Rurbanite Handbook


Book Description

In cities around the world, we are redefining our sense of urban living. No longer satisfied with a grey, sterile metropolis, we want the best of both worlds - the energy and diversity of the city, but a connection with nature too. Filled with practical advice, projects and inspiring stories from bus stop landscapers, guerrilla gardeners, urban homesteaders and rooftop beekeepers from all over the world, The Rurbanite illustrates how our cityscapes are being transformed and shows you how enjoyable and simple it is to: * turn your back garden into an urban homestead * put a green roof on your garden shed * plant to encourage wildlife * guerrilla garden * keep bees, hens, quails, ducks * learn to identity the wild flowers growing out of cracks in the pavement * turn ex-industrial sites into vibrant community gardens




Quails as Pets. Quail Owners Manual. Quail Keeping Pros and Cons, Care, Housing, Diet and Health.


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Have you always wanted to buy Quail, either for companionship or as a profitable venture, but didn't have enough information on how to acquire or raise them? If yes, then this book has been especially written for you! Quail may be small in size, but are easy to domesticate and care for if given the right kind of environment, attention and know-how. Quail can make for interesting and viable long-term pets. While tiny in size and pleasing in their appearance, as poultry, Quail can assume a variety of roles with ease - from adorning your house as an exhibition bird, to providing meat and eggs that have a high value in the commercial produce trade. Through this pet care guide, you will gain access to a plethora of information, tips and advice on the ideal habitat, housing conditions, nutritional requirements and healthcare that pet Quail should be provided with. You will also discover other useful information on the broader implications of owning pet Quail, from social and legal considerations to understanding their mating patterns and interpersonal interactions. Furthermore, you will also gain access into the world of Quail husbandry, with knowledge on how to breed Quail and care for the eggs. If you have any questions or doubts on how to properly care for your Quail, then this book will surely become your handy advisor. You will find out what makes these birds unique and sets them apart from other poultry and livestock breeds. You will learning how to forge a lifelong and rewarding relationship with your Quail. This book covers all the relevant aspects of acquiring and caring for pet Quail, discussing such topics as: Behaviour patterns Best breeds for ownership Caring for young Quail Common illnesses and corresponding actions and precautions Different varieties Electronic tagging for your Quail Food Grooming Healthcare Housing Insuring your Quail Interacting with your Quail Price and methods of acquiring Quail Selecting your Quail Shopping checklists Understanding your Quail ....and much more"




The Urban Homesteading Cookbook


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With food culture in the midst of a do-it-yourself renaissance, urbanites everywhere are relishing craft beers, foraged ingredients, sustainable seafoods, ethically raised meats and homemade condiments and charcuterie. Inspired by the delicious creativity of local artisans, chefs, brewmasters and mixologists, Michelle Nelson began urban homesteading in her downtown apartment. Armed with a passion for food and farming, and a PhD in conservation biology and sustainable agriculture, she shares her hard-won knowledge and recipes with readers interested in collecting, growing and preserving sustainable food—even when living in an apartment or condo. In The Urban Homesteading Cookbook, Nelson explores the worlds of foraging wild urban edibles, eating invasive species, keeping micro-livestock, bees and crickets, growing perennial vegetables in pots, small-space aquaponics, preserving meats and produce, making cheese and slow-fermenting sourdough, beer, vinegar, kombucha, kefir and pickles. Nelson fervently believes that by taking more control of our own food we will become better empowered to understand our relationships with the environment, and embrace sustainable lifestyles and communities. With 70 fabulous recipes, including sesame panko-crusted invasive bullfrog legs, seaweed kimchi, rabbit pate with wild chanterelles, roasted Japanese knotweed panna cotta and dark and stormy chocolate cupcakes with cricket flour— this exciting new book is sure to inspire readers to embark on their own urban homesteading adventures. Generously illustrated with gorgeous colour photography and complete with useful how-to chapters, The Urban Homesteading Cookbook is an invaluable guide for all those seeking ethical and sustainable urban food sources and strategies.




The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory and Other Research Animals


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The UFAW Handbook on The Care and Management of Laboratory and Other Research Animals The latest edition of the seminal reference on the care and management of laboratory and research animals The newly revised ninth edition of The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory and Other Research Animals delivers an up-to-date and authoritative exploration on worldwide developments, current thinking, and best practices in the field of laboratory animal welfare science and technology. The gold standard in laboratory and captive animal care and management references, this latest edition continues the series’ tradition of excellence by including brand-new chapters on ethical review, the care of aged animals, and fresh guidance on the care of mole rats, corvids, zebrafish, and decapods. The book offers introductory chapters covering a variety of areas of laboratory animal use, as well as chapters on the management and care of over 30 different taxa of animals commonly utilised in scientific procedures and research around the world. It also provides: A thorough introduction to the design of animal experiments, laboratory animal genetics, and the phenotyping of genetically modified mice Comprehensive explorations of animal welfare assessment and the ethical review process Practical discussions of legislation and oversight of the conduct of research using animals from a global perspective In-depth examinations of the planning, design, and construction of efficient animal facilities, special housing arrangements, and nutrition, feeding, and animal welfare The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory and Other Research Animals Ninth Edition is essential for laboratory animal scientists, veterinarians, animal care staff, animal care regulatory authorities, legislators, and professionals working in animal welfare non-governmental organizations.




Urban Quail Farming Handbook


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URBAN QUAIL FARMING: FROM HATCH TO HARVEST Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey into the world of Urban Quail Farming? Discover the secrets to a thriving and sustainable quail farming venture with this groundbreaking guide. In "Urban Quail Farming," you will unlock the hidden potential of this remarkable poultry, transforming your urban space into a flourishing, self-sustaining quail paradise. Transform your tiny urban space into a flourishing quail haven. Discover the sustainable future of poultry farming right in your backyard. Harness the health benefits and gourmet potential of quail eggs and meat. Uncover the secrets to disease prevention and healthy quail. Unlock the lucrative potential of the quail market. Turn your passion for urban farming into a profitable endeavor. Learn from real-life success stories of urban quail farmers. Say goodbye to overcrowded supermarket shelves and hello to your homegrown quail products. Embrace the self-sufficiency and sustainability of quail farming. Join the urban quail farming revolution and be a part of the future of food production. "Urban Quail Farming Handbook" is your ultimate resource for thriving in urban agriculture, offering a step-by-step roadmap to success, whether you're a novice or an experienced farmer. By the end of this book, you'll have the expertise to produce fresh, high-quality quail products right at home, reduce your environmental footprint, and contribute to a more sustainable future. Don't miss your chance to be a part of the Urban Quail Farming revolution! Grab your copy now and start your journey towards self-sufficiency, sustainability, and profitable urban quail farming. The future of food is in your hands - join us in creating a greener, healthier, and more prosperous world with "Urban Quail Farming" as your guide. Start your quail farming adventure today!




The Permaculture Handbook


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A step-by-step guide to creating resilient and prosperous households introduces permaculture as a practical way to live well with less money, convert waste into wealth, and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.




The Handbook of Consensual Non-Monogamy


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As the first comprehensive, intersectional examination of consensual non-monogamy, this handbook provides evidence-based research and practice across mental health disciplines on working with consensual non-monogamous (CNM) people and relationships. Leading experts in this emerging field provide counselor educators and practicing clinicians with the authoritative, essential information they need to serve a growing—yet frequently stigmatized—client population with affirmative, research-based, ethical care. Readers will learn basic information related to the development of their own unique relational information, acquire knowledge about CNM and CNM-focused communities, discern how identity, culture, and community impact intimacy and functioning, and take away practical recommendations, insights, and tools to promote CNM-affirming practice across settings, services and populations.




The Ultimate Guide to Natural Farming and Sustainable Living


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A beautiful, comprehensive guide to going green and living sustainably. Permaculture is an important but often misunderstood method of growing food and building homes in a manner that works with nature, rather than against it, to create beautiful, healthy, and useful gardens. Blending ecology, organic agriculture, green home design, appropriate technology, and biology can be confusing and overwhelming, but The Ultimate Guide to Natural Farming and Sustainable Living simplifies this vast field for practical application. This is a hands-on guide, taking the beginner through each step of the design process, so that anyone can apply permaculture principles to his or her life. While the principles are simple, the in-depth topics cover every aspect of permaculture, including: • building green homes and passive solar design • growing edible plant communities and forest gardens • using no-till and natural farming methods • creating microclimates for extended growing seasons • raising livestock with ecological foraging techniques This is a common-sense approach to sustainable living that creates a self-sufficient and low-effort home for the people that live there, whether in the city or the country. The Ultimate Guide to Natural Farming and Sustainable Living isn’t a philosophy book or a dissertation on theory. It is a step-by-step, complete guide to every aspect of permaculture.




Quail farming in tropical regions


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Although quail farming is known for its relative simplicity, low space requirements and financial resources as well as being subject to ever growing demand, it remains a marginal activity by comparison with the potential it offers. As an excellent way to increase income, it can be practised on a small or large scale. This guide is an outreach tool to encourage small-scale farmers to get involved in rearing quail and to give pertinent advice to farmers already active in the business.




Agriculture Handbook


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Set includes revised editions of some issues.