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Life in the Cold

An Introduction to Winter Ecology

By: Peter J. Marchand

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Life in the Cold

An Introduction to Winter Ecology

By: Peter J. Marchand

A third edition of a classic work on cold climate ecosystems, updated with a new chapter on mammals and birds.

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UPNE

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1611681472

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9781611681475

Life in the Cold

An Introduction to Winter Ecology, fourth edition

By: Peter J. Marchand

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Life in the Cold

An Introduction to Winter Ecology, fourth edition

By: Peter J. Marchand

Peter J. MarchandÕs Life in the Cold remains the one book that offers a comprehensive picture of the interactions of plants and animalsÑincluding humansÑwith their cold-weather environment. Focusing on the problems of Òwinter-activeÓ organisms, Marchand illuminates the many challenges of sustaining life in places that demand extraordinary adaptations. The fourth edition of this classic text includes a new chapter on climate change and its effects on plants and animals wintering in the North.

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321

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UPNE

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1611684285

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9781611684285

Life and Times of a Big River

An Uncommon Natural History of Alaska's Upper Yukon

By: Peter J. Marchand

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Life and Times of a Big River

An Uncommon Natural History of Alaska's Upper Yukon

By: Peter J. Marchand

Life and Times of a Big River" weaves together the fascinating cultural and natural history of interior Alaska through the story of a field expedition conducted by 5 biologists in a 4000-square-mile, roadless area of interior Alaska. The expedition was ordered by the United States government following the signing into law of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, and was to help decide the fate of a vast area that would ultimately become the Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve. And yet this is a human story, related through the personal experiencesthe uncertainties, discoveries, accidents, and encounters with othersrecorded by this disparate (and at one point desperate) group of biologists. Weaving in and out of this narrative is an account of the natural and cultural history of the area, told as it related to the expedition and to people living in the bush. The five scientists explore every aspect of the land itself: from fossil tree ferns to rare insects and little-known mammals, deciphering a record of change in a land often thought of as static and monotonous. Against this background the history of both aboriginal and Anglo exploitation and adaptation to a very demanding environment is also told. In the context of the expedition, the natural and cultural history takes on an uncommon relevance and insight. This expedition may well represent the last of its kind, conducted before the explosion of satellite communications and geographic positioning technology forever changed scientific field work in remote regions.

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208

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University of Alaska Press

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ISBN 10

1602232474

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9781602232471

The Bare-toed Vaquero

Life in Baja California's Desert Mountains

By: Peter J. Marchand

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The Bare-toed Vaquero

Life in Baja California's Desert Mountains

By: Peter J. Marchand

Rarely visited by outsiders, the ranchers of the Sierra de la Giganta in Baja California Sur live much as their ancestors have for the past two centuries. They raise goats and cattle and grow a magnificent variety of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. In this book a gifted photojournalist introduces us to individual ranchers and their families and describes their traditional practices and the ways they have adapted to twenty-first-century challenges and technological advances. Marchand’s photographs and text are both informative and intimate. His introduction to this little-known corner of Mexico will delight travelers and scholars alike.

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138

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UNM Press

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0826353576

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9780826353573

Sulfate Attack on Concrete

By: J. Marchand,Ivan Odler,Jan P. Skalny

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Sulfate Attack on Concrete

By: J. Marchand,Ivan Odler,Jan P. Skalny

Sulfate Attack on Concrete provides a comprehensive reference to this important subject. It covers: a short history of concrete deterioration due to sulfate attack, the origin of sulfates in concrete, the importance of appropriate concrete processing, forms and physical-chemical mechanisms of concrete deterioration due to sulfates, preventative measures, standardisation and numerous case histories. This book is an essential reference for industry practitioners involved in concrete science and engineering, and also for academics and researchers of materials science and concrete technology.

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232

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CRC Press

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0367447142

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9780367447144

Service Management Made Simple

By: Gregory J. Marchand

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Service Management Made Simple

By: Gregory J. Marchand

Written by an automotive industry expert and former Toyota business consultant, this book is for automotive repair shop owners and managers who want to grow their business, improve customer retention, and increase profitability. Service Management Made Simple delivers easy-to-implement industry best practices in an easy-to-read format. Creating an extraordinary customer service experience, improving customer satisfaction, hiring and retaining quality employees, shop equipment, and financial analysis are covered in detail. Useful tools and references are included in the Appendix.

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220

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Createspace Independent Pub

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1466214422

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9781466214422

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Life in the Cold

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The Bare-toed Vaquero

The Bare-toed Vaquero

Sulfate Attack on Concrete

Sulfate Attack on Concrete

Service Management Made Simple

Service Management Made Simple

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