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SE05-517 Veternary Microbiology
  Chang Ying Hsu/ 9781984688408/ Price:US$ 95.00
 
Provides a detailed exploration of the microbial pathogens affecting animals and the principles of veterinary microbiology. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the biology and classification of microorganisms, pathogenesis and host response to infections, diagnostic techniques, antimicrobial therapy, and the prevention and control of infectious diseases in animals. In its updated edition, this book has been extensively revised on a chapter by chapter basis. Some new chapters are also added.
   
SE05-517 Illustrated Handbook of Clinical Veterinary Nutrition
  Rui Alexandre/ 9781984690227/ Price:US$ 180.00
 
Navigate the realm of clinical veterinary nutrition, uncovering the essential knowledge to promote optimal health in animal patients. From dietary requirements to therapeutic nutrition, this handbook offers a comprehensive guide to improving animal well-being through proper nutrition.
   
SE05-517 Illustrated Handbook of Veterinary Dentistry
  Ruotong Zhao/ 9781984690234/ Price:US$ 180.00
 
Explore the specialized field of veterinary dentistry, uncovering the intricacies of oral health in animals of all species. From dental anatomy to oral diseases and treatment techniques, this handbook provides a comprehensive resource for veterinary dental care.
   
SE05-517 Advances in Animal Science and Zoology
  Shalini Vaswani/ 9781774698143/ Price:US$ 175.00
 
Animal science refers to the biological science and management of livestock, including cattle, horses, sheep, pigs, and fowl etc. Zoology is the scientific research of the structure, physiology, classification, distribution and behavior of animals. Humans have found different uses for pets in disciplines such as sports, entertainment, manufacturing, companionship and scientific research. Coupled with food production uses, we discover that animals are actually central to all of our existence, whether we realize it or not. As agriculture and its livestock are vital to our livelihood, they have become a key aspect of our culture, our impact on the environment and the direct or indirect effects of our daily activities. A more sedentary lifestyle began with the domestication of animals. Livestock provide a secure source of food and clothing. A reliable food supply meant a rise in the population and more individuals made it possible to sub-divide labor within the community. Many scholars believe that without the domestication of animals, humans would never have been civilized. This volume introduces domesticated animals as those that are useful in the home and are easily raised and cared for by humans. Some common domesticated animals include, horses, cattle, dogs, sheep, buffaloes, and poultry.
   
SE05-517 Handbook of Laboratory Animal Science: Key Insights
  Mukul Anand/ 9781774698150/ Price:US$ 175.00
 
Animal science-related experiments are dependent on several laboratory conditions that are to be studied. This book offers basic knowledge of animal science labs and their maintenance. We attempted to portray some of the monitoring techniques that give an idea of animal science experiments. We also gave a detailed explanation of some of the principles that govern the lab that was built to perform experiments on animals. This book explains the basic concepts of anesthesia and its role in conducting experiments. We explained the containment procedures with special emphasis on transgenic animals. Some of the methods that make the transportation of animals secure are also given in this book.
   
SE05-517 Veterinary Allergy
  Prashant Mhase/ 9781774698167/ Price:US$ 175.00
 
"Veterinary Allergy" is an all-encompassing and insightful reference that delves into various facets of veterinary allergy in diverse animal species and affected body systems. The book provides comprehensive coverage of the immunopathology of different allergic conditions, as well as clinical observation, diagnosis, and treatment methods for veterinary allergic conditions. With a strong emphasis on evidence-based science and medicine, it offers a well-balanced approach with exceptional depth. The book covers a wide range of species, including cats, horses, dogs, and other domestic animals, such as large animals and small mammals. Within the book, readers will find valuable information on conditions affecting the skin, respiratory system, and gut, along with practical clinical guidance for managing allergic conditions. It presents highly-cited, advanced information suitable for experts and researchers while focusing on fundamental concepts and useful clinical aspects, making it an invaluable resource for practicing clinicians, researchers and industry professionals.
   
SE05-517 Introduction to Animal Physiotherapy
  Vilas Daulatrao Aher/ 9781774698365/ Price:US$ 175.00
 
Understanding the physiological demands of exercise is crucial for caring for animal, particularly in training athletic ones. Equine exercise physiology has advanced, providing a scientific foundation for nutrition, training, and overall horse athlete care. Knowledge of physiological mechanisms during exercise and conditioning offers valuable insights into animal athlete functions. Modern equine exercise physiology considers nutrition, biomechanics, behavior, pharmacology, and other factors to optimize care for equine athletes. Massage therapy, once disregarded, is now recognized as beneficial for horses of all ages, aiding in injury recovery, stress relief, and overall well-being. Massage positively impacts circulation, muscles, and the nervous system, leading to enhanced performance and improved demeanor over time. The book is a comprehensive guide for students and a valuable resource for researchers in animal physiotherapy.
   
SE05-517 Introduction to Infertility in the Domestic Animals
  Raju R. Shelar/ 9781774698372/ Price:US$ 175.00
 
Reproduction is a vital component in the animal husbandry practices. Infertility is a significant concern in domestic animals, as it can impact breeding programs, animal productivity, and the overall health of animal populations. Infertility in domestic animals refers to the inability of an animal to reproduce successfully, either by conceiving, carrying a pregnancy to term, or giving birth to healthy offspring. It can also affect various species of domestic animals, including cattle, horses, sheep, goats, pigs, dogs, cats, and more. It is a significant concern for animal breeders, farmers, pet owners, and veterinarians, as it can have economic, emotional, and practical implications. Infertility can have various causes, including genetic, anatomical abnormalities, age, physiological, endocrine disruptions, nutrition, infections and diseases, environmental, and management factors. Some animals may inherit genetic traits that can lead to reproductive problems, such as structural abnormalities or hormonal imbalances that affect their fertility. Physical abnormalities in the reproductive tract, such as uterine malformations or blocked fallopian tubes, can prevent successful conception and pregnancy. The age of the animal can impact fertility. Older animals might experience reduced reproductive capacity due to changes in hormonal balance and overall health.
   
SE05-517 Importance of Animal Behavior and Communication in Veterinary Practice
  Dalton Dietrich/ 9781682519592/ Price:US$ 160.00
 
Animal behavior and communication are vital aspects of veterinary medicine. Understanding an animal's behavior can help veterinarians diagnose and treat conditions, manage pain and stress, and improve handling and husbandry techniques. Effective communication between veterinarians and animal owners is also crucial for providing optimal care and ensuring the well-being of animals. This book emphasizes the significance of understanding animal behavior and communication patterns in veterinary medicine, facilitating accurate diagnosis, treatment, and care for animals.
   
SE05-517 Zoonotic Diseases and Public Health
  Kumwenda Chipeta/ 9781682519561/ Price:US$ 160.00
 
Zoonotic diseases are infections that can be transmitted between animals and humans. Monitoring and controlling zoonotic diseases are crucial for public health, as they can have significant economic, social, and health impacts. Effective surveillance, prevention, and control measures, including vaccination, proper hygiene, and animal health monitoring, are essential for minimizing the risk of zoonotic disease outbreaks. This book highlights the interconnectedness between animals and humans, focusing on diseases that can be transmitted between them and the crucial role of public health in preventing and managing such diseases.
   
SE05-517 Impact of Environmental Factors on Animal Health
  Davila-Williams/ 9781682519578/ Price:US$ 160.00
 
Environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, air quality, and nutrition can have a profound impact on animal health and welfare. Proper management of these factors is essential for preventing diseases, reducing stress, and promoting optimal growth and production in livestock and companion animals. This book examines the influence of environmental factors on the health and well-being of animals, providing insights into effective management practices to ensure their optimal health.
   
SE05-517 Use of Probiotics in Animal Nutrition and Health
  Yueqiang Fu/ 9781682519585/ Price:US$ 160.00
 
Probiotics, beneficial microorganisms, are increasingly used in animal nutrition to promote gut health, improve digestion, and enhance the immune system. Probiotics can help prevent or manage digestive disorders, reduce the need for antibiotics, and improve overall animal health and performance. This book explores the benefits of probiotics in promoting gut health, enhancing nutrient utilization, and improving overall animal health and performance.
   
SE05-517 Animal Behavior and Cognition
  Morhason-Bello/ 9781682519554/ Price:US$ 160.00
 
The study of animal behavior and cognition provides insights into the mental processes and decision-making abilities of animals. Understanding how animals perceive and interact with their environment is essential for improving animal welfare, optimizing animal husbandry practices, and enhancing training and enrichment programs. This book investigates the intricate workings of animal behavior and cognition, shedding light on their complex social structures, decision-making processes, and learning abilities.
   
SE05-517 Illustrated Dictionary of Zoology
  Alastair Stewart/ 9781984688125/ Price:US$ 65.00
 
Unlocks the wonders of the animal kingdom through captivating illustrations and precise definitions. With its blend of visual and textual content, it brings the captivating world of zoology to life on every page. Third edition of this dictionary incorporates many new definitions and a thorough revision of previous entries and an ideal resource for learners at all levels.
   
SE05-517 Basics of Zoology
  3G Editorial Board/ 9781984685742/ Price:US$ 70.00
 
A comprehensive introductory textbook on the study of animals. Deals with topics such as animal classification, anatomy, physiology, behavior, and ecology. With its clear explanations and numerous illustrations, it is an ideal resource for students and anyone interested in the natural world.
   
SE05-517 Chronic Pain in Small Animal Medicine
  Steven M. Fox/ 9781032451442/ Price:GBP 74.99
 
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SE05-514 Day's Veterinary Immunology: Principles and Practice
  Brian Catchpole/ 9781032317168/ Price:GBP 49.99
 
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SE05-513 BSAVA Manual of Practical Veterinary Welfare
  Matthew Rendle/ 9781910443781/ Price:US$ 110.00
 
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SE05-513 Atlas of Veterinary Surgical Pathology
  Joseph S. Haynes/ 9781119261223/ Price:US$ 124.95
 
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SE05-511 Illustrated Handbook of Equine Science
  3G Editorial Board/ 9781984681324/ Price:US$ 180.00
 
Book Cover Richly illustrated in full color, the book uses a logical, easy-to-follow outline to make learning simple, while addressing essential topics like care and feeding, training, development and reproduction, illness, and animal welfare. This book addresses many important gaps to enable students to understand how horses can learn to perform unwelcome behaviors and how to change those behaviors where appropriate.
   
SE05-511 Diagnostic Tools in Veterinary Medicine
  Patricia Marques/ 9781774694251/ Price:US$ 190.00
 
The Key Components of Veterinary Diagnostic System are Vet Laboratory, Vet Devices and Veterinary Diagnostic Test Kits. Traditionally, laboratory diagnostics for veterinary pathogens have relied on methods of detecting the pathogen by culture or antibodies, using varied techniques, such as neutralization, Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), agar gel immunodiffusion, and complement fixation. Over the years, veterinarians have incorporated new molecular diagnostic techniques, such as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Western blot, as well as improved older techniques by using recombinant antigens, monoclonal antibodies, and synthetic peptides. Despite the routine use of conventional diagnostic assays, new molecular techniques have enabled veterinarians to use new tools for rapid and specific diagnosis of animal disease in real-time. The globalization of trade in animals and animal products is a major driver for the improvement of the analytical and diagnostic quality of tests.
   
SE05-511 Examination of the Biology of Animal Stress
  Patricia Marques/ 9781774694268/ Price:US$ 190.00
 
Stress in general is looked upon as a symptom resulting from exposure of an animal to a hostile environment. To some it is a nonspecific response to all environmental forces; others feel there are specific stress symptoms caused by specific environmental forces. The term stress is sometimes used to describe the hostile environment. Measuring the magnitude of stress often means measuring the degree of adaptation. The important function of livestock management is to avoid the detrimental adaptations and capitalize on the advantageous ones. Animal Welfare, Behavior and Stress are biological measures of stress. Animals cn be used as models of PTSD, Depression and other diseases.
   
SE05-510 Animal Biotechnology
  Khushboo Chaudhary/ 9781774695210/ Price:US$ 175.00
 
Animal biotechnology has been used to produce genetically modified animals that synthesize therapeutic proteins, have improved growth rates or are resistant to disease. This book deals with introduction to biotechnology, scope of animal biotechnology, importance given to animal biotechnology, requirements of cloning vector, characteristics of a vector used in animal genetic engineering, gene transfer methodology, detect desired DNA, RNA and proteins by blotting techniques, basic procedure of hybridization, screening of DNA library, polymerase chain reaction and their types with applications, animal tissue culture technology and their uses, transgenic animal technology, gene therapy, bioethics and intellectual property rights.
   
SE05-510 Biotechnologies Applied to Animal Reproduction
  Elena Bargagl/ 9781682519455/ Price:US$ 160.00
 
Biotechnology has a great impact on breed improvement, reproductive rate, and animal production. Various biotechnology methods are used in improving the breeding stock of animals. These include artificial insemination (AI), embryo transfer (ET), in-vitro fertilization (IVF), somatic cell nuclear transfer, and the emerging technology on somatic cell nuclear transfer. This book focuses on recent trends and new technologies used in the management of reproduction in major farm animals.
   
SE05-510 Sustainable Swine Nutrition
  Caterina Piccioli/ 9781682519462/ Price:US$ 160.00
 
Modern swine nutrition programs improved the productivity, health, and welfare of pigs, with a concomitant decrease in the environmental footprint of each portion produced. Going forward, even greater improvements will be necessary, as animal food consumption will increase globally given that citizens in developing countries will raise the demand for these foods. The book comprehensively covers the most recent advancements in sustainability to promote reduced pork production costs and waste.
   
SE05-510 Handbook of Bird Biology
  Sarah Baker/ 9781682519479/ Price:US$ 160.00
 
The study of birds and aspects that relate to them is called ornithology, a branch of zoology. Humans have no other relationship with an animal that is as constant, varied, and enriching as our relationship with birds. They are everywhere and are conspicuous. They are highly mobile, sing, and display lavish color patterns and courtship displays. This book will serve as an essential guide for birdwatchers, college students, and educators.
   
SE05-510 Lactation in Farm Animals
  Jiangshan Chen / 9781682519486/ Price:US$ 160.00
 
Lactation is the period of time that a mother secretes milk from her mammary glands. The lactation cycle is the period between one calving and the next. The cycle is split into phases; the early, mid-lactation, late lactation and the dry period. Lactation can impose the greatest requirements for nutrients, several times the amounts required for maintenance. Even for meat type animals, lactation is a dominant factor in nutrient requirements. This book focuses on lactation in farm animals.
   
SE05-510 Bacterial Cattle Diseases
  Lauren Himes/ 9781682519493/ Price:US$ 160.00
 
Bovine respiratory disease is the principal source of economic loss for the beef industry and a significant health problem in the dairy industry as well. The pathogenesis typically involves some combination of predisposing stress which compromises respiratory defense mechanisms and coincidental primary infection with one or more respiratory viruses. The aim of this book is to inform owners, veterinary professionals, and others who are interested in Veterinary Science dealing with those bacterial infectious diseases, which occur relatively frequently in dairy and beef cattle and focus on general principles for the prevention and control of these diseases, providing detailed information on each disease.
   
SE05-510 Encyclopedia of Veterinary Science
  Mukul Anand/ 9781774693827/ Price:US$ 175.00
 
Veterinary medicine is an art and science at the same time. Veterinary clinical practice requires a comprehensive understanding of numerous scholarly disciplines including math, biology, chemistry, and physical science, and prompting review in veterinary colleges. Notwithstanding a level of benevolence, veterinary medicine requires great communication skills, cooperative skills, the capacity to work with others, just as empathy for individuals and animals. This prologue to veterinary science gives a strong basis in this dynamic space for those concentrating on animal and veterinary research or getting ready for professions as veterinary specialists or experts. The paper outlines animal cell and tissue physiology, including sections devoted to individual body structures to allow for simpler understanding. The authors explore significant themes like nutrition, illness, and surgeries, cost review of systems, wellbeing, and professionalism. Throughout the paper, real-life models are incorporated with content material to offer pragmatic context, and both small and big animals are included to expose learners to different cases they might experience in the field.
   
Shells: A Natural and Cultural History
  Fabio Moretzsohn/ 9781789147131/ Price:GBP 20.00
 
Shells have captivated humans from the dawn of time: the earliest known artwork was made on a shell. As well as containers for food, shells have been used as tools, jewellery and decorations for dwellings, and to bring good luck or to ward off spirits. Many indigenous peoples have used shells as currency, and in a few places they still do. This beautifully illustrated book looks at the scientific and cultural history of shells, showing how their diverse colourful forms take shape. It examines pearls, the only gems of animal origin, as well as how shells have inspired artists throughout history. The book looks at shells used in architecture and ritual, but also how shells are indicators of changing environmental conditions.
   
Sloth
  Alan Rauch/ 9781789147995/ Price:GBP 13.95
 
Book Cover Sloths are perhaps the most recognized and loved Central and South American animals, but despite their renown and popularity as cartoon characters, toys and memes, they are not well understood. This book offers a colourful, richly illustrated and wide-ranging account of the biological and cultural history of these fascinating mammals. Alan Rauch explores sloths¡¦ gigantic prehistoric ancestors and their evolution into the lethargic, green-hued creatures that live and survive in forest canopies today. From the tale of how sloths were named after a deadly sin to their current status as unflappable icons of a stress-free lifestyle, Sloth shows how fascinating, engaging and inspiring these animals are.
   
Worm
  Kevin Butt/ 9781789147940/ Price:GBP 13.95
 
Book Cover Worms are remarkable but often underrated creatures. Exploring their roles from gardener¡¦s friend to toothache culprit, this book offers an insight into the mysterious world of worms. The reader is introduced to all manner of ¡¥worms¡¦, even though many only superficially resemble the limbless, sinuous archetype. There is discussion of worms as internal parasites, soil dwellers and aquatic forms, and an examination of worms in literature and mythology, showing how humans and worms have an intimate and closely entwined history ¡V throughout the ages, worms have been portrayed as benign, even beautiful, yet at other times spitefully ostracized as deadly creatures. This richly illustrated book looks at the microscopic and the very large indeed, asking what the future holds for both human- and worm-kind.
   
SE05-504 Illustrated Handbook of Veterinary Diagnostics
  3G Editorial Board/ 9781984660343/ Price:US$ 180.00
 
Book Cover Animal disease diagnostics forms a connecting link between the cause and cure of any disease, and thereby, plays a fundamental role in disease management and prevention. This field is growing exponentially, driven by the need to control and prevent diseases in animals. The student will learn how to correctly position an animal patient, calculate exposure values, expose radiographic film, and process radiographs of diagnostic quality for the veterinarian to examine.
   
SE05-504 Illustrated Handbook of Veterinary Radiology
  3G Editorial Board/ 9781984660350/ Price:US$ 180.00
 
Book Cover Veterinary radiologists are veterinarians with advanced training in the interpretation of diagnostic images. This book offers a broad range of expertise in veterinary Radiology and can be used as a self-assessment tool for veterinary students.
   
SE05-504 Illustrated Handbook of Veterinary Toxicology
  3G Editorial Board/ 9781984660367/ Price:US$ 180.00
 
Book Cover This book deals with the causes, symptoms, diagnostic methods, therapy and prognosis of the most common poisonings in veterinary practice. Aims to provide students with useful information that will allow them to assess the likelihood of poisoning when making a differential diagnosis, and be familiar with the procedures and therapy to implement in the event of poisoning.
   
SE05-504 An Introduction to Chordates
  3G Editorial Board/ 9781984659583/ Price:US$ 95.00
 
Book Cover This second edition has been significantly expanded and updated, presenting new topics and updating coverage of other topics. Presents classification of chordates. Highlights on the development of various groups of chordates.
   
SE05-504 An Introduction to Invertebrates
  3G Editorial Board/ 9781984659590/ Price:US$ 95.00
 
Book Cover This second edition has been significantly expanded and updated, presenting new topics and updating coverage of other topics. Presents information on animal groups and their evolutionary origins. Explores anatomy, and current phylogenetic hypotheses.
   
SE05-504 Elementary Zoology
  3G Editorial Board/ 9781984659606/ Price:US$ 95.00
 
Book Cover This second edition has been significantly expanded and updated, presenting new topics and updating coverage of other topics. Provides a beginner's guide to zoology, from simple life forms to more sophisticated vertebrates. Teaches the structure and function of the major animal groups.
   
SE05-503 Animal Coronaviruses
  Shraddha Gautam/ 9781774690925/ Price:US$ 160.00
 
Book Cover Coronaviruses (CoVs) are a family of enveloped single-stranded RNA viruses of medical and veterinary importance that infect mammals and birds, causing respiratory or enteric diseases. The book draws attention to the lessons accumulated from the large number of studies of the pathogenesis of animals and birds' coronaviruses and their vaccines, particularly the bovine, feline, and avian coronaviruses. The lessons drawn from the studies will have an immense influence on how the human coronaviruses pathogenesis and vaccine development will proceed. In addition, the extensive efforts to designate suitable animal models to study the lately emerged human coronaviruses are one of the invaluable contributions carried out by veterinarian scientists.
   
SE05-503 Animal Husbandry and Nutrition
  Vijay D. Kele/ 9781774691281/ Price:US$ 160.00
 
Book Cover The concepts of animal husbandry, its introduction, the technology and the science behind it has been discussed in detail in this book. It also discusses the techniques implemented in animal husbandry, and sheds light on the history and importance of animal nutrition along with the feeding standards for animals. It elucidates the dairy farm management, and highlights the significance of cattle breeding and their characteristics.This book also addresses the present and future of animal nutrition.
   
SE05-503 Veterinary Public Health
  Patricia Marques/ 9781774691717/ Price:US$ 175.00
 
Book Cover Veterinary public health is a component of public health that focuses on the application of veterinary science to protect and improve the physical, mental and social well-being of humans. Veterinary public health concerns the surveillance and control of zoonoses at many different levels be it via disease control programs at farm level or wild animals or in the abattoir. One Health is "the collaborative efforts of multiple disciplines working locally, nationally, and globally, to attain optimal health for people, animals and our environment", as defined by the One Health Initiative Task Force (OHITF). A major zoonosis is Rabies. Approximately 5,000 animal rabies cases are reported annually to CDC, and more than 90% of those cases occur in wildlife.
   
SE05-503 Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry
  Patricia Marques/ 9781774691724/ Price:US$ 175.00
 
Book Cover Veterinary physiology deals with the investigation of animal systems and the functioning of these biological systems. It includes the study of study of how animals work and the physical and chemical processes that occur within animals. ... Veterinary physiology includes both anatomy and physiology of an animal. In veterinary education and research, biochemistry is highly relevant to the metabolism and function of animals in health and disease and forms the basis for an intelligent understanding of major aspects of veterinary science and animal husbandry.
   
SE05-503 Veterinary Epidemiology
  Patricia Marques/ 9781774691731/ Price:US$ 175.00
 
Book Cover Veterinary epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of animal health-, welfare- and production- related states or events in specified populations and the application of this study to control of health problems. Epidemiology is the study and analysis of the distribution (who, when, and where), patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations. It is a cornerstone of public health, and shapes policy decisions and evidence-based practice by identifying risk factors for disease and targets for preventive healthcare. Epidemiologists help with study design, collection, and statistical analysis of data, amend interpretation and dissemination of results (including peer review and occasional systematic review). Epidemiology has helped develop methodology used in clinical research, public health studies, and, to a lesser extent, basic research in the biological sciences.
   
SE05-503 Veterinary Acupuncture
  Erika Yano/ 9781682518168/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
Book Cover The usage of acupuncture in veterinary medicine has paralleled trends seen in humans, with the increasingly common use of acupuncture to treat complicated medical conditions. Like several therapies, acupuncture has been modified for veterinary use since its introduction in human medicine and seems to have gained popularity among pet owners and veterinarians. This book covers the history, modes of action and use of acupuncture for the care of veterinary patients and laboratory animals. The book deals with the history and concepts of acupuncture and continues with the anatomic and neurophysiologic basis of acupuncture, practical techniques, instrumentation, and point selection.
   
SE05-503 Growth of Farm Animals
  Chiho Fukumoto/ 9781682518151/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
Book Cover Historical changes in demand for livestock products have been primarily driven by human population development, income growth and urbanization, and the response of various livestock systems to production has been related to science and technology, as well as an increase in animal numbers. The livestock species play very important economic and socio-cultural roles for the wellbeing of rural households which include food supply, source of income, asset saving, source of employment, soil fertility, livelihoods, and agricultural practices. This book deals with the processes that change the shape and structure of farm animals critical for all aspects of production. It also focuses on growth and development factors, such as the environment, management practices and genetics.
   
SE05-503 Fundamentals of General Veterinary Pathology
  Marie Salon/ 9781682518144/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
Book Cover Veterinary pathology underpins all aspects of clinical disease management in animals. This book provides a significant role in the diagnosis and etio-pathological studies of important diseases of different species of animals and poultry. The scope of the current book is the study of diseases¡Xgenetic (or epigenetic), molecular, cellular, tissue, organism, and herd levels in animals. The emphasis is on animal welfare as well as improving the health and well-being of human beings, whose lives are intricately linked to and dependent on animals that serve as food, companions and workers.
   
SE05-503 Advanced Animal Nutrition
  Pascale Jeannin/ 9781682518137/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
Book Cover Due to increased awareness and concern about animal health, due to increased incidence and seriousness of chronic non-communicable diseases in the developing world associated with the nutritional quality of (animal) food, and due to increased concern about climate change, animal nutrition has acquired new dimensions and additional significance. This book deals with some most important effects and recent possibilities of animal nutrition to improve animal health and to reduce environmental impact of animal production are discussed. Other specific topics of interest include food, malnutrition, vitamin deficiency, rumen fermentation, restricted feeding, inflammation, metabolic disorders, lifestyle-related illnesses, neoplasia, genetic diagnosis, and the development of supplements and drugs in animals.
   
SE05-503 Nematology: Concepts, Diagnosis and Control
  Robert Amor/ 9781682518304/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
Book Cover Nowadays, we see nematodes as a very competitive class of species. Four out of five multicellular animals on earth are nematodes. Basically, nematology is a scientific study of nematodes (roundworms), the Nematode phylum. These are small worms which range from 1mm to 40 cm depending on the type and habitat. They are present in many habitats across the globe, and nematodes are shown to be perhaps one of the most common multicellular organisms on earth. This book offers a detailed overview of nematology. The book encompasses on classical study, molecular study, and bioinformatics in nematology, biodiversity analysis, and culturing of nematodes.
   
Robin
  Helen F. Wilson/ 9781789146264/ Price:GBP 13.95
 
Book Cover The robin is a small bird with a distinctive ruddy breast, at once a national treasure and a bird with a global reputation. In this superbly illustrated account, Helen F. Wilson looks at many aspects of the cherished robin, from its status as a harbinger of seasonal change and icon of Christmas, to its place in fairy tales, environmental campaigns and scientific discovery. In moving between cultural and natural histories, Robin asks wide-ranging questions: how did the robin¡¦s name travel the world? Why is the robin so melancholy? Who was Cock Robin? And how has the history of the colour red shaped the robin¡¦s ambivalent associations and unusual origin stories?
   
VE05-20 Combating and Controlling Nagana and Tick-Borne Diseases in Livestock
  Caleb Oburu Orenge/ 9781799864332/ Price:US$ 205.00
 
Book Cover African animal trypanosomosis (AAT), also called nagana, is a trans-boundary disease that has had an immense impact on cattle and is ranked among the top global cattle diseases. This and tick-borne diseases have caused major obstacles to sustainable livestock-based agricultural production and food security and are important factors in underdevelopment. Due to decreasing efficacy of available drugs, widespread trypanosome resistance, and the difficulty of sustaining other control measures, there is a need for alternative sustainable strategies to reduce the impact these diseases have on livestock. Combating and Controlling Nagana and Tick-Borne Diseases in Livestock provides the latest empirical research findings on the effects of African animal trypanosomiasis (nagana) and tick-borne disease infection in livestock, their impact on farmer livelihoods, and the measures that can be undertaken to mitigate negative effects and reduce the number of infections. While highlighting topic areas such as disease history and transmission, treatments, and the economic impacts, this book is essential for farmers, animal health and animal production professionals and practitioners, non-government organizations, researchers, academicians, and students working in fields that include but are not limited to agriculture, livestock production, environmental science, veterinary medicine, veterinary pathology, and epidemiology. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ¡EAfrican Animal Trypanosomiasis (AAT) ¡EAfrican Swine Fever ¡EAvian Spirochaetosis ¡EDisease Control in Livestock ¡EDisease Transmission in Livestock ¡EEconomic Impact of Livestock Diseases ¡EEpidemiology ¡EGanjam Disease ¡ELivestock Production ¡ENairobi Sheep Disease Virus (NSDV) ¡ETick-Borne Diseases ¡ETreatments for Disease ¡ETrypanotolerant Livestock
   
SE05-504 Animal Physiology.
  Patrick J. Butler/ 9780199655458/ Price:GBP 54.99
 
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SE05-499 Veterinary Cytology
  Leslie C. Sharkey/ 9781119125709/ Price:US$ 209.95
 
   
SE05-499 Veterinary Endoscopy For The Small Animal Practitioner
  Timothy C. McCarthy/ 9781119155867/ Price:US$ 178.95
 
   
SE05-498 Illustrated Dictionary of Zoology
  3G Editorial Board/ 9781984645531/ Price:US$ 55.00
 
Book Cover The completely revised and updated edition provides concise definitions and explanations of zoology related terms together with state-of-the-art scientific and practical terms, presented in an easy-to-use, A-Z order with pictures and figures as well as examples are given to clarify the terms. It is a perfect tool for understanding of zoology terms for Higher Secondary to Undergraduate students and improving their spelling and grammar.
   
SE05-498 Illustrated Handbook of Primate Ethology
  3G Editorial Board/ 9781984647535/ Price:US$ 160.00
 
Book Cover The course is centered on different aspects of primate ethology. Presents a description of the morphology and distinguishing characteristics of each group of living primates. Provides a comprehensive overview of the field of primatology and a comparative framework for understanding behavioral evolution of primates.
   
SE05-498 Illustrated Handbook of Bacterial and Viral Cattle Diseases
  3G Editorial Board/ 9781984647856/ Price:US$ 160.00
 
Focused on major bacterial diseases that can cause significant loss or concern for dairy cattle, beef rearing, and fattening enterprises. Focuses on recent advances in the study of viral pathogens and the mechanisms by which they cause disease. Explain the methods used in the treatment of pests and diseases in farm animals.
   
SE05-498 Illustrated Handbook of Poultry Production in Hot Climates
  3G Editorial Board/ 9781984647863/ Price:US$ 160.00
 
Book Cover Heat stress is one of the most important environmental stressors challenging poultry production worldwide. Presents an overview of the poultry industry in the hot climates and covers topics on breeding for heat resistance. Includes topics such as breeds and breeding; incubation; management and housing; poultry equipment and housing; poultry equipment and appliances; brooding and rearing; management of adult birds; management of table birds; feeds and feeding; poultry diseases.
   
SE05-498 Illustrated Handbook of Diseases and Parasites of Sheep & Goats
  3G Editorial Board/ 9781984647887/ Price:US$ 160.00
 
Book Cover Students will acquire a comprehensive knowledge about sheep and goat breeding. Gives an overview of some of the most common diseases of sheep. Addresses basic biology, husbandry, and the more common or important diseases of the sheep and goats.
   
SE05-498 Illustrated Handbook of Antibiotic Use in Animals
  3G Editorial Board/ 9781984647894/ Price:US$ 160.00
 
Book Cover There is widespread use of antibiotics in animals for prevention, treatment of infection as well as growth promoters. In particular, non-therapeutic usage of antibiotics has been especially common in poultry production and aquaculture. The different applications of antibiotics in animals have been described as therapeutic use, prophylactic use, and subtherapeutic use.
   
SE05-497 Management and Welfare of Farm Animals
  Marta Radicic/ 9781682517260/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
Historical changes in the demand for livestock products have been largely driven by human population growth, income growth and urbanization and the production response in different livestock systems has been associated with science and technology as well as increases in animal numbers. This book attempts to cover state of the art research and developments in livestock production systems globally in relation to recent trends. The key drivers underpinning past increases in livestock production are outlined, and the status of both intensive and extensive production systems in the developed and developing world is described. It also summarizes the advances in science and technology that have contributed to historical increases in livestock production, and indicates where potential remains, in relation to livestock genetics and breeding, livestock nutrition and livestock disease management.
   
SE05-497 Veterinary Bacteriology
  Patricia Marques/ 9781774077849/ Price:US$ 175.00
 
Veterinary Bacteriology is the study of bacteria that cause diseases on animals. This book is organized by animal, focusing on small ruminants, big ruminants, pigs, dogs, fish and birds. Specific examples of bacterial infections are discussed for ruminants and pigs. More broad bacterial studies are shown for dogs, fish and birds. In Ovines and Caprines, bacteria can cause Mastitis, Brucellosis and Interdigital phlegmon. Bovine bacterial infections, include Leptospira, Streptococcus, Tuberculosis, Antrax and respiratory diseases. In pigs, Streptococcus, Actinobacillus, Chlamydia, Corynebacterium and Staphylococcus are common bacterial diseases. Canine Microbiome and campylobacter in canines. Taxonomy of bacteria in fish. Avian bacteriology, focusing in Listeria and Escherichia coli.
   
SE05-497 Wildlife Conservation and Management
  Ashok Kumar Bishoyi/ 9781774077986/ Price:US$ 160.00
 
Wildlife Conservation and Management is a book that takes the readers through the various aspects of conservation of wildlife and the ways all the conservation hotspots are handled and managed. The book emphasizes on the need to conserve the wildlife. It informs the readers about the distribution of wildlife around the world and the habitats of some specific kinds of wildlife, while emphasizing on the fact that the habitats need to be conserved as well. The book also proposes some of the prominent ways in which the wildlife conservation practices can be carried forward.
   
SE05-497 Veterinary Entomology
  Patricia Marques/ 9781774077832/ Price:US$ 175.00
 
Veterinary Entomology is the scientific study of arthropods, a branch of zoology, related with Veterinary diseases. In this book starts by the study of Ectoparasites, which include fleas, lice, ticks and other insects and arthropods. Ectoparasites are a taxonomically diverse group of organisms that infest the skin of human beings and other animals. This ectoparasites can infect several animal hosts, including dogs, cats, birds and bats. These arthropods can also be vectors of disease, transmitting bacteria, parasites and viruses. The most important arthropods in Veterinary entomology are mosquitoes, ticks and flies, since they can act has ectoparasites and/or vectors of disease. Thousands of mosquito species feed on the blood of various hosts-vertebrates, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and some fish; along with some invertebrates, primarily other arthropods. This loss of blood is seldom of any importance to the host. The mosquito's saliva is transferred to the host during the bite, and can cause an itchy rash. In addition, many species can ingest pathogens while biting, and transmit them to future hosts. In this way, mosquitoes are important vectors of diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, Chikungunya, West Nile, dengue fever, filariasis, Zika and other arboviruses.
   
SE05-497 Technological Advances in Animal Breeding
  Mara Ferhane/ 9781682517697/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
Book Cover Animal researchers are currently formulating their trust on genetic markers. In breeding, transgenic animals are created to improve qualitative and quantitative traits in livestock and to reduce susceptibility to diseases. A variety of methods have been developed to produce transgenic animals. The book covers state of the art topics on animal breeding from, quantitative genetic principles, selection, mating systems and the breeding methods used for improvement of dairy cattle and buffaloes and sheep, goat swine and poultry. The book covers both the theory and research developments in this field with extensive coverage through illustrative examples. This book explores some of the key institutional transformations in livestock breeding associated with the increasing significance of genetic techniques, situating this within an assessment of an emerging agricultural bioeconomy.
   
SE05-497 Current Trends in Theriogenology
  Janni Lapinskiene/ 9781682517321/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
Book Cover Theriogenology is the branch of veterinary medicine that focuses on reproduction, including the physiology and pathology of male and female reproductive systems in animals and the clinical practice of veterinary obstetrics, and gynecology. Reproductive physiology and procreation has always fascinated human kind. Therefore, it is not surprising that scientific research in reproduction is one of the oldest and most established field in biology. The book contains research and reviews covering all areas of animal reproduction, including studies on male and female reproductive physiology, sexual differentiation, endocrinology, gamete physiology and preservation, in vitro fertilization, hormonal manipulation of reproduction, pregnancy physiology, reproductive pathology, and diagnosis and treatment of reproductive disorders.
   
SE05-497 Veterinary Microbiology and Microbial Disease
  Dragana Perez-Perez/ 9781682517277/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
Book Cover Veterinary microbiology in farm animals is concerned with the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of infection in the individual and with the epidemiology, prevention, and control of infections in the community. It includes microbial diseases of animals that supply food or other products. It also deals with microbial diseases of wild animals for their interrelation with farmed animals. The book encompasses the immunology, microbiology, virology, vaccinology, and epidemiology of animal infectious diseases, especially zoonotic infections. The role of environmental factors in disease emergence and diseases that undermine the sustainability of poultry, livestock, and aquaculture industries are emphasized. Research on the development of strategies that will lead to the prevention and control of animal diseases are also given. This book will serve as an ideal reference for veterinary students, and practitioners who require more guidance with veterinary science.
   
SE05-497 Advanced Primatology
  Andrea L. Nguyen/ 9781682517635/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
Primatology is an important sub-field of anthropology. Primatology involves the study of primates and can help anthropologist better understand both our similarities to primates and the course of human evolution. The book provides an overview of the order primates, a broad understanding of primate behavior, and an introduction to different field techniques. This book examines the behavior and evolution of modern non-human primates. Primates include monkeys, apes, lemurs and other prosimians. It covers the science and ethical debates behind primate conservation. Specifically, it will examine the various threats facing primate populations today, the ways that scientists define and monitor threatened/endangered populations, and the steps that are being taken to increase the likelihood of their survival.
   
SE05-497 Physiology and Reproduction of Vertebrates
  Giedre Nielsen/ 9781682517314/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
Vertebrates are the most advanced organisms on Earth. Their population is autonomic and independent of changes in the phytocenosis. However, vertebrates are of great importance in the energy and structure of various ecosystems, including the whole biosphere. This book will examine the biology of vertebrate reproduction. It will discuss a wide range of topics including the genetics of sex determination, the evolution of sex, wildlife contraception, the biology of fertilization, the evolution of maternal recognition of pregnancy, environmental estrogens, to name a few. Other topics include embryonic diapause, role of environmental estrogens on reproductive physiology, parental care, pregnancy disorders and aging of the reproductive system. The book presents a comprehensive and integrated treatment of reproduction in vertebrates from fishes through mammals.
   
SE05-497 Physiology and Reproduction of Reptiles and Amphibians
  Masayuki Micek/ 9781682517307/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
Reptiles historically have carried the stigma of being unintelligent, uncharismatic, and easy to care for, with minimal husbandry needs. Reptiles and amphibians are ectothermic vertebrate animals with a wide distribution on the planet. Reptiles and amphibians have always been of great importance to society, so it is our responsibility to conserve them today and to ensure that these biological groups continue to exist in the future. This book presents the current trends in herpetology, focusing on evolution, conservation, ecology, genetics, morphology, physiology, and taxonomy. Currently, both amphibians and reptiles face serious threats that place them at risk of disappearing. With emphasis on behavior, biochemistry, conservation, ecology, evolution, morphology, physiology, and systematics, this book will help to equip students and researchers on the current problems that arise in this interesting biological group.
   
SE05-497 Reproductive Physiology of Mammals and Other Vertebrates
  Luisa Kraft/ 9781682517284/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
The science of reproductive biology has undergone remarkable advances in the 20th century. These advances provide structural and functional details of the mammalian reproductive system at the physiological, cellular and molecular levels. This book will review the general concepts in mammalian reproductive biology and present, in a brief form, some of the most common reproductive technologies used in human and animal health, biomedical research and animal production systems. The book represents a comprehensive and integrated treatment of reproduction in vertebrates from fishes of all sorts through mammals. It is designed to provide to the latest trends in reproductive research and our understanding of reproductive events.
   
Raccoon
  ÒFºµ/ 9781789144246/ Price:GBP 13.95
 
Book Cover Masked bandits of the night, raiders of farm crops and rubbish bins, raccoons are notorious for their indifference to human property and propriety, yet they are also admired for their intelligence, dexterity and determination. Raccoons have also thoroughly adapted to human-dominated environments; they are thriving in numbers greater than at any point of their evolutionary history... including in new habitats. Raccoon surveys the natural and cultural history of this opportunistic omnivore, tracing its biological evolution, social significance, and image in a range of media and political contexts. From intergalactic misanthropes and despoilers of ancient temples to coveted hunting quarry, unpredictable pet, and symbols of wilderness and racial stereotype alike, Raccoon offers a lively consideration of this misunderstood outlaw species.
   
Crab
  Cynthia Chris/ 9781789143690/ Price:GBP 13.95
 
Book Cover What is a crab? What significance do crabs play in the world? Cynthia Chris explores the true nature of these hard-shelled creatures and discovers that these charming animals are social by nature, creative problem-solvers and invaluable members of the environments in which they live. Their formidable physical forms and their sassy demeanour have inspired artists and writers from Vincent van Gogh to Jean-Paul Sartre. Cynthia Chris sketches a vivid portrait of these animals, tracing the history of the crab from its ancient fossil record to its essential role in protecting its own habitats from the threat of climate change.
   
Turtle
  Louise M. Pryke/ 9781789143362/ Price:GBP 13.95
 
Book Cover The turtle is an ancient creature, once sharing the Earth with dinosaurs; for more than 100 million years, turtles have played a crucial role in maintaining healthy terrestrial and marine ecosystems. While it may not set records for speed on land, the turtle is exceptional at distance swimming and deep diving, and some are gifted with astounding longevity. In human thought, the animal¡¦s ties to creativity, wisdom and warfare stretch back to the world¡¦s earliest written records. In Turtle, Louise M. Pryke celebrates the slow and unassuming manner of this doughty creature, which provides a living model of endurance and efficiency. In the increasingly fast-paced world of the twenty-first century, it has never been more important to consider the natural and cultural history of this remarkable animal.
   
Squid
  Martin Wallen/ 9781789143348/ Price:GBP 13.95
 
Book Cover In myths and legends squids are portrayed as fearsome sea-monsters, lurking in the watery deeps waiting to devour humans. Even as modern science has tried to turn those monsters of the deep into unremarkable calamari, squids continue to dominate the nightmares of the Western imagination. Taking inspiration from early weird fiction writer H. P. Lovecraft, modern writers such as Jeff VanderMeer depict squids as the absolute Other of human civilization, while non-Western poets such as Daren Kamali depict squids as anything but threats. In Squid, Martin Wallen traces the many different ways humans have thought about and pictured this predatory mollusc: as guardians, harbingers of environmental collapse or an untapped resource to be exploited. However humans have perceived them, squids have always gazed back at us, unblinking, from the dark.
   
Nightingale
  Bethan Roberts/ 9781789144741/ Price:GBP 13.95
 
Book Cover The nightingale has a unique place in cultural history: the most prized of songbirds, it has inspired more poems than any other creature, and is also the most mythologized of birds. Nightingale juxtaposes the bird of poetry, music, myth and lore with the living bird of wood and scrubland, unpicking the entangled relationship between them. Covering a huge range of poets, musicians, artists, nature writers and natural historians, from Aristotle, Keats and Vera Lynn to Bob Dylan, Nightingale charts our fascination through history with this nondescript yet melodious little brown bird. It also documents the nightingale¡¦s disappearance from British breeding grounds, and the implications this has for its conservation.
   
Avian Illuminations: A Cultural History of Birds
  Boria Sax/ 9781789144321/ Price:GBP 25.00
 
Book Cover Avian Illuminations examines the many roles birds have played in human society, from food, messengers, deities and pets, to omens, muses, timekeepers, custodians, hunting companions, decorative motifs and, most importantly, embodiments of our aspirations. It narrates the history of our relationships with a host of birds including crows, owls, parrots, falcons, eagles, nightingales, hummingbirds, and many more. Along the way the book describes how birds¡¦ nesting has symbolised human romance, how their flight has inspired inventors throughout history, and concludes by showing that the interconnections between birds and humans are so manifold that a world without birds would effectively mean an end to human culture itself. Beautifully illustrated, this is a superb overview of our long and rich association with our feathered friends.
   
SE05-493 Atlas of Surgical Approaches to Soft Tissue and Oncologic Diseases in the Dog and Cat
  Marije Risselada/ 9781119370130/ Price:US$ 131.95
 
   
SE05-490 Illustrated Handbook of Veterinary Forensics
  3G Editorial Board/ 9781984635297/ Price:US$ 180.00
 
Book Cover Veterinary forensics is a developing field that can assist with animal cruelty investigations. There has been an increasing awareness over recent years of the field of veterinary forensic medicine, with involvement of veterinarians in a wide range of activities extending from the assessment of possible inflicted injuries in domestic animals to wildlife crime concerning the entrapment, transport and killing of protected and endangered species. Provides practical information on how to operate within a crime scene; covers the tests that may need to be carried out, collecting evidence, preparing reports and giving evidence in court as an expert witness.
   
SE05-490 Illustrated Handbook of Veterinary Microbiology
  3G Editorial Board/ 9781984635303/ Price:US$ 180.00
 
Book Cover The field of Veterinary Microbiology plays a major role in veterinary medicine, human health, and economics. Describes representative microbes that are pathogenic and can cause infectious diseases to animals. Others are potential infectious agents to humans, and they can threaten public health. Concerned with microbial (bacterial, fungal, viral) diseases of domesticated vertebrate animals (livestock, companion animals, fur-bearing animals, game, poultry, but excluding fish) that supply food, other useful products or companionship.
   
SE05-490 Illustrated Handbook of Veterinary Parasitology
  3G Editorial Board/ 9781984635310/ Price:US$ 180.00
 
Book Cover The field of veterinary parasitology has far-reaching implications for human and animal health. Covers recent advances in the field, modern teaching practice, and updated parasite taxonomic classification systems. Sheds light on how to recognize, diagnose and treat parasitic diseases in livestock and companion animals.
   
SE05-490 Illustrated Handbook of Veterinary Allergy
  3G Editorial Board/ 9781984635327/ Price:US$ 180.00
 
Book Cover Allergic diseases in animals are increasingly gaining importance in veterinary practice and as research models. For intradermal testing and allergen immunotherapy, a good knowledge of relevant allergens for the individual species is of great importance. This handbook summarizes the current knowledge about relevant allergens in dogs, cats, horses, and other domestic species including large animals, birds and small mammals.
   
SE05-490 Illustrated Handbook of Arctic Zoology
  3G Editorial Board/ 9781984635334/ Price:US$ 180.00
 
This handbook provides a critical introduction to Arctic physical, biological, and social system, which is a crucial contributor to understanding the effects of those changes on the entire globe. Aims to understand how microscopic life exists at low temperatures to studies that aim to understand the migration patterns and feeding habits of polar bears and whales. Understanding how climate changes impact the structure and function of Arctic ecosystems is urgent and of high importance.
   
SE05-490 Illustrated Handbook of Chemical Zoology
  3G Editorial Board/ 9781984635341/ Price:US$ 180.00
 
Book Cover Zoology is currently experiencing a period of change in which chemical knowledge is progressively unified with the more classic knowledge of morphology and systematics. Includes animal's physiology, their behavior, and their interaction with other species in their environment. Covers anatomy, feeding, and digestion; carbohydrate, nitrogen, and lipid metabolism; osmoregulation; and growth and development.
   
SE05-490 Introduction to Animal Science
  3G Editorial Board/ 9781984638595/ Price:US$ 85.00
 
Book Cover Provides an introductory overview on such key topics as animal production, rearing and products, and focuses on disciplines such as nutrition, reproduction, genetics and diseases. It covers and analyzes particular animal industries such as dairy cattle, poultry, aquatic animals, etc. This edition is thoroughly updated with new chapters and the latest coverage on the selection, nutrition, reproduction and management of horses, beef cattle, goats, swine and sheep. Subject matter has been fully revised in such a way that makes the concepts clear and understandable to readers.
   
SE05-490 Experimental Animal Physiology and Biochemistry
  K Le Roux/ 9781682516430/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
Book Cover Physiology is an experimental scientific discipline and is of central importance in medicine and related health sciences. It provides a thorough understanding of normal body function, enabling more effective treatment of abnormal or disease states. Both plant biologists and animal biologists seek to understand how their focal organisms have evolved to interact with the environment. Despite this similarity in goals, the differing biology of plants and animals as well as other factors has led these scientific communities to diverge. This book deals with the experimental physiology and biochemistry of animals. The book will be of valued to biologists as well as a reference tool for specialists.
   
SE05-490 Applied Veterinary Medicine
  I G Benott/ 9781682516478/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
Book Cover Veterinarians ensure a safe food supply for people by monitoring and maintaining the health of food-producing animals. These veterinarians have made many important contributions to human health. Veterinary medicines are the most important tool for veterinarians, farmers and pet owners in order to make sure that animals remain healthy. The purpose of this book is to provide clinical reference work on Veterinary Medicine to inform clinicians and students.
   
SE05-487 The Diversity of Amphibians and Reptiles
  Manoranjan Prasad Sinha/ 9781774072431/ Price:US$ 160.00
 
Book Cover The Diversity of Amphibians and Reptiles discusses about amphibians and ecological importance of amphibians, reptiles and relationship between amphibians and reptiles, the differences between reptiles and amphibians. It also discusses the evolution of amphibians and reptiles and the related aspects like evolution of amphibians, important characteristics of amphibians. This book also throws light on ecosystem, diversity and geographic distribution of amphibians and reptiles and it includes the related aspects like natural habitat of amphibians and reptiles, habitat loss. This book also discusses about migration of amphibians and reptiles. Also discussed in the book is diversity and distribution of amphibians, distribution of amphibians, distribution of threatened species etc. The locomotion in amphibians and reptiles and its related aspects like principles of locomotion and locomotory patterns in toads, have also been discussed.
   
SE05-487 Principles of Animal Growth and Development
  Patricia Marques/ 9781774073285/ Price:US$ 160.00
 
Book Cover Principles Of Animal Growth And Development makes the readers familiar with the various aspects that are related to the process of growth in the animals and the various kinds of growth in the animals as it takes place in the different body parts and the various forms of growth cells. It provides the basic information on the role of various mechanisms of the body in the growth and development of the various parts in the body. This book also discusses about the development of the several kinds of tissues in the animals, the growth of muscles in the animals, the molecular control of adipogenesis, the factors that affect the composition of adipose tissue and lipid metabolism, the growth of bones and the relationship between the growth, development and the quality of meat in various animals.
   
SE05-487 Veterinary Toxicology
  Patricia Marques/ 9781774073346/ Price:US$ 160.00
 
Book Cover Veterinary Toxicology informs the readers about the various concepts related to the veterinary field and the ones related to the field of neurotoxicity. The book also explains the subjects such as veterinary immunotoxicity and the radiations in the radioactive materials that affect veterinary. This book also discusses about pesticides, insecticides, rodenticides and herbicides in the veterinary toxicity, the environmental toxicology, the field of therapeutics and the toxicology of diagnostics and genotoxic and cytotoxic effects on the immune cells. It also provides the basic insights on the toxicology of veterinary and the information on the toxicology related to it so that the readers get a deep understanding of the subject.
   
SE05-487 Animal Venoms: Their Source, Composition, and Uses
  Shiv Sanjeevi/ 9781774073384/ Price:US$ 160.00
 
Book Cover Animal venoms their source, composition, and uses explains the readers about the various sources of venom and informs them about the ways in which animal venom is extracted. The readers are also informed about the various uses of animal venom and the various application related to it. It provides the readers with the required insights on the several applications of venom and explain the importance of venom in treatment of some serious diseases and uses in medicines. This book also discusses about the background on animal toxins and venoms, some new aspects of venom, the latest finding in animal venom, discussion on snake venom, peptide therapy that is based on venom, the various trends in pharmacology and biochemistry, peptides obtained from scorpions and the anticancer effects of the jellyfish venom.
   
Loving Animals: On Bestiality, Zoophilia and Post-Human Love
  Joanna Bourke/ 9781789143102/ Price:GBP 18.00
 
Book Cover Sexual contact with non-human animals is one of the last taboos but, for a practice that is generally regarded as abhorrent, it is remarkable how many books, films, plays, paintings and photographs depict the subject. In this book renowned historian Joanna Bourke explores the history of human-animal sexuality and examines how the meanings of the words ¡¥bestiality¡¦ or ¡¥zoophilia¡¦ have changed. Are people who are sexually attracted to non-human animals psychiatrically ill, or are they normal people who happen to have a minority sexual orientation? How are we to understand human-animal love, as well as other issues within the discourse surrounding sexuality, such as violence, consent and abuse? This book draws queer theory, post-human philosophy, disability studies and the history of the senses into the debate to ask, what would an ethics of animal loving look like? What does it mean to love non-human animals? More pertinently: what does it mean to love?
   
Otter
  Daniel Allen/ 9781789142242/ Price:GBP 10.99
 
Book Cover Although rarely seen in the wild, the otter is admired for its playful character and graceful aquatic agility, which were established in the popular imagination through books and films such as Tarka the Otter and Ring of Bright Water. This, however, is just a small part of their story ¡V throughout history the otter has also been widely hunted for its fur and to prevent it from killing fish. Today the thirteen species of otter face a range of growing challenges, and their survival is by no means certain.
   
Jellyfish
  Peter Williams/ 9781789142150/ Price:GBP 13.95
 
Book Cover Jellyfish are, like the mythical Medusa, both beautiful and potentially dangerous. Found from pole to tropic, these mesmeric creatures form an important part of the sea¡¦s plankton and vary in size from the gigantic to the minute. Perceived as alien creatures and seen as best avoided, jellyfish nevertheless have the power to fascinate: with the sheer beauty of their translucent bells and long, trailing tentacles; with a mouth that doubles as an anus; and without a head or brain. Drawing upon myth and historical sources as well as modern scientific advances, this book examines our ambiguous relationship with these ancient and yet ill-understood animals, describing their surprisingly complex anatomy, weaponry and habits, and their vital contribution to the ocean¡¦s ecosystem.
   
Mole
  Steve Gronert Ellerhoff/ 9781789142228/ Price:GBP 13.95
 
Book Cover Though moles are rarely seen, they live in close proximity to humans around the world. Gardeners and farmers go to great lengths to remove molehills from their fields and gardens; mole-catching has been a profession for the past two millennia. Moles are also close to our imagination, appearing in myths, fairy tales and comic books as either wealthy, undesirable grooms or seekers of enlightenment. In Mole Steve Gronert Ellerhoff examines moles in nature, as well as their representation throughout history and across cultures. Balancing evolution and ecology with photographs and artworks, Ellerhoff provides new insight into this exceedingly private mammal.
   
SE05-480 Veterinary Mycology
  Patricia Marques/ 9781773615301/ Price:US$ 165.00
 
Book Cover Veterinary Mycology examines various aspects helping in identifying the same and systematically defines the immunology of fungal diseases in animals. There are several concepts defined properly to make readers understand several dimensions of this medical stream. It includes a brief description of epidemiology, mycotoxins, mycotoxicosis and fungal zoonoses. Provide the readers with the insights into the development of veterinary mycology, providing them some useful tips to help their animals (if any) cope with a disease related to fungi.
   
SE05-480 Animal nutrition and the influence of probiotics
  Patricia Marques/ 9781773615318/ Price:US$ 165.00
 
Book Cover Probiotics have been shown to promote growth, improve efficiency of feed utilization, protect host from intestinal infection and stimulate immune responses in farm animals. In laying chicken, probiotics increased hen-gay egg production. This book discusses probiotics' mode of action and probiotics' practical application in animal production, while explaining the use of probiotics in preventing and fighting animal diseases. The beneficial effects of probiotics in animal production have been related to different modes of action.
   
SE05-479 Encyclopedia of Primatology
  Manoranjan Prasad Sinha/ 9781773615684/ Price:US$ 180.00
 
Book Cover This encyclopedia brings together information about recent discoveries and current theories with reference to the origin and early evolution of anthropoid primates monkeys, apes, and humans. The encyclopedia examines the cognitive differences between humans and apes, review a powerful experimental methodology to determine the most likely acquisition modes responsible for primate "cultural" patterns.
   
SE05-479 Core Concepts in Biology: Zoology (Book with DVD)
  / 9781984620125/ Price:US$ 75.00
 
Book Cover his book presents insight into the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct, and how they interact with their ecosystems. Presents a history of the scientific understanding of animals, discussing such topics as classification, animal behavior, menageries and zoos, genetics, and mythology.
   
SE05-479 Trends and Advances in Veterinary Genetics
  Cheryl Natividad/ 9781773615677/ Price:US$ 160.00
 
Book Cover Trends and Advances in Veterinary Genetics will explain the meaning of genetics and diseases and their presence amongst animals. The relationship between genetics and immunity will also draw readers attention to have a closer view upon the advances in veterinary genetics. To control diseases amongst animals it has become important to have a regular check over the trends and advances in veterinary genetics. Provides the reader with insights into the real world of veterinary genetics and methodologies used to perform various functions to help animals get rid of various diseases.
   
SE05-479 Animal Hygiene and Preventive Veterinary Medicine
  Hendrix Wold/ 9781682514870/ Price:US$ 150.00
 
Book Cover Safeguarding animal health care considerations should take into account not only the veterinary-technical and zootechnical issues, but also the microbiological and epidemiological disease aspects, managerial and economic relevance, and furthermore product and production process quality assurance related features. This book focuses on the epidemiology of domestic and wild animals, costs of epidemic and endemic diseases of animals, the latest methods in veterinary epidemiology, disease control or suppression by public veterinary services, relationships between veterinary medicine and animal production, and development of new techniques in diagnosing, recording, evaluating and controlling diseases in animal populations.
   
SE05-479 Veterinary Research and Medicine: Challenges and Perspectives
  Jason Henry/ 9781682514887/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
Book Cover Without proper animal health practices there will be reduce efficiency and optimal profits. This book focuses on outstanding discoveries across a wide spectrum of translational, foundational, and clinical research. This book establishes the links between specialization in the veterinary sciences and the factors that influence the use of animals in basic science and medicine, presents reviews and case studies of traditional veterinary knowledge and practice, along with historical perspectives, theoretical discussions and research methodologies.
   
SE05-479 Reproductive Genomics in Domestic Animals
  Nagwa K. Soliman/ 9781682514894/ Price:US$ 150.00
 
Book Cover Domestic animal genomics is of interest to a wide audience of researchers because of the utility derived from understanding how genomics and proteomics function in various organisms. This book depicts the knowledge about genetic factors affecting reproduction in livestock and available methods for studying the genetic influence on reproductive traits. The book aims to cover basic, applied, and methodological research towards a better understanding of the genetic mechanisms underlying the expression of complex phenotypes in farm animals, as well as innovative strategies for the genetic improvement of livestock species.
   
SE05-479 Perspectices in Veterinary Allergy and Clinical Immunology
  Kellie Klok/ 9781682514900/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
Book Cover The purpose of the current book is to review allergic diseases across species and to focus on how these diseases compare to the counterpart in people. The book provides essential, practical information for solving dermatological problems commonly encountered in small animals. Various stressors, including both psychological as well as physiological, have been demonstrated to influence the immune response, presumably through activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and sympathetic nervous system.
   
SE05-479 Advances in Veterinary Dermatology
  E. J. Chan/ 9781682514917/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
Book Cover Veterinarians are confronted with a variety of food and nutrition-related skin diseases, with cutaneous food adverse reaction the most common in small animal dermatology. Representing the most recent developments in veterinary dermatology world-wide, this book presents selected topics on Veterinary Dermatology. This book also reviews animal models of AVMs and their advantages and disadvantages. The book will prove an indispensable reference for veterinary dermatologists, diagnostic pathologists, and small animal practitioners who seek to improve their skill in diagnostic dermatology.
   
SE05-479 Veterinary Ectoparasites: Biology and Control
  Jacob Charles Wilson/ 9781682514924/ Price:US$ 150.00
 
Book Cover Ectoparasites are of growing significance in modern veterinary medicine and a detailed understanding of the biology of these parasites is fundamental to their appropriate treatment and control. This book provides a complete overview of the biology, and behaviour of arthropod ectoparasites along with the pathology and treatment of diseases in livestock and companion animals of temperate habitats. This book will be of interest for veterinarians and parasitologists as well as researchers from the government, academia and industry.
   
SE05-479 Animal Parasites: Treatment and Prevention
  Michael S. Sandberg/ 9781682514931/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
Book Cover This book is intended as a tool for the identification and control of the wide spectrum of parasites affecting domestic animals throughout the world. This book synthesizes the latest developments in the ecology and evolution of animal parasites for a new generation of parasitologists. The effective control and treatment of parasitic diseases requires rapid, reliable and highly sensitive diagnostic tests, which can also serve to monitor the effectiveness of the therapeutic and prophylactic protocol. The book is well suited as a reference guide for veterinarians, students of the veterinary and life sciences, veterinarian nurses, laboratory staff, and pet and livestock owners.
   
SE05-479 Veterinary Clinical Pathology
  Alex Jermasek/ 9781682514948/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
Book Cover This book provides in-depth information about common clinical laboratory assays that are used to evaluate domestic mammals. It contains studies focused on the disease diagnosis by the examination of the bodily fluids such as urine, cavitary effusions or tissue or blood utilizing the apparatuses of science molecular pathology, hematology, microbiology and biochemistry. This book also introduces various techniques in microbiology, cytology and necropsy. This comprehensive reference guide will also prove useful to laboratory diagnosticians, veterinary pathologists and research workers in animal problems.
   
Polar Bear
  Margery Fee/ 9781789141467/ Price:GBP 13.95
 
Book Cover Polar bears are truly majestic animals: the largest land-dwelling carnivore on earth, they can measure up to 3 metres in length, and weigh up to 700 kilograms. They are also iconic in other ways ¡V a symbol of the climate change debate, with their survival now threatened by the loss of Arctic ice. Their images decorate fountains and the cornices of buildings across Europe. They sell cold drinks. They feature in children¡¦s books, on merry-go-rounds, and under the arms of weary toddlers heading for bed. Their pelts were once highly prized by hunters and live captures became attractions in zoos and circuses. Stuffed bears still haunt museums and stately homes. This is a natural and cultural history of the polar bear, describing the evolution, species, habitat and behaviour of the animal, as well as its portrayal in art, literature, film and advertising. With many fine images throughout, this will appeal to the wide audience who love these outsize, beautiful, seemingly cuddly yet deadly carnivores.
   
Kingfisher
  Ildiko Szabo/ 9781789141399/ Price:GBP 13.95
 
Book Cover Kingfishers are a sight to behold. The dash and verve of this cosmopolitan bird has been admired for millennia, appearing in creation myths, imperial regalia and cultural iconography, and they were once valued as highly as gold. Artists used their iridescent feathers in Tian-tsui, an iconic style of Chinese fine art, for more than 2,400 years. The magnificent temples at Angkor Wat in Cambodia owe their existence in part to the great wealth generated by the live kingfisher trade from the Indochina Peninsula. As a muse, kingfishers have influenced philosophers, playwrights and artists, from the Roman poet Ovid to Carl Jung, Charles Darwin and others, while more recently bio-mimicry engineers have turned to kingfishers for inspiration. This beautifully illustrated book delves into the origins and diversity of the more than 120 species of kingfishers, from the burly kookaburras to the diminutive birds that daringly pluck spiders off webs, defining their characteristics, their differences, their lifestyles and their cultural significance around the world.
   
Goldfish
  Anna Marie Roos/ 9781789141351/ Price:GBP 13.95
 
Book Cover Living work of art, consumer commodity, scientific hero and environmental menace: the humble goldfish is the ultimate human cultural artefact. A creature of supposedly little memory and short lifespan, it has universal appeal. In ancient China, goldfish were saved from predators in acts of religious reverence and selectively bred for their glittering grace. In the East, they became the subject of exquisite art, regarded as living flowers that moved, while in the West, they became ubiquitous residents of the Victorian parlour. Cheap and eminently available, today they are bred by the millions for the growing domestic pet market, while also proving to be important to laboratory studies of perception, vision and intelligence. In this illuminating homage to the goldfish, Anna Marie Roos challenges the cultural preconceptions of a creature often thought to be common and disposable, as she blends art and science to trace the surprising and intriguing history of this much-loved animal.
   
Wasp
  Richard Jones/ 9781789141610/ Price:GBP 13.95
 
Book Cover Fear and fascination set wasps apart from other insects. Despite their iconic form and distinctive colours, they are surrounded by myth and misunderstanding. Often portrayed in cartoon-like stereotypes bordering on sad parody, wasps have an unwelcome and undeserved reputation for aggressiveness bordering on vindictive spite. This mistrust is deep-seated in a human history that has awarded commercial and spiritual value to other insects, such as bees, but has failed to recognize any worth in wasps. Leading entomologist Richard Jones redresses the balance in this enlightening and entertaining guide to the natural and cultural history of these powerful carnivores. Jones delves into their complex nesting and colony behavior, their unique caste system and their major role at the centre of many food webs. Drawing on up-to-date scientific concepts and featuring many striking colour illustrations, Jones successfully shows exactly why wasps are worthy of greater understanding and appreciation.
   
Pelican
  Barbara Allen/ 9781789140750/ Price:GBP 13.95
 
Book Cover With its distinctive, comical walk, large bill and association with the conservation movement, the pelican has attained iconic status. But the pelican has a chequered history. Classed as ¡¥unclean¡¦ in the King James Bible, the legend of the compassionate pelican was later appropriated by Christianity to symbolize Christ¡¦s sacrifice. This majestic bird, gifted to British royalty in 1664, has been celebrated in art and literature, from Shakespeare¡¦s King Lear to the writing of Edward Lear, and is the recipient of three Guinness World Records. The pelicans¡¦ anatomy has been copied for paper plane construction, aircraft design and in 3D imaging, while it has fought back from the threats of extinction, habitat destruction and environmental disasters such as the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Its resilience is as remarkable as its anatomy. In this must-read book for all bird enthusiasts, Barbara Allen skillfully weaves together wildlife trivia, historical tales and the latest research to provide an engaging account of the cultural and natural history of this emblematic bird.
   
Understanding Animals: Philosophy for Dog and Cat Lovers
  Lars Svendsen/ 9781789141597/ Price:GBP 14.99
 
Book Cover How do animals perceive the world? What does it really feel like to be a cat, or a dog? In Understanding Animals, Lars Svendsen investigates how humans can attempt to understand the lives of other animals. The book delves into animal communication, intelligence, self-awareness, loneliness and grief, but most fundamentally how humans and animals can cohabit and build a form of friendship. Svendsen provides examples from many different animal species, from chimpanzees to octopus, but his main focus is on cats and dogs ¡V the animals that many of us are close to in our daily lives. Using both philosophical analysis and the latest scientific discoveries, Svendsen argues that an owner¡¦s relationship with their pet is as equally valid and insightful as the scientific study of human-animal relations. With this entertaining and thought-provoking book, animal-lovers and pet owners will gain a deeper understanding of what it is like to be an animal, and in turn, a human.
   
VE05-19 Veterinary Science: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice
  Information Resources Management Association/ 9781522556404/ Price:US$ 395.00
 
Book Cover Modern medicine is changing drastically as new technologies emerge to transform the way in which patients are diagnosed, treated, and monitored. In particular, veterinary medicine is experiencing a tremendous shift as digital innovations are integrated into veterinary practice. Veterinary Science: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice contains a compendium of the latest academic material on breakthroughs and recent progress in veterinary science. Including innovative studies on laboratory information management systems, animal welfare, and veterinary reform, this publication is an ideal source for professionals, practitioners, graduate students, and researchers interested in veterinary science. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to: ¡EAnimal Disease Outbreaks ¡EAnimal Welfare ¡EHumane Education ¡ELaboratory Information Management Systems ¡ERabies ¡EVeterinary Public Health ¡EVeterinary Reform
   
SE05-472 Illustrated Dictionary of Zoology.
  / 9781984600301/ Price:US$ 95.00
 
Book Cover This illustrated dictionary provides concise definitions and explanations of zoology terms together with state-of-the-art scientific and practical terms, presented in an easy-to-use, A-Z order with pictures and figures as well as examples are given to clarify the terms. It is a perfect tool for understanding of zoology terms for Higher Secondary to Undergraduate students and improving their spelling and grammar.
   
SE05-470 Perspective on Zoology.
  I. K. Charles/ 9781682504925/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
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SE05-470 Biology of Amphibians.
  Marina Jennifier/ 9781682504956/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
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SE05-470 Animal Cloning.
  Shiv Sanjeevi/ 9781773611877/ Price:US$ 160.00
 
Book Cover Cloning of animals has also received a lot of attention in the news in the past decade. Covered with principles and tools involved in animal cloning along with various animals that have been cloned and their potentials in biotechnology; the book also include various ethical issues associated with this field and summarize the work done in cloning. The readers must note that these issues and regulations have been quoted verbatim so that the meaning conveyed does not change.
   
SE05-470 Theory, Practice and Techniques in Zoology.
  3G Editorial Board/ 9781680947496/ Price:US$ 75.00
 
Book Cover Presents a history of the scientific understanding of animals, discussing such topics as classification, animal behavior, menageries and zoos, genetics, and mythology. Emphasizing the principles of evolution and zoological science, this text describes the diversity of animal life and the interesting adaptations that enable animals to live so many ecological niches.
   
SE05-470 Animal Biotechnology.
  3G Editorial Board/ 9781680947601/ Price:US$ 85.00
 
Book Cover The book covers numerous topics, containing economically important livestock breeds, paradigm shifts in livestock production, biotechnology in animal nutrition and in livestock-assisted reproduction, and genomics and genetic engineering tools. This updated edition will be viable to everyone interested in the implications of the use of animal biotechnology.
   
SE05-470 Theory, Practice and Techniques in Animal Science.
  3G Editorial Board/ 9781680947618/ Price:US$ 75.00
 
Book Cover This text provides an introductory overview on such key topics as animal production, rearing and products, and focuses on disciplines such as nutrition, reproduction, genetics and diseases. The text's comprehensive, non-traditional approach introduces the discipline as an ever-changing, integral part of every aspect of human existence. Animal Science is designed to prepare students majoring in animal science for more advanced and specialized courses.
   
SE05-470 Illustrated Handbook of Animal Biology and Care.
  3G Editorial Board/ 9781680949421/ Price:US$ 180.00
 
Book Cover Illustrates the essentials of animal biology, including the Animal Kingdom, comparative physiology, reproductive physiology and developmental biology. Discusses the various subdivisions of the animal kingdom and describes how different types of animals have developed different ways of breathing, feeding, sensing, moving, and reproducing themselves. The book offers concrete guidance on best practices for promoting patient health in veterinary care, emphasizing specific techniques to prevent complications before they happen.
   
SE05-470 Illustrated Handbook of Veterinary Clinical Pathology.
  3G Editorial Board/ 9781680949438/ Price:US$ 180.00
 
Book Cover This book provides wide-ranging information about common clinical laboratory assays that are used to evaluate domestic mammals. Provides essential, practical information for reviewing pathology commonly encountered in clinical situations. This book is a helpful revision aid for those in training as well as for those in practice who are pursuing continuing education.
   
Bat
  Tessa Laird/ 9781780238944/ Price:GBP 13.95
 
Book Cover Bats have been misunderstood and maligned in the West for centuries. Unfair associations with demons have seen their leathery wings adorn numerous evil characters, from the Devil to Bram Stoker¡¦s Dracula. But these amazing animals are ecological superheroes. Nectar-feeding bats pollinate important crops like agave; fruit-eating bats disperse seeds and encourage reforestation; and insect-eating bats keep down mosquito populations and other pests, saving agricultural industries billions of dollars. Ranging from the size of a bumblebee to those with a wingspan the length of an adult human, they are the only mammals possessing true flight and are found on all continents except Antarctica.
   
Zebra
  Christopher Plumb/ 9781780239354/ Price:GBP 13.95
 
Common and exotic, glamorous and ferocious, sociable and sullen: zebras mean many things to many people. The extraordinary beauty of their striped coats makes them one of the world¡¦s most recognizable animals. They have been immortalized in paint by artists including George Stubbs and Lucian Freud, and zebra-print designs permeate contemporary society ¡V on beanbags and bikinis, car seats and pencil cases. Zebras even have a road crossing named after them. But the natural and cultural history of the zebra remains a mystery to most. Few know that there are three species of zebra, or that one of these is currently endangered, or that the quagga, an animal that once roamed southern Africa in large numbers before dying out in the 1880s, is among the zebra¡¦s many subspecies.
   
Sardine
  Trevor Day/ 9781780239965/ Price:GBP 13.95
 
Book Cover The sardine is a paradoxical fish. Seemingly insignificant, its exploitation has made fortunes for some and, when stocks have collapsed, caused hardship for many. Its status has shifted from utilitarian food to a gourmet¡¦s delight. Trevor Day ¡V diver, fish-watcher and marine conservationist ¡V travels across four continents to meet the sardine in its natural environment, and he traces the fish¡¦s journey from minuscule egg to item on the dinner plate. Sardine interweaves the story of the fish with the rise and fall of fishing industries. The sardine is a barometer for the health of oceans, with lessons for us all about our stewardship of the seas. Day takes a scientifically and culturally wide-ranging look at the cluster of fish species called sardines, their relationship with other marine creatures and, in turn, with us. Elite predators feast on sardines, yet these silvery slivers are fast-breeding and opportunistic enough to survive their hunters. Whether swimming free as a shoaling fish at the mercy of predators, or tightly packed in tins ¡V an image used frequently as a metaphor for overcrowding ¡V sardines represent conformity and vulnerability. The biography that emerges will beguile readers fascinated with marine life, as well as anyone who has eaten this familiar yet under-appreciated fish.
   
SE05-489 Hippopotamus
  Edgar Williams/ 9781780237329/ Price:GBP 13.95
 
Book Cover The common hippo, once found all over Africa, is now largely confined to South and East Africa, while its close relative, the mysterious pygmy hippo, is only found in the forests of Sierra Leone, West Africa. Hippos originated in Asia and share a common ancestry with whales. Until the last Ice Age, they were found across Europe, including Britain. The ancient civilizations of North Africa and the Middle East were familiar with the common hippo, as it was still plentiful along the Nile. To the Egyptians it was a revered deity while at the same time it was hunted for sport. While the Romans imported them into their circus spectacles in Rome, today the best place to see the common hippo is in its natural African environment.
   
SE05-488 General Veterinary Parasitology.
  / 9781680955408/ Price:US$ 64.95
 
Book Cover Veterinary parasitology is the study of animal parasites, especially relationships between parasites and animal hosts, and their interactions. Parasites of domestic animals (livestock and pet animals) as well as wildlife animals are considered. Veterinary parasitology studies genesis and development of parasitizes in animal host. Veterinary parasitology also studies taxonomy and systematics of parasites, morphology, life cycles, and living needs of parasites in environment and in animal host. Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of animal parasitizes are designed using procured observations. The main aim of veterinary parasitology is to protect animals and improve their health, but because a number of animal parasites are transmitted to humans, veterinary parasitology is also important for public health.
   
SE05-488 Animal Genetics and Breeding.
  / 9781680955460/ Price:US$ 64.95
 
Book Cover Animal breeding and genetics is the branch of science concerned with maximizing desirable genetic traits, such as producing animals that have leaner meat. Animal geneticists have identi ed elements within genes that can enhance animal growth, health, and ability to utilize nutrients. These genetic advances can increase production while reducing environmental impacts. The study of heredity in animals, animal genetics involves topics such as gene expression, color genetics and animal breeding. Continue reading to explore education options and possible career paths in this scienti c eld of study. Animal breeding is a branch of animal science that addresses the evaluation (using best linear unbiased prediction and other methods) of the genetic value of livestock. Selecting for breeding animals with superior EBV in growth rate, egg, meat, milk, or wool production, or with other desirable traits has revolutionized livestock production throughout the world.
   
SE05-464 Advances in Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-base Disorders, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice.
  Helio Autran de Morais/ 9780323509909/ Price:US$ 98.99
 
   
SE05-463 Textbook of Animal Genetics and Breeding.
  Abdallah, Nada B./ 9781680945911/ Price:US$ 145.00
 
Book Cover This text focuses on various aspects of animal heredity, or the passing of traits from one generation to the next. The book encompasses topics such as genetic variability, genetic testing, and animal breeding. Animal Genetics offers genetic testing services for Avian DNA sexing and diseases, Canine inherited traits and diseases, and Equine coat color and inherited disorders. The breeding and genetics is known for its historical and recent accomplishments in application of classical quantitative genetics for improvement of beef, swine, and dairy animals. Once an animal is born with a good trait, that trait can be passed to the next generation. Over time, more animals in the herd will be born with that good trait. This helps producers achieve their breeding goal. The process of selecting animals based on their genetics has helped advance agricultural productivity over the past 50 years.
   
SE05-463 Veterinary Science and Medicine.
  Abdallah, Nada B./ 9781680945928/ Price:US$ 145.00
 
Book Cover Veterinary science is the study of different kinds of diseases, treatment, diagnosis and prevention in birds and animals. Veterinary medicine deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, disorder and injury in non-human animals. The scope of veterinary medicine is wide, covering all animal species, both domesticated and wild, with a wide range of conditions which can affect different species. Veterinary medicine is widely practiced, both with and without professional supervision. This book covers all clinical, medical, and technological aspects.
   
SE05-463 Reproduction in Cattle.
  Umali, Cecilia/ 9781680945935/ Price:US$ 145.00
 
Book Cover Cattle breeding is undertaken chiefly to improve cattle progeny. The ability of a cow to successfully mate, conceive, give birth to and raise a healthy calf each year is essential to economical beef production. A good understanding of anatomy and physiology of both the male and female is helpful in successfully managing reproduction. In order to manage cattle reproduction and the specific problems that arise, it is important to understand the underlying physiology of the reproductive process. Thus, this text aims to provide an integrated overview of the subject of bovine reproduction, describing the normal function of the reproductive system together with its modification by pharmacological, technological and management techniques in relation to the central theme of reproductive efficiency. This book continues to provide a general background to the field of cattle reproduction for agricultural and animal science students and as an introductory text to veterinary students embarking on a career in reproductive research.
   
SE05-463 Animal Behavior: An Introduction.
  Tatiparti, Katyayani/ 9781680958089/ Price:US$ 145.00
 
Understanding of ethological knowledge is both a necessary tool for getting correct identification. This text addresses the physiological foundations of behavior in a way that is both accessible and inviting. The study of animal behavior begins with understanding how an animal¡¦s physiology and anatomy are integrated with its behavior. Both external and internal stimuli prompt behaviors ¡X external information or weather and internal information. Understanding how genes and the environment come together to shape animal behavior is also an important underpinning of the field. Animal Behavior is the scientific study of the wild and wonderful ways in which animals interact with each other, with other living beings, and with the environment. It explores how animals relate to their physical environment as well as to other organisms, and includes topics such as how animals find and defend resources, avoid predators, choose mates, reproduce, and care for their young.
   
SE05-463 Animal Physiology and Morphology.
  Tatiparti, Katyayani/ 9781680958096/ Price:US$ 145.00
 
This text addresses how animals interact with the environment during movement and their morphological characteristics. Animal physiology is the study of how animals work, or more specifically the physical and chemical processes that occur within animals such as gas exchange, blood and circulation, osmoregulation, digestion, nervous and muscle systems and endocrinology. Animal morphology deals with the structure of animals. In order to gain an insight into the evolutionary advances among animals, it is necessary to study the salient features of representative animals from the group of invertebrates and vertebrates.
   
SE05-463 Principles of Zoology.
  Tatiparti, Katyayani/ 9781680958102/ Price:US$ 145.00
 
Book Cover Zoology is the division of biology that deals with the animal kingdom. It is the scientific study of everything having to do with animals, just as botany is the scientific study of plants. Zoology is a huge field that covers the classification of every animal on earth as well as many broader fields of experimentation and inquiry related to animal life. There are several sub-branches within this field, including ethology, zoography, and anthrozoology. Additionally, zoologists often specialize in the study of specific types of animals. Zoology is not concerned only with the study of the animals that are living on earth at present time but also those which lived in the past and have disappeared or have become extinct. This text will give you an overview of zoology.
   
SE05-462 Veterinary Biostatistics.
  / 9781680955439/ Price:US$ 64.95
 
Book Cover There is no doubt that Biostatistics is the discipline which is a necessary part of education in every biological and medical science. Its importance results from principle of obtaining, analyzing, presentation and interpretation of data in medical sciences. The conception of much knowledge and experience in medicine was be burdened by many errors and mistakes without statistics. We would not be able to interpret properly gained knowledge and experience in the area of medicine without use of statistical methods. From this point of view, the biostatistics is among basic subjects of veterinary medicine education. Contends of the discipline predominantly consists of statistical methods for description of data sets and testing of hypotheses for quantitative and qualitative data with specialization on data and hypotheses used in the area of veterinary medicine. Biostatistics has a practical impact rst of all in the area of research and development in medical sciences. It is also important in the area of clinical veterinary practice and the sphere of hygiene and ecology during the animal provenance food inspection. Statistics education is particularly focused on the ability to solve speci c problems of veterinary medicine with the use of biostatistical methods.
   
SE05-462 Introduction to Animal Science.
  / 9781680955453/ Price:US$ 64.95
 
Book Cover Animal Science is concerned with the science and business of producing domestic livestock species, including but not limited to beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, poultry, sheep, and swine. An animal scientist applies principles of the biological, physical, and social sciences to the problems associated with livestock production and management. Animal Science is also concerned with foods of animal origin: meat, dairy foods, and eggs. In addition, animal science is concerned with aspects of companion animals, including their nutrition, care, and welfare. Global forces are demanding more from the agriculture industry. A growing world population withchanging patterns of diet requires more food. This food production must take place on a nite amount of landduring climatic change. It must be integrated with the needs of people and the environment. The complexchallenges of the next century demand agricultural professionals who can identify opportunities and devise innovative solutions.
   
SE05-462 Vertebrate Ecophysiology.
  / 9781680955224/ Price:US$ 64.95
 
Book Cover Ecophysiology, or physiological ecology, is a biological discipline that studies the adaptation of an organism'sphysiology to environmental conditions. It is closely related to comparative physiology and evolutionary physiology. The study of physiological ecology begins with an understanding of the in uence of ambient temperatures. Temperature is one of the most ecologically signi cant factors, and also one of the most relevant in the face of global climatic change. Organisms have evolved a multitude of mechanisms for regulating the temperature of their bodies in order to ourish in their particular environment. A high metabolic rate helps supply heat. An e cient circulatory system conducts and distributes heat around the body. Hibernation enables animals to survive long periods of cold. Water availability is another major focus in physiological ecology. The bodies of all organisms contain water, and organisms in all environments expend energy to maintain their internal pool ofwater and dissolved substrates. Water availability is particularly critical for desert dwelling organisms, and many ecologists studying the importance of water in biological systems focus their research on desert species.
   
SE05-460 Vertebrate Zoology.
  Dahiya, Nisha/ 9781680945157/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
Book Cover Vertebrate zoology is the biological discipline that consists of the study of Vertebrate animals, i.e., animals with a backbone, such as fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. This comprehensive book gives a panoramic view of vertebrate life, classification, ecology and behavior.
   
SE05-460 Progress in Invertebrate Zoology.
  Mishra, Vikas/ 9781680945164/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
Book Cover Invertebrate zoology is the biological discipline that consists of the study of invertebrate animals, i.e. animals without a backbone (a structure which is found only in fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals). Invertebrates are a vast and very diverse group of animals that includes sponges, echinoderms, tunicates, numerous different phyla of worms, molluscs, arthropods and many additional phyla. Singlecelled organisms or protists are usually not included within the same group as invertebrates. This book presents a comprehensive and critical review of recent developments in Invertebrate Zoology.
   
SE05-460 Vertebrate Embryology.
  Wang, Q. T./ 9781680945171/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
Book Cover Embryology is the branch of biology that studies the development of gametes (sex cells), fertilization, and development of embryos and fetuses. Additionally, embryology is the study of congenital disorders that occur before birth. Although the process of development is a continuous series of events with some of the details varying among different vertebrate groups. This book consider the stages of development and conclude with a description of the events that occur during embryo development.
   
SE05-460 Transgenic Animals: Principles and Development.
  Stepanenko, Aleksei A./ 9781680957679/ Price:US$ 170.00
 
Book Cover An overview of genome modification methods and the transgenic animal models for human complex diseases, the pros and cons of model systems, the history and recent progress of preclinical therapy research in the transgenic animal models is presented. The current and emerging challenges in different medicine fields and ways to address these challenges using animal models as well as the opportunities that non-mainstream animals offer for current and future biomedical research are discussed.
   
SE05-460 Animal Manure Recycling: Treatment and Management.
  Mishra, Vikas/ 9781680957730/ Price:US$ 170.00
 
Book Cover Manure is organic matter, derived from animal feces, which can be used as organic fertilizer in agriculture. This book presents an accessible overview of environmental friendly technologies for managing animal manure more efficiently and in a sustainable manner. It describes the physical and chemical characteristics of animal manure and microbial processes.
   
SE05-460 Fundamentals of Veterinary Science.
  Rego, Stephen/ 9781680958584/ Price:US$ 165.00
 
Book Cover Veterinary science is the science of diagnosing, treating and curing the diverse types of diseases in birds and animals. It covers the study of animal physiology, treatment and prevention of diseases among animals. This book provides in-depth information about common clinical laboratory assays that are used to evaluate domestic mammals, including what assays measure, sample or assay conditions that affect results, and what results indicate about the physiologic or pathologic state of a patient.
   
SE05-460 Animal Welfare in Veterinary Practice.
  Rego, Stephen/ 9781680958614/ Price:US$ 170.00
 
Book Cover Animal welfare is the well-being of animals. The standards of ?good? animal welfare vary considerably between different contexts. These standards are under constant review and are debated, created and revised by animal welfare groups, legislators and academics worldwide. This book provides ways for all veterinary professionals to develop their animal welfare understanding, without assuming prior knowledge, while advancing the wisdom and abilities of experienced practitioners.
   
SE05-460 Diseases of Sheep.
  GARG, SARIKA/ 9781680958638/ Price:US$ 165.00
 
Sheep, a ruminant mammal, is of the genus Ovis. The sheep are the species of livestock that play a salient role in the global agricultural economy. Sheep farming is rewarding in several ways including production of milk, meat, and wool. However, sheep are prone to various infectious and non-infectious diseases. The illness of sheep affects the import and export of livestock. There are some diseases that are contagious and can be transmitted to humans. Such diseases are termed as zoonotic diseases or zoonosis. Insulating sheep from diseases is crucial for the health and wellbeing of the flock, as well as for the earnings in the business. This book details few diseases affecting sheep, and some strategies to improve welfare of the herd.
   
SE05-460 Diseases of The Goat.
  Rego, Stephen/ 9781680958645/ Price:US$ 165.00
 
Book Cover The goat suffers with various diseases, which are caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites and other non-infectious agents. The diagnosis of the goat diseases not only based on the clinical symptoms is most difficult, as many diseases resemble one another. This book covers all aspects of goat medicine, from assessment and examination, to diagnosis, treatment and control of conditions.
   
SE05-460 Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals.
  Rego, Stephen/ 9781680958652/ Price:US$ 170.00
 
Book Cover This book provides a thorough grounding in the structure and function of animal body systems. It offers pre-veterinary or veterinary technology programs an excellent introduction to body systems for future study and practice and acts as a quick review of the basics for more advanced courses in physiology or in a clinical setting.
   
SE05-460 Handbook of Canine and Feline Emergency Protocols.
  Rego, Stephen/ 9781680958669/ Price:US$ 180.00
 
Book Cover Emergency care is one of the most important areas of veterinary medicine. This book offers practical step?by?step guidance to managing emergency cases in small animal practice. It covers seizure pathogenesis, classifications, diagnostic investigations, emergency treatments and longer term treatments, with a large section on pharmacological intervention.
   
SE05-460 Hematology Techniques and Concepts for Veterinary Technicians.
  Rego, Stephen/ 9781680958676/ Price:US$ 170.00
 
Book Cover Hematology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood. Veterinary technicians are the veterinary equivalent of a nurse. They are responsible for assisting veterinarians in the day to day tasks around the office and in medical procedures. This book discusses the fundamental concepts of collecting, handling, and preparing hematology sample, and presents key reference for veterinary technicians and veterinary technology students.
   
SE05-460 Veterinary Clinical Pathology.
  Rego, Stephen/ 9781680958706/ Price:US$ 175.00
 
Book Cover Veterinary clinical pathology is a medical specialty that is concerned with the diagnosis of animal disease based on the laboratory analysis of bodily fluids, such as blood, urine, and tissue homogenates or extracts using the tools of chemistry, microbiology, hematology and molecular pathology. This book provides in-depth information about common clinical laboratory assays that are used to evaluate domestic mammals.
   
SE05-460 Veterinary Microbiology.
  Marques, Patricia/ 9781680958713/ Price:US$ 175.00
 
Book Cover Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms, those being unicellular, multicellular, or acellular. This book concerns with microbial diseases of domesticated vertebrate animals such as livestock, companion animals, furbearing animals, game, poultry, and fish that supply food, other useful products or companionship.
   
SE05-460 Veterinary Parasitology.
  Marques, Patricia/ 9781680958720/ Price:US$ 175.00
 
Book Cover Parasites are a fascinating group of invertebrates that are found in and on all groups of animals of interest in veterinary medicine. Veterinary parasitology is the study of animal parasites, especially relationships between parasites a nd a nimal h osts. T his b ook c onsiders some of the recent developments in veterinary parasitology. It also includes stepby- step instructions for the most common diagnostic procedures used in routine veterinary practice.
   
SE05-460 Statistics for Veterinary and Animal Science.
  Ball, W./ 9781682512685/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
   
SE05-460 Handbook on Mammals.
  Cheruvat, Dinesan/ 9781682512708/ Price:US$ 160.00
 
   
SE05-460 General Veterinary Parasitology.
  Taylor, H./ 9781682512715/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
   
SE05-460 Veterinary Biostatistics.
  Butler, Jade/ 9781682512746/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
   
SE05-460 Veternary Microbiology.
  Smith, D./ 9781682512753/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
   
SE05-460 Introduction to Animal Science.
  Rozar, H./ 9781682512760/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
   
SE05-460 Animal Genetics and Breeding.
  Brighton, Paul/ 9781682512777/ Price:US$ 155.00
 
Book Cover Genetics is the study of biological inheritance. Animal genetics is a foundational discipline in the fields of animal science, animal breeding, and veterinary sciences. While genetics underpins the healthy development and breeding of all living organisms, this is especially true in domestic animals, specifically with respect to breeding for key traits. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to genetic principles and their applications in animal breeding.
   
SE05-460 Invertebrate Zooloy.
  Smith, John/ 9781682512890/ Price:US$ 150.00
 
Book Cover Invertebrate zoology is the biological discipline that consists of the study of invertebrate animals, i.e. animals without a backbone. Invertebrates are a vast and very diverse group of animals that includes sponges, echinoderms, tunicates, numerous different phyla of worms, molluscs, arthropods and many additional phyla. This book provides a solid conceptual framework for advanced work in behavior, ecology, physiology, and related subjects. It also presents the classical information about the invertebrate in lucid manner.
   
SE05-460 Vertebrate Ecophysiology.
  Russel, A./ 9781682512906/ Price:US$ 150.00
 
Book Cover Ecophysiology is a biological discipline that studies the adaptation of an organism¡¦s physiology to environmental conditions. It is closely related to comparative physiology and evolutionary physiology. Ecophysiology attempts to clarify the role and importance of physiological processes, such as digestion and respiration, in the ecological relations of species in their natural habitats. This book provides an excellent introduction to the science and methodology of vertebrate ecophysiology.
   
SE05-460 The Life of Vertebrates.
  Paul, Tony/ 9781682512913/ Price:US$ 150.00
 
Book Cover A vertebrate is an animal that has a backbone and a skeleton. These are an animal of a large group distinguished by the possession of a backbone or spinal column, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes. This book reviews controversial topics such as the origin of chordates, punctuational evolutionary changes, and the nature of progress in evolution, providing analyses and comparisons of the homeostatic capacities and evolutionary potential of the various groups of vertebrates.
   
SE05-460 Handbook of Evolutionary Zoology.
  Harmon, Lee/ 9781682512920/ Price:US$ 160.00
 
Book Cover Zoology is the branch of biology that relates to the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct, and how they interact with their ecosystems. There are several sub-branches within this field, including ethology, zoography, and anthrozoology. This book presents the fundamentals of zoology.
   
SE05-460 Applied Zoology.
  Abu-Gideiri, Yousif B./ 9781682512937/ Price:US$ 150.00
 
Book Cover Zoology is the branch of science that involves the study of animals and animal behavior. It includes the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct, and how they interact with their ecosystems. This book focuses on recent concepts of applied zoology.
   
SE05-460 Chordate Zoology.
  Brown, Dan L./ 9781682512944/ Price:US$ 150.00
 
Book Cover Chordates are animals possessing a notochord, a hollow dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal slits, an endostyle, and a post-anal tail for at least some period of their life cycles. Chordates went on to become one of the most successful of all animal phyla, colonizing the land and sea and becoming the fourth most diverse phylum, after arthropods, nematodes, and mollusks, with over 100,000 species. This book deals with chordate zoology.
   
SE05-458 Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases of the Dog and Cat.
  Harvey, Richard G./ 9781482236491/ Price:GBP 130.00
 
   
Career Guide: Veterinarian
  / 9781680959963/ Price:US$ 34.95
 
Book Cover A veterinarian is a medical professional who protects the health and well-being of both animals and people. They diagnose and control animal diseases and treat sick and injured animals. They also advise owners on proper care of their pets and livestock. Veterinarians provide a wide range of services in private practice, teaching, research, government service, public health, military service, private industry, and other areas. These veterinarians diagnose and treat diseases or abnormal conditions in animals, most often cats and dogs. They are the most common type of veterinarian and provide inoculations; prescribe medication; set bones; dress wounds; perform surgery and dental work; offer euthanasia services; and advise clients on the general care of their animals. In many respects, a veterinarian is similar to a pediatrician. Animals cannot talk like human beings, and much of the clinical history is obtained from the owner or client, as a pediatrician would obtain from a child¡¦s parents. Excellent people skills and communication skills are required. A Veterinarian is a specialized type of Doctor. Also known as: Veterinary Doctor, Veterinary Physician, DVM, Veterinary Surgeon, Staff Veterinarian, Large Animal Veterinarian, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Emergency Veterinarian, Small Animal Veterinarian, Veterinary Medicine Doctor, Vet.
   
Llama
  Helen Cowie/ 9781780237381/ Price:GBP 13.95
 
Book Cover This book charts the history of llamas and their close relatives, alpacas, guanacos and vicunas. Venerated by the Incas, llamas are still cherished in their native Peru and Bolivia, and remain central to Andean culture. After several unsuccessful acclimatization attempts in the nineteenth century, llamas and alpacas have also become popular pets in Britain, North America and Australia, where they are used for trekking, meat and wool production and as therapy animals. Llama recounts the llama¡¦s colourful history and explores the animals¡¦ presence in art, literature and film.
   
Wild Boar
  Dorothy Yamamoto/ 9781780237619/ Price:GBP 13.95
 
Book Cover Wild Boar traces the history of the interaction between humans and wild boar, from the iconic beasts of myth and legend, such as the Calydonian Boar, to the adoption of the boar as a heraldic device ¡V most notably by the doomed English king Richard iii ¡V and the meticulous rules of engagement that grew up around the practice of hunting. The boar¡¦s impact upon human bodies is a running theme in legends, stories and reports, and now that hunters are no longer armed with boar spears but with high-velocity rifles, the boars themselves have ballooned in the popular imagination, in the shape of monstrous hybrids such as ¡¥Hogzilla¡¦, in keeping with their role as deadly adversary.
   
Lizard
  Boria Sax/ 9781780238289/ Price:GBP 13.95
 
Book Cover This illuminating book demonstrates how the story of lizards is interwoven with the history of the human imagination. Boria Sax describes the diversity of lizards and traces their representation in many cultures, including those of pre-conquest Australia, the Quiche Maya, Mughal India, China, Central Africa, Europe and America. Filled with beguiling images, Lizard is essential reading for natural history enthusiasts, students of animal studies and the many thousands of people who keep lizards as pets.
   
Woodpecker
  Gerard Gorman/ 9781780238296/ Price:GBP 13.95
 
Book Cover Woodpeckers are among the most remarkable birds in the avian world, having evolved a unique anatomy that enables them to peck and bore into solid timber both to find food and to create nesting cavities. They have been considered symbols of fertility, security, strength, power, prophecy, magic, rhythm, medicine and carpentry, and have been esteemed as the guardians of woodlands, tree surgeons, fire-bringers, weather forecasters and boat-builders. Highly regarded woodpecker expert Gerard Gorman delves into the natural and cultural history of woodpeckers, presenting their natural, social and cultural history. He explores their origins and where they are found, and how they have fascinated humankind throughout history, from ancient Babylon, Greece and Rome, via the tribes of North America and the jungles of Amazonia and Borneo, to the modern cartoon rascal Woody Woodpecker. He describes how they feature in folk tales, myths and legends wherever they occur, and how their fluctuating relationship with humans has developed. Featuring many stunning photographs and illustrations from both nature and culture, Woodpecker will appeal to anyone who is interested in these extraordinary birds.
   
Crow
  Boria Sax/ 9781780238425/ Price:GBP 9.99
 
Though people generally do not think of them in such terms, crows are remarkably graceful: from the tip of a crow¡¦s beak to the end of its tail is a single curve, which changes rhythmically as the crow turns its head or bends toward the ground. Foraging on their long, powerful legs, crows appear to glide over the earth; they take flight almost without effort, flapping their wings easily, ascending into the air like spirits. Nevertheless, the whiskers around their beaks and an apparent smile make crows, in a scruffy sort of way, endearingly ¡¥human¡¦. In a vast range of cultures from the Chinese to the Hopi Indians, crows are bearers of prophecy. Because of their courtship dances and monogamous unions, the Greeks invoked crows at weddings as symbols of conjugal love. Crows are among the most ubiquitous of birds, yet, without being in the least exotic, they remain mysterious.
   
SE05-456 Animal Health Care and Management: Advanced (Book With DVD) (Workbook Included)
  / 9789351157632/ Price:US$ 99.95
 
Book Cover Animal Health Care and Management: Advanced comprehends various diverse practical and visual skills with knowledge of specialized materials and techniques. Animal health care involves proper management and husbandry as well as veterinary care. This book will introduce the knowledge and skills for those studying and/or working in animal healthcare and management.
   
SE05-456 Genetically Modified Animals.
  Keebaugh, Alaine C./ 9781682502198/ Price:US$ 170.00
 
Book Cover Genetic modification is a powerful tool in biotechnology research and application. Genetic modification in animals has seen many exciting developments in recent years as technologies have become more efficient and cost effective and novel approaches emerged. This book presents specific genetic approaches, methods, and applications of biotechnology in key species including poultry, fish, and large animals.
   
SE05-456 Animal Genetics.
  Giassetti, Mariana I./ 9781682502204/ Price:US$ 170.00
 
Book Cover Animal genetics is a branch of genetics that studies heredity and variation chiefly in farm animals but also in domestic and wild animals. It is based on general genetic principles and concepts, and it mainly uses the hybrid, cytological, population, ontogenetic, mathematical-statistical, and twin methods of general genetics. The book provides a comprehensive introduction to genetic principles and their applications in animal breeding and useful for those new to the field of animal genetics this book also covering a diverse array of topics ranging from population and quantitative genetics.
   
SE05-456 Chordates.
  Cosacak, Mehmet I./ 9781682510476/ Price:US$ 170.00
 
   
SE05-456 Structure and Function of Invertebrates.
  Huang, Xian-De/ 9781682510537/ Price:US$ 170.00
 
   
SE05-456 Biology of Vertebrate Immune System
  Zhao, Feng/ 9781682510544/ Price:US$ 170.00
 
   
SE05-456 Animal Diseases: Diagnosis & Treatment.
  Singh, R./ 9781682511626/ Price:US$ 160.00
 
Book Cover Animal Diseases is the branch of veterinary science that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, disorder and injury in animals. Animals and Disease examines the interactions of medicine and veterinary medicine in their common quest for ways of combating and controlling epidemic diseases in man and animals. This book focuses on the different type of diseases in animals and also provides a treatment and diagnosis report on animals.
   
Beastly London: A History of Animals in the City
  Hannah Velten/ 9781780236735/ Price:GBP 20.00
 
Book Cover Virtually every street in London was once filled with a cacophony of animal calls and noises. From cattle being herded through the streets surrounding Smithfield meat market, to the exotic residents of the Tower of London zoo. Infested by pests, vermin and bedbugs, Londoner¡¦s homes were also shared with pets or livestock, which were reared for food. Beasts from far-flung corners of the globe were imported through London¡¦s docks for display in all manner of establishments, from private homes and estates, to zoos and parks. Londoners were entertained by ponies flying in hot air balloons, performing fleas, any number of animals baited by dogs and the ubiquitous horse, which plied the streets as an essential cog in the machine of London¡¦s industry and transport. Over the last 30 years, however, Londoners have seemingly banished animals from their streets. Using a wide range of primary sources Beastly London explores the complex and changing relationship between Londoners of all classes and their animal neighbours: from a mainly exploitative relationship, to London becoming the birthplace of animal welfare societies and animal rights¡¦ campaigns. This appealing book, now available in paperback, shows how London¡¦s animals have been central to its success, and will appeal to all those interested in animal history and welfare.
   
Falcon
  Helen Macdonald/ 9781780236414/ Price:GBP 8.99
 
Book Cover The fastest animal alive, the falcon deserves attention not just for the combination of speed, power, beauty and ferocity that have made it an object of fascination for thousands of years, but for the light it sheds on the cultures through which it has flown. This book, bridging science and cultural history, surveys the practical and symbolic uses of falcons in human culture in new and exciting ways. Bestselling natural history writer Helen Macdonald follows the movements of the falcon, her personal experience and knowledge of falconry enriching the history and lore of this bird of prey. She ranges across the globe and over many millennia, taking in natural history, myth and legend, falconry, science and conservation, and falcons in the military, in urban settings and the corporate world. Along the way we discover how falcons were mobilized in secret military projects, their links with espionage, the Third Reich and the space programme, and even how they have featured in erotic stories. Originally published in 2006, this new format edition features a new introduction. Combining in-depth practical, personal and scientific knowledge, Macdonald offers a fascinating account of the place of these birds in human history. Falcon is for lovers of the countryside, birdwatchers or anyone fascinated by these captivating birds.
   
Scorpion
  Louise M. Pryke/ 9781780235929/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Book Cover From the dawn of civilization, scorpions have captured the human imagination. Yet the scorpion is a misunderstood animal with a bad reputation that overshadows its many exceptional qualities. Older than dinosaurs, these small arthropods have survived for hundreds of millions of years with very few changes to their form, populating every continent ¡V with the exception of Antarctica. Although humans and scorpions have coexisted for thousands of years, the image of the scorpion retains a sense of danger and mystery. This book explores the diverse cultural symbolism of scorpions, from prehistoric times until today.
   
Moth
  Matthew Gandy/ 9781780235851/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Book Cover Unlike their gaudy day-?ying cousins, moths seem to reside in the shadows as denizens of the night, circling around street lights or caught momentarily in the glare of car headlights on a country lane. There are, however, many more species of day-?ying moths than there are of butter?ies, and as for colours and patterns, many moths rival or even exceed butter?ies in the dazzling range of their markings. The study of moths formed an integral part of early natural history and many thousands of drawings, paintings and physical specimens remain in museum collections. In recent years there has been a renewed surge of interest in moths facilitated by advances in digital photography, the Web-based dissemination of scienti?c expertise and new cartographic projects that enable direct collaboration between amateur experts and scienti?cally framed research projects. The rich history of vernacular names speaks to the signi?cant place of moths in early cultures of nature: names such as the Merveille du Jour, the Green-brindled Crescent and the Clifden Nonpareil evoke a sense of wonder that connects disparate ?elds such as folklore, the history of place and early scienti?c texts.
   
Sheep
  Philip Armstrong/ 9781780235936/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Book Cover The Egyptians worshipped them, the Romans dressed them in ?tted coats, early Christians made the shepherd synonymous with their divine saviour. In Sheep, Philip Armstrong traces the natural and cultural history of both the wild and domestic species of Ovis: from the Old World mou?on to the corkscrew-horned ?ocks of the Egyptians, to the ¡¥Trojan sheep¡¦ of Homer¡¦s Odyssey, to the vast migratory mobs of Spanish merinos ¡V all the way to Dolly the cloned ewe and the sheep-human hybrids of Haruki Murakami. Above all else, Sheep demonstrates that sometimes the most mundane animals turn out to be the most surprising.
   
Seal.
  Dickenson, Victoria/ 9781780234892/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Book Cover From swimming alongside our kayaks, canoes, coracles and boats to gliding through the shadowy waters of remote seas, seals, with their playful and inquisitive natures, have long interacted with humans and played a part in our shared history with animals. Seal explores the natural and cultural history of this marine mammal who has piqued and delighted human interest since ancient times, from performing in Roman spectacles to appearing in contemporary zoos and animal rescue centres. Seals, sea lions, fur seals and walruses are so distinctive that biologists have classified them as members of a unique order, the Pinnipedia, yet our relationship with each distinctive seal species varies. We have for centuries hunted some seals for their skin, oil and meat. In the twentieth- and twenty-first century the hunt has become a focus for global protest, and the white-furred baby seal has evolved into one of the most powerful symbols for animal welfare and conservation. From selkie legends to the seal hunt, this beautifully illustrated book will both enlighten and captivate readers.
   
Beetle
  Dodd, Adam/ 9781780234885/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Book Cover Beetle relates this resilient insect¡¦s emergence from the ¡¥Great Dying¡¦ extinction event some 250 million years ago, showing how it became a permanent fixture in the natural world, thriving in the inhabitation of niches. Inspiring early occult beliefs and religious myths, the beetle also finds its way into art, folklore, literature and science. Dodd uncovers the beetle¡¦s ongoing place in the aesthetic appreciation of nature, and shows how knowledge of beetle anatomy is assisting the development of cutting-edge cybernetics, blurring the boundary between science and fiction.
   
SE05-450 Indirect Calorimetry: Techniques, Computations and Applications.
  Gerrits, Walter/ 9789086862610/ Price:EUR 79.00
 
Book Cover This book provides a scientific basis for indirect calorimetry, dealing with smart ways to design calorimeters, gas measurements and computational techniques to deal with complex data. Novel techniques allow the connection between short term changes in energy expenditure, protein turnover and substrate oxidation, e.g. using stable isotopes. Various applications of indirect calorimetry are addressed, including heat production measurements in growing animals, hatching eggs, companion animals and in animals housed under heat stress conditions. In addition, various ways of measuring methane emissions are discussed.
   
Skunk
  Miller, Alyce/ 9781780234908/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Book Cover Skunk offers a shaded depiction of this complex creature, giving an account of their biological significance and diverse role in society in an accessible, humorous way. Whether you believe skunks to be friend or foe, Skunk offers new insights and analysis, and has much to say both to specialists and armchair admirers of these beautiful, intriguing, and distinctive animals.
   
Swallow.
  Turner, Angela/ 9781780234915/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Book Cover Known as heralds of spring and beautiful, elegant flyers, swallows are among the most beloved of familiar birds. Because they return with the spring, swallows have long been associated with the renewal of life, love, fidelity and fertility, while their ability to travel incredible distances has given them associations with freedom and speed. That freedom, however, hasn¡¦t kept them from becoming familiar figures in villages and towns. Unlike many animals, these birds have benefited from their close relationship with humans. They often appear to seek out our company; barn swallows have taken advantage of our buildings to make new nesting sites and purple martins use backyard nest boxes. However, as we encroach on their natural habitat, some swallow populations have dwindled to the point of extinction. Bringing together an intriguing mixture of biology, mythology and legend, Swallow is a cultural and natural history that will delight the many fans of these popular birds.
   
Flamingo.
  Kight, Caitlin R./ 9781780234250/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Book Cover Flamingo introduces the history of the bird, its behaviour and habitats and discusses why it has become such an iconic animal. It reveals how the birds get their extraordinary colour, and details the significance they have had in world cultures, whether as a spiritual totem or a commercial symbol of the tropical life.
   
Guinea Pig.
  Yamamoto, Dorothy/ 9781780234267/ Price:GBP 9.99
 
Book Cover Guinea Pig is the first book of its kind to take an in-depth look at the fascinating history of guinea pig and human interaction. It examines guinea pigs in their role as pets, their use as sacrificial offerings to Inca gods, the breeding of ¡¥fancy¡¦ guinea pigs and the farming and eating of the animals throughout Andean countries. It also details the history of the guinea pig as an experimental subject ¡V the term now applied to anyone who participates in a scientific study or test.
   
Eagle.
  Rogers, Janine/ 9781780233376/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Book Cover A symbol of power, divinity, war, justice, cruelty ¡V for millennia the eagle has been one of the most important symbols in the human imagination. Exploring the rich history of this bird of prey and its portrayal in art, film, literature, and poetry, Eagle explains how this emblematic creature fulfils a diversity of roles in cultures around the world.
   
Beaver.
  Poliquin, Rachel/ 9781780234236/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Book Cover With their unique scaly tail, chainsaw teeth, powerful scent and astonishing architectural prowess, beavers are unlike any other creature in the world. Not surprisingly, the beaver has played a fascinating role in human history. Beaver explores the lives and characteristics of these exceptional creatures, from their soft fur to their architecture and their ecological transformations, revealing beavers to be survivors capable of withstanding ice ages, major droughts and predators, except one: humans.
   
Bison.
  Morris, Desmond/ 9781780234243/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Book Cover Bison once ranged across the Great Plains of North America in vast herds ¡V early eighteenth-century explorers described them as ¡¥innumerable¡¦ ¡V and at the beginning of the nineteenth century they numbered in the tens of millions. However, during the next century or so humans were responsible for the bison¡¦s near extinction in North America, slaughtering an estimated 50 million for their meat, pelts and fur, reducing the bison population to less than a thousand by 1890. Hunting of bison became so prevalent that travellers on longhaul trips in the Midwest would shoot them from their trains.
   
Goat.
  Hinson, Joy/ 9781780233383/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Book Cover This book traces the history of the animal, moving from its evolution through its domestication and global spread to the role of goats in the modern world. It considers in particular the harm done by the indiscriminate importing of tamed goats, which formed huge feral populations on the Galapagos Islands and Australia, for example. It considers the place of goat products in both the culinary and medical traditions of the world, from the time of Pliny the Elder, who recommended pouring goat urine into the ear as a cure for neck pain, to the use of a bezoar stone as an antidote to poison. Goat also explores the connections between goats and wrongdoing and questions whether the goat really deserves its reputation for promiscuity and lasciviousness.
   
Mouse.
  Carroll, Georgie/ 9781780233390/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Book Cover Mice are accomplished survivors, having colonized six of the world¡¦s continents and even travelled into space. As one of the earth¡¦s smallest prey, the mouse represents courage, perseverance and adaptability. Examining the evolution, species, habitats and behaviours of mice, Georgie Carroll also surveys the depiction of mice in art, myth, literature and folklore, considering how they are held in divine regard in the Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Carroll also delves into the integral place mice hold within the modern scientific endeavour ¡V that of the laboratory animal. Telling the story of this beguiling creature in rich detail, Mouse is an intriguing look at an animal we have worshipped, tested, slaughtered, loved and loathed.
   
Badger.
  Justice, Daniel H./ 9781780233369/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Book Cover Viewed as fierce, menacing or mysterious, badgers have been both admired and reviled throughout human history. Their global reputation for ferocious self-defence has led to brutalization by hunters and sport-seekers; their association with the mythic underworld has made them symbols of earth-based wisdom and steadfast tradition; their burrowing and predation habits have resulted in widespread persecution as pests or public nuisances. Whether as living animals, abstract symbols or commercial resources, badgers have fascinated humans for thousands of years ¡V though often to the animals¡¦ detriment.
   
Albatross.
  Graham Barwell/ 9781780231914/ Price:GBP 13.95
 
Book Cover The albatross inspires awe by its remarkable ease in the air and its huge wingspan, as well as the huge journeys these birds undertake across the oceans. Albatross looks at the place of these iconic birds in a wide variety of human cultures, from early responses by north Atlantic mariners to modern encounters.
   
Hedgehog.
  Warwick, Hugh/ 9781780232751/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Book Cover Hedgehog explores how this and other characteristics of the small creature have propelled it to the top of a number of polls of people¡¦s favourite animals. It remains one of the few creatures that people can get close to without the fear of an attack, or it running away at the slightest movement. Hedgehog demonstrates that there is much to admire about this beautiful, and now threatened, icon of wildlife.
   
Walrus.
  Miller, John/ 9781780232911/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Book Cover Walrus explores the intriguing and affecting history of an animal that remains on the frontline of contemporary conservation debates. Commercial walrus hunting was banned in the 1930s, and today only subsistence hunting is permitted, yet the mammal still faces an uncertain future. Shrinking pack-ice caused by global warming is causing serious problems for walrus herds, while the exploitation of arctic oil and gas resources puts further pressure on the animals. This important book combines natural, cultural and environmental histories to offer a refreshing and wonderfully illustrated account of the much-loved mammal. Walrus foregrounds the ethical dilemmas they embody, such as the continuing and intensifying conflict between the developed world and indigenous interests, and the impact of global warming on arctic animals.
   
Leopard.
  Desmond Morris/ 9781780232799/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Book Cover n Leopard, renowned zoologist Desmond Morris shows all sides of the animal¡¦s character: its athletic elegance, its predatory skill, its wary shyness, its cunning intelligence, its parental devotion and its preference for solitary living, even its capacity to seek revenge. Morris traces the evolution of leopards, their role in circuses, and how we are now making strides in their conservation. He also describes their rich symbolism, and looks at the leopard print in fashion, both haute couture and downmarket, as well as the leopard in art, literature, film and popular culture.
   
Rabbit.
  Dickenson, Victoria/ 9781780231815/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Book Cover In this richly illustrated book, Victoria Dickenson explores the natural and cultural history of this most familiar creature, from the giant extinct rabbits of Minorca to the tiny endangered Volcano rabbits of Mexico. The rabbit is prey, chased by enemies from eagles to foxes to domestic cats. But it is also trickster, who outwits all rivals and escapes every trap. The rabbit is lucky, and its foot will charm away evil. It is suitable as a cuddly companion for children but also as a symbol of unbridled animal passion. From Peter Rabbit to B¡¦rer Rabbit to Watership Down and the Energizer Bunny, rabbits inhabit our imaginations.
   
Octopus.
  Schweid, Richard/ 9781780231778/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Book Cover The octopus is generally acknowledged to be the most intelligent invertebrate in the world. Octopus relates both what is known and unknown about the mind of an octopus, as well as detailing the animal¡¦s remarkable natural history. Octopus also documents the long and multi-faceted relationship between human and cephalopod. It shows how, over the millennia some cultures have regarded octopuses as erotic totems, while others have considered them symbols of the darkest evil, or nothing more than a tasty meal. The role of the octopus in the global fish and seafood industry, and in far-flung cuisines, is also examined. The octopus has always fascinated people, and this book will immerse readers in its amazing world.
   
Beastly London: A History of Animals in the City.
  Velten, Hannah/ 9781780231679/ Price:GBP 29.00
 
Book Cover Londoners once shared their homes with all kinds of animals ¡V pets, livestock and vermin ¡V and the streets were full of horses, cattle and the animal entertainers that performed to passers-by. Animals from all corners of the globe were imported through London¡¦s docks and exotic beasts became popular attractions at venues such as the Zoological Gardens or lived in the private menageries of kings and naturalists. The city¡¦s residents were entertained by performing fleas, mathematically gifted horses and dancing bears, as well as more bloodthirsty pursuits such as shooting and dog- and cockfights. In the Victorian age the city, not before time, became the birthplace of animal welfare societies and animal rights campaigns. Yet just as conditions gradually improved for the beasts of London, markets, slaughterhouses and dairies began to be moved to the suburbs, and the automobile eventually replaced the horse. The number of resident animals fell, and they are no longer a large part of everyday life in the capital ¡V apart from a stalwart few, such as pets, pigeons and pests. Beastly London explores the complex and changing relationship between Londoners of all backgrounds and their animal neighbours, and reveals how animals helped to shape the city¡¦s economic, social and cultural history.
   
Gorilla.
  Gott, Ted/ 9781780230290/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
In Gorilla, Tedd Gott and Kathryn Weir provide a compelling and sometimes disturbing account of our relationship with this noble, intelligent animal. From Tarzan to King Kong, they track the gorilla through the history of expeditionary narratives, literature and film, where it has acted as a screen upon which fears of sexuality, theories of criminality and narratives of humanity¡¦s relationship with primates have been projected.
   
Leech.
  Kirk, Robert G./ 9781780230337/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
In Leech, Robert G. W. Kirk and Neil Pemberton explore how this creature repeatedly surfaces throughout human history, featuring in radically different practices; from the humoral medicine of the ancients to twenty-first-century cosmetic surgery, from nineteenth-century meteorological barometer to twentieth-century biomedical tool that helped to win a Nobel Prize, the leech has been often present and always surprising.
   
Ostrich.
  Williams, Edgar/ 9781780230399/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
In addition to its sheer physical presence, the ostrich has long been an object of curiosity and fascination, becoming a byword for passivity while being feared for its aggression. It has featured in art, literature, film and popular culture, been represented in cave paintings, ancient medieval manuscripts and the Bayeux Tapestry, shown in advertising and drawn as a cartoon character in many modern films.
   
Deer.
  Fletcher, John/ 9781780230887/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
In this book the reader will learn about the evolution of the deer, as well as why deer grow and cast aside their antlers each year. The book also describes how rulers from Caesar to Napoleon placed collars on deer, and how today deer feature prominently in films.
   
Dolphin.
  Alan Rauch/ 9781780230894/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Humans love dolphins, and dolphins, it seems, love us: they have been known to encircle swimmers under attack by sharks. Yet although we think we know dolphins well, in fact most people are quite ill-informed about how they evolved, how they function as organisms and how they have interacted with humans for millennia. Dolphin offers a comprehensive view of the animal, describing both its remarkable zoology and its social and cultural history.
   
Crocodile.
  Dan Wylie/ 9781780230870/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Crocodiles have never been, and never will be, allies of humankind. In innumerable songs, stories, legends and myths, the crocodile is a symbol of pitiless predation and insatiable appetite; the word most often used to describe crocodiles and their habitats is ¡¥infested¡¦. In Crocodile, Dan Wylie tracks the 23 recognized crocodilian species across every continent bar Antarctica. He explores the crocodile in myths, artworks and literatures around the world, from Egypt and India, through Africa and Australia, to the Mayans and the Malaysians. Wylie demonstrates that although crocodiles ¡V more accurately, crocodilians, which include the alligators, caimans and gharials ¡V are most commonly associated with ferocity, repugnance and deceit, they have surprisingly often been respected and revered in human history.
   
Monkey.
  Morris, Desmond/ 9781780230962/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Monkey explores our relationship throughout history with this most playful and familiar of creatures. As humans, we tend to see monkeys as trivial or comic creatures; indeed our dictionaries define ¡¥monkeying¡¦ as tampering, interfering and playing mischievous, foolish tricks. Yet it is the very playfulness inherent in our ancient monkey ancestors that underlies our success as a species. Over millions of years, we evolved from those scampering, chattering, intelligent, treetop-living creatures. Their inborn urge to explore became the bedrock of our sophisticated innovations; their love of activity became our industrious pursuit of knowledge. We owe a great debt to our monkey ancestors.
   
SE05-414 The Laboratory Ferret.
  Matchett, C. A./ 9781439861813/ Price:GBP 56.99
 
   
SE05-411 Equine Pediatric Medicine.
  Bernard, William/ 9781840760811/ Price:GBP 145.00
 
   
Animal Encounters: Human and Animal Interaction in Britain from the Norman Conquest to World War I.
  MacGregor, Arthur/ 9781861898494/ Price:GBP 40.00
 
Animal Encounters draws on the author¡¦s lifetime interest in the fields of art history, topographical literature, archaeology, history and archaeozoology to provide an overview of the evolving relations between the human and animal populations of the British Isles from the Norman Conquest to World War I. In this very readable, instructive and well-illustrated narrative, Arthur MacGregor explores the animal kingdom from bees to horses, and the range of human activities, from pigeon-breeding to bear-baiting, that show how interdependent the animal¡Vhuman relationship has been throughout history. Animal Encounters will have a broad appeal, aimed at all those with sympathy for and an interest in the animal world.
   
Chicken.
  Annie Potts/ 9781861898586/ Price:GBP 9.99
 
In Chicken Annie Potts introduces us to the vivid and astonishing world of Gallus gallus. The book traces the evolution of jungle fowl and the domestication of chickens by humans. It describes the ways in which chickens experience the world, form families and friendships, communicate with each other, play, bond and grieve. Chicken explores cultural practices like egg-rolling, the cockfight, alectromancy, wishbone-pulling and the chicken-swinging ritual of Kapparot; discovers depictions of chickenhood in ancient and modern art, literature and film; and also showcases bizarre supernatural chickens from around the world including the Basilisk, Kikimora and Pollio Maligno. Chicken concludes with a detailed analysis of the place of chickens in the world today, and a tribute to those who educate and advocate on behalf of these birds. This book will fascinate those already familiar with and devoted to the Gallus species, and it will open up a whole new gallinaceous world for admirers of the intelligent and passionate chicken.
   
Sparrow.
  Todd, Kim/ 9781861898753/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
In Sparrow, award-winning science and natural history writer Kim Todd explores the complex history, biology and literary tradition of this bird that embodies the word ¡¥common¡¦. In literature, the New Testament claimed that not a sparrow falls without God noting it; the idea of the precious sparrow developed from Hamlet to twentieth-century gospel hymns; the bold, defiant sparrow appears in many folk and fairy tales.
   
Trout.
  Owen, James/ 9781861898777/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
In telling its story the author follows the trout around the world; starting in Europe and North America, he then embarks for exotic new territories with a voyage that took the creature from England to Australia in the nineteenth century. Along the way, the author encounters a cast of characters as diverse as the trout itself, from obscure British saints and flyfishing nuns, to visionary inventors, jazz singers and counterculture novelists ¡V all united by this magical animal. Trout will delight and surprise anglers who have ever cast a fly to it, or anyone who has ever stopped to look in the water from a bridge, hoping for a tantalizing glimpse of this very special fish.
   
Wolf.
  Garry Marvin/ 9781861898791/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Wolf explores the ways in which indigenous hunting societies respected the wolf as a fellow hunter and how, with the domestication of animals, the wolf became regarded as an enemy because of attacks on livestock. Such attacks led to the wolf¡¦s reputation as a creature of evil in many human cultures. Alone or in packs, farmers hated wolves. In children¡¦s and other popular literature, they became the intruder from the wild preying on the innocent. So powerful is the image of the wolf in the human imagination that it became the creature that evil humans can transform into ¡V the dreaded werewolf. The book investigates the latest scientific understanding of the wolf, as well as its place in literature, history and folklore, and synthesises a huge range of material to offer insights into our changing attitudes to wolves.
   
Frog.
  Sleigh, Charlotte/ 9781861899200/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
From the metamorphosing fairytale Frog Prince and The Tale of Jeremy Fisher, to dissections in science class, to television¡¦s Kermit, frogs are ever-present in our childhoods. Just what is it about this slimy creature that captures our imagination? While much attention has been paid to the scientific qualities of the frog, little has been said about the large role played by this slippery amphibian in art, literature and popular culture.
   
Hyena.
  Mikita Brottman/ 9781861899217/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Hyena takes us on a tour of the hyena throughout history, detailing the magic, myth and ritual associated with this remarkable animal. Although shrouded in taboo, the hyena has been the source of and inspiration for talismanic objects since the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. Many cultures use parts of the hyena ¡V from its excrement and blood to its genitalia and hair ¡V to make charms and totems that variously avert evil, promise virility and promote fertility. This book also considers portrayals of hyenas in modern popular culture, including The Lion King and The Life of Pi, in which they are often stereotyped as villains, cowardly henchmen or clowns, and their more impressive qualities ignored.
   
Kangaroo.
  Simons, John/ 9781861899224/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
The book also explores the connections between visual representation, cultural meaning, and the current controversy in Australia surrounding kangaroo hunting and eating. Simons demonstrates how the diversity of the kangaroo has frequently been reduced to a single stereotype, and how such misrepresentations now threaten the future of the species.
   
Mosquito.
  Jones, Richard/ 9781861899231/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
In Mosquito, Richard Jones recounts the history of mosquitoes¡¦ relationship with mankind, and their transformation from a trivial gnat into a serious disease-carrying menace. Drawing on scientific fact, historical evidence, and literary evocation, the book provides a colourful portrait of this tiny insect and the notorious diseases it carries. Mosquito offers a compelling warning against the contemporary complacency surrounding malaria and other diseases in western society, whilst also exploring the sinister reputation of the insect in general. Written in an accessible style for a broad readership, this book will appeal to all those with an interest in tropical medicine and disease, as well as anyone pestered in the night by the annoying, familiar whine of this diminutive airborne adversary.
   
VE05-18 Encyclopedia of Fish Physiology, 3-Vols/Set.
  Farrell, Anthony P./ 9780123745453/ Price:US$ 1490.00
 
Book Cover Fish form an extremely diverse group of vertebrates. At a conservative estimate at least 40% of the world's vertebrates are fish. On the one hand they are united by their adaptations to an aquatic environment and on the other they show a variety of adaptations to differing environmental conditions - often to extremes of temperature, salinity, oxygen level and water chemistry. They exhibit an array of behavioural and reproductive systems. Interesting in their own right, this suite of adaptive physiologies provides many model systems for both comparative vertebrate and human physiologists. This three volume encyclopedia covers the diversity of fish physiology in over 300 articles and provides entry level information for students and summary overviews for researchers alike. Broadly organised into four themes, articles cover Functional, Thematic, and Phylogenetic Physiology, and Fish Genomics. Functional articles address the traditional aspects of fish physiology that are common to all areas of vertebrate physiology including: Reproduction, Respiration, Neural (Sensory, Central, Effector), Endocrinology, Renal, Cardiovascular, Acid-base Balance, Osmoregulation, Ionoregulation, Digestion, Metabolism, Locomotion, and so on. Thematic Physiology articles are carefully selected and fewer in number. They provide a level of integration that goes beyond the coverage in the Functional Physiology topics and include discussions of Toxicology, Air-breathing, Migrations, Temperature, Endothermy, etc. Phylogenetic Physiology articles bring together information that bridges the physiology of certain groupings of fishes where the knowledge base has a sufficient depth and breadth and include articles on Ancient Fishes, Tunas, Sharks, etc. Genomics articles describe the underlying genetic component of fish physiology and high light their suitability and use as model organisms for the study of disease, stress and physiological adaptations and reactions to external conditions.
   
SE05-463 The Crossley ID Guide: Eastern Birds.
  Crossley, Richard/ 9780691147789/ Price:US$ 35.00
 
   
SE05-417 Animal Camouflage: Mechanisms and Function.
  Stevens, Martin/ 9780521199117/ Price:GBP 84.99
 
   
SE05-395 The Dissection of Vertebrates: A Laboratory Manual.
  Gerardo De Iuliis/ 9780123750600/ Price:US$ 59.95
 
   
SE05-394 Textbook of Veterinary Physiological Chemistry.
  Engelking, Larry R./ 9780123848529/ Price:US$ 89.95
 
   
Coco Chanel.
  Simon, Linda/ 9781861898593/ Price:GBP 11.99
 
The name Chanel brings immediately to mind the signature scent of No. 5 and the understated but sophisticated glamour of a simple black dress and pearls. But to label Gabrielle ¡¥Coco¡¦ Chanel (1883¡V1971) solely as a fashion designer is to overlook her social and cultural significance. Chanel was an iconoclastic entrepreneur, who rebelled against and manipulated gender expectations of her time. With her menswear-inspired designs, her loose jersey sweaters and her svelte, unadorned gowns, she changed women¡¦s silhouettes, and became known as a champion of women¡¦s freedom. From 1913, when she first opened a hat shop in the holiday resort of Deauville, until her death in 1971, Chanel sold more than just fashion ¡V she sold a myth that became as attractive to many women as her coveted outfits, accessories and perfumes.
   
VE05-17 Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior, 3-Vols/Set.
  Breed, Michael/ 9780080453330/ Price:US$ 965.00
 
This comprehensive work covers not only the usual topics such as communication, learning, sexual selection, navigation and the history of the field, but also emerging topics in cognition, animal welfare, conservation and applications of animal behavior. The large section on animal cognition brings together many of the world's experts on the subject to provide a thorough overview of this rapidly developing area. This authoritative reference, with its in-depth introductory articles, rich array of illustrations, interactive cross-referenced links, and numerous suggested readings, can guide the student to an expanded appreciation of the far-flung world of animal behavior. An invaluable tool for teaching and a source of enrichment and detail for any topic covered in an animal behavior course, The Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior is the definitive reference work in its field. Key Features *Comprehensive work which covers the usual topics along with emerging areas of animal behavior *This encyclopedia contains clear, accessible writing and is well illustrated, including an online video, complimenting a wealth of information. *As an online reference, this work will be subject to period updating. This ensures that the work always remains current. *Contains in-depth introductions to the material that make each well-illustrated section come alive with the best the new content the discipline has to offer *Glossary includes a compendium of behavioral terms that form a succinct mosaic of virtually every concept and phenomenon related to animal behavior *Section editors, drawn from around the world, represent the best and the brightest among today's behavioral biologists and have recruited a broad range of internationally recognized experts. *Editors-in-Chief are experienced scientists and writers who between them have authored or edited eight books and teach courses in animal behavior at their respective universities.
   
SE05-440 Small Animal Clinical Nutrition.
  Hand, Michael S./ 9780615297019/ Price:US$ 130.00
 
   
SE05-402 Performance Diagnosis and Purchase Examination of Elite Sport Horses.
  Lindner, Arno/ 9789086861477/ Price:EUR 70.00
 
The focus of CESMAS 2010 in Sigtuna is 'Performance diagnosis and purchase examination of elite sport horses'. The multi authored articles deal with a range of complex topics. Performance evaluation, training guidance and management of race horses, sport horses and show jumpers before and after the competitive season is discussed over several chapters. This includes Body Condition scoring and on-track performance diagnosis. Particular attention is given to the optimal management of horses from birth to 2 years of age. Pre-purchase examination recommendations are made, specifically those done in the Netherlands and Germany, including that of the high level jumper. How genetics can help to find the ideal horse by noting positive and negative markers of performance and health is shown to be a valuable assessment tool in this process. Finally, topics such as variations among breeds in predisposition to injury, the role of shoes in horse performance, on track diagnosis of upper airways obstructions and equine osteochondrosis genetic markers are covered in the book. The book is a valuable resource to all who want to make informed decisions in the acquisition process of performance horses and manage them for sports.
   
SE05-393 Orangutans: Geographic Variation in Behavioral Ecology and Conservation.
  Wich, Serge A./ 9780199584154/ Price:GBP 54.00
 
   
Orang-utan Conservation: Epidemiological Aspects of Health Management and Population Genetics.
  Kristin, Warren/ 9783639201925/ Price:EUR 79.00
 
   
Book of Abstracts of the 61st Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production: Heraklion - Crete Island, Greece, 23-27 August 2010.
  / 9789086861521/ Price:EUR 52.00
 
This Book of Abstracts is the main publication of the 61th Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production (EAAP) held in Heraklion, Crete Island, Greece, on August 23-27 2010. It contains abstracts of the invited papers and contributed presentations. The meeting addressed subjects relating to science and innovation. Also, important problems were discussed during the sessions of EAAP's nine Commissions: Animal Genetics, Animal Nutrition, Animal Management and Health, Animal Physiology, Cattle Production, Sheep and Goat Production, Pig Production, Horse Production and Livestock Farming Systems. In addition joint sessions on topics interesting several disciplines and species were included in the programme.
   
Hare
  Carnell, Simon/ 9781861894311/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Tracking the hare from ancient Egypt, where a hieroglyph of the animal signified existence itself, to the serial hare works of artist Joseph Beuys, who once notoriously declared that ¡¥I am not a human being, I am a hare¡¦, Hare finds its subject in many surprising places and forms: from Crucifixion scenes, Buddhist lore and Algonquin creation myths, to witch trials, treatises on logic, contempor?ary poetry and an art installation in a Dutch brothel. It is the principal subject of the first ever hunting treatise, ¡¥king of all venery¡¦, for Renaissance theorists of the hunt; and it appears in the first known description of a still-life painting, in the first signed and dated picture of a single animal, and in early medicine, where it was credited with having the most curative properties of any ¡¥beaste¡¦. The first monograph on the subject for 35 years, and richly illustrated, Hare combines the most recent natural history with an eclectic account of the animal¡¦s symbolic values. Hare will be of interest to art historians and literary critics; to those for and opposed to hunting; and to both the general and the lagophile reader alike.
   
VE05-15 Centrarchid Fishes: Diversity, Biology and Conservation.
  S. J. Cooke/ 9781405133425/ Price:US$ 319.25
 
Centrarchid fishes, also known as freshwater sunfishes, include such prominent species as the Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Bluegill. They are endemic to Eastern North America where they form part of a multi-million dollar sports fishing industry, but they have also been widely introduced around the globe by recreational anglers, in aquaculture programs and by government fisheries agencies. Centrarchid Fishes provides comprehensive coverage of all major aspects of this ecologically and commercially important group of fishes. Coverage includes diversity, ecomorphology, phylogeny and genetics, hybridization, reproduction, early life history and recruitment, feeding and growth, ecology, migrations, bioenergetics, physiology, diseases, aquaculture, fisheries management and conservation. Chapters have been written by well-known and respected scientists and the whole has been drawn together by Professors Cooke and Philipp, themselves extremely well respected in the area of fisheries management and conservation. Centrarchid Fishes is an essential purchase for all fish biologists, ecologists, fisheries managers and fish farm personnel who work with centrarchid species across the globe
   
SE05-401 Infectious Disease Management in Animal Shelters.
  Miller, Lila/ 9780813813790/ Price:US$ 107.00
 
   
SE05-392 Nutrition and Behavior of Uncommon Species, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice.
  Hess, Laurie/ 9781437705584/ Price:US$ 132.91
 
   
SE05-382 Celebrities' Favourite Pets: In aid of the PDSA.
  Collins, Sheila/ 9781906358686/ Price:GBP 9.99
 
Celebrities' Favourite Pets has been put together in aid of the PDSA (People's Dispensary for Sick Animals) who provide free veterinary treatment to sick and injured animals. This fun book provides a fascinating insight into the favourite pets of people in the public eye and, along with the obvious choices, there are bound to be one or two surprises as we find out which animals celebrities choose to get to close to. Hopefully the book will also get people thinking about the relationship we have with our pets. With a fitting forward by Bob Champion MBE, this book supports the work of the UK's leading veterinary charity and reminds us of the responsibility we all have towards ensuring that the nation's pets are happy and well looked after.
   
SE05-380 Breeding for Robustness in Cattle.
  Klopcic, Marija/ 9789086860845/ Price:EUR 90.00
 
This book contains a series of articles (26) dealing with the concept of robustness, including aspects like evolution, genetics, environment, animal health and welfare, and integrity. Besides the major functional traits also the links to energy balance, hot climatic conditions, and the attitude and input of stakeholders towards robustness as part of the breeding program are discussed. This book is the first attempt to summarise the available knowledge concerning this topic in cattle, making this book unique. The contributions are from authors of 16 countries from all over the world. However, the focus is presently on farm animal level, while in future robustness of the whole production system may also require additional attention.
   
Penguin.
  Martin, Stephen/ 9781861893765/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
From the Linux logo to The March of the Penguins, a certain tuxedo-adorned member of the animal kingdom has perpetually captured our hearts and imaginations. Stephen Martin regales us here with the cultural history of the penguin, revealing many fascinating and little-known facts about this beloved bird. Over twenty species of penguins can be found in the Galapagos Islands and New Zealand as well as in Antarctica, and range from the Little Bee Penguin at about 1 kg to the imposing Emperor Penguin, which can weigh in at over 34 kgs. Martin details the biological facts and natural history of each species, including their evolution, habitats, diet and behaviour, but he also combs through cultural history to chronicle the role of penguins in popular culture and thought ¡V from children's literature such as Mr Popper's Penguins to Batman's nemesis to films and television shows including Happy Feet and Pingu. Over one hundred images of penguins enrich Martin's engaging text as well.
   
Owl.
  Morris, Desmond/ 9781861895257/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Morris describes the evolution, the many species, and the wide spread of owls around the world ¡V excluding Antarctica, owls are found on every land mass, and they range in size from 28 centimetres (the Least Pygmy Owl) to more than 70 centimetres tall (the Eurasian Eagle Owl). As a result of their wide distribution, owls also occur in the folk-tales, myths and legends of many native peoples, and Morris explores all these, as well as the many examples of owls in art, film, literature and popular culture. A new title by an acclaimed author, and featuring many telling illustrations from nature and culture, Owl will appeal to the many devotees of this emblematic bird. Despite the fact that many have never seen or even heard an owl, he illustrates through this enticing read that the owl¡¦s presence is still very real to us today.
   
Pigeon.
  Allen, Barbara/ 9781861895134/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Readers will find in Pigeon an enticing exploration of the historical and contemporary bonds between humans and these birds, bonds which have been in existence since domestication over 3,000 years ago. Allen intends to correct the many stereotypes about pigeons and doves, and hopes that the rich history of the relationship and the acknowledgment of what is one of the oldest human-animal partnerships will be both appreciated and celebrated.
   
Ape.
  Sorenson, John/ 9781861894229/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Ape also examines representations of apes in popular culture, discussing films, advertising and zoos, and considers how apes have been portrayed as caricatures of humans, demonic monsters and as clowns. It also looks at the precarious future of the apes, many of whom are on the brink of extinction, focusing on the bushmeat crisis in Africa, palm oil production in Indonesia and the illegal pet trade, and also includes a discussion of sanctuaries that may offer some hope for their survival.
   
Eel.
  Schweid, Richard/ 9781861894236/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
The eel is considered by many to be currently on the road to extinction, and despite repeated attempts to farm them, and the expenditure of huge amounts of time and money, eels have steadfastly refused to reproduce successfully in captivity, apparently requiring the vastness of the open ocean to begin their long drift toward maturity. Containing many little-known facts about this rather surprising fish, this book will appeal to anyone who enjoys well-written natural history, or who wants to learn more about an animal that deserves much more attention than it has received to date.
   
Snail.
  Williams, Peter/ 9781861895288/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Beginning with an overview of our relationship with snails, slugs and sea-snails, Williams goes on to examine snail evolution; snail behaviour and habitat; snails as food, medicine and the source of useful chemicals and dyes; snail shells as collectible objects; and snails in literature, art and popular culture. The author concludes with a plea for a reconsideration of the snail as a dignified, ancient creature that deserves our respect, rather than one to be thoughtlessly squashed underfoot after a shower of rain. Containing many surprising and beautiful illustrations, and written in an approachable, informal style, Snail will prove instructive to all who thought that this animal was simply a garden pest to be enthusiastically destroyed.
   
In the Presence of Grizzlies: The Ancient Bond Between Men and Bears.
  Peacock, Doug/ 9781599214900/ Price:US$ 16.95
 
   
The Bear Almanac: A Comprehensive Guide to the Bears of the World.
  Brown, Gary/ 9781599213316/ Price:US$ 29.95
 
   
Dead Pet: Send Your Best Little Buddy Off in Style.
  Kirk, Andrew/ 9781599215709/ Price:US$ 14.95
 
   
SE05-401 Diseases of Poultry.
  Saif, Y. M./ 9780813807188/ Price:US$ 249.99
 
   
SE05-361 The Guide to Kansas Birds and Birding Hot Spots.
  Gress, Bob/ 9780700615650/ Price:US$ 19.95
 
   
Elephant. (POD)
  Wylie, Dan/ 9781861893970/ Price:GBP 16.99
 
The image of the elephant can be found throughout world religions and cultures as a symbol of intelligence, strength and loyalty. Wylie draws on a rich array of cultural examples to document that symbolic power, ranging from religious iconography for the Hindu god of wisdom, Ganesh, to beloved children¡¦s works such as Dumbo, Babar the Elephant and Horton Hears a Who!. Elephant also considers the recurrent role of the animal in myths, paintings and sculptures. Turning to the elephant¡¦s biological history, Wylie describes the three remaining species ¡V the African Bush Elephant, the African Forest Elephant and the Asian Elephant ¡V and the controversial international efforts for elephant conservation. With ivory poaching and human encroachment into the animal¡¦s natural habitats, Wylie argues that we face a uniquely poignant conservation crisis in which elephants and humans both consume limited natural resources unsustainably. A compelling new entry in the Animal series, Elephant will be a necessary addition to every animal lover¡¦s bookshelf.
   
Horse.
  Walker, Elaine/ 9781861893956/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
From Pegasus to Black Beauty, horses have held a unique place in human society and imagination. Elaine Walker tackles the long and multifaceted history of a creature valued for both beauty and usefulness. Spanning the world from the wild steppes of Mongolia to the American plains, Horse chronicles the rich and complex natural history of the animal, from wild feral horses to the domesticated species that once played a central role in daily life as a means of transportation, an instrument of war, and a source of labour. Elaine Walker charts how the long-standing connection between people and horses is reflected in cultures around the world and the implications for both human and animal of such close interaction. She also traces the centrality of the horse in art, entertainment and literature, from the rich global traditions of horse-racing and equestrianism to literary classics such as Follyfoot. Ultimately, Walker contends, the contin
   
Moose.
  Jackson, Kevin/ 9781861893963/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Moose explains the animal¡¦s behaviour, evolution and diet, and describes its natural environments around the world, including in the USA, Canada and Scandinavia, where the moose is the national animal of Sweden and of Norway. Jackson considers why the moose is really an elk and an elk is a wapiti, and he also discusses the controversy behind the naming of the Irish Elk. The moose has been a quarry for humans since the Stone Age, and the book does not stint on the animal¡¦s role in human history, including the ¡¥alces¡¦ in Julius Caesar¡¦s history of the Gallic Wars and figures such as Thomas Jefferson, poet Ted Hughes, and Theodore Roosevelt with his Bull Moose Party. The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show, a 150-foot statue being built in Sweden, and colourful moose lore all appear in this wide-ranging study, making this an essential read for naturalists and moose lovers alike.
   
Rhinoceros.
  Enright, Kelly/ 9781861893741/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
On Disneyland's 'Jungle Cruise', three men are forever chased up a palm tree by a rhinoceros whose sharp horn moves endlessly just out of reach of the lowest man's bottom. Having lived with the memory of this ride since childhood, the author was struck when she came across a reference to this 'natives up a tree' scene in an 1838 natural history description. Such images have demonized rhinos for generations; this book examines how such a solitary animal came to earn such a bad reputation. Rhinoceros' wildness has roots in the ancient, prehistoric and mythic. Many sightings of the rhinoceros were thought to prove the existence of the mythical unicorn, which was said to be impossible to capture alive. Later the rhino was captured, and a few were brought to Europe throughout the Renaissance to the 18th century to be displayed as wonders of nature. In America the first rhinoceros arrived in 1830 and was hailed as the most savage of animals, and thereafter it became the most desired hunting trophy. No wonder that these animals are now an endangered species when we also consider that rhino horn is much sought after as an ingredient in Asian medicine. Rhinoceros explores sources ranging from film and literature, to natural history description and exhibition, and asks whether the savagery of the rhino is a reality or a legacy of its mythic past. Well illustrated and persuasively argued, Rhinoceros will appeal to all enthusiasts eager to learn about the culture, history and nature of this animal, as well as specialists, from art historians to conservation biologists.
   
Shark.
  Crawford, Dean/ 9781861893253/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
The shark¡¦s basic design was perfected by Mother Nature 100 million years ago, and she has been mass-producing them ever since. The shark is so superbly suited to its purpose that it has outlived the dinosaur, the mastodon, the saber-tooth tiger, and the woolly mammoth. There have been some 350 species identified to date, and Nature is nothing if not inventive with her designs: besides the ¡¥big four¡¦ predatory species (the great white, the bull, the tiger and the white tip oceanic shark) there exist such unlikely-looking creatures as the goblin shark, which sports a pike above its mouth; the thresher shark, whose scythe-like tail accounts for 50% of its total length; the megamouth shark, discovered in 1976 when one attempted to eat the sea-anchor of a warship; and the ingenious little cookie-cutter shark, which dashes in, latches on to its much larger prey, and corkscrews out a circular bite of flesh. In Shark, Dean Crawford explores the natural and cultural history of a creature that has a prominent place in mythology, the imagination, and even religion. He analyses the ways that the shark has been sensationalised in literature and film, as well as how it looms large in our psyche, inspiring fear and fascination in equal measure, and how our emotional responses have encouraged the commercial and recreational slaughter of shark species. Ultimately, Shark is a celebration of a beautiful animal ideally adapted to its environment. Shark populations are now threatened, not because of any flaw in design, but because of our own species¡¦ irrational fear and misrepresentation of them. This book is an inspiration to transcend that fear, and to come to know and respect this truly magnificent creature.
   
Swan.
  Young, Peter/ 9781861893499/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Of more than 8,000 bird species, the swan is surely one of the most easily recognised. Airborne, the swan is a majestic sight: with its long, slender neck outstretched, it glides gracefully with slow, strong wing-beats. Its large webbed feet and short legs, which make it awkward on land, propel it serenely and effortlessly through water. Swan is a comprehensive natural and cultural history of this most dignified of birds. Peter Young relates the natural history of the swan: its elegant exterior concealing a lightweight frame; details of extinct species and the differences between the 8 surviving species; its power and endurance; its formation flying, which conserves energy and allows long-haul flights to be made at speed; its habitat and feeding habits. He also explores the extensive cultural history of the swan, from its frequent portrayal in painting, sculpture, porcelain and furniture; to its use in heraldry; the Greek myth of Leda and the Swan; Hans Christian Andersen¡¦s The Ugly Duckling; and Swan Lake. The book goes on to examine the uses and abuses of swans; questions of conservation; of the swan as food; and its widespread use in logos and brand-names.
   
Duck.
  de Rijke, Victoria/ 9781861893505/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
The squat, noisy duck occupies a prominent role in the human cultural imagination, as evidenced by everything from the rubber duck of childhood baths to the flying ducks on living room walls. With Duck, Victoria de Rijke explores the universality of this quacking bird through the course of human culture and history. From the Eider duck to the Brazilian teal to the familiar mallard, duck species are richly diverse, and de Rijke offers a comprehensive overview of their evolutionary history. She explores the numerous roles that the duck plays in literature, art, and religion ¡V including the Hebrew belief that ducks represent immortality, and the Finnish myth that the universe was hatched from a duck¡¦s egg. This book also highlights the significant role humour has always played in human imaginings of duck life, such as the Topographia Hibernia, a twelfth-century tome contending that ducks originated as growths on tree trunks washed up on a beach. But we also learn about the bird¡¦s role in everyday life as well, from food dishes to jokes to beloved animated characters such as Daffy Duck and Donald Duck. Duck is an entertaining account of a bird whose distinctive silhouette is known the world over.
   
Fur Shui: An Introduction to Animal Feng Shui.
  Brown, Paula/ 9781599212760/ Price:US$ 12.95
 
   
The Book of Mules: Selecting, Breeding, and Caring for Equine Hybrids.
  Smith, Donna Campbell/ 9781599212838/ Price:US$ 22.95
 
   
Why Don't Cats Go Bald?: The Questions You've Always Wanted to Ask Your Vet.
  Fisher, David/ 9781599212333/ Price:US$ 14.95
 
   
Agility Training for You and Your Dog: From Backyard Fun to High-Performance Training.
  Canova, Ali/ 9781599212487/ Price:US$ 16.95
 
   
VE05-16 Encyclopedia of Human-Animal Relationships: A Global Exploration of Our Connections with Animals, 4-Vols/Set.
  Bekoff, Marc/ 9780313334870/ Price:GBP 344.95
 
Humans and animals live together on earth, but as we increasingly reshape ecosystems to accommodate larger populations, technology, and increased consumption, animals are greatly affected. The history of civilization shows that humans have used animals for food, clothing, transportation, making a living, and even companionship, as well as subjects for the arts, literature, and within religious beliefs. Renowned animal behaviorist Marc Bekoff and 300 experts from around the globe provide more than 350 essays that discuss such topics as animals and ecology; animals and global warming; animals as food; animals as pets; animals and diseases; animals in research and in education; animals providing assistance; and the influence of animals in art, religion and philosophy, literature, music, dance, and entertainment. Students and all those wanting a better understanding of the reciprocal connections and interdependence of organisms on the planet will benefit from this fascinating and instructive reference work. Bekoff and contributors ranging from scientists and researchers in other disciplines to teachers, writers, and artists along with those who work with animals in service, rescue, and training have provided engaging and thought-provoking entries ranging in length from 500 to more than 5,000 words. Each entry in the encyclopedia ends with recommended further resources, which may include books, articles, Web sites, and videos.
   
SE05-437 Boa constrictor.
  Binder, Stefan/ 9783931587918/ Price:EUR 39.80
 
   
SE05-352 Primitive Fishes.
  Farrell, Anthony P./ 9780123736710/ Price:US$ 99.95
 
   
SE05-351 Manual of Equine Emergencies: Treatment and Procedures.
  Orsini, James A./ 9781416036098/ Price:US$ 96.95
 
   
SE05-341 Ferret Husbandry, Medicine and Surgery.
  Lewington, John H./ 9780702028274/ Price:GBP 64.99
 
   
Looking at Animals in Human History.
  Kalof, Linda/ 9781861893345/ Price:GBP 35.00
 
From the first cave paintings to Britta Jaschinski's provocative animal photography, it seems we have been describing and portraying animals, in some form or another, for as long as we have been human. This book provides a broad historical overview of our representations of animals, from prehistory to postmodernity, and how those representations have altered with changing social conditions. Taking in a wide range of visual and textual materials, Linda Kalof unearths many surprising and revealing examples of our depictions of animals. She also examines animals in a broad sweep of literature, narrative and criticism: from Pliny the Elder¡¦s Natural History to Donna Haraway¡¦s writings on animal¡Vhuman¡Vmachine interaction; and from accounts of the Black Plague and histories of the domestic animal and zoos, to the ways that animal stereotypes have been applied to people to highlight hierarchies of gender, race and class. Well-researched and scholarly, yet very accessible, this book is a significant contribution to the human¡Vanimal story. Featuring more than 60 images, Looking at Animals in Human History brings together a wealth of information that will appeal to the wide audience interested in animals, as well as to specialists in many disciplines.
   
Cow.
  Velten, Hannah/ 9781861893260/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
From the milk we drink in the morning to the leather shoes we slip on for the day, to the steak we savour at dinner, our daily lives are thoroughly bound up with the cow. Yet there is a far more complex story behind this seemingly benign creature, which Hannah Velten explores here, plumbing the rich trove of myth, fact and legend surrounding the cow, bull and ox. From the plowing field to the rodeo to the temple, Velten tracks the constantly changing social relationship between men and cattle, beginning with the domestication of aurochs around 9000 BC. From there, Cow launches into a fascinating story of religious fanaticism, scientific exploits and the revolutionary economic transformations engendered by the trade of the numerous products derived from the cow and bull. Velten explores in engaging detail how despite the creature¡¦s prominence at two ends of a wide spectrum ¡V Hinduism venerates the cow as one of the most sacred members of the animal kingdom, while beef is a prized staple of the Western diet ¡V the animal is essentially viewed today as a objectified commodity more than as a living creature. Thought-provoking and informative, Cow restores this oft-overlooked herbivore to the nobility it richly deserves.
   
VE05-12 Atlas of Mammalian Chromosomes.
  O'brien, Stephen J./ 9780471350156/ Price:US$ 561.95
 
A stunning visual collection of the banded metaphase chromosome karyotypes from some 850 species of mammals, the Atlas of Mammalian Chromosomes represents an unabridged compendium of the state of this genomic art form. Bringing together information currently scattered throughout the cytogenetics literature for scores of published and unpublished species, this atlas features high-quality karyotype images for nearly every mammal studied to date, making it the most comprehensive assemblage of high-resolution chromosome photographs available¡Xa critically invaluable resource for today's comparative genomics era. For every available species, the Atlas of Mammalian Chromosomes presents the best karyotype produced, the common and Latin name of the species, the published citation, and the contributing authors. Most karyotypes are G-banded, revealing the chromosomal bar codes of homologous segments among related species. Addressing the mandate of the Human Genome Project to annotate the genomes of other organisms as well, the Atlas of Mammalian Chromosomes offers a step forward in our understanding of species formation, of genome organization, and of DNA script for natural selection. It is an invaluable resource for geneticists, mammalogists, and biologists interested in comparative genomics, systematics, and chromosome structure.
   
SE05-436 Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats.
  / 9780309086288/ Price:US$ 295.00
 
   
SE05-334 Nutrition and feeding of the Broodmare.
  Miraglia, N./ 9789086860142/ Price:EUR 72.00
 
This publication deals with the broodmare, which is the key animal in the Equine chain. In the new competitive context of Equine Industry, the mare should foal a healthy offspring yearly at an optimum cost. The foal should be born and weaned at the accurate months of the year to fit the particular goals of production, i.e. races, sports or leisure horses. The improvement of knowledge of the biology of pregnancy and lactation on the one hand and of the nutrition and the interaction between nutrition and physiology of reproduction on the other hand is of major concern to the equine industry.
   
SE05-334 Book of Abstracts of the 57th Annual EAAP Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production.
  Ynze van der Honing/ 9789086860036/ Price:EUR 52.00
 
This Book of Abstracts is the main publication of the 57th Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production (EAAP) held in Antalya, Turkey, on 17-20 September 2006. It contains abstracts of the invited papers and contributed presentations. The meeting addressed subjects relating to science and innovation, with the main theme ¡§Sustaining production systems to improve the livelyhoods (health, well being, wealth) of livestock farmers"
   
SE05-331 South American Camelids Reserach: Vol. 1.
  Gerken, Martina/ 9789076998985/ Price:EUR 66.00
 
South American Camelids are receiving increased interest not only in South America but also on a worldwide scale. They possess some unique features such as their fine fibre and their high adaptivity to many climatic regions across the world. Apart from the important productive aspects, their beauty also predestine them as pet animals. However, there are still many gaps in the scientific literature with regard to South American Camelids. This collection of papers brings experience of both South American and European experts together. It considers current trends in reproduction, nutrition, health, fibre morphology and genetics and discusses as new topic aspects of the potential of meat production and commercialization in South America. The particular advantages of South American Camelids for the sustainable use of fragile ecosystems with native pastures are outlined. Round tables discussions focus on the interaction between wild and domestic species, the management of alpaca populations outside of South America and health aspects under European conditions.
   
SE05-330 The Primordial Emotions: The Dawning of Consciousness.
  Denton, Derek/ 9780199203147/ Price:GBP 67.00
 
   
SE05-329 Minor Veterinary Surgery: A Handbook for Veterinary Nurses.
  Hoad, Julian/ 9780750688079/ Price:GBP 28.99
 
   
SE05-323 Rat.
  Burt, Jonathan/ 9781861892249/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
This book traces the history of the human relationship with rats from the first archaeological finds to the genetically engineered rats of the present day, describing its role in the arts and sciences, religion and myth, psychoanalysis and medicine. The author includes wide-ranging examples of the rat¡¦s appearance: in literature ¡V The Pied Piper; Beatrix Potter stories, The Wind in the Willows; in culture ¡V Victorian rat-and-dog baiting pits, its popularity as a pet, even the subject of a ¡¦70s pop song; folklore ¡V it was a good luck symbol in ancient Rome, symbol of cunning in Chinese mythology; and psychoanalysis ¡V Freud¡¦s Rat Man, for example.
   
Tiger.
  / 9781861892768/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Contrary to popular belief it is the tiger, not the lion, who is the true king of the jungle: a male Siberian tiger can grow to almost three and a half metres in length and weigh more than 300 kilograms. Sleek, powerful, and mysterious, the tiger is revered as a potent symbol of sexuality, ferocity, and magic in many cultures around the world, yet the tiger¡¦s strength and beauty has also been its downfall: nearly every part of the tiger has a value to poachers. Live tigers are sold as exotic pets; skin is made into magical amulets and novelties, as are teeth and claws; tiger penis is an ingredient of allegedly powerful sexual tonics and traditional Asian medicine uses tiger bone in a number of different formulae. Poaching now threatens the long-term survival of the species: there are only an estimated 30 to 80 South China tigers, 150 to 200 Siberian tigers and 600 to 650 Sumatran tigers left in the wild, and there may be as few as 5,000 still alive worldwide.
   
Cat.
  Rogers, Katharine M./ 9781861892928/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Cat traces the relationship between humans and the cat from its original domestication in ancient Egypt c. 2000 BC, where it enjoyed high status, through its centuries as a mere utilitarian rodent catcher, its gradual acceptance as a charming and amiable pet, and its present status as a companion on a par with the dog. This book will appeal to the enormous number of people who like and are interested in cats. Unlike many other cat books, it offers substantial and accurate information about the history of cats and their presentation in literature and art.
   
Fly.
  Connor, Steven/ 9781861892942/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Fly explores the slow redemption of the fly, as the intricate miracle of its design and function gradually became appreciated. The secrets of the fly¡¦s uniquely versatile powers of flight are only just beginning to be understood and harnessed. The twentieth century that began with worldwide campaigns for the extermination of the fly ended with the humble fruit fly at the centre of the revolution brought about by genetics.
   
Fox.
  / 9781861892973/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Foxes live throughout the world in widely different habitats from forest to desert to the Arctic. What is surprising, though, is that scientists admit that very little is actually known about the lives and habits of foxes. The reason, which this book explores in depth, is that foxes are almost universally despised as being wicked. From the time of Aristotle, naturalists have succumbed to the general bias against foxes, either openly asserting that foxes are barely worthy of consideration or worrying about the health threat they pose. While this low regard is understandable, since foxes steal chickens and have a strong odour, they are strikingly beautiful animals possessed of a startling intelligence. Throughout Europe and Asia, folk tales and myths have built up around the fox, depicting it variously as unrepentant thief and seducer, shapeshifter and deceiver, as an outlaw whose primary purpose is to disrupt human social order. The fear and loathing people feel (paradoxically mixed with fascination) toward foxes are reflected in the many fox-terms that have entered different languages. In Japan, for example, various plants are identified with fox-names to indicate how they are supposedly used by foxes in an alternate universe. The contradictory attitudes toward foxes are exemplified in America and Europe by their classification as vermin at the same time as they are preserved and propagated by foxhunters and fur trappers, and depicted as loveable furry creatures in the movies.
   
Peacock.
  Jackson, Christine E./ 9781861892935/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
The first record of a peacock in the Middle East, taken there from its homeland in the Indus Valley, was when King Solomon imported them c. 950 bce. The story of the peacock spread westwards and its impact on different countries is both surprising and fascinating. Peacocks became the subject of fairy stories, legends, fables, myths and superstitions. Images of peacocks have appeared in mosaics, frescoes, paintings from illuminated manuscripts through to modern graphics, and in the 19th century they represented opulence, luxury and vibrant beauty in the artefacts created by the Arts and Crafts, the Aesthetic and the Art Nouveau movements¡¦ craftsmen in glass, ceramics, metalwork, jewellery and other materials. The feathers of peacocks have been used in head-dresses, hats and helmets, to fletch arrows and to tie artificial flies for fishermen. This is the first book to bring together all the facets of the peacock including natural and social history, its role in religions and mythology in the East and West, and its place in the history of art and artefacts.
   
Salmon.
  Coates, Peter/ 9781861892959/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Inspired by the remarkable homing instinct of one of the natural world¡¦s greatest wonders, we have selected the salmon as a symbol of fortitude, fecundity, self-sacrifice, loyalty to place and unwavering pursuit of destiny. Yet the salmon has become a deeply paradoxical and controversial creature. Celebrated for centuries as the noblest of fish, it is now just as likely to be deplored as the ignoble product of the aquatic equivalent of battery farming. Salmon examines the natural history of the fish and looks at it from the perspectives of those who have studied it, eaten it, pursued it, fought over it, pondered its meaning and absorbed it into culture and art. This innovative biography of a species encompasses the salmon¡¦s evolutionary, ecological and human stories, ranging from Nova Scotia to Norway and from Korea to California, and stretching from prehistory to the future. Anyone who has ever eaten or tried to catch one will want to read the book that is the first to serve up the ¡¥compleat¡¦ salmon.
   
VE05-9 BVDV: Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus: Diagnosis, Management and Control.
  Goyal, Sagar/ 9780813804781/ Price:US$ 204.75
 
For almost 60 years, continual research on the subject of Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) has raised as many questions as that research has answered. This common disease continues to cause sickness, death, abortion and fetal anomalies despite the millions of vaccination doses used each year to prevent its spread. Written by international experts on the subject of the BVD virus, BVDV: Diagnosis, Management and Control includes the latest information on BVD and outlines methods of diagnosis, management and control. Researchers, academics, and large animal practitioners will find this book an invaluable and irreplaceable resource for understanding and controlling outbreaks of BVD.
   
SE05-327 The Growing Horse: Nutrition and Prevention of Growth Disorders.
  Juliand, V./ 9789076998626/ Price:EUR 62.00
 
This book provides an outstanding synthesis of the biology and the physiopathology of growth and of the nutritional requirements necessary for feeding the healthy growing horse. The basic knowledge is presented in main reports dealing with experimental and field studies on the following categories: growth and development; energy and protein requirements; minerals and vitamins requirements and the role of nutrition on developmental diseases. Sections end with applications for end users. These materials are the first step of further discussion on the evaluation and prediction of the requirements of the different types of horses covered in the scope of the working group of the Horse commission of the European Association for Animal Production.
   
GE01-20-1 Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource: Amphibians, 3-Vols/Set.
  / 9780787694074/ Price:US$ 390.00
 
Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource: Amphibians offers readers comprehensive and easy-to-use information on Earth's amphibians. Entries are arranged by taxonomy, the science through which living things are classified into related groups. Each entry includes sections on physical characteristics; geographic range; habitat; diet; behavior and reproduction; amphibians and people; and conservation status. Family entries are followed by one or more species accounts and a range map and photo or illustration for each species. Entries conclude with a list of books, periodicals, and Web sites that may be used for further research. Each volume of Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource: Amphibians includes a pronunciation guide for scientific names, a glossary, an overview of amphibians, a list of species in the set by biome, a list of species by geographic location, and an index. The set has more than 200 full-color maps, photos, and illustrations to enliven the text, and sidebars provide additional facts and related information.
   
Beast of Never, Cat of God : The Search for the Eastern Puma.
  Butz, Bob/ 9781592284467/ Price:US$ 22.95
 
   
FALCON.
  Macdonald, Helen/ 9781861892386/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Falcon combines in-depth practical, personal and scientific knowledge of falcons with a strong analytical perspective on the place of these birds in human history. It will be enjoyed by specialists and non-specialists alike: lovers of the countryside, birdwatchers or anyone who has ever wondered why falcons are so compelling.
   
Parrot.
  Carter, Paul/ 9781861892379/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
This book differs from previous histories, which have treated parrots as subjects of curiosity and a pretext for elegy. A new kind of animal history, Parrot is philosophical and poetic: it takes seriously the critical and ironic mirror that parrots hold up to human society. Humorously written and wide-ranging in scope, Parrot will have broad appeal, and will be of interest to parrot enthusiasts and specialists, as well as a general readership.
   
Snake.
  Stutesman, Drake/ 9781861892393/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Snake explores the animal¡¦s natural history, and the widespread snake symbolism, from Eve¡¦s serpent in the Bible, to Kaa in The Jungle Book; from the Chinese zodiac to Indian snake charmers and the Hollywood film Anaconda. Including many illustrations and a wide range of material, from snake cooking and the use of venom in medicine, to the history of snake symbolism in art, architecture and clothing, this book will interest snake enthusiasts and specialists, as well as all those who love, admire or fear this remarkable and durable animal.
   
Whale.
  Roman, Joe/ 9781861892461/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Whale recounts the evolutionary and ecological background, as well as the cultural history, of these extraordinary mammals, long persecuted and now celebrated throughout the world. From the tales of Jonah and Brendan the Navigator to Moby Dick and recent discoveries of cetacean songs and culture, Joe Roman looks at the role of the whale in human history, mythology, art, literature, commerce and science. Illustrated with Stone Age carvings, medieval broadsheets and colour underwater photographs, Whale shows how our perception of these animals has changed over the centuries: a hundred years ago, a stranded whale was usually greeted with flensing knives; now people bring boats and harnesses to return a wayward creature to the sea.
   
Bee.
  Preston, Claire/ 9781861892560/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
The bee is not a domestic animal, yet our relationship with this creature is one of the longest-standing between humanity and any other species. Since the earliest times the unique manufacturing and architectural abilities of the bee and its remarkable social organization have been regarded as miraculous. Because of this ancient relationship, bees always carry profound cultural meanings which can tell us much about who we are. Bees are also the subject of an enormous body of legend throughout the temperate world; no less extraordinary is the natural history of the bee, and the ways in which its biological and social organization have been adapted and encouraged by mankind in search of honey.
   
VE05-11 Encyclopedia of Animal Science.
  Bell, Alan/ 9780824754969/ Price:GBP 423.00
 
Containing case studies that complement material presented in the text, the vast range of this definitive encyclopedia encompasses animal physiology, animal growth and development, animal behavior, animal reproduction and breeding, alternative approaches to animal maintenance, meat science and muscle biology, farmed animal welfare and bioethics, and food safety. With contributions from top researchers in their discipline, the book addresses new research and advancements in this burgeoning field and provides quick and reader-friendly descriptions of technologies critical to professionals in animal and food science, food production and processing, livestock management, and nutrition.
   
SE05-381 Strause: Zucht, Haltung und Vermarktung.
  Kistner, Christoph/ 9783800145874/ Price:EUR 29.90
 
   
SE05-343 Origin of Anti-Tumor Immunity Failure in Mammals.
  Bubanovic, Ivan/ 9780306486296/ Price:EUR 129.95
 
   
SE05-311 Oyster.
  Stott, Rebecca/ 9781861892218/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
In Oyster, literary historian and radio broadcaster Rebecca Stott tells the extraordinary story of the oyster and its pearl, revealing how this curious creature has been used and depicted in human culture and what it has variously meant to those who have either loved or loathed it: the Romans carried much-sought-after British oysters across the Alps on the backs of donkeys to be eaten as delicacies at banquets in Rome, whilst by contrast Woody Allen once famously said ¡¥I will not eat oysters. I want my food dead ¡V not sick, not wounded.
   
Catch Your Dog Doing Something Right : How to Train Any Dog in Five Minutes a Day.
  Cantrell, Krista/ 9781592285648/ Price:US$ 14.95
 
   
Tao of Puppies : How to Raise a Good Dog Without Really Trying.
  Cantrell, Krista/ 9781592285372/ Price:US$ 16.95
 
   
SE05-436 Nutrient Requirements of Nonhuman Primates.
  / 9780309069892/ Price:US$ 75.00
 
   
SE05-404 Tortoise.
  Young, Peter/ 9781861891914/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
Tortoise is the first cultural history of these long-lived and intriguing creatures, which have existed for more than 200 million years. The book covers tortoises worldwide, in evolution, myth and reality, ranging across palaeontology, natural history, myth, folklore, art forms, literature, veterinary medicine and trade regulations. The tortoise has been seen as an Atlas-like creature supporting the world, as the origin of music and as a philosophical paradox. Peter Young examines the tortoise in all these guises, as well as a military tactical formation, its exploitation by mariners and others for food, as ornament (in tortoiseshell), as a motif in art, and in space research. He looks at the movement away from exploitation to conservation and even the uses of the tortoise in advertising. As well as examples of species, illustrations from around the world include monuments, sculptures, coins, stamps, objets d¡¦art, drawings, cartoons, advertisements and X-rays. The book will appeal not only to tortoise lovers but also to readers of cultural histories around the world.
   
SE05-356 Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs.(CD-ROM)
  Papich, Mark G./ 9780721604558/ Price:US$ 64.95
 
   
SE05-356 Common Small Animal Diagnoses: An Algorithmic Approach.(CD-ROM)
  Davies, Charlotte/ 9780721601779/ Price:US$ 64.95
 
   
Crow.
  Sax, Boria/ 9781861891945/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
This book is a survey of crows, ravens, magpies and their relatives in myth, literature and life. It ranges from the raven sent out by Noah to the corvid deities of the Eskimo, to Taoist legends, Victorian novels and contemporary films. It will be of interest to all people who have ever been intrigued, puzzled, annoyed or charmed by these wonderfully intelligent birds.
   
Cockroach.
  Copeland, Marion/ 9781861891921/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
The cockroach could not have scuttled along, almost unchanged, for two hundred and fifty million years ¡V some two hundred and forty-nine before man evolved ¡V unless it was doing something right. It would be fascinating as well as instructive to have access to the cockroach¡¦s own record of its life on earth, to know its point of view on evolution and species domination over the millennia. Such chronicles would perhaps radically alter our perceptions of the dinosaur¡¦s span and importance ¡V and that of our own development and significance. We might learn that throughout all these aeons, the dominant life form has been, if not the cockroach itself, then certainly the insect.
   
Ant.
  Sleigh, Charlotte/ 9781861891907/ Price:GBP 12.95
 
This is the first book to examine ants in these and many other such guises, and in so doing opens up broader issues about the history of science and humans¡¦ relations with the natural world. It will be of interest to anyone who likes natural history or cultural studies, or who has ever rushed out and bought a can of Raid?.
   
SE05-376 Molecular Principles of Animal Development.
  Arias, Alfonso M./ 9780198792840/ Price:NT$ 1250.00
 
   
SE05-325 Animal.
  Fudge, Erica/ 9781861891341/ Price:GBP 16.95
 
Animal is a timely overview of the many ways in which we live with animals, and assesses many of the paradoxes of our relationships with them: for example, why is the pet that sits by the dinner table never for eating? Examining novels such as Charlotte¡¦s Web, films such as Old Yeller and Babe, science and advertising, fashion and philosophy, Animal also evaluates the ways in which we think about animals and challenges a number of the assumptions we hold. Why is it, for example, that animals are such a constant presence in children¡¦s literature? And what does it mean to wear fake fur? Is fake fur an ethical avoidance of animal suffering, or merely a sanitized version of the unacceptable use of animals as clothing?
   
SE05-394 Desert Puma: Evolutionary Ecology and Conservation of an Enduring Carnivore.
  Logan, Kenneth A./ 9781559638678/ Price:US$ 55.00
 
   
SE05-205 Foraminifera from Late Pleistocene Clay Near Waterville, Maine.
  Buzas, Martin A./ 72459012/ Price:US$ 30.00
 
   
 

 

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