| Author | : Brenda Peterson |
| Publisher | : W. W. Norton & Company |
| Total Pages | : 324 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 9780393323283 |
Raised in the High Sierras, Brenda Peterson was influenced daily by wildlife. She now explores her deep connection with animals--from watching grizzlies in Montana's Rockies to her work for the restoration of wild wolves in the West--and includes intimate stories of wild dolphins, whales, and orcas she has studied for 20 years.
| Author | : Horace Mitchell |
| Publisher | : Read Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 205 |
| Release | : 2013-01-10 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 144748150X |
This antiquarian book contains a detailed and practical guide to keeping and breeding game birds, with information on pheasants, quail, ducks, bantam, and more. This easy-to-digest guide contains all the information a prospective owner might need to know, and is highly recommended for those with a practical interest in the subject. The chapters of this book include: “Raising Game Birds”, “Mallard Ducks”, “The Little Ducks go Into The Brood Coops”, “Ring-Neck Pheasants”, “The Breeding Season For Ring-Neck Pheasants”, “Quail”, “Bantams”, “Raising Bantams”, “Ornamental Fowl”, “More About Ornamental Fowl”, etcetera. This vintage book is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a new introduction on shooting wildfowl.
| Author | : Susan Chernak McElroy |
| Publisher | : New World Library |
| Total Pages | : 242 |
| Release | : 2010-10-14 |
| Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
| ISBN | : 1577317076 |
In All My Relations, Susan Chernak McElroy offers ten poignant stories examining such concepts as ownership, naming and unnaming things, interpreting signs and language, and animals as mirrors of the soul. In these pages, you’ll meet Fashion, the old, arthritic mare who reminds the author of the joys of giving for its own sake; Kulu, the zoo chimpanzee who adopts the author as a surrogate mother and demonstrates the heartbreaking realities of captivity; and a host of other critters who will capture your heart and stir your soul. The meditations and practices that accompany the stories will guide you toward a deeper connection with both the animal world and your own stories.
| Author | : Robert J. Etches |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 358 |
| Release | : 2019-03-14 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1351433997 |
Many genes have been cloned from chicken cells, and during the next decade numerous laboratories will be concentrating their resources in developing ways of using these tools. Manipulation of the Avian Genome contains the most recent information from leading research laboratories in the areas of developmental and molecular genetics of the chicken. This information was presented at the Keystone Symposium held at Lake Tahoe in March, 1991. The book discusses potential applications of emerging technology in basic science and poultry production. Various techniques for altering genomic DNA, such as microinjection, retroviral vectors, and lipofection are covered. Genome evaluation using DNA fingerprinting and conventional breeding techniques are presented.
| Author | : Patricia Monaghan |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
| Total Pages | : 973 |
| Release | : 2010-12-01 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 0313354669 |
This collection of accessible essays relates the stories of individual goddesses from around the world, exploring their roles in the cultures from which they came, their histories and status today, and the controversies surrounding them. Goddesses in World Culture brings readers the fascinating stories of close to 100 of the world's goddesses, ranging from the immediately recognizable to the obscure. These figures, many of whom derive from ancient cultures and civilizations, serve as points of departure for examining questions that go well beyond the role of women in religion and spirituality to include social organization, environmental awareness, historical developments, and psychological archetypes. Each volume of this groundbreaking set is composed of 20–25 previously unpublished articles written by expert contributors from diverse disciplines. Volume one covers Asia and Africa, volume two covers the Eastern Mediterranean and Europe, and volume three covers Australia and the Americas. Goddesses from cultures often overlooked in texts on religion, such as those of the Australian Aborigines, Korea, Nepal, and the Caribbean, are included here. In addition, the work offers new translations of ancient texts, introduces little-known folklore, and suggests new approaches to contemporary religious practices.
| Author | : Various |
| Publisher | : The History Press |
| Total Pages | : 309 |
| Release | : 2020-03-19 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0750994606 |
This enchanting collection of stories gathers together legends from across Ireland in one special volume. Drawn from The History Press' popular Folk Tales series, herein lies a treasure trove of tales from a wealth of talented storytellers. From fairies, giants and vampires to changelings and witches, this book celebrates the distinct character of Ireland's different customs, beliefs and dialects, and is a treat for all who enjoy a well-told story.
| Author | : Melissa Gwyn Nelson |
| Publisher | : Atlantic Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 290 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 1601383770 |
There are more poultry breeds than most individuals realise and for anyone considering or preparing to get involved in the raising and breeding of poultry, it is vital to understand as much as possible about as many of them as possible. With more than 500 breeds recognised by the American Poultry Association, there are different feed necessities, housing requirements, incubation times, egg information, and costs of raising just about any of these various breeds. This book provides the details that every potential poultry breed needs to start creating detailed plans for purchasing, raising, and breeding their new small farm animals. You will learn about each of the 500+ different breeds of poultry, from chickens to turkeys and ducks. Each breed will be laid out with complete details about everything you need to know to raise them effectively. From how to breed that particular breed to how to raise the chicks, you will be able to breed and gather eggs from chickens and breed for meat the ducks and turkeys you select. You will learn exactly which breeds are best for egg production by volume and quality and which ones are best for meat by taste and quality. You will learn the dietary needs of each breed and what they require from you to stay alive in all four seasons as well. Poultry and small farming experts were interviewed for this book to provide detailed insight into how poultry is selected and raised and throughout the book you will find small bits of information about how each breed is different from the rest, what suggestions are offered for raising that particular breed and which breeds to completely steer clear of. You will learn which poultry breeds have been used for hundreds of years on small farms everywhere and which ones are rarely used and for what reasons. Whether you are starting a farm and need a half dozen good poultry breeds for your coups or are just adding a small area on your property to raise some chickens, this guide will provide everything you need to understand and select the proper breed for your needs.
