Download or read book Natural History written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A monumental and beautiful guide to Earth's wildlife and natural history--its rocks, minerals, animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms--this landmark of reference publishing has been extended and updated. In the 11 years since this book was released, thousands of new species have been identified, and new revelations have redrawn the tree of life. Already featuring galleries of more than 5,000 species, The Natural History Book now includes discoveries such as the olinguito (the "kitty bear" of the Andean cloud forest) and the painted mannakin of Peru. It takes advantage of the first living observations of the giant squid and the deep-sea anglerfish. And it has reorganized the groups of living things to reflect the latest scientific understanding. All this ensures that this, the only ebook to offer a complete visual survey of all kingdoms of life, remains the benchmark of illustrated natural history references. Written by a worldwide team of natural history experts, The Natural History Book is the perfect addition to every family bookshelf, as well as an ideal gift for any nature lover. From granites to grapevines, from microbes to mammals, The Natural History Book is the ultimate celebration of the diversity of the natural world.

Download or read book Ecosystem Management written by Fred B. Samson and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ecosystem management has emerged in the past several years as the new paradigm for managing public and private land. It combines the principles of ecosystem-level ecology with the policy requirements of resource and public land management. This collection of selected readings will serve as an introduction to the concepts of biological diversity, ecological process, biotic integrity, and ecological sustainability that underlie ecosystem management.

Download or read book Handbook of the Birds of the World Jacamars to woodpeckers written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All manner of information about birds is presented. Following each lengthy description are full-color plates of typical members of each species with range-pattern maps for each family's genus and species.

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Download or read book Political Interventions written by Migros-Kulturprozent and published by Christoph Merian Verlag. This book was released on 2014-03-14 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In welchem Verhältnis steht Kunst zur Politik? Lassen sich die Anliegen der Politik mit den Anliegen der Kunst verbinden? Wo liegen Möglichkeiten und Grenzen der elektronischen Medien im Spannungsfeld von Kunst und Politik? Der erste Band der Reihe ‹Edition Digital Culture› untersucht diese Fragen auf mehreren Ebenen. Eine exemplarische Rolle in diesem Buch spielt das Werk der beiden Schweizer Medienkünstler Christoph Wachter & Mathias Jud. Sie haben mit ihrem Projekt ‹Zone*Interdite› öffentlich zugängliche Bilder von militärischen Sperrzonen gesammelt und konnten als Erste eine dreidimensionale Rekonstruktion des US-Gefangenenlagers ‹Guantanamo Bay› auf Kuba erstellen. Die Publikation zeigt, warum solche Fragestellungen nicht nur in den Bereich von Politik und Gesellschaft, sondern auch zur Sphäre der Kunst gehören. Mit Texten von Mercedes Bunz, Dieter Daniels, Stefan Heidenreich, Anke Hoffmann, Dominik Landwehr und Boris Magrini.

Download or read book The Birds World written by Nicolae Sfetcu and published by MultiMedia Publishing. This book was released on 2014-11-27 with total page 1478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Birds are among the most extensively studied of all animal groups. Hundreds of academic journals and thousands of scientists are devoted to bird research, while amateur enthusiasts (called birdwatchers or, more commonly, birders) probably number in the millions. Birds are categorised as a biological class, Aves. The earliest known species of this class is Archaeopteryx lithographica, from the Late Jurassic period. According to the most recent consensus, Aves and a sister group, the order Crocodilia, together form a group of unnamed rank, the Archosauria. Phylogenetically, Aves is usually defined as all descendants of the most recent common ancestor of modern birds (or of a specific modern bird species like Passer domesticus), and Archaeopteryx. Modern phylogenies place birds in the dinosaur clade Theropoda. Modern birds are divided into two superorders, the Paleognathae (mostly flightless birds like ostriches), and the wildly diverse Neognathae, containing all other birds.

Download or read book Rio Grande Ecosystems written by Deborah M. Finch and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These proceedings are an outcome of a symposium and workshop held June 2-5, 1998 in Albuquerque, NM. Hosted by the USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Bosque Improvement Group, in collaboration with numerous partners from a variety of sectors, the symposium was designed to report on current research and development activities in the Middle Rio Grande Basin. The purpose of the meeting was to share information and develop ideas for sustaining and conserving Middle Rio Grande Basin ecosystems, especially those from Cochiti Dam to Elephant Butte Reservoir. Experts were invited to contribute oral presentations, posters, and papers that addressed five Basin themes. Theme one's session was designed to identify methods and opportunities to enhance communication and collaboration among researchers, managers, and communities. A second theme explored ideas and approaches for conserving water and riparian resources in relation to human needs and population growth. Theme three discussed how watershed processes form linkages and influence management of upland and river resources. A fourth session identified methods and strategies for restoring and monitoring basin ecosystems and discussed project successes and failures. Theme five reported on status of endangered and sensitive species, biological diversity, and opportunities for restoring and managing habitats to recover species. Management and understanding of the Middle Rio Grande Basin's natural resources and ecosystems require communication and cooperation of partners across cultural, landowner, and organizational boundaries. To produce a shared understanding of the current state and desired future state of the Middle Rio Grande Basin and to outline the steps needed to move toward the desired future, a facilitated workshop was held the last day of the conference. The results of this workshop are reported in the concluding section of this proceedings. The technical coordinators of the symposium and proceedings wish to acknowledge all the partners who have contributed to the research, restoration, technology development, educational outreach, and special events and activities designed to improve human and ecosystem conditions in the Basin. We hope this volume captures at least some of the excitement, ideas, and productivity generated by Basin projects over the past several years.

Download or read book Phylonyms written by Kevin de Queiroz and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-04-30 with total page 1030 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phylonyms is an implementation of PhyloCode, which is a set of principles, rules, and recommendations governing phylogenetic nomenclature. Nearly 300 clades - lineages of organisms - are defined by reference to hypotheses of phylogenetic history rather than by taxonomic ranks and types. This volume will document the Real World uses of PhyloCode and will govern and apply to the names of clades, while species names will still be governed by traditional codes. Key Features Provides clear regulations for implementing new guidelines for naming lineages of organisms incorporates expressly evolutionary and phylogenetic principles Works with existing codes of nomenclature Eliminates the reliance on rank-based classification in favor of phylogenetic relationships Related Titles: Rieppel, O. Phylogenetic Systematics: Haeckel to Hennig (ISBN 978-1-4987-5488-0) Cantino, P. D. and de Queiroz, K. International Code of Phylogenetic Nomenclature (PhyloCode) (ISBN 978-1-138-33282-9).

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Download or read book Woodpeckers written by Hans Winkler and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2010-09-30 with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive volume covers all of the 198 species of woodpeckers in the world. Each is beautifully illustrated in colour in its various plumages and described vividly and accurately, with complete information on its identifying characteristics, similar species, distribution, migration, habitat, geographical variations, voice, habits, food, and breeding behaviour. References for further research are also included. Woodpeckers is an essential addition to any birder's library.

Download or read book Environment Conservation and Sustainable Development written by Prof. Bhagwati Prashad Sharma and published by Blue Rose Publishers. This book was released on 2024-05-18 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmental conservation and sustainable development are the major thrust areas in present era of rapid development coupled with challenges of global warming and climate change. The book strives to explore recent innovations and advancements in the field of science and technology, along with traditional Indian conservation wisdom and philosophy to address these problems, along with ensuring sustainable progression. Recent environmental-centric innovations in the fields of Physical sciences and life sciences and understanding various aspects of environmental conservation through modern and traditional approaches are well covered in the book. The book will serve researchers, students, and common masses alike to create awareness and propagate the message of the conservation of nature and its preservation to ensure the sustenance of the human race on earth.

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Download or read book Reports of Explorations and Surveys for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean 1853 54 written by United States. Army. Corps of Engineers and published by . This book was released on 1858 with total page 1074 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book AMNH Birds of North America Western written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive e-guide to North American birds uses a fully integrated photographic approach for quick and easy identification in the field. This is the only photographic field e-guide you need to enjoy bird-watching in Western North America. It uses a photographic approach to profile the extraordinary range of birds found in Western North America. The highest-quality photography brings nearly 575 species to life on the page, capturing their beauty and making identification quick and effortless. The 367 species most commonly seen west of the Great Plains are featured in full-page profiles that emphasize all the information needed to identify them. All photographs are clearly labeled and annotated. Detailed similar species boxes make it easy to distinguish between birds that are similar in appearance. Schematic drawings show the shape and posture of the bird in flight as well as its coloration, and a diagram of its flight pattern is also included. A separate section profiles 128 species that are particularly uncommon or local in their distribution, and there is a short list of vagrants and accidentals--those that are, on occasion, pushed off course on migration to find themselves in North America. Written by experts and produced in collaboration with the American Museum of Natural History, Birds of North America Western Region is an essential field guide for identifying birds in North America.