Animals 9

As a little boy, climbing through the lochs and mountains of Argyll with his Irish Setter Don, all James Herriot wanted to be was a ‘dog doctor’ so he could care for man’s best friend. In this class……続きを見る

Whether raising honeybees as a hobby or as a business, it is always enjoyable to sit to the side of a hive and watch the comings and goings of the worker bees. On sunny days one can watch these beau……続きを見る

A near perfect killing machine and one of the most feared animals on earth, the crocodile has honed its hunting techniques for 200 million years. And although its jaws are its weapon, the crocodile'……続きを見る

This is all about dogs and their many contributions to mankind. It contains many valiant deeds and fascinating facts about this wonderful friend of ours. 続きを見る

The ostrich is a bird that is as tall as a man. It is strong enough to carry a man on his back in a race! This book will introduce you to ostriches and tell you many interesting facts about them, in……続きを見る

This collection of scarce articles on falconry have been gleaned from sporting publications of the late 1800s. Both Harting and Freeman were well known falconers who wrote various books on the sport……続きを見る

The Regulation of Animal Health and Welfare draws on the research of scientists, lawyers, economists and political scientists to address the current and future regulatory problems posed by the issue……続きを見る

This vintage book contains an comprehensive and informative treatise on the crow family of birds, with information on the raven, the carrion crow, and the rook. Included in this volume are historica……続きを見る

A tortoiseshell kitten pursues me until we catch each other. This is also the story of Pinky's siblings and sundry other critters. Doubt no more -- cats have hearts and souls. Winner of the Animals ……続きを見る

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A stirring tale of a rare bond formed between humans and an animal.”ーTime Two men. One baby lion. What could go wrong? A Lion Called Christian tells the remarkable stor……続きを見る

OK, let's face it. Some things that animals do can be totally gross and disgusting. Here are some of the best, or should we say the worst, things that animals do. Find out how one lizard attacks its……続きを見る

From the author whose books inspired the BBC series All Creatures Great and Small, Vet in Harness is the fourth volume of James Herriot's classic memoirs; a book for all those who find laughter and ……続きを見る

Our frequent urban companion, cooing in the eaves of train stations or scavenging underfoot for breadcrumbs and discarded scraps, the pigeon has many detractors - and even some fans. Written out of ……続きを見る

A comprehensive monograph of the skua. Many birdwatchers may never have seen a skua; those who have will most probably have vivid memories of one or other species flying powerfully past a headland, ……続きを見る

This antiquarian book contains a comprehensive guide to breeding budgerigars, being a detailed treatise on management during the breeding season. Written in plain, clear language and full of concise……続きを見る

Birds of the Indian Ocean Islands is a comprehensive guide to the bird life of Madagascar, the Seychelles, the Comoros, and the Mascarenes – an area that boasts high levels of endemism. This new, ex……続きを見る

When we think about our spirituality, we generally don't include our household pets. However humans have been living with animals in one way or another since the dawn of time. Including our pets in ……続きを見る

This vintage book contains a novice-friendly guide to breeding canaries. It includes a wealth of information on all aspects of canary breeding and management, including home construction, incubation……続きを見る

Everyone has heard of the dodo bird, that strange creature that would waddle up to hungry sailors only to be eaten for dinner. Dodo birds have often been looked at as stupid animals that were too du……続きを見る

To Beetle Rock, in the High Sierra, the city folk come in summer to camp, to rest, and to look at the magnificent sky over their heads and the broad sweep of the valley 6,500 feet below them. But th……続きを見る

Iguanodon taught early scientists more and more about the newly discovered creatures called dinosaurs. As more and more of these animals were found, scientists learned things they had never dreamed ……続きを見る

This vintage text constitutes one volume of a detailed and useful guide to falconry, and includes information on hawking and training. This fascinating and extensively illustrated text will be of co……続きを見る

Does your dog know when you've had a bad day? Can your cat tell that the coffee pot you left on might start a fire? Could a chimpanzee be trained to program your computer? In this provocative book, ……続きを見る

Every year, more than twenty species of terns, gulls, and colonial wading birds raise their young on rookery islands all along the Gulf Coast. Their breeding and nesting activities go on in the wake……続きを見る

This is a wonderful collection of 30 high-quality amazing images produced by a series of today's top professional photographers. Enjoy and be inspired!続きを見る

Animal teeth are often very different from our own. They are not only shaped differently, they also work differently. Here are some strange things scientists have discovered about animal teeth. What……続きを見る

Birds of mystery, intelligence, and curiosity, ravens and crows have fascinated humans for untold centuries. In this first in a series of beautifully illustrated books that celebrate the power and b……続きを見る

When Sunshine the cat departs in 2006, the balcony she once occupied is very empty. Now that birds can be fed, the author does so, also attracting an array of hungry squirrels. Follow the adventures……続きを見る

Collins Shorts – insight in an instant. Join David Attenborough on his journey through the cultural history of the birds of paradise, one of the most exquisite and extravagant, colourful and intrigu……続きを見る

This is a wonderful collection of 30 high-quality amazing images produced by a series of today's professional photographers. 続きを見る