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"Between taking care of her family and assorted Standard Poodles, Melanie is also working as a special needs tutor for Howard Academy, a private school in Greenwich, where her younger son attends kindergarten. This year, the headmaster has come up with an idea for a school fundraiser. All students will participate in a town-wide treasure hunt, with grades competing against each other. Tokens shaped like pumpkin spice muffins have been hidden in downtown stores. Students will scramble to collect as many as they can in exchange for prizes. At first all goes smoothly, and the uptick in foot traffic to the stores is a win-win... Until the pet supply shop owner lodges a complaint. When Melanie stops by to smooth things over, she instead finds the man dead, a knife in his back, and his loyal, ever-vigilant Chow Chow locked in the storeroom. Over the headmaster's objections, Melanie is once again drawn into an investigation. It doesn't take her long to gather a list of suspects, from neighbors balking about the number of rescue Chows the man was fostering in his home, to the landlord who'd filed an eviction notice against him, to the bitter ex-wife who is happy he's gone. With the fundraiser soon drawing to a close and celebrations imminent, Melanie will have to follow every clue--before the biggest prize is staying alive..."--

Welcome to Well-Dressed Dogs, a photographic collection of the world's most stylish pups, from the creative minds behind Dog Photog.Get ready to sit, stay and smile as you flip through pages filled with pooches of all shapes and sizes decked out in fashion-forward looks to suit any occasion, from catwalk to classroom. And every photo and accompanying caption is unique, just like every dog.It's a paw-some keepsake for dog lovers everywhere and guaranteed to have you barking with joy.Perfect for fans of Menswear Dog, Tiny Gentle Asians and The Quokka's Guide to Happiness.

Das BuchDas Werk ist eine Quelle für modernes Wissen über Biomineralisation, Biomimetik und bioinspirierte Materialwissenschaft in Bezug auf wirbellose Meerestiere. Der Autor liefert die kohärenteste Analyse der Natur, des Ursprungs und der Entwicklung von Biokompositen und Biopolymeren, die aus der großen Vielfalt der wirbellosen Meeresorganismen isoliert und in deren ungewöhnlichen Strukturformationen beobachtet wurden. Das grundlegende Format ist das eines großen Übersichtsartikels, mit großzügiger Verwendung von Verweisen auf die Originalliteratur. Das Buch enthält eine Fülle neuer und neu zusammengestellter Informationen, darunter Dutzende von bisher unveröffentlichten Bildern einzigartiger mariner Lebewesen und Strukturen vom Nano- bis zum Mikrobereich, einschließlich hochauflösender Raster- und Transmissionselektronenmikroskopaufnahmen. Das Material ist sowohl nach biologischen (Phyla) als auch nach funktionellen Gesichtspunkten geordnet. Es wird eine Klassifizierung der biologischen Materialien marinen Ursprungs vorgeschlagen und diskutiert. Ein Großteil der einschlägigen Daten ist in Tabellen organisiert, und es wird ausgiebig Gebrauch von elektronenmikroskopischen Aufnahmen und Strichzeichnungen gemacht. Mehrere moderne Themen, wie z.B. "Biomineralisierungs-, Demineralisierungs- und Remineralisierungsphänomene" oder "Phänomene der mehrphasigen Biomineralisation", werden ausführlich diskutiert. Traditionell werden aktuelle Konzepte wie die hierarchische Organisation von Biokompositen und Skelettstrukturen, strukturelle Biogerüste, Bioskulpturierung, Biomimetismus und Bioinspiration als Werkzeuge für das Design innovativer Materialien sowohl aus biologischer als auch aus materialwissenschaftlicher Sicht anhand zahlreicher einzigartiger Beispiele marinen Ursprungs kritisch analysiert. Diese Monographie gibt einen Überblick über die wichtigsten Fortschritte auf dem Gebiet der marinen Biomaterialien und zeigt mehrere Ansätze auf, die von verschiedenen Labors eingeführt und erforscht werden." Prof. Hermann Ehrlich erhielt seinen Doktortitel in 1984. Er war als Postdoc am Max-Bergmann-Zentrum für Biomaterialien und am Institut für Werkstoffkunde in Dresden tätig und habilitierte sich anschließend in 2011 für Biomaterialien an der Christian-Albrecht-Universität in Kiel. Bis April 2023 war Prof. Ehrlich als Lehrstuhlinhaber am Institut für Elektronik und Sensormaterialien der TU Bergakademie in Freiberg tätig. Seine Forschungsschwerpunkte sind marine Biomaterialien, Biomineralogie, extreme Biomimetik und technische Biomateriologie. Mit Hilfe biochemischer, zellulärer, molekularer und analytischer Ansätze entdeckten und charakterisierten er und seine Mitarbeiter zum ersten Mal Chitin und neuartiges hydroxyliertes Kollagen sowie Aktin in den Skelettformationen verschiedener mariner Schwämme. Derzeit ist er Professor an der Adam-Mickiewicz-Universität und der Technischen Universität in Poznä, Polen, wo er weiterhin erfolgreich an marinen Biomaterialien arbeitet.  Dieses Buch ist eine Übersetzung einer englischen Originalausgabe. Die Übersetzung wurde mit Hilfe von künstlicher Intelligenz (maschinelle Übersetzung durch den Dienst DeepL.com) erstellt. Eine anschließende menschliche Überarbeitung erfolgte vor allem in Bezug auf den Inhalt, so dass sich das Buch stilistisch anders liest als eine herkömmliche Übersetzung.

"Beyond The Anthropocene Epoch", the Anthropocene Epoch is an unofficial unit of geological time describing the most recent period in earth's history. It is characterized by the human species' impact on the planet's climate, ecosystems, and other species, as the single most influential and powerful species on the planet. Human greed, lack of responsibility and concern, has caused global warming, species extinction, zoonotic pandemics, pollution of land, water and air, desertification and deforestation, and many other environment issues. Humans affect the fate of the entire biosphere. Unfortunately, this paradigm shift in influence has not been accompanied by the necessary responsibility, foresight, accountability, or justice, to create and maintain sustainability. The book attempts to shed light on these issues and hopes to facilitate movement Beyond the Anthropocene Epoch.

This book presents a detailed examination of the current state of knowledge in the field of paleoneurology in the main amniote groups (reptiles, birds and mammals), and advances  resulting from new non-invasive technologies. The study of fossil endocasts is an area of considerable current interest, and has long been central to our understanding of the evolution of the brain, development of senses and behavioral adaptations in diverse vertebrate groups and across vertebrates as a whole. Recent advances in non-invasive imaging have significantly increased the number of fossil taxa for which brain morphology is known, and it may now be possible to quantitatively analyze the relative size of brain regions. Providing a general overview of current perspectives and problems in evolutionary neuroanatomy, this book is intended for a wide range of readers, including undergraduate and graduate students, teachers, and anyone with a special interest in paleoneurology. It is also useful as supplementary reading for courses in digital anatomy, vertebrate comparative anatomy, computed morphometrics, paleontology, neurology and radiology as well as evolution programs

Sind Sie bereit, in die faszinierende Welt des Yorkshire Terriers einzutauchen, einer kleinen Hunderasse, die in Sachen Herz und Mut den Großen in nichts nachsteht? Traumrasse: Yorkshire Terrier ist eine leidenschaftliche und umfassende Hommage an diese außergewöhnliche Rasse.Unser Ratgeber führt Sie auf eine aufschlussreiche Reise durch die Geschichte und Herkunft der Yorkshire Terrier. Erfahren Sie mehr über die kulturelle Bedeutung und die faszinierenden Eigenarten, die diese Rasse so einzigartig machen. Wir zeigen Ihnen, wie es ist, einen Yorkie-Welpen aufzunehmen und wie Sie seine Ausbildung und Erziehung optimal gestalten können. Hierbei spielt das Klickertraining eine besondere Rolle, das effektive Kommunikationsmöglichkeiten mit Ihrem vierbeinigen Freund ermöglicht.Wir tauchen ein in die wichtige Thematik des Zusammenlebens von Kind und Hund und geben Ihnen wertvolle Tipps zur harmonischen Integration des Hundes in Ihre Familie. Sie lernen, wie eine artgerechte und gesunde Ernährung für einen Yorkshire Terrier aussieht, wie Sie Ihren Hund richtig pflegen und welche spezifischen gesundheitlichen Herausforderungen es bei dieser Rasse gibt.Ganz gleich, ob Sie bereits stolzer Besitzer eines Yorkies sind, oder ob Sie darüber nachdenken, einen in Ihre Familie aufzunehmen, dieser Ratgeber bietet eine Fülle an hilfreichen Informationen und Einblicken, die Ihren Alltag mit Ihrem vierbeinigen Begleiter bereichern werden.Aber ein Yorkshire Terrier ist nicht nur ein Haustier - er ist ein Abenteuer auf vier Pfoten, ein Energiebündel, das Sie in Ihren Bann zieht und jeden Tag zu etwas Besonderem macht. Freuen Sie sich auf spannende Tipps zur Freizeitgestaltung und wie Sie Ihren Yorkie in Ihren Urlaub einbeziehen können.Mit Traumrasse: Yorkshire Terrier halten Sie mehr als einen Ratgeber in Ihren Händen. Es ist eine Liebeserklärung an eine Rasse, die so klein im Format, aber groß in Sachen Persönlichkeit ist. Lassen Sie sich verzaubern und entdecken Sie die Welt aus der Perspektive eines Yorkies.

Mariposas para colorear de Lea SchöningMariposas Libro para Colorear ofrece una forma única de expresar su creatividad y fomentar la relajación al mismo tiempo. Las páginas del libro contienen ilustraciones detalladas de mariposas en diversas posturas esperando a que las colorees.Ideal para todos los nivelesTanto si es un principiante como un artista avanzado, este libro para colorear es ideal para cualquier persona a la que le gusten las mariposas. Cada imagen se ha diseñado cuidadosamente para que pueda utilizar los colores y las técnicas que desee y crear su propia interpretación.Las imágenes se crean en una sola páginaCada imagen está colocada en su propia página para que no tengas que preocuparte de que se vea a través de ella.Un gran regaloNuestros libros son un estupendo regalo de cumpleaños para un amigo, para el Día de la Madre, para Navidad o para cualquier otro aniversario.¡Haz tu pedido hoy mismo e inspírate con este libro para colorear de mariposas único!

Continue the fun with K9 Joker and K9 Bane in this fun activity book. Learn more about one of these amazing pups and his journey to find a pup cup in the recently published children's book, K9 Joker, written by Stacey Hendricks and illustrated by Lynne Lillge.

Does your child love koalas? Then this book is perfect for your child!Your little cutie will be thrilled with this fun koala coloring book. This coloring book is perfect for kids who want to create the perfect world full of adorable and cute koala motifs!Why you'll love this book:¿ Relaxing coloring pages: Each page will help your child relax and enjoy themselves, so all their responsibilities will fade away.¿ Beautiful illustrations: We've included 40 pictures so your kids can express their creativity and create masterpieces.¿ Great for ages 4+: Your child can color each page however they like, and there's no wrong way to color.¿ Large coloring book: this book has a large 8.5x11 format, so your child can fully express their creativity without running out of space.Do you know someone who loves koala? Make them smile by giving them this book as a wonderful birthday gift or just to make them happy.

Hallo Hundefreund: Sie träumen von einem Leben voller Tupfen? Dann ist Traumrasse: Dalmatiner genau das richtige Buch für Sie! Egal ob Sie gerade überlegen, einen Dalmatiner in Ihr Leben zu lassen, bereits stolzer Besitzer sind oder einfach nur neugierig auf diese einzigartige Rasse sind, hier finden Sie alle Infos, die Sie benötigen.In diesem lebhaften und informativen Rasseportrait nehmen wir Sie mit auf eine Reise von der Geschichte und Herkunft der Dalmatiner bis hin zu ihrer heutigen Verwendung. Wir zeigen Ihnen, was Sie machen müssen, wenn ein Dalmatiner-Welpe bei Ihnen einzieht und wie Sie Ihren neuen besten Freund erziehen und ausbilden.Sie fragen sich, was Ihr Tupfenfreund zum Frühstück und später am Tag essen sollte? Kein Problem! Wir haben ein ganzes Kapitel über die Ernährung von Dalmatinern, das alle Ihre Fragen beantworten wird. Und da ein gesunder Dalmatiner ein glücklicher Dalmatiner ist, gehen wir auch auf alle Gesundheitsaspekte ein, die Sie kennen sollten.Aber wir sind noch nicht fertig! Denn was wäre ein Leben mit einem Dalmatiner ohne Spaß und Abenteuer? Deshalb haben wir auch Tipps und Ideen für die Freizeitgestaltung mit Ihrem vierbeinigen Freund.Traumrasse: Dalmatiner ist mehr als nur ein Rassebuch. Es ist eine Einladung, in die Welt der Dalmatiner einzutauchen und all die Freude und das Abenteuer zu erleben, die ein Leben mit diesen erstaunlichen Hunden mit sich bringt. Also schnappen Sie sich Ihr Exemplar und starten noch heute in Ihr ganz persönliches ins Tupfen-Abenteuer !

Mr. Mason has been looking for the perfect dog for his family. Despite visiting many pet stores, he could not find the right dog. Mr. Mason almost gave up when he noticed a store on the corner called Second Chance Pet Store. Will he finally find the perfect furry friend for his family? Enjoy this heartwarming story of grace and acceptance and be inspired to love without limits.

This book overviews the role of insects in providing various human, environmental, recreational, aesthetic, and cultural services. It presents a comprehensive account of insect service providers to show different aspects of insects and cultivate the appreciation of insects.Insects are beneficial to humans as ecofriendly tools, as parasitoids and predators in the biological control of insect pests and vectors, reducing the use of agrochemicals in modern agriculture and protecting the environment. Insects facilitate crop pollination and increase the agricultural yield. They are farmers' friends, and serve as food for the human population worldwide, provide pharmaceuticals, take part in ecosystem services, and work as scavengers. Insects are used in disease therapy and wound healing. They are also helpful in criminal investigations and are the best models for research and technology innovations. Insects also yield various silks, lac, honey, propolis, wax, etc., promoting insect tourism, recreations, and culture. This contributed volume focuses on these different beneficial aspects of insects in human life. This book will be of interest to undergraduate and postgraduate students of entomology, agricultural zoology, researchers, and anyone interested in insects, including policy planners.

A fully comprehensive field guide to Malaysia's 829 bird species, including Sabah and Sarawak. The species are clearly illustrated in over 170 plates, with many variants. The main identifying features of each species are described and key facts cover size, voice, range and status, habitat, specific country and breeding.

When Joanne Lefson took on a piglet at her animal shelter, the young sow proceeded to eat everything in her stable but a paint brush. In a flash of inspiration, Joanne attempted to introduce the pig to the art of painting - and thus Pigcasso was born.Starting out with a humble canvas on the sanctuary wall, Pigcasso's paintings are now owned by the likes of George Clooney, she has a Swatch watch design partnership, a wine label, and has eclipsed the previous world record holder for animal art. She's been commissioned by Nissan and has had exhibitions in Cape Town, Munich and Amsterdam. More than that, Pigcasso's art funds the food and veterinary services for all the animals at the sanctuary.Pigcasso is the story of this unique pig and of the circumstances that brought her and Joanne together to take the art world by storm and form a unique and unbreakable bond.

Beekeeping is a popular past time that more and more people are turning to for personal enjoyment, or even small commercial gain. Today you will find hives in backyards, gardens, and on rooftops, benefiting both the bee and the keeper.

From renowned expert George McGavin, this is an eye-opening look into the weird and wonderful world of insects, exploring how they helped create our world and how they will continue to shape our future.

If You Build It, He Will Come is the story of an eight-year project to bring the previously extinct osprey back to the beautiful Belvoir area of England, which culminated in a successful brood of two chicks in 2022, ending over two centuries of waiting.

This glorious book features many of the best sites and nature reserves in North West England that are freely available to be explored and enjoyed. Enjoying bird watching in Lancashire and Cumbria highlights not only the wonderful birds, flora and fauna of the two counties but also the opportunities for walks, manageable for almost everyone, amidst stunning natural beauty. There is little doubt good exercise and a healthy lifestyle generates physical and mental awareness and indeed a sense of fulfillment. Where appropriate the author shares his knowledge as a historian too by describing sites of considerable archaeological or historic interest.Bird watching walks is without doubt an original concept of David Hindle. It was originally conceived and developed by him to get the public into the beautiful countryside of Lancashire's Bowland AONB, to share and enjoy his love of birds and all things natural in nature. The target area for readers is aimed at families thereby hopefully stimulating a life -long interest in the natural world with children. For the hiker there is a profusion of bracing walks; for the ornithologist there are gloriously coloured photographs and specialist comments on bird populations and conservation issues. More experienced naturalists and bird watchers will benefit by adding to their knowledge of sites and crucial habitats.The author is dedicated to the cause of nature conservation. He was awarded the prestigious Marsh Christian Trust Community Wetland Conservation Award in 2019, on behalf of the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust for services to wetland conservation. He is the author of seventeen books, on an eclectic range of subjects including co-author of the definitive work on Lancashire ornithology: the Birds of Lancashire and North Merseyside. Royalties from his books have been donated to worthy charities including the RSPB By sharing his ornithological knowledge David has been instrumental in motivating thousands to partake and enjoy a wonderful hobby so just get out there and enjoy!

The Hardcover edition is printed in Full Color!Using interviews and insights from 8 Top English Mastiff breeders, author Jordan Honeycutt has written the perfect guidebook for any new Mastiff owner!Whether you are getting your first Mastiff puppy, or have just rescued an adult Mastiff, this book will help you navigate the unique, loving, and often MESSY world of owning a Mastiff. Topics covered include:Mastiff history and how it can help you understand your MastiffChoosing the perfect Mastiff (puppy or rescue) for your familyMastiff-proofing your home!Setting up proper expectations and boundariesDealing with difficult behaviorsHousetraining a giant puppyMastiff socializationMastiffs and other petsPhysical and mental exercises suitable to a MastiffBasic Mastiff trainingTraveling with a giant breed dogMastiff grooming tips and tricksBasic Mastiff health careFeeding a Mastiff - proper nutritionSenior Mastiff careTall, broad, and domineering in stature, the English Mastiff is a sight to behold. Though intimidating to the unfamiliar, this dignified breed is surprisingly well-mannered, calm, and great with children. Standing at about 30 inches tall and weighing in at up to 200 lbs, the English Mastiff isn't a breed you can miss walking down the street.The English Mastiff has a long, rich history rooted in guarding livestock and people all the way back to the sixth century BC. Today, the breed is used for police and military work as well as guarding. Of course, many English Mastiffs today find their purpose in life simply being loving family companions. Whether you're an experienced owner or are considering bringing a Mastiff into your home for the first time, this book will guide you through any questions you may have.Learn the ins and outs of this giant breed and why they are beloved by their owners all around the world. From puppyhood all the way through your dog's final days, this book will be your go-to for all things English Mastiff. You'll find in-depth information regarding every stage of a dog's life and how to care for this magnificent breed properly to set you up for a lifetime of loving companionship with your gentle giant.

For the last 15 years, I've been mostly training Service Dogs. I started training Service Dogs because I was getting a lot of clients with Service Dogs who were reactive, fearful, and even aggressive. This was mostly before the Medical Alert and Psychiatric Service Dogs were being trained. So most of the dogs I was helping to empower were Guide Dogs, Hearing Dogs and basic Assistance and Mobility Dogs. There were a few trainers like me that started training service dogs at about the same time. But mostly, Service Dogs came from large programs that survived on donations and bred their own dogs.When one of their dogs developed behavior issues for whatever reason, the programs offered to replace the dog. They had either no interest in rehabilitating the dog or possibly didn't know how. Whatever the reason, their clients didn't want to surrender their Service Dog, they just wanted it fixed. Hence the number of people who started coming to me. At that time, I did mostly behavior training and empowerment training. So, I started training service dogs knowing I could do it in such a way that it would be unlikely for each dog to develop behavior issues. What I didn't count on was the "fakes" that started showing up a few years later. Those dogs who are untrained, most likely excited, frustrated or reactive, that people who feel entitled are treating as though they were highly trained Service Dogs and taking them into public spaces. This means that legitimate teams are having to deal with being charged at, lunged at, barked at, snapped at, and even attacked by these untrained dogs. Both the Service Dog and the handler are affected. It can even cause PTSD in one or both when entering public places. In a dog, PTSD often exhibits as reactivity and aggression. This is mostly a means to either scare other dogs away or make them go away. So here in this book is how I rehab a dog who has had a traumatic experience and is now reacting adversely to the triggers that predict that experience occurring again. It doesn't matter whether that dog is a Service Dog, a Therapy Dog, or a Pet Dog, this program works and has been in use by me and my clients for 20 years.

Tabby's family has busy Christmas plans, which gives her the opportunity to fly across the country and visit West Virginia for the first time. Mallory and Amber both welcome Tabby to Honeysuckle Grove with open arms, but Hunch? He's not so sure about a woman who unmistakably smells of another cat.They settle in to celebrate the holidays together, and when Mallory and Tabby open Christmas gifts from under the tree and find an item that has no discernible benefactor, trying to discover its origin and purpose becomes the number one task on their Christmas agenda. Is it a treasure hunt constructed by Amber? Or Alex? Or both of them? While they search for clues, Mallory prepares for an upcoming catering event. The mysterious gift's source doesn't become evident until a couple days later when Mallory's and Amber's catering event turns deadly! If you've enjoyed the Mallory Beck Cozy Culinary Capers or the Tabitha Chase Days of the Week Mysteries, you'll love this whodunit where the sleuths team up to solve an unforgettable case.

Welcome to Pembroke Cove, where witches and murders are multiplying...With twinkling lights and Christmas trees, the small seaside town of Pembroke Cove, Maine is dressed up for the season. Lily Michaels, bookstore owner and witch, is excited to be going to the Glow and Glide ice skating festival. This year as part of a couple with her new fiancé, Gage Erikson-who Milo, her familiar calls, Detective Cutie. It's the holidays, what could go wrong? After the fun is over from the skating event Lily drives by the rink and is shocked to discover a body on the ice. Archie Dane is dead. Lily's intuition starts to twitch. When she learns there is a discarded mailbag near the body things really go wonky. Archie was a nice guy, but with claims of stolen mail parcels, was he a thief, stealing from his friends and neighbors? Suspects and motives are piling up faster than the crisp white snow. What is Archie's new girlfriend, Noelle, hiding? What about his co-worker flirting with Noelle? With Lily's spell work improving and having escaped death four times in the last six months, will her luck hold while solving another murder? It's a magical season, but will it be a merry Christmas for Lily and Gage?

Riches to rags. ... Some things stay buried. ... Some things don't, ... and it's chaos once again!Spending time with Mack is always fun, but, when Doreen overhears a conversation that sounds like a murder confession, he disagrees, ... until a body shows up. Then he's suddenly a whole lot more interested. The deceased young man had planned to attend the local college and had hoped to rekindle a relationship with an ex-girlfriend.Corporal Mack Moreau knows he can keep Doreen out of this current case, but, when the young man's grandmother calls and says it could be related to the unexplained disappearance of the young man's parents, ... then all bets are off. Doreen and her entourage are smack in the middle again.When the case suddenly ties to her neighbor, Richard, it comes home in a big way.

Sightings of one of our rarest, most elusive mammals are increasing in Britain and Ireland. Now, for the first time, readers can directly observe Pine Marten behaviour. Using ingenious photography, this book uncovers their secretive life, revealing how Pine Martens behave and interact with their world.

Our senses are very limited compared to those of other species; some animals see ultraviolet light, communicate using electricity, or navigate long distances with magnetic information. Martin Stevens discusses the remarkable senses in nature and what they are used for, uncovering how they work and how they are shaped by ecology and the environment.