“…Urban governments are the organs for promoting grass root democracy and providing not only civic services for the welfare of the local people but also for carrying out the task of urban development and planning. …”

“…Contains an interactive key for identifying unknown weeds and the images and characteristics of 140 grass-like weeds and 860 broadleaf weeds -- In addition [...], this CD contains: a detailed tutorial to help you learn the program features; color photographs of each of the 1000 weeds; common name, scientific name, and up-to-date synonyms; an illustrated glossary of identification terminology; page number references to over 30 weed books…”

“…Therefore, we hope the book Forage Groups allows its readers to acquire knowledge about cultivation, harvesting, and conservation of grass and legumes. This book presents data from many countries around the world and we hope it will be useful for all interested readers in improving their background in forage…”

“…The text argues that far from being the fruit of an activist judiciary, the ascendency of civil rights and liberties has rested on the democratization of access to the courts - the influence of advocacy groups, the establishment of governmental enforcement agencies, the growth of financial and legal resources for ordinary citizens, and the strategic planning of grass roots organizations. Pointing to the idea that the shift in the rights of individuals is best understood as a "bottom up" rather than a "top down" phenomenon…”

“…Some live underground, some among the blades of grass; still others populate the colourful canopy. …”

“…Grasslands alone store one third of the global carbon stocks and grass roots, through their specific architectures, ensure water cycling and prevent the erosion of fertile topsoil. …”

“…In the arid region of Namibia in southern Africa stand bizarre-looking trees covered by huge lumps of dried grass. Weighing one ton, they are in fact the nests of the sociable weaver -- one of the world's largest bird nests. …”