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An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Raising Backyard Ducks: Breeds, Feeding, Housing and Care, Eggs and Meat
by Gail DamerowThis inspiring introductory guide provides all the information beginners need to raise ducks successfully in the yard or on a small homestead or farm. Ducks are quickly gaining on chickens as popular animals for the backyard homestead or small farm. They are friendly, productive, good at eating pests, remarkably healthy, and easier to raise than chickens in many ways. Plus, they are exceptionally adorable! This accessible introductory guide features original photography tracking the growth and care of a small flock of backyard ducks, and addresses everything the beginner duck keeper needs to know to be successful, including breed selection, housing, feeding, health care, understanding behavior, and egg and meat production. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.
The Book of Pet Love and Loss: Words of Comfort and Wisdom from Remarkable People
by Sara BaderA powerful collection of quotations by writers, leaders, and legends on the pain of losing a pet and overcoming grief.An animal&’s love is deep, uncomplicated, unconditional, and forgiving. &“Affection without ambivalence&” is how Sigmund Freud described the connection. &“No matter how awful the day, or how awful I am behaving at any given moment, George doesn&’t care,&” writes journalist John Dickerson. &“He finds me smoldering in my chair and dashes to my lap.&” Our lives are intricately intertwined with our pets, and together, over time, we establish rituals that are as steady as a metronome. It&’s no wonder the grief is crushing when they depart—even those who&’ve had time to prepare describe feeling stunned, devastated, and cracked in two. &“We were a bit broken up over the death of our black Persian cat,&” crime novelist Raymond Chandler confessed. &“When I say a bit broken up, I am being conventional. For us it was a tragedy.&” Nobel Prize–winning author V. S. Naipaul described the experience as &“calamitous,&” and writer May Sarton called it a &“volcanic eruption of woe.&” Poet Emily Dickinson was so bereft she asked for help: &“Carlo died,&” she announced in a letter to her friend Thomas Wentworth Higginson in 1866. &“Would you instruct me now?&” The Book of Pet Love and Loss is a collection of quotations—poignant thoughts and memories discovered in letters, journals, diaries, memoirs, and other original sources—from beloved cultural figures who understood this singular experience so deeply, they felt compelled to write about it. This book dignifies the profound connection we share with our animal companions, but it also provides solace as mourners document their heartache over the loss of their cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, and other animals—even, in the case of Pablo Neruda, a mongoose. Their comforting and wise words are what every animal lover needs on this journey of heartbreak and healing.
Jin Shin for Cats and Dogs: Healing Touch for Your Animal Companions
by Tina Stümpfig• Includes body maps for both cats and dogs that clearly illustrate the positions of the Jin Shin Jyutsu energy points and explains how to work with them • Presents step-by-step illustrations and easy, brief explanations for point sequences for general health, first aid, and specific ailments, from ear mites and conjunctivitis to kidney infection, splinters, and anxiety • Provides sections with dog-specific and cat-specific ailments, organized by area of the body and symptoms, with recommended treatment points and sequences ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GENTLE WAY to ease your cat&’s coughing or lighten the joint problems of your dog? Or maybe you want to relieve your pet&’s stress when going to the vet and help them recover after surgery? A soft touch method for harmonizing energy flow, Jin Shin Jyutsu is an excellent hands-on healing tool to support your animal companion&’s overall health and alleviate common ailments and injuries. By calmly placing your hands on certain energy points on your pet&’s body, you can release energetic blockages, strengthen the immune system, and stimulate their body&’s self-healing response. Easy step-by-step illustrations and body maps for both cats and dogs show how to use this simple system of two-point touch healing. From ear mites and conjunctivitis to kidney infection, splinters, and anxiety, just by holding certain points on the body of your cat or dog you can quickly relieve a symptom or trigger the start of a comprehensive healing process. Jin Shin Jyutsu not only improves their health and well-being but also offers an enjoyable moment of energetic exchange between you and your four-legged friend throughout all phases of life.
Hello, Moon
by Julie DowningThis perfect bedtime read-aloud describes that magical time, just as we're drifting off to sleep, when the moon the moon shines brightly and life emerges from the forest.Hello moon,Goodbye sun.Night is near,Day is done.When the sun goes down and most of us are getting ready for bed, the nighttime animals of the forest all wake up to the light of the moon. It calls to the them, from the slyest fox to the tiniest mouse, who feasts on leaves and fruit and scurries beneath the brush.A gentle rhyming text that will appeal to the youngest child is illustrated with soft and dreamy artwork in this perfect bedtime book in the tradition of Goodnight Moon.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
59 Things You Should Know About Your Cat
by Alison DaviesCurious, cute, and seriously quirky, cats are a conundrum wrapped in fur. Do you want to learn more about your feline friends?Often a confusing mixture of affectionate and aloof, spending much of the day snoozing yet being right there where a can of food is opened, cats are the definition of unknowable—or are they? Some things you may not have known about your cat:Cats have a reputation as discerning eaters but they actually have very few taste buds and no sweet tooth at all Cats can be either left or right-pawed From mimicking your voice in their meows to being the ultimate masters of self-care, cats know exactly how to get what they wantThis beautiful and fun cat book presents 59 little-known facts to help you better understand your mysterious feline companion. It's the purrfect gift for the cat lover in your life.
ABC Dinosaurs
by Pearl RodgersIn this colourful alphabet book, intrepid explorer Erik-son joyfully befriends all the dinosaurs - from mighty T-Rexes to cheerful Ceratopsians - on an adventure to unite the feuding prehistoric beasts into one friendly, fun-loving dino family. Follow along in rhyme while Erik-son leads misunderstood Velociraptors, shy Brontosauruses, grumpy Stegosauruses and all the marvellous ABC dinosaurs on a quest to appreciate each other’s differences, forge new friendships, and learn that when dinosaur play nice together, there’s fun enough for all! Bursting with vibrant scenes of laughing, stomping, chomping dinosaurs, ABC Dinosaurs joyfully shows how understanding and positivity can bring even the most unlikely friends together.
Addie Ant Goes on an Adventure
by Maren Morris Karina ArgowAcclaimed singer-songwriter Maren Morris and former schoolteacher Karina Argow have together written their picture-book debut, Addie Ant Goes on an Adventure. This delightful story of one little ant’s journey for independence while realizing when to ask for help, is set against the backdrop of a vast and abundant garden inhabited by some very helpful insect friends.Addie Ant travels from one garden bed to another on her first solo adventure. As she forges her own path, she gets lost along the way and finds help from her trusted garden pals, Lewis Ladybug, Beatrix Butterfly, and Cleo Cricket, in finding her way back home. A celebration of friendship, this sweet book is a collaboration by renowned, musical artist Maren Morris and former schoolteacher and close friend Karina Argow. Artist Kelly Anne Dalton brings the delightfully written characters to life with colorful and charming illustrations. Join Addie Ant in a vast and magical garden adventure full of insect friends, growing vegetables, blooming flowers, and the inspiring abundance of nature.
Adiestramiento canino
by Pílula DigitalEste Manual fue desarrollado luego de largos años de estudio y cuidado de perros en las más diversas áreas, desde cachorros hasta perros adultos y ancianos. Com mais de 10 anos de experiência no cuidado de perros, este Manual surgió para ayudar a novos padres de perros y para "salvar" a quien ya intentó de todo para educar a seu mejor amigo, pero sin éxito. Las técnicas de entrenamiento aquí presentadas ya han foram repetidamente aplicadas y están 100% aprobadas por todos los que las han utilizado. Luego de leer y aplicar este Manual, su mascota amiga será un compañero muy educado y preparado para cumplir sus órdenes. Enseñe buenos modales y elimine los malos comportamientos. Tener la posibilidad de realizar un entrenamiento completo en casa es maravilloso, y yo hice esto pensando en usted. Es plenamente posible tener un perro entrenado, que cumpla sus órdenes sin necesidad de gastar en adiestradores. Recuerde: la clave del éxito está en su conexión con su perro, persistencia y consistencia en el entrenamiento. ¡Le deseo éxito y aquí estamos para lo que precise!
Advanced Mammalian Cell Culture Techniques: Principles and Practices
by K. M. Ramkumar R. Senthilkumar Md Enamul HoqueThis up-to-date book compiles both basic and advanced laboratory techniques of mammalian cell culture. It is divided into four major sections encompassing the basics of cell culture, nucleic acid and protein isolation, cell-staining techniques, and cell transfection and single-cell analysis. The topics include aseptic handling, media preparation, and passaging of cells. The book also outlines downstream assays such as nucleic acid and protein isolation from in-vitro cell cultures. Key Features: • Covers cellular staining using fluorescent dyes, genetic manipulation of cells via transfection, and an introduction to single-cell analyses • Discusses basics in cell culture and downstream applications including gene and protein expression analysis • Includes the principles underlying each of the techniques and provides a detailed methodology to practice • Explores the whole range of techniques – from basic to downstream applications and advanced methods The book is essential for students and researchers in the field of life sciences, biotechnology, genetics, and molecular biology.
Advances in Biomedical and Veterinary Engineering: Selected Contributions to the 1st European Congress on Biomedical and Veterinary Engineering, BioMedVetMech 2022, October 1–3, 2022, Zagreb, Croatia (IFMBE Proceedings #90)
by Matthew Allen Michael Sutcliffe Petra Bonačić Bartolin Ratko MagjarevićThis book gathers selected peer-reviewed contributions to the 1st European Congress on Biomedical and Veterinary Engineering, BioMedVetMech 2022, held on October 1–3, 2022, in Zagreb, Croatia. It offers a timely snapshot of research findings and advances technologies in the area of biomechanics, rehabilitation and surgery. It covers applications of brain-computer interface, virtual reality and functional electrical stimulation, among others.
The Adventures Of Finnigan: A Small Cat with a Big Attitude
by Sandra McGregorThe Adventures of Finnigan is a fictional story about a stray cat who finds a caring family to adopt her. She tries to do the right thing and fit in with the family but is not always successful – sometimes with humorous results. Her new family looks after her and forgives her when she misbehaves.
The Adventures of Mini the Jack Russell
by Patricia CullenThe Adventures of Mini the Jack Russell delves into the spirited life of Mini, also known affectionately as ‘Sexy Legs,’ a Jack Russell Terrier with a nose for adventure. Journey with him as he explores the breathtaking landscapes of his beloved homeland. But don’t be fooled – these aren’t your average leisurely jaunts. Mini encounters high-stakes drama that includes a rifle aimed squarely between his eyes, mischievous dealings with Wirrell the eccentric squirrel, and a series of escapades that promise to keep your heart pounding.
Adventures of Sneaky Mouse
by Ava CocchiThis story takes place outside your window, as you walk your dog, your postman delivers your mail, your friends ride their bikes past your house. If you look super close, I mean with super-duper binoculars, you will find a tiny, brave mouse sneaking around your neighborhood to protect his friends and family in their villages.His name is Luca, but everyone calls him Sneaky Mouse. Sneaky Mouse loves cheese! All kinds of cheese: blue, mozzarella, cheddar, goat, but not American – American cheese is not cheese in mouse-houses! Originally Sneaky Mouse and his friends, Ciara, Rocco, and Julian, would sneak into your homes to find leftover cheese to fill their bellies, but one day Sneaky Mouse realized he was needed in his village called Mouse Wood for more than just cheese. He realized he could save lives.Of course, like all superheroes, Sneaky realized he can&’t save everyone, and that gave him a lot of anxiety. Read how the neighborhood mouse becomes a hero amongst his fellow mice and overcomes his own fears and anxiety.
The Adventures of Speedy the Snail: No 1: Meeting New Friends
by B. J. SinagraSpeedy the Snail goes an exciting adventure when he stops to help his good friend Lucy Ladybug. Together they meet Sammy the Spider who, at first, appears a frightening and imposing figure! But taking a chance and showing some kindness, the three soon become good friends.
Adventures with a Hand Lens [Illustrated Edition]
by Richard HeadstromIncludes over 200 illustrations by the author.Here are fifty adventures that any of us could have. The only equipment needed is a hand lens and an inquiring mind. At home, in the woods, fields, ponds and along the roadside are familiar things that under the glass show us exciting and sometimes beautiful details that we could not see without this help.Have you ever looked at the antennae of an ant under a lens, or seen the bristles on an earthworm? Did you know that a certain moss has a capsule that looks like a pepper box? A piece of granite seen through a glass shows us that it is made up of various crystals. These are the kinds of things that an adventurer with a hand lens can discover. Not only has the author described these experiments in lively and clear text but he has illustrated them with over two hundred line drawings.
The Adventurous Fly
by Alan KempThe Adventurous Fly tells the heartwarming tale of Fly, a stray border collie embarking on an exciting journey that will resonate with children and parents alike. As the endearing central character, Fly models the enduring importance of kindness and friendship in a delightful way that captures the imagination. Readers are sure to be entertained following Fly’s amusing adventures, facing life’s little challenges with energetic optimism. At the same time, they will learn timeless lessons about compassion as Fly lives out the loyalty and affection border collies are so beloved for. The story provides the perfect opportunity for families to cozy up together and become wrapped up in the page-turning exploits of this memorable canine hero that both kids and adults will adore.
The Age of Deer: Trouble and Kinship with our Wild Neighbors
by Erika HowsareA masterful hybrid of nature writing and cultural studies that investigates our connection with deer—from mythology to biology, from forests to cities, from coexistence to control and extermination—and invites readers to contemplate the paradoxes of how humans interact with and shape the natural worldDeer have been an important part of the world that humans occupy for millennia. They&’re one of the only large animals that can thrive in our presence. In the 21st century, our relationship is full of contradictions: We hunt and protect them, we cull them from suburbs while making them an icon of wilderness, we see them both as victims and as pests. But there is no doubt that we have a connection to deer: in mythology and story, in ecosystems biological and digital, in cities and in forests. Delving into the historical roots of these tangled attitudes and how they play out in the present, Erika Howsare observes scientists capture and collar fawns, hunters show off their trophies, a museum interpreter teaching American history while tanning a deer hide, an animal-control officer collecting the carcasses of deer killed by sharpshooters, and a woman bottle-raising orphaned fawns in her backyard. As she reports these stories, Howsare&’s eye is always on the bigger picture: Why do we look at deer in the ways we do, and what do these animals reveal about human involvement in the natural world? For readers of H is for Hawk and Fox & I, The Age of Deer offers a unique and intimate perspective on a very human relationship.
Agnes and the Hen (Agnes and Friends )
by Elle RowleyFollow Agnes the dog and Rosie the hen as they head down to the farm in this amusing picture book for children.This lighthearted story tells the tale of Agnes the Great Dane and Rosie the hen with an important underlying message. With Agne&’s help, Rosie discovers that staying true to herself might just be her greatest strength.Agnes and the Hen is an engaging tale for 3-5 year-olds, teaching an important message about how you can avoid following the crowd and embrace your true self. Children will have fun engaging in the bright and beautiful pages of this picture book and following story alongside vibrant illustrations of farm animals.Agnes and the Hen features:- 32 pages of adorable animal illustrations- Easy-to-follow text for little ones to engage with- An amusing storyline that teaches an important lessonThis heartwarming baby book makes the perfect bedtime story, as little ones follow Rosie the hen who likes to be different. Down on the farm the hens do everything together. They peck at their food in perfectly straight lines and sleep in a perfect row in their coop. All except one, that is: Rosie. Parents and children will enjoy following this fun story together, that teaches children to celebrate being different from everyone else. Agnes and the Hen is the perfect addition to an animal lover&’s book collection!At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.So why stop there? If you like Agnes and the Hen, then why not try the other picture book in the series? Agnes and the Sheep is the first book in the collection teaching children an important lesson that the grass isn&’t always greener on the other side.
Alaskan Wilderness Rescue (K-9 Search and Rescue #11)
by Sarah VarlandA missing person rescue is now a K-9 manhunt for a killer… A missing person case sends search and rescue worker Elsie Montgomery and her K-9 to a remote Alaskan island…only to discover she&’s got a target on her back. Now she must partner with pilot Wyatt Chandler, the one man she doesn&’t trust, to stay alive while confronting her shadowy past. But can they capture a killer before their time together runs out for good?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.K-9 Search and Rescue Book 1: Desert Rescue by Lisa PhillipsBook 2: Trailing a Killer by Carol J. PostBook 3: Mountain Survival by Christy BarrittBook 4: Search and Defend by Heather WoodhavenBook 5: Following the Trail by Lynette EasonBook 6: Dangerous Mountain Rescue by Christy BarrittBook 7: Wilderness Hunt by Lisa PhillipsBook 8: Alaskan Mountain Search by Sarah VarlandBook 9: Alaskan Avalanche Escape by Darlene L. TurnerBook 10: Tracking Stolen Treasures by Lisa PhillipsBook 11: Alaskan Wilderness Rescue by Sarah VarlandBook 12: Lethal Mountain Pursuit by Christy Barritt
Albert's ABCs: A Sibling Story
by Henry ColeOver the course of a day, big brother Albert manages his interactions with his little brother Baxter and the feelings that result, in this relatable romp through the alphabet.Big brother Albert gets increasingly frustrated with little brother Baxter. Crying! Diaper! Hungry! Irritated! A normal day and a familiar sibling interaction escalate alphabetically until Grandma resolves all the problems, with an X for a kiss goodnight, followed by Yawn, and, of course, ZZZZ.
Alfie Ate a Poo
by Trang FlettEmbark on a delightful adventure with Mai, Toby, and their playful puppy, Alfie! As they wander through the enchanting forest, the trio encounters unexpected surprises and a bit of mischief. What will Alfie discover on his journey? Dive into this whimsical tale and share in the laughter and fun with our spirited explorers!
All Together
by Monika KreidiAll Together is a beautifully rhymed story of a little girl, Petra, and the forest animals that help her chase after a speaking, singing frog. This fun adventure takes the little girl through a magical forest, where she meets a rabbit, a fox, and a bear in a chase after the frog. This melodic book teaches a valuable lesson about friendship and helping each other in need, no matter our differences. It spreads pure joy to the little ones through delightful illustrations and melodic words.
Alphabeti Serengeti
by J. D. KingExplore the African savanna with Zuzu the Zebra in Alphabeti Serengeti, a lively alphabet adventure! Join her animal friends, from Alfredo the Armadillo to Tilda the Tapir, at an alphabet-themed feast. This charming book combines vibrant illustrations and engaging rhymes to introduce letters and exotic animals. Children will adore characters like Gus the Gorilla, expanding their vocabulary with each letter. Delight in learning with fun names like Vincent the Vulture and Kristian the Kudu, and enjoy this playful journey through the ABCs!
The Amazing Zoo in My Backyard
by Michael HolmesEver wonder what it&’s like to have a zoo in your backyard? The dream isn&’t as far-fetched as you think.Michael Holmes and his mother did it. And this book recounts every animal they saw in their zoo that had no cages, and could be visited by birds and animals at will.All it took was wild idea, and few hundred dollars of animal food. Welcome to the backyard zoo!
Angelina Ballerina and the Dancing Princess (Angelina Ballerina)
by Katharine HolabirdA royally fun chapter book featuring an all-new, original Angelina Ballerina story and black-and-white illustrations throughout!Angelina Ballerina is meeting a princess her age who loves to dance! Angelina can&’t wait to feel like a princess herself. She thinks the princess will be perfect and graceful, but soon she finds out that nobody is perfect, not even princesses. But they can become perfect friends! © 2024 Helen Craig Ltd and Katharine Holabird. The Angelina Ballerina name and character and the dancing Angelina logo are trademarks of HIT Entertainment Limited, Katharine Holabird, and Helen Craig.