The late Charlotte Hilton Green was an early and influential champion of the Tar Heel state's natural environment, and her popular weekly column, 'Out-of-Doors in Carolina,' appeared in the Raleigh News and Observer for forty-two years (1932-74).
"e;Fourteen writers take on perhaps the most important cultural issue of our time: figure out what we're talking about when we're talking about cat videos.
Originally published in Germany in 1923, "e;The German Shepherd Dog in Word and Picture"e; is the English translation of what is probably the most important book ever published on this popular breed.
This classic, practical book on bird dog training is now updated and expanded with material on the latest field-training equipment and live-game training techniques with released quail and recall pens.
First published in 1740, this is a witty and irreverent look at the social scene and social ills of 18th century England, all seen through the eyes of our canine narrator, Pompey.
"e;British and Foreign horses"e; is a fantastic guide to horses and equestrianism, exploring in detail different breeds and traditions from around the world.
The Daschund - A Dog Anthology gathers together all the best early writing on the breed from our library of scarce, out-of-print antiquarian books and documents and reprints it in a quality, modern edition.
Whether the reader owns one Rottweiler companion or is a serious breeder with a large kennel, this is an invaluable source of expert reference on the origins of the breed, the Standard, finding a dog, care and training for puppies and adults, activities to be enjoyed and a host of other important subjects.
A New York Times bestseller about how cats conquered the world and our hearts in this ';deep and illuminating perspective on our favorite household companion' (Huffington Post).
Helping riders develop a deeper understanding of their animals, this newly revised guide reveals how horses' physical traitsfrom the muzzle, mouth, lips, and nostrils to the eyes, ears, chin, and facial swirlscan influence their behavior and personalities.
The thrilling and inspiring story of a US Marine and his dog Rex, a bomb sniffing German Shepard, who forged a bond of trust and loyalty while serving on the war-torn streets of Iraq's most dangerous city.
We know that there were dogs in Victorian Britain, but who were the 'Doggy People' who kept them, bred them, showed them, worked with them and cared for them?
In this comprehensive and gorgeously illustrated book, Cathy Scott and Clay Myersshow how service and therapy dogs are having a profound impact on the lives of military personnel injured in action.
The founder and president of PETA, Ingrid Newkirk, and bestselling author Gene Stone explore the wonders of animal life with ';admiration and empathy' (The New York Times Book Review) and offer tools for living more kindly toward them.
No Buddy Left Behind unveils the life-altering relationships American troops serving in the Middle East have shared with the stray dogs and cats they've rescued from the brutalities of war.
Als der Autor zu Beginn der 1990er Jahre in eine Diensthundestaffel der niederländischen Polizei eintrat, beruhte die Ausbildung noch auf Unterwerfung und Strafe – wie fast überall zu dieser Zeit und in dieser Szene.
This delightful book contains a collection of real-life stories pertaining to interesting and 'incomparable' budgerigars who have exceptionally noteworthy tales to tell.
Lameness, one of the most common and most troublesome of all equine ailments, remains the primary reason why horses are unable to fulfill their potential and their riders' and trainers' expectations.
Presenting a new perspective on human animal relations in the ancient Near East, this volume considers how we should understand equids (horses, donkeys, onagers and various hybrids) as animals that are social actors.
In Putting on the Dog, Melissa Kwasny explores the age-old relationship between humans and the animals that have provided us with our clothing: leather, wool, silk, feathers, pearls, and fur.
