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The Encyclopedia Of Wood : A Tree-by-tree Guide To The World's Most Versatile Resource (Record no. 578772)
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| 008 - FIXED-LENGTH DATA ELEMENTS--GENERAL INFORMATION | |
| fixed length control field | 250806b |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| ISBN | 9780816061815 |
| Paper back/Hardbound | hbk. |
| 041 ## - LANGUAGE CODE | |
| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | eng |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 674.03 |
| Item number | WAL |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--AUTHOR NAME | |
| Personal name | Walker, Aidan |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | The Encyclopedia Of Wood : A Tree-by-tree Guide To The World's Most Versatile Resource |
| Statement of responsibility, etc | / Aidan Walker |
| 250 ## - EDITION STATEMENT | |
| Edition statement | 1st ed. |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication | New York |
| Name of publisher | Facts On File |
| Year of publication | c2005 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Number of Pages | 192 p. |
| Other physical details | : il. color |
| Dimensions | ; 31 cm. |
| 504 ## - BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE | |
| Bibliography, etc | Includes index |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc | An invaluable reference for woodworkers, crafters, furniture designers, and home enthusiasts, this comprehensive guide helps readers discover one of our most beautiful natural resources and learn how to use and appreciate this wonderfully versatile material. The Encyclopedia of Wood, New Edition provides an A-to-Z directory featuring more than 150 of the world's most popular woods, with information on growth rate, distribution, key characteristics, working properties, and commercial uses. Each entry includes a detailed color photograph to show the tree's unique grain, pattern, figure, and color, providing a valuable visual resource for selecting timber. An informative introduction explains the anatomy and life cycle of trees as well as the process of producing boards and veneers, and examines essential conservation issues. Perfect for use in a range of applications, this richly illustrated guide is a one-stop resource to the remarkable world of wood. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Term | Wood |
| Topical Term | The Encyclopedia |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) | |
| Koha item type | Reference |
| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Damaged status | Not for loan | Home library | Current library | Shelving location | Date acquired | Full call number | Accession Number | Price effective from | Koha item type |
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| Anna Centenary Library | Anna Centenary Library | 6TH FLOOR, B WING | 14.12.2010 | 674.03 WAL | 440717 | 06.08.2025 | Reference |