Urban pests are common all over the world. These include cockroaches, flies, mosquitoes, bed bugs, ticks, fleas, ants, termites, rodents and others. These pests thrive in human structures, where there is food, warmth and places to hide. Urban pests are one of the leading causes of illnesses in humans due to allergies, bites, food contamination and phobias. They can also cause significant damage to property and structures. Knowledge and training in this field is vital for professional and t...

This book is the first resource to review the influence of climate change on urban and public pests such as mosquitoes, flies, ticks, and wood pests, with respect to population, distribution, disease, damage and control. It systematically addresses how the impact of climate change on pests in urban areas differs from natural areas, focusing on the increased temperatures of urban locations, the effect of natural disasters, the manner of land use and the consequences of human habitation. Cli...

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"A clear-eyed and even-handed take on the scourge of gun violence." -Kirkus Reviews"...Philip Barbara's deeply researched story makes you want to scream, 'Wake up Congress. Do something!'" -Thomas Ferraro, twenty-year Capitol Hill correspondent for Reuters and Bloomberg"A heart-wrenching story of altruism and faltering hopes."-John DeDakis, award-winning novelist, writing coach, and manuscript editorFamous Wall Stre...

The Essential Rules of Love distills love and relationships into their component parts, including psychological, chemical, neuroscientific, and evolutionary factors from both a functional and pragmatic approach. Musical and literary references sprinkled throughout add a flavor not often seen in books of this genre.The book begins with an examination of what love really is-so we can keep it once we've found it. Each chapter explores the process of love and scrutinizes the b...

When It's Smart to Say NoNearly every week we read about a tragedy or scandal that could have been prevented if individuals had said no to ill-advised or illegitimate orders. In this timely book, Ira Chaleff explores when and how to disobey inappropriate orders, reduce unacceptable risk, and find better ways to achieve legitimate goals.The inspiration for the book, and its title, comes from the concept of intelligent disobedience used in guide dog training....