Author: Kenneth G. Ponting
Publisher: Blandford
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Sheep of the World
Author: Kenneth G. Ponting
Publisher: Blandford
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Publisher: Blandford
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
The Wild Sheep of the World
Author: Raul Valdez
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bighorn sheep
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bighorn sheep
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Know Your Sheep
Author: Jack Byard
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1910456845
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
For each breed he dedicates two pages, the left being a full page high-quality picture and the right giving a brief but comprehensive description of the appearance, history and uses of each sheep. Only the size of a postcard, the book fits perfectly into a rucksack or pocket so is ideal for the interested rambler who is keen to discover more about the flock fleeing from him at the time. Clear color photographs taken of sheep 'straight from the field' illustrate the immense diversity within this species.
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1910456845
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
For each breed he dedicates two pages, the left being a full page high-quality picture and the right giving a brief but comprehensive description of the appearance, history and uses of each sheep. Only the size of a postcard, the book fits perfectly into a rucksack or pocket so is ideal for the interested rambler who is keen to discover more about the flock fleeing from him at the time. Clear color photographs taken of sheep 'straight from the field' illustrate the immense diversity within this species.
A Short History of the World According to Sheep
Author: Sally Coulthard
Publisher: Apollo
ISBN: 9781789544213
Category : Sheep
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Publisher: Apollo
ISBN: 9781789544213
Category : Sheep
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Follow the Flock
Author: Sally Coulthard
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1643136593
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
An addictively free-ranging survey of the massive impact that the humble and loveable sheep have had on human history. From the plains of ancient Mesopotamia to the rolling hills of medieval England to the vast sheep farms of modern-day Australia, the domesticated ungulates of the genus Ovis—sheel—have been central to the human story. Starting with our Neolithic ancestors' first forays into sheep-rearing nearly 10,000 years ago, these remarkable animals have fed us, clothed us, changed our diet and languages, helped us to win wars, decorated our homes, and financed the conquest of large swathes of the earth. Enormous fortunes and new, society-changing industries have been made from the fleeces of sheep, and cities shaped by shepherds' markets and meat trading. Sally Coulthard weaves the rich and fascinating story of sheep into a vivid and colorful tapestry, thickly threaded with engaging anecdotes and remarkable ovine facts, whose multiple strands reflect the deep penetration of these woolly animals into every aspect of human society and culture.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1643136593
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
An addictively free-ranging survey of the massive impact that the humble and loveable sheep have had on human history. From the plains of ancient Mesopotamia to the rolling hills of medieval England to the vast sheep farms of modern-day Australia, the domesticated ungulates of the genus Ovis—sheel—have been central to the human story. Starting with our Neolithic ancestors' first forays into sheep-rearing nearly 10,000 years ago, these remarkable animals have fed us, clothed us, changed our diet and languages, helped us to win wars, decorated our homes, and financed the conquest of large swathes of the earth. Enormous fortunes and new, society-changing industries have been made from the fleeces of sheep, and cities shaped by shepherds' markets and meat trading. Sally Coulthard weaves the rich and fascinating story of sheep into a vivid and colorful tapestry, thickly threaded with engaging anecdotes and remarkable ovine facts, whose multiple strands reflect the deep penetration of these woolly animals into every aspect of human society and culture.
Sheep
Author: Alan Butler
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
ISBN: 1846943817
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Gripping tale of the history of our civilisation through man's relationship with sheep.
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
ISBN: 1846943817
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Gripping tale of the history of our civilisation through man's relationship with sheep.
The Sheep who Changed the World
Author: Neil Astley
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Bovids of the World
Author: José R. Castelló
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1400880653
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 665
Book Description
The most comprehensive guide to the bovids of the world Bovids are a diverse group of ruminant mammals that have hooves and unbranched hollow horns. Bovids of the World is the first comprehensive field guide to cover all 279 bovid species, including antelopes, gazelles, cattle, buffaloes, sheep, and goats. From the hartebeest of Africa and the takin of Asia to the muskox of North America, bovids are among the world's most spectacular animals and this stunningly illustrated and easy-to-use field guide is an ideal way to learn more about them. The guide covers all species and subspecies of bovids described to date. It features more than 300 superb full-color plates depicting every kind of bovid, as well as detailed facing-page species accounts that describe key identification features, horn morphology, distribution, subspeciation, habitat, and conservation status in the wild. This book also shows where to observe each species and includes helpful distribution maps. Suitable for anyone with an interest in natural history, Bovids of the World is a remarkable and attractive reference, showcasing the range and beauty of these important mammals. The first comprehensive field guide to all 279 bovid species 337 full-color plates, with more than 1,500 photographs Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, distribution, subspeciation, habitat, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status Fully updated and revised taxonomy, with common and scientific names Easy-to-read distribution maps
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1400880653
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 665
Book Description
The most comprehensive guide to the bovids of the world Bovids are a diverse group of ruminant mammals that have hooves and unbranched hollow horns. Bovids of the World is the first comprehensive field guide to cover all 279 bovid species, including antelopes, gazelles, cattle, buffaloes, sheep, and goats. From the hartebeest of Africa and the takin of Asia to the muskox of North America, bovids are among the world's most spectacular animals and this stunningly illustrated and easy-to-use field guide is an ideal way to learn more about them. The guide covers all species and subspecies of bovids described to date. It features more than 300 superb full-color plates depicting every kind of bovid, as well as detailed facing-page species accounts that describe key identification features, horn morphology, distribution, subspeciation, habitat, and conservation status in the wild. This book also shows where to observe each species and includes helpful distribution maps. Suitable for anyone with an interest in natural history, Bovids of the World is a remarkable and attractive reference, showcasing the range and beauty of these important mammals. The first comprehensive field guide to all 279 bovid species 337 full-color plates, with more than 1,500 photographs Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, distribution, subspeciation, habitat, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status Fully updated and revised taxonomy, with common and scientific names Easy-to-read distribution maps
Word World: Super Sheep Saves The Day
Author: Jacqui Moody Luther
Publisher: Running Press
ISBN: 9780762419937
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Sheep, all decked out in her superhero costume, is looking for something to do. Does that bowl belong in a tree? No, but an owl would love to be there! Using slightly more complex word building concept, this board book also offers hidden surprises for preschoolers.
Publisher: Running Press
ISBN: 9780762419937
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Sheep, all decked out in her superhero costume, is looking for something to do. Does that bowl belong in a tree? No, but an owl would love to be there! Using slightly more complex word building concept, this board book also offers hidden surprises for preschoolers.
The Herds Shot Round the World
Author: Rebecca J. H. Woods
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 1469634678
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
As Britain industrialized in the early nineteenth century, animal breeders faced the need to convert livestock into products while maintaining the distinctive character of their breeds. Thus they transformed cattle and sheep adapted to regional environments into bulky, quick-fattening beasts. Exploring the environmental and economic ramifications of imperial expansion on colonial environments and production practices, Rebecca J. H. Woods traces how global physiological and ecological diversity eroded under the technological, economic, and cultural system that grew up around the production of livestock by the British Empire. Attending to the relationship between type and place and what it means to call a particular breed of livestock "native," Woods highlights the inherent tension between consumer expectations in the metropole and the ecological reality at the periphery. Based on extensive archival work in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Australia, this study illuminates the connections between the biological consequences and the politics of imperialism. In tracing both the national origins and imperial expansion of British breeds, Woods uncovers the processes that laid the foundation for our livestock industry today.
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 1469634678
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
As Britain industrialized in the early nineteenth century, animal breeders faced the need to convert livestock into products while maintaining the distinctive character of their breeds. Thus they transformed cattle and sheep adapted to regional environments into bulky, quick-fattening beasts. Exploring the environmental and economic ramifications of imperial expansion on colonial environments and production practices, Rebecca J. H. Woods traces how global physiological and ecological diversity eroded under the technological, economic, and cultural system that grew up around the production of livestock by the British Empire. Attending to the relationship between type and place and what it means to call a particular breed of livestock "native," Woods highlights the inherent tension between consumer expectations in the metropole and the ecological reality at the periphery. Based on extensive archival work in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Australia, this study illuminates the connections between the biological consequences and the politics of imperialism. In tracing both the national origins and imperial expansion of British breeds, Woods uncovers the processes that laid the foundation for our livestock industry today.