Animals

Dog and cat owners are becoming increasingly concerned about the safety of processed pet food and the possible side-effects of over-use of antibiotics and hormone treatments This new edition, thoroughly revised and updated, covers Natural Rearing, herbal medicine and disease prevention.

Follow up to the best-selling Bird Bingo, with specially commissioned illustrations from Christine Berrie

A lavishly illustrated and compelling insight into the 100 animals that have had the greatest impact on humanity.

'Are you ready, Max? If anyone's going to help me do this, it's you.' The heart-warming tale of a life-saving friendship.

An exquisitely illustrated, one-of-a-kind celebration of the hidden beauty of nature and the ingenuity of birds Susan Ogilvy started painting bird nests almost by accident. One day, while tidying up her garden after a storm, she found a chaffinch nest - a strange, sodden lump on the grass under a fir tree. She carried it inside and placed it on a newspaper; over the next few hours, as the water drained out of it, the sodden lump blossomed into a mossy jewel. She was amazed, and dropped everything to make a painting of the nest at exact life size.This was the start of an obsession; Ogilvy has since painted more than fifty bird nests from life, each time marvelling at its ingenious construction. Every species of bird has its own vernacular, but sources its materials - most commonly twigs, roots, grasses, reeds, leaves, moss, lichen, hair, feathers and cobwebs, less usually, mattress stuffing and string - according to local availability. Ogilvy would, of course, never disturb nesting birds; instead she relies upon serendipity, which is why all her nests have either been abandoned after fulfilling their purpose, or displaced by strong winds.Although Nests showcases the specimens she has found near her homes in Somerset and on the Isle of Arran, its subject matter is by no means only British, since these same birds can be found all over Europe, Scandinavia and as far afield as Russia, Turkey and North Africa. This wondrous book is all the more special for its rarity. Few modern books exist specifically on the subject of bird nests; the most recent among the author's reference works was published in 1932. Exquisitely designed and packaged, Nests will be an essential addition to the libraries of all nature lovers.

Now you can help your horse with simple acupressure techniques! Learn to identify your horse's individual body constitution type, which determines your choice of acupressure treatment; understand the 12 main channels of energy in your horse's body, and gain the ability to choose the correct points to treat specific issues. Relieve mild sources of pain and discomfort in your horse's body, influence his mental health and stability, and select appropriate treatment from a comprehensive list of common problems and their solutions, with step-by-step instructions and full-colour photographs to help you help your horse.

Discover more than 160 exhibits in this virtual museum, open all hours.

In this pathbreaking guide, two of the world's most popular and trusted pet-care advocates reveal new science to teach us how to delay ageing and provide a long, happy, healthy life for our canine companions.

A stunning photographic record of endangered honey bees in their wild, forest habitat, with images from world-renowned nature photographer Ingo Arndt.

Bogen er den første dybdegående adfærdsbog på dansk, der på en meget forståelig måde gennemgår hvad en kats normale adfærd er, hvorfor og hvornår det kan gå galt, hvordan man forebygger "adfærdsproblemer" og hundredvis af gode tips som en hjælp til selvhjælp, hvis først problemerne er opstået. En lærerig bog om katteadfærd, fodring, relation og adfærdsproblemer, der er skrevet på en fængslende måde, så man ikke kan slippe den, før man har læst den til ende. Bogen er krydret med humoristiske kommentarer og giver indsigt og forståelse til at forstå sin kat i næsten alle situationer.KATTE GALAKSEN er fuld af respekt, accept, forståelse og kærlighed til "katte", hvilket lyser ud af hver linje. En bog som alle katteejere eller kommende katteejere bør have i deres hjem.Nogle af bogens emner er:* Sammenføring af individer (mennesker som dyr) på bedste måde for alle parter.* Hvad "fortæller" katten dig, når ørerne, øjnene, halen, kroppen, lydene gør sådan eller sådan? - hvordan kan I kommunikere og forstå hinanden i stedet for at "misforstå" hinanden?* Kattens drifter - altså alt det der gør, at en kat gør det som den gør.* Aktivering og stimulering - daglig opfyldelse af kattens behov - gennem leg og udfordringer - for at forebygge adfærdsproblemer, herunder hvordan får man en velopdragen kat.* Årsager, forebyggelse og løsningsmodeller ved adfærdsproblemer som f.eks. urenlighed, aggression, destruktion, depression, manglende socialisering, sky og angste katte...* Hvad er naturlig mad til katte, livsstilssygdomme, menuer, kostplaner...?Bogens tilblivelse er sket under mottoet: "Det er trods alt bedre at forebygge end at helbrede og alt for mange er af den overbevisning at katten kan klare alt selv, fordi den er sin egen - det gælder bare ikke for katten indenfor husets 4 vægge".

A step-by-step guide to more than 100 dog tricks, specially designed for effective training, for pure fun, and even for turning your dog into a YouTube star, from the co-author of the tremendously successful and much-praised Training the Best Dog Ever and the genius behind "The Stunt Dog Show," which performs more than 1,000 shows a year.

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER: a deep dive into the science and nature of aging

Notes from the Grooming Table is an engaging piece of literature penned by the renowned author Melissa Verplank. Released in 2016 by First Stone Publishing, this book has quickly become a go-to resource for many. The genre encapsulates a mix of practical knowledge and personal insights, providing a unique perspective on grooming. The author, with her years of experience and expertise, has successfully managed to transform what could have been a mundane topic into an interesting and informative read. The book is a must-have for anyone looking to understand the nuances of grooming. The publisher, First Stone Publishing, has done an excellent job in presenting this masterpiece in a way that is easy to read and understand. If you're looking to add a valuable resource to your library, Notes from the Grooming Table by Melissa Verplank is a worthy contender.

Following on from its hugely successful launch in 1999, Collins Bird Guide - the ultimate reference book for bird enthusiasts - now enters its second edition.

Instagram phenomenon @1bike1world Dean Nicholson reveals the full story of his life-changing friendship with rescue cat Nala and their inspiring adventures together on a bike journey around the world

Dogs communicate with so much more than barks and tail wags. This small but mighty book is the perfect illustrated guide to noticing and understanding the subtle cues and behaviours that our beloved pets use to express how they're feeling, so that we can improve our relationship with our best friends, helping them to feel safe and happy.

A speech therapist's memoir of her groundbreaking work in communicating with dogs

What does it mean to be intelligent? Is it something unique to humans - or do we share it with other beings? Recent years have seen rapid advances in 'artificial' intelligence, which increasingly appears to be something stranger than we ever imagined. At the same time, we are becoming more aware of the other intelligences which have been with us all along, unrecognized. These other beings are the animals, plants, and natural systems that surround us, and are slowly revealing their complexity and knowledge - just as the new technologies we've built are threatening to cause their extinction, and ours. In Ways of Being, writer and artist James Bridle considers the fascinating, uncanny and multiple ways of existing on earth. What can we learn from these other forms of intelligence and personhood, and how can we change our societies to live more equitably with one another and the non-human world? From Greek oracles to octopuses, forests to satellites, Bridle tells a radical new story about ecology, technology and intelligence. We must, they argue, expand our definition of these terms to build a meaningful and free relationship with the non-human, one based on solidarity and cognitive diversity. We have so much to learn, and many worlds to gain.

The equine hoof is a complex marvel of natural engineering, built to withstand tremendous forces and able to adapt to an astonishing range of environmental conditions. It also changes daily‿for better or for worse‿in response to external and internal factors. Few horse owners have the opportunity to acquire a deep understanding of the hoof, which limits their ability to advocate on their horses' behalf and make informed decisions about hoof care and management. This book is the first resource of its kind to combine the most current and useful information available, gleaned from the research and wisdom of top hoof experts around the world, with a unique 'hands-on' approach. The authors provide basic terms and anatomy, clearly illustrate the differences between healthy and unhealthy feet, discuss biomechanics and management concerns, and cover the causes, treatments, and prevention of commonly encountered problems, including laminitis, white line disease, and thrush. Along the way, readers are given activities to help them better analyse and understand the most important aspects of equine hoof health, such as hoof balance, depth of sole, and point of breakover. Easy‿to‿follow language, over 400 full‿colour photographs, and do‿it‿yourself exercises promise to empower horse owners and caretakers of all experience levels with the tools they need to accurately assess hoof health and keep their horses as sound and happy as possible.