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This fifth and final installment in James Herriot's heartwarming collection brings back familiar friends (including old favorites such as Tricki Woo) and introduces new ones, including Herriot's children Rosie and Jimmy and the marvelously eccentric vet Calum Buchanan.
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All creatures great and small volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 20
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920L
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Continues the memoirs of Yorkshire veterinarian James Herriot, as life for Herriot, his wife, and two children gets back to normal after World War II.
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All creatures great and small volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 26
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880L
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In the midst of World War II, the Yorkshire veterinarian muses on past adventures through the Yorkshire dales, visiting with old friends and introducing scores of new characters--both human and animal.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 23
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990L
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A Yorkshire veterinarian describes the adventures and experiences of his career as he tends to sick cattle, pregnant ewes, ailing dogs, and their eccentric owners, in a celebration of the relationships between human and animal.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 26
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990L
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In All Creatures Great and Small, we meet the young Herriot as he takes up his calling and discovers that the realities of veterinary practice in rural Yorkshire are very different from the sterile setting of veterinary school. From caring for his patients in the depths of winter on the remotest homesteads to dealing with uncooperative owners and critically ill animals, Herriot discovers the wondrous variety and never-ending challenges of veterinary...
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The fifth edition of this best-selling handbook features the same detailed approach that has made it the trusted source for raising healthy, productive rabbits -- plus a total redesign with color photos and graphics. Whether you're interested in raising rabbits for show, meat, fur, or as pets, this comprehensive guide offers expert advice on breed selection, housing, feeding, humane handling, and more. In addition, author Bob Bennett includes the...
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Sasha es, al momento de escribir esto, una Bull Terrier Staffordshire de cinco años, la cual es simplemente uno de los animales más maravillosos que he tenido el privilegio de conocer en mi vida. Abandonada en una alcantarilla a las seis semanas de edad, estaba casi muerta de hipotermia cuando fue encontrada por un guardián de la perrera municipal, que pasaba por allí. Una semana más tarde se convirtió en parte de nuestra familia y lo que sigue...
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This is an easy guide to veterinary care for cats. It includes bringing pet cats or kittens home, supplies, cat vaccines for major prevental cat diseases, spaying and neutering, pregnancy in cats, dental care, nutrition, testing for cat diseases, behavioral concerns, poisons, finding lost pet, senrior cat needs, cat ages, a home exam for cats, and more.
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This is a basic dog care title. The topics include picking a pet, supplies for pets, puppy proofing homes, the major preventable diseases of dogs and the vaccines for these diseases, ticks and tick diseases, dental care, nutrition, spaying and neutering, pregnancy and delivery of pups, arthritis, finding lost dogs, emergency care, pet exams, senior pets, and a brief chapter on training.
This book is an excellent reference for new pet owners, families,...
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Después de haber sido arrojado de un coche en movimiento en una autopista y rescatado de la perrera por Brian Porter y su esposa, Dexter tuvo una vida feliz en su familia de perros de rescate. Se hizo conocido como el "Perro de los Pájaros" por su amor a las aves silvestres que visitaban el jardín del autor todos los días, hasta que comenzó a interactuar con ellas. El 8 de junio de 2019, Dexter - un cruce de labrador y staffy - falleció después...
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A Paw Partnership charts a path toward hope and healing through partnerships between pet parents and the professionals who care for their pets.
Neha Taneja knew the statistics. From her vantage point as veterinary practice manager, she'd watched the industry take its toll on her peers. Now she, too, was on the brink of burnout. By stepping away from the profession, Taneja found the compelling perspective offered in A Paw Partnership: How the...
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When The Vet Is Away: A Comprehensive Health Handbook For Cats is a must-have resource for feline lovers everywhere. This meticulously crafted guide offers a holistic approach to cat care, addressing every aspect of your cat's well-being from kittenhood to their golden years.This book is more than just a manual; it's a journey through the world of feline health and happiness. From understanding your cat's anatomy and decoding their unique language...
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The Howell Equestrian Library is a distinguished collection of books on all aspects of horsemanship and horsemastership. The nearly fifty books in print offer readers in all disciplines and at all levels of competition sound instruction and guidance by some of the most celebrated riders, trainers, judges and veterinarians in the horse world today. Whether your interest is dressage, show jumping or Western riding, or whether it's breeding, grooming...
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Whether you own cats, dogs, rabbits, chickens, horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, or a combination of animals, you need expert information to make sure your animal friends stay happy and healthy. From nail care for dogs to treating saddle sores on horses to incubating turkey eggs, Veterinary Guide for Animal Owners, 2nd Edition offers advice in easy-to-understand language. With this comprehensive book, learn how to:
• Provide first aid for cattle
•...
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The Spirit of Animal Healing is the follow up to Dr. Marty Goldstein's bestselling book on holistic veterinary medicine, The Nature of Animal Healing.
It is chock full of the very latest integrative medical knowledge (which combines conventional therapies with complementary and alternative medicine). Coupled with the vast amount of specialized expertise and learning Dr. Marty has gained from his own practice over the past 45-years, the book takes...
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Esta es la historia de Cassie: una perrita de rescate que tenía poco más de dos años cuando se unió a la familia de rescates de Brian y Juliet, habiendo tenido ya tres dueños anteriores en su corta vida. La pequeña terrier pronto se abrió camino en los corazones de la familia, y sus payasadas y su actitud sobredimensionada le valieron rápidamente los apodos de'El hurón loco' y'La bruja malvada del Oeste'. Cassie puede describirse mejor como...
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Dogs are wo-man's best friend. Dogs are family. We love them and they loves us back-unconditionally. Like we humans, dogs get ailments. They may experience anxieties and stress. As they age, dogs suffer aches and pains, just like we do. So we take our canine friend to the local veterinarian to tend to their ailment. Often, the Vet prescribes medication-a powerful pharmaceutical, which is usually effective, although not always. Pharmaceuticals, like...
19) The Diseases of the Dog and Their Treatment: Containing Information on Fevers, Inflammation, Man
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This book contains a comprehensive guide to the diseases and ailments of dogs, with information on fevers, inflammation, mange, and other common problems. This comprehensive and timeless text includes a wealth of invaluable information for those with a practical interest in the management and care of these wonderful animals, and it would make for a great addition to collections of related literature. The chapters of this book include: "Kennel Management...
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Chickens have pecked their way into our backyards and they're here to stay. Useful creatures in myriad ways, chickens do much more than simply lay fresh eggs--and different breeds of chickens are good for different reasons. The Backyard Field Guide to Chickens organizes those many breeds in an easy-to-read handbook. So, when it comes time to choose what kind of chickens you'll keep, you'll want to reach for this book. Each breed of chicken listed...
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