Rafflesia Arnoldii
Home » Plants & Animals » Tropical Plants » Rafflesia Arnoldii According to the Guiness Book of Records, the largest flower in the world came from the Rafflesia Arnoldii, which measured three feet in diameter, was 3/4 inch thick and [... more]
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Deciphering e-tailing statistics
EVERY retailer's health is measured by its Christmas sales, but for online stores 'tis the season for sheer survival. Facing slim prospects of raising more money before they reach profitability, e-tailers desperately need to prove themselves this ... [... more]
The Economist |
Rabia's Blackbean Chili
Saute the green pepper, onion, and jalapeno in a big pot over medium heat until the onion is soft, but not browned (no oil). I've never measured how much chili powder or salt I use, just use a lot and to your taste. At this time, start to boil ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Susan Tooke
Through the centuries people have measured time by the phases of the moon. From January's Wolf Moon to June's Honey Moon, and from September's Harvest Moon to December's Long-Night Moon, Joanne Taylor introduces the names of each full moon in a ... [... more]
Random House |
Measured Drawings Of Shaker Furniture And Woodenware
 good reference: These are all small measured line drawings/tight sketches that show a wide variety or Shaker built furnishings with their basic dimensions. Only the major forms are shown with different views and details where helpful. I 've found them [... more]
CDN$12.95
Amazon CA |
Librarian Who Measured the Earth
Perfect for Middle School Math & "Read Across America": As a teacher, I've used this book for several years as a "read-aloud" in my sixth grade math classroom. I time it with my geometry units. It's a hit every time. The kids [... more]
CDN$24.99
Amazon CA |
Measured Tones: The Interplay of Physics and Music
broad and quirky: this book covered more ground than i had hoped and features lucid explanations of topics traditionally belonging to a whole variety of fields, as well as substantial biographical content and historical references. at many points while [... more]
CDN$48.95
Amazon CA |
The First Measured Century: An Illustrated Guide to ...
From Amazon.com: More than 100 years ago, U.S. President James Garfield predicted that the compilation of detailed statistics would ultimately provide us with a new way to view history. In the 1900s, America did indeed live up Garfield's prophesy by [... more]
CDN$20.00
Amazon CA |
The Garden In Winter
Of one thing I am thankful. Though we live a mere handful of miles below Lake Ontario's snow belt, the difference between being in it and south of it is measured in yards of snow depth. When winter descends upon Central New York, all outdoor ... [... more]
Suite101 |
Gardening Dictator-Style: Tacky Live Stuff
The footfall first sounds at dawn - boots tapping briskly along the carefully manicured walk. One hears not mere determination but a declaration of war in that measured tread. Within the garden, the residents quake in trembling resignation. The ... [... more]
Suite101 |
Heat, a Problem in the North?
The effects of heat on our gardens and how that is measured. Last week we used a Band-aid approach to what happens when your tree blows down and your shade garden is exposed to full sun. This week we can look at what might be a more permanent ... [... more]
Suite101 |
Making Authentic Shaker Furniture: With Measured ...
Shakers & Their Furniture Described By An Informed Author!: John Shea's "Measured Drawings of Museum Classics" is itself a classic. It is not just a book about furniture; he carefully includes enough information on the Shakers, their [... more]
CDN$19.50
Amazon CA |
