Michael Allaby
Auteur van How the Weather Works (How It Works)
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Michael Allaby resides in Tighnabruaich, Scotland.
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Great Extinction: The Solution to One of the Great Mysteries of Science - The Disappearance of the Dinosaurs (1983) 37 exemplaren
Atmosphere: A Scientific History of Air, Weather, and Climate (Discovering the Earth) (2009) 17 exemplaren
The Dictionary of Science for Gardeners: 6000 Scientific Terms Explored and Explained (2015) 17 exemplaren
The Gardener's Guide to Weather and Climate: How to Understand the Weather and Make It Work for You (2015) 15 exemplaren
The Facts on File Weather and Climate Handbook (The Facts on File Science Handbooks) (2002) 7 exemplaren
Into harmony with the planet : the delicate balance between industry and the environment (1990) 5 exemplaren
Makers of Science, v. 1 — Redacteur — 4 exemplaren
Wetlands (Biomes of the World, Volume 4) 577 (Non-Fiction- Orange Label) [Hardback] (1999) 4 exemplaren
Oceans (Biomes of the World: Volume 3) 577 (Non-Fiction- Orange Label) [Hardback] (1999) 4 exemplaren
Dieren als bouwmeesters 4 exemplaren
Makers of Science, v. 2 — Redacteur — 3 exemplaren
Temperate Grasslands (Biomes of the World, Volume 8) 577 (Non-Fiction- Orange Label) [Hardback] (1999) 3 exemplaren
Makers of Science, v. 3 — Redacteur — 3 exemplaren
Makers of Science, v. 5 — Redacteur — 2 exemplaren
Makers of Science, v. 4 — Redacteur — 2 exemplaren
Biomes of the world - mountains 2 exemplaren
Dangerous Weather: Includes a Chronology of Weather, Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Blizzards, Floods, Droughts (1998) 2 exemplaren
Klima und Wetter (TIME LIFE Lebendiges Wissen) 1 exemplaar
Enciclopédia da Terra 1 exemplaar
Wirbelstürme & Co. : extreme Wetterphänomene und wie sie entstehen ; [mit Web-Tipps] (2002) 1 exemplaar
Иллюстрированный Атлас ЗЕМЛЯ 1 exemplaar
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- Allaby, John Michael
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- 1933-09-18
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- Derby, England, UK
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- Argyll, Scotland, UK
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- Allaby, Ailsa (wife)
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A Dictionary of Plant Sciences (Oxford Quick… door Michael Allaby
This new fourth edition has been completely revised and updated, covering all aspects in the field of plant sciences including biochemistry, plant physiology, cytology, ecology, genetics, evolution, biogeography, earth history, and earth sciences. Over 500 new entries, including Rosales, physical dormancy, menthol, and codeine, enhance the dictionary's coverage of botanical terms, key drugs and medicines derived from plants, and plant orders, families, and genera. It also explains many ecological terms, and expands beyond plants to describe fungi and bacteria and how they affect plants. Numerous appendices include Plant Classification and SI Units, with new timelines showing important moments in plant evolution. For ease of use, vernacular plant names have been transferred to an appendix, fully cross-referenced to the A to Z entries. The dictionary's dedicated companion website points to recommended web links and additional resources. The most up-to-date dictionary available on...… (meer)
This book is full of both information and fun. Plants use a wide variety of methods to reproduce, and interact with various animals in the process. Although the 'sex' metaphors are sometimes forced, they still help to keep things interesting.
A lot of the humour in this is language based. I read this in German, and Annika Genning has done an amazing job of making it all still make sense.
A lot of the humour in this is language based. I read this in German, and Annika Genning has done an amazing job of making it all still make sense.
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