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A Hero’s Journey: Life Lessons From a Dog and His Friends
By Valerie Winans. 2020
On this journey Remington Beagle learns life lessons from five famous canines: Balto, RinTinTin, Smoky, Barry, and Sgt. Stubby. As…
Remington travels in time and space to live as each of these dogs, the lessons he learns from them enables him to step into a hero's role for himself, but he doesn't make this journey or learn these lessons alone. He has help from his best friend, Rudy Carl the Rottweiler, Greg the woodchuck, Sophie the rabbit, Who the owl, and even a garden snake. Join me, Remington Beagle, on an exciting adventure around the world to live and view life through the eyes of talking animals who are teachers of virtue. Together we learn how thoughts and actions make habits and how habits effect our destiniesDogs
By American Kennel Club. 2009
Marking "The First 125 Years of the American Kennel Club," this special anniversary edition, an official publication of the American…
Kennel Club, provides a complete history of the world's most prestigious dog organization. Illustrated with rare historical photographs and award-winning color photographs, DOGS traces the formation of the AKC, the dramatic grown and challenges the registry faced in its early years, the emergence of dog shows in the United States, the expansion of women's roles in the dog fancy, the development of working trials, and much more. A dog-event chronicle and a unique source book for all lovers of man's best friend, DOGS offers insight into today's dog world and provides excellent information on all of the AKC's many successful projects today, including Canine Good Citizen, the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Show, DOGNY (the September 11th project), the Canine Health Foundation and more.No other book provides the information found in DOGS, including statistics for the nation's Top Ten breeds, decade by decade, since the inception of the club; breed recognition dates for nearly 200 breeds; a complete history of popular dog sports, including conformation, field trials, obedience, earthdog, and agility; Junior Showmanship; detailed accounts of the AKC's Sesquicentennial and Centennial Shows; and complete registration and competition statistics from 1884 to 2008. The book also features color reproductions of many the AKC's art treasures that make up the world's largest and most important collection of dog-related art housed in the AKC's Museum of the Dog. The appendices include biographies of past AKC presidents, AKC chairmen of the board, and statistics for dog and litter registrations, events, and dogs in competition. Fully indexed.Brussels Griffon
By Juliette Cunliffe, Mary Bloom. 1992
Celebrated by Europeans for centuries the Brussels Griffon is loved the world over for his cheeky expression his…
monkey-like antics and his engaging personality Whether clad in his traditional wiry coat or a smooth coat the Brussels Griffon has enjoyed a faithful following in America for nearly a century The Brussels Griffon lesser known than many other Toy breeds attracts a discerning crowd with his unique characteristics and his long colorful history two topics that author Juliette Cunliffe masterfully covers in this Comprehensive Owner s Guide dedicated to the breed New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy sound puppy Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training feeding and grooming are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies In all there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume The author s advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most well-mannered dog in the neighborhood The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian vaccinations preventing and dealing with parasites infectious diseases and more Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints covering topics as diverse as historical dogs breeders or kennels toxic plants first aid crate training carsickness fussy eaters and parasite control Fully indexedClimate Change and Infectious Fish Diseases
By Patrick T.K. Woo, Jo-Ann Leong, Kurt Buchmann. 2020
Climate change with global warming is not disputed by the vast majority of scientists and the aquatic system is most…
affected. A global rise in water temperature and acidification of the aquatic environment will continue even if we can significantly reduce the current output of the two most important greenhouse gasses (carbon dioxide and methane). These and other environmental changes will affect fish health which includes infectious pathogens. This important new text is the second volume on climate change and fish health. It covers changes to the freshwater ecosystem and their current and expected effects on selected infectious diseases of fish. The book represents contributions by over 50 experts from 18 countries. Comprehensive and thought-provoking, the book details abiotic and biotic environmental changes in temperate and tropical freshwater ecosystems, sequestrations of atmospheric carbon dioxide and effects on infectious diseases (12 microbial and 10 parasitic) in economically important fish in tropical, subtropical and temperate waters. The text is key reading for fish disease scientists, aquatic ecologists, fish health consultants, veterinarians, policy makers and all who are interested in fish health and the environment.Insect Bodies (The World of Insects)
By Bobbie Kalman, Molly Aloian. 2005
There are more than a million species of insects living on Earth, and all insects have similar bodies. In Insect…
Bodies, children will learn the major physical features of insects and the importance of each body part.Farm Animals
By Deborah Lock. 2004
A visit to a farm by a group of young children includes looking at baby animals and seeing animals feeding.…
DK Readers is a multi-level learning-to-read program combining DK's highly visual style with appealing stories at four graduated levels.Careers With Horses
By Vicki Hogue-Davies. 2004
Monarchs of the Sea: The Extraordinary 500-Million-Year History of Cephalopods
By Danna Staaf. 2020
Before mammals, there were dinosaurs. And before dinosaurs, there were cephalopods. Publisher&’s Note: Monarchs of the Sea was previously published…
in hardcover as Squid Empire. Cephalopods, Earth&’s first truly substantial animals, are still among us: Their fascinating family tree features squid, octopuses, nautiluses, and more. The inventors of swimming, cephs presided over the sea for millions of years. But when fish evolved jaws, cephs had to step up their game (or end up on the menu). Some evolved defensive spines. Others abandoned their shells entirely, opening the floodgates for a tidal wave of innovation: masterful camouflage, fin-supplemented jet propulsion, and intelligence we&’ve yet to fully measure. In Monarchs of the Sea, marine biologist Danna Staaf unspools how these otherworldly creatures once ruled the deep—and why they still captivate us today.Zen Cat
By Judith Adler. 2003
How often have we seen cats watching us with intense focus, playing obsessively with a toy, comforting us as they…
cannily assess our moods, lying calmly in a patch of sunlight? Cats exemplify the essential tenets of Zen philosophy and the desire to find the simple and spiritual in everyday life. They embody utter grace, nonjudgmental devotion, and a sense of spontaneous whimsy. What's more, as we interact with cats, these qualities are reflected back in us.Zen Cat pairs more than 50 charming black-and-white photographs of cats with simple and inspiring quotes from a variety of sources: A fat cat lying on the floor evokes the statement "A hand-rolled dumpling of heaven and earth; I gulped it down and easily it went"; a picture of a cat up for adoption is accompanied by Buddha's question "If we fail to look after others when they need help, who will look after us?" This ingenious coupling of concepts and images reminds us that even the most finicky of our feline friends have a lot to teach us, if only we take the time to learn.Chinese Shar-Pei
By Juliette Cunliffe. 1982
One of the world s most peculiar dogs perhaps is the Chinese Shar-Pei known for distinctive wrinkles…
his blue black tongue and his extremely harsh coat Few dogs have as fascinating a history as the Chinese Shar-Pei an ancient breed rescued from the precipice of extinction in the mid 20th century Devoted fans of the Shar-Pei describe the breed as affectionate protective independent and calm This Comprehensive Owner s Guide gives newcomers to the Shar-Pei all of the necessary information about socializing and training the Shar-Pei preventing and handling potential health issues and evaluating the compatibility of the breed to a new owner s expectations and life style Author Juliette Cunliffe paints a realistic and revealing portrait of this extraordinary breed that requires an attentive dog-smart owner to thrive an account that all lovers of the breed will appreciate for its insight and candor New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy sound puppy Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training feeding and grooming are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies In all there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume The author s advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most well-mannered dog in the neighborhood The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian vaccinations preventing and dealing with parasites infectious diseases and more Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints covering topics as diverse as historical dogs breeders or kennels toxic plants first aid crate training carsickness fussy eaters and parasite control Fully indexedDogs
By Seymour Simon. 2009
Dogs are the most popular pet in the world and Seymour Simon provides useful tips and guidelines for any kid…
looking for a new pet. Lavishly illustrated with full-color, appealing photographs, Seymour Simon captures dogs as they work, and play.A Reef in Time: The Great Barrier Reef from Beginning to End
By J.E.N. Veron. 2008
Like many coral specialists fifteen years ago, J.E.N. Veron thought Australia’s Great Barrier Reef was impervious to climate change. “Owned…
by a prosperous country and accorded the protection it deserves, it would surely not go the way of the Amazon rain forest or the parklands of Africa, but would endure forever. That is what I thought once, but I think it no longer.” This book is Veron’s Silent Spring for the world’s coral reefs. Veron presents the geological history of the reef, the biology of coral reef ecosystems, and a primer on what we know about climate change. He concludes that the Great Barrier Reef and, indeed, most coral reefs will be dead from mass bleaching and irreversible acidification within the coming century unless greenhouse gas emissions are curbed. If we don’t have the political will to confront the plight of the world’s reefs, he argues, current processes already in motion will become unstoppable, bringing on a mass extinction the world has not seen for 65 million years. Our species has cracked its own genetic code and sent representatives of its kind to the moon—we can certainly save the world’s reefs if we want to. But to achieve this goal, we must devote scientific expertise and political muscle to the development of green technologies that will dramatically reduce greenhouse emissions and reverse acidification of the oceans.Training Your Puppy In 5 Minutes
By Miriam Fields-Babineau, Evan Cohen. 1978
The Endangered Florida Panther
By Margaret Goff Clark. 1999
Abc's Of Positive Training
By Miriam Fields-Babineau, Evan Cohen. 1978
Dylan - El Bedlington Volador
By Brian L. Porter. 2020
Azotado, golpeado y abusado durante el primer año de su vida, Dylan fue finalmente dejado atado a las puertas de…
un santuario canino, con una nota que decía sobre su tratamiento. Sin embargo, el destino le sonrió al pequeño terrier Bedlington, ya que el autor y su familia lo adoptaron ese mismo día, y Dylan comenzó su vida como parte de la Familia de Perros Rescatados del autor y ha estado con ellos más tiempo que cualquiera de sus otros perros. Desde su aparición en una exposición canina nacional, hasta la persecución de ardillas en el bosque, Dylan ha llevado una vida maravillosa y feliz desde que fue rescatado. Ahora con quince años, casi sordo y ciego, y habiendo sobrevivido a dos derrames cerebrales, Dylan sigue lleno de vida, y haciendo honor a su apodo de "El Bedlington Volador". Esta es su historia.Mixed Breeds For Dummies
By Miriam Fields-Babineau. 2021
Understand your mixed-breed dog Discover tips and tricks for the most effective training techniques Share your life with your new…
mixed-breed companion Own a classy dog—no pedigree required All dogs are unique—but mixed breeds are even more so! This friendly guide helps you count the ways, including why they often enjoy better health than their pedigreed counterparts and the reasons they can make better domestic companions. Whether you prefer mystery mixes or designer Labradoodles, a rescue from a shelter or a pup from a breeder—or you just want to know more about your dog—you'll find everything you need to properly choose, train, and care for your not-quite-best-in-show (but much-loved) best friend. This book will ensure you and your mixed-breed pal will live happily and healthily ever after. Inside... Decide which mix is the one for you Understand your pooch's temperament Establish discipline and overcome common training challenges Groom and exercise your dog the right wayAmerican Staffordshire Terrier
By Joseph Janish. 2006
This Comprehensive Owner s Guide to the American Staffordshire Terrier serves as a complete introduction to the AmStaff a…
tireless working dog that is an unbeatable combination of strength and athleticism Deriving from bull and terrier crosses in the British Isles the American Staffordshire Terrier was honed and perfected in the USA and today enjoys a reputation as a wholly trustworthy family and children s companion top-flight show dog formidable contender in the obedience ring and a wonderful therapy dog Author Joe Janish shares his insight into the origins of the breed and its development in America in a well-researched opening chapter on breed history He follows with chapters on characteristics and the breed standard encapsulating all of the virtues of this impressive working breed offering sound advice about which owners are best suited to the breed New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a breeder and selecting a healthy sound puppy Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training feeding and grooming are illustrated with handsome adults and puppies bursting with energy and personality In all there are over 135 photographs in this compact useful and reliable volume The author s advice on obedience training the super smart AmStaff will help readers better mold and train their dogs into the most socialized well-mannered dog in the neighborhood The extensive chapter on healthcare written by Dr Lowell Ackerman provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian vaccinations parasites infectious diseases and more Further chapters discuss behavioral issues aggression digging barking etc the special care of senior dogs and showing and competing with the AmStaff in AKC events Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints covering topics as diverse as historical kennels toxic plants first aid crate training carsickness fussy eaters and parasite control Fully indexedSamoyed
By Richard G. Beauchamp. 1923
The experts at Kennel Club Books present the world s largest series of breed-specific canine care books Each critically…
acclaimed Comprehensive Owner s Guide covers everything from breed standards to behavior from training to health and nutrition WIth nearly 200 titles in print this series is sure to please the fancier of even the rarest breedBernese Mountain Dog
By Louise Harper. 1995
This Comprehensive Owner s Guide to the Bernese Mountain Dog serves as a complete introduction to this handsome Swiss breed…
recognized for his long tricolored coat of jet black rich red and white The most popular of the four Swiss mountain breeds the Bernese is as friendly and warm-hearted as any Working dog can be Around the world the breed is highly regarded for its versatility as a farm dog cart puller watchdog and companion all roles that are discussed in the first chapter of the book dedicated to the breed s origins in Europe This chapter also provides a brief overview of the breed s development in the U S and England It is followed by a chapter on owning the breed and activities suitable to keep an active Bernese happy offering sound advice about which owners are best suited to the breed New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on the breed standard finding a breeder and selecting a healthy sound puppy Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training feeding and grooming are illustrated with handsome adults and puppies bursting with energy and personality In all there are over 135 photographs in this compact useful and reliable volume The author s advice on obedience training the attentive Bernese will help readers better mold and train their dogs into the most socialized well-mannered dog in the neighborhood The extensive chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian vaccinations parasites infectious diseases and more which is followed by a chapter on caring for the senior dog Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints covering topics as diverse as historical kennels toxic plants first aid crate training carsickness fussy eaters and parasite control Fully indexed