Comprehensive reference to all conifer genera, major temperate broadleaves and important tropical trees. Provides a complete profile of each tree group, including fact panel, distribution map, list
The comprehensive resource of baseball trivia and statistics contains everything one needs to know about the most important players, teams, games, managers, stadiums, and record-breakers, along with
Vibrant photos and fascinating text bring Costa Rica's hummingbirds to life. Hummingbirds of Costa Rica features 44 of the 45 species of hummers that inhabit Costa Rica. (The Plain-capped starthroa
"Guide to planting and caring for the most beautiful plants for your home. Contains simple, easy-to-follow advice and informative at-a-glance reference section on: placement and purchase ; successful
A well-illustrated reference for anyone needing to make accurate judgements about gemstones, including sources and grading, settings, cutting and faceting, gemstone groups, appraising, spotting synth
The canoe was essential to the early exploration of North America. Today, it is a vital link to the natural environment and vast wilderness, still widely used for recreation, transportation and sport.
A step-by-step guide to miniature origami techniques, with illustrated instructions for 50 miniature origami projects. Includes traditional and innovative new techniques like tea-bag and iris folding
Who designs skyscrapers? How are they built? Why don't they fall down? From the Tower of Babel to the Great Pyramids to New York's Freedom Tower (to be completed in 2010), skyscrapers in one form or
The Uncovering series explores science and technology focusing on topics of interest to young adult readers and featuring full-color illustrations, informative text, sidebars, captions and four aceta
This is a basic illustrated guide to whale watching opportunities around the world covering all of the different cetacean species, including dolphins and porpoises. Before getting to discussion of ind
Now in paper: A comprehensive field guide to the mammals of North America that gives insight into their behavior and history, well-illustrated with photographs and well-written by an expert in animal
This revised edition of Firefly World Factbook is arranged in alphabetical order by country and features the following: - Concise, cross-referenced articles on geography, climate, vegetation, economy
A richly illustrated guide to growing a most satisfying perennial, the peony. The dazzling peony with its generous blooms is revered and treasured in North America as it has been for centuries in i
Expert advice on freshwater aquarium fish. Illustrated in full color, this comprehensive reference includes 500 of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish. It provides concise at-a-glance informat
Practical and illustrated by step-by-step techniques, this book covers all types of plant propagation: seeds, cuttings and division as well as layering, grafting and growing from spores. Extensive ta
It's never too late to train an older dog to respond promptly and correctly to commands. Every year thousands of families adopt adult dogs, whether from friends, relatives or the pound or rescue soc
Both authors and photographers, De Roy and Jones run the Roving Tortoise Worldwide Nature Photography company in New Zealand. They present lavish color photographs of the fauna, flora, and geological
More than 11,000 cross-indexed names across 100 categories. Crossword puzzles are more popular -- and more complex -- than ever. Answers to those vexing clues relating to names are seldom found in
Celebrate the best of the country lifestyle. Harrowsmith Country Life magazine has been celebrating the country lifestyle in all of its forms for more than 30 years. In Living the Country Dream, ed
In 1955, at the age of 23, pianist Glenn Gould burst onto the world stage with his inspired recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations. His dynamic virtuosity and passionate artistry inspired millions, a
