Hummingbirds inspire an unmistakable sense of devotion and awe among bird lovers. Gardeners, too, love the company of hummingbirds, not only for their beauty, but also for their role as pollinators. Brimming with astonishing facts, practical advice, and important ecological information, The Hummingbird Handbook is a must-have guide to attracting, understanding, and protecting hummingbirds. From advice on feeders to planting and landscaping techniques...

Why are some frogs able to freeze solid and still survive? How can secretions from amphibians offer scientists clues for treating human ailments? What allows reptiles and amphibians to regenerate their limbs? Reptiles & Amphibians, an exciting new Explore Your World; handbook, incorporates the Discovery Channel's unique authoritative approach and acclaimed visuals to answer these and other questions in a captivating blend of information and entertainment....

"A one-of-a-kind reference and text supplement, Perennial Weeds: Characteristics and Identification of Selected Herbaceous Species is exclusively concerned with perennial weeds, both grasses and broadleafs."--BOOK JACKET. "Perennial Weeds is a supplement for weed science courses and a useful reference for owners and managers of agricultural land, parks, golf courses, and home gardens and yards."--Jacket.

"Lichens are dynamic, symbiotic organisms formed by close cooperation between fungi and algae. There are over 20,000 identified species performing essential ecosystem services worldwide. Extremely sensitive to air pollution, they have returned to cities from which they were absent for decades until the air became cleaner. This guide is the first to introduce urban naturalists to over 60 of the common lichens now found in cities and urban areas throughout...

Table of Contents -- 1. Problems in detecting dormant (VBNC) cells, and the role of DNA elements in this response -- 2. The use of antibiotic resistance gene markers for studying bacterial populations in natural environments ...

Describes a case study of six enterprises that use Radio Frequence Identification (RFID) tags to control access in the workplace to understand their policies about personally identifiable records obtained by sensing RFID-based access cards. These policies have a number of common features, but the policies are neither documented nor shared with employees. While employees ought to be informed about uses of access control system records, implementing...

This 3rd edition includes 14 new species, updated photographs and range maps, expanded information in Stan's Notes and much more!

Each entry includes family, Latin, and common names, description, bloom time, habitat, range, and cycle/origin. With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make wildflower identification simple, informative, and productive. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of wildflowers that don't grow in Minnesota. Learn about 200 of the most common and important species found in the state. They're organized...

A manual for the modern hunter-gatherer that will teach you everything you need to know about foraging, hunting, and cooking in the wild. From finding wild edible plants to subsistence hunting, you'll learn how to live off the land while hunting like a caveman--and eating like a king. With high-quality design, intricate detail, and a durable flexicover, this manual is the perfect addition to any outdoor enthusiast's library. Whether you're using...

This field guide highlights 100 fish found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding about the behaviors and appearance of each fish and will be able to identify these creatures after seeing the vivid photographs and useful labels within the book. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.