William Carol Latta became the driving force behind Purdue's world-famous School of Agriculture and... Læs mere
A child can't be owned, but parents are legally responsible for their child's care. A painting and a dog can be owned; both fall under the jurisdiction of the law and in... Læs mere
Provides a systematic study of dog ownership in a Caribbean society by investigating the Bahamian perceptions of 'pet' and 'responsible pet... Læs mere
A treatise on growing grapes in America, specifically the eastern half of the country. This... Læs mere
Habitat loss and fragmentation arguably pose the greatest threats to biological diversity. This title provides a blueprint... Læs mere
Agriculture is moving from feeding a growing planet to feeding a planet with environmental concerns. Ecological agrarians are developing... Læs mere
Mentoring is personal and professional assistance given by a more experienced person during a time of transition. This work covers descriptions of a... Læs mere
Explores the burst of horticulture interest in the 19th century, and documents its influence on Midwestern domestic... Læs mere
In a world of increasing conformity, the modern eccentric can be seen as a contemporary hero and guardian of individualism. This study defines the... Læs mere
A mother's reflection inspired by hand-raising a litter of Pembroke Welsh corgis whose own mother died after a Caesarian delivery. Devastated by the loss of her... Læs mere
In this comparative study of Honore d'Urfe's ""L'Astree"" and Charles Sorel's ""Le Berger extravagant"", the author examines the historical transition from the idealist, pastoral romance to the more realist anti-romance.