p bA practical and inspiring A-Z guide to the world's most popular woods.b pp Many of the world's most beautiful and useful woods are in serious decline due to over-harvesting and environmental degradation. This updated edition of iThe Real Wood Biblei gives the current sustainability status of these rare and important woods. pp Wood is a favored building material because of availability, ease to cut and join, decorative properties, functionality, flexibility, and a favorable strength-to-weight ratio. pp iThe Real Wood Biblei is a comprehensive handbook for anyone who works with wood...or is planning to. Woodworkers, crafters, carpenters, and interior designers will find extensive information about the woods they regularly use as well as discover some new ones. pp This colorful, easy-to-use book features p ul liHow trees are converted into boards and veneersli liHow to convert your own trees into boardsli liWoods that incorporate beautiful natural effectsli liA list of woods available