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Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal
by Mary RoachThe irresistible, ever-curious, and always best-selling Mary Roach returns with a new adventure to the invisible realm we carry around inside. “America’s funniest science writer” (Washington Post) takes us down the hatch on an unforgettable tour. The alimentary canal is classic Mary Roach terrain: the questions explored in Gulp are as taboo, in their way, as the cadavers in Stiff and every bit as surreal as the universe of zero gravity explored in Packing for Mars. Why is crunchy food so appealing? Why is it so hard to find words for flavors and smells? Why doesn’t the stomach digest itself? How much can you eat before your stomach bursts? Can constipation kill you? Did it kill Elvis? In Gulp we meet scientists who tackle the questions no one else thinks of—or has the courage to ask. We go on location to a pet-food taste-test lab, a fecal transplant, and into a live stomach to observe the fate of a meal. With Roach at our side, we travel the world, meeting murderers and mad scientists, Eskimos and exorcists (who have occasionally administered holy water rectally), rabbis and terrorists—who, it turns out, for practical reasons do not conceal bombs in their digestive tracts. Like all of Roach’s books, Gulp is as much about human beings as it is about human bodies.
Gummy's Adventures in Fatro
by Dennis AbbottGummy is back and this time he has many new friends including Sebby the Skate, Kermit the Hermit Crab, Algy and Angie the Angel, fish and a surprise meeting with a character you may have heard about! These six short stories will capture your imagination as the underwater antics continue. There are also encounters with Gummy’s old friends from his first adventures. As Gummy travels from his lonely goldfish bowl to the fantastical underwater world of Fatro, the magic lingers. Come inside and see!
Gun Shy: The True Story of the Army Dog Scared of War
by Alison Stokes Angie McDonellVidar, the army search dog, has spent half his life sniffing out enemy weapons and bombs on the front line of the war in Afghanistan. His keen nose saved the lives of hundreds of soldiers, finding roadside bombs which could have killed British troops. But after two years of loyal service, Vidar became ‘Gun Shy’ – a term used to describe dogs who are frightened of loud noises. Whenever he heard bombs exploding or even the sound of helicopters flying above, he would curl up in the corner, shaking with fear.His army days were numbered… and his future looked uncertain. Until Angie, an army medic who befriended him during her tour of Afghanistan, made it her duty to give him a safe haven at her Welsh home.
Gunner: Hurricane Horse (True Horse Stories #1)
by Judy AndreksonEach book in the True Horse Stories focuses on a contemporary horse from a different part of the world, and each animal is, in his or her own way, a hero.PBJ Decks Smokin Gun (Gunner) is an American Paint Horse, one of the many of Heather Lott Goodwin's herd, and a valuable show animal that won the World Championship Paint Horse title. When Hurricane Katrina passed over the Goodwin property, it took with it the fences, the cattle, and several horses. Heather and her family lived in their horse trailer for six weeks and considered themselves lucky to have safe, comfortable shelter. After the storm, they searched for the animals and recovered many of them. But three months passed before they located Gunner, a hundred miles away. They were told he was in terrible shape and should be put down. Nevertheless, Heather drove on washed-out roads to bring him home, starving, dehydrated, and blind in one eye. With the help of a vet and her mother, she nursed him back to health. Amazingly, nine months later, he was well enough to compete again in the World Championship Paint Horse Show. Gunner's story is a testament to love and to determination.
Gunsmoke: Book 11 (Horses of Half Moon Ranch #11)
by Jenny OldfieldIt's kids' week at the ranch, and Kirstie befriends Lacey, a loner with a natural talent for riding. Besotted with her horse, a blue roan gelding called Gunsmoke, Lacey breaks ranch rules and rides off trail alone. When she fails to return, Kirstie fears the worst; either Lacey has had a terrible accident, or she's run away - unaware that a heavy storm is brewing...
Guppy Up! (Penguin Young Readers, Level 1)
by Jonathan FenskeThis guppy is not your average fish. This guppy shops, mops, drives, and plays the drums...just to name a few! With playful, rhyming text and bright, bold, guppy graphics, this Level 1 reader is an exceptionally fun choice for both children and educators.
Gus and Glory
by Sarah GuilloryPerfect for fans of WISH and BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE comes award-winning author Sarah Guillory's latest middle grade tale of found family and the unshakable bond between a girl and her beloved dog.Twelve-year-old Gloria St. Romain, Glory to everyone who knows her, has always loved mysteries. She spends her time solving puzzles and reading Agatha Christie books, comforted by the knowledge that truth can always be found for those who look closely enough for it.But when her mom suddenly leaves without a word, Glory is finally faced with the one mystery she can't crack: Why did her mom leave, and where did she go?Sent to spend the summer with her grandparents, Glory is determined to sniff out the clues to track down her mom. And when Glory comes upon Gus, a bloodhound in need of a friend, she realizes she's been paired with the perfect partner to do just that.With accessible text and a compulsively readable story, Gus and Glory is a perfect pick for upper elementary and middle school readers.
Gus the Greedy Puppy (Puppy Tales #12)
by Jenny DaleEveryone loves puppies! Bouncy and cute, furry and huggable, what could be more perfect than a puppy? Gus is a very greedy puppy. He eats anything -- from chocolate chip cookies to shoes! But now Gus is in big trouble. Mrs. Wilson's diamond ring has disappeared. Could naughty Gus have eaten one snack too many?
Gus's Escape: A QUIX Book (Pet Pals #4)
by Allison GutknechtGus gets lost in the woods in this fourth book in the QUIX series that&’s perfect for fans of the Critter Club series and Animal Planet&’s Amanda to the Rescue.Gus is used to being the big dog at Whiskers Down the Lane, but even he gets scared sometimes. After being frightened by a tiny rat, Gus takes off only to get lost in the woods! But he quickly realizes he&’s not alone—little Buttons has followed his furry friend. Can the two find their way back home?
Gussie & Max: A Sweet Story of First Friendships
by Deirdre SullivanAn original and touching story of a little koala and monkey, the best of friends.Where are you going and where have you been?Gussie the Monkey and Max the Koala take us on a trip through the years of their friendship and accomplishments.They remember standing on tip toes, needing help to build block towers, imaginary friends, and how hard it was to say goodbye.As they anticipate new experiences like riding the school bus, learning addition and subtraction, and riding two-wheel bikes, they support one another in their journey of growing up and learning new things.This book instills confidence, honors the value of friendships, and reassures little ones how to ease into new experiences in a hopeful, loving manner.
Gustav, a Son of Franz
by S. P. MeekWhen the big Doberman pinscher Gustav was brought to the Panama Canal Zone, the reputation of his great father, Franz, had already preceded him. No dog could entirely live up to that, but under the careful guidance of Lieutenant Fielding, Gustav began to show his brilliant qualities. The general was doubtful, but when the dog tracked and captured a native in the jungle, the commanding officer was won over. The war in Europe brings the canal into imminent danger of sabotage, and it is there that the young dog must really prove himself.
Gut Microbiota, Immunity, and Health in Production Animals (The Microbiomes of Humans, Animals, Plants, and the Environment #4)
by Michael H. Kogut Glenn ZhangThis work sheds new light on the interplay between the gut, gut microbiota, and host physiological processes in production animals.The gut microbiome shapes health and susceptibility to disease and has become a leading area of research in the animal sciences. Gut health encompasses a number of physiological and functional features. Nutrient digestion and absorption, host metabolism and energy generation, a stable microbiome, mucus layer development, barrier function, and mucosal immune responses; all of which are required to interact to make an animal perform physiologically and according to its greatest genetic potential.This carefully presented book broadens our vision, approach and results on gut health and the ability to regulate animal production. Understanding the chemistry of microbiomes has broad implications, including providing functional annotations for the microbial genomes, insights into the chemical languages that link microbes to each other and to their host, and translational implications for precision veterinary medicine, environmental health, and sustainable animal agriculture and welfare. Experts working in microbiome research, host immunity, and animal production, veterinarians and researchers in livestock science will understand the great importance of this volume.
Guy Harvey's Underwater World
by Guy HarveyThis strikingly beautiful, large-format book showcases Guy Harvey&’s around-the-world fishing and diving adventures. Drawing from meticulous notes, knock-out photographs and Guy&’s signature artwork, Guy weaves together fascinating stories, scientific discoveries and insights into the behavior of dozens of gamefish species to give us an up-close picture of his time on and in the water. Chapters highlight expeditions to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Belize, Cuba, the Caymans, Bermuda, the Yucatan and Mexico, Canada, Alaska, Costa Rica, Australia and the Galapagos, truly the international fishing experiences of a lifetime. Guy is a world-class angler, diver, photographer, and artist whose contributions to conservation and scientific research are as recognized as his accomplishments in sport and art. Guy has lived the life anglers dream of and this is the book that documents that dream.
Guys Can Be Cat Ladies Too: A Guidebook for Men and Their Cats
by Michael Showalter“Mixes the funny with the feline . . . Showalter makes us laugh while revealing that he’s a big softie who cares a lot about the future of felines.” —CatsterMichael Showalter’s Guys Can Be Cat Ladies Too is the hilarious all-access guide to help a man comprehend, appreciate, and bond with the felines in his life. They say dogs are a man’s best friend. True! But what if that man’s girlfriend/boyfriend, wife/husband, or mother-in-law has a cat? Is that the end for him? Is he resigned to an eternity of estrangement from this furry creature with which he shares his life partner, his favorite chair, and his sock drawer? Showalter offers hope for men everywhere in their quest to understand and love cats. In this intimate portrait of one man’s love for cats, you will learn the answers to burning questions such as: Why are they all aloof and weird and stuff?; They hate me, right?; and Is it true that they have nine lives? Armed with these and countless other valuable lessons, by the book’s end any guy can be on the fast track to becoming a cat’s best friend.“Showalter enlightens the male species on how to become loving cat people . . . it’s an inside scoop on how men can learn to love the felines that come into their lives by no choice of their own.” —Trend Hunter“Fabulously illustrated.” —Entertainment Weekly
Guía de campo de aves de España y Europa
by Pierandrea Brichetti Carlo DicapiUna guía ilustrada que incluye 170 fichas de las principales aves de España y Europa, con la descripción del ave, datos sobre la distribución, el hábitat y la reproducción, y su nombre en otros 7 idiomas (catalán, gallego, vasco, alemán, francés, inglés e italiano) * Además, información general sobre la morfología y el comportamiento de las aves, así como consejos para la observación. * La obra se completa con un glosario que recoge una selección de los principales términos relacionados con el tema. * Una obra, en definitiva, válida tanto para el especialista como para el profano que desee adentrarse en el mundo de la ornitología. Pierandrea Brichetti es ornitólogo. Colabora con institutos universitarios y museos de historia natural. Ha preparado más de 150 trabajos científicos publicados en revistas de distintos países y una docena de libros. Es miembro del consejo directivo del Centro Italiano de Estudios Ornitológicos y del Comité Científico del Proyecto Atlantis italiano. Carlo Dicapi es veterinario. Desde siempre ha sido un apasionado de la ornitología, y su interés en este campo se dirige hacia la biología reproductiva y la procedencia de las especies. Para realizar el presente estudio ha efectuado numerosos viajes por el área mediterránea, escribiendo posteriormente artículos en publicaciones científicas del sector.
Guía para un perro feliz
by César MillánDespués de más de nueve exitosas temporadas de la serie de televisión El encantador de perros, César Millán tiene una nueva misión: usar su gran conocimiento de la sicología canina para crear relaciones más sólidas y felices entre seres humanos y sus acompañantes caninos. Inspiradora y práctica, la Guía para un perro feliz resume en 98 lecciones esenciales las experiencias de miles de sesiones de entrenamiento alrededor del mundo. Aplicadas en conjunto, estas lecciones ayudarán a cualquier persona a implementar aspectos clave de la famosa filosofía de César para establecer una vida grata y satisfactoria con sus perros. César profundiza en temas cruciales para revelarnos los secretos del corazón y la mente de nuestras amadas mascotas. En lecciones cortas y prácticas, explora temas como: -La psicología canina. -Comportamientos instintivos. -Cómo crear equilibrio y establecer límites. -Cómomanejar malos comportamientos comunes. -Cómo elegir el perro idóneo para su familia. -Cómo ayudar a su perro en las transiciones de la vida. -A lo largo del libro, historias reales de los casos que César ha tratado a lo largo de su carrera brindan conmovedoras y sorprendentes lecciones de vida. Inteligente, fácil de usar y repleto de los conocimientos profundos de César en el ámbito del comportamiento humano y canino, la Guía para un perro feliz es una herramienta inspiradora para cualquier persona que busca llevar una mejor vida con uno de los miembros más queridos de la familia.
Gwendolyn's Pet Garden
by Anne RenaudA unique solution is found when a little girl dreams of getting a pet.Gwendolyn longs for a pet. What kind? Any kind! How many legs? Two, four, ten--she's not picky! But her parents have other ideas, and instead they give her . . . a box of dirt. "It smells of swamp," Gwendolyn says--but her parents say it smells of possibilities. And once Gwendolyn gets savvy about seeds and soil, sun and shade, she finds they are right. The dirt starts performing some amazing tricks, and soon she has a whole pet garden of her very own--it might not have "any legs at all, but it was alive, and Gwendolyn could talk to it, care for it, and watch it grow."Dynamic illustrations full of funny details show the love Gwendolyn puts into caring for her "pet," and her enthusiasm and pride are sure to inspire gardeners and aspiring gardeners alike.
Gymnastic Exercises For Horses
by Eleanor RussellThis exceptional book, Gymnastic Exercises for Horses Volume II is now available in the Xenophon Press Reprint program. This great work explains how to gymnastically develop your horse and how to address problems that will inevitably arise along his path of training. The exercises are for green horses to Grand Prix and everything in between. Each section in this unique edition is complete with "HELP ! It didn't happen" assistance advice. Over 140 pages with more than 65 exercises are clearly explained, with easy-to-follow diagrams and text written in basic rider's language. The diagrams are simple to follow with an emphasis on imaginatively changing these exercises to keep you and your horse working in a happy and interesting way. In 1985, Eleanor Russell published Gymnastic Exercises for Horses which became a best seller. Now we haveGymnastic Exercises for Horses Volume 2 which includes the diagrams from Volume 1 and the long running series of articles from Hoofs and Horns, which included a 'HELP ! It didn't happen' section.
Gymnastic Riding System Using Mind, Body, & Spirit
by Betsy SteinerA multifaceted training system for riders and horses of all levels. Most books discuss the physical aspects of riding: horse position, rider position, use of aids, schooling exercises, and movements. Betsy Steiner, however, an international rider and trainer, believes that the physical is just one-third of the riding equation, and that two equally important vital components—the intellectual and the psychological—are often ignored. Her approach to riding and training is to use the body, mind, and spirit, all working together to create a rich experience she call gymnastic training that addresses horse and rider as the three-dimensional beings that they are. This training system is geared toward maintaining proper form and alignment—crucial for human and equine athletes alike. Progress is achieved by use of inventive gymnastic schooling exercises for the horse, and a tailored program of Pilates exercises enabling the rider to become athletic, lithe, energetic, and flexible.
Gypsy Gold (Phantom Stallion #23)
by Terri FarleySamantha and Jen are out camping when they meet Nicholas, a boy traveling cross-country on a beautiful Gypsy Vanner mare, learning about his gypsy ancestry.
Gypsy Lad: The Story of a Champion Setter
by S. P. MeekThis book is a tribute to a dog, or rather to two dogs; two very fine English Setters with whose friendship I once honored. They were Gypsy Lad, 88127, and his litter sister, Miss Gyp II, 88239. The former loaned his name and personality to the hero of this story. Gypsy Lad, the real Gypsy Lad, unfortunately did not live long enough to run in the field trials, and it is highly problematical what sort of a record he would have made. In his first year in the field he was a good, steady hunter, with a good nose, and he handled well, but there are many dogs of that type.
H Is for Hawk
by Helen MacdonaldNew York Times Bestseller: This account of adopting and raising a vicious bird of prey while grieving a father&’s death is &“a soaring wonder of a book&” (The Boston Globe).One of the New York Times Book Review's 100 Best Books of the 21st CenturyOne of Slate&’s 50 Best Nonfiction Books of the Last 25 Years Time&’s #1 Nonfiction Book of the Year An instant classic and award-winning sensation, Helen Macdonald&’s story of adopting and raising one of nature&’s most vicious predators has soared into the hearts of millions of readers worldwide. Fierce and feral, her goshawk Mabel&’s temperament mirrors Helen&’s own state of grief after her father&’s death, and together raptor and human &“discover the pain and beauty of being alive&” (People). H Is for Hawk is a genre-defying debut from a unique and transcendent voice. &“Her prose glows and burns.&” —The Wall Street Journal &“An elegantly written amalgam of nature writing, personal memoir, literary portrait, and an examination of bereavement.&” —The Washington Post &“Breathtaking . . . Macdonald renders an indelible impression of a raptor&’s fierce essence—and her own—with words that mimic feathers, so impossibly pretty we don&’t notice their astonishing engineering.&” —The New York Times Book Review Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR, O, The Oprah Magazine, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Washington Post, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Seattle Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Miami Herald, St. Louis Post Dispatch, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Slate, Shelf Awareness, Book Riot
H is for Hawk
by Helen MacdonaldWhen Helen Macdonald's father died suddenly on a London street, she was devastated. An experienced falconer—Helen had been captivated by hawks since childhood—she'd never before been tempted to train one of the most vicious predators, the goshawk. But in her grief, she saw that the goshawk's fierce and feral temperament mirrored her own. Resolving to purchase and raise the deadly creature as a means to cope with her loss, she adopted Mabel, and turned to the guidance of The Once and Future King author T.H. White's chronicle The Goshawk to begin her challenging endeavor. Projecting herself "in the hawk's wild mind to tame her" tested the limits of Macdonald's humanity and changed her life.<P><P> Heart-wrenching and humorous, this book is an unflinching account of bereavement and a unique look at the magnetism of an extraordinary beast, with a parallel examination of a legendary writer's eccentric falconry. Obsession, madness, memory, myth, and history combine to achieve a distinctive blend of nature writing and memoir from an outstanding literary innovator.
HIV Vaccines and Cure: The Path Towards Finding an Effective Cure and Vaccine (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology #1075)
by Linqi Zhang Sharon R. LewinThis book provides a comprehensive review of the major barriers to HIV cure and vaccine. It covers the fundamental virology and immunology leading to HIV transmission, protection from infection and long term HIV persistence on antiretroviral therapy. In addition, strategies being tested to eliminate persistent HIV and the rational design of vaccines to induce protective immunity are covered. This book also discusses the challenges related to the design of clinical trials for testing the safety and efficacy of these innovative approaches. This book will provide a systematic overview and also discuss controversial issues for researchers in virology and immunology, as well as practicing physicians, and scientists in the pharmaceutical industry.