Provides a basic introduction to twenty five commonly occurring families of flowering plants chosen for their economic ornamental & ecological importance. It is designed to enable students of botany & related disciplines to gain some knowledge of the general characteristics of each family & also the relationships between them. An introductory section provides basic botanical information which is often assumed to be known & which is essential for a proper consideration of the families themselves. These are described in the second section of the book. For each family information on its distribution classification general features & economic importance precedes a detailed description of a typical representative species. For the larger or more varied families several representative species are included. The text is illustrated throughout with clear & accurate line diagrams & accompanied by an exhaustive glossary. ...

This invaluable little book highlights the real mistakes that students make in the exam
- & shows how to avoid them. Based on analysis
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This invaluable little book highlights the real mistakes that students make in the exam
- & shows how to avoid them. Based on analysis
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Common Mistakes in English takes more than 550 examples of typical errors (for example words that are often confused misused or used with the wrong preposition) & offers a correct version & explanation that will help students avoid making the same mistakes themselves. An invaluable book for students who are keen to get it right every time. * Offers correct versions & explanations for more than 550 typical errors * Completely updated to reflect modern English usage. ...

Common Praise is the first major revision of Hymns Ancient & Modern for almost fifty years. With 630 items this comprehensive collection

Includes:: some of the very best of the churchs music from earliest sources to the present day. Where appropriate inclusive language has been introduced.

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Spiders are among the most diverse groups of terrestrial invertebrates yet they are among the least studied & understood. This first comprehensive guide to all 68 spider families in North America beautifully illustrates 469 of the most commonly encountered species. Group keys enable identification by web type & other observable details & species descriptions include identification tips typical habitat geographic distribution & behavioral notes. A concise illustrated introduction to spider biology & anatomy explains spider relationships. This book is a critical resource for curious naturalists who want to understand this ubiquitous & ecologically critical component of our biosphere. ...

Widely respected & admired Philip Fisher is among the most influential investors of all time. His investment philosophies introduced almost forty years ago are not only studied & applied by today's financiers & investors but are also regarded by many as gospel. This book is invaluable reading & has been since it was first published in 1958. The updated paperback retains the investment wisdom of the original edition &

Includes:: the perspectives of the author's son Ken Fisher an investment guru in his own right in an expanded preface & introduction I sought out Phil Fisher after reading his Common Stocks & Uncommon Profits...A thorough understanding of the business obtained by using Phil's techniques...enables one to make intelligent investment commitments." Warren Buffet"

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This is a book about how we should address the great & interconnected global challenges of the twenty-first century. Our task Sachs argues is to achieve truly sustainable development by which he means finding a global course which enables the world to benefit from the spread of prosperity while ensuring that we don't destroy the eco-systems which keep us alive & our place in nature which helps sustain our values. How do we move forward together benefitting from our increasing technological mastery avoiding the terrible dangers of climate change mass famines violent conflicts population explosions in some parts of the world & collapses in others & world-wide pandemic diseases? In answering these questions Sachs shows that there are different ways of managing the world's technology resources & politics from those currently being followed & that it should be possible to adopt policies which reflect long-term & co-operative thinking instead of as currently disregard for others & ever-increasing barriers to solving the problems which we collectively face. It is a book which appeals equally to both head & heart & one which no globally thinking person can ignore. ...

Common Worship: Times & Seasons helps clergy & Readers plan & prepare worship that embraces the richness of the Christian year. This collection concentrates on the major liturgical cycles of the Christian year especially from Advent to Candlemas & from Lent to Easter. It also

Includes:: a collection of resources for the festivals & seasons of the agricultural year as well as material to explore themes like creation & the environment. This practical resource

Includes:: creative service outlines; fully worked out services for all the major festivals & a wealth of seasonally appropriate liturgical material e.g. introductions to the Peace acclamations & blessings.



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This essential handbook presents the authorised Bible readings (references only) for the liturgical year beginning Advent Sunday 2013. It

Includes:: the Principal second & third service lectionary readings for Sundays & Principal Festivals plus morning & evening readings for weekdays throughout the year. A must-have reference guide for every vestry & parish office. This is the standard pocket-book size edition.

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