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‘After I finished this book I alarmed my family by going into the garden and climbing the apple tree.’ – Damian Whitworth, The Times

The definitive field guide to the trees of North America, featuring maps, detailed illustrations, and information on more than 600 species of trees, from the preeminent, bestselling author and illustrator “A beautiful, masterful, and much-needed work that will henceforth be our guide to the North American trees.”—Edward O. Wilson The Sibley Guide to Trees is an astonishingly elegant guide to a complex subject. It condenses a huge amount of information about tree identification—more than has ever been collected in a single book—into a logical, accessible, easy-to-use format. With more than 4,100 meticulous, exquisitely detailed paintings, the Guide highlights the often subtle similarities and distinctions between more than 600 tree species—native trees as well as many introduced species. More than 500 maps show the complete range, both natural and cultivated, for nearly all species. No other guide has ever made field identification so clear. Highlighted features include: • leaves (including multiple leaf shapes and fall leaf color) • bark • needles • cones • flowers • fruit • twigs • silhouettes Trees are arranged taxonomically, with all related species grouped together. By focusing on the fundamental characteristics of, for example, oaks or chestnuts or hickories, the Guide helps the user recognize these basic species groups the same way birders recognize thrushes, warblers, or sparrows. In addition, there are essays on taxonomy, on the cultivation of trees, and on conservation issues, reflecting Sibley’s deep concern with habitat preservation and environmental health. An important contribution to our understanding of the natural world, The Sibley Guide to Trees is a necessity for every tree lover, traveler, and naturalist.

At a meeting of dendrochronologists an American colleague described the effects of volcanic eruptions on annual ring formation in bristlecone pines. I knew very little about either volcanoes or American pines! At the same meeting European scientists spoke on the dendrochronological dating of lakeshore settlements and the effects of larch bud moth attack on trees in the Alps. It is possible that American participants were not in a position to fully appreciate these papers either. In other words, dendrochronology is an extremely interdisciplinary science; its facets range from modern statistics on wood anatomy to the history of art. It is difficult even for dendrochronol ogists to keep in touch with the whole spectrum, and even more difficult for the layman to obtain an overall view of the many methods and fields of application. In recent times specialisation has begun to hinder communication be tween the various sectors. Archaeologists, for instance, set up their own dendrochronological laboratories and construct independent chronologies to serve their particular interests. The scientific institutions which previously carried out such work are now turning more and more to strongly statistically or biologically-oriented questions. The full wealth of information contained in tree rings, however, will be revealed only when dendrochronologists make a concerted effort to relate the findings of the different fields. In spite of inevitable specialisation, it is necessary that the expert concern himself with the work of his colleagues.

Presents a handbook for the identification of over five hundred species of trees by illustration and text.

Give this book a green thumb's up. Includes CD-ROM. This guide provides the home landscaper with all the information necessary to plan, plant, and nurture trees and shrubs. Arborist professional Josh Plunkett provides the kind of practical, hands-on guidance necessary to transform yards into beautiful havens. Includes a dynamic, interactive CD-ROM featuring hundreds of full-colour photos of trees and shrubs in every season and a checklist of the most important factors necessary in choosing the right tree or shrub More than 200 different trees and shrubs featured Insider advice on how to select the healthiest plants from local and online nurseries Dozens of illustrated, step-by-step instructions for planting, feeding, and pruning

An introduction to gardening that provides tips and information on choosing the right kind of plants, preparing the soil, caring for the plants, and other related topics.

Grow your own apples, figs, plums, cherries, pears, apricots, and peaches in even the smallest backyard! Ann Ralph shows you how to cultivate small yet abundant fruit trees using a variety of specialized pruning techniques. With dozens of simple and effective strategies for keeping an ordinary fruit tree from growing too large, you’ll keep your gardening duties manageable while at the same time reaping a bountiful harvest. These little fruit trees are easy to maintain and make a lovely addition to any home landscape.

Learn Golang Programming by "Reading" This Book! Go is one of the most popular programming languages, created by Google. Go is much simpler than most other modern programming languages such as Java or C#. It is easier to learn. It is easier to use. And, it is more fun to use. If you are just starting with programming, then Go is the perfect language to learn programming with. Go is a "backend programming language", and it is different from other popular dynamic languages like Python and Javascript. It requires more discipline. It will make you a better programmer. Once you are comfortable with Go, you can more easily learn other programming languages. The Art of Go - Basics starts from the absolute basics and moves on to more advanced topics. Although it is an introductory book, you will gain sufficient knowledge, after reading this book, that you can venture into a journey of programming in Go on your own. If you are a seasoned developer, then it will provide a good introduction to idiomatic usages of Go in broad contexts. Who is this book for? Anyone who wants to know what programming is and how the code is written. Anyone who has tried to learn programming and given up because it was too hard. Anyone who has some experience in programming and who wants to learn the Go language. The Art of Go - Basics is organized into a series of small lessons. Each lesson starts with simple example programs, and it emphasizes code reading rather than premature writing. You will learn basics of coding, and some intricacies of Golang, just by reading each lesson. The book includes some (optional) exercises, and it ends with a few final projects. The Art of Go - Basics covers the following topics (as of version Go 1.16), among other things: The basic structure of Go programs. Basic constructs of the Go programming language such as expressions and statements. Primitive types, slices, maps, and functions. Go structs, interfaces, and methods. Pointers. Value semantics vs reference semantics. Value receivers vs pointer receivers. Concurrent programming with Goroutines and channels. Simple network programming over TCP. Simple Web programming using the net/http standard package. Go build tools. Go modules. If you are just starting to learn programming, then learn Go. Learn programming with Go. The Art of Go - Basics will guide you through your first steps in the wonderful world of programming! Get this book now and start learning programming in Go today!

There are hundreds of thousands of plant species on Earth, from liverworts less than an inch tall to giant redwood trees that reach hundreds of feet into the sky. With their great variety of forms, plants have adapted to nearly every type of habitat. This title provides a strong introduction to plant biology, clearly explaining how plants' structures enable them to make food, grow, survive challenging environments, and reproduce. The final chapter discusses the life of Carolus Linnaeus, whose plant taxonomy influenced classification in biology from his own era to the present day. The text meets the needs of the Common Core by helping readers learn the meaning of key terms as they are used in biology, as well as develop coherent understandings of important biological processes.