Agriculture and farming Books

Book SynopsisMichael Morpurgo's first non-fiction book for adults in forty years: an uplifting memoir of springtime joy.

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Book SynopsisA hymn to the rituals of farming life from a bestselling Irish author.

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Book SynopsisIn 1939 the writer Enid Barraud, disillusioned with her city life, left London and went to live in a village in Cambridgeshire, joining what became known as The Women's Land Army, one of thousands of women who worked the land, while war raged overhead and abroad. In her recently rediscovered memoir, Set My Hand Upon The Plough, first published in 1946, Enid writes with remarkable candour and honesty about her life on the farm on the Home Front. Barraud preferred to identify as male, was known to the other farm workers as John, and lived with her female partner. The book now joins the ranks of important LGBT memoirs and casts new light on the lives of men and women who fought or worked for the liberation of Europe. This new edition has an introduction by Luke Turner, author of Out of the Woods and Men at War.

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Book SynopsisTHE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERHead back down to Clarkson Farm with the bestseller from our favourite welly-wearing wannabe farmer, Jeremy Clarkson___________Enthusiastic trainee farmer Jeremy Clarkson made just 144 in his first year at Diddly Squat Farm. This year he''s determined to do better. Not because he now knows what he''s doing. But because he''s fed up of getting stick from Kaleb.Yet farming continues to be a challenge.For instance . . . Loading a grain trailer was more demanding than flying an Apache gunship? Cows were more dangerous than motor-racing? It''s easier to get planning permission to build a nuclear plant than to turn a barn into a restaurant?Jeremy''s always got a plan. Loads of them. Often cunning.Not always greeted with wild enthusiasm by Kaleb and Cheerful Charlie, however . . .___________PRAISE FOR DIDDLY SQUAT<Trade ReviewIf you want a laugh, it's Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat: 'Til the Cows Come Home . . . The book will keep us going until the next TV series appears. * Spectator *

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Book SynopsisThis extraordinary book contains in one unique volume, the most wide-ranging history of apples ever written and a detailed survey of over 2,000 of the world's apple varieties.Trade Reviewa fascinating history * Catherine Barnes, Sunday Express *with its painstakingly researched history and spot-on tasting notes, this book is invaluable to anyone who loves the crunch of a fine apple * Nigel Slater, The Observer *written with huge enthusiasm and knowledge, this is evidently an invaluable guide * Fresh Produce Journal *a brilliant apple bible * Financial Times *A fascinating history -- Catherine Barnes * Sunday Express *Table of ContentsThe fruit of paradise; for pleasure, meate and medicine; for God and country; apples for the few; apples for the many; the cider story. Directory of apple varieties. Appendices: cooking with apples; growing apples; further information.

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Book SynopsisOn 'Lady Day', March 1943 a group of Christian pacifists took possession of a vacant farm in Frating, a hamlet on the Essex Tendring Peninsula. There they established a working community, inspired by their association with The Adelphi journal, where D.H.Lawrence, John Middleton Murry, Vera Brittain, Iris Murdoch, George Orwell and others shared ideas for the future with European religious radicals such as Nikolai Berdyaev, Martin Buber and Simone Weil. Frating Hall Farm provided a settlement and livelihood for individuals and families (as well as a temporary sanctuary for refugees and prisoners-of-war), and over time became a successful arable and livestock land-holding of more than 300 acres. Scorned initially by their neighbours for their anti-war views, the Frating community won respect not only through their farming achievements, but having established a touring theatre company and choir, for bringing new life to the villages and churches around them. The lost story of Frating Hall Farm is based on the reminiscences of those who grew up on the farm, together with photographs, letters and organisational records, never before seen or published. The book is a kaleidoscopic history of a farm during its eleven-year occupation, and an enquiry into the passionate religious and political ideals of the back-to-the-land movement in wartime and post-war rural England.

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Book Synopsis''Charming, important . . . a journey of discovery'' TelegraphOver the course of a year, Robert Penn learns how to plant, harvest, thresh and mill his own wheat, in order to bake bread for his family. In returning to this pre-industrial practice, he tells the fascinating story of our relationship with bread: from the domestication of wheat in the Fertile Crescent at the dawn of civilization, to the rise of mass-produced loaves and the resurgence in homebaking today.Gathering knowledge and wisdom from experts around the world - farmers on the banks of the Nile, harvesters in the American Midwest and Parisian boulangers - Penn reconnects the joy of making and eating bread with a deep appreciation for the skill and patience required to cultivate its key ingredient. This book is a celebration of the millennia-old craft of breadmaking, and how it is woven into the story of humanity.''Compelling, vivid . . . Slow Rise will be welcomed by theTrade ReviewA modern day Thoreau . . . Rob Penn has been hand scything wheat in the Nile Delta and growing his own heritage grains * Great British Food Magazine *Compelling, vivid . . . the cyclist and former lawyer explores his enthusiasm for sourdough bread, and forgotten "landrace" wheats, as he supervises their planting, harvesting and the milling of the grain that would go into his loaf . . . Slow Rise will be welcomed by the new bread geeks -- Dan Lepard * Spectator *A wide-ranging, gloriously obsessive odyssey ... a wonderful insight into the history, culture and sheer hard work taken to make this most fundamental of human foods -- Jenny Linford * author of The Missing Ingredient *Rob Penn's enthusiasm for what he calls 'the most symbolically evocative foodstuff' is so infectious and persuasive ... a pleasingly evocative tale, told with the same rich descriptions and wistful asides that Penn bakes into all of his books * Geographical *Charming, important ... a journey of discovery -- Boudicca Fox-Leonard * Telegraph *Fascinating, compelling . . . Robert Penn's engaging account encompasses every aspect of bread, from how it fuelled entire empires to which grains he could grow on his own allotment -- David Ellis * Evening Standard *People keep rediscovering the joy of bread. In truth it never went away; it was just subverted by pappy cheaper bread ... Rob Penn celebrates what we can do to reverse this culinary serfdom -- Tim Lang * author of Feeding Britain *

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Book SynopsisFor the 6th Edition of this highly regarded textbook devoted to lipids, the title has been modified from Lipid Biochemistry to Lipids to acknowledge the coming together of biological and medical sciences, the increasingly blurred boundaries between them and the growing importance of lipids in diverse aspects of science and technology.Table of ContentsPreface, xv Acknowledgements, xvii About the authors, xix About the companion website, xxi 1 Lipids: definitions, naming, methods and a guide to the contents of this book, 1 1.1 Introduction, 1 1.2 Definitions, 1 1.3 Structural chemistry and nomenclature, 1 1.4 Lipidomics, 4 1.5 A guide to the contents of this book, 8 Key points, 11 Further reading, 12 2 Important biological lipids and their structures, 13 2.1 Structure and properties of fatty acids, 13 2.2 Storage lipids – triacylglycerols and wax esters, 20 2.3 Membrane lipids, 26 Key points, 42 Further reading, 42 3 Fatty acid metabolism, 44 3.1 The biosynthesis of fatty acids, 44 3.2 Degradation of fatty acids, 85 3.3 Chemical peroxidation is an important reaction particularly of polyunsaturated fatty acids, 95 3.4 Peroxidation catalysed by lipoxygenase enzymes, 96 3.5 Essential fatty acids and the biosynthesis of eicosanoids, 100 Key points, 120 Further reading, 121 4 The metabolism of complex lipids, 124 4.1 The biosynthesis of triacylglycerols, 124 4.2 The catabolism of acylglycerols, 133 4.3 The integration and control of animal acylglycerol metabolism, 136 4.4 Wax esters, 143 4.5 Phosphoglyceride biosynthesis, 146 4.6 Degradation of phospholipids, 157 4.7 Metabolism of glycosylglycerides, 163 4.8 Metabolism of sphingolipids, 165 4.9 Cholesterol biosynthesis, 173 Key points, 182 Further reading, 183 5 Roles of lipids in cellular structures, 187 5.1 Lipid assemblies, 187 5.2 Role of lipids in cellular evolution, 193 5.3 Membrane structure, 201 5.4 Membrane function, 206 5.5 Intracellular lipid droplets, 215 5.6 Extracellular lipid assemblies, 222 Key points, 226 Further reading, 227 6 Dietary lipids and their biological roles, 229 6.1 Lipids in food, 229 6.2 Roles of dietary lipids, 233 Key points, 251 Further reading, 251 7 Lipid assimilation and transport, 253 7.1 Lipid digestion and absorption, 253 7.2 Transport of lipids in the blood: plasma lipoproteins, 261 7.3 The coordination of lipid metabolism in the body, 275 Key points, 284 Further reading, 285 8 Lipids in transmembrane signalling and cell regulation, 287 8.1 Phosphoinositides have diverse roles in cell signalling and cell compartmentation, 288 8.2 Endocannabinoid signalling, 299 8.3 Lysophosphatidate and sphingosine 1-phosphate in the circulation regulate cell motility and proliferation, 299 8.4 Signalling by phospholipase D, at least partly through phosphatidate, 300 8.5 Ceramide regulates apoptosis and other cell responses, 301 Key points, 302 Further reading, 303 9 The storage of triacylglycerols in animals and plants, 304 9.1 White adipose tissue depots and triacylglycerol storage in animals, 304 9.2 Brown adipose tissue and its role in thermogenesis, 310 9.3 Lipid storage in plants, 313 Key points, 314 Further reading, 315 10 Lipids in health and disease, 317 10.1 Inborn errors of lipid metabolism, 317 10.2 Lipids and cancer, 323 10.3 Lipids and immune function, 328 10.4 Effects of too much or too little adipose tissue: obesity and lipodystrophies, 338 10.5 Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism, 349 Key points, 364 Further reading, 365 11 Lipid technology and biotechnology, 367 11.1 Introduction, 367 11.2 Lipid technologies: from surfactants to biofuels, 367 11.3 Lipids in foods, 375 11.4 Modifiying lipids in foods, 379 11.5 Modifying lipids in nonedible products, 383 11.6 Lipids and genetically modified organisms, 385 Key points, 390 Further reading, 390 Index and list of abbreviations, 391

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Book SynopsisConsidered a classic at the time of its publication in 1910, A Shepherd''s Life is a rare account of the lives of those who lived on and worked the land in nineteenth-century rural Britain. A masterful work of prose, W. H. Hudson focuses on the story of one man, a Wiltshire shepherd named Caleb Bawcombe, whose tales of sheep dogs, farmer''s wives, poachers and local fairs become a sublime account of a way of life that has largely disappeared from these shores.

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Book SynopsisEscape into nature with Matt Baker''s fascinating journey through the natural year and family life on the farm''A delight'' Countryfile Magazine_______Matt Baker finds his calm on the farm.Surrounded by nature with his family, dogs, array of sheep, Mediterranean miniature donkeys and a whole host of wildlife in the farm''s ancient woodland, Matt shows us how the power and beauty of the countryside can bring joy to us all.Following the ever-changing seasons of the year, we see woodland animals emerge after a long winter of hibernation and lambs begin to gambol in April. We hear the dawn chorus in the height of summer and see the preparations unfold for the harsh and wild winter months.Peppered with hand drawn sketches, unforgettable moments from Matt''s TV career and stories of a landscape you''ll fall in love with - from its sun-soaked pastures to 6ft snow drifts - Matt reveals how the outdoors has made him who he is today.Trade ReviewA delight -- Margaret Bartlett * Countryfile *Delightful * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisAn entertaining whistle-stop tour of rural British traditions, from the bestselling author of The World According to Kaleb.Ever wondered what goes down at a Tar Barrel Festival? Don't know your wassailing from your wife carrying? Well buckle up, because Kaleb Cooper - star of hit TV show Clarkson's Farm and Sunday Times bestselling author - is here to take you on a guided tour of some of the UK's most eccentric rural traditions. In his smash-hit debut The World According to Kaleb, we learnt how Kaleb feels about everything from existentialism to comb-overs, and why he doesn't want to visit the Mediterranean. In this follow-up, Kaleb casts his focus closer to home to examine what people like to get up to in the great outdoors. You'll go gravy wrestling in Lancashire, nettle eating in Somerset, and venture to Hereford for the significant occasion that is Best Dressed Stick.Along the way Kaleb will muse upon enduring British traditions like Morris Dancing and country fairs with his trademark warmth and deadpan wit. For fans of Kaleb's unique perspective and amusing hot takes, this will be a must-read.

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Book SynopsisLearn the difference between a farrow and a barrow, and what distinguishes a weanling from a yearling. Country and city mice alike will delight in Julia Rothman's charming illustrated guide to the curious parts and pieces of rural living. Dissecting everything from the shapes of squash varieties to how a barn is constructed and what makes up a beehive to crop rotation patterns, Rothman gives a richly entertaining tour of the quirky details of country life. Also available in this series: Nature Anatomy, Nature Anatomy Notebook, Ocean Anatomy, and Food Anatomy.

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'There is one animal that is familiar to all of us, whoever we are, wherever we live''Even if we've never had direct contact with one, we will have seen one, or at the very least, heard one. For those of us who live in the western world it is more than likely that one sleeps in our house, possibly even on our bed. I'm talking of course, of the dog. Yet, this animal, which lives alongside five hundred million of us all over the world - as an invaluable partner and a trusted confidant - presents us with one great unsolved mystery: how did this relationship - the most complex and enduring of any between human and animal - start in the first place?'Kate Humble is a life-long animal lover. Now living on an idyllic farm in Wales, she has achieved her dream of surrounding herself with as many varieties as possible. But, as with many Brits, the dog has always held a special place in her heart. Here, she uses her journey with her sheepdog puppy Teg to frame her examination of this very special relationship. Written with warmth and love, and packed full of stories about rescue dogs, guide dogs, service dogs and medical dogs, this is a must-read for anyone with a four-legged friend.

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Book Synopsis'Funny, insightful and hugely informative ... a charming book' DAILY MAIL'Tremendous ... We all need to take stock, and this is the ideal starting point. I learnt a lot from this book and laughed a lot too.' ROSAMUND YOUNG, author of The Secret Life of CowsSince highland cattle ransacked his grandmother's vegetable patch when he was six, Roger Morgan-Grenville has been fascinated by cows.So at the age of 61, with no farming experience, he signed on as a part- time labourer on a beef cattle farm to tell their side of the story. The result is this lyrical and evocative book.For 10,000 years, cow and human lives have been intertwined. Cattle have existed alongside us, fed and shod us, quenched our thirst, and provided a thousand other tiny services, and yet most of us know little about them. We are also blissfully unaware of the de-natured lives we often ask them to lead.Part history, part adventure and part unsentimental manifesto for how we should treat cows in the 21st century, Taking Stock asks us to think carefully about what we eat, and to let nature back into food production.Trade ReviewFunny, insightful and hugely informative ... a charming book * Daily Mail *Tremendous ... We all need to take stock, and this is the ideal starting point. I learnt a lot from this book and laughed a lot too. * Rosamund Young, author of The Secret Life of Cows *Stylishly locates the importance of the cow in absolutely everything from finance ... to future food. [A] first-prize rosette for this paean to the wonderful cow, Man's other best friend. * John Lewis-Stempel, Country Life *A lyrical and evocative book * Daily Express *No cow could ever hope for a better appreciation of its truly unique worth. * Betty Fussell, author of Raising Steaks: The Life and Times of American Beef *An epic story told with warmth, wit and humanity. Will make us feel differently about these long-suffering animals. * Graham Harvey, author of Grass-Fed Nation *While this book focuses on UK farming, there is plenty of information that can be appreciated regarding the cow, no matter where one is from. * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisThis is a cook book to celebrate British farming in all its hardship and glory. For many families, working the land and raising livestock is a true labour of love, and what they produce is the backbone of the country's food and drink. The dishes in this book make the most of local and seasonal ingredients, creating delicious meals, puddings and bakes that anyone can cook up at home. Alongside that, members of these farming families have told the stories of their livelihoods: from losing sheep in snowstorms to stoking enthusiasm in the next generation, their honesty and passion is an inspiration and an education. Recipes include Blackbrook Beef Bolognese from a traditional lowland farm in Leicestershire, Reestit Mutton Soup by two sisters who run their family farm on Shetland and Pheasant and Asparagus Crumble by game farmers in Cambridgeshire, as well as Kentish Lavender Shortbread from Castle Farm and a cocktail featuring fresh edible flowers from Greens of Devon. As the landscape of British farming changes, we need to support high-quality food production and understand how farmers can work in harmony with nature to make our eating habits more sustainable. Whether you're country born and bred or have never donned a pair of wellies, discover the food and stories in this book to help to put British farming back on the map and at the centre of your table.

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Book SynopsisHistory has portrayed Australia’s First Peoples, the Aboriginals, as hunter-gatherers who lived on an empty, uncultivated land. History is wrong. In this seminal book, Bruce Pascoe uncovers evidence that long before the arrival of white men, Aboriginal people across the continent were building dams and wells; planting, irrigating, and harvesting seeds, and then preserving the surplus and storing it in houses, sheds, or secure vessels; and creating elaborate cemeteries and manipulating the landscape. All of these behaviours were inconsistent with the hunter-gatherer tag, which turns out to have been a convenient lie that worked to justify dispossession. Using compelling evidence from the records and diaries of early Australian explorers and colonists, he reveals that Aboriginal systems of food production and land management have been blatantly understated in modern retellings of early Aboriginal history, and that a new look at Australia’s past is required — for the benefit of us all. Dark Emu, a bestseller in Australia, won both the Book of the Year Award and the Indigenous Writer’s Prize in the New South Wales Premier’s Literary Awards.Trade Review‘Australia’s education system tended to emphasise the struggle and pluck of settlers. Dark Emu shifted the gaze, pointing to peaceful towns and well-tended land devastated by European aggression and cattle grazing. In a nation of 25 million people, the book has sold more than 260,000 copies.’ * The New York Times *’Unputdownable.’ -- Darina Allen * Irish Examiner *‘An extraordinary book.’ -- David Greig * The Herald *‘The truth-telling must go on.’ -- Stephen Fitzpatrick * The Australian *‘This is the most important book on Australia and should be read by every Australian.’ -- Marcia Langton * The Australian *‘[A] brisk and lucidly written account … This is an important and deeply researched reinterpretation of Australian history and a stark warning about the danger of accepting received wisdom at face value.’ * Publishers Weekly, starred review *‘Dark Emu ... is revolutionary, the most important book published in Australia by any writer in this or any other century.’ * Jersey Evening Post *‘Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand what Australia once was, or what it might yet be if we heed the lessons of long and sophisticated human occupation.’ -- NSW Premier's Literacy Awards judging panel‘I’m grateful for a book that has so enlivened the engagement of Australians with their country’s history … In spite of half a century of eloquent activism and scholarship, most Australians still grossly underestimate the sophistication of Indigenous culture, technology and governance. The popular embrace of Pascoe’s work suggests that many are keen to learn.’ -- Tom Griffiths, Emeritus Professor of History at the Australian National University‘[Pascoe’s] arguments about the reality of Aboriginal agriculture, acquaculture, food storage and preservation are not new, but hitherto they have been buried in scientific papers, less accessible writings, or not pursued in such a sustained manner. He has done a great service by bringing this material to students and general readers, and in such a lively and engaging fashion … I heartily recommend this book to teachers of Aboriginal studies.’ -- Richard Broome, Emeritus Professor of History at La Trobe University'[A]n important book that advances a powerful argument for re-evaluating the sophistication of Aboriginal peoples’ economic and socio-political livelihoods, and calls for Australia to embrace the complexity, sophistication and innovative skills of Indigenous people into its concept of itself as a nation.' -- Dr Michael Davis * Aboriginal History *

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Book SynopsisIslands in a Common Sea shares the stories of farmers and fishermen from all over the world, taking a deep dive into the everyday lives of 25 pioneering individuals who nurture their environment in the hopes of a sustainable future.

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Book Synopsis''He is unlike anybody else writing today ... After Donald Trump''s election, we urgently need to rediscover the best of radical America. An essential part of that story is Wendell Berry. Few of us can live, or even aspire to, his kind of life. But nobody can risk ignoring him'' Andrew Marr''Wendell Berry is the most important writer and thinker that you have (probably) never heard of. He is an American sage'' James Rebanks, author of The Shepherd''s Life Wendell Berry is ''something of an anachronism''. He began his life as the old times and the last of the old-time people were dying out, and continues to this day in the old ways: a team of work horses and a pencil are his preferred working tools. The writings gathered in The World-Ending Fire are the unique product of a life spent farming the fields of rural Kentucky with mules and horses, and of the rich, intimate knowledge of the land cultivated by this work. These are essays written inTrade ReviewA fascinating tribute to the life of the land ... Berry's writings are timelier than ever -- Laura Garmeson * Financial Times *The poet laureate of America's farmland * Observer *Maybe you don't care much about farming, but these essays, which move from food culture to feminism to literacy to global economics, confront the idea that the rotten ways we treat one another are rooted in the rotten ways we treat the land. [...] Berry draws endlessly and non-repetitively on the deep well of the lived truth of farm life, which delivers up sweet, clear lines of poetry and local lore and a kind of immediate authenticity. [...] I believe in the project laid out in The World-Ending Fire, the project of finding our humanity in humility, in living as described in the essay "The Agrarian Standard" as "local adaptation, which requires bringing local nature, local people, local economy, and local culture into a practical and enduring harmony." This is something you can do, something that no government, corporation, church, or law enforcement body can stop you from doing, an action in which you can find some measure of empowerment and freedom for you and your neighbors. It's as easy as planting a tree. -- Dean Kuiper * Los Angeles Review of Books *With a precise pen, Berry clears any thicket of cosy consensus with a clear eye and cutting hand * Irish Times *

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING''An honest look at the farming life today. Raw, earthy and inspiring'' - Cal Flyn, author of Islands of Abandonment''A beautifully written, incredibly timely book'' - Clover Stroud, author of My Wild and Sleepless NightsWhen barrister and author Sarah Langford left her city life behind she found herself unexpectedly back in the world of farming. It was not how she remembered. Instead, she saw farmers dealing with very different problems to those faced by her grandfather, considered a hero for having fed a starving nation after war. Now farmers faced accusations of ecological mismanagement by a hostile urban media whilst battling extreme weather and political upheaval. Yet as Sarah learned how to farm and grew closer to the land, she discovered a new generation on a path of regenerative change.In Rooted, Sarah weaves her own story around those who tTrade ReviewEnthralling ... An unignorable call to understand the challenges facing not only farming but the Earth itself. * Spectator *Absorbing, compassionate [and] galvanising. * Guardian *Langford writes so movingly of the countryside and its effect on her heart and her family. * TLS *More than a memoir; Langford manages to contain and convey the whole scale of the coming agricultural revolution. * Daily Telegraph *A refreshing perspective on a overwhelmingly masculine world * Financial Times *Sarah Langford's book on farming is really a book about healing. All of life and death is here: family, politics, nature, climate, history, humanity. Rooted is a beautifully written, powerful reminder of where we've gone wrong, what is at stake, and how we can change. I loved it. * Christie Watson, bestselling author of The Language of Kindness *Rooted offers us an honest look at the farming life today. It is not an easy way to make a living, but through Langford's personal story - and those of who she meets - we appreciate how it offers a connection with the land, and a firmer sense of our place in the world. Raw, earthy and inspiring. * Cal Flyn, author of Islands of Abandonment *Moving, startling, uplifting, galvanising and unsettling, this plainly beautiful book is one of those rare few that changes how you see the world around you: the shape of fields seen from a train, the vegetables in a supermarket chiller cabinet, the earth beneath your feet and falling through your fingers. * Ella Risbridger, author of Midnight Chicken and The Year of Miracles *A beautifully written, incredibly timely book addressing not just where our food comes from and why this matters so much, but also fundamental questions relating to our relationship with the land, and the definition of home. * Clover Stroud, author of My Wild and Sleepless Nights *Heartbreaking and hopeful, this story of a farming revival has never been more important. It opened my eyes and touched my soul * Esther Freud *A magical book of wonderful stories about how farmers think and the challenges they face. It demonstrates that farmers across the country are passionate about producing food and caring for the land. A triumph * Jake Fiennes, author of Land Healer *Rooted is a brave thing: a book that prods into the ever-widening gulf between the binaries we increasingly use to examine the world. As conversations about what we eat and where it comes from reach fever-pitch, Sarah Langford's clear-eyed, inquisitive and passionate plea for farmers and farming offers a vital understanding when it has never been so needed. I hope everyone reads it. * Alice Vincent, author of Rootbound *An eloquent and personal insight into the terrible human as well as environmental cost of cheap food and an inspiring account of the people working to heal our relationship with our habitat and ourselves. Urgent, necessary and moving. * Ben Rawlence, author of The Treeline *A fine book: heartfelt, honest and hopeful. Sarah has the knowledge and skill to help people better understand where their food comes from and why we should all care. * Helen Rebanks *Moving, intimate, tender and searing, this is a gem of a book with deep roots and fresh green shoots. * Tamsin Calidas, author of I Am An Island *A timely and optimistic book, ostensibly about why we need farming to produce food, but more deeply about how farming is done, or could be done. Refreshingly authentic, Rooted gives us a hopeful sense of a regenerative future * Juliet Blaxland, author of The Easternmost House and The Easternmost Sky *Evocative and resonant. These are stories that need to be told. * Andy Cato, Groove Armada and Wildfarmed *Poetically written and filled with compelling data about modern-day farming * Vogue *Where Rooted ploughs its own shining furrow in its humanity ... but also the gathered, inspirational stories of farmers trying to do better and greener. * John Lewis-Stempel *

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Book SynopsisWITH A FOREWORD BY PATRICK BARKHAMAnd an essay by Welsh hill farmer, Dafydd Morris-Jones'One of the great no-holds-barred life-adventures in the wilds of the British landscape.' ADAM NICOLSONWritten on the eve of the Second World War, this memoir tells the remarkable story of how 21-year-old Thomas Firbank decided on impulse to purchase a 2,400-acre hill farm in the rugged, inhospitable mountains of Snowdonia, and how he and his wife struggled to build it back into prosperity. The book became an international bestseller, selling over half-a-million copies worldwide and pioneered the genre of 'good life' rural escape literature. This new edition is introduced with a foreword by the award-winning nature writer, Patrick Barkham, and includes an afterword by contemporary Welsh sheep farmer, Dafydd Morris-Jones.I Bought a Mountain is a thrilling human tale of tragedy and triumph, as well as a portrait of a lost era when farming was a communal endeavour, offering precious insights into conservation and sustainability relevant for today.Trade Review'"There's nothing so fine as courage," Thomas Firbank writes in I Bought a Mountain and that is the motto of the book: challenge after challenge faced, suffered and, in part anyway, relished for its stimulus. One of the great no-holds-barred life-adventures in the wilds of the British landscape. Every page is alive with the presence of the Welsh mountains and and their people, every chapter with the insistent, often beautiful, often savage realities of the natural world.' * Adam Nicolson *'One of the most compelling and successful 20th-century versions of the urge to escape to the country... deeply inspiring... highly pertinent.' * PATRICK BARKHAM *'Extraordinarily relevant... this book could have been written in 2022, with Firbank talking angrily of a country that needed to improve its self-sufficiency... Above all, however, he describes so movingly the privilege of farming this miraculous landscape.' -- Kate Green * Country LIfe *'A delightful book, full of vivid experiences.' * Telegraph *'Vitally convincing and exhilarating.' * OBSERVER *

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Book SynopsisAs more and more people join the do-it-yourself revolution, they are breathing new life into many time-honored skills and crafts. Blacksmithing is among the trades that are enjoying a resurgence for both practical and artistic uses, yet there isn't an abundance of readily accessible information available to beginning blacksmiths to help them get started and understand the craft. Author Ryan Ridgway, a veterinarian and blacksmith with more than 15 years of metalworking experience, hopes to fill that void with this comprehensive volume geared toward answering the many questions that new blacksmiths often have. By explaining the physics of moving metal, the different styles of anvils and forges, and alternative fuel sources, Ridgway sets his book apart from less detailed volumes. Forty practical, easy-to-follow projects are presented, showing aspiring blacksmiths how to make tools, such as hammers and chisels; farm implements, such as gate latches and hoof picks; and items for home use

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Book SynopsisAsk the Fellows Who Cut the Hay is a vivid portrait of the rural past of Blaxhall, a remote Suffolk village, in the time before mechanization changed the entire nature of farming, the landscape and rural life for good.

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Book SynopsisEMMA GRAY''S NEW BOOK ''MY FARMING LIFE'' (''A HEARTWARMING TALE OF LIFE ON THE LAND'' Alan Titchmarsh) IS OUT NOWWhat happens when you swap ''I do'' for pastures new?When twenty-three-year-old shepherdess Emma Gray breaks off her engagement, the chance to take over an isolated Northumberland farm seems just the fresh start she needs. But while the beautiful scenery certainly offers plenty of scope for contemplation, a night out with an eligible bachelor soon seems more remote than the farm itself. And once you add fugitive sheep and freak blizzards into the mix, Emma''s dreams of a happy future at Fallowlees Farm quickly begin to fade.Throughout the long nights of lambing, the highs and lows of the local sheepdog trials and the day-to-day chores of maintaining a large, ramshackle farm, Emma''s collies are her most loyal companions. With Bill, Fly, Roy and Alfie by her side, she''ll never really be alone. EmmaTrade ReviewI speak to hundreds of fellow farmers every year and one of the most inspiring people I've met is Emma Gray... When I first heard Emma's story I had doubts about how anybody would cope on their own in such a remote spot, but after seeing her passion for farming, her determination to succeed and her complete capability, I [was] full of confidence and admiration. -- Adam Henson * Cheshire Life *

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface xxi Acknowledgments xxiii Industry highlights boxes xxv Industry highlights boxes: Authors xxvii Section 1 Overview and historical perspectives 1 1 Introduction 3 2 History of plant breeding 23 Section 2 Population and quantitative genetic principles 35 3 Introduction to concepts of population genetics 37 4 Introduction to quantitative genetics 49 Section 3 Reproductive systems 73 5 Introduction to reproduction 75 6 Hybridization 99 7 Clonal propagation and in vitro culture 121 Section 4 Germplasm for breeding 147 8 Variation: types, origin, and scale 149 9 Plant domestication 161 10 Plant genetic resources 175 Section 5 Breeding objectives 209 11 Yield and morphological traits 211 12 Quality traits 231 13 Environmental stress factors and plant breeding 245 14 Breeding for resistance to diseases and insect pests 253 15 Breeding for resistance to abiotic stresses 273 Section 6 Selection methods 295 16 Breeding self-pollinated species 297 17 Breeding cross-pollinated species 329 18 Breeding hybrid cultivars 345 19 Breeding clonally propagated species 359 Section 7 Technologies for linking genes to traits 375 20 Molecular markers 377 21 Mapping of genes 395 22 DNA sequencing and OMICs technologies 409 Section 8 Applications of genetic markers in breeding 437 23 Marker-assisted selection 439 24 Genomic selection and genome-wide association studies 451 Section 9 Mutations and ploidy in plant breeding 465 25 Mutagenesis in plant breeding 467 26 Ploidy in plant breeding 481 Section 10 Genetic molecular modifications in plant breeding 509 27 Breeding genetically modified crops 511 28 Genome editing and other modification technologies 521 29 Paradigm shifts in plant breeding and other non-GM technologies 531 Section 11 Computer-aided applications in plant breeding 543 30 Bioinformatics, big data analytics, and computer simulations in plant breeding 545 Section 12 Variety release process in plant breeding 577 31 Performance evaluation for crop cultivar release 579 32 Seed certification and commercial seed release 597 33 Regulatory and Legal Issues 615 Section 13 Societal issues in plant breeding 633 34 Value-driven concepts and social concerns 635 35 International plant breeding efforts 647 Section 14 Breeding selected crops 667 36 Breeding wheat 669 37 Breeding corn 679 38 Breeding rice 695 39 Breeding sorghum 707 40 Breeding soybean 719 41 Breeding peanut 729 42 Breeding potato 737 43 Breeding cotton 747 44 Breeding tomato 757 Supplementary 1: Plant cellular organization and genetic structure: an overview 767 Supplementary 2: Common statistical methods in plant breeding 781 Glossary of terms 803 Index 807

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Book SynopsisExplore a stunning collection of photographs revealing the life of hill farmers in the north of England.Trade Review'The book is a visual portrait of a remarkable way of life and part of Britain’s farming heritage.' -- Country Squire Magazine, November 2023'Hill Farming in the North of England – provides an insider’s perspective on rural life during a time of upheaval.' -- The Yorkshire Post, November 2023'A photographer whose stunning images of upland agriculture in northern England are at the heart of a new book says he "developed a deep respect and appreciation of the hill farming community" as he gathered his material.' -- Farm & Countryside, Winter 2023'The book features some spectacular landscapes and covers the seasonal activities on upland farms, such as lambing, haymaking and tupping.' -- Settle News, December 2023'It’s full of atmospheric images that show the realities of life on a hill farm and reveals the unique challenges farmers face every day in the stunning but often harsh landscape of the North of England.' -- NFU Countryside Magazine, February 2024'Settle based photographer John Bentley's book Hill Farming in the North of England will appeal to anyone who wants to know more about hill farming a swell as those who know and love the area.' -- Craven Herald & Pioneer, December 2023

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Book SynopsisSmall is beautiful, and these 15 real farm plans show that small-scale farmers can have big-time success. Compact Farms is an illustrated guide for anyone dreaming of starting, expanding, or perfecting a profitable farming enterprise on five acres or less. The farm plans explain how to harness an area’s water supply, orientation, and geography in order to maximize efficiency and productivity while minimizing effort. Profiles of well-known farmers such as Eliot Coleman and Jean-Martin Fortier show that farming on a small scale in any region, in both urban and rural settings, can provide enough income to turn the endeavor from hobby to career. These real-life plans and down-and-dirty advice will equip you with everything you need to actually realize your farm dreams.

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Book SynopsisStorey’s Guide to Raising Sheep is the best-selling, most trusted reference for farmers and backyard homesteaders with any size flock. The fifth edition is now updated with full-color illustrations and photographs throughout, including a gallery of the best breed choices for both meat and fiber. With their small size and gentle dispositions, sheep are one of the easier livestock species to raise and offer varied marketing opportunities, including meat, wool, and milk. Detailed instructions and graphics lead readers through every essential procedure, including shearing, building a lambing shed, breeding and lambing, butchering, and marketing.

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Book SynopsisPrinciples and farm-tested practices for no-dig market gardening–for healthier, more productive soil! From the host of the popular The No-Till Market Garden Podcast – heard around the world with nearly one million downloads! Discovering how to meet the soil’s needs is the key task for every market gardener. In this comprehensive guide, Farmer Jesse Frost shares all he has learned through experience and experimentation with no-till practices on his home farm and from interviews and visits with highly successful market gardeners in his role as host of The No-Till Market Garden Podcast. The Living Soil Handbook is centred around the three basic principles of no-dig market gardening: Disturb the soil as little as possible Keep it covered as much as possible Keep it planted as much as possible. Farmer Jesse then guides readers in applying those principles to their own garden environment, with their own materials, to meet their own goals. Beginning with an exploration of the importance of photosynthesis to living soil, Jesse provides in-depth information on: Turning over beds Using compost and mulch Path management Incorporating biology, maintaining fertility Cover cropping Diversifying plantings through intercropping Production methods for seven major crops Throughout, the book emphasises practical information on all the best tools and practices for growers who want to build their livelihood around maximising soil health. Farmer Jesse does not believe that growers should anguish over what does and does not qualify as “no-dig.” If you are using a tool to promote soil life and biology, that’s the goal. The Living Soil Handbook blends the idea of meeting the soil’s needs with the realities of making a living as a professional grower, no matter where you live.Trade Review“Over my years practicing no-till market gardening, I’ve come to truly appreciate listening to The No-Till Market Garden Podcast and Farmer Jesse’s exploration of no-till systems. Now, this research is inked into Jesse’s very well-written and valuable guide, The Living Soil Handbook. This book is a gold mine filled with tips, tricks, and effective practices you can apply to your crop itineraries. I advise any grower to follow Jesse’s mantra: A no-till system is not a dogma, it’s a direction.”—Jean-Martin Fortier, author of The Market Gardener“The best way to produce healthier soils, fight climate change, and reduce work all at the same time is to disturb the soil less. The Living Soil Handbook shows growers how to do just that. I highly recommend this practical and beautifully designed book.”—Ben Hartman, author of The Lean Farm and The Lean Farm Guide to Growing Vegetables“In this wonderful new book, Jesse Frost offers a clear and friendly explanation of why and how you can grow successfully when your methods are fully in tune with nature’s processes. Beautifully illustrated by Jesse’s wife, Hannah Crabtree, The Living Soil Handbook provides a full range of experience-based advice to aspiring growers and gardeners on major topics such as soil fertility and mulches as well as small but important details like bed and path width. Jesse values practicality over dogma, and keeps it achievable: ‘Disturb the soil as little as possible.’”—Charles Dowding, creator of Charles Dowding’s No-Dig Gardening Course“The Living Soil Handbook is a must-read for growers who want to achieve the long-held organic objective of feeding crops by feeding the soil. It goes beyond the mechanics of no-till to explain why it’s important to keep the soil ‘as undisturbed, as well covered, and as fully planted as possible.’ With the understanding of why to do these things, growers can customize their soil care systems for any region. Whether or not your goal is to go completely no-till, Jesse Frost’s book is a great companion to help you figure out how to ‘disturb the soil as little as you possibly can in your context.’ With an emphasis on understanding soil ecosystems, this book allows growers to improvise their own solutions rooted in soil health.”—Andrew Mefferd, editor, Growing for Market magazine; author of The Greenhouse and Hoophouse Grower’s Handbook and The Organic No-Till Farming Revolution“Jesse Frost’s The Living Soil Handbook is a terrific, practical application of the no-till principles for which he and his No-Till Market Garden Podcast have become known and respected. Disturbing the soil as little as possible—even when managing garden paths, for example—is one theme of this book about letting the living soil live and how to do so. Beautifully illustrated, this is a great read full of useful advice that will perfect your growing game.”—Jeff Lowenfels, author of Teaming with Fungi“The Living Soil Handbook is a must-have resource for those who wish to reduce or eliminate tillage, build soil biology, intensify production, and create a more ecological, regenerative, and successful farm. Farmer Jesse integrates the experiences of a multitude of farmers and his years of research with pertinent soil science in this easy-to-read guide to help grow more resilient farms in the face of climate chaos. It all goes back to the soil and building life!”—Elizabeth and Paul Kaiser, founders and farmers, Singing Frogs Farm“As a lifelong farmer who is skeptical of absolute practices and catchphrases like ‘no-till,’ I’m happy to say that Jesse Frost has done an excellent job of compiling resources and information to explain the tenets of healthy living soil. With a skillful, personable writing style, Jesse offers effective farming techniques and provides a compelling case to disturb the soil as little as possible as well as to keep it planted and covered as much as possible. The Living Soil Handbook is a great read for beginning and seasoned farmers alike.”—Clara Coleman, owner and operator, Four Season Farm; creator of #RealFarmerCare“Jesse Frost has made an invaluable addition to the nascent library of no-till market garden manuals. If you want to grow vegetables without tillage, read this book closely and reference it often. Like crops growing from a vibrant soil food web, Jesse’s insights pull from interactions with innovative no-till growers across the United States and beyond—and bear fruit worth savoring. Jesse has synthesized this incredible diversity into a comprehensive manual that takes no-till to a deeper level. I learned something new on almost every page. A magnificent union of information gathering and first-person know-how, The Living Soil Handbook is a must-read for every soil caretaker.”—Daniel Mays, author of The No-Till Organic Vegetable Farm“While no-till growing has been popular for amateur gardeners for some time, it is only more recently that commercial growers have embraced its potential. The Living Soil Handbook is beautifully clear, making both the complexity of soil biology and the technical crop detail engaging and accessible. Jesse Frost demonstrates the benefits of using no till methods and he also takes us through, in some detail, the range of methods possible at different scales. He is no starry-eyed evangelist though. He explores his failures as well as what has worked well, and points out areas where more research and trials are needed, for instance in successful crop termination. Though this book is aimed at the ecological market gardener, anyone with an interest in growing vegetables with the minimal impact on their soil will thoroughly enjoy and learn from Jesse’s sound advice.”—Ben Raskin, head of horticulture and agroforestry, Soil Association; author of The Woodchip Handbook“The Living Soil Handbook speaks to Jesse Frost’s experimental and inquisitive nature whilst seeking out practical and reliable solutions. Garnering wisdom from growers in many regions, as well as from his own experience, Jesse delves deep into what I consider an optimal approach to annual vegetable production. This book explores the pioneering no-dig market gardening system with deep woodchip pathways that I have established at Ridgedale, along with many other complementary approaches for achieving the same outcomes: thriving soil biology, practical workflows, and abundant harvests. It proves once again that it is our pattern-thinking that is important, and that we have a multitude of solutions at our disposal. We are microbe farmers, after all, and this book is a great addition to the literature to help you achieve beautiful and bountiful results.”—Richard Perkins, author of Regenerative Agriculture and Ridgedale Farm BuildsPublishers Weekly— "[A] practical, informative debut. . . .Gardeners interested in sustainable agriculture will find this a great place to start."Booklist Starred Review— "Author Frost offers a comprehensive, science-based, sympathetic, wholly practical guide to soil building, that most critical factor in vegetable gardening for market growers and home gardeners alike. A gift to any vegetable plot that will keep on giving."

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Book SynopsisIn this lively and fascinating book, a guilt-ridden, bacon-loving journalist finds work at an industrial pig farm as he researches the long and torrid history of humans and swine.After convincing a skeptical pig farmer to take him on as a hired hand for six months, journalist Kristoffer Endresen follows a litter of piglets from birth to slaughter, all in the hopes of understanding what goes on inside an industrial pig farm and whether humans can ethically justify eating pork… which just so happens to be the most consumed animal protein in the world.During his days as a beginner pig wrangler, he mucks out pig pens and cuddles a cute piglet. He inseminates a female pig and narrowly escapes being trampled. Endresen interweaves his fast times at a piggery with surprising insights into the long and star-crossed bond between pigs and humans—drawing on history, literature, archeology, and myth—and shares new science into video-game-playing swine and pig heart transplants, and asks if pigs really are as smart as we think.Both an engaging saga of an overlooked animal and a provocative exploration of the ethics of industrial meat, The Pig and I asks us to consider not only where our food comes from, but also the tangled history that first brought it to our plates.Trade Review"[E]mpathetic and entertaining... [A]n enlightening meditation on a troubling moral issue."—Publishers Weekly"By turns thought-provoking, shudder-inducing, and funny as hell, Endresen’s heartfelt The Pig and I gave this guilt-ridden Spanish ham-lover a thorough schooling in the often astonishing ways of swine."—Taras Grescoe, author of Bottomfeeder and The Lost Supper"From the evolution of pigs and the dismal consequences of industrial pork production to the surprising mental capacities of swine, The Pig and I takes a beautifully written deep-dive into our morally complicated relationships with the most widely consumed mammal on earth. Endressen is a compelling storyteller, and his book is both entertaining and, ultimately, haunting."—Hal Herzog, author of Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat: Why It’s So Hard to Think Straight About Animals"A lovely book about a much misunderstood animal. It manages to be simultaneously an entertaining trot through the history of the pig and a searing indictment of factory farming."—Roger Morgan-Grenville, author of Across a Waking Land"In this worthy addition to the porcine canon, Endresen describes the grueling conditions of a hog confinement farm while also detailing the history, science, and lore of this fascinating animal and its relationship to humans—truly the whole hog."—Barry Estabrook, author of Pig Tales

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Book Synopsis'You'd have to have a heart of stone not to be touched by Kate's enthusiasm for her new way of life' - Daily MailIn 2007, after 20 years of living in London, Kate Humble and her husband Ludo decided it was time to leave city life behind them. Three years later, now the owner of a Welsh smallholding, Kate hears that a nearby farm is to be broken up and sold off. Another farm lost; another opportunity for a young farmless farmer gone. Desperate to stop the sale, Kate contacts the council with an alternative plan - to keep the farm working and to run a rural skills and animal husbandry school alongside it. Against all odds, she succeeds.Here, in Humble by Nature, Kate shares with us a highly personal account of her journey from London town house to Welsh farm. Along the way we meet Bertie and Lawrence the donkeys, Myfanwy and Blackberry the pigs and goats Biscuit and Honey, not forgetting a dog called Badger and his unladylike sidekick Bella. And we are introduced to the tenant farmers Tim and Sarah, the locals who helped and some who didn't, and a whole host of newborn lambs.Full of the warmth and passion for the natural world that makes Kate such a sought after presenter, Humble By Nature is the story of two people prepared to follow their hearts and save a small part of Britain's farming heritage, whatever the consequences.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the wonderful world of Skeldale House: the veterinary surgery and bustling waiting room for the locals of Darrowby village and their animals. In this exclusive behind-the-scenes book, go through the doors of the famous 1930s practice and discover the real-life inspirations for the TV remake of All Creatures Great & Small. Offering exclusive insight into the making of the show, and paying homage to its impressive heritage, including Herriot’s bestselling memoirs and the long-running series, but also to the incredible backdrop of the Yorkshire Dales, this book is the ultimate celebration of a cast of characters – human and animal – who have been bringing us joy for over fifty years. Along with exclusive interviews with the actors Samuel West, Anna Madeley, Nicholas Ralph, Callum Woodhouse and Rachel Shenton, you will get to know everyone from the vet advisor, the animal trainers and the animals themselves, to the director Brian Percival, the make-up artists and the production team. Learn about their adventures on- and off-screen as they went about evoking the authentic experience of the house, the practice and its unforgettable setting. This is the world of James Herriot and the Yorkshire Dales as you’ve never seen it before.

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Book SynopsisHenry Jeffreys studied English and Classical Literature at Leeds University. He worked in the wine trade and publishing before becoming a freelance writer and broadcaster. He was wine critic for The Lady, and his work has appeared in Spectator magazine, the Guardian, the Oldie and BBC Good Food magazine. He has been on BBC Radio 4, Radio 5 and Monocle Radio, and featured on BBC 2's Inside the Factory (2020). He was a judge for the BBC Radio 4's Food & Farming Awards and for the Fortnum & Mason food and drink awards 2018. He is the author of Fortnum & Mason award-winning Empire of Booze: British History through the Bottom of a Glass (2017), The Home Bar (2018) and The Cocktail Dictionary (2020), and in 2022 was awarded Fortnum & Mason drink writer of the year. He is currently features editor for the Master of Malt drinks blog and drink writer for The Critic Magazine. He lives in Faversham, Kent with his wife an

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Book SynopsisSet against the awesome splendour of some of Scotland's most spectacular scenery, Iain R. Thomson's classic book provides a sensitive, richly detailed account of the shepherd's life through the seasons and recreates the events that shaped the family's life in Glen Strathfarrar before the area was flooded as part of a huge hydro-electric project.

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Book SynopsisThe Nordic Tractor traces the history of tractor production in Sweden and Finland. The story goes back over 200 years to the 19th century when the industrial revolution was sweeping across Britain, and Sweden wanted to establish their own manufacturing powerhouses. This was an exciting and fast moving time for engineering and this book traces the ups, downs and eventual demise of some of the first manufacturers working to serve the particular needs of the agricultural and forestry industries in this densely forested and mountainous region. It then looks in depth at the companies who emerged from this, who learnt from their own and others' mistakes and built on the widespread technological advances of the time to build up names for themselves in Northern parts of Europe. Today, Valtra - now owned by AGCO - stands proudly as the last remaining agricultural tractor maker in Scandinavia, but The Nordic Tractor shows where their roots lie in the establishment and history of companies such as Bolinder, Munktells, Volvo and Valmet, who all stood out as being major players in the Nordic region. Including over 100 photos, many of which have been previously unpublished, this book will appeal to those with a specific interest in Nordic tractors, Nordic engineering and general Nordic history as well as the general tractor enthusiast.

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Book SynopsisThis book has been seminal in bringing to the fore the injustices that have been inflicted on the Highlands in the name of government and landlord – injustices often lost in the name of dry statistics and academic balance. Written by a man who has gone on to become both an award-winning historian of the Highlands and a leading figure in the public life of the region, The Making of the Crofting Community has attracted praise, inspired debate, and provoked outrage and controversy over the years. This book remains necessary to challenge standard academic interpretations of the Highland past. Having long been one of the classics of Birlinn’s John Donald list, this revised and updated new edition includes a substantial new preface and an extensive reworking of the existing text.

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Book SynopsisI''m not on my own because I''ve been sitting crying into a handkerchief or apron over a lack of interested men. I''ve been made every offer imaginable over the years. Men offer themselves, their sons . . . drunk fathers sometimes call me up and say things like: ''Do you need a farmhand?'' ''I can lift the hay bales'' ''I can repair your tractors''. . .Heida is a solitary farmer with a flock of 500 sheep in a remorseless area bordering Iceland''s highlands. It''s known as the End of the World. One of her nearest neighbors is Iceland''s most notorious volcano, Katla, which has periodically driven away the inhabitants of Ljótarstaoir ever since people first started farming there in the twelfth century. This portrait of Heida written with wit and humor by one of Iceland''s most acclaimed novelists, Steinunn Siguroardóttir, tells a heroic tale of a charismatic young woman, who walked away from a career as a model to take over the family farm at the age ofTrade ReviewHeida is a force of nature . . . she has about her an honesty that is never less than enchanting * Sunday Times *A fierce account of what it means to hold the countryside in trust . . . [Heida is an] utterly charming personality . . . this is an inspiring story of resistance to a corporate Goliath, and [Heida] - with her forthright tone and irrepressible humour - makes a delightful David * Mail on Sunday *I had the feeling while reading it that Heida was in MY kitchen, idly chatting to ME and that I was getting to know her really well, as a close friend . . . It was a privilege to be 'talked to' as a friend and allowed to share a fine farmer's life for a few hours * Rosamund Young, author of THE SECRET LIVES OF COWS *A rare portrait of a woman possessed of frontier courage and a sense of humour and humility . . . revelatory and inspiring * The Herald *Heida comes across as a highly impressive person . . . Iceland is lucky to have this formidable guardian angel protecting its traditions and landscape * Daily Mail *Sharp and funny . . . this is an engrossing quick dispatch from an unusual life * The Riverside Way (The Riverside Bookshop blog) *What a story . . . a real-life Bathsheba from Far From the Madding Crowd, but undistracted by the endless queue of male suitors . . . this frank, unusual book details a year in her life * Muddy Stilettos *An engaging memoir . . . a beautifully written ode * Countryman *A study in courage and determination * TLS *It is her deep connectedness to others - whether her family, her farmer neighbours, her dog, or the land itself - which drives the emotional heart of the book * Church Times *

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Book SynopsisThe incredible Sunday Times No. 1 bestseller from the multi-million copy bestselling author of the phenomenon and 80-week Sunday Times bestselling The Salt Path''Beautiful, a thrill to read . . . you feel the world is a better place because Raynor and Moth are in it'' The Times''Winn''s writing transforms her surroundings and her spirits, her joy coming across clearly in her shimmering prose'' i''A beautiful, luminous and magical piece of writing'' Rachel Joyce, author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry_______''It was the land, the earth, the deep humming background to my very being''In 2016, days before they were unjustly evicted from their home, Raynor Winn was told her husband Moth was dying.Instead of giving up they embarked on a life-changing journey: walking the 630-mile South West Coast Path, living by their wits, determination and love of nature.But all journeys must end and when the couple return to civilisation they find that four walls feel like a prison, cutting them off from the sea and sky that sustained them - that had saved Moth''s life.So when the chance to rewild an old Cornish farm comes their way, they grasp it, hoping they''ll not only reconnect with the natural world but also find themselves once again on its healing path . . ._______''Confirms Raynor as a natural and extremely talented writer with an incredible way with words. This book gives us all what we wanted to know at the end of The Salt Path which is what happened next. So moving, it made me cry . . . repeatedly'' Sophie Raworth, BBC''Brilliant, powerful and touching . . . will connect with anyone who has triumphed over adversity'' Stephen Moss, author and naturalist''Unflinching . . . There is a luminous conviction to the prose'' Observer''Notions of home are poignantly explored . . . wonderful'' GuardianLONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2021**Nominated for the Holyer an Gof Memoir Award**Praise for The Salt Path''An astonishing narrative of two people dragging themselves from the depths of despair along some of the most dramatic landscapes in the country, looking for a solution to their problems and ultimately finding themselves'' Independent''This is what you need right now to muster hope and resilience . . . a beautiful story and a reminder that humans can endure adversity'' Stylist''The landscape is magical: shapeshifting seas and smugglers'' coves; myriads of sea birds and mauve skies. Raynor writes exquisitely . . . it''s a tale of triumph; of hope over despair, of love over everything'' The Sunday Times''The Salt Path is a life-affirming tale of enduring love that smells of the sea and tastes of a rich life. With beautiful, immersive writing, it is a story heart-achingly and beautifully told'' Jackie Morris, illustrator of The Lost Words by Robert MacfarlaneTrade ReviewHeartening and comforting . . . The nature writing is beautiful and it is a thrill to read. You feel the world is a better place because Raynor and Moth are in it * The Times *Raynor Winn has written a brilliant, powerful and touching account of her life before and after The Salt Path, which, like her astonishing debut, will connect with anyone who has triumphed over adversity * Stephen Moss, author and naturalist *A beautiful, luminous and magical piece of writing * Rachel Joyce, author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry *Written in wise, unflinching, exquisite prose, this is a different kind of journey - into the past, into grief and also into Winn's search for connection. A spiritual journey instead of a physical one, and, for me at least, an even richer one * Rachel Joyce, author of Miss Benson's Beetle *Deeply personal and spiritual in its exploration of the healing qualities of nature . . . Winn's writing transforms her surroundings and her spirits, her joy coming across clearly in her shimmering prose * i *In this unflinching sequel to The Salt Path, nature provides solace against forebodings of mortality . . . there is a luminous conviction to the prose * Observer *To follow Raynor Winn on her songline back to Cornwall is to know how it feels to walk yourself into the land you love and find peace at the end of the journey * Brian Jackman, travel journalist for The Sunday Times *An uplifting, illuminating read * Daily Mirror *Winn's soul-baring honesty and beautifully remembered, touching conversations will take your breath away * BBC Countryfile *Notions of home are poignantly explored . . . Her evocations of weather, landscape, the sea and her love for her partner, Moth, who has an incurable neurodegenerative condition, are wonderful * Guardian *Full of descriptions of dramatic landscapes that make the reader long for the great outdoors . . . an uplifting and illuminating book * Sunday Express *Heart-rending. A love letter to the natural world in all its wondrous glory . . . spellbinding * Herald *Explores the challenge of returning to mainstream life after homelessness * Daily Express, 2020 Hot Reads *The Wild Silence confirms Raynor as a natural and extremely talented writer with an incredible way with words. This book gives us all what we wanted to know at the end of The Salt Path which is what happened next. So moving, it made me cry . . . repeatedly -- Sophie RaworthThis book promises to take you away with the same amazing descriptive and emotive writing found in The Salt Path -- David Atherton, Great British Bake Off Winner 2019 * Waitrose Weekend *Profoundly moving and emotionally transcendent reading * The List *Unflinching . . . Another beautifully poignant read about triumph over adversity, and adjusting to life after immense change * The List *Intimate in feel and ambitious in scope . . . Throughout it all [Winn] retains her faith in the importance of having an almost visceral connection to the land * Observer *This sequel sees the pair trying unsatisfactorily to readjust to normal life before finding ways to reharness nature's healing power * Telegraph *Moving. A must-read for anyone inspired by The Salt Path . . . another thoughtful memoir * Good Housekeeping *The quality of Winn's writing draws us through the story with the same emotional honesty, lyricism and warmth that epitomises The Salt Path * Resurgence & Ecologist *A poignant and passionate, grounded yet uplifting journey of discovery in which we learn what can be found after all seems lost, The Wild Silence is a testament to the transformative power of nature and the fresh hope it nurtures within ourselves * Steven McKenzie, editor of The Big Issue *Picks up the story where Winn's astonishing The Salt Path left off * The New European *Wise, unflinching, exquisite prose -- Rachel JoyceLuminous and touching * Foyles *Raynor Winn's story has become the stuff of legend * Cornwall Life *Writing with such honesty is a trademark of [Winn's] style * The Marshwood Vale Magazine *'9 new books to read this September' * SheerLuxe *Powerful * Writers Forum *Beautiful * Herald *'Country Life Book of the Week' * Country Life *Down to earth yet astonishing . . . touching * This England *So beautifully told * i *

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Book SynopsisA must-have for gardeners, cooks, cottagers, and anyone who enjoys the bright flavours of summer.Trade Review".150 recipes for old favourites and new taste treats." Linda Turk, The Chronicle".contains lots of fun facts and delicious ideas." Calgary Herald".an encouraging book.should promote the cultivation and consumption of this admirable plant." Barbara Robertson, CBRA"I received a delightful little cookbook with all kinds of recipes using rhubarb.... I have tried some of the 150 recipes in this book. Besides cobbler and crisp recipes, there are soups, beverages, cakes, muffins, breads, jams, sauces, condiments, salads and main dishes." Alma Copeland, The Western ProducerDear Sir: I just purchased your Rhubarb cookbook and even though I don't need another cookbook I just had to buy this one as it brought back so many memories of my childhood in Scotland. Our late mother made so many different things with it as we grew it in the garden: rhubarb jam, rhubarb and ginger jam, stewed rhubarb as a spring tonic, stewed rhubarb for breakfast on your Cornflakes. It was interesting to read through the book to see a lot of new recipes that I will be trying in the near future. I have been baking for almost 53 years and I still enjoy finding new books to read and new recipes to try. Rhubarb Rules. Yours Sincerely, Alex McCrindle"Rhubarb fans will find Rhubarb More Than Just Pies by Sandi Vitt et al with an introduction by Lois hole is one of the most useful books around. This definitive guide was published by the University of Alberta Press. This contains easy to make recipes for every sort of dish from sauces and condiments to jams, soups, drinks, breads, and of course, desserts. The ingredients are given in metric as well as the usual cups, spoons, etc. In addition, this contains everything you would ever want to know about rhubarb, such as its culinary history. This title features all the in depth details on growing and caring for rhubarb in the garden, including the different varieties." Connie Krochmal, Bella Online, March 25, 2006"I had no idea what the possibilities were for rhubarb, before reading this book. With a HUGE rhubarb plant in my garden, I worked hard, every year, to make crisps, jams and pies from the fruit. And, always, there were the bags of rhubarb that ended up in the freezer, because time (and imagination) eventually ran out. Now, I see that there are endless possibilities for this fruit--and there are great veggie recipes included, as well." Kieran Leblanc, Book Publishers Association of Alberta"[Sandi Vitt and Michael Hickman] filled the 144-page book with rhubarb facts and history and many, many recipes including soups, drinks, desserts...and even main courses, condiments and jams. There are 36 recipes for pies, tortes and tarts alone. For the most part, the recipes are simple. A few are complex, involved and lengthy. Overall, there's something for everyone. Rhubarb is native to China and the Himalayas and as a result, it grows well in the Rockies and throughout Canada.... For those battling high cholesterol, rhubarb is your plant. The stalks are 74 per cent dietary fiber (66 per cent insoluble and six per cent soluble), which the book says reduces cholesterol and modulates body sugar absorption." Rob Alexander, Rocky Mountain Outlook, November 12, 2009"Rhubarb: More Than Just Pies deserves steady, ongoing recognition as remaining one of the few books on rhubarb on the market! Nearly 150 recipes feature rhubarb in breads and muffins to main courses - and of course, pies - and is packed with a range of ideas for cooking with rhubarb, from jams to desserts. Highly recommended!" California Bookwatch, May 2011"Rhubarb: More Than Just Pies" packs in recipes for rhubarb-over a hundred of them-that include everything from the usual desserts and breads to more unusual beverages and main courses. Rhubarb gardening and culinary facts blend with these dishes to provide cooks a wider range of uses and folklore than the traditional rhubarb cookbook offers." California BookwatchTable of ContentsThe Asbestos Strike; The New Betrayal of the Intellectuals; Etienne Parent: A Liberal Thinker One Century Before Pierre Elliott Trudeau; The Just Society: Individual Rights and Collective Rights; Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisA powerful movement is happening in farming today—farmers are reconnecting with their roots to fight climate change. For one woman, that’s meant learning her tribe’s history to help bring back the buffalo. For another, it’s meant preserving forest purchased by her great-great-uncle, among the first wave of African Americans to buy land. Others are rejecting monoculture to grow corn, beans, and squash the way farmers in Mexico have done for centuries. Still others are rotating crops for the native cuisines of those who fled the “American wars” in Southeast Asia. In Healing Grounds, Liz Carlisle tells the stories of Indigenous, Black, Latinx, and Asian American farmers who are reviving their ancestors’ methods of growing food—techniques long suppressed by the industrial food system. These farmers are restoring native prairies, nurturing beneficial fungi, and enriching soil health. While feeding their communities and revitalising cultural ties to land, they are steadily stitching ecosystems back together and repairing the natural carbon cycle. This, Carlisle shows, is the true regenerative agriculture – not merely a set of technical tricks for storing CO2 in the ground, but a holistic approach that values diversity in both plants and people. Cultivating this kind of regenerative farming will require reckoning with our nation’s agricultural history—a history marked by discrimination and displacement. And it will ultimately require dismantling power structures that have blocked many farmers of colour from owning land or building wealth. The task is great, but so is its promise. By coming together to restore these farmlands, we can not only heal our planet, we can heal our communities and ourselves.Trade Review"In this wonderful book, Liz Carlisle shares the dissidence against the dominion of colonial capitalism in these United States. She analyzes what America might become, and shares a map for the noble work ahead to get there. The best of it is that the ground beneath your feet will never feel the same again."--Raj Patel, author of Stuffed and Starved and co-director of "The Ants & The Grasshopper" "Liz Carlisle gets to the heart of the matter: You can't have good farming or good food without social justice, and social justice is inextricably tied to race and land reform. The biggest issues in the United States are addressed here, directly and fairly. As important a 'food' book as we've seen."--Mark Bittman, author of Animal, Vegetable, Junk and Creator, The Bittman Project "Few people can turn 'nitrogen-fixing legumes' into such page-turning prose like Liz Carlisle can. In Healing Grounds, she turns her finely tuned ear towards farmers with roots in Africa, Asia, and the Americas, showing how modern methods can be linked with time-tested solutions to grow abundant food for all."--Nina F. Ichikawa, Executive Director, Berkeley Food Institute "In Healing Grounds, Liz Carlisle makes the compelling case that soil can save us from climate catastrophe, but only if the global Indigenous communities who originated soil stewardship practices lead the way. In a tone that is both authoritative and humble, Carlisle convinces the reader that the same extractive forces that wrest carbon from the soil, also yank earth stewards from the land. Further, there can be no ecosystemic redemption without addressing colonialism. Healing Grounds is a refreshingly truthful account of real roots of climate chaos and the authentic path to healing."--Leah Penniman, author of Farming While Black and Co-Founder, Soul Fire Farm

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Book Synopsis* A major new edition of this highly successful, authoritative, superbly illustrated text * Distinguished, internationally renowned Editors * Completely revised with over half of the chapters having a major rewrite * Includes two new chapters on signal transduction and responses to pathogens .Trade Review“Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Plants, 2nd edi­tion is a beast, but it’s a user-friendly one that should be wel­comed into one’s life to provide much-appreciated com­pan­ion­ship to fur­ther one’s plant bio­logy studies.” (AoB Blog, 1 November 2015) Table of ContentsThe Editors xi List of Contributors xii Preface xv About the Companion Website xvi COMPARTMENTS 1 Membrane Structure and Membranous Organelles 2 Introduction 2 1.1 Common properties and inheritance of cell membranes 2 1.2 The fluid-mosaic membrane model 4 1.3 Plasma membrane 10 1.4 Endoplasmic reticulum 13 1.5 Golgi apparatus 18 1.6 Exocytosis and endocytosis 23 1.7 Vacuoles 27 1.8 The nucleus 28 1.9 Peroxisomes 31 1.10 Plastids 32 1.11 Mitochondria 39 Summary 44 2 The Cell Wall 45 Introduction 45 2.1 Sugars are building blocks of the cell wall 45 2.2 Macromolecules of the cell wall 51 2.3 Cell wall architecture 73 2.4 Cell wall biosynthesis and assembly 80 2.5 Growth and cell walls 90 2.6 Cell differentiation 99 2.7 Cell walls as sources of food, feed, fiber, and fuel, and their genetic improvement 108 Summary 110 3 Membrane Transport 111 Introduction 111 3.1 Overview of plant membrane transport systems 111 3.2 Pumps 120 3.3 Ion channels 128 3.4 Cotransporters 142 3.5 Water transport through aquaporins 146 Summary 148 4 Protein Sorting and Vesicle Traffic 151 Introduction 151 4.1 The cellular machinery of protein sorting 151 4.2 Targeting proteins to the plastids 153 4.3 Targeting proteins to mitochondria 157 4.4 Targeting proteins to peroxisomes 159 4.5 Transport in and out of the nucleus 160 4.6 ER is the secretory pathway port of entry and a protein nursery 161 4.7 Protein traffic and sorting in the secretory pathway: the ER 175 4.8 Protein traffic and sorting in the secretory pathway: the Golgi apparatus and beyond 182 4.9 Endocytosis and endosomal compartments 188 Summary 189 5 The Cytoskeleton 191 Introduction 191 5.1 Introduction to the cytoskeleton 191 5.2 Actin and tubulin gene families 194 5.3 Characteristics of actin filaments and microtubules 196 5.4 Cytoskeletal accessory proteins 202 5.5 Observing the cytoskeleton: Statics and dynamics 207 5.6 Role of actin filaments in directed intracellular movement 210 5.7 Cortical microtubules and expansion 216 5.8 The cytoskeleton and signal transduction 219 5.9 Mitosis and cytokinesis 222 Summary 238 CELL REPRODUCTION 6 Nucleic Acids 240 Introduction 240 6.1 Composition of nucleic acids and synthesis of nucleotides 240 6.2 Replication of nuclear DNA 245 6.3 DNA repair 250 6.4 DNA recombination 255 6.5 Organellar DNA 260 6.6 DNA transcription 268 6.7 Characteristics and functions of RNA 270 6.8 RNA processing 278 Summary 288 7 Amino Acids 289 Introduction 289 7.1 Amino acid biosynthesis in plants: research and prospects 289 7.2 Assimilation of inorganic nitrogen into N-transport amino acids 292 7.3 Aromatic amino acids 302 7.4 Aspartate-derived amino acids 318 7.5 Branched-chain amino acids 326 7.6 Glutamate-derived amino acids 330 7.7 Histidine 333 Summary 336 8 Lipids 336 Introduction 337 8.1 Structure and function of lipids 337 8.2 Fatty acid biosynthesis 344 8.3 Acetyl-CoA carboxylase 348 8.4 Fatty acid synthase 350 8.5 Desaturation and elongation of C16 and C18 fatty acids 352 8.6 Synthesis of unusual fatty acids 360 8.7 Synthesis of membrane lipids 365 8.8 Function of membrane lipids 373 8.9 Synthesis and function of extracellular lipids 382 8.10 Synthesis and catabolism of storage lipids 389 8.11 Genetic engineering of lipids 395 Summary 400 9 Genome Structure and Organization 401 Introduction 401 9.1 Genome structure: a 21st]century perspective 401 9.2 Genome organization 404 9.3 Transposable elements 416 9.4 Gene expression 422 9.5 Chromatin and the epigenetic regulation of gene expression 430 Summary 436 10 Protein Synthesis, Folding, and Degradation 438 Introduction 438 10.1 Organellar compartmentalization of protein synthesis 438 10.2 From RNA to protein 439 10.3 Mechanisms of plant viral translation 447 10.4 Protein synthesis in plastids 450 10.5 Post-translational modification of proteins 457 10.6 Protein degradation 463 Summary 475 11 Cell Division 476 Introduction 476 11.1 Animal and plant cell cycles 476 11.2 Historical perspective on cell cycle research 477 11.3 Mechanisms of cell cycle control 482 11.4 The cell cycle in action 488 11.5 Cell cycle control during development 497 Summary 506 ENERGY FLOW 12 Photosynthesis 508 Introduction 508 12.1 Overview of photosynthesis 508 12.2 Light absorption and energy conversion 511 12.3 Photosystem structure and function 519 12.4 Electron transport pathways in chloroplast membranes 529 12.5 ATP synthesis in chloroplasts 537 12.6 Organization and regulation of photosynthetic complexes 540 12.7 Carbon reactions: the Calvin-Benson cycle 542 12.8 Rubisco 548 12.9 Regulation of the Calvin-Benson cycle by light 551 12.10 Variations in mechanisms of CO 2 fixation 557 Summary 565 13 Carbohydrate Metabolism 567 Introduction 567 13.1 The concept of metabolite pools 570 13.2 The hexose phosphate pool: a major crossroads in plant metabolism 571 13.3 Sucrose biosynthesis 573 13.4 Sucrose metabolism 577 13.5 Starch biosynthesis 580 13.6 Partitioning of photoassimilates between sucrose and starch 587 13.7 Starch degradation 593 13.8 The pentose phosphate/triose phosphate pool 597 13.9 Energy and reducing power for biosynthesis 601 13.10 Sugar-regulated gene expression 606 Summary 608 14 Respiration and Photorespiration 610 Introduction 610 14.1 Overview of respiration 610 14.2 Citric acid cycle 613 14.3 Plant mitochondrial electron transport 620 14.4 Plant mitochondrial ATP synthesis 632 14.5 Regulation of the citric acid cycle and the cytochrome pathway 634 14.6 Integration of the cytochrome pathway and nonphosphorylating pathways 635 14.7 Interactions between mitochondria and other cellular compartments 639 14.8 Biochemical basis of photorespiration 646 14.9 The photorespiratory pathway 648 14.10 Role of photorespiration in plants 652 Summary 655 METABOLIC AND DEVELOPMENTAL INTEGRATION 15 Long]Distance Transport 658 Introduction 658 15.1 Selection pressures and long-distance transport systems 658 15.2 Cell biology of transport modules 664 15.3 Short-distance transport events between xylem and nonvascular cells 668 15.4 Short-]distance transport events between phloem and nonvascular cells 673 15.5 Whole-plant organization of xylem transport 691 15.6 Whole-plant organization of phloem transport 696 15.7 Communication and regulation controlling phloem transport events 705 Summary 710 16 Nitrogen and Sulfur 711 Introduction 711 16.1 Overview of nitrogen in the biosphere and in plants 711 16.2 Overview of biological nitrogen fixation 715 16.3 Enzymology of nitrogen fixation 715 16.4 Symbiotic nitrogen fixation 718 16.5 Ammonia uptake and transport 735 16.6 Nitrate uptake and transport 735 16.7 Nitrate reduction 739 16.8 Nitrite reduction 744 16.9 Nitrate signaling 745 16.10 Interaction between nitrate assimilation and carbon metabolism 745 16.11 Overview of sulfur in the biosphere and plants 746 16.12 Sulfur chemistry and function 747 16.13 Sulfate uptake and transport 750 16.14 The reductive sulfate assimilation pathway 752 16.15 Cysteine synthesis 755 16.16 Synthesis and function of glutathione and its derivatives 758 16.17 Sulfated compounds 763 16.18 Regulation of sulfate assimilation and interaction with nitrogen and carbon metabolism 764 Summary 767 17 Biosynthesis of Hormones 769 Introduction 769 17.1 Gibberellins 769 17.2 Abscisic acid 777 17.3 Cytokinins 785 17.4 Auxins 795 17.5 Ethylene 806 17.6 Brassinosteroids 810 17.7 Polyamines 818 17.8 Jasmonic acid 821 17.9 Salicylic acid 826 17.10 Strigolactones 830 Summary 833 18 Signal Transduction 834 Introduction 834 18.1 Characteristics of signal perception, transduction, and integration in plants 834 18.2 Overview of signal perception at the plasma membrane 838 18.3 Intracellular signal transduction, amplification, and integration via second messengers and MAPK cascades 843 18.4 Ethylene signal transduction 847 18.5 Cytokinin signal transduction 850 18.6 Integration of auxin signaling and transport 852 18.7 Signal transduction from phytochromes 857 18.8 Gibberellin signal transduction and its integration with phytochrome signaling during seedling development 861 18.9 Integration of light, ABA, and CO2 signals in the regulation of stomatal aperture 866 18.10 Prospects 870 Summary 870 19 Molecular Regulation of Reproductive Development 872 Introduction 872 19.1 The transition from vegetative to reproductive development 872 19.2 The molecular basis of flower development 881 19.3 The formation of male gametes 889 19.4 The formation of female gametes 897 19.5 Pollination and fertilization 902 19.6 The molecular basis of self]incompatibility 908 19.7 Seed development 913 Summary 923 20 Senescence and Cell Death 925 Introduction 925 20.1 Types of cell death 925 20.2 PCD during seed development and germination 930 20.3 Cell death during the development of secretory bodies, defensive structures and organ shapes 932 20.4 PCD during reproductive development 937 20.5 Senescence and PCD in the terminal development of leaves and other lateral organs 940 20.6 Pigment metabolism in senescence 948 20.7 Macromolecule breakdown and salvage of nutrients in senescence 951 20.8 Energy and oxidative metabolism during senescence 957 20.9 Environmental influences on senescence and cell death I: Abiotic interactions 961 20.10 Environmental influences on senescence and cell death II: PCD responses to pathogen attack 964 20.11 Plant hormones in senescence and defense-related PCD 974 Summary 982 PLANT ENVIRONMENT AND AGRICULTURE 21 Responses to Plant Pathogens 984 Introduction 984 21.1 Pathogens, pests, and disease 984 21.2 An overview of immunity and defense 985 21.3 How pathogens and pests cause disease 989 21.4 Preformed defenses 1009 21.5 Induced defense 1012 21.6 Effector-triggered immunity, a second level of induced defense 1022 21.7 Other sources of genetic variation for resistance 1032 21.8 Local and systemic defense signaling 1033 21.9 Plant gene silencing confers virus resistance, tolerance, and attenuation 1042 21.10 Control of plant pathogens by genetic engineering 1044 Summary 1050 22 Responses to Abiotic Stress 1051 Introduction 1051 22.1 Plant responses to abiotic stress 1051 22.2 Physiological and cellular responses to water deficit 1054 22.3 Gene expression and signal transduction in response to dehydration 1061 22.4 Freezing and chilling stress 1068 22.5 Flooding and oxygen deficit 1076 22.6 Oxidative stress 1085 22.7 Heat stress 1094 22.8 Crosstalk in stress responses 1097 Summary 1099 23 Mineral Nutrient Acquisition, Transport, and Utilization 1101 Introduction 1101 23.1 Overview of essential mineral elements 1102 23.2 Mechanisms and regulation of plant K+ transport 1103 23.3 Phosphorus nutrition and transport 1113 23.4 The molecular physiology of micronutrient acquisition 1118 23.5 Plant responses to mineral toxicity 1127 Summary 1131 24 Natural Products 1132 Introduction 1132 24.1 Terpenoids 1133 24.2 Biosynthesis of the basic five-carbon unit 1135 24.3 Repetitive additions of C5 units 1138 24.4 Formation of parent carbon skeletons 1141 24.5 Modification of terpenoid skeletons 1143 24.6 Metabolic engineering of terpenoid production 1145 24.7 Cyanogenic glycosides 1146 24.8 Cyanogenic glycoside biosynthesis 1152 24.9 Functions of cyanogenic glycosides 1157 24.10 Glucosinolates 1158 24.11 Alkaloids 1159 24.12 Alkaloid biosynthesis 1164 24.13 Biotechnological application of alkaloid biosynthesis research 1171 24.14 Phenolic compounds 1178 24.15 Phenolic biosynthesis 1185 24.16 The phenylpropanoid-acetate pathway 1188 24.17 The phenylpropanoid pathway 1195 24.18 Universal features of phenolic biosynthesis 1202 24.19 Evolution of secondary pathways 1205 Summary 1206 Further reading 1207 Index 1222

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