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Paperback. Explores the major developments in the history of Africa's diamonds, from the earliest stirrings of international interest in the continent's mineral wealth in the first millennium AD to the present day. This book illustrates the scope and complexity of the African diamond trade as well as its impact on individuals and societies. Series: Africa in World History. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 1H; HBJH; KNAT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Ohio University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821421000
- ISBN
- 9780821421000
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.60
€ 32.99
€ 29.60
paperback. How the misguided policy of reducing livestock on the Navajo reservation in the 1930s is still felt today by the people and the land Series: Weyerhaeuser Environmental Books. Num Pages: 418 pages, 29 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBWZ; JFSL9; KNAC; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 28. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 418
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295991412
- ISBN
- 9780295991412
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.73
€ 32.99
€ 29.73
hardcover. Studying the years from 1880 to 1930, this text traces the origins, evolution and implications of the fruit industry in California, the creation of America's first industrial countryside and its repercussions. The text examines the growers' corporations and their political influence. Num Pages: 302 pages, 9 b/w illustrations and 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; KCZ; KNAC; KNDF; RN; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520211728
- ISBN
- 9780520211728
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.86€ 49.44
€ 62.86
€ 49.44
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851987842
- ISBN
- 9780851987842
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.70
€ 66.70
hardcover. Describes the principles and practice of tilapia culture. This book covers various aspects of the subject, from basic biology, environmental requirements, nutrition and reproduction, to culture in intensive and semi-intensive systems. This book is designed for students, researchers and practitioners in aquaculture Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAF; PSVW1; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 21. Weight in Grams: 835.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851990149
- ISBN
- 9780851990149
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.28
€ 133.28
hardcover. This book explores agriculture's role as a producer and consumer of energy. Organized into two parts, the first section of the book examines the integration of biomass energy into energy systems, policy issues, and outlooks for energy production and consumption. The second section is a compendium of current research. Editor(s): Outlaw, J.; Collins, K. J.; Duffield, J. A. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; THX; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 27. Weight in Grams: 957.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851990187
- ISBN
- 9780851990187
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.74
€ 146.74
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851991634
- ISBN
- 9780851991634
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.00
€ 121.00
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851991771
- ISBN
- 9780851991771
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 157.00
€ 157.00
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851992556
- ISBN
- 9780851992556
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 157.00
€ 157.00
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851993027
- ISBN
- 9780851993027
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.17
€ 73.17
Paperback. Providing a comprehensive introduction to the principles of genetics as important to forest trees, this text integrates the varied sub-disciplines of genetics and their applications in gene conservation, tree improvement and biotechnology. Num Pages: 704 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: KNAL; PSAK; TQ; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1601.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 704
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851993485
- ISBN
- 9780851993485
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.25
€ 75.25
Environmental Policies for Agricultural Pollution Control
Shortle, J.S.; Abler, D.G.. Ed(S): Shortle, J...
hardcover. Environmental problems associated with these of pesticides, chemical fertilizers and the disposal of wastes have become major policy issues in many countries. This book provides a review and guide to policy options and their economic, administrative and political merits. Editor(s): Shortle, J.S.; Abler, D. (Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, Pennsylvania State University, USA). Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; RNP; TQK; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851993997
- ISBN
- 9780851993997
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.79
€ 117.79
paperback. The purpose of this short book is to provide a review of: information on the scale of manufacture, import, export and use of chemical pesticides; examples of direct risks to human welfare; and examples of problems with storage of obsolete stocks of pesticides in developing countries. Series: Biopesticides S. Num Pages: 90 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; KNDC; MBN; RNP; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 5. Weight in Grams: 113.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 90
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851994765
- ISBN
- 9780851994765
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 52.93
€ 54.99
€ 52.93
hardcover. The work is based on an EU-funded project, conducted from four university or research centres. Many case studies and surveys are presented providing practical solutions to market forest goods and services. These empirical data are then related to economic models concerning public goods. Editor(s): Mantu, U.; etc. Num Pages: 544 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1D; KCA; KNAL; KNSG; KNSP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1134.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851994802
- ISBN
- 9780851994802
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 176.80
€ 176.80
hardcover. Food safety is one of the most important issues confronting consumers, producers and distributors. This book focuses on the specific example of food safety in the beef industry in the USA, Canada, the UK and Australia, and includes implications for competitiveness and world trade. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: KNAC; MBN; MZM; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2001
- SKU
- V9780851995182
- ISBN
- 9780851995182
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.79
€ 117.79
Hardcover. This text includes keynote invited papers from the Third International Crop Science Congress held in Hamburg, Germany in August 2000. The papers provide an overview of the major issues confronting crop science today and in the future. Editor(s): Nosberger, J.; Geiger, H.H.; Struik, Paul C. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; TVB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 34. Weight in Grams: 930.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995304
- ISBN
- 9780851995304
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.81
€ 160.81
hardcover. Biological control has made a major contribution to integrated pest management (IPM) in Africa, but its documentation has often been under-reported. This book provides a review of the most important studies. The focus is on arthropod pests and weeds, but diseases are covered where significant. Num Pages: 448 pages, colour plates. BIC Classification: 1H; KCLT; KNAC; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1154.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851996394
- ISBN
- 9780851996394
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 176.23
€ 176.23
hardcover. The World Trade Organization Agreement on Agriculture has had a fundamental impact on agricultural policy worldwide. This book addresses the interface between the law, the WTO and agricultural policy reform, and brings together leading authorities in the law of international trade. Num Pages: 352 pages, bibliographical references, index. BIC Classification: KCLT; KNAC; LBBM; TVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 699.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- SKU
- V9780851996639
- ISBN
- 9780851996639
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.90
€ 123.90
Hardcover. 448 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Vaarst, M. (Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Tjele, Denmark); Roderick, S. (Duchy College, Cornwall); Lund, V. (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Skara, Sweden); Lockeretz, W. (Tufts University, MA, USA). Helps in understanding organic animal husbandry, demonstrating practical solutions and innovative methods, and drawing mainly on research and practical experience with organic farming in Europe. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: KNAC; TVG; TVH. Dimension: 244 x 164 x 31. Weight: 826.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996684
- ISBN
- 9780851996684
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.04
€ 140.04
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845931100
- ISBN
- 9781845931100
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.74
€ 146.74