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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781580801140Author Charles A SandersFormat PaperbackPage Count 303Imprint Burford Books,U.S.Publisher Burford Books,U.S.Weight(grams) 404g

Queen bee. Worker bees. Busy as a bee. These phrases have shaped perceptions of women for centuries, but how did these stereotypes begin? Who are the women who keep bees and what can we learn from them? Beeconomy examines the fascinating evolution of...

This study of rural Ireland in the years leading up to the ""Great Hunger"" of the 1840s explicates the social, economic and demographic conditions of the era. The author argues that overpopulation and deprivation were inextricably linked to a third...

Being among bees is a full-body experience, Mark Winston writes-from the low hum of tens of thousands of insects and the pungent smell of honey and beeswax, to the sight of workers flying back and forth between flowers and the hive. The experience of an...

This volume, the first in a set of three, is a vital working manual which covers the basic tests for the classification and compaction characteristics of engineering soils. It will therefore be an essential practical handbook for all engaged on the...

This third volume completes the long-established key handbook for the laboratory testing of soils. The text covers soil testing in terms of effective stress, for which the measurement of pore water pressure is the essential feature. The principle and...

Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is currently regarded as one of the world's worst animal plagues. But how did this label become attached to a curable disease that poses little threat to human health? And why, in the epidemic of 2001, did the government's...

In this ground breaking study of organic farming, Julie Guthman challenges accepted wisdom about organic food and agriculture in the Golden State. Many continue to believe that small-scale organic farming is the answer to our environmental and health...

Now in its second edition, Agriculture in World History presents a unique exploration of farmers and farming, and their relationships to non-farmers and urban societies from the ancient world to the 21st century.From its origins, civilization has...

Soil degradation is a widespread problem in Africa resulting in decreased agricultural productivity while demand for food continues to increase. Degradation is caused by accelerated erosion, acidification, contamination, depletion of soil organic matter...

Domestication has often seemed a matter of the distant past, a series of distinct events involving humans and other species that took place long ago. Today, as genetic manipulation continues to break new barriers in scientific and medical research, we...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781904686118Author Allan T. CondieFormat PaperbackPage Count 66Imprint Japonica PressPublisher Japonica Press

The small grain cereals wheat, barley, oats and rye are cultivated worldwide. They form the foundation of most agricultural systems and are essential in the manufacture of staple products such as bread, pasta and fermented beverages. Reflecting the...

For anyone who's ever picked an apple fresh from the tree or enjoyed a glass of cider, writer and orchardist Diane Flynt offers a new history of the apple and how it changed the South and the nation. Showing how southerners cultivated over 2,000 apple...

As ready reference for the student, instructor, and those practitioners that deal with perennial weeds on a daily basis, this book uses 28 weed species to illustrate the ways in which perennial weeds propagate vegetatively. The author has taken care to...

There is growing popular fear over possible pesticide contamination of food and the microbiological safety of the food supply. This work explains why corporate agribusiness is a rising threat to farmers, the environment, and consumers. Ranging in subject...

Food is a massive industry and the many key players involved have very different interests. In wealthy nations those interests can range from corporate survival and maintaining profitability in a market with limited demand, to promoting a healthy diet...

INTRODUCTION TO VETERINARY SCIENCE, Third Edition, provides a solid foundation in this dynamic field for those studying animal and veterinary sciences or preparing for careers as veterinary assistants or technicians. The text begins with an overview of...

The living soil is crucial to photosynthesis, biogeochemical cycles, global food production, climate change, biodiversity, and plant and animal health. In the past decade, scientists have made significant advances in soil microbiology research. While the...

Both livelihoods and diversity have become popular topics in development studies. The livelihood concept offers a more complete picture of the complexities of making a living in rural areas of low income countries than terms formerly considered adequate,...

Food in a Just World examines the violence, social breakdown, and environmental consequences of our global system of food production, distribution, and consumption, where each step of the process is built on some form of exploitation. While highlighting...

Offers a comprehensive update of this classic statistics textbook, with careful adherence to the intent, approach, and style of the original authors.About the AuthorGeorge W Snedecor was an American mathematician and statistician. He contributed to the...

Whether you're trying to protect your garden from wildlife predators or want to keep your livestock from wandering too far, effective fencing can bring welcome peace of mind. Covering the pros and cons of a variety of fencing types, Gail Damerow shows...

For all those who work, live in or simply enjoy the countryside, this new textbook is the essential reference guide. Developed to complement Primrose McConnell's Agricultural Notebook (now in its 20th Edition under the Editorship of Richard Soffe) The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781641162951Author Albert MaxwellFormat HardbackPage Count 183Imprint Callisto ReferencePublisher Callisto ReferenceWeight(grams) 721gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

In this inspiring memoir, Jenna Woginrich reflects on the joys, sorrows, trials, and blessings discovered through a year of homesteading. With eloquent prose, delightful illustrations, and inspiring snippets of poetry, Woginrich revels in the unique...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788183565509Author S. R. MishraFormat HardbackPage Count 234Imprint Discovery Publishing HousePublisher Discovery Publishing HouseDimensions(mm) 230mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781632397997Author Isabella DavisFormat HardbackPage Count 262Imprint Callisto ReferencePublisher Callisto ReferenceWeight(grams) 903gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

This book is concerned with the most devastating fungal diseases in history. These are the plagues of trees and crop plants, caused by invisible spores that have reshaped entire landscapes and decimated human populations. The Triumph of the Fungi focuses...

Following the successful first edition, this revised and greatly expanded edition Tomato Diseases: Identification, Biology and Control is the definitive work on the diseases and disorders of the tomato. The tomato is the world's most widely produced...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780891183754Author Sara E. VeroFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint American Society of AgronomyPublisher American Society of AgronomyWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781803692463Author Bryan EdgleyFormat PaperbackImprint New Generation PublishingPublisher New Generation Publishing

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780931231971Author Howard M. ReshFormat PaperbackPage Count 142Imprint Newconcept Press, IncPublisher Newconcept Press, IncWeight(grams) 260g

Soils are critical to agriculture and, in turn, to food supply and livelihoods. Sustainable management of soils is crucial for a large proportion of the population of Africa. Contrary to many claims, soil fertility is improved and managed successfully by...

NO description availableBook InformationISBN 9780748772193Author Ronald RamharacksinghFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Nelson Thornes LtdPublisher Oxford University PressWeight(grams) 226gDimensions(mm) 248mm * 191mm * 6mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780880101721Author Dr. Herbert H. KoepfFormat PaperbackPage Count 260Imprint SteinerBooks, IncPublisher Anthroposophic Press IncWeight(grams)...

Plants are sources of nourishment for thousands of fungi, bacteria, invertebrates, vertebrates, and other plants. Plants possess a truly remarkable diversity of mechanisms to fend off attackers and recent research has shown just how complex and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781952265006Author Sarah J TomacFormat PaperbackPage Count 152Imprint Sarah J TomacPublisher Sarah J TomacWeight(grams) 277gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780972177009Author Robert PlamondonFormat PaperbackPage Count 164Imprint Norton Creek PressPublisher Norton Creek PressWeight(grams) 250gDimensions(mm)...

For the past 50 years, the main goal of agriculture has been to increase production at any price, using high amounts of fertilizers and pesticides and intensive industrial methods. This has caused damage to the environment and widespread rural...