Agriculture & farming
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Agriculture & farming
Hardcover. Examines the welfare of captive reptiles and discusses the positive and negative implications of general husbandry and research programmes. This book provides accounts of aspects such as physiology, physical stress, diet, veterinary and environmental issues, normal behaviour, psychological stress and informed design in research. Editor(s): Warwick, Clifford; Fyre, Frederic; Murphy, James B. Num Pages: 299 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSV; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1994th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412550805
- ISBN
- 9780412550805
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 300.10
€ 300.10
Hardcover. The senses of smell and taste in fish play a key role in many aspects of fish behaviour including feeding, migration and breeding. This collection of papers provides a synthesis of all aspects of fish chemoreception. Editor(s): Hara, Toshiaki J. Series: Fish & Fisheries Series. Num Pages: 373 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW1; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 161 x 28. Weight in Grams: 718.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1992nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412351402
- ISBN
- 9780412351402
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 352.56
€ 352.56
Hardcover. Explores the international impact of plant disease on man and how this is measured and diagnosed, discusses epidemiology and the genetics of host-parasite relations and looks at the range of defensive tactics used, in particular those which are environmentally acceptable. Num Pages: 356 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTP; RNF; TVK; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 157 x 27. Weight in Grams: 646. Towards Environmentally Acceptable Methods. 368 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. Explores the international impact of plant disease on man and how this is measured and diagnosed, discusses epidemiology and the genetics of host-parasite relations and looks at the range of defensive tactics used, in particular those which are environmentally acceptable. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: PSTP; RNF; TVK; TVP. Dimension: 240 x 157 x 27. Weight: 646.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1993rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412336102
- ISBN
- 9780412336102
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.26
€ 239.26
Paperback. In this robust, informal book, Robert E. Pike tells the colorful story of logging and log-driving in New England. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrated with many rare photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; HBJK; HBT; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 206 x 141 x 21. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393319170
- ISBN
- 9780393319170
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.10
€ 17.99
€ 17.10
Hardback. This volume of reviews on environmental contamination and toxicology covers such topics as persistent pesticides in Mexico, toxicity testing with communities, environmental fate of rice pesticides in California, and Swedish pesticide risk reduction 1981-1995. Series: Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. Num Pages: 166 pages, 37 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSBT; RNP; TQ; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 930.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 166
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387948102
- ISBN
- 9780387948102
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.07
€ 122.07
Paperback. This volume brings together information and techniques for working with maize (corn), a plant of enormous significance as a crop and as a model system for studies in plant genetics, biochemistry, and molecular biology. This book is a bible for maize researchers, and should be of wide interest to other scientists working on other plants. Editor(s): Freeling, Michael; Walbot, Virginia. Series: Springer Lab Manuals. Num Pages: 761 pages, 31 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PST; TVKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1338.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994
- Number of pages
- 761
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387947358
- ISBN
- 9780387947358
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 186.31
€ 186.31
Paperback. This volume draws on the Hubbard Brook Experiment to present an integrated picture of the structure, function, and development over time of the northern hardwood ecosystem in northern New England. Num Pages: 272 pages, 28 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTS; TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 850.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 1979. 2nd printing 1994
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387943442
- ISBN
- 9780387943442
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.97
€ 64.97
Paperback. Editor(s): Burgess, R. L.; Sharpe, D. M. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 329 pages, 37 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 18. Weight in Grams: 785.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1981
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 329
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387905846
- ISBN
- 9780387905846
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.17
€ 121.17
Hardback. Includes the impacts of trade liberalisation, the impacts of narcotics as crops, technological change, regionally based agricultural organizations, migration impacts on agricultural land use, and agricultural intensification. Editor(s): Millington, Andrew; Jepson, Wendy. Num Pages: 274 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387788630
- ISBN
- 9780387788630
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.81
€ 181.81
Hardcover. The first to focus exclusively on the subject, this volume covers all aspects of the biosynthesis and function of anthocyanins (and related compounds such as proanthocyanidins) in plants, and their applications in agriculture, food products, and human health. Editor(s): Gould, Kevin; Davies, Kevin M.; Winefield, Chris. Num Pages: 336 pages, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PST; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 760.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387773346
- ISBN
- 9780387773346
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.47
€ 234.47
Hardback. Constitutes the second volume of the proceedings of the First IFIP WG 12.5 CCTA 2007 that was held in Wuyishan, China. Editor(s): Li, Daoliang. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 764 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TV; UY. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1289.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 764
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387772523
- ISBN
- 9780387772523
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.01
€ 186.01
Hardback. Editor(s): Li, Daoliang. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 754 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TV; UY. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1298.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 754
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387772509
- ISBN
- 9780387772509
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.06
€ 186.06
Hardback. This book presents an up-to-date review of advances in the mathematical modeling of agricultural systems. It uses real-world cases and includes a broad spectrum of problems and applications based on internet and communications technology. Editor(s): Papajorgji, Petraq J.; Pardalos, Panos M. Series: Springer Optimization and its Applications. Num Pages: 532 pages, 172 black & white illustrations, 49 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBWH; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 860.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 532
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387751801
- ISBN
- 9780387751801
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.68
€ 183.68
Hardback. Tree species are indispensable to human needs, whole breeding trees for sustainable production is a formidable challenge. This volume covers the breeding of tropical tree species and provides comprehensive knowledge to research, teach, and make policies. Editor(s): Jain, Shri Mohan; Priyadarshan, P. M. Num Pages: 654 pages, 110 black & white illustrations, 59 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1226.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 654
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387711997
- ISBN
- 9780387711997
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 401.70
€ 401.70
Hardback. Here is a comprehensive examination of how the origins of biotechnology research agendas, along with the effectiveness of the seed delivery system and bio-safety oversight, help to explain current patterns of crop development and adoption in China. Num Pages: 165 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; TCB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 165
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387711386
- ISBN
- 9780387711386
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.15
€ 119.15
Hardback. Presents an economic analysis of agricultural biotechnology regulation. This book addresses issues such as commercial pesticides, the costs of approving new products, liability, benefits, consumer acceptance, regulation and its impacts, transgenic crops, social welfare implications, and biosafety. Editor(s): Just, Richard E.; Alston, Julian M.; Zilberman, David. Series: Natural Resource Management and Policy. Num Pages: 740 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1210.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 740
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387369525
- ISBN
- 9780387369525
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 236.59
€ 236.59
Hardback. This timely work uses scientific studies to show us how to wisely manage old field ecosystems in the neotropics, where conversion of land to cropping systems is the most common kind of disturbance and many landscapes are defined by areas recovering from agriculture. Editor(s): Myster, Randall W. (University of Central Oklahoma). Num Pages: 308 pages, 46 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1QMT; PSAF; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387336411
- ISBN
- 9780387336411
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.89
€ 124.89
Seeking a Richer Harvest: The Archaeology of Subsistence Intensificati...
. Ed(S): Thurston, Tina L.; Fisher, Christoph...
hardcover. Subsistence intensification, innovation and change have long figured prominently in explanations for the development of social complexity among foragers and horticulturalists. This boon features a set of global case studies that examines the 'subsistence question' in light of research. Editor(s): Thurston, Tina L.; Fisher, Christopher T. Series: Studies in Human Ecology and Adaptation. Num Pages: 274 pages, 16 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 17. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- SKU
- V9780387327617
- ISBN
- 9780387327617
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.22
€ 124.22
Hardback. China's agricultural growth in the since the 1970s has been called a miracle. An analysis of the sources of this miraculous growth is the focus of this volume. In addition, this book also investigates the impact of economic reforms on agriculture Editor(s): Kalirajan, Kali P.; Wu, Yanrui. Series: Studies on the Chinese Economy. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KCP; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 475.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333724705
- ISBN
- 9780333724705
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.01
€ 181.01
Hardcover. An examination of the crisis in the fishing industry, offering a political analysis of the reasons for the crisis and suggesting ways in which this might be overcome. The focus of the book is mainly on the European fishing industry, with issues including political bargaining in the EU. Editor(s): Gray, Tim S. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1QFE; KCN; KNAC; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 143 x 27. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333690857
- ISBN
- 9780333690857
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.52
€ 119.52