Agriculture & farming
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Agriculture & farming
Hardback. Addresses concerns that we are losing the diversity of crop plants that provide food for most of the world. This book discusses how economic development, loss of heirloom varieties and wild ancestors, and modern agricultural techniques have endangered the genetic diversity needed to keep agricultural crops vital and capable of adaptation. Editor(s): Motley, Timothy J.; Zerega, Professor Nyree; Cross, Hugh. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations, charts, maps. BIC Classification: PSAJ; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780231133166
- ISBN
- 9780231133166
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 98.50€ 75.00
€ 98.50
€ 75.00
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€ 28.82
€ 40.99
€ 28.82
Paperback. From the Americas to Australasia, from northern Europe to southern Africa, the tomato tickles the world's taste buds. This book traces the early cultivation of the tomato, its infiltration of American cooking practices, the early manufacture of preserved tomatoes and ketchup, and the great tomato mania of the 1820s and 1830s. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; TVK; WBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- V9780252070099
- ISBN
- 9780252070099
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.09
€ 27.99
€ 26.09
Paperback. Characterizes each plant and gives information on its natural habitat, its water, soil, light, temperature, and pruning requirements, and its possible uses in landscape design. This book supplies a list of public gardens that showcase native plants. Num Pages: 310 pages, 350 color, 1 map, 4 figures. BIC Classification: TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 142 x 15. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292751477
- ISBN
- 9780292751477
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 29.07
€ 29.99
€ 29.07
Paperback. A fascinating historical study of the decline of salmon runs in the Pacific Northwest Series: Weyerhaeuser Environmental Books. Num Pages: 25 photos, 8 drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; KNAF; RNF; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 230 x 31. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- SKU
- V9780295981147
- ISBN
- 9780295981147
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.35
€ 32.99
€ 29.35
Hardcover. Series Editor(s): Sivaramakrishnan, K. Series: Culture, Place, and Nature. Num Pages: 312 pages, 15 maps, 1 recorded music items, 12 black & white illustrations, 15 black & white tables,. BIC Classification: 1FM; HBJF; JHMC; TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 21. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295995472
- ISBN
- 9780295995472
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.21
€ 119.21
Hardback. A complete guide to designing, constructing, and maintaining eye-catching interior landscapes. Num Pages: 288 pages, 130 color, 30 line drawings. BIC Classification: AMR; AMV; TVS; WJK; WMPX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 196 x 280 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1050.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780393730821
- ISBN
- 9780393730821
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 43.75
€ 51.99
€ 43.75
Paperback. The science that underpins organic agriculture and its impact upon the management of agricultural systems has been rarely addressed. Translator(s): Atkinson, Professor David. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: TVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 189. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2019
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470023938
- ISBN
- 9780470023938
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 54.95
€ 54.99
€ 54.95
hardcover. Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research. Topics covered include the horticulture of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamentals. Series: Horticultural Reviews. Num Pages: 372 pages. BIC Classification: TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780470505205
- ISBN
- 9780470505205
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 325.31
€ 325.31
Hardcover. Sea urchins and sea cucumbers are highly sought after delicacies growing in popularity globally. The demand for these species is rapidly outpacing natural stocks, and researchers and seafood industry personnel are now looking towards aquaculture as a means of providing a sustainable supply of these organism. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 175 x 22. Weight in Grams: 894.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780470960387
- ISBN
- 9780470960387
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.95
€ 239.95
Hardcover. Fish nutrition can be the deciding factor between a robust and healthy farmed fish population and low aquaculture production. In an age where chemicals and antibiotics are under greater scrutiny than ever, a strong understanding of the role of nutrients and feed additives is essential in the aquaculture industry. Series: United States Aquaculture Society Series. Num Pages: 376 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; TVT; WNCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 198 x 255 x 24. Weight in Grams: 804.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780470962886
- ISBN
- 9780470962886
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 218.16
€ 218.16
Hardcover. "Quality Control for Foods and Agricultural Products" is a single, complete, and practical reference to the wide variety of techniques for quality control in the production of food products. The book may also serve as a guidebook to other industries that are initiating or reviewing their quality control procedures. Editor(s): Multon, J. L. Series: Analysis & Control Methods for Foods & Agricultural Products. Num Pages: 300 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TCB; TVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 237 x 159 x 25. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780471186175
- ISBN
- 9780471186175
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 385.02
€ 385.02
Hardback. A volume on wild apple and fruit trees of Central Asia, it presents reviews on topics in horticultural sciences. It emphasises on applied topics including the production of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamental plants of commercial importance. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 1FC; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 24. Weight in Grams: 674.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471219682
- ISBN
- 9780471219682
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 388.75
€ 388.75
Hardcover. Contributed papers by experts in the field detail how to put integrated pest management to work. Presents the philosophy and practice, ecological and economic background as well as strategies and techniques including not only the use of chemical pesticides but also biological, genetic and cultural methods to manage the harm done by insect pests. Editor(s): Metcalf, Robert L.; Luckmann, William H. Series: Environmental Science and Technology Series. Num Pages: 672 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: TVB; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 239 x 163 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1066.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 672
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471589570
- ISBN
- 9780471589570
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 380.16
€ 380.16
Hardback. Representing the proceedings of the 2nd Ceres Conference on Food and Nutrition, held in Williamsburg, Pennsylvania, USA in 1991, this volume discusses such topics as the international regulation of food, the acceptance of bioengineered food and international tariffs for food products. Editor(s): Gaull, Gerald E.; Goldberg, Ray A. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; MBNH3; TDCT; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 241 x 161 x 20. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471590729
- ISBN
- 9780471590729
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.52
€ 239.52
Hardback. BIC Classification: PST; TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Canadian Forest Service,Canada United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780660174693
- ISBN
- 9780660174693
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 31.76
€ 31.76
Paperback. Translator(s): Litchfield, R. Burr. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 436 pages, 74 halftones 24 line illus. 11 tables. BIC Classification: 1DST; HBJD; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 280 x 216 x 23. Weight in Grams: 999.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 436
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691601670
- ISBN
- 9780691601670
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.36€ 54.40
€ 70.36
€ 54.40
Hardback. The perfect guide for anyone who wants to know more about genetically modified crops -- and why they're a problem Num Pages: 262 pages. BIC Classification: KNDF; MBNH2; RNT; TVB; WB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 215 x 135 x 19. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Pluto Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745324401
- ISBN
- 9780745324401
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 99.67€ 82.07
€ 99.67
€ 82.07
Hardcover. In a world of high finance, unprecedented technological change, and cyber billionaires, it is easy to forget that a major source of global wealth is, literally, right under our noses. Series: Resources. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: KCN; KNAC; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780745670768
- ISBN
- 9780745670768
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.80
€ 58.80
Hardcover. * A new book in Polity's successful Resources series which tells the fascinating story of sugar in the global economy * Ambitious and intriguing, this book advances our understanding of the hugely profitable sugar industry and the economic exploitation and health issues associated with it. Series: Resources. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KCLT; KNAC; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 161 x 20. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780745680149
- ISBN
- 9780745680149
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.58
€ 71.58
Hardback. On the Northwest is the first complete history of commercial whaling in the Pacific Northwest from its shadowy origins in the late 1700s to its demise in western Canada in 1967. Num Pages: 360 pages, Ill.M. BIC Classification: TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Weight in Grams: 885.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774802925
- ISBN
- 9780774802925
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.10
€ 120.10
Hardback. Pacific Salmon Life Histories gives detailed descriptions of the different life phases through which each of the seven species pass. Editor(s): Margolis, L. Num Pages: 608 pages, illustrations, colour plates, maps, tables, geographical index, general index. BIC Classification: 1QSP; GBC; PSVW1; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 6452 x 5487 x 36. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780774803595
- ISBN
- 9780774803595
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 157.42
€ 157.42
Hardback. Achieving Sustainable Development provides an overall introduction to critical subjects in sustainable development -- industrial growth, women, institutional arrangements, industrial practices, and aboriginal people -- and argues for the immediate development of a research and policy agenda for Canada and suggests mechanisms for its implementation. Editor(s): Dale, Ann; Robinson, John B. Series: Sustainability & the Environment. Num Pages: 303 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: KCM; KFFR; RNK; RNU; TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 303
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774805568
- ISBN
- 9780774805568
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 107.01
€ 107.01
Paperback. This is an account of the rise of the wilderness movement, examining the forest industry's political strategies, and analyzing the inner workings of the policy process. The author describes a number of major political battles and considers a wide range of forest-policy developments. Num Pages: 468 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JP; KN; RNF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 34. Weight in Grams: 699.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 468
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774806695
- ISBN
- 9780774806695
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.12
€ 40.99
€ 40.12