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  • The Martini-Henry Rifle

    by Dr Stephen Manning ...
    Series Book 26 - Weapon
    The breech-loading, single-shot .458in Martini-Henry rifle has become a symbol of both the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 and the numerous battles in Egypt and the Sudan in 1884–85, but continued to be used by both British and colonial troops well into the 20th century. Its invention and introduction into British service were in direct response to the success of the Prussian Dreyse needle gun, which ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD

  • Instant Insights: Understanding and conserving pollinators

    by Various authors, Dr Noa Simón Delso, Mr Walter Haefeker, Dr Nicola Bradbear, Prof Darren M. Evans, Dr Fredric M. Windsor, Dr Stephen Buchmann ...
    Series Book 117 - Burleigh Dodds Science: Instant Insights
    This book features four peer-reviewed reviews on understanding and conserving pollinators.The first chapter provides a brief overview on pollinators and the ecosystem services they offer, as well as the role of data collection and sharing in achieving more sustainable farming and beekeeping practices. The chapter also considers how existing data collected by farm management systems can be used to ... Read more

    $51.99 CAD

  • The Martini-Henry Rifle

    by Dr Stephen Manning ...
    Series Book 26 - Weapon
    The breech-loading, single-shot .458in Martini-Henry rifle has become a symbol of both the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 and the numerous battles in Egypt and the Sudan in 1884–85, but continued to be used by both British and colonial troops well into the 20th century.Its invention and introduction into British service were in direct response to the success of the Prussian Dreyse needle gun, which ... Read more

    $19.89 CAD

  • World War II Secret Operations Handbook

    How to Sabotage the Nazi War Machine

    by Dr Stephen Hart, Chris Mann ...
    Series series SAS & Elite Forces Handbook
    The World War II Secret Operations Handbook lets you in on the skills and tricks used by the British SOE (Special Operations Executive), the US OSS (Office of Strategic Services), the French Maquis, and other special forces in combat in Europe, Africa and Asia between 1939 and 1945. Learn how to rig up a makeshift radio, how to pass undetected in enemy territory, how to live off the land and make ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Promoting pollination and pollinators in farming

    by Prof Robert J. Paxton, Dr Patrycja Pluta, Dr D. Susan Willis Chan, Dr Christian Maus, Dr Anne Alix, Dr Daniel Schmehl, Dr M. Zakardjian, Dr H. Jourdan, Dr V. Le Féon0, Dr Benoit Geslin1, Dr Stephen Buchmann2, Dr Jose G. Franco3, Dr Rachel E. Mallinger4, Prof Darren M. Evans5, Dr Fredric M. Windsor6, Prof Dave Biddinger7, Dr Julianna K. Wilson8, Dr David Epstein9, Dr Anne Nielsen0, Dr Ngoc Phan1, Dr Seanne Clemente2, Dr Jim Walgenbach3, Dr Neelendra K. Joshi4, Dr Jari Temmermans5, Dr Marie Legein6, Dr Sarah Leeber7, Prof Lynn Adler8, Dr Sarah E. J. Arnold9, Dr Alison S. Scott-Brown0, Prof Philip Stevenson1, Dr Stephen Murphy2, Dr Kit Prendergast3, Professor Guy Smagghe4 ...
    Series Book 126 - Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
    Reviews recent advances in understanding pollination dynamics and the role of plant-pollinator relationships in agro-ecosystemsProvides a comprehensive assessment of the major threats to economically important pollinators, including the impact of climate change and pest and disease threatExplores best practices for the protection of key pollinators and the ecosystem services they deliver ... Read more

    $195.99 CAD

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    by Martin Pegler ...
    Series Book 17 - Weapon
    The Lee-Enfield is one of the 20th century's most recognisable and longest-serving military rifles. It was adopted by the British Army in 1895 and only replaced by the L1A1 SLR in 1957. It saw combat from the Boer War onwards, and thousands are still in use today; it is estimated that 17 million have been produced. Soldier's recollections of the rifle are overwhelmingly affectionate (it was known ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD

  • Mauser Military Rifles

    by Neil Grant ...
    Series Book 39 - Weapon
    This volume offers an insight into the iconic Mauser family of German bolt-action rifles. Drawing on first-hand accounts of the weapons in combat and primary sources regarding their mechanical performance, this fully illustrated study charts the Mauser's origins, combat record and lasting influence. It explores the full range of Mauser rifles, beginning with the hugely successful Gew 98, which ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD

  • Sniper Rifles

    From the 19th to the 21st Century

    by Martin Pegler ...
    Series Book 6 - Weapon
    A technical outline of the history of the sniper rifle, from its introduction in warfare during the Napoleonic wars, through the US Civil War to its current apogee as the most frequently used combat rifle in Iraq and Afghanistan. This book details the development of ammunition, different weapons types including single shot, magazine loading and semi-automatic, as well as the introduction and use ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD

  • Pollination and Floral Ecology

    by Patricia Willmer ...
    Pollination and Floral Ecology is the most comprehensive single-volume reference to all aspects of pollination biology--and the first fully up-to-date resource of its kind to appear in decades. This beautifully illustrated book describes how flowers use colors, shapes, and scents to advertise themselves; how they offer pollen and nectar as rewards; and how they share complex interactions with ... Read more

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  • Integrated Pest Management

    Concepts, Tactics, Strategies and Case Studies

    Edited by Edward B. Radcliffe, William D. Hutchison, Rafael E. Cancelado ...
    Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management. It uses natural predators, pest-resistant plants, and other methods to preserve a healthy environment in an effort to decrease reliance on harmful pesticides. Featuring forty chapters written by leading experts, this textbook covers a broad and comprehensive range of topics in integrated ... Read more

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  • Scientific Review of the Impact of Climate Change on Plant Pests: A Global Challenge to Prevent and Mitigate Plant-Pest Risks in Agriculture, Forestry and Ecosystems

    by FAOoftheUN ...
    Climate change represents an unprecedented challenge to the world's biosphere and to the global community. It also represents a unique challenge for plant health. Human activities and increased market globalization, coupled with rising temperatures, has led to a situation that is favourable to pest movement and establishment. This scientific review assesses the potential effects of climate change ... Read more

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  • Biodiversity and Insect Pests

    Key Issues for Sustainable Management

    Edited by Geoff M. Gurr, Stephen D. Wratten, William E. Snyder ...
    Biodiversity offers great potential for managing insect pests. It provides resistance genes and anti-insect compounds; a huge range of predatory and parasitic natural enemies of pests; and community ecology-level effects operating at the local and landscape scales to check pest build-up. This book brings together world leaders in theoretical, methodological and applied aspects to provide a ... Read more

    $155.99 CAD