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From the White-tailed deer to the Deer Mouse, here are tracks of more than 40 mammals and rodents, plus more than a dozen birds, amphibians, and reptiles. Concise descriptions of the animals and their tracks are combined with detailed drawings of the front and back prints, stride patterns and other important identifying aspects. Each animal is captured in accurate black-and-white illustrations, including pattern and print comparisons. All books in this series feature a handy 4" rule on the back cover. A perfect pocket guide for teachers, parents, hikers, hunters, and adventurers.
An illustrated souvenir of Cambridge evoking the beauty and history of the University and colleges.
Do you have a weak subject you just have to pass? Ideal for students of any subject, this highly accessible and practical study guide gives you quick and easy strategies to help you make decisive progress in the subjects you find difficult or uninteresting, leaving you free to concentrate on the subjects you love. Richard Palmer draws on his extensive experience of secondary school teaching to give proven subject-specific advice that will help students from 15-19 show you how to understand more about a topic through both online and traditional study help you get to grips with topics you find difficult without cramming you with random facts provide top tips for the essentials to learn and understand on a subject-by-subject basis The book is organised to take you through the learning process from ‘Facing it’ through to ‘Enjoying it’ – yes, that’s right! The author’s light-hearted yet authoritative style makes this book really easy to read and his simple and practical advice will enable you to become a confident learner in no time at all.
Since their commercial introduction in 1996, genetically modified (GM) crops have been adopted by farmers around the world at impressive rates. In 2011, 180 million hectares of GM crops were cultivated by more than 15 million farmers in 29 countries. In the next decade, global adoption is expected to grow even faster as the research pipeline for new biotech traits and crops has increased almost fourfold in the last few years. The adoption of GM crops has led to increased productivity, while reducing pesticide use and the emissions of agricultural greenhouse gases, leading to broadly distributed economic benefits across the global food supply chain. Despite the rapid uptake of GM crops, the v...
This beautifully illustrated work is designed to delight history and photography buffs as well as canoeing enthusiasts.
This essential collection of essays explores issues relating to Genetically Modified Foods, with an emphasis on exploring world attitudes, rather than American-centric. This allows readers to understand an issue with a universal sensitivity. Essays sources provide viewpoints from Switzerland, India, Asia, South America, European Union, Australia, Philippines, Africa, Nigeria, America, and the United Kingdom. Readers will evaluate attitudes toward genetically modified food around the world. They will look at the impact of genetically modified crops on agriculture and health. Regulation issues are also presented.
First reference on food consumption and policy.