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Agriculture & farming
Regulation of Agricultural Biotechnology: The United States and Canada
. Ed(S): Wozniak, Chris A.; McHughen, Alan
Hardback. Written in a practical, didactic format designed to deliver point-of-care information to practitioners of cardiology as well as assist non-cardiologists with the efficient management of cardiac disease, this highly illustrated manual is an essential reference. Editor(s): Wozniak, Chris A.; McHughen, Alan. Num Pages: 408 pages, 40 black & white tables, 40 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KBC; TCB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 821.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400721555
- ISBN
- 9789400721555
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.72
€ 183.72
Managing the Future of Southeast Asia's Valuable Tropical Rainforests
. Ed(S): Ratnam, Wickneswari; Cannon, Chuck
Hardback. This book presents the current research on tropical rain forest genetics, as well as the field's implications for the profitable, sustainable management of forest resources in Southeast Asia. Editor(s): Ratnam, Wickneswari; Cannon, Chuck. Series: Advances in Asian Human-Environmental Research. Num Pages: 124 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FM; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 124
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400721746
- ISBN
- 9789400721746
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.80
€ 180.80
Hardback. This valuable work is, in effect, a single-source treatment of a key energy sector in a part of the world which still has a lot of unrealised potential for development. It is the first publication dedicated to sustainable development of bioenergy in Africa. Editor(s): Janssen, Rainer; Rutz, Dominik. Num Pages: 414 pages, 48 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; RNCB; RNU; THX; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 824.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 414
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400721807
- ISBN
- 9789400721807
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.80
€ 183.80
Hardcover. Continuous cover forestry is the selective management of uneven-aged multi-species ecosystems, a methodology with clear advantages over diversity-destroying monocultures. This book uses examples from around the world to demonstrate its implementation. Editor(s): Pukkala, Timo; Gadow, Klaus von. Series: Managing Forest Ecosystems. Num Pages: 304 pages, 50 black & white tables, 50 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2012
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400722019
- ISBN
- 9789400722019
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 295.37
€ 295.37
Post-fire Management and Restoration of Southern European Forests
. Ed(S): Moreira, Francisco; Arianoutsou, M.;...
Hardback. The 45000 annual forest fires in Europe lay waste to 0.5m hectares of forests and other rural lands. This book addresses the vital issue of post-fire management of burned areas, a subject beset by serious environmental, economic and social issues. Editor(s): Moreira, Francisco; Arianoutsou, M.; Corona, Piermaria; de las Heras, J. Series: Managing Forest Ecosystems. Num Pages: 340 pages, 50 black & white tables, 50 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1DS; PSAF; RNC; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400722071
- ISBN
- 9789400722071
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.76
€ 182.76
Microorganisms in Sustainable Agriculture and Biotechnology
. Ed(S): Satyanarayana, Tulasi; Johri, Bhavdi...
hardcover. This review of recent developments in our understanding of the ways microbes can enhance sustainable agriculture and biotechnology covers a topic with enormous untapped potential to replace fossil fuel-based chemical products and fix soil pollutants. Editor(s): Satyanarayana, Tulasi; Johri, Bhavdish Narain; Prakash, Anil. Num Pages: 850 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; TCB; TVF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1436.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 850
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400722132
- ISBN
- 9789400722132
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 238.38
€ 238.38
Molecular Farming in Plants: Recent Advances and Future Prospects
. Ed(S): Wang, Aiming; Ma, Shengwu
Hardback. Plants have the potential to provide vast quantities of low-cost medicinal bio-products. Covering the principles of molecular farming, this book summarizes recent advances, elucidates current challenges and suggests useful avenues for future research. Editor(s): Wang, Aiming; Ma, Shengwu. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TCB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400722163
- ISBN
- 9789400722163
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.42
€ 120.42
Crop Stress and Its Management: Perspectives and Strategies
. Ed(S): Venkateshwarulu, B.; Shanker, Arun K...
hardcover. Covering the forefront of crop stress research, this book reviews progress in distinguishing and diminishing the effects of biotic stress from pests and pathogens, and abiotic stress caused by chemicals, radiation and extremes of temperature and moisture. Editor(s): Venkateshwarulu, B.; Shanker, Arun K.; Shanker, Chitra; Mandapaka, Maheswari. Num Pages: 612 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1098.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 612
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400722194
- ISBN
- 9789400722194
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 237.28
€ 237.28
Hardback. This penetrating assessment of our progress to date in deploying microorganisms to the advantage of environmental management and biotechnology is edited by acknowledged experts on the topic and will be welcomed as a spur to solve complex man-made problems. Editor(s): Satyanarayana, Tulasi; Johri, Bhavdish Narain; Prakash, Anil. Num Pages: 840 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; RN; TCB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 166 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1384.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 840
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400722286
- ISBN
- 9789400722286
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 238.99
€ 238.99
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 450
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400722316
- ISBN
- 9789400722316
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 111.63
€ 111.63
Hardback. This book introduces the basics of Social Forestry, gives examples of its growing practice worldwide and shows how Social Forestry can help make Forestry relevant in countries where wood production alone is no longer the main reason for keeping land forested. Series: World Forests. Num Pages: 100 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNK; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 341.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 100
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400722491
- ISBN
- 9789400722491
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.77
€ 118.77
Hardback. This book covers edible fruits and seeds used fresh or processed, as vegetables, spices, stimulants, edible oils and beverages. Entries include taxonomy, common and vernacular names, origin and distribution, agroecology, edible parts and uses, botany and more. Num Pages: 898 pages, 10 black & white tables, 10 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: MMG; PST; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 53. Weight in Grams: 1895.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 898
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400725331
- ISBN
- 9789400725331
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 335.91
€ 335.91
Hardback. This book shows some of the main advances in forestry over the six years spanning between the XII World Forestry Congress in Canada and the XIII WFC held in Buenos Aires. It provides a comprehensive view of forestry today, detailing its many different aspects. Editor(s): Schlichter, Tomas; Montes, Leopoldo. Num Pages: 86 pages, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 6. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 86
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400725751
- ISBN
- 9789400725751
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.63
€ 118.63
Hardback. This book details the TERM (The Enormous Regional Model) approach to regional modeling. It focuses on applications to water policy and includes details of additional theory and database requirements of dynamic TERM-H2O. Editor(s): Wittwer, Glyn. Series: Global Issues in Water Policy. Num Pages: 204 pages, 11 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCH; KCN; KCP; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 473.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400728752
- ISBN
- 9789400728752
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.61
€ 119.61
Hardcover. This book elucidates the importance of long-term experiments in revealing evidence of soil fertility decline in Africa. Editor(s): Bationo, Andre; Waswa, Boaz; Kihara, Job; Adolwa, Ivan; Vanlauwe, Bernard; Saidou, Koala. Num Pages: 204 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; RBGB; TVB; TVKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 176 x 14. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400729377
- ISBN
- 9789400729377
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.26
€ 181.26
Hardback. This book examines the global pattern of arsenic concentration and speciation in rice, discusses human exposures to inorganic arsenic and the resulting health risks. It outlines approaches for lowering arsenic in the human diet through agronomic management. Num Pages: 184 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSTD; RGM; RNP; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400729469
- ISBN
- 9789400729469
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.84
€ 180.84
Improving Soil Fertility Recommendations in Africa Using Decision Supp...
. Ed(S): Kihara, Job; Fatondji, Dougbedji; Jo...
Hardback. The book gives a detailed description of the application of DSSAT in simulating crop and soil processes within various Agro-ecological zones in Africa. It presents and discusses minimum dataset requirements for appropriate modeling in DSSAT. Editor(s): Kihara, Job; Fatondji, Dougbedji; Jones, James W., MD; Hoogenboom, Gerrit; Tabo, Ramadjita; Bationo, Andre. Num Pages: 188 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; RBGB; TVB; TVKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 244 x 8. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400729599
- ISBN
- 9789400729599
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.94
€ 180.94
hardcover. Bacillus thuringiensis is used as a biopesticide due to its specific toxicity against target insects, lack of polluting residues and safety to non-target organisms. This volume offers a thorough assessment by recognized experts of the latest research into it. Editor(s): Sansinenea, Estibaliz. Num Pages: 392 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSA; PSG; TCB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400730205
- ISBN
- 9789400730205
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 297.33
€ 297.33
Paperback. This book series gathers review articles that analyze current agricultural issues and propose alternative solutions. It will help scientists, decision-makers, professors, farmers and politicians build a safe agriculture, energy and food system for the future. Series: Sustainable Agriculture Reviews. Num Pages: 524 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; PSAF; RNU; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 795.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 524
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400730557
- ISBN
- 9789400730557
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 347.59
€ 347.59
Paperback. Ethical debate often lags far behind the development of new technology. This book sets out a practical moral code with wide-ranging applicability, designed to include moral principles and a hierarchical value theory based partly on the work of Kant and Mill. Series: The International Library of Ethics, Law and Technology. Num Pages: 295 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; LNK; TV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 295
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400730595
- ISBN
- 9789400730595
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.15
€ 119.15