Reviews latest research on zoonoses affecting poultry meat such as Salmonella and Campylobacter as well as methods for their control on the poultry farm and in the slaughterhouseSummarises advances in understanding and optimising poultry quality traits such as flavour, colour, tenderness, shelf life and nutritional qualityDiscusses developments in measuring and reducing the environmental impact of poultry production

The 1994 conference of the European Association for Health Information and Libraries drew together an exceptional group of invited speakers and contributed papers. Speakers came from every part of Europe, from N. America, and even from Australia, and almost all the papers presented are collected in this volume. They represent an important summary of the state of the art in libraries and information services in the medical and health areas and are a rich source of advice, assistance and inf...

The idea for the fictional tale of Michaela evolved as a comical twist to true events involving the very first cat that was given to the family. I was never very fond of cats. Back in my native Panama, there were always roaming the neighborhood. We never knew whether the cats had a real home, or to whom they belonged.

"Alle ingrediënten voor een onmiddellijk succes zijn aanwezig: intriges, complotten, mysterie, dappere ridders en opbloeiende relaties vol gebroken harten, bedrog en verraad. Het zal je urenlang vermaken en lezers van alle leeftijden boeien. Een aanrader voor de vaste collectie van elke fantasylezer."--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (over De Ring van de Tovenaar)"Het begin van iets buitengewoons tekent zich af."--San Francisco Book Review (over Een Zoektoch...

This holiday, we proudly present to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas stories. Over 250 of them are included by your favourite authors:Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Beatrix Potter, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Hans Christian Andersen, E.T.A. Hoffmann, O. Henry, Mark Twain and many more!

An empowering guide for young witches about the kinds of magic they can create for themselves every day.Intended for children between the ages of eight and twelve, who are curious about the possibility of "something more" in their lives, this handbook focuses on three major areas of the witch's life: friendship, personal fulfillment, and family. Each section includes spells, rituals, potions, and other useful information, such as tables about crystals, chakras, and...

Holiness is experiencing a renaissance both within and beyond the church today. Based on years of conversations with students, this approachable theological introduction to the Christian doctrine of holiness challenges the commonly held idea that holiness is primarily a moral category. The author explains that holiness is grounded not in ethics but in the basic nature of God; it is essentially and exclusively a divine property. The book highlights the Bible's necessary and corrective role ...

"De Vlaamse John Irving!" (NBD Biblion)Stefaan Van Laere (°1963) schrijft al heel zijn volwassen leven. Omdat hij het niet laten kan, en intussen is het een vanzelfsprekendheid geworden. Naast journalistiek werk en non-fictie vloeien ook op tijd en stond thrillers en romans uit zijn pen.‘Een drang naar weerloos zijn’ is een bewerking van een eerdere tekst die volgens de auteur eindelijk op punt staat.INHOUDNu: een naamloze kamer, een oude vrouw met haar herinn...

This book describes plenty of games and pranks to do in the men's room, with a good sense of humor, complete with a 'fun facts'-chapter.

Ten year old Bertrice cannot imagine a life different from the one she lives. With a group of wonderful friends, a loving family, and a weekly Unschooling meetup, she feels that things are just right. However, when friendships start to go sideways and illness threatens the family, Bertrice is forced to learn about change and the difficulties of growing up.

NOW WOULD YOU BELIEVE THIS..?..?! is a story about the secret of love. Zaven and his girlfriend Camilla like playing outside in the snow together. They want to make snowmen. But then something strange happens.... For children (7+) and grownups who want to know more about that.

Practical Magic is a charmed introduction to the wonders of modern magic and mysticism, from crystals and astrology to chakras, dream interpretation, and, of course, a few spells!Focusing on three primary areas -- healing, magic, and fortunetelling -- this books provides the perfect primer for sophisticated dabblers, with inviting text and spell-binding illustrations. Clear introductions on trending topics, like herbal tonics and astrological charts, are p...