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This book explores the future of food tourism in 2075 and beyond. It uses the principles of multiple futures to demonstrate, analyse and examine different paths that food tourism may take using scenario planning. It is timely given the issues of global food supply, climate change and the rise of food tourism as the core of the experience economy.

This book explores the future of food tourism in 2075 and beyond. It uses the principles of multiple futures to demonstrate, analyse and examine different paths that food tourism may take using scenario planning. It is timely given the issues of global food supply, climate change and the rise of food tourism as the core of the experience economy.

This book, contextualized by the violence of globalization, investigates the fungible, fugitive and untenable experiences of black being and time through a decolonial poethics of global Blackness. It introduces innovative readings of coloniality/decoloniality by threading its meaning and movement through the 'problem' of blackness.

The focus of this book is on the role of sustainability leadership over the last decade and discusses the contributions and challenges of navigating this multi-disciplinary function in different sectors. The authors share their insight into this under-researched and under-reported perspective highly relevant to business and sustainability.

The focus of this book is on the role of sustainability leadership over the last decade and discusses the contributions and challenges of navigating this multi-disciplinary function in different sectors. The authors share their insight into this under-researched and under-reported perspective highly relevant to business and sustainability.

This book makes an argument for the legal role and responsibility of sovereign states in the trusteeship of the earth.

With beautiful four-color sprayed edges, the160-page Peonies Journal is perfect for recording your thoughts and ideas.

An authoritative, stunningly illustrated guide to every species of social wasp found in North America, Central America, and the CaribbeanSocial wasps like hornets and yellowjackets use the power of teamwork to build complex societies and architectural wonders, and though they comprise only a fraction of the thousands of species in North and Central America, they are almost solely responsible for giving wasps a bad reputation. This beautifully illustrated field guide covers all known species of social wasps from the high arctic of Greenland and Alaska to the tropical forests of Panama and Grenada. Ideal for beginners, experts, and everyone in-between, The Social Wasps of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean is the ultimate guide to these beneficial yet misunderstood insects. Features more than 900 full-color illustrations, more than 300 maps, and dozens of photosCovers more than 200 species, including dozens of regional color formsShows detailed face and body patterns of queens, males, and workersDetailed species accounts describe key identification features, size, nests, and habitatDiscusses everything from ecology, evolution, and taxonomy to anatomy, life cycle, behavior, nest architecture, conservation, and the critical roles wasps play in the environmentShares tips and tricks for identification and to avoiding painful stingsIncludes an extensive glossary and references

This reference book explores the role of biotechnology in achieving zero hunger. It covers food biotechnology, crop improvement, genetic engineering, and GMOs in sustainable agriculture. This book is useful for researchers, academicians, and professionals of biotechnology, agriculture, food science, and sustainability.

Barth and Ecotheology offers a critical and constructive reading of Karl Barth's theology in the context of the Anthropocene. It reflects on how a contemporary doctrine of creation must be broad enough to address issues such as climate change, colonialism and racism, sexism, as well as integrating modern science.

Freshwater Mussels of Central America describes a fauna of global conservation concern and provides a framework for researchers to begin to test hypotheses regarding the evolution of freshwater mussels in Central America. The authors fill a gap in our knowledge of this endangered and largely endemic fauna.

"Natural Disasters and Local Resiliency examines the impacts of natural disasters on local government operations and sustainability. Through case studies and interviews of local managers this book discusses action strategies to help local governments be more resilient to natural disasters"--

This edited volume foregrounds new and vital scholarship shaping Scandinavian art historical research on the representations of the natural world.

This book uniquely details the longer-term integration of energy policy in the EU, from its inception to the contemporary 'Energy Union', whilst also bringing it fully up to date regarding its place in current climate discussions, the European Green Deal, REPowerEU, the European Climate Law and the struggle to achieve net zero.

Take a photographic journey around Ireland's coast and explore the landscape, history, heritage and wildlife of the offshore islands. From rugged cliffs thronged with seabirds to tranquil bays, and from quiet strands to bustling villages, Carsten and Richard's words and images bring to life the uniqueness of these small, sea-locked worlds.

This book explores the integration of AI in environmental engineering, emphasizing the unique challenges and approaches required for accurate modeling of physical phenomena.