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The Cactus Primer

By: Arthur C. Gibson,Park S. Nobel

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The Cactus Primer presents the amateur cactophile with an excellent introduction to cactus biology and provides the informed reader with an invaluable summary of the last forty years' research. This book goes far beyond books that instruct readers in the propagation, growth, and care of these plants; addressing matters of more scientific interest, it takes an integrated approach to the presentation of the form, physiology, evolution, and ecology of cacti. The book is unique in that it combines the descriptive morphology and physiology documented in the scientific literature with more general observations found in popular publications on cacti. It provides a new generic classification of the cacti and contains much new information, including data on photosynthesis, heat and cold tolerance, computer modeling of ribs, and the effects of spines. Enhanced by over 400 illustrations and supplemented with an extensive glossary, this book will appeal to cactus enthusiasts interested in the classification and growth of cacti, as well as to plant biologists who use cacti to illustrate desert adaptation and convergent evolution. Written in accessible style, The Cactus Primer is bound to serve a dual function as both an instructive tool and a reference work in cactus biology for years to come.

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302

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Harvard University Press

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ISBN 10

067408991X

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9780674089914

A Dictionary of Words and Phrases Used in Ancient and Modern Law

By: Arthur English

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A Dictionary of Words and Phrases Used in Ancient and Modern Law

By: Arthur English

Thousands of concise definitions for words used in ancient or modern law.

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528

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Beard Books

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1587980673

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9781587980671

Uninformed

Why People Know So Little about Politics and what We Can Do about it

By: Arthur Lupia

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Uninformed

Why People Know So Little about Politics and what We Can Do about it

By: Arthur Lupia

Research polls, media interviews, and everyday conversations reveal an unsettling truth: citizens, while well-meaning and even passionate about current affairs, appear to know very little about politics. Hundreds of surveys document vast numbers of citizens answering even basic questions about government incorrectly. Given this unfortunate state of affairs, it is not surprising that more knowledgeable people often deride the public for its ignorance. Some experts even think that less informed citizens should stay out of politics altogether. As Arthur Lupia shows in Uninformed, this is not constructive. At root, critics of public ignorance fundamentally misunderstand the problem. Many experts believe that simply providing people with more facts will make them more competent voters. However, these experts fail to understand how most people learn, and hence don't really know what types of information are even relevant to voters. Feeding them information they don't find relevant does not address the problem. In other words, before educating the public, we need to educate the educators. Lupia offers not just a critique, though; he also has solutions. Drawing from a variety of areas of research on topics like attention span and political psychology, he shows how we can actually increase issue competence among voters in areas ranging from gun regulation to climate change. To attack the problem, he develops an arsenal of techniques to effectively convey to people information they actually care about. Citizens sometimes lack the knowledge that they need to make competent political choices, and it is undeniable that greater knowledge can improve decision making. But we need to understand that voters either don't care about or pay attention to much of the information that experts think is important. Uninformed provides the keys to improving political knowledge and civic competence: understanding what information is important to and knowing how to best convey it to them.

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361

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Oxford University Press

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0190263725

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9780190263720

The Union Navy

By: Arthur Wyllie

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The Union Navy

By: Arthur Wyllie

This book is over 660 pages and lists all 513 ships of the Union navy that were actively involved in the Civil War. It includes over 160 illustrations and gives highlights of each ships major engagements. A MUST for all Civil War buffs.

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712

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Lulu.com

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1430321172

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9781430321170

Principles of Fire Protection

By: Arthur E. Cote,Percy Bugbee

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Principles of Fire Protection

By: Arthur E. Cote,Percy Bugbee

This thorough introduction to fire safety basics covers everything from fire codes to construction! Written by experts, Principles of Fire Protection presents fire science students and new fire protection personnel with the fundamental methods of fire protection, prevention, and suppression. Twelve clear, concise chapters bring students the basics on fire hazards of materials, extinguishing agents, fire codes and standards, loss investigation and analysis, fire department organization, and much more! Each chapter includes a summary of key points and a complete reference listing. This Second Edition text is an ideal learning tool for introductory college courses, self-study, and in-service programs.

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396

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Jones & Bartlett Learning

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0877653453

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9780877653455

Paper Money of the United States

The Standard Reference Work on Paper Money. from Colonial Times to the Present. A Complete Illustrated Guide with Valuations

By: Arthur Friedberg,Ira S. Friedberg

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Paper Money of the United States

The Standard Reference Work on Paper Money. from Colonial Times to the Present. A Complete Illustrated Guide with Valuations

By: Arthur Friedberg,Ira S. Friedberg

Now with every illustration in color. This landmark work is the standard reference on American currency since 1953, acknowledged as the most comprehensive and universally recognized guide on the subject, illustrating and valuating all types of United States paper money. From the first year of Federal paper money, 1861, to date, both sides of all currency, from 3 cents to $100,000 are illustrated and accompanied by text listing, describing and pricing, in up to seven conditions, every variety of paper money ever issued. The result is a complete pictorial, descriptive and numismatic history of United States currency. Also with sections on Colonial and Continental currency and the Confederate States of America, and chapters on error notes, encased postage stamps and postage envelopes.For those who think of America's currency as a constant study in green and black, the rainbow-like diversity shown by the more than 800 color illustrations is a revelation in itself. New information has been added and valuations updated, making it possible to establish the value of any note. Paper Money of the United States has been an invaluable asset to currency collectors and numismatists. It also possesses an appeal and value to lovers of Americana, of the fine art of engraving, and students of American history, finance and economics.Banks will find this book especially useful in that it makes possible the immediate identification and valuation of all obsolete but still legal tender currency. It is a book which belongs in every library, public and private.

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327

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Coin & Currency Institute

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0871845199

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9780871845191

The Battles and men of the Republic of Texas

By: Arthur Wyllie

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The Battles and men of the Republic of Texas

By: Arthur Wyllie

The first part of this book gives a detailed description of all the battle fought during the Texas revolution and the 10 years of the Republic of Texas. The second part of the book is a listing of all of the soldiers who fought for Texas and the battles in which they fought.

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600

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Lulu.com

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1329715438

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9781329715431

The Natural History of Puget Sound Country

By: Arthur R. Kruckeberg

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The Natural History of Puget Sound Country

By: Arthur R. Kruckeberg

Winner of the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Award Bounded on the east by the crest of the Cascade Range and on the west by the lofty east flank of the Olympic Mountains, Puget Sound terrain includes every imaginable topograhic variety. This thoughtful and eloquent natural history of the Puget Sound region begins with a discussion of how the ice ages and vulcanism shaped the land and then examines the natural attributes of the region--flora and fauna, climate, special habitats, life histories of key organisms--as they pertain to the functioning ecosystem. Mankind's effects upon the natural environment are a pervasive theme of the book. Kruckeberg looks at both positive and negative aspects of human interaction with nature in the Puget basin. By probing the interconnectedness of all natural aspects of one region, Kruckeberg illustrates ecological principles at work and gives us a basis for wise decision-making. The Natural History of Puget Sound Country is a comprehensive reference, invaluable for all citizens of the Northwest, as well as for conservationists, biologists, foresters, fisheries and wildlife personnel, urban planners, and environmental consultants everywhere. Lavishly illustrated with over three hundred photographs and drawings, it is much more than a beautiful book. It is a guide to our future.

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506

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University of Washington Press

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0295970197

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9780295970196

Book's by Arthur Woods

The Cactus Primer

The Cactus Primer

A Dictionary of Words and Phrases Used in Ancient and Modern Law

A Dictionary of Words and Phrases Used in Ancient and Modern Law

Uninformed

Uninformed

The Union Navy

The Union Navy

Principles of Fire Protection

Principles of Fire Protection

Paper Money of the United States

Paper Money of the United States

The Battles and men of the Republic of Texas

The Battles and men of the Republic of Texas

The Natural History of Puget Sound Country

The Natural History of Puget Sound Country

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