Agriculture and agribusiness Books
LEGARE STREET PR Cours Daménagement Des Forêts
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LEGARE STREET PR Le Café
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LEGARE STREET PR Le Café
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Legare Street Press Darstellung Der Wirtschaftlichen Verhältnisse Eines Eifeldorfes Unter Besonderer Berücksichtigung Seiner Landwirtschaftlichen Zustände ...
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LEGARE STREET PR Potash in Agriculture
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Flatiron Books The Shepherds Life
Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestseller and International PhenomenonOne of the Top Ten Books of 2015, Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times.It''s bloody marvelous. - Helen Macdonald, New York Times bestselling author of H IS FOR HAWKCaptivating... A book about continuity and roots and a sense of belonging in an age that''s increasingly about mobility and self-invention. Hugely compelling. - Michiko Kakutani, The New York TimesSome people''s lives are entirely their own creations. James Rebanks'' isn''t. The first son of a shepherd, who was the first son of a shepherd himself, his family have lived and worked in the Lake District of Northern England for generations, further back than recorded history. It''s a part of the world known mainly for its romantic descriptions by Wordsworth and the much loved illustrated children''s books of Beatrix Potter. But James'' world is quite different. His way of
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CSIRO Publishing Ecoagriculture for a Sustainable Food Future
Book SynopsisDescribes the ecological history of food production systems in Australia, showing how Aboriginal food systems collapsed when European farming methods were imposed. The book explores the damage caused by farming systems unsuited to their environment, and presents evidence that producing food is an ecological process that needs to be rethought.
£45.00
Workman Publishing Making Your Small Farm Profitable: Apply 25
Book SynopsisTurn your farm into a cash cow! Ron Macher offers a host of simple strategies for increasing your farm earnings, from purchasing durable equipment to growing economically viable crops. A seasoned expert in farm efficiency, Macher shows you how to locate a lucrative niche market for your products, optimize sales, and minimize costs. Whether you’re buying a new farm or jump-starting an old one, Macher’s savvy tips will help you turn your enterprise into a profitable business.
£14.24
Marketplace Books, Inc. Legacy by Design: Succession Planning for Agribusiness Owners
£16.24
Workman Publishing The Organic Farming Manual: A Comprehensive Guide
Book SynopsisProviding expert tips on tending the land, caring for animals, and necessary equipment, Ann Larkin Hansen also covers the intricate process of acquiring organic certification and other business considerations important to a profitable operation. Discover the rewarding satisfaction of running a successful and sustainable organic farm.
£19.00
Workman Publishing Storey's Guide to Raising Turkeys, 3rd Edition:
Book SynopsisTurkeys are an excellent source of succulent meat, rich eggs, and nutrient-dense manure, and raising them is a rewarding and profitable activity for many farmers. With helpful tips on acquiring organic certification, processing both meat and eggs, and marketing your products, you’ll have all the information you need to successfully raise your own healthy and productive turkeys.
£999.99
Wilfrid Laurier University Press Eat Local, Taste Global: How Ethnocultural Food Reaches Our Tables
Book SynopsisEat Local, Taste Global: How Ethnocultural Food Reaches Our Tables shows how the demand for ethnocultural vegetables on the part of Toronto's South Asian, Chinese, and Afro-Caribbean Canadians is at odds with the corporate food regime. How does that regime affect the local food movement and ethnic groups' access to their preferred foods? This book addresses that question and suggests that the protection of ethnic and national food security and sovereignty strengthens immigrant integration while producing healthy crossover effects for other Canadians. The authors show how culture, food, and migration are intertwined and how access to ethnocultural vegetables is affected by ethnicity, social class, shopping venues, and food prices. Most ethnic vegetables are imported by corporations and ethnic intermediaries and pass through Toronto's Food Terminal; however, local farmers are now producing some of these vegetables, and alternative forms of agriculture and markets play a significant role in bringing ethnocultural vegetables to our tables. Social justice requires that people have both food security and food sovereignty. Eat Local, Taste Global offers solutions to identified contradictions that include making farmers' markets more inclusive, improving conditions for migrant farm workers, and making alternative forms of agriculture more feasible. This book will be of interest to rural sociologists and political scientists as well as policy-makers, food activists, farmers, and food security organizations.Trade Review[Eat Local, Taste Global is an] eye-opener for readers who recall when the range of exotic foreign foods in Canada ran a narrow gamut from chop suey to Japanese oranges. -- Holly Dunn -- Blacklock's Reporter, 20171115Table of Contents Introduction Glen C. Filson 1. The Political Economy of Ethnocultural Vegetables in Canada Glen C. Filson 2. Greater Toronto Area Preferences for Ethnocultural Vegetables Bamidele Adekunle, Glen Filson, Sridharan Sethuratnam, and Dario Cidro 3. Ethnocultural Vegetable Value Chain Analysis Yasantha Nawaratne, Glen C. Filson, and Bamidele Adekunle 4. Consumption of Culturally Appropriate Foods: The Impact of Globalization, Immigration, and the Retail Market Structure Christine Kajumba, Glen Filson, and Bamidele Adekunle 5. Are Ontario Farmers' Markets Sufficiently Inclusive? Frances Dietrich-O'Connor, Bamidele Adekunle, and Glen C. Filson 6. Community Shared Agriculture and Its Impacts on Culturally Appropriate Food Availability Monika Korzun, Bamidele Adekunle, and Glen C. Filson 7. Growing and Consuming Our Way to a Healthier People and Economy Glen C. Filson and Bamidele Adekunle Contributors Glen C. Filson, University of Guelph, ON Bamidele Adekunle, University of Guelph, ON; Ryerson University, Toronto, ON Sridharan Sethuratnam, Ph.D. student, University of Guelph and Director, California Farm Academy, Center for Land Based Learning, West Sacramento, CA Dario Cidro, Eastern Samar State University, Republic of the Philippines Yasantha Nawaratne, Dominion Citrus; Meschinio Banana Company, Etobicoke, ON Christine Kajumba, Nursing Consultant, Ottawa, ON Monika Korzun, Rural Studies Ph.D. student, University of Guelph, ON Frances Dietrich-O'Connor, Shared Value Solutions Ltd., Guelph, ON
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Wageningen Academic Publishers Applied food science
Book Synopsis"The food sciences cover a wide area from ethics to microbiology; from toxicology to law; from marketing to genetics. Professionals in the food sector may have to deal daily with issues related to another expertise than their own and with colleagues who have their expertise in any of these fields. The purpose of this book is to provide an introduction for (future) professionals, students, researchers, and teachers to all these different fields collectively known as the food sciences. Understanding the basics of other professionals' expertise will improve mutual understanding and communication. It will help to ask the right questions at the right moment to the right person. Each chapter is dedicated to one of the food sciences. It provides the basics in terms of scope, terminology, methods, and content. It is placed in a dynamic context by addressing recent developments and ongoing debates."
£87.78
Forgotten Books The Gentleman Farmer Being an Attempt to Improve Agriculture by Subjecting It to the Test of Rational Principles Classic Reprint
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Forgotten Books Fruitful Legacy
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Forgotten Books The Sugar Beet Including a History of the Beet Sugar Industry in Europe Classic Reprint
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Forgotten Books Three Acres and Liberty Classic Reprint
£25.99
Forgotten Books The Beginnings of Agriculture in America Classic Reprint
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Forgotten Books Report for the Year 190310 Classic Reprint
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Forgotten Books Arthur Youngs Tour in Ireland 17761779 Vol. 1 Edited With Introduction and Notes Classic Reprint
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Forgotten Books Pecan Soils of the Gulf and Southeastern States and Maintenance of Their Fertility Classic Reprint
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Fire Effects on Soil Properties
Book SynopsisWildland fires are occurring more frequently and affecting more of Earth's surface than ever before. These fires affect the properties of soils and the processes by which they form, but the nature of these impacts has not been well understood. Given that healthy soil is necessary to sustain biodiversity, ecosystems and agriculture, the impact of fire on soil is a vital field of research.Fire Effects on Soil Properties brings together current research on the effects of fire on the physical, biological and chemical properties of soil. Written by over 60 international experts in the field, it includes examples from fire-prone areas across the world, dealing with ash, meso and macrofauna, smouldering fires, recurrent fires and management of fire-affected soils. It also describes current best practice methodologies for research and monitoring of fire effects and new methodologies for future research. This is the first time information on this topic has been presented in a single vTable of ContentsPart 1 Review of fire effects on soil properties, Part 2 Methods used to study the effects of fire on soils.
£147.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Oceanography and Marine Biology
Book SynopsisInterest in oceanography and marine biology and its relevance to global environmental issues continues to increase, creating a demand for authoritative reviews that summarize recent research. Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Annual Review has catered to this demand since its foundation, by the late Harold Barnes, more than 40 years ago. It is an annual consideration of basic areas of marine research; it returns to certain topics when appropriate in future volumes and adds new topics as they arise. The favorable reception accorded to all the volumes shows that the series is fulfilling a very real need: both reviews and sales have been gratifying. The 41st volume follows closely the objectives and style of the earlier volumes, continuing to regard the marine sciences-in all their various aspects-as a unit. This edition adds commentary on exotic mollusks in the Mediterranean, the diet of harbor porpoises and other topics. Experts treat the physical, chemical and biological aspects of mTable of ContentsOxygen Minimum Zone Benthos: Adaptation and Community Response to Hypoxia. Antarctic Marine Benthic Diversity. Influence of Marine Allochthonous Input on Sandy Beach Communities. The Effects of Sedimentation on Rocky Coast Assemblages. Exotic Mollusks in the Mediterranean Basin: Current Status and Perspectives. Detritus in the Epilithic Algal Matrix and its Use by Coral Reef Fishes. Ecology of Whale Falls at the Deep-sea Floor. The Diet of Harbor Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) in the Northeast Atlantic: A Review.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Practical Gis Analysis Spl Indian Edn
Book SynopsisThe hard part of problem solving using GIS analysis is the selection of the proper tools. The only practical guide for solving geo-spatial problems independent of specific GIS software and hardware, Practical GIS Analysis will teach you how GIS tools work, and how you can use them to solve problems in both vector and grid GIS worlds. The book includes real-life applications from urban problems including real estate query, irrigation analysis, urban emergency response, address geocoding, street management, resource allocation, groundwater analysis, auto accident analysis, parcel analysis, and optimal path analysis. You can test your problem-solving abilities by trying the more than eighty GIS problems (and solutions) presented in this book. If you want to learn how GIS works, and what kinds of problems you can solve using it, this book is for you.Table of ContentsGIS Data Models. GIS Tabular Analysis. Point Analysis. Line Analysis. Network Analysis. Dynamic Segmentation. Polygon Analysis. Grid Analysis. Image Analysis Basics. Vector Exercises. Grid Exercises. Saving Time in GIS Analysis.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Animal Models of Cognitive Impairment
Book SynopsisThe costs associated with a drug's clinical trials are so significant that it has become necessary to validate both its safety and efficacy in animal models prior to the continued study of the drug in humans. Featuring contributions from distinguished researchers in the field of cognitive therapy research, Animal Models of Cognitive Impairment examines some of the most popular and successful animal archetypes used in the context of drug discovery. It provides integrated coverage of the latest research concerning neuronal systems relevant to cognitive function and dysfunction, assimilating reviews of this research within the context of each chapter. This approach is unique in that it brings together molecular and neurochemical methodologies, behavioral applications in translational models, and clinical applications. The book comprehensively discusses a wide variety of animal models of cognitive impairment, including genetic, lesion, pharmacological, and aging related impaiTable of ContentsIntroduction. Pharmacologic Models. Toxicologic Models. Mouse Genetic Models. Model Applications And Future Developments.
£175.75
Taylor & Francis Inc Tree Nuts
Book SynopsisTraditionally perceived as a high-fat, high-calorie food best avoided or consumed only in moderation, tree nuts have come into their own. Recent epidemiological and clinical studies provide evidence that frequent nut consumption is associated with favorable plasma lipid profiles, reduced risk of coronary heart disease, certain types of cancer, stroke, atherosclerosis, type-2 diabetes, inflammation, and several other chronic diseases. Drawing on contributions from experts based in industry and academia Tree Nuts: Composition, Phytochemicals, and Health discusses the results of state-of-the-art research on different aspects of tree nut compositions, phytochemicals, and their health effects. Explore New Research on Health Effects of Tree NutsThe book examines popular tree nuts, together with chestnut and heart nut, and describes each oneâs compositional and lipid characteristics, phytochemicals, and health effects. It also briefly examineTable of ContentsTree Nuts: Composition, Phytochemicals, and Health Effects: An Overview, C. Alasalvar and F. Shahidi Chemical Composition of Edible Nut Seeds and Its Implications in Human Health, S.K. Sathe, E.K. Monaghan, H.H. Kshirsagar, and M. Venkatachalam Health Benefi ts of Tree Nuts, M.E. Ternus, K. Lapsley, and C.J. Geiger Tree Nut Allergens, S.K. Sathe, G.M. Sharma, and K.H. Roux Sphingolipids in Tree Nuts, Y. Wang, D. Tan, and C.-T. Ho Health Aspects and Antiafl atoxigenic Activity of Phytochemicals in Tree Nuts, R.J. Molyneux, N. Mahoney, J.H. Kim, and B.C. Campbell Flavor and Volatile Compounds in Tree Nuts, K.R. Cadwallader and S. Puangpraphant Almond and Almond Products: Nutraceutical Components and Health Effects, F. Shahidi, Y. Zhong, S.S.K. Wijeratne, and C.-T. Ho Bioactives and Health Benefi ts of Brazil Nut, F. Shahidi and Z. Tan Bioactive Compounds from Cashew Nut and Its Coproducts, F. Shahidi and Z. Tan Chemical Composition and Health Aspects of Chestnut (Castanea spp.), F. Korel and M.Ö. Balaban Compositional Characteristics and Health Effects of Hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.): An Overview, C. Alasalvar, F. Shahidi, J.S. Amaral, and B.P.P. Oliveira Antioxidant Activities and Phytochemicals in Hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) and Hazelnut By-Products, C. Alasalvar, A.M. Hoffman, and F. Shahidi Phytochemical Profi les and Potential Health Benefi ts of Heartnut (Juglans ailanthifolia var. cordiformis): A Comparison with the Common Walnut (Juglans regia L.), R. Tsao and L. Li Nutrient Composition and Health Benefi cial Effects of Macadamia Nuts, I.A. Munro and M.L. Garg Compositional Characteristics and Health Effects of Pecan [Carya illinoinensis (Wangenh.) K. Koch], R.R. Eitenmiller and R.B. Pegg Nutraceutical Potential of Pine Nut, L. Yu and M. Slavin Phytochemicals and Health Aspects of Pistachio (Pistacia vera L.), N.P. Seeram, Y. Zhang, S. Bowerman, and D. Heber Walnut Polyphenols: Structures and Functions, T. Fukuda Index
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Taylor & Francis Inc Animal Parasite Control Utilizing Biotechnology
Book SynopsisThis volume emphasizes the application of modern biotechnological approaches to the study and control of animal parasites. The book begins by discussing molecular concepts and principles in general before moving on to cover specific applications for endoparasites, ectoparasites, and finally the hosts themselves. Animal Parasite Control Utilizing Biotechnology will be an instrumental reference in promoting a better understanding of the host-parasite relationship and suggesting viable means of controlling economically important parasite infections of animals. The book will be invaluable to zoologists, parasitologists, microbiologists, biochemists, geneticists, immunologists, physiologists, molecular biologists, veterinarian and medical scientists, and advanced students interested in the topic.Table of ContentsMOLECULAR CONCEPTS, PRINCIPLES AND APPROACHES. Biotechnology: A Shot-in-the-Arm for Veterinary Parasite Control (Graham F. Mitchell). Application of Recombinant DNA Technology to Genetic Analysis of Sporozoan Parasites (Robert Cappai and David J. Kemp). Vectors for Recombinant Vaccine Delivery (David B. Boyle and Anthony J. Radford). Advances in Adjuvant Technology and Application (John C. Cox and Alan R. Coulter). ENDOPARASITE MODELS. Control of Gastrointestinal Nematode Parasites (W.K. Yong). Control of Tissue Parasites. I. Nematodes (Robin G. Bell, Robert B. Grieve and Mario T. Philipp). Control of Tissue Parasites. II. Cestodes (Marshall W. Lightowlers, Michael A. Gemmel, Gavin L.B. Harrison, David D. Heath, Michael D. Rickard and Michael G. Roberts). Control of Tissue Parasites. III. Trematodes (Terry W. Spithill). Control of Intraerythrocytic Parasites (Peter W. Riddles and Ian G. Wright). Control of Intracellular Parasites: The Coccidia (John T. Ellis and Alan M. Johnson). ECTOPARASITE MODELS. Biotechnology and the Control of Myiasis Diseases (R. Mark Sandeman). Vaccination Against Ticks (Ross Tellam, Don Smith, David H. Kemp, and Peter Willadsen). Biotechnology and the Control of Mosquitos (Julian M. Crampton and Paul Eggleston). THE GENETICS OF HOST RESPONSE AND ITS INFLUENCE ON CONTROL STRATEGIES. The Major Histocompatibility Complex and Parasite Immunity (John D. Wetherall and David M. Groth). Leukocyte Molecules and Their Possible Function in Immunity to Parasites (Peter M. Outteridge). Genetic Markers for the Selection of Parasite Resistance in Livestock (Kathryn J. Gogolin-Ewens, Jill F. Maddox, Stewart F. Fabb, Malcolm R. Brandon). Glossary. Index.
£332.50
Taylor & Francis Inc Reproductive Seasonality in Teleosts
Book SynopsisThis important publication provides, for the first time, a comprehensive review of knowledge of reproductive seasonality in teleosts. This is a work of value to research scientists in the field of environmental physiology, reproductive biology, and comparative neuroendocrinology and endocrinology.Table of ContentsChapter 1 General Introduction, Chapter 2 General Concepts of Seasonal Reproduction, Chapter 3 Salmonids, Chapter 4 Cyprinidae, Chapter 5 Sticklebacks, Chapter 6 Estuarine and Intertidal Teleosts, Chapter 7 Temperate Marine Teleosts, Chapter 8 Tropical Freshwater Fishes, Index
£999.99
Taylor & Francis Inc Toxicants of Plant Origin
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive treatise offers an in-depth discussion of natural toxicants in plants, emphasizing their effects as defenses against herbivory. Coevolution of plants and her-bivores are covered with a detailed treatment of toxicant metabolism and systemic effects in mammalian tissues. Con-sideration of the economic importance of plant toxins, modi-fication by plant breeding, management of toxico-sis, and toxicant problems in various geographic areas are in-cluded. Each volume offers an extensive description of chemistry, biosynthesis, analysis, distribution in plants, metabolism in mam-mals and insects, and practical problems in humans and livestock.Table of ContentsVOLUME I: ALKALOIDS Pyrrolizidine Al-kaloid Toxicity and Metabolism in Laboratory Animals and Live-stock. Metabolism of Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids. Human Health Impli-cations of Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids and Herbs Containing Them. Nicotiana Alkaloids. Piperidine Al-kaloids of Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum). Quinolizidine Alkaloids in Range and Grain Lupins. Indole Alkaloids from Phalaris and Other Gramineae. Solanum Glycoalka-loids. Swain-sonine: A Toxic Indolizidine Alkaloid. Slaframine: Occur-rence, Chemistry, and Physiological Activity. Toxic Alka-loids Associated with Tall Fescue Toxicosis. Toxicology of Diterpenoid Alkaloids in Rangeland Larkspur (Delphinium spp.). Index. c. 336 pp., 7x10, due July 1989, ISBN-0-8493-6990-8.
£570.00
Taylor & Francis Inc The Major Histocompatibility Complex Region of
Book SynopsisThe major histocompatibility complex (Mhc) is one of the few identified gene systems in domestic animals that is associated with quantitative traits such as disease resistance, immune response, growth, and reproduction. As knowledge of this important system increases, we move closer toward the reality of genetic enhancement of animal welfare and production efficiency. This book represents the current state of knowledge on the Mhc of agriculturally important animals and explores the latest advances in technology. For the first time, the unique findings of recent Mhc research are presented in a single source.The Major Histocompatibility Complex Region of Domestic Animal Species begins with a discussion of the evolution of Mhc. The chapters are then organized with respect to specific species, with a chapter devoted to each. The Mhc of mice and humans are used as a common reference for comparisons between diverse species. The text concludes with a look at future strategies and directions in Mhc research. Comparative immunologists and geneticists, veterinarians, animal breeders, researchers, and university and postgraduate students will all benefit from this detailed look at the evolution, structure, and organization of Mhc.Table of ContentsMajor Histocompatibility Complex Evolution. The Major Histocompatibility Complex of Fish: Genetic Structure and Function of the Mhc of Teleost Species. The Chicken Major Histocompatibility Complex. Genetic Organization, Polymorphism, and Function of the Bovine Major Histocompatibility Complex. The Caprine Major Histocompatibility Complex. The Ovine Major Histocompatibility Complex. The Cervine Major Histocompatibility Complex: Genetic Structure and Function of the Cervine DRB Genes. The Canine Major Histocompatibility Complex: Genetic Structure and Function of the Mhc of Dogs. The Swine Major Histocompatibility Complex. The Equine Major Histocompatibility Complex. The Major Histocompatibility Complex of the Rabbit. Future Perspectives. Index.
£999.99
Taylor & Francis Inc Mammalian Neuroendocrinology
Book SynopsisMammalian Neuroendocrinology presents a concise examination of how the nervous and endocrine systems interact to regulate physiological processes. Selected experimental results are presented to illustrate the current understanding of neuroendocrine processes. Neural influences and endocrine feedback mechanisms related to the secretion of adenohypophysial hormones are summarized for each hormone. The book's concise nature and readable style are highly suited for use as a graduate textbook.There are also chapters devoted to each of the following topics: neurohypophysis, pineal gland, adrenal medulla, hormones and behavior, and neuroendocrine immunology. Comparisons are made among species of mammals, including laboratory rodents, domesticated ungulates, and primates. Agricultural and/or clinical aspects relevant to these topics are covered when appropriate. Mammalian Neuroendocrinology is excellent for students and professionals in neuroendocrinology, neuroscience, endocrinology, rTable of ContentsChapter 1. Principles of Neuroendocrinology, Chapter 2. Neuroendocrine Morphology, Chapter 3. Neurohypophysis, Chapter 4. Neural Controi of Adenohypophysis, Chapter 5. Miscellaneous Neuropeptides, Chapter 6. Corticotropin and Melanotropin, Chapter 7. Thyrotropin, Chapter 8. Somatotropin, Chapter 9. Prolactin, Chapter 10. Pineal Gland, Chapter 11. Gonadotropins in the Male, Chapter 12. Gonadotropins in the Female, Chapter 13. Adrenal Medulla, Chapter 14. Hormones and Behavior, Chapter 15. Neuroendocrine Immunology, Index
£166.25
Taylor & Francis Inc The Aspergilli
Book SynopsisWith high-quality genome sequences for the important and ubiquitous Aspergilli now available, increased opportunities arise for the further understanding of its gene function, interaction, expression, and evolution. The Aspergilli: Genomics, Medical Aspects, Biotechnology, and Research Methods provides a comprehensive analysis of the research that reveals the main biological attributes of these species. The co-editors are a particularly proficient and prolific pair with long track records of scientific productivity.The book sets the stage with a discussion of basic biology, examining the data on the structure of genomes and comparing the genetic map and annotation methodology. It includes a comparison of metabolic abilities among different Aspergillus spp. and other species, then covers areas such as comparative biology, pathogenic properties, and metabolic capabilities of the Aspergilli. The book reviews established techniques and new methodologies for the postTrade Review"The individual chapters are well-written, well-organized (with many very good figures and summary tables) and include recent data. I recommend this book, and it should be mandatory for those new to this field...this book would also be an excellecnt starting point for getting an overview of the current state of the field."-Jan Lehmbeck, Society for General Microbiology, Feb. 2009Table of ContentsBasic Biology. Medically Important Species in the Genus. Biotechnological Aspects of the Genus. Appendix: Techniques and Resources.
£175.75
Taylor & Francis Ltd Aughey and Fryes Comparative Veterinary Histology
Book SynopsisOrganised by body system, the new edition of this highly illustrated textbook covers the normal histological appearance of tissues in a wide range of animals, both domestic and exotic species, with relevant clinical correlates emphasising the need to appreciate the normal in order to recognise the abnormal. In this update by two experienced veterinary pathologists and histology lecturers, new species, such as other companion mammals, aquatic species, and livestock, are introduced into each chapter along with a wealth of new high-quality images. A new chapter covers epitehlial tissue, and new techniques used in histology and histopathology are discussed throughout, including in situ hybridisation (ISH) and digital image analysis. Pathogenesis explanations are introduced in the current (and many new) cases of histopathology. The breadth of coverage - farm animals, dogs, cats, horses, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish - and the integration of normal and abnorTable of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. Author Bio. 1. Introduction 2. The Cell 3. Epitehlial tissue 4. Connective tissue 5. Blood and bone marrow 6. Muscle 7. Cardiovascular system 8. Respiratory system 9. Digestive system 10. Urinary system 11. Endocrine system 12. Male reproductive system 13. Female reproductive system 14. Nervous system 15. Special senses 16. Lymphatic system 17. Integument. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.
£137.75
Taylor & Francis Ltd Reproductive Technologies and Biobanking for the
Book SynopsisHow to decelerate loss of global biodiversity is one of the greatest challenges of our generation. Reproductive technologies have enormous potential to assist the recovery ofspecies by enhancing reproductive output, facilitating genetic management, and supporting reintroduction of threatened species. Of particular value are cryopreservation technologies coupled with the establishment of global gene banks to conserve, in perpetuity, the remaining extant genetic diversity of threatened amphibians.Reproductive Technologies and Biobanking for the Conservation of Amphibians brings together leading experts in the field to provide a comprehensive overview of current bestpractices, summarise technological advancements, and present a framework for facilitating the integration of reproductive technologies and biobanking into conservation breedingprograms for threatened amphibians. It is an invaluable reference for the next generation of conservation practitioners: Table of ContentsIntegrating Reproductive Technologies into the Conservation Toolbox for the Recovery of Amphibian Species. Status of Global Amphibian Declines and the Prioritisation of Species for Captive Breeding. Methods of Identifying the Sex of Amphibians and of Conditioning Captive Brood Stock for Assisted Reproduction. Hormonal Control of Amphibian Reproduction. Non-invasive Monitoring of Stress Physiology during Management and Breeding of Amphibians in Captivity. Ultrasound Imaging to Assess Female Reproductive Status and Inform Hormonally Induced Ovulation. Protocols for Hormone-Induced Spermiation, and the Cold Storage, Activation, and Assessment of Amphibian Sperm. Genetic Management of Threatened Amphibians; using Artificial Fertilisation Technologies to Facilitate Genetic Rescue and Assisted Gene Flow. Cryopreservation of Amphibian Genomes: Targeting the Holy Grail, Cryopreservation of Maternal-Haploid and Embryonic-Diploid Genomes. Culturing and Biobanking of Amphibian Cell Lines for Conservation Applications. Linking in-situ and ex-situ Populations of Threatened Amphibian Species using Genome Resource Banks. Genome Resource Banks as a Tool for Amphibian Conservation.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Caribbean Coral Reef
Book SynopsisThis book is a visual tour of Caribbean coral reefs between 1968 and 1978. They are the worldâs second largest coral reef community and the most threatened. The Caribbean Coral Reef: A Record of an Ecosystem Under Threat offers a priceless historical record made by a photographer who set out to document the major reef species when those reefs were at their prime. Today, coral reefs are under threat as never before and, sadly, most of what is shown in the book's photographs is now gone forever. It is only by comparing the images in this book with what we see now that we are able to fully recognize what we have lost. With its stunning photography and precise, accurate scientific information, this book offers students of coral reefs a wealth of information about this rich, fragile ecosystem. It is also written accessibly for non-academic visitors to the Caribbean reef or anyone interested in the earthâs creatures. Many of the invertebrates will be unfamiliar to Trade Review"This book is a priceless historical record of Caribbean coral reefs by a photographer who set out to document all the major reef species in the 1970s when the coral reefs were at their prime. No one will ever do that again, and most of what is shown in his photographs is now gone forever. I can personally confirm the accuracy of this book: I’ve dived on the reefs shown in this book for more than 65 years and saw the decline from start to finish… No other book available shows Caribbean coral reefs when they were at their best. It is only by comparing the images in this book with what they see now that people can recognize what we have lost. It is far more than they can imagine!"Thomas J. F. Goreau, PhD, President of the Global Coral Reef Alliance, USA"The author’s excellent photographic skills convey clear concepts of processes and key aspects of species for identification. Bill Sacco is also skilful at writing in an engaging story-telling style while clearly and concisely communicating the essential scientific concepts. He has evidently consulted expert taxonomic specialists to confirm the living organisms in his photos are correctly identified and kept up with the latest scientific literature. As well as being the most up-to-date and accurate record of species names, this book has the best balance between species identification and ecological processes, all in a single pleasantly readable and illustrated guide. I also enjoy reading Sacco’s book because the chapters are about important distinct topics, rather than arranged as an inventory. Even after 52 years of research on coral reefs, I continue to learn things from his work!"Charles Birkeland, PhD, Affiliate Professor in the Graduate Program in Biology at University of Hawai’I Mãnoa and Professor Emeritus at the University of Guam, USA"This book is more than a visual epitaph to the coral reefs that existed throughout the Caribbean in the late 1960s and early 1970s; it is a call to arms. Whether as a science photographer or science teacher, Bill and I are both trying to tell compelling stories about the living world. We are still trying to connect the viewer’s heart to the viewer’s mind. The book now in your hands is in a publishing genre all its own. Like Haeckel’s monograph, it exists at the interface between art and science. Like the subject it portrays, it resists classification. Are corals: animal, mineral, or vegetable? Yes. Should this volume’s ISBN number come from the arts or the sciences? Yes. Will this book inspire both hearts and minds? Yes."James W. Porter, PhD, Meigs Professor of Ecology, University of Georgia, USA"Bill Sacco is not only a top rank photographer, but he has spent many hours working with, and talking to coral reef scientists. His own knowledge is strong, and he has access to the best coral reef researchers working in the Caribbean. I cannot imagine a person more qualified to write this kind of book. It should also be noted that difficult as fishes are to photograph, the images are amazing. Indeed, the first thing that will strike the reader is the exquisite photography; but the author is in a class by himself. Once the first impact of the astounding photography is accepted, the reader will be struck by the scientific integrity of the book. The Caribbean Coral Reef is a time machine, taking the reader back to when these reefs thrived. However, it is not simply an elegy to something gone forever; there is optimism that we may see these reefs again as they appear in this book."Robert A. Kinzie, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Biology at University of Hawai’I Mãnoa, USATable of ContentsForeword by James W. Porter. Introduction. 1. The Structure of a Reef. 2. The Shallow Reef. 3. Corals. 4. Invertebrates. 5. Fishes. 6. The Back-Reef. 7. The Hidden Reef. 8. The Reef at Night. Afterword/Acknowledgements. Appendix: Locality List, Common Names, Notes. Bibliography. Index.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Modern Medicines from Plants
Book SynopsisThe full colour, beautifully illustrated Modern Medicines from Plants: Botanical histories of some of modern medicine's most important drugs features information on plants from which we obtain modern prescription medicines. It outlines their historical uses as herbal medicines in the past two millennia, using primary sources, and describes how extracts from them, and their semisynthetic and synthetic derivatives, were developed to be today's therapeutic drugs and diagnostic chemicals. This book describes medicinal plants and their habitats, the diseases that their medicines treat, and the science of how they work.This amazing and unique book is a wonderful read for those with an interest in both herbal and prescription medicines. Written with authority by physicians and gardeners at the Garden of Medicinal Plants at the Royal College of Physicians, London, chapters detail the history and modern scientific research on plants and their medicines. It is very useful to pTrade Review"Modern medicine from plants" is a very accessible addition to any collection of books on nature and how we might benefit from its gentle management and sensitive interaction, especially when we need help "on the fly" or in the field.” G. Carlo Laurenzi OBE - former CEO of the Wildlife Trust; London; adviser to DEFRA; past member of the founding board of Rewilding Britain; and a long-time forager and bushcrafter.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Ammi majus – ammi, false Queen Anne’s lace, bullwort, bishop’s weed, herb william – ethoxsalen (8-methoxypsoralen) 2. Artemisia annua – sweet wormwood, annual wormwood, Qing-Hao – artemesinin and derivatives 3. Atropa belladonna – deadly nightshade; Datura stramonium – Jimson weed; and Mandragora, Hyoscyamus, Brugmansia, Scopolia – atropine and hyoscine 4. Betula pendula – silver birch - β-sitosterol 5. Camellia sinensis - tea; Coffea arabica – coffee; Theobroma cacao – chocolate – caffeine, theophylline 6. Camptotheca acuminata – camptotheca – camptothecin, topotecan and irinotecan 7. Capsicum annuum – chilli pepper – capsaicin 8. Catharanthus roseus – Madagascar periwinkle, Cayenne Jasmine, old maid, rosy periwinkle – vincristine, vinblastine 9. Cephalotaxus harringtonia – Chinese plum yew – harringtonine 10. Chondrodendron tomentosum – curare vine – tubocurarine 11. Cinchona species – quinine tree, Jesuit’s bark, Peruvian bark – quinine, quinidine 12. Citrus x limon – lemon – vitamin C 13. Colchicum autumnale – meadow saffron, autumn crocus, naked ladies – colchicine 14. Digitalis purpurea – purple foxglove – digitoxin; Digitalis lanata – woolly foxglove – digoxin 15. Dioscorea polystachya – yam; Glycine max – soybean – steroids 16. Ephedra sinica – Joint pine, Mormon tea – ephedrine, ecstasy 17. Erythroxylum coca – coca bush – cocaine 18. Euphorbia peplus – common spurge – ingenol mebutate 19. Galanthus nivalis – snowdrop – galantamine 20. Galega officinalis – goat’s rue – phenformin, metformin 21. Glycyrrhiza glabra – liquorice – carbenoxolone, glycyrrhizic acid 22. Guaiacum officinale – roughbark lignum-vitae, guaiacwood – alpha-guaiaconic acid 23. Hordeum jubatum – foxtail barley; Arundo donax – giant reed – lignocaine (lidocaine) and derivatives 24. Hordeum vulgare, Claviceps purpurea – common barley, ergot – ergometrine, ergotamine 25. Hydrangea febrifuga – Asian hydrangea, Chinese quinine – febrifugine, methaqualone, halofuginone 26. Illicium verum – Chinese star anise; I. anisatum – Japanese Star Anise – oseltamivir 27. Inula helenium – elecampane, enula, horseheal, scabwort, wild sunflower – inulin 28. Melilotus officinalis – melilot, ellow weet clover, king’s clover, yellow melilot – warfarin 29. Morus alba – white mulberry – miglustat, miglitol 30. Nicotiana tabacum – tobacco – nicotine, with a note on Lobelia – lobeline, and Laburnum anagyroides – cytisine 31. Papaver rhoeas – corn or Flander’s poppy – rhoeadine, thebaine, oxycodone, etorphine and other derivatives 32. Papaver somniferum – opium poppy – morphine, codeine, noscapine, protopine 33. Physostigma venenosum – Calabar bean – physostigmine 34. Pilocarpus microphyllus – jaborandi – pilocarpine 35. Podophyllum peltatum – Mayapple, American mandrake, Ground lemon; Podophyllum hexandrum – Himalayan mayapple – podophyllotoxin, etoposide, teniposide 36. Rauvolfia serpentina – snake root – reserpine 37. Salix alba – willow; Filipendula ulmaria – meadowsweet; Gaultheria procumbens – wintergreen – aspirin, salicylic acid and methyl salicylate 38. Silybum marianum – milk thistle – silymarin, Legalon-SIL 39. Tanacetum cineriifolium – pyrethrum, Dalmation chrysanthemum – pyrethrins 40. Taxus baccata – European yew; Taxus brevifolia –Pacific yew – paclitaxel and derivatives 41. Valeriana officinalis – valerian – sodium valproate 42. Veratrum album, V. nigrum – false hellebores – protoveratrine – V. californicum – cyclopamine and sonidegib 43. Visnaga daucoides – khella – nifedipine, amiodarone, sodium cromoglicate, nedocromil sodium 44. Excipients and Solvents 45. Vitamins
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CRC Press Environment Energy and Sustainable Development
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CRC Press Monographs in Contact Allergy Volume 1
Book SynopsisMonographs in Contact Allergy, Volume 1: Non-Fragrance Allergens in Cosmetics (Part 1 and Part 2) is the first 2-part volume in an exciting series on contact allergy.It presents over 500 natural or synthetic chemicals and compounds which have caused allergic contact dermatitis in cosmetic products. Included here are INCI names, synonyms, description/definition, CAS and EU numbers, chemical class, function in cosmetics, molecular formula, structural formula and advice on patch tests. A full literature review is given of patch testing in patients, case reports of cosmetic allergic contact dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis, photosensitivity, immediate contact reactions and systemic side effects. This text is suitable for anyone with an interest in contact allergy, from university students to professionals, and all readers will find this informative and detailed series an invaluable resource.Key Features:Monographs of all know
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Forgotten Books Rural Italy An Account of the Present Agricultural Condition of the Kingdom Classic Reprint
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Forgotten Books Cotton Growing in India Classic Reprint
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