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This book presents a new and controversial theory of how honeybees see the world from one of the world's most eminent neuroscientists. It also explores the fascinating history of this field of endeavour.

An authoritative update of forest tree biotechnology and genomics methodologies, this book discusses approaches for traditional breeding improvement of forest-tree species and production of forest-based products. It describes in detail the environmental, social, legal, and regulatory aspects of forest biotechnology, with an emphasis on biosafety.

This second edition covers IT applications in all sectors of the industry. Organised around the stages of the visitor journey, it covers how tourists are using technologies to support decision making.

Heritage is a growing area of both tourism and study, and this book reviews the important interrelations between the tourism industry, local communities and conservation work. It is the only authored work providing a consistent treatment of the subject, and includes case studies from around the world.

The underlying economic factors that effect primary production are frequently studied and written about - soil quality, animal health, climate, machinery. This book explores the psychology of successful farm business management and decision making.

Written by an author with 20 years' experience teaching adventure tourism courses and working within the industry, this book is written for those wishing to understand the key factors behind the operation of an adventure tourism company and how to deliver a profitable and sustainable product.

Divided into three sections, this book provides detailed information on the 32 global avian invasive species listed by the Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG). It also offers an assessment of avian invasions from a biogeographic perspective, and considers the ecological impacts of these invasive species.

This is the first book to discuss both religious tourism and the environment. Moving beyond the documentation of impacts, it examines intersections between the two areas, such as the environment as a resource or generator of religious tourism. Chapters discuss such important topics as disease, environmental responsibility and host perspectives.

From the ethics of slaughtering farmed livestock to the practical guidelines that must be put in place to maximise animal welfare, this book combines scientific evidence with down-to-earth practical advice for government and private industry managers, veterinarians and animal welfare practitioners.

Planetary Health - the idea that human health and the health of the environment are inextricably linked - promotes the preservation of natural systems for the benefit of human health. This book reviews the varied approaches to the subject, as well as providing case study chapters on the main links between human health and environmental change.

This book is a timely re-assessment of the increasing connections between management of diversity and religious tourism and secular spaces on a global stage. Including a range of contemporary case studies, it is a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in tourism management, pilgrimage and religious tourism.

This is a hand-on practical guide to the use of Trichoderma as a biocontrol for Ganoderma disease in oil palm plantations. The manual provides background information on the benefits of Trichoderma fungi as well as on Ganoderma (Basal Stem Rot), the most devastating disease of oil palm in South East Asia.

This book is the first to address motivation for and management of religious and spiritual tourism within one volume. It also brings in new and exciting case study perspectives, from a range of international, cross-sectional contributors.

This new edition describes the silvicultural characteristics of trees common to the UK, including all important native species and a selection of the most significant exotics. With details of climatic zones, soils, productivity, pests and diseases, this book provides concise but detailed information on the establishment and management of forests.

Myths about biotechnology have prevented it from helping improve food security in the developing world. This book explores the theory, evidence and rhetoric of the impact of food production on the environment, and vice versa.

Largemouth Bass Aquaculture provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the farming of largemouth bass, with chapters encompassing all major areas of importance, including: their history, production, environment requirements, reproduction, culture methods, diseases and major markets.

This book is the only single source which provides students, field entomologists, extension officers, quarantine officers and market access negotiators with a rapid, yet comprehensive introduction to this economically important group of fruit flies.

This is a hands-on, practical guide to describe field trials in oil palm. The location for field trials is key, as is land preparation.

This is a practical guide which describes physical bunch and oil analysis of oil palm bunches. Oil palm is the world's top oil crop and bunch and oil analysis laboratories are set up at oil mills to assess production, yield potential of plantations and oil extraction rates relative to targets.

Covering all insect pests of plants, humans and livestock, this book provides a comprehensive reference text to ecological and economic entomology. Taking a global approach, it considers climate and plant community distributions. It is recommended for entomologists working in agricultural, medical and veterinary professions as well as academia.

This book addresses current information on the effects of micronutrients and other efficacious substances from plants, animals and bacteria, with regard to quality and health of cultured fish. Each chapter contains tables, figures and is packed with many new references to help expand your knowledge of various aspects of fish culture technology.

Develops a specific benchmarking methodology relevant to international tourism destinations.

There is great interest in organic horticulture and this title is a timely and much needed addition for practical, science-based guidance.

This book pays most attention to the larger scales of ecohydrology, emphasising the use of this tool in striving towards the goal of sustainable water management. Authors from Eastern as well as Western Europe; from America, Australia and South Africa, give a broad global context.

New features include the rearrangement of topics to facilitate use, and 44 short succinct chapters, each providing valuable and practical information.

This second edition reflects many recent advances, bringing together all new chapters and over 30 contributors.

The book addresses current issues and initiatives, and defines research needs. Key global issues and addressed is in general articles, while specific regional topics are described and highlighted within each chapter in shorter case studies.