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Urchin and the Rage Tide (The Mistmantle Chronicles, #5)
by M. I. McAllisterThe animals must brave a series of tidal waves that threaten their island. During the disaster, a squirrel named Mossberry plots to take over the kingdom. And on top of that, Sepia has gone missing! It's up to Urchin and Corr to save everyone and bring peace.
Urchin and the Raven War (The Mistmantle Chronicles, #4)
by M. I. McAllisterUrchin has taken his place as a member of the Circle in King Crispin's court. Life on the island is back to normal-- until Lord Arcneck and other inhabitants of Swan Isle come to Mistmantle for help after bloodthirsty ravens take over their home.
Urchin of the Riding Stars (The Mistmantle Chronicles, #1)
by M. I. McAllisterA tiny squirrel is found abandoned and close to death on a distant beach. Adopted and raised by a kindly squirrel, Urchin has no idea of his powerful destiny or of the way he will influence the island of Mistmantle.
Urinalysis in the Dog and Cat
by Patricia A. Schenck Dennis J. ChewUrinalysis in the Dog and Cat A comprehensive up to date textbook for performing and interpreting urinalysis in dogs and cats with content that remains accessible to those in primary care and specialty practices. In Urinalysis in the Dog and Cat, a logical sequence to collection of urine, performing the complete urinalysis (physical and chemical properties along with urinary sediment microscopy), and interpretation of results is presented. The FAQ chapter and the chapter on urinalysis case examples provide easily accessible information for primary care veterinarians and technicians as well as veterinary students. Each didactic chapter is designed to provide basic information first and then more advanced materials deeper into each chapter. Some materials will also be useful to specialists and those in advanced training. An extensive review of proteinuria is included as a separate chapter. Automated urine chemistry by dipstrip and automated urinary sediment microscopy are discussed in some detail as this technology increasingly will be incorporated in veterinary laboratory practice. The text is accompanied by hundreds of high-quality photographs and medical illustrations that highlight common and rare findings from the urine of dogs and cats. Numerous algorithms suggest possible pathways for the diagnosis and treatment of urinary disorders. This book is destined to be widely used in veterinary hospitals by seasoned and young attending veterinarians seeking to know more about urinalysis, as well as by veterinary laboratory technicians. Several sections of this book will be useful in the teaching of basic concepts to veterinary students. The authors have also included: An introduction to the philosophy of urinalysis and the detailed information about collection of urine from dogs and cats. Comprehensive explorations of urine sample handling, preparation, and analysis. Detailed aspects of USG as the most important physical property of canine and feline urine In-depth discussions of urine chemistry dipstrip evaluation for pH, protein, occult blood, glucose, ketones, and bilirubin. Extensive detailing of urinary sediment microscopy. Sections on FAQ and urinalysis case examples allow the reader to test their knowledge about urinalysis. Urinalysis in the Dog and Cat is an essential reference for primary care veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary students, those in advanced training programs, and specialists interested in learning more about disorders of the urinary tract.
Urological Disorders of the Dog and Cat: Investigation, Diagnosis, Treatment
by Peter Holt Alasdair Hotson-MooreThis book provides veterinary practitioners and trainees with a concise, systematic guide to urological disorders affecting dogs and cats. The author focuses first on assessment of the patient and the main investigative techniques to reach a diagnosis. He then deals with the differential diagnosis, causes and treatment of conditions ranging from pr
Uromastyx
by Jerry G. WallsUromastyx is one reptile care book from the highly acclaimed Advanced Vivarium Systems series. The AVS series, founded and guided by herpetocultural pioneer Philippe de Vosjoli, is the #1 series on reptile care. From choosing a pet to selecting a veterinarian to feeding, housing, breeding, and more, these books deliver the most helpful and up-to-date information available on popular reptiles and amphibians kept as pets.
Ursula Upside Down
by Corey R. TaborUrsula finds confidence in seeing the world her own way in another innovative, flipped-format digital picture book from Caldecott Honoree and Geisel Award winner Corey R. Tabor. In order to fully enjoy the flipbook features of this digital picture book, we suggest locking the orientation on your device.Ursula is a happy catfish, swimming through a shimmering river with weeds waving above and a sky full of scrumptious bugs below. Then one question turns her world upside down. Is left right? Is right wrong? Which way even is up? Children will love turning the book upside down and back again as they follow Ursula’s humorous journey to self-discovery.
Usborne World Of Animals
by Susanna Davidson Mike UnwinThis dazzling tour of the animal kingdom takes you all over the globe, from tiny bugs on Himalayan peaks to hairy rhinos in the depths of the jungle.
Use Your Words, Sophie
by Rosemary WellsSophie knows lots of words, but she doesn’t always use them. It’s more fun to speak in hyena talk or space language. “Use your words, Sophie!” urge her parents, but Sophie just won’t.But when her new baby sister arrives, Sophie is the only one who can find out what she really wants. Use Your Words, Sophie is the third book about the irrepressible two-year old who is wonderful, terrible, and always lovable.
Using Science to Improve the BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program
by National Research Council Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources Division on Earth and Life Studies Committee to Review the Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and Burro Management ProgramUsing Science to Improve the BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program: A Way Forward reviews the science that underpins the Bureau of Land Management's oversight of free-ranging horses and burros on federal public lands in the western United States, concluding that constructive changes could be implemented. The Wild Horse and Burro Program has not used scientifically rigorous methods to estimate the population sizes of horses and burros, to model the effects of management actions on the animals, or to assess the availability and use of forage on rangelands. Evidence suggests that horse populations are growing by 15 to 20 percent each year, a level that is unsustainable for maintaining healthy horse populations as well as healthy ecosystems. Promising fertility-control methods are available to help limit this population growth, however. In addition, science-based methods exist for improving population estimates, predicting the effects of management practices in order to maintain genetically diverse, healthy populations, and estimating the productivity of rangelands. Greater transparency in how science-based methods are used to inform management decisions may help increase public confidence in the Wild Horse and Burro Program.
Utrøst, the Land Under Sea: A Tale from Norway
by Lance NixonA poor fisherman named Isak struggles to take care of his family. Even so, he always shares a small portion of his catch with the three black cormorants that lead him to good fishing spots. Isak's kindness is richly rewarded when the cormorants guide him to Utrøst, a lush and magical land under the sea.
V Is for Vegan: The ABCs of Being Kind
by Ruby RothIntroducing three- to seven-year-olds to the "ABCs" of a compassionate lifestyle, V Is for Vegan is a must-have for vegan and vegetarian parents, teachers, and activists! Acclaimed author and artist Ruby Roth brings her characteristic insight and good humor to a controversial and challenging subject, presenting the basics of animal rights and the vegan diet in an easy-to-understand, teachable format. Through memorable rhymes and charming illustrations, Roth introduces readers to the major vegan food groups (grains, beans, seeds, nuts, vegetables, and fruits) as well as broader concepts such as animal protection and the environment. Sure to bring about laughter and learning, V Is for Vegan will boost the confidence of vegan kids about to enter school and help adults explain their ethical worldview in a way that young children will understand. From the Hardcover edition.
Va Va Learns To Be a Bringer of Light: Vava Learns To Be A Bringer Of Light
by Renee DuaneIt was while sitting on Katie's lap that I understood what it is to be a Bringer of Light. It's not hard, it's just... Book V of The Vava Lessons series, reveals how Vasishta, now a mature cat, learn to actualize the true meaning of his name. Vava's discovery will encourage readers to share their Light.
Va Va Learns to be with His Feelings: Va Va Learns To Be With His Feelings
by Renee DuaneI'm feeling sad and I don't like it. With this awareness, Vava, the cat begins his quest to understand and accept his feelings. This fourth book in the Va Va Lessons series helps little ones to feel whatever it is they're feeling and allow those feelings to move so they can return to the causeless joy that resides within them.
VaVa Learns About Love and Happiness
by Renee DuaneDespite the grumpy disposition of his housemate, Durga Va Va, the cat, becomes grateful to her for the lessons he learns about the vastness of love and the folly of attempting to seek happiness outside himself.
VaVa Learns About Safety: Vava Learns About Safety
by Renee DuaneUh Oh, I fell in the pool! Va Va in his continuing journey from kitten to adult cat discovers the potential dangers that lurk in his environment. This third book in the Va Va lessons series warns little ones to consider the unwelcome consequences that may arise from hasty thoughtless actions.
VaVa Learns Confidence
by Renee DuaneIn this cat tale, told by Va Va the cat, we get to experience the life lessons he learns while living and growing up with Durga, his older feline housemate and Mommy and Daddy, his human parents.
Vacaciones en el bosque lluvioso (¡Arriba la Lectura! Level P #29)
by Margaret FettyNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> ¡Vamos al bosque lluvioso de Brasil! Descubrirás plantas coloridas e insectos extraños. Te encontrarás con cocodrilos, monos y animales que no sabías que existían. También aprenderás por qué se están destruyendo algunas partes del bosque lluvioso.
Vacation Dreams #2
by Sue Bentley Angela SwanBecky's vacation isn't at all what she expected, and she is feeling lonely. But when she meets magical bunny Arrow, her summer starts looking up.
Vaccine A: The Covert Government Experiment That's Killing Our Soldiers -- and Why GI's Are Only the First Victims
by Gary MatsumotoIn this provocative look at the US military from the Persian Gulf War through the 2003 invasion of Iraq, investigative journalist Gary Matsumoto contends that an anthrax vaccine dispensed by the Department of Defense was the cause of Gulf War Syndrome and the origins of a massive cover-up. Matsumoto calls it the worst friendly-fire incident in military history. A skillfully-woven narrative that serves as a warning about this man-made epidemic, Vaccine A is a much needed account of just what went wrong, and why.
Vaccine Design: Methods and Protocols, Volume 2. Vaccines for Veterinary Diseases (Methods in Molecular Biology #2411)
by Sunil ThomasThis volume provides a practical guide providing step-by-step protocol to explore vaccines for farm and companion animals, as well as for fish and insects. Divided into three volumes, Volume 2: Vaccines for Veterinary Diseases guides readers through veterinary vaccines, vaccines for poultry, vaccines for farm animals, and vaccines for veterinary parasites. Written in the format of the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, each chapter includes an introduction to the topic, lists necessary materials and reagents, includes tips on troubleshooting and known pitfalls, and step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols. Authoritative and practical, Vaccine Design: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition, Volume 2: Vaccines for Veterinary Diseases aims to be a useful practical guide to researchers to help further their study in this field.
Vaccine Technologies for Veterinary Viral Diseases
by Alejandro BrunThis detailed volume explores the most popular antigen production and delivery strategies that have been tested in veterinary species. Viral vectors as well as genetic and protein subunit vaccines or large scale protein production systems are considered as well as an updated view of most options available for vaccine development, including the data obtained through experimental trials which contributes to the exploration and understanding of the immune mechanisms and immune correlates relevant in protection among different animal species. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include brief introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Vaccine Technologies for Veterinary Viral Diseases: Methods and Protocols facilitates access to well-established protocols to those beginning in this interesting and laborious field as well as providing important basic knowledge when attempting a novel vaccine design or platform.
Vaccine Technologies for Veterinary Viral Diseases: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #2465)
by Alejandro BrunThis second edition includes a collection of antigen production and delivery strategies for vaccine development in veterinary species. New and updated chapters guide readers through protocols for antigen production, experimental antigen delivery and the analysis of immune responses upon vaccination. Written in the format of the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, each chapter includes an introduction to the topic, lists necessary materials and reagents, includes tips on troubleshooting and known pitfalls, and step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Vaccine Technologies for Veterinary Viral Diseases: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition aims to be a useful and practical guide to researches to help further their study in this field.
ValHamster (Tails from the Apocalypse)
by Angela MisriBeing the greatest zombie fighter of all time is a lot for one animal, but Emmy’s the perfect hamster for the job. Fire, rage, and fury are her weapons of choice and woe to the undead human who crosses her path. That is, until the mammals she lives with invite a weasel, of all creatures, to join their camp. This unthinkable betrayal reminds Emmy that letting friends into your heart is always a mistake. A lone warrior at her core, Emmy takes this opportunity to leave on a solo mission to rid the world of zombies once and for all. But, to her dismay, she seems to attract every helpless animal possible — humans, rabbits, dogs, bears, you name it. When Emmy finally shakes her companions, she discovers that being alone and unloved is a fate worse than death. Maybe loving those animals is what gave her the courage to fight zombies in the first place.
Valentine Mice! (Green Light Readers Level 1)
by Doug Cushman Bethany Roberts"Skip! Hop! Zip! Nip!" The sprightly characters from "Halloween Mice!" frolic across a wintry landscape to deliver valentines to all their woodland friends. Lively rhymed text filled with sounds that are fun to say aloud, and a simple mystery -- what happened to the littlest mouse? -- that is happily solved, make this a perfect book to share with a very young audience.