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This compact, hardcover series offers information and full color
photos and illustrations on a wonderfully wide variety of subjects.
The group explores topics that range from horticulture and natural
history to collectibles and pets. Written by professionals in each
of the various fields, each book is indexed for easy access to
information.
A host of innovative ideas for creating eye-catching garden
features - from a honeysuckle porch to a herblined pathway - that
make the most of your available gardening space. In this title you
will find 56 illustrated step-by-step projects with easy-to-follow
instructions, specially devised by two inspired gardeners, plus a
comprehensive reference section with plenty of practical tips and
wise advice on basic gardening techniques.
Helpful hints on how to avoid pests and diseases, and what to do
when problems occur.
An exquisitely illustrated, lively exploration of Latin plant names
for gardeners. More than just a dictionary, this fascinating book
explains the meanings behind hundreds of Latin plant terms, their
flowering times, leaf patterns, natural habitats and all sorts of
other useful information. Every gardener needs to know their Latin
names. They may look confusing at first, but once you understand
what certain key words mean, impenetrable-sounding and
hard-to-pronounce species names are suddenly demystified. Many
Latin names hide the secrets of where the plant is found, its
colour, flowering times, leaf pattern, natural habitat and all
sorts of other information that's extremely useful to the gardener:
if you want a plant for a shady place, choose one with a name
ending in sylvestris ('of woods'), while if your garden is dry,
look out for the suffix epigeios ('of dry places'). More than just
a dictionary of plant names, this fascinating book explains the
meaning of hundreds of Latin plant terms, grouped into handily
themed sections such as plants that are named after famous women,
plants that are named after the shape of their leaves, plants that
are named after their fragrance or the time of year that they
flower. Within these pages you'll learn that Digitalis purpurea
(the common foxglove) is purple, that the sanguineum in Geranium
sanguineum means 'bloody' (its common name is the bloody
cranesbill), and to steer clear of any plant whose Latin name ends
in infestus.
- A beautifully simple and practical guide to getting the very best
results from your potatoes.
- Includes an illustrated guide to the different varieties of
potato and their best growing conditions, including Carlingford,
Maris Piper, Desiree, King Edward, Romano and many more.
- Practical advice on how to grow potatoes, from choosing which
variety to plant, sowing in rows and containers, to harvesting and
storing.
The study of educational leadership makes little sense unless it is
in relation to who the leaders are, how they are leading, what is
being led, and with what effect. Based on the premise that learning
is at the heart of leadership and that leaders themselves should be
learners, the Leadership for Learning series explores the
connections between educational leadership, policy, curriculum,
human resources and accountability. Each book in the series
approaches its subject matter through a three-fold structure of
process, themes and impact. Series Editors - Clive Dimmock, Mark
Brundrett and Les Bell The effects of globalization are evident in
education policy around the world. Governments from the United
States to China are driving their education systems to produce more
skilled, more flexible, more adaptable employees. The pressure to
perform is all-pervasive, meaning present-day leaders have to go
beyond the principles of humane and equitable management practice
and look for a competitive advantage through strategies that
enhance motivation, build capacity for organizational improvement,
and produce better value-added performance. Human Resource
Management in Education debates the fundamental question of how far
effective human resource management policies can enable schools and
colleges to transcend the paradoxes of the global reform agenda. It
analyses the relationship between leadership, the classroom and
results, and uses case studies to explore the extent to which
performance is enhanced by distributed leadership and constrained
by social, political and economic contexts. The book is divided
into three parts: examining the current context of human resource
management, by critically analysing globalization, human capital
theory, and worldwide trends in government legislation, societal
values, and teacher culture(s); exploring two pairs of contemporary
themes in human resource management, by comparing the roles of
leaders and followers, on the one hand, and contrasting learning
and greedy organizations, on the other; looking at how the context
and the themes impact on particular contemporary practices in human
resource management, by analysing the selection and development of
professionals, the remodelling of school teams and the management
of performance. The authors carefully blend advocacy with evidence
to ensure relevance for both practitioner and academic audiences
across the globe. The book would be of particular use to students
on masters courses in educational leadership.
Richard Bird is famed for the clarity and rigour of his writing.
His new textbook, which introduces functional programming to
students, emphasises fundamental techniques for reasoning
mathematically about functional programs. By studying the
underlying equational laws, the book enables students to apply
calculational reasoning to their programs, both to understand their
properties and to make them more efficient. The book has been
designed to fit a first- or second-year undergraduate course and is
a thorough overhaul and replacement of his earlier textbooks. It
features case studies in Sudoku and pretty-printing, and over 100
carefully selected exercises with solutions. This engaging text
will be welcomed by students and teachers alike.
Orchard fruits can be some of the most enjoyable crops that come
from the garden. Fruit trees can be decorative, grown either
individually or trained as fans and espaliers. In this book, the
main types of tree fruits are described and illustrated, and there
is key advice on preparing the soil and making compost, choosing,
planting and supporting fruit trees, and harvesting and storing the
fruit. A section on practical cultivation details essential
information on growing and caring for each type of tree fruit,
including when and where to plant trees, and how to keep fruit in
good condition. The book is perfect for all gardeners who would
like to grow their own fruit.
This book provides all the skills and techniques you need to grow
your own crops. There is advice on designing your garden, selecting
the right tools, understanding your soil, crop rotation,
propagating, pruning, harvesting and storage. A section on common
problems explains how to deal with bad weather, pests and diseases.
A plant directory covers a wide range of vegetables, herbs and
fruit, with information on cultivation, harvesting, sowing,
planting and harvesting times, crop varieties, and photographs of
growing and mature plants. With its beautiful images and clear
practical advice, this is the perfect reference guide for every
kitchen gardener
Richard Bird takes a radically new approach to algorithm design,
namely, design by calculation. These 30 short chapters each deal
with a particular programming problem drawn from sources as diverse
as games and puzzles, intriguing combinatorial tasks, and more
familiar areas such as data compression and string matching. Each
pearl starts with the statement of the problem expressed using the
functional programming language Haskell, a powerful yet succinct
language for capturing algorithmic ideas clearly and simply. The
novel aspect of the book is that each solution is calculated from
an initial formulation of the problem in Haskell by appealing to
the laws of functional programming. Pearls of Functional Algorithm
Design will appeal to the aspiring functional programmer, students
and teachers interested in the principles of algorithm design, and
anyone seeking to master the techniques of reasoning about programs
in an equational style.
This is a comprehensive illustrated guide to a wide range of
delicious soft fruits with information on their origins and
nutritional values. It features step-by-step instructions for
preparing the soil, cultivation and care, and propagation
techniques. It includes expert advice on training, supporting and
pruning fruit bushes, and harvesting and storing your crops. It
offers helpful hints on how to avoid pests and diseases, and what
to do when problems occur. In this kitchen garden handbook, the
most popular soft fruits are illustrated with useful information on
their origins, growing habits, nutritional content and culinary
uses. The second section gives key advice on soil preparation,
essential tools, propagation and protecting your fruit bushes. The
techniques described include training and supporting fruit bushes,
pruning, sheltering plants from the weather and harvesting and
storing fruit crops. The section on practical cultivation tells you
how to grow all types of berries and currants, whether you have a
large kitchen garden, a small garden plot with some space in the
borders, or room for a few containers. A must for the novice
grower, this book also provides reliable information for the
experienced gardener who wants to experiment with new varieties.
The study of educational leadership makes little sense unless it is
in relation to who the leaders are, how they are leading, what is
being led, and with what effect. Based on the premise that learning
is at the heart of leadership and that leaders themselves should be
learners, the Leadership for Learning series explores the
connections between educational leadership, policy, curriculum,
human resources and accountability. Each book in the series
approaches its subject matter through a three-fold structure of
process, themes and impact. Series Editors - Clive Dimmock, Mark
Brundrett and Les Bell The effects of globalization are evident in
education policy around the world. Governments from the United
States to China are driving their education systems to produce more
skilled, more flexible, more adaptable employees. The pressure to
perform is all-pervasive, meaning present-day leaders have to go
beyond the principles of humane and equitable management practice
and look for a competitive advantage through strategies that
enhance motivation, build capacity for organizational improvement,
and produce better value-added performance. Human Resource
Management in Education debates the fundamental question of how far
effective human resource management policies can enable schools and
colleges to transcend the paradoxes of the global reform agenda. It
analyses the relationship between leadership, the classroom and
results, and uses case studies to explore the extent to which
performance is enhanced by distributed leadership and constrained
by social, political and economic contexts. The book is divided
into three parts: examining the current context of human resource
management, by critically analysing globalization, human capital
theory, and worldwide trends in government legislation, societal
values, and teacher culture(s); exploring two pairs of contemporary
themes in human resource management, by comparing the roles of
leaders and followers, on the one hand, and contrasting learning
and greedy organizations, on the other; looking at how the context
and the themes impact on particular contemporary practices in human
resource management, by analysing the selection and development of
professionals, the remodelling of school teams and the management
of performance. The authors carefully blend advocacy with evidence
to ensure relevance for both practitioner and academic audiences
across the globe. The book would be of particular use to students
on masters courses in educational leadership.
Richard Bird is famed for the clarity and rigour of his writing.
His new textbook, which introduces functional programming to
students, emphasises fundamental techniques for reasoning
mathematically about functional programs. By studying the
underlying equational laws, the book enables students to apply
calculational reasoning to their programs, both to understand their
properties and to make them more efficient. The book has been
designed to fit a first- or second-year undergraduate course and is
a thorough overhaul and replacement of his earlier textbooks. It
features case studies in Sudoku and pretty-printing, and over 100
carefully selected exercises with solutions. This engaging text
will be welcomed by students and teachers alike.
Value-added tax (VAT) dominates tax systems around the world. But
should every country have a VAT? Is VAT always as good as it could
be in economic, equity and administrative terms? In developing and
transitional countries the answers to such questions are critical
to stability, growth and development. VAT is a critical fiscal tool
in most countries. But VAT can sometimes be better designed and
almost always better administered. The key questions that must be
answered in designing and implementing VAT are essentially the same
in all countries. But different tax designs may best suit different
countries facing different circumstances. This book reviews
experiences with VATs around the world and assesses how the choice
of particular design features may affect outcomes in particular
contexts.
This book is devoted to five main principles of algorithm design:
divide and conquer, greedy algorithms, thinning, dynamic
programming, and exhaustive search. These principles are presented
using Haskell, a purely functional language, leading to simpler
explanations and shorter programs than would be obtained with
imperative languages. Carefully selected examples, both new and
standard, reveal the commonalities and highlight the differences
between algorithms. The algorithm developments use equational
reasoning where applicable, clarifying the applicability conditions
and correctness arguments. Every chapter concludes with exercises
(nearly 300 in total), each with complete answers, allowing the
reader to consolidate their understanding and apply the techniques
to a range of problems. The book serves students (both
undergraduate and postgraduate), researchers, teachers, and
professionals who want to know more about what goes into a good
algorithm and how such algorithms can be expressed in purely
functional terms.
(New edition) A clear and expert how-to guide to pruning and
training ornamental and fruiting plants, with 970 informative
photographs and illustrations, and a directory of plants and how to
prune them. A helpful introduction, covering basic principles and
techniques, is followed by chapters arranged by plant type. Each
one includes practical advice, illustrated with step-by-step
photographic sequences and artworks, on the initial training of the
plant type in question, how to prune, and how to undertake
renovation pruning. An invaluable A-Z directory of ornamental
plants looks at the pruning requirements of a wide range of species
on a plant-by-plant basis, explaining when and how to prune. All
techniques and projects are shown in close-up step-by-step
photography and diagrams, making this an essential book on the
subject for any gardener.
Whether your water feature is a simple half barrel containing a
single water lily or a formal fountain, this book provides guidance
on selecting the right plants, pond maintenance and useful tips on
how to plant and care for water plants. Including an extensive
plant directory, giving full information on varieties and
cultivars. A quick, authoritative reference on all aspects of
planting and maintaining a garden, including advice on habitats and
soil types, co-ordinating colour and foliage, identifying and
dealing with pests.
Value-added tax (VAT) dominates tax systems around the world. But
should every country have a VAT? Is VAT always as good as it could
be in economic, equity and administrative terms? In developing and
transitional countries the answers to such questions are critical
to stability, growth and development. VAT is a critical fiscal tool
in most countries. But VAT can sometimes be better designed and
almost always better administered. The key questions that must be
answered in designing and implementing VAT are essentially the same
in all countries. But different tax designs may best suit different
countries facing different circumstances. This book reviews
experiences with VATs around the world and assesses how the choice
of particular design features may affect outcomes in particular
contexts.
This book presents a directory of varieties and how to cultivate
them successfully. It is an illustrated gardener's guide to the
different varieties of shoots, peas and beans, their history and
cooking uses. It includes step-by-step instructions for preparing
the soil, sowing under glass, and harvesting and storing. It offers
practical advice on cultivating asparagus, celery, celeriac, globe
artichokes, rhubarb, seakale, peas, runner beans, French (green)
beans and broad beans. It includes helpful hints on how to avoid
pests and diseases, and what to do when problems occur. Shoots,
peas and beans are some of the choicest and most delicious of the
many vegetable crops available to the kitchen gardener. In this
book, the main types are described and illustrated, with useful
information about the varieties that can be grown, their history,
cultivation requirements and cooking uses. There is key advice on
improving your soil, making compost and preparing the vegetable
bed. A section on practical cultivation explains how to grow and
care for each type of vegetable, from sowing to harvest.A must for
the novice grower, the book also provides information for the
experienced gardener who wants to experiment with new varieties.
There is nothing quite like growing your own strawberries,
raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, cranberries and currants to
provide a reliable crop of the finest taste and quality. In this
informative kitchen garden handbook, all the most popular soft
fruits are illustrated, with useful information on their origins,
growing habits, nutritional content and culinary uses. A techniques
section explains how to train and support fruit bushes, pruning,
sheltering plants from the weather and harvesting and storing
crops. Whether you have a large kitchen garden, a small garden plot
with some space in the borders, or room for a few containers, this
book is a must for all fruit growers.
The Kitchen Garden Book gives you the confidence and know-how to
grow your own produce, whether this is in a walled kitchen garden,
in containers or simply in existing flowerbeds. The text contains
photographs, illustrations and clear practical advice.'
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