Nerdlet: Animals
Author: Tamara J. Resler
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Published: 2020
Total Pages: 220
ISBN-13: 1426338724
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Detailed information about many different types of animals, for children"--
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Crop ecology, cultivation and uses of cactus pear
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Published: 2018-06-05
Total Pages: 244
ISBN-13: 9251098603
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCactus plants are precious natural resources that provide nutritious food for people and livestock, especially in dryland areas. Originally published in 1995, this extensively revised edition provides fresh insights into the cactus plant’s genetic resources, physiological traits, soil preferences and vulnerability to pests. It provides invaluable guidance on managing the resource to support food security and offers tips on how to exploit the plant’s culinary qualities.
Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 20
Author: Jules Janick
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2002-03-14
Total Pages: 258
ISBN-13: 0471437751
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPlant Breeding Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. Many of the crops widely grown today stem from a very narrow genetic base; understanding and preserving crop genetic resources is vital to the security of food systems worldwide. The emphasis of the series is on methodology, a fundamental understanding of crop genetics, and applications to major crops.
The Nerd and the Marine: Clean contemporary romance with heartwarming nerds.
Author: D.R. Grady
Publisher: D.R. Grady
Published: 2013-11-13
Total Pages: 297
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhat does a to-the-core, orphaned Marine have in common with an introverted electronics expert with too much family? A dog, of course. Lainy Morrison, self-proclaimed nerd, helps Captain Mitch Monahan by taking his dog while he’s deployed. Through e-mails, family DVDs, and pictures, the pair get to know one another. They soon fall in love, but can love sustain a relationship formed an ocean apart and overcome old fears? Set in contemporary Hershey and Kuwait the Nerd and the Marine encompasses humor, poignancy, and the relationship between two people oceans apart.
The Flower Man's Daughter
Author: Jack Sobel
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Published: 2008-08-05
Total Pages: 262
ISBN-13: 145356537X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe violent coup that toppled Chilean president Salvador Allende in 1973 serves as the backdrop for this dramatic story about the experiences of a rookie CIA offi cer. Having just graduated from Yale, his ability to speak Spanish lands him in the capital of Chile just weeks before the revolution. His adventures there lead him to wrestle with ethical questions involving America’s clandestine role in the destabilization of the Chilean government. When a kindly fl ower merchant and his wife are captured by military forces during the attack on the presidential palace, the young offi cer must make a diffi cult and dangerous decision that could change their lives forever.
Scripture botany, a descriptive account of the plants, trees [&c.] mentioned in holy Writ
Author: Leopold Hartley Grindon
Publisher:
Published: 1883
Total Pages: 380
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKCacti
Author: Park S. Nobel
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Published: 2002-07-10
Total Pages: 304
ISBN-13: 9780520231573
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"There is nothing in the world like this book. It should be in every library and on the bookshelves of all those interested in cacti. The book will be an important resource for plant physiology, agronomy, and horticulture classes at both the undergraduate and graduate level."—Bruce Smith, Brigham Young University "Cacti: Biology and Uses is a landmark publication of one of the world's most unique group of plants. Park Nobel, a leading authority on succulent plants, has assembled a collection of contributions that spans a wide range of issues extending from basic systematics, anatomy, physiology and ecology to considerations of conservation and human uses of this diverse group of plants. This nicely-produced and well-illustrated volume provides a resource that will be of great use to a wide range of scientists, practitioners, and enthusiasts of this plant group."—Harold Mooney, Paul S. Achilles Professor of Environmental Biology, Stanford University
Into the Wild Nerd Yonder
Author: Julie Halpern
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 2011-04-12
Total Pages: 276
ISBN-13: 9780312653071
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhile looking for new friends, Jessie's surprised to find the D&D crowd might be just what she needs.
Horticultural Reviews, Volume 18
Author: Jules Janick
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2010-06-22
Total Pages: 402
ISBN-13: 0470650591
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe latest information on applied topics in horticultural sciences. This book emphasizes applied topics including the production of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamental plants of commercial importance. Numerous references provide easy, time-saving and cost effective access to the primary literature.
Opuntia spp.: Chemistry, Bioactivity and Industrial Applications
Author: Mohamed Fawzy Ramadan
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2021-09-27
Total Pages: 1045
ISBN-13: 3030784444
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Opuntia fruits, commonly known as cactus pears or prickly pears, have been suggested by the Food and Agriculture Organization to be a promising and strategic crop in regions suffering from lack of water. In Mexico, India, South Africa, and the Mediterranean, the Opuntia fruits have become popular due to their nutritive value and health-promoting benefits, including antioxidant, antiulcerogenic and antiatherogenic traits and protective effects against LDL oxidation. Additionally, readily absorbable sugars, high vitamin C and mineral content, and a pleasant flavour make Opuntia tailor-made for novel foods. Due to their ecological advantages, high functional value, and health-related traits, Opuntia fruits can be highly exploited in different food processing applications. For instance, Opuntia cactus fruits are used for the preparation of juices and marmalades; Opuntia cactus plants are used to feed animals in African and Latin American countries; Peruvian farmers cultivate Opuntia cactus for growing the cochineal (Dactylopius coccus) insect and producing the natural dye carmine; and the commercial production of food and non-food products from Opuntia has been established in Mexico, USA and several Mediterranean countries. Opuntia spp.: Chemistry, Bioactivity and Industrial Applications creates a multidisciplinary forum of discussion on Opuntia cactus with special emphasis on its horticulture, post-harvest, marketability, chemistry, functionality, health-promoting properties, technology and processing. The text includes detailed discussion of the impact of traditional and innovative processing on the recovery of high-added value compounds from Opuntia spp. by-products. Later chapters explore the potential applications of Opuntia spp. in food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products.
