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From big cats to great apes, from alligators to boa constrictors, and from giraffes to orangutans, The Encyclopedia of Animals is a celebration of the immense diversity of life on Earth, from all creatures great and small. All animals are featured in this full-color encyclopedia. Each entry describes the animal's characteristics and behavior.
This encyclopedia is full of fascinating information and amazing colour photographs that will take you on...
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Just in time for spring, the popular Squirrel Wars book has received a new cover that is sure to catch the eye of home owners everywhere. Despite our reverence for wildlife, many of our most favorite species raise havoc in lawns and gardens from city to suburbia. This book solves backyard problems with squirrels, raccoons, deer, crows, insects and a host of other "pests" who raid backyard bird feeders and garbage cans, nest in chimneys, eat shrubbery,...
84) Know Your Goats
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Goats are a diverse range of beautiful (and sometimes rare) animals. Billy or nanny goats are the source of many a children's story. Goats were taken into the human fold over 10,000 years ago. From some of these animals, we obtain the fiber to create exquisite mohair and cashmere clothing. Others provide (extremely healthy) meat and milk; the latter being frequently turned into mouth-watering cheeses. Wandering the fields, hillsides, and mountains,...
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It all started one bright day at the beginning of spring. All the animals had come out of hibernation relieved that at long last winter had passed But as all good stories go, all is not well that begins well. It happened that a young worm, Twinny by name, came across a huge, verdant, mysterious rock in the middle of the forest. When she told her parents about her find, they were far from elated. Instead of congratulating young Twinny, they forbade...
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#1 I began training dogs in late 1986. I had just completed four years' active service in the Navy, and I looked at this as a chance to pursue my dream of being a dog trainer. However, the experience made the work harder than it should have been.
#2 I was only 11 when Lassie went off the air in 1974, and I was 14 when my father went into business for himself. I was...
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This encyclopedia is full of fascinating information and amazing color photographs that can answers to thousands of intriguing questions about the animal kingdom. It offers informative descriptions and interesting facts of animals that live in North Africa, North America and Eurasia. From bisons to eagles, pandas, alligators and many more. Each entry describes the animal's characteristics and behavior.
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This encyclopedia is full of fascinating information and amazing color photographs that can answers to thousands of intriguing questions about the animal kingdom. It offers informative descriptions and interesting facts of animals that live in Asia. From the komodo dragon to pythons, tigers, orangutans and many more. Each entry describes the animal's characteristics and behavior.
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There has never been a better time to add a few camelid comrades to your camp and in Llamas and Alpacas, author and expert Sue Weaver shows you just how to make it happen! With color photos, advice from experienced breeders and farmers, and a comprehensive appendix on common maladies, you'll learn the ins and outs of buying and caring for these remarkable creatures and delight in what they can do for you in returns! The Hobby Farms livestock care...
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Los cerdos son animales admirables pero a la vez inquietantes. Nos atraen y nos causan repulsión. Es difícil encontrar la distancia adecuada, las fronteras entre cerdos y hombres resultan poco nítidas, las relaciones, ambivalentes. Nadie quiere que le digan "cerdo" o "chancho", ¿por qué? Los cerdos encarnan lo ominoso —en el sentido de Freud— que anida en los rincones de lo familiar: lo reprimido, oculto, escondido. Quien haya visto faenar...
91) Fun at the Farm
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Fun at the Farm will delight young children and parents alike. Simple and witty rhymes and illustrations full of colour and fun make this is an engaging counting story. Along these pages, the animals have lots of fun and cause more than a little mischief around the farm. Cuddle up and enjoy... and see if you can help the farmer find his missing hat!
92) Know Your Pigs
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Did you know that pigs are smarter than your average 3-year-old? In this pocket-sized guide, you'll discover loads of interesting facts about 29 popular breeds of pigs, including their appearance, history and breeding, and details of its personality. From the American Guinea Hog who loves a good belly rub, to the hardy Yorkshire who is happiest foraging outdoors, this fully revised and updated edition is a fascinating and fun guide that will turn...
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Get the Summary of Abigail Tucker's The Lion in the Living Room in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Lion in the Living Room" by Abigail Tucker explores the complex history and evolution of domestic cats, tracing their journey from prehistoric predators to beloved household pets. The book delves into the natural history of cats, examining their anatomy, diet, and solitary hunting behaviors that have persisted...
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See those animal signs on the trail? Was that footprint left by a fox or a wolf? Was that pile of droppings deposited by a moose, a mouse, or a marten? Scats and Tracks of North America will help you determine which mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians have passed your way and could still be nearby. Clearly written descriptions and illustrations of scats, tracks, and gait patterns will help you recognize species across the entire continent. An...
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Maury Haraway tracks the course of nature across the seasons of the year and the landscape of North America. Trained as an expert in comparative psychology and animal behavior, and an avid birder for decades, Haraway chronicles the behavior and the adventures of the wild birds and mammals that share our environment, offers unique commentaries on natural history and philosophy, and recalls seasonal experiences of a youth spent in what now seems a much...
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Indoor Wildlife is a book that looks at our houses and other buildings from the point of view of wild animals and plants. Some come indoors to hibernate, some come indoors to find food and others come indoors to set up home. Still others use the walls and roofs of our homes, as well as our garages, sheds and outhouses. All in all, we share our homes with all kinds of fauna and flora. Some species can be tolerated, while others can be a nuisance or...
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The Norway lemming is a small rodent that looks like a hamster. Lemmings live in cold, snowy places in northern Europe, namely Norway. Discover more about these clever mammals in All About Norwegian Lemmings, one of 30 books in our Animals Around the World series. Each title is beautifully illustrated with large, eye-catching photographs, a map, and glossary.
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What is new in this book? The book has been, written in a different way. Every life cycle of the parasites has been, presented in flow diagram. At the same time, the life cycles have been Beads box of morphology and life cycles would be extremely helpful to the students. The matter has been, distributed in a lucid language so that all type of students can easily remember the course material. Long tables of different aspects i.e. morphology, lifecycle,...
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This book will provide the reader with a well rounded understanding of animal-assisted therapy, or "pet therapy." Animal-assisted therapy is a therapeutic tool that is used to faciliate the client's treatment and recovery process. Some of the people who will benefit from reading this book include counselors, school counselors, social workers, educators, students, and anyone interested in animal-assisted therapy. Teachers may implement this book in...
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