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The Genetics of the Horse
CABI 2000; US$ 175.00The theory and application of mammalian genetics has evolved rapidly in the 1980s and 1990s, giving scientists insight into the biological processes which affect the functions of the animal in question. This title is a comprehensive review of research in horse genetics. more...
Zamba
HarperCollins 2009; US$ 11.99When Ralph Helfer, now one of Hollywood's top animal behaviorists, first began working, he was shocked by the cruelty that was accepted practice in the field. He firmly believed in "affection training" -- that love, not fear, should be the basis of any animal's development, even when dealing with the most dangerous of creatures. Then Zamba came into... more...
On Thin Ice
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group 2009; US$ 18.95Polar bears?fierce and majestic?have captivated us for centuries. Feared by explorers, revered by the Inuit, and beloved by zoo goers everywhere, they are a symbol for the harsh beauty and muscular grace of the Arctic. But as global warming threatens the ice caps? integrity, the polar bear has also come to symbolize the environmental peril that has... more...
The Man Who Lives with Wolves
Crown Publishing Group 2009; US$ 15.00What would compel a man to place himself in constant danger in order to become a member of a wolf pack? To eat with them, putting his head into a carcass alongside the wolves' gnashing teeth? To play, hunt, and spar with them, suffering bruises and bites? To learn their language so his howl is indistinguishable from theirs? To give up a normal life... more...
Eating Stone
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group 2009; US$ 15.00Long believed to be disappearing and possibly even extinct, the Southwestern bighorn sheep of Utah?s canyonlands have made a surprising comeback. Naturalist Ellen Meloy tracks a band of these majestic creatures through backcountry hikes, downriver floats, and travels across the Southwest. Alone in the wilderness, Meloy chronicles her communion with... more...
Understanding Basic Horse Care
Eclipse Press 2000; US$ 9.99Horses are completely dependant on humans for their day-to-day care and safety. For that reason, all horse persons have a responsibility to learn basic horse care. In this volume, the multi-faceted nature of basic care is explained, with thousands of tips for keeping your horse happy, healthy and sound. Understanding Basic Horse Care opens with chapters... more...
Understanding the Pony
Eclipse Press 2000; US$ 9.99All aspects of owning and caring for a pony are covered in this guide for the layperson. Topics include nutrition, grooming, reproduction, maintaining health, and the diseases and maladies common to ponies. This book is geared for older audiences but suitable for the young pony owner. In addition to information about the uses of ponies, this book also... more...
Understanding the Foal
Eclipse Press 1998; US$ 9.99How to insure a healthy foal, what happens during delivery, and problems that can develop in foals are among the topics covered in this book. Handling foals and how to deal with mares who reject their newborns is also discussed. Raising a foal can be a challenging experience for the horse breeder. This guide will answer all the common questions about... more...
Understanding the Older Horse
Eclipse Press 1999; US$ 9.99Older horses are like part of the family. Many owners still take care of the horses and ponies they had when they were younger. And these horses don't ask for much - just a place to live, food to eat, and a little love and attention. But owners can do more for their older equine friends. The aging process in horses, like in humans, affects all... more...
Understanding the Broodmare
Eclipse Press 1998; US$ 9.99Readers will learn how to care for a mare before she becomes pregnant, during pregnancy, and after foaling. Other topics such as breeding, artificial insemination, inoculation, and routine veterinary care are covered. more...









