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According to the Resource Allocation Theory, an individual's genetic potential can only be realized in an environment in which essential food resources are adequately supplied. This book describes resource allocation patterns in natural populations, the costs, preferences and trade-offs of maintenance, growth, reproduction and immune function. Editor(s): Rauw, W.M. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; PSV; TVB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 247 x 177 x 32. Weight in Grams: 932.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845933944
- ISBN
- 9781845933944
Condition: New
€ 147.70
€ 147.70
The political significance, scientific interest and outstanding natural beauty of the cold, exotic Polar regions are enticing more and more curious travellers to venture to these remote locations in search of unique experiences and recreational activities. Editor(s): Snyder, J.M.; Stonehouse, Bernard. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1QMP; KNSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 181 x 26. Weight in Grams: 908.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932473
- ISBN
- 9781845932473
Condition: New
€ 124.70
€ 124.70
Nautical tourism is an exceptionally profitable industry which continues to grow rapidly in scope and economic status. Covering world nautical tourism in detail, this book includes sailing, yachting, cruising, diving, harbour-side developments, coastal water sports, port tours and marine heritage destinations. Editor(s): Lukovic, Tihomir. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: KNSG. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 243 x 177 x 24. Weight in Grams: 732.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780642444
- ISBN
- 9781780642444
Condition: New
€ 210.71
€ 210.71
Series: Cornell Studies in Industrial & Labor Relations. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KNXB2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Publisher
- New York
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801438530
- ISBN
- 9780801438530
Condition: New
€ 89.80
€ 89.80
An Australian Case Study. 240 pages, Illustrationsstrations. Australia's agricultural system has developed from almost non-existence 220 years ago to one of the most advanced and efficient in today's world. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: KNAC. Dimension: 248 x 177 x 19. Weight: 704.
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845939458
- ISBN
- 9781845939458
Condition: New
€ 118.55
€ 118.55
Frameworks are the foundation of good scholarship. They structure, organize and communicate research, underpin individual studies and shape the field of study as a whole. This book introduces students to the concept of frameworks in tourism research and provides a review, discussion and critique of frameworks. Num Pages: 224 pages, 73 illustrations. BIC Classification: KNSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 672. 224 pages, 73 illustrations. Frameworks are the foundation of good scholarship. They structure, organize and communicate research, underpin individual studies and shape the field of study as a whole. This book introduces students to the concept of frameworks in tourism research and provides a review, discussion and critique of frameworks. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: KNSG. Dimension: 251 x 178 x 19. Weight: 680.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938987
- ISBN
- 9781845938987
Condition: New
€ 118.55
€ 118.55
Based on the 2010 conference 'Towards the establishment of genetic reserves for crop wild relatives and landraces in Europe', this book discusses agrobiodiversity conservation. Considering the benefits of understanding and preserving crop wild relatives and landraces, it covers such issues as habitat protection, ecosystem health and food security. Editor(s): Maxted, Nigel; Dulloo, M. Ehsan; Ford-Lloyd, Brian V.; Iriondo, Jose M.; Carvalho, M. A. A. Pinheiro de. Num Pages: 392 pages, 71 illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; PST; RNK; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1022.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938512
- ISBN
- 9781845938512
Condition: New
€ 147.38
€ 147.38
Providing a range of case studies in sustainable tourism planning, this work takes a comparative approach relating to different economic, political and temporal dimensions. Emphasising on sustainability, it is suitable for tourism planners, researchers and students. Num Pages: 360 pages, 120 illustrations. BIC Classification: KNSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 177 x 26. Weight in Grams: 966. International Case Studies. 360 pages, 120 illustrations. Providing a range of case studies in sustainable tourism planning, this work takes a comparative approach relating to different economic, political and temporal dimensions. Emphasising on sustainability, it is suitable for tourism planners, researchers and students. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: KNSG. Dimension: 247 x 177 x 26. Weight: 966.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845937423
- ISBN
- 9781845937423
Condition: New
€ 134.14
€ 134.14
Rubber is an economically important material that occurs naturally and can be produced synthetically. Many advances have been made in the understanding of the cultivation and biology of the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis. This book covers the essential elements of rubber breeding and physiology. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: KNAL; TVR; TVS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 172 x 21. Weight in Grams: 714. 240 pages, Illustrations, maps. Rubber is an economically important material that occurs naturally and can be produced synthetically. Many advances have been made in the understanding of the cultivation and biology of the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis. This book covers the essential elements of rubber breeding and physiology. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: KNAL; TVR; TVS. Dimension: 249 x 172 x 21. Weight: 714.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845936662
- ISBN
- 9781845936662
Condition: New
€ 134.14
€ 134.14
When relations are facilitated by communication technologies such as e-business, food supply networks can improve efficiency, flexibility and effectiveness. This title features chapters that discuss trust-building methods for food networks in an e-business environment. Editor(s): Canavari, Maurizio; Fritz, M.; Schiefer, G. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: KJE; KNDF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172. .
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845936396
- ISBN
- 9781845936396
Condition: New
€ 82.78
€ 82.78
376 pages, 280 illustrations (128 are in colour). Insects are major pests of both natural and plantation forests in the tropics. This book intends to provide a broad-based, international review of this subject at a level suitable for advanced students and practitioners. It describes the ecology and biology of the insects with special reference to the economic damage they cause to trees. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: KNAL; TVP; TVQ; TVR. Dimension: 249 x 170 x 28. Weight: 1080.
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845936365
- ISBN
- 9781845936365
Condition: New
€ 134.14
€ 134.14
Providing a thorough examination of the threats posed to destinations by tourism, this text discusses how popular and fragile destinations such as the Great Barrier Reef could become severely damaged and forced to close to tourists if current tourism trends continue. It is suitable for researchers, policymakers and students in tourism. Editor(s): Jones, A.L.; Phillips, M. Series: Ecotourism Book S. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: KNSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 177 x 22. Weight in Grams: 782. Climate Change and Future Challanges for Coastal Tourism. Series: Ecotourism Book S. 296 pages, Illustrations, maps. Editor(s): Jones, A.L.; Phillips, M. Providing a thorough examination of the threats posed to destinations by tourism, this text discusses how popular and fragile destinations such as the Great Barrier Reef could become severely damaged and forced to close to tourists if current tourism trends continue. It is suitable for researchers, policymakers and students in tourism. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KNSG. Dimension: 245 x 177 x 22. Weight: 744.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935481
- ISBN
- 9781845935481
Condition: New
€ 111.27
€ 111.27
Building Community Capacity for Tourism Development
. Ed(S): Moscardo, G. (James Cook University,...
A lack of entrepreneurial capacity, limited understanding of tourism markets and a lack of community understanding of tourism and its impacts have been identified as barriers to effective tourism development in peripheral regions. This book provides an analysis of this issue within tourism development practice. Editor(s): Moscardo, G. (James Cook University, Australia). Num Pages: 200 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBS; KNSG; RGC; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 177 x 19. Weight in Grams: 604.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845934477
- ISBN
- 9781845934477
Condition: New
€ 104.30
€ 104.30
Agri-food traditional, regional and typical products are an important resource for agricultural and rural development in many areas of the European Union. Based on research conducted in European countries, this book provides an account of the of OLPs, enabling an understanding of their characteristics and evolution in the agri-food system. Editor(s): Barham, Elizabeth; Sylvander, Bertil. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCLT; KNAC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 169 x 20. Weight in Grams: 694. Local Development, Global Recognition. 240 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Barham, Elizabeth; Sylvander, Bertil. Agri-food traditional, regional and typical products are an important resource for agricultural and rural development in many areas of the European Union. Based on research conducted in European countries, this book provides an account of the of OLPs, enabling an understanding of their characteristics and evolution in the agri-food system. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: KCLT; KNAC. Dimension: 253 x 169 x 20. Weight: 694.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845933524
- ISBN
- 9781845933524
Condition: New
€ 118.55
€ 118.55
Demonstrates that through scientific approaches to understanding and managing tourist interactions with marine wildlife, sustainable marine tourism can be achieved. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNSG; PSPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 251 x 181 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1114.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845933456
- ISBN
- 9781845933456
Condition: New
€ 140.94
€ 140.94
Covering economic, marketing planning and regulation issues, this book considers the vital role of marine ecotourism in raising awareness of the significance of the seas and oceans to sustainable coastal livelihoods. Series: Ecotourism Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: KNSG; RBKC; RNC; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 256 x 179 x 21. Weight in Grams: 860. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. Series: Ecotourism Series. 320 pages, illustrations. Covering economic, marketing planning and regulation issues, this book considers the vital role of marine ecotourism in raising awareness of the significance of the seas and oceans to sustainable coastal livelihoods. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: KNSG; RBKC; RNC; RNK. Dimension: 256 x 179 x 21. Weight: 860.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932596
- ISBN
- 9781845932596
Condition: New
€ 118.55
€ 118.55
Interest in ecotourism in Scandinavia has seen recent growth. Extended forests, rivers and lakes allow for a great variety of nature-based activities, such as hiking, mushroom collecting, kayaking, snow mobiling and bird watching, making Scandinavia a unique region from a nature-based tourism perspective. Series: Ecotourism Book S. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DN; KNSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 178 x 17. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845931346
- ISBN
- 9781845931346
Condition: New
€ 124.70
€ 124.70
It is believed that the major countries of the former Soviet Union - specifically Kazakhstan, Russia, and Ukraine (KRU region) - are the part of the world with the most potential to increase food supplies and strengthen world food security. This book examines the future of the KRU countries in global agricultural markets. Editor(s): Schmitz, Andrew; Meyers, William H. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 1DVUK; 1FCZ; KCT; KNAC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 180 x 252 x 22. Weight in Grams: 796.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780645353
- ISBN
- 9781780645353
Condition: New
€ 62.11
€ 62.11
Crop Improvement, Adoption and Impact of Improved Varieties in Food Cr...
. Ed(S): Walker, Tomas S; Alwang, Jeffrey R
Editor(s): Walker, Tomas S; Alwang, Jeffrey R. Num Pages: 440 pages. BIC Classification: KNAC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 182 x 251 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1232.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 478
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780644011
- ISBN
- 9781780644011
Condition: New
€ 184.19
€ 184.19
Aimed at students, garden centre managers and garden centre management courses, the book offers a practical approach backed by management theory. The text covers consumer behaviour; staff and stock management; marketing and productivity. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: KJM; KNPR; TVS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 251 x 19. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780643083
- ISBN
- 9781780643083
Condition: New
€ 118.55
€ 118.55
This book is targeted primarily at agricultural economists, i.e. university faculty and students interested in the topics of Indian agriculture and the world market. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; KCLT; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 180 x 252 x 20. Weight in Grams: 732.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780642826
- ISBN
- 9781780642826
Condition: New
€ 107.21
€ 107.21
Consequences for Agricultural Policy and the Agri-food Chain. 232 pages, 48 illustrations. Following Serbia's acceptance as a candidate for EU membership, it's agriculture and rural issues will receive attention as agriculture is an important activity in Serbia, especially in the low-income rural areas. This book explores the consequences of preparing for EU accession for Serbia's agricultural policies and its agri-food supply chain. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DVWYS; KCT; KNAC. Dimension: 244 x 180 x 19. Weight: 682.
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780641454
- ISBN
- 9781780641454
Condition: New
€ 118.55
€ 118.55
Treading the Uncommon Ground of Environmental Beliefs. 224 pages. In today's society it can be hidden beliefs that guide the management of parks, treating them as natural resources rather than national assets. This book aims to dispel the lethargy of the parks profession, by challenging readers to reconsider their beliefs about parks and their purpose in modern life. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: KJM; KNSP; RNF. Dimension: 231 x 157 x 13. Weight: 436.
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780640013
- ISBN
- 9781780640013
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 38.21
€ 38.99
€ 38.21
Whether you are an aspiring merchant or an industry veteran, this book's strategic framework will help you build a solid foundation for your business in today's ever-evolving retail marketplace. Series: Rotman-UTP Publishing. Num Pages: 248 pages, 10 figures; 10 tables. BIC Classification: KNPR. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 158 x 231 x 22. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442643635
- ISBN
- 9781442643635
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 43.93
€ 43.99
€ 43.93