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Australian Shepherds (Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)
by Caroline Coile Ph.D.Discover expert advice about owning an Australian Shepherd, also known as an Aussie, so it lives a happy and healthy life. This title, along with all books in the comprehensive and popular B.E.S. Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series, provides advice on feeding, health care, housing, and all other important aspects of responsible pet ownership. Each title in the series is individually written from first page to last by a pet trainer, veterinarian, or other pet-care specialist. All Complete Pet Owner's Manuals are filled with high-quality photos and instructive line art.
Australian Terrier
by Isabelle Francais Carol Ann Johnson Muriel P. LeeThis Comprehensive Owner's Guide to the Australian Terrier serves as a complete introduction to Australia's best-kept secret. One of Australia's five indigenous purebred dogs, the Australian Terrier ranks high among the world's working terriers and naturally excels as a fun, devoted family dog. Terrier breed authority, Muriel P. Lee provides an insightful chapter on the breed's history Down Under and its development in the States as well as engaging chapters on the characteristics and the breed standard, encapsulating all of the virtues of this happy terrier breed with the hard-bitten, rugged appearance. She offers sound advice about which owners are best suited to own the Australian Terrier, based on the breed's temperament and requirements.New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and grooming are illustrated with handsome adults and puppies bursting with energy and personality! In all, there are over 135 photographs in this compact, useful, and reliable volume. The author's advice on obedience training the game and ready Aussie will help readers better mold and train their dogs into the most socialized, well-mannered terrier in the neighborhood. The extensive chapter on healthcare written by Harvard vet Dr. Lowell Ackerman provides detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as toxic plants, bloat, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.
The Autobiography: Together With Her Letters And Those Of Kings James Ii. And William Iii. To The Electress, Sophia Of Hanover, Ed. By Dr. R. Doebner
by Mary KingA no-holds-barred story of what it takes to reach the top, and stay there, in the world's most dangerous sport - three day eventing.At the age of forty-seven Mary King won a Team Bronze at the Beijing Olympics. In the two 'Cavaliers' - 'Call Again Cavalier' and 'Imperial Cavalier' - she has two of the very best event horses in the world. Mary King's success in the world of eventing (now officially classed as the most dangerous sport in the world) has been hard won. She does not come from a privileged background - her father a verger and a long-term invalid so money was very tight. Her first pony was the ancient 'cast off' from the local vicar's children - and success with this pony gave her an iron will to succeed. And succeeded she has. To support herself in the early days she had a variety of unglamorous jobs (this included butcher delivery rounds and cleaning out toilets in the local campsite). Her talent was apparent from very early on and she first competed at Badminton in 1985, had her first win there on King William in 1992 and her second on Star Appeal in 2000. Just when everything seemed to be going well she suffered a terrible fall in 2001 and broke her neck but she was back competing at the very top level the following year.Fully updated for the paperback with the 2010 season, including Team GB's gold medal-winning performance at the World Equestrian Games, this is a fascinating account from inside the world's most dangerous sport.
Autobiography of a Poodle
by Con SlobodchikoffIf a dog could write an autobiography, what would he say? Wouldn't it be great to hear a dog's honest opinion about his family, about other dogs, and about how he gets to spend his time? This book takes a fanciful and loving journey inside the mind of Zephyr, a Standard Poodle, who talks about his life from puppyhood on. Told by his person, Con Slobodchikoff, Zephyr's autobiography is a heartwarming and humorous story of a real dog with a heart of gold and eternal optimism. And underlying Zephyr's sharing a house with a cat and another dog, going through dog training, and embarking on a series of doggie adventures, there are lots of insightful tips about how people can relate to their own pets even better. Con Slobodchikoff is a Ph.D. with extensive experience in animal behavior and understanding pets, so this book educates as well as entertains.
Autophagy: Technology and Methodology (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology #1208)
by Zhiping XieThis book series consists of 3 volumes covering the basic science (Volume 1), clinical science (Volume 2) and the technology and methodology (Volume 3) of autophagy. Volume 3 focuses on the technical aspects of autophagy research. It is comprised of two parts. The first part discusses the basic process of autophagy, including its overall classification and individual stages in the life cycle of autophagosomes. The second part discusses the tools, strategies, and model systems in current autophagy research, including cell and animal models, detection and manipulation methods, as well as screening, genomic, proteomic and bioinformatic approaches. The book is written and edited by a team of active scientists. It is intended as a practical reference resource for interested researchers to get started on autophagy studies.
Autumn Glory the New Horse: Book 12
by Pippa FunnellMeet Tilly Redbrow, who doesn't just love horses - she lives, breathes and dreams them too! Follow Tilly's adventures as she learns to ride and care for the horses at Silver Shoe Farm, and develops her special gift, with a little help from her favourite horse, Magic Spirit.Mia's search for a new horse is proving to be quite a challenge. She's been to see so many different horses, that she's starting to think she won't ever find her perfect horse. But with Tilly and Angela's help, Mia might just have a chance to meet the horse of her dreams.For every girl who has ever longed for a pony of her own, these delightful,warm and engaging stories are packed with Pippa Funnell's expert advice on everything you ever wanted to know about horses.
Autumn Story
by Jill BarklemTake an adventure with little Primrose mouse into the brambles near the edge of the woods as she gathers blackberries, mushrooms and nuts in preparation for the autumn weather.
Ava Fluffyface's Special Day: Book 27 (Magic Animal Friends #27)
by Daisy MeadowsWelcome to a magical world where animals talk and play - just like you and me!Join Lily and Jess at Spelltop School, where they learn all about the magic of Friendship Forest. But when lessons are disrupted by a mysterious spell, the girls must work together to find out what's happening. Can gorgeous kitten Ava Fluffyface help them figure it out before it's too late?An enchanting series full of adorable animals, magic and friendship - from the creator of RAINBOW MAGIC, the UK's bestselling series for girls aged 5-7.
¡Avalancha! (Serie Superfieras #Volumen 5)
by Joaquín Londáiz Montiel EscletxaJoaquín Londáiz presenta una nueva colección de primeras lecturas dirigida a los más pequeños. Con ilustraciones a color. Unos gruñidos aterradores resonaron por toda la estación de esquí. Allí estaba, encima del montículo de nieve formado por la avalancha. Era una horrenda criatura de pelaje blanco y ojos azules centelleantes. Era enorme# y de su cuello colgaba un extraño amuleto dorado. Con solo mirarlo se te ponían los pelos de punta. Pero no podíamos dejarnos vencer por el miedo, había llegado el momento de que las Superfieras entráramos en acción.
Avalanche! (Survivor Diaries)
by Terry Lynn Johnson Jani OrbanA high-stakes adventure series perfect for fans of the I Survived series and Hatchet. Twelve-year-old twins Ashley and Ryan are skiing with their parents in Wyoming's Grand Teton Mountains where there is a ground-shaking rumble. Unstable snow rushes downhill and buries them in icy white. It will take all of their knowledge and grit to survive. With seventeen years of hands-on experience and training in remote areas, survival expert Terry Lynn Johnson (Ice Dogs; Sled Dog School) creates on-the-edge-of-your-seat storytelling featuring the real skills that kids need to survive a disaster. This page-turner with illustrations includes survival tips from the National Avalanche Center and U.S. Forest Service. You could have a better chance of surviving a real-life avalanche after reading this book! Stay calm. Stay smart. Survive.
Avalanche Dog Heroes: Piper and Friends Learn to Search the Snow
by Elizabeth Rusch<P><P>Follow Piper the border collie and her canine classmates through a season of avalanche rescue training. As they learn the skills they need to become snow rescue dogs, you'll learn about the work these amazing canines do and about avalanche safety. <P><P>Avalanche Dog Heroes is a nonfiction picture book illustrated with stunning, adorable photography that draws parallels between kids' experiences in elementary school and the training days of the avalanche rescue dogs of Crystal Mountain, Washington State's largest ski resort, located in the Cascade Range. <P><P>Follow along with Piper, a friendly border collie who came to the mountain as a smart but timid shelter dog, terrified by everything, as she confidently heads off to school on a chairlift to meet her canine classmates. Over a season they romp together through the snow, learning and practicing the skills they need to be avalanche rescue dogs and earn their rescue certification. <P><P>You'll also learn the warning signs and conditions that cause an avalanche, the four types of avalanches, and the basics of avalanche safety. Lexile Measure: 0840
Avenging the Owl
by Melissa HartA long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, Han Solo avenged the destruction of an innocent planet by helping Luke Skywalker blow up the Death Star. Han walked away with a gold medal and the love of his life. But when Solo Hahn-named in honor of the beloved action hero-tries to avenge the death of his gray-and-white kitten, he gets eight months of community service. Eight months of working at the local raptor center helping owls-his now sworn enemies.For the first time in his life, Solo is labeled a troubled kid, an at-risk youth. He’d always gotten good grades, had good friends, and gotten along with his parents. He used to volunteer to read Reader’s Digest to old people at the retirement home next door, and his favorite thing in the whole wide world was to surf. He wrote screenplays for fun. But when his parents uproot him and move the family from California to backwoods Oregon, Solo starts to lose track of the person he was. Everything is upside down, and he finds himself dealing with things way beyond his understanding. He’s the new kid in town, and he’s got a bad reputation. The question is: What will he do next?This is a story about staying true to yourself when things get tough. Solo has every reason to lash out, but he ultimately needs to find a way to cope. Avenging the Owl deals with the difficult issues of suicide and depression, but more than anything it captures the powerlessness of being a kid. It won’t be easy, but the wild beauty of Oregon, its cold, empty beaches and captivating wildlife, may be just what Solo and his family need to help them start over.
Las aventuras de Oxígeno
by Jeanne Sélène¿Qué aventuras podría vivir un perrito si desaparece durante un año? Oxígeno es, sin duda alguna, el perro más casero de todo el planeta. Sin embargo, sin buscarlo él, se va a ver envuelto en una increíble aventura.... ¿Os pica la curiosidad?
Aventuras do elefante Thunder
by Erik Daniel SheinBaseado em fatos reais, este livro é uma obra de ficção. As personagens, os acontecimentos, os diálogos são frutos da imaginação do autor e não devem ser interpretados como na vida real. Qualquer semelhança a casos reais ou pessoas, vivas ou mortas, é inteiramente mera coincidência.
Aventuras do elefante Thunder Tusker
by Erik Daniel Shein e Melissa DavisSegue-se abaixo a descrição com base no texto traduzido. Capítulo 02, página 08, linha 3 – A palavra “splash” não foi traduzida, sendo melhor empregada na forma original; Capítulo 04, página 17, linha 13-14 – As palavras “high above” estão escritas juntas no original; Capítulo 06, página 25, linha 38 – Nota de rodapé seria bem empregada para uma melhor compreensão do leitor. A palavra “add” em inglês significa adicionar e a palavra “adventure” significa aventura. Portanto, a palavra “add” está inserida na palavra “adventure”. Capítulo 07, página 30, linha 24 – A palavra “throughly” está escrita errada no original; Capítulo 09, página 38, linha 28 – O segmento não foi traduzido. Entende-se que são palavras sem sentido. Capítulo 10, página 42, linha 36 e página 43, linha 6 – A palavra “pai” aparece em ambas as frases com letra maiúscula, portanto foi empregado a forma minúscula; Capítulo 11, página 46, linha 4 – A palavra “cowboy” não foi traduzida, sendo melhor empregada na forma original; Capítulo 14, página 62, linha 33 – A palavra “Bu” não foi traduzida, sendo melhor empregada na forma original; Capítulo 15, página 65, linha 10 – As palavras “tears were” estão escritas juntas no texto original; Capítulo 15, página 66, linha 17 – Falta espaço entre duas frases no texto original; Capítulo 17, página 75, linha 2 – A palavra “stomach” está escrita junto com a palavra “and” no texto original.
Aventuras no fundo do mar: Em busca do recife de ouro. Um divertido livro de peixes para crianças
by A. HernándezO oceano está cheio de mistérios, mas, sobretudo, está cheio de peixes. Com este livro, você poderá conhecer os mais divertidos! Alex é um peixe-palhaço. Ángel é um peixe-anjo (não é verdade que o nome lhe cai que nem uma luva?). E Aya é uma raia. E, juntos, eles vão em busca do… Recife de ouro! Explore o oceano com eles, viva grandes aventuras e conheça muitos outros amigos: uma moreia, um peixe-papagaio que fala mais do que um papagaio e uma cantora barracuda. Mergulhe em sua leitura! Um divertido livro de peixes para crianças com várias fotografias. Ideal para conhecer dados e curiosidades de alguns peixes tropicais.
Aventures au fond de la mer. À la recherche du récif d'or!: Un livre divertissant de poissons pour les enfants
by A. P. HernándezL’océan regorge de mystères mais il est surtout rempli de poissons. Avec ce livre, tu pourras rencontrer les plus amusants d’entre eux ! Alex est un poisson-clown. Angèle est un poisson-ange (le nom lui va à merveille, pas vrai ?). Et Dorothée est une raie manta. Et ensemble, ils vont à la recherche du… Récif d’or ! Explore les océans avec eux, vis de grandes aventures et fais la connaissance de nombreux autres amis : une murène, un poisson-perroquet plus bavard qu’un perroquet et une chanteuse barracuda. Immerge-toi dans la lecture ! Un livre de poissons divertissant pour les enfants qui comprend de nombreuses photos. Idéal pour connaître des anecdotes sur quelques-uns des poissons de l’océan Indo-Pacifique. Un livre divertissant pour enfants, immergez-vous dans le monde des poissons à la conquête du récif d'or. Éducatif et adapté aux plus jeunes.
Aves que no vuelan (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level L #46)
by Diana Noonan Bill WoodNIMAC-sourced textbook. Las aves que no vuelan viven en distintas partes del mundo. Estas aves tienen alas, pero no pueden volar. Algunas aves que no vuelan son muy grandes y otras son pequeñas.
Avian Ancestors: A Review of the Phylogenetic Relationships of the Theropods Unenlagiidae, Microraptoria, Anchiornis and Scansoriopterygidae (SpringerBriefs in Earth System Sciences)
by Fernando E. Novas Federico AgnolinAlthough consensus exists among researchers that birds evolved from coelurosaurian theropods, paleontologists still debate the identification of the group of coelurosaurians that most closely approaches the common ancestor of birds. The last 20 years witnessed the discovery of a wide array of avian-like theropods that has considerably amplified the anatomical disparity among deinonychosaurians, some of which resemble Archaeopteryx more than Deinonychus. Among these newly discovered theropods that show remarkable bird-like characteristics are the four-winged theropods Microraptor and Anchiornis, and the unenlagiids Unenlagia, Buitreraptor, and Rahonavis. A bizarre group of minute-sized coelurosaurs, the Scansoriopterygidae, also exhibits some avian similarities that lead some authors to interpret them as more closely related to birds than other dinosaurs. With the aim to explore the phylogenetic relationships of these coelurosaurians and birds, we merged recently published integrative databases, resulting in significant changes in the topological distribution of taxa within Paraves. We present evidence that Dromaeosauridae, Microraptoria, Unenlagiidae, and Anchiornis + Xiaotingia form successive sister taxa of Aves, and that the Scansoriopterygidae are basal coelurosaurians not closely related to birds. The implications in the evolutionary sequence of anatomical characters leading to birds, including the origin of flight, are also considered in light of this new phylogenetic hypothesis.
Avian Architecture: How Birds Design, Engineer, and Build
by Peter GoodfellowAn illustrated guide to how birds design and build their nestsBirds are the most consistently inventive builders, and their nests set the bar for functional design in nature. Avian Architecture describes how birds design, engineer, and build their nests, deconstructing all types of nests found around the world using architectural blueprints and detailed descriptions of the construction processes and engineering techniques birds use. This spectacularly illustrated book features 300 full-color images and more than 35 case studies that profile key species worldwide. Each chapter covers a different type of nest, from tunnel nests and mound nests to floating nests, hanging nests, woven nests, and even multiple-nest avian cities. Other kinds of avian construction—such as bowers and harvest wells—are also featured.Avian Architecture includes intricate step-by-step sequences, visual spreads on nest-building materials and methods, and insightful commentary by a leading expert.Illustrates how birds around the world design, engineer, and build their nestsFeatures architectural blueprints, step-by-step sequences, visual spreads on nest-building materials and methods, and expert commentaryIncludes 300 full-color imagesCovers more than 100 bird species worldwide
Avian Brood Parasitism: Behaviour, Ecology, Evolution And Coevolution (Fascinating Life Sciences)
by Manuel SolerBrood parasitism has become one of the most flourishing areas of research in evolutionary ecology and one of the best model systems for investigating coevolution. This subject has undergone remarkable advances during the last two decades, but has not been covered by any book in the 21st century. This book offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the fascinating field of avian brood parasitism. The topics covered include conspecific brood parasitism; evolution and phylogenetic history of avian brood parasites; parasitic behaviour used by brood parasites; adaptations and counter-adaptations of brood parasites and their hosts at every stage of the breeding cycle (before laying, egg, chick and fledgling stages); factors affecting the evolution of host defences and parasitic attacks; the role of phenotypic plasticity in host defences; mechanisms driving egg recognition and rejection; evolution of nest sharing or nest killing by brood parasite chicks; begging behaviour in parasitized nests and food delivery by host adults; and recognition of conspecifics by juvenile brood parasites. This volume provides a comprehensive reference resource for readers and researchers with an interest in birds, behaviour and evolution, as well as a source of hypotheses and predictions for future investigations into this dynamic subject.
Avian Cellular Immunology
by JagdevM. SharmaKnowledge regarding avian cellular immunity has expanded rapidly within the last few years and new information continues to accumulate. It is now a well-established fact that cell-mediated immunity plays a major role in the defense against neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases in chickens. The principle objective of Avian Cellular Immunology is to compile the latest information available on various aspects of avian cellular immunity. The book contains chapters written by leading experts in the field and covers topics including cell surface markers, T-cell immunity, natural immune functions, the role of macrophages in cellular immune functions, cellular immune suppression and tolerance, cellular immune systems in avian species other than chickens, the role of cellular immunity in neoplastic and non-neoplastic viral diseases, cell-mediated immune mechanisms in bacterial and parasitic infections, and autoimmune disorders.
Avian Cognition
by Susan D. Ten Cate Carel HealyThe cognitive abilities of birds are remarkable: hummingbirds integrate spatial and temporal information about food sources, day-old chicks have a sense of numbers, parrots can make and use tools, and ravens have sophisticated insights in social relationships. This volume describes the full range of avian cognitive abilities, the mechanisms behind such abilities and how they relate to the ecology of the species. Synthesising the latest research in avian cognition, a range of experts in the field provide first-hand insights into experimental procedures, outcomes and theoretical advances, including a discussion of how the findings in birds relate to the cognitive abilities of other species, including humans. The authors cover a range of topics such as spatial cognition, social learning, tool use, perceptual categorization and concept learning, providing the broader context for students and researchers interested in the current state of avian cognition research, its key questions and appropriate experimental approaches.
Avian Ecology in Latin American Cityscapes
by Ian MacGregor-Fors Juan F. Escobar-IbáñezThis book gathers a representative sample of the relevant knowledge related to the ecology, behavior, and conservation of birds in urban Latin America. Latin America is one of the most biodiverse regions of the world, yet it is still understudied. Although it concentrates most of its population in rapidly growing cities under considerable economic, social, and environmental disparity, the study of the effects that urbanization has on biodiversity in Latin America is still insufficient. Among the best-studied wildlife groups, birds have been widely used as bioindicators in urban areas. Going from general to specific information regarding avian communities, populations, behavior, threats, and conservation issues, this book describes the state-of-the-art of avian urban ecology in the region. Such knowledge will hopefully promote the regional consolidation of the field and encourage future mechanistic studies that untangle the recorded patterns in order to have the required information to bridge the gap between evidence-based knowledge and practice in urban systems. Thus, the information included in this document will allow scientists, students, and even decision takers to relate with the current knowledge and gaps related to the topic, providing perspective for future studies and actions.
The Avian Erythrocyte: Its Phylogenetic Odyssey
by Chester A. Glomski Alessandra PicaThe erythrocyte presents morphologic, cytochemical, and quantitative adaptations as it progresses through its evolutionary continuum. This text is a comprehensive exploration of the evolutionary relationship of the avian erythrocyte with the erythrocytes of the antecedent lower vertebrates-such as amphibians and reptiles-as well as mammalians. It a