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Naturally occurring salt tolerant and halophytic plants (trees, shrubs, grasses, and forbs) have always been utilized by livestock as a supplement or drought reserve. Salt tolerant forage and fodder c
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Perceived differences between Western and Islamic values prompt Kayed (Arab American U., Palestine) and Hassan (U. of New Orleans, US) to explore the possibility of a specifically Islamic entrepreneur
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The roles and impacts of planned events within tourism are of increasing importance for destination competitiveness. Tourism Events in Asia is a unique contribution to the understanding of the impacts
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