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Introduction to California Plant Life

Revised Edition

By: Robert Ornduff,Phyllis M. Faber,Todd Keeler Wolf

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Introduction to California Plant Life

Revised Edition

By: Robert Ornduff,Phyllis M. Faber,Todd Keeler Wolf

California's remarkably diverse plants range in size from the stately coast redwoods to the minute belly plants of the southern deserts. This is the only concise overview of the state's unique flora, its plant communities, and the environmental factors that shape them. 156 illustrations.

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Univ of California Press

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0520237048

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9780520237049

The Ecology of the Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines of Northern Florida

By: Robert W. Simons

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The Ecology of the Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines of Northern Florida

By: Robert W. Simons

This book is an invaluable compilation of ecological information on 244 species of trees, shrubs, and woody vines found in the northern half of the Florida peninsula and in the Florida Panhandle. It covers the full range of native species in the region as well as common exotic plants, drawing on original experience and field research by ecologist Robert Simons. For each species, Simons describes the plant’s leaves, flowers, and fruit, geographical distribution, size, and lifespan. He also discusses its typical habitats, soil and light requirements, water needs and flooding tolerance, adaptation to fire, economic importance, and the plants, insects, and diseases most often associated with it. Notably, the book focuses on each plant’s relationship with wildlife, including which species eat the fruit or foliage or pollinate the flowers. It also features an introduction to the biological communities of northern Florida and a helpful glossary of botanical terms. The Ecology of the Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines of Northern Florida provides gardeners, landscapers, scientists, and students a foundational understanding of how these plants fit into the communities of organisms in which they live and how they have adapted to their place in their physical environment.

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University Press of Florida

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0813057833

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9780813057835

TEMAS (Tell-Me-A-Story) Assessment in Multicultural Societies

By: Giuseppe Costantino,Richard H. Dana,Robert G. Malgady

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TEMAS (Tell-Me-A-Story) Assessment in Multicultural Societies

By: Giuseppe Costantino,Richard H. Dana,Robert G. Malgady

Ethnic minority children now comprise over 75 percent of students in 100 of the largest cities in the United States. However, these students have not been given equal access to, nor benefited from, the contemporary mental health system as have their non-minority peers. TEMAS (Tell-Me-A-Story) Assessment in Multicultural Societies examines the health/mental care system in which professional service providers, including psychologists, labor to offer quality care for youth in the United States. The authors ardently support the use of the TEMAS assessment instrument as a useful tool for diagnosis of all youngsters, particularly its use on the growing population of minority children and adolescents. Part I presents a rationale and context for employing TEMAS. Introductory chapters describe the mental health status of the population at-risk, as well as systems of care for youth where assessment and intervention are components. Topics to follow highlight a history of positive TEMAS test reviews with the detail required by instructors for preparing dedicated TEMAS courses. The volume thoroughly outlines cross-cultural studies and illustrates case examples of European-American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian-American, and forensic studies. TEMAS (Tell-Me-A-Story) Assessment in Multicultural Societies brings practical insight to instructors who teach standard assessment courses; clinicians, counselors, and school psychologists; assessment specialists; and administrators concerned with mental health services designed for children and adolescents.

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Routledge

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100014951X

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9781000149517

Advancing Aging Policy as the 21st Century Begins

By: Francis G Caro,Jill Norton,Robert Morris *Deceased*

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Advancing Aging Policy as the 21st Century Begins

By: Francis G Caro,Jill Norton,Robert Morris *Deceased*

By the end of the current decade, many baby boomers will be senior citizens. What policies should we enact to prepare for an aging society?In the coming decade, we have a unique opportunity to create new and better aging policies. This collection of twenty essays by prominent educators, researchers, and policy analysts in the field of gerontology brings together innovative ideas from the United States, Europe, and Japan. Instead of focusing on utopian dreams, these exciting proposals are based on policy changes that may well be attainable in the next ten years. The vital concerns addressed in Advancing Aging Policy as the 21st Century Begins include work and retirement issues, the aging prison population, long-term care, Latino elders, transportation, death and dying issues, and the aging of the baby boom generation. Advancing Aging Policy as the 21st Century Begins explores: innovative policies and care arrangements around the world the importance of a strong economy that provides opportunities for seniors who seek them and support for those who need it the need for flexible retirement and employment policies for older adults the connections between family policy and aging policy the importance of improving training and compensation for workers in long-term care the special needs of our diverse and rapidly growing population of older people the importance of focusing aging policy on people rather than on programsThis forward-looking book on policy and aging in the coming decade puts the experience and insight of leaders in the field from around the world in your hands. Policymakers, educators, and students of gerontology will find it an invaluable resource.

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Taylor & Francis

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1000949362

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9781000949360

Beyond Natural Selection

By: Robert G. Wesson,Robert Wesson

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Beyond Natural Selection

By: Robert G. Wesson,Robert Wesson

proposes an approach to evolution that is more in harmony with modern science than Darwinism or neo-Darwinism

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MIT Press

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0262731029

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9780262731027

Functional Ophthalmic Disorders

Ocular Malingering and Visual Hysteria

By: Robert Enzenauer,William Morris,Thomas O'Donnell,Jill Montrey

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Functional Ophthalmic Disorders

Ocular Malingering and Visual Hysteria

By: Robert Enzenauer,William Morris,Thomas O'Donnell,Jill Montrey

This is a practical manual for diagnostic testing, focusing on the historical and contemporary research on functional disorders in general, and functional visual disorders in particular. Functional Ophthalmic Disorders: Ocular Malingering and Visual Hysteria is a how-to manual that is written for the practicing ophthalmologist and optometrist, complete with color photos that allow the reader to see pictures of select diseases. In addition to the photos, videos are provided online to illustrate the various tests and possible results conducted on a mock patient to assist in the differential diagnosis. Written and edited by leaders in the field, some of the topics covered include history of functional disorders, ophthalmologic examination in malingering and techniques and tests for functional and simulated defects.

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225

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Springer

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3319087509

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9783319087504

Angling Days

A Fly Fisher's Journals

By: Robert DeMott

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Angling Days

A Fly Fisher's Journals

By: Robert DeMott

“From the very first, it seems, fishing was a respite and a therapy along with all of its other potentially redemptive qualities.” —Robert DeMott Spanning more than forty-five years, Angling Days is a collection of Robert DeMott’s numerous journal entries, each a small essay in itself, jotted down during the placid moments of fishing in and along the streams and rivers of North America. Through his journaling, DeMott carries on the angling tradition of channeling the tranquility of fly fishing into creative endeavors, whether by painting, sketching, fly tying, or writing. For him, it was writing—something he did whenever he could, whether in the midst of fishing or during a break away from the water. Angling Days is a lifetime of work, a chronicle of what it is to be an angler seeking the most pristine waters and the smartest fish. It is a collection of entries and musings in the vein of DeMott’s literary hero, Henry David Thoreau, and promises to shine a new light on the art and joy of fly fishing.

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Simon and Schuster

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1634508246

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9781634508247

The Cambridge Companion to the 'Origin of Species'

By: Robert J. Richards

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The Cambridge Companion to the 'Origin of Species'

By: Robert J. Richards

The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin is universally recognised as one of the most important science books ever written. The Origin of Species is also a work of great cultural and religious significance, in that Darwin maintained that all organisms, including humans, are part of a natural process of growth from simple forms. This Companion commemorates the 150th anniversary of the publication of the Origin of Species and examines its main arguments. Drawing on the expertise of leading authorities in the field, it also provides the contexts - religious, social, political, literary, and philosophical - in which the Origin was composed. Written in a clear and friendly yet authoritative manner, this volume will be essential reading for both scholars and students. More broadly, it will appeal to general readers who want to learn more about one of the most important and controversial books of modern times.

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Cambridge University Press

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1139828096

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9781139828093

Hawaiian Plant Life

Vegetation and Flora

By: Robert J. Gustafson,Derral R. Herbst,Philip W. Rundel

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Hawaiian Plant Life

Vegetation and Flora

By: Robert J. Gustafson,Derral R. Herbst,Philip W. Rundel

Hawaiian Plant Life has been written with both the layperson and professional interested in Hawai‘i’s natural history and flora in mind. In addition to significant text describing landforms and vegetation, the evolution of Hawaiian flora, and the conservation of native species, the book includes almost 875 color photographs illustrating nearly two-thirds of native Hawaiian plant species as well as a concise description of each genus and species shown. The work can be used either as a stand-alone reference or as a companion to the two-volume Manual of the Flowering Plants of Hawai‘i. Learning more about threatened and endangered plants is essential to conserving them, and there is no more endangered flora in the world today than that of the Hawaiian Islands. Striking species complexes such as the silverswords and the remarkable lobeliads represent unique stories of adaptive radiation that make the Hawai‘i a living laboratory for evolution. Public appreciation for Hawaiian biodiversity requires outreach and education that will determine the future conservation of this rich heritage, and Hawaiian Plant Life has been designed to help fill that need.

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University of Hawaii Press

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0824846699

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9780824846695

Systematics and Biology of the Genus Macrocneme Hübner (Lepidoptera: Ctenuchidae)

By: Robert Edwin Dietz

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Systematics and Biology of the Genus Macrocneme Hübner (Lepidoptera: Ctenuchidae)

By: Robert Edwin Dietz

In this study, thirty species considered monophyletic and congeneric with Macrocneme maja (F.) are characterized, illustrated, and discussed. Fourteen new species are described from South America. Three names are removed from synonomy, one subspecific name is reinstated as a valid species, and nine names are newly placed in synonymy. The author summarizes biological information, and discusses and illustrates patterns of geographical distribution.

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Univ of California Press

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0520097807

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9780520097803

Natural History of the Islands of California

By: Allan A. Schoenherr,C. Robert Feldmeth,Michael J. Emerson

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Natural History of the Islands of California

By: Allan A. Schoenherr,C. Robert Feldmeth,Michael J. Emerson

A book on California's islands that deals with their natural history and geology as well as the history of human habitation.

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Univ of California Press

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0520239180

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9780520239180

Sierra Nevada Natural History

By: Tracy Irwin Storer,Robert Leslie Usinger,David Lukas

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Sierra Nevada Natural History

By: Tracy Irwin Storer,Robert Leslie Usinger,David Lukas

Drawings and color plates accompany the over 750 scientifically accurate, but easy-to-understand descriptions in this guide to the plants, animals, climate, geology, physical features and human influence in the Sierra Nevada.

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Univ of California Press

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0520240960

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9780520240964

Family Violence

Prevention and Treatment

By: Robert L. Hampton

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Family Violence

Prevention and Treatment

By: Robert L. Hampton

The first edition of this book was also the first volume in the Issues in Children′s and Families′ Lives book series. Like the others in the series, this volume is devoted to issues affecting children and their families. The decision to devote the first volume to family violence was made because it was recognized that violence remains one of the major factors undermining the quality of family life, especially for women and children. It can be acknowledged that there has been some progress in the areas of social policy and clinical practice and yet the number of individuals and families affected by violence is still at an alarming level. The chapters in this second edition testify to the ongoing expansion of knowledge in the field of family and intimate violence. They attempt to summarize some of the best of current scholarship conducted by family violence researchers. Several chapters address issues of prevention, treatment, and intervention services. The contributors are all leaders in the field and reflect a variety of disciplines and different approaches. The diverse perspectives brought to bear on the subject by professionals from a range of disciplines add to the richness of this volume.

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SAGE Publications

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1452263280

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9781452263281

The Natural World of the California Indians

By: Robert F. Heizer,Albert B. Elsasser

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The Natural World of the California Indians

By: Robert F. Heizer,Albert B. Elsasser

Describes patterns of village life, and covers such subjects as Indian tools and artifacts, hunting techniques, and food.--From publisher description.

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Univ of California Press

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0520038967

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9780520038967

Amphibians and Reptiles of California

By: Robert Cyril Stebbins

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Amphibians and Reptiles of California

By: Robert Cyril Stebbins

A guide to the identification of California amphibians and reptiles includes suggestions on collecting and studying species as well as information on treating poisonous snake bites

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Univ of California Press

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0520020901

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9780520020900

Introduction to the Plant Life of Southern California

Coast to Foothills

By: Philip W. Rundel,Robert J. Gustafson

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Introduction to the Plant Life of Southern California

Coast to Foothills

By: Philip W. Rundel,Robert J. Gustafson

Rundel introduces readers to the plant communities of the Southern California coastal areas and foothills, including color photos of 250 species and additional color habitat photos.

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Univ of California Press

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0520241991

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9780520241992

The Relationship Code

Deciphering Genetic and Social Influences on Adolescent Development

By: David Reiss,Research Professor in Behavioural Genetics Robert Plomin,University Jenae M Neiderhiser,E Mavis Hetherington

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The Relationship Code

Deciphering Genetic and Social Influences on Adolescent Development

By: David Reiss,Research Professor in Behavioural Genetics Robert Plomin,University Jenae M Neiderhiser,E Mavis Hetherington

The Relationship Code is the report of a longitudinal study, conducted over a ten-year period, of the influence of family relationships and genetic factors on competence and psychopathology in adolescent development. The sample for this landmark study included 720 pairs of same-sex adolescent siblings--including twins, half siblings, and genetically unrelated siblings--and their parents. Using a clear expressive style, David Reiss and his coinvestigators identify specific mechanisms that link genetic factors and the social environment in psychological development. They propose a striking hypothesis: family relationships are crucial to the expression of genetic influences on a broad array of complex behaviors in adolescents. Moreover, this role of family relationships may be very specific: some genetic factors are linked to mother-child relationships, others to father-child relations, some to relationship warmth, while others are linked to relationship conflict or control. The specificity of these links suggests that family relationships may constitute a code for translating genetic influences into the ontogeny of behaviors, a code every bit as important for behavior as DNA-RNA.

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Harvard University Press

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0674042662

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9780674042667

Tidepool and Nearshore Fishes of California

By: John E. Fitch,Robert J. Lavenberg

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Tidepool and Nearshore Fishes of California

By: John E. Fitch,Robert J. Lavenberg

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1975. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived

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0520315464

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9780520315464

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