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Agriculture & farming
Hardback. Using economic models and empirical analysis, this title examines a range of agricultural and biofuel policy issues with regard to their effects on American agricultural and agrarian insurance markets. Editor(s): Zivin, Joshua S. Graff; Perloff, Jeffrey M. Series: National Bureau of Economic Research Conference Report. Num Pages: 312 pages, 47 line drawings, 56 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCN; TCB; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226988030
- ISBN
- 9780226988030
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.24€ 96.38
€ 117.24
€ 96.38
Paperback. Why, for many centuries, was the wheel abandoned in the Middle East in favor of the camel as a means of transport? This richly illustrated study explains this anomaly. Drawing on archaeology, art, technology, anthropology, linguistics, and camel husbandry, Bulliet explores the implications for the region's economic and social development during the Middle Ages and into modern times. Num Pages: 327 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JH; TVH; WNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 142 x 23. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 327
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231072359
- ISBN
- 9780231072359
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.15
€ 40.99
€ 29.15
Hardback. Provides a comprehensive listing of all currently accepted generic names of seed plants and all synonyms found in the modern literature, with approximately 16,000 genera and over 500 families treated separately. Editor(s): Takhtadzhian, A.L. Num Pages: 570 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; PST; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 180 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1180.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 570
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231078924
- ISBN
- 9780231078924
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.03€ 111.05
€ 148.03
€ 111.05
Paperback. A collection of papers that provides a scientific foundation for justifying the use of and a solid framework for examining the ambiguities inherent in emulating natural forest landscape disturbance. It explores the understanding of natural disturbance regimes, including the two most prevalent in North America: fire and insects. Editor(s): Perera, Ajith H. (Ontario Forest Research Institute); Buse, Lisa J.; Weber, Michael G. Num Pages: 352 pages, 101 illus. BIC Classification: RNPD; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 18. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231129176
- ISBN
- 9780231129176
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.80
€ 66.80
Hardback. Offers a perspective on human-animal relations. This book reveals the ways in which various cultures have reinforced, symbolized, and rationalized their relations with animals. It identifies and explores four stages in the history of the human-animal relationship - separation, pre-domesticity, domesticity, and post-domesticity. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFZ; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231130769
- ISBN
- 9780231130769
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 108.95€ 82.56
€ 108.95
€ 82.56
Hardback. Takes a look at how farmers manage, maintain, and benefit from biodiversity in agricultural production systems. This book includes the research and developments done in maintenance of local diversity at genetic, species, and ecosystem levels. It features case studies that show how farmers have used alternative approaches to manage biodiversity. Editor(s): Jarvis, Devra I.; Padoch, Christine; Cooper, H. D. Num Pages: 512 pages, 34 line drawings, 55 tables. BIC Classification: RNCB; TQ; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 32. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231136488
- ISBN
- 9780231136488
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.16€ 92.93
€ 123.16
€ 92.93
Paperback. Editor(s): Jarvis, Devra; Padoch, C.; Cooper, H. D. Num Pages: 512 pages, 34 line drawings, 55 tables. BIC Classification: RNCB; RNK; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 660.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231136495
- ISBN
- 9780231136495
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.72
€ 46.99
€ 33.72
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Edition
- F Second Printing Used
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295985657
- ISBN
- 9780295985657
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.70
€ 44.70
Hardback. Examines the cultural conditions that brought agriculture and science together in nineteenth-century America. This book shows how and why agrarian Americans - yeoman farmers, gentleman planters, politicians, and policy makers alike - accepted, resisted, and shaped scientific ways of knowing the land. Series: Yale Agrarian Studies Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, 29 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; PDX; TVB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300139235
- ISBN
- 9780300139235
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 37.69
€ 52.99
€ 37.69
Hardcover. Plant Biotechnology: Current and Future Uses of Genetically Modified Crops covers in detail the development, use and regulation of GM crops. Split into three sections, Part 1 introduces GM crops and describes the GM crops that are used commercially. Editor(s): Halford, Nigel G. Num Pages: 316 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; TCB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 174 x 251 x 23. Weight in Grams: 692.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470021811
- ISBN
- 9780470021811
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 172.58
€ 172.58
Hardcover. This comprehensive reference consolidates current information on the antioxidant properties of wheat, their beneficial effects, the mechanisms involved, factors affecting availability/bioavailability, and the methods used to measure them. Editor(s): Yu, Liangli L. Num Pages: 276 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3; PSB; TVKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470042595
- ISBN
- 9780470042595
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 142.45
€ 142.45
Hardcover. Plant Breeding Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. Many of the crops widely grown today stem from a very narrow genetic base; understanding and preserving crop genetic resources is vital to the security of food systems worldwide. Editor(s): Janick, J. Series: Plant Breeding Reviews. Num Pages: 456 pages. BIC Classification: PSTL; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 165 x 26. Weight in Grams: 734.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- Volume 29
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470052419
- ISBN
- 9780470052419
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 396.82
€ 396.82
Hardcover. This book is an essential resource covering all aspects of setting up, and efficiently operating, a turf maintenance facility. The authors discuss the role of the turf equipment manager, the most effective shop equipment, management techniques for safe and efficient shop operation, and specialized diagnostics for turf equipment. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 161 x 16. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470081051
- ISBN
- 9780470081051
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.79
€ 104.79
Hardcover. With coverage of chemistry, genetics, and molecular breeding, this book provides comprehensive and current information on barley types, composition, characteristics, processing techniques, and products. Num Pages: 246 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3; TDCT; TVKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 158 x 18. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470102497
- ISBN
- 9780470102497
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.07
€ 144.07
Paperback. Get this comprehensive guide to the use of math in the Green Industry. Designed for both students and practitioners in the Green Industry, this book offers full coverage of the calculations necessary to effectively, safely, and economically manage a Green Industry operation. Num Pages: 408 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AMV; PBW; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 190 x 20. Weight in Grams: 738.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470136720
- ISBN
- 9780470136720
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 85.13
€ 85.13
Hardcover. Together with the Handbook of Poultry Processing: Husbandry, Slaughter, Preservation and Safety, this title provides a comprehensive reference for the poultry industry, bringing together an editorial and author team with US and international members and a broad range of topics. Editor(s): Guerrero-Legarreta, Isabel. Num Pages: 788 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures,. BIC Classification: TDCT; TVHP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 170 x 81. Weight in Grams: 1270.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Volume 1
- Number of pages
- 788
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470185520
- ISBN
- 9780470185520
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 266.97
€ 266.97
Hardcover. Together with the Handbook of Poultry Processing: Husbandry, Slaughter, Preservation and Safety, this title provides a comprehensive reference for the poultry industry, bringing together an editorial and author team with US and international members and a broad range of topics. Editor(s): Guerrero-Legarreta, Isabel. Num Pages: 614 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures,. BIC Classification: TDCT; TVHP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1014.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Volume 2
- Number of pages
- 614
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470185537
- ISBN
- 9780470185537
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 273.02
€ 273.02
Hardcover. This book fills the need for a comprehensive treatment of rice entomology under one cover. Editor(s): Heinrichs, E. A. Num Pages: 794 pages. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Dimension: 241 x 196. Weight in Grams: 1554.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 794
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470218143
- ISBN
- 9780470218143
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 530.99
€ 530.99
Paperback. Do you long for the country life? Hobby Farming For Dummies is a practical guide that will show you how to handle all the basics of small-scale farming, from growing healthy crops to raising livestock and managing your property. You'll see how to decide what to farm, provide shelter and utilities, select plants, and protect your investment. Num Pages: 388 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TVM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 189 x 21. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470281727
- ISBN
- 9780470281727
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 21.04
€ 25.99
€ 21.04
Hardcover. The application of immunoassays to genetically engineered plants and related areas is the focus of this book. Contributors are a group of international experts from government agencies, academics and industries. Editor(s): Shan, Guomin. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TCB; TDCT; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 170 x 24. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470289525
- ISBN
- 9780470289525
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 165.66
€ 165.66