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Author: mbambo, mikateko e. Publisher: Mwanaka Media and Publishing Pvt Ltd ISBN: 1779065116 Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 98
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"From invisibility to invincibility, Mikateko takes us through verses of despair, assault, discrimination, fear and hopelessness that girls and women encountered in a system that does not serve their interests to the life of purpose, power and freedom that girls and women continue to wedge in the face of all odds. This is one anthology that has the power to break and mend you. Mikateko has freed us all!" - Dr. Toyin Ajao (PhD), Researcher, Teacher and Storyteller
Author: mbambo, mikateko e. Publisher: Mwanaka Media and Publishing Pvt Ltd ISBN: 1779065116 Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 98
Book Description
"From invisibility to invincibility, Mikateko takes us through verses of despair, assault, discrimination, fear and hopelessness that girls and women encountered in a system that does not serve their interests to the life of purpose, power and freedom that girls and women continue to wedge in the face of all odds. This is one anthology that has the power to break and mend you. Mikateko has freed us all!" - Dr. Toyin Ajao (PhD), Researcher, Teacher and Storyteller
Author: Lara Hawthorne Publisher: Candlewick Press ISBN: 153623284X Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 33
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Hawthorne delivers an exquisitely illustrated picture book about the Saguaro cactus which grows in the Sonoran desert in Arizona and its flower, which blooms only one night a year. Full color.
Author: Ralph C. Proctor Publisher: ISBN: Category : Cactus Languages : en Pages : 108
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A guide to the cacti of the Southwest includes information on each major variety, accompanied by numerous photographs of the plant's beautiful flowers.
Author: Dan Torre Publisher: Reaktion Books ISBN: 1780237693 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 252
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Cacti are full of contradictions. Although many are found in the driest and most barren environments on earth, some grow exclusively in the branches of the rainforest canopy. Many species bristle with ferocious-looking spines, while other varieties are perfectly smooth. And while they might strike us as the most austere plants on earth, nearly all of them exhibit remarkable floral displays—some even larger than the plant itself. In Cactus, Dan Torre explores these unique plants as they appear all around the world and throughout art, literature, and popular culture. As Torre shows, cacti have played a prominent role in human history for thousands of years. Some species were revered by ancient civilizations, playing a part in their religious ceremonies; other varieties have been cultivated for their medicinal properties and even as a source of dye, as in the case of the prickly pear cactus and the cochineal insect, the source of red carmine used in everything from food to lipstick. Torre examines how cacti have figured in low-footprint gardens, as iconic features of the landscapes of Westerns, and as a delicious culinary ingredient, from nutritious Nopal pads to alluring Pitaya—or Dragon—fruits. Entertaining and informative, this book will appeal to any of us who have admired these hardy, efficient plants.
Author: Dr Mini John Alani Publisher: Writers International Edition ISBN: 9394182403 Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 42
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CACTUS BLOOMS by Dr Mini John Alani is a poignant anthology of short poems exploring the enigma and beauty of life. The collection takes the reader on a journey through the arid landscapes and the winding maze of life where occasionally we come across cacti in bloom, speaking volumes on the resilience and hidden grace within hardships in an age of alienation and populous solitude.
Author: Deborahann Smith Publisher: American Traveler Press ISBN: 9781558380929 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 52
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Striking full-colour guides. Bound in water repellent, film laminated covers. Extensive center-spread maps of the state highlights locations featured in each book. Special 8-pocket and 4-pocket lucite display racks available with purchase of the series.
Author: Theodore H. Fleming Publisher: University of Arizona Press ISBN: 0816537550 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 81
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In the darkness of the star-studded desert, bats and moths feed on the nectar of night-blooming cactus flowers. By day, birds and bees do the same, taking to blooms for their sweet sustenance. In return these special creatures pollinate the equally intriguing plants in an ecological circle of sustainability. The Sonoran Desert is the most biologically diverse desert in the world. Four species of columnar cacti, including the iconic saguaro and organ pipe, are among its most conspicuous plants. No Species Is an Island describes Theodore H. Fleming’s eleven-year study of the pollination biology of these species at a site he named Tortilla Flats in Sonora, Mexico, near Kino Bay. Now Fleming shares the surprising results of his intriguing work. Among the novel findings are one of the world’s rarest plant-breeding systems in a giant cactus; the ability of the organ pipe cactus to produce fruit with another species’ pollen; the highly specialized moth-cactus pollination system of the senita cactus; and the amazing lifestyle of the lesser long-nosed bat, the major nocturnal pollinator of three of these species. These discoveries serve as a primer on how to conduct ecological research, and they offer important conservation lessons for us all. Fleming highlights the preciousness of the ecological web of our planet—Tortilla Flats is a place where cacti and migratory bats and birds connect such far-flung habitats as Mexico’s tropical dry forest, the Sonoran Desert, and the temperate rain forests of southeastern Alaska. Fleming offers an insightful look at how field ecologists work and at the often big surprises that come from looking carefully at a natural world where no species stands alone.
Author: Pam Penick Publisher: Ten Speed Press ISBN: 1607743159 Category : Gardening Languages : en Pages : 194
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A colorful guide covering the basics of replacing a traditional lawn with a wide variety of easy-care, no-mow, drought-tolerant, money-saving options that will appeal to today's busy, eco-conscious homeowner. Americans pour 300 million gallons of gas and 1 billion hours every year into mowing their lawns, not to mention 70 million pounds of pesticides and $40 billion for lawn upkeep. No Wonder the anti-lawn movement is thriving, as today's eco-conscious consumers realize that their traditional lawns are water-hogging, chemical-ridden, maintenance-intensive burdens. Lawn Gone!, from award-winning gardening blogger Pam Penick, is the first basic introduction to low-water, easy-care lawn alternatives for beginning gardeners, written in a friendly style with an approachable package. It covers all the available time-saving options: alternative grasses, ground cover plants, artificial turf, hardscaping, mulch, and more. In addition, it includes step-by-step lawn-removal methods, strategies for dealing with neighbors and homeowner associations, and how to minimize your lawn if you're not ready to go all the way.
Author: mbambo, mikateko e.
Author: mbambo, mikateko e.
Author: Lara Hawthorne
Author: Ralph C. Proctor
Author: Dan Torre
Author: Dr Mini John Alani
Author: Deborahann Smith
Author: Theodore H. Fleming
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Author: William Tyler Miller
Author: Pam Penick