Kim C Steiner (13 results)

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. pp. 159-166, Extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, stapled & trimmed, thus is like a pamphlet, VG.

Paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Dust Jacket Condition: no dust jacket present. This paperback edition shows moderate wear with noticeable blemishes on the cover. There is an inscription present, but no other markings or library stamps. The binding is intact, and the pages are clean, making it a functional copy for reference or study. No dust jacket is included with this edition.…

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. pp. 227-234, Extracted from orig vol, thus begins with title page, trimmed & stapled pamphlet, else VG.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. Brand New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Rooted in Excellence tells an improbable Penn State success story: how an idea that failed for nearly a century finally took root and flourished, against all odds.The Arboretum at Penn State is one of the Universitys most cherished spaces. In this book, Kim Steiner, the Arboretums founding director, traces the long, uncertain path to its creation. Steiner documents early twentieth-century aspirations and repeated false starts up through the planning, design, and construction of the 370-acre arboretum now gracing the north side of the University Park campus. He follows a small, determined group of faculty and staff who, beginning in 1995, transformed a modest white paper proposal into a board-approved master plan, even as funding remained elusive and institutional priorities lay elsewhere. Central to this story is the remarkable eight-year quest for a single transformative giftone that arrived unexpectedly from an alumnus whose generosity sparked nearly sixty million dollars in subsequent philanthropy, making The Arboretum at Penn State one of the largest privately funded projects in the Universitys history.More than an institutional history, Rooted in Excellence offers a compelling case study in grassroots leadership and philanthropy. It documents how patience and persistence in the pursuit of lofty ambitions can shape a community for generations. As both a tribute to what has been achieved and an invitation to invest in what comes next, this book underscores why the Arboretum matters and why its future depends on continued vision and generosity. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 184 pages. 9.00x0.78x9.00 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the historical ecology of American chestnut, a species that once thrived in the forests of eastern North America. Exploring the chestnut's journey from its post-glacial migration to its decimation by blight in the early 20th century, the author draws from pollen records, historical documents, and ecological studies. The narrative highlights the species' unique distribution patterns, shaped by climate and pollination mechanisms. The book also examines the broader ecological dynamics of eastern forests over the past millennium, considering the impacts of human disturbances and the role of American chestnut in these ecosystems. Through a comprehensive analysis, the author not only reconstructs the history of American chestnut but also sheds light on the complex interactions between species and their environment, offering valuable insights for restoration efforts and conservation strategies in the face of ongoing environmental change. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …

Condition: New.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Rooted in Excellence tells an improbable Penn State success story: how an idea that failed for nearly a century finally took root and flourished, against all odds.The Arboretum at Penn State is one of the University's most cherished spaces. In this book, Kim Steiner, the Arboretum's founding director, traces the long, uncertain path to its creation. Steiner documents early twentieth-century aspirations and repeated false starts up through the planning, design, and construction of the 370-acre arboretum now gracing the north side of the University Park campus. He follows a small, determined group of faculty and staff who, beginning in 1995, transformed a modest 'white paper' proposal into a board-approved master plan, even as funding remained elusive and institutional priorities lay elsewhere. Central to this story is the remarkable eight-year quest for a single transformative gift--one that arrived unexpectedly from an alumnus whose generosity sparked nearly sixty million dollars in subsequent philanthropy, making The Arboretum at Penn State one of the largest privately funded projects in the University's history.More than an institutional history, Rooted in Excellence offers a compelling case study in grassroots leadership and philanthropy. It documents how patience and persistence in the pursuit of lofty ambitions can shape a community for generations. As both a tribute to what has been achieved and an invitation to invest in what comes next, this book underscores why the Arboretum matters and why its future depends on continued vision and generosity. …