2015-01-01 At present, a grave concern facing the Caribbean is the creation of sustainable food production systems. Over the past four decades, the increasing unsustainable use of agricultural inputs has become very evident in the farming sector, without much warnings being given about the adverse health...
1983-01-01 The information which is presented here covers a wide range of subjects in the rearing,feeding, breeding and caring of cattle, small stock and horses. The style which has been adopted makes the book relevant as a guide to livestock farmers, as a text for professionals, teachers and students.
Folk tales from India were first introduced into the Caribbean by Indian indentured labourers who, between 1838 and 1917, were brought to work on the sugar plantations. Written in a simple style, with warmth and humour, the folk tales presented in this collection are lively and fresh, appealing...
1955-01-01 This is a publication based on the Caribbean Gardens that were established in Naples. It has photos and descriptions of plants in the gardens. 54 pages, photos
1960-01-01 This book contains pictures of the flowers arranged alphabetically in the first part of the book then flowering trees in the second half. All pictures are accompanied with plant names and descriptions. 64 pages, photos
1967-01-01 By following the directions and suggestions given in the publication, any beginning gardener can produce a wide variety of delicious and nutritious vegetable crops adapted to tropical conditions.
1999-01-06 This document warns of the danger of mercury containing soaps which are sold to lighten skin color. Many of these soaps are produced in European coutnries (but cannot be legally sold there)so the soaps are thensold in African, Asian and Carribbean countries.These soaps are dangerous to unborn...
1988-01-01 Written for the general public, this is a practical guide to the most-noticed trees, shrubs, vines, and flowers of the American tropics --an immense amount of useful and interesting information in an easy-to-carry form. The 748 photographic illustrations show the general appearance of each...