Manning - Science & Nature 1

Bulbous plants produce some of the most striking natural oral displays, and our region is endowed with the greatest number and richest variety globally. With over 1,200 naturally occurring bulb spec……続きを見る

How much can we use the environment without spoiling what we find so valuable about it? Determining the carrying capacity of parks and related areas is a perennial question whose urgency grows each ……続きを見る

**Longlisted for the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award Riveting stories of the brain on the brink, from an acclaimed cognitive neurologist.** Our brains are the most complex machines kn……続きを見る

Now in its sixth edition and more crucial than ever, Psychology for Sustainability applies psychological science to environmental problems that manifest when human behavior disrupts and degrades nat……続きを見る

Learn to find the opportunities and make money with your digital camera Most digital photo buffs have thought about turning their hobby into a side business, but building a successful business takes……続きを見る

The breech-loading, single-shot .458in Martini-Henry rifle has become a symbol of both the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 and the numerous battles in Egypt and the Sudan in 1884–85, but continued to be used……続きを見る

This is a practical business coaching book designed for both new and experienced managers who want to strengthen their influence beyond their own team. Written in story form, it brings real-world bu……続きを見る

Margot doesn't have time for love. Will is afraid to love. And neither of them are expecting to fall in love with Blossom: a gentle Staffy with a tragic past, a belly made for rubbing and a head the……続きを見る

This book features five peer-reviewed reviews on the development and deployment of good agricultural practices (GAPs). The first chapter describes GAPs, notions of good farming, how GAP standards ha……続きを見る

This book features five peer-reviewed reviews on optimising agri-food supply chains. The first chapter provides an overview of agri-food supply chains and explores the unique characteristics which d……続きを見る

This collection features five peer-reviewed literature reviews on sensor technologies in livestock monitoring. The first chapter considers the development of on-animal sensors as a means of monitori……続きを見る

This highly accessible book identifies the major air pollutants which cause human health concerns and examines the sources of these pollutants. With a focus on NOx gases, particulate matter (PM), tr……続きを見る

This fully updated edition of Field Guide to Wild Flowers of South Africa covers more than 1,100 species of flora, focusing on the most common, conspicuous and ‘showy’ plants around the region. An i……続きを見る

In this provocative, wide-ranging book, Against the Grain, Richard Manning offers a dramatically revisionist view of recent human evolution, beginning with the vast increase in brain size that set u……続きを見る

Proteas are South Africa’s wildflower celebrities: the King Protea is emblazoned on the National Coat of Arms and gives its name to the country’s cricket team. A total of 330 protea species are foun……続きを見る

Food today is over-corporatized and under-regulated. It is involved in many immoral, harmful, and illegal practices along production, distribution, and consumption systems. These problematic conditi……続きを見る

Field Guide to Fynbos features over 1,000 species from the Cape Floristic Region – home to one of the world’s richest floras. This fully updated edition focuses on the most common and ‘showy’ plants……続きを見る

As the popularity of the national parks grows, so do the challenges of visiting and managing them. This innovative book uses crowdsourcing - postings by park visitors on a range of social media site……続きを見る

Das Buch ist gewissermaßen das Testament eines Mannes, der am Ende einer langjährigen bischöflichen Laufbahn seinem Klerus, mit dem vereint er Not und Armut, Kampf und Widerspruch, Verdemütigung und……続きを見る

Provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts in biodiversity management within agricultural landscapes Considers the role of farmers and rural communities in implementing ecological restor……続きを見る

Considers a range of techniques used for measuring compliance and improving performance across the agri-food supply chain, including those used to measure on-farm carbon footprints and biodiversity……続きを見る

Establishing a new framework for understanding insider risk by focusing on systems of organisation within large enterprises, including public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, this book analyses……続きを見る

The breech-loading, single-shot .458in Martini-Henry rifle has become a symbol of both the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 and the numerous battles in Egypt and the Sudan in 1884–85, but continued to be used……続きを見る

One hundred and five species of mammals are native to the Trans-Pecos region of Texas. The greatly varied terrain, climate, and vegetation make its mammalian life exceptionally varied, ranging from ……続きを見る

Ericas come in an astonishing array of sizes, shapes and colours. Some 760 species, many of them found nowhere else, occur in the Cape Floristic region – a centre of unparalleled diversity for the g……続きを見る

Nuestros cerebros son las máquinas más complejas conocidas por la humanidad, pero tienen un talón de Aquiles: las mismas moléculas que nos permiten existir también pueden sabotear nuestras mentes. C……続きを見る

Wir sind umgeben von unendlichen Mengen an Energie … die wir nur anzapfen müssen! Die Revolution ist da! Sie wird unser Leben, unsere Landschaft, unsere Umwelt und unsere Wirtschaft für immer veränd……続きを見る

"Unique in its approach and really helpful with its information - this book is a must have for any owner" Written for the admirers, fans and owners of this wonderful breed, we are confident that you……続きを見る

This pathbreaking book uncovers the important, underappreciated role of armed opposition groups turned political parties in shaping long-term patterns of politics after war. Based on an empirically ……続きを見る

Summarises current advances in the use of seaweed and microalgae as alternative sources of protein primarily in the livestock sector Provides an authoritative assessment on the need for alternative……続きを見る