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Nutrition of the Dog and Cat: Waltham Symposium Number 7
ISBN: 9780521105453 / Angielski / Miękka / 432 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. First published in 1989, this volume presents a detailed series of scientific reviews concerned with most of the key areas of dog and cat nutrition; for example, the volume surveys and provides data on protein and energy requirements, calcium metabolism and essential fatty acids. It shows the substantial developments in knowledge that have occurred in the subject and discusses potential trends. The volume is an expanded, updated and edited version of papers originally presented at the Seventh Waltham Symposium on advances in dog and cat nutrition, held at Queens' College Cambridge in 1985....
First published in 1989, this volume presents a detailed series of scientific reviews concerned with most of the key areas of dog and cat nutrition; f...
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322,39 zł |
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Nutrition of Pond Fishes
ISBN: 9780521105477 / Angielski / Miękka / 404 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The science of aquaculture advanced considerably in the 1980s, its application being an important factor in the agricultural economies of many countries. This book reviews the subject of fish nutrition, one of the key aspects of aquacultural systems. The development of any aquaculture system is dependent on knowledge related to many disciplines, including physiology, biochemistry, genetics, animal nutrition and ecology. The late Dr Hepher adopted this multidisciplinary approach, presenting, for the first time, an integrated and comprehensive account of the whole subject, first published in...
The science of aquaculture advanced considerably in the 1980s, its application being an important factor in the agricultural economies of many countri...
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312,63 zł |
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The Woodmill Farm Blog Book
ISBN: 9781434397980 / Angielski / Miękka / 164 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A humorous look at life on a Cornish smallholding: Michelle, her husband Peter and their two children Laura and Steven, embarked on a new life. Not wanting to do things by halves, they set out to run a holiday-cottage business, a smallholding, and an award-winning architectural practice, all at the same time. Despite the bedlam, Michelle somehow found the time to record much of it in a Blog, from which sprang this book. It's a light-hearted snapshot of the mayhem that ensued; a stirring tale of pigs, vets, plumbing, golf and guests, with the odd welly-boot thrown in for good measure, and lots...
A humorous look at life on a Cornish smallholding: Michelle, her husband Peter and their two children Laura and Steven, embarked on a new life. Not wa...
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219,80 zł |
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Rossetti's Wombat: Pre-Raphaelites and Australian Animals in Victorian London
ISBN: 9781904750604 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A light-hearted account of an improbable side of Victorian England, this history tells of the pet wombat owned by Pre-Raphaelite painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti and the late-19th century fad of owning Australian animals as pets. This examination also looks at the way a wombat participated in the delicate relationships between the men and women in the Pre-Raphaelite circle--particularly Rossetti's emotional affair with Jane Morris, wife of his friend and colleague William. Fully illustrated with drawings and etchings of the period, this work will appeal to those with an interest in Victorian...
A light-hearted account of an improbable side of Victorian England, this history tells of the pet wombat owned by Pre-Raphaelite painter Dante Gabriel...
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82,11 zł |
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When Animals Speak: Techniques for Bonding with Animal Companions
ISBN: 9781582702353 / Angielski / Miękka / 368 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The trusted guidebook for animal lovers that describes the astonishing ways in which humans can speak with--and listen to--all creatures. In this comprehensive follow-up to the widely popular Animal Talk, a respected leader and pioneer in the field of interspecies communication, Penelope Smith, outlines advanced techniques for conversing with animals. She explains that since animals think and perceive differently from humans, readers need to have a true willingness to share, listen, and learn to successfully communicate with them. Although most humans assume that an animal...
The trusted guidebook for animal lovers that describes the astonishing ways in which humans can speak with--and listen to--all creatures. I...
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94,38 zł |
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Temperature Regulation in Laboratory Rodents
ISBN: 9780521102797 / Angielski / Miękka / 296 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. With the use of extensive data tables and figures, this book explains the key facets of rodent thermal physiology including neurological control, metabolism, thermoregulatory effectors, core and brain temperature, circadian rhythm, development and aging temperature acclimation, gender and intraspecies variation, and there is a novel chapter on the effect of trauma, toxic chemicals and other factors.
With the use of extensive data tables and figures, this book explains the key facets of rodent thermal physiology including neurological control, meta...
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278,43 zł |
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Happy Dog : Caring for Your Dog's Body, Mind and Spirit
ISBN: 9780451227867 / Angielski / Miękka / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Show off your happy dog Every Friday from September 6 - October 2, 2009 the authors will choose a photograph of a happy dog to post on their website and treat the winner to a fabulous prize package. See www.happydogland.com/contest for details.A well cared-for dog is a happy dog. This book goes beyond grooming to explain how the personal touch can make a big difference in a pet's physical and emotional health. From basic first aid to understanding the complete needs of a canine companion, Happy Dog shows pet owners step-bystep how to:
- Monitor a pet's health - Set up... Show off your happy dog Every Friday from September 6 - October 2, 2009 the authors will choose a photograph of a happy dog to post on their websi...
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98,53 zł |
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Animals in Schools: Processes and Strategies in Human-Animal Education
ISBN: 9781557535238 / Angielski / Miękka / 146 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Animals in Schools explores important questions in the field of critical animal studies and education by close examination of a wide range of educational situations and classroom activities. How are human" animal relations expressed and discussed in school? How do teachers and students develop strategies to handle ethical conflicts arising from the ascribed position of animals as accessible to human control, use, and killing? How do schools deal with topics such as zoos, hunting, and meat consumption? These are questions that have profound implications for education and society. They are...
Animals in Schools explores important questions in the field of critical animal studies and education by close examination of a wide range of educatio...
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94,22 zł |
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A Glance at Africa
ISBN: 9781438974897 / Angielski / Miękka / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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134,31 zł |
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Animal Dreams: Coloring Book
ISBN: 9781438990149 / Angielski / Miękka / 52 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Inside this coloring book are unique images of cute, happy animals. Drawn inside the animals are images of what the animal might dream about. Animal Dreams Coloring Books are a truly amazing addition to any child's coloring book collection. Animals in this coloring book Anteater, Armadillo, Bat, Bear, Beaver, Bee, Beetle, Boar, Buffalo, Butterfly, Camel, Cat, Chimp, Crab, Dog, Dolphin, Eagle, Elephant, Frog, Goldfish, Horse, Iguana, Jellyfish, Koala, Lemur, Lion, Manta Ray, Mouse, Octopus, Owl, Panda, Parrot, Penguin, Raccoon, Rabbit, Ram, Rhino, Seahorse, Sea, Lion, Sheep, Sloth, Spider,...
Inside this coloring book are unique images of cute, happy animals. Drawn inside the animals are images of what the animal might dream about. Animal D...
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73,24 zł |
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Monto
ISBN: 9781449014032 / Angielski / Miękka / 28 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Monto is a baby dinosaur who is raised by elephants in our present time. He makes a tough decision to leave and find what kind of creature he is or to stay with the family that loved and cared for him.
Monto is a baby dinosaur who is raised by elephants in our present time. He makes a tough decision to leave and find what kind of creature he is or to...
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68,34 zł |
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Looking for a Place to Take a Long Winter Nap
ISBN: 9781449008529 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Looking For A Place To Take A Long Winter Nap" is an adventure story of a small bear who uses his 5 senses to learn about his environment. Preschool children will relate to this story as they too are experiencing their world through seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and feeling. At the end of the stories, several fun activities are suggested that will reinforce the concept of the 5 senses. This story is a useful tool for parents and teachers who are teaching preschool children.
"Looking For A Place To Take A Long Winter Nap" is an adventure story of a small bear who uses his 5 senses to learn about his environment. Preschool ...
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70,79 zł |
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Shooting in the Wild: An Insider's Account of Making Movies in the Animal Kingdom
ISBN: 9781578051489 / Angielski / Miękka / 223 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Wildlife and nature films are a hugely popular entertainment genre: networks such as Animal Planet and Discovery are stars in the cable television universe, viewers flock to IMAX theaters to see jaw-dropping footage from the wild, and the venerable BBC still scores triumphs with series such as Planet Earth. As cinematic technology brings ever more breathtaking images to the screen, and as our direct contact with nature diminishes, an ever-expanding audience craves the indirect experience of wild nature that these films provide.
But this success has a dark side, as Chris Palmer... Wildlife and nature films are a hugely popular entertainment genre: networks such as Animal Planet and Discovery are stars in the cable television uni...
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102,43 zł |
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Drawn to Bunnies: A Collection of Rabbit Cartoons
ISBN: 9781449065980 / Angielski / Miękka / 52 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Drawn to Bunnies is a collection of cartoons about rabbits and their day-to-day life. It might be described as the "public life of the rabbit." Rabbits are a lot more organized and lead much richer lives than one might think. Even those of you familiar with rabbits will be surprised to learn about such things as one- and two-piece bunnysuits, the invention of the self-cleaning rabbit, and the teamwork needed for rabbit travel. Sundae and her bunnyservant hope that you enjoy these images.
Drawn to Bunnies is a collection of cartoons about rabbits and their day-to-day life. It might be described as the "public life of the rabbit." Rabbit...
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109,87 zł |
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Equinox: Life, Love, and Birds of Prey
ISBN: 9780803234598 / Angielski / Miękka / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The South Dakota winter gives a man time to think. One subzero morning, as Dan O Brien approaches his fiftieth year, the autumnal equinox of his life, he takes stock. Feeling a waning sense of purpose, he decides to devote himself entirely, for the first time in his life, to his greatest loves falconry, his bird dogs, and the prairie he calls home.That summer he obtains a remarkable falcon chick who immediately distinguishes herself by her ferocity. He names the bird Harley and trains her in the ways of falconry. Harley s powers of flight are awe-inspiring, her hunting success astounding, and...
The South Dakota winter gives a man time to think. One subzero morning, as Dan O Brien approaches his fiftieth year, the autumnal equinox of his life,...
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81,90 zł |
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Aliens in the Backyard: Plant and Animal Imports Into America
ISBN: 9781570039584 / Angielski / Miękka / 248 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Aliens live among us. Thousands of species of nonnative flora and fauna have taken up residence within U.S. borders. Our lawns sprout African grasses, our roadsides flower with European weeds, and our homes harbor Asian, European, and African pests. Misguided enthusiasts deliberately introduced carp, kudzu, and starlings. And the American cowboy spread such alien life forms as cows, horses, tumbleweed, and anthrax, supplanting and supplementing the often unexpected ways "Native" Americans influenced the environment. Aliens in the Backyard recounts the origins and impacts of these and other...
Aliens live among us. Thousands of species of nonnative flora and fauna have taken up residence within U.S. borders. Our lawns sprout African grasses,...
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98,49 zł |
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Four Farm Boys: Turkey Times
ISBN: 9781432758868 / Angielski / Miękka / 36 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Four Boys Growing Up On The Farm
Four brothers were always busy with farm chores, pets, projects, playing, and family time. What a wonderful way to grow up - outside learning about the land and wildlife. Four Boys Growing Up On The Farm
Four brothers were always busy with farm chores, pets, projects, playing, and family time. What a wonder... |
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77,94 zł |
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The Mystery Animals of Ireland
ISBN: 9781905723591 / Angielski / Miękka / 188 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Even in the 21st Century, Ireland is still a land full of mysteries. Some of the most enduring enigmas of The Emerald Isle are the mysterious animals which still apparently lurk in loughs, rivers and mountains. Beasts such as the lake monsters, the dwarf wolves of Achill island, and the terrifying Dobharchu...
Even in the 21st Century, Ireland is still a land full of mysteries. Some of the most enduring enigmas of The Emerald Isle are the mysterious animals ...
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82,72 zł |
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Taxidermy
ISBN: 9781445513034 / Angielski / Twarda / 28 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This early work on taxidermy is a fascinating read for the amateur or professional taxidermist and also contains much information that is still useful today. Contents Include: Tools, Materials, Step One - Skinning, Step Two - Preparing the Skin, Step Three - The Artificial Skull, Step Four - Wiring Assembly, Step Five - Final Mounting and a Supplier List. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original...
This early work on taxidermy is a fascinating read for the amateur or professional taxidermist and also contains much information that is still useful...
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183,88 zł |
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Taxidermy
ISBN: 9781445514451 / Angielski / Twarda / 100 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This early work on taxidermy is a fascinating read for the amateur or professional taxidermist and also contains much information that is still useful today. Extensively illustrated with full page diagrams and drawings. Contents Include: Tools and Materials; Preparing and Mounting a Deer Head; Preparing and Mounting a Fish; Preparing and Mounting a Bird; Preparing and Mounting a Wildcat; Preparing and Mounting a Small Mammal; Preparing and Mounting a Tortoise, A Horned Toad, and a Crayfish; Papier-Maches, Pasties, Mothproofing Solution, Etc. Many of the earliest books, particularly those...
This early work on taxidermy is a fascinating read for the amateur or professional taxidermist and also contains much information that is still useful...
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188,48 zł |