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Product DescriptionNow in its third edition, this classic textbook includes basic concepts and applications in agriculture, forestry, environmental science, and a new section entirely devoted to ecology. This revised and updated edition guides students through biochemical and microbial processes in soils and introduces them to microbial processes in water and sediments. Soil Microbiology, Ecology, and Biochemistry serves as an invaluable resource for students in biogeochemistry, soil microbiology, soil ecology, sustainable agriculture, and environmental amelioration. NEW TO THIS EDITION:* New section on Ecology integrated with biochemistry and microbiology* Sections on exciting new methodology such as tracers, molecular analysis and computers that will allow great advances in this field* Six new chapters: bioremediation, soil molecular biology, biodiversity, global climate change, basic physiology and ecological interpretations * Expanded with…. Click here to Read More

ISBN13: 9781933392967Condition: NEWNotes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product DescriptionFor anyone who is trying to keep up with the extremely rapid developments in the biodiesel industry, the second edition of Biodiesel: Growing a New Energy Economy is an invaluable aid. The breathtaking speed with which biodiesel has gained acceptance in the marketplace in the past few years has been exceeded only by the proliferation of biodiesel production facilities around the United States–and the world–only to confront new social and environmental challenges and criticisms.The international survey of the biodiesel industry has been expanded from 40 to more than 80 countries, reflecting the spectacular growth of the industry around the world. This section also tracks the dramatic shifts in the fortunes of the industry that have taken place in some of these nations. The detailed chapters that cover the industry in the United States have also been substantially rewritten to…. Click here to Read More

Product DescriptionPraise for the First Edition– Association of American Publishers Professional and Scholarly Division Award Winner (Life Sciences) “One of the ten best horticultural books of the century.”–The Washington Post “Diseases of Trees and Shrubs is by far the best book currently available for the horticulturist, arborist, or forester who wishes to identify disorders of forest and shade trees and woody ornamentals.”–The Public Garden “It may be used by anyone with knowledge of general biology as well as by someone with specialized plant knowledge for diagnosing plant disease problems. Highly recommended.”–Library Journal “This book is a remarkable contribution to the literature on tree pathology, providing a valuable source of reference on tree disease for all with an interest in the subject. It must surely be almost obligatory reading for the specialist tree pathologist, and will prove of great value to all tree care…. Click here to Read More

ISBN13: 9780881507607Condition: NEWNotes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product DescriptionThis popular and widely praised book describes everything you need to know about selecting and raising small livestock.Long the primary reference for anyone who keeps animals as a sustainable food source, this latest edition includes up-to-date information on breeds and breeding, feed, disease prevention, housing, and management. The book also includes a chapter on growing feed; appendices covering disease identification and treatment, manure, tanning, incubators, and injections; and a catalog of supplemental resources. Country Journal calls it “a handbook in the true sense of the word. You can pick it up and turn to any section to find quickly the information needed.” 55 black & white line illustrations, index. Backyard Livestock: Raising Good, Natural Food for Your Family, Third…. Click here to Read More

ISBN13: 9781603424561Condition: NEWNotes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product DescriptionStorey’s Guide to Raising Rabbits is as essential to the owner of pet rabbits as it is to the farmer raising rabbits for meat or fur. Breed selection, year-round care and feeding, safe housing, humane handling, and disease prevention and treatment are all addressed. The 4th edition, there are 264,000 copies in print, contains new and expanded features:• Guidelines for showing• Updated breed guide photographs• Tips and advice on marketingStorey’s Guide to Raising Series is the essential animal husbandry information from the trusted source. With a combined total of 1.7 million copies in print.Praise for the book:”After reading your book I was so excited, I hopped right into raising rabbits!” – Sam, Walla Walla, WA Storey’s Guide to Raising Rabbits, 4th…. Click here to Read More

ISBN13: 9781603580779Condition: NEWNotes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product DescriptionFirst published in 1977, this book—from one of America’s most famous and prolific agricultural writers—became an almost instant classic among homestead gardeners and small farmers. Now fully updated and available once more, Small-Scale Grain Raising offers an entirely new generation of readers the best introduction to a wide range of both common and lesser-known specialty grains and related field crops, from corn, wheat, and rye to buckwheat, millet, rice, spelt, flax, and even beans and sunflowers.More and more Americans are seeking out locally grown foods, yet one of the real stumbling blocks to their efforts has been finding local sources for grains, which are grown mainly on large, distant corporate farms. At the same time, commodity prices for grains—and the products made from them—have skyrocketed due to rising energy costs and increased demand. In this book,…. Click here to Read More

ISBN13: 9781603424707Condition: NEWNotes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product DescriptionStorey’s Guide to Raising Chickens includes all the information farmers need — from choosing breeds and hatching chicks to building coops and keeping the birds healthy and safe from predators — to keep chickens or run an egg business.The 3rd edition, now with 188,000 copies in print contains new and expanded features:• “Fowl Disposition” — new chapter on training chickens and understanding their intelligence• Expanded coverage of hobby farming• Disease section now includes information on avian influenza and fowl first aidStorey’s Guide to Raising Series is the essential animal husbandry information from the trusted source. With a combined total of 1.7 million copies in print.Praise for the book:”I didn’t know how much I didn’t know until I bought this book.” – Keith, Bakersfield, CA Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens: 4th Edition…. Click here to Read More