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A leading physician in the field of gynecology sensitively explores the psychological and medical problems faced by infertile couples, offering essential advice, hope for treatment, and an explanation of the new reproductive technologies. Illustrated.
Herbal Harvest is the most comprehensive book on organic herb production in print. Greg Whitten covers all facets of commercial organic herb-growing: the state of the herb industry, site selection, climate, irrigation, weed management, propagation, trial plots, composting, pests and diseases, harvesting, drying, processing and marketing, innovative tool design, personal health, and more.
Large-format, lavishly illustrated guide to the uses of water in the landscape design of a garden. Ponds, pools, irrigation and conservation are discussed from practical and theoretical angles. Planting design and descriptions of aquatic plants are also included.
Grow incredibly nutritious, flavorsome, and fragrant vegetables, fruit, and flowers without soil. Hydroponics for the home gardener is an economical and simple way to turn your backyard or balcony into productive gardens. Designed for beginners of all ages, HYDROPONIC GARDENING teaches the basics of starting and maintaining hydroponic gardens.
Arranged alphabetically, The Oxford Companion to Australian Children's Literature contains 1600 entries covering authors, publishers, illustrators, famous characters, events, institutions, and awards--from Ned Kelly and the Eureka Stockade to Australian comics and the work of Evelyn Goode. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in children's literature or Australian culture.
A guide to the marine and plant life of Australia on the beach, on rocky and sheltered shores and in the water all year round.
This book is about food and feeding in early childhood education and care, offering an exploration of the intersection of children’s food, education, family intervention, and public health policies. The notion of ‘good’ food for children is often communicated as a matter of common sense by policymakers and public health authorities; yet the social, material, and practical aspects of feeding children are far from straightforward. Drawing on a detailed ethnographic study conducted in a London nursery and children’s centre, this book provides a close examination of the practices of childcare practitioners, children, and parents, asking how the universalism of policy and bureaucracy fits...