Edible Insects in Sustainable Food Systems

Edible Insects in Sustainable Food Systems
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 468
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ISBN-10 : 9783319740119
ISBN-13 : 3319740113
Rating : 4/5 (19 Downloads)

Synopsis Edible Insects in Sustainable Food Systems by : Afton Halloran

This text provides an important overview of the contributions of edible insects to ecological sustainability, livelihoods, nutrition and health, food culture and food systems around the world. While insect farming for both food and feed is rapidly increasing in popularity around the world, the role that wild insect species have played in the lives and societies of millions of people worldwide cannot be ignored. In order to represent this diversity, this work draws upon research conducted in a wide range of geographical locations and features a variety of different insect species. Edible insects in Sustainable Food Systems comprehensively covers the basic principles of entomology and population dynamics; edible insects and culture; nutrition and health; gastronomy; insects as animal feed; factors influencing preferences and acceptability of insects; environmental impacts and conservation; considerations for insect farming and policy and legislation. The book contains practical information for researchers, NGOs and international organizations, decision-makers, entrepreneurs and students.

Gold and Silver in Oregon

Gold and Silver in Oregon
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Total Pages : 356
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ISBN-10 : 0984369880
ISBN-13 : 9780984369881
Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Synopsis Gold and Silver in Oregon by : Howard C. Brooks

Gold and Silver in Oregon is the de facto standard on Gold and Silver Mining in Oregon. This rare book was originally published in 1968 by the State of Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Resources and is now back in print from Miningbooks.com. The book breaks the state of Oregon's Gold and Silver Deposits into two parts: Eastern and Western. In depth history is provided on the locations along with numerous maps showing locations of the deposits and mines, schematics on the mines, production histories, geology, and more. Over 300 pages packed full of information.

Mineral and Water Resources of Oregon

Mineral and Water Resources of Oregon
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Total Pages : 804
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ISBN-10 : UCAL:B4118438
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Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis Mineral and Water Resources of Oregon by : Geological Survey (U.S.)

Phytopharmacy

Phytopharmacy
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 438
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ISBN-10 : 9781118543566
ISBN-13 : 1118543564
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis Phytopharmacy by : Sarah E. Edwards

Healthcare professionals, including doctors, pharmacists and nurses, are often confronted with patients who use over-the-counter (OTC) herbal medicinal products and food supplements. While taking responsibility for one’s own health and treatment options is encouraged, many patients use these products based on limited (and sometimes inaccurate) information from non-scientific sources, such as the popular press and internet. There is a clear need to offer balanced, well-informed advice to patients, yet a number of studies have shown that, generally, conventionally trained health practitioners consider their knowledge about herbal medicinal products and supplements to be weak. Phytopharmacy fills this knowledge gap, and is intended for use by the busy pharmacist, nurse, or doctor, as well as the ‘expert patient’ and students of pharmacy and herbal medicine. It presents clear, practical and concise monographs on over a hundred popular herbal medicines and plant-based food supplements. Information provided in each monograph includes: • Indications • Summary and appraisal of clinical and pre-clinical evidence • Potential interactions • Contraindications • Possible adverse effects An overview of the current regulatory framework is also outlined, notably the EU Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products Directive. This stipulates that only licensed products or registered traditional herbal medicinal products (THRs), which have assured quality and safety, can now legally be sold OTC. Monographs are included of most of the major herbal ingredients found in THRs, and also some plant-based food supplements, which while not strictly medicines, may also have the potential to exert a physiological effect.

Subject Classification

Subject Classification
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : OCLC:251942846
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Rating : 4/5 (46 Downloads)

Synopsis Subject Classification by : James Duff Brown

Programme of the Commission

Programme of the Commission
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Total Pages : 60
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ISBN-10 : UIUC:30112107171198
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Rating : 4/5 (98 Downloads)

Synopsis Programme of the Commission by : Commission of the European Communities

Remote Sensing of Clouds and Precipitation

Remote Sensing of Clouds and Precipitation
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 288
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ISBN-10 : 9783319725833
ISBN-13 : 3319725831
Rating : 4/5 (33 Downloads)

Synopsis Remote Sensing of Clouds and Precipitation by : Constantin Andronache

This book presents current applications of remote sensing techniques for clouds and precipitation for the benefit of students, educators, and scientists. It covers ground-based systems such as weather radars and spaceborne instruments on satellites. Measurements and modeling of precipitation are at the core of weather forecasting, and long-term observations of the cloud system are vital to improving atmospheric models and climate projections. The first section of the book focuses on the use of ground-based weather radars to observe and measure precipitation and to detect and forecast storms, thunderstorms, and tornadoes. It also discusses the observation of clouds using ground-based millimeter radar. The second part of the book concentrates on spaceborne remote sensing of clouds and precipitation. It includes cases from the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) and the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission, using satellite radars to observe precipitation systems. Then, the focus is on global cloud observations from the ClaudSat, Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observation (CALIPSO), including a perspective on the Earth Clouds, Aerosols, and Radiation Explorer (EarthCARE) satellite. It also addresses global atmospheric water vapor profiling for clear and cloudy conditions using microwave observations. The final part of this volume provides a perspective into advances in cloud modeling using remote sensing observations.

Adjustment of the Common Agricultural Policy

Adjustment of the Common Agricultural Policy
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 56
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ISBN-10 : UGA:32108023944922
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Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis Adjustment of the Common Agricultural Policy by : Commission of the European Communities

Introduction to Natural Products Chemistry

Introduction to Natural Products Chemistry
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Publisher : CRC Press
Total Pages : 381
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ISBN-10 : 9781439860779
ISBN-13 : 1439860777
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis Introduction to Natural Products Chemistry by : Rensheng Xu

Natural products chemistry-the chemistry of metabolite products of plants, animals and microorganisms-is involved in the investigation of biological phenomena ranging from drug mechanisms to gametophytes and receptors and drug metabolism in the human body to protein and enzyme chemistry. Introduction to Natural Products Chemistry has collected the