Agricultural Sciences

The creation of the Frankfurt Schoolof critical theory in the 1920s saw the birth of some of the most significantwritings of the 20th century. It is out of this background that the criticTheodor Adorno emerged. The Culture Industry is a selection of his essays, offering the readerinsights into Adorn... More

Keeping a pet can be an exhilarating experience. But it also comes with loads of responsibility. First time owners have almost no idea of the extent of care a pup can require. Here is a book, which tells you how to go about it! From information on different breeds to advice on how to select a good p... More

This is the first book on the market focusing specifically on the topic of geotechnical earthquake engineering. Also covers fundamental concepts in seismology, geotechnical engineering, and structural engineering.... More

Ask a dozen people to name a genius and the odds are that `Einstein' will spring to their lips. Ask them the meaning of `relativity' and a few of them will be able to tell you what it is. The ABC of Relativity is Bertrand Russell's most brilliant work of scientific popularisation. With marvellous lu... More

The second edition of this well established book provides a readable and highly illustrated overview of the aspects of geology that are significant to civil engineers. Sections in the book include those devoted to the main rock types, weathering, ground investigation, rock mass strength, failure of ... More

After leaving Farmer Cobb's flock and exploring the outside world, Smudge the lamb has trouble returning home.... More

This book is a unique resource that examines all aspects oftree fruit cultivation in the world's temperate zones. Subjects from moleculargenetics to fruit colour to pest management are addressed comprehensively and inplain language.Included with each topic is a list of resources you can use to find ... More

This cross-disciplinary work offers an exceptionally relevant examination of those aspects of earth science dealing with... More

The Encyclopedic Dictionary Of Plant Breeding And RelatedSubjects is the first comprehensive book that contains clear and usefuldefinitions of the terms associated with plant breeding and relatedscientific/technological disciplines. This well-organized guide defines all ofthe jargon surrounding this... More

In addition to providing a dictionary of Plant pathological terms and a complete list of crop diseases accepted names synonyms and anamorphic/telemorphic names names of pathogens the Concise Encyclopedia of Plant Pathology is an essential reference for: The latest nomenclature and classification of ... More

This new edition, thoroughly revised in a new format, aims to meet thses demand keeping in mind the basic aim of periodically updated contents of the book.... More