Rabbits have many uses - as well as being cherished pets, they are bred for their meat and fur, and as laboratory animals. Understanding their genetics and genomics is key to their production and, equally, to their care, welfare and health. Beginning with an introduction to the rabbit, including key information on their evolution, domestication and breed types, this book then concentrates on the genetics and genomics of this valuable animal. This book covers: - Cytogenetics, genetic maps a...

This vintage text contains a detailed and easy-to-digest guide to growing grapes, with a special focus on growing in Minnesota. Complete with handy tips, invaluable information, and a plethora of detailed illustrations, this guide is perfect for the novice grower, and also contains information of much use to those with more experience. Although old, the information contained within this book is timeless, making it both a practical resource and a great addition to collections of antiquarian...

Rectifying the fact that little criminological attention has been paid to the notion that the security of flows increasingly embodies concerns at the heart of contemporary policing practices, this book makes a significant contribution to knowledge about the policing and security governance of flows.The book focuses on how the growing centrality of flows affects both contemporary 'risks' and the policing organisations in charge of managing them. The contributors analyse flows such a...