The Illustrated Veterinary Guide is a brilliantly conceived and expertly rendered reference. In one succinct volume, Chris C. Pinney, D.V.M., covers just about...... more

The Illustrated Veterinary Guide is a brilliantly conceived and expertly rendered reference. In one succinct volume, Chris C. Pinney, D.V.M., covers just about everything you might need to know about owning and caring for dogs and cats, nor does he leave out birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, chinchillas, prairie dogs, hedgehogs, ferrets and miniature pot-bellied pigs, plus reptiles, amphibians, tropical fish and invertebrates. Whether your menagerie is restricted to Fluffy and Fido, or extended to include tarantulas and hermit crabs, newts and snakes, Pinney provides the necessary chapters on restraint and housing, nutrition and reproduction, preventative health care and the diseases and disorders relevant to each species. The dog and cat sections, naturally the most thorough, form more than half the book. Pinney discusses how to choose the right dog and how to housebreak, socialise and train him, then delves into preventative health care (nail trimming, weight control and staving off parasites), elective surgeries (tail docking and ear trimming), and breeding your dog (from puberty and the birthing process to the care of neonatal puppies). Next come the infectious diseases (such as distemper, paravirus, kennel cough and ringworm) and the parasitic diseases (such as scabies, tapeworm and mange). Pinney's veterinary guide launches into all the internal systems plus the doggy anatomy of skin and coat, eyes and ears. Pinney explains the workings of each system, and the diseases that afflict them. There are few symptom charts but you can check the First Aid chapter for a quick guide to possible causes and seriousness. The information provided by Pinney is all sound veterinary data, and the appendix on first aid for dogs and cats is excellently done. But don't underestimate the value of the illustrations. An illustration of ringworm on a cat face is worth a thousand words when it comes to assessing if that's what your cat has, and mimicking the drawing of how to hold a pet snake is much easier than trying to apply written instructions to a restive boa. If you like animals and want all your veterinary info in one place, Pinney's guide is a great one volume resource. --Stephanie Gold, Amazon.com

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Plastic Heron.70cm Length x 14cm Width x 71cm Height.Stationary Heron Leans forward.Scares birds away.Grey Colouring, Red Beak, Yellow...... more

Plastic Heron.70cm Length x 14cm Width x 71cm Height.Stationary Heron Leans forward.Scares birds away.Grey Colouring, Red Beak, Yellow eyes.Could scare fish if placed closely to a pond.Stock #: A0681

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An enchanting addition to any room or display. Ideal for weddings or summer balls!Gold in colour Measuring approximately 165cm in length, plus hanger which is...... more

An enchanting addition to any room or display. Ideal for weddings or summer balls!Gold in colour Measuring approximately 165cm in length, plus hanger which is an additional 13cm Acrylic wings and tail Feather tail detail Silver glitter body and head with mirror effect jewels Black bead eyes and red/orange beak Fine fishing wire style garland Bird spacing approximately 18cm 8 Birds per garland Between each bird there is pearl and acrylic bead detailing Acrylic gemstone at the bottom of the garland, measuring approximately 2.5cm x 2.5cm

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An enchanting addition to any room or display. Ideal for weddings or summer balls!Gold in colour Measuring approximately 165cm in length, plus hanger which is...... more

An enchanting addition to any room or display. Ideal for weddings or summer balls!Gold in colour Measuring approximately 165cm in length, plus hanger which is an additional 13cm Acrylic wings and tail Feather tail detail Silver glitter body and head with mirror effect jewels Black bead eyes and red/orange beak Fine fishing wire style garland Bird spacing approximately 18cm 8 Birds per garland Between each bird there is pearl and acrylic bead detailing Acrylic gemstone at the bottom of the garland, measuring approximately 2.5cm x 2.5cm

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How do you tell the difference between toad spawn and frogspawn? What do bream eat? If you've ever wondered what exactly goes on in and around rivers and...... more

How do you tell the difference between toad spawn and frogspawn? What do bream eat? If you've ever wondered what exactly goes on in and around rivers and ponds, this book is for you. Beginning with a seasonal romp through a typical pond, author Steve Barker reveals when various plants bloom, how snails breed and what becomes of aquatic creatures under ice. He then opens your eyes to a startling world of fish, waterfowl and water birds, plus waterside mammals like mink, shrews and otters. See how trout develop, observe bittern, heron and kingfisher skulls, and get a close-up view of a beaver's scaly tail. Learn how amphibians, reptiles, plants, insects and other pond creatures live and breed in fresh water habitats. A fine introduction to a fascinating ecosystem.

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A marvellous study; erudite, genial and well-informed. The book has a rare intimacy with its subject' Independent on Sunday First published to coincide with the...... more

A marvellous study; erudite, genial and well-informed. The book has a rare intimacy with its subject' Independent on Sunday First published to coincide with the first ever exhibition of the work of Grinling Gibbons, this fascinating study is now available in trade paperback. Celebrating the greatest of decorative woodcarvers, this book is unique in its perspective, as Gibbons is seen through the eyes of a fellow carver. Blossoms, fruits, birds and fish created by Gibbons for palaces, churches and country houses are illustrated in magnificent detail, while the author's first-hand experience of carving gives this volume a special appeal for practitioners as well as for those with an interest in 17th-century interiors and decorative arts.

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New-View Science Life Cycles Card Set. See the steps of life cycles change right before your eyes! Lenticular cards tilt to change the plant and animal...... more

New-View Science Life Cycles Card Set. See the steps of life cycles change right before your eyes! Lenticular cards tilt to change the plant and animal images, which illustrate the life cycles of frogs, chickens, birds, fish, snakes, insects (butterfly, fly), mammals (human, cat), plants (flower, bean, vegetable, fruit) and more. Extend the learning with the related information and content vocabulary offered on reverse sides. Includes 18 double-sided cards (4 inchesL x 5 inchesH) in storage tray plus Activity Guide. Grades 1+. LER 2928 Set of 18.

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In this series of exotic images from Alef-Bet (alphabet), a stork stands motionless on one long leg; a girl feeds white birds; a peacock perches on a...... more

In this series of exotic images from Alef-Bet (alphabet), a stork stands motionless on one long leg; a girl feeds white birds; a peacock perches on a branch, displaying its splendid tail, a fisherman catches a fish; an agile goat munches on the branch of a tree; and a lion hungrily eyes a hare. This most beauftiful of Hebrew alphabet books has become a favourite of adults as well as the children for whom it was intended.

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A marvellous study; erudite, genial and well-informed. The book has a rare intimacy with its subject' Independent on Sunday First published to coincide with the...... more

A marvellous study; erudite, genial and well-informed. The book has a rare intimacy with its subject' Independent on Sunday First published to coincide with the first ever exhibition of the work of Grinling Gibbons, this fascinating study is now available in trade paperback. Celebrating the greatest of decorative woodcarvers, this book is unique in its perspective, as Gibbons is seen through the eyes of a fellow carver. Blossoms, fruits, birds and fish created by Gibbons for palaces, churches and country houses are illustrated in magnificent detail, while the author's first-hand experience of carving gives this volume a special appeal for practitioners as well as for those with an interest in 17th-century interiors and decorative arts.

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How do you tell the difference between toad spawn and frogspawn? What do bream eat? If you've ever wondered what exactly goes on in and around rivers and...... more

How do you tell the difference between toad spawn and frogspawn? What do bream eat? If you've ever wondered what exactly goes on in and around rivers and ponds, this book is for you. Beginning with a seasonal romp through a typical pond, author Steve Barker reveals when various plants bloom, how snails breed and what becomes of aquatic creatures under ice. He then opens your eyes to a startling world of fish, waterfowl and water birds, plus waterside mammals like mink, shrews and otters. See how trout develop, observe bittern, heron and kingfisher skulls, and get a close-up view of a beaver's scaly tail. Learn how amphibians, reptiles, plants, insects and other pond creatures live and breed in fresh water habitats. A fine introduction to a fascinating ecosystem.

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