Download or read book The Tian Shan and Its Flowers written by Vojtěch Holubec and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Petr Petrovich Semenov s Travels in the Tian Shan 1856 1857 written by Colin Thomas and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-12-17 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the mid-nineteenth century the eyes of western European explorers were firmly fixed on advancing inland from former maritime colonies in the Americas, Africa, the Indian sub-continent and Australasia, their motives often being inextricably bound up with concerns of imperial politics and commerce. Simultaneously, further east, Russians resumed their perceived mission to civilise Asia, following their own country’s humiliation during the Crimean War. From a springboard of Siberian territories acquired gradually over the previous three centuries, discovery and expansion radiated from the Imperial Russian Geographical Society, founded in 1845 and incorporating initiatives drawn from descendants of immigrant French and German scientists who themselves inspired a new generation of liberal intellectuals. A key personality in that movement was the Society’s librarian and secretary of its physical geography section, P. P. Semenov (1827-1914), a member of a minor gentry family who had been tutored by a pupil of Linnacus and who had studied under Ritter and von Humboldt at Berlin during a tour of Europe in 1853-4. From them he conceived the notion of travelling to the virtually unknown lands of Central Asia, ostensibly to verify opinions on the existence there of active volcanoes and glaciers. In reality his ambition was to penetrate beyond the Kazakh steppe and to reach the fabled Celestial Mountains, the Tian’-Shan’ range, which constituted the politically sensitive border between Russia and China and the equally hostile buffer zone of Muslim kahnates. Accompanied only by a serf servant, in May 1856 Semenov embarked on a 18-month journey from St Petersburg through Kazan’ to Semipalatinsk, and thence via the Altai to the newly established Russian settlement of Vernoe (later Alma-Ata, now Almaty). Subsequently he received a Cossack escort on his trek into the high plateaus and ridges surrounding Issyk-kul’, to ’the very heart of Asia’. Throughout his
Download or read book Wild Edens written by Chris Gardner and published by Kyle Books. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 1080 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Times Best Gardening Books of 2022 Ornamental plants are the cornerstone of our gardens and we are spoiled for choice with literally tens of thousands of hardy beauties from which to select. But we take them absolutely for granted, not for a moment realising that every plant has a fascinating tale to tell. Wild Edens sets the record straight. With global coverage, each of the nine richly illustrated chapters explores a plant biodiversity hotspot. The reader is transported on a visually stunning and fascinating voyage of discovery which reveals our garden favourites - as well as some species that should be more widely cultivated - in their natural habitats, from daffodils from Andalusia and tulips from the Tien Shan, to monkey puzzles from Chile and rhododendrons from the Himalayas, lilies from Japan and proteas from South Africa. Because the authors have been to the hotspots, each chapter opens with their personal reflections on the landscape and spirit of place, and closes with their selection of prime locations. In between, the informative yet approachable text tells of the plants' 'forgotten stories'. Of the landscapes which are their home, the adventures of how and when they were discovered and by whom, the reasons why they were collected, their impact on garden fashions and trends, etc. Wild Edens brings another dimension of interest and understanding to plants and gardens, as well as being a premium armchair traveller's guide to the natural world of garden plants.
Download or read book A Hundred Flowers written by Gail Tsukiyama and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It is Tokyo in 1939. On the Street of a Thousand Blossoms, two orphaned brothers are growing up with their loving grandparents, who inspire them to dream of a future firmly rooted in tradition. The older boy, Hiroshi, shows unusual skill at the national obsession of sumo wrestling, while Kenji is fascinated by the art of creating hand-carved masks for actors in the Noh theater." "Across town, a renowned sumo master, Sho Tanaka, lives with his wife and their two young daughters: the delicate, daydreaming Aki and her independent sister, Haru. Life seems full of promise as Kenji begins an informal apprenticeship with the most famous maskmaker in Japan and Hiroshi receives a coveted invitation to train with Tanaka. But then Pearl Harbor changes everything. As the ripples of war spread to both families' quiet neighborhoods, all of the generations must put their dreams on hold - and then find their way in a new Japan."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Fire Pheonix written by Shi Yun and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-09-04 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A piece of jade that could topple the world, setting off chaos. The empress dowager's motive for pampering her was unclear, and the emperor's goal for protecting her in every possible way was unclear. Then she would return the favor with an eye, and a tooth for a tooth. She was also the descendant of an illustrious medical family. Furthermore, she had an unknown identity in the dark. Why would she be afraid of their schemes? Her nominal uncle said, "The child is mine. Come with me." The world's most beautiful prince said, "Although the child isn't this king's, this king treats him as if he were his own." However... "Didn't you say the child was yours? And the result? The child has nothing to do with you, and you.
Download or read book Technical Bulletin written by New York (State). Argicultural Experiment Station, Geneva and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 2012 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Dictionary of Plant Breeding written by Rolf H. J. Schlegel and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2009-10-14 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arguably one of the oldest scientific traditions, plant breeding began in Neolithic times, with methods as simple as saving the seeds of desirable plants and sowing them later. It was not until the re-encounter with Mendel’s discoveries thousands of years later that the genetic basis of breeding was understood. Developments since then have provided further insight into how genes acting alone, or in concert with other genes and the environment, result in a particular phenotype. From Abaxial to Zymogram, the Dictionary of Plant Breeding contains clear and useful definitions of the terms associated with plant breeding and related scientific/technological disciplines. This second edition of a bestseller defines jargon, provides helpful tables, examples, and breeding schemes, and includes a list of crop plants with salient details. Packed with data and organized to make that data easy to access, this revised and expanded reference provides comprehensive coverage of the latest discoveries in cytogenetics, molecular genetics, marker-assisted selection, experimental gene transfer, seed sciences, crop physiology, and genetically modified crops. A complex subject, plant breeding draws from many scientific and technological disciplines, often making it difficult to know the precise meanings of many terms and to accurately interpret specific concepts. Most dictionaries available are highly specific and fragmentary. As in the previous edition, this dictionary unifies concepts by including the specific terms of plant breeding and terms that are adjusted from other disciplines. Drawing on the author’s 30 years of experience, the dictionary provides an encyclopedic list of commonly used technical terms that reflect the latest developments in the field.
Download or read book Peach Flowers Blossom In Spring written by Deng HuoLanShan and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 2130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chase down by the man in black? Rushing 5km! A man was robbed by his own sister? This old lady does not care! He was almost disgraced by the crown prince's scheme? It wouldn't be too late for a gentleman to exact vengeance in ten years! Traveling through this rotten thing ... Difficult to catch! "The victor is the king, the loser ... "A lifetime of compensation." On top of the peach tree, he had a devilish face. His phoenix eyes were raised, bringing with it a sense of elegance. Her expression was cold and her eyes were as if she were looking at an idiot. "Should I pinch you?" "Sure, I'll let you pinch me later." The Celestial Immortal Cloud Road was a place to experience the four seasons. "Shui Ling, there is no such reason in this world. Just because I like you!" "Tang Yao, let go of me. The Myriad Miles Rivers and Mountains need you even more. We'll meet again in the next life." "In the next life, I will fight with you for the rest of my life. I will live the rest of my life!" When the fog gradually dissipated, who else could she be other than the water spirit? Who was the real chess piece meticulously designed by Lingxiao Palace? "As you wish in this golden age."
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Download or read book Great Eunuch written by Tian ShanXue and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-10-16 with total page 1126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There was a fake eunuch who was exceptionally intelligent and called the foolish Emperor brother to him. He possessed both civil and martial skills, and he had actually managed to accomplish such a great feat. To defend the frontier, to fight for power, to fight for power, to fight for power, to fight against corruption, to fight against the King, to rule over the troubled times, to open the territory, to fight against the pirates and to punish the wicked
Download or read book How the Rose Got Its Thorns written by Andrew Ormerod and published by Greenfinch. This book was released on 2024-03-28 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered why the rose has thorns and other flowers don't; why the daffodil is the colour it is; or why some plants have shiny leaves and others matt? How The Rose Got its Thorns reveals the inner workings of our favourite flowers and trees. Designed to help gardeners, both novice and experienced, better understand how plants grow, the book is easy to navigate - it is divided into 50 chapters, each one a story. Accompanied by specially commissioned colour illustrations, each chapter explains the science behind how plants work and the extraordinary processes they have evolved: such as protecting themselves from predators using chemicals; attracting pollinators using scent, shape and colour; growing in low or high temperatures; their relationship with the wind; the size and pattern of their leaves; the distribution of their seeds and survival strategies; their relationship with insects; how they allocate their resources; and how they retain water efficiently. This delightful and intriguing book offers readers an accessible way to better understand how our plants evolved into the species of today.
Download or read book The Encyclopaedic Dictionary written by Robert Hunter and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cannabis written by Robert Clarke and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2016-06-28 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cannabis: Evolution and Ethnobotany is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary exploration of the natural origins and early evolution of this famous plant, highlighting its historic role in the development of human societies. Cannabis has long been prized for the strong and durable fiber in its stalks, its edible and oil-rich seeds, and the psychoactive and medicinal compounds produced by its female flowers. The culturally valuable and often irreplaceable goods derived from cannabis deeply influenced the commercial, medical, ritual, and religious practices of cultures throughout the ages, and human desire for these commodities directed the evolution of the plant toward its contemporary varieties. As interest in cannabis grows and public debate over its many uses rises, this book will help us understand why humanity continues to rely on this plant and adapts it to suit our needs.
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Download or read book Lost Dream written by La Wu and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-01-08 with total page 565 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although it was still quiet in the hall, all the ministers and officials knew full well that this was not an illusion.First, Princess Nanliang had gone missing, then, Princess Ling Yu had died. The Fang Noble Consort from Southern Frontier had been forced into the cold palace, then, hearing that the Emperor had personally brought her out of the cold palace, he had told her to return to the Southern Frontier to visit her parents, and demean them both.These ministers who had been officials for many years were extremely shrewd, smelling a political storm ..."
