Introduction to Forest Ecosystem Science and Management

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Conveying the wide-ranging scope of forestry and the great challenges that lie ahead, this Third Edition brings together leading forestry experts and gives readers a broad overview of the field. Coverage ranges from the basic cell, individual trees, and the forest stand, to management of the forest stand and acquisition of goods and services from the forest.

Plants From Test Tubes: An Introduction to Micropropagation

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just what the title says
Introduction
Soon
The Best curently available
Perfect for the novice.

Plants From Test Tubes: An Introduction to Micropropagation
Lydiane Kyte
Manufacturer: TIMBER PRESS
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0881923613

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Acclaimed since its first appearance as the most practical guide to plant tissue culture and widely adopted as a textbook, this standard work is now even better. This expanded edition introduces new developments in biotechnology, such as genetic engineering and cell culture. It provides detailed recipes for propagating plants from more than 30 families. It explains clearly how to set up a propagating laboratory, from a hobbyist's kitchen to an elaborate commercial enterprise.

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just what the title says.......2007-05-12

Well laid out, easy to understand for a non-technical person like myself.You do not need a doctorate to use this book successfully.A good basic book for micropropagation.

Introduction.......2007-01-11

I liked the book and I have read most of it twice, The book starts with the basics and and then moves on to the very heart of micropropagation, where it gets hard for me to understand. but if you want to learn about this subject you should get it.

Soon.......2006-09-18

Certainly one of the better books I have read on this subject. Very descriptive and scientific. One downfall to the book and to the whole idea of tissue culture is the massive costs of lab equipment and growing media. Very well written book though, and a good starter book.

The Best curently available.......2000-05-31

This book contains everything that you need to know to start cloneing plants. Some of the material is geared more towards comericial operations but there is a lot for the hobbiest too. I thought that it could have been organized a little better. The authors talk about equipment and media before they go through the cloning process. Parts of it will be boring unless you are planing to actually culture plants. For example there are several step by step lists on how to preform transfers etc.

Perfect for the novice........2000-04-27

For those just starting out, this is as good as it gets. Good for the beginner, but contains information useful to the more experienced. If you get hooked on this hobby, it shows how to set up your own lab without breaking the bank. The bibliography and list of supply sources will let you go as far as you want.

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Useless for developers
Not for programmers
Great introductory book
Just right
Outstanding book --- Comprehensive and Example- rich book.

Web Services: A Technical Introduction
Harvey M. Deitel , Paul J. Deitel , B. DuWaldt , and L. K. Trees
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall PTR
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0130461350

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Useless for developers.......2007-04-16

Book doesn't contain any technical information but introductory basics - no code, no details, nothing.

Not for programmers.......2006-08-27

I hoped that this book, being a "Technical Introduction", would get me up to speed as quickly as possible on the nuts and bolts of web services. As a programmer I had a real world requirement to build web service client functionality into one of my programs immediately ("yesterday") and bought this book to put me in the picture about the web services framework from a technical point of view.
But after having ploughed through the first jargon-laden five chapters at no time did I feel I was getting any closer to completing my task. Not until Chapter 6 does Deitel introduce SOAP, but still with no crystalline description of the client-server interaction.
I abandoned the book at that stage and sought out magazine and web articles, dedicated to my programming language of choice, that gave examples and background descriptions of hands-on building of SOAP clients. Ultimately that's what enabled me to get the job done. What I'd read in Deitel didn't put me in much better position than if I'd never read it.
For example Deitel covers the Microsoft SOAP Toolkit in less than one page. I feel programmers of all persuasions would have benefitted from a detailed description of what it does and how it is used, even if they ultimately don't end up using that specific tool.
I'm not saying this book wouldn't be useful for non-technical people who want some sort of clue about what web services are, how they can be used, and vaguely how the operate.
Perhaps it's not Deitel's fault I was misguided by the word "technical" in the book's name, and thought this book would be orientated towards programmers.

Great introductory book.......2005-04-21

This is an excellent book. I enjoyed reading it. I especially like the flow of the book. Unlike other books I read, this book initially provides an over view of web services as a business model. This is especially helpful for those, who would like to develop web services and later sell it. This book has good introductory coverage of Service Level Agreements, ways to market web services, and a good number of examples. The book then covers XML, SOAP, WSDL and UDDI. Web services examples using .NET and Java is clean and descriptive. The book covers recent development in web services security, but does not provide any example in Java or .NET code to implement security. This topic is covered in more advanced book on web services. If you are interested to learn about web services and its business advantages, this Deitel book is very good to keep in your collection.

Ejaz Jamil MSEE MBA, Jence Incorporated http://www.jence.com

Just right.......2002-10-16

This is an extremely thorough, well-written book that covers web services from the ground up. Not tied to any one company's philosophy or implementation of web services standards, this book approaches the subject at a high level yet full of detail. Unlike most technical books, this books reads like a novel. I give it my highest recommendation for those of you that want to understand the underlying web services standards and framework.

Outstanding book --- Comprehensive and Example- rich book........2002-08-29

I have been functioning in this web services world for the past one plus years. I go through various articles, engaged in real time web services projects etc. This book provides the reader all the in-sight into web services. Web Services is a buzzing word around the software world as a next generation of distributing computing. This well organized book covers all the realistic topics starts with what are web services, need and different business models including B2B, B2C scenarios. It also states how web services are different and advantageous from present technologies and the core web services technologies (XML, SOAP, WSDL and UDDI) the building blocks of web services. It discuss in detail about the implementation of web services in both .NET and Java.
Absolutely, Web Services transfigure the software world, but it has yet to ripe out to use it in enterprise systems. Still web services are maturing. At present, web services are excellent for plain message transaction from one program/application to other. That is Web Services can be used in non-critical applications where security, reliability are not significant. One of the major concerns, we take notice of in Web Services is security. If there's one thing that has slowed the widespread acceptance and implementation of Web Services, it's their lack of security standards, reliability issues and Transaction Processing etc.
I take pleasure in reading the Web services Security chapter. It explores all the security issues such as Basic security issues, SSL, XML Signature, XML Encryption, XKMS, SAML, XACML and WS-Security in a comprehensive manner. Appendices contain VisualBasic.NET and Java Live-code implementation of web services based applications.

Microsoft and IBM have produced a road map outlining the additional Web Services security specifications along with WS-security. This book explained Microsoft's GXA, a series of specifications, which address the various problems faced by the web services in depth along with .NET MyServices, and Mappoint.NET. The two things, I enjoy very much in this book are the employing of abundant case studies and the vast Internet and Web Resources. All the case studies provide the reader a realistic knowledge. The chapters of this book walk around a wide range of recommended reading lists. All these resources help one for further reading.

Written for IT managers, software developers and business professionals alike, this guide explains the business and technology of Web services.

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Computational Genome Analysis: An Introduction presents the foundations of key problems in computational molecular biology and bioinformatics. It focuses on computational and statistical principles applied to genomes, and introduces the mathematics and statistics that are crucial for understanding these applications. The book is appropriate for a one-semester course for advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate students, and it can also introduce computational biology to computer scientists, mathematicians, or biologists who are extending their interests into this exciting field.

This book features:

Topics organized around biological problems, such as sequence alignment and assembly, DNA signals, analysis of gene expression, and human genetic variation

Presentation of fundamentals of probability, statistics, and algorithms

Implementation of computational methods with numerous examples based upon the R statistics package

Extensive descriptions and explanations to complement the analytical development

More than 100 illustrations and diagrams (some in color) to reinforce concepts and present key results from the primary literature

Exercises at the end of chapters

Michael S. Waterman is a University Professor, a USC Associates Chair in Natural Sciences, and Professor of Biological Sciences, Computer Science, and Mathematics at the University of Southern California. A member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Professor Waterman is Founding Editor and Co-Editor in Chief of the Journal of Computational Biology. His research has focused on computational analysis of molecular sequence data. His best-known work is the co-development of the local alignment Smith-Waterman algorithm, which has become the foundational tool for database search methods. His interests have also encompassed physical mapping, as exemplified by the Lander-Waterman formulas, and genome sequence assembly using an Eulerian path method.

Simon TavarÃ© holds the George and Louise Kawamoto Chair in Biological Sciences and is a Professor of Biological Sciences, Mathematics, and Preventive Medicine at the University of Southern California. Professor TavarÃ©'s research lies at the interface between statistics and biology, specifically focusing on problems arising in molecular biology, human genetics, population genetics, molecular evolution, and bioinformatics. His statistical interests focus on stochastic computation. Among the applications are linkage disequilibrium mapping, stem cell evolution, and inference in the fossil record. Dr. TavarÃ© is also a professor in the Department of Oncology at the University of Cambridge, England, where his group concentrates on cancer genomics.

Richard C. Deonier is Professor Emeritus in the Molecular and Computational Biology Section of the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Southern California. Originally trained as a physical biochemist, His major research has been in areas of molecular genetics, with particular interests in physical methods for gene mapping, bacterial transposable elements, and conjugative plasmids. During 30 years of active teaching, he has taught chemistry, biology, and computational biology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

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Very nice book, but not really for beginners.......2007-10-17

This textbook is used as the main text for one of my graduate courses. It is a well written book and contains a plethora of information. The problem is that I find myself constantly re-reading sections and walking through examples to thoroughly understand them. Nothing seems to click the first time I read through the information (or sometimes even second, third, etc.).

This is my first time taking any coursework in the bioinformatics field so perhaps it is simply because this material is new to me, but I found this book fairly difficult to read. I had to supplement it with other books, wikipedia entries, etc. to be able to understand many of the terms (which this book fails to define).

If you're willing to put forth the effort of filling in the gaps, then this is a great book. If you already have a strong background in computer science and biology then this is likely an excellent book for reference material, or to expand you knowledge in an already familiar area.

Also note that there is a large amount of discussion of probability in this area of study. You may wish to brush up on your skills in probability prior to reading this.

"Computational genome analysis: An Introduction" Deonier R., Tavare S., Waterman M. Springer-Verlag New York, Inc., Secaucus, NJ.......2006-07-08

This textbook was based on the authors' instructional experiences in undergraduate Computational Biology courses for Bachelor seniors, first-year Master's, and Ph.D. students at the University of Southern California. Readers could also include investigators in medical schools, computer scientists, biologists, applied mathematicians, biochemists, and persons working in the biotechnology industry.

This text is based on the classic man-machine-work model in which a human performs laboratory-level work while also interacting with a digital computer. The complete inventory of all DNA that determines the identity of an organism is known as the genome. The computer or 'machine' utilizes the R language and produces statistical solutions dealing with genomes. The objects analyzed fall into these categories: the basic unit of life or the cell; the chemical energy stored in ATP (Adenosine triphosphate), the genetic information encoded by DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) , and that information transcribed into RNA (Ribonucleic Acid). Since all life on the planet is based on cells, except for viruses, one can see why this volume is an important contribution to the scientific knowledge base particularly with reference to the evolution of species.

The R language developed at Bell Laboratories is used throughout the text. R is a probability statistics environment available for free download and can be used with Windows, Macintosh, and Linux operating systems. It functions very much like the S-PLUS statistics package. Since the reader would need to know how to actually implement the concepts in computational biology to fully understand them, the authors include examples of computations using R. This volume is described as a "roll up your sleeves and get dirty" introduction to the computational side of genomics and bioinformatics. It is intended to provide a foundation for an intelligent application of the available computational tools and for intellectual growth as new experimental approaches lead to new computational tools.

One must accept the fact that analyzing cells, DNA, and RNA is based on probability statistics. The text utilizes 1% algebra, 1 % integral calculus and 98% probability statistics --- the 98% being processed in R language. It isn't intended to describe the laboratory processes and protocols used to manipulate the samples but it does directly connect the computer solutions to the laboratory or work activity. Each chapter ends with a number of problems; while this is typical of the classical textbook, it would have been helpful if a teacher's answer book had been appended.

The Chapter headings are: Biology in a Nutshell; Words, Word Distributions and Occurences; Physical Mapping of DNA; Genome Rearrangements; Sequence Alignment; Rapid Alignment Methods: FASTA and BLAST; DNA Sequence Assembly; Signals in DNA; Similarity, Distance, and Clustering; Measuring Expression of Genome Information; Inferring the Past: Phylogenetic Trees; Genetic Variation in Populations; Comparative Geonomics; Glossary; A Brief Introduction to R; Internet Bioinformatics Resources; Miscellaneous Data.

Leonard C. Silvern
Systems Engineering Laboratories
Clarkdale, AZ

The Jade Garden: New and Notable Plants from Asia

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The Jade Garden: New and Notable Plants from Asia
Peter Wharton , Brent Hine , and Douglas Justice
Manufacturer: Timber Press, Incorporated
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ASIN: 0881927058

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The Jade Garden is an authoritative guide to 130 of the most fascinating yet little-known ornamental trees, shrubs, and perennials from "the green mantle" of Asia. Based on detailed research and observation at one of the largest and oldest collections of Asian plants in North America, the subjects of this book were chosen for their superior garden qualities, their rarity in everyday horticulture, and their commercial availability. From an extraordinary, nearly black geranium with reflexed petals, to a ground-creeping honeysuckle with bicolored flowers and blue berries, gardeners are sure to find something new and exciting in these pages. Although plants included are from the "cutting edge" of plant exploration and discovery, the authors have included only those selections that have undergone thorough evaluation at the University of British Columbia Botanical Garden for hardiness and garden appeal. In addition, the authors have taken special care to exclude potentially invasive plants, allowing readers to be confident that any selection from the book will be an environmentally responsible one. With many of its plants appearing in a garden book for the first time, The Jade Garden is certain to be a groundbreaking horticultural event.

Virginia Trees & Wildflowers: An Introduction to Familiar Species (Pocket Naturalist - Waterford Press)

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Compact and informative

Virginia Trees & Wildflowers: An Introduction to Familiar Species (Pocket Naturalist - Waterford Press)
James Kavanagh
Manufacturer: Waterford Press
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ASIN: 1583552502

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Compact and informative.......2006-12-14

While this guide isn't bursting with information about each plant, it offers a quick guide to many of the trees and wildflowers that one is likely to find in Virginia.

The guide is long and thin shaped with only a few pages. It's made of coated thick paper (or if you prefer, thin cardboard).

Arizona Trees & Wildflowers: An Introduction to Familiar Species

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Arizona Trees & Wildflowers: An Introduction to Familiar Species
James Kavanagh
Manufacturer: Waterford Press
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ASIN: 1583551883

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Review of the key distinguishing features of the most common, distinctive and widely distributed Arizona Trees & Wildflowers.

Make A Chair From A Tree : An Introduction To Working Green Wood

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The one essential green wood working book

Make A Chair From A Tree : An Introduction To Working Green Wood
John D., Jr. Alexander
Manufacturer: Taunton Pr
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ASIN: 0918804019

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When a tree is felled, the wood is green and is easy to cut, split, shave and shape. As it dries, the wood shrinks and hardensQand it becomes vastly more difficult to work. In the old days, wood-workers relied on the ease with which green wood could be worked to make the parts they needed, and on the way wood shrinks to hold these parts together. These old ways have almost been lost, but are revived here for the modern woodworker. Make a Chair From a Tree is a lively and informative introduction to the old ways of splitting and shaping wood straight from the tree to make a light and beautiful, yet rugged, chair. Author John Alexander presents a complete guide to making this elegantly simple chair. He tells you how to fell a tree, split suitable pieces from it and shape those pieces into the parts of the chair, how to finish it, and how to weave a bark seat. Each step is carefully described and thoroughly illustrated with drawings and photographs. 130 pages. 9" x 9". Soft cover.

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The one essential green wood working book.......2003-02-04

I have read and used this book to produce my own chairs. It is excellent in every respect!

Oklahoma Trees and Wildflowers : An Introduction to Familiar Species (Pocket Naturalist - Waterford Press) (Pocket Naturalist - Waterford Press)

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Not actually a book!
Not as helpful as I had imagined it would be

Oklahoma Trees and Wildflowers : An Introduction to Familiar Species (Pocket Naturalist - Waterford Press) (Pocket Naturalist - Waterford Press)
James Kavanagh
Manufacturer: Waterford Press
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Not actually a book!.......2007-07-23

This is nothing more than a laminated pamphlet. Maybe it would be good for someone to keep in their glovebox if they work in the field a lot. However, I wouldn't call this a book.

Not as helpful as I had imagined it would be.......2006-07-03

This isn't nearly as comprehensive as I hoped..basically a laminated brochure. I couldn't possibly use it to identify the plants I had hoped to.

Forest Products and Wood Science: An Introduction

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Forest Products and Wood Science: An Introduction
Jim L. Bowyer , Rubin Shmulsky , and John G. Haygreen
Manufacturer: Blackwell Publishing Limited
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ASIN: 0813820367

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Forest Products and Wood Science: An Introduction, Fifth Edition is a revised and updated edition of this classic introductory textbook. The fifth edition discusses key areas in wood science including characteristics and structure of wood, applications and performance capabilities of forest products, and the environmental implications of the use of wood-based materials. In addition, the authors explain basic production processes and explore the use of wood as a source of energy and industrial chemicals.Expanding and updating key data, the new edition of Forest Products and Wood Science provides students, wood scientists, and forest product professionals with a comprehensive overview of the anatomical and physical nature of wood and the relationship of these characteristics to its use as an industrial raw material. The fifth edition also contains a valuable new webliography providing an extensive list of valuable web resources available in the areas of forest products and wood science. With updated research findings and expanded discussions of key areas in wood science that reflect the changing face of the forest products industry, Forest Products and Wood Science: An Introduction, Fifth Edition will continue to be an indispensable text for students and professionals in the field.

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