Few things in life have as much universal appeal as flowers But why in the world would anyone eat them? Greek Roman Persian Ottoman Mayan Chinese & Indian cooks have all recognized the feast for the senses that flowers brought to their dishes Today chefs & adventurous cooks are increasingly using flowers in innovative ways Edible Flowers is the fascinating history of how flowers have been used in cooking from ancient customs to modern kitchens It also serves up novel ways to prepare & eat soups salads desserts & drinks Discover something new about the flowers all around you with this surprising history Constance Kirker is a retired Penn State University professor of art history Mary Newman has taught at Ohio University & the University of Malta ...

Edible Forest Gardens is a groundbreaking two-volume work that spells out & explores the key concepts of forest ecology & applies them to the needs of natural gardeners in temperate climates Volume I lays out the vision of the forest garden & explains the basic ecological principles that make it work In Volume II Dave Jacke & Eric Toensmeier move on to practicalconsiderations concrete ways to design establish & maintain your own forest garden Along the way they present case studies & examples as well as tables illustrations & a uniquely valuable iplant matrixi that lists hundreds of the best edible & useful species Taken together the two volumes of Edible Forest Gardens offer an advanced course in ecological gardeningoone that will forever change the way you look at plants & your environment ...

For the forager the seashore holds surprising culinary potential In this authoritative witty book John Wright takes us on a trip to the seaside But before introducing us to the various species to be harvested he touches on such practicalities as conservation & the ethics of foraging; safety from tides rocks & food poisoning; the law & access to the shore our right to fish landing sizes & seasons; & equipment such as nets pots & hooks Next comes the nitty-gritty all the main British seashore species that one might be tempted to eat The conservation status taste & texture availability seasonality habitat collecting technique & biology of each species is covered; there are also quite a few gratuitous but fascinating diversions The species covered include crustacea (brown shrimp common crab lobster prawn shore crab spider crab squat lobster velvet swimming crab); molluscs (clams cockle dog whelk limpet mussel oyster razor clam winkle); mushrooms; plants (alexanders babbington's orache fennel frosted orache marsh samphire perennial wall rocket rock samphire sea beet sea buckthorn sea holly sea kale sea purslane sea rocket spear-leaved orache wild cabbage wild thyme); & seaweed (carragheen dulse gut weed laver pepper dulse sea lettuce sugar kelp kelp) Finally there are thirty brilliant recipes Introduced by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall Edible Seashore is destined to join the other handbooks in the series as an indispensable household reference ...

Hello! My name is Edie I am EVER so helpful In fact I think helping is one of the things i am best at Edie certainly is a very good helper whether it's helping Mummy wake up bright & early helping Daddy to get everything at the shops or helping her little brother with sharing & knowing what's what Sophy Henn's Edie is a stunning & stylish picture book that will be instantly familiar to parents & small children ...

Tracklist A1 What Makes You Happy Backing Vocals
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Wireless 80211n Range Extender Access Point Acting as a bridge between the wired Ethernet & the 24 G Hz IEEE 80211bgn wireless LAN this wireless LAN Range Extender Access Point can let your wireless LAN client stations access both the wired & the wireless network nodes Universal Repeater Mode The Universal Repeater Mode lets this Range Extender Access Point extend the coverage & signal strength for the current wireless environment This standardized function is compatible with other wireless APs & Routers Users can use this feature to build up a large wireless network in a huge space like airports hotels & schools…etc Robust Wireless LAN Security (WPA WPA2 support) Except for the basic security control by using ESSID & 64128 bit key length WEP encryption the EW-7228 A Pn also supports the advanced security features like MAC access control IEEE 8021x authentication TKIP AES and hide ESSID It provides a total solution for you building up a secure wireless LAN network environment that can prevent from all kinds of hacker intrusion Multi-languages Setup Wizard An unique Multi-languages Setup Wizard is provided in the bundled CD You only need to make sure the access point is properly connected to the network without specifying your PC’s IP address before starting the configuration The EZmax Wizard will detect your Range Extender Access Point automatically & guide you to follow a few simple steps to complete the settings within minutes Web Configuration The EW-7228 A Pn means that you can configure this Range Extender Access Point through the friendly Web user interface with a browser Support Green WLAN The EW&8208;7228 A Pn has adapted a clever protocol in smart transmission power control When the wireless is idle the Range Extender Access Point smartly adjusts transmission output by distance & CPU offload to reduce power consumption 2639 comparing the power consumption under data is transmitted The result may be varied in different networking environment Complies with IEEE80211bg & compatible with IEEE80211n wireless standards Provides EZmax wizard to simplify network setup process Supports point-to-point & point-to-multi point bridge function Supports WDS mode Universal Repeater mode & AP client mode Supports WPA WPA2 enhanced security function & WPS configuration button Supports Green WLAN to reduce power consumption by distance & CPU offload when wireless is idle ...

EW-7811 Un is a nano USB (Universal Serial Bus) wireless adapter that supports maximum range & speed Despite the size this tiny USB (Universal Serial Bus) adapter supports higher data rate of up to 150 Mbps when connecting with wireless 80211n device which is 3 times faster than your normally 11g connection You can just plug it into computer&s USB (Universal Serial Bus) port & enjoy incredible high-speed wireless network access This is for sure the trendiest piece of upgrade you can make to your wireless network Complies with wireless 80211n standards with data rate up to 150 Mbps EW-7811 Un complies with wireless IEEE80211bgn standards As being built with the latest wireless technology the EW-7811 Un can increase your wireless coverage up to 3 times as much & greatly help reduce “dead spots” compared to your old 11g adapter The transmission data rate can go up to 150 Mbps when connected to a 80211n device with signal travel further & connection a lot more stable compared to your previous 80211g network Supports Green WLANEW-7811 Un has adapted a clever protocol in smart transmission power control The adapter smartly adjust transmission output by distance & CPU offload to help reduce power consumption when wireless is idle With the green WLAN technology the power consumption can be reduced up to 20 50 The adapter does not just provide you with the best wireless technology in the world it also care for the environment by using less energy & your pocket by saving up on your electric bills Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for easy & secure establishment of a wireless network This wireless USB (Universal Serial Bus) adapter supports software WPS-compatible configuration By pressing 2 buttons your wireless network is immediately secured providing your wireless router will also support this great easy function Supports multi-language EZmax setup wizard The included 16 languages EZmax setup wizard & friendly UI will walk you through configuring EW-7811 Un to your wireless network Portable & compact design EW-7811 Un is currently the smallest wireless adapter The compact design of EW-7811 Un is convenient to carry for all mobile users It also means you will not be able to accidentally snap your USB (Universal Serial Bus) adapter anymore as it is hidden very well once it is plugged into the USB (Universal Serial Bus) port Complies with wireless 80211bgn standards with data rate up to 150 Mbps Green Power Saving supports smart transmit power control & auto-idle state adjustment Increases wireless coverage 3 times further
Includes: multi-language EZmax setup wizard Supports 64128-bit WEP WPA WPA2 encryption & WPS-compatible Supports Qo S-WMM WMM-Power Save mode
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Enjoying high speed wireless network access is as simple as plugging the Edimax EW-7722 U Tn into your computer&s USB (Universal Serial Bus) port This mini wireless USB (Universal Serial Bus) adapter is a quick & easy way to add or upgrade the wireless connectivity of your desktop laptop or notebook computer You can enjoy data rates of up to 300 Mbps when the Edimax EW-7722 U Tn is connected to 300 Mbps wireless 80211n standard devices Wireless 80211n Standard (data rates up to 300 Mbps) The Edimax EW-7722 U Tn means increased wireless coverage & higher data transmission rates The latest wireless technology is built into this device to broaden its wireless coverage by 5 times & to reduce dead spots within the wireless range The EW-7722 U Tn complies with wireless IEEE 80211bgn standards & can reach data transmission rates of up to 300 Mbps when connected to wireless 80211n devices It also extends its wireless signal distance & provides more reliable wireless connections than standard IEEE 80211bg wireless networks Features a Hardware WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Button Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for easy & secure establishment of wireless networks If the wireless device you wish to connect supports WPS the Edimax EW-7722 U Tn will automatically set up the wireless connection with a robust WPA data encryption & authentication The Edimax EW-7722 U Tn wireless USB (Universal Serial Bus) adapter supports both hardware (push-button) WPS & software WPS configurations Data transfer rate (max) 300 Mbits Connectivity technology Wireless Host interface USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface USB (Universal Serial Bus) Antenna type Internal Increases wireless coverage to 5 times further

Includes:: multi-language EZmax setup wizard Supports 64128-bit WEP WPA WPA2 WPS & IEEE8021x for security Supports Qo S-WMM WMM-Power Save Mod Windows 7 Compatible Technical Details Model Number EW-7722 U Tn Package Type Retail Warranty 1 Year Device Type Wireless NIC Interface USB 20 Standards IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n Transfer Rate 11 Mbps 54 Mbps 300 Mbps Network Architecture Types Infrastructure Ad Hoc Frequency Range 24000 to 24835 G Hz Range Up to 5X Security WEP 64128 WPA WPA2 Cisco CCX Support Hardware & Software WPS configuration LED indicators Link Activity Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C Width 178mm Height 91mm Depth 358mm Gross Weight (Kg)011kg Compatible OSWindows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7

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Complies with PCI Express 11 – x 1 PCI Express standard IEEE 8023 8023u 8023ab & 8023x standards Supports 101001000 Mbps Auto Negotiation & Jumbo Frame Supports IEEE8023x full-duplex Flow Control Supports IEEE8021Q VLAN Tagging & IEEE8021P Layer 2 Priority Encoding Supports Wake on LAN & ACPI power management Supports IEEE8023az energy efficient Ethernet function

Includes:: a low-profile bracket Plug-&-Play Supports drivers for Novell 5X6X Windows 98MENT402000XPVista 78 Linux 24x The EN-9260TX-E network adapter for PCs with PCI Express slots offers the latest technology in power management & Gigabit Ethernet network connectivity capability The EN-9260TX-E’s full bandwidth capability boasts a robust 1000 Mbps capability through the PCI Express bus architecture There’s no need to purchase a new switch or broadband router since the adapter’s auto-negotiation feature works with your existing switch broadband router or hub to provide the highest network speed available (10100 or 1000 Mbps) The adapter’s automatic full duplex capability further increases bandwidth & eliminates packet collisions by allowing data to flow in both directions at the same time First-class Reliability The EN-9260TX-E’s exceptional chipset offers increased bandwidth & more functionality than other standard PCI network adapters The adapter is specifically designed to carry the full bandwidth capacity of the PCI Express bus of 25 Gbps thus eliminating collisions & latencies that exist with current 32 & 64 bit PCI bus architectures Ease of Installation & Configuration The EN-9260TX-E offers ease & flexibility of installation & configuration of the adapter through Plug & Play technology Simply place the adapter into the PCI Express slot in your PC & then turn on the PC; plug-n-play automatically detects the new device The adapter is fully compatible with Ethernet Fast Ethernet & Gigabit Ethernet networks & the adapter’s 101001000 Mbps auto negotiation ports eliminate any need for manual switching Best of all the adapter is supported by all major operating systems including Vista & Linux OS User-friendly Setup CD Wizard & Driver To facilitate network connectivity the EN-9260TX-E

Includes:: a user-friendly setup CD wizard Its user interface simplifies driver installation for immediate use of the device Specifications Ports & interfaces Internal Yes Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1 Interface Ethernet Host interface PCI-E Connectivity technology Wired Bandwidth Full duplex Yes Data transfer rate (max) 1000 Mbits Networking Chipset Realtek RTL8168E Ethernet LAN Yes Cabling technology 101001000 Base T (X) Networking standards IEEE 8021p IEEE 8021Q IEEE 8023 IEEE 8023ab IEEE 8023az IEEE 8023u IEEE 8023x Jumbo frames support Yes Flow control support Yes Ethernet LAN data rates 10 100 1000 Mbits Technical details Wake-on-LAN ready Yes Plug & Play Yes Software Windows operating systems supported Windows 2000 Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Starter Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 8 Windows 8 Enterprise Windows 8 Pro Windows 98 Windows ME Windows NT Windows Vista Business Windows Vista Enterprise Windows Vista Home Basic Windows Vista Home Premium Windows Vista Ultimate Windows XP Home Windows XP Professional Linux operating systems supported Yes Other operating systems supported Novell Net Ware 5x Novell Net Ware 6x Indication LED indicators Activity Link Design LED indicators Activity Link Performance Wake-on-LAN ready Yes Plug & Play Yes Windows operating systems supported Windows 2000 Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Starter Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 8 Windows 8 Enterprise Windows 8 Pro Windows 98 Windows ME Windows NT Windows Vista Business Windows Vista Enterprise Windows Vista Home Basic Windows Vista Home Premium Windows Vista Ultimate Windows XP Home Windows XP Professional Linux operating systems supported Yes Other operating systems supported Novell Net Ware 5x Novell Net Ware 6x System requirements Optical drive required Yes Compatibility PC Minimum RAM 256 MB Minimum hard disk space 100 MB Minimum processor Intel Pentium III 1G Weight &

Dimensions Width 64 cm Depth 39 cm Weight 50g Certificates Certification CE FCC Operational conditions Operating temperature (T-T) 0
- 40 °C Storage temperature (T-T) -40
- 70 °C Operating relative humidity (H-H) 10
- 90 Storage relative humidity (H-H) 5
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The ES-3305P V3 is a 10100 Mbps unmanaged Ethernet desktop switch designed to enhance network performance It’s compact sleek design offers outstanding performance & high efficiency using store & forward packet-switching technology to provide reliable data transfers ideal for network connectivity in the SOHO environment To extend home networks or meet streaming multimedia transfer & online gaming requirements the ES-3305P V3 is a cost-effective Fast Ethernet solution The plug-&-play design ensures users can easily connect network devices such as PCs network-attached storage or print servers to a home network with no manual configuration necessary Compact Design & Flexible Placement Designed for easy home network extension with desktop & wall-mount installation for flexible placement It’s compact size fits into the home environment & keeps desk space free Easy to Use The ES-3305P V3 is plug-&-play & supports a wide range of network protocols Installation & network management is quick & straightforward while clear & convenient LED indicators display easy-to-read port & switch status High Performance The ES-3305P V3 switch also supports auto-negotiation & non-blocking wire speed to give you the maximum speed & highest performance possible for each device connected to your network Auto-Negotiation Each of the ES-3305P V3’s ports automatically detect whether connected network devices are running at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps & half-duplex or full-duplex mode & adjusts the speed & mode accordingly ensuring easy & hassle-free operation Non-Blocking Wire Speed Forwards & receives traffic seamlessly
- each port supports speeds up to 200 Mbps in full-duplex mode simultaneously providing full wire speed to connected devices & allowing you to run a high speed network smoothly Power Saving Along with the Fast Ethernet speeds critical for next-generation network applications the ES-3305P V3 offers environmental efficiency To comply with the IEEE8023az standard the ES-3305P V3 provides power saving functionality to reduce energy consumption & save costs Inactive Link Detection When a network device is shut down andor an inactive link is detected the power usage adjustment feature automatically reduces power usage The switch’s power consumption will be dynamically adjusted according to the link status & the number of active network devices Cable Length Detection Devices equipped with this feature automatically detect the length of connected Ethernet cables & adjust power usage accordingly The shorter the cable length the less power it consumes Compact Desktop & Wall-Mount Design Easy & flexible placement to keep desk space free ideal for SOHO environments Easy to Use Plug-&-play installation with no configuration required High Performance Supports auto-negotiation & non-blocking wire speed for maximum-speed high performance data transfer Power Saving Supports IEEE8023az Energy Efficient Ethernet with link status & cable length detection High Efficiency Wire-speed packet filtering & forwarding rate Reliable Data Transfer Store-&-forward architecture filters fragment & CRC error packets
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