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The debate over genetically modified organisms: health and safety concerns, environmental impact, and scientific opinions. Since they were introduced to the market in the late 1990s, GMOs (genetical……続きを見る

In the 1600s, European travellers discovered Indian vegetarianism. Western culture was changed forever… When early travellers returned from India with news of the country’s vegetarians, they trigger……続きを見る

中共報告明確提出“加快農業轉移人口市民化”進程，但在實踐中農業轉移人口的流動性過強、社會成本較高等風險對個人、家庭、社會形成多層面的負面影響。本書通過對農民工流動過程中犯罪、子女輟學等社會成本的分析，……続きを見る

Zambia has faced several challenges in its quest to attain economic development and as well as economic independence. One sector that the country has endeavoured to develop for a very long time is a……続きを見る

This book examines the bioeconomy concept, analysing the opportunities it can generate, the constraints and the potential benefits for society. The main objective of bioeconomy is to promote economi……続きを見る

Each fall and spring, millions of birds travel the Pacific Flyway, the westernmost of the four major North American bird migration routes. The landscapes they cross vary from wetlands to farmland to……続きを見る

A new edition of a highly respected textbook and reference in the rapidly emerging field of equitation science. Equitation Science, 2nd Edition incorporates learning theory into ethical equine train……続きを見る

Microbial toxins are secondary metabolites that accumulate in the organism and, to a large extent, are metabolically inactive towards the organism that produces them. The discovery of penicillin, a ……続きを見る

This comprehensive handbook represents a definitive state of the current art and science of food waste from multiple perspectives. The issue of food waste has emerged in recent years as a major glob……続きを見る

In his insightful book, Holy Shit: Managing Manure to Save Mankind, contrary farmer Gene Logsdon provides the inside story of manure ー our greatest, yet most misunderstood, natural resource. He beg……続きを見る

Creating Urban Agriculture Systems provides you with background, expertise, and inspiration for designing with urban agriculture. It shows you how to grow food in buildings and cities, operate growi……続きを見る

In the world’s most affluent and food secure societies, why is it now publicly acceptable to feed donated surplus food, dependent on corporate food waste, to millions of hungry people? While recogni……続きを見る

In the context of the economies of the world becoming greener, this book provides a global and interdisciplinary overview of the condition of the world’s water resources and the infrastructure used ……続きを見る

Extensively revised and updated, this popular text presents an accessible yet rigorous treatment of environmental and natural resources economics, including climate change and the economics of susta……続きを見る

Written by an expert of the ins and outs of viticulture in Burgundy and many other areas of the world, this new volume showcases the wine-growing culture of Burgundy. Sustainable Viticulture: The Vi……続きを見る

This book introduces readers to the concept and implementation of positioning techniques in the context of the wine industry. Featuring 30 case studies on brands and wine regions around the world - ……続きを見る

Policy analysis is a dynamic process of discovery rather than a passive exercise of memorizing facts and conclusions. This text provides opportunities to "practice the craft" of policy analysis by e……続きを見る

For more than 10,000 years, grains have been the staples of Western civilization. The stored energy of grain allowed our ancestors to shift from nomadic hunting and gathering and build settled commu……続きを見る

"Duck Egg Production for Beginners: A practical guide for producing duck eggs for the hobby farmer" by Michael Messuri and Bruce H. Wolk, is written for the person who has an interest in raising duc……続きを見る

"Instead of taking us through his work, season by season, crop by crop--the narrative approach--Madison explores his farm and its methods analytically, from many overlapping angles. The result is pr……続きを見る

**A Splendid Table Staff Book Pick of the Year "Estabrook, a reporter of iron constitution and persistence, has dug deep into the truth about the American pork industry without losing his sense of h……続きを見る

The Routledge Handbook of Diet and Nutrition in the Roman World presents a comprehensive overview of the sources, issues and methodologies involved in the study of the Roman diet. The focus of the b……続きを見る

Since the dawn of human civilization, forests have provided us with food, resources, and energy. The history of human development is also one of forest loss and transformation, and yet even in our i……続きを見る

Learn to create the perfect cheese plate for your next partyーin a day! When hosting friends, a great cheese plate makes the perfect crowd-pleasing treat. Creating the Perfect Cheese Plate In a Day ……続きを見る

Since the dawn of human civilization, forests have provided us with food, resources, and energy. The history of human development is also one of forest loss and transformation, and yet even in our i……続きを見る

Native Grasses: Identification Handbook for Temperate Australia is an easy-to-use tool for identifying some of the most common native grasses in temperate Australia. The text describes 17 species in……続きを見る

Bamboos constitute one of a few select categories of plants which are taxonomically related, very rich in species and of vital economic and ecological importance. Since the early 20th century the ac……続きを見る

Autumn is on the way to South Georgia, bringing with it changes in our backyard corn patch. Already, the corn stalks are drying in blowing poses, shaped by some hidden hand during the magic of midni……続きを見る

All 3 Ebooks, which includes Soils and Forages; Beef Cattle Nutrition and Beef Cattle Reproduction. Topics include: Soils and Forages -- The first building block of the cattle business explaining: s……続きを見る

The United States has become increasingly dependent on imported petroleum to meet its energy needs. A more diverse portfolio of feedstocks for our nation's energy and chemical supply must be found t……続きを見る