Explores the broader economic, political and environmental context in which management of tropical forests needs to operateParticular focus on management structures and techniques to achieve sustainable forest management (SFM) on the groundIncludes case studies of practical experience of managing tropical forests in South America, West Africa and Southeast Asia

In "Philipp Reis: Inventor of the Telephone," Silvanus P. Thompson embarks on a meticulous exploration of the life and innovations of Philipp Reis, a pivotal yet oft-overlooked figure in the history of telecommunications. Through a harmonious blend of biographical narrative and technological analysis, Thompson deftly portrays Reis's groundbreaking work in developing an early version of the telephone in the mid-19th century. Employing a style characterized by its clarity and depth, the book...

Covers key advances in breeding, including conventional, marker-assisted and transgenic breeding techniquesSummarises key advances in understanding bacterial, fungal and viral diseases of sugarcaneAssesses best practice in integrated disease, pest and weed management

Blueprints of Brilliant Minds - 4 Classic Science & Innovation Biographical Studies is an eminent collection that explores the transformative lives and groundbreaking contributions of seminal figures in science and innovation. The anthology captures a spectrum of literary styles, from historical analysis to detailed biographical sketches, bringing a rich and textured view of the journey and breakthroughs of pivotal scientific thinkers. The diversity of works within this collection provides...

Philipp Reis: Inventor of the Telephone—A Biographical Sketch is a comprehensive and engaging account of the life and achievements of Johann Philipp Reis, the German inventor whose pioneering work laid the foundation for the development of the telephone. This meticulously researched biography delves into Reis’s early life, his education, and the scientific curiosity that drove him to experiment with sound transmission. The book explores his relentless pursuit of innovation, chronicling the...

La chronique bouleversante d'un amour fou qui finit mal.Adapté au cinéma par Gilles Lellouche, avec Adèle Exarchopoulos et François Civil, le 16 octobre 2024.Ils appartiennent à la même bande d'adolescents, élevés dans une cité où " les choses ne changent jamais ". Amoureux, ils voulaient s'en sortir. Ensemble. Et ça leur semblait parti pour la vie. Jusqu'au jour où l'allumeuse du quartier entre en scène et où la réalité les rattrape : les obligations social...

Did the Bible only take its definitive form after Alexander conquered the Near East, after the Hellenisation of the Samaritans and Jews, and after the founding of the great library of Alexandria? The Bible and Hellenism takes up one of the most pressing and controversial questions of Bible Studies today: the influence of classical literature on the writing and formation of the Bible.Bringing together a wide range of international scholars, The Bible and Hellenism ...

Plusieurs croient que le 1er juillet 1867 représente la date de la Confédération canadienne, le jour de la création du nouveau pays. Mais le processus ne faisait que s'amorcer en 1867. Du petit dominion aux frontières restreintes, le pays est devenu une fédération beaucoup plus grande, avec dix provinces, trois territoires, et des centaines de communautés autochtones. Les politiciens ont longtemps débattu le concept de pays; ils ont bien pesé les avantages et les inconvénients d'une adhési...