Author: H. S. Lloyd
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447488148
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Herbert Summers Lloyd MBE, (April 1, 1887 - January 26, 1963), known commonly as H. S. Lloyd, was best known for being a breeder of show English Cocker Spaniels. He remains the most successful breeder/owner at Crufts, having won Best in Show on six occasions in the 1930s and 1940s. This monograph on the breed has been written at the request of many friends who have urged me to endeavour to place before the novice and newcomer to the breed a simply-written book dealing with the subject from a practical standpoint. I make no claims to any literary genius, but the information contained herein has been gathered through a lifetime's experience of the dog I love. It is my sincere hope that this volume may prove of some assistance, and if it gives as much pleasure to the reader as it did to me in its compilation I am amply rewarded.
The Popular Cocker Spaniel - Its History, Strains, Pedigrees, Breeding, Kennel Management, Ailments, Exhibition, Show Points, And Elementary Training For Sport And Field Trials
Author: H. S. Lloyd
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447488148
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Herbert Summers Lloyd MBE, (April 1, 1887 - January 26, 1963), known commonly as H. S. Lloyd, was best known for being a breeder of show English Cocker Spaniels. He remains the most successful breeder/owner at Crufts, having won Best in Show on six occasions in the 1930s and 1940s. This monograph on the breed has been written at the request of many friends who have urged me to endeavour to place before the novice and newcomer to the breed a simply-written book dealing with the subject from a practical standpoint. I make no claims to any literary genius, but the information contained herein has been gathered through a lifetime's experience of the dog I love. It is my sincere hope that this volume may prove of some assistance, and if it gives as much pleasure to the reader as it did to me in its compilation I am amply rewarded.
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447488148
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Herbert Summers Lloyd MBE, (April 1, 1887 - January 26, 1963), known commonly as H. S. Lloyd, was best known for being a breeder of show English Cocker Spaniels. He remains the most successful breeder/owner at Crufts, having won Best in Show on six occasions in the 1930s and 1940s. This monograph on the breed has been written at the request of many friends who have urged me to endeavour to place before the novice and newcomer to the breed a simply-written book dealing with the subject from a practical standpoint. I make no claims to any literary genius, but the information contained herein has been gathered through a lifetime's experience of the dog I love. It is my sincere hope that this volume may prove of some assistance, and if it gives as much pleasure to the reader as it did to me in its compilation I am amply rewarded.
Tracking the Golden Isles
Author: Anthony J. Martin
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
ISBN: 0820356964
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
Knobbed whelks, dwarf clams, and shorebirds -- The lost barrier islands of Georgia -- Georgia salt marshes, the places with the traces -- Rooted in time -- Coquina clams, listening to and riding the waves -- Ghost crabs and their ghostly traces -- Ghost shrimp whisperer -- Why horseshoe crabs are so much cooler than mermaids -- Moon snails and necklaces of death -- Rising seas and étoufées -- Burrowing wasps and baby dinosaurs -- Erasing the tracks of a monster -- Traces of toad toiletry -- Why do birds' tracks suddenly appear? -- Traces of the red queen -- Marine moles and mistaken science -- Tracking that is otterly delightful -- Alien invaders of the Georgia coast -- The wild cattle of Sapelo -- Your Cumberland Island pony, neither friend nor magic -- Going hog wild on the Georgia coast -- Redbays and ambrosia beetles -- Shell rings and tabby ruins -- Ballast of the past -- Riders of the storms -- Vestiges of future coasts.
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
ISBN: 0820356964
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
Knobbed whelks, dwarf clams, and shorebirds -- The lost barrier islands of Georgia -- Georgia salt marshes, the places with the traces -- Rooted in time -- Coquina clams, listening to and riding the waves -- Ghost crabs and their ghostly traces -- Ghost shrimp whisperer -- Why horseshoe crabs are so much cooler than mermaids -- Moon snails and necklaces of death -- Rising seas and étoufées -- Burrowing wasps and baby dinosaurs -- Erasing the tracks of a monster -- Traces of toad toiletry -- Why do birds' tracks suddenly appear? -- Traces of the red queen -- Marine moles and mistaken science -- Tracking that is otterly delightful -- Alien invaders of the Georgia coast -- The wild cattle of Sapelo -- Your Cumberland Island pony, neither friend nor magic -- Going hog wild on the Georgia coast -- Redbays and ambrosia beetles -- Shell rings and tabby ruins -- Ballast of the past -- Riders of the storms -- Vestiges of future coasts.
The cocker spaniel
Author: Herbert Summers LLOYD
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
When Species Meet
Author: Donna J. Haraway
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
ISBN: 1452913536
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 439
Book Description
In 2006, about 69 million U.S. households had pets, giving homes to around 73.9 million dogs, 90.5 million cats, and 16.6 million birds, and spending more than 38 billion dollars on companion animals. As never before in history, our pets are truly members of the family. But the notion of “companion species”—knotted from human beings, animals and other organisms, landscapes, and technologies—includes much more than “companion animals.” In When Species Meet, Donna J. Haraway digs into this larger phenomenon to contemplate the interactions of humans with many kinds of critters, especially with those called domestic. At the heart of the book are her experiences in agility training with her dogs Cayenne and Roland, but Haraway’s vision here also encompasses wolves, chickens, cats, baboons, sheep, microorganisms, and whales wearing video cameras. From designer pets to lab animals to trained therapy dogs, she deftly explores philosophical, cultural, and biological aspects of animal–human encounters. In this deeply personal yet intellectually groundbreaking work, Haraway develops the idea of companion species, those who meet and break bread together but not without some indigestion. “A great deal is at stake in such meetings,” she writes, “and outcomes are not guaranteed. There is no assured happy or unhappy ending-socially, ecologically, or scientifically. There is only the chance for getting on together with some grace.” Ultimately, she finds that respect, curiosity, and knowledge spring from animal–human associations and work powerfully against ideas about human exceptionalism.
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
ISBN: 1452913536
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 439
Book Description
In 2006, about 69 million U.S. households had pets, giving homes to around 73.9 million dogs, 90.5 million cats, and 16.6 million birds, and spending more than 38 billion dollars on companion animals. As never before in history, our pets are truly members of the family. But the notion of “companion species”—knotted from human beings, animals and other organisms, landscapes, and technologies—includes much more than “companion animals.” In When Species Meet, Donna J. Haraway digs into this larger phenomenon to contemplate the interactions of humans with many kinds of critters, especially with those called domestic. At the heart of the book are her experiences in agility training with her dogs Cayenne and Roland, but Haraway’s vision here also encompasses wolves, chickens, cats, baboons, sheep, microorganisms, and whales wearing video cameras. From designer pets to lab animals to trained therapy dogs, she deftly explores philosophical, cultural, and biological aspects of animal–human encounters. In this deeply personal yet intellectually groundbreaking work, Haraway develops the idea of companion species, those who meet and break bread together but not without some indigestion. “A great deal is at stake in such meetings,” she writes, “and outcomes are not guaranteed. There is no assured happy or unhappy ending-socially, ecologically, or scientifically. There is only the chance for getting on together with some grace.” Ultimately, she finds that respect, curiosity, and knowledge spring from animal–human associations and work powerfully against ideas about human exceptionalism.
Genetic Nature/Culture
Author: Alan H. Goodman
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520237935
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Individual essays address issues raised by the science, politics, and history of race, evolution, and identity; genetically modified organisms and genetic diseases; gene work and ethics; and the boundary between humans and animals. The result is an entree to the complicated nexus of questions prompted by the power and importance of genetics and genetic thinking, and the dynamic connections linking culture, biology, nature, and technoscience. The volume offers critical perspectives on science and culture, with contributions that span disciplinary divisions and arguments grounded in both biological perspectives and cultural analysis.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520237935
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Individual essays address issues raised by the science, politics, and history of race, evolution, and identity; genetically modified organisms and genetic diseases; gene work and ethics; and the boundary between humans and animals. The result is an entree to the complicated nexus of questions prompted by the power and importance of genetics and genetic thinking, and the dynamic connections linking culture, biology, nature, and technoscience. The volume offers critical perspectives on science and culture, with contributions that span disciplinary divisions and arguments grounded in both biological perspectives and cultural analysis.
The Complete English Wing Shot
Author: George Teasdale Teasdale-Buckell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Game and game-birds
Languages : en
Pages : 518
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Game and game-birds
Languages : en
Pages : 518
Book Description
Grand Expectations
Author: James T. Patterson
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 019507680X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 2924
Book Description
Interweaving key cultural, economic, social, and political events, a history of the United States in the post-World War II era ranges from 1945, through a turbulent period of economic growth and social upheaval, to Watergate and Nixon's 1974 resignation
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 019507680X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 2924
Book Description
Interweaving key cultural, economic, social, and political events, a history of the United States in the post-World War II era ranges from 1945, through a turbulent period of economic growth and social upheaval, to Watergate and Nixon's 1974 resignation
Canis Africanis
Author: Lance Van Sittert
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004154191
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
The role of the dog in human society is the connecting thread that binds the essays in "Canis Africanis," each revealing a different part of the complex social history of southern Africa. The essays range widely from concerns over disease, bestiality, and social degradation through gambling on dogs to anxieties over social status reflected through breed classifications, and social rebellion through resisting the dog tax imposed by colonial authorities. With its focus on dogs in human history, this project is part of what has been termed the 'animal turn' in the social sciences, which investigates the spaces which animals inhabit in human society and the way in which animal and human lives interconnect, demonstrating how different human groups construct a range of identities for themselves (and for others) in terms of animals. So instead of conceiving of animals as merely constituents of ecological or agricultural systems, they can be comprehended through their role in human cultures.
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004154191
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
The role of the dog in human society is the connecting thread that binds the essays in "Canis Africanis," each revealing a different part of the complex social history of southern Africa. The essays range widely from concerns over disease, bestiality, and social degradation through gambling on dogs to anxieties over social status reflected through breed classifications, and social rebellion through resisting the dog tax imposed by colonial authorities. With its focus on dogs in human history, this project is part of what has been termed the 'animal turn' in the social sciences, which investigates the spaces which animals inhabit in human society and the way in which animal and human lives interconnect, demonstrating how different human groups construct a range of identities for themselves (and for others) in terms of animals. So instead of conceiving of animals as merely constituents of ecological or agricultural systems, they can be comprehended through their role in human cultures.
The Cocker Spaniel Handbook
Author: Linda Whitwam
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781523798209
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
New from Canine Handbooks for 2016. This is the one-stop reference book to help you care for, train and build a successful partnership with your Cocker Spaniel. New owners can call on dozens of experts to answer all their questions... canine author Linda Whitwam has teamed up with 40 Cocker Spaniel breeders to produce The Cocker Spaniel Handbook, the biggest, most in-depth and up-to-date book yet on the breed. The 284 pages are easy to read and packed full of practical information and insider tips on everything you need to know about caring for and living with one of these lively and highly affectionate dogs. Puppies - Learn how to prepare your home and garden, what to do when your puppy arrives, where he or she should sleep, getting through the first few days and nights, how much food and exercise to give, crate training, housetraining, socialisation, obedience training, and how to deal with problems such as puppy biting and chewing. Breeders give their personal advice on bringing a puppy home, housetraining, crate training, obedience training, exercise, grooming and what behaviour to expect. They highlight the differences between Show and Working Cockers to help you decide which type would be happiest with you and, if you've already got your puppy, what the differences mean in terms of behaviour and exercise needs. Learn about Feeding a Cocker Spaniel - Feeding Puppies, What the Breeders Feed, Feeding Charts, Calorie Counters, The Raw Diet, Food Allergies, Reading Dog Food Labels and Feeding Senior Dogs. Cocker Spaniel Health is covered in depth, including Ear Infections, Skin Issues, Allergies,Spaying, Neutering, Vaccinations, Worming, De-Fleaing and Microchipping as well as ailments which can affect the breed. For anyone who hasn't chosen their Cocker Spaniel yet, there's: How to Find a Good Breeder and The Questions to Ask, Cocker Spaniel Puppy Contracts, Where NOT to Buy a Cocker Spaniel From, How to Pick a Healthy Puppy or Adult Dog, Temperament Traits, Picking a Puppy With the Right Temperament, Cocker Spaniel Proofing Your Home and Rescue Cockers. Five Cocker experts have written sections on taking the next step with these adaptable dogs, including Richard Preest, winner of the 2016 Cocker Spaniel Championship. There are articles on showing, Flyball, agility, gundogs, field trails and Cockers as assistance dogs. NOTE: This is not a glossy coffee table book, this is a detailed step-by-step reference manual on how to take care of your Cocker Spaniel. Reviews for The Canine Handbooks: "An EXCELLENT BOOK, well written and informative, an absolute must-have for new and would-be Pug parents, a guaranteed point of reference you will return to time after time, easy to understand, very breed specific, unlike lots of other books which seem generic, this has been written by someone who knows the breed. If you are thinking of getting a Pug you need this book, 10/10," D. BEECHAM, of FIZZLEWICK PUGS, SOUTH WALES, UK (Complete Pug Handbook) "Remarkable book - very informative and comprehensive. It is not to be missed, even seasoned bulldoggers could stand to learn a few things from this book," W. SHOPLAND, of EXTREMEBULLS, MIDDLESEX, UK (Bulldog Handbook) "Brilliant book! There is everything you need to know about Schnauzers in this book, truly a great insight into these beautiful dogs from start to finish," G.M. HICKEY, LONDON, UK (Schnauzer Handbook) "This is a very complete and comprehensive book. I would highly recommend this book to new puppy owners and people wishing to learn more about the breed," S. SIMON, MICHIGAN, USA (French Bulldog Handbook)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781523798209
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
New from Canine Handbooks for 2016. This is the one-stop reference book to help you care for, train and build a successful partnership with your Cocker Spaniel. New owners can call on dozens of experts to answer all their questions... canine author Linda Whitwam has teamed up with 40 Cocker Spaniel breeders to produce The Cocker Spaniel Handbook, the biggest, most in-depth and up-to-date book yet on the breed. The 284 pages are easy to read and packed full of practical information and insider tips on everything you need to know about caring for and living with one of these lively and highly affectionate dogs. Puppies - Learn how to prepare your home and garden, what to do when your puppy arrives, where he or she should sleep, getting through the first few days and nights, how much food and exercise to give, crate training, housetraining, socialisation, obedience training, and how to deal with problems such as puppy biting and chewing. Breeders give their personal advice on bringing a puppy home, housetraining, crate training, obedience training, exercise, grooming and what behaviour to expect. They highlight the differences between Show and Working Cockers to help you decide which type would be happiest with you and, if you've already got your puppy, what the differences mean in terms of behaviour and exercise needs. Learn about Feeding a Cocker Spaniel - Feeding Puppies, What the Breeders Feed, Feeding Charts, Calorie Counters, The Raw Diet, Food Allergies, Reading Dog Food Labels and Feeding Senior Dogs. Cocker Spaniel Health is covered in depth, including Ear Infections, Skin Issues, Allergies,Spaying, Neutering, Vaccinations, Worming, De-Fleaing and Microchipping as well as ailments which can affect the breed. For anyone who hasn't chosen their Cocker Spaniel yet, there's: How to Find a Good Breeder and The Questions to Ask, Cocker Spaniel Puppy Contracts, Where NOT to Buy a Cocker Spaniel From, How to Pick a Healthy Puppy or Adult Dog, Temperament Traits, Picking a Puppy With the Right Temperament, Cocker Spaniel Proofing Your Home and Rescue Cockers. Five Cocker experts have written sections on taking the next step with these adaptable dogs, including Richard Preest, winner of the 2016 Cocker Spaniel Championship. There are articles on showing, Flyball, agility, gundogs, field trails and Cockers as assistance dogs. NOTE: This is not a glossy coffee table book, this is a detailed step-by-step reference manual on how to take care of your Cocker Spaniel. Reviews for The Canine Handbooks: "An EXCELLENT BOOK, well written and informative, an absolute must-have for new and would-be Pug parents, a guaranteed point of reference you will return to time after time, easy to understand, very breed specific, unlike lots of other books which seem generic, this has been written by someone who knows the breed. If you are thinking of getting a Pug you need this book, 10/10," D. BEECHAM, of FIZZLEWICK PUGS, SOUTH WALES, UK (Complete Pug Handbook) "Remarkable book - very informative and comprehensive. It is not to be missed, even seasoned bulldoggers could stand to learn a few things from this book," W. SHOPLAND, of EXTREMEBULLS, MIDDLESEX, UK (Bulldog Handbook) "Brilliant book! There is everything you need to know about Schnauzers in this book, truly a great insight into these beautiful dogs from start to finish," G.M. HICKEY, LONDON, UK (Schnauzer Handbook) "This is a very complete and comprehensive book. I would highly recommend this book to new puppy owners and people wishing to learn more about the breed," S. SIMON, MICHIGAN, USA (French Bulldog Handbook)
Darwin's Dangerous Idea
Author: Daniel C. Dennett
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439126291
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 596
Book Description
In a book that is both groundbreaking and accessible, Daniel C. Dennett, whom Chet Raymo of The Boston Globe calls "one of the most provocative thinkers on the planet," focuses his unerringly logical mind on the theory of natural selection, showing how Darwin's great idea transforms and illuminates our traditional view of humanity's place in the universe. Dennett vividly describes the theory itself and then extends Darwin's vision with impeccable arguments to their often surprising conclusions, challenging the views of some of the most famous scientists of our day.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439126291
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 596
Book Description
In a book that is both groundbreaking and accessible, Daniel C. Dennett, whom Chet Raymo of The Boston Globe calls "one of the most provocative thinkers on the planet," focuses his unerringly logical mind on the theory of natural selection, showing how Darwin's great idea transforms and illuminates our traditional view of humanity's place in the universe. Dennett vividly describes the theory itself and then extends Darwin's vision with impeccable arguments to their often surprising conclusions, challenging the views of some of the most famous scientists of our day.