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This book provides a concise and balanced review of fungicides and their application. It describes the science of fungicide use, selection and resistance within the context of farming situations, with major updates reflecting the emergence of two new classes of fungicides (strobilurins and SDHI) and the increased incidence of resistance.

Focusing on the principles behind production practices and their scientific basis, rather than detailed biological traits of each crop, this text outlines successes and failures in practices to date and sets out how the quantity and quality of horticultural produce can improve in the future.

A literary and social study of the translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek - a work of seminal importance, without which there would have been no Western Jewish disapora, and no Christianity. Tessa Rajak places its production in historical context, and examines its role in the religious culture of Jews in the Mediterranean during this period.

Offers an introduction to using play to communicate with troubled or traumatized children and their families, and to heal emotional damage. This book provides examples of good practice in different settings and situations, including schools, hospitals, residential settings, families and foster carers.

The definitive and timeless guide to the principles of banking and finance, addressing and meeting the challenges of competition, strategy, regulation and the digital age.