MBR: The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Midwest Book Review
Pets Have Feelings Too!
Monica Diedrich
Two Paws Up Press
c/o Animal Communicator
PO Box 6107, Anheim, CA 92816
0971381232 $18.95 www.animaltalk.net www.petcommunicator.com
Pets Have Feelings Too! by pet expert and communicator Monica Diedrich
who explains to the reader just how their animal companion use the
language of pictures, how a small pet was able to describe burglars,
how a pet solves the mystery of his own death, how some pets can tell
their veterinarian what's wrong with them and how to fix it, how pets
help people heal, the importance of speaking to your pet out loud, how
many of your pet's problems can be remedied if you are able to truly
listen to them, and how pets can know when it's time for them to leave
this life. Pets Have Feelings Too! is especially recommended reading
for pet owners needing to know what to do for their beloved animal
companions during serious illnesses and all of the other traumatic life
experiences we are heir to.
Tuatara, A Living Fossil
Dick Lutz
Dimi Press
3820 Oak Hollow Lane, SE, Salem, OR 97302-4774
0931625432 $12.95 1-503-364-7698 www.home.earthlink.net/~dickbook
Very highly recommended to reptile collectors and nature/reptile
enthusiasts with a scientific orientation, Tuatara, A Living Fossil by
Dick Lutz is an informed and informative history of the Komodo Dragon
enhanced with complete reference to being the only reptile with its own
reptilian order strictly defining itself. As there are four reptile
orders/classifications (turtles/tortoises; lizards and snakes;
alligators and crocodiles -- the fourth category belongs solely to the
tuatara, an interesting organism that has existed since the age of the
dinosaur. Tuatara, A Living Fossil makes for an engaging an
information-filled read for students of zoology.
Koalas: Moving Portraits of Serenity
Joanne Ehrich
Koala Jo Publishing
352 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401
0976469804 $45.00 www.koalabook.com
Expertly edited by commercial designer, photographer, illustrator,
printmaker, painter and lithographer Joanne Ehrich, Koalas: Moving
Portraits of Serenity is an intimate detailing and photographic
documentation of the beautiful Australian animal's daily life and
habitat. Exploring and studying the Koala and its environmental
adaptation, Koalas: Moving Portraits of Serenity presents a vivid and
touching 260-page illustrated portrait of this unique animal's life
including feeding habits, sleeping procedures, habitat requirements.
Certain to be a popular addition to any personal, academic, or
community library Wildlife Studies reference collection, Koalas: Moving
Portraits of Serenity is very highly recommended for its touching
photography and informative content which will appeal to students of
nature in general, and the Koala in particular.
On Talking Terms With Dogs
Turid Rugaas
Dogwise Publishing
PO Box 2778, Wenatchee, WA 98801
1929242360 $12.95 www.dogwise.com
On Talking Terms With Dogs: Calming Signals by international dog
trainer and behaviorist Turid Rugaas is a truly "user-friendly" guide
to understanding and communicating with your dog. Introducing its
readers to many conceptual tactics and subtle tendencies which might
imply the dog's desires, On Talking Terms With Dogs is an invaluable
reference for dog owners who truly wish to help their friend to an
ultimate happiness. On Talking Terms With Dogs is very strongly
recommended to all dog owners, especially those highly devoted and
owners of multiple canine companions.
Understanding Sharks
Erich Ritter
Krieger Publishing Company
PO Box 9542, Melbourne, FL 32902-9542
www.krieger-publishing.com
1575242699 $59.50 1-321-724-9542
Understanding Sharks: The Fascinating Behavior Of A Threatened Hunter
by shark behavior expert Erich Ritter (and which is competently
translated into English by Valerie Haecky), provides an in-depth
documentation of expert observations and documented understanding of
the shark's behavioral engagements in their natural aquatic habitats.
One of the world's leading shark experts, Erich Ritter. introduces the
reader to biological, behavioral, habitual and instinctual concepts
which modern zoological science has come to grasp in terms of this
remarkable sea-creature. Understanding Sharks has invaluable commentary
regarding what may be situationally appropriate when in a confrontation
with a shark. Understanding Sharks is very strongly recommended to all
students of aquatic biology, shark behavior, as well as non-specialist
general readers who frequent coastal areas where there are sharks in
the water.
Shock To The System
Catherine O'Driscoll
Dogwise Publishing
PO Box 2778 701B Poplar, Wenatchee, WA 98807
www.dogwisepublishing.com
1929242298 $21.95 1-800-776-2665
Catherine O'Driscoll presents Shock To The System: The Facts About
Animal Vaccination, Pet Food And How To Keep Your Pets Healthy as an
informed and informative study of the truths of stress and vaccinations
and how such things may actually be the cause of illness in our pets.
Readers will be enlightened as Shock To The System is one of the
greatest analysis of modern realizations in pertinence to animal
health. Shock To The System is very strongly recommended reading to all
pet owners for its informational and "user friendly" information on all
the elements of basic pet care.
Woof
Elliott Erwitt
Chronicle Books
85 - 2nd Street, San Francisco CA 94105
0811851125 $22.95 chroniclebooks.com
Elliott Erwitt loves to take photos of dogs - all kinds of dogs doing
all kinds of things - and Woof is a reflection of his passion for the
animal, providing black and white shots of dogs in or near water, on
land, on display, at play, and more. An outstanding, artistic
celebration of the canine which dog and art lovers will find a
satisfying blend of diverse images.
Amphibians And Reptiles Of Pakistan
Muhammad Sharif Khan
Krieger Publishing Company
PO Box 9542, Melbourne, FL 32902-9542
0894649523 $145.00 1-800-724-0025
Illustrated with full color photography throughout, Amphibians And
Reptiles Of Pakistan is an extensive compendium of nearly 40 years of
research. Intended especially for reptile keepers, zoos, and natural
history travelers in Pakistan, Amphibians And Reptiles Of Pakistan
offers basic locality, identification details, natural history, and
distribution information with maps; the natural history includes
compiled notes on each species' feeding habits and life cycle. The
stunning photography and meticulous guides to the different families,
including a step-by-step key to simplify the identification process,
makes determining the species of a reptile of Pakistan as
straightforward as possible. A superb scientific reference, unmatched
in quality concerning its subject of expertise.
Horse Housekeeping
Margaret & Michel Korda
Collins/HarperCollins
10 E. 53rd St., New York NY 10022-5299
0060573082 $26.95 harpercollins.com
Understand what you're getting into by owning a horse before it ever
hits your pasture with Horse Housekeeping: Everything You Need To Know
To Keep A Horse At Home. From setting up the barn and checking fencing
to understanding feeding requirements, common health issues, and even
how weather affects the horse, the authors provide a thorough, basic
coverage for newcomers to the horse world. Adding interest to the
practical information are stories about horses which offer case
histories and often funny reflections.
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