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Author: DK Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1465421165 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 362
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This complete catalog of all things canine is essential reading for dog lovers everywhere. From Beethoven to Toto, dogs have a special relationship with humans and are forever known as man's best friend. The enduring loyalty and companionship of our four-legged friends is celebrated throughout The Dog Encyclopedia. Starting with their history, evolution, and anatomy, this beautiful book puts on a show of dogs in art and advertising, sport and service, and religion and culture. Famous dogs in fiction line up alongside heroic helpers. More than 400 dog breeds are introduced, from primitive dogs and working dogs to companion dogs and scent hounds. Each and every breed includes stunning photographs and fact-packed profiles detailing individual character, compatible owner traits, and breed-specific advice. If you're bringing home a new pet, this guide comes crammed with top tips for a balanced diet, exercise, grooming, and training, as well as a health section on continuing care, identifying illness, and veterinary visits. This perfect pooch package is an indispensable owner's guide and an invaluable reference for budding dog whisperers.
Author: DK Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1465421165 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 362
Book Description
This complete catalog of all things canine is essential reading for dog lovers everywhere. From Beethoven to Toto, dogs have a special relationship with humans and are forever known as man's best friend. The enduring loyalty and companionship of our four-legged friends is celebrated throughout The Dog Encyclopedia. Starting with their history, evolution, and anatomy, this beautiful book puts on a show of dogs in art and advertising, sport and service, and religion and culture. Famous dogs in fiction line up alongside heroic helpers. More than 400 dog breeds are introduced, from primitive dogs and working dogs to companion dogs and scent hounds. Each and every breed includes stunning photographs and fact-packed profiles detailing individual character, compatible owner traits, and breed-specific advice. If you're bringing home a new pet, this guide comes crammed with top tips for a balanced diet, exercise, grooming, and training, as well as a health section on continuing care, identifying illness, and veterinary visits. This perfect pooch package is an indispensable owner's guide and an invaluable reference for budding dog whisperers.
Author: Betsy Franco Publisher: Tricycle Press ISBN: 0307974464 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 42
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From the award-winning team behind A Curious Collection of Cats comes a new collection of visual poems celebrating all things canine—from obedience school, to backyard break outs, to flatulent Fidos. Whether your best friend is a plucky Jack Russell, an indecisive basset hound, or a poodle with an indiscriminate appetite, you're sure to find this dazzling display doggone delightful.
Author: Kara M. Burns Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1119565316 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 228
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A fully updated new edition of the most complete guide to the veterinary assistant curriculum The newly revised Second Edition of Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant delivers a complete exploration of the veterinary assisting curriculum and acts as a comprehensive text for students and instructors. The book discusses all aspects of the curriculum approved by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America. The book is thoroughly updated to reflect cutting-edge advances in veterinary practice and includes a new chapter on laboratory considerations and an updated chapter on avian and exotics covering popular exotic pets. Readers get access to an expanded companion website that offers teaching PowerPoints, homework assignments, self-assessment tests and quizzes, multiple-choice questions, teaching activities, breed study guides, and instructional video clips. Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant also includes: A thorough introduction to medical terminology for veterinary assistants, including prefixes, suffixes, and common abbreviations used in veterinary medicine Comprehensive explorations of veterinary anatomy, including anatomical directional terms and all relevant anatomical systems Practical discussions of the behavior, handling, and restraint of animals, including explorations of animal body language In-depth examinations of animal nutrition, including discussions of weight management, body condition scoring, and food assessment Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant is the ideal resource for veterinary assistant students and veterinary assistants studying for the NAVTA Approved Veterinary Assistant exam, as well as practicing veterinary assistants seeking a one-stop resource that includes up-to-date information on topics such as restraint, behavior, nutrition, anatomy, and laboratory considerations. It is also useful for veterinary technology students in introductory courses.
Author: PetChiDog Publisher: ISBN: 9781983982156 Category : Languages : en Pages : 364
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Brand new to Amazon This incredible Chihuahua care book will be your guide for every step of your Chi's life, from puppy to adult to senior. At 364 pages, this book about Chihuahuas covers every single aspect that you need to know about: Sections regarding Chihuahua appearance (coat, size variations, non-official varieties, color), how to facilitate a smooth transition into the home, a complete puppy care chapter, extensive feeding & nutrition info (10 sections), and every single behavioral topic that applies to Chihuahua puppies and dogs (30 sections) which allows you to correct current problems and prevent future ones. Behavioral sections include 'Your Chihuahua's Personality' which covers the importance of not leaving your Chihuahua's personality up to chance. You'll learn how your everyday actions and training methods will help cultivate your Chi's acceptance, tolerance, and ability to interact with you and the rest of the world in a positive way. This Chihuahua book also has detailed training for a host of issues including fears (other dogs, traffic, people), exact steps to resolve separation anxiety, care tips for rescued Chihuahuas, a full command training chapter, walking on leash issues, and heeling. If your Chihuahua isn't housebroken yet, you'll be pleased that this book includes a fail-proof house training chapter for speedy success. You will also have detailed information regarding marking and submissive urination. This remarkable book about Chihuahuas has a comprehensive barking chapter (covering all possible situations), exercise & activity (5 sections including 'Fun Things to Do'), grooming (6 sections), seasonal care, body-part specific care, female issues, and a full whelping chapter. A Chihuahua care book is not complete without detailed health topics, and this book delivers with 20+ extremely thorough health sections regarding every single condition the Chihuahua is prone to, issues seen with toy breeds, and those common to canines. Gain the knowledge to spot early signs, and read about treatment options, prognosis, and prevention. Chihuahuas are a mix of contradictions. Some can be rather hyper. If so, you'll love the section of 'Hyper Behavior' and the training sections of 'How to Teach Proper Hierarchy', 'Jumping on People', 'Running Away', and more. And, if your Chihuahua is shy or nervous, you'll love 'Clingy Behavior' and the incredible 'Socialization and Desensitization' chapter that will make a huge difference in how your Chi reacts to his/her world. You'll also learn about first aid, how to keep your Chihuahua safe, tips for travel, bonding, sleeping issues, teething & chewing, and much more. Included are enlightening survey results showing the stats of 3,272 Chihuahuas; this will help you know what to expect and allow you to see where your Chi puppy or dog falls in with others. And, you'll have two charts that show the stats of 128 Chihuahua puppies over their first-year weigh-in's. Contributors include Faye Dunningham (canine trainer and author) and several AKC Chihuahua breeders. This book is truly GIANT; however, you won't be overwhelmed; meticulous care was given to fonts, bullets, side bars, and specialized text to make it a joy to read. Whether you have your first puppy or are a seasoned owner, this Chihuahua book is a must-have. Let's start fresh today and work toward optimal health and happiness for your canine family member.
Author: Robin Hone Publisher: Trafford Publishing ISBN: 1466973706 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 412
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Convicted murderer Dr. David Savage is rescued from death row by a man claiming to be a lawyer and is sent surreptitiously to work on a futuristic project called the window, which is an electric device capable of reaching and transmitting objects and people to other worlds throughout the galaxy and to different dimensions. Having met and fallen in love with a beautiful woman named Diana, he is reluctant to go to the new world, but as a professional geologist, he cant pass up the opportunity. A mysterious figure known only as Mr. Damarjiane, director of the Palomar Foundation, which is controlling the window project, his true identity revealed at the time of Savages trip through the window, lends to the mystery of the story. On the new world, Dr. Savage discovers an almost earthlike planet where he is faced with the problem of Mr. Damarjiane selling trips to the new world to the highest bidder and thus populating the planet with earthmen who will eventually destroy it as they are doing with earth. The only person able to make the decision of allowing or not allowing people to come through the window to the new world is David Savage. Remain there in that uninhabited world for the rest of his life, alone with no companionship, or let the world rush in. Decision.
Author: Roland Berger Publisher: XinXii ISBN: 3989110543 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 180
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Look into the sweet googly eyes of a Maltese every morning? Have a faithful companion who won't leave your side? Yes, it is wonderful to have a dog. However, there are moments when the Maltese will test your patience. There is so much to know when you become a dog mom or dog dad overnight. This book will serve as your detailed guide to life with a four-legged friend. Learn all about the Maltese. Both the history and the attitude and peculiarities of the four-legged friend are not only incredibly interesting, but also worth knowing for dealing with it. This guidebook will tell you what is important in the care and give you helpful tips on how to educate the Maltese and build a strong bond with him. This way, living with your family addition can be relaxed and bring joy to both you and the dog. The content of the book is: - The Maltese dog breed - Dog training - Health and nutrition - The dog care - Character, training and much more about the Maltese dog - Many illustrations If you want to know how to build a relaxed yet respectful relationship with your Maltese, this book with its many training tips is the ideal guide for you. Especially if you have no experience with dogs and the Maltese will be your first dog, this guidebook is a real must-have that will make living together easier. Enjoy your time with the sweet Maltese!
Author: Karen F. Williams Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Inc ISBN: 1635552842 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 399
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Samantha Weller, a forensic scientist turned paranormal novelist, owes her life and writing career to a crow that saved her from certain death. When she buys an old bookend that looks like her avian muse, her world begins to resemble the plots of her novels. Determined to find the mate to her bookend, Samantha and her antiquarian sidekick, Liz, go on a search leading them to the beautiful and wealthy Gwen Laraway. Samantha is instantly smitten, but the age difference has Gwen second-guessing Samantha’s interest. Meanwhile, Liz is crushing on Gwen’s niece, Isabel. As clueless as she is sensuous, Isabel hasn’t had a date since her high school prom ten years ago, and she’s petrified to act on her sudden attraction to Liz. Romance seems to be blooming all around, but problems arise when a restless ghost emerges from the ether to roam the dark corners of this haunting tale that explores the quantum mechanics of immortality.
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