Download or read book Eyewitness Companions Trees written by Carol Usher and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-10-17 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From identification and anatomy to commercial exploitation and conservation, this is an essential guide to more than 500 species of trees from around the world Specially commissioned illustrations and photographs Written by experts in each fieldUsing the award winning design of the Eyewitness Travel Guides, Eyewitness Companions are the ultimate visual handbook to a wide range of subjects!
Download or read book Eyewitness Companion written by Carol Usher (White, John, Ridsale, Colin) and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Eyewitness Companions Herbal Remedies written by Andrew Chevallier and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-04-16 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For anyone who wants to learn more about medicinal plants and how to use them at home, Herbal Remedies provides essential information on how to safely use herbal medicines and shows you how to create your own remedies to target common ailments. Covers over 150 of the most popular herbs available Includes a reference section that targets 50 common ailments Features a Directory of Herbs and a Star Rating-System
Download or read book Eyewitness Companions Weather written by The Met Office and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-10-20 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Worried about the heat wave—could it be the resultof global warming? One of the most topical issues of our time is the subject ofthe newest Eyewitness Companion: Weather. All you need to know about cloud patterns, violent storms, their causes and repercussions can be found in thisone comprehensive but portable volume. This book will explain the real science behind the weather, from how it works to how it''s changing.
Download or read book Trees written by Colin Ridsdale and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2005 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Showing you what others only tell you. Perfect for any budding botanist or dedicated dendrologist this unique visual guide covers every aspect of the world�s trees. Learn how to identify over 500 species of tree, with essential information on leaf, bark, flower and fruit types and discover the importance of trees and forests as natural habitats and ecosystems. Ideal for in-the-field reference.
Download or read book Eyewitness Companions Art written by Robert Cumming and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-10-17 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title covers all of the key movements in Western art history, from Classicism to conceptual art - and profiles more than 780 of the world''s greatest artists. Specially commissioned illustrations and photographs, written by experts in each field, using the award winning design of the Eyewitness Travel Guides, Eyewitness Companions are the ultimate visual handbook to a wide range of subjects! Text previously published in ART: A Field Guide
Download or read book Eyewitness Companions Architecture written by Jonathan Glancey and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-04-17 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the world''s greatest buildings! Architecture is filled with amazing illustrations and photographs that take you to the heart of the world''s landmark buildings. Get the opportunity to look beyond the facade. Examine materials and technology that shape buildings, and identify thekey elements and decorative features of each architectural style. This is the best definitive visual guide on architecture; it covers 5,000 years of architectural design, style, and construction from airports to ziggurats. Dissects architectural wonders inside and out Includes palaces, great temples, cathedrals and towering modern skyscrapers
Download or read book Eyewitness Companions Astronomy written by Ian Ridpath and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-04-03 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From origins of the universe to exploration of outer galaxies, this is the essential handbook for the amateur astronomer. Now is your chance to trace the history of astronomy, from the earliest human civilizations to the present day. Tour the Solar System, using a unique visual guide illustrated with the most recent images of the planets. This definitive visual guide will show you star charts and the guide to constellations to find your way around the night sky and locate stars, galaxies, and other objects. Profiles 88 constellations and a month-by-month guide 300+ star chart Includes latest equipment
Download or read book Eyewitness Companions Photography written by Tom Ang and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-10-03 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title illustrates techniques and how to take amazing pictures, as well as looking at renowned photographers, the most up to date equipment and a history of the art form. Specially commissioned illustrations and photographs Written by experts in each fieldUsing the award winning design of the Eyewitness Travel Guides, Eyewitness Companions are the ultimate visual handbook to a wide range of subjects!
Download or read book Trees written by Carol Usher and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Showing you what others only tell you. Perfect for any budding botanist or dedicated dendrologist this unique visual guide covers every aspect of the world's trees. Learn how to identify over 500 species of tree, with essential information on leaf, bark, flower and fruit types and discover the importance of trees and forests as natural habitats and ecosystems. Ideal for in-the-field reference.
Download or read book Eyewitness Handbook of Trees written by Storey Publishing and published by Storey Books. This book was released on 1997-11-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Trailside Guide Hiking and Backpacking written by Karen Berger and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1995 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A companion volume to the PBS-TV series "Trailside" discusses gear, safety, and trail courtesy.
Download or read book The Eyewitness Handbook of Trees written by Allen J. Coombes and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A field guide to trees around the world, each depicted by a full-color photograph with a caption that describes key features and points of differentiation.
Download or read book Eyewitness Companions Mythology written by Neil Philip and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-09-03 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally told to explain the mysteries of the world—such as creation, divine will, fertility, death, and love—myths are a major part of many cultures throughout the world, and each area has its own myths. Organized by geographic region, each myth is placed within the civilization’s history and context. The key elements of world mythology, such as the hero, his divine connection, the labyrinth, the initiation, and the transformation,are explored in boxes and features throughout the book. Philip Wilkinson has more than 50 titles to his credit in the fields of mythology, history, and the arts, including DK’s Illustrated Dictionaries of Mythology and Religions. Neil Philip is the author of many books on folklore and mythology, including The Illustrated Book of Myths and Myths and Legends Explained. Synopses of the great myths that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present Covers mythology around the globe, from the classic Greek to lesser known Malaysian Catalogs of gods by subject enable comparisons of distant civilizations
Download or read book A Pocket Guide to Trees written by Jenny Linford and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book World War I written by Simon Adams and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2023-11-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In collaboration with the Imperial War Museum, go back in time and experience history with this picture-led guide to the First World War. From disaster to victory, Eyewitness World War I captivates readers and gives an insight into life in the muddy trenches, and what it was like to be a soldier, along with a broader picture of the world-changing events that led to the start of the conflict. More than 250 photographs, illustrating the people, places, and stories of the conflict, give a unique eyewitness view of the conflict dubbed the "war to end all wars". DK Eyewitness World War I expertly illustrates the lessons of the First World War and how they impact our world today. This museum in a book uses striking full-colour photographs and illustrations of warfare, weaponry, vehicles, maps, and secret documents along with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines to reveal this conflict as never before. Part of the best-selling DK Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness feature - fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.
Download or read book The Tree Book written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The secret world of trees is revealed in this beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world. Trees occur naturally throughout the world and have been a part of human history almost as long as humans have existed. Used for shelter, tools, fuel, and food, they also help supply the atmosphere with oxygen and form astonishingly diverse ecosystems, as well as some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes. Now the intricate world of leafy woodlands and abundant rainforests is revealed in this extensive visual guide to trees, exploring their key scientific traits and their ecological importance, as well as their enduring significance in human history and culture. From ancient oaks and great redwoods to lush banyans and imposing kapoks, The Tree Book reveals the anatomy, behaviors, and beauty of these incredible plants and habitats in detail. Combining natural history and a scientific overview with a wider look at the history, uses, symbolism, and mythology of trees, this book is a new kind of guide to these fascinating organisms.
