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The Natural History Of Pliny (Vol. 1-6) - Enriched Edition. Complete Edition

by Pliny The Elder

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 In 'The Natural History of Pliny' (Vol. 1-6), Pliny the Elder presents an expansive and systematic exploration of the natural world, melding empirical observation with a philosophical perspective. This monumental work, composed in the first century AD, serves as one of the earliest encyclopedias, encompassing a vast array of topics from astronomy to botany, geography to zoology. Pliny's literary style is characterized by its encyclopedic ambition and meticulous detail, offering insights enriched by the knowledge of his time while integrating anecdotes and personal reflections that breathe life into cold data. This scholarly narrative not only catalogues nature but also reflects the Roman intellectual zeitgeist, where the pursuit of knowledge was paramount. Pliny himself was a multifaceted individual, serving as a naval and army commander, an imperial official, and a naturalist, all of which influenced his inquiry into the natural phenomena surrounding him. His keen observations, often informed by firsthand experiences across the Roman Empire, enrich his analysis. Notably, the tragedy of his untimely death during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius serves as a poignant testament to his relentless curiosity about nature, encapsulating the spirit of inquiry that permeates his writings. This foundational text is highly recommended for scholars, historians, and enthusiasts of natural history alike. As a cornerstone of scientific literature, Pliny's 'Natural History' invites readers to traverse the complexities of the natural world through the lens of one of antiquity's most astute observers. Engage with this timeless work to appreciate the legacy of knowledge that continues to influence the disciplines of science and natural philosophy. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes. - The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists. - A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing. - An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text. - A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings. - Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life. - Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
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The Global Danger Posed By Plant Disease - The Underestimated Threat

by Dale Walters

~~97,00€~~ 87,30€ 10% OFF

 Most people are completely unaware of the threat posed by plant disease. Those who know, often underestimate the potential severity and impact of plant disease, nationally and globally. Although plant pathogens and the diseases they cause have been around for millennia, humans have played a major role in spreading them across the world. From the birth of farming, through to early exploration and later development of trade routes across the globe, we have been responsible for spreading plant pathogens around the world, often with destructive consequences to crops and natural systems. These threats seem to be on the increase. One concern, among many, is the bacterial pathogen Xylella fastidiosa, which is spreading around the world at an alarming rate. What makes this pathogen particularly dangerous is its wide host range, putting many crop, ornamental and wild plants at risk. Climate change also increases the threat posed by plant diseases, as the warming climate creates new opportunities for some pathogens to extend their geographical range. So, what do we do? This book looks at what we can do in the face of continued globalization of trade, including how we can use plant breeding and biotechnology to help plants, and us, survive the ever-present threat of plant disease. Written primarily for students, researchers and practitioners in plant science and related subject areas, the book is also accessible for a general audience interested in plants.
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Papaya - Biology, Cultivation, Production And Uses

by Ishwar Singh Solanki, Parmeshwar Lal Saran e Ravish Choudhary

56,96€ + 10% CARD

 With coverage that ranges from basic information to advanced research, Papaya: Biology, Cultivation, Production and Uses pulls together the vast literature scattered over various sources into one practical resource. The book provides a solid review of papaya biology, production, and uses supported by color photographs and illustrations. It covers papaya cultivation, botany, genetics, medicinal uses, unfruitfulness, plant protection, and physiological disorders for the first time in considerable detail.This textcomprises advanced information on agronomy, breeding, seed production technology, scientific crop management issues, and protected cultivation. It discusses papain, papaya products, source of drugs, important nutrients, anti-nutrients, and other commercial compounds produced and used for disease management. Additional background material on the production, processing, uses of papaya, considerations to be taken into account when assessing new varieties of papaya and constituents to be analyzed related to food and feed.Papaya is one of the most nutritious and medicinally important fruits of the tropical region. Scientific papaya cultivation and efficient use of resources hold the real key to providing fresh papaya produce and livelihood security to the masses of developing countries. Thus, the academic and practical knowledge about papaya production is essential to helping you formulate management practices for sustainable agricultural development.
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Biological Control In Plant Protection - A Colour Handbook, Second Edition

by Kevin C. Brown, Neil Helyer e Nigel D. Cattlin

262,34€ + 10% CARD

 This colour handbook, now updated for a second edition, is designed to help the reader anticipate and recognise specific problems of pest management and then resolve them using the natural enemies of pests - insects, mites and diseases.
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Rhizosphere Engineering And Stress Resilience In Plants - Concepts And Applications

~~78,16€~~ 70,34€ 10% OFF

 This book explores the cutting-edge science and applications of rhizosphere engineering and root signaling, bringing together insights from plant biology, soil science, microbiology, and ecology.
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Beach-Spawning Fishes - Reproduction In An Endangered Ecosystem

by Karen L.M. Martin

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 Beach-spawning fishes from exotic locations on most continents of the world provide spectacular examples of extreme adaptations during the most vulnerable life cycle stages. The beauty, intriguing biology, and importance of these charismatic fishes at the interface of marine and terrestrial ecosystems have inspired numerous scientific studies. Adaptations of behavior, physiology, development, and ecology are gathered together for the first time in this book.Beach-Spawning Fishes: Reproduction in an Endangered Ecosystem is a comprehensive guide to beach spawning, a charismatic animal behavior that is seen in a surprising number of teleost species. This unexpected form of reproduction provides a window into the ecology of coastal areas, the behaviors and physiology necessary for fishes and their eggs to adapt to terrestrial conditions, and the threats and challenges for conservation and management. Beach-spawning species include important forage fishes such as the capelin, exotic fishes such as the fugu puffer, and the spectacular midnight runs of the California grunion.
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Hydroponics For The Home Grower

by Howard M. Resh

49,01€ + 10% CARD

 Hydroponics offers many advantages to traditional soil-based horticulture. These include greater control over many of the limiting factors, such as light, temperature, and pests, as well as the ability to grow plants in all seasons. With instruction from one of the top recognized authorities worldwide, Hydroponics for the Home Grower gives you step-by-step guidance on how to grow tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, eggplant, lettuce, arugula, bok choy, and various herbs year-round within your home or in a backyard greenhouse. Read an Interview with Dr. Resh here With Dr. Howard Reshs help, youll learn: Background information on how hydroponics evolved The nutritional and environmental demands of plants and how to control these factors How to provide formulations of nutrients optimal to the plants you wish to grow The many different hydroponic systems you can purchase or build for yourself Designs for different types of greenhouses with components to fit your personal taste and budget Crop selection and step-by-step procedures, including seeding, transplanting, training, pest and disease control, and harvestinga "along with when to plant and when to change crops How you can grow microgreens on your kitchen counter The book includes an appendix with sources of seeds and other supplies, along with helpful websites and lists of books, articles, and conferences on growing hydroponically and caring for your crops. By following the guidelines in this book, youll understand everything you need to know to get your home-growing operation up and running in no time.
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Biology And Chemistry Of Jerusalem Artichoke - Helianthus Tuberosus L.

by Stanley J. Kays e Stephen F. Nottingham

278,25€ + 10% CARD

 Reviews the history, classification, and morphology of the Jerusalem artichoke. This book details inulin chemistry, addressing properties and structure, extraction, and modification using organic and chemical processes. It examines inulin use as a biofuel and its role in obesity and diabetes, as well as bone, blood, bowel, and immune health.
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Cumulative Effects In Wildlife Management - Impact Mitigation

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 As humans continue to encroach on wildlands, quality and quantity of wildlife habitat decreases before our eyes. A housing development here, a shopping mall there, a few more trees cut here, another road put in there, each of these diminishes available habitat. Unless the cumulative effects of multiple simultaneous development projects are recognized and incorporated at the beginning of project development, we will continue to see wildlife habitat disappear at unprecedented rates.Divided into two parts, Cumulative Effects in Wildlife Management emphasizes the importance of recognizing cumulative effects and highlights the necessity of their bearing on future policy. It begins with an outline of the differences between direct, indirect, and cumulative effects of anthropogenic impacts on wildlife habitat and addresses the similarities and differences in US and Canadian policies, legal and economic ramifications, and the confusion that stems from lack of consideration, communication, and forward planning. Section 1 also describes the current standard means of quantifying cumulative effects as proposed by the Council on Environmental Quality.Section 2 presents a series of case studies that deepen our appreciation of how anthropogenic influences interconnect and how this heightened level of understanding influences our ability to make informed decisions. Case studies include cumulative effects in the Canadian Arctic, border issues with Mexico, suburban and exurban landscapes, scenic resources, and the cumulative impacts of energy development on sage-grouse.Without a conscious knowledge of what is happening around us, we will not be able to incorporate an effective land ethic, and natural resources will be the ultimate loser. Cumulative Effects in Wildlife Management brings to light the crucial connections between human expansion and habitat destruction.
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Predator-Prey Dynamics - The Role Of Olfaction

by Michael R. Conover

94,06€ + 10% CARD

 The olfactory concealment theory demonstrates that olfaction is an effective method used by predators to locate prey because animals constantly release a stream of odorants. This book helps biologists and wildlife professionals manage olfactory predators and their prey.
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Soil Tillage In Agroecosystems

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 Building on our knowledge of soil ecology under natural, undisturbed conditions, this work focuses on how cultivation affects soil and the soil environment. In particular, it highlights how methods of soil tillage can influence soil structure, soil chemical processes, soil borne pathogens, and pest species.
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Introduction To Natural Resource Planning

by Charles Yoe

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 This is an exciting time for natural resources planning. There are amazing technologies available to planners and a wide and growing array of resources, problems, and opportunities that need attention. Private and public interests are taking up these issues all over the world and at all levels of involvement. At the same time, inefficient planning policies and procedures can threaten the art of successful planning.Demonstrating how to put effective planning theory into practice, Introduction to Natural Resource Planning introduces an iterative planning process with five steps and two ongoing processes. Suitable for any type of planning setting, the book describes each step of the planning process in extensive practical detail. Comprising field-tested strategies woven into a comprehensive and complete protocol, the book explores: Planners and the planning process Establishing the decision context, gathering evidence, plan formulation, and evaluating, comparing, and selecting plans The importance of public involvement Telling your story so that people understand and care about it Dealing effectively with uncertainty as part of the planning process Scenario planning when uncertainty obscures the future Economics for planners: cost estimates and economic analysis Fast planning and getting the most out of your planning process Practical tips from experienced natural resource planners Natural resources planning involves solving complex problems. Fascinating new issues continue to emerge as we seek to identify and preserve natural DNA, struggle with invasive and nonindigenous species, and worry about the well-being of native and managed pollinators. Meanwhile, we continue to struggle with familiar problems like water quality, developing resources for wise uses, loss of habitat, and floods, hurricanes, and other natural disasters. This volume will empower both experienced and new planners to plan more effectively for solutions to preserve and manage our natural resources.
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Plant Diseases And Their Management - A Sustainable Approach

~~238,50€~~ 214,65€ 10% OFF

 Explores latest methods in control and management of plant diseases covering themes on biological, cultural, chemical, and genome engineering controls against diseases brought by different microorganisms. Also details methods to increase shelf life of produce, approaches to plant disease management, etc.
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Forest Wildlife Ecology And Habitat Management

by David R. Patton

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 Combining concepts of forest and wildlife management, this book provides resources and research, practical field experience, and planning and inventory methods for sustaining forest wildlife populations. Beginning with background and definitions, it discusses land management activities, engineering, natural resource disciplines, and timber, wild
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Sacred Plants Of The Americas

by Jill Pflugheber e Steven F. White

~~43,22€~~ 38,90€ 10% OFF

 A dazzlingly illustrated journey into the transformative world of sacred plants Indigenous communities have long revered certain plants and fungi as healers, storytellers, and spirit guides. This book blends the latest findings in anthropology and ethnobotany with mesmerizingly detailed confocal plant microscopy to reveal the inner lives of more than 50 culturally significant species from across the Americas. A visionary experience like no other, Sacred Plants of the Americas opens a portal into a realm where ancestral knowledge and cutting-edge science converge.<ul><li>Profiles dozens of remarkable species that have shaped human culture and spirituality, exploring the secrets of ayahuasca, the mystical properties of psilocybin mushrooms, ceremonial use of tobacco, and more</li><li>Brings together anthropology, art, and ancient wisdom with stunning full-color images to unveil a world of astonishing hidden beauty</li><li>Covers sacred and psychedelic plants ranging from coca, peyote, and cacao to sweetgrass, marijuana, and amaranth</li><li>A must-have book for anyone interested in the healing and psychoactive powers of plants</li></ul>
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Unsung Heroes Of Pollination - More Than The Birds And The Bees

by Peter Bernhardt

~~40,33€~~ 36,30€ 10% OFF

 Unsung Heroes of Pollination shows the reader a hidden world of pollination, where flies, wasps, mosquitoes, bats and beetles take centre stage. Naturalists, gardeners, citizen scientists and flower enthusiasts are invited to journey into the undergrowth, following Professor Peter Bernhardt and a cast of scientists across Australia, the USA, South Africa, China and Fiji. Leaving the familiar birds and bees behind, Bernhardt uncovers stories of reward, cooperation and deception between plants and animals. The author also pays homage to an earlier generation of naturalists who first investigated these unusual relationships during the first half of the 20th century. He explores how flowers have evolved in structure and function, and how pollination systems have emerged and diversified over time. Discover the remarkable 'fit' between animal senses and floral signals, and see how flowers advertise their secret rewards. Stunning colour plates bring you face-to-face with overlooked pollinators and their flowers - from an amber fossil of the bee-like crabronid wasp that flew millions of years ago, and a modern chloropid gnat wearing an orchid’s pollinia on its back, to the elaborate lip petals of hammer orchids luring male wasps, and the long tongue of a tube-lipped nectar bat reaching for its prize. This is a captivating glimpse into the wonders of an unseen - and unsung - world. "This is Dr Bernhardt at his most exuberant, combining personal anecdote with trademark scientific rigour to unveil the enduring love affair between flower and pollinator. Orchids and insects play a starring role as Bernhardt - with his abiding enthusiasm for botany, a swag of candid reflections from a research and writing career spanning five decades, and whimsy to spare - travels the world on our behalf." - Professor Tim Entwisle, botanist and author
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Tea Water Botany For Beginners: A Summarized Guide

by Pertti Aholanka

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 If you cannot understand it, try drinking it. All you need for enjoying plants is some preparatory drying and some water to mix them with. Most drinks have a lot to do with botany i.e. plants and water. Beer, coffee or lemonade, they have plants in them all the same. A full botany drinks all kinds of stuff - roots, flowers, leaves and stalks. Use this book to not miss out on all that cool stuff.
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Advancements In Fused Deposition Modeling (Fdm)Technology For Pharmaceutical And Medical Applications

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Advancements In Fused Deposition Modeling (Fdm)Technology For Pharmaceutical And Medical Applications

~~238,50€~~ 214,65€ 10% OFF

 Details the intersections of FDM technology with pharmaceutical and medical realms. Offers an introduction and the fundamental principles of pharmaceutical FDM. Provides in-depth information on materials selection, technological approaches on pharmaceutical 3D printing, FDM in drug development, regulatory landscape, and more.
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Insect-Plant Interactions - Volume 1: Influence Of Biotic And Abiotic Factors

~~198,75€~~ 178,88€ 10% OFF

 Covers insects and plants collaboration for mutual benefit. Details insect-mediated plant pathogen transmission and the complex web of interactions among sucking pests, herbivores, and natural enemies. Also covers the biochemical and structural defense mechanisms plants employ to deter herbivores along with novel approaches.
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Witch'S Orchard - The Magic And Folklore Of Fruit, Nuts And Nature'S Sweet Harvest

by Kew Royal Botanic Gardens e Sandra Lawrence

10,99€ + 10% CARD

 The folklore and magical history of over 60 edible species
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Wetland Plants - Biology And Ecology

by Julie K. Cronk e M. Siobhan Fennessy

221,26€ + 10% CARD

 Offers an account of the biology and ecology of vascular wetland plants and their applications in wetland plant science. This title presents a synthesis of wetland plant studies and reviews from plant biology, plant physiology, evolution, genetics, community and population ecology, environmental science, and engineering.
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Common Backyard Weeds Of The Pacific Northwest - Identify 157 Weeds And Know What To Pull Or Protect

by Daniel Murphy

~~15,36€~~ 13,82€ 10% OFF

 Identify and learn about more than 100 types of common backyard weeds found in the northwestern United States and southwestern Canada.
Whether you’re a forager, gardener, homeowner, or are simply fascinated by nature, you probably have an opinion about weeds. But do you know which to pull, which to preserve, and which to put to good use? Learn to identify common backyard weeds in your area. Written by debut author and foraging expert Daniel Murphy, Common Backyard Weeds of the Pacific Northwest utilizes an innovative, user-friendly format that can help you identify weeds by their visual characteristics—from growth patterns to color. More than 200 full-color photographs are paired with easy-to-understand text, providing details to give you confidence when identifying each weed.
Created for beginners—but useful even to those with experience in botany—this handy book explains how each weed spreads, how to control it, and its possible beneficial uses. It’s a great visual guide to learning about backyard weeds—toxic, edible, or otherwise interesting—found in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and southern British Columbia.
Book Features:
<ul><li>Identify 106 common backyard weeds by their visual characteristics</li>
<li>Browse species by growth pattern, then by color</li>
<li>Begin to learn which weeds have edible parts</li>
<li>Learn the author’s tips for getting rid of unwanted weeds</li></ul>
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White Pine - The Natural And Human History Of A Foundational American Tree

by John Pastor

28,81€ + 10% CARD

 America was built on white pine. From the 1600s through the Civil War and beyond, it was used to build the nation’s ships and houses, barns, and bridges. It became a symbol of independence, adorning the Americans’ flag at Bunker Hill, and an economic engine, generating three times more wealth than the California gold rush. Yet this popularity came at a cost: by the end of the 19th century, clear cutting had decimated much of America’s white pine forests. In White Pine: The Natural and Human History of a Foundational American Tree, ecologist and writer John Pastor takes readers on walk through history, connecting the white pine forests that remain today to a legacy of destruction and renewal.  Since the clear-cutting era, naturalists, foresters, and scientists have taken up the quest to restore the great white pine forests. White Pine follows this centuries-long endeavor, illuminating how the efforts shaped Americans’ understanding of key scientific ideas, from forest succession to the importance of fire. With his keen naturalist’s eye, Pastor shows us why restoring the vitality of these forests has not been simple: a host of other creatures depend on white pine and white pine depends on them. In weaving together cultural and natural history, White Pine celebrates the way humans are connected to the forest—and to the larger natural world. Today, white pine forests have begun to recover, but face the growing threat of climate change. White Pine shows us that hope for healthy forests lies in understanding the lessons of history, so that iconic species survive as a touchstone for future generations.
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The Mango - Botany, Production And Uses

~~291,95€~~ 262,76€ 10% OFF

 Now in its 3rd edition, this book provides a comprehensive review of mango production, botany and scientific advances. With 10 new chapters covering production practices, applications of molecular biology, human nutrition, and many new international contributors from important centres of mango research.
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