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Books in Agricultural and biological sciences

The Agricultural and Biological Sciences collection advances science-based knowledge for the improvement of animal and plant life and for secure food systems that produce nutritious, novel, sustainable foods with minimal environmental impact. Food Science titles include not only those products from agriculture but all other aspects from food production to nutrition, health and safety, chemistry to security, policy, law and regulation. Biological Sciences address animal behaviour and biodiversity, organismal and evolutionary biology, entomology, marine biology and aquaculture, plant science and forestry.

  • The Maillard Reaction in Foods and Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • J O'Brien + 3 more
    • English
    This collection of papers are devoted to a single chemical reaction, The Maillard reaction. They look at various different topics, such as its use in the food industry, and its relation to ageing and age-related diseases.

  • Population Limitation in Birds

    • 1st Edition
    • Ian Newton
    • English
    This book meets the demand for a comprehensive introduction to understanding the processes of population limitation. Recognized world-wide as a respected biologist and communicator, Dr. Ian Newton has now written a clear and detailed treatise on local scale population limiting factors in birds. It is based almost entirely on results from field studies, though it is set in a contemporary theoretical framework. The 16 chapters fall under three major section headings: Behavior and Density Regulation; Natural Limiting Factors; and Human Impacts. Population Limitation in Birds serves as a needed resource expanding on Dr. David Lacks research in this area of ornithology in the 1950s. It includes numerous line diagrams and beautiful illustrations by acclaimed wildlife artist Keith Brockie.

  • The International Paper Trade

    • 1st Edition
    • Tom Bolton
    • English
    The international paper trade discusses the whole spectrum of the pulp and paper industry and is designed for busy readers in the industry and its allied trades who need a thorough understanding of the trade.The international paper trade provides a comprehensiveguide to the:Fundamentals of the paper businessDrivers of change and their effectsChanging nature of the businessThe book begins with a brief outline of the history and technology of the industry and goes on to show the production, consumption, import and export levels in the major regions for the last 15-20 years. Tom Bolton then examines the factors that are driving the industry today, including forestry issues, the principal raw materials used in pulp and paper manufacture, and environmental issues. Finally, the book looks to the future and what the next decade holds for the industry.

  • Great White Sharks

    The Biology of Carcharodon carcharias
    • 1st Edition
    • A. Peter Klimley + 1 more
    • English
    Now available in paperback, the first comprehensive reference on Great White sharks separates fact from fiction and presents real evidence of the ecology and behavior of these remarkable animals. The volume begins with the evolution of the white shark and its relatives and continues with sections on its anatomy, behavior, ecology, distribution, population dynamics, and interactions with humans. Included in the volume are many illustrations, maps, diagrams, graphs and photos.

  • The Yeasts - A Taxonomic Study

    • 4th Edition
    • Cletus Kurtzman + 1 more
    • English
    The yeasts are a phylogenetically diverse group of fungi characterized by unicellular growth. Yeasts have been used for bread making and brewing beverages for millennia, and have become increasingly important in biotechnology for production of fuel alcohol, organic acids, enzymes, and various pharmacologically important chemicals. Other species are serious human, animal, and plant pathogens. Since publication of the 3rd edition of this book in 1984, numerous new species and genera have been described, many because of the application of new molecular biological methods. Molecular comparisons have now provided a phylogenetic distinction between the yeasts and other fungi, some of which have a unicellular growth phase.This book is the most definitive treatment of taxonomy and systematics of yeasts available and has been prepared by an international team of experts and is directed at taxonomists, ecologists, mycologists, microbiologists, clinicians, molecular geneticists, and biotechnologists.

  • Biscuit, Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing Manuals

    Manual 4: Baking and Cooling of Biscuits
    • 1st Edition
    • Duncan Manley
    • English
    This manual explains the principles and machinery involved in baking and post-baking processes, and the key issues in maintaining both quality and throughput.

  • Biscuit, Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing Manuals

    Manual 2: Biscuit Doughs
    • 1st Edition
    • Duncan Manley
    • English
    This manual describes the various types of biscuit dough, the key stages in dough mixing and handling, and identifies potential problem areas and solutions.

  • Biscuit, Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing Manuals

    Manual 5: Secondary Processing in Biscuit Manufacturing
    • 1st Edition
    • Duncan Manley
    • English
    This manual takes readers through such secondary processes as coating, sandwiching and icing, concentrating on common production problems and how they can be solved.

  • Biscuit, Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing Manuals

    Manual 6: Biscuit Packaging and Storage
    • 1st Edition
    • Duncan Manley
    • English
    The final manual describes the range of packaging options available together with storage and handling, highlighting the key issues in retaining product quality.

  • Biscuit, Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing Manuals

    Manual 1: Ingredients
    • 1st Edition
    • Duncan Manley
    • English
    This manual identifies the quality parameters and describes each ingredient by type, function, handling and storage.

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