C C L S : 270 books

Reviews key developments in understanding crop physiology and genetic diversity and how they have informed advances in breeding new varieties Coverage of advances across the value chain for grain legume cultivation, from variety selection to post-harvest storage Discusses the latest trends in disease, insect pest and weed management

The biologic effects of radiation on normal tissues and tumors represent a complex area for investigation. These effects are of far-reaching consequence to the diagnostic radiologist and the radiation oncologist having a significant impact not only in concepts relative to radiation protection but...

Virginia Women is the first of two volumes exploring the history of Virginia women through the lives of exemplary and remarkable individuals. This collection of seventeen essays, written by established and emerging scholars, recovers the stories and voices of a diverse group of women, from the seventeenth...

Tales of wise, ancient dragons hoarding treasure, terrorizing villages, and doing battle with noble heroes have long fascinated us. But dragons were not born old and wise, nor were heroes born brave and noble. Wings of Change gathers tales of young dragons growing into their scales and claws,...

Assesses latest research on how grasslands function Surveys best practice in sustainable grassland management Considers wider aspects of sustainability such as ecosystem services and biodiversity

Este libro ofrece una visión general del pensamiento feminista y muestra cómo esta forma de conocimiento obliga a repensar las Ciencias Sociales, particularmente la Sociología. Habida cuenta de la variedad de temas abordados desde el feminismo, así como de la existencia, dentro de éste, de diversos...

The potential impact of anthropogenic pollutants such as agrochemicals on the environment is of global concern. Increasing use of certain compounds can result in contamination of food, water and atmospheric systems and in order to combat this pollution it is important to be able to accurately monitor...

Recoge las principales aportaciones teóricas y los avances en la investigación psicoeducativa en la etapa de 0 a 6 años. Las peculiaridades de esta etapa requieren contenidos y propuestas docentes ajustadas a las potencialidades y a la realidad de las aulas de educación infantil, que difiere de...

Au sommaire : - Les nouveaux filons - Mi-temps - À marche forcée - Instantané - Le poids du clic - Face B - La revue des cinés - Un point sur la carte - Trait pour trait - La sémantique c'est élastique - Premiers tangos - Savoir pour tous.

Solve a mermaid's problem… Step off the edge of a roof… Dig up a grave at midnight… Take advice from a fortune cookie… Visit the last library… Meet a bridge troll… And more… In one instant, like a bolt of lightning, a single impossible event changes a person's life. And like the...

The fifth volume in the Science Fiction Megapack series collects 25 tales of high adventure through other worlds and times, including 5 Hugo and Nebula Award-winners and nominees. Featured this time are: AGAPE AMONG THE ROBOTS, by Allen Steele THE STARSHIP MECHANIC, by Jay Lake and Ken Scholes PEACEMAKER,...

Will these hot couples embrace romance, be tempted by desire, or lose it all? Whether it’s the allure of a perfectly-honed body, the sweltering taboo of a bad boy, or the fantasy of an ideal lover, we’ll feed your addiction in this sizzling collection of fifteen mouthwatering love stories. Escape...

A discussion of various contemporary evangelical views of genocide in the Old Testament. Christians are often shocked to read that Yahweh, the God of the Israelites, commanded the total destruction—all men, women, and children—of the ethnic group know as the Canaanites. This seems to contradict...

Thoughtful planning so mom and her supporters are ready when the baby is! A midwife helps expecting mothers decide how natural they want their labor to be, what birthing methods are available, and the type of professional they want present. It helps women weigh factors, prepare mentally, make...