Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants: Monocotyledons

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The Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants represents the first comprehensive taxonomic treatment of succulents in thirty years. It covers over 9000 taxa of all succulents except Cactaceae. This up-to-date work is ideally suited for anyone interested in these fascinating plants, including hobbyists, plant scientists, horticulturalists and herbarium staff.
This volume on monocotyledons presents succulents from 17 families and 64 genera, totalling some 1100 species and over 200 infraspecific taxa. The families Agavaceae, Aloaceae and Doryanthaceae are covered in their entirety. The most important genera are Agave (century plants) with approx. 200 species, and Aloe (aloes) with about 450. Other major genera included are: Haworthia, Bulbine and Sansevieria, each with approx. 60 species. In addition, a wide variety of bulbous xerophytes from several genera are described.

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Monocotiledoni.......2002-04-03

Il libro è ben fatto (forse un po troppo stringato nelle descrizioni) e le foto a colori precise e di esemplari molto esplicativi. Forse l'aggiunta di chiavi per la determinazione delle specie sarebbe stata un aggiunta gradita da molti... e la maggior grandezza delle foto sarebbe stata un plus valore.

Il libro comunque rimane un must !

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Visit the "land of princes" with its great desert forts and palaces bearing traces of India's royal heritage. See the pink sandstone city of Jaipur and the water palaces at Udaipur. 1,000 full-color illustrations.

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Never received.......2007-04-01

No review since the product was never received. Its been almost two months now and no book. Amazon should do a review of this supplier and determine why they advertise a product as available but then cannot ship it.

for virtual and actual travelers.......2004-01-01

India has long been on my must-visit list, and after reading this gorgeous book, another in a lovely series that Knopf publishes, my appetite has been re-whetted. But even if you're strictly an armchair traveler, this book will satisfy as an informative if idealized picture of Rajasthan, the most romantic state of India. I hope Knopf produces more books on the rest of India soon.

Great book, and Birkali is a great place!!.......2000-12-27

By reading this book, i realised how great the city of Birkali really is, and I was impressed by all of the great innovations and technological advancements that have come about from that great city. I truely reccomend this book, and i feel you should also look at the autobiography: "Devi Singh: The life of a true innovator." Go Blue!

Knopf Guide India : Rajasthan : Jaipur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer,.......2000-06-22

Knopf has compiled a typically excellent guide that will be as useful and interesting to read after the trip as it is during. If anything, the guidebook is better as a post-trip reference manual than a guide becuase it is so packed with information, photographs and drawings. The information is accurate and detailed. Because it is not a typical guide (does not list attractions in a bullet-point sort of way), should be purchased if you are deciding to go to India or in addition to a more by-the-numbers guide.

Like all the Knopf Guides, I recommend it highly.

Exquisitely Done!.......2000-04-28

This book is worth purchasing if just for the drawing/maps. I've rarely seen their equal. The information about each fort, palace and temple is illustrated and the sections on artists and authors related works is wonderful. You see things so clearly you can make up your own mind where to go. Aesthetically pleasing.

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India: Rajasthan (Knopf Guide Series)

Manufacturer: Alfred A Knopf
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0614159474

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Time to read a book. Time to wash dishes. Time to do this or that. You say things like this every day, all the time. But there was a time when time itself was undefinedno one knew the difference between a minute, an hour, or a day. Then people started creating tools to measure time. First they used the big stuff around themthe sun, the moon, water. Soon after, using the knowledge they got from their natural time-telling tools, people began to build clockshuge clocks unlike the ones we use today. They also used their knowledge of the sun and moon to create calendars made up of months and years. Now, centuries later, we have clocks all around us. We can easily figure out how long a month is. But it took many years of tinkering and inventing to perfect the art of telling time. You could take a few moments now to read all about time. If you have a minute, that is.

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Not all "Northwest Coast".......2006-12-27

Great, yet another book about "Northwest Coast" and "Coast Salish" art that ignores the art of the Salish Indians of Western Washington. Ever since J. E. Standley flooded the Seattle tourist market with the fake Kwakiutle artwork, fake totem poles, and other hybrids of art forms from the northern coast Salish tribes, the art forms that are indigenous to our tribes here in western Washington have been all but forgotten, brushed aside by authors who chase the market with books that pretend to deal with all "of the Northwest Coast" but in reality ignore anything south of the 49th Parallel.

Beautiful and Informational.......2006-10-10

Interesting and well written, this book has been not only a wonderful source of entertainment but a good reference for this native art style. Every image is a beautiful example of the style, and covers several medias (print, paint, clothing and carving). Stewart spends time covering all the basics, from the rudimentary design principles, to the myths and symbolism of the many animals and figures represented by the examples. Differences between tribal styles are also covered, each group accompanied by several wonderful examples of the art. This book is a great starting place for anyone wanting to study this art form, whether it be primarily cultural or artistic.

Encyclopedia of Haida.......2006-03-16

This is a great book if you are looking for explanations of the history of the Haida artwork and drawings. It also includes many examples of the artwork and is easy to read and understand for all ages.

What I needed.......2004-12-25

Great pictures, explainations, and examples, Put in wonderful catagories and easy to understand!! Fully recommend!! I wish there was more of it as it is so well thought out!!

Great details and good reading..........2001-08-02

Through well-detailed photographs and drawings, this book provides a nice introduction to Northwest tribal art. It uses examples of two- and three-dimensional works of art to explain the meanings and symbolism behind the animal motifs. You will quickly learn to recognize the ovoid, and S and U shapes that are characteristic to the art form. It also explains stylistic differences between the different cultural groups. I used this book on a trip through the Northwest and it really enriched my experience.

Northwest Coast Indian Designs (Dover Pictorial Archive)

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Simplistic, Misleading, Not Useful
Okay?
Designs are authenic and easy to follow patterns forprojects

Northwest Coast Indian Designs (Dover Pictorial Archive)
Madeleine Orban-Szontagh
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0486281795

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Over 270 designs from art of Nootka, Kwakiutl, Tlingit, other groups. Stylized plants, abstracts, repeating patterns, totemic images, more.

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Simplistic, Misleading, Not Useful.......2003-03-13

When this book came out, there were surprisingly few books about Pacific Northwest Coast artwork, and many of the books that had been written were out of print.

I suppose it's possible that the author or publisher honestly felt they saw a niche that needed to be filled, and intended to produce a simple, helpful book. But regardless of their intent, the impression I came away with was that this book was thrown together in order to cash in on the rising interest and, at that time, paucity of reference material related to this artform.

The book is remarkably short, there is a lack of useful information about the artform or its elements, and many of the designs that are included in the book do not even appear to be native to this style of art.

I hate to pan a book, because I'm a part-time writer myself, but facts are facts. Regardless of what you are looking for when it comes to Northwest Coast Art - how to understand it, style variations amongst different northwest tribes, how to draw this type of art, etc. -- this book will not provide it for you. The only reason I can think of for buying this book is because you want a copy of every book ever written on the topic. Otherwise, don't waste your money on this one.

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Okay?.......2001-02-28

Does not explain what the designs are, if you don't have another book to explain them you will be lost. Drawings do not reflect true designs.

Designs are authenic and easy to follow patterns forprojects.......1998-08-30

We liked the book as a number of the designs are ones remembered from childhood. They are easy for us to follow when making are native crafts. As we try to be as authenic as possible. It is one of the best books we have found for Northwest Coast Indians Designs. Madeleine Orban-Szontagh's Books are all good books.

Northwest Coast Indian Designs CD-ROM and Book (Electronic Clip Art)

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Northwest Coast Indian Designs CD-ROM and Book (Electronic Clip Art)
Madeleine Orban-Szontagh
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0486997480

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Scores of striking designs from Native Americans of the Northwest include images by the Nootka, Kwakiutl, Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian, and other groups. Attractive, sometimes startling motifs depict stylized plants, birds and animals, abstract borders and repeating patterns, dramatic totemic images, and other decorative emblems. 283 black-and-white illustrations.

Sampler Quilt Blocks from Native American Designs

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Sampler Quilt Blocks from Native American Designs
Joyce Mori
Manufacturer: Collector Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0891458476

Visions of the North: Native Arts of the Northwest Coast

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The Photographs are the book

Visions of the North: Native Arts of the Northwest Coast
Don and Debra McQuiston
Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0811808599

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Compelling photographs of Northwest Indian art -- and images of the stunning landscape vistas that have shaped it -- fill this gorgeous new volume for fans of these increasingly popular, collectable artifacts, as well as for the many travelers to the Pacific Northwest. Throughout Northern California, Oregon, and Washington, and as far north as Glacier Bay, Alaska, the totem poles, ceremonial masks, decorative blankets, canoes, and other elaborate items crafted by Native Americans reflect the resources and geological diversity of their abundant environment. Over 130 full-color photographs and a fascinating text reveal the details of this strikingly beautiful region and the rich artistic heritage of its inhabitants. An exciting companion to Spirit Faces: Contemporary Native American Masks from the Northwest (Chronicle Books, Spring 1995), this evocative book will be both?an essential acquisition and a memorable souvenir.

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The Photographs are the book.......2000-09-03

When the front cover flap says "text offers a basic introduction to the Northweest Coast culture" put the emphasis on basic, very basic. The value of the book is in the photographs. This book includes not only old work and recent work but even work in progress. It includes petroglyphs, masks, dugouts, baskets, jewlery, totel poles, rattles, spoons i.e. a full introduction to the material culture. It also includes photographs of the region allowing one to envision the physical space in which the Native Americans lived.

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Sixteen authentic images of ceremonial masks, stylized animals, and other striking motifs capture the rich and mysterious symbolism of Native American cultures, among them the Tlingit, Kwakiutl, Haida, Tsimshian, Chilkat, and other Northwest Coast tribal groups. To create dramatic glowing effects, simple color illustrations and place near a light source.

Northwest Indian Designs (A Barbara Holdridge Book)

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Northwest Indian Designs (A Barbara Holdridge Book)
Caren Caraway
Manufacturer: Stemmer House Publishers
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0916144984

Native Visions: Evolution in Northwest Coast Art from the Eighteenth Through the Twentieth Century

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Native Visions: Evolution in Northwest Coast Art from the Eighteenth Through the Twentieth Century
Steven C. Brown
Manufacturer: University of Washington Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0295976586

Down from the Shimmering Sky: Masks of the Northwest Coast

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Down from the Shimmering Sky: Masks of the Northwest Coast
Peter Macnair , Robert Joseph , and Bruce Grenville
Manufacturer: University of Washington Press
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Binding: Paperback

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Spirit Faces: Contemporary Masks of the Northwest Coast

ASIN: 0295977094

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