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| AGRICULTURE IN U.S. FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS : Trade with Current & Prospective Partners, Impact & Issues [Remy Jurenas] Most of the U.S. agricultural export gains under FTAs have occurred with Canada and Mexico, the top two U.S. agricultural trading partners. Though U.S. sales to overseas markets were expected to increase anyway because of population growth and income gains, analyses suggest that the FTAs recently put into effect or concluded since 2004 could boost U.S. agricultural exports by an additional 2.0% to 2.7%. Large gains are also projected under the potential FTA with South Korea. Because of the reciprocity introduced into the agricultural trading relationship in those FTAs concluded with several developing countries that protect their farm sectors with high tariffs and restrictive quotas, U.S. exporters will benefit from increased sales. Net U.S. agricultural imports under these FTAs could be 1.4% higher than forecast. The share of two-way U.S. agricultural trade (exports and imports) covered by FTAs has increased from 1% in 1985 (when the first FTA took effect) to 41% in 2006 (reflecting FTAs with 13 countries). Ranked in order, they are Canada, Mexico, Australia, Chile, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, El Salvador, Singapore, Morocco, Nicaragua, Jordan, and Bahrain. If trade is included with nine other countries with which FTAs have been: approved but are not yet in effect (Costa Rica and Oman); concluded and awaiting consideration in the 110th Congress (Colombia, Panama, Peru and South Korea); recently took effect (Dominican Republic); and may be concluded (Thailand and Malaysia), another 9% of U.S. agricultural trade would be covered. { 88pp, 140x215mm, June 2008; PB, £25.99, 1604564180:9781604564181 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| CASING & LINERS FOR DRILLING & COMPLETION : Design & Application [Ted G Byrom] This text presents casing design and mechanics in a concise, two-part format. The first part focuses on basic casing design and instructs engineers and engineering students how to design a safe casing string. The second part covers more advanced material and special problems in casing design in a user-friendly format. In an explanation of the origin of casing design, applications and limitations of the methods and formulas are presented, giving readers an understanding of how to use these tools in their own jobs -- and when NOT to use them. The book also provides a consistent and systematic foundation from which to understand literature and software applying to casing design and oilfield tubulars. { 382pp, 155x230mm, February 2007; HB, £103.50, 1933762063:9781933762067 , Gulf Publishing Company } |
| ENERGY EFFICIENCY RESEARCH ADVANCES [David M Bergmann (ed)] Energy efficiency is increased when an energy conversion device, such as a steam turbine, undergoes a technical change that enable it to produce more heat or electricity from the same amount of fuel. This contrasts with energy conservation and energy curtailment. The cumulative effect of energy efficiency can be enormous and significant in a country like the United States which uses so much more energy than it produces. This book brings together important research and analyses which put this critical issue in perspective. { 249pp, 180x260mm, October 2007; HB, £85.99, 1600218806:9781600218804 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| ENSCO : The First Twenty Years: Offshore Driller of Choice [Carolyn Barta] Colourful and masterfully-written, Carolyn Barta captures the impressive history of one of the most renowned offshore drilling companies in the world. This book tells the brilliant tale of a company that legendary founder Carl Thorne originated from piles of rust and leftover assets into a premium, thriving and successful enterprise for the world-wide oil and gas industry. With forwards from acclaimed-author Matthew Simmons and former Governor of Texas and SEDCO founder, Bill Clements, this must-read for all energy historians is a true story of how entrepreneurship will prevail when you have determined people and the right leader. { 264pp, 180x260mm, December 2007; HB, £26.99, 1933762284:9781933762289 , Gulf Publishing Company } |
| EQUATIONS OF STATE & PVT ANALYSIS : Applications for Improved Reservoir Modeling [Tarek Ahmed] This title covers a wide range of topics related to the Pressure Volume Temperature (PVT) behaviour of complex hydrocarbon systems and documents the ability of Equations of State (EOS) in modelling their behaviour. The main objective of this book is to provide the practising engineer and engineering student with tools needed to solve problems that require a description of the PVT of hydrocarbon systems from their compositions. Because of the dramatic evolution in computational capabilities, petroleum engineers can now study such phenomena as the development of miscibility during gas injection, compositional gradient as a function of depth and the behaviour near critical hydrocarbon systems with more sophisticated EOS models. { 553pp, 180x260mm, February 2007; HB, £129.99, 1933762039:9781933762036 , Gulf Publishing Company } |
| FISHERY CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT [Prabhas Chandra Sinha (ed)] Today, Fisheries estimated to provide 16% of the world population's proteins are huge global business, provide income to millions of people, have been, and will continue to be culturally important for many communities as well. This book provides an introductory overview of the global initiatives regarding fishery conservation, development and management. Issues and options relating to various types of fisheries, such as Straddling and highly migrating fish stocks and conservation are discussed in detail. The book analyses different conventions and agreements as exemplified by FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries and its International Plan of Action for the Management of Fishing Capacity; Agreements to promote compliance with international conservation and management measures by fishing vessels on high seas. The book is user-friendly with select glossary, bibliography and index and provides a brief summary of the major international instruments, binding and non-binding that relate to the management of global fisheries today. { 655pp, 145x225mm, July 2007; HB, £53.50, 8189741535:9788189741532 , SBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd } |
| NEW AGRITOURISM : Hosting Community & Tourists on Your Farm [Barbara Berst Adams] Agritourism -- the practice of attracting travellers or visitors to an area used primarily for agricultural purposes -- may be the most dependable cash crop available to modern-day farmers. For those interested in developing their own agritourism project, this book offers an overview of the origins of agritourism and provides useful information on developing an original plan. With profiles of farmers and their microfarms from around the world, this book shows innovative ways to develop and structure a plan that is safe, legal, promotes the enterprise, and is sure to progress and prosper in coming years. From lavender microfarms to large corn acreages, farmers are finding that by opening their farms to non-farming citizens, even for just a few weekends a year, they can receive a serious boost in revenue. Such an enterprise can additionally motivate the general public to reconnect with the depth of farming, encouraging them to offer and demand support for fair treatment of their local farms. REVIEW: "Barbara Berst Adams explores a quiet revolution: the emergence of 'microfarms' on tiny acreages that achieve astounding yields of organic produce and provide a better-tasting alternative to the products of big agri-business. Anyone interested in microfarming, food health, the environment, or the future of agriculture will learn from the success stories and lessons in this lively account." -- William Dietrich, Pulitzer prize-winning environmental journalist and author, Natural Grace and Northwest Passage, on micro Eco Farming" { 208pp, 210x250mm, January 2008; PB, £16.99, 0963281445:9780963281449 , IPG (New World Publishing) } |
| OIL, 6TH EDITION : An Overview of the Petroleum Industry [Robert D Grace] Now in its sixth edition, this guide to the oil industry, written in non-technical language, is a must-read for anyone involved in or curious about the oil industry. Engineers, executives, managers and laypersons will all find this to be a valuable, entertaining and informative guide that presents a practical study of the operations involved in oil exploration, drilling and production. Since the book’s original publication in 1958, this handy volume has taught thousands about this constantly evolving industry that is so important for our everyday energy needs. A true must have! { 161pp, 155x235mm, January 2007; HB, £33.50, 1933762012:9781933762012 , Gulf Publishing Company } |
| PEAKING OF WORLD OIL PRODUCTION : Impacts, Mitigation & Risk Management [Robert L Hirsch, Roger Bezdek & Robert Wendling] The peaking of world oil production presents the U.S. and the world with an unprecedented risk management problem. As peaking is approached, liquid fuel prices and price volatility will increase dramatically, and without timely mitigation, the economic, social, and political costs will be unprecedented. Viable mitigation options exist on both the supply and demand sides, but to have substantial impact, they must be initiated more than a decade in advance of peaking. Dealing with world oil production peaking will be extremely complex, involve literally trillions of dollars and require many years of intense effort. To explore these complexities, three alternative mitigation scenarios are analysed: scenario I assumes that action is not initiated until peaking occurs; scenario II assumes that action is initiated 10 years before peaking; scenario III assumes action is initiated 20 years before peaking. For this analysis estimates of the possible contributions of each mitigation option were developed, based on an assumed crash program rate of implementation. { 106pp, 140x215mm, December 2006; PB, £25.99, 1600210538:9781600210532 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| PLANNING & MANAGING OF WATER RESOURCES [Peter A Unwal (ed)] For over a century, the federal government has constructed water resource projects for a variety of purposes, including flood control, navigation, power generation, and irrigation. While most municipal and industrial water supplies have been built by non-federal entities, most of the large, federal water supply projects in the West, including Hoover and Grand Coulee dams, were constructed by the Bureau of Reclamation (Department of the Interior) to provide water for irrigation. Growing populations and changing values have increased demands on water supplies and river systems, resulting in water use and management conflicts throughout the country, particularly in the West, where the population is expected to increase 30% in the next 20-25 years. In many western states, agricultural needs are often in direct conflict with urban needs, as well as with water demand for threatened and endangered species, recreation, and scenic enjoyment. Debate over western water resources revolves around the issue of how best to plan for and manage the use of this renewable, yet sometimes scarce and increasingly sought after, resource. Some observers advocate enhancing water supplies, for example, by building new storage or diversion projects, expanding old ones, or funding water reclamation and reuse facilities. Others emphasise the need to manage existing supplies more efficiently through conservation, revision of policies that encourage inefficient use of water, and establishment of market mechanisms to allocate water. Recent proposals to expand the Upper Mississippi River-Illinois Waterway (UMR-IWW) a major transportation route for products moving to and from Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin have met with significant controversy. Some of this controversy centres on the cumulative environmental effects of the current navigation system and the proposed expansion. The Upper Mississippi River System (UMRS), which includes the navigation channel and surrounding floodplain supports an unusually large number of species for a temperate river. The UMR-IWW navigation system alters UMRS habitat and contributes to a decline in the abundance of some species. For example, locks, dams, and other channel structures inhibit the movement of fish between and within river segments; fill side channels, backwaters, and wetlands with sediment; and suppress plant growth by reducing water clarity. { 53pp, 140x215mm, September 2006; PB, £24.99, 1594547572:9781594547577 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| PROFESSIONAL BARTENDER'S HANDBOOK : A Recipe For Every Drink Known -- Including Tricks & Games to Impress Your Guests [Valerie Mellema] Written for the professional bartender. A copy belongs behind every bar. Whether running a stand-alone business or one incorporated into a restaurant, hotel, or food service operation, the successful bartender needs product and equipment knowledge, and a strong grasp of mixology. This new book is more than just a recipe guide, although it contains nearly 1,500 different cocktails and shooters. This new book is fun and easy to read, the recipes are in alphabetical order with suggested glassware, ingredients, and garnishes. You will learn tips and tricks, bar terminology, measurements, how to set up a bar, glassware, responsible serving issues, garnishes, bar games and tricks, famous toasts, and much more. And you will find a special section on non-alcoholic drinks. { 336pp, 155x230mm, September 2007; PB, £14.99, 0910627959:9780910627955 , Atlantic Publishing Group Inc } |
| QUEUING MODELS IN INDUSTRY & BUSINESS [Aliakbar Montazer Haghighi & Dimitar P Mishev (eds)] Studies on queueing models and their publication in professional journals and textbooks have been sparse over the past eleven decades. Collections of some of these studies have appeared either as single volumes or just chapters of single volumes and/or monographs. This book is an attempt to present some queuing models, especially those applicable in business and industry, in a style between a monograph and a textbook. Also the need of researchers and practitioners for a handbook-type text and the current lack of it explain the need for a book of this kind. Most of the basic terminologies and concepts that appear throughout the text are introduced in a systematic way in the first two chapters; nevertheless, previous exposition to a first course in probability and statistics is advised for later chapters. { 386pp, 180x260mm, March 2008; HB, £52.99, 1604561890:9781604561890 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| RAILWAYS, THE MARKET & THE GOVERNMENT The debate on rail privatisation often seems to focus on very narrow issues. Those on both sides of the argument seem to be able to employ a mass of statistics to prove their point. Proponents of privatisation suggest, with some credibility, that all was reasonably well with the privatised railways until the Hatfield disaster. Opponents point to spiralling costs since privatisation. The authors of this monograph examine privatisation in the context of the long history of continual government intervention. The government imposed upon the industry a particular structure -- separation of track and wheel. It also wrapped it up in increasing amounts of regulation. After examining the history of government intervention in the railways and the privatisation process, the authors of this monograph then examine the future of railway policy. Should the industry be allowed to evolve its own structure -- remerging the ownership of track and wheel if it wishes? What aspects of a railway should be regulated? Who should own the various parts of the infrastructure? This monograph is essential reading for all with an interest in railway policy and the process of privatisation. { 250pp, 130x200mm, May 2006; PB, £12.50, 0255365675:9780255365673 , Institute of Economic Affairs } |
| TRANSPORTATION ACCIDENT ANALYSIS & PREVENTION [Anton De Smet (ed)] This book is dedicated to research on transportation accidental injury and damage, including the pre-injury and immediate post-injury phases. It also includes studies of human, environmental and vehicular factors influencing the occurrence, type and severity of transportation accidents and injury; the design, implementation and evaluation of countermeasures; biomechanics of impact and human tolerance limits to injury; modelling and statistical analysis of accident data; policy, planning and decision-making in safety and prevention of traffic accidents. { 276pp, 180x260mm, June 2008; HB, £59.50, 1604562889:9781604562880 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH TRENDS [Peter O Inweldi (ed)] This important book focuses on passenger and freight transportation modes: policy analysis, formulation and evaluation; planning; interaction with the political, socioeconomic and physical environment; design, management and evaluation of transportation systems. { 350pp, 180x260mm, July 2008; HB, £85.99, 1604560312:9781604560312 , Nova Science Publishers } |
| YAWS HANDBOOK OF THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES FOR HYDROCARBONS & CHEMICALS [Carl L Yaws] Written by one of the most prolific and well-respected chemical engineers in the industry, this is the most comprehensive and thorough volume ever written on thermodynamic properties for hydrocarbons and chemicals. Carl Yaws is the world’s foremost authority on vapour pressure and the properties of chemicals, and he proves it again in this follow-up to his important work, 'Yaws Handbook of Physical Properties for Hydrocarbons and Chemicals'. Covering the thermodynamic properties of hydrocarbons and chemicals, this volume includes a range of topics, including the heat capacity of liquids and the entropy of formation. { 777pp, 215x280mm, January 2007; HB, £136.99, 1933762071:9781933762074 , Gulf Publishing Company } |