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A series of books that gives the reader the information they need to understand the issues behind the headlines today. The information is presented in a straightforward and objective way, giving the facts and explaining the issues. Side panels provide jargon and terminology definitions, list relevant statistics and point towards areas of debate. The aim is to enable the reader to contribute towards the debate themselves. The series is illustrated with top-quality reportage photography and produced on a fast-track basis to ensure that each book is as up-to-date as possible. FOOD SAFETY AND FARMING looks at the issues surrounding the production of food today, the need for safety, the demands of the consumer and the effect this has on farming methods. Topics covered include organic production, GM foods and BSE. IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM explores the causes of tensions created by immigrants and asylum seekers in the developed world. Topics covered include economic migrants, racial discrimination, illegal immigration and human rights.

Food composition tables for some 500 different foods, giving details of vitamins, fat and fibre content.

This introductory module explores the structure/solubility relationships of organic compounds, explains how to extract pesticide residues from fruits and vegetables, analyzes the extract for pesticide content using gas chromatography, and uses the data collected as a basis for discussion about the issues surrounding pesticide regulation. Intended for use in the laboratory portion of an introductory environmental chemistry or general chemistry course, this module also includes a detailed Instructor's Manual.

The book describes openings for home economists including the food industry, retailing, teaching, research, health and social welfare, and consumer education and protection. Case studies are used to illustrate what the work actualy entails. It describes the work and the salary levels that may be achieved, available opportunities, and career prospects. The text also describes latest information on qualifications and training courses and provides a list of useful addresses.

The FSTA Thesaurus is an invaluable search aid for users of the FSTA database, and an excellent reference tool for food and nutrition libraries. This eighth edition contains 10,246 carefully chosen keywords that relate to the fields of food science, food technology and food-related human nutrition, and includes the Latin names of many microbial, plant and animal species. For more information on the products and services from IFIS Publishing visit our website, www.foodsciencecentral.com.

Textiles is one of the newer branches of Home Economics, and has firmly moved away from the old style needlework. This book approaches textiles through a sequence of practical projects - on elements of design, fabric, construction, consumer protection - without informational text. The projects progress in difficulty, so that the students accumulate skills and experience through activity-based learning. It is suitable for Home Economics students aged 11-14 and has some use for GCSE students.

Each volume of these vocational guides contains practical advice on career openings and prospects, educational requirements and training, likely working conditions and possible employers. This book has been revised and updated to include the latest developments in the hotel and catering trades.