This illustrated guide describes the many ways that coarse fish species depend upon the diversity of habitats in river systems and considers how this dependence changes throughout the stages of their lives - from spawning and eggs, through to the juvenile and adult stages- and with changing seasons and river conditions. This knowledge is important if we are to understand the many population bottlenecks and the variety of coarse fish species that have resulted from historic changes to our rivers. It is also important if we are to manage rivers positively to protect and improve the vitality of coarse fisheries - a process that will also benefit the wider wildlife community with which coarse fish are interdependent.

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Dedicated to the noble and versatile Rottweiler, a breed esteemed for its strength, agility, and friendly demeanor, this Smart Owner’s Guide, created by the editors at Dog Fancy magazine, offers the most up-to-date and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for his dog. Illustrated with color photographs of adorable puppies and handsome adults, this easy-to-read primer is designed in a modern, lively manner that readers will find user-friendly and entertaining.Each Smart Owner’s Guide offers a description of the breed’s character and physical conformation, historical overview, and its attributes as a companion dog. The reader will find informative chapters on everything he or she needs to know about acquiring, raising, and training this remarkable purebred dog, including: finding a breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy; preparing for the puppy’s homecoming, shopping for supplies, and puppy-proofing the home; house-training; veterinary and home health maintenance; feeding and nutrition; and grooming. Obedience training for basic cues (sit, stay, heel, come, etc.) and solving potential problem behaviors (barking, chewing, aggression, jumping up, etc.) are addressed in separate chapters, as are activities to enjoy with the dog, including showing, agility, therapy work, and more.Entertaining tidbits and smart advice fill up colorful sidebars in every chapter, which the editors call ?It’s a Fact,” ?Smart Tip,” ?Notable & Quotable,” and ?Did You Know?” Real-life heroes and rescue stories are retold in full-page features called ?Pop Pups” and ?True Tails.” Recipes, training, and care tips are highlighted in the ?Try This” feature pages.The Smart Owner’s Guide series is the only series that offers readers an online component in which dog owners can join a breed-specific online club hosted by dogchannel.com. At Club Rottie, owners of the breed can find forums, blogs, and profiles to connect with other breed owners, as well as charts and checklists that can be downloaded. More than just 20,000 pages of solid information, there’s a host of fun to be had at the club in the form of downloadable breed-specific e-cards, screensavers, games, and quizzes.The Resources section of the book includes contact information for breed-related organizations and rescues, as well as practical guidance on traveling with dogs, identification, and locating qualified professionals to assist the dog owner, such as pet sitters, trainers, and boarding facilities. This information-packed Smart Owner’s Guide is fully indexed.

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Dog owners have a responsibility to be informed, and keeping their dogs safe requires getting the right information. This Simple Solutions guide, Safety begins with guidance for the new owner about puppy-proofing the home and yard, making it safe for the curious puppy’s nose, mouth, and paws! The chapter titled ?Common Household Risks” lists the dozens of possible dangers lurking in everyone’s homes, from dangling electric wires and socks to stuff that any puppy will retrieve from wastepaper baskets or the kitchen garbage pail. ?Dining Dangers” considers the many human foods that can cause toxic reactions in dogs?beyond chocolate, there are shelves of food items that can make dogs very sick. Toxic plants flourish on the inside and outside of many dog owners’ homes, and these include some of the most commonly seen house plants and shrubs. Owners must protect their dogs from garden beds, planters, and flowerpots! The final chapter of this book, ?Seasonal Safety” is an all-year safety primer, from spring through winter, plus a special section on the holidays, giving owners sensible advice about precautions to take both indoors and out.

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Monitors are among the most popular lizards kept in captivity, and this colorful guide provides information on the two most commonly seen species, savannah monitors and grassland monitors. Due to the intelligence and relative easy care needs of these lizards, they are favored by beginning herpetoculturists, though great emphasis must be placed on responsible ownership of these beautiful, but delicate animals. Savannah & Grassland Monitors, written by lizard expert Robert George Sprackland, PhD, provides guidelines for keepers who wish to add a monitor to their vivarium. The chapter called ?Taxonomy” gives an excellent summary of monitor species, including the African species, of which the savannah (or Bosc’s) monitor and white-throat monitor are examples, and the Asian species,including the Komodo dragon and the Argus, Bengal, Indian, and gold monitors. This Advanced Vivarium Systems title includes information about selecting a healthy example of the selected species, quarantine and acclimation considerations, handling, housing needs, water and feeding, as well as solid advice about keeping monitors healthy and thriving. A separate chapter on diseases and disorders provides a complete primer on the health needs and veterinary care of these rewarding reptiles.

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This is the book for any wood crafter looking for the very best scroll saw patterns - from elk, cougars, and caribou to ducks, deer, and more. Capture the beauty of North American wildlife on your scroll saw with these unique raised designs. Inside you'll find 25 scenic patterns that are carefully outlined for smooth and easy scrolling. Also included is a helpful section with useful tips and techniques on wood selection, blades, cutting, finishing, and assembling the completed scroll saw projects.

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Each book in the series provides advice about how to locate a healthy, sound puppy from a reputable source and how to properly raise and care for an adorable companion dog.

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Scorpions is one reptile care book from the highly acclaimed Advanced Vivarium Systems series. The AVS series, founded and guided by herpetocultural pioneer Philippe de Vosjoli, is the #1 series on reptile care. From choosing a pet to selecting a veterinarian to feeding, housing, breeding, and more, these books deliver the most helpful and up-to-date information available on popular reptiles and amphibians kept as pets.

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Scrap Wood Whittling is a must-have guide for any woodcarver looking to achieve something small, charming, and easy! Small wood carvings tend to intimidate, but author and master carver Steve Tomashek makes it approachable for anyone, even beginners. Opening with helpful insight on materials, tools, cuts, and safety, you’ll then go on to complete 19 tiny animal carvings that slowly progress in difficulty. From a leaping pig and a penguin family to an aquarium and cat diorama, each project contains clear, step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, full-size patterns, tips on technique, painting, display ideas, and more!

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Everyone loves a good puzzle. Includes step-by-step cutting and painting demonstrations plust patterns for 32 fun puzzle projects including flowers, animals, whales, Noah's ark, and more.

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From baby pandas and piglets to bear cubs and lion cubs, this book by best-selling and award-winning scroll saw artists and authors, Judy and Dave Peterson, has over 50 scroll saw projects and patterns for cute wooden toys of young animals found in the zoos, woods, jungles, and oceans of the world. Providing basic information on using a scroll saw to creating wooden puzzle animals, there even a few simplified projects with pieces large enough that are safe for children to play with! Great for decorating a nursery or children’s room, or gifting as a handmade toy to someone you love, this is an excellent guide to further your scroll saw practice with fun and playful projects!

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Make impressive yet inexpensive Christmas ornaments with the scroll saw. From whimsical to classical, discover more than 200 scroll saw projects for Christmas ornaments to make your holiday spirit bright! Scroll Saw Christmas Ornaments contains a brief overview on cutting out the ornaments and easy-to-use full-size scroll saw patterns that can be glued right onto the wood to guide your saw. Along with traditional Santas, snowmen, religious scenes, and fretwork designs, there are also patterns for making ornate words, novelties, and wildlife designs.

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The brilliant 19th-century creation of sportsman Captain John Edwardes, the Sealyham Terrier possesses more courage per square inch than any other terrier in the world. A walking, barking contradiction, this dignified, elegant companion, cloaked in white with smart markings, is a fearless, territorial working dog. Although the Sealyham Terrier only stands over limited ground, given his small size, he’s capable of guarding entire estates for his well-protected owners. For the right family who knows how to regard and train this ?below-the-knee” wonder, the Sealy makes an appealing house pet who delights in being around his people. Terrier expert and author Muriel P. Lee discusses the breed’s history in the UK and the US, highlighting the Sealy’s glory days in the show ring and tracing the top dogs and breeders to the current day. This Special Rare-Breed Edition discusses the breed’s characteristics and standard, as well as puppy selection and rearing. New owners will welcome the author’s advice on house-training and obedience lessons, including preventing puppy problems and solving undesirable-behavior issues. Additionally, this well-illustrated color volume covers the basics of preventive healthcare in a thorough, up-to-date chapter written by veterinarian Dr. Lowell Ackerman; parasites, inoculations, spay/ neuter and selecting a veterinarian are among the topics discussed.

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Escape to the sea with your scroll saw! Seaside Intarsia Projects is a best-of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts collection of eight beautiful, ocean- and beach-themed designs, from a simple starfish to a more challenging seahorse. These fun, nautical projects are sure to build your intarsia skills as you channel summer skies and salty air! Featuring step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, full-size patterns, painting and finishing tips, and expert guidance, also included are helpful opening sections on materials, safety, tools, and techniques. Scroll saw seashells, fish, hermit crabs, pelicans, tranquil scenes, and more with this must-have project booklet! Original designs are by leading scroll saw artists, including Janette Square, Brad and Hazel Eklund, Kathy Wise, Judy Gale Roberts, and others.

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Nothing is cuter than a baby, but this book comes close with 18 simple and adorable sewing projects that are almost as cute as your little one! Step-by-step instructions, how-to photographs and approachable patterns show you how to add sweetness to the nursery with darling baby clothes, stuffed animal plushies and practical accessories.

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Pillows are one of the easiest items to sew, and one of the most affordable ways to add a splash of color and personality to a room. With twelve cute and cuddly animal pillows to make, and easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, seamstresses of all skill levels will enjoy making them. It is so easy to create these adorable pet pillows - all that's needed is a sewing machine, some inexpensive fabric, and a few basic sewing tools. The hardest part will be deciding which pillow to make first!

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Create adorable scrap blocks like you’ve never seen! This one-of-a-kind book features more than 60 fresh and modern patchwork character patterns organized by season, holiday, or specific category – including baby animals and even cat yoga poses! Easy-to-follow projects are achieved with a combination of both machine and hand stitching and are decorated with paint, applique, and embroidery, so there is something exciting to try. With gridded templates and helpful reference photos and diagrams, Sewing Scrap Blocks with Character provides endless inspiration so you can make the most of your scrap fabric collection. Author and artist Olesya Lebedenko’s modern style brings a breath of fresh air to the quilting world with her charismatic animal designs that are completely original and unlike anything you’ve ever seen before, making this project guide a must-have for passionate quilters and hobbyists!

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Dive into the sea and get a close-up look at ferocious sharks, poisonous fish, and other awesome sea creatures in this adventurous coloring book for kids! Featuring 40 line art designs of teeth-baring great white sharks, creepy eels, ill-tempered octopuses, stealthy stingrays, and so much more, Sharks and Ocean Creatures Coloring Book is the perfect outlet for kids to express their creativity with tons of incredible ocean animals! Interesting facts complement each illustration for children to learn about each creature -- from gargantuan whale sharks and hunting bull sharks to pointy pufferfish and venomous red lionfish -- adding an extra element of fascinating fun! Designs are printed on a single side of high-quality paper with perforated edges for easy removal and display of completed designs.

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Enter a world full of teeth-baring sharks, creepy eels, ill-tempered octopuses, stealthy stingrays, and so many more awesome ocean animals! This adventurous coloring book is the perfect personalized gift for someone special in your life. Make it unique by filling out the form on this webpage to add the recipient’s name to the front cover, as well as a small message from you that will be printed on inside front cover dedication page. Featuring more than 20 super cool designs to color using markers, gel pens, watercolors, or colored pencils, kids will love bringing this custom ocean coloring book to life. • A personalized coloring book that features the recipient’s name on the front cover, as well as a special message from you on the inside dedication page • Coloring book includes more than 20 designs of super cool ocean animals, from sharks and sea turtles to eels, stingrays, and more • Designs are printed on a single side of high-quality, extra-thick paper to resist bleed through

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Hobby farmer Sue Weaver provides a perfect primer in Sheep, ideal for novice or experienced sheep keepers looking to expand their hobby farm with a flock of wooly wonders. Illustrated with instructive and beautiful color photographs and loaded with charts and sidebars, this Hobby Farms title will make even newcomers feel comfortable choosing, caring for, and even sheering and milking their own sheep. Weaver begins, “Be they pets or profit makers, sheep should be part of every small-farm scene. They are inexpensive to buy and keep, easy to care for, and relatively long lived, making them great investments.” While sheep dotting a green meadow add beauty—and a possible tax write-off—to any pastoral setting, hobby farmers can choose whether their sheep will be sold as pets, used as providers of milk, cheese, or wool, or raised as livestock for their much sought-after mutton. As a subject, sheep have a fascinating history to tell, as Weaver does in the opening chapter “Sheep from the Beginning,” but once we get through the mythology, biology, and anatomical lessons, the farming begins. Sheep will assist the reader in buying the right sheep for his or her farm or land, based on availability, conformation, health, and so forth. The book offers practical advice, including how to move sheep from one locale to another (with a “ewe haul”). Sheep farming involves the housing, feeding, and guarding of the sheep, all detailed in the book. Weave discusses the use of fences, shelters, pens, and stalls as well as the purchase of the right hay. She also addresses the use of working dogs to control and guard the flock. Understanding sheep behavior is the subject of the chapter “Sheepish Behavior and Safe Handling,” in which the author discusses flocking dynamics, fleeing instinct, and sheep body and vocal language, leading to practical advice about how to handle and move sheep safely and with minimal fuss. The old adage “A sick sheep is a dead sheep” may not hold completely true in modern times, but it does underscore how important the health of a flock is to a responsible sheep keeper. The chapter “Health, Maladies, and Hooves” (and the appendix “A Glance at Sheep Afflictions”) offers farmers vital information about vaccinations, parasites, and hoof care to be proactive in the flock’s health. For hobby farmers interested in expanding their flocks, the chapter “The Importance of Proper Breeding” is a mini course in breeding and lambing, including bottle feeding, tail banding, and more. All of the joys of wool are captured in the chapter “Fleece: Shearing, Selling, Spinning,” in which the author discusses the tools, skills, and fees required to fleece the flock. The chapter also discusses spinning your own wool and selling the fleece. The final chapter, “Mutton or Milk?” discusses the advantages and desirability of sheep’s milk and the possible markets for milk, cheese, and meat. A glossary of over 100 terms, an extensive resources section (sheep-pertinent organizations, websites, and publications), and an index complete the volume.

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Celebrating one of the East’s most beautiful and highly prized companion dogs, the Shih Tzu, this Smart Owner’s Guide, created by the editors at Dog Fancy magazine, offers the most up-to-date and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for his dog. Illustrated with color photographs of adorable puppies and handsome adults, this easy-to-read primer is designed in a modern, lively manner that readers will find user-friendly and entertaining.Each Smart Owner’s Guide offers a description of the breed’s character and physical conformation, historical overview, and its attributes as a companion dog. The reader will find informative chapters on everything he or she needs to know about acquiring, raising, and training this remarkable purebred dog, including: finding a breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy; preparing for the puppy’s homecoming, shopping for supplies, and puppy-proofing the home; house-training; veterinary and home health maintenance; feeding and nutrition; and grooming. Obedience training for basic cues (sit, stay, heel, come, etc.) and solving potential problem behaviors (barking, chewing, aggression, jumping up, etc.) are addressed in separate chapters, as are activities to enjoy with the dog, including showing, agility, therapy work, and more.Entertaining tidbits and smart advice fill up colorful sidebars in every chapter, which the editors call ?It’s a Fact,” ?Smart Tip,” ?Notable & Quotable,” and ?Did You Know?” Real-life heroes and rescue stories are retold in full-page features called ?Pop Pups” and ?True Tails.” Recipes, training, and care tips are highlighted in the ?Try This” feature pages.The Smart Owner’s Guide series is the only series that offers readers an online component in which dog owners can join a breed-specific online club hosted by dogchannel.com. At Club Shih Tzu, owners of the breed can find forums, blogs, and profiles to connect with other breed owners, as well as charts and checklists that can be downloaded. More than just 20,000 pages of solid information, there’s a host of fun to be had at the club in the form of downloadable breed-specific e-cards, screensavers, games, and quizzes.The Resources section of the book includes contact information for breed-related organizations and rescues, as well as practical guidance on traveling with dogs, identification, and locating qualified professionals to assist the dog owner, such as pet sitters, trainers, and boarding facilities. This information-packed Smart Owner’s Guide is fully indexed.

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The experts at Kennel Club Books present the world's largest series of breed-specific canine care books. Each critically acclaimed Comprehensive Owner's Guide covers everything from breed standards to behavior, from training to health and nutrition. With nearly 200 titles in print, this series is sure to please the fancier the fancier of even the rarest of breed!

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Dedicated to the Siberian Husky, the world’s consummate sledding dog, beloved for his affectionate, people-loving personality as well as his endurance on the race, this Smart Owner’s Guide, created by the editors at Dog Fancy magazine, offers the most up-to-date and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for his dog. Illustrated with color photographs of adorable puppies and handsome adults, this easy-to-read primer is designed in a modern, lively manner that readers will find user-friendly and entertaining.Each Smart Owner’s Guide offers a description of the breed’s character and physical conformation, historical overview, and its attributes as a companion dog. The reader will find informative chapters on everything he or she needs to know about acquiring, raising, and training this remarkable purebred dog, including: finding a breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy; preparing for the puppy’s homecoming, shopping for supplies, and puppy-proofing the home; house-training; veterinary and home health maintenance; feeding and nutrition; and grooming. Obedience training for basic cues (sit, stay, heel, come, etc.) and solving potential problem behaviors (barking, chewing, aggression, jumping up, etc.) are addressed in separate chapters, as are activities to enjoy with the dog, including showing, agility, therapy work, and more.Entertaining tidbits and smart advice fill up colorful sidebars in every chapter, which the editors call ?It’s a Fact,” ?Smart Tip,” ?Notable & Quotable,” and ?Did You Know?” Real-life heroes and rescue stories are retold in full-page features called ?Pop Pups” and ?True Tails.” Recipes, training, and care tips are highlighted in the ?Try This” feature pages.The Smart Owner’s Guide series is the only series that offers readers an online component in which dog owners can join a breed-specific online club hosted by dogchannel.com. At Club Husky, owners of the breed can find forums, blogs, and profiles to connect with other breed owners, as well as charts and checklists that can be downloaded. More than just 20,000 pages of solid information, there’s a host of fun to be had at the club in the form of downloadable breed-specific e-cards, screensavers, games, and quizzes.The Resources section of the book includes contact information for breed-related organizations and rescues, as well as practical guidance on traveling with dogs, identification, and locating qualified professionals to assist the dog owner, such as pet sitters, trainers, and boarding facilities. This information-packed Smart Owner’s Guide is fully indexed.

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The experts at Kennel Club Books present the world's largest series of breed-specific canine care books. Each critically acclaimed Comprehensive Owner's Guide covers everything from breed standards to behavior, from training to health and nutrition. WIth nearly 200 titles in print, this series is sure to please the fancier of even the rarest breed!

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Spark your little one's imagination with this magical caticorns coloring book for kids. Half cat, half unicorn, caticorns are magical like unicorns and gentle like cats. This fun-filled coloring book features 30 charming illustrations of the fanciful combination. Ideal activity for young children to express themselves and keep them engaged for hours. Using crayons, colored pencils, markers, or any other preferred art materials, kids will love bringing these fantasy-inspired illustrations to life! Each page perforated for easy removal and display. The stylish cover showcases a luxurious matte finish that's soft to the touch for a unique, high-quality feel.

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Making light of a difficult topic, Obesity discusses an issue that too many dog owners refuse to acknowledge, or even see. Because excessive weight on a dog’s body can shorten his life, obesity is an issue that all owners must face, and author Arden Moore presents it with sensitivity, intelligence, and humor, launching into the book with an opening chapter called ?Facing the Fat Facts. As all Simple Solutions books do, Obesity offers many remedies for the problem at hand, including fixing diets, making mealtime fun (without refilling the bowl), exercise regimens, play sessions, daily walks and more.

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Elegant and dignified, the Skye Terrier, named for the rugged Isle of Skye, stands tall among Scotland’s ?below the knee” terriers in character and courage. Few pure-bred dogs match the Skye Terrier in independence and liberal thinking, as this intelligent terrier has a mind of his own and a heart to share with his like-minded, well-informed keeper, who is not averse to a little humility in the training department. Although not a choice for the first-time dog owner, the Skye Terrier proves to be a loyal and devoted companion to those he loves. Likened to a caterpillar, the Skye has a look all his own, ?long, low and level” with a profuse coat that ?falls straight down either side of the body,” according to the breed standard. The Skye will most assuredly act like a Skye, delighting and challenging his ever-devoted master.Terrier breed expert and author, Muriel P. Lee provides an up-to-date look at the Skye Terrier, including the breed’s history in England and the United States as well as its character and breed standard. The author also details everything that a new owner needs to know about acquiring a well-bred Skye Terrier puppy, bringing him into a safe home and establishing a house-training and obedience regimen. In addition to the basics of everyday care, including feeding, grooming and exercise, this comprehensive guide also includes up-to-date information on healthcare, written by Dr. Lowell Ackerman, well-known Harvard lecturer and veterinarian.Lavishly illustrated, this excellent chapter on preventive healthcare advises owners on selecting a qualified veterinarian, controlling parasites, vaccinations and infectious diseases and more.

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An ancient desert sighthound from northern Africa, the Sloughi remains as mysterious and exotic to the Westerners as do its homelands of Morocco, Algeria, Libya and Tunisia. World authority and leading Sloughi breeder Dr. Marie-Dominique Crapon de Caprona has provided an astoundingly complete portrait of her beloved breed, including an insightful look at the breed's lands of origin, the breed's importation to Europe, the US and Canada, a comparative look at the Sloughi and its close relative the Saluki, Greyhound and Azawakh, and the breeders and famous dogs who have established the breed in the modern-day world of pure-bred dogs.

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A Beginning Vivarium Systems guide, Snakes is an entertaining and educational introduction to the world of snakes of all sizes, colors, and personalities. Beginning snake keepers of all ages will find intriguing information about common and unusual snakes in this colorful guide by herp expert Russ Case. The book offers readers who are looking to adopt a snake the right guidance for purchasing a healthy specimen and for creating a safe, comfortable home where the pet snake can thrive. Beginners will learn about the anatomy of snakes and their behavior in the wild and in captivity. The chapter ?Snake Food” is a lesson in how to feed snakes so that owners meet all of the special needs of their pets. The chapter ?Great Beginner Snakes” present the most common species for newcomers to snakes, including such favorites as the corn snake, California king snake, ball python, and the rosy boa, each illustrated with color photos and explained in clear everyday language. Additional examples of ?Other Amazing Snakes” are included, such as the boa constrictor, Burmese python, reticulated python, king cobra, rattlesnake, which are fascinating to read about though not recommended for beginners. A chapter on potential health problems gives a basic overview of how to care for and maintain captive snakes in the best of health. Sidebars throughout the text give the reader good advice on dos and don’ts to avoid common mistakes keepers make with these pet animals. Glossary included.

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This is a story that kids will want to hear over and over again. Snowy: A Leopard of the High Mountains tells the compelling tale of a little cub who overcomes danger through friendship, patience and courage. Snowy becomes separated from her mother as they run away from menacing fur hunters. Lost and lonely, the little leopard makes new forest friends who teach her all she needs to find her way back home. Xuan Loc Xuan’s sensitive illustrations help kids to connect with the author’s story on a stirring emotional level. Snowy’s moving and poignant journey provides a heartwarming way to get children in touch with nature, and teach respect for animals at risk of extinction.

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As author Kim Campbell Thornton begins this Simple Solutions guide, ?Dogs are known as man’s best friend, but they don’t come ready-made to take on this role.” Socialization unlocks the key to the human-dog bond and explains how well-mannered, well-adjusted dogs are made (not born). A term used by canine behaviorists and trainers, socialization is a fancy five-syllable word for ?getting friendly,” which doesn’t come naturally to all dogs. This handy little book begins with a discussion of puppy life stages, showing how puppies developmentally mature and what their ever-changing needs are. New puppy buyers must be aware of the importance of the breeder’s role in socializing a litter of puppies, a critical process of introducing each pup to people, other dogs, and common everyday noises, during its critical developmental stages. Puppies raised without socialization (typically in a commercial breeding establishment, sometimes called a puppy mill) have a decided disadvantage and may never develop into normal, well-adjusted dogs. The book gives the new dog owner advice about planning social outings for the puppy so that he has ?People to Meet, Places to Go,” ever expanding his social graces and comfort level with strangers and the not-so-scary-after-all unknown. The author also provides excellent guidance on introducing a dog to a new baby as well as introducing an adopted dog into an established multipet household.

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Solving the Mysteries of Breed Type is one of the leading titles in the Kennel Club Pro™ series, targeted at experienced and avid dog fanciers who demand the absolute best.This book is the ?standard” against which all other dog breeding books will be measured.

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Rescue dogs, best friends, super models, and the internet's hottest twosome! Sookie and Ivy Every Day is a Celebration gift book celebrates life's special moments and occasions. The book is beautifully designed with gold-sprayed edges and features 30 stunning photographs of Sookie and Ivy wearing crochet hats handmade by their "dog mom," Jani Oja. Each photo immediately evokes an emotional connection and is accompanied by a heartwarming, humorous, or poignant quote to commemorate the occasion. Sookie and Ivy rocketed to internet fame when Jani began posting images and videos of them wearing her creative and inventive handmade crocheted hats. Their soulful eyes, endearing expressions, and the charming settings have drawn more than 2-million followers across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

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Rescue dogs, best friends, super models, and the internet's hottest twosome! Sookie and Ivy Friends Forever! gift book celebrates the joys of friendship and family and the bonds that unite us. This book is beautifully designed with gold-sprayed edges and includes 30 stunning photographs of Sookie and Ivy wearing crochet hats handmade by their "dog mom," Jani Oja. Each photo immediately evokes an emotional connection and is accompanied by a heartwarming, humorous, or poignant quote for friends, family, or anyone in need of a smile. Sookie and Ivy rocketed to internet fame when Jani began posting images and videos of them wearing her creative and inventive handmade crocheted hats. Their soulful eyes, endearing expressions, and the charming settings have drawn more than 2-million followers across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

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The Sookie and Ivy Gift Books Set. Celebrate life's special moments and occasions with those most meaningful in your life with a very special set of 2 gift books showcasing internet sensations, Sookie & Ivy. Each book features 30 stunning photographs of Sookie and Ivy wearing crochet hats handmade by their "dog mom," Jani Oja. Each photo immediately evokes an emotional connection and is accompanied by a heartwarming, humorous, or poignant quote to commemorate the occasion. Set of 2 includes one copy each of Every Day is a Celebration! and Friends Forever!

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Discover the metaphysical world of spirit animals, those mysterious creatures that inspire our dreams and reflect our souls. Join visionary artist Filippo Cardu as he takes you on a journey of self-discovery with this inspiring coloring book. Take a quiz to discover your own spirit animal—are you a watchful owl, a confident bear, a graceful butterfly, or... something else? Relax and feel your spirit grow as you color dozens of these powerful animal totems with markers, colored pencils, watercolors, or gel pens. Filippo offers fascinating insights on the unique personality and purpose of each intricately patterned animal. Handy coloring guides include suggested color palettes and fully colored examples. Printed on one side only of archival-grade, acid-free, 200-year paper, each perforated page detaches easily for gifting or display.

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Learn the nostalgic, easy-entry craft of spun cotton and make the perfect handmade decorations! Spun Cotton Crafts features more than 25 adorable step-by-step projects, organized by season, using affordable materials, including vintage Easter cake picks, crescent moon fairy lights, a Halloween cat, retro elves, a toadstool candy container, and so much more! Also included is a brief history of spun cotton, an insightful section on essential materials, and technique tutorials for adding color, making armatures, applying cotton, and making spun cotton balls. Accessible for anyone to accomplish no matter their skill level, this guide is a fun and festive introduction to making charming spun cotton ornaments! Author Valerie Lloyd is the owner of Smile Mercantile Craft Co. where she sells quality craft goods to passionate makers, from twine and paper mache to spun cotton craft shapes, holiday novelties, and more. Her popular YouTube channel by the same name is where she offers an array of imaginative and easy-to-follow craft tutorials.

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A learn through play activity sticker book for children ages 3-6. Children will discover and learn about a variety of animals through a series of colorful illustrations. Each illustration depicts a different animal with spaces for the child to place one of the included stickers. Children will also learn a fun fact about each animal, such as, the baby penguin is gray and the llama and the lamb both have thick coats of wool. This interactive activity helps young minds to develop observational skills, hand/eye coordination and problem-solving.

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A learn through play activity sticker book for children ages 3-6. Children will discover and learn about the seasons and months through a series of colorful illustrations. Each illustration depicts a scene related to the season or the month with spaces for the child to place one of the included stickers. Children learn about different animals and objects related to each of the seasons and months, such as, the bear comes out of his den in the spring, and we celebrate Halloween in October. This interactive activity helps young minds to develop observational skills, hand/eye coordination and problem-solving.

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A learn through play activity sticker book for children ages 3-6. Children will discover and learn about different shapes and colors through a series of colorful illustrations. Each illustration depicts different objects or animals with spaces for the child to place one of the included stickers. Children will also learn to identify the shapes and the colors in the illustration and find the same shape and color stickers. This interactive activity helps young minds to develop observational skills, hand/eye coordination and problem-solving.

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A learn through play activity sticker book for children ages 3-6. Children will discover and learn about different objects and animals found on a farm and in the ocean through a series of colorful illustrations. Each illustration depicts different objects or animals with spaces for the child to place one of the included stickers. Children will also learn fun facts about each object or animal as they complete each sticker activity page. This interactive activity helps young minds to develop observational skills, hand/eye coordination and problem-solving.

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Welcome to a soothing and sophisticated world of artistic animals. Inside you’ll find 32 contemporary coloring activities from visionary designer Debra Valencia. Perfect for enhancing with markers, colored pencils, gel pens, crayons, or watercolors, each of these fanciful illustrations opens a gateway to mindful relaxation and creative expression. Beautifully colored samples are included to spark your imagination. Multiple color schemes are presented side by side, to show how different approaches can make the same design look radically different. Gorgeous hand-colored examples in a variety of art mediums are also provided. Each page is printed on one side only of high quality, extra-thick paper, perforated for easy removal from the book. Frame your completed artwork for display, or use it as inspiration for gifts, home décor, needlepoint, stenciling, wall murals, and more.

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See and appreciate nature like never before with Super Cool Bugs and Spiders Coloring Book! In this interactive and awesome coloring book for kids, they’ll have a blast coloring and learning about insects and arachnids from around the world (and the difference between the two!) – from the mighty Hercules beetle and dangerous black widow spider to venomous scorpions, speedy millipedes, behemoth tarantula spiders, and so many more! Featuring 40 line art designs to bring to life, each illustration also includes fascinating fun facts for kids to read about the creature’s natural habitat, where it lives in the world, what it eats, how long it lives, how it contributes to the ecosystem in its region, and whether it slinks on the ground, soars through the air, or tunnels underground. A great way to teach children about nature and how to respect all of its amazing inhabitants, Super Cool Bugs and Spiders Coloring Book is a creative outlet to express themselves that also provides a fun and unique learning experience! Also included are extra pages filled with tons of bonus stickers!

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Discover tons of poisonous spiders, millipedes, beetles, scorpions, and more to color into life! This super cool coloring book is the perfect personalized gift for someone special in your life. Make it unique by filling out the form on this webpage to add the recipient’s name to the front cover, as well as a small message from you that will be printed on inside front cover dedication page. Featuring tons of awesome designs of creepy crawly insects to color using markers, gel pens, watercolors, or colored pencils, kids will have a blast with this custom coloring book.

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The ultimate beginner-friendly project guide to whittling and painting animals with a whimsical twist! Super Simple Animal Whittles is perfect for anyone seeking a range of easy wood carvings they can accomplish with just one knife -- including roughing out. All you need is a block of wood and a knife to achieve any of the 5 wood carving projects featured in these pages! From a blue bear to a friendly fish and more, each project includes detailed full color photo, step-by-step instructions to walk you through the entire process from start to finish, including how to paint and finish a piece. Also included are insightful overviews on materials and tools, carving safety and tips, and how to paint and finish the piece. Author Parn Aniwat is a Thai artist living in Texas. He specializes in whimsical colorful designs in wood carving and painting.

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One of the dog world’s best kept secrets, the Sussex Spaniel excels as a companion dog, show dog and hunting dog. The breed’s cheerful, happy spaniel disposition is well disguised by his soulful eyes, somber expression and furrowed brow. As Mrs. Joy Freed, widely regarded as the breed’s savior, comments, ?If you want a challenge and wish to work a fine traditional spaniel breed, then perhaps you should take a second look at the little brown jobs.” The author of this volume, breeder Becki Jo Hirschy echoes this sentiment, describing the breed as ?an amusing dog who loves to be the center of attention, grinning to show off his full complement of canine whites.”This Special Rare-Breed Edition begins with a well-considered history of the breed in the UK and its development in the US. The author details the breed’s characteristics and discusses the description outlined in the standard.This well-illustrated book offers advice that owners and potential owners alike will undoubtedly welcome, including finding a breeder and puppy, house-training, obedience lessons, routine care and a detailed discussion on healthcare written by respected veterinarian Dr. Lowell Ackerman. From feeding the puppy to grooming and exercise to the care of a senior dog, this comprehensive guide gives owners of the Sussex Spaniel a complete picture of the breed’s requirements and needs.

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