Flora of Puerto Rico and Adjacent Islands

Flora of Puerto Rico and Adjacent Islands

Author: Alain H. Liogier

Publisher: La Editorial, UPR

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 9780847703692

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"Completely revised edition of the work published in 1982. A guide to native and naturalized plants, classified by family, genus and species."


Annual Letter

Annual Letter

Author: International Institute of Tropical Forestry (Río Piedras, San Juan, P.R.)

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13:

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Moon Puerto Rico

Moon Puerto Rico

Author: Suzanne Van Atten

Publisher: Moon Travel

Published: 2023-09-05

Total Pages: 603

ISBN-13: 1640497579

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Relax beneath palm trees, kayak through bioluminescent bays, or dance the night away to the sounds of salsa: Experience the Island of Enchantment with Moon Puerto Rico. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries to visit the best of Puerto Rico in a week or less, including San Juan, the mountains, neighboring islands, and more Strategic advice for beach-lovers, adventure travelers, honeymooners, and more, with the best beaches for surfing, swimming, snorkeling, and diving The best spots for eco-friendly outdoor adventures like hiking, kayaking, and spelunking. Zipline over the lush jungle, hike through cloud forests, explore vast underground caves, learn how to surf, or spot iguanas on the wild island of Mona Unique and authentic experiences: Visit a historic coffee hacienda, shop for hand-rolled cigars along San Juan's cobblestone streets, and savor a traditional lunch of mofongo. Visit ancient ceremonial bateyes and learn about Puerto Rico's indigenous Taíno communities. Enjoy an al fresco dinner in the warm tropical breeze and dance to bomba as the sun sets over the ocean Insider insight from Suzanne Van Atten on how to experience the island like a local, respectfully engage with the culture, and support local businesses Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Up-to-date information on Puerto Rico's landscape, history, customs, and environmental changes Handy tools including a Spanish phrasebook, driving directions, and travel tips for disability access, women travelers, traveling with children, travelers of color, and LGBTQ travelers Experience the best of Puerto Rico with Moon's practical tips and local know-how. Exploring the Caribbean? Check out Moon Dominican Republic, Moon Bahamas, or Moon Jamaica. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.


Dams and Disease

Dams and Disease

Author: William Jobin

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1999-04-29

Total Pages: 608

ISBN-13: 9780419223603

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A guide to help planners and engineers to the improvment of future water projects. The past century of global experience on water projects is presented as the basis for creating new approaches. First-hand analyses, including 35 case studies from 25 countries, portray the influence of politicians, biologists, engineers, computer models and physicians on the spectacular successes and failures of the builders of canals and dams. By drawing on this experience, the author outlines methods for assessing, predicting and preventing major water-associated diseases around large dams, canals and irrigation systems.


The Rough Guide to the Caribbean

The Rough Guide to the Caribbean

Author: Rough Guides

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-11-03

Total Pages: 860

ISBN-13: 1405384476

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From diving in the Virgin Islands to Trinidad’s Carnival celebrations, The Rough Guide to the Caribbean explores all the best to see and do in this exotic region. Discover lively capital cities, colonial towns and remote, unspoiled beaches with the essential travellers’ companion. Featuring detailed historical and practical information on the entire region, the guide also has a full-colour introduction with stunning photography, plus over 100 detailed maps covering over 50 islands! There are hundreds of accommodation and restaurant reviews, as well as practical information for countless adventures sports, from scuba-diving off the Cayman Islands to hiking in Trinidad. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to the Caribbean.


Puerto Rico - The Land

Puerto Rico - The Land

Author: Erinn Banting

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780778793335

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Text and photographs portray Puerto Rico's geography and climate, city and rural life, industry, and transportation, focusing especially on the island's status as a Commonwealth.