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4181) Las Cacatúas
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Las cacatúas destacan por el penacho eréctil de color que adorna su cabeza. Pertenecen al grupo de los loros más grandes. Tienen un carácter afectuoso que atrae a todos los amantes de los pájaros. En este libro la autora nos aporta sus conocimientos etológicos sobre las aves de compañía. En él descubriremos el origen, la historia y la evolución de las cacatúas, sabremos cómo son las diferentes especies (géneros Cacatua, Eolophus, Probosciger,...
4182) Las Cacatúas: Cómo elegirlas, cuidados diarios, comportamiento, alimentación, reproducción, expos
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Las cacatúas destacan por el penacho eréctil de color que adorna su cabeza. Pertenecen al grupo de los loros más grandes. Tienen un carácter afectuoso que atrae a todos los amantes de los pájaros. En este libro la autora nos aporta sus conocimientos etológicos sobre las aves de compañía. En él descubriremos el origen, la historia y la evolución de las cacatúas, sabremos cómo son las diferentes especies (géneros Cacatua, Eolophus, Probosciger,...
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Today, more and more people travel with their pets, taking their beloved four-legged friends everywhere. Yet, it can still be sometimes difficult to find a park or hiking trail that's dog-friendly. Bangor Daily News outdoors columnist Aislinn Sarnacki presents 35 hikes around Maine that you can feel comfortable taking your dog on.
Along with maps and color photos to detail the hikes, she includes practical information such as proper etiquette to...
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This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to sporting dogs, with information on different breeds, training, care, management, choosing a dog, and much more. Including a wealth of invaluable information and many helpful tips, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of fox hunting, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of hunting literature. Contents include: "American Variations", "Shooting Breeds",...
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Is your child asking for a pet, that delightful and lovable four-legged pooch? Caring for the new family pet comes with a big responsibility.This book may be just right for you, as a 7-year-old Paige talks about having a pet puppy.Children and parents will be delighted in the excellent viewpoints and helpful suggestions that will help them know how to look after the family dog.An early reader book for younger readers, that's fun, exciting and easy...
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Author Nona Kilgore Bauer begins Retriever Madness with a chapter called "Know Your Retrievers," and few know their retrievers like this expert author, trainer, and breeder. Bauer introduces the readers to the six retrievers recognized by the American Kennel Club, among them two of the most popular companion dogs in the world, the Labrador Retriever and the Golden Retriever, along with other superb overachievers: the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Flat-Coated...
4187) Una noche mágica
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Los Ángeles con Patas son un grupo de mascotas que ayudan a otros animales en dificultades como cuando tienen un accidente, están enfermos, en riesgo, o están descontentos en sus casas y necesitan ayuda. En esta historia se enteraron por uno de sus integrantes que debido al Covid-19 pocas personas habían colaborado para las fiestas navideñas y que Santa no tendría suficientes regalos para los niños.
Así, intentarán ayudar a Papá Noel a...
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Three-day eventing, known as the "complete competition," requires the same horse-and-rider team to ride a dressage test, a demanding cross-country obstacle course, and a show-jumping round. “101 Eventing Tips” includes advice on selecting a horse, establishing horse-and-rider training programs and taking part in entry-level competitions.
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First published in the early 15th century and reprinted with a foreword by American President and hunting fan Theodore Roosevelt. Considered the very first book in English on hunting. Full of information on how to hunt hare, hart, buck, roe, boar and wolf, fox, badger and otter. Not just a historical guide to hunting there are still good honest tips to maintaining and caring for your dogs. Including a specially commissioned introduction to deer stalking...
4190) Horse and Hound
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This vintage book contains a complete guide to hunting, with information on equipment, history and origins, riding, training hounds, and much more. Although old, much of the information contained within this book is timeless and will be of considerable utility to the modern sportsman today. Contents include: "Hunting", "The Hunter", "Schooling of Hunts", "Cross-Country Riding", "Falls", "In The Field", "Women in the Field", "Scent", "The Fox", "Tricks...
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Herbs for Pets, by herbalists and holistic experts Gregory L. Tilford and Mary L. Wulff, is the bible for all pet owners looking to enhance their companion animals' lives through natural therapies. Now in its second revised edition, Herbs for Pets is an indispensable resource, an exhaustive compendium of medicinal plants and natural remedies that hosts an illustrated tour through Western, ayurvedic, and Chinese herbs that grow in North America, including...
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Stormy's Words of Wisdom What would it mean if animals could talk? They can. Animal Communicator, Laura Stinchfield has been talking with them for her whole life. She has found that animals are pure spirits connected to the Divine. Here she shares her late dog Stormy's ultimate truth about love, friendship, sickness, death, health, gratitude, and happiness. Stormy's wisdom will open your heart to love.
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This book is dedicated to the protection of horses, ponies and donkeys and is based on first-hand international experience from a lifetime spent with horses – hunting, racing and welfare – whether with The Pony Club, The Jockey Club or international horse charity. The UK alone has more than 1 million horses and ponies which indicates we like them, and yet we also have more sanctuaries and welfare centres for horses than any other animal, which...
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Growing up with ten siblings on a farm in rural Grove City, PA, Beth Voltz came in contact with many animals, as one would expect when you live on a farm. But the Voltz family farm would usually have a few additions each week-the townspeople would often drop off their unwanted, or worse, dying animals for the Voltz family to take care of. Grave Tales: Stories from Wolf Creek is a heartfelt collection of short stories about the ducks, cats, dogs, and...
4196) Puppy Pie
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Five-year-old Jenny loves apple pie almost as much as she loves her puppy, Sam. When Jenny celebrates her birthday, the special pie she makes for Sam surprises the whole party, including Jenny herself. This heartwarming tale of a girl and her dog will appeal to anyone who loves birthday parties, puppies, and pie-and that means everyone!Author Jay Williams, an award-winning novelist and recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, is the creator of the Danny...
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Taking care of animals! Arizona learns that farm work isn't easy. Arizona's family adopts a kitten from the animal shelter. While Arizona's family pet sits a labradoodle, Cow has a hard time accepting the canine visitor. Arizona discovers that pets without fur are just as fun as pets with fur and just as much responsibility. Stories by Lissa Rovetch.
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The story of a remarkable woman who wrote a novel that not only became a classic, but also changed the way human society views and treats animals.
Born in 1829 to a young Quaker couple, Anna Sewell grew up in poverty in London. She was fourteen when she fell and injured her ankle, which left her permanently disabled. Rejecting the life of a Victorian invalid, she developed an extraordinary empathy with horses, learning to ride side-saddle and to...
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The complete guide to dog breeding-from a canine expert!
The perfect dog guide for experienced dog breeders, novice dog breeders, potential dog breeders, or dog lovers, The Complete Book of Dog Breeding is the ultimate canine breeding resource. Written by a veterinarian with years of experience, this dog book offers guidance on a variety of useful topics, including:
• Canine Health Information (CHC) surveys and data
• Helpful color photos and...
4200) Pusserina the Wondercat
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Pusserina the Wondercat consists of poems from my cat's perspective, quotes and 31 beautiful illustrations. She explores cat foibles, lore, and habits across a variety of poetic styles. The poems include the poignant "Rescue Cat", "Faeries", a flight of fancy, and the humorous Western epic, "The Great Cat Drive of 95". As Pusserina writes, "I hope you enjoy the whimsy and the wit, and the musings of this little kit."
There are 39-million USA households...
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