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Editions Stock (subsidiary of Hachette Livre SA)

Founded in 1708, Stock is one of the oldest publishing houses in France and has been part of the Hachette Group since 1961. In the prestigious series LA BLEUE, Stock publishes the finest multi-award winning writers from Françoise Sagan to Philippe Claudel, and new voices such as Adrien Bosc. Recently, it has expanded to include high-end women’s literary fiction. Its foreign fiction list (LA COSMOPOLITE series) includes great authors from Carson McCullers to Paolo Cognetti, from many languages. On the non-fiction side, the list is quite eclectic from philosophy (Louis Althusser) to thought-provoking investigation (Garance Le Caisne), and health with our best-selling author, Michel Cymes.
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Sport & leisure industries

May 2007

Prospects for Polar Tourism

by Edited by John Snyder, Bernard Stonehouse

The political significance, scientific interest and outstanding natural beauty of the cold, exotic Polar regions are enticing more and more curious travellers to venture to these remote locations in search of unique experiences and recreational activities. Significant improvements in transport technology have made isolated places more accessible, and tourists now overwhelmingly outnumber residents in most Polar destinations. This book examines Polar tourism in its environmental, economic and cultural settings and explores the potential for growth as well as essential management for sustainability.

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Humanities & Social Sciences

February 2013

The Jews in western Europe, 1400–1600

by Translated and Edited by John Edwards

As European politics, society, economy and religion underwent epoch-making changes between 1400 and 1600, the treatment of Europe's Jews by the non-Jewish majority was, then as in later periods, a symptom of social problems and tensions in the Continent as a whole. Through a broad-ranging collection of documents, John Edwards sets out to present a vivid picture of the Jewish presence in European life during this vital and turbulent period. Subjects covered include the Jews' own economic presence and culture, social relations between Jews and Christians, the policies and actions of Christian authorities in Church and State. He also draws upon original source material to convey ordinary people's prejudices about Jews, including myths about Jewish 'devilishness', money-grabbing, and 'ritual murder' of Christian children. Full introductory and explanatory material makes accessible the historical context of the subject and highlights the insights offered by the documents as well as the pitfalls to be avoided in this area of historical enquiry. This volume aims to provide a coherent working collection of texts for lecturers, teachers and students who wish to understand the experience of Jewish Europeans in this period. ;

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Animal physiology

August 2007

Voluntary Food Intake and Diet Selection of Farm Animals

by Edited by John M Forbes

The feeding of farm animals directly effects their growth, health, reproduction and ultimately their economic value and is consequently one of the most studied areas of animal science. Building on the first edition and its predecessor, 'The Voluntary Food Intake of Farm Animals,' Forbes has produced an up-to-date and more focused examination of developments in the understanding of voluntary food intake and new ideas and studies relating to diet selection. Chapters have been reorganized and updated to provide a more streamlined approach.

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Animal pathology & diseases

March 1999

Fasciolosis

by Edited by John P Dalton

Fasciolosis, caused by the liver flukes Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica, is one of the most economically important helminth parasite diseases of livestock. In addition, it is recognised as an emerging disease of humans by the World Health Organization; recent reports estimate that 2.4 million people are presently infected. This book is the first to be published for over 30 years which gives comprehensive coverage of these parasites and their control. It is a rich source of reference for students and researchers.

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The environment

October 2003

Introduced Mammals of the World

Their History, Distribution and Influence

by Edited by John L Long

This reference work presents information on the wide range of mammals that have been introduced by humans. It also provides an indication of any adverse consequences to the local fauna or flora which have resulted. The book includes details of the dates of introductions, the person or agency responsible, the source populations, the locations of release, the fate of the introductions and the impact if known, for over 300 species of mammal. Well illustrated with maps and line drawings, this reference work will enable scientists to assess future potential future introductions (or re-introductions). It also provides a valuable reference for students of ecological systems management and biological conservation.The author, based in Australia, had a lifetime of research into exotic fauna. He was the author of a companion volume, Introduced Birds of the World, published in 1981, which still remains a standard work on its subject.

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Humanities & Social Sciences

May 2011

European Empires and the People

by Edited by John M. MacKenzie

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Forestry & related industries

October 1999

Forest Dynamics in Heavily Polluted Regions

by Edited by John L Innes, J Oleksyn

Air pollution has been recognised as a potential problem for forests for nearly 150 years. Today, sulphur dioxide, fluorides, heavy metals and ozone are a significant problem, usually from large scale sources in industrial and urban areas. Problems are exacerbated in those regions where there is a poor understanding of the factors involved in forest decline and destruction and no rigorous control over it has been established.This book is the first report from the International Union of Forest Research Organization’s (IUFRO) Task Force on Environmental Change and provides an assessment of the extent of air pollution impacts on forests in heavily polluted regions. It includes case studies from Russia, Ontario (Canada), California and the Mediterranean region.It is also the first volume in a new book series covering many areas of forestry research, published by CABI Publishing in association with IUFRO.

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Insecticide & herbicide technology

February 1994

Potato Genetics

by Edited by John E Bradshaw, George R Mackay

The potato is economically a very important crop in many parts of the world. All improvements through potato breeding or biotechnology must be based on a thorough knowledge of potato genetics. This book fills a major gap in the current literature for an up-to-date account of this topic and its implications for crop improvement. Written by authorities from the UK, USA, Canada, Peru, Netherlands, Germany, Sweden and Poland, this major reference work will be indispensible for workers in plant genetics, breeding and biotechnology.

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The environment

July 1998

Ecology and Management of Grazing Systems

by Edited by John Hodgson, Andrew W Illius

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Agricultural science

November 1999

Livestock, Ethics and Quality of Life

by Edited by John Hodges, In K Han

The science of animal production has recently become headline news. The cloning of sheep, the use of pig xenotransplants and bovine somatotrophin, as well as mad-cow disease, are all examples of how livestock production is related to food safety, human health, ethics and quality of life. The relationship between intensive developed-world animal production and third world development also raises ethical issues. These are just some of the topics addressed in this book, which has its origin in a special symposium held at the VIII World Congress on Animal Production held in June 1998 in Korea. Additional chapters have been specially commissioned for inclusion in the book.

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Forestry & silviculture: practice & techniques

June 2000

Air Pollution and the Forests of Developing and Rapidly Industrialising Countries

by Edited by John L Innes, Abu H Haron

This book examines the importance of air pollution for the forests of rapidly industrialising countries and regions. Its geographical coverage includes South and Central America, Africa, and Asia, including Siberia, China and Korea. The problems presented by air pollution are placed within the more general context of sustainable development within these regions and the historical legacy that they are attempting to deal with. Attention is drawn to the very serious problems associated with poor air quality in cities such as Mexico City and Chongqing, China. Air pollution in these areas is amongst the worst in the world. Several chapters examine the importance of forest fires as a source of air pollution, with particular reference being made to the Southeast Asian fires in recent years. The available information about the effects of this pollution on the surrounding forests is reviewed, and recommendations are made for a better understanding of the impacts. A final chapter reviews the recent developments in air pollution control policies in the different regions covered by the book.

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Sociology

January 2017

Sport in the Black Atlantic

Cricket, Canada and the Caribbean diaspora

by Janelle Joseph. Series edited by John Horne

This book outlines the ways sport helps to create transnational social fields that interconnect migrants dispersed across a region known as the Black Atlantic: England, North America and the Caribbean. Many Caribbean men's stories about their experiences migrating to Canada, settling in Toronto, finding jobs and travelling involved some contact with a cricket and social club. This book offers a unique contribution to black diaspora studies through showing sport as a means of allaying the pain of ageing in the diaspora, creating transnational social networks and marking ethnic boundaries on a local scale. The book also brings black diaspora analysis to sport research, and through a close look at what goes on before, during and after cricket matches provides insights into the dis-unities, contradictions and complexities of Afro-diasporic identity in multicultural Canada. It will be of interest to students and scholars in sociology, sport studies and black diaspora studies.

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Social welfare & social services

February 2015

The economics of disability

by Edited by John Cullinan, Seán Lyons and Brian Nolan

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Sociology: sport & leisure

February 2017

Localizing global sport for development

by Iain Lindsey. Series edited by John Horne

This jointly authored book extends understanding of the use of sport to address global development agendas by offering an important departure from prevailing theoretical and methodological approaches in the field. Drawing on nearly a decade of wide-ranging multidisciplinary research undertaken with young people and adults living and working in urban communities in Zambia, the book presents a localised account that locates sport for development in historical, political, economic and social context. A key feature of the book is its detailed examination of the lives, experiences and responses of young people involved in sport for development activities, drawn from their own accounts. The book's unique approach and content will be highly relevant to academic researchers and post-graduate students studying sport and development in across many different contexts.

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Aquaculture & fish-farming: practice & techniques

March 2010

Fish Diseases and Disorders, Volume 2: Non-infectious Disorders

by Edited by John F Leatherland, Patrick T K Woo

Written by leading authorities in the field, this new edition of Volume 2 in the successful Fish Diseases and Disorders trilogy has been thoroughly updated with new research and contributions. Focusing largely on finfish, it covers non-infectious disorders of development, growth and physiology of wild and captive species, including genetic conditions, respiratory disorders, stress physiology, environmental factors and a new contribution on the relationship between welfare issues and disorders associated with intensive fish culture. The book is indispensable for zoologists, fish health specialists and veterinarians, researchers and students, and those involved with fisheries and aquaculture.

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Forestry & related industries

October 2005

Forestry and Environmental Change

Socioeconomic and Political Dimensions

by Edited by John L Innes, G Hickey, H F Hoen

Considerable emphasis has been placed on the interactions between environmental change and forests in recent years. Reports have been produced detailing scenarios of forest development associated with particular changes in climate. Similarly, scenarios have been produced looking at likely trends in air quality. However, many studies have failed to recognize that some of the biggest changes for forests are related to the socioeconomicenvironment rather that the physical environment. This book considers the interactions between forestry and environmental (climatic) change, from social and economic perspectives.

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Humanities & Social Sciences

March 2015

From reason to practice in bioethics

by Edited by John Coggon, SÃ¸ren Holm, Sarah Chan and Thomasine Kushner

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International relations

January 2015

Peacemaking in the twenty-first century

by Edited by John Hume, T.G. Fraser and Leonie Murray

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Agriculture & related industries

August 2001

Sustainable Management of Vertisols

by Edited by John K Syers, Frits W T Penning de Vries, Phibion Nyamudeza

This book is based on a workshop held in Zimbabwe, May 1999, organized by the Department of Research and Specialist Services (Zimbabwe) and the International Board for Soil Research and Management (IBSRAM). Reviewing the current state of knowledge on and the practical aspects of the management of Vertisols in Africa, this book also includes comparative chapters covering other parts of the world, such as India, Australia and Texas (USA).

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Animal husbandry

September 2000

Modelling Nutrient Utilization in Farm Animals

by David E Beever. Edited by John P McNamara, James (Jim) France

This book describes current research in modelling nutrient use in farm animals, from cellular to ecosystem level. The chapters are developed from papers presented at a satellite meeting of the 9th International Symposium on Ruminant Physiology, held in South Africa in October 1999.Excellent papers from a top list of contributorsEditors of great reputationCovers the current topics of interest

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Their History, Distribution and Influence

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by Edited by John L Innes, J Oleksyn

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Cricket, Canada and the Caribbean diaspora

by Janelle Joseph. Series edited by John Horne

by Edited by John Cullinan, Seán Lyons and Brian Nolan

by Iain Lindsey. Series edited by John Horne

by Edited by John F Leatherland, Patrick T K Woo

Socioeconomic and Political Dimensions

by Edited by John L Innes, G Hickey, H F Hoen

by Edited by John Coggon, SÃ¸ren Holm, Sarah Chan and Thomasine Kushner

by Edited by John Hume, T.G. Fraser and Leonie Murray

by Edited by John K Syers, Frits W T Penning de Vries, Phibion Nyamudeza

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