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Expert and bespoke training advice for your dog's breed from the UK's no.1 dog trainer and bestselling author Steve Mann!

Why should you take life advice from a big-bottomed marsupial? Because wombats have life sorted. Read and enjoy the wisdom of wombats... It's no surprise that the collective noun for wombats is 'a wisdom of wombats'. They're self-sufficient, amply rounded, slow-moving, adorable and independent. And while they're mostly pretty chill, they aren't afraid to get feisty. Show me another animal who can crush their adversaries just by sitting on them. Big bottoms rule, okay? The ideal gift for everyone in your life, from your mum to your brother or best friend, this little book is for anyone seeking direction in life, or for those who simply enjoy the unique delights of receiving life advice from cute marsupials - and that would be everyone, right? Sit back and enjoy ... the wisdom of wombats.

From one of the world's great science writers and biologists: a book that reflects on the vast arc of evolutionary history and what it tells us about life on earth.How much do we really know about our past?For centuries, we have yearned to learn more about our ancestors and piece together the story of how we came to be. But language can only record so much. And fossils can be even harder to decipher. We are left groping in the dark, forced to speculate and reconstruct ways of life based on fragments of information.But what if there was a better way?In The Genetic Book of the Dead, Richard Dawkins explores the untapped potential of DNA to transform and transcend our understanding of evolution. In the future, a zoologist presented with a hitherto unknown animal will be able to read its body and its genes as detailed descriptions of the world its ancestors inhabited. This 'book of the dead' would uncover the remarkable ways in which animals have overcome obstacles, adapted to their environments and, again and again, developed remarkably similar ways of finding solutions to life's problems. What biologists call ?convergent evolution', the way in which species separated by vast stretches of time have evolved surprisingly recognisable forms and functions, is one of the most powerful and least understood forces driving life on earth.From the bestselling author of The Selfish Gene comes a revolutionary book that unlocks the door to a past more vivid, nuanced and fascinating than anything we have ever seen.

The ultimate puppy training handbook from the founders of absoluteDogs

With Barkcuterie, create tasty boards for your furry companion.

An introduction to the evolution of dinosaurs, fossilization and paleantology, and an incredible encyclopedia of creatures with detailed descriptions and illustrations.

In this fully illustrated book, Worried Whippet, you're invited into the adventures of one worried little dog and what she's learned about how to be brave.?

A comprehensive guide to the calls of the 44 species of bat currently known to occur in Europe. Following on from the popular British Bat Calls by Jon Russ, this new book draws on the expertise of more than forty specialist authors to substantially update all sections, further expanding the volume to include sound analysis and species identification of all European bats.Aimed at volunteers and professional alike, topics include the basics of sound, echolocation in bats, an introduction to acoustic communication, equipment used and call analysis. For each species, detailed information is given on distribution, emergence, flight and foraging behaviour, habitat, echolocation calls - including parameters of common measurements - and social calls.Calls are described for both heterodyne and time expansion/full spectrum systems. A simple but complete echolocation guide to all species is provided for beginners, allowing them to analyse call sequences and arrive at the most likely species or group. The book also includes access to a downloadable library of over 450 calls presented as sonograms in the species sections.

A lavishly illustrated guide to the world's turtles that covers every family and genusTurtles of the World reveals the extraordinary diversity of these amazing reptiles. Characterized by the bony shell that acts as a shield to protect the softer body within, turtles are survivors from the time of the dinosaurs and are even more ancient in evolutionary terms than snakes and crocodilians. Of more than 350 species known today, some are highly endangered. In this beautiful guide, turtle families, subfamilies, and genera are illustrated with hundreds of color photographs. Each genus profile includes a population distribution map, a table of information, and commentary that includes notable characteristics and discussion of related species.More than 250 beautiful color photosEach profile features a distribution map, table of information, and commentaryBroad coverage includes every family and genus

Take a transformative journey to a deeper level of connection, and discover how to train animals through compassionate wisdom...In Mindful Partners: The Zen art and science of working with animals, Dr. Jenifer A. Zeligs teaches pet owners and animal care professionals how to fulfill their dreams of being like Dr. Dolittle, able to speak joyfully with animals. Dr. Zeligs combines breakthroughs in behavioral sciences with centuries of contemplative wisdom, revealing deep insight into behavior. This is the "Zen" of her approach-not only to teach students what to do, but especially to teach them how to see it for themselves with powerful practices from the mindfulness tradition. Dr. Zeligs guides you, the reader, to partner with any animal to establish interspecies communication, develop calm behavior, respond when things go wrong, reduce aggression, build confidence, overcome fears, and motivate without causing stress. The architecture of her message is built on the psychological sciences, but its heart is told through story, analogy, and introspection. This book is filled with intimate and amusing accounts of Dr. Zeligs' forty-year history of partnerships across the animal kingdom. Dr. Zeligs is the internationally acclaimed author of Animal Training 101 and founder of the Animal Training and Research International Center. She has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in advanced care and training of both pets and exotic animals at California State University, Monterey Bay, for more than twenty years. She is a Buddhist Mitra in the Triratna Buddhist Community with decades of meditation experience. Mindful Partners is the culmination of Dr. Zeligs' profound expertise. Each empowering chapter includes color illustrations, questions for personal reflection, and practices to enable you to master the concepts.

Embroidery Made Easy: Beautiful Birds teaches you how to hand embroider a variety of birds using the newest embroidery trend: thread painting.

Practical and portable, this is the ultimate field guide to the world's cetaceans.This outstanding new field guide to whales, dolphins and porpoises is the most comprehensive, authoritative and up-to-date guide to these popular mammals. With more than 500 accurate and detailed illustrations - complete with detailed annotations pointing out the most significant field marks - this new field guide covers all 93 species and every subspecies in the world.Many of the world's most respected whale biologists have collaborated on the concise text, which is packed with helpful identification tips from cetacean expert, Mark Carwardine. Mark's informative text is accompanied by up-to-date distribution maps for each species. Beautifully designed, to ensure critical information is quickly accessible, this is an indispensable resource that every whale-watcher will want to carry out to sea.

Written by experienced Chessie owner and author Karen Harris, this truly is a "Complete Guide" to owning a Chesapeake Bay Retriever!Containing answers to all the questions you have (and many you probably haven't even known to ask), this book covers everything from selecting the right Chessie for your family to caring for your senior Chessie in their golden years. Topics include:Finding the right breeder or rescueChessie proofing your homeSocialization and TrainingChessies as Hunting dogsNutrition and Health CareDealing with common Chessie behavioral issuesTraveling with a large dogCommon Chessie health issuesSenior Chessie careThe rugged, all-American cousin of the more popular Golden and Labrador Retrievers, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever is just as intelligent, and athletic as Labs, but can be more focused, more serious, and less playful than its cousins.A protective companion that is eager to please and willing to work hard, Chessies are loyal, confident, and friendly. Bred to help hunters retrieve ducks from the icy waters of the Chesapeake Bay, the Chessie, as it is affectionately called, has one of the most interesting origin stories of all dog breeds. Although still the breed of choice for duck hunters, more and more people are discovering that the superior qualities of the Chessie make them a great family dog.Strong and stout, Chessies have the same compassionate eyes as Labs and Goldens and the same inquisitive ears. Their brown coats are thick, wavy, and oily, ideal for repelling the droplets from their namesake body of water.Whether you are just now discovering the wonderful Chesapeake Bay Retriever or are a longtime Chessie fan, this book will serve as a practical guide for all things Chessie. With chapters on exercise and nutrition, training and discipline, and health and safety, this book is your ideal guide to help you navigate the Chessie world from puppyhood to the golden years. Armed with the information in this book, you will be prepared to give your Chessie the best quality of life and, in return, you will get a loving and loyal companion and best friend!