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Atlas of Small Animal Wound Management and Reconstructive Surgery
by Michael M. PavleticFully updated new edition of the state-of-the-art, image-driven reference on surgical reconstruction and wound management in dogs and cats Taking a visual approach to the topic with detailed line drawings and high-quality clinical photographs to demonstrate the techniques described, Atlas of Small Animal Wound Management and Reconstructive Surgery provides detailed step-by-step procedures for surgical reconstruction and key information on wound management in dogs and cats. The Atlas covers all body regions, including the face, ears, mouth, eyelids, nose, trunk, external genitalia, and feet. The Fifth Edition has been thoroughly revised to include new techniques, updated information, and references. Over 30 new technique plates have been added and the atlas now includes over 200 colored plates and illustrations. There is a dramatic increase in photographic case series supporting the illustrations. Written by an accomplished veterinary surgeon based on the author’s years of research and clinical experience, Atlas of Small Animal Wound Management and Reconstructive Surgery includes detailed information on: Anatomy of the skin, principles of wound healing and wound management, topical wound care products, management of common complications, and bandages, dressings, external splints, and protective devicesWound drainage techniques, negative pressure wound therapy, and management of specific wounds including bites, thermal, frostbite, gunshot/arrow wounds, pressure ulcers, hygromas, snake/spider bites, and porcupine quillsTension relieving techniques, skin stretching techniques, tissue expanders, local and distant skin flaps, axial pattern skin flaps, skin grafting techniques, and surgical dermatomeFacial, nasal, eyelid, and oral reconstructive surgery, including cleft lip and cleft palate repair, muscle flaps and myocutaneous flaps, pinnal reconstruction, and aural hematoma managementFoot pad reconstruction, reconstructive surgery of the prepuce and vulva, techniques for fecal incontinence and atresia ani, use of the omentum, and a supplemental reconstructive surgery case series The Fifth Edition of Atlas of Small Animal Wound Management and Reconstructive Surgery is a practical, complete, and state-of-the art reference for veterinary surgeons, surgical oncologists, residents, interns, and small animal practitioners to help them effectively manage wounds and reconstruct the variety of soft tissue defects encountered in dogs and cats.
Atlas of Surgical Approaches to Soft Tissue and Oncologic Diseases in the Dog and Cat
by Marije RisseladaThis book offers practical guidance to making approaches for surgery to treat soft tissue and oncologic conditions in canine and feline patients. Every approach is outlined with step-by-step descriptions on how to handle the incision and covers indications and patient positioning. Detailed, high-quality medical illustrations are also included for each, and topics are logically laid out with images on the left and text on the right. Atlas of Surgical Approaches to Soft Tissue and Oncologic Diseases in the Dog and Cat starts with a chapter on oromaxillofacial approaches, followed by chapters covering the cervical area and ear, forelimb, hindlimb, thorax, and abdomen. The book finishes with complete coverage of the approaches to the perineal area and pelvic canal and digits and tail, making it an excellent guide for surgeons to plan and execute their approach to soft tissue and oncologic diseases. Describes the complete approach to surgical incisions for soft tissue and oncologic disease, with alternative positions or approaches where appropriate Provides a high-quality medical line drawing depicting each approach Offers practical guidance for surgeons to direct their approach during surgery Covers indications, patient positioning, and step-by-step summaries of each approach Follows a logical two-page layout with text on one side and illustrations on the other Atlas of Surgical Approaches to Soft Tissue and Oncologic Diseases in the Dog and Cat is an essential reference for any veterinary surgeon or clinician treating soft tissue and oncologic diseases surgically.
Atlas of Terrestrial Mammal Limbs
by Christine Böhmer Jean-Christophe Theil Anne-Claire Fabre Anthony HerrelAtlas of Terrestrial Mammal Limbs is the first comprehensive and detailed anatomy book on a broad phylogenetic and ecological range of mammals. This extraordinary new work features more than 400 photographs and illustrations visualizing the limb musculature of 28 different species. Standardized views of the dissected bodies and concise text descriptions make it easy to compare the anatomy across different taxa. It provides tables of nomenclature and comparative muscle maps (schematic drawings on the origins and insertions of the muscles onto bones) in a diversity of animals. Atlas of Terrestrial Mammal Limbs is a reliable reference and an indispensable volume for all students and professional researchers in biology, paleontology, and veterinary medicine. Key Features: Provides an overview of the anatomy of the mammalian limb Includes osteological correlates of the limb muscles Illustrates anatomy in 2D Guides dissection Documents anatomical diversity in mammalian limbs Related Titles: D. L. France. Human and Nonhuman Bone Identification: A Color Atlas. (ISBN 978-1-4200-6286-1) S. N. Byers. Forensic Anthropology Laboratory Manual, 4th Edition (ISBN 978-1-1386-9073-8) S. N. Byers. Introduction to Forensic Anthropology, 5th Edition (ISBN 978-1-1381-8884-6) R. Diogo, et al. Muscles of Chordates: Development, Homologies, and Evolution (ISBN 978-1-1385-7116-7)
Atlas of Trace Fossils in Well Core: Appearance, Taxonomy and Interpretation
by Dirk KnaustThis book provides the reader with a well-balanced blend of high-quality photographs, figures and accompanied text for the identification of trace fossils both in core and in outcrop. Ichnological data become more and more crucial in sedimentological and paleoenvironmental interpretations, not only in the exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons but also in the characterization of aquifers and in scientific drilling. After an introduction to the study of trace fossils in core and an outlining of ichnological basics, principles and concepts, the book continues with a detailed description and interpretation of 39 trace fossils (ichnogenera) and associated features (such as bioturbate texture, plant roots and their traces, borings and pseudo-trace fossils) commonly encountered in well cores and in outcrop. The trace fossils are highlighted by their expression in well core, nicely illustrated with carefully prepared eye-catching core photographs. This unique information is complemented with examples of trace fossils in outcrop, as well as relevant key figures from the literature. Each description is presented in a consistent manner, stating the ichnogenus name and author in the title, followed by sections about morphology and size, ichnotaxonomy, substrate, appearance in core, similar trace fossils, producers, ethology, depositional environment, ichnofacies, age as well as reservoir quality. The book is rounded off with an extensive list of references for further reading. The material for the book originates from the author's continuous work with trace fossils in core over the last two decades.
Atlas of Veterinary Surgical Pathology
by Joseph S. HaynesATLAS OF VETERINARY SURGICAL PATHOLOGY An indispensable next-to-the-microscope diagnostic resource for veterinary pathologists Atlas of Veterinary Surgical Pathology delivers a comprehensive exploration of the lesions and diseases most commonly encountered by veterinary practitioners in small animals and horses. The book includes coverage of diseases of the skin, eye, and musculoskeletal systems, and male and female reproductive tracts. It also offers descriptions of relevant microscopic features and color microphotographs of the included lesions. More than 500 images depict lesions. With fully detailed discussions of degenerative, inflammatory, and neoplastic lesions, the book is an authoritative guide to quickly and accurately identifying common and uncommon lesions in small animals and horses. It also offers: A thorough introduction to the techniques relevant to surgical pathology, including specimen preparation and the interpretation of biopsy and the reporting of results Comprehensive explorations of skin and adjacent soft tissue, including developmental and degenerative diseases, inflammatory diseases, and neoplasms Practical discussions of reproductive tract lesions Complete treatments of lesions of the musculoskeletal system, and eye and periocular tissues Perfect for veterinary pathologists and residents, Veterinary Surgical Pathology is a practical handbook to the lesions and diseases encountered by veterinary professionals in small animal and equine surgical pathology.
Atomic Frenchie: Sit. Stay. Rule. (Atomic Frenchie Ser. #1)
by Tom McWeeney Tom E Sniegoski<p>Kirby is no ordinary French Bulldog—he is twenty-two pounds of fur-covered ruthless ambition. Freakishly intelligent and determined, he has one goal: Rule the World.When Kirby, a French Bulldog with a serious Napoleon Complex, moves to a new home in the quaint New England town of Strasburg, Massachusetts, and stumbles upon a forgotten secret laboratory, he realizes that his dreams of Planetary Conquest are finally within paw's reach. <p>But, suddenly, Kirby realizes he isn’t alone. Seemingly out of nowhere, a strange group of people appear, exhibiting what Kirby can only describe as superpowers! Kirby must rise up against all who stand in his way to emerge victorious in this ultimate quest for world domination. <p>The Atomic Frenchie is the first book in a series following the adventures of Kirby, professional supervillain and future ruler of Earth, as he schemes and battles his way past evil library robots, supernatural cat ladies, superpowered mail men, and more bizarre characters to achieve his sinister dreams of ruling the world. <p>This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.</p>
Atoms of Mind: The "Ghost in the Machine" Materializes
by W. R. KlemmThis book describes the author's view of how the mind "thinks" at various levels of operation. These levels include nonconscious mind (as in spinal/brainstem reflexes and neuroendocrine controls), subconscious mind, and conscious mind. In the attempt to explain conscious mind, there is considerable critique of arguments over whether or not free will is an illusion. Finally, the author summarizes current leading theories for consciousness (Bayesian probability, chaos, and quantum mechanics) and then presents his own theory based on patterns of nerve impulses in circuits that are interlaced coherently into larger networks.
The Attack (Animorphs #26)
by K. A. ApplegateThe Animorphs have met the Ellimist. He helped to save the kids when they were about to be eaten by a Taxxon. He helped to free two Hork-Bajir and restored Tobias's morphing ability. But even though the Ellimist has enormous power, he is not all-powerful. He has an enemy. The Crayak.The Crayak and the Ellimist have decided that a battle is necessary to prove their ultimate power. But they don't intend to fight each other. The Ellimist will choose the Animorphs and Erek the Chee as his champions; the Crayak will choose his own army. If the Animorphs lose, they'll be erased from the universe altogether. And without any Animorphs, there'll be no one left to fight the Yeerks...
Attack of the Cheetah (Wonder Woman)
by Jane MasonWhen a cheetah exhibit opens at the National Zoo in Washington D.C., Princess Diana arrives to witness the event. At the grand opening, the rare cats suddenly escape, fleeing through a crowd of frightened zoogoers! Diana quickly transforms into her secret identity, Wonder Woman, captures the cats and saves the day. But when the cheetahs continue their odd behavior, only one thing can explain it -- the cat-like super-villain, Cheetah, is on the loose! Picture descriptions present.
Attack of the Deadly Diapers (Michael Dahl Presents: Side-Splitting Stories)
by Megan AtwoodIn the midst of a boring summer, soon-to-be fifth grader Angie DelMar discovers something amazing about the eccentric woman who's just moved into town. She is actually a mad scientist who plans to take over the world by enlarging and controlling insects! With the help of her friends Cooper, Genevieve, and Harvey, Angie nabs the mixture and flees. But before they reach safety, the friends encounter a day care center where the mixture is accidentally released. Soon the town is overcome by gigantic toddlers! Can the friends save the town, defeat the scientist, and restore the bawling, blubbering behemoths to their cute and cuddly size?
Attack of the Fluffy Bunnies (Fluffy Bunnies Ser.)
by Andrea Beaty“A lighthearted, clever send-up of zany horror conventions, this book is just the thing for kids about ready for M. T. Anderson’s Whales on Stilts.” —BooklistWhen Joules and Kevin Rockman’s parents drop them off at Camp Whatsitooya on their way to an International Spamathon, the twins expect a summer of marshmallows, campfires, and canoe trips. What they do not expect is to defend the earth from an invasion of sugar-addicted, murderous, seven-foot-tall rabbits from another galaxy. Happily, the Rockman twins, veteran watchers of the Late, Late, Late Creepy Show for Insomniacs, are unusually well-prepared for dealing with monstrous beings from outer space. If only their fellow campers were so lucky.Andrea Beaty, New York Times–bestselling author of several very funny picture books and a mystery novel, here reaches new heights of hilarity and verbal dexterity in a novel sure to become a camp—ba-dum-dum—classic.“Beaty’s tale of high silliness is sure to please, and it’s dotted with Santat’s mini-comics and spot illustrations, which move the story along.” —Kirkus Reviews“Beaty’s storytelling is lighthearted and fast-paced . . . her unconventional and entertaining narrative make it a wholly fun read.” —Publishers Weekly
Attack of the Snack: Book 3 (Rabbit and Bear #3)
by Julian GoughGorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear whose happy summer day is interrupted by a Mysterious Thing ... Ideal for readers moving on from picture books. 'A perfect animal double-act.' (The Times, Book of the Week)SPLASH! A Mysterious Thing lands in Rabbit and Bear's peaceful summer lake. Is it exciting, or terrifying? Is it a tiny fluffy owl, or a huge hungry monster? And has Rabbit finally met a creature with worse habits than himself? Rabbit's SURE he can solve this mystery. But when he accidentally turns the Best Day Ever into the Worst Day Ever, he needs Bear's help ... From novelist and playwright Julian Gough, and the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Jim Field, this is a tale of friendship, acceptance, and what you can do with blueberry poo.'Rabbit's Bad Habits is a breath of fresh air in children's fiction, a laugh-out-loud story of rabbit and wolf and bear, of avalanches and snowmen. The sort of story that makes you want to send your children to bed early, so you can read it to them.' Neil GaimanRead all the Rabbit and Bear books: 1. Rabbit's Bad Habits2. The Pest in the Nest3. Attack of the Snack4. A Bite in the Night
Attack of the Tyrannosaurus (Dinosaur Cove)
by Rex StoneTom and Jamie find a secret entrance to a prehistoric world filled with dinosaurs! The first dinosaur they meet is a friendly wannanosaurus. But soon, Tom and Jamie meet a much less friendly dino: a Tyrannosaurus Rex that would like to eat them!
Attack of the Valley Girls (Melvin Beederman Superhero #6)
by Greg TrineMelvin Beederman is fresh out of bad guys to catch. Or is he? Little does he know that trouble is brewing in a dressing room at a large department store . . . Devious and sinister Valley girls Chantele and Brittany aren't just trying on clothes. They're hatching a totally cool plan to take over the city. Will Melvin and Candace be outsmarted by two not-so-smart girls from the Valley?
Attack of the Volcano Monkeys (Ordinary Basil)
by Wiley MillerBasil Pepperell thinks he's ordinary, but when he and his friend Louise ride her pet pteranodon, Beatrice, to forbidden Monkey Island, they discover an advanced society of monkeys bred to have human intelligence. This is the work of evil Euric von Rottweil, who is planning to use his monkeys to further his plan of "Peace Through World Domination."
Attack on Pearl Harbor (Ranger in Time #12)
by Kate MessnerI Survived meets The Puppy Place in this thrilling adventure novel as Ranger -- a time-traveling golden retriever -- races to the rescue on the day of the Pearl Harbor attack.Ranger travels back to 1941 Hawaii, where World War II is on everyone's minds. That includes Ben Hansen, a young sailor stationed at Pearl Harbor, and twins Paul and Grace Yamada who are making their weekly market trip when Japanese bombs begin to fall from the sky. As the surprise attack puts all of Ranger's new friends in danger, his search-and-rescue training kicks in to high gear. Can he help them survive against all odds?
Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden: A Natural Approach to Pest Control
by Jessica WalliserWinner of the American Horticultural Society Book Award Insects are indeed valuable garden companions, especially the assassin bugs, damsel bugs, stink bugs, and other predatory carnivores that eat the insects that dine on your garden. Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden is a book about bugs and plants, and how to create a garden that benefits from both. In addition to information on companion planting and commercial options for purchasing bugs, there are 19 detailed bug profiles and 39 plant profiles. These profiles include a description, a photograph for identification, an explanation of what they can do to support pest control. Design plans show how to create a border specifically for the natural, sustainable inclusion of beneficial bugs in your garden.
Attracting Birds: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-64 (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin Ser.)
by Olwen WoodierSince 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Attracting Birds in the Carolinas: Creating Bird-Friendly Habitats from the Mountains to the Coast
by James F. Parnell William C. Alexander Frances B. ParnellCovering the Carolinas from up-country to the Piedmont to the Coastal Plain, this book is an in-depth yet accessible primer on the many ways that Carolinians can attract birds--from large wildlife refuges to private sanctuaries, and from farms to suburban homes and even apartments. The first book to focus specifically on attracting birds in both states, Attracting Birds in the Carolinas includes information on birds' basic needs and their annual reproduction and migration cycles, and provides helpful tips on how to modify your outdoor space to invite avian visitors. In addition to helpful information on attracting particular species, this guide offers practical advice for managing problem species—both avian, such as the European Starling and Mute Swan, and nonavian, such as squirrels and snakes.
Attracting Garden Pollinators
by Jean VernonAttracting Garden Pollinators is a friendly, accessible, information packed guide to gardening for and with pollinators. Pollinators are in trouble, but our gardens can help. Gardens represent a vast, varied ‘nature reserve’ packed with plants rich in nectar and pollen to sustain these delicate creatures. This book explores the role that pollinators play and how gardeners and people with gardens can do something to help attract and support them. From butterflies (and their caterpillars - with host plant information) to surprising pollinators (moths, wasps, beetles flies and hornets) and of course including honeybees, hoverflies and bumblebees, this book will offer an insight into their fragile existence, lifecycles and their vital role in the food chain and the natural cycle. Jean Vernon is the Best-Selling author of The Secret Lives of Garden Bees.
Attracting Songbirds to Your Backyard: Hundreds Of Easy Ways To Bring The Music And Beauty Of Songbirds To Your Yard
by Sally RothThe best ways to attract melodic birds, with insight into their rapidly changing habits The American robin and northern cardinal are two of the best-loved songbirds, but newer backyard arrivals, like rose-breasted grosbeaks and scarlet tanagers, quickly captivate with their vivid colors and unique songs. Bird lovers will learn to attract new visitors by offering treats that songbirds like best, such as soft, easy-to-peck foods that closely mimic caterpillars, their top food preference. And planting just a few carefree perennials and shrubs can provide opportunities for cover and nesting. Sally Roth's Attracting Songbirds to Your Backyard draws on the latest science and 50 years of observation to reveal these fascinating details: • In the wee hours, it's the robins that sing first, followed by the babble of house wrens and the whistle of cardinals • Some birds learn birdsongs throughout their lives, while others stop learning once they can mimic their parents' song • It's Dad, not Mom, who teaches the young birds to sing Simple tips, ideas, and recipes, as well as an understanding of why songbirds are coming from the treetops into the backyard, will help any bird enthusiast create a songbird sanctuary.
Attracting Wildlife to Your Backyard: 101 Ways to Make Your Property Home for Creatures Great and Small
by Josh VanBrakleMany people think of wildlife as something distant, creatures living in natural forests and remote public preserves. But most wildlife in the United States isn?t found in the distant wild. It lives on our private lands, in our very backyards. Because of this, America?s ten million woodland owners are in fact at the forefront in protecting US wildlife for generations to come. But while most landowners want to help preserve the beauty of the natural environment, most are unsure where to begin. In Attracting Wildlife to Your Backyard, author and landowner Josh VanBrakle provides readers with 101 easy-to-follow activities and practical approaches to help do just that. Some projects include:Installing a bat box Making a food plot Identifying trees that attract wildlife Forming a brush pile Assessing a stream's health Building a pond Learning bird calls Planning a backyard scavenger hunt Complete with stunning wildlife photographs and an appendix of practical resources, Attracting Wildlife to Your Backyard is an essential read for anyone who cares about the environment.
Atty at Law
by Tim LocketteIntroducing Atticus Peale! <P><P>A debut middle-grade novel featuring a savvy sleuthing heroine sends a powerful message about standing up for others. <P><P>Atticus Peale is desperately trying to save the life of a dog in the animal shelter where she volunteers. And an alligator in the swamp who only allegedly tried to eat a fisherman. Her father named her after his favorite character, a lawyer in a famous book, but everyone calls her Atty, and no one, except her dad, stepmom, and stepbrother, thinks she's old enough to make a legal case for those who, as Atty points out, can't speak up for themselves. She's learning some law basics from her dad, who is defending an illiterate man in town on a murder charge. <P><P>But when strange occurrences begin to threaten Atty's efforts, she isn't sure which is more difficult: coming to the defense of the voiceless, countering the sideways looks she and her biracial family get in their Alabama town, or navigating the social scene of middle school. But one thing she is sure of: Jethro Gersham did not kill anyone, and she is determined to find out who did. Full of grit, curiosity, and also all the awkwardness and anxiety that comes with turning twelve, readers will cheer for Atty's success .... and survival!
Atty in Love
by Tim LocketteA tender and funny contemporary young adult follow-up to the highly praised Atty at Law, Atty in Love explores first love and includes an interview with a real-life animal rights lawyer.When feisty 13 year old Atticus Peale meets a mysterious boy in her Alabama town, she has to make a tough choice between her values as an activist and her first real love.Atticus T. Peale—Atty for short—is thirteen and a self-described advocate for animals. She&’s also a vegetarian atheist in the heart of the Deep South&’s bible belt, where ribs and guns and church are a way of life, and euthanizing animals is just the way they&’ve always dealt with strays.Having already been to court to save her dog Easy, Atty spends a lot of her free time designing plans for a no-kill-shelter in her small Alabama town while juggling school work, hanging out with her best friend Reagan, and battling &“the blues.&” But when Atty meets a mysterious boy at the county fair, her world begins to crumble. As it becomes increasingly clear that this boy—with his wild hair and rough hands--works with a captive animal, Atty must choose between her own values and the boy she's fallen for.Atty in Love is about the tough choices that arise when two principled people disagree. It is also a story about what it means to, as Atty likes to say, &“contain multitudes&”—to love both men and women, to defend your mixed-race family in the American South, to care for someone who experiences the world in fundamentally different ways than you do. Tender and laugh-out-loud funny, the book includes an interview with the Harvard Animal Law and Policy Clinic&’s real-life animal law expert Katherine Meyer.