An excellent book for young learners! If Animals Could Talk: Guinea Pigs is narrated by two pet guinea pigs, Cody and Carlos. They reveal how they communicate through squeaks and squeals, their favorite foods, where they like to live and how they like to be held. There are also interesting Pet Facts like "Guinea pigs are not pigs at all. They are a type of rodent like a mouse, rat, or hamster." Filled with full-color photos of adorable guinea pigs, it also includes instructions a small glossary and suggested readings for more information about guinea pigs.

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An excellent book for young learners! If Animals Could Talk: Horses is narrated straight from the horse's mouth and teaches what different horse sounds mean. Kids also learn what the horses' body language and ear position mean as a way to communicate, like pinning their ears back means they're upset. Accompanied by beautiful full-color pictures of horses, fun petfacts, kids will love learning all about their horse friends.

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Intarsia enthusiasts can get right to work with this array of 21 full-size intarsia patterns suitable for a wide range of skill levels. Displaying an artistic style of woodworking that focuses on nature, the outdoors, and nostalgic scenes, these full-size patterns – bound into a pocket at the back of the book, no photocopy scaling necessary – include whimsical holiday animals, a classic rose, colorful lovebirds, a lighthouse scene, and a farm scene. A brief, getting-started section provides hints on which types of wood and blades to select as well as how to shape pieces, guiding those new to intarsia or serving as a quick refresher for more seasoned crafters.

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With his regal carriage and his hallmark chestnut red color, the Irish Setter is built like an elegant thoroughbred horse. A longtime favorite of pet owners, field enthusiasts, and dog-show aficionados, the Irish Setter is as talented as he is devoted. He owes his reputation as a winning show dog to his natural elegance and beauty, just as his prowess in the field position him as a top contender at hunting events. As a companion dog, the Irish Setter is bursting with Irish charm, possessing a jovial, friendly nature that owners find irresistible. This Comprehensive Owner’s Guide begins with a concise history of the breed’s development in Ireland, England, and the United States, followed by a chapter on the breed’s characteristics. The author, Margaret Williams, extols the breed’s attributes as an appealing family companion and recommends that owners undertake the training of the young puppy with great care, given the breed’s high-energy approach to life.New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and grooming are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The author’s advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.

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The Irish Water Spaniel’s curly liver locks and distinctive topknot have won the breed admirers on both sides of the pond, not the least of whom is author and longtime breeder Marion Hopkins, regarded as the IWS authority in America. Regarded as a superb family companion and an enduring and proficient field worker, the Irish Water Spaniel is a hardy, resilient retriever and an obedient and biddable companion that enjoys athletic activities with his owner?on land and water. Written with wit, wisdom, and no small heaping of common sense, this Comprehensive Owner’s Guide details the breed’s history in its homeland as well as in England and the United States. The text is illustrated by beautiful color photographs by IWS breeder and photographer Tara Darling, making this book as attractive as it is authoritative. A true fan of this charming Irish breed, the author shares her many years of experience with IWSs in her insightful chapter about the breed’s characteristics. As evidenced in the Hopkins’s special stories and Darling’s photographs, the IWS is a true canine clown, blessed with a real Irish sense of humor, that endears himself to all those who win a place in his inner circle.New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and grooming are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The author’s advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.

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You'll go hog wild when you learn the meanings and origins of animal expressions. Discover what it means to take the bull by the horns and just what a clam has to be so happy about. From the publisher of Cat Fancy and Dog Fancy magazines, this book helps you reveal to your friends how these sayings came to be a part of everyday language.

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From the Land of the Rising Sun comes the delightful and affectionate toy dog known as the Japanese Chin, revered for centuries as a palace treasure and today counted among the world’s most beloved companion dogs. This Comprehensive Owner’s Guide, written by Juliette Cunliffe, provides an entertaining portrait of the Chin’s origins and history, including Commodore Perry’s famous door-opening visit to Japan, the breed’s rise to the favor of England’s Queen Alexandra, and the Chin’s introduction to the United States. In the chapter on the breed’s characteristics, the author reveals her insight into this "happy little character with a down-to-earth, yet bumptious, personality." Potential owners are made aware that, despite his small size, the Chin has a larger-than-life approach to the world, and that as a home companion, the Chin demands affection and little else, being a naturally clean pet, often compared to a cat in cleanliness, sophistication, and self-awareness. In the home of a loving owner, the Chin will thrive and become a superb addition to the family, even one with children and cat or two!New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and grooming are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The author’s advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.

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Enter an endearing world of garden gnomes as you color them to life! This new pocket-sized coloring book for adults by award-winning artist Jim Shore is filled with more than 30 stunning designs of the most beloved character in folklore: gnomes. From Christmas gnomes to gnomes from around the world or with special interests, hobbies, and animal friends, you’ll find page after page of charming caricatures, all illustrated in Jim’s signature folk-art-inspired style. Heartwarming sentiments and the gnome’s name complement each design, bringing every character to life. Also featured is a stunning gallery of Jim Shore’s original artwork and an exclusive sneak peek inside his studio. Each line art design is printed on a single side of high-quality paper with perforated edges for easy removal and display.

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A joyous and festive adult coloring book featuring Jim Shore’s original artwork that’s just for the holiday season. This Jim Shore Holiday Traditions Coloring Book is filled with more than 30 folk art-inspired, Christmas-themed designs that include snowy villages, horse-drawn carriages, Santas, the Three Wise Men, and more. Unique quilt patterns are incorporated into every design as an homage to Jim’s late mother, a passionate quilter. Each illustration is complemented with its own meaningful message from Jim himself, plus a quote based on nostalgia, love, tradition, and family for a truly heartwarming coloring experience. Also includes high-quality gatefold covers featuring a gallery of Jim Shore’s original artwork. Illustrations are printed on a single side of high-quality, extra-thick paper with perforated edges for easy removal and display, making it the perfect gift for the holiday season!

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In this comprehensive fishing guide, author and expert angler John Bailey covers a complete range of fishing methods and techniques, showing anglers of all levels how to develop new skills and improve upon existing ones. From free-lining to carp fishing, and from reading rivers to understanding fish behaviour, this hugely informative volume is all the angler needs in order to make the most of any fishing experience. The book includes chapters on topics such as modern fishing tackle, baits, techniques, sea fishing, and much more, plus a detailed run-down on the best fishing spots around the country. As one of Britain's most high-profile fishermen, John Bailey's essential advice will put readers ahead of the game, enabling them to best focus their efforts and resources and to maximise their time with the rod.

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Farm scenes include horsemen with their teams at plough, carting roots, drilling corn or returning from a day's labour. Town scenes show horsemen working as carriers and deliverymen. At the period when these photographs were taken the internal combustion engine was making a strong impact. Here we see motorbikes and their owners, buses, charabancs and a wide range of commercial freight and motorised vans. The pictures also include sections of general work such as the Ipswich docks, road-building and the railways. A final section shows cottagers at their doors, reflecting the rural poverty of the time and clothing that in some cases harks back to the Victorian age. The Titshall brothers were jobbing photographers based in Ipswich. They went out by motorbike to the surrounding countryside to secure these photographs, charging their clients a few pence. The original glass plates, which survived by good fortune, are now part of the Kindred archive.

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