Detailed coverage of the latest research on plant physiology, including flowering and pollination in trees, apple fruit development and ripening;Reviews current best practice in tree training, pruning and thinning operations, including the use of growth regulators and new areas such as mechanisation and automation;Discusses the range of fungal and viral diseases affecting apples

I entered the building—which, despite its name, was just another steel barn—from the east, taking out my Maglite and turning it on. The chickens were there; sleeping (I presumed), although it was hard to tell with animals who routinely slept with one eye open (as they had often done on my grandfather's farm, an evolutionary adaptation, he'd explained, that allowed them to rest while also watching for predators). I suppose that's when I first noticed it, the fact that the chickens seemed bi...

I entered the building—which, despite its name, was just another steel barn—from the east, taking out my Maglite and turning it on. The chickens were there; sleeping (I presumed), although it was hard to tell with animals who routinely slept with one eye open (as they had often done on my grandfather's farm, an evolutionary adaptation, he'd explained, that allowed them to rest while also watching for predators). I suppose that's when I first noticed it, the fact that the chickens seemed bi...

THE HUNT FOR A KILLER LEADS ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP...**DON'T MISS THE BRAND-NEW GIL PECK THRILLER, THE KILL SWITCH, AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW!**'Brilliant' - THE TIMES'Cracking' - DAILY MAIL'Winning' - SUNDAY TIMES'A hell of a read' - OBSERVER'Enthralling' - FINANCIAL TIMES'Enjoyable, intelligent' - GUARDIAN'A romping thriller' - INDEPENDENT'A rollicking read' - EVENING STANDARD

HE MUST FIND THE TRUTH . . . NO MATTER THE COST.**DON'T MISS THE BRAND-NEW GIL PECK THRILLER, THE KILL SWITCH, AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW!**______________________London, 2007. It's summer in the City: the economy is booming, profits are up and the stock market sits near record highs.But journalist Gil Peck is a lone voice worrying it can't last. Deep in the plumbing of the financial ...

De nieuwe roman van de auteur van Lessen in chemie, een van de succesvolste debuten aller tijden.Welkom bij het prestigieuze tijdschrift Peck & Peck**, waar Batter Gray op geheel eigen wijze zijn weg probeert te vinden in een wereld waar geen plek voor hem lijkt te zijn**Batter Gray maakt zich zorgen om de toekomst. Zijn klasgenoten lijken van de ene op de andere dag hun carrière te hebben uitgestippeld: ze worden dokter, ...

A portable edition of the famous Red Book text and essay.The Red Book, published to wide acclaim in 2009, contains the nucleus of C. G. Jung’s later works. It was here that he developed his principal theories of the archetypes, the collective unconscious, and the process of individuation that would transform psychotherapy from treatment of the sick into a means for the higher development of the personality. As Sara Corbett wrote in the New York Times, “Th...

Both parents and children will love Iggy Peck, Architect, a fun-filled, inspiring, colorful New York Times bestselling picture book, from author Andrea Beaty and illustrator David Roberts, about the power of teamwork and the importance of celebrating individual gifts and self-expression.Watch Iggy Peck in the Netflix television series Ada Twist, Scientist!“Read it at bedtime (it’s a quick read!), chuckle w...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Step into the illuminating saga of human history with "From Dawn to Now." This captivating chronicle unravels the epic tapestry of our collective past, tracing the transformative threads that have shaped civilizations, sparked revolutions, and forged our present. Embark on a journey that spans from the dawn of humanity to the modern era, witnessing the rise and fall of empires, the emergence of transformative ideas, and the indomitable ...

Ein Knall erschüttert den Salzburger Schrannenmarkt – wenig später wird im gegenüberliegenden Amtsgebäude ein toter Beamter gefunden. Die Polizei verhaftet die Ehefrau, doch ihr Sohn beauftragt Privatdetektiv Paul Peck, die Wahrheit ans Licht zu bringen. Bei seinen Ermittlungen stößt Peck auf dubiose Kollegen, skrupellose Geschäftspartner und eine Zeugin, die mehr weiß, als sie zugibt. Bald häufen sich die dunklen Geheimnisse – und eine zweite Leiche taucht auf. Zwischen Korruption, Macht ...

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF GLOBAL SENSATION LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY RETURNS . . .Peck & Peck tells the irresistible story of a young man whose life turns upside down when he is hired by the most prestigious, secretive and dysfunctional poetry journal in the world: the renowned Peck & Peck.Peck & Peck tells the irresistible story of a young man whose life turns upside down when he is hired by the most prestigious, secretive and dysfunctional poetry jou...

The death of a Prime Minister is just the beginning in this brand-new explosive political thriller from the bestselling author of The Whistleblower that sees journalist Gil Peck embroiled in a high-stakes conspiracy. Perfect for fans of Robert Harris, Frank Gardner and Tom Bradby.'HOUSE OF CARDS MEETS SEVERANCE IN PESTON'S PACY, WILD AND MIND-BENDING NEW NOVEL THAT MAY BE CLOSER TO THE FUTURE THAN WE THINK' - ED BALLS...