A Dictionary of Agriculture and Land Management


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This brand new Dictionary of Agriculture and Land Management addresses the increasing overlap between agricultural sectors and the demands of the management of rural land and property. It covers the main areas of agricultural management, husbandry, environment, estate management, rural recreation, woodland and forestry, as well as general terms such as organizations, policies, and legislation. In over 2,000 clear and concise A to Z entries, it offers authoritative and up-to-date information, and the content is enhanced by entry-level web links that are listed on a dedicated companion website. Useful tables and line drawings complement the entries, and make this volume an excellent point of reference for anyone who needs a guide to agricultural terminology. The most up-to-date dictionary of its kind, it is a must-have for students of agriculture and land management, as well as for professionals in the agricultural and land-management sectors.




Dictionary of Agriculture


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Chamber's Encyclopœdia


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Chambers's Encyclopaedia


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A Dictionary of Pharmacology and Allied Topics


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This dictionary spans the practice of pharmacology, and of allied sciences insofar as they are related to it, with particular emphasis on the development, regulation and use of human medicine. It is offered to students as well as to professionals in pharmacology and allied sciences for reference and for browsing, and as a bedside book and travelling companion. Its size (approximately 2000 entries) is appropriate for these uses. Features of this dictionary: . Provides definitions of terms in pharmacology, both basic and clinical . Gives information on new medicine development and official regulations . Covers allied topics, including statistics, ethics, scientific miscounduct, authorship, publication and law.




Chamber's Encyclopædia


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