The Ants Of North America Classic Reprint

Author : William Steel Creighton
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 650 pages
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Release : 2016-08-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 1333209096

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The Ants of North America (Classic Reprint) by William Steel Creighton Pdf

Excerpt from The Ants of North America The bibliographic citations carried for each species and subspecies have been extensively edited. It is no longer practical to present full bibliographies for many of our species. In recent years many regional studies dealing with the distribution of our ants have been published. Much use has been made of such studies in preparing the ranges pre sented herein. But I cannot feel that this type of publication should be listed in the bibliography of each species which it covers. It has been assumed that if the reader of this book finds it necessary to look up references given under the various species, it will be because he wishes to secure a fuller knowledge of the structure of the insects than can be obtained from the keys. Considerable effort has been made to see that all such references apply to descriptive material or to points which elucidate the taxonomy of the species involved. Papers which carry only distributional records have been placed in the general bibliography at the end of the volume. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : W. S. Creighton
Publisher : Franklin Classics Trade Press
Page : 686 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-11-10
Category : History
ISBN : 0353178292

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The Ants of North America by W. S. Creighton Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Brian L. Fisher,Stefan P. Cover
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2007-11-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780520254220

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Ants of North America by Brian L. Fisher,Stefan P. Cover Pdf

"In this enormously useful book, a profound need is met by a profound contribution, the first such comprehensive work in over fifty years. While brief, Ants of North America is the distillation of a vast amount of study and practice. It is a joy to browse and read, and will have an important impact on the study of ants."—Edward O. Wilson, University Research Professor Emeritus, Harvard University "Two of the most prolific ant faunists have produced a marvelous taxonomic guide to the ant genera of North America. The keys and genus descriptions are succinct and easy to read, the illustrations superb. This book is a must for entomologists, ecologists, and particularly all who study ants."—Bert Hölldobler, Foundation Professor of Life Sciences, Arizona State University "This book represents a bold advance in the study of North American ants. It provides, for the first time, an accessible and lavishly illustrated guide to all the ant genera occurring in the United States and Canada. It will greatly enhance both public interest in ants and scientific investigation of their ecology, behavior and evolution."—Philip S. Ward, Department of Entomology and Center for Population Biology, University of California at Davis

Author : William Steel Creighton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 585 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Ants
ISBN : OCLC:4693800

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The Ants of North America by William Steel Creighton Pdf

Author : Mary Treat
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 1333453922

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Chapters on Ants (Classic Reprint) by Mary Treat Pdf

Excerpt from Chapters on Ants The Chapter in the History of Ants was originally contributed to Harper's New Monthly Magazine. It grew out of my ob servations of the habits of the slave-making ants (formica sanguinea) of New Jersey. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : J. K. Donisthorpe
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 1528365127

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British Ants by J. K. Donisthorpe Pdf

Excerpt from British Ants: Their Life History and Classification The study of British ants has long been retarded by the want of a comprehensive work. In spite of the great and admitted fascina tion of the subject very few books have been devoted to it, and of these not one attempts to deal with the whole subject. It is with the object of supplying this long-felt want that the present volume has been written. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Moselio Schaechter,Elio Schaechter
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0674445554

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In the Company of Mushrooms by Moselio Schaechter,Elio Schaechter Pdf

We might slice them into a salad, savor them in a sauce, wonder at their power to intoxicate or poison, marvel at their multifarious presence in the forest--but few of us realize that mushrooms, humbly thriving on decay, are crucial to life on Earth as we know it. In this book a distinguished biologist, long intrigued by the secret life of fungi, reveals the power of these curious organisms--not quite animal, not quite plant--to enchant and instruct, to nourish and make way for all sorts of superior forms of nature. In a style at once learned and quirky, personal and commanding, Elio Schaechter imparts the fascinating minutiae and the weighty implications of his subject--a primarily microscopic life form that nonetheless accounts for up to two tons of matter for every human on the planet. He shows us how fungi, the great decomposers, recycle most of the world's vegetable matter--from a blade of grass to a strapping tree--and thus prevent us from sinking under ever-accumulating masses of decaying matter. With the same expertise and contagious enthusiasm that he brings to the biology of mushrooms, Schaechter conveys the allure of the mushroom hunt. Drawing on his own experience as well as that of seasoned pickers and amateur mycologists, he explains when and where to find mushrooms, how they are cultivated, and how they are used in various cultures. From the delectable to the merely tolerable, from the hallucinogenic to the deadly, a wide variety of mushrooms are covered in this spirited presentation.

Author : Brian L. Fisher,Stefan P. Cover Ph. D.
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2007-11-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 0520934555

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Ants of North America by Brian L. Fisher,Stefan P. Cover Ph. D. Pdf

Ants are among the most conspicuous and the most ecologically important of insects. This concise, easy-to-use, authoritative identification guide introduces the fascinating and diverse ant fauna of the United States and Canada. It features the first illustrated key to North American ant genera, discusses distribution patterns, explores ant ecology and natural history, and includes a list of all currently recognized ant species in this large region. * New keys to the 73 North American ant genera illustrated with 250 line drawings ensure accurate identification * 180 color images show the head and profile of each genus and important species groups * Includes a glossary of important terms

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 199?
Category : Botany, Medical
ISBN : CORNELL:31924074267372

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Classic Botanical Reprints: #227-238 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Philip Smith,Thea Kliros
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0486278220

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Favorite North American Indian Legends by Philip Smith,Thea Kliros Pdf

Gathers thirteen stories about the four seasons, why animals fear the porcupine, a hunter who lives with his prey, and the treachery of two corn maidens

Author : Bowker Editorial Staff,R R Bowker Publishing
Publisher : R. R. Bowker
Page : 2776 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1996-09
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0835238008

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Subject Guide to Children's Books in Print 1997 by Bowker Editorial Staff,R R Bowker Publishing Pdf

Author : Leland O. Howard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 1332314546

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The Insect Book by Leland O. Howard Pdf

Excerpt from The Insect Book: A Popular Account of the Bees, Wasps, Ants, Grasshoppers, Flies, and Other North American Insects Exclusive of the Butterflies Moths and Beetles, With Full Life Histories; Tables and Bibliographies Persons who love nature are apt to be long-lived and their lives are apt to be happy ones. In this country until quite recently few people have realized this fact, and while notably with the Germans, and to a lesser extent with other European nations, we find a love of nature fostered through early childhood, and while there are people of all countries and all occupations who know much about the animals and plants which surround them, and many who make collections and study certain groups as a fad or pastime and as a relief from the daily drudgery of life, in the United States little attention has been paid to nature study in the school and in the family until within the past few years. It is true that there have been Americans who were born naturalists and who have pursued their studies in spite of uncongenial surroundings. It is true, too, that almost every country boy is a close observer in his own untrained way, and that he picks up many interesting facts about his natural history environment. But even the youngster of decided tastes has been too often discouraged by his parents, and, further than that, he has few books to help him and stimulate him in the occupation to which his tastes direct him. Recently, however, a great, nature study movement has sprung up amongst us and in this movement the study of insects must play an important part. They are the most easily observed of living creatures. They abound everywhere - in the fields and woods, in the door-yards, and, unfortunately, even in the household. Subjects for observation are never lacking, and although some prejudice exists against them as insignificant crawling creatures and in large part nuisances and pests from a human standpoint, yet their structure is wonderful, their life histories are most interesting, and among them may be found a wealth of material for the study of broad life problems of the utmost biological importance. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : William Olkowski,Sheila Daar,Helga Olkowski
Publisher : Taunton Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1561581496

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The Gardener's Guide to Common-sense Pest Control by William Olkowski,Sheila Daar,Helga Olkowski Pdf

An abridged version of "Common-Sense Pest Control", this guide offers solutions to a variety of garden problems, including aphids, slugs, moles, root maggots, cutworms, powdery mildew, crabgrass, Japanese beetles, gypsy moths and other pests. Chemical controls are suggested only as a last resort.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1148 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : UOM:39015076098238

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Paperbacks in Print by Anonim Pdf

Author : Edward O. Wilson
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2006-04-24
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1597260886

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Naturalist by Edward O. Wilson Pdf

Edward O. Wilson -- University Professor at Harvard, winner of two Pulitzer prizes, eloquent champion of biodiversity -- is arguably one of the most important thinkers of the twentieth century. His career represents both a blueprint and a challenge to those who seek to explore the frontiers of scientific understanding. Yet, until now, little has been told of his life and of the important events that have shaped his thought.In Naturalist, Wilson describes for the first time both his growth as a scientist and the evolution of the science he has helped define. He traces the trajectory of his life -- from a childhood spent exploring the Gulf Coast of Alabama and Florida to life as a tenured professor at Harvard -- detailing how his youthful fascination with nature blossomed into a lifelong calling. He recounts with drama and wit the adventures of his days as a student at the University of Alabama and his four decades at Harvard University, where he has achieved renown as both teacher and researcher.As the narrative of Wilson's life unfolds, the reader is treated to an inside look at the origin and development of ideas that guide today's biological research. Theories that are now widely accepted in the scientific world were once untested hypotheses emerging from one mans's broad-gauged studies. Throughout Naturalist, we see Wilson's mind and energies constantly striving to help establish many of the central principles of the field of evolutionary biology.The story of Wilson's life provides fascinating insights into the making of a scientist, and a valuable look at some of the most thought-provoking ideas of our time.