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Measurements for Terrestrial Vegetation

Author: Charles D. Bonham
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
Keywords: vegetation, terrestrial, measurements
Number of Pages: 352
Published: 1989-06-26
List price: $270.00
ISBN-10: 0471048801
ISBN-13: 9780471048800

Introduces the four commonly-used measures of vegetation and their associated units and integrates them into a practical statistical variability point of view. Presents comprehensive coverage of frequency, cover, density, and biomass measurements and considers the special case of measures of vegetation characteristics obtained via remote sensing. Provides a balanced view of conceptual and practical characteristics of measurement procedures. Includes references to numerous case studies and illustrates the differences in estimates of individual measures obtained by various techniques and units.

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Geographic Information Systems for Geoscientists: Modelling with GIS, Volume 13 (Computer Methods in the Geosciences)

Author: G.F. Bonham-Carter
Publisher: Pergamon
Keywords: volume, computer, methods, geosciences, gis, modelling, information, systems, geoscientists, geographic
Number of Pages: 416
Published: 1995-02-08
List price: $71.95
ISBN-10: 0080424201
ISBN-13: 9780080424200

This valuable reference book is unique in its coverage of examples from the geological sciences, many centred on applications to mineral exploration. The underlying principles of GIS are stressed and emphasis placed on the analysis and modelling of spatial data with applications to site selection and potential mapping. The book commences with a definition of GIS and describes a case study of mapping mineral potential. The ways in which spatial data are organized with models (raster, vector, relational) are discussed and data structures, such as quadtrees and topological structures are introdu

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Introduction to Dog Agility

Author: Margaret H. Bonham
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Series
Keywords: agility, introduction
Number of Pages: 144
Published: 2000-10-01
List price: $16.99
ISBN-10: 0764114395
ISBN-13: 9780764114397

Written especially for beginning canine Agility competition enthusiasts, this manual covers all aspects of the competitive sport. The author starts with instruction on evaluating a dog’s physical fitness and overall readiness for Agility training, then makes specific diet recommendations, and advises on treatment of injuries and the use of positive training methods. Advanced discussion describes obstacles used in Agility competitions, then shows how to teach the dog jumps, getting through tunnels, and other competition events. Filled with instructive full-color photos and illustrations.

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Railway Secrecy And Trusts

Author: John M. Bonham
Publisher: Holmes Press
Keywords: trusts, secrecy, railway
Number of Pages: 150
Published: 2009-05-27
List price: $26.95
ISBN-10: 1444638416
ISBN-13: 9781444638417

Originally published in 1890. PREFACE: In dealing with the subject of railway secrecy and its relation to Interstate Commerce legislation, it has seemed to me to be necessary to make frequent applications of the fundamental rule of equal industrial liberty. Whilst some repetion is thus employed, if this conduces to a better understanding of the subject I may hope it will be overlooked. This fascinating work is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all Railway enthusiasts. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900’s and before, are now extre

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Communicating As A Mental Health Carer (Mental Health Nursing & the Community)

Author: Paul Bonham
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
Keywords: health, mental, community, amp, carer, communicating, nursing
Number of Pages: 196
Published: 2004-06
List price: $41.95
ISBN-10: 074877291X
ISBN-13: 9780748772919

The dialogue and case studies approach will help students and newly qualified practitioners to build their confidence. Dialogues provide examples of how to interact with clients in certain situations. Chapters devoted to different conditions, for example schizophrenia, depression and substance abuse, acknowledge the varying levels of care and intervention required. An appendix on the Mental Health Act and drugs used in psychiatry provides a practical source of reference.