Agriculture and farming Books

Book SynopsisOur choices can help alleviate the most pressing issues we face today: the climate crisis, infectious and chronic diseases, human exploitation and, of course, non-human exploitation. Undeniably, these issues can be uncomfortable to learn about but the benefits of doing so cannot be overstated. It is quite literally a matter of life and death. Through exploring the major ways that our current system of animal farming affects the world around us, as well as the cultural and psychological factors that drive our behaviours, This Is Vegan Propaganda answers the pressing question, is there a better way? Whether you are a vegan already or curious to learn more, this book will show you the other side of the story that has been hidden for far too long. Based on years of research and conversations with slaughterhouse workers and farmers, to animal rights philosophers, environmentalists and everyday consumers, vegan educator and public speaker Ed Winters will give you the knowledge to understand the true scale and enormity of the issues at stake. This Is Vegan Propaganda is the empowering and groundbreaking book on veganism that everyone, vegan and sceptic alike, needs to read.Trade ReviewWell-researched introduction to veganism * New Statesman *

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Book SynopsisIn 1917 Harry Ferguson developed a method of attaching a wheel-less plough to a tractor to reduce the dangers of the machine overturning. By 1925 the plough was in production in the USA and Ferguson set about developing equipment that would effectively integrate the implement and the tractor.Ferguson teamed up with David Brown to produce the Ferguson-Brown Type A but sales did not meet Harry''s expectations. Following a demonstration of the Ferguson-Brown tractor to Henry Ford, agreement was reached with the Ford Motor Company in the USA to build an improved version of the tractor there. It was launched in 1939 as the Ford-Ferguson 9N. When Ford terminated this arrangement Ferguson entered an agreement with the Standard Motor Company to bring production of what was now described as the Ferguson TE-20, to Britain. The first were built in 1946 and over the next ten years more than 793,000 examples were produced in Britain, France and the USA. With its revolutionary three-point hydraulic linkage, Ferguson had always seen his tractor as part of a complete farming system and by the time the TE-20 was superseded by the FE-35 in 1956, there were more than 100 Ferguson implements designed specifically to couple to the tractor.This is an enlarged and expanded edition, with many new pictures, of the comprehensive history of the TE-20 and the Ferguson System which helped to mechanise and revolutionise farming across the world. Today, with classic tractors a thriving hobby, few machines are more sought after than the TE-20. The book is also a reliable reference guide to finding, restoring and operating the ''little grey Fergie'' some 75 years since the first example was produced.

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Book SynopsisThe first edition of The Small-Scale Poultry Flock helped thousands of small-scale farmers and smallholders adopt a practical model for working with chickens and other domestic fowl based on natural systems. In this expanded and thoroughly revised edition, readers will find plenty of all-new material. Author Harvey Ussery introduces readers to his new favorite breed of chicken, Icelandics; describes how he manages his breeding flock using a clan mating system; presents detailed information on the use of trapnests and record-keeping spreadsheets for evaluating breeding hen performance; and provides step-by-step instructions for construction of an ingeniously designed mobile poultry shelter. Readers will also find fully updated information and tips on all aspects of flock management, including: growing (and sourcing) feed on a small scale cultivating earthworms and grubs as high-protein poultry feed brooding (and breeding) at home implementing manure management using electric net fencing for ranging flocks using poultry as insect and weed managers in the garden and orchard enlisting your chickens as garden tillers and compost-makers protecting the flock from predators keeping the flock healthy working with mother hens In The Small-Scale Poultry Flock, Revised Edition Ussery presents a sustainable and ecologically friendly model that can be adapted to a variety of scales. His advice and examples throughout the book will prove invaluable for beginner farmers, growers looking to incorporate poultry into their programme and experienced farmers looking to create a truly sustainable system.Trade Review“Ussery provides an encyclopedia of chicken and other fowl care, encompassing everything from anatomy and species selection to feeding, breeding, and selling in the local market. . . . Altogether, there’s no better introductory reference on the joy of home-raising chickens.” —Booklist“Written by a self-described ‘old hick with chickenshit on his boots,’ The Small-Scale Poultry Flock is a welcoming and decisive guide to the poultry-keeping experience. Harvey Ussery’s natural approach is that of a partnership with his flock, in what he terms ‘an integrated food independence enterprise.’ The author shares straightforward, encouraging information written from the viewpoint of someone who desires to share the knowledge that has come out of three decades of hard-won experience. Anyone considering a natural approach to producing eggs and meat will cherish this must-have reference, enjoyable to sit down and read cover-to-cover, but also perfect for answers on the go.” —Foreword Review“As usual, Harvey never ceases to amaze with his in-depth knowledge of poultry keeping. I love that, as knowledgeable as he is, he still constantly searches for new ‘tweaks’ to improve his farm efforts and the quality of life for his birds. He writes from that direct experience and it certainly shows in this wonderful go-to book for any aspiring poultry keeper. So many people claim to be chicken husbandry experts, but Harvey, he’s the real deal.” —Jeannette Beranger, senior program manager, The Livestock Conservancy“Harvey Ussery has spent a lifetime developing and showcasing a truly viable poultry model that is ultimately carbon-sequestering, hygienic, neighbor-friendly, and food-secure. . . . This book is about a call to heritage, to the wisest of wise traditions in food security and relationships. Harvey brings the latest tools and practices within the grasp of any aspiring flockster. It is this functional spirit that makes this book a classic in the small-scale poultry rearing genre.” —Joel Salatin, Polyface, Inc.“Amid the new and urgent focus on holistic, inputs-free food production married to ecologically robust land management, this expanded edition of Harvey Ussery’s classic guide to all things chicken should have a place on every small farm or homestead bookshelf. Dedicated to the conviction that what is best for the animal and the land will always be best for the farmer, Ussery points the novice ‘flockster’ toward best practice, while he inspires the long-time poultry keeper with a deeper commitment to ecological cooperation.” —Shawn and Beth Dougherty, authors of The Independent Farmstead“Here’s the ultimate book for those who want to know everything there is to know about raising poultry. And every detail is backed up by the author’s own (often entertaining) experiences. I could not find—in this encyclopedic array of chicken knowhow—one detail that I could quibble with.” —Gene Logsdon, author of Letter to a Young Farmer and Holy Shit“The Small-Scale Poultry Flock is the perfect book for all chicken keepers, from the folks just starting out to the most experienced. It covers everything from the history of the species and coop designs to feeding, breeding, keeping predators at bay, processing meat, and much more. Harvey’s writing style is easy going and feels like an old friend giving you sound advice. This is a comprehensive resource to keep on your bookshelf for many years to come.” —Jessi Bloom, author of Free-Range Chicken Gardens; coauthor of Practical Permaculture“It is refreshing and inspiring to read a book on chickens that has original content and creative techniques. This can only come from personal insights and hands-on experience. Harvey Ussery eloquently describes how to keep and employ a family flock of chickens. “Chickens have migrated with humans for over 3,000 years all over the planet. It’s time to bring them back home. Let them work in our communities and production gardens where they can feed not only themselves and humans, but also the soul and soil of Nature, enabling an abundant ecology. Food security with a consistent supply chain can be as close as your own backyard. Just read and use the practices described in The Small-Scale Poultry Flock. You will not be disappointed. High fives to Harvey!” —Pat Foreman, author of City Chicks; founder, The Gossamer Foundation“This book is packed with practical advice on raising poultry by someone who has not only done it all but has learned from his broad experience and knows how to communicate that wisdom clearly and in a lively, readable style. Harvey Ussery has written one of the most comprehensive guides out there, but what places it above the rest of the crowd is that he shows you how to work with nature rather than against it in ways that will minimize work while ensuring the health and happiness of the flock. Whether you're a beginner or an old-time poultry farmer, you shouldn’t go any further without this excellent manual.” —Toby Hemenway, author of Gaia’s Garden and The Permaculture City“The Small-Scale Poultry Flock is about establishing a free-range poultry flock fully integrated into a healthy homestead ecosystem. Based upon the author’s decades of hands-on experience with many breeds and species, it covers all the basics about raising poultry, and fills some important gaps not usually covered well enough elsewhere, including chicken behavior, poultry breeding, raising chicks with broody hens, managing free-ranging, dealing with predators, using electric net fencing, feeding poultry with home-grown feeds, and integrating the poultry with soil mineral balance, gardens, lawns and pastures, orchards, worm bins, and soldier fly (larvae) production. If you want to raise chickens and can afford just one book, I recommend this one.” —Carol Deppe, author of The Resilient Gardener“Ussery’s outstanding book is certain to withstand the test of time both for its encyclopedic and practical information, and for its acknowledgment that the future of our culture and our food security is in the hands of the small farmer and backyard producer. If you are starting out with your first flock, this is your book. And when you’ve been keeping poultry for 30+ years, this will still be your best book.” —Shannon Hayes, author of The Grassfed Gourmet Cookbook and Radical Homemakers“Anyone interested in practical, experienced, insightful information about how to select, breed, care for, manage, feed, protect, process, eat or market small-scale poultry flocks for their own eating pleasure or selling to others—and have FUN—should read this book.” —Frederick Kirschenmann, distinguished fellow, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture; author of Cultivating an Ecological Conscience“There is a revolution going on, and it is the popular return of keeping poultry to provide food for our home tables. Ussery’s The Small-Scale Poultry Flock helps lead the way by integrating the small flock with its natural environment, the homestead, or small farm. Nowhere else will you find such valuable information on putting poultry to work in the garden, producing much of their feed, and producing healthful food for ourselves.” —Don Schrider, author of the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy’s Chicken Assessment for Improving Productivity and Storey’s Guide to Raising Turkeys "The Small-Scale Poultry Flock is an indispensable guide for homesteaders or market growers interested in doing it right. . . .[And] the revised edition packs in even more information than the original.” —Hobby Farms

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Informative, pragmatic responses about what, why, and how we eat." * Kirkus Reviews *“An easily digestible series of Q&A-format chapters, the book explores questions of what personal nutrition looks like in our complicated food world, and how both flawed policy and corporate interests can make sustainable and healthy eating challenging. . . . Nestle deftly threads many of the nutritional issues facing the country.”
 * FoodPrint *"There is no one who knows more about food politics and policy and its effects on health in this country than Marion Nestle. . . . Years of research on various aspects of our systems have made her the go-to, for many of us, when we can't make sense of something that should be very straightforward but is anything but. . . . Her perspective is expansive and her opinions direct." * KCRW/Good Food *“[Addresses] some of the most pressing issues around consumers’ diets, local and global food systems, and the environment. . . . Offers readers an accessible introduction to these complex topics. It also shows readers how they can fight for a better food system and a healthier planet.” * Food Tank *"Klein offers a concrete and approachable doorway to a discussion and study of race in America. She tells a compelling story, devoid of jargon and not requiring specialized knowledge, while still grounded in rigorous research." * Food, Culture & Society *"This 'little book' has big messages and is well worth reading even by those already active in food and nutrition advocacy. It achieves its goal of being accessible to diverse readers. Overall, it integrates topics that are discussed separately in Nestle’s previous books and that are often considered separately in public health and larger societal discourse but must ultimately be addressed by coordinated solutions." * American Journal of Public Health *Table of ContentsIntroduction I. THE POLITICS OF PERSONAL DIETS AND HEALTH 1. What is a healthy diet? 2. Why does nutrition advice always seem to be changing? 3. Are low-carb diets really better for us? 4. Can food be addictive? 5. Is fake meat better for us—and the planet—than the real thing? 6. Is it a good idea to self-medicate with supplements or superfoods? II. THE COMMUNITY POLITICS OF FOOD CHOICE 7. Why should anyone go hungry, ever? 8. Is obesity really only a matter of personal responsibility? 9. Why isn’t healthy school food a no-brainer? 10. Why don’t we demand a higher standard of food safety? 11. Why can’t we stop wasting food? 12. Do we need a national food policy agency? III. THE GLOBAL POLITICS OF DIETS, HEALTH, AND THE ENVIRONMENT 13. Can we feed the world well? 14. Is the “free” market the path to a stable global food supply? 15. Can we stop agriculture from contributing to global warming? 16. Will technology fix our food system? 17. What are Sustainable Development Goals, and why should we care? 18. Is there a road map to the future of food? Conclusion: Take Action Abbreviations Sources and Further Reading Index

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Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality,  authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The "Silver Bible" -- thoroughly revised, updated and redesignedInterior designers, architects, and other design professionals can still turn to the fieldâs beloved "Silver Bible" for a wealth of information related to the design and planning of residential and commercial interiors. But now, Time-Saver Standards for Interior Design and Space Planning, Second Edition goes even further to truly make the classic interior design reference the standard in its field.From standard furniture dimensions to architectural woodwork details, youâll find a vast array of time-saving data and details. Editors Joseph DeChiara, Julius Panero, and Martin Zelnik have brought together contributions from well-known architectural and interior design firms to give yoTable of ContentsChapter 1: Planning and Design of Interior Spaces. Chapter 2: Construction Details and Finishes. Chapter 3: Architectural Woodwork. Chapter 4: Specialties. Chapter 5: Accessible Design/ADA. Chapter 6: General Reference Data.

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Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.BUILDING A NEW TRADITION Bundled CD-ROM with additional, still-current chapters from the Seventh Edition More graphic illustrations, figures, tables and summaries Latest on building envelope design and diagnostics Updated data on universaTable of ContentsPrefaceAbout the EditorsIntroductionPart A. Substructure: Foundations and Basement ConstructionPart B. Shell: Superstructure, Exterior Closure, RoofingPart C. Interiors: Interior Constructions, Staircases, DimensionsPart D. Services: Conveying Systems, Plumbing, HVAC systems, Fire Protection, Electrical systemsPart E. AppendicesCD-ROM table of contentsIndex

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Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Accurately Assess the Physical Condition of Property for Commercial Real Estate Transactions! Turn to Property Condition Assessments for comprehensive guidance on accurately collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on the physical condition of property for commercial real estate transactions. This definitive resource provides expert information for evaluating the quality of construction, integrity of building systems, and other critical components. This hands-on reference discusses the latest industry standards and explains how to appraise structural, roofing, mechanical, plumTable of ContentsForewordAcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1: Need for a Condition Assessment ProgramChapter 2: Property Condition Assessments (PCA)Chapter 3: Property Condition Assessments (PCA) Survey GuidelinesChapter 4: Professional Standards & MethodsChapter 5: Developing a Condition Evaluation Program & StrategyChapter 6: Elements of Property Condition EvaluationsChapter 7: The Building SiteChapter 8: Structural SystemsChapter 9: Roofing SystemsChapter 10: Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) SystemsChapter 11: Electrical & Lighting SystemsChapter 12: Plumbing SystemsChapter 13: Vertical Transportation SystemsChapter 14: Interior SystemsChapter 15: The Building EnvelopeChapter 16: Building CodesChapter 17: Barrier Free Design--ADA RequirementsChapter 18: Life Safety SystemsChapter 19: Property SecurityChapter 20: Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), Environmental & Pest ControlChapter 21: Business DevelopmentChapter 22: Selling Yourself--Sample Letters, Brochures, and WebsitesAppendixAcronyms & GlossaryBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.An Updated Guide to LocksmithingFilled with easy-to-follow instructions, illustrations, charts, and checklists, this updated locksmithing resource covers locking mechanisms used in today's residential, automotive, commercial, and electronic security devices. Whether you want to install a home security system or start a successful locksmithing business, you'll find what you need in this book. Details about licensing and certifications and a sample Registered Professional Locksmith exam are included.Locksmithing, Second Edition covers: Warded, lever tumbler, disc tumbler, side bar wafer, and pin tumbler locks Locksmithing tools Key-in-knob, deadbolt, and cylinder key mortise lockTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1. The Business of Locksmithing; Chapter 2. Basic Types of Locks and Keys; Chapter 3. Key Blanks and Key Blank Directories; Chapter 4. Warded, Lever Tumbler, Disc Tumbler, and Side Bar Wafer Locks; Chapter 5. Pin Tumbler Locks; Chapter 6. Locksmithing Tools; Chapter 7. Key-in-Knob, Deadbolt, and Cylinder Key Mortise Locks; Chapter 8. High-Security Cylinders;Chapter 9. Pushbutton Combination Locks; Chapter 10. Lock Picking, Impressioning, and Forced Entry; Chapter 11. Masterkeying; Chapter 12. Safe Basics; Chapter 13. Drilling Open Safes; Chapter 14. Bumping Keys; Chapter 15. Key Coding Machines; Chapter 16. Automotive Lock Servicing; Chapter 17. Closed Circuit Television Systems; Chapter 18. Access Control, Alarms, and System Integration; Chapter 19. Working as a Locksmith; Chapter 20. Test Your Knowledge; Locksmithing FAQs; Appendix A: Lockset Function Charts; Appendix B: Comparative Key Blank List;Appendix C: Depth and Space Charts;Appendix D: ANSI/BHMA Finish Numbers; Glossary;Index

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Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.INSPECT ANY HOME INSIDE AND OUT--WITH HELP FROM AN EXPERT!Find out the real value of a house or condo using the tested techniques in this step-by-step guide. Written by a professional home inspector and fully updated throughout, The Complete Book of Home Inspection, Fourth Edition, shows you how to determine exactly what's behind, beneath, above, and around a house before you make an offer. If you're selling your home, you'll learn how to accurately evaluate its condition prior to setting a price. This comprehensive manual covers every aspect of exterior, interior, and electromechanical home i

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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 SynopsisTable of Contents1. Sustainable Management of Soil Fertility and Land Resources in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Holistic Approach Boubie Vincent Bado and Andre Bationo 2. The Role of Soil Organic Matter for Maintaining Crop Yields: Evidence for a Renewed Conceptual Basis Per Schjonning, Johannes L. Jensen, Sander Bruun, Lars S. Jensen, Bent T. Christensen, Lars J. Munkholm, Myles Oelofse, Sanmohan Baby, and Leif Knudsen 3. Biosurfactants for Sustainable Soil Management Zulfiqar Ahmad, Muhammad Imran, Samia Qadeer, Sabir Hussain, Rukhsana Kausar, Lorna Dawson and Azeem Khalid 4. Anti-inflammatory Potential of Medicinal Plants: A Source for Therapeutic Secondary Metabolites Nirit Bernstein, Muhammad Akram, Muhammad Daniyal, Hinanit Koltai, Marcelo Fridlender, and Jonathan Gorelick 5. A Review of Tillage Practices and their Potential to Impact the Soil Carbon Dynamics Promil Mehra, Jack Desbiolles, John Baker, Robert E. Sojka, Nanthi Bolan, M. B. Kirkham, Craig Ross, and Risha Gupta 6. Water-nitrogen Co-limitation in Grain Crops C. Mariano Cossani and Victor O. Sadras

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. The Conservation of Earth’s Biodiversity: An Overview 2. Applications of Modern Agricultural Biotechnology and its Impact on Biodiversity 3. The Biosafety Protocol and the Application of Precautionary Principles to Safeguard Biodiversity 4. Negotiating the Safe Use of Biotechnology to Conserve Agrobiodiversity: Reconciling the Biosafety Protocol with the WTO Regime 5. The CBD, Nagoya Protocol and Trips: Pathways to Harmonize Rules on Plant Genetic Resources 6. Safeguarding Agrobiodiversity, Farmers’ Rights and Food Security 7. Analysing Biodiversity Governance in Developing Nations with Special Reference to Asean 8. The Islamic Approach to Conserving Biodiversity 9. Conclusions and Suggestions

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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 SynopsisDavid Grene devoted his life to two things: farming, which he began as a boy in Ireland and continued into old age; and classics, which he taught for several decades that culminated in his translating and editing the Complete Greek Tragedies. This memoir which he wrote before his death weaves together these interests to tell a quirky story.Trade Review"An illuminating read for every classical scholar engaged with the current quest for the subject's roots, and the excavation of the way that it has evolved over the past century and a half." - Edith Hall, Times Literary Supplement "David Grene reminds us of two crucial aspects of modern life exemplified by this rare individual. First is the symbiosis between the life of contemplation and action - and just how it is that hard physical and dirty work offers real value in rediscovering nature, bringing with it a certain pragmatism that permeates reading and thinking.... Second, Grene reminds us of what constitutes success in life." - Victor Davis Hanson, New York Sun "Grene was as much part of the rural farming community in Ireland as of the academic community in Chicago, and Irish people found it as hard to imagine him as a professor of Greek as his academic colleagues found it hard to imagine him as a dairy farmer." - Irish Times "David Grene could easily be described with the cliche 'last of a breed,' but he was also the first of his kind. Or at least, the first in a long time.... His personal style reincarnated that of the Roman artistocrats, with their love of the soil and taste for good books." - Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune"

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Book SynopsisA growing share of Canada’s agricultural workforce is composed of temporary foreign workers from the Global South who work difficult and dangerous jobs with limited legal protections, but it was not always like this. Dunsworth shows how the restructuring of capitalist agriculture transformed the Ontario tobacco sector and Canada’s farm labour force.Trade Review“This book provides an impressive and detailed historical examination of labour developments in the tobacco sector in Norfolk County, Ontario, from the early 1900s to the present. Clearly argued and written with flair, Harvesting Labour is an outstanding example of how to set Canadian history within transnational contexts. Salient among its many strengths is the way this study sheds light on current debates about the situations faced by those in the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program.” Ruth Frager, McMaster University“Harvesting Labour is a significant and timely contribution to the historiography of modern North American and transnational labor. Future Canadian, European, American, and Caribbean labor historians will use this work as a key piece of their own studies, and the work will also be enjoyed by a general audience as it is captivating and exceptionally readable. It is highly recommended for anyone interested in agricultural and labor history, as well as Canadian history in general.” H-Environment

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Book SynopsisA growing share of Canada’s agricultural workforce is composed of temporary foreign workers from the Global South who work difficult and dangerous jobs with limited legal protections, but it was not always like this. Dunsworth shows how the restructuring of capitalist agriculture transformed the Ontario tobacco sector and Canada’s farm labour force.Trade Review“This book provides an impressive and detailed historical examination of labour developments in the tobacco sector in Norfolk County, Ontario, from the early 1900s to the present. Clearly argued and written with flair, Harvesting Labour is an outstanding example of how to set Canadian history within transnational contexts. Salient among its many strengths is the way this study sheds light on current debates about the situations faced by those in the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program.” Ruth Frager, McMaster University“Harvesting Labour is a significant and timely contribution to the historiography of modern North American and transnational labor. Future Canadian, European, American, and Caribbean labor historians will use this work as a key piece of their own studies, and the work will also be enjoyed by a general audience as it is captivating and exceptionally readable. It is highly recommended for anyone interested in agricultural and labor history, as well as Canadian history in general.” H-Environment

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis book... offers a detailed analysis of the many dimensions of deforestation. New Agriculturist The book is rich in conceptual tools, empirical analyses, and alternatives... I highly recommend it. -- Raymond P. Poincelot Journal of Sustainable Agriculture Recommended Choice An important synthesis of research arising from the 1992 creation of the Alternatives to Slash and Burn (ASB) consortium. -- Gary S. Hartshorn Bioscience The book is worth reading. It is a cornucopia of facts, hypotheses, research approaches, thoughts and examples exciting for scientists. -- Manfred Denich Environmental Conservation Forest scientists of all disciplines... would benefit by reading this book. -- John Klock Economic Botany

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Book SynopsisTakes a look at how farmers manage, maintain, and benefit from biodiversity in agricultural production systems. This book includes the research and developments done in maintenance of local diversity at genetic, species, and ecosystem levels. It features case studies that show how farmers have used alternative approaches to manage biodiversity.Trade ReviewRecommended. Choice This does make a good contribution to providing an array of management considerations for biological diversity in agroecosystems. -- Richard Baydack Great Plains Research a wonderful book with a wealth of information. -- Rainer W. Bussmann Economic BotanyTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Contributors 1. Biodiversity Agriculture and Ecosystem Services 2. Measuring Managing and Maintaining Crop Genetic Diversity 3. An Entry Point to Crop Genetic Diversity 4. Seed Systems and Crop Genetic Diversity in Agroecosystems of Livestock Genetic Resources 5. Measures of Diversity as Inputs for Decisions in Conservation of Livestock Genetic Resources 6. Management of Farm Animal Ge ne tic Resources: Change and Interaction 7. Aquatic Biodiversity in Rice- Based Ecosystems 8. Pollinator Services 9. Management of Soil Biodiversity in Agricultural Ecosystems 10. Diversity and Pest Management in Agroecosystems: Some Perspectives from Ecology 11. Managing Crop Disease in Traditional Agroecosystems: Benefits and Hazards of Genetic Diversity 12. Crop Variety Diversification for Disease Control 13. Managing Biodiversity in Spatially and Temporally Complex Agricultural Landscapes 14. Diversity and Innovation in Smallholder Systems in Response to Environmental and Economic Changes 15. Agrobiodiversity, Diet, and Human Health 16. Comparing the Choices of Farmers and Breeders: The Value of Rice Landraces in Nepal 17. Economics of Livestock Genetic Resources Conservation and Sustainable Use: State of the Art 18. Ecological and Economic Roles of Biodiversity in Agroecosystems Index

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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 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 SynopsisA lively discussion of soy production and consumptionTrade Review“The World of Soy escorts readers on an unexpected but delightfully fascinating journey through the subject of soy as a food. . . . Recommended.”--Choice"Du Bois, Tan, and Mintz have done an excellent job combining a series of chapters from diverse authors into a seamless read. The World of Soy provides an informative account of a legume equally ancient and modern."--Science“Measured in cash terms, soy (Glycine max) is in some ways the most important crop, and in terms of imports and exports, second only to wheat. The fact that this important book has contributions by seventeen authors reflects more than the circumstances of its origins in a couple of academic conferences; it also shows the vastness of the topic and the large number of disciplines required to make sense of it. . . . [This] exemplary, comprehensive volume shows the way to frame the crucial questions of food studies. “--Times Literary Supplement“The chapters in The World of Soy are remarkably informative and contribute greatly to our understanding of this food that maintains multiple identities and meanings across the world.”--Society for the Anthropology of Food and Nutrition“Knowledge provided in the chapters and the large and fantastic reference set are gems shining for us all.”--Flavor and Fortune“All food-studies theorists and practitioners will find plenty to entice them in the historical and ethnographic chapters, which offer sweeping but detailed evidence-based culinary histories and geographies, plus step-by-step recipes for the transformation of soy into so many cultural products.”--Gastronomica"An important book, with implications for food policy, everyday food choices, and the comparative understanding of dietary change. It is a major contribution to food studies and to the anthropology of food."--Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute"A rich introduction to the varied uses--past, present, and future--of this underappreciated yet ubiquitous foodstuff. Drawing on an astounding variety of backgrounds and disciplines, this volume amply shows why the soybean is the staple ingredient in both traditional and modern cuisines, as well as the most important agricultural commodity in the global food system."--Warren Belasco, author of Meals to Come: A History of the Future of Food "This enjoyable work provides readers with an overview of the history of modern as well as traditional soy food products. It also points out roadblocks to improving nutritional standards of populations abroad through the introduction of soybean foods. The World of Soy will be extremely informative to groups such as food companies, chefs, and international agencies seeking to expand the uses of soybeans."--Theodore Hymowitz, emeritus professor of plant genetics, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and author of Pedigrees of soybean cultivars released in the United States and Canada "What a marvelous, multifaceted work! As varied as the foodstuffs that derive from the bean itself--pungent fermented miso paste; nutty kinako toasted soy flour; delicate, shirred sheets of yuba soymilk; silken cubes of tofu custard; stinky and sticky natto beans--the essays and studies in The World of Soy provide readers with savory, rich, piquant, tangy, and spicy approaches to understanding and appreciating the global importance of soy."--Elizabeth Andoh, author of Washoku: Recipes from the Japanese Home Kitchen "This book is a major contribution to the literature on world crops. An up-to-date review of this vitally important food has long been needed, and The World of Soy fills the need with outstanding success. Particularly detailed and notably valuable are the accounts of currently produced soyfoods and how they are changing with new technology worldwide."--E. N. Anderson, author of Everyone Eats: Understanding Food and Culture "The story of soy encompasses every aspect of food and globalization, and The World of Soy takes us on an illuminating journey from the simple pleasures of home-cooking to the stark realities of mass industrial farming and food processing. This skillfully assembled collection should be at the core of every food studies curriculum."--Richard Wilk, professor and director of the food studies program at Indiana University, author of Home Cooking in the Global VillageTable of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Introduction: The Significance of Soy 1Sidney W. Mintz, Chee-Beng Tan, and Christine M. Du BoisSection One: Acceptance of Soy in Global and Historical Context 1. Legumes in the History of Human Nutrition 27Lawrence Kaplan 2. Early Uses of Soybean in Chinese History 45H. T. Huang 3. Fermented Beans and Western Taste 56Sidney W. Mintz 4. Genetically Engineered Soy 74Christine M. Du Bois and Ivan Sergio Freire de SousaSection Two: Ethnographic Studies of Soy's Acceptance 5. Tofu and Related Products in Chinese Foodways 99Chee-Beng Tan 6. Tofu Feasts in Sichuan Cuisine 121Jianhua Mao 7. Fermented Soybean Products and Japanese Standard Taste 144Erino Ozeki 8. Fermented Soyfoods in South Korea: The Industrialization of Tradition 161Katarzyna J. Cwiertka and Akiko Moriya 9. Tofu in Vietnamese Life 182Can Van Nguyen 10. Soyfoods in Indonesia 195Myra Sidharta 11. Social Context and Diet: Changing Soy Production and Consumption in the United States 208Christine M. Du Bois 12. Soybeans and Soyfoods in Brazil, with Notes on Argentina: Sketch of an Expanding World Commodity 234Ivan Sergio Freire de Sousa and Rita de Cassia Milagres Teixeira Vieira 13. Soy in Bangladesh: History and Prospects 257Christine M. Du Bois 14. Soybeans and Soybean Products in West Africa: Adoption by Farmers and Adaptation to Foodways 276Donald Z. Osborn Conclusion: Soy's Dominance and Destiny 299Christine M. Du Bois and SIdney W. Mintz Appendix A. Scientific Names for Plants and Edible Fungi 315 Appendix B. More on Tofu in Chengdu 320 Contributors 325 Index 329

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Book SynopsisAn examination of the influence and organization of the Swedish farmers' movement in the 20th century. It focuses on the ways in which the movement has represented its members in light of the social, political and economic changes that have affected its position within the Swedish economy.Table of ContentsIntroduction Every Nation's Heartland Swedish Agricultural Politics: Acceptance of Exceptionalism Swedish Farmers' Organizations Exceptionalism Questioned Agricultural Corporatism Adjusting Farmers to Change Farmers, Interest Organizations, and the State Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisHow to take advantage of technology, data, and the collective wisdom in our communities to design powerful solutions to contemporary problemsTrade Review"This important book provides an engaging explanation of why and, above all, how both institutions and individuals can make the world a better place through greater use of data, robust collaboration, rapid evidence review, and rigorous experimentation."—New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy"Public problem solving melds traditional policy research and analysis with direct innovation and experimentation, often with a dose of technology thrown in. This book is sure to become the magnum opus in the field, written by one of its pioneers. Highly recommended!"—Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO, New America"In a world where a billion people are on the verge of extreme poverty and the adverse effect of climate change is disproportionately impacting the poorest countries, Solving Public Problems is a vital manual for showing all of us how to build forward better and accelerate the creation of innovative, sustainable, scalable solutions to our greatest challenges. A must read!"—Achim Steiner, Administrator, UNDP“This book gives you hope by showing how governments can get things done fast, effectively, and with quality. Noveck shows how to break logjams and make progress against critically important problems. Amazing.”—Anita M. McGahan, University of Toronto“Beth Noveck’s book is a universal reminder of the importance of investing in public sector capability and collective intelligence if we want to solve the most pressing issues our democracies face today.”—Ángel Gurría, Secretary-General, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

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Book SynopsisA moving exploration of presence and place told through the stories of small-scale farmers who, despite intense adversity, continue caring for their landTrade ReviewFinalist for the Reed Environmental Writing Award, sponsored by the Southern Environmental Law Center“Brooks Lamb has taken seriously my father Wendell Berry’s assertion that we don’t have an agricultural crisis in America but a cultural crisis. He dares to take the virtues of affection and fidelity to particular places as economic necessities. Working landscapes and the farming people who belong to them have been ignored for generations; we have nearly lost the cultural knowledge that they hold. He tells their stories with due respect and calls upon us to learn from them.”—Mary Berry, executive director, The Berry Center“Love for the Land is excellent. It reinforces that the work we do daily has a spiritual presence. In this book, Brooks Lamb makes real the humanity of the land and our relationship to the land.”—Ebonie Alexander, executive director, Black Family Land Trust“Love for the Land puts readers directly in touch with farmers, highlighting their hopes and concerns as they navigate a complex agricultural and land management landscape. Given the absence of farmer voices in today’s increasingly urban world, this book is more necessary than ever.”—Norman Wirzba, author of This Sacred Life: Humanity’s Place in a Wounded World“In Love for the Land, Lamb powerfully explores the virtues of stewardship, tracing their import in and through quotidian rhythms of care, crises of consolidation, and the vital demands of environmental justice and racial equity. This is a graceful, thoughtful book.”—Grace Olmstead, author of Uprooted: Recovering the Legacy of the Places We’ve Left Behind“Brooks Lamb uses the inspiring words of farmers who remain on their land to show how they exemplify the stewardship virtues of imagination, affection, and fidelity.”—Brian Donahue, author of Reclaiming the Commons: Community Farms and Forests in a New England Town

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Book SynopsisJohn Humphrys' is a top political commentator and the voice of Radio 4's Today programme. The Great Food Gamble raises enormous questions and is indeed a manifesto for change.Trade ReviewThought-provoking, well-researched * Fordyce Maxwell, Scotsman *Compelling * Observer *Incisive and readable * Mick Hume, The Times *Humphrys's level-headedness makes the arguments all the more powerful * Paul Heiney, The Sunday Times *This could be the best diet book ever written * The Sunday Times *Without being sentimental, it is a passionate discourse... well-written and accessible. My only concern is that its message is likely to be ignored where it matters most. * Tim Lang, Independent *

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Book SynopsisSince the 1992 Earth Summit, there have been increased efforts on an international scale to address global climate change. Reducing the increased levels of CO2 and other greenhouse gases, which are believed to be contributing to this climatic change, will require major effort on the part of the world''s governments. This means that the environmental, economic, social, and political consequences of climate change must be understood, and that strategies to mitigate climate change must also address these issues.The workshop detailed in this book concentrated on how economic principles and analysis could contribute to the planning of forestry projects aimed at affecting terrestrial carbon balances. More than 30 international scientists came together for one week near Stockholm, Sweden and divided into working groups charged with addressing a specific issue and preparing a paper within this time frame. This book contains the majority of papers presented at this meeting, and includes botTable of ContentsWorkshop Overview: Managing Terrestrial Carbon Balances Via Forestry: Economic Considerations. Working Group Papers: An Economic Approach to Planting Trees for Carbon Storage. Sequestering Carbon in Natural Forests. Consideration of Country and Forestry/Land-Use Characteristics in Choosing Forestry Instruments to Achieve Climate Mitigation Goals. Conceptual Issues Related to Carbon Sequestration: Uncertainty and Time. Individual Papers: Incorporating Climate Considerations into the National Basic Plan in Japan. Economic Impact of Climatic Change on the Global Forest Sector. Silvicultural Options to Conserve and Sequester Carbon in Forest Systems: Preliminary Economic Assessment. CO2-Taxing, Timber Rotations, and Market Implications. Compensating for Opportunity Costs in Forest-Based Global Climate Change Mitigation. Optimal Subsidies for Carbon: Cost-Effectiveness and Distributional Considerations. Carbon Sequestration and Tree Plantations: A Case Study in Argentina. The Economic and Environmental Impact of Paper Recycling. Forest Biomass-Based Mitigation Strategies: Does the Timing of Carbon Reductions Matter? Forestry Options for Sequestering Carbon in Mexico: Comparative Economic Analysis of Three Case Studies. The Physical Risks of Reforestation as a Strategy to Offset Global Climate Change. Can Recycling of Waste Help us to Sequester Carbon in Forestry? Experimental Results and Economic Visions. The Cost of Carbon Sequestration in Forests: A Positive Analysis. The Time Value of Carbon in Bottom-Up Strategies. Coercion and Enterprise in the Provision of Environmental Public Goods: The Case of Carbon Sequestration in the United States. A Dynamic Model of Forest Carbon Storage in the United States During Climatic Change. Forest Biomass as Carbon Sink-Economic Value and Forest Management/Policy Implications. Incremental Costs of Carbon Storage in Forestry, Bioenergy, and Land-Use. Assessing Timber and Nontimber Values in Forestry Using a General Equilibrium Framework. NTI/Sales Copy (NTI already done and approved)

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Book SynopsisBalancing the Commons in Switzerland outlines continuity and change in the management of common-pool resources such as pastures and forests in Switzerland.The book focuses on the differences and similarities between local institutions (rules and regulations) and forms of commoners' organisations (corporations of citizens and corporations) which have managed common property for several centuries and have shaped the cultural landscapes of Switzerland. At the core of the book are five case studies from the German, French and Italian speaking regions of Switzerland. Beginning in the Late Middle Ages and focusing on the transformative periods in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, it traces the internal and external political, economic and societal changes and examines what impact these changes had on commoners. It goes beyond the work of Robert Netting and Elinor Ostrom, who discussed Swiss commons as a unique case of robustness, by analysing how local commoneTable of Contents1. Ostrom’s legacy of robustness and the ‘Swiss commons lab’: Introductory reflections on change and power in commons studies PART I Disciplinary approaches and theoretical reflections 2. Transformations of common pastures and woodlands in Switzerland: A historical perspective 3. How do the commons meet the state? A political science perspective 4. Commons and peasant studies: Insights from social anthropology, human geography and agrarian economics PART II Case studies 5. Scopes and challenges of a huge corporation over time: The case of the Korporation Uri (Canton Uri) 6. Urban commons in Alpine areas: The case of the Bürgergemeinde Chur (Canton Grisons) 7. Transformation, diversification, partnerships: The case of the Sarnen commoners’ organisations (Canton Obwalden) 8. Weak commons management, strong identity: The case of Val d’Anniviers (Canton Valais) 9. A fragile balance? The case of pasture and forest management in Olivone (Canton Ticino) PART III Synthesis 10. Transformation and diversity: Synthesis of the case studies

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Book SynopsisTerrestrial Ecosystem Research Infrastructures: Challenges and Opportunities reveals how environmental research infrastructures (RIs) provide new valuable insights on ecological processes that cannot be realized by more traditional short-term funding cycles and are integral to understand our changing world. This book bonds the latest state-of-the-science knowledge on environmental RIs, the challenges in creating them, their place in addressing scientific frontiers, and the new perspectives they bear. Each chapter is thoughtfully invested with fresh viewpoints from the environmental RI vantage as the authors explore and explain many topics such as the rationale and challenges in global change, field and modeling platforms, new tools, challenges in data management, distilling information into knowledge, and new developments in large-scale RIs. This work serves an advantageous guide for academics and practitioners alike who aim to deepen their knowledge in the field ofTrade Review"A long overdue and fine analysis of the importance of ecosystems and ecosystem research in this time of global change. This should be required reading for any one concerned about achieving truly sustainable development."— Thomas E. Lovejoy, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, United States"…is a timely and comprehensive account of the emergence of large-scale ecological research infrastructure, worldwide. A fortunate convergence between the need to address emerging ecological problems with the technology to understand pattern and process at ecosystem scale has led to dramatic progress in this field. The ability to combine automated sensors, remote sensing, computational power and data management techniques has provided ecologists with a whole new toolbox. It brings with it new challenges of organization and design in order to provide an infrastructure which is fit-for-use, multi-institutional, adaptive and durable. This volume covers the learning achieved so far in implementing research platforms of this kind." — Robert J Scholes, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa"… a very timely book. Large-scale infrastructures are essential to advance our understanding of the Earth System at a variety of scales. The establishment of these is often difficult as it conflicts with traditional short term funding cycles. This book comes at a time when several such large-scale ecological infrastructures are indeed being established worldwide based on a plethora of new scientific ideas and. It deals however not only with the science questions driving the need for infrastructures, but importantly also with crucial issues such as data quality and accessibility and the introduction and development of new technologies. The editors have done a great job in producing this much-needed overview that will enable a new generation of scientists and other users to appreciate the need, value and benefits of large scale infrastructures."— Han Dolman, Free University Amsterdam, Netherlands"This volume describes how to approach contemporary global environmental challenges with large and integrated experimental and monitoring infrastructure, including the scientific and engineering platforms necessary to acquire, evaluate, maintain, interpret, and synthesize vast amounts of data in order to produce useful knowledge. Building and connecting research infrastructure across the globe is a frontier science and this book, edited by Abbad Chabbi and Hank Loescher provides valuable lessons learned to date from a number of aspects of networked activities worldwide."— Jill Baron, U.S. Geological Survey, Fort Collins, Colorado, USATable of ContentsPreface: Goals and Structure of This Book. Editors. Contributors. Section I Ecosystem Research Infrastructures: The Need to Address Global Change and Associated Challenges. Section II A New Generation of Controlled Environment, Field, and Modeling Platforms. Section III New Tools to meet New Challenges: Emerging Technologies for Exploring Unknown Ecosystem Processes. Section IV Data Management and Access. Section V Infrastructure Integration and Perspectives. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe story of a feast two years in the making, from the farmer who harvested the vegetables, raised the animals, and prepared the meal.Trade Review"I hung on every word. . . . Timmermeister has the knack of helping the reader imagine the tastes of the produce coming out of the earth and the smells of the dinner being made in the cookhouse." -- Kent Black - Boston Globe"The book shines…Timmermeister does not shrink from the honest truth." -- Publishers Weekly"“Delicious. . . . takes a realistic look at a world we’ve come to fetishize and glamorize." -- Nancy Leson - Seattle Times"Distinguished itself from the multitude of farm memoirs… with its scope and vantage point." -- Penelope Green - The New York Times"A former chef in the Seattle food scene turned small-scale dairy farmer, Kurt Timmermeister is in a better place than most to set the record straight about where our food comes from." -- Lindsay Abrams - Salon"We hear the phrase ‘farm to table’ often, but to understand what this truly means, read Growing a Feast." -- Shelf Awareness"Timmermeister’s narrative is an antidote to food cynicism." -- Chris Walters - Acres

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Book SynopsisThis book deals with ways and means of managing food and water security in various agroclimatic environments through the integration of R & D, training, people participation, agronomic practices, economic instruments, and administrative policies. It includes contributions by global experts in the field, who elaborate on the governance of food security, the biophysical dimensions of more food per drop, as well as on the socioeconomic dimensions of food security. Subjects are presented grouped in three sections: 1. Biophysical Dimensions of Food Security; 2. Socioeconomic Dimensions of Food Security and 3. Governance of Food Security in Different Agroclimatic and Socioeconomic settings. Recommended reading for professionals, water and agricultural scientists, engineers, planners and policy makers in the field of food and water security.Trade Review'[...] this book assumes enormous significance, and could not have been published at a more appropriate time.' 'This book deals with techno-economic-social dimensions of the problem like no other publication before.' 'The editor along with his authors deserve full credit for presenting a book with an in-depth analysis of a complex subject, penetrating and interesting, supported by valuable tables, revealing photographs and neat figures.' 'This book is a notable departure from the normal.' From: Journal of the Geological Society of India, vol. 72, p. 279-280, Aug. 2008. 'The strength of the book lies in the wide range of topics it examines-a list that includes remote sensing, aerobic rice, the benefits of fermented food, the role of microenterprises, and the need for enhanced governance of food systems.' 'The book is thus a very useful introduction on developing-country-chiefly Asian-water-for-food issues, aimed at professionals and students in the areas of agricultural and water science, engineering, and planning.' From: Environment. Science and Policy for Sustainable Development, September-October 2009.Table of Contents1. Biophysical Dimensions of Food Security; 2. Socioeconomic Dimensions of Food Security; 3. Governance of Food Security in Different Agroclimatic and Socioeconomic settings.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Required reading.”—New York Post “Ambitious in scope… both fascinating and disturbing... I’ll never walk through the produce aisle the same way again… [Banana] is at once a political and economic treatise, a scientific explication, and a cultural history.”—The Boston Globe “Clear, engaging… admirable… part historical narrative and part pop-science adventure.”—San Francisco Chronicle “[A] brilliant history.”—Seattle Post-Intelligencer “A fascinating and surprising history of our most ubiquitous fruit.”—Edward Humes, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Monkey Girl and Mississippi Mad “The history of oil has nothing on that of the yellow fruit.”—Salon.com

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Book SynopsisPlant Breeding Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. Many of the crops widely grown today stem from a very narrow genetic base; understanding and preserving crop genetic resources is vital to the security of food systems worldwide. The emphasis of the series is on methodology, a fundamental understanding of crop genetics, and applications to major crops. It is a serial title that appears in the form of one or two volumes per year.Table of ContentsContributors. Chapter 1.Dedication: Theodore Hymowitz Scientist, Plant Explorer, Soybean Geneticist (Reid G. Palmer) Chapter 2. Blackberry Breeding and Genetics (John R. Clark, Eric T. Stafne, Harvey K. Hall, and Chad E. Finn) Chapter 3. Gooseberry and Currant is Sweden: History and Cultivar Development (Inger Hjalmarsson and Bjorn Wallace) Chapter 4. Hevea Rubber Breeding and Genetics (A. Clement-Demange, P.M. Priyadarshan, Tran Thi Thuy Hoa, and P. Venkatachalam) Chapter 5. Wild Plant Sampling Strategies: The Roles of Ecology and Evolution (Dale R. Lockwood, Christopher M. Richards, and Gayle M. Volk) Chapter 6. Development of Fire Blight Resistance by Recombinant DNA Technology (Mickael Malnoy and Herb S. Aldwinckle) Chapter 7. Molecular Mechanisms of Plant Adaptation to Phosphate Deficiency (Ajay Jain, Maria Jose Vasconcelos, K.G. Raghothama, and Shivendra V. Sahi) Subject Index. Cumulative Subject Index. Cumulative Contributor Index.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive reference for the poultry industryVolume 1 describes everything from husbandry up to preservation With an unparalleled level of coverage, the Handbook of Poultry Science and Technology provides an up-to-date and comprehensive reference on poultry processing. Volume 1 describes husbandry, slaughter, preservation, and safety. It presents all the details professionals need to know beginning with live poultry through to the freezing of whole poultry and predetermined cut parts. Throughout, the coverage focuses on one paramount objective: an acceptable quality and a safe product for consumer purchase and use. The text includes safety requirements and regulatory enforcement in the United States, EU, and Asia. Volume 1: Primary Processing is divided into seven parts: Poultry: biology to pre-mortem statusincludes such topics as classification and biology, competitive exclusion, transportation to the slaughterhousTable of ContentsContributors. Preface. PART I POULTRY: BIOLOGY TO PREMORTEM STATUS. 1 Poultry Biology, Classification, and Trade Descriptions (Y.H. Hui and Isabel Guerrero-Legarreta). 2 Competitive Exclusion Treatment in Poultry Management (Carita Schneitz and Geoffrey Mead). 3 Premortem Handling. (Lorenzo Antonio Durán-Meléndez). 4 Transportation to the Slaughterhouse (Daniel Mota Rojas, Miguel González Lozano, and Isabel Guerrero-Legarreta). PART II SLAUGHTERING AND CUTTING. 5 Slaughterhouse Building and Facility Requirements (Daniel Mota Rojas, Miguel González Lozano, and Isabel Guerrero-Legarreta ). 6 Slaughtering Equipment and Operations (Juan Fernández-López, Esther Sendra-Nadal, and Estrella Sayas-Barberá). 7 Poultry Carcass Evaluation and Cutting (Lorenzo Antonio Durán-Meléndez). 8 Official Control of Slaughterhouse and Processing Plants (Nina Kaario and Janne Lundén). 9 Poultry Packaging (Alfonso Totosaus-Sánchez). 10 Kosher Laws in Food Processing (Joe M. Regenstein and Carrie E. Regenstein). 11 Food Production from the Halal Perspective (Yaakob B. Che Man and Awis Qurni Sazili). PART III PRESERVATION: REFRIGERATION AND FREEZING. 12 Biochemical Changes During Onset and Resolution of Rigor Mortis Under Ambient Temperature (Estrella Sayas-Barberá, Juana Fernández-López, and Esther Sendra-Nadal). 13 Physicochemical Changes During Freezing and Thawing of Poultry Meat (Alma Delia Alarcón-Rojo and Héctor Janacua-Vidales). 14 Low-Temperature Storage of Poultry (María Elena Carranco-Jáuregui, Silvia Carrillo-Domínguez, and María de la Concepción Calvo Carillo). 15 Engineering Principles of Freezing (Liliana Alamilla-Beltrán, José Jorge Chanona-Pérez, José Fernando González-Sánchez, and Gustavo F. Gutiérrez-López). 16 Quality of Frozen Poultry (Esther Sendra-Nadal, Estrella Sayas-Barberá, and Juana Fernández-López). 17 Quality of Refrigerated Poultry (Vandan Sohlia and Amarinder S. Bawa). 18 Refrigeration Equipment and Operations (Mallika Manral and Amarinder S. Bawa). 19 Freezing Equipment and Operations (Marhta Yarely Leal Ramos). 20 Refrigeration and Freezing in Central Facilities and Retail Stores (K. Radakrishna, Vandana Sohlia, and Amarinder S. Bawa). 21 Refrigeration and Freezing in Industrial Food Facilities (Hospitals, Restaurants, Factories) (Vandana Sohlia and Amarinder S. Bawa). PART IV PRESERVATION: HEATING, DRYING, CHEMICALS, AND IRRADIATION. 22 Heating, Drying, and Chemicals (José Arturo García-Macías). 23 Irradiation (María Pilar González-Santiago, Beatriz Caballero-Santos, Magdalena Tudela-Carrasco, and José María Fernández-Ginés). PART V COMPOSITION, CHEMISTRY, AND SENSORY ATTRIBUTES. 24 Quality Characteristics of Poultry Products (Sarah Padilla). 25 Chemical Composition and Nutritional Content of Raw Poultry Meat (Jorge Soriano-Santos). 26 Poultry Meat Tenderness (Casey M. Owens and Jason K. Apple). 27 Pale, Soft and Exudative Poultry Meat (Casey M. Owens and Jason K. Apple). PART VI EGGS. 28 Nutritional and Health Attributes of Eggs (Yuan Ren, Jianping Wu, and Robert Renema). 29 Functional Properties of Egg Components in Food Systems (Yoshinori Mine and Marie Yang). PART VII SANITATION AND SAFETY. 30 Chemical Residues: Pesticides and Drugs (β-Agonists and Antibiotics) (María de Lourdes Pérez-Chabela). 31 Factors Affecting Microbial Growth in Fresh Poultry (Carol W. Turner). 32 Basic Principles of the HACCP System in the Poultry Industry (Chitra Wendakoon). 33 HACCP in Poultry Slaughterhouses (Marjatta Rahkio). 34 Online Inspection (Kevin Chao). 35 Poultry-Related Foodborne Disease (Lisa McKee). 36 Poultry-Related Foodborne Diseases in Central and South America (Gabriel J. Sequeira, Luis E. Marti, and Marcelo R. Rosmini). 37 Overview of Poultry Processing and Workers' Safety (Y.H. Hui and Isabel Guerrero-Legarreta). 38 Poultry-Processing Industry and eTool (Y.H. Hui and Isabel Guerrero-Legarreta). Index. Contents of Volume 2: Secondary Processing.

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Book SynopsisThis book fills the need for a comprehensive treatment of rice entomology under one cover. The contributors to this book, drawn from various related disciplines, discuss the fundamentals of rice entomology, the biology and ecology of rice insects and the various techniques of rice insect control , namely, host plant resistance, cultural, mechanical and physical controls, predators and parasitoids, pathogens and insecticides.Table of ContentsFUNDAMENTALS. Rice (E. Heinrichs). Taxonomy of Rice Insect Pests and Their Arthropod Parasites andPredators (A. Barrion & J. Litsinger). BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY. Insect Pests of the Rice Plant--Their Biology and Ecology (D.Dale). Rice Pests and Agricultural Environments (M. Loevinsohn). CONTROL TACTICS AND STRATEGIES. Host Plant Resistance (E. Heinrichs). Cultural, Mechanical, and Physical Control of Rice Insects (J.Litsinger). Predators and Parasitoids of Rice Insect Pests (P. Ooi & B.Shepard). Pathogens of Rice Insects (M. Rombach, et al.). Insecticide Management in Rice (S. Chelliah & M.Bharathi). Integration of Rice Insect Control Strategies and Tactics (C.Smith). The Brown Planthopper: Promises, Problems, and Prospects (M.Rombach & K. Gallagher). IMPLEMENTATION OF RICE IPM SYSTEMS. Development and Implementation of Rice IPM in Japan (K. Kiritani& K. Naba). Development of an Integrated Pest Management System for Rice inLatin America (G. Weber & O. Parada). Indexes.

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Book SynopsisThe application of immunoassays to genetically engineered plants and related areas is the focus of this book. Contributors are a group of international experts from government agencies, academics and industries.Table of Contents1. Introduction (Guomin Shan). 2. Principle of Immunoassays (Kerrm Yau and Claudia Sheedy). 3. Antibody Engineering in Agricultural Biotechnology (Patrick Doyle, Mehdi Arbabi-Ghahroudi, Claudia Sheedy, Kerrm Yau and J. Christopher Hall). 4. Microtiter Plate ELISA (Michael Brown). 5. Lateral Flow Devices (Murali Bandle, Rick Thompson and Guomin Shan). 6. Immunoassay Method Validation (Jean Schmidt and Clara Alarcon). 7. Reference Materials and Considerations (Tandace A. Scholdberg and G. Ronald Jenkins). 8. Automation of Immunoassays (Michele Yarnall). 9. Data Interpretation and Sources of Error (Rod Herman and Guomin Shan). 10. Immunoassay Applications in Trait Discovery, Product Development and Registration (Beryl Packer, Andre Silvanovich and David Grothaus). 11. Immunoassay Applications in Grain Products and Food Processing (Gina Clapper and Lulu Kurman). 12. Immunoassay Applications on Soil Monitoring (Guomin Shan). 13. Immunoassay Applications in Plant-based Biopharma (Thomas Patterson and Greg Gilles). 14. Immunoassays in Veterinary Plant-made Vaccines (Giorgio De Guzman, Robert P. Shepherd and Amanda M. Walmsley). 15. Immunoassay as a GE Detection Method In International Trade (Ray Shillito and Thomas Currier). 16. Future Perspectives and Challenges (Lucy Liu, Ai-Guo Gao, Leslie Harrison, Kerrm Yau, John Lawry and G. Shan).

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