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Book SynopsisThe Poodle is known for her keen intelligence, excellent trainability, and, most notably, those signature curly locks. But there's more to the Poodle than meets the eye (like, say, those expensive grooming bills). So, to Poodle or not to Poodle? That is the question.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Conventions Used in This Book 2 What You’re Not to Read 3 Foolish Assumptions 3 How This Book Is Organized 4 Part I: Picking the Poodle of Your Dreams 4 Part II: Living Happily with Your Poodle 4 Part III: Training and Having Fun with Your Poodle Pal 5 Part IV: Maintaining Your Poodle’s Health 5 Part V: The Part of Tens 5 Icons Used in This Book 5 Where to Go from Here 6 Part I: Picking the Poodle of Your Dreams 7 Chapter 1: Making a Match with a Poodle 9 Understanding the Poodle Breed 9 Strolling through a brief history 9 Reviewing sizes and personality traits 10 Considering breed standards 11 To Poodle or Not to Poodle: Is One the Best Dog for You? 11 Selecting the Perfect Poodle for You 12 Adjusting to Life with a Poodle 12 Training and Enjoying Your Poodle 13 Keeping Your Poodle Healthy 14 Chapter 2: Unwrapping the Whole Poodle Package 15 Walking through the History of the Breed 15 In the beginning, there was dog 15 The appearance of Poodle varieties 17 The Poodle’s modern rise in popularity 17 Picturing a Poodle’s Physical Traits and Personality 19 Measuring up sizes 19 Scoping out a Poodle’s anatomy 20 Taking a look at temperament 22 Surveying Breed Standards 22 The American Kennel Club 23 The United Kennel Club 26 Chapter 3: Deciding Whether a Poodle Is Right for You 29 Asking Yourself a Few Important Questions Upfront 29 Does a Poodle fit in with your lifestyle? 30 Do you have room for a Poodle? 30 How will a Poodle respond to your children and other pets? 30 Considering the Costs of Poodle Ownership 31 How much is that doggy? Money matters 31 The clock’s ticking: Time issues 32 Chapter 4: Choosing the Best Poodle for You 33 Selecting the Traits You Want in a Poodle 33 Puppy or adult? 33 Toy, Miniature, or Standard? 35 Male or female? 35 Which color? 36 Deciding Where to Find Your Poodle 36 Beginning with breeders 36 Considering shelters and rescue groups 42 Wondering about pet shops 44 Choosing a Healthy Poodle 45 Registering Your Poodle 46 American Kennel Club registration 46 United Kennel Club registration 47 Perusing a pedigree after you register your Poodle 47 Part II: Living Happily with Your Poodle 49 Chapter 5: Preparing for Your Poodle’s Homecoming 51 Outfitting Your Home with Crates, Gates, and Ex-pens 51 Crates 52 Gates 54 Ex-pens 56 Buying Comfortable Bedding 56 Staying Attached with Collars and Leads 57 Shopping for collars 57 Looking at leads 59 Securing Proper ID for Your Poodle 60 Beautifying Your Poodle with the Right Grooming Tools 61 Hair care 61 Nail care 62 Self-grooming considerations 62 Savoring the Details of Food and Bowls 64 Getting the Scoop on Cleanup Tools 65 Finding Toys for Toys (And, Yes, Miniatures and Standards) 66 Following a few toy guidelines 66 Gnawing on chew toys 66 Rollicking with retrieving toys 67 Settling on squeaky toys 68 Getting creative with homemade toys 68 Poodle-Proofing Your Home 69 On the inside 69 Out in the yard 70 Choosing Special Spaces for Your Poodle 72 The eating spot 73 The sleeping spot 73 The potty spot 74 Scheduling a Checkup with Your Vet 74 Chapter 6: Welcoming Your Poodle Home 75 Picking Up Your Poodle 75 Selecting the right day and the right time 75 Taking home other items besides the Poodle 76 Traveling home safely 77 Giving Your Poodle the Grand Tour 78 Meeting Other Family Members 79 Kids in the house 79 Other pets 80 Surviving the First Night 82 Anticipating Possible Problems and Planning Sensible Solutions 82 Avoiding bad habits from the outset 83 Handling food issues 83 Getting used to grooming 84 Chapter 7: Providing Your Poodle with a Nutritious Diet 85 Knowing the Nutrients that Your Poodle Needs 85 Dishing Out Main Meals 87 Choosing among dry, canned, and semi-moist foods 87 Doing some home cooking 89 Getting the scoop on raw foods 90 Steering clear of table scraps 91 Keeping water, water everywhere 91 Giving Snacks and Treats Smartly 92 Giving out snacks 92 Trying treats 92 Establishing a Feeding Routine 93 Feeding at set times 93 Having food available all the time 94 Knowing how much food to feed 94 Changing Your Poodle’s Diet as He Grows 95 Avoiding Certain Foods 95 Chapter 8: Keeping Your Poodle Clean and Attractive 97 Drawing Up a Grooming Schedule 97 Deciding between Professional and Personal Grooming 99 Grooming in your personal Poodle salon 99 Ushering your Poodle to a groomer 101 Getting to the Root of Hair Care 102 Brushing and combing 102 Bathing and drying 104 Clipping Your Poodle 107 Keeping it simple with pet clips 107 Showing off with show clips 109 Fresh from Head to Toe: Tackling Other Grooming Tasks 113 Trimming your Poodle’s nails 113 Keeping an eye on your Poodle’s eyes 115 Examining the ears 116 Doing some dental work 118 Part III: Training and Having Fun with Your Poodle Pal 121 Chapter 9: Housetraining Made Easy 123 Littering Your Brain with Housetraining Basics 123 Setting up a housetraining schedule for your Poodle 124 Staying consistent (yet flexible) in your training routine 126 Speeding up the training process 126 Recognizing the telltale “I gotta go!” signs 127 Mastering Effective Housetraining Methods 128 Sleeping the day away: Crate training 128 Putting pee to paper: Paper training 129 Scratch and sprinkle: Litter training 131 Surveying additional indoor training options 132 Getting the Scoop on Cleanup Duty 134 Cleaning up inside 134 Cleaning up in the great outdoors 136 Chapter 10: Instilling Good Manners in Your Poodle 137 Getting a Grip on Some Disciplinary Basics 137 Handling a Collar and Lead 138 Collaring your Poodle 139 Leading on 141 Training Your Poodle with Basic Commands 142 Come! 143 Sit! 145 Down! 146 Stay! 147 Leave it! 148 Heel! 148 Overcoming Common Canine Behavior Problems 149 Barking at the mailman, at neighbors, at squirrels, at 150 I beg you — no begging! 152 Chewing on everything 152 Nipping and mouthing 153 Digging up some trouble 154 Jump, jumping around 155 Aggression against others 155 Finding Professional Help 156 Attending classes 156 Taking private lessons 157 Seeking out animal behaviorists 158 Chapter 11: Socializing Your Poodle 159 Acclimating Your Poodle to New Faces 159 Meeting the neighbors 159 Setting up play dates 160 Enrolling in puppy kindergarten or other classes 161 Handling Strange Situations, Objects, and Noises 162 Going for car rides 162 Adjusting to unfamiliar situations and objects 163 Easing a fear of loud noises 164 Chapter 12: Hitting the Road with Your Poodle 165 Checking Out Your Traveling Options 165 By car 165 By air 167 Taking Care of Other Trip Details 170 Packing it in 170 Carrying the proper ID 171 Staying at a Poodle-friendly place 172 Leaving Your Poodle at Home 173 Boarding your Poodle 173 Picking a pet sitter 175 Chapter 13: Showing Off and Enjoying Your Poodle’s Talents 177 Passing the Canine Good Citizen Test 177 Preparing for the test 178 Taking the test 178 Looking Good: Conformation Shows 179 How can you and your Poodle get ready for conformation shows? 179 How does a conformation show work? 181 Testing Skills: Rally Events 182 Oh, Behave! Obedience Events 183 Staying on Course: Agility Events 185 Surveying an agility course 185 Looking at rules and levels 186 On the Prowl: Hunt Tests 187 Equipping yourself and training 187 Hunting at different levels 188 Earning qualifying scores 188 The Nose Knows: Tracking Tests 189 Sharing the Love: Therapy Poodles 189 How a therapy dog helps 189 How to become certified (and other considerations) 190 Part IV: Maintaining Your Poodle’s Health 191 Chapter 14: Taking Basic Care of Your Poodle’s Health 193 Choosing the Right Veterinarian and Setting a Schedule 193 Knowing what to look for in a vet 194 Asking a potential vet important questions 195 Setting up regular checkups 196 Surveying Alternative Healthcare Choices 197 On pins and needles: Acupuncture 197 Back to basics: Chiropractic medicine 199 Doggie day spa: Massage treatment 199 All-natural: Herbal treatments 200 Homeopathy 202 Taking a Shot at Good Health with Vaccinations 202 Checking out available vaccines 202 Scheduling shots 204 Nip and Tuck: The Basics of Spaying and Neutering 205 What happens during spaying and neutering? 206 When should you spay or neuter your Poodle? 207 Keeping an Eye on Your Poodle’s Health at Home 208 Exercising your Poodle 208 Checking your Poodle regularly 210 Giving medications 210 Chapter 15: Considering Common Poodle Conditions 213 Ouch! Treating Everyday Illnesses and Injuries 213 Cuts and scrapes 213 Lumps and bumps 214 Skin problems 214 Tummy aches 215 Ear issues 215 Internal parasites 216 External parasites 217 Limping 219 Surveying Other Common Poodle Health Issues 220 Bloat 220 Epilepsy 220 Hormonal problems 221 Orthopedic issues 222 Vision conditions 223 Von Willebrand’s Disease 224 Chapter 16: Staying Prepared with First-Aid Basics 225 Stocking the Essentials in Your Canine First-Aid Kit 225 Traditional medicines 226 Holistic medicines 228 Performing Basic First-Aid Techniques on Your Poodle 228 Taking your Poodle’s temperature and pulse 229 Muzzling your Poodle 229 Moving your Poodle safely 230 Giving artificial respiration 230 Treating shock 231 Coming to Your Poodle’s Rescue in Specific Emergencies 232 Lacerations and bleeding 233 Different types of wounds 233 Broken bones 234 Heatstroke 235 Frostbite 236 Choking 236 Poisoning (including insect bites and stings) 237 Electrocution 238 Chapter 17: Easing Your Senior Poodle into the Golden Years 239 Instituting a Sensible Senior Diet 239 Exercising Your Senior Poodle 240 Handling Senior Health Issues 241 Potty problems 241 Arthritis 242 Hearing problems 243 Fading eyesight 244 Saying Goodbye to Your Beloved Poodle 245 Knowing when the time has come 245 Deciding whether to be with your Poodle at the end 247 Memorializing your Poodle 247 Dealing with your grief 248 Part V: The Part of Tens 249 Chapter 18: Ten (or So) Great Sets of Poodle Resources 251 Kennel and Poodle Clubs 251 Rescue Groups 252 Grooming 252 Training 252 Travel 253 Performance Events and Other Fun Activities 253 Therapy Dogs 253 Healthcare 254 Memorials 254 Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Help Your Poodle if Disaster Strikes 255 Stock and Store Necessary Supplies 255 A crate 255 Food and water 256 Medications and vaccination records 256 Identification 256 An extra lead 256 Make a List of What You Need 257 Consider Places Where You Can Go 257 Examine Your Transportation Options 257 Plan to Leave Your Poodle with Other Folks if Necessary 258 Succumb to Your Last Resort: Turn Your Poodle Loose 258 Index 259

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Book SynopsisA fascinating compendium showcasing the extraordinary wonders of the birds that share our world through exquisite ornithological illustrations, prints and drawings. We share the Earth with more than 10,000 species of birds and we have always been enchanted by them. Here, over 60 birds, organized thematically into eight sections, cover all aspects of our relationship with birds. Songbirds' celebrates the greatest bird virtuosi, such as the Nightingale, while Birds of Prey' include majestic hunters such as the Harpy Eagle, which catches prey as large as monkeys and sloths. Feathered Travellers' describes astounding journeys made by birds even some tiny Hummingbirds migrate huge distances. The Love Life of Birds' can rival any soap opera and involves the most brilliant displays, notably the Birds of Paradise, with their extravagant feathers and dances. Avian Cities' explores species such as the Flamingo that live in spectacular large colonies. Useful to Us' examines the ways we find birds of value, such as the Turkey, but also the Canary. Threatened and Extinct' describes some no longer living and others that seem on the brink. Birds have also had great mystical significance, both for good and evil, and Revered and Adored' considers such species as the Sacred Ibis, believed by the ancient Egyptians to represent the god Thoth. For anyone interested in the natural world and the wonderful variety of birds around us, this beautifully illustrated book is a visual treat that will inspire, inform and delight.

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Book SynopsisFirst published in 1789, this is a study of the flora and fauna of the parish of Selborne in Hampshire. This volume also includes the author's correspondence with the two distinguished naturalists, Thomas Penant and the Honourable Daines Barrington.Trade Review'A bibliographic treat, both editorially and pictorially … a book of authority and charm' - House & Garden'Would make the perfect seasonal gift for anyone who wants to shake off the winter blues and stray out into the spring fields and woods' - Independent

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Book SynopsisHow do bees communicate? What does a beekeeper do? Did you know that Napoleon loved bees? Who survived being stung by 2,443 bees? This book answers all these questions and many more, tracking the history of bees from the time of the dinosaurs to their current plight.Trade Review'A beautifully illustrated new book by cartoonist Piotr Socha will delight your children with all things buzzy…It is a brilliant way to educate the younger generation about something very small but very important' - Absolutely Education Magazine'Designed like a coffee table book, yet containing the knowledge of an encyclopaedia, and reading like a fun newspaper, this is stunningly executed my top non-fiction book of the year' - Minerva Reads'This glorious book will introduce you to the bee world. It is fantastically illustrated in a cartoonish style that is big, bold and will appeal to all ages of reader. As well as being encyclopaedic, it is great fun - featuring recipes and a little bee newspaper, the Daily Buzz' - Book Trust'This A3-sized beautifully illustrated book will quickly become a favourite in any household' - Countryside'The Bee Book is a treasure trove of information just waiting to 'bee' harvested!' - The Bookbag'Charming and educative' - The Tablet'While it is intended for children with most of the illustrations … of a folksy and caricature-type nature, it will readily appeal to adults too' - Beekeeper Quarterly'A marvellous, unique picture book about beekeeping that delights everyone who sees it' - Bees for Development Journal'A wonderfully imagined and wittily illustrated compendium … Full of humour … Everything is beautifully explained in detail on a double-page spread for a deeper understanding. Quite magnificent' - The Society of AuthorsTable of Contents1. 100 millions years ago: bees and dinosaurs • 2. How a bee is built • 3. Types of bee and their functions • 4. The Queen Bee and bee breeding • 5. Bees’ dancing and swarming • 6. Honeycomb, contractions based on it and other examples of biomimetics • 7. Pollination • 8. Fruits and vegetables that rely on bees • 9. Other secondary pollinators • 10. First traces of contact between a man and a bee • 11. Ancient Egypt 12. Greek divinities and honey in Greek mythology • 13. Alexander and Poppea • 14. Beehive Design • 15. Early Slavs and Saint Ambrose • 16. Napoleon and Josephine 17. Curiosities • 18. Early honey harvesting • 19. Honey harvesting and early honey-hunters • 20. How a bee-hive is built • 21. Beekeeper’s clothing and tools • 22. A beekeeper’s work • 23. Types of beehives • 24. Figurative • 25. Ethiopia and Cameroon • 26. Asia • 27. Honey-giving plants • 28. Travelling apiaries • 29. How honey’s by-products are made • 30. Types of honey and dishes in which it’s used • 31. Enemies of bees and lovers of honey • 32. Bee sting • 33. Vanishing bees and hand-pollination • 34. Beehives in cities and hotels for pollinators • 35. Curiosities

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Book SynopsisRichard Dawkins has written a string of bestselling books, including the phenomenal The God Delusion. He is a fellow of the Royal Society and the Royal Society of Literature, and has won numerous awards. He was a professor at Oxford University until 2008 and he remains a fellow of New College.Trade ReviewDawkins has a gift for making science enjoyable ... [He is] one of the greatest scientific writers/explainers of all time. * Bill Gates *From the first sentence it reads with the force and fluency of a classic ... a luminous, authoritative prose that transcends age differences * The Times *Stunning in appearance ... the book is a triumph * New Scientist *The text is persuasive whatever one's age ... the chapter on rainbows has the clearest explanation of how they appear that I've ever seen * Financial Times *I wanted to write this book but I wasn't clever enough. Now I've read it, I am -- Ricky Gervais

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Book SynopsisAll 100 images awarded in the 2021 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition are featured in this powerful collection, together with the stories of what they reveal and how they were created.

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Book SynopsisFROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE SECRET LIFE OF COWS''Elegiac, funny, warm and wise, The Wisdom of Sheep will delight country folk and city dwellers alike.'' KATHERINE MAY''A wonderful antidote to the hectic pace of modern life.'' JAMES OSWALDWe talk about people behaving like sheep, which assumes that sheep all behave in the same way. That has not been my experience.Some are affectionate, others prone to head-butting. Some are determinedly self-sufficient, others seek our help when they need it. And some can be trusted to lead the flock home. They are as individual as we are.Farm animals are familiar to us from childhood stories, but little did we know that their inner lives are full of complexity, deep bonds and family dramas. Rosamund Young has been an organic farmer for over forty years and this is her record of a life at the beck and call of the animals while observing and preserving the abundant wildlife at Kite's Nest Farm. It is a story of joy, discovery, cooperation and sometimes heartbreak. We learn about sheep growing old disgracefully, the intelligence of supposedly bird-brained' hens, conversations' between cows and why you should never send a text whilst milking . . .''Delightful.'' ALAN BENNETT, ON THE SECRET LIFE OF COWS

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Book SynopsisChildren Will Take the Lead with Fun & Easy Dog Training TechniquesEvery child wants a dog, yet not every child--or even grown-up!--is equipped to take on the responsibilities that come with owning a dog. But with the help of Vanessa Estrada Marin, the director of a sought-after dog-training program for kids, your child will have fun being in charge!Dog Training for Kids breaks down lessons and tutorials in simple steps and easy-to-follow instructions. Kids will have everything they need to be caring and responsible dog owners: Basic Training Lessons including Stopping Unnecessary Barking, Potty & House Training, Obedience, Leash Training, Crate Training Essential Commands including Sit, Stay, Heel, Drop It Clever Tricks including Roll Over, Speak, High Five, and Leap Super Fun Games including Obstacle Course, Frisbee, Tunnel And More -- Equipment List, How to Train Your Dog to Be Calm at the Vet, How to Dog Proof Your Home Whether young dog lovers will be raising puppies, adopting rescues, or getting their first dogs, this all-in-one book will give them the confidence and knowledge to properly train, take care of, and establish a lasting bond with their well-behaved furry friends.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Anyone lucky enough to be visiting this region of Australia should have a copy of the book."--Frederic H. Brock, Wildlife ActivistTable of Contents*Frontmatter, pg. 1*Contents, pg. 3*About this book, pg. 7*How to use this book, pg. 8*Maps of the Top End, pg. 10*Geography and geology of the Top End, pg. 12*Weather and seasons of the Top End, pg. 14*Habitats of the Top End, pg. 16*How to watch wildlife, pg. 20*Where to find wildlife, pg. 22*Birds of Wetlands and Beaches, pg. 24*Raptors: Hawks, Eagles and Falcons, pg. 80*Birds of the Forest: Mangroves and Monsoon Forests, pg. 94*Birds of Open Areas Woodlands and Grasslands, pg. 120*Mammals, pg. 196*Reptiles and Amphibians, pg. 220*Further reading, pg. 264*Acknowledgements, pg. 264*Photo credits, pg. 265*Index, pg. 267

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Book SynopsisDiscover the fascinating world of Ireland's diverse and astonishing collection of native wildflowers. This new edition reflects the many changes to our botanical knowledge since The Wildflowers of Ireland was first published in 2014. There's updated information on the distribution of native wildflowers, along with more than 90 additional species, all beautifully photographed by the author.For ease of identification, the species are divided into colour categories and within each category the species are grouped by, for example, the number of petals in the flower or whether the species carries its flowers in a cluster or a spike.In easily understood terminology, focus is put on the main identifying features of each plant, by colour, size, shape of flower, leaf, habitat, flowering season, and where in Ireland it might be found.This is a must for enthusiasts of all ages and levels of experience.

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Book SynopsisHugh Murphy is a 28 year old student at the University of Southern California, Ostrow School of Dentistry. Hugh began his career as an artist selling watercolor paintings of fish in order to pay for his applications to dental school, but has always enjoyed drawing and painting in his free time as an outlet. He loves science, nature films, his wife, Sarah, and shark week. T-Rex Trying began as a joke between Hugh and his brother, and is his first book.Hugh and Sarah moved to Los Angeles from Boston in August, 2010.

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Book SynopsisTHE PERFECT GIFT for those who value elegance, affection, cold hearted killing and expensive, clawed to death furniture. __________________________________''A pet can be great fun.Cats are warm and fluffy, like cuddly toys, and their owners give them lots of time and affection. And, just like cuddly toys, they do very little in return.''__________________________________''Over thousands of years, we have developed a special relationship with the animals that share our homes.Dogs have evolved to serve many sorts of human needs.And humans have evolved to serve many sorts of cat food.''__________________________________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown

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Book SynopsisThe Trouble with Gundogs takes a new look at the causes and cures for the many faults that can crop up in the process of training a Gundog. Dogs and humans have lived, worked and played together for thousands of years and strong bonds have formed between them. With luck and care, the training, management and handling of a Gundog will progress without a hitch. The luck begins with natural talent on both sides and the care ensures that correct choices are made and good sense prevails. However, things can still go wrong. This book offers solutions to the problems that may occur along the way. There are hundreds of different types of dog and each one has its own character. Because of this, one size does not fit all when tackling a problem, and different approaches are offered. Observation, determination and perseverance will usually be rewarded.

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Book SynopsisJUDGY FISH GAME - Judgy Fish by Brass monkey is the ultimate party game for adults who prefer their fish served with a side of sass! Say goodbye to boring old 'Go Fish' and hello to a hilariously competitive game where players compete to craft the best (aka, funniest) insults imaginable for hundreds of overly-critical fish. These aquatic critics are hell-bent on mercilessly judging everything in sight, and it's up to you to bring the laughter! From cheeky quips to downright savage burns, it's a battle of wits where no one is safe from the sharp tongues of the Judgy Fish. INCLUDES - Suitable for 2 to 4 (or more) players, this game pits friends against each other in a battle of wit and humor. With 75 double-sided Fish cards, 150 Sentence cards, and 150 Object cards, the possibilities for roasting are as vast as the ocean itself. So gather your school, sharpen your insults, and let the Judgy Fish reign supreme in a game night that promises laughter as deep as the sea! GREAT FOR PARTIES - Judgy Fish by Brass Monkey is a hilarious and interactive experience that keeps everyone engaged and entertained, making it the perfect icebreaker for any gathering. Plus, with its easy-to-learn rules and quick gameplay, even newcomers can jump right in and join the fun. So whether you're hosting a small get-together or a raucous bash, this game is guaranteed to keep the laughs flowing and the good times rolling all night long.     PERFECT FOR GIFTING - Perfect for anyone with a sharp wit and a love for hilarious party games, Judgy Fish is the ultimate gift for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion. It's a refreshing break from typical gifts, offering hours of entertainment and bonding with friends and family. Plus, its unique concept and easy-to-grasp gameplay make it suitable for players of all ages and backgrounds. So if you want to give a gift that's guaranteed to bring joy and laughter, look no further.     BRASS MONKEY - We bridge the gap between kitschy roadside souvenirs and elegant fine china, offering a curated collection of well-designed products infused with a delightful sense of humor. Our mission is to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, crafting items that seamlessly blend functionality with whimsy. From quirky guides to stylish essentials, we specialize in creating must-have treasures that add joy and personality to everyday life.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive directory of tack for riding, showing, dressage, jumping and racing, with 400 photographs.

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Book Synopsis In the years since we first published All I Need to Know I Learned from My Cat , with over 2 million copies in print and the fastest-selling book in Workman’s history, one thing hasn’t changed—people are still starved for wisdom. Few oracles have dispensed as much common-sense truth as Binky, Suzy Becker''s cat. 'It''s O.K. to wear the same thing every day.' 'Know all the sunny places.' 'Flaunt your hair loss.' 'Get mad when you''re stepped on.' Life lessons such as these and dozens of others propelled the book like a champagne cork to the top of The New York Times bestseller list. Now, to celebrate the book''s double-platinum milestone, there''s a new edition: the original book, in a fresh cover, plus 48 new pages, including the Are You a Cat Person? quiz. The cat, Binky, is perspicacious and profound; the artist, Suzy, is utterly delightful; and the combined effect is one of immense and irresistible charm. Every cat fancier will recognize

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Book SynopsisNews for dogs and dog lovers to smile about: The irresistible bestseller is now even more irresistible with a 4-by-6-inch “chunky” format. As quirky, colorful, and giftable as ever, 97 Ways to Make a Dog Smile is now fresher and more appealing. Developed by Jenny Langbehn, a veterinary nurse who has a gift for making dogs happy, here are 97 foolproof methods and tricks for putting any dog into a state of pure pleasure. Enhancing each entry is an adorable, full-color photograph of the guaranteed result—a smiling dog. Give these a try: Lower-Ear Noogies. The Thumper. Lazy Man’s Tetherball. The Hansel and Gretel—“For an afternoon of fun, scamper about the house leaving a trail of plain popped popcorn in your wake.” Or “Subliminal Game,” which works by sneaking a favorite word like “cookie” into otherwise boring jabber.* The tricks require no fancy props or special talents—jus

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Book SynopsisYou don’t have to go to the countryside to experience nature; London’s wild spaces and wildlife are much more diverse than we thinkLondon is usually thought of as a place of cars, concrete, lights, noise and pollution, a harsh, unyielding landscape created to accommodate mankind, not wildlife. We rush through the city, focused on our destination, wrapped up in our thoughts, but if you take the time to stop and look you’ll discover that London is teeming with wildlife ready to be discovered and enjoyed. More than 15,000 species of flora, fungi and fauna have been recorded within Greater London. In 2019, for example, there were 139 seal pups born in the Thames, and Croydon  is one of the richest areas for butterflies in the UK.London in the Wild will encourage you to explore the city – from your garden, local parks and community spaces to London’s eclectic wildlife habitats, including wetlands, woodlands and heaths. You’ll discover the secrets of the German Hairy Snail, the day-to-day life of a London tube mouse and the activities of seahorses living in the Thames. 

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Book SynopsisA leading biologist looks at how humans have meddled with evolution throughout history – and what we will do nextTrade Review‘An accessible, enlightening writer… Big history meets big science – and it’s great entertainment.’ -- The Times, Best Books of 2021‘[Life as We Made It] provides a detailed exploration of some of the most influential technologies of our time. It also offers a tantalising glimpse of what might be in store in the future, when humanity starts to mix things up all over again.’ -- New Scientist‘[A] fun-filled survey… Shapiro’s anecdotes are full of energy… Perfect for fans of Mary Roach, this is science writing with much to savour.’ * Publishers Weekly *‘A brilliant combination of science, natural history, and first-person experience, Life as We Made It shows how our species has been manipulating nature for nearly as long as we’ve been around. Anyone who wants to better understand the future of life – human and otherwise – should read this book.’ -- Jennifer Doudna, winner of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry‘For the past two decades, Beth Shapiro has pioneered using ancient DNA to understand the diversity of life. In Life as We Made It, her twin passions for cutting-edge science and natural history leap from every page. This book will entertain and challenge you to think in new ways about our role in the future of life on Earth.’ -- Neil Shubin, evolutionary biologist and author of Your Inner Fish‘Very few people write about the insane complexities and power of biology with greater clarity, insight and levity than Beth Shapiro.’ -- Adam Rutherford, author of A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived‘In this brilliant new book, biologist Beth Shapiro tells the incredible story of how we’re remaking much of nature and lays out a thoughtful path for how we can survive and thrive by learning to more wisely apply our god-like powers.’ -- Jamie Metzl, author of Hacking Darwin‘Shapiro chronicles the many ways humans have influenced the evolutionary trajectories of other species, from prehistory through the present day. Tools like CRISPR are just the latest way we have shaped the life on this planet. She effectively makes the case that our use of evolution as a tool is ethically acceptable, if done carefully and with informed consent.’ -- Emma Marris, author of Wild Souls‘[Shapiro’s] expansive survey of the hopes and fears – and the hypes and fails – of genetic manipulation is an enjoyable tour of “impossible” species created to solve pressing human problems… She builds a convincing case… there is no doubt that synthetic biology has the potential to help solve some of our biggest global problems. With this clear-eyed account of its humanitarian potential, Shapiro has done the field a great service.’ * Nature *‘Life as We Made It presents a compelling vision that encourages us to be more open-minded.’ -- Philippa Nuttall * New Statesman *‘Thoughtful and entertaining’ -- Adrian Woolfson * Wall Street Journal *‘In an age when “technology” has become synonymous with the information kind, it is worth being reminded that other sorts are available. And with one of them people can, if they so choose, remake themselves.’ -- Economist‘Throughout our existence, humans have been unconscious genetic engineers. In this excellent summary of the most exciting parts of 21st-century biology, Beth Shapiro shows how we have inadvertently shaped the natural world, producing extinctions and slowly altering domestic animals. Above all, she optimistically describes how we might be able to use our new conscious ability to engineer genomes to save species and deliberately change the world for the better.’ -- Professor Matthew Cobb, University of Manchester‘An engaging account of how our ancestors’ actions, over tens of thousands of years, ended up modifying our genomes and those of countless other species, a thanksgiving for the beauty and bounty wrought by these changes, and a thoughtful, refreshingly optimistic anticipation of what is to come as we, one way or another, exert ever greater control over evolution.’ -- Austin Burt, professor of evolutionary genetics, Imperial College London‘Deeply thought-provoking… Around two to three decades ago the protests against genetically modified food types seemed warranted and necessary due to far too many unknowns. Now, with more precise genetic editing, examples such as Golden Rice discussed by Shapiro demonstrate that we are now in more nuanced times, and this is a topic that does need to be examined and more closely debated. Shapiro’s book is timely and well worth reading.’ -- Simon Cocking, Irish Tech News‘The scientific study of ancient DNA preserved in extinct species and the possibility of de extinction make for truly fascinating reading. Employing just the right amount of paleontology, history, genomics, and archaeology, Shapiro warns that we stand on the precipice of fashioning a new, unnatural nature. The risk of messing up the future of other species and even the planet itself looms large.’ * Booklist *‘Shapiro takes readers on a succinct and compelling journey through historical events, inventions, and decisions that have forever changed the course of life on Earth… In what is perhaps the greatest accomplishment of Life as We Made It, Shapiro clearly articulates key questions whose answers will define how we think about and use the power we now yield… Shapiro offers readers a history lesson from which to pull both caution and inspiration. In doing so, she sets the table for a needed conversation about our lasting imprint on the tree of life. It is up to us to take a seat.’ -- Science‘Shapiro is a fantastic science communicator who addresses the many nuances of each topic she touches, and she can be disarmingly funny. I heartily recommend you read this book.’ -- The Inquisitive Biologist‘Beth Shapiro’s unmissable book… My advice is not to waste time on COP26, and read this book instead… She is a thoughtful academic… This book brings readers up to date, assessing the impact on research of the Covid-19 event and the appetite for adopting riskier technologies more quickly… Life as We Made It turns a potentially chilling threat into a promise – so long as those charged with the process are as far-seeing and practical as its author. That’s the challenge upon which readers will be left reflecting.’ -- Reaction‘Beth Shapiro takes readers on a journey of scientific discovery, explaining how symbiotic relationships between humans and the environment around us have changed – but not always for the better…’ * Engadget *

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Book SynopsisWith easy-to-follow instructions and clear photographs, this guide shows you everything you need to know to safely and effectively handle and groom your horse. Veteran trainer Cherry Hill shares expert techniques for haltering, tying, clipping, bathing, braiding, leading, blanketing, and more. Learn how proper horsekeeping not only helps your animal look and feel its best, but can enhance the special bond between horse and rider. Horse Handling & Grooming will help riders of all abilities improve, and even expand, their horsekeeping skills.

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Book SynopsisCovers various subspecies and forms of butterflies in the British Isles. This book provides directions and field tips on where to find them, as well as details of identification and behaviour. It includes photographs of living specimen in the field.

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Book SynopsisA fully illustrated guide to the 60 best places to watch birds around London, by one of London's most experienced birders, for both the keen birdwatcher and those wanting ideas for a day or afternoon out among nature, published in association with the London Wildlife Trust.Trade Review'I honestly cannot push this enough - this is a stunning book. Beautiful pictures.' BBC Radio London; 'A great guide for the amateur birder, an ornithological tour of the capital's woodlands, wetlands, parks and post-industrial backwaters.' -Wild London magazine; 'A lovely, almost pocket-sized, guide to the best birding sites in the London area that will encourage more of us to see beyond our city into the woods, wetlands and grasslands where a whole new world of birdwatching awaits us. This book is clearly aimed at the general birdwatcher and those with an interest in natural history and will, I am sure, encourage more Londoners to look beyond the tower blocks and street vendors to see something of the birdlife that shares our great city. The author s infectious enthusiasm for birds and birdwatching comes through every page.' Surfbirds.com

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Book SynopsisWhen corruption runs deep, Rex Dalton will stop at nothing to shatter a drugs empire. On a critical mission to Afghanistan to investigate the opium trade, Rex Dalton stumbles across spine-chilling deceit and corruption that snakes through the highest echelons of power in Afghanistan, America, and Europe. When urgent requests to his superiors to eradicate the drug empire fall on deaf ears, Dalton, with his military dog, Digger, at his side, takes matters into his own hands, stirring up a hornet's nest so deadly that even he, one of the world's most lethal assassins, might not survive. Dalton and Digger's fight for justice began inThe Fulcrum, the prequel to the K9 Thrillers series, where their partnership was forged in blood and betrayal. Now, inThe Power of Three, the battle continuesdeadlier than ever. The Power of Threeis the pulse-pounding first installment in JC Ryan's electrifying K9 Thrillers series. _____________________________________________________________Praise forThe Power of Three:? ? ? ? ? A tour de force! Dog and human come together!? ? ? ? ? Wow! Read this book from start to finish - amazing! I want more. ? ? ? ? ? Great start to a new series. I love the dog. ? ? ? ? ? This book has everything I want in a great thriller, and it will keep you up most of the night. ? ? ? ? ? ANOTHER AWESOME READ!!

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Is a Chihuahua Your Canine Compadre? 7 Chapter 1: Sharing Your Digs with a Dog: A Big Decision 9 Chapter 2: What’s Behind That Unique Chihuahua Look? 21 Chapter 3: Perusing the Particulars of Chihuahua Charm 35 Part 2: Fitting a Compact Canine into Your Life 49 Chapter 4: Choosing Your Ideal Chihuahua 51 Chapter 5: Welcome Home, Little Amigo 75 Chapter 6: What’s on the Chi Menu? 97 Chapter 7: Grooming the Body Beautiful 117 Chapter 8: Chirobics: For Fitness and Fun 133 Part 3: Positive Training for Your Petite Pal 143 Chapter 9: Socializing Your Chihuahua 145 Chapter 10: Establishing Good Behavior and Manners 163 Chapter 11: Being Your Chihuahua’s Mentor 183 Chapter 12: Teaching Your Chi Tricks, Canine Sports, and Ringside Skills 201 Part 4: Chihuahua Care and Concerns 229 Chapter 13: Visiting the Vet 231 Chapter 14: Debugging the Dog 253 Chapter 15: Dealing with Sickness, Injury, and Other Considerations 265 Part 5: The Part of Tens 287 Chapter 16: Ten Questions to Ask Chihuahua Breeders 289 Chapter 17: Ten Fascinating Facts About Chihuahuas 295 Chapter 18: Ten (Or So) Famous Chihuahuas 301 Index 307

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Book SynopsisFind out whether your dog or puppy has anxiety, and learn what you can do to help Dog anxiety is common among all breeds, but different dogs can show different symptoms. Dog Anxiety For Dummies is for the millions of dog parents (and dog-parents-to-be) who want to help improve their pets' quality of life and relieve their suffering. With this helpful resource, you can recognize common signs of anxiety in dogs, discover what triggers their anxiety, learn to use training and play to ease anxiety, and find professional help when you need it. You'll also get tips for dealing with specific situations like separation anxiety, fear aggression, noise-sensitive pups, and addressing trauma in rescue dogs. Calm dogs of all ages with the expert tips inside! Recognize your dog's anxiety symptoms and triggersUnderstand treatment options for dogs displaying anxious behaviorsImplement daily routines and training solutions to help alleviate anxietyHelp your dog feel comfortable about strangers, cope wi

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Book Synopsis''The perfect read for anyone who wants to bond with their pet at a deeper level.'' Woman''s OwnHave you ever wanted to know what your cat was thinking?In The Book Your Cat Wishes You Would Read, feline behaviourist Lucy Hoile gives you all the information you could ever need to build an even better, happier relationship with your cat. Lucy is speaking directly to you, the carer, and is here to support you on this amazing journey.Cats are an enigmatic species and their behaviour is subtle and difficult to read. Because of this, it''s not always easy to understand what they need from us and our relationship with them can suffer as a result.Included in this book is information on how cats communicate through body language, vocalisations and their secret language of scent. Deciphering this information helps us understand what they are trying to tell us, including when they are feeling unwell, when they are stressed or when the

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Book SynopsisThe Soviets were great pioneers of the race to space in the Cold War era. It was a source of great pride, and this book charts that story with the Soviet people at the heart of that innovation.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive, single source of information on the plants and animals that live alongside us. This updated edition features new material on climate change, recycling and wild spaces in gardens.This friendly handbook is full of practical advice on attracting wildlife to your garden and encouraging creatures to stick around. A helpful introductory section includes expert tips on green gardening, seasonal planting, how to deal with garden predators and how to get children involved in gardening. A DIY chapter, with a step-by-step guide on creating projects for your garden from building nest, bat and hedgehog boxes to making your own pond is also included. From foxes to finches and from lizards to ladybirds, colour photographs illustrate almost 400 garden species, including mammals, birds, insects, invertebrates, reptiles and amphibians, flowers, trees, shrubs and fungi, while the comprehensive text explains everything you need to cultivate a haven for nature.Trade ReviewNature lovers will find this handbook full of great advice, from seasonal planting through to recycling, with lots of information on climate change, too. * People's Friend *Remarkably comprehensive... This is a great book and one that should be on the shelves of all green-fingered naturalists – whether you’ve a few acres or a window box! -- Steve Willis * British Trust for Ornithology *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword The RSPB Introduction Species Accounts DIY in the Garden Glossary Index Image Credits

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Book SynopsisA transformative book that opens hearts and minds to the unseen wonders of Ireland's natural world as it invites us to exchange eco-overwhelm for a Wild Embrace!

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Book SynopsisIntroducing Complete Cat Care - a one-stop guide combining everything you need to know about cats in one practical manual.It''s no secret that a happy cat is a healthy cat, and this guide offers everything you need to keep your cat in peak mental and physical condition. Jam-packed with expert advice to nurture your feline friend from kittenhood to old age, you can uncover essential guidance on cat behaviour, getting your first cat, as well as advice on feeding your cat and top tips on cat grooming.Dive straight in to discover: -Clear step-by-step photographic sequences show you how to groom your cat and how to administer basic first aid for ease of reference. -Quick reference checklists help you to identify health issues so you can deal with them promptly-Offers expert guidance from an experienced veterinary consultant Featuring a comprehensive health section with a complete guide to common and more serious cat disorders, with advice on

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Book SynopsisFrom the deep forests of the Canadian Northwest to the red-rock deserts of the American Southwest, North America offers a myriad of opportunities for hiking, camping, trekking, and simply enjoying the abundance of the natural world. This opulent volume highlights 41 of those wilderness locations.Filled with authoritative maps, data-driven graphics, awe-inspiring photographs, and thoughtful essays, this vivid book will feed the soul of everyone who loves wild places. Six lush chapters take readers from the eastern woodlands to the central plains, from the northern wilderness to southwestern desert lands—including key wilderness areas in Canada and Mexico. You’ll discover the fascinating history of the High Peaks of the Adirondacks, learn about fossil remains on the Upper Missouri River, gaze through the rainforest canopy of Alaska’s Tongass National Forest, and experience Grand Canyon Parashat’s Dark Sky Park. A special section rich inTrade Review"For on-the-go vacationers aswell as armchair travelers,…National Geographic: Atlas of Wild America...provides a picturesque super-dive into spectacular horizons. Written by Jon Waterman, a former park ranger and veteran guide, with a foreword by environmental historian Roderick F. Nash, this hefty tome, with 308 photos and 262 maps, applauds both well-known majestic favorites and off-the-beaten-path intimate finds, unveiling intricate details and data galore. Be awed by nature-loving secrets and surprises."—Laura Manske, Forbes"This gorgeous coffee table book chronicles 41 of the most spectacular public lands across North America from wilderness areas to state parks, seashores to trails. Filled with stunning National Geographic photography, essays, graphics and maps you’ll discover new places to add to your bucket list." —Outside's Yosemite National Park Trips

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Book SynopsisYour dog just doesn''t seem to listen. You''ve been through obedience training, but he still can''t seem to master the most basic commands. And nothing you do seems to prevent him from misbehaving. ''Clients usually come to me when their dogs are ruining their lives, not when they won''t sit,'' says Cesar. ''But everywhere I go, people are telling me they are confused about the wide variety of training options and theories out there.'' Now, in his usual straightforward, confident manner, Cesar takes on the topic of training for the first time, by explaining the importance of balance as the foundation for a healthy relationship between you and your dog. He calls upon some of the foremost experts in the field so that you can find the perfect approach that works for you and your dog.Filled with practical advice, anecdotes, tips, and trouble-shooting techniques from Cesar and his colleagues, this is the ultimate guide to a well-behaved and well-balanced dog - from Trade Review'[Millan is] serene and mesmerizing . . . He deserves a cape and mask'. * New York Times *[Cesar] arrives amid canine chaos and leaves behind peace. * Malcolm Gladwell, The New Yorker *Icon to dog owners all over the world... The man is a dog wizard, a genius * Anne Shooter, Daily Mail *'Millan's wizardlike facility with dogs - the calm he brings to them, the confident way he handles them - is mind-blowing.' * Newsweek *

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Book Synopsis‘An entertaining book, written with Fort’s characteristic conversational style… A real pleasure to read’ – BBC Countryfile ‘A wide-ranging, intelligent and bracingly enjoyable book’ – The Literary Review ‘Meticulously researched and seasoned with wry humour, this is a perceptive and richly rewarding read’ – Mail on Sunday We have lived in villages a long time.  The village was the first model for communal living. Towns came much later, then cities. Later still came suburbs, neighbourhoods, townships, communes, kibbutzes. But the village has endured. Across England, modernity creeps up to the boundaries of many, breaking the connection the village has with the land. With others, they can be as quiet as the graveyard as their housing is bought up by city ‘weekenders&rsquoTrade Review‘An entertaining book, written with Fort’s characteristic conversational style… A real pleasure to read.’ * BBC Countryfile *‘Charming…Mr Fort doesn’t only focus on the visually delightful in village life, he tells it as it is – without any firm conclusion, possibly, but with cordiality and wit.’ * Country Life *‘A witty, charming and informative book… full of shrewd insights peppered with nostalgia and humour.' * Countryside magazine *‘The headline news is that village life is still alive and well and it is great fun looking for it.’ * Best of British *‘A chatty and often amusing summary of his enquiries into twenty-odd English villages… Warm and thoughtful.’ * The Oldie *‘A wide-ranging, intelligent and bracingly enjoyable book.’ * The Literary Review *‘Timely, myth-busting march through English rural history... this pedal around the parishes is an entertaining and provocative read on a subject close to every English heart.’ * The Spectator *‘Meticulously researched and seasoned with wry humour, this is a perceptive and richly rewarding read.’ * Mail on Sunday *‘Tom Fort is one of those delightfully curious sorts of fellow who writes delightfully curious sorts of books about delightfully curious sorts of things… He is – as he admits – no expert, but he certainly has lots of good ideas. The Village News may be a light read but someone in Whitehall should really take it seriously.’ * Guardian *‘A thoughtful, clear-sighted history of the English village told through twenty-one case studies, each of which has its particular character…a passionate cry to spare our countryside from the fate of Oliver Goldsmith’s “Deserted Village”.’ * Times Literary Supplement *‘Unashamedly nostalgic but perceptive…simply wonderful.’ * Cotswold Life *‘This book explores the whole notion of the village... Warm and affectionate, but frank and honest too.’ * Country Walking *

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Book SynopsisAlexandra Horowitz’s runaway bestseller Inside of a Dog began a movement among dog owners to not just quietly accept and enjoy the presence of the pooch at their sides, but to wonder at that dog, and let him show us how he sees the world, and what he knows.   What the dog sees and knows comes mostly through his nose, and the information that every dog has about the world based on smell is unthinkably rich. It is rich in a way we humans once knew something about, once even acted on, but have since neglected. By smelling, tapping into this sensory resource that we have but that we largely ignore, the dog has become an informant. To a dog, there is no such thing as ‘fresh air.’ Every gulp of air is full of information.   In Being a Dog, Horowitz, a research scientist in the field of dog cognition, explores what the nose knows as never done before by taking an imaginative leap into what it is like to be a dog. Under the tutelage of her

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Book SynopsisWhat is it about the humble pig that holds such a special place in our hearts?In a frosty field on the longest night of the year, eight little piglets snuffle their first breaths, and jostle close to their mother to feed...So begins the life of the farm animal that you think you already know. But think again... This is the magical account of the life and times of a gang of Saddleback pigs, from one of the most forward-thinking organic farmers in the United Kingdom.Helen Browning shines a light on the secret lives of these mischievous, intelligent, and inventive animals - and shares her vision for the future of ethical farming.If you liked The Secret Life of Cows and A Shepherd''s Life, you''ll love this evocative and illuminating tale...What people are saying about Helen:''A woman who won''t be cowed in the war against titan farms'' - Independent''Pioneering'' -

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Book SynopsisA species-by-species guide that shows you how to find and watch nearly 300 mammal, reptile, amphibian and invertebrate species in the UK.Most wildlife books are designed to help you identify the animals you have seen. This book is different. In this new, user-friendly guide one British species is highlighted per page, and each account explains in accessible text how to find it, where to find it and how to ensure you have the most rewarding wildlife-watching experiences.Within the How to Find' section, author Marianne Taylor explains the best time to look for each species, its preferred habitat, and offers tips to help make your search easier or more productive. In Watching Tips' she advises on how to get the most from your encounter, how to observe the species at length and with luck witness its most fascinating behaviour. A colour panel indicates each species' geographical distribution on a map, including Super Sites' where the species is particularly abundant or regular. A calTable of ContentsIntroduction Which wildlife? Watching wildlife responsibly Sharing knowledge At home and away How to use this book Species accounts Mammals Reptiles and Amphibians Fish Butterflies Moths Dragonflies and Damselflies Bees and Wasps Flies Beetles Grasshoppers and Crickets Other Insects Spiders Other Invertebrates Glossary Further reading and resources Index Photograph credits

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