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Wild Flowers of the Pacific Coast
Author: Mrs. Emma (Homan) Thayer
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Published: 1887
Total Pages: 164
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Wild Flowers of the Pacific Coast
Author: Leslie Loren Haskin
Publisher:
Published: 1977
Total Pages: 438
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Gives you all you need to identify 332 flowers and flowering shrubs of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Central and Northern California, and Alaska. Botanical information—color, size, shape and condition of significant structures, habitat, blooming period—and general commentary (Indian uses, name, history, etc.). 182 plates.
Flowers of the Pacific Island Seashore
Author: W. Arthur Whistler
Publisher: W. Arthur Whistler
Published: 1992
Total Pages: 168
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The dream of becoming a beachcomber on some distant tropical shore has always held a particular fascination for Westerners. To be able to spend one's day relaxing under a tropical sun and walking a palm-covered beach bordering a blue lagoon has seemed like the ideal escape from the everyday pressures of the hurried lifestyle of our Western world. Ever since its European discovery, Polynesia has captivated the imagination of adventurers looking for an island paradise. Now, with the age of jet travel, a visit to the islands is no longer an impossible dream. Every year thousands of people fly to the South Pacific to spend their vacation in the tropical sun. One of the most remarkable features of Polynesia is the vast array of exotic flowers to be found growing everywhere in profusion. For those who are interested in nature, the easiest way to identify these exotic species is by using an illustrated book on tropical flowers. There are already a number of such books available, but most of these deal only with cultivated ornamental plants such as hibiscus, frangipani, and jasmine. These are well-suited to those who do not go beyond the confines of their hotel or local tourist attractions. But it is for those who seek out nature, away from the hotels, aways from the tourist attractions, or even away from civilization, that this book is intended.
Beach Management Tools - Concepts, Methodologies and Case Studies
Author: Camilo M. Botero
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2017-12-04
Total Pages: 960
ISBN-13: 3319583042
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book provides an overview of beach management tools, including carrying capacity, beach nourishment, environmental and tourism awards (like Blue Flag or others), bathing water quality, zoning, beach typologies, quality index, user's perception, interdisciplinary beach monitoring, coastal legislation, shore protection, social and economic indicators, ecosystem services, and coastal governance (applied in beach case studies). Beaches are one of the most intensely used coastal ecosystems and are responsible for more than half of all global tourism revenues, and as such the book introduces a wide range of state-of-the-art tools that can be used to deal with a variety of beach challenges. Each chapter features specific types of tools that can be applied to advantage in beach management practices. With examples of local and regional case studies from around the globe, this is a valuable resource for anyone involved in beach management.
Traditional Trees of Pacific Islands
Author: Craig R. Elevitch
Publisher: PAR
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 818
ISBN-13: 0970254458
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"This book is for the person who lives in the tropics or subtropics and is interested in native plants, who wants to know about plants that are useful, who loves to watch plants grow, and who is willing to work with them. Such a person might ask questions like, Where will they grow? How do I grow them? Are they good to eat? How are they used? What are their names? These questions and more are answered here."--Préface
A Guide to Pacific Wetland Plants
Seashore Plants of South Florida and the Caribbean
Author: David W Nellis
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2015-10-17
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13: 1561648930
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Seashore Plants of South Florida and the Caribbean is a complete source for information about which plants grow best in nearshore environments. It includes extensive characteristics of each plant, including: Form, flower and fruit date Geographic distribution and habitat Reproduction and propagation Ornamental uses Medicinal and toxic properties, including modern and folkloric beliefs and uses Ecological aspects This guide is a must-have for backyard gardeners and serious naturalists alike.
South Pacific Handbook
Author: David Stanley
Publisher: David Stanley
Published: 1989
Total Pages: 780
ISBN-13: 9780918373298
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A comprehensive guide to the 16 territories of Polynesia and Melanesia, not just the popular spots. This is a guide for the budget traveller to the whole of the South Pacific.
Historical Dictionary of Polynesia
Author: Robert D. Craig
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 480
ISBN-13: 0810867729
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The term Polynesia refers to a cultural and geographical area in the Pacific Ocean, bound by what is commonly referred to as the Polynesian Triangle, which consists of Hawai'i in the north, New Zealand in the southwest, and Easter Island in the southeast. Thousands of islands are scattered throughout this area, most of which are currently included in one of the modern island states of American Samoa, Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Hawai'i, New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga, Tokelau, Tuvalu, and Wallis and Futuna. The third edition of the Historical Dictionary of Polynesia greatly expands on the previous editions through a chronology, an introductory essay, an expansive bibliography, and over 400 cross-referenced dictionary entries on significant persons, events, places, organizations, and other aspects of Polynesian history from the earliest times to the present. Appendixes of the major islands and atolls within Polynesia, the rulers and administrators of the 13 major island states, and basic demographic information of those states are also included.
