Clive Thomas

Agriculture and forestry have often been treated as separate and distinct disciplines in colleges, universities and handbooks on farm management. However, on the ground, most farmers manage land that combines agricultural production with trees. The increased uptake of agroforestry in the UK can benefit productivity, soils, climate change mitigation, water management, biodiversity and landscape, as well as animal welfare. This handbook introduces the theory of agroforestry and looks at practical management and design considerations. The authors are leading researchers and practitioners with decades of experience in agroforestry from the UK and around the world. This book will help you to assess the potential for agroforestry for your farm or client and understand the possible benefits to the wider environment, for instance by sequestering carbon and reducing flood risk. This second edition has a new Farm Woodland chapter, additional detail on funding strategies for agroforestry and an increased focus on climate resilience. We hope this handbook will give farmers and advisors the confidence and inspiration to start planting and successfully manage their woody on-farm assets for a profitable and resilient future.

The Prodigal is a modern interpretation of the parable of the Lost Son. Set in outback New South Wales and Kings Cross, Sydney, the story centres on Jake Hill, a young farmer with dreams of experiencing the glitz and glamour of city life. Selling up his portion of his inheritance, he heads to Sydney for the start of a new life, only to discover that along with the excitement, life in the city is full of pitfalls. With one mistake after another, Jake finds his life rapidly spiralling out of control. Penniless and destitute, Jake experiences life as one of Sydney's homeless, until one chance encounter offers him hope.

The Lost Son is a modern day re-telling of the parable of the Prodigal Son. Set in rural New South Wales and the city of Sydney, Australia, the story is a compelling narrative that focuses on the temptation we all face to leave what we know behind in search of excitement and adventure. This story will appeal to young adults and those for whom the search for greener grass is a constant temptation.

As a young English teacher fresh out of college, Richard Williams is struggling in his chosen profession. Seeking adventure and escape he heads for the Caribbean as a leader on a teenage camp. Set amongst the vivid landscape of the Virgin Islands, Camp Caribbean is a humurous adventure based on the true story of one man's attempt to find meaning in life.

A survey of economic development in the Caribbean, tracing the history of colonialism and neo-colonialism from the perspective of the region's poor majority. It also examines recent or current development strategies in five English-speaking countries and evaluates their social impact.