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Acontecimentos em Hookwood
by Michael N. WiltonQuando a vida animal em Hookwood é perturbada pela chegada dum casal novo ansioso para construir a sua primeira morada juntos numa cabana abandonada, um Coelho jovem curioso chamado Starup decide ajudar comendo o resto do almoço do piquenique, que tinha sido doado por um velho amigo para festejar a ocasião. Como castigo a mãe Dora mandou-o tomar conta da amiga distraída, a Gansa Clara, enquanto ela muda de casa de forma a que escape à atenção do animal de estimaçao do jovem casal, um gato cor de gengibre aterrarizador. Depois de restaurar as economias duma vida dos seus amigos, dubiamente conseguida pelo Esquilo Nabbit, o vil prestamista, Startup propõe-se a evitar que o ninho da Clara caía nas mãos do rato castanho de palavras mansas conhecido como Capitão Mayfair, que anda à procura de fundos para financiar a revolta liderada pelo assustador Rei Freddie e a sua colónia de ratos castanhos. Visto como uma ameaça ao sucesso dos planos do Capitão, Startup é encorajado a ser enfeitiçado pela arma secreta dos ratos castanhos, uma coelha de olhar furtivo chamada Lola, que é enviada para iludir o coelho confidante e tirá-lo do caminho. Depois de escaper várias vezes ajudado pelos amigos, Prudence e o Sábia Mocho, assim como Puggles, o porco e Hedgie o ouriço, Startup é envolvido numa batalha continua com os ratos castanhos, e rapidamente encontra-se em confront directo com o arquevilão, o próprio Rei Freddie. Num emocionante climax, Startup é apanhado numa batalha desesperada mão-a-mão para acabar com o Rei Freddie, na qual o seu amigo o Mocho Sábio vem ao seu auxílio, disposto a sacrificar a própria vida ao faze-lo.
Mrs. Morris and the Ghost (A Salem B&B Mystery #1)
by Traci WiltonCharlene Morris knew Salem, Massachusetts had a spooky reputation. But when she decided to open her B&B there, she expected guests—not ghosts… A grieving young widow, Charlene needed a new start—so she bought a historic mansion, sight unseen, and drove from Chicago to New England to start turning it into a bed-and-breakfast. On her first night in the house, she awakens to find a handsome man with startling blue eyes in her bedroom. Terror turns to utter disbelief when he politely introduces himself as Jack Strathmore—and explains that he used to live here—when he was alive. He firmly believes that someone pushed him down the stairs three years ago, and he won’t be able to leave until someone figures out who. If Charlene wants to get her business up and running in time for the Halloween tourist rush, and get this haunting houseguest out of the way, she’ll have to investigate. Though truth be told, this ghost is starting to grow on her . . .
Behavioral Genetics of the Mouse
by Wim E. Crusio Frans Sluyter Robert T. Gerlai Susanna Pietropaolo Wim E. Crusio Frans Sluyter Robert T. GerlaiThe first volume in the new Cambridge Handbooks in Behavioral Genetics series, Behavioral Genetics of the Mouse provides baseline information on normal behaviors, essential in both the design of experiments using genetically modified or pharmacologically treated animals and in the interpretation and analyses of the results obtained. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the genetics of naturally occurring variation in mouse behavior, from perception and spontaneous behaviors such as exploration, aggression, social interactions and motor behaviors, to reinforced behaviors such as the different types of learning. Also included are numerous examples of potential experimental problems, which will aid and guide researchers trying to troubleshoot their own studies. A lasting reference, the thorough and comprehensive reviews offer an easy entrance into the extensive literature in this field, and will prove invaluable to students and specialists alike.
Biology of Bats
by William A. WimsattBats had mastered flight eons before man's own lineage began. Their unique volitional mode was obviously advantageous, for adaptive radiation within the group has been little short of extraordinary. Today Chiroptera represent the second largest order of mammals in number of species and the largest in overall abundance; excluding man, and possibly rodents, they are also the most widely distributed land-based mammals.
A Hero’s Journey: Life Lessons From a Dog and His Friends
by Valerie WinansOn 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 destinies
Road Trip with Remington Beagle: Michigan to Alaska and Back
by Valerie WinansTake a road trip with me, Remington Beagle, from Traverse City, Michigan to various destinations in Alaska. As the head beagle in charge of this adventure, I will guide the reader along the famous Alaska Highway (also known as the Alcan). This recreational vehicle journey continues on some of the most scenic and exciting roads on the continent making this a unique travel log for people who love camping and storytelling beagles. This Alaska joyride takes us as far north as Barrow, Alaska (the most northern community on the North American Continent) to Homer, Alaska in the south and destinations in between. As you ramble with us along these roads and share the Alaska experience from a dog's eye view, you will be enticed to make this trek on your own. I will be happy to join you as I never tire of neither the Alaska experience nor the roads that take me there.
Chicken Little, Come Out! The Sky Is Not Falling!: Helping Children Express and Cope with Their Anxiety
by Michele Winchester-VegaCalm your child’s fear and anxiety with help from the classic folktale Chicken Little.This new take on the classic story of Chicken Little is designed to help children identify and normalize their worries, fears, and anxieties. With the help of some barnyard friends, Chicken Little, Come Out. The Sky is NOT Falling! fosters mental health awareness and provides strategies for improved coping.There’s a barn full of Chicken Little characters, but they don’t want to come out. It’s scary out there and they fear the sky is falling! But, with a lot of teamwork and a little help from Chicken Little, together they can calm their fears and phobias. All they need are the right behavioral stress reduction tools!Using beautifully illustrated, relatable farm animals from the Chicken Little story, psychiatric social worker Dr. Winchester-Vega offers ways to manage children's mental health and foster conversation and understanding. Inside, find coping skills, strategies, and two bonus resources for parents, educators, and caregivers working with children with anxiety.
The Owl Who Liked Sitting on Caesar: Living with a Tawny Owl
by Martin WindrowThe story of an odd couple-a British military historian and the Tawny Owl with whom he lived for fifteen yearsMartin Windrow was a war historian with little experience with pets when he adopted an owl the size of a corncob. Adorable but with knife-sharp talons, Mumble became Windrow's closest, if at times unpredictable, companion, first in a South London flat and later in the more owl-friendly Sussex countryside. In The Owl Who Liked Sitting on Caesar, Windrow recalls with wry humor their finer moments as well as the reactions of incredulous neighbors, the awkwardness of buying Mumble unskinned rabbit at Harrods Food Hall, and the grievous sense of loss when Mumble nearly escapes. As Windrow writes: "Mumble was so much a part of my life in those days that the oddity of our relationship seldom occurred to me, and I only thought about it when faced with other people's astonishment. When new acquaintances learned that they were talking to a book editor who shared a seventh-floor flat in a South London tower block with a Tawny Owl, some tended to edge away, rather thoughtfully . . . I tried to answer patiently, but I found it hard to come up with a short reply to the direct question 'Yes, but . . . why?'; my best answer was simply 'Why not?'" Windrow offers a poignant and unforgettable reminiscence of his charmed years with his improbable pet, as well as an unexpected education in the paleontology, zoology, and sociology of owls.
Saved: Rescued Animals and the Lives They Transform
by Karin Winegar Judy OlausenLauded as "an extraordinarily poignant book" by Jim Harrison and called "an homage to the profound power of mutual healing" and a "definitive and compassionate book" by Susan Richards (author of Chosen by a Horse), Saved is a beautifully illustrated tribute to rescued animals who have deeply affected the people who saved them. From Phil, an ailing and unemployed foster dad to an orphaned fawn, to Walt, a retired pipe fitter whose horses helped alleviate his heartache after the death of his son, the stories in Saved, as Rita Mae Brown says, "prove once again that love rescues us all."
El mosquito
by Timothy WinegardUn libro pionero que muestra cómo, durante miles de años, el mosquito ha sido la fuerza determinante de nuestro destino. La guerra contra el mosquito es la historia de nuestro mundo. A través de los tiempos, desde nuestra evolución como homínidos en África hasta el presente, hemos estado atrapados en una lucha a vida o muerte contra el mosquito. Pero en esa guerra por la supervivencia no tuvimos opción. Gracias a sus adaptaciones evolutivas, nuestro obstinado y mortal archienemigo burló los intentos de exterminarlo y continuó alimentando su reinado del terror, aún invicto. Transformó impunemente la historia a través de numerosas enfermedades, y hoy sigue siendo el mayor destructor de mundos y el primer y más distinguido asesino global de la humanidad. La crítica ha dicho:«Uno de esos libros que cambian tu visión del mundo.»New York Times
The Mosquito: A Human History of Our Deadliest Predator
by Timothy C. WinegardA pioneering and groundbreaking work of narrative nonfiction that offers a dramatic new perspective on the history of humankind, showing how through millennia, the mosquito has been the single most powerful force in determining humanity’s fate Why was gin and tonic the cocktail of choice for British colonists in India and Africa? What does Starbucks have to thank for its global domination? What has protected the lives of popes for millennia? Why did Scotland surrender its sovereignty to England? What was George Washington's secret weapon during the American Revolution? The answer to all these questions, and many more, is the mosquito. Across our planet since the dawn of humankind, this nefarious pest, roughly the size and weight of a grape seed, has been at the frontlines of history as the grim reaper, the harvester of human populations, and the ultimate agent of historical change. As the mosquito transformed the landscapes of civilization, humans were unwittingly required to respond to its piercing impact and universal projection of power. The mosquito has determined the fates of empires and nations, razed and crippled economies, and decided the outcome of pivotal wars, killing nearly half of humanity along the way. She (only females bite) has dispatched an estimated 52 billion people from a total of 108 billion throughout our relatively brief existence. As the greatest purveyor of extermination we have ever known, she has played a greater role in shaping our human story than any other living thing with which we share our global village. Imagine for a moment a world without deadly mosquitoes, or any mosquitoes, for that matter? Our history and the world we know, or think we know, would be completely unrecognizable. Driven by surprising insights and fast-paced storytelling, The Mosquito is the extraordinary untold story of the mosquito’s reign through human history and her indelible impact on our modern world order.
The Mosquito: A Human History of Our Deadliest Predator
by Timothy C. Winegard**The instant New York Times bestseller.***An international bestseller.*Finalist for the Lane Anderson AwardFinalist for the RBC Taylor Award&“Hugely impressive, a major work.&”—NPRA pioneering and groundbreaking work of narrative nonfiction that offers a dramatic new perspective on the history of humankind, showing how through millennia, the mosquito has been the single most powerful force in determining humanity&’s fate Why was gin and tonic the cocktail of choice for British colonists in India and Africa? What does Starbucks have to thank for its global domination? What has protected the lives of popes for millennia? Why did Scotland surrender its sovereignty to England? What was George Washington's secret weapon during the American Revolution? The answer to all these questions, and many more, is the mosquito. Across our planet since the dawn of humankind, this nefarious pest, roughly the size and weight of a grape seed, has been at the frontlines of history as the grim reaper, the harvester of human populations, and the ultimate agent of historical change. As the mosquito transformed the landscapes of civilization, humans were unwittingly required to respond to its piercing impact and universal projection of power. The mosquito has determined the fates of empires and nations, razed and crippled economies, and decided the outcome of pivotal wars, killing nearly half of humanity along the way. She (only females bite) has dispatched an estimated 52 billion people from a total of 108 billion throughout our relatively brief existence. As the greatest purveyor of extermination we have ever known, she has played a greater role in shaping our human story than any other living thing with which we share our global village. Imagine for a moment a world without deadly mosquitoes, or any mosquitoes, for that matter? Our history and the world we know, or think we know, would be completely unrecognizable. Driven by surprising insights and fast-paced storytelling, The Mosquito is the extraordinary untold story of the mosquito&’s reign through human history and her indelible impact on our modern world order.
Dogs' Miscellany
by J. A. WinesChronicling the fascinating backgrounds of both popular and rare breeds, this collection of trivia, anecdotes, quotations, and musings pays homage to famous dogs throughout the ages, ordinary dogs who have behaved famously, and dogs of famous people.
How to Hide a Horse (Full House Sisters)
by Elizabeth WinfreyWhen Michelle and Stephanie learn Michelle's favorite horse is headed for a horrible new life as a workhorse, they are determined to rescue the unfortunate animal.
The Night Before Groundhog Day (The Night Before)
by Natasha WingWhat's special about February 2nd? It's Groundhog Day--the latest occasion to be celebrated in Natasha Wing's best-selling series.The anticipation is building: Will the groundhog see his shadow? Will there be six more weeks of winter? Get ready for this festive occasion with the countdown to Groundhog Day in this fun, rhyming story told in the style of Clement C. Moore's holiday poem.
The Night Before the New Pet (The Night Before)
by Natasha WingThere's a new pet on the way—the moment every kid dreams of!It's the night before the adoption of a puppy and the whole family can hardly wait. Everyone helps prepare: they buy treats, set up a crate, and discuss what they should name the pet. When they get to the shelter, they see all kinds of dogs — until they spot the perfect one for them. But a last-minute surprise makes things twice as exciting!
The Bodies in the Library (A First Edition Library Mystery #1)
by Marty WingateHayley Burke's fresh start as the curator of The First Edition Society's library in Bath, England, is about to take a rotten turn in this charming new mystery series from USA Today bestselling author Marty Wingate.Hayley Burke has landed a dream job. She is the new curator of Lady Georgiana Fowling's First Edition library. The library is kept at Middlebank House, a lovely Georgian home in Bath, England. Hayley lives on the premises and works with the finicky Glynis Woolgar, Lady Fowling's former secretary.Mrs. Woolgar does not like Hayley's ideas to modernize The First Edition Society and bring in fresh blood. And she is not even aware of the fact that Hayley does not know the first thing about the Golden Age of Mysteries. Hayley is faking it till she makes it, and one of her plans to breathe new life into the Society is actually taking flight--an Agatha Christie fan fiction writers group is paying dues to meet up at Middlebank House.But when one of the group is found dead in the venerable stacks of the library, Hayley has to catch the killer to save the Society and her new job.
The Librarian Always Rings Twice (A First Edition Library Mystery #3)
by Marty WingateWhen a mysterious stranger turns up making claims that threaten Lady Fowling&’s legacy, Hayley Burke must dig deep into her late-benefactor&’s history to uncover the truth and catch a conniving killer in this new mystery from USA Today bestselling author Marty Wingate.It has been nearly a year since I took up my position as curator of Lady Georgiana Fowling&’s collection of Golden Age of Mystery writers&’ first editions at her library in Middlebank House. I have learned that I need to take the good with the bad. The good: I have finally convinced Mrs. Woolgar to open up the collection to the public one day a week so that they too can share in Lady Fowling&’s passion. The bad: although he would not be my first, or even tenth, choice, at the insistence of the board Charles Henry Dill, Lady Fowling&’s unscrupulous nephew, is now my personal assistant.On one of our first days open to the public, Mr. John Aubrey shows up at Middlebank House and insists that Lady Georgiana Fowling is his grandmother. Mrs. Woolgar is scandalized by his claims, and Charles Henry, who feels he has been cheated out of his rightful inheritance as Lady Fowling&’s heir, is furious. I do not know that I believe Mr. Aubrey, yet he has knowledge of Lady Fowling&’s life and writings that few possess. To further complicate matters, an associate of Mr. Aubrey&’s intends to help us uncover the truth of John&’s story. But before he can do that, he is murdered and the police have reason to suspect Charles Henry.As much as I would like to lock up Charles Henry and throw away the key, I cannot believe he is a killer. And I also know there is something dead wrong about Mr. Aubrey&’s tales regarding his &“grandmother&” Lady Fowling. I will need to make sense of her past in order to suss out the true villain of this story.
Are You Dissing Me?: What Animals Really Think
by Simon WinheldAnimals are people too. A cardinal has roommate problems. An armadillo takes a shot at online dating. A hippo worries her MFA is totally useless. A sloth contemplates a career in stand-up comedy. A raccoon frets about his judgmental friends. A bush baby teeters on the edge (You wanna throw down?!) Here, for the first time ever, are the real innermost thoughts of our furry and feathered friends.
Are You Dissing Me?: What Animals Really Think
by Simon WinheldAnimals are people too. A cardinal has roommate problems. An armadillo takes a shot at online dating. A hippo worries her MFA is totally useless. A sloth contemplates a career in stand-up comedy. A raccoon frets about his judgmental friends. A bush baby teeters on the edge (You wanna throw down?!) Here, for the first time ever, are the real innermost thoughts of our furry and feathered friends.
Evolutionsbiologie
by Michael Wink Volker Storch Ulrich WelschDie gut eingeführte "Evolutionsbiologie" von Volker Storch, Ulrich Welsch und Michael Wink liegt inzwischen in 3., sehr gründlich überarbeiteter und aktualisierter Neuauflage vor. Die Autoren schildern den bisherigen Ablauf der Evolution der Organismen durch die Jahrmillionen, die molekularen Grundlagen der Evolution und - unter verschiedenen Aspekten - die Evolution des Menschen und seiner nächsten Verwandten. Zahlreiche Exkurse, viele von renommierten Wissenschaftlern verfasst, erläutern besonders aktuelle Themen.
Countdown to Extinction
by Barbara Gaines WinkelmanChildren's book about the study and research into dinosaurs that have become extinct.
My Very First Winnie the Pooh: Owl's Trip South
by Barbara Gaines WinkelmanOwl explains that he had to fly south for the winner. Pooh and friends learn how to deal with missing Owl while he is gone South.
Laser Surgery in Veterinary Medicine
by Christopher J. WinklerThis book is a state-of-the-art reference to using surgical lasers to treat animal patients. Encompassing theory and practice, it emphasizes procedures, techniques, and equipment, with specific recommendations for laser settings. While most of the procedures emphasize surgeries on dogs and cats, this practical guide also dedicates chapters to equine, small mammal, avian, aquatic animal, and reptile surgeries, making it an excellent clinical reference for any busy veterinarian. The book begins with background information on the theory and science of laser surgery, then details specific surgical procedures with step-by-step instructions and accompanying photographs. The next section provides practical guidance for incorporating lasers into the veterinary practice, and the final section offers a look at the future of lasers in veterinary medicine and surgery. A companion website features video clips of surgery procedures. Presents a state-of-the-art guide to using laser surgery in veterinary practice, from theory and procedures to techniques and equipment Focuses on dogs and cats, including specialties such as ophthalmic laser surgery, laser neurosurgery, and photodynamic therapy, with chapters on equine, small mammal, avian, aquatic animal, and reptile surgeries Draws on the experience of more than 20 experts in various areas Provides practical advice for incorporating laser surgery into the veterinary practice, with the heart of the book devoted to specific surgical procedures Includes specific recommendations for laser settings and techniques for the procedures discussed Offers video clips demonstrating surgical techniques on a companion website Laser Surgery in Veterinary Medicine is an essential resource for anyone using surgical lasers in veterinary medicine, including veterinary students, practitioners, and specialists.
How to Hug an Elephant (Here's Hank #6)
by Henry Winkler Scott Garrett Lin OliverWhen Hank's class takes a field trip to the zoo, he quickly gets lost after his partner (and nemesis) ditches him. Unable to read the map, Hank wanders and finds himself locked in a habitat with Elsie, an elephant recently rescued and kept isolated. He begins a game of soccer with her, and they become fast friends. But when Hank notices how lonely Elsie is, he's determined to help her find her own animal friends.