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Driven by Nature

A Personal Journey from Shanghai to Botany and Global Sustainability

By: Peter H. Raven

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Driven by Nature

A Personal Journey from Shanghai to Botany and Global Sustainability

By: Peter H. Raven

It's safe to say that few people have lived lives as thoroughly devoted to plants as Peter H. Raven has. The longtime director--now president emeritus--of the Missouri Botanical Garden, author of numerous leading textbooks and several hundred scholarly articles, Raven has been a tireless champion of sustainability and biodiversity, earning him the plaudit of "Hero for the Planet" from Time. Driven by Nature is the first chronicle of this prominent scientist and conservationist's life. Moving from his idyllic childhood in the San Francisco of the 1940s to his four decades leading the Missouri Botanical Garden, Raven's autobiography take readers across multiple continents and decades. Driven by Nature follows the globetrotting botanist from China to the American Midwest as he works to foster concern for a changing planet, further the cause of biological education, and build the Missouri Botanical Garden into the world-renowned haven for plant life it is today. Raven brings his story into the twenty-first century with a timely epilogue that reinforces the crucial importance of scientific learning, active conservation, and committed activism in the face of a rapidly changing natural world. Featuring an introduction by the Pulitzer Prize-winning naturalist E. O. Wilson, this beautifully illustrated book should thrill nature lovers, plant enthusiasts, and environmentally-conscious readers looking to take action to preserve our planet's biodiversity.

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408

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1935641190

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9781935641193

Biology of Plants

By: Peter H. Raven,Ray F. Evert,Susan E. Eichhorn

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Biology of Plants

By: Peter H. Raven,Ray F. Evert,Susan E. Eichhorn

The seventh edition of this book includes chapter overviews, checkpoints, detailed summaries, summary tables, a list of key terms and end-of-chapter questions. There is also a new chapter on recombinant DNA technology, plant biotechnology, and genomics.

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814

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Macmillan

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0716710072

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9780716710073

Principles of Tzeltal Plant Classification

An Introduction to the Botanical Ethnography of a Mayan-Speaking, People of Highland, Chiapas

By: Brent Berlin,Dennis E. Breedlove,Peter H. Raven

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Principles of Tzeltal Plant Classification

An Introduction to the Botanical Ethnography of a Mayan-Speaking, People of Highland, Chiapas

By: Brent Berlin,Dennis E. Breedlove,Peter H. Raven

Principles of Tzeltal Plant Classification: An Introduction to the Botanical Ethnography of a Mayan-Speaking People of Highland Chiapas covers the underlying classificatory principles used by the Tzeltal to order the vast array of organisms of the plant world. The book describes the setting of the research, both from a botanical and ethnographic view; the general outline of Tzeltal plant classification and nomenclature; and the methods used to collect data. The text also discusses the rich ethnolinguistic terminology used by the Tzeltal in describing and discussing the structure of plants, referred to as ethnophytography; and the cultural significance of plants to the Tzeltal in agriculture, food types, house building, and other areas of material culture where plants and plant products are of major importance. The individual description of all known Tzeltal plant classes is also encompassed in detail. Botanists and ethnobotanists will find the book invaluable.

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685

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Academic Press

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1483220982

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9781483220987

Environment

By: Peter H. Raven,Linda R. Berg,David M. Hassenzahl

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Environment

By: Peter H. Raven,Linda R. Berg,David M. Hassenzahl

Raven's 8th edition of Environment offers more detailed content than the Visualizing text for a better understanding and integration of the core environmental systems and to view and analyze the role those systems play. Shorter, but still comprehensive coverage focuses on ethical decision making and key local environmental science issues, requiring readers to think critically about the course material outside of the classroom. Other features include brief text in the comprehensive segment; extensive chapter pedagogy to help reinforce the systems approach; more opportunities to think critically about the how systems intersect and fit together; and new data interpretation questions at the end of each chapter"--

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1166

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470945702

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9780470945704

Native Shrubs of Southern California

By: Peter H. Raven

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Native Shrubs of Southern California

By: Peter H. Raven

Southern California, with its valleys, high mountains and deserts, is exceptionally rich in native shrubs. Within this richly diversified area grow approximately 400 kinds of shrubs, and the great majority of them are mentioned in this book, which includes both color and black and white illustrations.

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152

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Univ of California Press

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0520341619

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9780520341616

Raven Biology of Plants

By: Ray F. Evert,Peter H. Raven,Susan E. Eichhorn

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Raven Biology of Plants

By: Ray F. Evert,Peter H. Raven,Susan E. Eichhorn

Long acclaimed as the definitive introductory botany text, Raven Biology of Plants, Eighth Edition by Ray Evert, Susan Eichhorn, stands as the most significant revision in the book’s history. Every topic was updated with information obtained from the most recent primary literature, making the book valuable for both students and professionals.

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Macmillan Higher Education

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1464117888

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9781464117886

Biology

By: Peter H. Raven,George B. Johnson,Kenneth A. Mason,Jonathan B. Losos,Susan R. Singer

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Biology

By: Peter H. Raven,George B. Johnson,Kenneth A. Mason,Jonathan B. Losos,Susan R. Singer

Committed to Excellence in the Landmark Tenth Edition. This edition continues the evolution of Raven & Johnson's Biology. The author team is committed to continually improving the text, keeping the student and learning foremost. We have integrated new pedagogical features to expand the students' learning process and enhance their experience in the ebook. This latest edition of the text maintains the clear, accessible, and engaging writing style of past editions with the solid framework of pedagogy that highlights an emphasis on evolution and scientific inquiry that have made this a leading textbook for students majoring in biology and have been enhanced in this landmark Tenth edition. This emphasis on the organizing power of evolution is combined with an integration of the importance of cellular, molecular biology and genomics to offer our readers a text that is student friendly and current. Our author team is committed to producing the best possible text for both student and faculty. The lead author, Kenneth Mason, University of Iowa, has taught majors biology at three different major public universities for more than fifteen years. Jonathan Losos, Harvard University, is at the cutting edge of evolutionary biology research, and Susan Singer, Carleton College, has been involved in science education policy issues on a national level. All three authors bring varied instructional and content expertise to the tenth edition of Biology.

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McGraw-Hill Europe

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1259080811

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9781259080814

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Driven by Nature

Driven by Nature

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Biology of Plants

Principles of Tzeltal Plant Classification

Principles of Tzeltal Plant Classification

Environment

Environment

Native Shrubs of Southern California

Native Shrubs of Southern California

Raven Biology of Plants

Raven Biology of Plants

Biology

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