The world population in 1930 was 2 billion. It reached 3 billion in 1960, stands at 4. 6 billion today, and is expected to reach 6 billion by the end of the century. The food and fiber needs of such a rapidly increasing population are enormous. One of the most basic resources, perhaps the most basic of all, for meeting these needs is the soil. There is an urgent need to improve and protect this resource on which the future of mankind directly depends. We must not only learn how to use the soil to furnish our immediate needs, but also ensure that the ability of the soil to sustain food production in the future is unimpaired. This is indeed a mammoth task; a 1977 United Nations survey reported that almost one-fifth of the world's cropland is now being steadily degraded. This volume is the first of a new series entitled Advances in Soil Science. The diversity of soil makes it necessary for research to be conducted in many locations. There are basic principles, however, that are universal. This new series will present clear and concise reviews in all areas of soil science for everyone interested in this basic resource and man's influence on it. The purpose of the series is to provide a forum for leading scientists to analyze and summarize the available scientific information on a subject, assessing its importance and identifYing additional research needs.

How does one accidentally become a nanny? Gemma After years of spending his money, my father has given me an ultimatum-get a job or move out. The problem is, I've only had one job and that only lasted a month; it doesn't agree with my lifestyle. I have a better idea, though... a sugar daddy. At a charity ball, I overhear someone offering fifty thousand a year. I throw him my card and sashay away, confident my problem is solved. Or at least it was until I rock up for my first day and find two children waiting for me to take care of them. Though I need the job, can I put someone else first for once? Alex Single parenting is harder than I expect. I need help. When Gemma comes recommended to me, I think I've found the perfect nanny. How wrong could I be? Instead of a responsible adult, I've hired a spoilt brat who has never done a day's work in her life. She can't do any of the jobs I ask her to, but the kids love her. Torn between their happiness and my sanity, I have a difficult choice. It's even more complicated when you add the fact I'm attracted to her. Is Gemma worth the hassle, or should I give her a chance to prove herself? The Accidental Nanny is the first book in the All of You series, however it can be read as a standalone. It follows a single dad as he falls in love his nanny, who is a spoilt rich kid on a path to redemption. Set in the UK, it's a heartwarming and funny tale of finding love where you least expect it.

The Handsome Mark Lawrence is not the person Hannah White thought he was. For the last three years he has just been the ignorant, aloof boss. Having a glimpse of the real man; Hannah needs to know more... Hannah's drive for independence is equally as infuriating as Mark's inability to answer a question directly. Hannah likes life the way it is, but will the clumsy, straight talking girl next door, pack up everything and leave for the love of her life. Their chemistry is palpable. Their relationship undeniably authentic and perfectly imperfect... In the end it boils down to chemistry, passion and their strong will. Against all the odds... 'If you wish to be loved, love.' This book contains strong sexual references.