Provides a comprehensive overview of the interventions available to optimise water management in agriculture, including rainwater harvesting and farm reservoirsConsiders the development and application of alternative irrigation techniques which carry a reduced environmental impact, such as solar powered irrigationAddresses the importance of diversification and collaboration in securing water resources for a rapidly growing population

WINNER OF THE ANNE B. AND JAMES B. MCMILLAN PRIZEA powerful collection of firsthand stories from the Tuskegee Institute High School Class of 1964—students who came of age in the crucible of the Civil Rights Movement. Their stories uncover the bold choices of their ancestors who chose to stay and help shape the South.Children of the Struggle and the Ancestors Who Stayed, edited by Sonjia Parker Redmond and Beatrice J. Adams...

William Foster-Harris, along with Walter S. Campbell and Dwight V. Swain, created one of the most effective writer-training courses of all time. Their goal was to speed the progress of student-writers and shorten the time of study needed before becoming professional at their craft.The list of top-flight authors trained by Campbell and Harris includes, among others: Louis L'Amour, Mary Higgins Clark, Fred Grove, Tony Hillerman, Bill Gulick, William R. Scott, Ed Mont...

The problem with really making a living from writing is - it takes a long time to get there from nowhere.The average writer spends decades learning their craft. All through lots of writing and hard-won experience. Because there aren't any effective courses which shorten that learning curve.In 1938, Oklahoma's first Rhodes scholar was persuaded to start just such a course. His name was Walter S. Campbell. And his course wasn't a degree course. It wa...

Reviews current research on the main pathogens affecting beef;Summarises best practice in pathogen detection and safety management on the farm;Discusses methods for ensuring safety in the food chain from slaughter to consumer handling of fresh beef

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...

Break free from the chains of negative self-perceptions, and step boldly into the freedom and identity God has designed for you.Have you ever wrestled with feelings of inadequacy or struggled to get past hurts or moments that made you question who you are? In Finding Freedom in Jesus, you'll unveil 21 powerful biblical terms that will recenter you as a believer in Christ.Each chapter focuses on one of the 21 attributes, such as:You'll disco...

This anthology introduces some of the most influential literature shaping our understanding of the social and cultural foundations of education today. Together the selections provide students a range of approaches for interpreting and designing educational experiences worthy of the multicultural societies of our present and future. The reprinted selections are contextualized in new interpretive essays written specifically for this volume.

This is a comprehensive book written by a healthcare expert that explores the importance of trust and effective communication in building strong relationships between doctors and patients. It emphasizes the need for a collaborative partnership and a supportive environment where patients are actively involved in their own care.It provides practical guidance on communication skills, including active listening and empathy, to promote open dialogue and improve patient satisfaction and ...

Get ready for eight fantastic adventures in space and time with the Doctor and his companions, featuring stories from many of Doctor Who's most popular authors from the worlds of television, print, comics and audio as well as new talent and fresh voices...and read by your favorite Big Finish actors!A Star is Born by Richard Dinnick, read by William Russell.Penny Wise, Pound Foolish by Foster Marks, read by David Troughton.Lost in the Wakefield ...