Brush Management
Brush Management

Author: Wayne T. Hamilton

Publisher: Texas A&M University Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 1603446281

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From the futile attempts at eradication to the successes of integrated brush management, practitioners examine mechanical, biological, chemical, and fire-related methods from three perspectives--the past, the present or "state-of-the-art," and the future.

TEXAS QUAILS: Ecology and Management
TEXAS QUAILS: Ecology and Management

Author: Leonard Alfred Brennan

Publisher: Texas A&M University Press

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 507

ISBN-13: 1603445129

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Texas Quails presents the first complete assessment of the four species of quail found in this vast state. Experts describe each of them and examine all geographic regions of the state for historical and current population trends, habitat status, and research needs. These experts also discuss management practices, hunting issues, economics, and diseases.

Woody Plants and Woody Plant Management
Woody Plants and Woody Plant Management

Author: Rodney W. Bovey

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2001-03-29

Total Pages: 594

ISBN-13: 9780824704384

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A presentation of strategies for managing woody plants and using research data to select the most appropriate control methods. It analyzes the responses of over 370 North American woody plants to commercially available herbicides. The authors provide methods to manage woody plants that interfere with recreation, watershed yield, animal and plant diversity, resource conservation, wildlife and livestock needs, and wood production on grazing, forest, and related land.

Prosopis as a Heat Tolerant Nitrogen Fixing Desert Food Legume
Prosopis as a Heat Tolerant Nitrogen Fixing Desert Food Legume

Author: Maria Cecilia Puppo

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2021-12-07

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 0128236329

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Prosopis describes the enormous historical importance of these trees as a human food source and reviews the contemporary food science of the fruit derived from these trees. As well, this treatise reviews the native genetic resources of this genus on 4 continents and classical genetic and horticultural techniques that could help stabilize the environment and alleviate human suffering on some of the world’s most destitute agro-ecosystems. This book is an essential read for researchers interested in forestry and plant science, environmental science, and functional foods. The legume family (Fabaceae) contains many genera and species that through their nitrogen fixing process provide high protein food and feed for humans and animals. As evidenced by its presence in Death Valley, California, which holds the record for the highest temperatures in the world, these types of plants can thrive in extreme environments. Edited by the world’s leading experts on Prospis species with globally recognized contributors Covers the different perspectives surrounding the advantages and disadvantages of planting different Prosopis species Discusses the applications of Prosopis species, including how the fruits of this tree can be used as a raw food material

The Crazy Kid
The Crazy Kid

Author: Homer B. Johnson

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2011-10-10

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1462054633

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Homer B. Johnson has been a coach in the Garland, Texas, Indpendent School District since 1948 and the athletic director of the GISD sincd 1963. When you coach in one place for that long, you are bound to have a story or two to tell - and Homer definitely has one or two. As Homer spins through one classic story after another in this book, you will see why he has had the cultural impact that he has had on high school sports in Texas. From a sideline fistfight that fired up future Baltimore Colts star Bobby Boyd, to University of Texas star Marquise Goodwin dominating the high school state track meet wo years in a row, all of Homer's favorite stories are told here in his down home, unassuming fashion, with some added insight and testimonials from his peers. If you know Homer or have heard him speak, then you know that his storytelling ability is almost as legendary as Texas itself. If you have not met Homer or heard him speak, you are in for a real treat as you meet him for the first time and relive 60-plus years of Texas high school sports through his eyes.

There's Money Where Your Mouth Is
There's Money Where Your Mouth Is

Author: Elaine A. Clark

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2011-12-01

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1621533786

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Voices are increasingly in demand for commercials, cartoon characters, announcements, and other spots. This outstanding handbook explains how to launch a career and ?nd work. Along with sample commercials and script copy, the author gives advice on vocal exercises, self-promotion, and business matters. Chapters include: getting started, voice-over aerobics, copy basics, melody and tempo, layering techniques, believing what you say, commercial and stylized characters, corporate narration, animation, video games and toys, getting an agent, marketing your talent, and staying on top of the business. This expanded edition features new tips on making a demo CD, vocal modulation and breath techniques, advanced copy-reading strategies, and a section on how copywriters see the job of the voice artists for whom they write. If you’ve ever been interested in voice-over acting, you need this book!