Alec Kyriakides's Books

Salmonella

A Practical Approach to the Organism and its Control in Foods

By: Chris Bell,Alec Kyriakides

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Salmonella

A Practical Approach to the Organism and its Control in Foods

By: Chris Bell,Alec Kyriakides

Human illness attributed to foodborne pathogenic microorganisms has been prominent in the mass media in recent years. The Practical Food Microbiology Series has been devised to give practical and accurate information about specific organisms of concern to public health. The information is designed for use by those in the food industry working in manufacturing, retailing and quality assurance, those in associated professional sectors e.g. public health, and students in each of these areas. The series is unique in its practical approach as it draws on real life situations to highlight practical means for controlling the organism in foods. Salmonella species are arguably the most commonly reported food associated human pathogens in the developed world. They are zoonotic agents and many different animal reservoirs are known. They can be found widely in the environment and may also establish in food processing environments. Over 2000 serotypes of Salmonella have been identified to-date, some of which cause very serious illness in humans particularly in vulnerable populations such as the elderly. Although rare, illness may result in fatality or long term debility and sequelae. Salmonella spp. are so widespread in raw foods and food source environments that the food industry has to maintain constant vigilance regarding contamination in raw materials, effectiveness of food processing systems and control of finished product characteristics for assuring food safety with respect to this important pathogen. This book details the causes of selected outbreaks and assesses the lessons that can be learnt from them. It examines the characteristics of Salmonella spp. and identifies factors that make foods susceptible to contamination and growth of these organisms. Specific product sectors are used to indicate practical measures that can be applied to control Salmonella spp. in foods and minimise their potential to cause harm to the consumer. It also provides guidance in selecting effective sampling plans and test methods to monitor and detect the organism and offers pragmatic advice on action to be taken when the organism is detected during monitoring programmes.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

336

Publisher

John Wiley & Sons

Published Date

ISBN 10

0470999446

ISBN 13

9780470999448

Empires of the Imagination

A Critical Survey of Fantasy Cinema from Georges Melies to The Lord of the Rings

By: Alec Worley

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Empires of the Imagination

A Critical Survey of Fantasy Cinema from Georges Melies to The Lord of the Rings

By: Alec Worley

The warlocks and ghosts of fantasy film haunt our popular culture, but the genre has too long been ignored by critics. This comprehensive critical survey of fantasy cinema demonstrates that the fantasy genre amounts to more than escapism. Through a meticulously researched analysis of more than a century of fantasy pictures--from the seminal work of Georges Melies to Peter Jackson's recent tours of Middle-earth--the work identifies narrative strategies and their recurring components and studies patterns of challenge and return, setting and character. First addressing the difficult task of defining the genre, the work examines fantasy as a cultural force in both film and literature and explores its relation to science fiction, horror, and fairy tales. Fantasy's development is traced from the first days of film, with emphasis on how the evolving genre reflected such events as economic depression and war. Also considered is fantasy's expression of politics, as either the subject of satire or fuel for the fires of propaganda. Discussion ventures into the subgenres, from stories of invented lands inhabited by fantastic creatures to magical adventures set in the familiar world, and addresses clashes between fantasy and faith, such as the religious opposition to the Harry Potter phenomenon. From the money-making classics to little-known arthouse films, this richly illustrated work covers every aspect of fantasy film.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

698

Publisher

McFarland

Published Date

ISBN 10

1476611831

ISBN 13

9781476611839

Clostridium Botulinum

A Practical Approach to the Organism and its Control in Foods

By: Chris Bell,Alec Kyriakides

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Clostridium Botulinum

A Practical Approach to the Organism and its Control in Foods

By: Chris Bell,Alec Kyriakides

The Practical Food Microbiology Series gives practical and accurate information about specific organisms of concern to public health. The information is designed for use by those in the food industry working in manufacturing, retailing and quality assurance, those in associated professional sectors e.g. public health, and students in each of these areas. Clostridium botulinum produces a toxin which causes the severe, often fatal illness, botulism. It is a potential hazard associated with a wide range of both ambient stable and chilled foods. Foodborne botulism still occurs all around the world. As new outbreaks are reported implicating yet more food types and food processes, so the food industry needs to regularly review processes and product characteristics to assure safety.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

328

Publisher

Wiley-Blackwell

Published Date

ISBN 10

0632055219

ISBN 13

9780632055210

Salmonella

A Practical Approach to the Organism and its Control in Foods

By: Chris Bell,Alec Kyriakides

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Salmonella

A Practical Approach to the Organism and its Control in Foods

By: Chris Bell,Alec Kyriakides

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

336

Publisher

John Wiley & Sons

Published Date

ISBN 10

0470999446

ISBN 13

9780470999448

Listeria

A Practical Approach to the Organism and its Control in Foods

By: Chris Bell,Alec Kyriakides

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Listeria

A Practical Approach to the Organism and its Control in Foods

By: Chris Bell,Alec Kyriakides

Human illness attributed to foodborne pathogenic microorganisms has been prominent in the mass media in recent years. The Practical Food Microbiology Series has been devised to give practical and accurate information about specific microorganisms of concern to public health. This series is unique in its practical approach as it draws on real life situations to highlight practical means for controlling pathogenic microorganisms in foods. Listeria monocytogenes has been recognised as an animal pathogen for over 70 years, and in the last two or three decades concern has been focused on the role of food in the transmission of human listeriosis, and also on L. monocytogenes as a cause of febrile gastroenteritis. This second edition has been fully revised and updated to include the latest information on L. monocytogenes, including its taxonomy, details of recently documented outbreaks implicating the organism, and legislation relating to the organism. The book aims to give the reader an overview of Listeria and particularly L. monocytogenes. It is primarily intended as an aid for those persons who want to understand the nature of the hazard that this organism presents to food products, and the means of controlling it. The information is designed for use by those in the food industry working in manufacturing, retail, and quality assurance; those in associated professional sectors, e.g. healthcare; as well as students in each of these areas. The book is an invaluable tool and essential reference for all food microbiologists.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

296

Publisher

Wiley-Blackwell

Published Date

ISBN 10

1405106182

ISBN 13

9781405106184

Book's by Alec Kyriakides

Salmonella

Salmonella

Empires of the Imagination

Empires of the Imagination

Clostridium Botulinum

Clostridium Botulinum

Salmonella

Salmonella

Listeria

Listeria

Username

Password

Username

Password

Password again

Birthday

Email