Author: American Farmer CompanyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
The American Farmer
Author: American Farmer CompanyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
The American Exporter
Author: Current Opinion
Author: Plumes
Author: Sarah Abrevaya SteinPublisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300142854
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
From Yiddish-speaking Russian-Lithuanian feather handlers in South Africa to London manufacturers and wholesalers, from New York's Lower East Side to entrepreneurial farms in the American West, this text explores the details of a remarkably vibrant yet ephemeral culture.
The Ostrich Industry in the United States
Author: Alfred R. LeePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ostrich farming
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Christian Advocate and Journal and Zion's Herald
Author: Current Literature
Author: The Ostrich Paradox
Author: Robert MeyerPublisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 1613630794
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
"The Ostrich Paradox boldly addresses a key question of our time: Why are we humans so poor at dealing with disastrous risks, and what can we humans do about it? It is a must-read for everyone who cares about risk." —Daniel Kahneman, winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics and author of Thinking, Fast and Slow We fail to evacuate when advised. We rebuild in flood zones. We don't wear helmets. We fail to purchase insurance. We would rather avoid the risk of "crying wolf" than sound an alarm. Our ability to foresee and protect against natural catastrophes has never been greater; yet, we consistently fail to heed the warnings and protect ourselves and our communities, with devastating consequences. What explains this contradiction? In The Ostrich Paradox, Wharton professors Robert Meyer and Howard Kunreuther draw on years of teaching and research to explain why disaster preparedness efforts consistently fall short. Filled with heartbreaking stories of loss and resilience, the book addresses: •How people make decisions when confronted with high-consequence, low-probability events—and how these decisions can go awry •The 6 biases that lead individuals, communities, and institutions to make grave errors that cost lives •The Behavioral Risk Audit, a systematic approach for improving preparedness by recognizing these biases and designing strategies that anticipate them •Why, if we are to be better prepared for disasters, we need to learn to be more like ostriches, not less Fast-reading and critically important, The Ostrich Paradox is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand why we consistently underprepare for disasters, as well as private and public leaders, planners, and policy-makers who want to build more prepared communities.
Watson's Jeffersonian Magazine
Author: Thomas Edward WatsonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 750
Book Description
Encyclopedia of Meat Sciences
Author: Carrick DevinePublisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0123847346
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 1697
Book Description
The Encyclopedia of Meat Sciences, Second Edition, Three Volume Set prepared by an international team of experts, is a reference work that covers all important aspects of meat science from stable to table. Its topics range from muscle physiology, biochemistry (including post mortem biochemistry), and processing procedures to the processes of tenderization and flavor development, various processed meat products, animal production, microbiology and food safety, and carcass composition. It also considers animal welfare, animal genetics, genomics, consumer issues, ethnic meat products, nutrition, the history of each species, cooking procedures, human health and nutrition, and waste management. Fully up-to-date, this important reference work provides an invaluable source of information for both researchers and professional food scientists. It appeals to all those wanting a one-stop guide to the meat sciences. More than 200 articles covering all areas of meat sciences Substantially revised and updated since the previous edition was published in 2004 Full color throughout