Language: English
Published by CABI Publishing, United Kingdom, Wallingford, 2006
ISBN 10: 184593069X ISBN 13: 9781845930691
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In Western societies, leisure has been a major force in changing people's lives. The containment of working time and the rise in spending power have been long-term trends and are likely to continue over the next decades. While growth of leisure may not have eradicated differences by social class, gender or age, it has transformed how these differences are expressed, challenged or modified. In parallel, leisure studies has itself developed significantly as an academic discipline. This second edition is a complete rewrite of the first edition published in 1999. It is an introductory undergraduate text on leisure. It has a sociological perspective and discusses recent debates and research on topics such as post-modernity, consumer cultures and lifestyles. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Language: English
Published by CABI Publishing, United Kingdom, Wallingford, 1989
ISBN 10: 0851986501 ISBN 13: 9780851986500
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Language: English
Published by CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon, UK, 1999
ISBN 10: 0851993346 ISBN 13: 9780851993348
Seller: Yesterday's Books, Coos Bay, OR, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Spine ends lightly buimped and worn, tiny points of wear at corners.
Language: English
Published by CABI Publishing, Wallingford, 2021
ISBN 10: 1789246997 ISBN 13: 9781789246995
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Imagine you are a scientist faced with presenting your research clearly and concisely. Where would you go for help? This book provides the answer. It shows how to use story structure to craft clear, credible presentations. In it you will find exercises to help you give both short and long presentations. Elevator pitches, lightning talks, Three Minute Thesis (3MT), and conference presentations are all covered as are suggestions for longer presentations. Separate chapters address good poster design, how to tailor your talk to an audience, and presentation skills. Throughout the book the focus is on creating surprising, memorable stories. Scientific presentations are true stories about new discoveries. They are surprising because every new discovery changes our understanding of the world, and memorable because they move audiences. The book also covers: Randy Olson's And-But-Therefore (ABT) narrative form Mike Morrison's Better Poster designs Eye-tracking analyses of posters by EyeQuant Numerous case studies and examples from different scientific fields Links to videos of exemplary presentations With light-hearted illustrations by Jon Wagner this book will appeal to researchers and graduate students in all areas of science, and other disciplines too. The focus of this book is on verbal presentations and posters. It begins with best practices, then applies these practices to three-minute talks, posters, elevator pitches and longer presentations. It ends with a discussion of audience types and presentation skills. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Language: English
Published by CABI Publishing, Wallingford, 2021
ISBN 10: 1789249007 ISBN 13: 9781789249002
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. An understanding of the work of zoos and aquariums is central to many programmes of study in wildlife conservation and more specialised programmes in zoo and aquarium science and management. This book is intended as a study and revision guide for students following these programmes. It contains 600 multiple-choice questions (and answers) set at three levels - foundation, intermediate and advanced - and grouped into 10 major topic areas: 1. History of zoos and aquariums 2. Zoo and exhibit design 3. Aquariums and Aquatic exhibits 4 Visitor studies, zoo education and zoo research 5. Nutrition and food presentation 6 Reproductive biology and genetics 7. Conservation breeding and assisted reproductive technologies 8. Behaviour, training and environmental enrichment 9. Animal welfare and conservation medicine 10. Zoo organisation and regulation The book has been produced in a convenient format so that it can be used at any time in any place. It allows the reader to learn and revise the meaning of terms used in zoo and aquarium biology, the principles of animal husbandry and enclosure design, the behaviour of zoo visitors, the operation of captive breeding programmes, the international organisation of zoos, their legal regulation and much more. The structure of the book allows the study of one topic area at a time, progressing through simple questions to those that are more demanding. Many of the questions require students to use their knowledge to interpret information provided in the form of graphs, diagrams, data or photographs. This book is a study and revision guide for students following programmes of study in which zoo and aquarium biology and management are important components. It contains 500 multiple-choice questions (and annotated answers) set at three levels - foundation, intermediate and advanced. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Language: English
Published by CABI Publishing, Wallingford, 2022
ISBN 10: 1800620152 ISBN 13: 9781800620155
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Urban pests are common all over the world. These include cockroaches, flies, mosquitoes, bed bugs, ticks, fleas, ants, termites, rodents and others. These pests thrive in human structures, where there is food, warmth and places to hide. Urban pests are one of the leading causes of illnesses in humans due to allergies, bites, food contamination and phobias. They can also cause significant damage to property and structures. Knowledge and training in this field is vital for professional and trainee pest managers. This book is specifically intended to provide an aid to such candidates. The book contains 500 multiple-choice questions (and answers) grouped into the following major topic areas: The history of urban entomology Household pests Cockroaches Flies Mosquitoes Bed bugs Termites Sporadic pests Stored product pests Vertebrate pests Pesticides and pesticide formulations Handling pesticides Integrated Pest Control Produced in a convenient format that can be used at any time in any place, the book allows the reader to learn and revise the subject and much more. Its structure allows the study of one topic area at a time, progressing through a simple introduction followed by key revision questions, many of which require students to use their practical knowledge. The answers to each of the questions are provided at the end with short explanations wherever appropriate. This book is intended as a study and revision guide for students following programmes of study in which urban pest management is an important component. It contains over 500 multiple-choice questions (and answers) set at three levels - foundation, intermediate and advanced. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Language: English
Published by CABI Publishing, Wallingford, 2020
ISBN 10: 178924269X ISBN 13: 9781789242690
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Drug-resistant infections are one of the greatest threats to human health, and with resistance on the rise, appropriate antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is more important than ever. This book, written by nurses for nurses, provides a clear and concise approach to good practice in this vital area. Exploring all aspects of AMS, this new book is underpinned by a competency framework endorsed by scientific and professional societies, including the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). It explains the practices that ensure optimal use of antibiotics for the best clinical outcome, with both minimal toxicity to the patient and minimal impact on subsequent antimicrobial resistance. This book, the first applied directly to antimicrobial stewardship for nurses, supports standards of proficiency for registered nurses, and can therefore be used by regulators and professional bodies to inform standards of proficiency and guidance. The book covers infection prevention and control, antimicrobial resistance, diagnosis of infection and appropriate antimicrobial use, patient engagement, collaboration between professions and how to implement AMS in nursing practice. Including learning tools such as objectives, practical case studies and questions throughout, as well as lecture slides, this book is an essential read for undergraduate nursing students and specialist nurses worldwide. This book is authored by a multi-national group of experts with representation from professional associations, universities and national public health agencies, such as: - Royal College of Nursing, UK - Cardiff University, UK - University of Sao Paulo, Brazil - Public Health England, UK - National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship, Australia With antimicrobial resistance on the rise, appropriate stewardship is more important than ever. This textbook, the first written by nurses for nurses, provides a clear and concise approach to good practice. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Language: English
Published by Wallingford: CABI Publishing 1st edn, 1999
ISBN 10: 0851993230 ISBN 13: 9780851993232
Seller: G. & J. CHESTERS, TAMWORTH, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 339p, many illustrations, a Fine hardback (with laminated boards so no dustwrapper called for) [0851993230].
Language: English
Published by CABI Publishing, Wallingford, 2014
ISBN 10: 1780641907 ISBN 13: 9781780641904
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book is an essential, thorough, very practical guide to understanding and caring for your rabbit. By following the advice in this book, both rabbit owners and veterinary health professionals report healthier and more content rabbits. Developed from the successful Norwegian text Den Store Kaninboka by the award-winning author Marit Emilie Buseth, Rabbit Behaviour, Health and Care will help you: - develop an understanding of the rabbit's nature, which will help you to spot normal and abnormal behaviour; - learn about the correct living conditions in which to keep domestic rabbits, in terms of their behavioural, physical and social needs; - acquire essential knowledge about rabbit nutrition, dentistry and disease; - discover a new and improved approach to rabbit-keeping through stories and case examples of real rabbits; - gain a rewarding owner-pet relationship. Rabbits are extremely popular pets, but misconceptions about their care and behaviour are widespread. Most illnesses or behaviour problems are a direct or indirect result of poor nutrition and care. This book helps veterinarians and rabbit owners to overcome these challenges by understanding the rabbit's nature and needs. Covers all aspects of rabbit behaviour, welfare, health and husbandry, with updated and expanded content relevant to veterinarians. Case studies from around the world give this valuable resource an international perspective. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Language: English
Published by CABI Publishing, Wallingford, 2021
ISBN 10: 1789249686 ISBN 13: 9781789249682
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book provides a series of exercises of various types covering matters of hydrology and watershed management. The exercises include true/false questions, multiple choice questions, and numeric, graphical, and analytical exercises. The questions draw on the basic disciplines of hydrology and physics, with some stress placed on correct or appropriate units. The questions reflect the authors' many years of teaching watershed management at undergraduate and graduate levels. Questions cover: 1. Terminology and measurement of flow (and units) 2. Quantifying stream networks 3. Concepts of water balance and evapotranspiration 4. Slope recharge, groundwater hydrology, and water-table/phreatic aquifers 5. Single and paired watershed experiments 6. Impacts of fires on watersheds 7. Concepts and measurements of water quality 8. Flooding forests 9. Valuation of water 10. Protection of forest stream by buffers 11. Urban watershed concepts The book is self-contained, and designed to be used at any time in any place, either for revision or as source material for teaching. The work is graded so that easier questions are presented early, followed by harder questions. Answers are concise but contain enough information to help students study and revise on a topic-by-topic basis. The book concludes with suggestions for student exercises and projects and is an invaluable resource for both students and instructors. This study and revision guide for students provides a series of exercises of various types in matters of catchment and watershed management. The exercises are true/false, multiple choice, numeric, graphical, and analytical. Some of the exercises would be suited to being done in class as a type of assignment, others designed for home study. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Language: English
Published by CABI Publishing, Wallingford, U.K., 2000
ISBN 10: 0851994717 ISBN 13: 9780851994710
Seller: PsychoBabel & Skoob Books, Didcot, United Kingdom
First Edition
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Printed boards, no jacket, as issued. Very good, almost as-new condition; minor shelfwear only; contents clean, sound, bright. Used.
Language: English
Published by CABI Publishing, Wallingford, 2023
ISBN 10: 1800624700 ISBN 13: 9781800624702
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Providing well over 1,000 questions to test your knowledge of preventative farm animal medicine, the book has been produced in a convenient format so that it can be used at any time in any place. Each chapter starts with a brief introduction to the topic before providing relevant multiple-choice questions. Covering preventative veterinary medicine for common livestock species, the book includes questions on: - general concepts of preventative medicine; - viral, bacterial, fungal and mycoplasma diseases; - ecto- and endo-parasitic infections. This self-test resource for students provides a convenient and useful current source of information to anyone interested in learning, revising and assessing their knowledge. Providing well over 1,000 questions to test your knowledge of preventative farm animal medicine for the common livestock species, this book includes questions on viral, bacterial, fungal and mycoplasma diseases, as well as ecto- and endo-parasitic infections. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Language: English
Published by CABI, Wallingford, UK, 2008
ISBN 10: 1845934113 ISBN 13: 9781845934118
Seller: Research Ink, Takoma Park, MD, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. xii + 283 pp. Rubber-stamped on front free endpaper. book.
Language: English
Published by CABI, Wallingford, UK, 2009
ISBN 10: 1845933915 ISBN 13: 9781845933913
Seller: Research Ink, Takoma Park, MD, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. xv + 502 pp. Rubber-stamped on front free endpaper. book.
Language: English
Published by CABI Publishing, United Kingdom, Wallingford, 2017
ISBN 10: 1786394197 ISBN 13: 9781786394194
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Transforming Travel combines stories from leading companies, interviews with pioneers and thinkers, along with thorough analysis of the industry's potential to make lasting, positive change. - A unique collection of case studies and stories of the most successful, inspirational, impactful and innovative travel businesses in the world. - A vital presentation of the latest research and statistics on the positive impacts and potential of transformative, sustainable tourism, - A positive and realistic vision of the scope of tourism to promote sustainable development at a time when travel and interaction with foreign cultures is facing numerous existential challenges. Written in a highly engaging style Transforming Travel presents an urgent argument for transforming tourism so it might reach its potential to promote tolerance, restore communities and regenerate habitats, while providing a vital guide for anyone looking to develop the successful sustainable tourism enterprises and destinations needed to do so. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Language: English
Published by CABI Publishing, Wallingford, 2023
ISBN 10: 1800624735 ISBN 13: 9781800624733
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Providing well over 1,000 questions to test your knowledge of preventative farm animal medicine, the book has been produced in a convenient format so that it can be used at any time in any place. Each chapter starts with a brief introduction to the topic before providing relevant multiple-choice questions. Covering preventative veterinary medicine for common livestock species, the book includes questions about: - rickettsial and protozoan diseases; - prophylaxis in animals; - diagnostic techniques; - collection, preservation, processing and dispatch of clinical materials. Including a full chapter considering important transboundary, emerging and exotic diseases, this self-test resource for students provides a convenient and useful current source of information to anyone interested in learning, revising and assessing their knowledge. Providing well over 1,000 questions to test your knowledge of preventative farm animal medicine for the common livestock species, this book includes questions on rickettsial and protozoan diseases, diagnostic techniques, clinical material handling and more. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Language: English
Published by CABI Publishing, Wallingford, 2018
ISBN 10: 1786395916 ISBN 13: 9781786395917
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Oil palm is the world's most important oil crop and crossing is used extensively in the production of commercial seed, breeding and genetic studies. This book illustrates crossing techniques to maximise success and safeguard purity, enabling the production of high quality seeds to grow-on as planting material and in breeding superior cultivars. Presenting sound practices based on scientific innovation in plant breeding, this guide provides techniques integrated with expertise and application of sustainable aspects of agronomy and crop protection, alongside information and imaging technology. Promoting green, eco-friendly agriculture, this book covers: biology and genetics, germplasm, target traits and commercial crossing; health and safety considerations in the field and laboratory; pollen collection and storage, pollen viability testing, and pollination; isolation of the female inflorescence; and commercial tenera production. Based on experience and protocols, this is an invaluable manual for students and researchers in agriculture, plant breeders, growers and end users interested in the practicalities of oil palm crossing for breeding and commercial seed production Oil palm is the world's most important oil crop. Crossing is essential in commercial seed production, breeding and genetic studies. This book, written by experts, illustrates crossing techniques to maximise success and safeguard purity, enabling the production of high quality seeds to grow-on as planting material and in breeding superior cultivars. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Language: English
Published by CABI Publishing, Wallingford, 2019
ISBN 10: 1789245486 ISBN 13: 9781789245486
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. If a pet has a flea problem, you're probably trying to solve it. Unfortunately, flea infestations are very difficult to eliminate! Thankfully, we now know more about the biology and treatment of fleas than ever before, which has led to safe, effective, and affordable treatments, both on pets and in the home environment. This book provides an easy introduction to fleas for pet owners and the veterinary professionals advising them, to help effectively prevent, control and treat infestations. Detailing the most effective treatment and prevention options, the book: Provides accessible and easy to understand information as commonly asked questions and answers. Describes the changes in animal and human health when flea infestations occur. Includes practical advice pitched at a level for both owners and veterinary nurses. Top 100 Question and Answers About Fleas covers all the important facts you need to know about fleas in an easy question and answer format. Informative and interesting, it is an invaluable aid in your quest to provide the best quality of life to beloved pets. A flea-educated owner is an owner able to effectively prevent, control and treat infestations. Detailing the most effective treatment and prevention options, this book includes practical advice pitched at a level for veterinary staff to relay to owners, through an easy question and answer format. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Language: English
Published by CABI Publishing, Wallingford, 2019
ISBN 10: 1789242347 ISBN 13: 9781789242348
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Parasites are a major issue affecting animal and human health, welfare, and economic productivity. This book provides 555 questions to test your knowledge of animal and tropical parasitology, to help you study anywhere, with any amount of time. Key features: Covers the most important and the most neglected parasites in a concise manner. Questions address parasite biology, epidemiology, diagnostics and management, all in relation to animal health. Includes key zoonotic parasites and their impact on human health. Uses multiple choice questions, true or false statements, fill-in-the-blanks, and more, to enable independent learning and self-testing. Provides explanatory answers to aid further revision and study. A self-test resource for veterinary and animal science students that is also of interest to medical students interested in parasitology or zoonoses, this book provides a convenient, useful, and current source of information to anyone interested in learning, revising and assessing their knowledge in parasitology. This book covers the most highly important and the most neglected parasites in a concise manner, with questions on parasite biology, epidemiology, diagnostics and management, all in relation to animal health. Designed to help you study anywhere, with any amount of time, 555 questions test your parasite knowledge! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Language: English
Published by CABI Publishing, Wallingford, 2018
ISBN 10: 1786396211 ISBN 13: 9781786396211
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This is a practical guide to mutation breeding in oil palm, representing completely novel work supported by the Plant Breeding and Genetics Section of the Joint FAO/IAEA Division (Vienna, Austria). Oil palm is the top oil crop and the only major crop and only oil crop not to have been improved by plant mutation breeding. The manual is hands-on, providing step-by-step illustrated methods in mutation induction, mutation detection and mutant line development for oil palm improvement. Presenting sound practices based on scientific innovation and knowledge, this guide provides techniques integrated with expertise and is authored by practitioners actively engaged in oil palm seed production and breeding. Promoting green, eco-friendly agriculture, this book features coverage of: Radio-sensitivity testing Challenges and opportunities for mutation breeding Protocol for developing mutant generations for mutant screening Services in irradiation treatments The only available resource containing protocols and guidelines on how oil palm can be manipulated for mutation breeding, this book is essential reading for oil palm breeders, seed producers and plantation companies, oil palm traders, students and research institutes across the world. It provides a resource for training, a knowledge base for people new to oil palm and a reference guide for managers, to ensure best practices in maximising sustainability and production of this important crop. . Oil palm is the top oil crop and the only major crop and only oil crop not to have been improved by plant mutation breeding. This manual is hands-on, providing step-by-step illustrated methods in a range of key activities in mutation induction, mutation detection and mutant line development in oil palm. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Language: English
Published by CABI Publishing, Wallingford, 2018
ISBN 10: 1786396246 ISBN 13: 9781786396242
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This is a hands-on, practical guide covering seedling screening for disease response in oil palm for pathology, breeding and genetics. Oil palm is the top oil crop in the world and Ganoderma is the most devastating disease of oil palm. The authors are all actively engaged in oil palm seed production and breeding and bring together the many aspects of seedling disease testing in to one integrated manual. Presenting sound practices based on scientific innovation and knowledge, this guide provides techniques integrated with expertise and also looks towards future possibilities. Promoting green, eco-friendly agriculture, this book covers: Health and safety considerations Media preparation for in vitro culture Collecting isolates and culture preparation Preparation of Ganoderma inoculum Nursery inoculation Scoring response Based on experience and protocols, this is an invaluable manual for students and researchers in agriculture, plant breeders, growers, traders and production companies interested in the practicalities of oil palm pathology. It provides a resource for training, a knowledge base for people new to oil palm and a reference guide for managers, to ensure best practices in maximising sustainability and production of this important crop. This is a hands-on, practical guide covering seedling screening for disease response in oil palm for pathology, breeding and genetics. Oil palm is the top oil crop in the world and Ganoderma is the most devastating disease of oil palm. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Language: English
Published by CABI Publishing, Wallingford, 1998
ISBN 10: 0851993079 ISBN 13: 9780851993072
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. All in near fine, clean, crisp and bright order throughout. Smart pictorial card covers. 8vo. 226pp.
Language: English
Published by CABI Publishing, Wallingford, 2019
ISBN 10: 1789241456 ISBN 13: 9781789241457
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This is a hands-on practical guide to the use of Trichoderma as a biocontrol, as part of sustainable disease control measures for Ganoderma disease in oil palm plantations. The manual provides background information on Ganoderma (basal stem rot), the most devastating disease of oil palm in Southeast Asia, as well as on the benefits of Trichoderma fungi in safe guarding yields. The disease is caused by soil-borne fungi, Ganoderma spp, which are found in West Africa and South America, as well as Southeast Asia. Practical information is given on: the use of Trichoderma to manage Ganoderma for research and commercial use health and safety considerations in the laboratory, nursery and field in vitro multiplication of Trichoderma starting from media preparation and culture Ganoderma pathogenicity testing Trichoderma in vitro antagonism screening of Ganoderma Trichoderma screening to protect seedlings scoring Ganoderma response to Trichoderma in selecting aggressive Trichoderma isolates commercial use and application in oil palm plantations This is an invaluable manual for oil palm growers, estate/plantation managers, pathologists and breeders and research institutes across the world (especially tropical zones). It is also useful for those starting a career in oil palm plant protection, and as a reference guide for managers and for training purposes. This is a hand-on practical guide to the use of Trichoderma as a biocontrol for Ganoderma disease in oil palm plantations. The manual provides background information on the benefits of Trichoderma fungi as well as on Ganoderma (Basal Stem Rot), the most devastating disease of oil palm in South East Asia. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Language: English
Published by CABI Publishing, Wallingford, 2015
ISBN 10: 1780645090 ISBN 13: 9781780645094
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Have you ever wondered why we eat wheat, rice, potatoes and cassava? Why we routinely domesticate foodstuffs with the power to kill us, or why we chose almonds over acorns? Answering all these questions and more in a readable and friendly style, this book takes you on a journey through our history with crop plants. Arranged into recurrent themes in plant domestication, this book documents the history and biology of over 50 crops, including cereals, spices, legumes, fruits and cash crops such as chocolate, tobacco and rubber. In The Nature of Crops John Warren reveals: -Why the Egyptians worshipped onions; -Why red-flowering runner beans provide fewer beans than white-flowering; -The inherent dangers of being a pineapple worker; and -Why a bird will always beat you in a chilli pepper eating competition! Our ancestors chose to cultivate some plant species and not others. Through years of association with humans, these wild plants have been changed so that the crops we eat often hardly resemble their wild progenitors. Arranged into broad themes depicting the history of domestication, this book documents the history and biology of over 40 crops. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Language: English
Published by CABI Publishing, Wallingford, 2022
ISBN 10: 1789248523 ISBN 13: 9781789248524
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Key Questions in Environmental Toxicology is designed as a self-study tool for undergraduate students. Questions review the origin, characterization and environmental distribution of major pollutants, followed by their absorption and metabolic disposition in living organisms. They address implications for the development of cancer, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary dysfunction and neurological conditions in relation to gaseous pollutants, particulates, persistent organic compounds and radioactive emissions, then cover the impact of pollutants on biodiversity, food safety, and water contamination. This book: - Covers toxicology from human morbidity, ecological impact and biodiversity perspectives, and emphasises the impact of diverse organic pollutants in worsening these interconnected phenomena, leading to wider environmental emergencies; - Provides a selection of fill-in-the-gap, multiple choice and short answer question types for students to vary their learning and enhance motivation; - Includes full answer rationales, allowing students to gain true insight into the subject. Providing support to programmes across environmental science, ecology and human health, and covering all the major biological toxins and pollutants as well as unintended consequences of actions designed to improve outcomes, this book may be used in conjunction with the companion volume Introduction to Environmental Toxicology. Questions review the origin, characterization and environmental distribution of major pollutants, followed by their absorption and metabolic disposition in living organisms, and their implications for human morbidity, ecological impact and biodiversity. A selection of questions types and full answer rationales keep learning varied and engaging. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Language: English
Published by CABI Publishing, Wallingford, 1999
ISBN 10: 0851993729 ISBN 13: 9780851993720
Seller: Trinders' Fine Tools, Clare, Sudbury, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: None. Reprint with Corrections. xii, 450 pages, 45 colour illustrations, text illustrations. 'A comprehensive and detailed text which shows how horses can be successfully bred'.
Language: English
Published by CABI Publishing, Wallingford, 2018
ISBN 10: 1786395142 ISBN 13: 9781786395146
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This guide brings together the varied and multiple skills and activities required of pest control practitioners, including biology, chemistry, architecture, engineering, sales, logistics, legal and accounting, presented with a primary emphasis on pest organisms at its core. This book provides information and tips on all of these aspects and: explores the business of controlling pests (including trends in the industry, pest control tools, and sustainable pest control); covers biological information on each pest in addition to information on control and management, monitoring and follow-up; focusses particularly on globally significant pests with internationally-applicable use and guidance; and provides practical and hands-on experience, drawing on original case studies This is a key resource for pest control practitioners, as well as in-house staff of companies or buildings involved in household or urban pest control. It is also a valuable reference for researchers, and sanitation and building managers. This guide provides the key information required by practitioners engaged in urban and household pest control. Written with an emphasis on practical advice, this book is heavily illustrated and printed in full colour throughout to act as a useful tool for self-learning as well as training fellow practitioners. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Language: English
Published by CABI Publishing, Wallingford, 2020
ISBN 10: 1789245184 ISBN 13: 9781789245189
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Introduction to Environmental Toxicology is designed as a concise text, introducing students to the fundamentals of this important subject. It covers the origin, characterization and environmental distribution of the major pollutants, and provides an explanation of their implications for human morbidity via the development of cancer, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary dysfunction and neurological conditions. Considering impacts on biodiversity, such as effects from acid rain, heavy metals and selected anthropogenic compounds, this book: - Covers biogenic contaminants, gases and particulates, organic pollutants, petroleum, heavy metals, complex polymers and radiation; - Considers the impact of pollutants across human health, biodiversity, water and food safety; - Includes questions, further reading and case studies to spark discussion in tutorials. Covering all the major biological toxins and pollutants, this book forms a true introduction to the subject for undergraduates studying environmental toxicology and related subjects. This book covers the origin, characterization and environmental distribution of the major pollutants, providing explanations of the implications for human morbidity, biodiversity, and food and water safety. Including questions, further reading and case studies to spark classroom discussion, it forms a true introduction for undergraduates. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Language: English
Published by CABI Publishing,, Wallingford:, 2004
ISBN 10: 0851998054 ISBN 13: 9780851998053
Seller: Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB, Springfield, MA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Bumped and worn corners, else very good in glossy pictorial boards. No dust jacket, as issued.
Language: English
Published by CABI Publishing, Wallingford, 2018
ISBN 10: 1786393859 ISBN 13: 9781786393852
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Contemporary and thought-provoking, this book provides a definition of the concept of One Welfare: the interconnection between animal welfare, human wellbeing and the environment. The book establishes a conceptual framework, in five sections, resulting from a three month global consultation on a draft proposal comprising nine areas. The book contains: - A one welfare approach which complements and extends the existing one health approach - A range of prestigious contributions from key opinion leaders in the field of animal welfare which help to define the framework - A platform for the development of more collaborative and integrated animal welfare standards and policies One Welfare complements the One Health and Eco Health approaches, enabling full integration of animal welfare within other disciplines; a much needed tool to help improve animal welfare, human wellbeing and environmental components and support worldwide sustainable development goals. Integrating this concept into existing projects could help to foster collaboration to improve human and animal welfare globally. This text is of interest to those working in the fields of animal and human welfare, sustainability and conservation, international development and to all those keen to extend the one health approach to animal welfare and human wellbeing. Contemporary and thought provoking, this book provides a definition of the concept of One Welfare: the interconnection between animal welfare, human wellbeing and the environment. The book defines the concept and establish a conceptual framework with nine proposed elements within three different themes. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.