Product Description: Most people are familiar with the use of horses and their often-heroic actions in the First World War, but what about camels, monkeys and the mighty elephant? In this wonderfully illustrated title, learn about how animals were trained and used, the role pets had to play in the war, and the plight of animals on the farm, down the mine and in the street...read more

Tracing the development of Western civilisation from its origins - paradoxically in the East, this book examines the decline in all forms of art and all walks of life. It asks questions about politics, philosophy, psychology and religion and suggests answers, and attempts to present a concept of modern history for complacent times.

A detailed study of grasslands and the management and investigation of grazing systems for animal production. The twenty-one chapters have been written by internationally recognized experts from Australia, the USA, the United Kingdom and New Zealand, and cover four main areas of interest. The first group of chapters is concerned with the evolution and ecology of grasslands and the behaviour of grazing animals. The second group deals in considerable depth with the intake of food and the nutritional value of different kinds of grassland (tropical, temperate and mediterranean), covering the most important `tame' pastures. Arctic and multiple-purpose grazing are then discussed with emphasis on the social factors governing the use of resources. The following nine chapters deal with animal production technologies and management, including forage crops, fertilizer use, supplements for grazing animals, drought, detrimental substances in plants, and computer modelling of grazing systems. The final chapter integrates all this information and discusses the management of grazing systems, including decisions about subjects such as stocking rate and subdivision.

The author offers an insider's account of the cutthroat entrepreneurial environment of Silicon Valley, detailing his struggle to start up a computer company, put together a team of software designers, and bring to market his unique product

Product Description: While keeping chickens certainly isn't rocket science, doing it properly does involve decent levels of understanding, commitment, and attention to detail. Getting the basics right is essential, and this demands a solid appreciation of important areas such as housing, feeding, breed choice, and healthWhether you're a newcomer or an old hand, The Chicken Keeper's Problem Solver provides the information you need to nip probelms in the bud - and, better still, avoid them in the first place...read more

Product Description: [Includes a bonus PDF with photos, reading guide, and more][Read by Pam Ward][Foreword read by Grover Gardner]For those who loved New York Times bestseller Rin Tin Tin comes the memorable story of Sergeant Stubby - World War I dog veteran, decorated war hero, and American icon...read more

Military working dogs gained widespread attention after Cairo participated in the SEAL Team 6 mission that led to Osama bin Laden's death. Before that, few civilians realized that dogs served in combat, let alone that they could parachute from thirty thousand feet. The Dogs of War reveals the amazing range of jobs that our four-legged soldiers now perform, examines the dogs' training and equipment, and explores the deep bond that the dogs and their handlers share.

Product Description: [Includes a bonus PDF with photos, reading guide, and more][Read by Pam Ward][Foreword read by Grover Gardner]For those who loved New York Times bestseller Rin Tin Tin comes the memorable story of Sergeant Stubby - World War I dog veteran, decorated war hero, and American icon...read more

Product Description: Presents the story of famous World War I service dog Sergeant Stubby, from his adoption as a stray by Private Bob Conroy to the inspiring front-line contributions that earned special awards.

This revised and updated new edition of Domestic Animal Behavior addresses advances in communication, perception, cognition and clinical behavior. Of particular importance are advances in the use of psychotropic drugs and the role of underlying disease in some behavior problems. Organized according to common types of behavior, this edition includes: A glossary of medical terms and over 1500 classical and contemporary references. Illustrations of anatomy and behavior Discussions of progress and research in understanding equine and production animal behavior and the relationship between behavior and animal welfare

A groundbreaking look at the special bond between guide dogs and those who thrive with their help From a pioneering guide dog organization comes the first book to explore one of the most profound and inspiring relationships between humans and animals. In Trust the Dog, the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation introduces readers to a group of extraordinary people who, thanks to their guide dogs, flourish in a world that assumes the ability to see. Among them are a brother and sister who lost their sight at a very young age and whose dogs essentially helped them grow up, a Serbian girl who fled civil war to find new hope in America, and a newly blind single father determined to keep his family together against all odds. Through their experiences we discover the astonishing team­work and devotion between people who are blind and their guide dogs, the intelligence and discipline that these animals unfailingly display, and the noble work of the nonprofit organization that for fifty years has been making it all possible. A heartwarming tribute to this unique relationship, Trust the Dog is sure to change how we think about man's best friend, and the possibilities of life without sight.

Does animal welfare have a place in sustainable farming, or do the demands of a rising human population and the threat of climate change mean that the interests of animals must be put aside? Can we improve the way we keep animals and still feed the world – or is it a choice between ethics and economics? The aim of this book is to challenge the "them-and-us" thinking that sets the interests of humans and farm animals against each other and to show that to be really "sustainable," farming needs to include, not ignore, animal welfare. The authors of this remarkable book come from a diversity of backgrounds: industry, animal welfare organizations, academic institutions, and practical farming. They are united in arguing that farm animals matter and that sustainable farming must have animal welfare at its ethical core, along with the production of healthy, affordable food and care for the environment.

Draws on recent scientific discoveries to document new understanding about the important historical contributions of dogs, covering such topics as the domestication of canines, the differences between wild and companion dogs, and the intricacies of the canine mind. 20,000 first printing.

A noted Hollywood animal behaviorist describes how he developed affection training, and recounts the lions, chimpanzees, bears, bulls, orangutans, elephants, and tigers he has trained for motion pictures, television shows, and commercials. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.

Product Description: Manual of Animal Technology is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the care of animals used in scientific procedures. Legal and welfare issues are covered as well as the husbandry of mammals and birds used in scientific studies...read more