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Mills in the Medieval Economyby John Langdon
Oxford University Press, UK 2004; US$ 300.00This book examines the evolution of mills - whether powered by water, wind, animals or humans - during an important era of English history. It focuses not only on the structures themselves, but also on the people who acted as entrepreneurs, workers, and customers for the industry. Together they created one of the most recognizable and enduring features of medieval society. - ;The late medieval English milling industry epitomizes one of the most important technical achievements of early societies: the exploitation of wind, water and muscle power for augmenting human endeavours. Through a computerized analysis of the number and variety of mills in England from 1300 to 1540, as well as the technology, practices and personnel sustaining them, Langdon... more...
Smart Packaging Technologies for Fast Moving Consumer Goodsby Joseph Kerry; Paul Butler
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2008; US$ 200.00Smart Packaging Technologies for Fast Moving Consumer Goods approaches the subject of smart packaging from an innovative, thematic perspective: Part 1 looks at smart packaging technologies for food quality and safety Part 2 addresses smart packaging issues for the supply chain Part 3 focuses on smart packaging for brand protection and enhancement Part 4 centres on smart packaging for user convenience. Each chapter starts with a definition of the technology, and proceeds with an analysis of its workings and components before concluding with snapshots of potential applications of the technology. The Editors, brought together from academia and industry, provide readers with a cohesive account of the smart packaging phenomenon. Chapter... more...
Poison on a Plateby Richard Lacey
Metro Publishing 1998; US$ 7.95Professor Lacey is an internationally renowned microbiologist and World Health Organisation adviser. In Poison on a Plate he demonstrates how the pursuit of profits by business and a lack of protection from the government has threatened the safety of eating. He also offers advice on how to eat safely. more...
Risky Foods, Safer Choicesby Peter Cerexhe; John Ashton
University of NSW Press 2000; US$ 13.46Risky Foods, Safer Choices confirms what many people may have suspected - the incidence of food poisoning is on the rise. Triggering such public suspicions has been an ongoing procession of horror incidents involving such foods as salami, oysters, pork rolls, fruit salad and even orange juice that have resulted in the serious illness and even death of consumers. Risky Foods, Safer Choices helps consumers avoid the possibly tragic consequences of food poisoning. Its focus is on relatively short-term health effects of good food selection rather than longer-term health effects. more...
Political Economy of Diet, Health and Food Policyby Ben Fine
Routledge 1998; US$ 250.00This book presents a critical exposition of food systems theory and analyses the existing approaches to food consumption. Subjects discussed include the impact of the EU, lack of policy in the UK and resolving the diet paradox. more...
Riceby C. Wayne Smith; Robert H. Dilday
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002; US$ 465.00Thorough coverage of rice, from cultivar development to marketing Rice: Evolution, History, Production, and Technology, the third book in the Wiley Series in Crop Science, provides unique, single-source coverage of rice, from cultivar development techniques and soil characteristics to harvesting, storage, and germplasm resources. Rice covers the plant's origins and history, physiology and genetics, production and production hazards, harvesting, processing, and products. Comprehensive coverage includes: * Color plates of diseases, insects, and other production hazards * The latest information on pest control * Up-to-date material on marketing * A worldwide perspective of the rice industry Rice provides detailed information in an easy-to-use... more...
Consumption in the Age of Affluenceby Ben Fine; Michael Heasman; Judith Wright
Routledge 1995; US$ 79.95Through sound empirical analysis and a range of case studies, the authors argue that an interdisciplinary approach to food consumption is now necessary, taking into account socioeconomic and cultural factors. more...
Animals, Disease and Human Societyby Joanna Swabe
Routledge 1998; US$ 158.00This book dicusses our relationship with other animals and the rise of veterinary medicine, posing important questions about the increasing intensification of animal use for both animal and human health. more...
The Complete Guide to Foodservice in Cultural Institutionsby Arthur M. Manask; Mitchell Schechter
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002; US$ 75.00Create, manage, and grow a successful foodservice operation in any cultural institution The Complete Guide to Foodservice in Cultural Institutions provides insight, strategies, and information needed to run an appealing, efficient, and profitable foodservice operation that lives up to the commitment, standards, and quality expectations of any cultural institution. It is a unique and invaluable resource for administrators charged with ensuring the quality, profitability, and safety of foodservice operations in any cultural institution. A series of case studies recounts the problems and shortcomings encountered by a number of cultural institutions' foodservice programs. These studies demonstrate how to achieve improved financial performance,... more...
Thymeby Elisabeth Stahl-Biskup; Sá; Francisco ez
CRC Press 2002; US$ 149.95A comprehensive volume covering all aspects of the biology, pharmacology and industrial processing of the genus Thymus . An extremely up-to-date review which will be of interest to those in the fields of medicinal plants and natural products. more...









