This collection features four peer-reviewed reviews on integrated pest management (IPM) in cereal cultivation.The first chapter describes a holistic approach to IPM using knowledge of the natural regulation of herbivore and weed populations and of natural succession in agricultural wetlands. It also highlights the need for an improved understanding of rice ecosystems in a holistic manner to ensure the economic and environmental sustainability of rice production.

The term “gastrocracy” refers to the appropriation of discourses and practices related to the sourcing, preparation, distribution, and consumption of food for political purposes. The intersections of gastronomy and governance, dating in Spain to the last quarter of the nineteenth century, have become highly visible over the past decade, when political debates around nationalism in its different forms have taken the guise of discussions about regional and local cuisines. Concomitant with th...

Paratuberculosis, also referred to as Johne's disease, affects principally cattle, goats, sheep, buffalo, deer and other ruminants. It is common worldwide and responsible for significant economic losses in the ruminant livestock industries. A timely follow up to the first book on Paratuberculosis, this new edition is still the only comprehensive text providing both historical context and the latest developments in the field. Examining the epidemiology of paratuberculosis, the organism that...

The scarecrow in the Williams's field was certainly scary, and not just to crows.Bobby couldn't say why exactly he found it as scary as he did. He just did.He told himself it was only some material filled with straw, but avoided going near it, all the same. He preferred it if he didn't have to even think about it.The scarecrow had been there forever, or so it seemed. It had certainly been there as long as he'd been around, and as far as Bobby was concerned that was for...

Women around the world are opting out of marriage. Through nuanced ethnographic accounts of the ways that women are moving the needle on marital norms and practices, Opting Out reveals the conditions that make this widespread phenomenon possible in places where marriage has long been obligatory. Each chapter invites readers into the lives of particular women and the changing circumstances in which these lives unfold - sometimes painfully, sometimes humorously, and always unexpecte...

Fish and herons, turtles and dragonflies, beaver lodges and lily pads—a multitude of wonders enchant both the child narrator and any other nature lovers along for the ride in this tender, beautifully illustrated picture book.Baby ducklings ride their mama’s back; an osprey rises with a silver fish clutched in her talons; a loon cries in a star-flecked night. Rhythmic, rhyming quatrains carry the story forward in clean paddle strokes of evocative imagery. In the...

A compact and comprehensive chronicle of the worldwide origins and history of the game of chess—from 500 A.D. to its modern gameplay todayHave you ever wondered what the pieces in the chessboard mean or why each piece has a unique move? In A Short History of Chess, Henry A. Davidson explores the ancient roots of chess and the developments around the world that led to the modern version of the popular game. For people new to the game and experienced players...

Stalk Kill Howl ̶ a horror mystery.Northern Ireland 1981. Having survived the bloodiest years of the Troubles during the '70s the people of Northern Ireland pray that the '80s will bring better times. Newry CID welcomes a new Detective Inspector, but Harry Reid has little idea of the fresh horror he and his Royal Ulster Constabulary colleagues will be forced to confront. Paramilitaries are being targeted by a new type of vigilante; a ferocious killer more wolf than human. Harry's de...

Magical illustrations enhance evocative text in a delightful blend of cultural diversity, geography, science, rich language and gratitude.A gentle and poetic board book about weather systems across the world. Young readers will enjoy meeting children from around the globe and experiencing the phenomena of the sky as each child thanks Mother Earth for bringing the sun, wind, rain, snow, lightning and thunder to them.The sun is a shine, that wakens the da...

One of the world's renowned centres of culture, Barcelona is also one of the capitals of modernist art given its associations with the talents of Dali, Picasso, and Gaudi. Jazz Age Barcelona focuses the lenses of cultural studies and urban studies on the avant-garde character of the city during the cosmopolitan Jazz Age, delving into the cultural forces that flourished in Europe between the late 1910s and early 1930s. Studying literary journalism, photography, and the city of Barc...

Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) plays a crucial role in astrophysics, planetary magnetism, engineering and controlled nuclear fusion. This comprehensive textbook emphasizes physical ideas, rather than mathematical detail, making it accessible to a broad audience. Starting from elementary chapters on fluid mechanics and electromagnetism, it takes the reader all the way through to the latest ideas in more advanced topics, including planetary dynamos, stellar magnetism, fusion plasmas and engineer...

"Trade and Travel in the Far East" by G. F. Davidson is an insightful exploration of the intricate trade routes and cultural exchanges that define the Eastern markets. Davidson delves into the historical context of trade, examining how various commodities shaped relationships between nations. The book highlights the significance of the Silk Road and maritime routes, illustrating the impact of trade on local economies and cultures. Through vivid descriptions and detailed accounts, readers g...