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Hidden in the Heavens

How the Kepler Mission’s Quest for New Planets Changed How We View Our Own

by Dr Jason Steffen ...

An insider’s account of the NASA mission that changed our understanding of planets, planetary systems, and the stars they orbitAre we alone in the universe? It’s a fundamental question for Earth-dwelling humankind. Are there other worlds like ours, out there somewhere? In Hidden in the Heavens, Jason Steffen, a former scientist on NASA’s Kepler mission, describes how that mission searched for ... Read more

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An insider’s account of the NASA mission that changed our understanding of planets, planetary systems, and the stars they orbitAre we alone in the universe? It’s a fundamental question for Earth-dwelling humankind. Are there other worlds like ours, out there somewhere? In Hidden in the Heavens, Jason Steffen, a former scientist on NASA’s Kepler mission, describes how that mission searched for
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Intimate Deception

Healing the Wounds of Sexual Betrayal

by Dr. Sheri Keffer ...

Hope, help, and a way forward--from someone who's been there.Beyond broken vows, discovering the one you love has been viewing pornography, sexting, or having an affair deals a devastating blow to your self-image and self-worth. You must grapple with the fact that the man you thought you knew has intentionally lied and deceived you.With compassion and understanding, Dr. Sheri Keffer invites you to ... Read more

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Hope, help, and a way forward--from someone who's been there.Beyond broken vows, discovering the one you love has been viewing pornography, sexting, or having an affair deals a devastating blow to your self-image and self-worth. You must grapple with the fact that the man you thought you knew has intentionally lied and deceived you.With compassion and understanding, Dr. Sheri Keffer invites you to
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Consumers and food: Understanding and shaping consumer behaviour

by Dr Stergios Gkitsas, Dr Réka Rozsnyói, Dr Getachew Abate Kassa, Professor Joe Bogue, Dr Lana Repar, Prof Matthew Gorton, Dr Barbara Tocco, Dr Péter Csillag, Dr Jelena Filipovi, Dr John White, Dr Steffen Jahn, Emerita Prof Anne Wilcock, Dr Kathryn A. Boys, Dr Brita Ball, Dr Tatiana Anisimova, Dr Felix T. Mavondo, Prof Caroline Saunders, Dr Tim Driver, Dr Meike Guenther, Prof Yasemin Boztug, Prof Gordon R. Foxall, Dr Oscar Robayo-Pinzon, Dr Sandra Rojas-Berrio, Emeritus Prof John Kuada, Prof Irene (Eirini) Kamenidou, Dr George Menexes ...

In recent years, consumers have become increasingly interested not just in price and quality but in where and how food is produced. However, these changes to consumer attitudes have highlighted a considerable gap between intention and actual purchasing behaviour, particularly where ethical and environmental issues are concerned.Consumers and food: Understanding and shaping consumer behaviour ... Read more

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In recent years, consumers have become increasingly interested not just in price and quality but in where and how food is produced. However, these changes to consumer attitudes have highlighted a considerable gap between intention and actual purchasing behaviour, particularly where ethical and environmental issues are concerned.Consumers and food: Understanding and shaping consumer behaviour
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Improving organic crop cultivation

by Prof. Bernhard Freyer, Dr Maike Krauss, Dr Paul Mäder, Dr Joséphine Peigné, Dr Julia Cooper, Dr Peter Sørensen, Dr Luca Bechini, Prof Lars Stoumann Jensen, Prof. Lidia Sas Paszt, Dr Slawomir Gluszek, Dr H. Spieß, Prof. Michael J. Goss, Dr Adrian Unc, Dr Wilfried Ehlers, Prof. M. R. Finckh, Dr S. M. Junge, Dr J. H. Schmidt, Dr O. D. Weedon, Dr Bernhard Speiser, Dr Hans-Jakob Schärer, Dr Lucius Tamm, Dr B. Schmehe, Prof. Paolo Bàrberi, Dr Susanne Padel, Dr A. Muller, Dr M. Meier, Dr C. Schader, Dr A. Gattinger, Dr M. Steffens, Dr Thomas F. Döring, Dr Lukas Pfiffner, Dr Laura Armengot, Dr C. Vollenweider, Dr Kirsten Brandt, Dr R. Onwonga, Dr K. P. Sibuga, Dr H. Nduku, Dr L. Sigsgaard, Dr A. Saria, Dr L. Shechambo, Dr M. Montoro, Dr C. Chepkoech, Dr Q. Genga, Dr Steven P. C. Groot, Prof. Raphael Wahome, Dr N. Halberg, Dr H. Høgh-Jensen, Prof. Victor Olowe, Prof. Sang Mok Sohn, Prof. Roberto Ugás, Dr Maaike H. J. E. Raaijmakers, Prof. C. Watson, Dr E. A. Stockdale, Prof. Peter Von Fragstein und Niemsdorff ...

Series Book 47 - Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Reviews key advances and best practice in cultivation techniques across the value chain of organic farmingDiscusses ways of monitoring and improving the environmental impact of organic crop productionParticular focus on ways of supporting organic farming in the developing world ... Read more

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Reviews key advances and best practice in cultivation techniques across the value chain of organic farmingDiscusses ways of monitoring and improving the environmental impact of organic crop productionParticular focus on ways of supporting organic farming in the developing world
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Advances in poultry genetics and genomics

by Dr Masafumi Inaba, Dr Ron Okimoto, Prof. Douglas D. Rhoads, Dr Robert F. Wideman Jr., Dr Nabeel Alnahhas, Dr Eva Pampouille, Dr Cécile Berri, Dr Behnam Abasht, Dr Anna Wolc, Prof. Huaijun Zhou1, Dr Janet E. Fulton2, Dr Sandrine Mignon-Grasteau3, Dr Walter Bottje4, Dr Juniper Lake5, Dr Heng-Wei Cheng6, Dr Sha Jiang7, Dr Marie-Helene Pinard-van der Laan8, Dr J. Kaufman9, Dr A. Psifidi0, Dr Michèle Tixier-Boichard2, Dr Mark Fife3, Dr Martin Johnsson4, Dr Henk Bovenhuis5, Dr Frédéric Farnir6, Dr Pascale Le Roy7, Prof Luis Varona8, Dr Romdhane Rekaya9, Prof Ignacy Misztal0, Dr Andreas Kranis1, Dr Gerasimos Maniatis2, Dr R. N. Chatterjee3, Dr Paul B. Siegel4, Dr Johan Buyse5, Dr Anne Collin6, Dr Vincent Coustham7, Dr Elske N. de Haas8, Dr Frédérique Pitel9, Dr Maeve Ballantyne0, Dr Dadakhalandar Doddamani1, Dr Michael J. McGrew2, Dr Steffen Weigend3, Prof Leif Andersson4, Dr Cheng-Ming Chuong5, Professor Sammy Aggrey7, Professor Sami Dridi8, Dr Bertrand Bed’hom9, Dr Daniela A. L. Lourenco0, Dr Jesus Arango1, Dr Elisabeth Duval2 ...

Series Book 79 - Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Particular focus on improving functional traits needed for more resilient poultry breedsComprehensive coverage of key advances in genomic selection and their practical application in breeding improved breeds of layers and broilersLooks forward to emerging trends such as the use of epigenetics and genome editing ... Read more

$220.49 USD

Particular focus on improving functional traits needed for more resilient poultry breedsComprehensive coverage of key advances in genomic selection and their practical application in breeding improved breeds of layers and broilersLooks forward to emerging trends such as the use of epigenetics and genome editing
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Astronomy

A Self-Teaching Guide, Eighth Edition

by Dinah L. Moché ...

Now in full color and thoroughly revised, this perennial bestseller is the most comprehensive and successful beginner's astronomy books in the market."One of the best ways by which one can be introduced to the wonders of astronomy." —The Strolling AstronomerFor a generation, Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide has introduced hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide to the night sky. Now this ... Read more

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Now in full color and thoroughly revised, this perennial bestseller is the most comprehensive and successful beginner's astronomy books in the market."One of the best ways by which one can be introduced to the wonders of astronomy." —The Strolling AstronomerFor a generation, Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide has introduced hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide to the night sky. Now this
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Soil Ecology and Ecosystem Services

Edited by Diana H. Wall, Richard D. Bardgett, Valerie Behan-Pelletier, Jeffrey E. Herrick, T. Hefin Jones, Johan Six, Donald R. Strong, Wim H. van der Putten, Karl Ritz ...

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 ... Read more

$79.99 USD

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
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Exploitation of Fungi

Edited by G. D. Robson, Pieter van West, Geoffrey Gadd ...

Series Book 26 - British Mycological Society Symposia
The fungi are a highly diverse kingdom of eukaryotic microbes. Recent advances in molecular genetics, together with the release of whole genome sequences of an increasing number of fungi, are facilitating their exploitation and commercialisation. Fungi have the ability to secrete large quantities of proteins of commercial value, and their complex secondary metabolic pathways produce a diverse ... Read more

$106.99 USD

The fungi are a highly diverse kingdom of eukaryotic microbes. Recent advances in molecular genetics, together with the release of whole genome sequences of an increasing number of fungi, are facilitating their exploitation and commercialisation. Fungi have the ability to secrete large quantities of proteins of commercial value, and their complex secondary metabolic pathways produce a diverse
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Astronomy

Selected Topics

by Dr. Charles H. Grace ...

The dynamics of the universe are explained in this easy-to-understand book that looks beyond Earth and our solar system to ask and answer lifes essential questions. Key topics include the following: How Albert Einstein, Albert Michelson, Edward Morley, Nicolaus Copernicus, and other important thinkers contributed to our understanding of the universe Various conundrums, such as how the principles ... Read more

$8.99 USD

The dynamics of the universe are explained in this easy-to-understand book that looks beyond Earth and our solar system to ask and answer lifes essential questions. Key topics include the following: How Albert Einstein, Albert Michelson, Edward Morley, Nicolaus Copernicus, and other important thinkers contributed to our understanding of the universe Various conundrums, such as how the principles
... Read more
A Big Fat Crisis

The Hidden Forces Behind the Obesity Epidemic - and How We Can End It

by Deborah Cohen ...

Obesity is the public health crisis of the twenty-first century. Over 150 million Americans are overweight or obese, and across the globe an estimated 1.5 billion are affected. In A Big Fat Crisis, Dr. Deborah A. Cohen has created a major new work that will transform the conversation surrounding the modern weight crisis. Based on her own extensive research, as well as the latest insights from ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Obesity is the public health crisis of the twenty-first century. Over 150 million Americans are overweight or obese, and across the globe an estimated 1.5 billion are affected. In A Big Fat Crisis, Dr. Deborah A. Cohen has created a major new work that will transform the conversation surrounding the modern weight crisis. Based on her own extensive research, as well as the latest insights from
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Aquaponics Food Production Systems

Combined Aquaculture and Hydroponic Production Technologies for the Future

Edited by Simon Goddek, Alyssa Joyce, Benz Kotzen, Gavin M. Burnell ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This open access book, written by world experts in aquaponics and related technologies, provides the authoritative and comprehensive overview of the key aquaculture and hydroponic and other integrated systems, socio-economic and environmental aspects. Aquaponic systems, which combine aquaculture and vegetable food production offer alternative technology solutions for a world that is increasingly ... Read more

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This open access book, written by world experts in aquaponics and related technologies, provides the authoritative and comprehensive overview of the key aquaculture and hydroponic and other integrated systems, socio-economic and environmental aspects. Aquaponic systems, which combine aquaculture and vegetable food production offer alternative technology solutions for a world that is increasingly
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Plant Biotechnology and Agriculture

Prospects for the 21st Century

Edited by Arie Altman, Paul Michael Hasegawa ...

As the oldest and largest human intervention in nature, the science of agriculture is one of the most intensely studied practices. From manipulation of plant gene structure to the use of plants for bioenergy, biotechnology interventions in plant and agricultural science have been rapidly developing over the past ten years with immense forward leaps on an annual basis. This book begins by laying ... Read more

$186.99 USD

As the oldest and largest human intervention in nature, the science of agriculture is one of the most intensely studied practices. From manipulation of plant gene structure to the use of plants for bioenergy, biotechnology interventions in plant and agricultural science have been rapidly developing over the past ten years with immense forward leaps on an annual basis. This book begins by laying
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