MBR: The Pets/Wildlife Shelf 2/2
Midwest Book Review
Irish Water Spaniel
Marion Hopkins
Kennel Club Books
308 Main Street, Allenhurst, NJ 07711
1593783302 $24.95 www.kennelclubbooks.com
IRISH WATER SPANIEL: A SPECIAL RARE-BREED EDITION provides an essential
owner's guide for any serious about the Irish Water Spaniel breed. With
its Kennel Club brand, you can't go wrong nor wonder about the source
of documentation about the breed: from tips on buying and handling a
puppy to care, training and common health concerns, IRISH WATER SPANIEL
provides all kinds of insights about the breed's pros, cons, and
attributes. Color photos throughout make it easy to understand all
aspects of the dog's care.
Living With Bears
Linda Masterson
PixyJack Press
PO Box 149, Masonville, CO 80541
0977372405 $20.00 www.PicyJackPress.com
There are more than 900,000 black bears in North America. These bears
range fro Florida to British Columbia and as a result of the expansion
of human settlements and a reduction of their natural habitats,
human-bear contacts and conflict are increasing every year. Sometimes
with tragic results for both humans and bears alike. Living With Bears:
A Practical Guide To Bear County describes Black Bears and their
behavior; explains how to "bear-proof" your home; how to stash trash
safely; how to hike and camp in "bear country"; addresses the issues of
bird feeding, gardening, and farming in "bear country"; describes bear
behavior modification techniques and strategies; and teaches how to
avoid bear encounters and attacks. Enhanced with illustrative case
studies from the United States and Canada, a bibliography, a
comprehensive index, and featuring an extensive appendices that
includes Black Bear Populations by State/Territory; Bear Resources,
Organizations and Volunteer Groups; Government Agencies - United
States; Government Agencies - Canada; Wildlife Education & Information
Bear Deterrents; Recommended Reading Viewing; and Sample Community
Ordinances, Living With Bears is an invaluable addition to personal
reading lists for hikers, camper and wilderness enthusiasts, as well as
school and community library Pets & Wildlife reference collections.
Arabians
Hossein Amirsadeghi, et al.
Chronicle Books
85 Second St., San Francisco, CA 94105
0811854019 $35.00 chroniclebooks.com
Expertly edited by Hossein Amirsadeghi with enhanced with full color
photographs from Rik van Lent Sr. and Rik van Lent Jr. and an
informative text by Peter Upton, Arabians is an extensive pictorial
documentation and understanding of a distinctive equine of historic
lineage -- the Arabian Horse. Providing readers with an detailing of
the breeds origin, use, recorded development, and the interesting
historical significance of the prestigious and fascinating animal.
Arabians is very highly recommended as illustrated compendium of
detailed writings about a truly noble and enduringly popular animal.
Tread Lightly
Rich Wagner & Margie Wagner
Rio NuevoPublishers 500 fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10110
1887896767 $14.95 www.rionuevo.com
Expertly co-authored by Rich Wagner (Emergency Room Physician with a
Ph. D in pharmacology and professional wildlife photographer) and Marie
Wagner (an accomplished photographer and Registered Nurse), Tread
Lightly: Venomous And Poisonous Animals Of The Southwest is a superbly
illustrated and informative guide to identifying, avoiding, and
surviving the venomous and poisonous wildlife in the American
southwest. Tread Lightly provides the reader with an extensive
understanding of each featured animal's range and habitat, physical
characteristics, diet, behavior, reproduction and life cycles. Tread
Lightly's thoroughly "reader friendly" text is enhanced with the
inclusion of 55 full-color photographs of the animals to avoid (as well
as harmless ones often encountered in the same region) for a more
informed approach to identifying dangerous wildlife. An invaluable
reference for avoidance of bites and an accurate aide of what to do in
the case of an attack, Tread Lightly is very strongly recommended to
hikers, campers, sightseers and vacationers in these areas inhabited by
poisonous or venomous animals.
Right On Target!
Mandy Book & Cheryl S. Smith
Dogwise Publishing
PO Box 2778, 701B Poplar, Wenatchee, WA 98807
1929242328 $19.95 www.dogwise.com
Right On Target!: Taking Dog Training To A New Level is knowledgeably
co-authored by dog experts Mandy Book and Cheryl Smith. This informed
and informative introduction to properly and effectively training a dog
methodically takes the reader through the intricate process of training
a dog for a more sports oriented form of activity. Drawing from their
many years of experience with dogs, Mandy Book and Cheryl Smith deftly
explore the mapping of a proper training routine with an easy-to-follow
and "user-friendly" format accessible and applicable by even the most
novice dog owner. Right On Target! is very strongly recommended to all
readers wishing for a more effective and thorough training manual for
guidance of bringing their canine companion through all of the proper
training procedures required for a great show and a lot of recreational
activities.
The Foaling Primer
Cynthia McFarland
Storey Publishing
210 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247
1580176089 $19.95 www.storey.com
The Foaling Primer: A Month-By-Month Guide To Raising A Healthy Foal by
long-term horse owner Cynthia McFarland is an in-depth analysis and
"user friendly" guide to taking proper care of a newborn horse.
Exploring the cares for the pregnant mare, assistance at birth, coping
with the common problems of newborn colts, what to expect in the first
days and weeks, nutrition and the foal, early handling and training,
first hoof care, grooming and bath, vaccinations and veterinary care,
and weaning the foal, The Foaling Primer is a dependable and
comprehensive month-to-month guide to proper care of a baby horse. The
Foaling Primer is very strongly recommended, especially to all novice
caretakers of newborn horses.
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