This guide to endangered species worldwide is highly selective, describing 700 animals and plants of the many thousands that are threatened with extinction. The species have been selected from lists compiled by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), and IUCN-the World Conservation Union. Animal entries are arranged by species and then by family and genus; there is a separate section for plants.
This guide to endangered species worldwide is highly selective, describing 700 animals and plants of the many thousands that are threatened with extinction. The species have been selected from lists compiled by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), and IUCN-the World Conservation Union. Animal entries are arranged by species and then by family and genus; there is a separate section for plants
This sixth edition of the Bateman New Zealand Encyclopedia has been updated and expanded to keep it in the position it has held since the first edition was published in 1984 - at the forefront of reference works on this country. This edition continues the tradition of readable, informative text for readers of all ages who seek wider background knowledge of this country.
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The International Encyclopedia of Gambling
Gambling has become a worldwide enterprise, with commercial operations active in well over 100 countries ranging from China to Togo. It is a way for people to have fun and governments to gain revenue. Yet, it can become an addiction that leads to bankruptcy and ruin. As gambling venues spread around the world—and through cyberspace—it is high time for a fresh look at this burgeoning industry.
Новейшие модели словообразования в языке Америки и Англии:словарь-справочник
Англо-русский словарь-справочник, составленный по типам (моделям) словообразования и обилием примеров новых слов с аффиксами (и полуаффиксами), слов, производных от фразовых глаголов, сложных слов и различных по структуре аббревиатур.
