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Agriculture & farming
Hardcover. describes general characteristics of perennial weeds, distinguishing between simple and creeping perennials explainshow simple and creeping perennial weeds propagate and spread presents general means of perennial weed control. Num Pages: 228 pages, 67 illustrations, maps, glossary, index. BIC Classification: PST; TVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 167 x 19. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813825205
- ISBN
- 9780813825205
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.25
€ 79.25
Hardcover. This book focuses on the challenges of utilizing both wet and/or processed food waste. The regulatory environment relating to food waste, the perspective of the end-users, and practical use as animal feed is also discussed. One of the goals of this publication is to stimulate a need for research. Num Pages: 298 pages, 20 illustrations. BIC Classification: RNH; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813825403
- ISBN
- 9780813825403
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.32
€ 149.32
Hardcover. Fisheries buybacks are an important strategy being implemented globally in the efforts to produce a more sustainable and profitable fisheries industry. Fisheries Buybacks provides the reader with an overview of buybacks and the issues surrounding them as well as a synthesis of the literature on this subject of growing importance. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 187 x 19. Weight in Grams: 822.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813825465
- ISBN
- 9780813825465
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 237.79
€ 237.79
Hardcover. * The first book to cover this subject from a global perspective * Contributions from producing and consuming countries from around the world * Editors are well known and respected internationally * Vital information for all shrimp producers. Editor(s): Leung, PingSun; Engle, Carole R. Num Pages: 336 pages, 75 illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAF; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 184 x 22. Weight in Grams: 910.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813826554
- ISBN
- 9780813826554
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 300.46
€ 300.46
Hardcover. Published in Cooperation with THE UNITED STATES AQUACULTURE SOCIETY As aquaculture production continues to grow and develop there is a continuous search for new species to culture to be able to fully exploit new national and international markets. Editor(s): Leung, PingSun; Lee, Cheng-Sheng; O'Bryen, Patricia J. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 264 x 188 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1404.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813826912
- ISBN
- 9780813826912
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 298.00
€ 298.00
Hardcover. Plant breeding practices have improved the livelihoods of millions. Current breeding practices have allowed farmers to produce enough crops to feed growing populations, added significant profits in the grain trade, and minimized the amount of land needed for agricultural production by permitting more intensive use of existing crop lands. Num Pages: 380 pages, 149 illustrations. BIC Classification: TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 186 x 23. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813828244
- ISBN
- 9780813828244
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.68
€ 258.68
Hardcover. Teaches the basics of commodities marketing by farmers, ranchers, grain elevators, packers, and processors. This book includes a chapter devoted to electronic trading; an explanation of the most commonly used cash contracts; seasonal fluctuations of commodity prices; and statistics, charts, graphs, and tables illustrating main points. Num Pages: 273 pages, 52 illustrations. BIC Classification: KJS; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 163 x 25. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813829579
- ISBN
- 9780813829579
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 105.09
€ 105.09
Paperback. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: GTF; RNF; RNU; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816622924
- ISBN
- 9780816622924
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 33.25
€ 36.99
€ 33.25
Paperback. Series: Social Movements, Protest and Contention. Num Pages: 296 pages, 3 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: JPQB; JPW; RNC; TQ; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816647620
- ISBN
- 9780816647620
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 26.80
€ 29.99
€ 26.80
Paperback. The fundamentals of making up nets from machine--made netting are set out with such clarity and simplicity that the book has proved a boon to fishermen around the world. Num Pages: 96 pages, 60 illustrations. BIC Classification: TRLT; TVT. Category: (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 246 x 188 x 9. Weight in Grams: 238.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780852380314
- ISBN
- 9780852380314
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.59
€ 75.59
Hardcover. This comprehensive volume contains some sixty papers and reviews presented at the First International Symposium on Abalone Biology, Fisheries and Culture held in La Paz, Mexico. Introductory reviews in the book focus on the evolutionary origin, radiation and modern relationships of the genus Haliotis. Editor(s): Shepherd, S.A.; etc.; Tegner, M.J. (Scripps Institute of Oceanography, La Jolla, California, USA); del Proo, S.A.Guzman (Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico.). Num Pages: 624 pages, 153 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSPM; PSVT3; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 262 x 188 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1364.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780852381816
- ISBN
- 9780852381816
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.02
€ 239.02
Hardcover. Fisheries management must be based on biological expertise but must also, ultimately, satisfy economic criteria. Fisheries management which disregards economic objectives and needs might well succeed in preserving fish stocks but will waste other resources such as investment funds and labout and fail to serve the fishing industry effectively. Num Pages: 144 pages, 42 illustrations, references. BIC Classification: KJM; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 267 x 188 x 14. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780852381984
- ISBN
- 9780852381984
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 170.21
€ 170.21
Paperback. Longlining is becoming increasingly more important as a method of fishing commercially for certain prime species of fish-- particulary in the face of declining stocks. Longlining is much more selective that any other form of fishing and is thus more environmentally acceptable. Series: Fishing News Books. Num Pages: 168 pages, 30 illustrations, references, glossary. BIC Classification: TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780852382004
- ISBN
- 9780852382004
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 174.05
€ 174.05
Hardcover. Salmon aquaculture is one of the most rapidly developing industries in temperate ocean waters throughout the world. Num Pages: 288 pages, 55 illustrations. BIC Classification: TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 254 x 179 x 21. Weight in Grams: 776.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780852382042
- ISBN
- 9780852382042
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.32
€ 192.32
Paperback. The new edition of this widely successful text continues to offer a wealth of essential information and practical guidance for all involved in freshwater fisheries management in temperate regions. Editor(s): Templeton, Robin G. Num Pages: 256 pages, 100 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; KNAF; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 190 x 14. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780852382097
- ISBN
- 9780852382097
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 117.38
€ 117.38
Hardcover. Based on an international symposium and workshop to be hosted by the University of Hull International Fisheries Institute, this reference includes expert reviews of the advantages and shortcomings of all current techniques and management strategies used in assessment of freshwater fish stocks, worldwide. Editor(s): Cowx, Ian G. Num Pages: 528 pages, 60 illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAF; RNF; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 254 x 179 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1280.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780852382240
- ISBN
- 9780852382240
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.23
€ 239.23
Hardcover. Fish is one of the most highly perishable commodities and the public requires continuous reassurance about its quality. Futhermore, consumer taste is moving to more highly perishable fish products, which require more careful attention in preparation and storage. Num Pages: 256 pages, 39 illustrations. BIC Classification: KNDF; TDCT; TGPQ; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 243 x 167 x 20. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780852382264
- ISBN
- 9780852382264
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 173.89
€ 173.89
Hardcover. The Primary purpose for producing this book on Aquaculture Sector Planning and Management is to fill the great void for fundamental information needed by planners and administrators in government charged with the responsibilities of organising and managing the relatively new and important food--producing sub--sector, now widely called aquaculture. Series: Fishing News Books. Num Pages: 320 pages, 0. BIC Classification: KNAC; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 180 x 23. Weight in Grams: 874.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780852382271
- ISBN
- 9780852382271
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 176.35
€ 176.35
Hardcover. Bivalve Molluscs is an extremely comprehensive book covering all major aspects of this important class of invertebrates. As well as being an important class biologically and ecologically, many of the bivalves are fished and cultured commercially (e.g. mussels, oysters, scallops and clams) in a multi--billion dollar worldwide industry. Num Pages: 456 pages, 122 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT3; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 187 x 32. Weight in Grams: 998.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780852382349
- ISBN
- 9780852382349
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 259.91
€ 259.91
Hardcover. Sea lice cause huge losses to the salmon industry. Wrasse present an alternative solution to the problem of finding an environmentally acceptable alternative to chemical methods of control. Editor(s): Sayer, M. D. J.; Treasurer, J. W.; Costello, M. J. Num Pages: 296 pages, 93 illustrations. BIC Classification: TVH; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 250 x 180 x 23. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780852382363
- ISBN
- 9780852382363
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 230.41
€ 230.41
Hardcover. aeo Recognises the high value of recreational fisheries aeo Provides badly needed environmental, biological and socio--economic data aeo Examines legislation and strategies to favour sustainable use of the resources aeo Discusses the future development of recreational fisheries. Editor(s): Hickley, Phil; Tompkins, Helena. Num Pages: 328 pages, 63 line illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; RNF; TVT; WSXF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 250 x 176 x 23. Weight in Grams: 866.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780852382486
- ISBN
- 9780852382486
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.02
€ 239.02
Hardcover. * Assessment of fish community structure and dynamics. * Factors constraining stock recruitment. * Fish habitat requirements. * Instream flow needs. * Impact of water resource schemes. * Rehabilitation of river fisheries. * Enhancement of fish stocks. Editor(s): Cowx, Ian. Num Pages: 456 pages, 60 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVS; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 179 x 32. Weight in Grams: 966.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780852382509
- ISBN
- 9780852382509
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 278.33
€ 278.33
Hardcover. aeo combines an understanding of the composition of biological units in fishery management with a discussion of the potential advantages and limitations of molecular genetic techniques for describing population structures. aeo discusses tools and arrangements for the management of genetic diversity. Num Pages: 240 pages, 34 line drawings, 9 halftones. BIC Classification: TCBG; TQ; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 175 x 20. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780852382639
- ISBN
- 9780852382639
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.85
€ 248.85
Hardcover. Systems of producing food in safer ways, including the use of the hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) system are now being adopted widely throughout the world. The ever--growing global shrimp and prawn farming and processing industries are now beginning to realise the benefits of using HACCP and other food safety measures. Num Pages: 184 pages, 40. BIC Classification: KNDF; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 178 x 18. Weight in Grams: 668.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780852382707
- ISBN
- 9780852382707
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 255.22
€ 255.22