдх the management of companies to the management of our own health Even organizations as powerful as states and large corporations follow rules provided by others on how to organize, which policies to pursue, what kinds of services to provide, or how their products should be designed These rules are presented as being voluntary and advisory They are standards, not mandatory directives, and in modern life standards abound They may concern what characteristics a telephone should have, how a company should report its financial transactions, how contracts should be worded, what structure an organization should have, how children should be brought up and educated, how to play tennis, and so forth This book discusses standards and standardization as a form of regulation The authors argue that standards enable a higher degree of global order in the modern world than would exist without them They facilitate coordination and cooperation on a global scale, creating similarities and homogeneity even among peoples and organizations that are quite different The author believe that standardization is a much neglected area of social science - an area that has by no means received the attention it deserves in view of its importance to society This book seeks to redress the balance by providing an in-depth examination of a number of aspects of standardization, how it is formed, and what effects it has on the world in which we live.  ISBN 0198296932.

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The pteridophytes are vascular plants (plants with xylem and phloem) that neither flower nor produce seeds, hence they are called vascular cryptogams Instead, they reproduce and disperse only via spores These plants are generally sporophyte-oriented; that is, the normal plant is the diploid sporophyte, ожйеж with the only haploid structure being the gametophyte (prothallium) in season This basic pattern is like that found in the seed plants but with an important exception Unlike the seed plants, the pteridophytes have a gametophyte stage that is free-living As a result, pteridophyte sexuality is more complicated than that of the seed plants.  2010 г Мягкая обложка, 76 стр ISBN 6130350074.

Book DescriptionSince 1956, when the late Boughton Cobb wrote his field guide to ferns, this book, unchanged in all the years since, has become the classic on the subject Now the New England Wild Flower Society (NEWFS) has completely updated the text and added 100 color photographs The incredibly beautiful full-page line drawings by the late Laura ожйен Louise Foster have been reproduced from the original art New subjects include a section on habitats and conservation, a glossary of botanical terms, and a chapter on gardening with ferns The New England Wild Flower Society is the nation"s oldest organization devoted to the conservation of wild plants It recently received a number of grants to celebrate its "Year of the Fern " NEWFS books published by Houghton Mifflin are Wildflowers and Native Trees, Shrubs, and Vines, both by William Cullina.  2005 г 304 стр ISBN 0618394060.

What could an elephant and a giraffe teach people about working together? Some very important lessons, it seems, about the complex--and critically important--issues of dealing with diversity in the workforce Building a House for Diversity begins with a short fable about how a friendship between the two animals is threatened when the house built ожйех for a tall, skinny giraffe cannot accommodate his invited guest, a broad, bulky elephant Using this story as a vivid metaphor for the difficult issues inherent in diversity, the book goes on to demonstrate how managing diversity can be seen as a set of skills that anyone can learn--and use In a way that makes diversity management "up close and personal," Building a House for Diversity offers compelling, real-life stories of individual experiences at work It includes: * the perspective of both "insiders" (usually white males) and "outsiders" (usually minorities or women) * insightful commentary illuminating what these experiences tell us about thechallenges and opportunities of diversity * a particularly interesting segment on Phil Jackson, legendary Chicago Bulls coach, and how he dealt with diversity issues in his relationships to Michael Jordan, Dennis Rodman, Scottie Pippin, and others * hands-on guidance to help readers become "diversity mature" and take personal responsibility for their attitudes and actions Throughout, the book reflects the seminal thinking of R Roosevelt Thomas, Jr , a pioneer in articulating the concepts of managing diversity In this book, he has produced his most creative and practical approach to this continuing challenge.  ISBN 0814404634.

Job Applications and Workplace Words Wordsearch Puzzles workbook provides teachers, special needs professionals, and homeschoolers with 12 pages of job application and workplace vocabulary words puzzles and solutions ready for duplication 5 job application or workplace words on each puzzle for a total of 60 vocabulary words Great for vocabulary ожйеь building, word recognition skills, and survival skills Order Today !.  ISBN 1585320145.

Captain Rhino is the one in command of the SS Progress, a fact that his passengers understand quite well When the Progress runs into trouble, the Captain is loathe to accepting any advice While Praiseworthy Pig and Olivia Owl continue to reassure the Captain of his ability to solve the problem, Emory Elephant and Silas Skunk devise a plan, strictly ожйжг forbidden by policy that "rocks the boat " Who could guess that a policy must be broken before the problem can be solved? Captain Rhino's Progress is abook for all ages Keep it handy in case you get a reprimand at work, perform it as a play at a staff party, secretly slip a copy on the desk of your boss, or use it in your classroom and have the children pick their hero Warning: The passengers mayresemble someone you know! If so, it's best to keep it to yourself.  ISBN 1890437867.

Book Description This book is probably the only current volume to combine discussion of plant evolution with that of crop origins The first edition was published in 1992 by Prentice-Hall, and has now been fully revised to reflect recent advances Key features include: a description of the process of evolution in native and cultivated populations ожйжи of plants; a review of when and where major crops were domesticated; discussion of the subsequent development of crops over time; and greater integration of the information on evolution and crop origins compared to the first edition The book is aimed at advanced students and postgraduates.  2004 г 336 стр ISBN 085199685X.

Book DescriptionHISTORIES OF GAME STRAINS By Various Authors Originally published in the early 1900s, this book is now rare and much sought after in its first edition READ COUNTRY BOOKS have republished it using the original text and many vintage black and white photos Four hundred and fifteen pages contain twenty eight detailed articles by ожйжм well known Cockers and Game Fowl breeders of that era, most notably C A Finsterbusch, G W Means and D H Pierce Contents Include:- Wisconsins Red Shufflers Blue Boones Grey Tormentors The Miner Blues Clairbornes Sid Taylors Black Roundheads Rhett Morgan Fowl Walker Mugwumps Gregory Tassels Red Cubans French and Belgian Cocks The Asil Mahoney Gulls Volunteers Malay Fowl Fardowns Grimme Fowl Hammond Gordons John Stone Fowl Cocks and Cockers in South America Secret Ways of Nature Steel Fighters English Game Fowl Alabama Roundheads Methods of Conditioning Cocks Experience in Breeding Nursing Cocks Assembled in these chapters is much comprehensive information on Game Fowl Strains, History, Records, Breeding and Fighting Tips, and many Rare Vintage Photos This is a fascinating read for all Game Fowl enthusiasts and historians, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today Many of the earliest sporting books, particularly those dating back to the 1800s, are now extremely scarce and very expensive READ COUNTRY BOOKS are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.  2005 г 416 стр ISBN 1905124872.

Book DescriptionThe Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants represents the first comprehensive taxonomic treatment of succulents in thirty years It covers over 9000 taxa of all succulents except Cactaceae The volume on dicotyledonous families embraces succulents from 47 families and 161 genera, further 8 families are shortly mentioned ожйжч Thus, a total of over 2000 species and 500 infraspecific taxa are covered The families Didiereaceae, Fouquieriaceae and Nolanaceae are treated in their entirety - Portulacaceae with nearly all species Euphorbia, with some 700 species, is the largest genus described Other frequently cultivated genera covered in this volume include: Othonna and Senecio (Asteraceae), Jatropha and Monadenium (Euphorbiaceae), Pelargonium (Geraniaceae), Adenia (Passifloraceae), Peperomia (Piperaceae), as well as Cissus and Cyphostemma (Vitaceae) The focus is on caudiciform succulents grown in cultivation.  2004 г 554 стр ISBN 3540419667.

Book Description Striking to look at, cacti and other succulents make a bold statement in any home or garden And, as this information-packed, lushly illustrated book explains, they’re easy to care for, too Combining reliable and detailed horticultural information with inspiring ideas for displaying the plants (such as planting them in unusual ожйжъ containers, like old boots or broken pots), this is an irresistible invitation to the joys of growing these fascinating plants Plus: the extensive alphabetical directory in the back helps readers choose from the vast array of cacti and succulents available, to find the ones best suited for their growing conditions.  2006 г 160 стр ISBN 1861084021.

Book DescriptionThe Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants represents the first comprehensive taxonomic treatment of succulents in thirty years It covers over 9000 taxa of all succulents except Cactaceae The Crassulaceae (stonecrop family) volume presents the first complete treatment of the family for many decades The family is a very ожйза diverse group, and plants range from tiny insignificant annual herbs to perennial shrubs and trees Many of the species have attractive flowers The entire family consists of 33 genera and 23 hybrid genera with a total of 1410 species and 305 infraspecific taxa The largest genus is Sedum (stonecrop, wallpepper) with 428 species Other large genera are Aeonium (36), Crassula (195), Dudleya (47), Echeveria (139), Kalanchoe (144), Rhodiola (58), Sempervivum (63), and Tylecodon (46) A key to all genera is included The descriptions of all accepted taxa are supplemented with typification and distribution data, full synonymy, literature references and 341 colour photos.  2005 г 472 стр ISBN 3540419659.

In a world renowned even within a galaxy full of wonders, a crime within a war For one brother it means a desperate flight, and a search for the one - maybe two - people who could clear his name For his brother it means a life lived under constant threat of treachery and murder And for their sister, even without knowing the full truth, it means returning to ожйзв a place she'd thought abandoned forever Only the sister is not what she once was; Djan Seriy Anaplian has changed almost beyond recognition to become an agent of the Culture's Special Circumstances section, charged with high-level interference in civilisations throughout the greater galaxy Concealing her new identity - and her particular set of abilities - might be a dangerous strategy, however In the world to which Anaplian returns, nothing is quite as it seems; and determining the appropriate level of interference in someone else's war is never a simple matter MATTER is a novel of dazzling wit and serious purpose An extraordinary feat of storytelling and breathtaking invention on a grand scale, it is a tour de force from a writer who has turned science fiction on its head Автор Иэн Бэнкс Iain Banks Родился в Дамферлайне (Шотландия) в семье морского офицера Окончил университет Стерлинга, работал в больнице, был садовником и дворником В 1975 году путешествовал автостопом по Европе и Северной Африке, впоследствии работал на сталелитейном заводе и на.  Издательство: Orbit, 2008 г Суперобложка, 608 стр ISBN 0316005363.