Russia and the other republics of the former USSR are now more accessible than at any other time in history. In the future, the forest resource of Russia, easily the greatest of any country in the world, will become even more globally important both environmentally and commercially. This new dictionary incorporates an updated and enlarged version of the first Russian-English edition, published in 1966, plus an entirely new English-Russian section of similar size. It contains many new terms, species names, acronyms and abbreviations to account for the great changes which have taken place in Russian forestry in terms of mechanization, woodworking technology, forest management and economics, environmental pollution and conservation. A list of the botanical names of trees and shrubs, with their Russian and English equivalents has also been included. The book has been compiled by Dr William Linnard, former Assistant Director of the Commonwealth Forestry Bureau, with over 40 years’ experience of abstracting and translating forestry literature and David Darrah-Morgan, a full-time translator, specializing in forestry and related fields.

Russian-English Forestry and Wood Dictionary

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Shy Boy: THe Horse That Came in From the Wild

Roberts, Monty

Biographies & Memoirs

Harper

<p>Malaria comes from the Italian word "Mal'aria" or bad air. For centuries malaria killed millions - Alexander the Great was one of its better-known victims - and its debilitating effects have been linked to the demise of ancient Greece and the Roman Empire. The traditional remedies of bloodletting killed off many who may have been spared by the fevers. In 1735 Joseph de Jussieu set out for Latin America as the first non-Spanish expedition to be allowed to enter the continent. The Peruvian bark or Jesuit's powder had been known in Europe since 1644 but met with violent opposition from the medical establishment and the public. So feared were papists in general and Jesuits in particular that throughout Protestant Europe there were demonstrations against the bark, and the talk was of Papist plots to poison. This changed when Charles II was cured by the bark and then the race was on to obtain seeds of the precious trees. Fiametta Rocco - who herself has had malaria - explores the history of the ravages of the disease, of the heroism and tragedy of those who have attempted to find cures and the manner in which the discovery of quinine opened the door of the tropics to western imperial adventure.</p>

The Miraculous Fever-Tree: Malaria, Medicine and the Cure That Changed the World

Science & Math

Fiammetta Rocco

Agricultural Sciences

Harpercollins

Fascinating account of the early explorers and botanists who contributed to the search for a malaria cure.

The Miraculous Fever-Tree: Malaria, Medicine and the Cure that Changed the World [Quinine]

Rocco, Fiammetta

History

HC: HarperCollins

This teacher's guide covers rocks, soil and weather for Primary Science Key Stage 2. It is accompanied by two pupils' books, one for years 3-4 and one for years 5-6. Other features include: an explanation of the SPACE (Science Processes and Concept Exploration) approach to science teaching and learning; an at-a-glance chart showing coverage of the National Curriculum; a detailed planning section with guidance on resources, safety and cross-curricular ideas; a variety of starter activities for finding out children's ideas; real examples of children's ideas collected during research; a chapter devoted to help children develop their ideas; an assessment chapter giving practical help with assessing children's work in terms of National Curriculum levels; and an accessible background science chapter.

Nuffield Primary Science: Key Stage 2: Rocks, Soil and Weather: Teacher's Guide (Nuffield Primary Science)

P. Wadsworth

HarperCollins, Publishers

During the past 40 years, there have been major changes in the commercial production of vegetables. Many scientific and technical developments have occurred in this time and production has moved from small-scale market gardens to large, farm-scale enterprises. This book sets out the principles of commercial vegetable production. Consideration is given to: locational and climatic factors; the influence of soil; nutritional requirements; aspects of plant propagation and establishment; mechanization; pest, disease and weed control; irrigation; harvesting; storage and marketing systems. Many examples are provided throughout the book, and references are given to enable the reader to follow up particular interests in greater depth.

Principles of Vegetable Crop Production

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Fordam, R.

Biggs, A. G.

Gardening & Landscape Design

William Collins Sons & Co.

Modern sheep production demands strictly commercial planning for efficiency and profit, which may mean for those engaged in this aspect of animal husbandry, the establishment of new rearing systems or the modification of existing ones. Essential aspects of production are covered, using a variety of sheep systems.

Planned Sheep Production

Engineering & Transportation

Croston, David

Pollott, Geoff

Engineering

UNKNO

In the new edition of this standard work on rabbits, last published in 1979, the sections on housing, nutrition and products have been thoroughly revised and the content brought fully up-to-date. The book provides comprehensive coverage of such topics as the areas of breeds, housing, management, feeding, genetics and stock improvement, diseases, meat, skin preparation and showing, and it aims to be essential reading for every rabbit keeper, whether a beginner, experienced exhibitor or commercial breeder.

Domestic Rabbit

Sandford, J. C.

Calf Husbandry, Health and Welfare

WEBSTER

Wiley/Blackwell

Sheep Husbandry and Diseases

FRASER

WileyBlackwell

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