This beautifully illustrated textbook introduces students to conservation biology by taking the reader on a tour of the many and varied ecosystems of our planet, providing a setting in which to explore the factors that have led to the alarming loss of biodiversity.
This volume focuses on how far the policies, principles and practices of foreign language teaching and learning are, or can be, informed by theoretical considerations and empirical findings from the linguistic disciplines. Part I deals with the nature of foreign language learning in general, while Part II explores issues arising from linguistic, socio-political, cultural and cognitive perspectives. Part III and IV then consider the different factors that have to be taken into account in designing the foreign language subject and the various approaches to pedagogy that have been proposed.
In recent years, there have been considerable interests about the potential impact of biotechnology on various biotic and abiotic stress conditions in plants. Plant stresses contribute the most limiting factors for crop productivity worldwide. Collection of in depth reviews contributed by experts in the field of plant stress and molecular physiology, this book focuses on the possible roles of biotechnology in tackling plant stresses as affected by such factors associated with accelerated ageing, drought, extreme high-temperatures, heavy metals, high irradiance, salinity, water deficit and infections ...
For non-technical managers and business managers, this book sets out to provide methods for evaluating, managing and troubleshooting projects of all sizes. Emphasis is on how managers can ensure that projects keep within timescales and budgetary constraints. No other info I have ever obtained has so profoundly improved my ability to plan, manage, and deliver work in both my career and home life. It informs and instructs on the key factors in successful project management- estimating,organizing/planning,tracking,resource allocation, and the human factors.
