A scientific and historical study of crops and their age-old relationship with human civilizationThe cultivation and harvesting of crops have been at the heart of human culture and development for thousands of years. As we have grown from hunter-gatherers into agrarian societies and industrial economies, our ongoing relationship with the plants that feed us and support our manufacturing has also evolved. So too, of course, have those plants themselves, with the com...

Come join a man whose idea of fun is both puzzling and alarming. In a society full of rules, regulations and laws, this man; Jerome Waters disregards them all.Bloodcurdling screams, piercing gazes and a whole lot of stalking. Get ready for this witty, rather unknowingly perverse tale of a man who just wants to be loved and will stop at nothing in getting what he desires.This fictional story takes the reader into the mind and soul of a rather eccentric and simply deranged indi...

FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER THE CALLERWhen an unidentified female body is discovered laid out on a slab in an abandoned butcher's shop, the cause of death is unclear. Her body bears no marks; except for the fact that her lips have been carefully stitched shut.It is only when the full autopsy gets underway at the Los Angeles County morgue that the pathologist will reveal the true horror of the situation - a dis...

Voices of Sanctity: A 40-Volume Collection is an unparalleled anthology that captures the essence of spiritual and theological thought across centuries. The collection traverses a vast landscape of literary styles, from the philosophical and theological treatises of Saint Thomas Aquinas and Saint Augustine to the reflective and introspective writings of Thomas à Kempis and St. Ignatius of Loyola. Each volume within this expansive series delves into profound themes of faith, morality, and t...

Jeg stalker undersøger gennem seks interviews, hvem de mennesker er, der udøver stalking. Der forfølger, truer og overvåger andre både digitalt og i den virkelige verden.Bogen har fokus på de perioder, hvor stalkerne har forfulgt andre mennesker, men også deres egen opvækst og voksenliv. Dette i et forsøg på at forstå, hvad der kan drive et menneske ud i ekstremerne.De seks medvirkende tager os med ind i et ellers lukket rum. Her sætter de f.eks. ord på, hvordan det ...

Portraits of Piety: The Lives, Legacies, and Writings of Saints (A 40-Book Anthology) offers a profound exploration of faith through the ages, encapsulating varied literary styles from hagiographies and theological treatises to personal letters and devotional works. This anthology surveys the spiritual landscapes shaped by saints, chronicling their struggles, teachings, and enduring legacies. The collection stands as a testament to the diverse ways holiness has been understood and immortal...

Peanuts: Genetics, Processing, and Utilization (Oilseed Monograph) presents innovations in crop productivity and processing technologies that help ensure global food security and high quality peanut products. The authors cover three central themes, modern breeding methods for development of agronomic varieties in the U.S., China, West Central Africa, and India, enhanced crop protection and quality through information from the peanut genome sequence, and state-of-the-art processing and manu...