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Agriculture & farming
Paperback. Sometime around 1500 AD, an African farmer planted a maize seed imported from the New World. That act set in motion the remarkable saga of one of the world's most influential crops - one that would transform the future of Africa and of the Atlantic world. This work deals with this subject. Num Pages: 304 pages, 31 halftones, 2 charts, 6 maps, 10 tables. BIC Classification: 1H; RG; TVKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 200 x 134 x 19. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674025578
- ISBN
- 9780674025578
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 31.06
€ 36.99
€ 31.06
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Royal Botanic Gardens
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781842466254
- ISBN
- 9781842466254
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.10
€ 19.99
€ 16.10
Hardback. This book fully integrates the conventional and biotechnological approaches to fruit crop breeding. Individual chapters are written on a wide variety of species covering all the major fruit crops in one distinct volume. Patenting and licensing issues are covered. Editor(s): Hancock, James F. Num Pages: 456 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 829.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402069062
- ISBN
- 9781402069062
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 291.56
€ 291.56
The genetic variability that developed in plants during their evolution is the basis of their domestication and breeding into the crops grown today for food, fuel and other industrial uses. This book reviews the origins of crop domestication and their subsequent development over time. Num Pages: 256 pages, 110 illustrations. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 251 x 21. Weight in Grams: 754. 256 pages, 110 illustrations. The genetic variability that developed in plants during their evolution is the basis of their domestication and breeding into the crops grown today for food, fuel and other industrial uses. This book reviews the origins of crop domestication and their subsequent development over time. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: TVK. Dimension: 180 x 251 x 21. Weight: 754.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938017
- ISBN
- 9781845938017
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.14
€ 134.14
Hardcover. Num Pages: 400 pages, colour & b/w photos. BIC Classification: TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 185 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1216.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Ball Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 385
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781883052485
- ISBN
- 9781883052485
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.51€ 59.44
€ 62.51
€ 59.44
Hardcover. * Provides a valuable survey of key production systems that will allow the reader to better understand how aquaculture depends upon and interacts with its environment. * Looks at a variety of systems currently used in the production of shellfish and finfish. These systems range from low input methods to super-intensive systems. Series: World Aquaculture Society Book Series. Num Pages: 440 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 178 x 253 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1010.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813801261
- ISBN
- 9780813801261
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.05
€ 119.05
Paperback. Relates the production and utilization of onions and other vegetable allium crops to the many aspects of plant science underpinning their production and storage technologies. This book covers species and crop types, plant structure, genetics and breeding, physiology of growth and development as well as pests and diseases. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TVK; TVS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 864. 448 pages, Illustrations. Relates the production and utilization of onions and other vegetable allium crops to the many aspects of plant science underpinning their production and storage technologies. This book covers species and crop types, plant structure, genetics and breeding, physiology of growth and development as well as pests and diseases. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: TVK; TVS. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 22. Weight: 864.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Number of pages
- 448
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845933999
- ISBN
- 9781845933999
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.42€ 59.85
€ 60.42
€ 59.85
Hardback. Argues for a more harmonious and rational approach to our relationship with insects, one that does not harm our environment. Beginning with the early techniques of colonial farmers and ending with the modern use of chemical insecticides, this book shows how America's war on insects mirrors its continual struggle with nature and technology. Num Pages: 312 pages, 35 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; TBX; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780231139427
- ISBN
- 9780231139427
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.44
€ 40.99
€ 29.44
Hardcover. This text discusses aquatic animal life cycles and how to maintain high-quality fishery populations. Detailed explanations of animal management cover all important aspects of feeding and growth. It also shows how to increase the effectiveness of aquaculture operations across the board. Num Pages: 176 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 164 x 237 x 15. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1989th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412077111
- ISBN
- 9780412077111
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.64
€ 197.64
Paperback. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KN; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 325.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1978
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349034789
- ISBN
- 9781349034789
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.52
€ 49.52
paperback. For over twenty years, an alarming trend has emerged in the world's fisheries: there are too many fishers chasing too few fish. This book provides a broad overview and fundamental reassessment of fisheries management policies around the world. Num Pages: 248 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TVT. Category: (UU) Undergraduate; (XT) Teacher text. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 16. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804723718
- ISBN
- 9780804723718
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.59
€ 40.99
€ 36.59
Hardback. Editor(s): Sergeant, James. Num Pages: 113 pages. BIC Classification: TDCT; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 164 x 16. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634635912
- ISBN
- 9781634635912
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.86€ 133.76
€ 194.86
€ 133.76
Hardcover. Num Pages: Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 263 x 180 x 21. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781594543258
- ISBN
- 9781594543258
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 226.94€ 155.25
€ 226.94
€ 155.25
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1989
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461564720
- ISBN
- 9781461564720
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.89
€ 65.89
Paperback. Num Pages: 190 pages, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
- Number of pages
- 190
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461265610
- ISBN
- 9781461265610
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.10
€ 66.10
Hardback. Discusses the role of modeling in the management process and gives an overview of landscape modeling applications. This book describes the models in a wide selection of environmental disciplines. It is suitable for land and watershed managers as well as for students of forestry, park management, and regional planing and agriculture. Num Pages: 190 pages, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSA; RNC; RNF; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 479.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 190
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387988931
- ISBN
- 9780387988931
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.97
€ 127.97
Hardback. Editor(s): Hesselberg, Jan. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, 27 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFD; RNPG; RNT; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 549.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319314976
- ISBN
- 9783319314976
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.31
€ 128.31
Hardback. A comprehensive examination of the fastest expanding food crop in sub-Saharan Africa. Editor(s): Low, Jan; Nyongesa, Moses; Quinn, Sara; Parker, Monica. Num Pages: 584 pages. BIC Classification: 1HF; RNFF; TVK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 182 x 251 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1626.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780644202
- ISBN
- 9781780644202
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 88.45
€ 88.45
Paperback. An invaluable source book which brings together everything a student on a Permaculture Design Course needs to know about ecovillage design. Num Pages: 256 pages, over 200 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: RNU; TVF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 233 x 28. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Publisher
- Floris Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782501671
- ISBN
- 9781782501671
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.36
€ 26.99
€ 20.36
Hardcover. Where do wine grapes come from and how are they related to each other? What is the historical background of each grape variety? Where are they grown? Using DNA analysis and detailing almost 1,400 distinct grape varieties, as well as myriad correct synonyms, this book includes revelatory grape family trees, and a rich variety of illustrations. Num Pages: 1280 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: TVSW; WBXD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 190 x 289 x 80. Weight in Grams: 3022.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 1280
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846144462
- ISBN
- 9781846144462
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 207.94€ 137.14
€ 207.94
€ 137.14
Hardcover. Chickens are back in style with a vengeance: poultry breeders are struggling to cope with the increase in demand and gardens resound to the contented cluck of chickens. Series: Countryside. Num Pages: 96 pages, 20 black & white and 15 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: TVHP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 189 x 128 x 14. Weight in Grams: 180. Inspiration and Practical Advice for Would-be Smallholders. Series: Country Living S. 96 pages, 20 black & white and 15 colour illustrations. Chickens are back in style with a vengeance: poultry breeders are struggling to cope with the increase in demand and gardens resound to the contented cluck of chickens. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: TVHP. Dimension: 189 x 128 x 14. Weight: 182.
- Publisher
- National Trust
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843403586
- ISBN
- 9781843403586
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 11.42
€ 11.42
Hardcover. This illustrated guide celebrates the produce of orchards, allotments and gardens, from rhubarb, gooseberries and strawberries to peaches, damsons and plums. Each fruit entry details its history and folklore with gardening notes and tips for successful growing. Num Pages: 96 pages, 20 black & white and 15 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: TVM; WMPF; WMT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 189 x 126 x 14. Weight in Grams: 190.
- Publisher
- National Trust
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781911358060
- ISBN
- 9781911358060
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 10.39
€ 10.39
Paperback. Editor(s): Setlow, Jane K. Series: Genetic Engineering: Principles and Methods. Num Pages: 339 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFN; PST; PSV; TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1990
- Number of pages
- 339
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461279051
- ISBN
- 9781461279051
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.89
€ 128.89
Paperback. Editor(s): Setlow, Jane K. Series: Genetic Engineering: Principles and Methods. Num Pages: 287 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFN; PST; PSV; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 16. Weight in Grams: 527.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992
- Number of pages
- 287
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461365143
- ISBN
- 9781461365143
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.45
€ 67.45