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THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Get ready for season two of Clarkson's Farm with the brand new bestseller from our favourite welly-wearing wannabe farmer, Jeremy Clarkson ___________ Welcome back to Clarkson's Farm. At the end of Jeremy's first year in the tractor's driving seat, Diddly Squat farm rewarded him with a profit of just £144. So, while he's the first to admit that he's still only a 'trainee farmer'*, there is clearly still work to be done. Because while he's mastered the art of mo...

Releasedatum: 2022-09-29 € 14,99

The Ultimate Guide to Eclectus Parrots is a comprehensive eBook dedicated to assisting companion Eclectus owners. Penned by an Eclectus specialist and self confessed parrot addict, the Author writes in a friendly easy to read manner. She provides information and advice based on over a decade of experience keeping and breeding companion Eclectus parrots. With 48 chapters and over 140 full color photos this book sets itself apart from any Eclectus book on the market. Eckie lovers everywhere can fe...

Releasedatum: 2014-01-02 € 21,99

Practical how-to advice for keeping chickens "For me, raising chickens, for eggs and meat, has been one of the most enjoyable aspects of our family farm. I am a great admirer of "chicken whisperer" Pammy Riggs, and with her two co-authors she has produced an admirably thorough guide to enjoying the pleasures and avoiding the pitfalls of keeping chickens. Get the book, and take the feathery plunge!" - Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall  Keeping Chickens For Dummies provides you with an introduction...

Releasedatum: 2011-08-04 € 14,99

Building Beehives For Dummies (9781119544388) was previously published as Building Beehives For Dummies (9781118312940). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product. The easy way to build your own beehives and beekeeping equipment Building Beehives For Dummies  is the follow-up book to the bestselling  Beekeeping For Dummies . It provides everything you need to learn how t...

Releasedatum: 2019-03-04 € 16,99

This book is a scientific analysis of the soil and climatic factors affecting wine grape production, and thus, ultimately, wine itself. It provides a reasoned basis for the term "terroir", and critically examines the science of climate change and how it could affect viticulture and winemaking. Dr John Gladstones is an internationally recognised authority on climate and viticulture, and among other achievements was instrumental in the establishment of the Margaret River wine district in Western A...

Releasedatum: 2020-02-18 € 20,99

Jurassic, basalt, moraine, flint, alluvial, magma: what are these words and what do they have to do with wine? The answers are here in this book. They are geological terms that reflect a bond between wine and the land. Understanding geology, however, is tricky. Geological concepts are obscure; processes can be imperceptibly slow, invisible, and unimaginably ancient. The terminology is formidable, such that even the names of common rocks carry an air of mystery. Geology is introduced plainly, sta...

Releasedatum: 2018-03-01 € 41,99

A decade ago no one except geologists had heard of tantalum or 'coltan' - an obscure mineral that is an essential ingredient in mobile phones and laptops. Then, in 2000, reports began to leak out of Congo: of mines deep in the jungle where coltan was extracted in brutal conditions watched over by warlords. The United Nations sent a team to investigate, and its exposé of the relationship between violence and the exploitation of coltan and other natural resources contributed to a re-examination o...

Releasedatum: 2013-05-31 € 20,99

Traktoren, die Geschichte schrieben. Traktoren, die Geschichte schrieben: Vom Lanz HL bis zum Agrotron TTV. Von den Traktorpionieren bis zu neuesten Technologien der Schleppertechnik. Vom Lanz HL 12 PS über den legendären Bauernschlepper bis zum Agrotron TTV und neusten technologischen Herausforderungen: Albert Mößmers eindrucksvoll bebilderter Band präsentiert die wichtigsten Traktoren aller Zeiten und Meilensteine der Traktortechnik. Prägnante Porträts erläutern Technik und Innovatione...

Releasedatum: 2012-04-17 € 4,99

Good nutrition is essential for a strong and healthy horse. Here are in-depth explorations on the benefits of additives and herbal supplements inform Worth’s dietary approach toward treating common health problems that include colic, cribbing, Cushing disease, ulcers, tying-up syndrome, and more. Providing your horse with a healthy, well-balanced diet will keep him looking and feeling his best for years to come.

Releasedatum: 2010-05-17 € 4,49

“A useful and a wonderful resource whether you grow on a balcony, rooftop or in the ground.” —Yolanda Burrell, owner of Pollinate Farm and Garden Supply Once a fringe topic, permaculture is moving to the mainstream as organic gardeners discover the wisdom of a simple system that emphasizes the simple idea that by taking care of the earth, the earth takes care of you. The Vegetable Gardener's Guide to Permaculture is for home gardeners of every skill—with any size space—who want to live...

Releasedatum: 2013-01-15 € 4,49

Welcome to the wonderful world of Skeldale House : the  veterinary surgery  and bustling waiting room for the locals of Darrowby village and their  animals . In this exclusive  behind-the-scenes  book, go through the doors of the famous 1930s practice and discover the real-life inspirations for the TV remake of  All Creatures Great & Small . Offering exclusive insight into the making of the show, and paying homage to its impressive heritage, including  Herr...

Releasedatum: 2021-10-28 € 9,99

We got ourselves into this. Here's how we can get ourselves out. We know the problem: the amount of biodiversity loss, the scale of waste and pollution, the amount of greenhouse gas we pump into the air... it's unsustainable. We have to do something. And we are resourceful, adaptable and smart. We have already devised many ways to reduce climate change - some now proven, others encouraging and craving uptake. Each one is a solution to get behind. In 39 Ways to Save the Planet , Tom Heap reveals ...

Releasedatum: 2021-10-14 Genre:Wetenschap en natuur € 10,99

Holistic management is a systems-thinking approach developed by biologist Allan Savory to restore the world’s grassland soils and minimize the damaging effects of climate change and desertification on humans and the natural world. This third edition of Holistic Management Handbook: Regenerating Your Land and Growing Your Profits is the long-awaited companion volume to the classic text Holistic Management , Third Edition . Crafted under the direction of Savory’s longtime collaborator Jody But...

Releasedatum: 2019-04-16 Genre:Wetenschap en natuur € 33,99

Written by one of the original Horse Whisperers Horses Don't Lie is the definitive guide to training horses and every horse trainer will welcome this method. After years of using his method to train horses Chris came to see that it could also be applied to human behaviour. As Chris points out: "A horse knows what you know." The characteristics necessary for building good relationships with horses can be used to deepen our relationships with other people and to enrich our daily lives. Horses can ...

Releasedatum: 2013-02-01 € 6,99

Aujourd’hui, la filière vitivinicole s’organise en définissant d’abord la demande en vins puis en choisissant des pratiques adaptées aux potentialités du terroir. Elle doit faire face à l’évolution profonde des marchés et des attentes des consommateurs, et aux défis du changement climatique. Cet ouvrage aborde l’ensemble des étapes allant de l’environnement de la vigne à l’élaboration du vin, jusqu’à sa dégustation et ses effets sur la santé : climats, sols, terroir...

Releasedatum: 2017-03-09 € 26,99

Manuale aggiornato sui temi inerenti la conoscenza, la degustazione e l'uso dell'olio d'oliva nella sua più significativa rappresentazione dell'extravergine Made in Italy. Basato sulla lunga esperienza degli autori vuole essere un manuale versatile grazie alla sua impostazione ricca di immagini che lo rende scorrevole anche ai non esperti del settore, senza tralasciare l'aspetto tecnico dell'argomento e i valori scientifici consolidati. L'olio è un prodotto interprete di antiche lavorazioni e ...

Releasedatum: 2016-10-25 € 22,99

Welcome to a world where chickens and gardens coexist! Join Lisa Steele, chicken-keeper extraordinaire and founder of Fresh Eggs Daily, on a unique journey through the garden. Start by planning your garden and learning strategies and tips for keeping your plants safe while they grow. Plant with purpose, choosing from a dozen plans for theme gardens such as Orange Egg Yolks or Nesting Box Herbs. Or choose a design that's filled with edibles - sharing the bounty with your family and your feat...

Releasedatum: 2016-12-01 € 12,99

This book comprises a detailed investigation of the 'Flor Sherry Process', with information on acidity, oxidation, fining and stabilizing, effect of temperature, and much more besides. Written in clear language and full of useful information and helpful diagrams and tables, this text will be of considerable value to anyone interested in the production of flor sherry. It is not to be missed by the discerning collector. The chapters of this volume include: 'Classes of Spanish Sherry...

Releasedatum: 2016-09-09 € 5,99

The first edition of Understanding Vineyard Soils has been praised for its comprehensive coverage of soil topics relevant to viticulture. However, the industry is dynamic--new developments are occurring, especially with respect to measuring soil variability, managing soil water, possible effects of climate change, rootstock breeding and selection, monitoring sustainability, and improving grape quality and the "typicity" of wines. All this is embodied in an increased focus on the terroir or "sens...

Releasedatum: 2015-02-04 € 52,99

The fourth edition of Soil Microbiology, Ecology and Biochemistry updates this widely used reference as the study and understanding of soil biota, their function, and the dynamics of soil organic matter has been revolutionized by molecular and instrumental techniques, and information technology. Knowledge of soil microbiology, ecology and biochemistry is central to our understanding of organisms and their processes and interactions with their environment. In a time of great global change and inc...

Releasedatum: 2014-11-14 € 77,99

“An urgent and at times terrifying dispatch from a distinguished reporter who has given heart and soul to his subject.”—Hampton Sides In The End of Plenty, award-winning environmental journalist Joel K. Bourne Jr. puts our fight against devastating world hunger in dramatic perspective. He travels the globe to introduce a new generation of farmers and scientists on the front lines of the next green revolution. He visits corporate farmers trying to restore Ukraine as Europe's breadbasket, a ...

Releasedatum: 2015-06-15 € 7,99

Food is a massive industry and the many key players involved have very different interests. In wealthy nations those interests can range from corporate survival and maintaining profitability in a market with limited demand, to promoting a healthy diet and ensuring food safety. For the poor, the emphasis is all too often on simply getting enough to eat. As information technology and biotechnology are set to revolutionize the food system, it is essential to understand the broad context in which th...

Releasedatum: 2014-03-18 € 36,99

This book contains a classic guide to vintage farming machinery, including detailed descriptions, explanations, and illustrations of the machinery treated. It contains information on the various types of harvesters and other examples of machinery that existed at the time of publication. This is a fascinating work and is thoroughly recommended for anyone interested in farm machinery, especially the history and development thereof. Contents include: “Methods of Harvesting by Combine”, “Main ...

Releasedatum: 2013-01-31 € 5,99

Everything you need to care for and keep happy, healthy chickens With directives on diagnosing and treating sick or ailing chickens, as well as general information on how to keep chickens in peak condition, Chicken Health For Dummies is your go-to guide on how to best care for and keep chickens. Inside, you'll get everything you need to know about chicken health and wellness: an encyclopedia full of common and not-so-common diseases, injuries, symptoms, and cures that chicken owners may encounte...

Releasedatum: 2013-01-09 € 12,99

Manche hatten sprechende Namen wie Brockenhexe, Maulwurf oder Aktivist. Andere hießen schlicht ZT 300 oder RT 325. Mit diesen und anderen robusten, zuverlässigen Traktoren wurden bis vor 20 Jahren die riesigen Ackerflächen der LPGs in der DDR bearbeitet. Der Bildatlas stellt alle Modelle und Typen mit authentischen Bildern und allen wichtigen Daten und Infos ausführlich vor. Eine echte Reminiszenz an die Veteranen der DDR-Landwirtschaft!

Releasedatum: 2012-01-25 € 9,99

The tools you need to raise and care for beef cattle Beef cattle farming is a business that continues to grow in the United States and around the world, and it will only grow larger as the demand for beef continues to increase. Raising Beef Cattle For Dummies provides you with an introduction to all aspects of raising beef cattle. Packed with expert tips from experienced farmers, it gives any level of cattle-raiser the tools needed to increase the quantity and quality of your farm's output and m...

Releasedatum: 2012-05-06 € 13,99

The fast and easy way to start and maintain a hive Beekeeping For Dummies is a practical, step-by-step beginner's guide to beekeeping. It gives you plain-English guidance on everything you need to know to start your own beehive, from buying the right equipment, sourcing bees, and locating your hive to maintaining a healthy colony and harvesting honey. Plus, you'll get the latest information on the causes and effects of bee disease, colony collapse disorder, and the impact the sudden disappearanc...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-20 € 14,99

This fully-illustrated rubber technology book has been developed for the smallholder rubber farmers in Indonesia. It presents in sequential order all the activities required for the establishment and maintenance of a rubber plantation. It is divided into several chapters with 68 plates and more than 400 figures, each of which illustrates and describes in detail, in simple language, how to perform the task required.

Releasedatum: 1994-01-01 € 24,99

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ROBERT MACFARLANE During the Second World War, John Stewart Collis volunteered to leave his comfortable life as an academic to work on the land for the war effort. His account of this time perfectly captures the soft-handed, city-dweller's naivety and wonder both at the workings of nature and the toughness of life on a farm. It's set in the south of England and comprises exquisitely written sections on whatever happens to take Collis's fancy and inspire his thoughtful cur...

Releasedatum: 2009-11-10 € 9,49

In this practical guide TV farmer Jimmy Doherty imparts his experience and ideas to show you how to achieve the self-sufficient lifestyle and add to your life whether growing for your own pleasure - or profit! Farmer, entrepreneur and TV presenter Jimmy Doherty is living proof that you can successfully grow and rear your own food. Whatever your circumstances and whether you have a window box or a couple of acres, this book is full of ideas and suggestions to help you get started. Using Jimmy's k...

Releasedatum: 2011-03-10 € 14,99

Got a little space and a hankering for fresh eggs? Robert and Hannah Litt have dispensed advice to hundreds of urban and suburban chicken-keepers from behind their perch at Portland’s Urban Farm Store, and now they’re ready to help you go local and sustainable with your own backyard birds. In this handy guide to breeds, feed, coops, and care, the Litts take you under their experienced wings and share the secrets to:   Picking the breeds that are right for you • Building a sturdy coop ...

Releasedatum: 2011-03-22 € 4,49

How the dirt below our feet can save us from extinction. Conventional agriculture destroys our soils, pollutes our water and is a major contributor to climate change. What if our agricultural practices could stabilize, or even reverse these trends? The Biochar Solution explores the dual function of biochar as a carbon-negative energy source and a potent soil-builder. Created by burning biomass in the absence of oxygen, this material has the unique ability to hold carbon back from the atmosphere ...

Releasedatum: 2010-10-01 € 20,99