MBR: The Pets/Wildlife Shelf
Midwest Book Review
Eros & Equus
Laura Chester, editor
Willow Creek Press
PO Box 147, Minocqua WI 54548
1595433880, $29.95 www.willowcreekpress.com 1-800-850-9453
Selected, compiled and edited by Laura Chester, the extracts and
quotations comprising the text of "Eros & Equus: A Passion For The
Horse" are beautifully enhanced throughout with the black and white
photography of Donna Demari. The result is a terrific read for horse
lovers of all ages. From the boisterous enthusiasm of the young colt
to the stolid stoicism of the older horse, "Eros & Equus" offers a
series of moving tributes, observations and commentaries that connect
humans to their horses. From a band of wild girls racing their horses
through a river, to an elder gentleman riding his prized stallion, to
a nude woman swept into the saddle of a bandit, to a drunken father
protecting his daughter's blind horse from the gun, each exquisite
piece and their accompanying photographic images simply sweep the
reader along from first page to last. "Eros & Equus" is a dramatically
recommended addition to personal and community collections on Pets/
Wildlife in general, and the horse in particular.
Brackish-Water Fishes
Neale Monks, editor
T.F.H. Publications
1 TFH Plaza, 3rd & Union Avenue, Neptune City, NJ 07753
0793805643, $39.95 www.tfh.com 1-800-631-2188
Knowledgeably compiled and deftly edited by zoologist and aquarium
fish expert Neale Monks "Brackish-Water Fishes: An Aquarist's Guide To
Identification, Care & Husbandry" is a complete, 384-page,
authoritative and 'user friendly' guide to rare, common, and easy-to-
obtain species of brackish-water fish species which would prove ideal
for the home aquarium. In addition to full color photographically
illustrated descriptions of each fish, "Brackish-Water Fishes also
features sound recommendations for themed aquarium tank setups, and
tankmates for each identified species. Very highly recommended and an
indispensable reference, "Brackish-Water Fishes" is a specialized and
core addition to any personal, professional, academic, and community
library Pets/Wildlife collection in general, and aquarium fish
reference shelf in particular.
Portraits Of The Bison
Wes Olson
University of Alberta Press
Ring House 2, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2E1
0888644329, $39.95 www.uap.ualberta.ca
Profusely illustrated throughout and especially recommended for both
community and academic library Pets & Wildlife collections, "Portraits
Of The Bison" by Wes Olson (Senior Warden at Elk Island National Park
in Alberta, Canada) showcases the bison herd at the Elk Island
National Park and deftly explores the distinctions between wood bison
and plains bison species. A superbly presented and thoroughly 'user
friendly' guide for non-specialist general readers with an interest in
bison, "Portraits Of The Bison" and their life cycles, notable
individuals, families, bands, clans and herds making up bison society.
The Everything Cat Book, second edition
Karen Leigh Davis
Adams Media
57 Littlefield Street, Avon, MA 02322
1593375778 $14.95 www.everything.com
Now in an updated second edition, The Everything Cat Book: All You
Need to Know About Caring for Your favorite Feline Friends is a solid,
well-rounded primer for prospective and current cat owners alike.
Written by Karen Leigh Davis, a professional member of Cat Writers'
Association Inc. whose work has appeared in "CATS Magazine" and "Cat
Fancy", The Everything Cat Book covers the pros and cons of adopting a
stray versus buying a purebred, how to tell a reputable breeder (one
tip is to ask breeders questions about whether their litters are
registered and how well their cats do in shows - unscrupulous breeders
rarely bother with either, as registration fees cut into their
profits), how to prepare for a new kitten, all aspects of feeding,
grooming, litterbox cleaning, and dealing with behavior problems, what
to expect when breeding cats and raising kittens, first aid and
emergency care, showing cats, and much more. The writing is accessible
to readers of all backgrounds, and the true value of The Everything
Cat Book is its attention to detail - such as a lengthy list of common
household plants that are toxic to cats. An absolute "must-read" for
cat owners and cat fanciers everywhere.
Watchable Birds of the Black Hills, Badlands, and Northern Great
Plains
Jan L. Wassink
Mountain Press Publishing Company
PO Box 2399, Missoula, Montana 59806
0878425268 $22.00 www.mountain-press.com 1-800-234-5308
Written by wildlife management expert and photographer, Jan L.
Wassink, Watchable Birds of the Black Hills, Badlands, and Northern
Great Plains is a stunning, full-color field guide to the feathered
friends known to grace North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, eastern
Montana and Wyoming, and the northeast corner of Colorado. Each
species of bird has half a page to a page of text devoted to it. 257
beautiful color photographs, a state-by-state guide for birdwatching
destinations, hot spots for viewing rare species, tips for
distinguishing different species in the field, and much more,
Watchable Birds of the Black Hills, Badlands, and Northern Great
Plains is an absolute "must" for avid birdwatcher residents and
visitors of the region, and a delight to simply page through for
birdwatchers everywhere.
All Things Reconsidered: My Birding Adventures
Roger Tory Peterson
Houghton Mifflin
222 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116
0618758623 $30.00 www.hmco.com
All Things Reconsidered: My Birding Adventures is an excellent pick
for any who have long known of and used Roger Tory Peterson's birding
guides, which have become leading industry references in the fine art
of bird identification. A decade after his death comes a personal
collection which blends color photos and line drawings with a
passionate survey of the bird world, selected by the editor of Bird
Watcher's Digest which ran his column 'All Things Reconsidered' during
the last twelve years of his life. His adventures traveling the world
are captured in a set of vivid vignettes perfect for that avid birder.
We've Got Feelings Too!
Carolyn B. Matlack, JD
Log Cabin Press
PO Box 2259, Davidson, NC 28036
0977647803 $19.95 www.wevegotfeelingstoo.com
We've Got Feelings Too! is a must-read book for pet lovers. The United
States legal system has long classified pets as property, often to the
animals' detriment; We've Got Feelings Too! offers a new legal
solution to the conundrum - categorizing animal companions as "feeling
property" in a new classification called "sentient property". We've
Got Feelings Too! combines years of legal research and true events to
offer new ways of dealing with unavoidable difficulties, and taking
animals' emotions and well-being into account. Especially recommended
for anyone concerned with making legal provisions for one's pet should
one become suddenly unable to care for it in the future.
In the Company of Horses
Kathleen Lindley
Johnson Books
c/o Spring Creek Press
3005 Center Green Drive, #220, Boulder, CO 80301
1555663869 $17.50 www.johnsonbooks.com
IN THE COMPANY OF HORSES: A YEAR ON THE ROAD WITH HORSEMAN MARK RASHID
tells of the author's encounter with a 'horse whisperer' who changed
her life when she went to him for help with her horse. She became his
student and helped foster a new way of horsemanship: her journey is
charted in a fine blend of horse savvy and autobiography perfect for
not only horse-lover collections but general-interest libraries.
The Feline Patient, 3rd Edition
Gary D. Norsworthy, et.al.
Blackwell Publishing
2121 State Avenue, Ames, IA 50014
0781762685 $124.99 www.blackwellprofessional.com
Any college-level collection strong in veterinary references and
practicing vets must have the third updated edition of THE FELINE
PATIENT: busy practitioners and students receive a reference that
lends to quick consultation: a new edition expanded with new sections,
topics arranged alphabetically, and the latest research. Practitioners
seeing feline patients will want it close at hand for quick analysis
of feline behavior, dermatology problems, dentistry and even surgery.
It packs in details yet makes them easy to find, assuring THE FELINE
PATIENT a lasting place on any serious vet or vet library's reference
shelf.
Eclipse Press
Box 919003, Lexington, KY 40591-9003
$16.95 Each www.eclipsepress.com
Two new Blood Horse guides for equestrians will delight both horse
owners and equine library collections with authoritative guides by the
staff and correspondents of Blood-Horse Publications. PINHOOKING FOR
PROFIT (1581501455) discusses the basics for new comers on buying and
reselling thoroughbreds. From putting together a business plan and
finding the right kind of pinhooking to selecting horses and selling
them, it's an excellent guide for any who would enter the world of
horse selling. BREEDING THOROUGHBREDS (1581501382) is also for novices
who would breed thoroughbreds: it tells how to choose a broodmare,
selecting stallions, maintaining breeding health, and verifying
pedigrees. Surveys of market conditions and sales complete the
picture. Both are top picks for horse owners who would enter these new
areas.
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