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This book presents a synthesis of current knowledge and research on the biology of terrestrial molluscs.

Based on fifty years experience by each author and extensive research of the literature, this book provides information, much of which was previously not widely available, on the development of silvicultural systems in tropical moist forest (a broad term which encompasses many forest types).

An essential textbook for advanced undergraduates and graduate students. A user-friendly guide for the design and analysis of experiment in animal science. The only textbook of its kind.

The rapid growth of organic farming has been amongst the most remarkable changes in global agriculture in recent decades. Initially, more attention was paid to the crop side of organic systems, but that has now changed and there is greater recognition of the need to understand animal health and welfare better.|This book will further the...

This book provides the background theory behind two types of trade models rooted in economic theory and mathematical programming, and two econometric/statistical models. It shows the reader how to construct their own models to analyse policy questions in forestry and other sectors.

This new edition covers key concepts, theory and practical aspects of health promotion practice worldwide. It reviews social determinants, equality and equity, policy and health, working in partnerships, sustainability, evaluation and evidence-based practice, drawing upon international settings and teaching experience in the global North and South.

Values-rich journeys can be described as pilgrimage, spiritual travel, personal heritage tourism, holistic tourism, or valuistic journeys. This book focuses on travellers themselves and their inner world through the lens of their journey. It provides interesting and challenging perspectives on the identity of pilgrims in the 21st century.

This book shows the progress of GM crop adoption across the Asia-Pacific region over the past decade, and provides important insights for countries in the process of adopting and regulating GM technologies.

Discusses the impact that anti-GM crop attitudes have on nutrition security in developing countries and updates scientists, regulatory authorities, decision makers and the interested public on the current status of GM crops in developed and developing countries, giving first-hand accounts from people involved in growing, promoting and regulating GM crops.

Pomegranate cultivation is increasing considerably worldwide for fresh consumption, juice production and medicinal purposes. This is the first comprehensive book by an international team of experts at the forefront of research and provides insights and experiences covering botany, production, processing, health and industrial uses of the fruit.

Tourism in European Microstates and Dependencies carefully examines the nuances and realities associated with tourism, social and economic development, geography, and geopolitics of Europe's microstates and dependencies.

This book presents a logical argument, rigorously formulated, for practical policy options to fight food shortages and surpluses. It navigates the reader through issues and ideologies surrounding hunger, presents and tests hypotheses with theory and evidence, and concludes with workable policies to address food crises.

This second edition of the highly successful book, first published in 1991, contains thoroughly updated and revised material on the theory and practice of nitrogen fixation in tropical cropping systems.

Cassava is a major tropical tuber crop found throughout the tropics (India, Oceania, Africa and Latin America). Hitherto, there has been no single text covering all aspects of cassava biology, production and utilization. This book fills that gap, representing the first comprehensive research level overview of this main staple crop.

This book is a collection of state-of-the-art reviews on the global problems of diffuse water pollution from agriculture, which affects the water quality of rivers, lakes, reservoirs and the oceans. It includes chapters on eutrophication, phosphorus, nitrogen, manure, heavy metals, carbon/persistent organic pollutants and soil/siltation problems.

This book is the first comprehensive, scientific volume to be published in English on this "king of tropical fruit". It provides information on the biology, propagation and use of the fruit, and descriptions of the scientific basis of production practices and orchard management, as well as post-harvest processing.

As an indispensable guide the 'Keys' shall continue to be an essential resource to those working within medical, veterinary and biological departments worldwide for many more years to come.

Providing a comprehensive overview for small animal veterinarians with poultry clients, this book covers the poultry industry, avian biology, diseases and their agents, infection control, and disease investigation and legislation. Written by international experts, it includes full colour images to aid identification and diagnosis.

Provides guidance on equine feeding and feed management.

Covers visitor experiences in nature-based tourism destinations and related visitor and destination management. It demonstrates current knowledge using empirical evidence from five continents and it aims to provide insights into conceptual issues as well as case studies.

Presents key issues of tourism planning and development in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Maldives, Afghanistan, and Bhutan. Demonstrates experiences, challenges, successful and unsuccessful stories and specific cases of countries within South Asia. Written by scholars with extensive research experience on tourism in these countries.

A new edition of this classic book providing a comprehensive overview of equine behaviour.

This book provides the first review devoted to parasites of domestic cattle and sheep. It considers the impact of parasites, both as individual species and as co-infections, as well as epidemiological information, monitoring, diagnostic procedures, and implementing control measures such as the responsible use of parasiticides.

African agricultural universities are transforming themselves and achieving success in tackling the problems of production agriculture, urbanization and food consumption patterns. Adaptive strategies are creating an internal culture driven by stakeholder needs to improve the quality and relevance of teaching, research and outreach.

"Fluid therapy is one of the most important aspects of therapy in veterinary medicine. In this book the authors provide guidelines for the safe implementation of fluid therapy in clinical practice"--

Genetic Approaches.

This book provides a synthesis of current research and international best practice, including practitioner perspectives and a range of case study examples. It covers types of creative tourist, trends, designing and implementing creative tourism products, embedding activities in a community and place, and addressing sustainability challenges.

This book introduces the basic aspects of animal nutrition, giving a practical overview of the principles which underpin the design and management of farm animal feeding systems. It covers digestive function, nutrients and feed intake, feed related disorders, grazing behaviour and management, climate change and the environment, and more.

This book covers the origin, characterization and environmental distribution of the major pollutants, providing explanations of the implications for human morbidity, biodiversity, and food and water safety. Including questions, further reading and case studies to spark classroom discussion, it forms a true introduction for undergraduates.

This book deals exclusively with the equine endocrine problems that the clinician would see in practice. It is the perfect reference for the practitioner who must quickly diagnose and treat the presenting problems.