The siege force of Turks, Arabs, and Barbary corsairs from across the Muslim world outnumbered the defenders of Malta many times over, and its arrival began a long hot summer of bloody combat, often hand to hand, embroiling knights and mercenaries, civilians and slaves, in a desperate struggle for this pivotal point in the Mediterranean.
Central America is a relatively small region, yet it has one of the most diverse moss floras of any area of the world. Its unique geography and its position as a crossroads of three other rich species-source areas--South America, North America, and the Caribbean--mean that an eclectic mix of moss can be found in the area. This is the final part of the Moss Flora of Central America series. It covers 208 species and includes keys, descriptions, and discussions of each species. In addition, it has information on distribution within Central America as well as world distribution, habitat notes, and a list of previously published illustrations.
Focusing on the evolution of dissent in East Germany, this work explores the post-World War II uprisings and the emergence of oppositional forces alongside the social change movements of the 1980s. The revised edition includes two new chapters that examine the developments following the fall of the Berlin Wall, providing a comprehensive analysis of the historical and social transformations in East Germany.
The study focuses on the role of large woody vines, or lianas, in southeastern floodplain forests and their interactions with natural disturbances like hurricanes. It examines how these disturbances affect forest composition and structure, particularly concerning tree mortality and growth rates. Utilizing long-term research from Congaree National Park and Savannah River floodplains in South Carolina, the dissertation highlights the importance of understanding hydrologic and disturbance regimes in these biodiverse ecosystems.