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Argues against corporate control of food plant genes, discussing topics including monoculture crops, pesticide use, government agricultural subsidies, NAFTA, genetic diversity, globalization, and the patenting of genes.

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A readable, practical and illustrated guide to the ancient craft of beekeeping, an increasingly more popular leisure pursuit.

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A user-friendly guide to keeping happy and healthy pigs in your outdoor space, whether for produce, profit or pleasure.

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A straightforward, step-by-step, guide to keeping bees in an urban environment from two of the UK's most experienced and respected beekeepers and writers on the subject.

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"This book provides an overview of how we obtain information from long-dead mammals and explains what this information can tell us of relevance to ongoing pressing environmental issues"--

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An evocative and life-enhancing account of running a community farm and raising a family in New York State.

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Talks about how to raise, manage, and market grass-fed cattle. This book covers various aspects of raising and care, including herd selection, breeding, yearly cycles, cultivating and maintaining healthy soil and grass, fencing and pasture rotation, winter grazing, pests and diseases, and necessary equipment.

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Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

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Chickens are back in style with a vengeance: poultry breeders are struggling to cope with the increase in demand and gardens resound to the contented cluck of chickens.

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Take more pleasure in owning a backyard flock with low-cost, imaginative projects that reduce chores, solve common problems, and benefit chickens and chicken-keepers alike, from a predator-proof chicken run to self-filling waterer, automatic coop doors, and more.

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"This book presents a history of microfluidic devices, primarily through interviews with some of their progenitors. It also discusses the science, engineering, and myriad applications, including the rapid pregnancy test, inkjet printing, glucose sensors, and genome sequencing"--

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"A history of "homebrew" gaming, focusing explicitly on the Australian and New Zealand contexts"--

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Now in paperback and just in time for the start of bee season, Marina Marchese's much-loved, inspirational, and practical memoir of learning to raise honeybees and launching her own successful honey business.

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Helps you evaluate the housing needs of your animals and provides dozens of adaptable plans for sheds, coops, hutches, multi-purpose barns, windbreaks, and shade structures as well as plans for essential equipment.

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The bestselling guide to getting published is now even better, with up-to-the-minute advice on how to use electronic media--to publish, get publicity, promotion and sales, uncover information, and connect with enthusiastic readers.

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Learn everything you ever needed to know about starting and running your own B&B and pursuing your dream job! Revised and updated 4th edition.

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Reviews the natural behaviour and temperament of cattle. This book describes low-stress methods for moving cattle on pastures, paddocks, and feedlot pens. It features plans for various things from gate latches to chutes, corrals, and sorting pens for full-scale facilities.

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Reissue of a bestselling classic that inspired a generation of 'good life' nature books