Natural History Books
Headline Publishing Group The Cat Who Could Read Backwards The Cat Who...
Book SynopsisThe world of modern art is a mystery to many. But for Jim Qwilleran it turns into a mystery of another sort when his assignment to cover the art beat for the Daily Fluxion leads down the path to murder. A stabbing in an art gallery, vandalised paintings, a fatal fall from a scaffolding - this is not at all what Qwilleran expects when he turns his reporting talents to art. But now Qwilleran and his newly found partner, Koko the brilliant Siamese, are in their element - sniffing out clues and confounding criminals intent on mayhem and murder.Trade ReviewPraise for the Cat Who... series:'The fastidious plotting is designed to appeal to more than just the cat-lover' The Times;'This droll and engaging mystery...firmly grips the reader...a lively witty tale bolstered by sharply etched characters' Publishers Weekly;'An engaging tongue-in-cheek yarn with a sting in the tail that won't just appeal to the cat-lover' Belfast Telegraph; 'It's a Wonderful Life meets The Aristocats in this daft but endearing whodunnit' Liverpool Daily Post;'Mrs Braun has a breezy style; the cats are really smart' New York Times Book Review;'Great fun!' Lawrence Block'Entertaining and absorbing mysteries which, in the tradition of all good whodunnits, keep you guessing right to the end' Dumfries and Galloway Standard'Lilian Jackson Braun purveys delight from beginning to end' Los Angeles Times'Like news from Lake Woebegon, Braun's Cat Who... series...has charmed readers' Publishers Weekly'Light-hearted originals... The mix of crime and cats [is] catnip to readers who like both' Chicago Sun-Times'An offbeat series with a good deal of charm' The Baltimore Sun'Braun writes with charm and sureness' Cleveland Plain Dealer
£9.49
Elsevier Health Sciences Robinsons Genetics for Cat Breeders and
Book SynopsisProvides breeders and veterinarians with a range of information on Genetics. The authors have reviewed the traditional sources of scientific literature, and conducted interviews with veterinarians, researchers and breeders. Their aim has been to make the book accessible, whilst providing an impartial look at sometimes controversial issues.Trade Review"If for three decades the late Roy Robinson s Genetics for Cat Breeders has been the cat breeder s Bible, this new book must be the American Revised Version....[The authors] have successfully preserved, continued and expanded on Roy Robinson s pioneering work... Not only does it continue Robinson s work, it actually makes the best guide to feline genetics better!"C.F.A. s The AlmanacTable of ContentsIntroduction; Reproduction and development; Principles of heredity; Impacts of heredity; Breeding systems; Breeding practices; Inbreeding; Coat inheritance; Colour inheritance; Genetics of colour variation and breeds; Genetic anomalies; Glossary; Bibliography; Index.
£59.84
The History Press Ltd Animal Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland
Book SynopsisA collection of folk tales about our native wildlife from a professional storyteller
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Weather for Hillwalkers
Book SynopsisThe definitive guide to understanding and interpreting mountain weather systems
£10.44
The History Press Ltd Jeoffry
Book SynopsisJeoffry was a real cat who lived 250 years ago, confined to an asylum with Christopher Smart, one of the most visionary poets of the age. In exchange for love and companionship, Smart rewarded Jeoffry with the greatest tribute to a feline ever written. Prize-winning biographer Oliver Soden combines meticulous research with passages of dazzling invention to recount the life of the cat praised as a mixture of gravity and waggery'. The narrative roams from the theatres and bordellos of Covent Garden to the cell where Smart was imprisoned for mania. At once whimsical and profound, witty and deeply moving, Soden's biography plays with the genre like a cat with a toy. It tells the story of a poet and a poem, while setting Jeoffry's life and adventures against the roaring backdrop of eighteenth-century London.Trade ReviewJeoffry is the greatest cat in the English language, and here are his life and times, wittily and deftly imagined, entwined with a memoir of Kit Smart, lunatic and poet, and the London he shared with Samuel Johnson and his cat Hodge. An inspired and original tale -- Hilary Mantel, author of The Mirror and the LightSimply unforgettable ... Oliver Soden has written a little masterpiece ... The life and times of Jeoffry, the cat described in Smart’s famous poem, are imagined here by Soden in one of the most beautiful and haunting books of recent times. This is a book to savour, reflect upon, and give to friends ... It is beautifully written. It is gentle. It is full of historical detail and whimsy, in more or less equal measure. It is a complete treat ... a lovely, enchanting piece of work -- Alexander McCall Smith, author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective AgencyThis is an intensely poignant portrait of a celebrated cat. Jeoffry’s tale is both simple, in its feline perspective of eighteenth-century life, and complex, in its vivid detail, so expertly and engagingly marshalled. It is told with vibrant pace and energy, embraces shocking violence and exquisite tenderness, and is bejewelled with a rich cast of cultural luminaries. As we follow the irresistible subject towards and through his interaction with the poet who would give him his immortality, we smell the streets and the confined spaces, we suffer the blows, we weep the tears. This beautifully written and highly affecting book is a must-read for lovers of poetry, of the eighteenth century, and of cats -- Jane Glover, author of Handel in LondonA heart-lifting delight; I absolutely loved it. A triumph -- Alexandra Harris, author of WeatherlandJeoffry: The Poet’s Cat is an engrossing recreation of eighteenth-century London at its grittiest, from brothels to insane asylums, as seen through the eyes of a famous cat. The blend of scrupulous scholarship with imaginative invention is wonderfully effective -- Leo Damrosch, author of The ClubA bracing and heartfelt scamper through Georgian London, and the life of a much-loved cat – like Jeoffry himself, this delightful book is an irresistible mixture of 'gravity and waggery'. With its supporting cast of eighteenth-century luminaries such as Handel, Dr Johnson and the bloated brothel-keeper Mother Douglas, this is a carefully researched and beautifully imagined feline biography -- Emily Brand, author of The Fall of the House of ByronAn absolute classic … Oliver Soden combines the originality of wit and concept found in Virginia Woolf’s Flush with an intimate portrayal of the humanity of a cat that T.S. Eliot understood so well. I found myself so gloriously moved and entertained by Jeoffry who has leapt purring and stretching, hunting and curling his way into my heart -- Juliet Nicolson, author of A House Full of DaughtersMr Soden’s delightful, insinuating book curls around your thoughts and tickles you with its whiskers ... Soden jokes that if Jubilate Agno is a magnificat (a song of praise to God), the Jeoffry verses are a magnifi-cat. His own magnifi-cat recreation, bound in cloth-covers and sporting a Gainsborough kitty, would make a fine stocking filler - silk, buckled or gartered * The Economist *Oliver Soden has done for Christopher Smart’s cat Jeoffry what Virginia Woolf did for the Brownings’ dog, Flush. Except he’s made a much better job of it. This is a beautifully written, wise and wonderfully entertaining account of loyalty and the meaning of biography. Smart’s cat was indeed a magical being, and Oliver Soden has plucked a wealth of literary art from the cat’s life and from Smart’s unforgettable vision. I intend to give a copy to everybody I like -- Andrew O'Hagan, author of MayfliesI greatly enjoyed this book ... Oliver Soden has found a really vivid "ground-level" way to capture Georgian London, and as soon as Smart comes on the scene a most moving chemistry develops between the cat who has no words and the poet who is adrift in them -- Ann Wroe, author of Francis
£11.69
Little, Brown Book Group The Puppy Express On the road with 25 rescue dogs
Book SynopsisAll aboard!When David Rosenfelt and his family embarked on a roadtrip across the USA to their new home in Maine, he thought he had prepared for every eventuality. They had mapped out the route, brought three just-in-case SatNavs and had enough snacks to feed an army. There was just one tiny complication - they were travelling with twenty-five rescue dogs: a sure-fire recipe for chaos. But having devoted their lives to rehoming thousands of unwanted and unloved dogs, there was no way they could leave them behind.With nine volunteers, three motorhomes and several contingency plans, David and his very large, very hairy family set off on a journey that will test his patience and his sense of humour to the limits. This is a hilarious and uplifting tale of a canine cross-country adventure like no other; if David and his dogs make it to Maine in one piece, it will be a miracle!
£18.16
Little, Brown Book Group Will You Take Me Home The brave rescue dog from
Book Synopsis ''A moving true story that will pull at the heartstrings'' - Woman & Home The first book in the Paws of Fame series, which follows movie animal trainer Julie Tottman as she rescues, nurtures and transforms animals in need of a second chance into film stars. Pickles the Yorkshire Terrier has just had her litter of puppies taken away from her - who knows how many litters she''s delivered and watched the same thing happen to. She''s been left behind in an overcrowded, noisy and dirty barn. She''s very weak and her body is burning all over from a painful skin condition. This has been her life for six years and it will likely never change. Or will it?Julie is a young animal trainer for the movies and is looking for a Yorkshire Terrier for a new film she''s working on with Colin Firth and Amanda Bynes. By chance, she hears of a puppy farm that has been raided by the authorities - the dogs werTrade ReviewA moving true story that will pull at the heartstrings * Woman & Home *
£7.59
Little, Brown Book Group My Farming Life
Book SynopsisAS SEEN ON BBC TWO''S HIT TV-SHOW ''THIS FARMING LIFE''''A heartwarming tale of life on the land'' Alan Titchmarsh''There''s love and loss, challenge and adversity, but above all it''s warm, insightful and inspiring'' Helen Skelton''Will inspire any reader to look at the countryside - and all those who work there - with newfound appreciation'' Jimmy Doherty ''Uplifting, charming and beautifully written'' Adam HensonEmma Gray was just twenty-three when she moved to an isolated farm in Northumberland, becoming Britain''s youngest solo shepherdess. In the seasons that followed, Emma fell in love with its rolling fields, surrounding forest and sturdy farmhouse, tending her sheep and training her dogs - and even found romance.But when Emma finds herself suddenly alone again, heartbroken and recovering from a serious accident, she wonders if her isolated existence is still such a sensible idea. Even if she
£9.99
The History Press Ltd The Kent Downs
Book SynopsisNestled within the heart of the county, sparsely and largely untouched by the pressures of the modern age, the Kent Downs are home to some of the most enchanting countryside in southern England. This book unravels the history of the area''s settlement and colonisation, the inspiration it has given to poets, artists and authors, and the legacy of its rich and varied natural treasures; the rare and the commonplace; the peculiar and unique, the mysterious and the haunting. Having spent most of his life living and working in the countryside of the Kent Downs, Dan Tuson offers an intimate and inspiring exploration of this unique landscape. He is a regular contributor of articles and photographs to The Orchid magazine of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Beauty organisation, many of which have been included within the book and illustrated with the beautiful artwork of fellow contributors to The Orchid, Angel Design. Richly illustrated with over 100 stun
£999.99
The History Press Ltd Hageneder F Yew
Book SynopsisThe yew is one of the most fascinating and versatile life forms on Earth, botanically rich and intriguing, and culturally almost without comparison. In history, mythology, religion, folklore, medicine and warfare, this tree bears timeless witness to a deep relationship with mankind. Yew was the wood chosen to make some of mankind''s oldest artefacts: spears, bows and musical instruments. These include items like the prehistoric spear found near Clacton, the 2,000-year-old wooden pipes from Greystones, County Wicklow and, of course, the famous medieval English longbow. In modern medicine, too, yew has proved a boon. Since 1992 taxol/paclitaxel has helped revolutionise the treatment of certain types of cancer. In botanical terms, yew is a mass of contradictions. It is a conifer which bears scarlet ''berries'' with sweet juicy pulp instead of cones. It is highly poisonous in all its parts except the red fruit pulp, and yet both wild and domesticated a
£21.25
Ebury Publishing The Man Who Climbs Trees
Book Synopsis''A book of heart-stopping bravery and endurance'' -- Helen Macdonald''A great read incredible adventures and a dramatic new perspective'' -- Chris Packham''[A] delightful, endlessly fascinating book'' -- Daily Mail BOOK OF THE WEEKThis is the story of a professional British tree climber, cameraman and adventurer, who has made a career out of travelling the world, filming wildlife for the BBC and climbing trees with people like David Attenborough, Chris Packham and Helen Macdonald.James''s climbs take him to breathtaking locations as he scales the most incredible and majestic trees on the planet. On the way he meets native tribes, gets attacked by African bees, climbs alongside gorillas, chased by elephants, and spends his nights in a hammock pitched high in the branches with only the stars above him.This book blends incredible stories of scrapes and bruises in the branches with a new way of looking at liTrade ReviewA book of heart-stopping bravery and endurance, packed with astonishing—and sometimes gruesome—encounters with wild creatures. James Aldred is an old-school hero, and his thrilling recollections of a life of adventure driven by a love for trees will give you new reverence for the beauties and mysteries of the natural world. * Helen Macdonald *The giant trees, described by James Aldred, are full of wonder and his fascinating book is a story of real adventure * Peter Wohlleben, author of the international bestseller THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES *A great read – incredible adventures and a dramatic new perspective from the arms of the world’s giants * Chris Packham *Passionate and courageous, in his masterpiece of a memoir, James Aldred reminds us that the sweet green world around us is as alive as any creature--and trees are wondrous individuals with deep truths to tell. This is a book filled with beauty, suspense and revelation. I loved it! * Sy Montgomery, author of THE SOUL OF AN OCTOPUS *[A] delightful, endlessly fascinating book -- Brian Viner * Dail Mail BOOK OF THE WEEK *
£13.49
Anness Publishing The Horse Box Breeds Riding Saddlery Care Four
Book SynopsisA visual directory of horse breeds around the world, a technical step-by-step guide to how to ride horses for sport, show or pleasure, alongside expert advice on tack and clothing and how to look after your horse - an unbeatable gift set of four hardbacks in a gift slipcase for all horse riders.
£999.99
Anness Publishing Small Pets and Pet Care The Complete Practical
Book SynopsisThe essential reference guide to keeping the most popular pet species and breeds, including hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, rabbits, birds, reptiles and fish, with more than 750 photographs
£13.50
Headline Publishing Group The Dogs Of Windcutter Down One Shepherds
Book Synopsis''There is no good flock without a good shepherd, and no good shepherd without good dogs.'' These age-old words of wisdom have always guided Devon sheep farmer David Kennard. But as he battles to save his farm from extinction, they resonate more loudly - and unexpectedly - than ever. The storm clouds are already gathering when Borough Farm suffers a succession of potentially disastrous setbacks. Suddenly the Kennard family''s idyllic life is under threat. Will David achieve the seemingly impossible and make a living through farming sheep in the 21st century?As he fights for survival, David knows he will be able to rely - as always - on his faithful sheepdogs but even he is surprised when the dogs prove to be Borough Farm''s secret weapon...
£10.44
Workman Publishing Unlikely Loves
Book SynopsisAn exploration of animal attachments that, in human terms, can only be called love. Take, for instance, the dog living in a wildlife sanctuary who treats an orphaned leopard cub as his litte beloved sister. Or the dalmation who mothers an abandoned newborn lamb - a lamb who just happened to be covered in spots like her adopted mama.
£13.29
Workman Publishing Unlikely Friendships Dogs
Book SynopsisA new book from the New York Times bestselling series. Enhanced with beautiful full-color photographs, these true stories of camaraderie, affection, and remarkable bravery are from the author of the New York Times bestsellers Unlikely Friendships, Unlikely Loves, and Unlikely Heroes, as well as other books and calendars, with nearly two million copies in print. Meet Rex, a German shepherd who learned to love and trust again through the improbable friendship of a goose. The pit bull named Dolly, whose antics with her best friend, Sheldon the tortoise, include games of tag. For the millions of dog lovers, this heartwarming and inspirational book celebrates 37 stories of unusual canine companionship. Trade Review“This sweet, beautifully photographed title… will elicit broad smiles from dog lovers and photography fans.” —Library Journal “The awh- and awe-inspiring stories and photographs in Unlikely Friendships: Dogs feature my favorite combinations: canines with all critters furred, feathered, and scaled, dogs with people, and, of course—dogs with dogs. I was amused, moved—and at times astonished. I shouldn’t have been: Dogs rule and these unlikely friendships delight.” —Cat Warren, author of the New York Times bestseller What the Dog Knows: Scent, Science, and the Amazing Ways Dogs Perceive the World “This wonderful book shows the enormous capacity of dogs for love and friendship. The stories here are fabulous, uplifting, and a joy to read, letting us know how much we still have to learn about the dogs we live with.” —Con Slobodchikoff, Ph.D., author of Chasing Doctor Dolittle: Learning the Language of Animals “Dogs win our hearts because they are all heart, and Holland’s new book is packed with stories of canine big-heartedness. Her well-told tales—from a rescued Chihuahua who pals around with a chicken to a Bernese mountain dog who’s a lifeguard—will remind you of all we love about dogs and why we cannot live without them. Certain to be a big hit with dog lovers everywhere.” —Virginia Morell, author of the New York Times bestseller Animal Wise: How We Know Animals Think and Feel
£10.44
Running Press,U.S. Cats on Catnip
Book SynopsisSend friends and family near and far completely adorable postcards of cats as they play with, roll in, and chow down their favorite snack of choice -- catnip.If you believe cats are nothing but grace and sophistication, then you''ve never seen a cat on catnip! Inspired by the bestselling book, Cats on Catnip, this deluxe postcard book includes 20 postcards (2 cards of each design). Professional pet photographer and self-confessed crazy cat man Andrew Marttila''s brilliant photography captures a variety of breeds with purrrrsonality as they live the high (ahem) life.
£7.99
Running Press Birds A Wooden Magnet Set
Book SynopsisBring the beauty of the birds of North America to your home or office with this keepsake set of illustrated wooden magnets, fold-out poster, sticker sheets, and mini species guidebook. DELUXE WOODEN MAGNETS: This set includes 8 full-color, illustrated wooden magnets, each featuring a unique bird species (Bluethroat, Green Jay, Northern Cardinal, Hooded Warbler, Northern Jacana, Gambel's Quail, Rock Ptarmigan, Snowy Owl). FOLD-OUT POSTER: Show off your love for your feathered friends with this 6 3/8 X 7 1/4 inch illustrated fold-out poster. BOOK INCLUDED: Learn the ins and outs of the 8 featured bird species, plus birding basics, in the enclosed 48-page, fully-illustrated paperback book. BONUS STICKER SHEETS: Two sheets of full-color stickers add avian flair to anything you place them on. A UNIQUE GIFT FOR BIRD LOVERS: Bird lovers of all ages and abilities will love this unique gift set.
£8.39
Running Press For the Love of Cats A Wooden Magnet Set
Book SynopsisCelebrate the majesty and charms of cats in your home or office with this keepsake set of illustrated wooden magnets, fold-out poster, sticker sheets, and mini breeds guidebook.About this item:- Deluxe Wooded Magnets: This set includes 8 full-color, illustrated wooden magnets, each featuring a unique cat pose.- Fold-out Poster: Show off your love for your kitties with this 6 3/8 x 7 1/4 inch illustrated fold-out poster. - Book Included: Learn the ins and outs of the 8 featured cat breeds-Balinese, Bengal, Exotic Shorthair, Manx, Munchkin, Ragdoll, Siamese, and Sphynx-in the enclosed 48-page, fully-illustrated mini book. - Bonus Sticker Sheets: Two sheets of full-color stickers add feline flair to anything you place them on. - A Unique Gift for Cat Lovers: Cat lovers of all ages and abilities will love this unique gift set.
£8.97
Running Press Book Publishers Plant Magic at Home
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£20.62
Rp Minis The Screaming Halloween Goat
Book SynopsisThe Halloween version of the hugely popular screaming goat is a terrifyingly perfect companion for spooky season to scare friends and trick-or-treaters alike. Specifications: Includes a 3½-inch green Halloween-themed screaming goat dressed as a witch and donning a dress and hat With sound: The Halloween goat’s incredibly lifelike and signature scream plays when the pumpkin base is pressed; in a fun new twist, the goat screams over bone-tingling tunes Book included: Comes with a 48-page mini book featuring Halloween stories told with goats, goat costume ideas, and full-color illustrations Perfect gag gift: Bring a little spooky humor to your home, office, dorm room, and Halloween parties with this hysterical yelling goat Includes button cell batteries.
£9.49
Globe Pequot Trusting Calvin How a Dog Helped Heal a Holocaust
Book SynopsisThe touching story of Holocaust survivor Max Edelman, who witnessed a German Shepherd killing a fellow prisoner and developed a decades-long fear of dogs, but whose blindness would later require the assistance of a guide dog. Enter Calvin, a chocolate Labrador retriever who guided Max to greater openness, trust, and engagement with the world.Trade Review"A well-written, grim portrayal of Edelman's struggle to survive."—Publishers Weekly"Sharon Peters masterfully shares the journey of Calvin, Boychick, and Tobi, the guide dogs who penetrated a Holocaust survivor's pain, distrust, and blindness. Max Edelman's life-affirming and exquisitely written story raises love for dogs to a whole new level of respect and gratitude. This book's messages of hope and healing are impossible to forget and essential to remember."—Allen and Linda Anderson, cofounders of Angel Animals Network and authors of A Dog Named Leaf: The Hero from Heaven Who Saved My Life
£9.49
John Wiley & Sons Inc Rottweilers For Dummies
Book SynopsisPart of the "For Dummies" series on dogs, this text explores the history, housetraining, exercise, feeding, first aid, grooming, training and basic health tips related to Rottweilers.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 So Who Am I? 2 How This Book is Organized 2 Part I: Getting to Know Rottweilers 2 Part II: Searching for Your Soul Mate 2 Part III: Living with a Rottweiler 3 Part IV: Keeping Your Rottweiler Healthy 3 Part V: The Part of Tens 4 Icons Used in This Book 4 Part I: Getting to Know Rottweilers 5 Chapter 1: So What Exactly is a Rottweiler? 7 Understanding What Sets the Rottweiler Apart 7 Looking at the Purpose of Breed Standards 9 The German standard 10 The AKC standard 12 Knowing Whether Your Rottweiler Has to Fit the Standard 14 Taking a Quick Tour of Rottweiler History 14 The Rottweiler’s German roots 15 The changing role of the Rottweiler 16 The transplanting of Rottweilers to the United States 17 The Rottweiler’s role in modern day 18 Chapter 2: Is a Rottweiler Right for You? 19 Being Honest with Yourself about What You Have to Give 21 Knowing the kind of time and energy dog ownership requires 21 Understanding that Rottweilers aren’t perfect 22 Knowing Whether You Have What It Takes to Own a Rottweiler 23 Seeing how ready you are to own a Rottie 23 Looking at the specifics of what dog ownership requires 24 Weighing Your Decision Carefully 27 Part II: Searching for Your Soul Mate 29 Chapter 3: Knowing What You Want in a Rottweiler 31 Remembering That Each Dog is Unique 31 Deciding Between a Male and a Female Rottie 33 Considering the Age of Your Dog When You Bring Him Home 34 Birth to 7 weeks 35 Seven to eight weeks 35 8 weeks to 6 months 36 6 to 12 months 36 The adult Rottweiler 36 Chapter 4: Finding and Choosing Your New Friend 37 Knowing the Difference between Responsible Breeders and Backyard Breeders 38 Working with a Responsible Breeder 40 Understanding which health tests and guarantees the breeder provides 41 Asking the breeder which puppy he would choose for you 42 Considering the Rescue Option 43 American Rottweiler Club rescue 44 Independent rescue groups 44 Humane societies and animal shelters 44 Choosing a Puppy 45 Pay attention to the puppy’s health 45 Don’t overlook the puppy’s personality 50 Observe the puppy’s behavior 51 Knowing Which Important Papers You Need When You Walk out the Door 52 Health record 53 Pedigree 54 Registration application 54 Sales contract 55 Part III: Living with a Rottweiler 57 Chapter 5: Preparing for Your Puppy 59 Making Your Shopping List 60 Finding the Right Leashes and Collars for Your Rottweiler 61 Getting the Right Equipment to Confine Your Dog When Necessary 62 Crates and cages 62 Outdoor runs 64 Stocking up on Puppy-Proofing Supplies 64 Supplying Your Pup with All the Toys His Heart Desires 65 Chew toys 66 Play toys 66 Toys to avoid 67 Finding the Right Grooming Tools 67 Chapter 6: Welcome Home! 71 Being Prepared for Reality 71 Bringing Your Pup Home Safely 73 Surviving the Difficult First Week 73 Dealing with Inevitable Baby Behavior 75 Dealing with a lonely pup 76 Addressing house-training problems early 77 Redirecting your puppy’s chewing 77 Surviving your pup’s bursts of energy 78 Managing play biting and growling 79 Knowing What to Expect from Your Adolescent or Adult Rottweiler 79 Recognizing the Instincts of the Breed 80 Guarding 80 Dominance 81 Dealing with Stress in Your Rottweiler 82 Being sure you don’t pressure your dog too much 82 Understanding separation anxiety 83 Housebreaking Your Rottweiler 84 Chapter 7: Understanding How to Communicate with Your Rottweiler 87 Understanding Why Your Rottweiler Does What He Does 88 Instinctual creatures 88 Thinking creatures 89 Figuring Out How Behavior Gets Reinforced 90 Knowing How to Respond to Your Rottie When He Misbehaves 91 Socializing Your Rottweiler for His Own Happiness 92 Getting children to help in the socialization process 93 Continuing socialization in your pup’s new home 94 Listening When Your Rottie Speaks 96 Active versus passive behavior 96 The hidden meaning behind a dog’s behavior 96 What your body language says to your dog 97 Chapter 8: Training Your Rottweiler 99 Assuming Your Role as Leader of the Pack 99 Knowing What to Expect of Your Rottie 100 Starting with the Basics 101 Name recognition and “no” 101 Using a collar and leash 102 Teaching Your Rottweiler the Most Important Commands 103 “Come” 103 “Sit” 104 “Stay” 105 “Down” 105 “Heel” 106 Attending Training Classes with Your Rottweiler 109 Finding a Good Dog Trainer 109 Dealing with Emotional Conflicts 111 Chapter 9: Having Fun with Your Rottweiler 113 Playing Games with Your Rottie 114 Following the bouncing ball 115 Playing a rousing game of fetch 116 Getting a game of hide-and-seek going 116 Taking Advantage of Dog-Friendly Parks 117 Enjoying the Water with Your Dog 118 Hitting the Trails with Your Rottie 120 Helping Your Rottie Do What He Was Bred to Do 120 Herding tests and trials 121 Schutzhund 123 Guard work 125 Carting 126 Search and rescue work 126 Keeping in Mind Some Other Fun Things to Do with Your Rottweiler 127 There’s no business like show business 127 Competitive sports for Rottweilers 133 Canine Good Citizen 135 Helping Your Dog Help Others 135 Part IV: Keeping Your Rottweiler Healthy 137 Chapter 10: Getting to Know Your Rottweiler Inside and Out 139 Exploring the Anatomy of the Rottweiler 140 Identifying Inherited Health Problems and Diseases 142 Hip dysplasia 142 Osteochondritis dissecans 143 Eye problems 144 Demodectic mange 145 Checking Your Dog’s Health Regularly 145 Deciding Whether to Breed Your Rottweiler 146 Spaying or Neutering Your Dog 148 Looking for the Best Veterinarian on Your Dog’s Behalf 149 Chapter 11: Feeding and Exercising Your Rottweiler 151 Answering Your Questions about Your Rottie’s Nutrition 151 Which food should I feed? 151 How much is enough? 152 How much protein and fat does my dog need? 153 Will that inexpensive grocery-store brand be good enough? 153 Adapting Your Dog’s Diet as His Needs Change 154 Feeding puppies 155 Maintaining your dog’s current weight 156 Feeding an aging Rottweiler 156 Meeting Your Rottweiler’s Special Nutritional Needs 157 Chicken soup for the ailing pooch 157 What to do for the tubby Rottweiler 157 Getting Your Rottweiler the Exercise He Needs 158 Puppy exercise 159 Adolescents and healthy adults 159 65 and counting: Exercise for seniors 160 Chapter 12: Preventing Health Problems 161 Vaccinating Your Dog Against Deadly Diseases 161 Canine parvovirus 162 Canine virus distemper 162 Hardpad 163 Infectious canine hepatitis 163 Leptospirosis 163 Rabies 163 Bordatella 164 The Great Vaccination Debate 164 Paying Attention to Parasites 165 Fleas 166 Lice 167 Ticks 167 Mange 168 Tapeworms 169 Heartworms 169 Whipworms and hookworms 169 Roundworms 170 Grooming Your Rottweiler for Health and Beauty 170 Brushing 170 Ears 171 Teeth 171 Eyes 172 Feet and nails 172 Anal glands 174 Chapter 13: Being Prepared for Emergencies 177 Setting Up Your Own First Aid Kit 177 Figuring Out When to Call the Vet 178 Knowing What to Do When You Need to Do It 180 Muzzling an injured dog 180 Moving an injured dog 181 Treating burns 181 Responding to shock 182 Attending to bites and bleeding wounds 182 Responding to poisoning 183 Handling broken bones 184 Removing foreign objects and responding to the choking dog 184 Responding quickly to bloat 185 Dealing with heatstroke 185 Responding to hypothermia 185 Attending to stings and bites 185 Removing porcupine quills 186 Responding to the dog who has come across a skunk 186 Giving Your Rottie the Medicine He Needs 187 Medications and ointments 187 Pills 187 Liquid medicines 188 Chapter 14: Knowing What to Do When Your Dog Gets Sick 189 Living with Chronic Conditions 189 Hip dysplasia 190 Bone disorders 190 Eye problems 190 Skin disorders 191 Bloat 193 Considering Alternative Therapies for Your Ailing Rottie 194 Herbal therapy 194 Homeopathy 195 Bodywork therapies 196 Part V: The Part of Tens 199 Chapter 15: Ten Reasons to Own a Rottweiler 201 You Know What You’re Getting 201 You Can Find Out Anything You Want to Know about the Breed 202 Rottweilers Have Good Temperaments 202 Rottweilers Are Highly Trainable 202 Rottweilers Are Easy to Care For 203 Rottweilers Are Protective 203 Rottweilers Do Good Work 203 Rottweilers Know How to Have Fun 204 Responsible Breeders Are Everywhere 204 Rottweilers Give a Lifetime of Friendship 204 Chapter 16: Ten Reasons Not to Own a Rottweiler 205 The Neighbor Down the Street is Selling Rottweilers for Next to Nothing 205 You Think Having a Dog to Pet Every Once in a While Would Be Fun 206 You Want to Feel Needed 206 You’re Not Prepared to Be the Leader of the Pack 207 You Lack Physical Strength 207 You Tend to Procrastinate 207 Your Living Space is Restricted 208 You’re Not Sure How You’re Going to Pay Your Next Credit Card Bill 208 Patience is Not Your Virtue 209 You’re a Loner 209 Chapter 17: Ten Tips for Training Your Rottweiler 211 Remember That Training is Something Your Rottie Needs 211 Teach Your Rottie Your Rules 211 Give Positive Reinforcement 212 Be Consistent 212 Start Training Right Away 212 “No!” Means “No!” 213 Keep Your Lessons Short and Sweet 213 Curb Certain Instinctive Behaviors 213 Be in the Right Frame of Mind for Training 214 Do the Minimum in Basic Training 214 Chapter 18: Ten Tips for Traveling with (Or without) Your Dog 215 Get the Right Car for Your Rottweiler 216 Think about the Weather Before You Leave 217 Buckle Up for Safety 217 Remember Your Rottweiler’s ID and Medication 218 Bring Along Your Travel Necessities 219 Plan a Vacation for the Whole Family to Enjoy 220 Find Dog-Friendly Lodgings 220 Fly Well with Your Rottweiler 221 Find a Good Kennel If Your Pal Can’t Go 223 Consider Getting a Pet Sitter 225 Appendix A: Glossary 227 Appendix B: Resources 231 Books 231 Magazines 232 Videos 232 CD-ROMs 232 Web Sites 232 Organizations 233 Index 235
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies
Book SynopsisAn authoritative guide on the special needs of these retirees. Is there life after retirement? Absolutely, for these lucky dogs. More than 18,000 Greyhounds are adopted every year. This handy reference puts you on the fast track to finding an adoption group, selecting the right dog, and more. OffersTable of ContentsIntroduction. PART I: Getting to Know Greyhounds. Chapter 1: The History of Greyhounds. Chapter 2: Retired Racing Greyhounds 101: The Basics of the Breed. PART II: Finding Your Soul Mate. Chapter 3: Determing Whether a Retired Racing Greyhound Is Right for You. Chapter 4: Getting Ready to Adopt a Retired Racer. Chapter 5: Welcoming a Retired Racer into Your Family. PART III: Training Your Greyhound for Life after the Racetrack. Chapter 6: Living with a Retired Racing Greyhound. Chapter 7: Learning to Speak Dog. Chapter 8: Elbows off the Table!: Teaching Your Greyhound Basic Household Etiquette. Chapter 9: More Training: Adding Multitask Behaviors. Chapter 10: Dealing with Behavioral Problems. Chapter 11: Helping the Fearful Dog Stand on His Own Four Feet. PART IV: Keeping Your Retired Racing Greyhound Healthy. Chapter 12: Feeding Your Greyhound. Chapter 13: Grooming Your Dog. Chapter 14: Preventing Health Problems. Chapter 15: Avoiding Emergencies. Chapter 16: Knowing What to Do When Your Retired Racer Gets Sick. PART V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 17: Ten Reasons to Adopt a Retired Racer. Chapter 18: Ten Things to Do Before You Bring Home a Retired Racer. Chapter 19: Ten Rules for Training a Retired Racer. Chapter 20: Ten Fun Things to Do with Your Hound. Appendix A: The NGA Pet Certificate. Appendix B: Resources. Index. Book Registration Information.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Bulldogs For Dummies
Book SynopsisBulldogs, also known as English Bulldogs, recently moved up from 16th to 14th in the American Kennel Club's breed rankings, with over 19,000 registered in 2004. This book delivers just what new Bulldog owners need to keep these affectionate, courageous dogs happy and healthy, covering feeding, grooming, supplies, and basic training.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: A Bully for You 7 Chapter 1: Bulldog: A Tough Name for a Big Softy 9 Chapter 2: Acquainting Yourself with the Bulldog Package 15 Chapter 3: Deciding on a Bulldog 37 Chapter 4: Finding the Best Bulldog for You 41 Part II: Living with Your Bulldog 53 Chapter 5: Preparing for Your Bulldog 55 Chapter 6: Bringing Your Bulldog Home 67 Chapter 7: Feeding Your Bulldog 75 Chapter 8: Grooming Your Bulldog 89 Part III: Training, Working, and Traveling: The Busy Bulldog 105 Chapter 9: Housetraining Your Bulldog 107 Chapter 10: Mastering Good Manners and Basic Commands 119 Chapter 11: Showing and Showing Off Your Well-Trained Bulldog 139 Chapter 12: On the Go: Taking, Leaving, or Looking for Bully 161 Part IV: Keeping Your Bulldog Healthy 179 Chapter 13: Knowing Your Veterinarian, Vaccinations, and Common Treatments 181 Chapter 14: Recognizing and Tackling Bulldog Health Issues 195 Chapter 15: Familiarizing Yourself with Fido First Aid 215 Chapter 16: Caring for Your Senior Bulldog 229 Part V: The Part of Tens 241 Chapter 17: Nine Great Resources for Bulldog Owners 243 Chapter 18: Ten Good Reasons for Not Breeding Your Bulldog 249 Chapter 19: Ten Important Things to Do for Your Bulldog 255 Index 259
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Penguin Random House Group The Lobster Trap
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State University Press of New York (SUNY) Natures Edge Boundary Explorations in Ecological Theory and Practice Suny Series in Environmental Philosophy and Ethics
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Baker Publishing Group SecondChance Cats True Stories of the Cats We
Book SynopsisA collection of true first-person stories about cats rescuing people and people rescuing cats, providing heartwarming tales for those looking for a feel-good read.
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Baker Publishing Group Wonder Dogs True Stories of Extraordinary
Book SynopsisInspirational stories of heroic Assistance Dogs who found their purpose in life helping people with disabilities and other special needs to overcome challenges and live life to the fullest.
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Baker Publishing Group Mini Horse Mighty Hope How a Herd of Miniature
Book SynopsisWhen tragedy strikes, comfort can be found in unexpected places. This heartwarming collection tells the true stores of miniature horses that provide hope and comfort to thousands each year in the midst of devastating and traumatic circumstances.
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Johns Hopkins University Press Venomous Reptiles of the United States Canada and
Book SynopsisAnyone with an interest in venom, snakes, or herpetology in general will find a wealth of information within the pages of these impressive volumes.Trade ReviewA winner. Midwest Book Review This is an authoritative summary of the authors' personal research and more than 3,000 literature sources. It, and the upcoming second volume, will be an excellent resource for professionals in many fields for years to come and a detailed reference book for anyone wishing to know about venomous snakes. Highly recommended. Choice A valuable source of information for anyone interested in these species, and is sure to be a standard reference for serious herpetologists. -- Steven Winchell Reptilia Venomous Reptiles of the United States, Canada, and Northern Mexico represents the latest research on these animals and includes the most extensive bibliography of literature on the subject. Anyone with an interest in venom, snakes, or herpetology in general will find a wealth of information within the pages of these impressive volumes. Southeastern NaturalistTable of ContentsPrefaceIntroductionList of AbbreviationsVenomEnvenomation by North American ReptilesTreatment of Envenomation by ReptilesConservation of Venomous North American ReptilesIdentification of the Venomous Reptiles of Canada, the United States, and Northern MexicoKey to the Families of North American Venomous ReptilesHelodermatidae: Beaded Lizards and Gila MonstersHeloderma horridum, Beaded LizardHeloderma suspectum, Gila MonsterElapidae: Elapid SnakesMicruroides euryxanthus, Western CoralsnakeMicrurus distans, West Mexican CoralsnakeMicrurus fulvius, Harlequin CoralsnakeMicrurus tener, Texas CoralsnakePelamis platura, Yellow-bellied SeasnakeViperidae: Viperid SnakesAgkistrodon bilineatus, CantilAgkistrodon contortrix, CopperheadAgkistrodon piscivorus, CottonmouthAgkistrodon taylori, Taylor's CantilSistrurus catenatus, MassasaugaSistrurus miliarius, Pygmy RattlesnakeGlossary of Scientific NamesBibliographyIndex to Common and Scientific Names
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Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press Pigeons
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Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press In the Valleys of the Noble Beyond
Book SynopsisSet in a wild and immaculate landscape threatened by industry and environmental degradation, a compassionate and gripping exploration of one of the world’s most baffling mysteries—the existence of the SasquatchTrade ReviewPraise for In the Valleys of the Noble Beyond:Finalist for the Edna Staebler Creative Nonfiction AwardAn Amazon Best Book of the YearNamed a Must-Read Book of 2019 by Book Riot“Books on supernatural phenomena typically steer one of two courses: tabloid gullibility or mean-spirited debunkery. Zada deftly tightropes between the two . . . In the Valleys of the Noble Beyond is not really about sasquatch. It is about how we see what we want to see and don’t see what we’re not prepared to see . . . A quirky and oddly captivating tale.”—Eric Weiner, Washington Post“An adventure story in the tradition of Paul Theroux and, in parts, Jon Krakauer . . . Zada is a latter-day Henry David Thoreau or John Muir . . . Searching for an elusive ape, Zada has a knack for meeting unforgettable humans.”—Peter Kuitenbrouwer, Globe and Mail“If people can believe in God, why not Sasquatch? Zada takes us through the temperate rainforest of British Columbia looking for both the hairy bipedal and the mythology and landscape surrounding it. Terrific nature writing with a furry twist.”—Kerri Arsenault, Orion “Full of dramatic, tense chase scenes—the book is, quite literally, an adventure story.”—Nick Ripatrazone, The Millions“Zada wonders only in passing about how big Bigfoot’s feet are or how richly the creature may stink. His concerns are more metaphysical: What does it mean to believe in something absurd, something that eludes any effort to prove its existence? Roaming through the First Nations communities of coastal British Columbia, Zada camps out at the foggy junction of lore and fact. He’s a disarming travel companion, and his curiosity is contagious.”—Dan Piepenbring, Paris Review“As eloquent and big-hearted as, for instance, Peter Matthiessen’s The Snow Leopard . . . Despite the towering creature at its heart, the genius of In the Valleys of the Noble Beyond is most often its human pathos . . . Odd, winning gravitas . . . The shelf of serious, beautifully done Bigfoot books isn’t exactly a crowded one, but it now has an indisputable classic.”—Steve Donoghue, Open Letters Monthly“Less the hooting and wood-knocking sensationalism of Finding Bigfoot (though that show certainly has its charms) than Robert Michael Pyles’s Where Bigfoot Walks, another book that leans toward respectability with its emphasis on natural history. Zada’s entry is a beautifully rendered account of a mist-shrouded world suspended between myth and modernity: its people, culture, ecology, and for receptive readers, its most mysterious denizen.”—Jon Foro, Amazon Book Review“In seeking to discover Bigfoot, Zada uncovers a different story, one that’s about all of us . . . [In the Valleys of the Noble Beyond] belongs among the travel memoirs. It’s literature.”—Oklahoman“For lovers of nature writing who also definitely want to know about the Sasquatch (so, everyone).”—Emily Temple, Literary Hub“Zada writes engagingly in the tradition of the best travel writers with genuine feeling for this anachronistic humanoid symbol of the lost world.”—Fortean Times“Bigfoot lives—maybe, as this X-Files-worthy tale reveals . . . Traveling deep into the old-growth forests of British Columbia, [Zada] had a look for himself, and it’s not too much of a spoiler to say that he adds to the seen/unproven inventory . . . Believe or don’t, the author writes nimbly and well, and his story is modest and evenhanded even as he lets us know just where he stands. An entertaining, provocative exercise in cryptozoology.”—Kirkus Reviews“In this fascinating nature narrative, freelance writer Zada searches for evidence of Bigfoot in the forests of the Pacific Northwest . . . Zada relates his adventures, including his encounters with bears, along with his observations into the collective unconscious of humans and how brains construct reality . . . Zada’s fun, well-written travelogue will interest environmentalists and armchair adventurers alike.”—Publishers Weekly“Zada strikes an engaging balance between curiosity and skepticism, letting the locals’ convincing stories speak for themselves while probing the science behind misperceptions and cultural beliefs. While fringe-watchers will relish Zada’s Sasquatch research, nature buffs will also enjoy his lush descriptions of the Canadian Pacific Northwest wilderness.”—Booklist“John Zada is one of those rare writers who conjures spellbinding prose through an acute sense of nature’s significance and the mythologies we all inhabit. A profound debut.”—Robert Twigger, author of White Mountain: A Cultural Adventure through the Himalayas and Red Nile: A Biography of the World’s Greatest River“In the world of travel writing there are two kinds of author. The first writes from the outside in, at best only scratching the surface of the lands through which they travel. The second kind of author writes in a profound and elegant way, the narrative charged with humility—observed from the inside out. John Zada is an author of the second approach—from the school of master travel writers. His prose is an utter delight, and his observances are shrewd and often extraordinary. But most of all, Zada has the ability to suck readers in deep, so that they’re right there with him on the trail of the Sasquatch. I recommend In the Valleys of the Noble Beyond more highly than any other travel book I have read in years. With time it will become a classic, and Zada will be recognized as the foremost chronicler of what is surely one of the most beguiling preserves in all adventure.”—Tahir Shah, author of In Arabian Nights and The Caliph’s House“Finally a truly talented writer approaches a subject matter that has been otherwise relegated to a cultural punchline thanks to, primarily, reality television. John Zada’s quest for this holy grail and his compulsion for emotional narrative is nothing less than a modern-day mythical journey; and he shares it with us in a perfect blend of poetic prose and creative story-telling. I took this journey myself when I began producing ten documentary films on the subject of Bigfoot and John completely captures the essence of what you experience: the landscape first, followed by the people and their rich culture, and finally the human mind as it tries to make sense of what might be the world's most bewildering phenomenon. Only after that journey is completed, as John did, does one finally meet the creature itself.”—Survivorman Les Stroud“A fascinating and unique account of the Bigfoot phenomenon that is equal parts memoir, psychology, travelogue, cultural commentary and manifesto on nature. Totally gripping and unputdownable. Destined to be a classic of adventure and a standout among the more conventional works on the Sasquatch.”—Jason Webster, author of A Death in Valencia
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Tuttle Publishing Growing Succulents
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John Wiley & Sons To Save the Wild Bison Life on the Edge in
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Beacon Press The Radiant Lives of Animals
Book SynopsisWinner of the (Inaugural) 2022 National Book Foundation Science + Literature AwardFrom a celebrated Chickasaw writer, a spiritual meditation, in prose and poetry, on our relationship to the animal world, in an illustrated gift package.Concerned that human lives and the natural world are too often defined by people who are separated from the land and its inhabitants, Indigenous writer and environmentalist Linda Hogan depicts her own intense relationships with animals as an example we all can follow to heal our souls and reconnect with the spirit of the world. From her modest forest home in Colorado, and venturing throughout the region, especially to her beloved Oklahoma, she introduces us to horses, packrats, snakes, mountain lions, elks, wolves, bees, and so many others whose presence has changed her life. In this illuminating collection of essays and poems, lightly sprinkled with elegant drawings, Hogan draws on many Native nations’ ancient stories an
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Penguin Random House LLC The Hopes of Snakes
Book SynopsisIn The Hopes of Snakes, Lisa Couturier celebrates the stories of forgotten, overlooked animals who have adapted nobly to city and suburban life in the Northeast. With sharp perception and deep humanity, she has found what is so remarkable in the nature we see most often and illuminated it like no one before her. The Hopes of Snakes is an eloquent and powerful debut by one of the best new writers exploring nature in the humanized landscape.
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Stackpole Books Guy Harveys Underwater World
Book SynopsisWorld-class angler, diver, photographer, and artist Guy Harvey shares his signature artwork, knock-out photographs, and fascinating stories of his time on and in the waters of the world. From Alaska to Australia to the Galapagos and beyond, Guy takes us along on the international fishing experiences of a lifetime.
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MP-VIR Uni of Virginia Novel Cultivations
Book SynopsisSituated in a mid-Victorian moment of frenetic plant collecting from the far reaches of the British empire, Novel Cultivations recognises plants as vital and sentient subjects that serve - often more so than people - as actors and narrative engines in the nineteenth-century novel.
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University of Arizona Press Amphibians Reptiles and Their Habitats at Sabino
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University of Minnesota Press Aesops Anthropology
Book SynopsisWhat can we learn about culture from other species?
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The University of Alabama Press Southeastern Grasslands
Book SynopsisBrings together the latest research on southeastern prairie systems and species, provides a complete picture of an increasingly rare biome, and offers solutions to many conservation biology queries. Contributors address questions related to the diversity, ecology, and management of southeastern grasslands.Trade ReviewSoutheastern Grasslands offers a good representation of the biological significance bestowed upon these systems and the efforts currently underway to restore and maintain them for future generations to know and appreciate."" - Alfred R. Schotz, botanist and community ecologist with the Alabama Natural Heritage Program (ALNHP) at Auburn University""An excellent and thorough account, past and present, of the grasslands of the southeastern United States. The information included in this volume will be of interest to anyone studying grasslands, whether in the southeastern United States or elsewhere."" - Robert H. Mohlenbrock, author of Vascular Flora of Illinois: A Field Guide and This Land: A Guide to Eastern National ForestsTable of Contents Preface by JoVonn G. Hill and John A. Barone Chapter 1. A Synopsis of Southeastern Blackland Prairies by S. Lee Echols and Wendy B. Zomlefer Chapter 2. Historical Distribution of Prairies in Arkansas by John A. Barone Chapter 3. The Use of General Land Office Survey Notes to Locate Prairie Patches in the Jackson Prairie Region by Toby Gray and Timothy J. Schauwecker Chapter 4. Eastern Texas Prairie Landscapes by Jason R. Singhurst and Matt White Chapter 5. Floristics of the Louisiana Cajun and Inland Prairies by Charles Allen Chapter 6. The Native Flora of Grasslands and Associated Woodlands in the Grand Prairie Ecoregion of Eastern Arkansas by C. Theo Witsell, Thomas L. Foti, and Brent T. Baker Chapter 7. Vegetation and Flora on Lowlands in the Central Black Belt of Mississippi—How Low Did the Original Prairie Go? by J. J. N. Campbell and W. R. Seymour Jr. Chapter 8. An Alternative Natural Distribution for Osage Orange, Maclura pomifera, Including the Prairies of the Southeast by Jennifer L. Seltzer Chapter 9. Prehistoric Molluscan Faunas of the Mississippi Black Prairie by Evan Peacock Chapter 10. The Grasshopper Fauna of Southeastern Grasslands: A Preliminary Investigation by JoVonn G. Hill Chapter 11. Encroachment and Persistence of Trees in Southeastern Grasslands by J. Morgan Varner Chapter 12. Experimental Removal of Eastern Redcedar to Restore Black Belt Prairie Remnants: Effects on Plant, Ant, and Grasshopper Communities by John A. Barone, JoVonn G. Hill, and Lisa McInnis Chapter 13. Conservation and Management of Subtropical Grasslands in South-Central Florida by Elizabeth H. Boughton, Patrick J. Bohlen, Steve L. Orzell, Edwin L. Bridges, and Reed F. Noss Chapter 14. Effects of Landscape History on Plant Communities in Semi-natural Grassland Buffers by Jolie G. Dollar, Timothy J. Schauwecker, Samuel K. Riffell, and L. Wes Burger Jr. Chapter 15. Ground Cover Assessment of CRP Conservation Practice 36 in Georgia by James W. Tomberlin, Nicholas Brown, and Reggie E. Thackston Chapter 16. Forb Community Response to Management of Grassland Buffers by Jolie G. Dollar, Timothy J. Schauwecker, Samuel K. Riffell, and L. Wes Burger Jr. Chapter 17. Highway Right-of-Way Mowing Regimens in Northeastern Mississippi: Effects on Native Prairie Plant Species by Edward D. Entsminger, John W. Guyton, Raymond B. Iglay, and Jeanne C. Jones Chapter 18. Reconstructing Prehistoric Prairie Habitat Types Using Archaeological Data by Jennifer L. Seltzer and Evan Peacock Chapter 19. A Preliminary Study of Learning about Prairie Restoration Ecology: A Comparison between Biology Major and Nonmajor Students by Bruno Borsari and Malcolm F. Vidrine Chapter 20. Attempts at Converting a Southern Mississippi Bahia Grass Pasture to Diverse Prairie via Local-Provenance, Source-Certified Seed by Marc G. Pastorek, Malcolm F. Vidrine, Charles Allen, Bruno Borsari, and Gail Barton References Cited Contributors Index
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University of Georgia Press This Impermanent Earth Environmental Writing
Book SynopsisCharts the course of the American literary response to the twentieth century's accumulation of environmental deprivations. The essays range in subject matter from twentieth-century examples of what was then called nature writing, through writing after 2000 that gradually redefines the environment in increasingly human terms.Trade ReviewMultitudinous writers have been rattling the shakers and clanging the cymbals for a long time to bring attention to the natural world, especially its plights. With this collection the Georgia Review establishes its history as a venue for these prophetic and prescient voices, especially in opening dialogues to those who have been too long excluded. This is fine reading - so many ideas, so much truth, so much power packed in here. This is a book I'll reach for again and again." - Janisse Ray, author of Ecology of a Cracker Childhood and Drifting into Darien
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University of Georgia Press An Abundance of Curiosities The Natural History
Book SynopsisBeginning with an overview of early naturalists who marveled at the region’s natural treasures, Eric Bolen and James Parnell’s natural history of the Coastal Plain offers a nature-focused walk through the distinctive geological features and plant and animal communities of the area that extends from the Fall Line to the shores of the Atlantic Ocean.
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Rizzoli At Home in the English Countryside Designers and
Book SynopsisAn intimate celebration of British country life with all the hallmarks of how design and dogs are as intertwined as roses and Wellingtons. This dreamy look into some of the most beautiful country homes and gardens in England, lived in by many of Britain's brightest design stars and their dogs, is brimming with inspirations.At Home in the English Countryside showcases a mix of glamorously bohemian and casually aristocratic country homes captured in original photography and lively text. Presented are the striking and chic houses of several of Great Britain's top international designers, from Paolo Moschino and Kit Kemp to Anouska Hempel and Veere Grenney. Beloved canines of several sizes and breeds, among them whippets, Labrador Retrievers, lurchers, Cavalier Kin Charles spaniels, and Jack Russell terriers, are shown in their picturesque homes and gardens of fragrant flowers.The designers offer ideas on how to live stylishly with their dogs. Seen are dog colTrade Review"Though Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergleyen’s French bulldog Jack, who graces the cover of Susanna Salk’s At Home in the English Countryside: Designers and their Dogs, would not be my choice for a canine companion (too precious), the pooch does illustrate the thesis of the book, namely that dogs have the ability to tie a room together in a way that a Ming vase can’t quite. Through seventeen chapters, each featuring a famed British interior designer and his or her dogs—from Labradors to lurchers, Jack Russells to jaunty spaniels—Salk demonstrates how both canine art, and the dogs themselves, can alleviate the frightful grandeur of certain country homes, humanizing us in the process." —NEW CRITERION"Much to our delight, Salk is back with a follow-up that is sure to have Anglophiles and their canine compatriots drooling. For At Home in the English Countryside: Designers and Their Dogs, out last week from Rizzoli, the author set out with photographer Stacey Bewkes on a road trip through rural England to visit 19 designers, their sprawling estates, and their resident pups. The residences—which range from stately Queen Anne mansions to Tudor farmhouses—are escapist treats on their own, of course, but they are made even more delightful by the four-legged friends who animate their well-appointed interiors. The book captures scenes of levity and grandeur: leggy whippets lounging on chintz cushions; a dachshund trotting down a hornbeam tunnel; a pug posing on a vintage Persian runner. Here, we present a few of our favorite tableaux." —ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST "Celebrating British country life, At Home in the English Countryside: Designers and Their Dogs (Rizzoli; $50) offers charming design ideas on how to live stylishly with canine companions. From rose bushes to Retrievers and antique porcelain to Cavalier King Charles spaniels, some of Great Britain’s best—like Paolo Moschino and Kit Kemp—take readers on romps all around their dog-friendly abodes." —ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES "You will see that even the most elegant, stylish, and well-appointed house is nothing but a shell without its inhabitants, especially the canine kind. At Home in the English Countryside features over 200 pages of beautiful images offering readers a personal, guided tour into some of England’s most spectacular homes and grounds. While we’re all grounded and sheltering in place in our homes, there’s never been a better time to get lost in a gorgeous book such as this." —THE ENTERTAINING HOUSE
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The Crowood Press Ltd Guide to Plants Poisonous to Horses
Book SynopsisThe current move away from the extensive use of agricultural chemicals and the employment of more traditional methods of farming means that the number of different plant species is on the increase. Along with the nutritional benefits that this brings, there is also a risk that many potentially poisonous species of wild plants may return in greater number, together with those which, although not outright poisons in themselves, may be toxic to some degree. Most horse owners are aware of and can identify plants which are the most common cause of poisoning such as ragwort, yew, laburnum and bracken, but other dangerous species such as cowbane or hemlock are not usually referred to except in specialist literature. This book lists over 50 plants which are commonly regarded as being poisonous in their own right. An illustration and profile of each is given, together with its prevalence, poisonous principle and symptoms.
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Random House UK Emotional Healing For Horses Ponies
Book SynopsisOver the last few years there has been a revolution in the way we think about horses. At last we have clear ideas about how horses see the world, and about how they feel about themselves and the things we ask them to do.This book helps us to put these insights to work.Emotional Healing for Horses and Ponies brings together the skills of expert horsewoman and animal behaviourist Heather Simpson and those of leading Bach flower remedy experts Stefan Ball and Judy Howard. Together they describe how complementary medicine and simple changes in handling and housing routines can immeasurably improve the lives of our horses. Anybody who has been inspired by the tales of horse whisperers will find in this book practical steps that we can all take to give our horses happier and more joyful lives.
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British Geological Survey Bedrock Geology of the UK North
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