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Flowers are the beautiful and complex reproductive structures of the angiosperms, one of the most diverse and successful groups of living organisms. The underlying thesis of this book is that to fully understand plant development (and why flowers differ in shape, structure and colour), it is necessary to understand why it is advantageous for them...

The first book to analyse the law and practice in all key jurisdictions, Private Foundations World Survey systematically examines the fundamental aspects of setting up and running a private foundation in the main foundation jurisdictions. With 21 country-specific chapters, the book is a unique and invaluable resource in this evolving area....

Environmental Ethics and Dietary ChoiceContemporary environmental activists and the animal-rights community are more often than not considered separate movements, despite similar goals and attitudes toward desired change in the world. A fundamental distinction is seen in the environmentalist&'s broad focus on an entire species, whereas animal...

Essays in ListeningJeremy Begbie explores how the practices of music and the discourses it has generated bear witness to some of the pivotal theological currents and counter-currents shaping modernity. Begbie argues that music is capable of yielding highly effective ways of addressing some of the more intractable theological problems and dilemmas...

Fully revised and updated, the sixth edition of this popular dictionary is the ideal reference resource for students of chemistry, either at school or at university. With over 4,700 entires - over 200 new to this edition - it covers all aspects of chemistry, from physical chemistry to biochemistry. The sixth edition boasts broader coverage in...

Here's just the book to enjoy whenever you feel like adding a little spookiness to your life. Whether she's telling ghost stories, turning back time, battling with mischievous wands, or getting ready for a night of trick-or-treating, Winnie brings her very own brand of muddled-up magic to everything she does. Fans who have grown up with...