Rubin Shmulsky, P. David Jones ; drawings by Karen Lilley.
6th ed.
Ames, Iowa :
Wiley-Blackwell,
2011.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Tree growth and production of woody tissue -- Macroscopic character of wood -- Composition and structure of wood cells -- Softwood structure -- Hardwood structure -- Juvenile wood, reaction wood, and wood of branches -- Wood and water -- Density and specific gravity -- Strength and mechanics -- Durability and protection -- Silvicultural practices and wood quality -- Lumber -- Structural composites -- Nonstructural composites -- Pulp and paper -- Energy and chemical products -- Global raw materials.