An in-depth look at the battles at Kokoda, Milne Bay and Buna-Gona, which saw the Japanese battle the Australians and Americans on Papua.The Japanese invasion of, and ejection from, the Territory of Papua was a six-month long campaign. From July to September 1942, the Japanese, having landed at Buna, advanced towards Port Moresby along the Kokoda Trail (or Track). They were opposed, at first, by Australian militia and later by Australian veterans of the war in Nort...

This book features four peer-reviewed reviews on the development of alternative sources of protein as feed for pigs.The first chapter summarises the nutritional attributes of macroalgae in terms of macro and micronutrients as a source of protein and other compounds in pig nutrition. The chapter also discusses the benefits of macroalgae or macroalgal derived extracts in feed.The second chapter considers the application of corn fermented protein in feed formulations for pigs....

This book features five peer-reviewed reviews on alternative sources of protein for poultry.The first chapter reviews effects of supplemental full- or de-fatted microalgal biomass in diets for broiler chickens, laying hens, and other types of poultry on their production performance, meat and egg qualities, nutrient metabolism, and molecular responses.The second chapter provides an overview of the effects of dietary inclusion levels of different types of black soldier fly la...

Reviews the development of novel feed sources as feed for poultry, focussing on the use of essential oils, macroalgae, microalgae and corn fermented proteinAddresses the recent advances in understanding the role of individual nutrients and additives in poultry nutritionConsiders the range of methods and techniques implementable to maintain the safety of poultry feed and prevent mycotoxin contamination

Provides a comprehensive overview of the range of feed additives utilised by the sector to optimise pig nutrition, including amino acids and exogenous enzymesConsiders both established and emerging alternative feed sources for pigs, such as insects and corn fermented proteinAddresses the key challenges in developing nutritional guidelines to achieve optimal growth whilst also minimising costs and environmental impact

This collection features five peer-reviewed reviews on managing bacterial diseases of poultry.The first chapter provides a brief overview of Campylobacter in poultry production and the routes of transmission from bird to human. It considers current and future challenges in controlling Campylobacter, as well as the control measures implemented to reduce the occurrence of infection in poultry flocks.The second chapter discusses economically-important enteric ...

Bringing together international academics and professionals who are actively researching and working in the field, this pioneering scholarly volume covers the issues faced by individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) in mid and later life.Including a range of personal, academic and clinical perspectives, the book considers historical and contemporary perspectives on autism, including diagnosis, developmental outcomes and life course issues. Attention is given to medical, care ...

Mountains have long held an appeal for people around the world. This book focusses on the diversity of perspectives, interaction and role of tourism within these areas. Providing a vital update to the current literature, it considers the interdisciplinary context of communities, the creation of mountain tourism experiences and the impacts tourism has on these environments. Including authors from Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America, the development, planning and governance issues are als...

This carefully compiled collection for young readers includes:Antoine de Saint-Exupery The Little PrinceLewis Carroll Alice's Adventures in WonderlandRobert Louis Stevenson The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeJ.M. Barrie Peter PanFrances Hodgson Burnett The Secret GardenMark Twain The Adventures of Tom SawyerEleanor H. Porter PollyannaJules Verne Twenty Thousand Leagues under the SeaCharles Dickens A Christmas Carol

We are living in the "Age of Migration" and migration has a profound impact on all aspects of society and on religious institutions. While there is significant research on migration in the social sciences, little study has been done to understand the impact of migration on Christianity. This book investigates this important topic and the ramifications for Christian theology and ethics. It begins with anthropological and sociological perspectives on the mutual impact between migration and C...

Klarissa Dreams Redux is an anthology of stories and poetry by a myriad of authors, set against the paintings of Klarissa Kocsis and produced by her daughter, author, Shebat Legion.Klarissa Kocsis has contributed to the Toronto, Ontario, Canada art scene for over twenty years, regularly exhibiting within the city where she has won numerous juried competitions. She is a painter who specializes in egg tempera, and has earned a reputation for portraiture and nudes.Shebat Legio...

This carefully compiled collection for young readers includes: The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea by Jules Verne A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens The Call of the Wild by Jack Lo...