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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Andrey Tarkovsky was the most important Russian filmmaker of the
post-war era, and one of the world's most renowned cinematic
geniuses. He directed the first five of his seven films - Ivan's
Childhood, Andrei Rublev, Solaris, Mirror and Stalker - in the
Soviet Union, but in 1982 defected to Italy, where he made
Nostalgia. His final film, The Sacrifice, was produced in Sweden in
1985. Tarkovsky's films are characterized by metaphysical themes,
extended takes, an absence of conventional dramatical structure and
plot, and a dream-like, visionary style of cinematography. They
achieve a spiritual intensity and transcendent beauty that many
consider to be without parallel. This book presents extended
sequences of stills from each of the films alongside synopses and
cast and crew listings. It includes reflections on Tarkovsky's work
from fellow artists and writers including Jean-Paul Sartre and
Ingmar Bergman, for whom Tarkovsky was 'the greatest, the one who
invented a new language.' Extracts from Tarkovsky's own writings
and diaries offer a wealth of insights into his poetic and
philosophical views on cinematography, which he described as
'sculpting in time'. The book also reproduces many personal
Polaroid photographs that confirm the extraordinary poetic vision
of a great artist who died aged only 54, but who remains a potent
influence on artists and filmmakers today.
While there has been great progress in the development of plant
breeding over the last decade, the selection of suitable plants for
human consumption began over 13,000 years ago. Since the Neolithic
era, the cultivation of plants has progressed in Asia Minor, Asia,
Europe, and ancient America, each specific to the locally wild
plants as well as the ecological and social conditions. A handy
reference for knowing our past, understanding the present, and
creating the future, this book provides a comprehensive treatment
of the development of crop improvement methods over the centuries.
It features an extensive historical treatment of development,
including influential individuals in the field, plant cultivation
in various regions, techniques used in the Old World, and cropping
in ancient America. The advances of scientific plant breeding in
the twentieth century is extensively explored, including efficient
selection methods, hybrid breeding, induced polyploidy, mutation
research, biotechnology, and genetic manipulation. Finally, this
book presents information on approaches to the sustainability of
breeding and to cope with climatic changes as well as the growing
world population.
One of the oldest scientific traditions, plant breeding began in
Neolithic times with methods as simple as saving the seeds of
desirable plants and sowing them later. It was not until the
re-encounter with Mendel's discoveries thousands of years later,
the genetic basis of breeding was understood. Developments
following have provided further insight into how genes acting alone
or in concert with other genes and the environment, result in a
particular phenotype. From Abaxial to Zymogram, the third edition
of Dictionary of Plant Breeding contains clear and useful
definitions of the terms associated with plant breeding and related
scientific/technological disciplines. It defines jargon; provides
helpful tables, examples, and breeding schemes; and includes a list
of crop plants with salient details. Packed with data and organized
to make that data easy to access, this revised and expanded
reference provides comprehensive coverage of the latest discoveries
in cytogenetics, molecular genetics, marker-assisted selection,
experimental gene transfer, CRISPR technology, seed sciences, crop
physiology, and genetically modified crops. Features: Provides a
comprehensive list of technical terms used in plant breeding
Explores the historical development of crop improvement Discusses
applications of molecular genetics and biotechnology Includes
numerous figures, drawings, tables, and schemes supplementing the
glossary A complex subject, plant breeding draws from many
scientific and technological disciplines, often making it difficult
to know the precise meanings of many terms and to accurately
interpret specific concepts. As in the previous editions, this
dictionary unifies concepts by including the specific terms of
plant breeding and terms that are adjusted from other disciplines.
Drawing on Rolf Schlegel's 50 years of experience, the book
provides an encyclopedic list of commonly used technical terms that
reflect the latest developments in the field.
Can a drop of perfume tell the story of the twentieth century? Can
a smell bear the traces of history? What can we learn about the
history of the twentieth century by examining the fate of perfumes?
In this remarkable book, Karl Schloegel unravels the interconnected
histories of two of the world's most celebrated perfumes. In
tsarist Russia, two French perfumers - Ernest Beaux and Auguste
Michel - developed related fragrances honouring Catherine the Great
for the 300th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty. During the
Russian Revolution and Civil War, Beaux fled Russia and took the
formula for his perfume with him to France, where he sought to
adapt it to his new French circumstances. He presented Coco Chanel
with a series of ten fragrance samples in his laboratory and, after
smelling each, she chose number five - the scent that would later
go by the name Chanel No. 5. Meanwhile, as the perfume industry was
being revived in Soviet Russia, Auguste Michel used his original
fragrance to create Red Moscow for the tenth anniversary of the
Revolution. Piecing together the intertwined histories of these two
famous perfumes, which shared a common origin, Schloegel tells a
surprising story of power, intrigue and betrayal that offers an
altogether unique perspective on the turbulent events and high
politics of the twentieth century. This brilliant account of
perfume and politics in twentieth-century Europe will be of
interest to a wide general readership.
Owing to its considerable winter hardiness, rye is a cereal that
played a major role in the feeding of European populations
throughout the Middle Ages. Recent data shows that rye is grown on
about 5.4 million hectares, with a world production of
approximately 13 million tons. While still an important bread food
in many countries, rye produced for bread making has decreased or
stagnated, whereas production is increasing for other market
segments. Particularly, rye for feeding, ethanol processing, and
biogas is promoted in Europe. The first comprehensive monograph on
rye, Rye: Genetics, Breeding, and Cultivation gathers all the
relevant and historic information from botany and genetics to
utilization and sustainability of rye. The book covers taxonomy,
morphology, and other botany-related aspects of rye. It describes
its physiology, cytology, and genetics, including use for genetic
improvement of other cereals. The author addresses various types of
breeding such as population, hybrid, and molecular breeding. He
also discusses rye cropping, including seeding techniques, fungal
and viral diseases, and predators. The book examines the various
uses for rye beyond bread making. This includes feeding, biomass
and biogas production, ethanol production, and other important
characteristics such as phytosterol content and antioxidant
activity. It also explores the nutritional value of rye. Written by
a leading expert in the field, this monograph compiles the most
important facets of rye research, past and present.
German Popular Cinema and the Rialto Krimi Phenomenon: Dark Eyes of
London examines the Kriminalfilme-or Krimis-based on the novels of
English author Edgar Wallace, released by Rialto Film between 1959
and 1972 as part of the post-World War II era of German popular
cinema that enjoyed extraordinary popularity with the German
public. Nicholas G. Schlegel analyzes how this group of West German
thrillers not only nurtured a convalescing film industry, but also
provided unequaled national entertainment, canonizing Rialto's
Krimi productions in terms of their historical genesis, aesthetic
characteristics, and social reception. Schlegel surveys the Krimi's
enduring legacy, calculable global influence, inevitable decline,
and eventual migration to television in the 1970s, where it
thrived, but ultimately took on a more somber tone. Scholars of
film, television, history, and German culture will find this book
particularly useful.
From 1968 to 1977, Spain experienced a boom in horror-movie
production under a restrictive economic system established by the
country's dictator, Francisco Franco. Despite hindrance from the
Catholic Church and Spanish government, which rigidly controlled
motion picture content, hundreds of horror films were produced
during this ten-year period. This statistic is even more remarkable
when compared with the output of studios and production companies
in the United States and elsewhere at the same time. What accounts
for the staggering number of films, and what does it say about
Spain during this period? In Sex, Sadism, Spain, and Cinema: The
Spanish Horror Film, Nicholas G. Schlegel looks at movies produced,
distributed, and exhibited under the crumbling dictatorship of
General Franco. The production and content of these films, the
author suggests, can lead to a better understanding of the
political, social, and cultural conditions during a contentious
period in Spain's history. The author addresses the complex factors
that led to the "official" sanctioning of horror films-which had
previously been banned-and how they differed from other popular
genres that were approved and subsidized by the government. In
addition to discussing the financing and exhibiting of these
productions, the author examines the tropes, conventions,
iconography, and thematic treatments of the films. Schlegel also
analyzes how these movies were received by audiences and critics,
both in Spain and abroad. Finally, he looks at the circumstances
that led to the rapid decline of such films in the late 1970s and
early 1980s. By examining how horror movies thrived in Spain during
this decade, this book addresses a sorely neglected gap in film
scholarship and also complements existing literature on Spanish
national cinema. Sex, Sadism, Spain, and Cinema will appeal to fans
of horror films as well as scholars of film history, European
history, genre studies, and cultural studies.
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