Equine Behavior: A Guide for Veterinarians and Equine Scientists is written for all those who really want to know what makes horses tick. Behavioral problems in the stable and under saddle are of concern to equine veterinarians worldwide because they lead to welfare issues, abuse and ultimately wastage. Equine veterinarians, trainers and handlers must be aware of each horse's behavior as a first step in detection of problems, whether they are clinical maladies or training issues.

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Long acclaimed as the definitive introductory botany text, Raven Biology of Plants stands as the most significant revision in the book's history. Every topic was updated with information obtained from the most recent primary literature, making the book valuable for both students and professionals. This textbook is available with LaunchPad.

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Now available in paperback: With a particular focus on the utility of scholarly theory and the extent to which government practices inform the development of this theory, this second edition provides a complete review and guide to past and present knowledge in the field

Using genuine examples from across the social sciences the Second Edition provides extensive in depth treatment of the subject matter to provide readers with both a conceptual understanding of each method as well as showing them how to apply it.

The international bestseller--now with a new preface by author John Kotter. Millions worldwide have read and embraced John Kotter's ideas on change management and leadership. From the ill-fated dot-com bubble to unprecedented M&A activity to scandal, greed, and ultimately, recession--we've learned that widespread and difficult change is no longer the exception.

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Food Packaging: Principles and Practice, Third Edition presents a comprehensive and accessible discussion of food packaging principles and their applications. Integrating concepts from chemistry, microbiology, and engineering, it continues in the tradition of its bestselling predecessors and has been completely revised to include new, updated, and expanded content and provide a detailed overview of contemporary food packaging technologies. Features Covers the packaging requirements of all maj...

Organisaties zijn 'verdraaid' als de natuurlijke principes van organiseren verloren zijn gegaan onder een lawine van on-natuurlijke managementlogica. Recht tegenover deze verdraaide organisaties staan de organisaties die juist excelleren. Zij houden zaken eenvoudig en dicht bij de menselijke natuur en presteren daarmee enorm veel beter.

In 'Verdraaide organisaties' biedt Wouter Hart een nieuw houvast aan iedereen die met minder krampachtige beheersbaarheid veel betere resultaten wil halen. Het...

De gynaecologie beslaat een domein dat grote technische vaardigheid vereist om adequate diagnostiek en behandeling te kunnen bieden. Gynaecologie is verder bij uitstek een discipline waarin zowel de arts-patientrelatie als de anamnese en het onderzoek vervlochten zijn met de intimiteit en het eigen functioneren van de arts als persoon. In Gynaecologie wordt uitvoerig op deze aspecten ingegaan.Gynaecologie is opgebouwd uit vijf delen. Het eerste deel geeft in drie hoofdstukken een overzicht va...