A mute young woman in Medieval France survives persecution through the power of the written word in this "stunning debut from a talented author" (Historical Novel Society).France, 1320. The daughter of a small village papermaker, young Auda is mute from birth and forced to shun normal society. Those who embrace ignorance and superstition believe her to be cursed, so she finds solace and escape in the wonder of the written word.Audra's very survival i...

Learn yoga, breathing exercises, and mindfulness through the rainbow of the chakras!When I need to know how I am feeling, I can close my eyes and breathe.In an increasingly stressful world, it is more important than ever to help kids establish helpful tools to manage it. In this colorful meditation written by experts on healthy living, young readers will learn yoga poses, breathing exercises, and more through the colorful rainbow inside them: the c...

Summarises advances in cultivation practices to close yield gaps, including more efficient irrigation and nutrition techniques;Discusses innovative methods of ‘climate-smart’ cultivation such as integrated crop management and the system of rice intensification (SRI);Reviews the latest research on insect pests, weeds and integrated pest management

Water pollution is currently a crucial issue, as water resources are highly polluted and contaminated. Periodic analysis should be conducted to monitor the standard of water quality, in order to meet requirements set by water regulatory agencies. This precautionary measure can help to prevent future water scarcity problems. This book illustrates methods of water quality parameter analysis, providing instant and accurate results at a glance. This book also provides knowledge for chemical an...

The rapid changes in technology and the rise of AI have heralded the introduction of a new era, which we refer to as the era of hyper-digitalization. This shift has significant impacts on how organizations and enterprises carry out critical functions across various areas, including marketing, information technology, human resources, and others. We are witnessing the transformation of the marketing function, with many traditional roles of marketers being replaced by new roles that depend he...

In the shadow of heartbreak, betrayal, and poverty, Lyn refuses to let life define her limits.After the tragic loss of her beloved mother, Lyn is left trapped in a cruel household ruled by an abusive father and his manipulative mistress. Stripped of comfort, dignity, and the dreams she once held close, she endures hunger, emotional torment, and relentless hardship while fighting to survive each day.But deep within her lives a quiet strength, the determination to rise above ...

Alisha wouldn't have known what a beautiful story she will be part of at her school friend, Pooja's wedding in Phuket. Her heartbeat was accelerating, when Sameer said, "Wouldn't I get a goodbye kiss?" It has been only 24 hours that they have met. Alisha, dressed in her fairytale light golden lehenga, slowly and carefully placed herself on his lap, her feet dangling in the air on one side, sways her way to kiss this stranger who had officially stolen her heart. But does every story needs t...

Truth, fairness, and humanity are among the very few principles of journalism. The code of ethics is a must for every journalist to follow. Shikha is one such journalist with the biggest dreams and aspirations. At the early age of thirty, she is offered a live interview with the home minister of the country. But her excitement goes out of the window when she discovers that the minister was accused of rape and murder in the past. Her dream of becoming a great journalist is pierced by the ar...

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management. It uses natural predators, pest-resistant plants, and other methods to preserve a healthy environment in an effort to decrease reliance on harmful pesticides. Featuring forty chapters written by leading experts, this textbook covers a broad and comprehensive range of topics in integrated pest management, focused primarily on theory and concepts. It is complemented by two award winnin...

This book is a ready reference on recent innovations in dryland agriculture and reinforces the understanding for its utilization to develop environmentally sustainable and profitable food production systems. It covers the basic concepts and history, components and elements, breeding and modelling efforts, and potential benefits, experiences, challenges and innovations relevant to agriculture in dryland areas around world.

Integrated Pest Management: Current Concepts and Ecological Perspective presents an overview of alternative measures to traditional pest management practices using biological control and biotechnology. The removal of some highly effective broad-spectrum chemicals, caused by concerns over environmental health and public safety, has resulted in the development of alternative, reduced risk crop protection products. These products, less toxic to the environment and easily integrated into biolo...

This multi-contributor, international volume synthesizes contributions from the world's leading soil scientists and ecologists, describing cutting-edge research that provides a basis for the maintenance of soil health and sustainability. The book covers these advances from a unique perspective of examining the ecosystem services produced by soil biota across different scales - from biotic interactions at microscales to communities functioning at regional and global scales. The book leads t...