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Kirjat ja teokset yhdessä paikassa: 27 kirjaa, julkaisuja vuosilta 1991-2024, suosituimpien joukossa Instant Insights: Improving Crop Disease Management. Vertaile teosten hintoja ja tarkista saatavuus suomalaisista kirjakaupoista.

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Kirjojen julkaisuhaarukka 1991-2024.

Instant Insights: Improving Crop Disease Management

Instant Insights: Improving Crop Disease Management

T. K. Turkington; K. Xi; H. R. Kutcher; Stephen N. Wegulo; Adrian C. Newton; Henry E. Creissen; Neil D. Havis; Fiona J. Burnett; Keith Thomas

Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
2021
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This specially curated collection features four reviews of current and key research on improving crop disease management.The first chapter reviews strategies for limiting foliar disease development in wheat and barley crops, such as crop rotations, intercropping, gene deployment and conservation tillage. It explores the effectiveness of each strategy against particular foliar diseases, as well as how these strategies can be deployed to reduce inoculum sources for residue-borne cereal leaf diseases.The second chapter considers the use of integrated disease management (IDM) to prevent or reduce yield loss in wheat. The chapter reviews the tactics/tools used in IDM, such as scouting, disease identification and chemical control, and explores how these tactics can be implemented to maximise the effectiveness of managing diseases in wheat.The third chapter assesses how IDM can be applied to barley production and considers the different disease threats, the tools available and possible approaches to deploying them. It also reviews the role of agronomy and how it can be used to optimise these tools.The final chapter reviews the use of IDM in grain legume production and explores the deployment of traditional strategies, such as field and crop management, as well as advanced monitoring methods, modelling and molecular methods to control disease outbreaks in grain legumes.
BODKYN and the DRAGON GANG

BODKYN and the DRAGON GANG

Keith Thomas

Amazon Publishing Agency
2023
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This exciting story tells of the day when a rock fall uncovers a secret tunnel into some old Iron Mine workings. And the adventures of the young 'Billy-Boys' who find and rescue a starving Dragon that had become trapped underground.This delightful story of adventure and escape from the cruelty of Victorian Childhood life is narrated to give joy, inform, and inspire young listeners.
Home Brew

Home Brew

Keith Thomas; Brian Yorston; Julio Romero Johnson

THE CROWOOD PRESS LTD
2022
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Home brewing has become increasingly popular, as a way to both make your own unique beer and develop a valuable skill to be proud of. Home Brew – A Guide to Brewing Beer offers a complete overview, from the basics of kit brewing, through to a full-scale mash brew, covering various types of beer, such as ale, bitter, stout, lager, porters, wheat beers and IPA . Combining eighty years of collective knowledge in the brewing industry, this valuable resource describes each stage of production, explaining basic concepts and exploring the key ingredients – malt, hops and yeast. The importance of hygiene is detailed with simple guidelines to ensure that your brew has long-lasting quality. Featuring a wide list of recipes to follow, with suggestions to vary ingredients and processing techniques, Home Brew will inspire and equip readers to create beers of their own imagination, providing an up-to-date view of contemporary brewing technology and ideas for the future.
In Pursuit of Civility – Manners and Civilization in Early Modern England
Keith Thomas's earlier studies in the ethnography of early modern England, Religion and the Decline of Magic, Man and the Natural World, and The Ends of Life, were all attempts to explore beliefs, values, and social practices in the centuries from 1500 to 1800. In Pursuit of Civility continues this quest by examining what English people thought it meant to be "civilized" and how that condition differed from being "barbarous" or "savage." Thomas shows that the upper ranks of society sought to distinguish themselves from their social inferiors by distinctive ways of moving, speaking, and comporting themselves, and that the common people developed their own form of civility. The belief of the English in their superior civility shaped their relations with the Welsh, the Scots, and the Irish, and was fundamental to their dealings with the native peoples of North America, India, and Australia. Yet not everyone shared this belief in the superiority of Western civilization; the book sheds light on the origins of both anticolonialism and cultural relativism. Thomas has written an accessible history based on wide reading, abounding in fresh insights, and illustrated by many striking quotations and anecdotes from contemporary sources.
In Pursuit of Civility

In Pursuit of Civility

Keith Thomas

Yale University Press
2020
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A SUNDAY TIMES, EVENING STANDARD, SPECTATOR AND NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR“In this gloriously rich book, Keith Thomas, one of our greatest living historians, explores how the idea of civility, from lavatory habits to table manners, evolved in early modern England.”—Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times “One of the most entertaining books imaginable.”—Philip Hensher, Spectator "Our finest living historian gives a dismayingly entertaining survey of what was held to be civilised behaviour and what barbarous in England between 1500 and 1800.”—Claire Tomalin, New Statesman Keith Thomas's seminal studies Religion and the Decline of Magic, Man and the Natural World, and The Ends of Life, explored the beliefs, values and social practices of the years between 1500 and 1800. In Pursuit of Civility continues this quest by examining what the English people thought it meant to be `civilized' and how that condition differed from being `barbarous' or `savage' . Thomas shows how the upper ranks of society sought to distinguish themselves from their social inferiors by developing distinctive forms of moving, speaking and comporting themselves - and how the common people in turn developed their own forms of civility. The belief of the English in their superior civility shaped their relations with the Welsh, the Scots and the Irish. By legitimizing international trade, colonialism, slavery, and racial discrimination, it was fundamental to their dealings with the native peoples of North America, India, and Australia. Yet not everyone shared this belief in the superiority of Western civilization. In Pursuit of Civility throws light on the early origins of anti-colonialism and cultural relativism, and goes on to examine some of the ways in which the new forms of civility were resisted. With all the author’s distinctive authority and brilliance - based as ever on wide reading, abounding in fresh insights, and illustrated by many striking quotations and anecdotes from contemporary sources - In Pursuit of Civility transforms our understanding of the past. In so doing, it raises important questions as to the role of manners in the modern world.
The Clarity

The Clarity

Keith Thomas

Atria Books
2019
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For fans of Black Mirror and True Detective, a visceral, high-concept thriller about a psychologist who must protect the life of an eleven-year-old girl whose ability to remember past lives makes them both targets of a ruthless assassin. Dr. Matilda Deacon is a psychologist researching how memories are made and stored when she meets a strange eleven-year-old girl named Ashanique. The girl claims to harbor the memories of the last soldier killed in World War I and Matilda is skeptical. But when Ashanique starts talking about being chased by the Night Doctors--a term also used by an unstable patient who was later found dead--Matilda can't deny that the girl might be telling the truth. Matilda soon learns that Ashanique and her mother have been on the run their whole lives from a monstrous assassin named Rade. Rade is seeking a certain component ingrained solely in memories, and has left a bloody trail throughout the world. Matilda realizes that Ashanique is in unimaginable danger and that her unique ability comes with a deadly price. "A taut, riveting thriller, a perfect balance of scientific speculation and storytelling" (James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author), The Clarity is a compelling take on the possibilities of reincarnation and life after death.
The Book of Luke: A Walk Through the Life of Jesus
Most people all over the world, acknowledge that Jesus was the greatest teacher who ever lived, but have you ever explored, in detail, what He actually taught?Join Bible teacher, Keith Thomas, as He walks you through the life of Jesus, explaining and studying His words, verse by verse, in order to apply Jesus' teaching to your life. The words of Jesus are life transforming and you will find that as you study Luke's Gospel in-depth, that the Holy Spirit will transform your life.The goal of this study is "to know Jesus Christ more clearly, to love Him more dearly and to follow Him more nearly" (Richard Chichester). Luke, a physician by trade, offers us a rich and detailed account of the ministry of the Son of God. It does not matter how long you have been a follower of Christ; you will fall in love with Him all over again!
Development Control

Development Control

Keith Thomas

Routledge
2016
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Development Control" is a comprehensive introductory text for students of planning and related subjects. Drawing widely on the literature - the approach and treatment are very much geared to the needs of students on courses, rather than focusing on practical and "how-to-do-it" issues. It should be of interest to students in schools of planning, the built environment, estate management, land economy and other related subjects.
Insights into Eternity Study Guide
Have you ever wondered what happens to you when you die? When you are dead, are you really "dead?" What did Jesus mean when He said that Lazarus was asleep? Will we be unconscious when we die? Is there an intermediate place, a purgatory that I will go to if I am not quite good enough? What does the Bible say? What did Jesus teach about hell when He spoke of the experiences of a real person who was sent there? What will our new bodies be like when Jesus comes for us? What will the New Jerusalem be like, and how can I make sure I am going to be a part of it? What is the Bride of Christ, and how can I be sure I will go to heaven? If you are interested in having answers to these questions and many more, this series is for you. This Bible study series is focused on exploring and explaining the Scriptures concerning what happens to believers and unbelievers after they leave this life.
If God is for Us: Study Guide

If God is for Us: Study Guide

Keith Thomas

Lulu.com
2016
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Like soldiers walking into a minefield, there are some things in life that are unseen but deadly. Just because you may be unaware of something dangerous, it doesn't mean it cannot affect you. There is an old saying "what you don't know can't hurt you." Although it is true that knowledge can bring with it pain, it is much better to be forewarned about danger than to ignore it. In Keith's latest study, If God is For Us, he leads us through the scriptures that help us see that God is for us, and what this means as far as our Christian faith and walk. We have no need to fear when we are assured that God always has, is, and always will provide and protect us. Keith's study brings freedom so that Christians can focus on what God has placed them here for, instead of worrying about spiritual attacks. You will understand the enemy's schemes and learn to walk in your victory.
Det hotade universitetet

Det hotade universitetet

Shirin Ahlbäck Öberg; Li Bennich-Björkman; Stefan Björklund; Lars Engwall; Hanne Foss Hansen; Sverker Gustavsson; Johan Hirschfeldt; Christer Karlsson; Elin Sundberg; Bo Sundqvist; Keith Thomas; Michael Tåhlin; Sten Widmalm; Sven Widmalm

Dialogos Förlag
2016
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Sedan det moderna forskningsuniversitetet såg dagens ljus för två hundra år sen har forskning och vetenskap gjort bevisligen världen bättre. Kunskap, kreativitet, kritik och kollegialitet har utgjort nyckel till denna exempellösa framgång. Akademins framgång har dock inte vilat på en demokratisk-politisk logik som genomsyrar dagens samhälle, utan på en parallell och alldeles egen verklighet där forskarna i sitt sökande har drivits av sitt engagemang och sin nyfikenhet. När denna anda får råda inom vetenskapen blir det också bra för samhället i stort. Men i dagens projektsamhälle med sina krav på en kortsiktig resultatleverans framstår akademins sätt att fungera som provocerande. Hur kunde det bli så och vad gör vi åt det? I denna bok söker ett antal engagerade forskare, tidigare universitetsrektorer och ämbetsmän svar på dessa frågor. De är förskräckta över en utveckling där djup kunskap, vildsint kreativitet, kritiska samtal och kollegialt ansvar kastas på sophögen, denna utveckling får inte fortsätta! Då rycker vi undan mattan för mänskliga framsteg och ett civiliserat samhälle. Vi måste försvara de värden som akademin står på sedan lång tid tillbaka - inte för att de är traditionella, utan för att de är de modernaste vi har.
The Second Coming of Christ: Study Guide
The purpose of doing this study is to focus on the coming of Christ, and to better prepare us for His coming. The early Christians in the first century would often talk of His coming and encourage one another by looking forward to the day when Christ would return. If that was so for centuries ago, how much more should we be anticipating His coming in the days in which we live? Now more than ever, it is important that we remember often to lift up our heads and say, "Come Lord Jesus!"
Screwed

Screwed

Keith Thomas; Tyler Kirkham

Zenescope Entertainment
2014
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Is this the work of a serial killer, or something far worse? FBI Agent Erin Scott intends to find out — with or without the approval of her superiors — in this visionary modern, mature re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend from acclaimed artist/creator Tyler Kirkham (New Guardians, Teen Titans, and Amazing Spider-Man).
Civil Engineering Heritage in Wales

Civil Engineering Heritage in Wales

Keith Thomas

Phillimore Co Ltd
2010
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Until the early part of the 18th century life for the majority of Britons had not changed greatly since the Middle Ages, but then in the space of 300 years the pace of change accelerated rapidly. Civil engineering was vital for these sudden and large improvements to our economy and quality of life. Wales is said to have been one of the first industrialised nations in the world, when the number of people employed in industry exceeded the number in agriculture. From the 18th century the rapid expansion of industry required improved transport links for the movement of materials and finished products by way of canals, roads, railways and docks. The mountainous landscape presented serious obstacles to improvements in communications, creating innovative and spectacular engineering. Many of Britain's finest engineers have been involved throughout the Principality, including Brindley, Jessop, Rennie, Telford, Stephenson and Brunel. This book records examples of some of their best work. This book is part of a regional series on civil engineering heritage that examines the contribution of the civil engineer to society over the last 300 years, including transport networks, architecture and landscape design. It is fully illustrated throughout, making an important contribution to the industrial history of Britain, and would interest anyone with a desire to know more about civil engineering's impact on the UK. It includes a gazetteer of groundbreaking monuments to civil engineering.