Eaters Of The Dry Season

Author : David Rain
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429969430
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Eaters Of The Dry Season written by David Rain and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-02-13 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A remarkable blend of geography, demography, sociology, development economics, history, cultural anthropology, ecology, politics, sharia (Muslim religious law), and government policies.... This book dispels many misconceptions and is an education in itself." Choice

Author : David Rain (Geographer)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Eaters of the Dry Season written by David Rain (Geographer) and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book focuses on the activities of the seasonal migrants, persisting as they have through colonial and postcolonial changes and constituting an important response to uncertainty in the region. Based on a combination of survey-interviews and geographic analyses, the book regards the migrants as practical people who are simply making the best of what has been dealt to them. It will challenge laypeople as well as scholars and policymakers to consider how people respond to global changes in the next century, especially for the billions who are labeled "poor.""--Jacket.

Author : Victor R. Squires
Publisher : EOLSS Publications
ISBN 13 : 1848263708
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Range and Animal Sciences and Resources Management - Volume I written by Victor R. Squires and published by EOLSS Publications. This book was released on 2010-07-07 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Range and Animal Sciences and Resources Management is a component of Encyclopedia of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. Rangelands comprise over forty percent of the earth's land surface and, as one of the most prevalent land systems on the planet, rangelands are critical habitats for myriad plant and animal species and form many of the world's major watersheds Rangelands are categorized in two distinct ways: (a) as a type of land or (b) a type of (land) use. This theme with contributions from distinguished experts in the field discusses about Range and Animal Sciences and Resources Management in several related topics. These two volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs.

Author : Alwyn H. Gentry
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780300054484
Total Pages : 652 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Four Neotropical Rainforests written by Alwyn H. Gentry and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 1993-01-27 with total page 652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sites; Floristics; Birds; Mammals; Reptiles and amphibians; Forest dynamics.

Author : Niven McCrie
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN 13 : 1486300359
Total Pages : 465 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Birds of the Darwin Region written by Niven McCrie and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2015-09 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Birds of the Darwin Region is the first comprehensive treatment of the avifauna of Darwin, a city located in Australia's monsoon tropics, where seasons are defined by rainfall rather than by temperature. With its mangrove-lined bays and creeks, tidal mudflats, monsoon rainforests, savanna woodlands and freshwater lagoons, Darwin has retained all of its original habitats in near-pristine condition, and is home or host to 323 bird species. Unlike other Australian cities, it has no established exotic bird species. Following an introduction to the history of ornithology in the region and a detailed appraisal of its avifauna, species accounts describe the habitats, relative abundance, behaviour, ecology and breeding season of 258 regularly occurring species, based on over 500 fully referenced sources, and original observations by the authors. Distribution maps and charts of the seasonality of each species are presented, based on a dataset comprising almost 120,000 records, one-third of which were contributed by the authors. Stunning colour photographs adorn the accounts of most species, including some of the 65 species considered as vagrants to the region. This book is a must-read for professional ornithologists and amateur birders, and an indispensable reference for local biologists, teachers and students, and government and non-government environmental agencies, as well as other people who just like to watch birds.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Author : Edward E. Farmer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 0199671443
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Leaf Defence written by Edward E. Farmer and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leaves are among the most abundant organs on earth and are a defining feature of most terrestrial ecosystems. However, a leaf is also a potential meal for a hungry animal and the question therefore arises, why does so much foliage survive in nature? What mechanisms protect leaves so that, on a global scale, only a relatively small proportion of living leaf material is consumed? Leaf survival is in large part due to two processes: firstly, leaf-eating organisms fall prey to predators (top-down pressure on the herbivore); secondly, leaves defend themselves (bottom-up pressure on the herbivore). Remarkably, these two types of event are often linked; they are controlled and coordinated by plants and the molecular mechanisms that underlie this are now beginning to emerge. This novel text focuses exclusively on the leaf, on the herbivorous organisms that attack leaves, and the mechanisms that plants use to defend these vital organs. It begins with an assessment of the scale of herbivory, before examining direct physical and chemical defences on leaf surfaces and within the leaf itself. Although some leaf defences are easily seen, most operate at the molecular level and are therefore invisible to the naked eye. Many of these recently elucidated mechanisms are described. Throughout the book, perspectives from both the laboratory and the field are combined. A central feature of the work is its emphasis on the coevolution of leaf defences and the digestive tracts of animals including humans, making the book of relevance in understanding the role of leaf defences in agriculture. Leaf Defence is suitable for senior undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in plant science, as well as a broader audience of biologists and biochemists seeking a comprehensive and authoritative overview of this exciting and emerging topic.

Author : National Geographic Kids
Publisher : National Geographic Children's Books
ISBN 13 : 1426311192
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book National Geographic Kids Almanac 2014 written by National Geographic Kids and published by National Geographic Children's Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Fun facts & 500 incredible photos! Plus digital extras including videos, games, and more!"--Cover.

Author : Tijs Goldschmidt
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 9780262571210
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Darwin's Dreampond written by Tijs Goldschmidt and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Darwin's Dreampondtells the evolutionary story of the extraordinary "furu" and the battlefield leading to extinction. Tijs Goldschmidt skillfully blends a masterful discussion of the principles of neo-Darwinian evolution and speciation with a history of Lake Victoria's ecosystem. The science unfolds in the context of the engaging first-person narrative of Goldschmidt's adventures and misadventures as a field researcher. An astute observer and a clear and witty writer, he warmly portrays the colors and textures of the landscapes and the lives of the local people as he interacts with them during the course of his fieldwork.

Author : Chris Cebra
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 032324291X
Total Pages : 808 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Llama and Alpaca Care - E-Book written by Chris Cebra and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-02-15 with total page 808 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for the mixed practice large animal veterinarian, veterinary students, and camelid caretakers alike, Llama and Alpaca Care covers all major body systems, herd health, physical examination, nutrition, reproduction, surgery, anesthesia, and multisystem diseases of llamas and alpacas. Written by world-renowned camelid specialists and experts in the field, this comprehensive and uniquely global text offers quick access to the most current knowledge in this area. With coverage ranging from basic maintenance such as restraint and handling to more complex topics including anesthesia and surgery, this text provides the full range of knowledge required for the management of llamas and alpacas. "..an essential text for anyone working with South American camelids." Reviewed by Claire E. Whitehead on behalf of Veterinary Record, July 2015 Over 500 full-color images provide detailed, highly illustrated coverage of all major body systems, physical examination, nutrition, anesthesia, fluid therapy, multisystem diseases, and surgical disorders. World-renowned camelid experts and specialists in the field each bring a specific area of expertise for a uniquely global text. Comprehensive herd health content includes handling techniques, vaccinations, biosecurity, and protecting the herd from predators. Coverage of anesthesia and analgesia includes the latest information on pharmacokinetics of anesthetic drugs, chemical restraint, injectable and inhalation anesthesia, neuroanesthesia, and pain management. Reproduction section contains information on breeding management, lactation, infertility, and embryo transfer. Nutrition information offers detailed nutritional requirements and discusses feeding management systems and feeding behavior.