Earthweeds

Earthweeds
Author: Rod Little
Publisher: Starbase One
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2017-06-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

At the end of the world - it's the start of something new, with origins both puzzling and terrifying. A green fog descends over every major city in the world, and the populations disappear one by one. By nightfall, every living soul in every metropolis is gone. Earth grinds to a halt. Only a few stragglers are alive in the rural countryside. When Sam and his brother return from a mountain camping trip, they find only empty city streets. Alone, they look for any survivors to give them answers. The next day, lizards the size of Komodo dragons flood the city and attack the remaining humans. When these creatures are confronted by giant spiders, the two species fight each other for the remaining food supply.... with the humans caught in the middle. - A teenage boy with electric powers - stemming from his DNA. - His brother with a strong iron will. - A college student who can understand and communicate with animals. - A scientist with a secret. - And a band of psychopaths with an agenda of their own. Defending each other from the evils of men and creatures alike, the last humans must race to unravel the mystery of the empty cities, the swarming creatures, and the disappearance of humankind. Invasion sparked a mystery, then a nightmare... and finally the courage to take back our planet! "Earthweeds takes its time revealing its greatest twists and surprises, keeping readers on their toes..." — BookLife Prize, Publishers Weekly (rated 9/10 for Plot/Idea and Originality) "A fast-paced sci-fi thrill ride..." -Top2040 SciFi "Earthweeds is a fun read that moves quickly and rarely takes a breather." - Amazing Stories Magazine Earthweeds is Book 1 in the Sons of Neptune saga (358 pages in paperback version)

Handbook of Integrated Weed Management for Major Field Crops

Handbook of Integrated Weed Management for Major Field Crops
Author: Rakesh Kumar
Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers
Total Pages: 139
Release: 2024-10-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9815305107

Handbook of Integrated Weed Management for Major Field Crops provides a comprehensive guide to the identification, ecology, and management of weeds in key agricultural crops such as rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane, oilseeds, pulses, and more. The book highlights an integrated approach to weed control, combining cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical methods. Each chapter focuses on specific crops, detailing tailored strategies for effective weed management in diverse agroecological zones. The text also explores weed biology, crop competition, and the role of environmental factors in weed proliferation. With an emphasis on sustainability and economic efficiency, this handbook is a crucial resource for students, researchers, farm managers, and agricultural professionals seeking practical and ecological weed management solutions. Key Features: - Comprehensive coverage of weed identification, biology, and ecology. - Focus on integrated weed management strategies across major field crops. - Detailed weed control approaches for specific crops. - Emphasis on sustainable and economically efficient practices. - Essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals in agriculture.

... Annual Report

... Annual Report
Author: New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
Publisher:
Total Pages: 516
Release: 1892
Genre: Agriculture
ISBN:

The Tying of Threads: A Woody Creek Novel 6

The Tying of Threads: A Woody Creek Novel 6
Author: Joy Dettman
Publisher: Macmillan Publishers Aus.
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2014-03-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1743518021

The sixth book in the addictive Woody Creek series from bestselling Australian author Joy Dettman "an adept storyteller" Sydney Morning Herald "a compulsive read" Sun-Herald In The Tying of Threads, the sixth instalment of the beloved Woody Creek series, we return to the small timber town where it all began... As the new millennium draws ever closer and Woody Creek struggles to survive, one thing becomes clear - in order to face their futures, Jenny and her daughters must first make peace with their pasts. If it's not too late. Georgie: Independent and spirited, Georgie is her mother's daughter through and through. But after a house fire takes the life of her sister, Margot, and burns her home to the ground, Georgie is lost. She flees town with nothing but a cardboard box and the determination to be somebody, anybody, else. Cara: After almost losing her adopted daughter, Cara's view of the world has radically shifted. She's decided that life is to be lived and love is to be cherished, even when that means crossing boundaries she'd never dreamed of. But is any love great enough to overcome and unimaginable burden of guilt and shame? Jenny: With her nest empty, Jenny is more lonely than ever. Rattling around her big old house with too much time to think, she's left to wonder: should her secrets stay buried forever or will revealing the truth set her free? Fans of Rosalie Ham's The Dressmaker will love Joy Dettman.