Listening is now regarded by researchers and practitioners as a highly active skill involving prediction, inference, reflection, constructive recall, and often direct interaction with speakers. In this new theoretical and practical guide, Michael Rost and JJ Wilson demonstrate how active listening c[...]

Provides an introduction to the science of plants, combining the real-world examples with information on plant biodiversity and ecology, including topics like biotechnology, economic botany, and plant/human interactions. This book includes elements of botany: the structure, function, reproduction, p[...]