Author: William Wesley Smith
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Swine
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
The Pig Book
Author: Citizens Against Government Waste
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 146685314X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
The federal government wastes your tax dollars worse than a drunken sailor on shore leave. The 1984 Grace Commission uncovered that the Department of Defense spent $640 for a toilet seat and $436 for a hammer. Twenty years later things weren't much better. In 2004, Congress spent a record-breaking $22.9 billion dollars of your money on 10,656 of their pork-barrel projects. The war on terror has a lot to do with the record $413 billion in deficit spending, but it's also the result of pork over the last 18 years the likes of: - $50 million for an indoor rain forest in Iowa - $102 million to study screwworms which were long ago eradicated from American soil - $273,000 to combat goth culture in Missouri - $2.2 million to renovate the North Pole (Lucky for Santa!) - $50,000 for a tattoo removal program in California - $1 million for ornamental fish research Funny in some instances and jaw-droppingly stupid and wasteful in others, The Pig Book proves one thing about Capitol Hill: pork is king!
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 146685314X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
The federal government wastes your tax dollars worse than a drunken sailor on shore leave. The 1984 Grace Commission uncovered that the Department of Defense spent $640 for a toilet seat and $436 for a hammer. Twenty years later things weren't much better. In 2004, Congress spent a record-breaking $22.9 billion dollars of your money on 10,656 of their pork-barrel projects. The war on terror has a lot to do with the record $413 billion in deficit spending, but it's also the result of pork over the last 18 years the likes of: - $50 million for an indoor rain forest in Iowa - $102 million to study screwworms which were long ago eradicated from American soil - $273,000 to combat goth culture in Missouri - $2.2 million to renovate the North Pole (Lucky for Santa!) - $50,000 for a tattoo removal program in California - $1 million for ornamental fish research Funny in some instances and jaw-droppingly stupid and wasteful in others, The Pig Book proves one thing about Capitol Hill: pork is king!
The Pig
Author: Robin Hutson
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
ISBN: 9781784725570
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A stylish, practical guide to living the good life. Among the pages of The Pig you will find an idiosyncratic, seasonal approach to the good life, with delicious recipes, how-to guides, lists, panels and stories. Chapters include: Out in the Garden- The benefits of growing 12 types of mint- An essay on "the sweetness of carrots"- How to make your own sack garden- Recipe for the Gardener's sandwich On the Table- Pigging out: how to enjoy everything from nose to tail- How to lay the (perfectly imprecise) table- Recipes for breakfast, snacks and meals all day long, including Smoked vodka BBQ pork leg, Trout pâté & sourdough toast, Garden leek & cider soup, The Pig's tobacco onions and Chocolate gingerbread & smoked chilli chocolate sauce Time for a Drink- A couple of wines that go with anything- Infusing gin with beetroot- A selection of cocktail recipes Bring on the Festivities- How to build a perfect festival- The only five recipes you need for simple feasts outdoors- How to dance without spilling a drop As Happy as a Pig...in a Spa- Anatomy of relaxation- How to design a calm space at home- How to make your own massage oils with herbs- Nettle and lemon tea recipes A Living Space- How to create a perfect flame, all year round- Styling a wall with boot-sale bargains- Dry and press your own fern leaf- Inside out: dressing the garden
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
ISBN: 9781784725570
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A stylish, practical guide to living the good life. Among the pages of The Pig you will find an idiosyncratic, seasonal approach to the good life, with delicious recipes, how-to guides, lists, panels and stories. Chapters include: Out in the Garden- The benefits of growing 12 types of mint- An essay on "the sweetness of carrots"- How to make your own sack garden- Recipe for the Gardener's sandwich On the Table- Pigging out: how to enjoy everything from nose to tail- How to lay the (perfectly imprecise) table- Recipes for breakfast, snacks and meals all day long, including Smoked vodka BBQ pork leg, Trout pâté & sourdough toast, Garden leek & cider soup, The Pig's tobacco onions and Chocolate gingerbread & smoked chilli chocolate sauce Time for a Drink- A couple of wines that go with anything- Infusing gin with beetroot- A selection of cocktail recipes Bring on the Festivities- How to build a perfect festival- The only five recipes you need for simple feasts outdoors- How to dance without spilling a drop As Happy as a Pig...in a Spa- Anatomy of relaxation- How to design a calm space at home- How to make your own massage oils with herbs- Nettle and lemon tea recipes A Living Space- How to create a perfect flame, all year round- Styling a wall with boot-sale bargains- Dry and press your own fern leaf- Inside out: dressing the garden
Saving Emma the Pig
Author: John Chester
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1250264952
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
A companion picture book to the award-winning film, "The Biggest Little Farm"! Welcome to Apricot Lane Farm, a unique world full of true stories about heartwarming animals’ relationships and the special people who care for them. When Emma the pig arrives at the Apricot Lane Farm, she is about to give birth to piglets. But she is also sick, and after her seventeen babies arrive, Emma is unable to care for them. Taking care of seventeen piglets and a sick mama pig is a challenge for Farmer John and his team. But the cure for Emma reminds them what is most important—for pigs and for humans: love and friendship. Saving Emma the Pig is a heartfelt picture book from John Chester, with gorgeous illustrations from Jennifer L. Meyer
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1250264952
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
A companion picture book to the award-winning film, "The Biggest Little Farm"! Welcome to Apricot Lane Farm, a unique world full of true stories about heartwarming animals’ relationships and the special people who care for them. When Emma the pig arrives at the Apricot Lane Farm, she is about to give birth to piglets. But she is also sick, and after her seventeen babies arrive, Emma is unable to care for them. Taking care of seventeen piglets and a sick mama pig is a challenge for Farmer John and his team. But the cure for Emma reminds them what is most important—for pigs and for humans: love and friendship. Saving Emma the Pig is a heartfelt picture book from John Chester, with gorgeous illustrations from Jennifer L. Meyer
Rosie the Pig
Author: Rebekah Hartfield
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781640087132
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
¿Rosie the Pig¿ is a children¿s book by Dr. Rebekah Hartfield that follows the story of young Abby as she discovers, examines and diagnosis her pig¿s case of pneumonia with the help of her vet, Dr. H. Inside the book, there are also quizzes and checklists to help young readers learn and retain information about animal and pet care.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781640087132
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
¿Rosie the Pig¿ is a children¿s book by Dr. Rebekah Hartfield that follows the story of young Abby as she discovers, examines and diagnosis her pig¿s case of pneumonia with the help of her vet, Dr. H. Inside the book, there are also quizzes and checklists to help young readers learn and retain information about animal and pet care.
The Black Farm
Author: Elias Witherow
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781945796500
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
After the loss of a child along with a slew of agonizing misfortunes, Nick and Jess decide to end their lives. But nothing could prepare him for the nightmares he found...nothing could prepare him for The Black Farm.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781945796500
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
After the loss of a child along with a slew of agonizing misfortunes, Nick and Jess decide to end their lives. But nothing could prepare him for the nightmares he found...nothing could prepare him for The Black Farm.
The Pig Book for Boys and Girls
Author: William Wesley Smith
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Swine
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Swine
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
The Pig Farmer's Veterinary Book - A Complete Guide to the Farm Treatment and Control of Pig Diseases
Author: Norman Barron
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447492994
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
“The Pig Farmer's Veterinary Book” is a complete and comprehensive handbook on the various illnesses and ailments that are commonly found in pigs. It provides detailed information on how to spot and diagnose them, as well as how they should be treated and ultimately avoided. This classic guide contains a wealth of information that will be of utility to modern farmers and keepers, and it would make for a useful addition to allied collections. Contents include: “Prevention The Best Cure”, “Pigs Must Be Warm And Dry”, “General Signs Of Health And Disease”, “Your First Aim—Large And Healthy Litters”, “After-Farrowing Troubles”, “Diseases And Disorders Due To Feeding”, “Diseases Due To Parasites”, “Some Respiratory, Virus And Bacterial Infections”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on pig farming.
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447492994
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
“The Pig Farmer's Veterinary Book” is a complete and comprehensive handbook on the various illnesses and ailments that are commonly found in pigs. It provides detailed information on how to spot and diagnose them, as well as how they should be treated and ultimately avoided. This classic guide contains a wealth of information that will be of utility to modern farmers and keepers, and it would make for a useful addition to allied collections. Contents include: “Prevention The Best Cure”, “Pigs Must Be Warm And Dry”, “General Signs Of Health And Disease”, “Your First Aim—Large And Healthy Litters”, “After-Farrowing Troubles”, “Diseases And Disorders Due To Feeding”, “Diseases Due To Parasites”, “Some Respiratory, Virus And Bacterial Infections”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on pig farming.
Minecraft: Diary of a Minecraft Pig: Books 1 thru 3
Author: Luna Lily
Publisher: Minecraft Books
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
Ever wonder what it would be like to be a Minecraft Pig? In this hilarious Minecraft adventure series, we get to read the diary of a Minecraft Pig. Are Pigs really different from us? You'll be surprised at what you discover. So, jump into this Minecraft adventure and find out! Diary of a Minecraft Pig is a must-read for gaming fans of all ages!
Publisher: Minecraft Books
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
Ever wonder what it would be like to be a Minecraft Pig? In this hilarious Minecraft adventure series, we get to read the diary of a Minecraft Pig. Are Pigs really different from us? You'll be surprised at what you discover. So, jump into this Minecraft adventure and find out! Diary of a Minecraft Pig is a must-read for gaming fans of all ages!
The Complete Book of Activities, Games, Stories, Props, Recipes, and Dances for Young Children
Author: Pamela Byrne Schiller
Publisher: Gryphon House, Inc.
ISBN: 9780876592809
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 644
Book Description
Trying to play a game but can t remember the rules? Looking for your favorite no-bake cookie recipe? It s all right here This book is chock-full of more than 500 ways to enhance any curriculum."
Publisher: Gryphon House, Inc.
ISBN: 9780876592809
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 644
Book Description
Trying to play a game but can t remember the rules? Looking for your favorite no-bake cookie recipe? It s all right here This book is chock-full of more than 500 ways to enhance any curriculum."
Pat the Pig's Book
Author: Donna Bailey
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
ISBN: 9780174014829
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
New Way, renowned for its phonic focus and success with generations of children, has always been committed to a balanced phonic approach.
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
ISBN: 9780174014829
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
New Way, renowned for its phonic focus and success with generations of children, has always been committed to a balanced phonic approach.