This presents an introduction to the basic theories of solar drying and outlines the principal operating features of the main solar dryer designs, including a detailed description of the construction and operation of the three most common dryers.It provides guidelines on experimental methodology and the techno-economic evaluation, development and extension of solar dryer technologies. There are case studies on drying theory, dryer design and economic analysis for selected end-users.

Solar Dryers

Science & Math

Commonwealth Secretariat

First Judicial Colloquium on the Domestic Application of International Human Rights Norms: Bangalore, India, 24-26 February 1988 (Developing Human Rights Jurisprudence)

Legal Theory & Systems

A Guide to the Medicinal Plants of Coastal Guyana (225) (CSC Technical Publication Series)

Lachman-White, Deborah A

Adams, C. Dennis

Trotz, Ulric O'D

Biological Sciences

This Manual is the first in a new series of readable, illustrated handbooks for propagating and planting tropical trees.The series is designed to provide clear and concise information on how to select, grow, plant and care for tropical trees. The Manuals are intended for anyone interested in growing trees, from the small-holder to the experienced forester, in both humid and drier areas.Manual 1 is concerned with rooting cuttings in order to multiply trees vegetatively. Farmers have used vegetative propagation for centuries in growing tropical food crops. It is a standard technique for producing improved rubber trees, and is also now used for tea, coffee, oil-palm and other crops. But growing more and better indigenous trees may be the most far-reaching contribution to sustainable land use that vegetative propagation can play. It facilitates the quicker 'domestication' of these 'wild' species, encouraging both smaller ad larger growers to tap the multiplicity of potential benefits offered by tropical trees.This manual gives, clear, step-by-step instructions on the rooting of tree cuttings, including:* choosing the best trees to propagate * producing good cuttings from stockplants * constructing a favourable environment for propagation * rooting and handling leafy cuttings. The procedures described in this Manual can be used with the most woody species to provide diverse clonal mixtures. Such superior planting stock will help to fulfil the potential of multiple usefulness offered by tropical trees, while encouraging the conservation of genetic resources.

Rooting Cuttings of Tropical Trees (Tropical Trees, Propogation and Planting Manuals Series)

Longman, K A

Sports & Outdoors

Post-secondary Education in the South Pacific: Present Patterns and Future Oprions (Educational Development in the Small States of the Commonwealth Series)

Crocombe, Ron

Crocombe, Marjorie Tuainekore

Information is presented which defines ethnobotany, discusses its philosophy and principles, and considers the relationship between ethnobotany and the conservation of biodiversity.

Techniques and Methods of Ethnobotany

This volume is concerned with the key choices that lie between the propagation of good planting stock and its planting and successful establishment. It highlights the need for good communication, and an understanding of how tropical ecosystems function. It also discusses the importance of the type of planting site and decisions on a suitable growing system for young trees.

Preparing to Plant Tropical Trees (Tropical Trees, Propogation and Planting Manuals Series)

Wilson, R.H.F.

This guide explains the rules of the Uruguay Round trade agreements and their implementation. It provides an overview of the achievements of the Uruguay Round, and explains the role of the World Trade Organization. It also presents the rules applicable to trade and examines their implications for trade liberalization, reviewing the main features of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) and the provisions of the Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS).

Business Guide to the Uruguay Round

Business & Money

Economics

This report, illustrated with approximately 30 colour photographs and several line drawings, provides a comprehensive listing of all the timber woods of Uganda. The present status of the timber supply is discussed and there are a number of recommendations for foresters, sawmills, and architects. There are six useful appendices.

The Uganda Timber Users' Handbook

Plumptre, R.A.

Kityo, P.W.

<p>There has been a dearth of solid analytical work done on the special problems of small states. This report attempts to overcome that shortcoming and provides a comprehensive analysis of vulnerability of small states in all its dimensions, including political, economic, social and environmental aspects. The Commonwealth's 31 small states (countries with a population of 1.5 million or less) do not form a homogeneous group, but share important characteristics which render them vulnerable, including openness, insularity, enclaveness, weakness and dependence. These characteristics of vulnerability are examined, both by type of threat - territorial, political, economic and environmental - and by region. Many small states have an enviable record of political stability, and some have a good record on economic and social progress; but others have struggled to develop their economies. Small states are concerned about possible marginalisation in a world of globalised trade, investment, finance and production; they are more susceptible than larger states to environmental threats, both natural and man-made; and threats posed to their security by international crime. The increasing importance of regional organisations and international fora for enhancing their security are discussed. The report provides a series of action points to counteract small states' vulnerability. It was prepared by a nine-member Advisory Group of eminent personalities constituted by the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, in response to a decision taken by member governments.</p>

A Future For Small States

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

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