Boggy Slough
Boggy Slough

Author: Jonathan K. Gerland

Publisher: Texas A&M University Press

Published: 2022-08-24

Total Pages: 931

ISBN-13: 1623499968

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Boggy Slough Conservation Area is a 19,000-acre unbroken tract of pine and bottomland hardwood forest situated in East Texas’ Trinity and Houston counties. More than twenty miles of the Neches River, one of the last free-flowing rivers in the state, serves as the eastern boundary, and for more than a century the land has been one of the state’s leading game and industrial forest management areas. A unique blend of natural, cultural, and business history, Boggy Slough presents a highly illustrated narrative of the land, people, and evolving purpose, from time of European contact to the present. Gerland traces the many phases of land use in this forest as it transitioned from hunting, gathering, fishing, and subsistence farming to an experimental mix of stock raising and large-scale commercial forestry, eventually becoming important conservation land along the Neches River Corridor. Gerland explores the natural features and adaptive land use practices of the region as well as the environmental history of railroads and logging camps, barbed wire fences and company cattle ranches, and exclusive hunting clubs. The underlying story is the evolution and environmental impact of Southern Pine Lumber Company, founded in 1893 by T. L. L. Temple. Now owned and maintained by the fifth generation of the Temple family, the Boggy Slough lands are the last remnants of what was once a 1.2 million–acre forest empire. Gerland examines the family’s and the lumber company’s struggles to grow and manage a second-, third-, and fourth-generation forest, ultimately achieving sustainability while managing changing environmental concerns and attitudes.

You're Saying It Wrong
You're Saying It Wrong

Author: Ross Petras

Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Published: 2016-09-13

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0399578099

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For word nerds and grammar geeks, a witty guide to the most commonly mispronounced words, along with their correct pronunciations and pithy forays into their fascinating etymologies and histories of use and misuse. With wit and good humor, this handy little book not only saves us from sticky linguistic situations but also provides fascinating cocktail-party-ready anecdotes. Entries reveal how to pronounce boatswain like an old salt on the deck of a ship, trompe l'oeil like a bona fide art expert, and haricot vert like a foodie, while arming us with the knowledge of why certain words are correctly pronounced the "slangy" way (they came about before dictionaries), what stalks of grain have to do with pronunciation, and more. With bonus sidebars like "How to Sound like a Seasoned Traveler" and "How to Sound Cultured," readers will be able to speak about foreign foods and places, fashion, philosophy, and literature with authority.

Riverwoods
Riverwoods

Author: Charles Kruvand

Publisher: Texas A&M University Press

Published: 2018-09-05

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1623496748

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In this stunning photographic tribute to one of Texas’ most intriguing and perhaps least understood rivers, Riverwoods: Exploring the Wild Neches takes readers on a unique adventure along, and sometimes into, the wild and murky waters of the Neches River. The Neches flows through the heart of East Texas, past primordial bottomland forests, timber and oil industries, and elusive denizens—humans, alligators, bobcats, and herons. Although the river and its watershed have inspired authors, artists, and photographers, it can also seem impenetrable, intimidating, or just plain unsightly to outsiders. Spending many days canoeing the river and nights camping on the banks, Charles Kruvand was drawn to the complicated allure of the Neches river and woods. Once common across the southeastern United States, the Neches bottomland forests exemplify an ecosystem that has almost passed out of existence. Thad Sitton, an East Texas native and noted historian, opens the book with an introduction to the historical, cultural, and ecological significance of the Neches River. He takes readers through time from early Native American inhabitants to Spanish and Anglo settlers to present-day East Texans. He also describes the environmental battles fought over preserving parts of the river woodlands surrounding the waterway and wildlife that have depended on the river for sustenance. Through beautiful photographs and stirring recollections of his trip along the river, Charles Kruvand weaves a rare portrait of one of the last wild rivers in Texas.

PGIMER-NINE: Clinical Nursing Procedures
PGIMER-NINE: Clinical Nursing Procedures

Author: Sandhya Ghai

Publisher: CBS Publishers & Distributors Private Limited

Published:

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13: 9386478935

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First manual on Clinical Procedures developed by the faculties of NINE-PGIMER Chandigarh, who are also the subject experts. The procedures have been divided into the 6 major nursing subjects: Nursing Foundations, Medical Surgical Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing, Pediatric Nursing and Community Health Nursing. The contents have been developed as per INC syllabus of undergraduate as well as postgraduate nursing and several new procedures have been added, making it the most comprehensive compendium available so far. The complete book has been developed keeping in mind the relevance of the content in the Indian context. The articulate way of writing strengthened by the use of simple language makes browsing through the book a delightful experience. All the procedures have been well illustrated with colored diagrams and real-time photographs, explaining the various steps of procedures. The procedures have been divided into Preprocedural, Intraprocedural and Postprocedural steps along with their rationale, emphasizing the sequence and importance of every step. All procedures are substantiated with Points to Remember and Special Considerations boxes to help the students identify and remember the various aspects that need to be taken care of while performing the procedures. Suggested Readings at the end of each procedure are given to aid the students with various reference works for future reference and enhancing their knowledge.

Paddling the Wild Neches
Paddling the Wild Neches

Author: Richard M. Donovan

Publisher: Texas A&M University Press

Published: 2006-05-16

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 1585444960

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From its origins on a sandy hillside in Van Zandt County, the Neches River flows through the heart of East Texas. In its watershed lies some of the wildest country in Texas, tucked amid the remains of one of the finest hardwood forests in the world. With the goal of keeping the Neches flowing free, East Texas native and riverman Richard M. Donovan takes readers canoeing down a two-hundred-mile stretch of the upper Neches. Through two national forests and mile after mile of remote river woodlands, he chronicles the river’s natural and cultural history, describes its animal inhabitants, recounts stories of early settlers and East Texas hunting traditions, and calls attention to the recreational potential of the river for paddlers and others, whether residents or visitors. Donovan also makes a case against damming the river. He convincingly promotes the idea of turning the Neches into a National Wild and Scenic River, preserving forever the river’s natural flow and what remains of the verdant bottomlands of this historic watercourse. To learn more about The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, sponsors of this book's series, please click here.

Limited Liability Company and Partnership Answer Book
Limited Liability Company and Partnership Answer Book

Author: Alson R. Martin

Publisher: Wolters Kluwer

Published: 2010-12-21

Total Pages: 2332

ISBN-13: 0735595151

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This easy-to-read, Qandamp;A resource includes 300+ answers to help you custom design an LLC or LLP, weigh the pros and cons of converting your business to an LLC or LLP, capitalize on the advantages of converting to an LLC or LLP, ensure IRS compliance and avoid andquot;double taxationandquot; of revenues; also includes a state-by-state listing of statutory provisions regarding structure and organization; registration procedures and filing fees; a comparison chart of the LLC, LLP, regular and S corporation, limited partnership, and general partnership; with model operating agreements. By Alson R. Martin, Esq. For most companies, doing business as a limited liability company or partnership offers significant benefits. Limited Liability Company and& Partnership Answer Book's easy-to-read Qandamp;A format makes clear and accessible both the legal rules and important business decisions regarding LLCs and LLPs. With more than 300 authoritative answers, you'll understand how to: Custom design an LLC or LLP that provides liability protection to principals and agents -- and one-time taxation of revenue Weigh the pros and cons of converting your business to an LLC or LLP Capitalize on the operational, tactical, and strategic advantages of converting to an LLC or LLP Ensure compliance with the IRS and avoid andquot;double taxationandquot; of revenues Set up accurate and efficient tax and accounting systems Use a family limited partnership or LLC in business succession planning Plus, this practical handbook contains a state-by-state listing of statutory provisions regarding structure and organization; registration procedures and filing fees; a comparison chart of the LLC, LLP, regular and S corporation, limited partnership, and general partnership; and model operating agreements.