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Rare Wildflowers of Kentucky

Hardcover |English |0813124964 | 9780813124964

Rare Wildflowers of Kentucky

Hardcover |English |0813124964 | 9780813124964
Overview
""Beyond reading about the state's flora, Rare Wildflowers of Kentucky offers its reader a unique opportunity to view many of these disappearing wildflowers seen infrequently by the average person." --UK News" --""Enlightened." "Two exquisite titles that reflect the unique native treasures found in the commonwealth." referring to both Rare Wildflowers of Kentucky and Early Stone Houses of Kentucky --Lexington Herald-Leader" --""The book is both a beautiful photographic record of Kentucky's rare plants and a valuable resource for gardeners, botanists and horticultural professionals." --UK News, Newswise, Science Centric" --""A beautiful book that will find a home in Kentucky and its neighboring states, especially since the loss of wild plants is increasing as development expands." --Cy Bent, Booklist Online" --""The photographs in this volume are of such beauty that if Barnes ever decides to give up his job in academia, he should seriously consider becoming a professional wildlife photographer. More importantly, he combines that talent with a desire not just to inform but to educate. More than just a collection of pictures, however, "Rare Wildflowers" is educational." --Andrew McMichael, Bowling Green Daily News" --""The three authors have put together a beautiful, easy to read, inspiring collection of useful information and beautiful photos for everyone who is interested in conservation in Kentucky." --Mary Carol Cooper, The Cumberland" --""Wildflowers and Ferns of Kentucky, which Thomas Barnes co-wrote, has been the go-to resource for gardeners and others with an interest in these oft-neglected plants. Rare Wildflowers of Kentucky goes a step further, combining a well-researched plant guide with beautiful, coffee-table quality representations of the plant life. It's part reference, part art, and all entertaining." --Scott Coffman, courier-journal.com" --""If gazing at the wildflower photographs Barnes hiked through miles of wilderness to capture doesn't turn you into a conservationist, probably nothing will." --Susan Smith-Durisek,The Lexington Herald-Leader" --""Rare Wildflowers of Kentucky can be appreciated for both its beauty and the importance and relevance of the message it sends. From coffee table to reference library, it is a treasure that hones in on Kentucky's uniqueness." --Chevy Chaser, Southsider, Hamburg Journal" --""This impressive and informative book will be valued not only by conservationists, but by gardeners and naturalists as well." --Northeastern Naturalist Review" --""The large format does justice to the 220 lush color photos by Barnes, an award-winning photographer and naturalist." --Connie Krochmal, BellaOnline" --""This book is well written and is recommended for general naturalists, gardeners, horticulturists, lower-level biology undergraduate students, and concerned citizens interested in protecting rare plants."--Dr. Nina L. Baghai-Riding, Plant Science Bulletin" --""With outstanding photographs...[Rare Wildflowers of Kentucky] should serve as a stimulus for additional study by both amateur and professional botanists." --The Tennessee Academy of Science Journal" --""Beautiful color photographs illustrate 220 of the rare plants described. This impressive and informative book will be valued not only by conservationists, but by gardeners and naturalists as well." --Northeastern Naturalist" --""With photographs, the authors bring Kentucky's rare plants to life, and the reader appreciates the stakes if action is not taken to preserve them." --Native Plants Journal" --""Most people will find the photography stunning." --Natural Areas Journal" --
ISBN: 0813124964
ISBN13: 9780813124964
Author: Thomas G. Barnes, Deborah White, Marc Evans
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Format: Hardcover
PublicationDate: 2008-07-04
Language: English
Edition: Illustrated
PageCount: 204
Dimensions: 10.0 x 0.94 x 8.5 inches
Weight: 43.36 ounces
""Beyond reading about the state's flora, Rare Wildflowers of Kentucky offers its reader a unique opportunity to view many of these disappearing wildflowers seen infrequently by the average person." --UK News" --""Enlightened." "Two exquisite titles that reflect the unique native treasures found in the commonwealth." referring to both Rare Wildflowers of Kentucky and Early Stone Houses of Kentucky --Lexington Herald-Leader" --""The book is both a beautiful photographic record of Kentucky's rare plants and a valuable resource for gardeners, botanists and horticultural professionals." --UK News, Newswise, Science Centric" --""A beautiful book that will find a home in Kentucky and its neighboring states, especially since the loss of wild plants is increasing as development expands." --Cy Bent, Booklist Online" --""The photographs in this volume are of such beauty that if Barnes ever decides to give up his job in academia, he should seriously consider becoming a professional wildlife photographer. More importantly, he combines that talent with a desire not just to inform but to educate. More than just a collection of pictures, however, "Rare Wildflowers" is educational." --Andrew McMichael, Bowling Green Daily News" --""The three authors have put together a beautiful, easy to read, inspiring collection of useful information and beautiful photos for everyone who is interested in conservation in Kentucky." --Mary Carol Cooper, The Cumberland" --""Wildflowers and Ferns of Kentucky, which Thomas Barnes co-wrote, has been the go-to resource for gardeners and others with an interest in these oft-neglected plants. Rare Wildflowers of Kentucky goes a step further, combining a well-researched plant guide with beautiful, coffee-table quality representations of the plant life. It's part reference, part art, and all entertaining." --Scott Coffman, courier-journal.com" --""If gazing at the wildflower photographs Barnes hiked through miles of wilderness to capture doesn't turn you into a conservationist, probably nothing will." --Susan Smith-Durisek,The Lexington Herald-Leader" --""Rare Wildflowers of Kentucky can be appreciated for both its beauty and the importance and relevance of the message it sends. From coffee table to reference library, it is a treasure that hones in on Kentucky's uniqueness." --Chevy Chaser, Southsider, Hamburg Journal" --""This impressive and informative book will be valued not only by conservationists, but by gardeners and naturalists as well." --Northeastern Naturalist Review" --""The large format does justice to the 220 lush color photos by Barnes, an award-winning photographer and naturalist." --Connie Krochmal, BellaOnline" --""This book is well written and is recommended for general naturalists, gardeners, horticulturists, lower-level biology undergraduate students, and concerned citizens interested in protecting rare plants."--Dr. Nina L. Baghai-Riding, Plant Science Bulletin" --""With outstanding photographs...[Rare Wildflowers of Kentucky] should serve as a stimulus for additional study by both amateur and professional botanists." --The Tennessee Academy of Science Journal" --""Beautiful color photographs illustrate 220 of the rare plants described. This impressive and informative book will be valued not only by conservationists, but by gardeners and naturalists as well." --Northeastern Naturalist" --""With photographs, the authors bring Kentucky's rare plants to life, and the reader appreciates the stakes if action is not taken to preserve them." --Native Plants Journal" --""Most people will find the photography stunning." --Natural Areas Journal" --

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Overview
""Beyond reading about the state's flora, Rare Wildflowers of Kentucky offers its reader a unique opportunity to view many of these disappearing wildflowers seen infrequently by the average person." --UK News" --""Enlightened." "Two exquisite titles that reflect the unique native treasures found in the commonwealth." referring to both Rare Wildflowers of Kentucky and Early Stone Houses of Kentucky --Lexington Herald-Leader" --""The book is both a beautiful photographic record of Kentucky's rare plants and a valuable resource for gardeners, botanists and horticultural professionals." --UK News, Newswise, Science Centric" --""A beautiful book that will find a home in Kentucky and its neighboring states, especially since the loss of wild plants is increasing as development expands." --Cy Bent, Booklist Online" --""The photographs in this volume are of such beauty that if Barnes ever decides to give up his job in academia, he should seriously consider becoming a professional wildlife photographer. More importantly, he combines that talent with a desire not just to inform but to educate. More than just a collection of pictures, however, "Rare Wildflowers" is educational." --Andrew McMichael, Bowling Green Daily News" --""The three authors have put together a beautiful, easy to read, inspiring collection of useful information and beautiful photos for everyone who is interested in conservation in Kentucky." --Mary Carol Cooper, The Cumberland" --""Wildflowers and Ferns of Kentucky, which Thomas Barnes co-wrote, has been the go-to resource for gardeners and others with an interest in these oft-neglected plants. Rare Wildflowers of Kentucky goes a step further, combining a well-researched plant guide with beautiful, coffee-table quality representations of the plant life. It's part reference, part art, and all entertaining." --Scott Coffman, courier-journal.com" --""If gazing at the wildflower photographs Barnes hiked through miles of wilderness to capture doesn't turn you into a conservationist, probably nothing will." --Susan Smith-Durisek,The Lexington Herald-Leader" --""Rare Wildflowers of Kentucky can be appreciated for both its beauty and the importance and relevance of the message it sends. From coffee table to reference library, it is a treasure that hones in on Kentucky's uniqueness." --Chevy Chaser, Southsider, Hamburg Journal" --""This impressive and informative book will be valued not only by conservationists, but by gardeners and naturalists as well." --Northeastern Naturalist Review" --""The large format does justice to the 220 lush color photos by Barnes, an award-winning photographer and naturalist." --Connie Krochmal, BellaOnline" --""This book is well written and is recommended for general naturalists, gardeners, horticulturists, lower-level biology undergraduate students, and concerned citizens interested in protecting rare plants."--Dr. Nina L. Baghai-Riding, Plant Science Bulletin" --""With outstanding photographs...[Rare Wildflowers of Kentucky] should serve as a stimulus for additional study by both amateur and professional botanists." --The Tennessee Academy of Science Journal" --""Beautiful color photographs illustrate 220 of the rare plants described. This impressive and informative book will be valued not only by conservationists, but by gardeners and naturalists as well." --Northeastern Naturalist" --""With photographs, the authors bring Kentucky's rare plants to life, and the reader appreciates the stakes if action is not taken to preserve them." --Native Plants Journal" --""Most people will find the photography stunning." --Natural Areas Journal" --
ISBN: 0813124964
ISBN13: 9780813124964
Author: Thomas G. Barnes, Deborah White, Marc Evans
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Format: Hardcover
PublicationDate: 2008-07-04
Language: English
Edition: Illustrated
PageCount: 204
Dimensions: 10.0 x 0.94 x 8.5 inches
Weight: 43.36 ounces
""Beyond reading about the state's flora, Rare Wildflowers of Kentucky offers its reader a unique opportunity to view many of these disappearing wildflowers seen infrequently by the average person." --UK News" --""Enlightened." "Two exquisite titles that reflect the unique native treasures found in the commonwealth." referring to both Rare Wildflowers of Kentucky and Early Stone Houses of Kentucky --Lexington Herald-Leader" --""The book is both a beautiful photographic record of Kentucky's rare plants and a valuable resource for gardeners, botanists and horticultural professionals." --UK News, Newswise, Science Centric" --""A beautiful book that will find a home in Kentucky and its neighboring states, especially since the loss of wild plants is increasing as development expands." --Cy Bent, Booklist Online" --""The photographs in this volume are of such beauty that if Barnes ever decides to give up his job in academia, he should seriously consider becoming a professional wildlife photographer. More importantly, he combines that talent with a desire not just to inform but to educate. More than just a collection of pictures, however, "Rare Wildflowers" is educational." --Andrew McMichael, Bowling Green Daily News" --""The three authors have put together a beautiful, easy to read, inspiring collection of useful information and beautiful photos for everyone who is interested in conservation in Kentucky." --Mary Carol Cooper, The Cumberland" --""Wildflowers and Ferns of Kentucky, which Thomas Barnes co-wrote, has been the go-to resource for gardeners and others with an interest in these oft-neglected plants. Rare Wildflowers of Kentucky goes a step further, combining a well-researched plant guide with beautiful, coffee-table quality representations of the plant life. It's part reference, part art, and all entertaining." --Scott Coffman, courier-journal.com" --""If gazing at the wildflower photographs Barnes hiked through miles of wilderness to capture doesn't turn you into a conservationist, probably nothing will." --Susan Smith-Durisek,The Lexington Herald-Leader" --""Rare Wildflowers of Kentucky can be appreciated for both its beauty and the importance and relevance of the message it sends. From coffee table to reference library, it is a treasure that hones in on Kentucky's uniqueness." --Chevy Chaser, Southsider, Hamburg Journal" --""This impressive and informative book will be valued not only by conservationists, but by gardeners and naturalists as well." --Northeastern Naturalist Review" --""The large format does justice to the 220 lush color photos by Barnes, an award-winning photographer and naturalist." --Connie Krochmal, BellaOnline" --""This book is well written and is recommended for general naturalists, gardeners, horticulturists, lower-level biology undergraduate students, and concerned citizens interested in protecting rare plants."--Dr. Nina L. Baghai-Riding, Plant Science Bulletin" --""With outstanding photographs...[Rare Wildflowers of Kentucky] should serve as a stimulus for additional study by both amateur and professional botanists." --The Tennessee Academy of Science Journal" --""Beautiful color photographs illustrate 220 of the rare plants described. This impressive and informative book will be valued not only by conservationists, but by gardeners and naturalists as well." --Northeastern Naturalist" --""With photographs, the authors bring Kentucky's rare plants to life, and the reader appreciates the stakes if action is not taken to preserve them." --Native Plants Journal" --""Most people will find the photography stunning." --Natural Areas Journal" --

Books - New and Used

The following guidelines apply to books:

  • New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
  • Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
  • Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.

Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.

Shipping Fees

  • Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
  • Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
  • No additional fees and charges.

Delivery Times

The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.

Estimated delivery times:

  • Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
  • Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days

Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.  

Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times. 

Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.). 

If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.

You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.

Additional non-returnable items:

  • Gift cards
  • Downloadable software products
  • Some health and personal care items

To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)

  • Book with obvious signs of use
  • CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
  • Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
  • Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery

Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.

Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.

If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:

  • Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
  • Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
  • Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.


Shipping Cost


We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.

Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.

If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.

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