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Enjoying Dog Agility
by Julie DanielsEnjoying Dog Agility (2nd edition) is the premier beginner's guide to the fast-growing sport of dog agility. Author Julie Daniels, a national and international agility champion and one of the early pioneers of the sport in the United States, has written an upbeat and informative must-read that shares her insight into all aspects of agility, from initial training of the dog to competing and succeeding in agility trials. A perfectly crafted guide for novice agility handlers, Daniels's book teaches handlers to motivate their dogs, use positive-training techniques, and, most of all, have fun with their dogs.Divided into two sections, the book begins with "This Is Agility," the section that introduces readers to the basic requirements of the sport, methods of handling the dog, conditioning for the dog, and developing true teamwork with the dog. The second section is devoted to "The Obstacles" and discusses how to train the dog for all of the major obstacles found at trial: the apertures (open and closed tunnels and tire jump), the ramps (A-framed, dogwalk, and seesaw), the jumps (bar and solid jumps, spread jumps, and broad jumps), the pause table, and the weave poles. Each obstacle in Section II is presented with step-by-step training instructions on how to introduce the dog to the obstacle and how to navigate it, including avoiding and fixing problems along the way.As Stuart Mah (of Rising Stars Dog Agility) says of the author and her classic text, "Long-considered one of the 'grand dames' of dog agility, Julie Daniels writes in an easy-to-understand style. Reading Enjoying Dog Agility is like having Julie there, discussing agility with you personally." Fully indexed for ease of reference.
Enlightened Dog Training: Become the Peaceful Alpha Your Dog Needs and Respects
by Jesse Sternberg• Reveals the principles of the secret language of the animal kingdom to help you communicate with your pet and read their signals • Offers cutting-edge, unique solutions to everyday canine problems by looking at behavioral issues through the lens of your pet&’s emotions • Shares training exercises and powerful meditative practices to do with your pet as well as on your own to help soothe anxiety, overcome aggression issues, and transform tension into harmony There is a secret language that dogs use, and you can learn it to understand and communicate with your pet, help resolve common behavioral issues, and transform your dog into a calm, intuitively obedient companion you can share your life with. Sharing his complete approach to raising and relating to your pet in an enlightened way, meditation teacher and master dog trainer Jesse Sternberg reveals the principles of the secret language of the animal kingdom and offers commonsense yet unique solutions to everyday canine behavioral problems. Using case studies that resonate with every pet owner and dog lover, he shows how dogs want to behave for their masters and how they communicate nonverbally using postures, angles, and subtle gestures of body language. He explains how most of our pets&’ issues arise from intense feelings caused by the environment, ourselves, or prior conditioning and how these emotions are acted out by the dog, hence its jumping, lunging, biting, or chewing. Combining mindfulness teachings with animal psychology, the author shares training exercises and powerful meditative practices to do with your pet as well as on your own to help build a calm and peaceful mindset for both your dog and yourself, so eventually you will find yourselves aligned in every situation and gracefully master even the unexpected ones. He explores unique training techniques for soothing anxiety, healing neuroses, overcoming aggression issues, and transforming tension into harmony. He teaches you how to communicate nonverbally with your dog using the signals dogs use with each other and details how to address problems with resource guarding, territory, leash training, and a host of other issues as well as the unique situations that can arise with children, puppies, and aging pets. Helping you cultivate empathy, awareness, and confidence to become the &“peaceful alpha&” your dog craves, this guide shows how to strengthen your human-animal bond, communicate with actions, read body language, and command with respect and love.
Enola's Best Friend
by Katie KordeshAn endearing and very funny story of forgiveness and the special relationship between a grandma and her grandchild.Enola loves her visits to Grandma Mimi&’s—full of staying up late, eating great snacks, and playing with a puppy named Hoagie. And even better, during lunch one day Enola realizes the most incredible thing: Her hot dog is perfectly friend-shaped. So she puts him in a stroller and begins taking her new friend everywhere (even if some kids complain that hot dogs can&’t play bingo). But disaster strikes when Enola turns her back for a second and Hoagie EATS Hot Dog! How could Grandma Mimi let such a terrible thing happen?! Will Enola be able to forgive Grandma Mimi—and Hoagie—before it&’s time to go home?
Enquiry
by Dick FrancisKelly Hughes had been barred from racing, from race courses, and even from racing stables--which posed a problem since he'd been living above a stable. This meant that while he was barred, he not only had no livelihood, he had no home. Hughes knew he had done nothing wrong, but the truth didn't seem to matter at all, and evidence was certainly stacked up against him. Determined to prove his innocence, Kelly Hughes takes on the entire racing establishment. He'll clear his name... or die trying!
Enslaved by Ducks: How One Man Went from Head of the Household to Bottom of the Pecking Order
by Bob TarteWhen Bob Tarte left the Michigan suburbs for the country, he was thinking peace and quiet. He'd write his music reviews in the solitude of his rural home on the outskirts of everything. Then he married Linda. She wanted a rabbit. How much trouble, he thought, could a bunny be? Well, after the bunny chewed its way through their electrical wires and then hid inside the wall, Bob realized that he'd been outwitted. But that was just the beginning. There were parrots, more rabbits, then ducks and African geese. The turkeys, stranded on a nearby road, fighting for their lives. The starlings. The sad, ugly duck for sale for 25 cents. One day Bob looked around and saw he was not only outnumbered, but that he'd become a servant to an extremely demanding family: Stanley Sue, a gender-switching African grey parrot; Hector, a cantankerous shoulder-sitting Muscovy duck; Howard, an amorous ring-necked dove; Chloe, a mallard who learned to limp; and a host of others. And, against every instinct in him, Bob became their slave. He read all the classic animal books--The Parrot Who Owns Me, The Dog Who Rescues Cats, Arnie the Darling Starling, That Quail Robert, The Cat Who Came for Christmas--about the joys of animals, the touching moments. But none revealed what it was really like to live with an unruly menagerie. This hilarious memoir gives us the other side--about a man who, against all bets, was converted to a doting and proud animal lover.
Enslaved by Ducks: How One Man Went from Head of the Household to Bottom of the Pecking Order
by Bob TarteThe book that Entertainment Weekly called "hilarious," Publishers Weekly declared "a true pleasure," Booklist called "heartwarming," and the Dallas Morning News praised as "rich and funny" is now available in paperback.When Bob Tarte bought a house in rural Michigan, he was counting on a tranquil haven. Then Bob married Linda. She wanted a rabbit, which seemed innocuous enough until the bunny chewed through their electrical wiring. And that was just the beginning. Before long, Bob found himself constructing cages, buying feed, clearing duck waste, and spoon-feeding a menagerie of furry and feathery residents. His life of quiet serenity vanished, and he unwittingly became a servant to a relentlessly demanding family. "They dumbfounded him, controlled and teased him, took their share of his flesh, stole his heart" (Kirkus Reviews).Whether commiserating with Bob over the fate of those who are slaves to their animals or regarding his story as a cautionary tale about the rigors of animal ownership, readers on both sides of the fence have found Tarte's story of his chaotic squawking household irresistible--and irresistibly funny.
Ensminger's Equine Science (8th Edition)
by M. E. Ensminger C. J. HammerA scientific name is written with the genus name followed by the species name. For example, the horse's scientific name is Equus caballus.
Entangled Fictions: Nonhuman Animals in an Indian World (Perspectives on the Non-Human in Literature and Culture)
by Suvadip SinhaEntangled Fictions: Nonhuman Animals in an Indian World studies the ethical and affective relationships between human and nonhuman animals in Indian fictional worlds. While drawing upon existing theoretical and philosophical texts with nonhumanist underpinnings, Entangled Fictions argues that the corpus is limited epistemologically and politically when it comes to their examinations of the nonhuman in India. Deeply influenced by the political/existential expediencies of our times, the book traverses several genres, shifts from fictional to anecdotal, and transitions from autobiographical to spectra in effort to introduce readers to fictional worlds marked by human-nonhuman fluidity and trans-species contiguity that was imagined and lived much before the telos of human extinction became either a global or local concern.
Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds
by Merlin SheldrakeMerlin Sheldrake&’s New York Times bestseller, Entangled Life, is now a lavish visual journey into the hidden lives of fungi.When we think of fungi, we likely think of mushrooms. But mushrooms are only fruiting bodies, analogous to apples on a tree. Most fungi live out of sight yet make up a massively diverse kingdom of organisms that supports and sustains nearly all living systems. Fungi provide a key to understanding the planet on which we live, and the ways we think, feel, and behave. In the first edition of the mind-bending, &“gorgeous&” (Margaret Atwood), &”brilliant [and] entrancing&” (The Guardian) Entangled Life, Sheldrake introduced us to this mysterious but massively diverse kingdom of life. This new edition, abridged from the original, features over 100 full-color images that bring the spectacular variety, strangeness and beauty of fungi to life as never before. Fungi throw our concepts of individuality and even intelligence into question. They are metabolic masters, earth makers, and key players in most of life&’s processes. They can change our minds, heal our bodies, and even help us remediate environmental disaster. In vivid, surprising images, Sheldrake reveals how these extraordinary organisms—and our relationships with them—are changing our understanding of how life works.
Entdecke das Riechen wieder: Warum es sich lohnt, die Welt mit der Nase wahrzunehmen
by Andreas KellerWarum es sich lohnt, die Welt mit der Nase wahrzunehmenEntdecke das Riechen wieder riecht wie alle anderen Bücher, aber nachdem Sie es gelesen haben, werden Bücher und vieles andere für Sie nicht mehr so riechen wie zuvor. Ob es bei Menschen Pheromone gibt, warum es so schwierig ist, über Gerüche zu reden, welches Tier den besten Riecher hat und warum manche Menschen den Geruch von Spargel-Urin nicht riechen können - das sind nur einige der Fragen, die der Geruchsforscher Andreas Keller in diesem Buch beantwortet. Menschen besitzen eine gute Nase, haben aber im Laufe der Evolution mehr und mehr verlernt, sie zu benutzen. Dieses Buch wird Sie überzeugen, dass Riechen nicht so mysteriös ist, wie oft angenommen, und dass es sich lohnt, die Welt wieder (auch) mit der Nase wahrzunehmen. In einem Zeitalter, das von digitalisierten Erfahrungen geprägt ist, die beliebig kopiert und für die Ewigkeit gespeichert werden können, bedeutet die flüchtige Realität eines Geruches mehr als je zuvor.
Entertaining Elephants: Animal Agency and the Business of the American Circus (Animals, History, Culture)
by Susan NanceHow the lives and labors of nineteenth-century circus elephants shaped the entertainment industry.Consider the career of an enduring if controversial icon of American entertainment: the genial circus elephant. In Entertaining Elephants Susan Nance examines elephant behavior—drawing on the scientific literature of animal cognition, learning, and communications—to offer a study of elephants as actors (rather than objects) in American circus entertainment between 1800 and 1940. By developing a deeper understanding of animal behavior, Nance asserts, we can more fully explain the common history of all species.Entertaining Elephants is the first account that uses research on animal welfare, health, and cognition to interpret the historical record, examining how both circus people and elephants struggled behind the scenes to meet the profit necessities of the entertainment business. The book does not claim that elephants understood, endorsed, or resisted the world of show business as a human cultural or business practice, but it does speak of elephants rejecting the conditions of their experience. They lived in a kind of parallel reality in the circus, one that was defined by their interactions with people, other elephants, horses, bull hooks, hay, and the weather. Nance’s study informs and complicates contemporary debates over human interactions with animals in entertainment and beyond, questioning the idea of human control over animals and people's claims to speak for them. As sentient beings, these elephants exercised agency, but they had no way of understanding the human cultures that created their captivity, and they obviously had no claim on (human) social and political power. They often lived lives of apparent desperation.
Entiende a tu gato: La guía definitiva para entenderlos y aceptar que ellos nos han domesticado a nosotros
by Pablo SehabiagaUna guía para entender a los gatos, o por lo menos intentarlo. # La vida cambia cuando un gato llega a nuestro hogar #. Esta afirmación podría ser sobre cualquier cosa que llega a nuestro hogar, pero los que conviven con gatos saben que no hay vuelta atrás. Compartiendo su experiencia como veterinario, el doctor Pablo RusoSehabiaga ha escrito este libro ágil, con humor, lleno de información útil y conmuchos ejemplos que intentan responder las principalesinterrogantes del lector, sea dueño de un gato o esté considerando eltener uno. Un libro para arañar hasta la última hoja.
Entomology Redefined: Insect-Based Solutions For Agriculture
by Abdul Rahaman M Nadaf S Venukumar S. Vinoth Kumar Thakar Pratikkumar Kamleshbhai R SangaviAlthough their significance often goes unnoticed in our day-to-day lives, insects are diverse creatures that play an indispensable role in our ecosystems.This book presents an in-depth discussion about the field of entomology and discusses the anatomy and physiology of insects, their unique body structures, and how they contribute to their diverse ways of life. It also details the mechanisms behind their behaviors – from intricate mating rituals to elaborate communication methods, and explores the vital roles insects play in pollination, nutrient cycling, and maintaining the delicate balance of ecosystems.The subject matter of this book also includes stories of insect discovery, examples of research, and insights into the ongoing efforts to conserve insect diversity in the face of environmental challenges.Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan or Bhutan)
Entomopathogenic Fungi: Prospects and Challenges
by Kandikere Ramaiah Sridhar Sunil Kumar DeshmukhThis book brings together the molecular aspects of the pathogenesis of entomopathogenic fungi, various aspects of mycoinsecticide development, and regulatory aspects to highlight the immense contribution of the agricultural sector. The chapters address aspects of entomopathogenic fungi, including host-pathogen interactions (susceptibility and resistance), fungus-insect and fungus-fungus dual interactions, phylogeny and taxonomy, biochemistry, and molecular basis of enteropathogenesis, market potential of entomopathogens, regulatory aspects, bioprospecting of fungi, fungi as crop bodyguards and in disease suppression, and consortia for the control of insect pests and pathogens in single crop systems. Written by experts in academia and industry from Algeria, Brazil, Hungary, India, Italy, Malaysia, Oman, Pakistan, and the United States, the book overviews entomopathogenic fungi used as biological control agents against insect pests and other arthropods, their mode of action, pathogenesis, bioactive metabolites, mycotoxins involved, their mass production, limitations, and agricultural- and environment-related issues. It also includes developing various biopesticide products, with special references to formulations and prospects. In agriculture, crop protection and production depend on insect pests controlled by entomopathogenic fungi. Understanding the pathogenicity, mechanism of action, formulations, and applications of a wide array of entomopathogenic fungi as biopesticides is a valid eco-friendly approach. The book provides advances in pathogenicity, biochemistry, virulence, and interaction that facilitate the application of Beauveria, Metarhizium, and other entomopathogens as potential biopesticides against major insect pests. Developments in bioactive compounds, secondary metabolites, enzymes, and toxins of entomopathogenic fungi have facilitated precise applications and management to target insect pests. Further advances in molecular aspects, the formulation of nanobiopesticides, and biofabricated technology paved the way for insect pest control. This book will be a helpful resource for students, teachers, researchers, scientists, and professionals in the industry working on biological sciences, applied entomology, mycology, zoology, forestry, biochemistry, molecular biology, and nanotechnology.
Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Biological Control
by Randy GauglerThe editors of this book, who are world renown for their creativity with entomopathogenic nematodes, have assembled the foremost authorities from four continents to contribute on basic and applied concepts. The authors have taken advantage of this opportunity to express their views to a wide scientific audience. They have combined their international experience so that the latest developments in this fascinating and rapidly expanding field are present in comprehensive manner with diverse topics ranging from biological control theory to organismal and molecular biology.
Entomovectoring for Precision Biocontrol and Enhanced Pollination of Crops
by Guy Smagghe Otto Boecking Bettina Maccagnani Marika Mänd Peter G. KevanThis book focuses on entomovectoring, also known as apivectoring, the method used for managing pollinators to increase crop yields and employ strategies of biocontrol in greenhouses and open fields. It is written by experts working in academia and industry from the different continents of the world. Over the past 25 years Research and Development has successfully investigated the potential of pollinators to perform two tasks: dispersal of biological control agents (BCOs) and their pollination service. This book provides a basic overview of the current literature on the different aspects and factors of this novel technology. It explains and presents practical cases of enhancing pollination coupled with the suppression of plant pathogens and pests under various agricultural production practices from greenhouse to open field conditions and crops ranging from orchard fruits, to small and tender berries, vegetables and oil seeds
Entra bajo tu propia responsabilidad (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level G #45)
by Alicia BermejoConoce al aye-aye. Con sus enormes orejas y sus ojos saltones, es uno de los animales más raros que hayas visto. Acompáñalo a conocer otros de los animales más raros, extraños y pecualiares del reino animal. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Entrenamiento De Cachorros Para Principiantes: La Guía Completa Para Criar Al Perro Perfecto.
by Brian McMillan¿Ha estado pensando en agregar un miembro canino a su familia? ¿O acabas de tener un cachorro y estás muy emocionado por el tiempo increíble que vas a pasar con él? ¿Cuál es tu motivación para tener un cachorro? ¿Es que está sorprendido por todos los comportamientos que ve en otros perros? ¿Es atractiva la idea de tener un amigo perro porque estás tan ocupado que apenas tienes tiempo para interactuar con la gente? ¿Estás buscando un amigo que siempre estará ahí para ti en las buenas y en las malas? ¿Quiere un ayudante que recoja los artículos del hogar cuando lo solicite? Si esto te suena, ¡sigue leyendo! El propósito de este libro es informar a las personas sobre la forma moderna y estándar de entrenar perros y mostrarles cómo obtener un resultado increíble de la comunicación de corazón a corazón con su perro. Lo guiaré a través de la socialización, el entrenamiento básico, los problemas de salud, el aseo, el entrenamiento en el hogar y la alimentación. El libro también cubre la resolución de algunos problemas de comportamiento comunes asociados con los perros, como masticar, morder, ladrar excesivamente, pellizcar, etc.
Entrenamiento de cachorros: Técnicas para entrenar a tu cachorro para hacer todo lo que digas en tan sólo siete días.
by Jason Shields¡TRANSFORMA TU LINDO CACHORRITO EN UN ÁNGEL OBEDIENTE HOY MISMO! Muchas personas traen a casa a un cachorro desde un refugio o un criadero pensando que es una bendición. Pero la vida no se mantiene en una etapa de felicidad sin problemas. Aunque puedas amar a tu cachorro más que nada, puedes encontrarte con problemas, frustrarte, abrumarte, y empezar a cuestionarte a ti mismo. Esto puede ser debido a problemas de comportamiento más comunes como la agresividad o la hiperactividad, puede ser por la falta de voluntad para cumplir con órdenes importantes, o puede ser que el cuidador del perro no sabe dónde empezar con el entrenamiento. No es de extrañar que tanta gente esté perdida. Por décadas, se han esparcido desinformación y teorías falsas sobre el entrenamiento para perros. Algunos de estos métodos de entrenamiento son tan dañinos que han promovido una tendencia a la agresividad en los perros. Esto no es la culpa de nadie, ya que los dueños de los perros sólo estaban siguiendo consejos mal habidos con la esperanza de ayudar a sus perros. Pero, tampoco es culpa de los perros, ya que al estar asustados y vulnerables sienten que no tienen otra opción sino actuar en orden para protegerse. Afortunadamente, puedes evitar este triste resultado que ha obtenido mucha gente. Debido a investigadores que han dedicado sus carreras a los perros, ahora entendemos cuales métodos de entrenamiento causan daño y cuales tienen éxito ayudando a los humanos y a los caninos por igual. De la misma manera, tú y tu perro domestico pueden ayudarse el uno al otro en su vida diaria, creciendo constantemente más unidos y con un vínculo más estrecho. Lo que encontrarás en este libro: La importancia de entrenar a tu nuevo cachorro. Un enfoque positivo de entrenamiento. Un método de entrenamiento que estrecha tus vínculos mientras disminuye la agresividad. Cómo el entrenamiento puede disminuir problemas
Entwicklungsbiologie und Reproduktionsbiologie des Menschen und bedeutender Modellorganismen
by Werner A. Müller Monika HasselDie faszinierende Entwicklung von Ei und Spermium zum komplexen Organismus ist das Thema des Lehrbuchs. Die Autoren liefern einen Überblick über die Entwicklung wichtiger Modellorganismen und die Embryonalentwicklung des Menschen. Dabei berücksichtigen sie aktuelle Forschungsfragen wie u. a. Klonen, transgene Tiere und Gentherapie. In der 5. Auflage sind alle Abbildungen 4-farbig, die Themen "Entwicklung des Menschen" und "Evolution von Entwicklungsprozessen" werden ausführlicher dargestellt. Mit umfangreichem Glossar und Literaturverzeichnis.
Entwicklungsbiologie und Reproduktionsbiologie des Menschen und bedeutender Modellorganismen (Springer-lehrbuch)
by Werner A. Müller Monika HasselDie faszinierende Entwicklung von Ei und Spermium zum komplexen Organismus ist das Thema des Lehrbuchs. Die Autoren liefern einen Überblick über die Entwicklung wichtiger Modellorganismen und die Embryonalentwicklung des Menschen. Dabei berücksichtigen sie aktuelle Forschungsfragen wie u. a. Klonen, transgene Tiere und Gentherapie. In der 5. Auflage sind alle Abbildungen 4-farbig, die Themen „Entwicklung des Menschen“ und „Evolution von Entwicklungsprozessen“ werden ausführlicher dargestellt. Mit umfangreichem Glossar und Literaturverzeichnis.
Environment and Animal Development: Genes, Life Histories and Plasticity (Society for Experimental Biology)
by D. Atkinson M. ThorndykeAnimal Developmental Ecology is the first book to focus specifically on the interactions between the environment and developmental mechanisms with particular emphasis given to the consequences for animal populations. The underlying premise of the book is that the study of physiological mechanisms alongside the analysis of adaptive values will enable rapid advances in our knowledge of this important field. With contributors from well-known experts, the book will be invaluable for all postgraduates and researchers in this area.
Environmental Biology of the Young Chinese Sturgeon
by Tao Zhang Feng Zhao Ping ZhuangThis book provides a comprehensive coverage of the advances in biology and conservation research on Chinese sturgeon in the Yangtze Estuary. The chapters feature the latest developments in Chinese sturgeon research and cover topics such as early development and ontogenetic behaviour, growth and feeding, ecophysiology, ecotoxicology, population dynamics, conservation management, etc. The volume not only lays a foundation for the research and conservation of Chinese sturgeon but also provides references for other sturgeons. It is an invaluable reference for sturgeon researchers. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence. A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content.
Environmental Contaminants in Biota: Interpreting Tissue Concentrations, Second Edition
by W. Nelson BeyDiscussing the interpretation of tissue concentrations of contaminants in wildlife, this updated edition of a bestseller draws on current scientific research and includes new chapters and greater emphasis on aquatic organisms. Each chapter provides a summary and review of a specific chemical along with direction on research methods and the interpretation of conflicting or insufficient data. Chapters include a comprehensive history of contaminant interpretation in wildlife and fish, the use of tissue residues in ecological risk assessment, and detailed coverage of all bioaccumulative contaminants and their physiologic affects.
Environmental Defenders: Deadly Struggles for Life and Territory (Routledge Explorations in Environmental Studies)
by Mary Menton; Philippe Le BillonThis book is about environmental defenders and the violence they face while seeking to protect their land and the environment. Between 2002 and 2019, at least two thousand people were killed in 57 countries for defending their lands and the environment. Recent policy initiatives and media coverage have provided much needed attention to the protection and support of defenders, but there has so far been little scholarly work. This edited volume explains who these defenders are, what threats they face, and what can be done to help support and protect them. Delving deep into the complex relations between and within communities, corporations, and government authorities, the book highlights the diversity of defenders, the collective character of their struggles, the many drivers and forms of violence they are facing, as well as the importance of emotions and gendered dimensions in protests and repression. Drawing on global case studies, it examines the violence taking place around different types of development projects, including fossil fuels, agro-industrial, renewable energy, and infrastructure. The volume also examines the violence surrounding conservation projects, including through militarized wildlife protection and surveillance technologies. The book concludes with a reflection on the perspectives of defenders about the best ways to support and protect them. It contrasts these with the lagging efforts of an international community often promoting economic growth over the lives of defenders. This volume is essential reading for all interested in understanding the challenges faced by environmental defenders and how to help and support them. It will also appeal to students, scholars and practitioners involved in environmental protection, environmental activism, human rights, social movements and development studies.