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Subject area: Agriculture African Smallholders: Food Crops, Markets and Policy Edited by G Djurfeldt, University of Lund, Sweden, E Aryeetey, University of Ghana, Ghana and A Isinika, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania African Smallholders documents the farm-level effects of agricultural policies, focusing on a variety of themes including micro-credit, infrastructure, cash crop production and food security. To deepen our understanding of agricultural development it discusses staple food production in sub-Saharan Africa and its response to changing geo-political, macro-economic and agricultural policy. 2010 / 9781845937164 Subject area: Animal and Veterinary Sciences Veterinary Treatment for Working Equines by G R Duncanson, Equine and Farm Animal Practitioner, UK Focusing on equines used to carry out working tasks such as pulling or carrying, this practical veterinary text details the specific treatment requirements to improve welfare of working horses, ponies, mules and donkeys. Chapters discuss diagnostic tests, equipment and medicines, anaesthesia, vaccines, nutrition, dentistry and ophthalmology, and all common conditions including those of heart, hoof and limb. 2010 / 9781845936556 Subject area: Environmental Sciences Agrobiodiversity Management for Food Security A Critical Review Edited by J M Lenné, Consultant in Agricultural Research and Development, UK and Editor in Chief, Field Crops Research, D Wood, formerly Agrobiodiversity International, Milnthorpe, UK Drawing together perspectives from researchers and policy makers, this book explores how forests will interact with the physical and natural world, and human society as the climate changes. Also considered is how the world’s forests can be managed to contribute to the mitigation of climate change and to maximize the full range of economic and non-market benefits. 2011 / 9781845937614 Subject area: Human Health, Food and Nutrition Combating Micronutrient Deficiencies: Food-based Approaches co-published with the FAO Edited by B Thompson and L Amoroso, both FAO Italy Micronutrient deficiencies have long-ranging effects on health, learning ability and productivity. This book focuses on practical, sustainable actions for overcoming micronutrient deficiencies through increased access to, and consumption of, adequate quantities and an appropriate variety of safe, good-quality food. 2010 / 9781845937140 Subject area: Leisure and Tourism Research Themes for Tourisms Edited by P Robinson, University of Wolverhampton, UK, S Heitmann, University of Wolverhampton, UK, P U C Dieke, George Mason University, USA This textbook provides an overview of types of tourism, and common themes studied in courses to allow undergraduate students to become familiar with a wide range of tourism topics, allowing them to make an informed decision about their future studies and career. It will also be a useful text for providing a broad brush introduction to the major topics that are covered in undergraduate courses. 2011 / 9781845936846 Subject area: Plant Sciences Peppers: Vegetable and Spice Capsicums sample titles Horticulture series Edited by P Bosland and E Votava, New Mexico State University, USA Aimed at advanced students and growers, this second edition expands upon topics covered in the first. New material includes an expansion of marker-assisted breeding to cover the different types of markers available, new directions, and trends in the industry, the loss of germplasm and access to it, and the long term preservation of Capsicum resources worldwide. 2011 / 9781845938253
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