The Cape Region, at the southern tip of Africa, is easily among the richest centers for bulbous plants and probably the most famous. Nearly 1200 species of bulbous plants find their home there and almost three-quarters of them occur nowhere else. This first complete account of all the bulbous plants of the Cape Floral Region is an essential aid to the identification of all species presently in cultivation as well as the many others that are potentially valuable horticultural subjects. The book is richly illustrated with high-quality color photographs of more than half the species of Cape bulbs, many of which have never been illustrated before.
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Rock Garden Plants: A Color Encyclopedia
Baldassare Mineo is owner of Siskiyou Rare Plant Nursery in Medford, Oregon, one of the world's great sources of plants for rock gardens. Mineo's own photographs are supplemented with many by the renowned horticulturist Fritz Kummert. This authoritative includes rare and unusual plants as well as proven, readily available garden performers.
The Super Thesaurus is a perennial favorite among writers, and this latest edition has more than 1,000 new and expanded entries. This timesaving reference will help you find the perfect synonym or antonym to give your writing precision and color. From aback to zydeco, you'll find the exact word you need. Easy to use and comprehensive in content, Roget's Super Thesaurus includes these unique features: reverse dictionary sample sentences enlightening quotes more that 400,000 synonyms and antonyms The next time that elusive, just-right word or phrase is on the tip of your tongue, reach for Roget's Super Thesaurus.
Mesopotamia, the "land between the rivers," was the site of the world's first true cities, empires, large-scale engineering projects, and written literature. The history, culture, and contributions of the pivotal civilizations that inhabited the area are presented in vivid detail in this volume, which includes the rise and fall of Sumeria, Babylonia, Assyria, and Persia.
Historical Dictionary of Mesopotamia, Second Edition
The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Mesopotamia defines concepts, customs, and notions peculiar to the civilization of ancient Mesopotamia, from adult adoption to ziggurats. This is accomplished through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, appendixes, and hundreds of cross-reference dictionary entries on religion, economy, society, geography, and important kings and rulers.
