Aloe , also Aloë, is a genus containing over 500 species of flowering succulent .The Plant List (2010). Version 1. Published on the Internet; http://www.theplantlist.org/ (accessed July 2013) The most widely known species is Aloe vera, or "true aloe", so called because, though probably extinct in the wild, it is cultivated as the standard source of so-called "aloe vera" for assorted pharmaceutical purposes. Other species, such as Aloe ferox, also are cultivated or harvested from the wild for similar ap..
Wild boar or wild pig ( Sus scrofa) is a species of the pig genus Sus, part of the biological family Suidae. The species includes many subspecies. It is the wild ancestor of the domestic pig, an animal with which it freely hybridises. Wild boar are native across much of Northern and Central Europe, the Mediterranean region (including North Africa's Atlas Mountains) and much of Asia, including Japan and as far south as Indonesia. Populations have also been artificially introduced in some parts of the world..
The monarch butterfly or simply monarch ( Danaus plexippus) is a milkweed butterfly (subfamily Danainae) in the family Nymphalidae. Other common names depending on region include milkweed, common tiger, wanderer, and black veined brown. It may be the most familiar North American butterfly, and is considered an iconic pollinator species. Its wings feature an easily recognizable black, orange, and white pattern, with a wingspan of The viceroy butterfly is similar in color and pattern, but is markedly ..
Rodents are of the orderRodentia, characterised by a single pair of continuously growing incisors in each of the upper and lower jaws that must be kept short by gnawing.
The narwhal, or narwhale ( Monodon monoceros), is a medium-sized toothed whale that possesses a large "tusk" from a protruding canine tooth. It lives year-round in the Arctic waters around Greenland, Canada, and Russia. It is one of two living species of whale in the Monodontidae family, along with the beluga whale. The narwhal males are distinguished by a long, straight, helical tusk, which is an elongated upper left canine. The narwhal was one of many species described by Carl Linnaeus in his publicatio..
Ancient history is the aggregate of past events WordNet Search - 3.0, "History" from the beginning of recorded human history to the Early Middle Ages or the Postclassical Era. The span of recorded history is roughly 5,000 years, with Cuneiform script, the oldest discovered form of coherent writing, from the protoliterate period around the 30th century BC.see Jemdet Nasr period, Kish tablet; see also The Origin and Development of the Cuneiform System of Writing, Samuel Noah Kramer, Thirty Nine Firsts In R..
Toxicodendron is a genus of in the sumac family, Anacardiaceae. It contains woody , and , including poison ivy, poison oak, and the lacquer tree. All members of the genus produce the skin-irritating oil urushiol, which can cause a severe allergic reaction. The generic name is derived from the Greek words ( toxikos), meaning "poison," and ( dendron), meaning "tree". ξ1 The best known members of the genus in North America are poison ivy (T. radicans), practically ubiquitous throughout most of eastern..
A shopping mall is a modern, chiefly North American, term for a form of shopping precinct or shopping center, in which one or more buildings form a complex of Retailing representing merchandisers with interconnecting that enable customers to walk from unit to unit. A shopping arcade is a specific form serving the same purpose.
Conifer is a Latin word, a compound word of conus and ferre (to bear), meaning the one that bears (a) cone(s).The conifers, division Pinophyta, also known as division Coniferophyta or Coniferae, are one of 13 or 14 division level taxa within the Kingdom Plantae. Pinophytes are gymnosperms. They are cone-bearing seed with vascular tissue; all extant conifers are , the great majority being with just a few being . Typical examples of conifers include cedar, Douglas-fir, cypresses, , , kauri, , , hemlo..
Watch in amazement as the tallest of all living animal species, the giraffe and the national bird , takes shape right beneath your fingers tips. this beautiful animal fits perfectly in the palm of your hand.
CLOSEOUTS . Lightweight, thermal Siskiyou yarn with a subtle waffle-knit makes this Royal Robbins sweater a versatile selection for your autumn, winter and early-spring wardrobe. Available Colors: OBSIDIAN, PORT, DEEP BLUE. Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL.
Women's 'Kirsten' backpack from Animal with all over contrast print. Crafted from durable canvas with contrast trims the soft rucksack features a flap with magnetic buckle and a drawstring opening that loosens to reveal a spacious interior with additional..
Women's black handbag from Kipling with soft fabric construction and spacious silhouette. Adorned with a pair of grosgrain grab handles, the lightweight 'Art' bag features an external zip pocket to the face and adjustable zips and stud fastenings to the co..
CLOSEOUTS . This light and comfortable Kavu Eastsound sweater is the perfect pullover for those chilly nights around the campfire or grilling with your best friends. Its jersey-knit polyester fabric features a hint of stretch for comfortable movement, and ..
CLOSEOUTS . Tough enough for the workplace and comfortable enough for the weekend, Timberland PROand#39;s Downdraft thermal hoodie boasts a cotton-poly blend -- waffle-knit on the outside with plush fleece on the inside -- plus a spacious split kangaroo po..
Los Angeles band the Seeds stand prominent amongst the handful of mid-60s garage bands whose influence is palpable in rock to this day. Led by charismatic frontman Sky Saxon, their unique brand of exciting, minimalist rock 'n' roll has stayed contemporary...
It is a clear introduction to what inclusive practice means for those working with young children in the early stages of their lives.
With case studies and activities designed to help students relate to diverse situations, the author discusses the main is..
Powerful oratory. Persuasive arguments. Succinct business pitches. Speeches and emails. From cave walls to the printing press, and from Cicero to TED talks,The Handy Communication Answer Book traces the history, explains the concepts, and examines the skil..
It focuses on the connection of representation of violence in literary works to historical traumas such as royal death, secularization and regicide. The author contends that dramatic and poetic forms function as historical archives both in their commemorat..
It seeks to move beyonda limiting notion of early hominin culture and behavior as dictated solely by the environment to present the early hominin world as the outcome of a dynamic dialogue between the physical environment and its perception and habitation ..
The texts allow the reader to trace the dramatic changes that occurred as the city experienced enormous political and social upheavals over nine centuries. Each translation is accompanied by extensive annotation and a detailed discussion of the historical ..
Yet despite the global prominence of empire, individual cases are often studied in isolation. This series seeks to change the terms of the debate by promoting cross-cultural,
comparative, and transdisciplinary perspectives on imperial state formation prior..
Now, here surfaces Greetings From Sherman''s Lagoon, the answer to the long-time pleas of loyal followers of Sherman the shark and his sea urchin pals. Those who regularly read the silly yet sophisticated strip will enjoy seeing how its art, humo..
Of the nearly 800 species of birds recorded from New Guinea, more than 350 are found nowhere else on Earth. This comprehensive annotated checklist of distribution, taxonomy, and systematics of the birds of New Guinea is the first formal review of this avif..
For the women of Wentworth Detention Centre, life is tough on the inside. Battling the system and often each other, the women must learn to adjust to life behind bars the best they can. Captured in this box set are 3 DVDs jam-packed with some of the best ..
This up-to-date field guide includes names of birds, organized by family grouping (warblers, sparrows, etc.), addition of new species to reflect the latest scientific discoveries, and various updated range maps. This user-friendly guide also provides valua..
Special Features - Commentary by director Lenoard Nimoy, writer/producer Harve Bennett, director of photography Charles Correll and Robin Curtis, Commentary by Ronald D. Moore and Michael Taylor, Library Computer, Captian's Log, Terraforming and the Prime ..
A pinnacle (from Latin pinnaculum, a little feather, pinna, compare panache) is an architectural ornament originally forming the cap or crown of a buttress or small turret, but afterwards used on at the corners of and in many other situations. The pin
Zen is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that developed in China during the 6th century as Chán. From China, Zen spread south to Vietnam, northeast to Korea and East to Japan.
A shopping mall is a modern, chiefly North American, term for a form of shopping precinct or shopping center, in which one or more buildings form a complex of Retailing representing merchandisers with interconnecting that enable customers to walk from
