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Hardcover. Ecological Aquaculture The evolution of the blue revolution Barry A. Costa-Pierce As the world's demand for food from aquatic environments continues to increase, the importance of performing aquaculture in an environmentally responsible manner also increases. Num Pages: 400 pages, 94. BIC Classification: PSVS; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 177 x 27. Weight in Grams: 826.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632049615
- ISBN
- 9780632049615
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 243.43
€ 243.43
Hardcover. Featuring completely updated chapters, additional authors, and an increased emphasis on alternatives to traditional pesticides, the second edition of Ecological Entomology is the field's leading reference on the role of insects in ecosystems. Editor(s): Huffaker, Carl B.; Gutierrez, Andrew Paul. Num Pages: 776 pages, references. BIC Classification: PSVT7; RNC; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 166 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1278.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 776
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471244837
- ISBN
- 9780471244837
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 320.07
€ 320.07
hardcover. Presents a series of review chapters on ecologically-based integrated pest management (IPM). This book covers topics such as the ecological effects of chemical control practices, the ecology of predator-prey, and parasitoid-host systems. Editor(s): Koul, Opender; Cuperus, G.W. Num Pages: 462 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1461.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 462
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845930646
- ISBN
- 9781845930646
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.19
€ 145.19
paperback. The author discusses the effects of afforestation, pollution, acid rain, water abstraction and changing agricultural methods on the salmon. He also examines the impact of salmon farming on wild stocks and considers the increasing threat of over exploitation of the Atlantic salmon. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1150.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1991st Edition
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412460203
- ISBN
- 9780412460203
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 256.58
€ 256.58
Hardcover. Due to the decline of wood harvests in the Pacific Northwest, the pressure is on the hardwood forests of the Eastern United States, from New York to Georgia to Missouri, to make up the difference. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RNF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 198 x 26. Weight in Grams: 809.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471137580
- ISBN
- 9780471137580
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 266.16
€ 266.16
Hardback. The Giant Hogweed Heracleum mantegazzianum is a pernicious invasive species, with significant impact on human health due to its phytoxic sap. From its native area, the Caucasus, it has spread across Europe creating serious environmental and health problems. This book provides knowledge on this amazing invasive plant and helps in its management. Editor(s): Pysek, P.; Cock, M.J.W.; Nentwig, W.; Ravn, H. P. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSTS; RNF; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 170 x 29. Weight in Grams: 870.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932060
- ISBN
- 9781845932060
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 263.93
€ 263.93
Hardcover. The classic reference on weeds and invasive plants has been revised and updated. The Third Edition of this authoritative reference provides an in-depth understanding of how weeds and invasive plants develop and interact in the environment so you can manage and control them more effectively. Num Pages: 472 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSTS; RNC; RNF; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 165 x 27. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 472
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471767794
- ISBN
- 9780471767794
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.23
€ 130.23
Hardback. Covers economic evaluation of genetic differences in animals, determination of breeding goals within an economic context and economic evaluation of breeding programs. This book is divided into sections such as: basic concepts; economic evaluation of genetic differences; advanced topics in selection indices; and, crossbreeding and heterosis. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVH; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412597503
- ISBN
- 9780412597503
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.64
€ 256.64
Paperback. Editor(s): Papi, G. Ugo; Nunn, Charles C. Series: International Economic Association Series. Num Pages: 700 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1969
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 700
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349084784
- ISBN
- 9781349084784
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 254.03
€ 254.03
Paperback. Editor(s): Goldin, Ian A. Num Pages: 353 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; KCB; KCM; KCP; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 453.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 353
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349231058
- ISBN
- 9781349231058
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.49
€ 67.49
Economic, Environmental, and Health Trade Offs in Agriculture
. Ed(S): Crissman, Charles C.; Antle, John M....
Hardback. The key to designing sustainable agricultural production technologies is in understanding their economic, environmental, and human health impacts. This volume presents a methodology designed to quantify such impacts and to represent them as tradeoffs. Editor(s): Crissman, Charles C.; Antle, John M.; Capalbo, Susan M. Series: Natural Resource Management and Policy. Num Pages: 309 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 309
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792380566
- ISBN
- 9780792380566
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.69
€ 257.69
Hardback. Editor(s): Ruf, Francois; Schroth, Gotz. Num Pages: 349 pages, 92 black & white illustrations, 9 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCT; RNCB; RNU; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 349
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401772938
- ISBN
- 9789401772938
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 207.53
€ 207.53
Hardback. Government subsidized crop insurance has been used by a number of developed countries as a mechanism to reduce farm income instability by reducing yield risks. This book provides an in-depth analysis and evaluation of government provided crop insurance in developed countries. Editor(s): Hueth, Darrell L.; Furtan, William H. Series: Natural Resource Management and Policy. Num Pages: 394 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KFFN; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 735.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792394358
- ISBN
- 9780792394358
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.46
€ 253.46
Hardcover. Editor(s): Frankhouse, Cordelia L. Num Pages: 228 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: KC; RN; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 268 x 186 x 19. Weight in Grams: 676.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781600211119
- ISBN
- 9781600211119
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.83€ 139.25
€ 201.83
€ 139.25
Paperback. Illustrated with review studies on animal health economics, this book presents information on the important economic tools applied to livestock, covering both theory and practical applications. It covers topics that include gross margin analysis, partial budgeting, investment and financial appraisal and cost-benefit analysis. Editor(s): Rushton, Jonathan. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white tables, figures, graphs. BIC Classification: MZD; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 170 x 20. Weight in Grams: 746.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938758
- ISBN
- 9781845938758
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.28
€ 56.28
Hardcover. Farm managers will appreciate this book as they learn the principles of farm management; from the basics of management and economics; to the details of strategy and operations. It presents economic concepts, such as the discussion of markets, competitive forces, and macroeconomics, which is new to farm management texts. Num Pages: 560 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KC; KJM; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 260 x 211 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1064.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470592434
- ISBN
- 9780470592434
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 176.87
€ 176.87
Hardcover. Editor(s): Kimhi, Ayal; Finkelshtain, Israel. Num Pages: 353 pages, tables. BIC Classification: TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 260 x 186 x 27. Weight in Grams: 912.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 353
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781607410294
- ISBN
- 9781607410294
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 114.33€ 79.84
€ 114.33
€ 79.84
Economics of Pesticides, Sustainable Food Production, and Organic Food...
. Ed(S): Hall, Darwin C.; Moffitt, L. Joe
Hardback. Economic assessment of sustainable agricultural practices has continued to mature and to add to our understanding of how we might design policies to ensure an adequate and diverse food supply. This volume presents some of the developments and applications in this field; and also provides a comprehensive treatment of topics. Editor(s): Hall, Darwin C.; Moffitt, L. Joe. Series: Advances in the Economics of Environmental Resources S. Num Pages: 292 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KCN; KNAC; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762308507
- ISBN
- 9780762308507
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 207.22
€ 207.22
Hardcover. Editor(s): DeMatta, Fabio. Num Pages: 389 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 260 x 185 x 25. Weight in Grams: 882.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 389
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781608763924
- ISBN
- 9781608763924
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 361.67€ 245.74
€ 361.67
€ 245.74
Hardcover. As the ecosystem-based trend in fisheries management continues to be implemented worldwide, a thorough background of this new management approach and resulting implementation strategies is needed. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QSP; KNAF; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 173 x 24. Weight in Grams: 878.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813821542
- ISBN
- 9780813821542
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 266.16
€ 266.16