Grain legumes are characterised by their nutritional value, an ability to grow rapidly and improve soil health. This makes them a key rotation crop in promoting food security. However, yields are constrained by factors such as pests and diseases as well as vulnerability to poor soils, drought and other effects of climate change.This collection reviews the wealth of research addressing these challenges. Volume 2 assesses key research on particular types of grain legume with chapters...

The myths, legends, fairy tales, fables and old novels have, in translation, lost nothing of their immediacy and robust humor, and will alternately shock, delight and amuse the general reader. As folklore, they are indispensable for those who wish to know and understand Korean culture, history, religion, philosophy and even politics and economics.

"A lucid, fluent and fascinating account of the Zong. The book details the horror of the mass killing of enslaved Africans on board the ship in 1781."—Gad Heuman, co-editor of The Routledge History of SlaveryOn November 29, 1781, Captain Collingwood of the British ship Zong commanded his crew to throw overboard one-third of his cargo: a shipment of Africans bound for slavery in America. The captain believed his ship was off course, and he...

Zong Qinghou's rags-to-riches story is one of determination, innovation, and an unwavering quest to build an empire. This biography tells the inspiring tale of how a man from humble beginnings became one of the world's most successful entrepreneurs, revolutionizing the beverage industry and shaping China's economic landscape.Born in a small village in Zhejiang province, Zong Qinghou's early life was marked by hardship and poverty. He endured a difficult childhood, losing his father...

Buddhisms and Deconstructions considers the connection between Buddhism and Derridean deconstruction, focusing on the work of Robert Magliola. Fourteen distinguished contributors discuss deconstruction and various Buddhisms-Indian, Tibetan, and Chinese (Chan)-followed by an afterword in which Magliola responds directly to his critics.

'This story showed me who I am and what I must do.'Over two hundred years ago, Olaudah Equiano changed the world. After reading reports of the British ship Zong, where 132 enslaved Africans were thrown overboard, he joins forces with anti-slavery campaigner Granville Sharp and together they set in motion events which will go on to galvanise the abolition movement.But Olaudah's impassioned fight for justice goes beyond the courtroom. Having bought his own freedom, h...

The first full review of the mass murder by crew members on the slave ship Zong and the lasting repercussions of this horrifying eventOn November 29, 1781, Captain Collingwood of the British ship Zong commanded his crew to throw overboard one-third of his cargo: a shipment of Africans bound for slavery in America. The captain believed his ship was off course, and he feared there was not enough drinking water to last until landfall. This book is th...

A dark fantasy graphic novel that reimagines “Little Red Riding Hood” as an apocalyptic queer love story about a hunter, an injured wolf-girl, and the dangerous secrets hidden in a haunted forest.Red has dedicated her life to protecting her witch Grand Mother in a forest ravaged by monsters, illness, and fear. When she discovers Sil, a mysterious injured wolf-girl, Red is drawn into a fragile new connection that challenges everything she has been taught.Fro...

The first section of the book includes information about how tourism-related infrastructure and activities promote biological invasions, including key pathways for non-native invasive species introductions. This section provides case studies of different organisms that are known to be introduced and/or promoted by tourism in different ecosystems or regions. The second section elaborates on known and potential impacts of invasive species on tourism and recreation, including how they may aff...

Recent studies show that immigration remains a top concern for Germans, with 46% expressing doubts that refugees can successfully integrate into German society. But what determines the successful integration of refugees? And what shapes their willingness to integrate into German society? Through qualitative interviews with both refugees and migrants, I investigate the relationship between their experience with discrimination and integration in Berlin. Importantly, I demonstrate how one’s a...

Rock Fracture and Blasting: Theory and Applications provides the latest on stress waves, shock waves, and rock fracture, all necessary components that must be critically analyzed to maximize results in rock blasting. The positioning of charges and their capacity and sequencing are covered in this book, and must be carefully modeled to minimize impact in the surrounding environment. Through an explanation of these topics, author Professor Zhang's experience in the field, and his theoretical...

1781. Côte de l'Or, Afrique.Kofi est forgeron. Ama est guérisseuse. Leur amour vient d'être scellé sous les étoiles de leur village natal. Mais cette nuit-là, des torches embrasent l'horizon. Des hommes armés surgissent. En quelques heures, leur monde s'effondre.Enchaînés, marqués au fer rouge, ils sont jetés dans les cales du Zong, un navire négrier britannique. Ce qu'ils vont vivre dépasse l'imagination : le 29 novembre 1781, pour une sombre hist...