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This series of documents is a companion volume to Search for New
Guinea's Boundaries: From Torres Strait to the Pacific (Australian
National University Press, 1966). It brings together not only
scattered, previously published documents, but also some of the
correspondence surrounding them and reports and memoranda dealing
with the bounda ries in general. The latter include material up to
1962. The documents have been arranged chronologically within
sections. Material in sections A, B, and C corresponds respectively
with matters dealt with in Chapters 2 (New Guinea Annexations), 3
(Papua Irredenta), and 4 (The Former Anglo-German Boundary), that
in sections D, E, and F with those in Chapter 5 (The Irian
Boundary), while that in section G is touched upon in the
concluding chapter. The selection of published documents was
simple: all were in eluded. Choice of unpublished material
available in the archives was an individual one. Documents in
Dutch, French, and German have been translated. Personal comments
and queries have been entered in foot notes to the English
translations which in all cases precede the original text. Cross
references to Search for New Guinea's Boundaries, using the
abbreviation S. N . G. B ., are made for the convenience of the
reader."
Earwigs, silverfish and blood-sucking bedbugs are just a few of the
species this guide will help you to identify and control in your
home and garden. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over
75 species of wood chewers, blood suckers, garden wreckers and food
pests ranging from cockroaches and slugs to your neighbor's pets.
Also includes information on good bugs that feed on household
pests. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is an ideal
source of portable information and ideal for use by novices and
experts alike. Made in the USA.
Have you got a plant with a problem and don't know how to fix it?
This unrivalled practical reference is all you need to nurse it
back to health. Drawing on the expertise and authority of the RHS,
RHS Pests and Diseases has been carefully conceived to help you
make a correct diagnosis and find the most effective cure. This
brand new edition includes helpful new entries detailing how to
cope with the latest prevalent problems, and how to adhere to
current best practice and new legislation on chemical control. Look
up possible ailments in the plant-by-plant listings; make a visual
identification from the extensive gallery of symptoms; then follow
detailed advice in the A-Z directory to remedy the issue. With a
focus on growing for food and an emphasis on organic solutions, RHS
Pests and Diseases will help your garden stay productive,
attractive, and in the best of health.
Turn the Louvre pyramid into a greenhouse! Design your own folly or
maze! Green up a car park or experiment with topiary! Whether you
have a garden or not, you can let your horticultural imagination
run wild. Sam Piyasena's charming illustrations and Kendra Wilson's
witty activity suggestions provide the inspiration. This fun book
will delight lovers of gardens and green spaces of all ages.
Voici Ie Tome II de l'Arbitrage International Commercial. II y a
quatre ans, a 1'occasion du Congres de Paris 1956 de l'Union
Internationa1e des Avocats, que Ie premier volume a paru. Le Tome
II sera offert par son rapporteur-general, notre confrere Ie Prof.
Pieter Sanders, au Congres de Bale, September 1960, et il ne sera
pas, nous en sommes convaincus, Ie dernier dans la serie de notre
Manuel sur l' Arbitrage International Com- mercial. II me semble
que nous pouvons etre reconnaissants a tous ceux qui ont bien voulu
cooperer a Ia composition de ce Manuel, qui presente un interet
primordial pour la pratique de l'arbitrage commercial inter-
national. Je veux rappeler que Ie premier volume nous offrait deja
une description du droit et de la pratique de I'arbitrage dans 16
pays de 1'Europe de I'Ouest et aux Etats-Unis. Le deuxieme volume y
ajoute des contributions sur Ie droit et la pratique de 1'arbitrage
dans 5 pays de l' Amerique latine et 7 de 1'Europe de l'Est. En vue
de I'accroissement des relations economiques entre l'Europe de
1'Ouest et de l'Est et entre 1'Europe d'une part et les deux
Ameriques d'autre part, les deux volumes de notre Manuel presentent
une source d'information inappreciable. II apparait de plus en plus
que la OU se developpe Ie commerce international, l'arbitrage suit.
Pour la solution des conflits commerciaux internationaux
l'arbitrage s'avere dans beau coup de cas comme la voie la plus
indiquee.
Since the appearance of the third edition of 'Ethnomusicology',
still more titles have come to my knowledge, all issued before
September 1958. The reader will find them in this Supplement. I
have used this opportunity to add some more synopses of training
possibilities for ethnomusicologists, together with an additional
selective list of recordings issued, as far as I know, in 1958.
Finally I may express my gratitude to Messrs. Nijhoff who gave me
the opportunity to improve my endeavor to give a practically
exhaustive survey of what has been published in the field of
ethnomusicology up to August 31, 1958. Amsterdam, December 14,
1959. J.K. v CONTENTS Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . v Training possibilitics for cthnomusicologists. . . .
. . . . . . I Selection of L.P.-records of authentie ethnie musie
issued in I958 . 5 Bibliography. . . 8 Illustrations 65-72. . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 . Index of subjects. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 27 . Index of peoples and regions the music
of which has been studied andjor recorded. . . . . . . . . . . 30
Index of authors, collectors and musicians . . . . . . . . . . 34
Index of periodieals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 .
Pools made private by lush plantings, bedrooms open to the back
yard, bar seating by the outdoor oven. California native and
exterior architect Scott Shrader is known for creating covetable
outdoor rooms for clients including Ellen DeGeneres and Patrick
Dempsey. In his first book, he shares the grounds of twelve
beautiful properties, all designed to be lived in and enjoyed as
extensions of the homes they surround, rich with creature comforts.
Shrader shows us how to connect the landscape outside with interior
decor; resulting in an exterior environment that flows naturally,
stylishly and serenely from this core. He also inspires us to think
of the way these outdoor spaces will be used, and plan ahead for
ways to keep our family and guests fed, warm, and entertained in
them. Folded in between the featured gardens which range in style
from Hollywood Regency to Modern Moroccan are meditative essays on
topics including Sustainability, Lifestyle, and Pathways, as
Shrader reflects on the ways that gardens change constantly in
small ways, shifting mood with the light and the weather,
transforming dramatically with the cycle of the seasons and the
passage of years. These are modern, chic gardens and outdoor
entertainment spaces specifically designed for cooking,
entertaining, playing, and relaxing.
Over 400 plants are listed along with their traditional uses; an
explanation of the spiritual relationship of the Cherokee people
with their environment; material drawn from conversations with
North Carolina Cherokee elders.
Soil is the basis not only for all gardening, but for all
terrestrial life. No aspect of agriculture is more fundamental and
important, yet we have been losing vast quantities of our finite
soil resources to erosion, pollution, and development. Now back in
print, this eminently sensible and wonderfully well-focused book
provides essential information about one of the most significant
challenges for those attempting to grow delicious organic
vegetables: the creation and maintenance of healthy soil. Chapter
2, "Understanding the Soil System," is alone worth the price of
admission. Gershuny and Smillie give lay readers and experts a
clear explanation of subjects--soil life and nutrient cycles--that
have confounded most authors. Nowhere will the reader find simpler
and more coherent descriptions of key concepts including cation
exchange capacity and chelation. There are other books about soil
available, including Grace Gershuny's comprehensive Start with the
Soil, and there are books that feature chapters on soil building.
What distinguishes The Soil of Soilis the authors' concise
presentation; they give readers important information, including
technical essentials, without getting bogged down in scientific or
quasiscientific mumbo-jumbo. In addition, useful tables list
specific compost materials, green manures, and other resources that
allow growers to translate into action the more general information
provided by the book. The soil-building techniques featured
include: Organic matter management Building and maintaining humus
On-site composting Green manures and rotations Cultivation and weed
control Nutrient balances and soil testing Using mineral
fertilizers Planning for organic certification Updates to the 1999
edition include analysis of Proposed Rules for the National Organic
Standards, and expanded recommendations for private testing
services and soil-testing equipment for home gardeners and organic
farmers. All of us involved in the cultivation of plants--from the
backyard gardener to the largest farmer--need to help regenerate a
"living soil," for only in the diversity of the soil and its
creatures can we ensure the long-term health of ourselves and our
environment. The Soul of Soil offers everyone a basic understanding
of what soil is and what we can do to improve our own patch of it.
Seen in this light, this practical handbook will be an inspiration
as well.
In the DONE IN A DAY series, a step-by-step instruction book
containing twelve basic projects for the garden, each of which can
be completed in one day. Each project can be personalized by
variations and is illustrated with photographs and exploded
diagrams.
This 60-year-old back-to-the-land homesteading classic
introduces you to the basics of finding land; building a homestead;
growing vegetables, fruits, and herbs; raising livestock, fish, and
honey bees; building farm structures; harvesting your
ownfirewood;and much more."
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Elvin McDonald
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As part of the "Colour Garden Series", this text focuses on the
yellow family of flowers and plants, exploring the possibilities of
tint, tone and hue. Each of the four volumes presents the most
effective and aesthetic uses for a specific colour theme and gives
detailed plant lists for each, along with cultivation instructions
and blooming periods. Organized into chapters on beds and borders,
the water garden, spring yellow and summer and autumn golds, and
finishing with a section on complementary colour schemes, this book
provides a palette of ideas for anyone who wants to create a garden
with impact.
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Elvin McDonald
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Discovery Miles 1 360
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The "Colour Garden Series" explores the possibilities of tint, tone
and hue. Each of the four volumes presents the most effective and
aesthetic uses for a specific colour theme and supplies detailed
plant lists for each, along with cultivation instructions and
blooming periods. Focusing on the red family of flowers and plants,
this text presents the fiery shades of vibrant scarlet and salmon
to the cool cerise of cistus and velvety tea roses of the palest
pink. Organized into chapters on beds and borders, containers,
roses, foliage and fruit, and finishing with a section on
complementary colour schemes, this book offers a palette of ideas
for anyone who wants to create a garden with impact.
Vegetables are more than just food for humans: they've been
characters, companions, and even protagonists throughout history.
"How Carrots Won the Trojan War" is a delightful collection of
little-known stories about the origins, legends, and historical
significance of 23 of the world's most popular vegetables. Curious
cooks, devoted gardeners, and casual readers alike will be
fascinated by the far-fetched tales of their favourite foods'
pasts. Readers will discover why Roman gladiators were massaged
with onion juice before battle, how celery contributed to
Casanova's conquests, how peas almost poisoned General Washington,
why some seventeenth-century turnips were considered degenerate,
and, of course, how carrots helped the Greeks win the Trojan War
(hint: carrots enabled the soldiers to stay inside the Trojan horse
without a break).
Best practices for the eight most profitable crops: tomatoes,
eggplant, cucumbers, peppers, leafy greens, lettuce, herbs, and
microgreens "Mefferd's book fills a gaping void in the literature
for market growers. I highly recommend it to anyone growing in
greenhouses, or who aspires to."- Ben Hartman, author of The Lean
Farm Whether growing in a heated greenhouse or unheated hoophouse,
this book offers a decision-making framework for how to best manage
crops Today only a few dozen large-scale producers dominate the
greenhouse produce market. Why? Because they know and employ best
practices for the most profitable crops. The Greenhouse and
Hoophouse Grower's Handbook levels the playing field by revealing
these practices so that all growers-large and small-can maximize
the potential of their protected growing space. Whether growing in
a heated greenhouse or unheated hoophouse, this book offers a
decision-making framework for how to best manage crops that goes
beyond a list of simple do's and don'ts. Author Andrew Mefferd
spent years consulting for growers using protected agriculture in a
wide variety of climates, soils, and conditions. The Greenhouse and
Hoophouse Grower's Handbook brings his experience and expertise to
bear in an in-depth guide that will help readers make their
investment in greenhouse space worthwhile. Every year, more growers
are turning to protected culture to deal with unpredictable weather
and to meet out-of-season demand for local food, but many end up
spinning their wheels, wasting time and money on unprofitable crops
grown in ways that don't make the most of their precious greenhouse
space. In The Greenhouse and Hoophouse Grower's Handbook
comprehensive chapters include: Protected Growing Structures and
their features Heating, Cooling, Lighting, and Irrigation Plant
Basics Propagation, Pruning, and Trellising Grafting And Much More!
Mefferd's book is full of techniques and strategies that can help
farms stay profitable, satisfy customers, and become an integral
part of re-localizing our food system. From seed to sale, The
Greenhouse and Hoophouse Grower's Handbook is the indispensable
resource for protected growing.
Wave Hill, a world-renowned public garden in the Bronx, boasts a
classic horticultural craftsmanship unrivaled among other public
gardens in the United States. But it also embraces a design spirit
that is daring and innovative. Every year brings changes to Wave
Hill: new combinations of colours, textures, and forms, along with
innovative themes and constant experimentation. A stroll through
the garden has the power to thrill, stir, and uplift the soul.
Nature into Art, lovingly written by Thomas Christopher, brings
this splendid, sensory experience home by honoring the unsurpassed
beauty of Wave Hill. Nature into Art explores the different areas
of the garden - the flower garden, the shade border, the wild
garden, the conservatory, and more - and gives home gardeners
helpful information on the plants, techniques, and design choices
that define this iconic space. Filled with stunning, ethereal
photography by Ngoc Minh Ngo, Nature Into Art will enchant readers
and inspire home gardeners everywhere to practice the Wave Hill way
of gardening.
After decades of fantasizing and saving, of working multiple jobs
and embracing frugality in the midst of Manhattan, Martha Leb
Molnar and her husband had found their farm. Determined to turn an
overgrown and unproductive Vermont apple orchard into a thriving
and beautiful landscape, they decided to restore this patch of land
to a pristine meadow and build a safe haven for their family and
nearby wildlife.Once they cleared the gnarled and dying trees away,
Molnar was forced to wage war on the invasive species that have
sprung up around the property. Propelled by the heated debates
surrounding non-native species and her own complicated family
history and migration, she was driven to research the Vermont
landscape, turning to scientific literature, experts in botany and
environmental science, and locals who have long tended the land in
search of answers. At turns funny, thoughtful, and conversational,
Playing God in the Meadow follows this big city transplant as she
learned to make peace with rural life and an evolving landscape
that she cannot entirely control.
The growing group of bird enthusiasts who enjoy feeding and
watching their feathered friends will learn how they can expand
their activity and help address the pressing issue of habitat loss
with 100 Plants to Feed the Birds. In-depth profiles offer planting
and care guidance for 100 native plant species that provide food
and shelter for birds throughout the year, from winter all the way
through breeding and migrating periods. Readers will learn about
plants they can add to their gardens and cultivate, such as
early-season pussy willow and late-season asters, as well as wild
plants to refrain from weeding out, like jewelweed and goldenrod.
Others, including 29 tree species, may already be present in the
landscape and readers will learn how these plants support the birds
who feed and nest in them. Introductory text explains how to create
a healthy year-round landscape for birds. Plant photographs and
range maps provide needed visual guidance to selecting the right
plants for any location in North America.
Why do so many people love gardening? What does your garden say
about you? What is guerrilla gardening? The Psychology of Gardening
delves into the huge benefits that gardening can have on our health
and emotional well-being, and how this could impact on the entire
public health of a country. It also explores what our gardens can
tell us about our personalities, how we can link gardening to
mindfulness and restoration, and what motivates someone to become a
professional gardener. With gardening being an ever popular
pastime, The Psychology of Gardening provides a fascinating insight
into our relationships with our gardens.
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