More than 200 timber species from around the world are described in detail in this lavishly illustrated, compact edition of Terry Porter's best-selling book. In

Describes the anatomy of trees and provides instructions for identifying the wood of nearly two hundred species

This comprehensive reference includes details on selecting and using more than 200 species of wood from around the world. Richly illustrated with more than 400

This atlas presents macroscopic descriptions, macro cross section pictures, general characteristics and identification keys of 335 wood species currently introd

Inn this essential reference for woodworkers, the author explains everything from how trees grow to getting a sharp edge. Includes examples of problems and thei