A few months of married bliss, a lovers' nest in Darrowby and the wonders of home cooking are rudely interrupted for James Herriot by the Second World War. From the author whose books inspired the BBC series All Creatures Great and Small , Vets Might Fly , James Herriot's fifth volume of memoirs relocates him to a training camp somewhere in England. And in between square pounding and digging for victory, he dreams of the people and livestock he left behind him.
Releasedatum: 2012-06-28 59,00 kr
Does your cat scratch your carpets? Or soil in the house? Or perhaps your cat's behaviour has changed recently - becoming withdrawn or aggressive towards you or another member of your family? Or perhaps you would just like to understand the way your cat thinks? In this comprehensive guide cat counsellor Vicky Hall helps cat owners identify what is causing their cat's behaviour and provides a clear step-by-step solution to tackling behavioural problems. Fascinating case studies drawn from Vicky's...
Releasedatum: 2011-10-31 159,00 kr
The fifth volume of memoirs from the author who inspired the BBC and Channel 5 series All Creatures Great and Small. During his decades spent as a country vet in Yorkshire, James Herriot has seen huge advances in medical science, technological leaps, and a world irrevocably changed by war. Yet some things have always stayed the same – gruff farmers, hypochondriac pet owners, and animals that never do quite what you expect them to. From a green young man in his first job in the 1930s, to an exp...
Releasedatum: 2012-05-17 59,00 kr
There are a number of excellent works on Veterinary Anatomy, and many of them will amply repay the student for the time taken to master them, but for quick reference none seem to contain the wants of the veterinary practitioner and student for which this humble little work is primarily intended.
Releasedatum: 2019-12-26 39,00 kr
As a holistic veterinarian and scientist, Dr. Gary Richter helps dog and cat owners to navigate the thicket of treatment options and separate the fact from the fiction. He wants us to use what actually works, not just what Western science or alternative medicine say "should" work. This multifaceted approach to health is known as integrative medicine. Dr. Richter examines traditional medicine from many cultures alongside modern medical techniques, describing the best of complementary care and the...
Releasedatum: 2017-08-15 109,00 kr
THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER. A powerful, heart-warming and inspiring memoir from the UK's most famous and beloved vet, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick - star of the Channel 4 series The Supervet . Growing up on the family farm in Ballyfin, Ireland, Noel's childhood was spent tending to the cattle and sheep, the hay and silage, the tractors and land, his beloved sheepdog Pirate providing solace from the bullies that plagued him at school. It was this bond with Pirate, and a fateful night spent de...
Releasedatum: 2018-10-18 Genre:Yrkesrelaterat och teknik 35,00 kr
The equine hoof is a complex marvel of natural engineering, built to withstand tremendous forces and able to adapt to an astonishing range of environmental conditions. It also changes daily–for better or for worse–in response to external and internal factors. Few horse owners have the opportunity to acquire a deep understanding of the hoof, which limits their ability to advocate on their horses’ behalf and make informed decisions about hoof care and management. This book is the first resou...
Releasedatum: 2018-01-01 229,00 kr
La educación, en términos de aprendizaje, es uno de los principales pilares sobre los que se desarrolla el ser humano. Cuando echamos la vista atrás, todos nosotros encontramos a "aquel magnífico profesor" que nos explicaba maravillosamente esa asignatura que tanto nos había costado asimilar en cursos anteriores. Esa es la gran cualidad de Antonio: no solo tiene un talento y sensibilidad especiales para comunicarse con los perros y sacar de ellos el máximo partido sino que, además, sabe t...
Releasedatum: 2014-05-12 189,00 kr
This truly comprehensive and practical guide has now been revised and updated. With careful selection of the right remedy, homeopathy will often succeed where conventional medicine has failed. As widespread interest in alternative therapies continues to grow amongst horse owners, this unique book provides practical and systematic insights, giving clear descriptions of ailments and their suggested remedies enabling treatment to be specifically tailored and thus ensuring the best chance of success...
Releasedatum: 2011-07-19 479,00 kr