The vanishing lichens;: Their history, biology, and importance

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The vanishing lichens;: Their history, biology, and importance
D. H. S Richardson
Manufacturer: Hafner Press
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ASIN: 0028509307

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THE VANISHING LICHENS Their History, Biology and Importance
David Richardson
Manufacturer: Hafner Press
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000O8WWM2

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THE VANISHING LICHENS. THEIR HISTORY, BIOLOGY AND IMPORTANCE [11B]
D. Richardson
Manufacturer: David & Charles, Ltd.
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000WPSGTU

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Misty mountains, verdant forests, spring wildflowers and fiery autumn foliage - the parks of the southern Appalachians reveal spectacular displays of nature around every corner. Hike the Appalachian Trail, swim crystal-clear lakes and enjoy live bluegrass music. Our handy guide helps you discover the best of Great Smoky and Shenandoah, plus the dramatic Blue Ridge Parkway.

• PLAY OUTDOORS - ride horses through leafy woods, raft down rushing rivers or hang glide over soaring peaks

• EXPERIENCE HISTORY - visit a replica of a Cherokee village, tour the log cabins of early settlers and view demonstrations of traditional mountain crafts

• BRING THE KIDS - tips on the best sights and activities for families, plus child-friendly hotels and restaurants

• EXPLORE FURTHER - sample the fudge in Gatlinburg, ride rollercoasters in Dollywood and stroll the cosmopolitan boulevards of Asheville

• SLEEP TIGHT - from shady campgrounds to historic inns and luxury resorts, top lodging choices for all budgets

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Written at the upper-elementary/middle school level, these stories are an enchanting sampling from islands that appear to some like "twinkling stars in the night sky" of the Pacific Ocean. Intended as a literary companion to Pacific Neighbors and Pacific Nations and Territories, these ancient legends add depth of culture to any study of the islands from which they spring. The stories in Pacific Island Legends are also indexed thematically, allowing students to investigate a cross-section of island lore, for example, by comparing creation myths throughout the Pacific. Beautifully illustrated with culturally appropriate wood cuts by Connie J. Adams, Pacific Island Legends is a window into an important but often overlooked part of the world.

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Recommended for students, scholars, and general readers........2000-04-06

The legends and folk lore embodied in the culture and values of Pacific island peoples are showcased in Pacific Island Legends, a single, easy to read volume that is beautifully illustrated with the woodcut images of Connie J. Adams. Educators Bo Flood, Beret Strong, and William Flood have successfully collaborated to present forty-four legends from all over the Pacific, serving to provide cultural access that will be appreciated by scholars and non-specialist general readers alike. Pacific Island Legends is a highly recommended addition to any personal, academic, or public library multicultural myth, legend and folklore reference collection.

Exchange in Oceania: A Graph Theoretic Analysis (Oxford Studies in Social and Cultural Anthropology)

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Exchange in Oceania: A Graph Theoretic Analysis (Oxford Studies in Social and Cultural Anthropology)
Per Hage , and Frank Harary
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0198277601

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In their previous book, Structural Models in Anthropology, anthropologist Per Hage and mathematician Frank Harary used graph theory, a branch of pure mathematics, to develop a family of models for the study of social, symbolic, and cognitive relations. In this book the authors extend these models and apply them to the analysis of exchange structures in Oceania, presenting graph theory in a form accessible to the non-mathematical reader. Using ethnographic data from Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia, they demonstrate that the language, techniques, and theorems of graph theory provide the essential basis for the description, quantification, simulation, enumeration, and notation of the great variety of exchange forms actually found in Oceanic societies.

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Don't go there!

Happy Isles of Oceania Paddling The
Paul Theroux
Manufacturer: Penguin Putnam~trade
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0241131847

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Don't go there!.......2005-07-21

In 1980 I proofread a magazine excerpt of a Paul Theroux book. It began with his getting up early to catch a train from Boston to begin a journey to Patagonia. Who cares how early this bloody New Englander had to get up or what he had for breakfast? I'd thought Patagonia was a mythical country. I guarantee you it wasn't in my geography book. Turns out it's part of Argentina. Big deal.

But the guy is a real writer. In The Happy Isles, he recounts the tale of how he brought a folding boat, about the size of a big suitcase, to every Pacific island you've ever dreamed about and paddled around them all. Forget those islands -- Theroux says they are mostly full of lazy, suspicious people who stuff themselves with imported junk food. Some are Christian religious fanatics, some are vicious pagans, and some are both.

The first two chapters are on New Zealand, and I imagine those folks would shoot Theroux on sight if he had the temerity to return. He was not complimentary.

Theroux is not Mr. Sweetness and Light, but that's all the more enjoyable as he demolishes the images of tropical paradises, whether in Meganesia, Melanesia, Polynesia, or Hawaii. Stay home! Stay home, pour a Mai Tai, and enjoy this delightful putdown.

Reference Map of Oceania: The Pacific Islands of Micronesia, Polynesia, Melanesia

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Only Useful as an Overview
amazing map
Excellent coverage of Melanesia, Micronesia, & Polynesia

Reference Map of Oceania: The Pacific Islands of Micronesia, Polynesia, Melanesia
James A. Bier
Manufacturer: University of Hawaii Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 082483108X

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Only Useful as an Overview.......2005-02-19

This map will only be useful to you if you don't have any other basic resources, like a general world atlas or travel guides, at home.
The main map itself shows the entire South Pacific region, with country boundaries clearly marked, but individual islands reduced to the size of dots.
Major islands are shown on inset maps, however even these are still tiny - you will find bigger, more detailed, and more accurate maps of the same islands (and many more) in travel guidebooks to this region by Lonely Planet or Moon.
In short, unless you just want a general map to hang on your wall, don't waste your money on this one!

amazing map.......2004-12-16

I've been looking for a map for a long time of Oceania because after college I'm settling on an island by myself in search for waves. I could'nt believe all the islands I've never known about. If I was to purchase one map in conjunction with nautical charts, it would be this one.

Excellent coverage of Melanesia, Micronesia, & Polynesia.......1999-08-02

This map covers an area of the world that is not well represented in most world atlases. Excellent index. Fifty-one detailed inset maps.

Vegetation of the Tropical Pacific Islands (Ecological Studies, V. 132.)

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Vegetation of the Tropical Pacific Islands (Ecological Studies, V. 132.)
Dieter Mueller-Dombois , and F.R. Fosberg
Manufacturer: Springer
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The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals

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ASIN: 0387983139

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Written by the leading authorities on the plant diversity and ecology of the Pacific islands, this book is a magisterial synthesis of the vegetation and landscapes of the islands of the Pacific Ocean. It is organized by island group, and includes information on geography, geology, phytogeographic relationships, and human influences on vegetation. Vegetation of the Tropical Pacific Islands features over 400 color photographs, plus dozens of maps and climate diagrams. The authorsâ€™ efforts in assembling the existing information into an integrated, comprehensive book will be welcomed by biogeographers, plant ecologists, conservation biologists, and all scientists with an interest in island biology.

Adventuring in the Pacific: The Islands of Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia

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Interesting and even relevant - if you have the money !
Adventuring in the Pacific : Polynesia Melanesia Micronesia

Adventuring in the Pacific: The Islands of Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia
Susanna Margolis
Manufacturer: Sierra Club Books for Children
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0871563908

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Adventuring in the Pacific guides travelers through 15 South Pacific island nations, a region five times the size of the continental United States. This vast area covers all of Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia, and offers a spectacular range of natural attractions -- volcanic formations, highlands, atolls, coral reefs, lagoons, waterfalls, and beaches -- harboring a broad variety of birds, animals, plant life, and marine creatures.

Adventuring in the Pacific features:
-- Island-by-island profiles of the terrain, history, native customs, and not-to-be-missed places that give each island its special character, such as Colo-i-Suva, a lush forest park, on Suva, Fiji;
-- Outdoor recreational opportunities, such as scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, hiking, mountain climbing, sightseeing by bicycle, car, or boat, and beachcombing on endless white sand beaches like those of Ha'apai, Tonga;
-- Travel information on the best seasons to visit, transportation, accommodations, scheduling, visa requirements, language, shopping, and native arts along with entertainment, cultural events, and night life. Current maps clearly display the geography of each region and island nation;
-- A chapter on "The Literary Pacific," detailing the works of those writers who helped shape the popular image of the South Seas, including Herman Melville, Robert Louis Stevenson, Jack London, and James Michener;
-- Nine invaluable Appendices covering airlines, dazzling itineraries for travelers with even the most limited time, field research, birding, helpful vocabulary terms, and a handy "Quick Reference Guide to Pacific Destinations."

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Interesting and even relevant - if you have the money !.......2000-12-26

No doubt interesting reading. Whether it's relevant... Well, yes, this could be great advice for those adventuring in the Pacific, but only with huge amounts of money which few of us have. Unless you have your own yacht(s) etc, you may be better off with one of the more 'conventional' travel guides.

Adventuring in the Pacific : Polynesia Melanesia Micronesia.......2000-06-12

"Adventuring in the Pacific" is the only book I've found, to date, that covers information about the South Pacific and Oceanic Islands from as far east as Tahiti in Polynesia, to as far north-west as the Northern Mariana's in Micronesia, covering many of the more remote or unfamiliar islands in between. The book contains a wealth of information that is vital to the traveler such as travel tips, length of stay considered adequate for each island, flora & fauna, native foods, and even important information about crime and health issues that may be encountered. Additionally, it includes an in depth look at the culture and history of each island. I would have preferred seeing more detailed maps, more weather information and pictures of the islands, but for anyone planning to visit or sail throughout the South Seas, or if you're just an island "buff" it is well worth the purchase.

Encyclopedia of World Cultures: Oceania (Encyclopedia of World Cultures)

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Encyclopedia of World Cultures: Oceania (Encyclopedia of World Cultures)

Manufacturer: MacMillan Reference Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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Arts of the South Seas: Island Southeast Asia, Melanesia, Polynesia, Micronesia: The Collections of the Musee Barbier-Mueller

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Arts of the South Seas: Island Southeast Asia, Melanesia, Polynesia, Micronesia: The Collections of the Musee Barbier-Mueller

Manufacturer: Prestel Publishing
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SUPERB OVERVIEW OF OCEANIC ART

Oceanic Art
Adrienne L. Kaeppler , Christian Kaufmann , and Douglas Newton
Manufacturer: Harry N. Abrams
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ASIN: 0810936933

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SUPERB OVERVIEW OF OCEANIC ART.......2001-01-29

The book gives an excellent overview of the art in the Oceanic region with special emphasis on New Guinea.

The contributions are organised geographically and then by tribes. The book not only depicts extraordinary and seldom documented works of art from museums and private collections but also provides valuable information on the ethnological and social context of the works displayed.

Photographs and layout are outstanding and the printing is of the highest quality.

It is a must for all those interested in the art of the region or in tribal art in general.

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