It has been estimated that around 15% of global agricultural production costs on-farm are energy-related. With heightened concerns around the sustainability of crop and livestock production, the agricultural sector must develop and invest in alternative methods of farming that recoup the same results but have a reduced environmental impact. Energy-smart farming: Efficiency, renewable energy and sustainability reviews recent research undertaken on the ways of reducing the costs and environmental impact of on-farm energy use. The collection explores advances in improving energy efficiency on farms, renewable energy technologies such as agrivoltaics, biomass combustion, gasification and pyrolysis, as well as how more sustainable energy use can be delivered in practice in livestock production systems. Edited by a leading expert in the field, Energy-smart farming: Efficiency, renewable energy and sustainability will be a standard reference for university and other researchers in renewable energy deployment and policies, environmental scientists, government and other agencies tackling the challenge of climate change, as well as farmers and representatives from food manufacturers and suppliers dedicated to reducing their carbon footprint.

In today's increasingly decentralized, fast moving business environments, your ability to negotiate effectively is your most valuable asset. With Kathleen Reardon's Becoming a Skilled Negotiator you'll be able to develop essential negotiation skills that will help you quickly assess situations, overcome conflicts, adapt to unexpected developments, and ultimately build valuable alliances. Filled with many "real deal" examples from master negotiators, Becoming a Skilled Negotiator provides an insightful look at the negotiation process--from analyzing the interests of other parties to selecting your words to bring about a desirable outcome.

A Guide to Becoming a Skilled Negotiator

"Kathleen Kelley Reardon is a skilled negotiator both in the sense of coming to a win-win situation with others, but also using her considerable intellect to negotiate the currents of life. The Skilled Negotiator is a book, therefore, written by a skilled negotiator. Highly recommended!"
-Tony Buzan, author, The Mind Map Book (BBC)

"The capability of influencing others is one of the most globally sought after skills in 'getting things done' whether it is in a matrixed corporate environment or your own personal relationships with others. The Skilled Negotiator provides a practical 'road map' that defines the language required for successful negotiation and removes much of the mystery, which allows practical application to the job and life in general. This is a book you will want to revisit time and again to practice your skills of negotiation."
-Glenn Latta, senior director, Global Learning & Development, Pfizer

"Blends compelling research, conceptual understanding and practical tools to build a facile negotiation mind-set. Professor Reardon's extraordinary expertise comes through on every page."
-Barry Leskin, chief learning officer, Chevron

"Rarely has the topic of business negotiation advanced as far as Reardon has done in this book. The Skilled Negotiatior is an exceptional breakout book. I wish it had been available years ago."
-Tania A. Modic, Western Investments Capital

"Kathleen Reardon has been my negotiating mentor in three charities over twenty years; with her help we have raised over $150 million and we help over 125,000 children each month! Negotiating is an art and science: its skills can be learned . .. and Dr. Reardon is its best teacher."
-Peter Samuelson, founder, Starlight Children's Foundation, First Star Public Policy Initiative