Publisher: AGRIHORTICO
Carnation is regarded as one of the most important cut flower all over the world and a very much preferable crop to be grown commercially in terms of fetching appreciable monetary returns. This small book about "Carnations" explains in detail various types of carnation flowers, growing practices, disease and pest management, and marketing of carnations as cut flowers.
This latest volume in Anthony Tucker-Joness series of photographic histories of armored warfare records in graphic detail the role played by tanks, infantry fighting vehicles and self-propelled artillery during the decisive campaign in northwest Europe in 1944-5. In a sequence of over 200 archive photographs he shows how American, British, Canadian, and Polish armored divisions spearheaded the assault on the Third Reich, and how the Wehrmacht mounted a desperate armored defense. Tanks were required to operate in the dust of Normandy, the mud and waters of the Scheldt and Rhine rivers and the snows of the Ardennes and the forests of Germany. A succession of crucial armored engagements was fought during the D-Day landings, Operation Goodwood and the struggle for the Bourgubus ridge, the Falaise pocket, the Seine crossing, Arnhem, the German attack in the Ardennes, the Rhine crossing, in the Reichswald and during the rearguard actions and the last-ditch tank battles fought by the panzers in the Ruhr before the German surrender. Anthony Tucker-Joness photographic survey of the ultimate tank battles of the Second World War illustrates the range of armored fighting vehicles that were developed during the conflict, and it features the specialized vehicles deployed in Europe for the first time such as the Buffalo, DUKW, Weasel and Terrapin.Show book
What does it take to lead people into a burning building? How do the leaders of the New York City Fire Department develop so much loyalty, trust, and grace under pressure that their subordinates will risk their very lives for them?As a high-ranking officer of the FDNY, John Salka is an expert at both practicing and teaching high-stakes leadership. In First In, Last Out, he explains the department's unique strategies and how they can be adopted by leaders in any field—as he has taught them to organizations around the country. In a tough-talking, no-nonsense style, Salka uses real-world stories to convey leadership imperatives such as:● First in, last out—your people need to see you taking the biggest risk, as the first one to enter the danger zone and the last to leave● Manage change—the fire you fought yesterday is not the one you'll be fighting tomorrow● Communicate aggressively—a working radio is worth more than 20,000 gallons of water● Create an execution culture—focus your people on the flames, not the smoke● Commit to reality—never allow the way you would like things to be to color how things areShow book
The planet comprises informative, exciting, and fascinating facts, with over 200 countries and over 7.8 billion people (animals, plants, and other organisms). For example, the land of the Kiwis has the largest concentration of pet owners on the planet. In Nicaragua, you’ll find one of only two flags in the world with the color purple. If you properly want to learn more about the earth and its ever-increasing population? Continue reading to discover some fascinating facts about the earth’s history, present, and future. There are many mysteries around the universe. Some are solved, some are puzzling, and some are still unknown. But eventually, the newest becomes known, and once proven, it becomes fact. Did you know..... -> In 2011, a woman named Aimee Davison paid $10,000 for a “non-visible” piece of jewelry. -> Carrots used to be purple. -> Benjamin Franklin only had two years of formal schooling. -> The average person forgets 90% of his or her wishes. -> Cucumber is a fruit, not a vegetable, since it has seeds in the middle! -> Brazil's name has derived from a tree! -> Plants are irritated by human noise. -> Apple is 25% air, which is why it floats on water! There's so much more....!Show book
Giulia Pines was born in New York City, came to Berlin in 2008 and promptly fell in love with the city. Pines has written for Fodors, Time Out Berlin, NPR, Hemispheres, Slow Travel Berlin, Berlin.Unlike, and ExBerliner. She also co-wrote and co-edited Slow Travel Berlin's 100 Favourite Places.Show book
Easy, Speedy, and Fun! 9 all-new Super Simple quilt projects offer 3 fun designs in 3 sizes and 3 colorful fabric styles: New Retro, Floral, and Graphic. One supply list is all you need for all nine quilts-buy the fabric first, then decide which quilt to make. Easy strips, squares, and triangles make piecing a breeze. Great as gifts or charity quilts. Here's help for time-challenged quilters: 9 all-new Super Simple projects that take almost no time to put together, finish, and embellish. Choose from 3 designs, in 3 sizes, and 3 vivid color schemes. Add 3 simple quilting techniques and 3 quick ways to bind and finish. What could be simpler?Show book
Living and working abroad is an opportunity that is ever more in our reach. However, should we accept the proposal if we are offered the chance? Do we all have what it takes to succeed? What determines whether or not we will assimilate well into the new society? How can we compare cultures? What are the key factors for success? What will your day-to-day business life be like abroad? What can you expect in terms of family life? What are the pros and cons, the risks and the opportunities? In this book, the author asks and answers these and many other questions in a dynamic and entertaining narrative, full of examples drawn from his own experience and that of his colleagues.Show book
