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Spectrum -Dye Plants of Ontario

By: N/A

Price: $250.00

Publisher: Richmond Hill, ON, Canada, Burr House Spinners: 1986

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 523A6792

ISBN: 0969252005

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Very Good

0969252005 309 pages including index and bibliography. Presented by the dyers of Ontario to those who share their appreciation of the plant world and join in their commitment to its conservation. Compiled from classic and contemporary books on plant dyeing, it is a pictorial catalogue of more than three hundred dye plants which grow or can be cultivated in the province or in regions with similar climates. The first section explains the dye project and its structures, together with material on plant gathering, plant identification and the plants themselves. The second section presents usefu...
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The Saturday Evening Post, November 1, 1941 The First American Crusade, By Herbert Hoover

By: N/A

Price: $149.95

Publisher: USA, Curtis: 1941

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 727C8537

ISBN: B00H3XH4LK

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Good

B00H3XH4LK 104 pages. Features: Great color photo Studebaker ad inside front cover features military insert; Plymouth ad; Great colour photo ad for Armstrong's Asphalt Tile; The First American Crusade - Herbert Hoover's personal memoirs of World War I, originally intended for release after his death but printed here in view of the imminent entrance of the US into World War II - with photos; Go Fly a Kite, story by Eddy Orcutt; Hearts of Oak, by Walter Havighurst; Cellini to Hearst to Klotz - the sale of fine art and objects by Gimbel Brothers; Stanford Football Coach Clark Shaughnessy behind ...
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Backyard Habitat for Canada's Wildlife

By: N/A

Price: $49.95

Publisher: Ottawa, ON, Canada, Canadian Wildlife Federation Incorporated/Federation Canadienne de la Faune Inco: 1996

Seller ID: 35209267

ISBN: 1550290908

Binding: Spiral-Bound

Condition: Very Good

1550290908 189 pages including index. No matter where you live, be it a city high-rise or a brand-new subdivision, the book is overflowing with ideas on how to make life better for Canada's wildlife. While your efforts may not be complex, costly, or require a team of wildlife biologists to carry out, they're every bit as important to the bears, butterflies, bobcats, bees, and bats with whom we share this planet. Chapters include: Create a backyard habitat; Community action for wildlife; Plant for Wildlife; Build for Wildlife; Conserve Special Species and Habitats; Deal with Problems; Beyond...
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Soil Acidity and Plant Growth

By: N/A

Price: $199.95

Publisher: Australia, Academic Pr: 1989

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 631H2091

ISBN: 0125906552

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fair

0125906552 306 pages. Index. "The present book has arisen directly from concerns over increasing acidification of soils under improved pastures over wide areas of southern Australia. However, the authors examine soil acidity within a much broader framework, making their views relevant to all agricultural and natural ecosystems on acid soils." - from Foreword. Somewhat above-average external wear. Prior owner's details stroked out or covered by stickers on front board and internally. Binding intact. A sound reference copy.
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Newsweek Magazine, November 12, 1945 POSTWAR SOUTH AMERICA SEETHES WITH REVOLUTION

By: N/A

Price: $199.95

Publisher: USA, Newsweek: 1945

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 823H4099

ISBN: B00QG2PWJK

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Fair

B00QG2PWJK 116 pages. Features: Cover photo of revolution in Venezuela; Color ad for American Airlines System inside front cover; Alcoa ad for America's first aluminum boxcar; Ad for the Douglas DC-6; Nice black and white ad for Blackstone Cigars features George Raft and Charles Judels of the movie "Whistle Stop"; Color Ford car ad features tranquil mother and children in back seat; Fairchild aircraft ad; Truman struggles with inflation; The Gavin clemency case; 635,000 people tour the battleship Missouri in New York - and do considerable damage to the vessel; The Untold story of the...
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Hunger Signs in Crops A Symposium

By: N/A

Price: $89.95

Publisher: New York, David Mckay Company: 1964

Edition: Third Edition

Seller ID: 152H4941

ISBN: B000IORQNW

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

B000IORQNW 461 pages. Index. 193 color plates. 145 black and white illustrations. "Presents the broad and specific scientific developments and research discoveries made in crop nutrition during the last fifteen years. Indispensable as a day-to-day reference for agronomists the world over." - dust jacket. Topics include: General Principles and Plant Nutrition; Corn and Grain Crops; Cotton; Tobacco; Legumes; Forage Grasses; Potatoes; Vegetable Crops; Tree Fruits & Nuts; Small Fruits; Citrus Crops and Sugar Crops. Prior owner's name and stamps upon front endpaper, otherwise unmarke...
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Biogeoclimatic zones and subzones of the Cariboo Forest Region

By: N/A

Price: $49.95

Publisher: Victoria, BC, Information Services Branch: 1979

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 75404059

ISBN: 0771981341

Binding: Plastic Comb

Condition: Very Good

0771981341 103 pages including bibliography and appendix of plant species mentioned with their common names. "Presents in a general way the basic ideas behind the Ministry of Forests ecosystem classification and a brief current summary of the characteristics of zones and subzones in the Cariboo Forest Region." - from Preface. Clean, bright and unmarked. Very light wear. Excellent copy.
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The Dandelion - Examining Your Environment

By: N/A

Price: $49.95

Publisher: Toronto, Holt, Rinehart & Winston of Canada: 1976

Edition: Reprint

Seller ID: 132A0130

ISBN: 003922290X

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Fair

003922290X 76 pages. A wonderful text for teaching students about the dandelion. Includes a variety of fascinating exercises which will really get kids thinking, not just about dandelions, but about plants and life in general. Usual library markings. Average wear. Sound working copy.
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Forest Stand Dynamics (Biological Resource Management)

By: N/A

Price: $249.95

Publisher: USA, McGraw Hill Higher Education: 1990

Edition: Reprint

Seller ID: 762H1145

ISBN: 0070478295

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Good

0070478295 xx, 467 pages. Extensively footnoted. List of scientific names of plant species discussed. Index. "Provides a comprehensive account of the most advanced scientific information available on the processes of forest stand dynamics, enabling you to predict local and regional forest growth and change, plan forest manipulations successfully, and plan for regional changes in forest structures, products, and demands." - from back cover. Prior owner's name stamped on half-title page, bottom and fore-edges, otherwise unmarked with moderate wear. Tight and square. A sound copy of...
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The Lunch Box and Food Saver Book - 200 Helps

By: Adam, Ann; Pett, Lionel Bradley

Price: $395.00

Publisher: Hamilton, Ontario, Appleford Paper Products Limited: 1943

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 757H1997

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Good

68 pages. Index. Apparently intended to help Canada's wartime homemakers prepare healthy and tasty box lunches for their war-plant-working husbands. Promotes the use of Appleford foodsaving products such as Para-Sani waxed paper, Canapar cookery parchment and Presto Pack waxed tissue. Includes nostalgic page of colour illustrations of these products. Contents include: The Art of Sandwich-Making Simplified; Packing Tips for the Carry-Along Lunch; 196 Suggested Sandwich Fillings; Recipes for Patries for the Lunch Box and Home Table; Recipes for Cookies, Cakes and Sweet Loaves; Recipes for D...
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Creative Spinning, Weaving and Plant-Dyeing

By: Anderson, Beryl

Price: $49.95

Publisher: Australia, Angus and Robertson: 1971

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 153A5181

ISBN: 020712227X

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

020712227X 31 pages plus numerous pages of colour illustrations. Firm library binding. Usual library markings. Sound copy.
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The Erection of Engineering Structures and Plant: A Handbook for Engineers, Erectors, Foremen and Students [The Directly-Useful [D.U.] Technical Series

By: Atkin, Harry

Price: $295.00

Publisher: London, Chapman & Hall, Lt.: 1925

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 616H3284

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

vii, 198 pages. Generously illustrated with detailed drawings and black and white reproductions of marvelous old photos. Provides "that complementary knowledge whereby the draughtsman or other technical man may tackle the job of erection on site with assurance, or at least the understand that the erecting squad are doing nothing likely to cause damage to the property entrusted to its charge, nor accidents to those persons employed on the work." - Preface. Chapters include: Cranes and Substitutes; Winches; Rope-blocks; Chain-blocks; Jacks; Ropes; Knots; Slings; Sundry Tackle; Foundat...
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Railway Signaling Magazine, September 1946

By: Author Not Stated

Price: $69.95

Publisher: Chicago, Simmons-Boardman: 1946

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 556C9979

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Fair

pages 565-628. Features: Reverse Running on the Pennsylvania - on 226 miles of track between New York and Washington certain sections of track... are signaled for train movements in both directions; S.P.&S. installs all-relay interlocking; Regulated Track Circuit - automatically regulates a D.C. track circuit; Interlocking on the Grand Trunk - all-relay plant eliminates train stops at a crossing with the New York Central; Rio Grande Installs Radio to Improve Through Freight Service - improving a 576 mile section between Denver and Salt Lake City; New Signal Control Line Circuits in Centralize...
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Baldwin Locomotives (Magazine), April (Apr.) 1932

By: Author Not Stated

Price: $199.95

Publisher: Philadelphia, PA, The Baldwin Locomotive Works (BLW): 1932

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 556G0013

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Good

72 pages. Features: The North Western Railway of India - Lengthy article with dozens of wonderful photos; How New Locomotives Pay for Themselves through Savings in Maintenance; Locomotive Feed Water Devices - article with photos and many detailed diagrams; Designing a Modern Ice Plant- informative article with many photos; Huge 66" 50-ton Gate Valve for use beneath New York City; Ship by Rail - promoting the use of railways for shipping; The First Baldwin Locomotives for Persia - interesting details about Persia's rail system - 4 Mogul (2-6-0) units ordered; The History and Development o...
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Baldwin Locomotives (Magazine), April (Apr.) 1929

By: Author Not Stated

Price: $199.95

Publisher: Philadelphia, PA, The Baldwin Locomotive Works (BLW): 1929

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 556G0017

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Good

76 pages. Features: Record Breaking Locomotive in the Argentine Republic - The "Big Bus"; A New Baldwin Dynamometer Car for the Central Railway of Brazil - very detailed article with many excellent photos; J. Snowden Bell - Obituary with photo; The St. Louis-San Francisco Railway and its motive power - long article with many great photos; The Modern Clasp Brake - detailed bilingual (English/Spanish) article supported by excellent graphics; The Great Northern Railway's New Cascade Tunnel - informative article and photos of this great engineering achievement; Erecting the New Terminal S...
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Baldwin Locomotives (Magazine), October (Oct.) 1928

By: Author Not Stated

Price: $199.95

Publisher: Philadelphia, PA, The Baldwin Locomotive Works (BLW): 1928

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 556G0019

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Good

84 pages. Features: Where do good locomotives go when they die?; The Western Maryland Railway - very long article with dozens of super photos; James McNaughton - obituary; Locomotive Coal, Sand and Cinder Handling Facilities - article and wonderful photos of contemporary technology; The Island of Jamaica and its Railway system - Substantial article with many great photos; Recent locomotives; The Building of a large flanging press - superlative article and photos describe the fabrication of a 1,400 ton Southwark press destined for use in the Eddystone plant; An Epoch in the History of Industry...
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Baldwin (Locomotives), Second Quarter, 1946

By: Author Not Stated

Price: $149.95

Publisher: Philadelphia, PA, The Baldwin Locomotive Works (BLW): 1946

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 556G0011

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Good

32 pages. Features: A Message from Baldwin; The Pennsylvania Railroad Company Centenary - article with illustrations of the many locomotives which have served it; World's Largest Plate Mill - Lukens Steel Company - illustrated article; Baldwin Steam Trams in New Zealand; Just Pictures; Special Delivery - amazing photos and captions describe the job of the Messenger, whose job it was to deliver new locomotives from plant to customer; The Second Nisqually Power Development - La Grande Power House near Tacoma, WA - great photos and article; A Veteran Returns - the tanker USS Kaloli returns from ...
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The New York Times Magazine, April (Apr.) 10, 1977 - Tennis Player Ilie Nastase is the Star You Love To Hate

By: Baker, Russell; Severo, Richard; Kornheiser, Tony; Pepper, Curits Bill; Stockton, William; Subak-Sharpe, Genell; Jacoby, Susan; Claiborne, Craig; Franey, Pierre; Smith, C.Ray; Donovan, Carrie; Morris, Bernadine; Lelyveld, Joseph

Price: $250.00

Publisher: New York, The New York Times & Arno Press: 1977

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 202G3947

Binding: Single Issue Magazine

Condition: Fair

96 pages. Features: Pontiac Phoenix ad; Fantastic two-page color-photo ad for Babe cosmetics; A Taxpayer's Prayer; Too Hot to Handle - Failed nuclear waste recycling/reprocessing plant at West Valley, New York; Tennis article on Ilie Nastase includes color photos of him and Jimmy Connors; A Day in the Life of the Pope - Pope Paul VI; In the wake of the world's worst air disaster on the Canary Islands, Pilots Talk About Air Crashes; Mr. Goodwrench ad; Nice two-page color ad for the Polaroid SX-70 Alpha 1 camera; Sothey Parke Bernet ad features photo of C. Hugh Hildesley; The Expensive Way to K...
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Canadian Aviation Magazine, February 1939

By: Bankart, D.E.; Field, G. Blackstone; Farrell, Con; Bradbrooke, F.D.; Ritchey, V.J.; Keith, R.A.; Finnie, Richard

Price: $199.95

Publisher: Ottawa, Aeronautical Publications Limited: 1939

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 845G0933

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Good

56 pages. Features: Cover photo of an Aeronca Chief piloted by Johnny Jones on his non-stop transcontinental flight; Photos taken at the Luncheon at the Annual Meeting of teh Canadian Flying Clubs Association, Chateau Laurier, Ottawa, January 30, 1939; Nice one-page Gold Flake cigarette ad; Flying beyond sixty - article and photos (part 1); Flight tests of the Boeing Stratoliner - article and great photos; Pilots of the Northern Sky use Up-to-date Radios; De Havilland Expands - photos of addition to Willowdale plant; Excellent one-page photo ad for De Havilland features the Dragon Rapide, Tig...
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Newsweek Magazine, August (Aug.) 10, 1981 - Japan's High-Tech Challenge

By: Barton, Clare Bishop; Axthelm, Pete; Greenfield, Meg; et al

Price: $99.95

Publisher: New York, Newsweek: 1982

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 838G4886

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Good

72 pages. Features: Two-page color-photo ad for the Ford Series 10 tractor, "The World Tractor"; The Tuskegee Airmen Keep on Flying - the 99th Fighter Squadron and the 332nd Fighter Group and the 477th Bomber Group were the only all-black flying units organized by the US Air Force in WWII; Justice Rose Bird of the California Supreme Court; Reagan's War on Drugs - major article with photos, including George Bush Sr. leaning on bales of marijuana; Tax Bill politics in D.C.; A New Look at Child Labor; Jimmy Hoffa Legally Dead; Killenworth Mansion on Long Island - Soviet nest spying on l...
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Keyword: Plant