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The Dynamics of Hired Farm Labour: Constraints and Community Responses
. Ed(S): Findeis, J.L.; Vandeman, A.; Larson,...
hardcover. Hired seasonal labour forms a significant part of the agricultural workforce in many countries. This book focuses on labour used in agriculture in the US, Canada and Australia. The perpective is interdisciplinary, with contributions from economists, sociologists and anthropologists. Editor(s): Findeis, J.L.; Vandeman, A.; Larson, J.; Runyan, J (all of Pennsylvania State University and USDA Economic Research Service, USA). Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JHBL; KCF; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996035
- ISBN
- 9780851996035
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.70
€ 239.70
Sugar and Related Sweetener Markets: International Perspectives (Cabi)
. Ed(S): Schmitz, A.; Etc.; Spreen, T.; Messi...
hardcover. World sweetener markets are reviewed in this book, with particular chapters devoted to the US, the EU, Australia, Brazil, Cuba and India. Topics such as international trade liberalization, US policy reform and regional integration are also addressed. Editor(s): Schmitz, A.; etc.; Spreen, T.; Messina, W.; Moss, C. (all of Department of Food and Resource Economics, University of Florida, USA). Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCLT; KNAC; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 776.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996448
- ISBN
- 9780851996448
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 279.07
€ 279.07
hardcover. This volume highlights work on the pests and diseases that may cause spoilage, adverse health effects and loss of the crop after harvest, and discusses new techniques for the safe, effective and environmentally friendly management of stored commodities. Editor(s): Credland, P.F. (Royal Holloway, University of London); Armitage, D.M.; Bell, C.H.; Cogan, P.M.; Highley, E. Num Pages: 1071 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: KNAC; TVK; TVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 297 x 210 x 57. Weight in Grams: 3515.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 1071
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996912
- ISBN
- 9780851996912
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 571.50
€ 571.50
hardcover. There are many theoretical approaches to modelling forest systems, but not all of them have valid practical applications. This collection of papers, selected from those presented at a June 2002 workshop, reviews current thinking on various models and presents applications in different contexts. Editor(s): Amaro, A.; Reed, D.; Soares, P. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1075.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996936
- ISBN
- 9780851996936
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 306.96
€ 306.96
paperback. Suitable for the general reader, as well as students and others interested in plant breeding and biotechnology, this book contributes to the debate about the applications and implications of gene technology from the perspective of a plant biologist. Num Pages: 158 pages, 8 pages colour plates. BIC Classification: PST; TCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 265 x 185 x 10. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 158
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851997254
- ISBN
- 9780851997254
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 114.87
€ 114.87
hardcover. Presents the classification of approximately 300 species of cycads, and includes contributions from leading researchers from Australia, China, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Thailand and the USA. The book provides guidelines for the designation of species, species boundaries and species groupings. Editor(s): Walters, T.; Osborne, R. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: PSAB; PST; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851997414
- ISBN
- 9780851997414
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.80
€ 239.80
Introgression from Genetically Modified Plants into Wild Relatives
. Ed(S): Den Nijs, H. C. M.; Bartsch, D.; Swe...
hardcover. Contributes to the GM debate by examining the unintentional spread of new genes from cultivated plants to their wild relatives, and the subsequent impacts on the ecology of wild plants and their associated flora and fauna. Editor(s): Den Nijs, H. C. M.; Bartsch, D.; Sweet, J. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1066.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851998169
- ISBN
- 9780851998169
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 306.79
€ 306.79
hardcover. Ecological and behavioural adaptations; Locomotion behaviour; Orientation behaviour; Feeding behaviour; Reproductive behaviour; Ageing and developmental behaviour; Osmoregulatory and excretory behaviour; Physiological and biochemical basis of behaviour; Molecular basis for behaviour; Biotic interactions; Abiotic factors;. Editor(s): Gaugler, R.; Bilgrami, A. L. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations, 1 port. BIC Classification: PSVP; PSVT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1293.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851998183
- ISBN
- 9780851998183
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 308.25
€ 308.25
Forest Climbing Plants of West Africa: Diversity, Ecology and Manageme...
. Ed(S): Bongers, Frans; Parren, M. P. E. (Wa...
hardcover. Editor(s): Bongers, Frans; Parren, M. P. E. (Wageningen University, Netherlands); Traore, D. (University of Cocody, Cote D'Lvoire). Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFD; PSTS; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 173 x 20. Weight in Grams: 757.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851999142
- ISBN
- 9780851999142
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 231.48
€ 231.48
hardcover. Pressure from conservationists and increasing regulation, means that environmental considerations are increasingly important for the sugar industry. This book examines the environmental impacts of the sugar industry in relation to the cultivation of sugar crops (cane and beet) and the processing of the raw materials that they yield. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RN; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851999814
- ISBN
- 9780851999814
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 214.11
€ 214.11
paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780887409561
- ISBN
- 9780887409561
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 25.12
€ 37.99
€ 25.12
Ballpoint: A Tale of Genius and Grit, Perilous Times, and the Inventio...
Ballpoint Tale Genius Grit Perilous P
paperback. Num Pages: 200 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBLW; PDX; TBY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 274.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- New Europe Books
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780982578117
- ISBN
- 9780982578117
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.44
€ 16.99
€ 15.44
hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405180702
- ISBN
- 9781405180702
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 318.52
€ 318.52
hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- J. Ross Publishing United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604270860
- ISBN
- 9781604270860
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.97
€ 70.97
hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Rodale Books
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781605294858
- ISBN
- 9781605294858
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 21.72
€ 25.99
€ 21.72
hardcover. 258 pages, 85 b&w. Camel meat has benefits as a meat product. It has low fat content and is highly nutritious, and has potential to be used to combat hyperacidity, hypertension, pneumonia and respiratory disease. This book reviews literature on camel meat and meat products, muscle structure, post-mortem analysis and the nutritive value to humans. Cateogry: (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: MBNH3; PSVW7; TVH. Dimension: 251 x 179 x 22. Weight: 774.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Cabi
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780641010
- ISBN
- 9781780641010
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 222.97
€ 222.97
hardcover. Editor(s): Mosquera-Losada, M. R. (University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain); McAdam, J. (Queen's University, Belfast, UK); Rigueiro-Rodriguez, A. (University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain). Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RNF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845930011
- ISBN
- 9781845930011
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 310.73
€ 310.73
Nutrient Digestion and Utilization in Farm Animals: Modelling Approach...
. Ed(S): Kebreab, E. (University Of Guelph, C...
hardcover. Brings together the papers presented at the Sixth International Workshop on Modelling Nutrient Utilization in Farm Animals. Divided into six sections, th purpose of this book is to present research in modelling nutrient digestion and utilization in cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry and fish. It will interest researchers and students of animal science. Editor(s): Kebreab, E. (University of Guelph, Canada); Dijkstra, J. (Wageningen University, The Netherlands); Bannink, A. (Wageningen University); Gerrits, W. J. J. (Wageningen University); France, J. (University of Guelph). Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MZL; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1202.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845930059
- ISBN
- 9781845930059
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.85
€ 250.85
Soil Biodiversity in Amazonian and Other Brazilian Ecosystems
. Ed(S): Moreira, F. M. S. (Federal Universit...
hardcover. Reviews soil biodiversity and related ecological processes in one of the key biodiversity hotspots, the Amazon, and nearby regions of Brazil. This book covers both the tropical savannah and rainforests. Chapters describe the biology, ecology, taxonomy, geographic distribution and sampling methods for the important soil functional groups. Editor(s): Moreira, F. M. S. (Federal University of Lavras, Brazil); Siqueira, J. O. (Federal University of Lavras, Brazil); Brussaard, L. (Wageningen University, The Netherlands). Num Pages: 304 pages, col. ill. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; PSAF; PSG; RBGB; RGBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845930325
- ISBN
- 9781845930325
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 228.80
€ 228.80
Environment and Livelihoods in Tropical Coastal Zones: Managing Agricu...
. Ed(S): Hoanh, C. T.; Tuong, T. P.; Gowing, ...
hardcover. Focuses on the challenges people face in managing agricultural crops, aquaculture, fisheries and related ecosystems in inland areas of coastal zones in the tropics of Asia, Africa, Australia and South America. This book discusses the nature of the conflicts and identifies what is known and not known about how to manage them. Editor(s): Hoanh, C. T.; Tuong, T. P.; Gowing, J. W. (University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK); Hardy, B. Series: Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture Series. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RNP; TVB; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 885.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845931070
- ISBN
- 9781845931070
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 229.08
€ 229.08
The Public, the Media and Agricultural Biotechnology
. Ed(S): Brossard, D.; Shanahan, James; Nesbi...
hardcover. Reviews the literature on communication about biotechnology. With the use of case studies, this book looks at public opinion data, communication theory, and international examples; and provides a complementary overview of how the public sees this controversial topic. Editor(s): Brossard, D.; Shanahan, James; Nesbitt, T.C. Num Pages: 405 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JPVK; KCM; TCB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 953.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 405
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932046
- ISBN
- 9781845932046
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 255.32
€ 255.32
hardcover. Chickpea, an ancient crop of modern times is important in both developing and developed nations. This book contains information on various aspects of chickpea breeding and management. It covers topics such as integrated pest management and biotechnology applications. Editor(s): Yadav, Shyam Singh; Redden, R.; Chen, W.; Sharma, B. Num Pages: 638 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 638
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932138
- ISBN
- 9781845932138
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 328.81
€ 328.81
Redesigning Animal Agriculture: The Challenge of the 21st Century
. Ed(S): Swain, D. L.; Charmley, E.; Steel, J...
hardcover. Focusing on livestock production systems, this text addresses how the diversity of global food demands will be met in future, providing insights into scientific areas and the implications for addressing global drivers for change. Editor(s): Swain, D. L.; Charmley, E.; Steel, J. W.; Coffey, S. G. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 3JMC; KNAC; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 19. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932237
- ISBN
- 9781845932237
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.47
€ 234.47
hardcover. In a time of great agricultural and rural change, the notion of 'multifunctionality' has remained under-theorized and poorly linked to the debates in the social sciences. This book analyses the extent to which the proposed transition towards post-productivist agriculture holds up to scientific scrutiny, and proposes a new transition theory. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 31. Weight in Grams: 962.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932565
- ISBN
- 9781845932565
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.66
€ 241.66