Sustainagility is about the ability to solve some of the world's most complex sustainability challenges with rapidly evolving business innovations, applications, methods, products and processes, adapted to changing situations. The book looks at how innovation and agility can save the world from the environmental disasters that face it. In addition, it sets forth positive ways in which businesses and individuals can deal with the issues and positively benefit from them. Sustainagility includes text boxes containing shocking statistics about the destruction of our planet, short inspiring examples of how innovation has created new profitable business and helped the world, and personal messages from global leaders about sustainable innovation. Case studies of numerous well-known, high-profile companies are featured - demonstrating companies that have successfully used innovative and agile ideas and processes to improve their businesses and fight some of the greatest threats to the world's ecosystems. Subjects covered include: Power; future cities; transport; manufacturing; water and wood; health and food; venture capital; carbon offsetting and banks; business agility and open innovation; 10 steps to profitable sustainability.

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Among the many challenges facing the contemporary smallholder who keeps livestock and grows his own food, is how to deal with the various pests that are capable of decimating crops, degrading pasture, stealing produce, contaminating animal feed and killing valuable livestock. This book provides the smallholder with the knowledge and the information about the skills to meet this challenge in an effective and humane way. Considers all the major pests faced by smallholders including rats, house and field mice, grey squirrels, moles, rabbits, deer, foxes, mink, wood pigeons, crows and rooks. Discusses each pest in detail, arguing that it is essential for the smallholder to understand their characteristics and behaviour in order to control them successfully. Emphasizes that 'prevention is better than cure' and identifies a variety of measures designed to thwart, rather than kill, pests. Examines both traditional and modern pest control methods. Covers traps, poisons, air rifles, dogs, ferrets, electric fencing, bird scarers, wildlife deterrents and repellents, automatic bird feeders, and polytunnels and cloches. Stresses that smallholders need to adopt a comprehensive pest control programme that complies with current legislation and balances conservation with control. An invaluable and well-illustrated book that provides the smallholder with the knowledge required to deal efficiently and humanely with the various pests that present a constant challenge. Essential reading for small-scale farmers, smallholders and those with large gardens attached to properties in the countryside. Superbly illustrated with 146 colour photographs. David Bezzant has been a smallholder for all his adult life and is an expert on the use of old-fashioned forms of pest control.

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This book contains updated versions of a set of papers presented at the International Conference on Agriculture and Economic Development-A Symposium on Japan's Experience which was held in Tokyo, July, 1967. These papers make a comprehensive reappraisal of Japan's agricultural development and its relevance to economic growth over the last 100 years. They emphasize long-term studies in analyzing Japan's agricultural development, with the century following the Meiji Restoration as the historical setting. Intensive consideration is also given to the Meiji Era, 1868-1912.Part I considers the historical phases of Japan's development, and attempts to give a comprehensive exposition of Japan's long-term growth. Part II deals with productivity growth and technological progress; Part III treats agricultural population and labor force; Part IV includes papers dealing with exports of primary products, credit and financial institutions, farm-household savings, the impact of Land Reform, and food consumption patterns. Originally published in 1970.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These paperback editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

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Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition-1983 is a collection of papers that tackles the nutritional concerns of raising livestock. The text presents 14 studies that are organized into four parts. The first part covers the evaluation of nutritional data. This part discusses the interpretation of response data from animal feeding trials and errors in measurement and their importance in animal nutrition. Next, the book deals with topics relevant to pig nutrition, such as predicting the energy content of pig feeds and the use of fat in sow diets. Part III discusses the systems of calf rearing and milk replacers of calves. The remaining chapters tackle the concerns in ruminant nutrition, including nutritional aspects of high yielding dairy herds and copper in animal feeds. The text will be most useful to both researchers and practitioners of animal related disciplines, such agriculture and veterinary medicine.

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Get a handle on your diabetes and get on with your life! If you're a teenager who has Type 2 diabetes, you're not alone. More and more people your age are being diagnosed with Type 2-and most of them also struggle with their diabetes treatment. The first book of its kind, Type 2 Diabetes in Teens was written to help you better understand and manage your diabetes. It's very important that you take care of yourself and follow your treatment-and this book gives you information on living well, including: How to keep blood sugar in control * What to do when you get cravings * How to manage your diabetes in school * What to say to your friends and your dates * How to balance exercise and food when you take insulin * Where to find help when you need it * Ways to eat healthier * How to be patient with yourself and enjoy lifeA special section of tips and suggestions for parents will help your family support you as you manage your diabetes. You're not alone in this-and Type 2 Diabetes in Teens will show you and your family how to deal with the disease and have a positive outlook on life."Highly recommended for teens living with Type 2 diabetes and their parents."-Richard R. Rubin, Ph.D, C.D.E, Associate ProfessorDepartments of Medicine and PediatricsThe Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

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A rising young chef lays bare his gripping story of culinary triumphs, consuming drug addictions, and his continuing quest to stay on top while staying sober At twenty-six years old, Brandon Baltzley was poised for his star turn as the opening chef at Chicago's hotspot Tribute. People called him a prodigy-the Salvador Dali of cooking-and foodie blogs followed his every move. Instead, Brandon walked away from it all and entered rehab to deal with the alcohol and cocaine addiction that had enslaved him most of his adult life. Brandon grew up in the South with no father and an addict mother. At nine, he was prepping vegetables in the back of a gay bar. From there, he went on to deep-frying with Paula Deen to cooking in an array of Michelin-starred restaurants, including Grant Achatz's world-renowned Alinea. In between, he was touring the country with his heavy metal band, Kylesa-and doing his first stint in rehab. Like Gabrielle Hamilton's Blood, Butter and Bones, Brandon's Nine Lives is about blazing a way out from a rough childhood through talent and an unbridled passion for the craft of cooking. A story that's still being written as Brandon works with Crux, the pop-up culinary collective he founded, and plans for the opening of his own restaurant, Nine Lives serves up a raw and riveting memoir about food, rock-and-roll, and redemption.

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This book helps people understand how long they have the potential to live, based on scientific breakthroughs, and gives them practical daily tools to do that. How does this awareness improve our well being? When we are able to see the entire structure of our life we are better able to deal with the everyday challenges we confront. Due to advances in food production and distribution, as well as in medical treatments for later-life diseases, human life expectancy is increasing at a rate of about two years per decade. And yet, recent national health statistics present an alarming picture. 16 million people in USA have diabetes, over 30 percent of Americans are obese and if current trends continue most Americans will be obese by 2030, while 38 million Americans have anxiety and depression. We are living longer but are in general less healthy. Despite market saturation of quick-fix diet programs and faddish health advice, there seems to be a genuine lack for the enormous audience in need of a comprehensive wellness system which makes simple and pragmatic sense, is applicable in our daily life, and, most importantly, can be sustained over our entire lifespan.

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In Before Conflict: Preventing Aggressive Behavior, John Byrnes gets to the heart of the concept of aggression prevention. Rather than look strictly at violence and all its implications fatalities, crime, and assault Byrnes instead chooses to look ahead, in order to prevent violence rather than simply to act in reaction to it. By using a unique methodology of 'Aggression Management,' those responsible for the safety of others may circumvent the standard practice of mere 'conflict resolution' by dealing with the problem before it creates conflict. Because everyone experiences and manages anger differently, 'Aggression Management' teaches readers not only how to measure their own aggression, but that of others as well. The result empowers the reader to stop problems before they even develop. This book is recommended for anyone responsible for the safety of others, especially people who work in the fields of education, health care and social services, law enforcement, the retail food service industry, and the U.S. Postal Service.

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When Australian Don Laridis turns 37 he realises that it's time for a 'real' change. He chooses to relocate to South Korea, a country he knows very little about. Unbeknownst to him, the plight of the English academy that he's been recruited for is on the brink of financial collapse. Instead of running he opts to stay, reveling and losing himself in this uncertain situation. Laridis teaches English to farm kids, university students, corporate types and housewives - people immersed in a sometimes obsessive pursuit of a second language, even to the brink of murder. This factional story reveals his exposure to the idiosyncracies of a foreign culture, not just in the curious dynamics of private education, but also in the diverse characters he meets on the hoof. Bob Blunt peeks into the moral fabric of unfamiliar culture that's dealing with Confucian traditions and new found modernity. He narrates, prods, pricks, and observes while keeping us tight in step with the central character.

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In the midst of listening to Elvis Presley's rock and roll and the soulful tunes of Ray Charles, Americans in 1962 must deal with the grim possibility of nuclear war. Fear hovers across the land, especially when President John F. Kennedy advises the nation to build bomb shelters and stockpile food. Known only to a few is the highly experimental American surveillance aircraft, the Blackbird. In order to protect the country, despite the uncertainty of the Blackbird's capabilities and the dangerous location of its destination, the American Security Council commits U.S. spy pilot Paul Hammond to fly the Blackbird and crack Russia's Iron Curtain. But the Soviets have a secret defense, one they're willing to use even if it means a nuclear clash with the Unites States. It's up to Hammond to penetrate their defenses and save the world from nuclear holocaust. Caught in between is Rachel Cummins a Washington insider who is actually Oksana Pavlodar-a Russian spy.

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You sit down to cook a meal but get frustrated. You spend a whole looking for the right kitchen utensils. After a few minutes of frustration you realize that the reason why you are spending so long looking for tools is that you do not have exactly what you need. You are in need of some new kitchen equipment. The problem is, your kitchen needs a major overhaul, and this can be expensive. You need to find a way to save on kitchen equipment or else you will get frustrated every time you try to cook something. Every great chef understands that having the best equipment you can find is essential to your success. They also know that if you have too many appliances and gadgets in your kitchen, it can get overwhelming and confusing, not to mention expensive. In this bookt, you will learn how to save on kitchen equipment. Here are some things that the report will cover: - The equipment you need for a well stocked kitchen. - How to take inventory of what you already have so you don't waste money. - Read reviews and ask others what they think so you can purchase high quality equipment. - How to be wary of the latest fads in cooking equipment. - Learning the difference between inexpensive equipment and cheap equipment. - Discover the difference between "needing" and "wanting". - How to comparison shop so you can find what you need for less. - How to find the best deals. You can have all this data at your fingertips. Get Your Copy Today!

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Regina Guitar and other Short Stories is a compilation of incarnate capsules: Flavored doses, seasoned with the human condition, and served up on the theatrical masks of tragedy and comedy. Here you will find it all from heartrending drama to goofy buffoonery. The perfect selection for those who love to read but have little time to do it. The Serpents of the Caduceus: An exploration of the subconscious mind, that dark and foreboding chamber, inaccessible from the phenomenon we call reality. This story deals the terrifying nightmares, psychotic delusions and horrid hallucinations that plummet through the tormented brain of a mortally wounded soldier.A Fish Story: This is a tongue in cheek tale of a professional fisherman who wins big at a casino poker table, commits 'accidental' murder, and ends up with a Government Patton on a word known product. Tooter and the Tutor: A brief and funny narrative, revealing just how easy it is for a country boy to fool his summer school teacher. Humanity's Three Most Unusual Sneezes: A completely insane bit of slapstick comedy. A "documentary" which chronicles a trio of sneezes and the calamity and chaos rendered by each. Openers: This story offers insight into the "it's not my fault" life of a looser. When a beautiful woman sits down beside a socially handicapped bus passenger, he blames the world for his inability to think of a pickup line. Cowboy Shootout: A Texas Ramrod on a cattle drive to Kansas must ride his horse backward, and mistakenly herds his Moos to Yuma, Arizona. There, a reluctant cowpoke is forced to protect his lovely lady from Awful Alvin Aggravation, the meanest outlaw and fastest gun this side of the Pecos. Hector the Pup: The cute and cagy puppy shenanigans of a cunning canine whelp, desperate to find food for his injured father. Frankie Farone: Frankie had a boyfriend named Johnny and he and Nelly Bligh end up in a very bad way. Does this remind you of an old, familiar song? Don't be fooled. Like the disclaimer says

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The End is Nigh! Nuclear holocaust, supervolcano, asteroid impact, mega tsunami, alien invasion, zombie outbreak? Will the world end with a whimper or a bang W.H. Mumfrey covers it all. From doomsday predictions that have occurred throughout history, to how the Mayans might have really figured it out, to analysis of movies that offer tips on how to survive a variety of scenarios, he leaves no stone unturned. However the end arrives, Mumfrey prepares you for what to expect after the apocalypse. He provides valuable pointers on how to survive a litany of doomsday scenarios & #151and how to rebuild the earth if you're one of the survivors. Essential topics include foraging for food, looting 101, barricades and fortifications for beginners, dealing with cannibals, mutant identification, post-apocalyptic fashions, renovating your subterranean hideout, decoys and booby-traps for dummies, dating after doomsday and more. So as you stockpile your bottles of water, dig out your bunker, and finesse your plan for a brand new government, keep this book in hand. You won't be sorry.

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Applied Nanotechnology: The Conversion of Research Results to Products examines the commercial and social aspects of nanotechnology. The book is organized into four parts. Part 1 presents an overview of nanotechnology. It discusses the definition of nanotechnology; the relationship between wealth, technology, and science; the relationship between nanotechnology and innovation; and the question of why one might wish to introduce nanotechnology. Part 2 explains the nanotechnology business and the applications of nanotechnology in a wide range of industries, including engineering, aerospace, automotive, food, textiles, information technologies, and health. Part 3 deals with specific commercial and financial aspects. These include business models for nanotechnology enterprises, demand assessment for nanotechnology products, and the design of nanotechnology products. Part 4 looks at the future of nanotechnology. It examines how nanotechnology can contribute to the big challenges faced by humanity, such as climate change and terrorism. Ethical issues are also considered, including risk, uncertainty, and regulation.

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Live Large for Less! Think you have to earn big bucks to live big in Houston? Think again. Houston is full of free and ridiculously inexpensive stuff-you just need to know where to look. Leave it to "The Cheap Bastard" to uncover all the ins and outs and exclusive bargains to be had, and to tell you the real deal with wit and humor. The Cheap Bastard's Guide to Houston shows you how to find free or low-cost: Entrance to plays, films, concerts, comedy clubs, and museums, as well as the zoo, pools, and other great places for family fun Classes of all sorts, including dancing, cooking, language, and yoga Food-from calamari to crepes, nachos to quesadillas, gumbo to goat cheese, and edamame to sushi Haircuts, manicures, or massages With The Cheap Bastard's Guide to Houston, anyone can enjoy the good life!

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In the food court at the Greenville Mall, Jessica LeCroix drops a bomb: "I'm a lesbian." Ramie Grant cannot believe her ears. Jess! Her best friend, her teammate…a homosexual? It's all way too much for Ramie to handle. I can't deal with this right now. It's just a matter of time before others on the basketball team find out. Quickly, little jokes become vicious attacks, making Jessica even more reluctant to share an even bigger secret. Ramie and fellow teammate BJ want to do the right thing, except so far, everything they do has backfired. In the end, Ramie must decide if she will stand by Jessica's side or turn her back on a friend in need.

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This innovative technique is an inexpensive, low-maintenance way to grow a bounty of food in a small space. All you need is a bale of straw, some fertilizer, and your favorite vegetable seeds! Craig LeHoullier's step-by-step instructions show you how to do everything from sourcing the straw and setting up your bale to planting, dealing with weeds and pests, and harvesting.

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Why Leafy Greens Are A Super (Duper) Food In a typical serving of leafy green vegetables, you get a massive dosage of Vitamin K. This incredible vitamin regulates blood clotting, helps protect bones from osteoporosis, may help prevent and reduce atherosclerosis by reducing calcium in arterial plaques, may be a key regulator of inflammation, and may help protect us from inflammatory diseases including arthritis. Want more? Vitamin K may also help prevent diabetes. Green Smoothie Diet Quick-Start Is The Book For You Choosing The Right Type Of Greens For Your Smoothie You can divide your greens into two main categories; Salads and Hearty. The nutritional value of your smoothie will depend heavily on the type of green you use as the base of your smoothie What's The Big Deal With Smoothies Let's be straight-up and down about this; cooking properly balanced meals beats anything else, period. Smoothies are the next best thing. Freshly prepared, they trump vitamins pill supplements hands-down. Extremely easy to make a routine out of it. No hassle, no cooking. Just find a recipe, stick the ingredients into a blender and your done. Takes about 10 minutes from start to finish to have a nutritionally-rich smoothie ready to drink. Doesn't get easier to consume those greens. How To Get The Most Out Of The Green Smoothie Diet You can take on the green smoothie diet in a number of ways. Find out the best way to achieve your particular weight-loss and health goals. Key Sections of the Book 10 Simple Low-Calorie Recipes For Weight Loss & 10 Easy Meal Replacement Recipes The Best Way To Diet Using Green Smoothies Drawbacks Of The Green Smoothie Diet (yes, there are some!)

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In Taming the Tycoon by Amy Andrews, by real estate tycoon Nathaniel Montgomery is one deal away from making his first billion and fulfilling a promise to his dying father. Nothing will stop him from tearing down the decrepit St. Agnes hospital and erecting posh condos in its place. Not even the crystal-wearing, health food store owner whose publicity stunt lands him in the hospital. After her brush with death five years ago, child prodigy Addie Collins learned what's truly important-health, happiness, and the two-hundred-year-old rose garden at St. Agnes. To make amends for the accident, she agrees to pose as Nathaniel's girlfriend at his eccentric grandmother's birthday party. But Addie has an ulterior motive. To repay her debt to the universe, she must show him there's more to life than making money. Nathaniel hates to lose, but as she breaks through his defenses, losing himself in Addie's arms might be exactly what this tycoon needs…

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I guess this story really starts five years ago in February. I was given the telephone number of a gay porn producer, who was desperate for a model. I was told that if I called him, there was a chance of a job in Tenerife. I had been living in Inverness for the last 5 months, and it is extremely cold there in the winter. The chance of getting away to the sun appealed to me. The only problem was the trip was leaving from Gatwick in 2 days time and I was stuck up in the very North of Scotland."The guy on the phone sounded OK. He told me that he had a model drop out last minute from a filming trip and he needed a replacement. He explained to me about the trip. How he couldn't afford to pay me a fee, but I could have free travel, hotel, food and drink. A week's holiday in the sun, fully paid for! He said my part of the deal would be to let him film me having sex for about 4 days. There would be two scenes a day and the other models were cute."This is the story of Stewart, a 20 something-year-old who gets invited on a porn shoot in the Canaries. It's the stories of ten guys told through Stewart's eyes. Their pasts, their hopes and most of all the shoots. It's graphic at times and contains some unhappy times. But it does contain some great porn film moments.

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