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This book explores the relationship between tourism, hospitality, protected areas, livelihoods and human wellbeing. It includes sections focused on theory, policy and practice and case studies. It is multi-disciplinary in approach to the study of nature-based tourism and includes collaborative work including SME within protected destinations.

This book is a systematic, comprehensive treatise of bovine tuberculosis and the bacterium, Mycobacterium bovis, which causes it. Bovine tuberculosis remains a major cause of economic loss in cattle industries worldwide. There is no other book which treats the various aspects of the problem in such a systematic way.

This book explores the central role of ordinary people in the popularisation of faith-based practices, illustrating religious tourism as an expression of cultural identity; the interrelationship of cultural groups; and the overall formation of culture and society.

Focussing on fundamental ecotourism concepts, this broad-based textbook provides a basis for studies into environment-based tourism. It covers key topics such as the management, economics and potential environmental impacts both positive and negative of this popular and growing sector.

There are many initiatives using mobiles, tablets and other devices that have promise to help farmers and improve livelihoods in the developing world. However, the evidence of their effectiveness so far is limited. This book gives practical examples of initiatives and explores theory and data regarding optimising effectiveness.

Designed specifically for student and practitioner veterinary nurses and technicians, this book adopts an enquiry-based approach for gaining essential knowledge and practical understanding necessary to achieve an optimal management of parasitic diseases of dogs and cats.

This book is a compendium of current information on all aspects of cyst nematodes. It provides comprehensive coverage of their biology, management, morphology and diagnostics, in addition to up-to-date information on molecular aspects of taxonomy, host-parasitic relationships and resistances of these economically important parasites.

There are many initiatives using mobiles, tablets and other devices that have promised to help farmers and improve livelihoods in the developing world. However, the evidence of their effectiveness so far is limited. This book gives practical examples of initiatives and explores theory and data regarding optimising effectiveness.

This book presents papers developed from the second workshop on the ecological foundations of sustainable agriculture (WEFSA II). Written by eminent authorities from every continent, the book represents a major review and synthesis of the field and will be indispensable for all concerned with soil science, land use and sustainable agriculture.

The book is based on papers presented at a conference held in Oxford in March 1993 under the BRIDGE-COST-88 programme developed by the Commission of the European Communities. A wide range of fungi, which are pathogens of a variety of crop and ornamental plants, is covered.

The new edition is international in scope, and has also been changed and updated to reflect recent advances, particularly with respect to biomass and fodder measurement, sampling with unequal probabilities and growth modelling.

The potato is economically a very important crop in many parts of the world. All improvements through potato breeding or biotechnology must be based on a thorough knowledge of potato genetics. This book fills a major gap in the current literature for an up-to-date account of this topic and its implications for crop improvement. Written by...

This book describes the biological basis of reproduction in poultry within the context of poultry production. The author has collated and integrated recent information from a variety of sources in order to highlight the principles of the reproductive biology of poultry. This is achieved through a well-illustrated and tabulated text.

Following on from earlier titles in this series, this volume presents further material generated by the World Bank/ISNAR/Australian government biotechnology study. It covers the present status and future prospects for the application of biotechnology to solve agricultural and environmental problems in a number of developing countries.

The book discusses the biology and uses of White Clover.

Following on from the successful volume Dematiaceous Hyphomycetes comes More Dematiaceous Hyphomycetes - once again delving into the biology, pathology and control of Dematiaceous Hyphomycetes.

This book combines stories from leading companies, interviews with pioneers and a thorough analysis of the industry's potential to make lasting, positive change. Written in a highly engaging style, it presents an urgent argument for transforming tourism so it reaches its potential to promote tolerance, restore communities and regenerate habitats.

This book provides a unique multidisciplinary perspective on pilgrimage, encompassing both spiritual and non-spiritual travel. It is written by an international team, reflecting the rich diversity and multiple meanings of pilgrimage, and provides case studies reviewing the role of pilgrimage in promoting peace and reconciliation around the world.

This book is the result of a study on demand-led plant variety design for markets in Africa, sharing best practices from private and public sector programmes worldwide that are applicable to improving tropical crops in Africa. It covers areas such as the principles of demand-led plant breeding, understanding client demands and breeding strategy.

This book presents over 40 cases of bamboo development from across 22 major bamboo-industry countries and explores the knowledge gained from their successes and failures. It synthesises experiences and exchanges with country experts from international training courses, study tours and seminars.

This book reflects current understanding of the prevention of major chronic and some infectious diseases by tea and tea constituents. It explores common emerging themes related to the actions of tea polyphenols against different diseases, offering up-to-date data, evidence and comprehensive research.

The markets for organic and fair trade commodities are growing rapidly, so it is vital to assess if it is feasible to meet growing demands regarding food safety, quality and ethics through smallholder and marginal producers. This book analyses sustainable development and poverty reduction through global case studies in these areas.

This comprehensive book acts as a guide to understanding maize kernel development. It covers topics spanning pre- and post-fertilization events, embryo and endosperm development, grain filling and maturation, and factors that influence crop yield. It addresses existing hypotheses plus important gaps in our knowledge and how we might fill them.

Rhizosphere biology is approaching a century of investigations wherein Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria have attracted special attention for their ability to enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability. This book explores recent developments and global issues in biopesticide research, including extended case studies.

Tourism and hospitality services are prone to service-failure due to a high level of customer-employee contact. This is an invaluable source of information that includes student aids, real-life examples, case studies, links to websites and activities alongside questions and presentation slides for in-class use.

Warm-water island destinations are facing challenges in the wake of increasing globalization and susceptibility to external shocks. This book covers critical aspects that contribute to tourism development and growth. It presents research themes, methodology and case studies, including a focus on Cuba and its reintroduction to the tourism landscape.

Older adults are a growing population with money and time to invest in leisure and tourism. This book provides the latest research, new trends such as independent travel, the leisure experience, cultural and heritage tourism, cruises and wellness tourism, and case studies of organizations successfully catering to older needs.

Linking strategic thinking with action for the management of tourism, this book evaluates global trends, analyses environmental impact and reviews the major factors affecting international tourism management. Now in its third edition, this well-established resource includes extra pedagogy such as learning objectives, questions and case studies.

Written by an international team of experts, this unique edited volume focuses on applications of automation technology to the important industry of tree fruit production. It is aimed at researchers and graduate students of agricultural and biological engineering, crop and soil sciences, precision agriculture, and other relevant disciplines.

Variation in UV-B radiation is crucial to climate change and crop productivity. This book focuses on its environmental interactions, and how plants both protect themselves against UV-B and are stimulated by it.