Pesticides in groundwater can contaminate drinking water and threaten the health of communities. This new book uses a case-study approach to describe the discovery of the problem in 4 major…

Animal health benefits have been attributed to chromium supplementation, including increased longevity; enhanced reproduction; decreased incidence of metabolic disorders, stress effects, and disease; reduced need for antibiotic usage; improved immune…

Presents the understanding of the lipid, carbohydrate, protein, mineral, vitamin, and other nutritional needs of common laboratory species: rat, mouse, guinea pig, hamster, gerbil, and vole. This title discusses general…

Provides an examination of telecommunications research support levels, focus, time horizon in industry, an assessment of university telecommunications research, and the implications of these findings on the health of the…

Examines various trends in animal product consumption and diet. This book industry efforts, policies, and programs aimed at improving the nutritional attributes of animal products. It also focuses on dietary…

Although chemical pesticides safeguard crops and improve farm productivity, they are increasingly feared for their potentially dangerous residues and their effects on ecosystems. This book explores the role of chemical…

Presents a comprehensive look at the landscape and recommends improvements that best serve public and private interests. This volume includes an insightful description of the situation and trends, followed by…

The Strategic Education Research Partnership (SERP) is an ambitious plan, which aims to construct a powerful knowledge base that will support the efforts of teachers, school administrators, colleges of education…