In 2007, scientists estimated the direct cost of diseases associated with mould and dampness on the US population to be in the range of 4 billion dollars, and the indirect costs of lost work and schoo
For millennia, the presence of fungi in food has been both boon and bane to food stores. Fungi can spoil large quantities of food and produce dangerous toxins that threaten human health; however, fung
Indigenous peoples have gained increasing international visibility in their fight against longstanding colonial occupation and domination by nation states. Although living in different locations aroun
Indigenous peoples have gained increasing international visibility in their fight against longstanding colonial occupation and domination by nation states. Although living in different locations aroun
Locus Amoenus provides a pioneering collection of new perspectives on Renaissance garden history, and the impact of its development. Experts in the field illustrate the extent of our knowledge of how
This volume brings together key readings of significant moments in the understanding of health. It goes beyond the often superficial literature-review style of medical sociology texts.
This volume brings together key readings of significant moments in the understanding of health. It goes beyond the often superficial literature-review style of medical sociology texts.
This most comprehensive text discusses the present state and economic importance of tropical fruit growing. This edition not only includes more recent information on the major export fruits, citrus, b
Whether selling to Mexican companies, buying from them, or partnering with them, there are definite differences when doing business South of the Border. Organized in a convenient question-and-answer f
Instant answers for every conceivable information systems question related to communications technologies, artificial intelligence, databases, online information services, financial and accounting sof
Index funds have experienced explosive growth over the past 10 to 15 years, primarily from institutional investors. In this book, two investment insiders reveal why index funds are the way to go. Thro
Raising questions about the stability of the mutual fund investment industry, a business reporter for the New York Times describes how Fidelity used its power to bend the rules of investing to its own
