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Training in No Time: an Expert's Approach to Effective Dog Training for Hectic Life Styles

By: Ammen, Amy

Price: $5.98

Publisher: New York, New York, U. S. A., Howell Book House: 1995

Seller ID: 002068

ISBN: 0876057784

Condition: New with no dust jacket

This fast-reading, easily understood book shows how to integrate effective dog training into normal, daily interactions resulting in a level of behavior tht will make your dog a true friend and a constants source of pride. This sensible, effective approach makes use of how dogs learn and shows you how to use tht understanding to establish and maintain the response and communication level you want from your pet. The text is matched to a series of helpful photos and drawings that further clarify the methods you'll find in Training in No Time. 109 pages; the binding is heavy and glossy. 8vo - ove...
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Tropical Fish

By: Axelrod, Herbert R.

Price: $5.98

Publisher: Neptune City, New Jersey, U. S. A., T. F. H. Pubns Inc: 1994

Seller ID: 002543

ISBN: 0876665105

Condition: New with no dust jacket

This book, illustrated with over 100 full-color photos and drawings, presents sensible, easy-to-follow recommendations about selecting and caring for tropical fish. It concentrates on providing readers with the information they need and want - all given in an interesting and easy-to-read style. Following is just a partial listing of the topics covered: Setting up; selecting plants; the sand; selecting fishes; livebearers; egg layers; bubblenest builders; scavengers; fish foods; fish disease charts. 96 pages. 8vo - over 7Â¾" - 9Â¾" tall.
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How to Live with a Neurotic Cat

By: Baker, Stephen

Price: $6.44

Publisher: New York, New York, U. S. A., Gramercy: 1999

Seller ID: 002634

ISBN: 0517207346

Condition: Near Fine in Fine dust jacket

Does your cat express his love for you by lying on the book you're trying to read? Does your cat fight with your houseplants, play 'clear the shelf', and refuse to come when called? Does your cat insist on plenty of space - like the entire living room? ? Chances are that your beloved pet, like millions of other cats, is neurotic! In this hilarious cat's-eye-view of the world, Steven Baker, who gave perfect advice in How to Live With a Neurotic Dog, tells you everything you need to live happily ever after with your feline friend. Unpaginated. Illustrated in black & white. Small red dot on page ...
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The Artful Cat A Tribute, with 60 Portraits

By: Bryant, Mark

Price: $11.50

Publisher: Philadelphia, Quarto Publishing: 1991

Seller ID: 004451

ISBN: 156138061x

Condition: Fine in Very Good dust jacket

The jacket is folded back at the top and bottom, front and back. It is lightly worn at the spine top with a 1/2" tear at the back, repaired. There is a tiny closed tear at the back gutter. ; From the endpapers which are covered with cats to the beautiful portraits and words written that match the cats temperment and beauty, this is a wonderful book to page through. The pages are heavy, and some illustrations are drawings, some paintings, but all are interesting and many from private collections. A large book (11 1/4" x 11 1/4") it is one worth having if you love cats. ; Color Illus...
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Good Dogs, Bad Dog : a Complete a to Z Guide for Solving Your Dog's Behavior Problems

By: Carlson, Jeanne; Green, Ranny

Price: $6.44

Publisher: New York, Ny, U. S. A., Simon & Schuster: 1995

Seller ID: 000711

ISBN: 0671870777

Condition: Near Fine with no dust jacket

Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? Using a quick A to Z format, the authors provide solutions for such problems as: How to solve housebreaking difficulties that have you baffled; what to do when your dog's barking is out of control; how to stop your dog from destroying your shoes, furniture, or yard; what to do if your dog is shy, nervous, or overly excitable; and how to help your kids and dog get along better. The cover has a bend in the front and one in the back. 252 pages, no marks or tears except a very light remainder mark. 8vo - over 7Â¾" - 9Â¾" tall.
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The Manual of Horsemanship

By: Cooper, Barbara (General editor)

Price: $10.12

Publisher: Kenilworth, Warwickshire, British Horse Society Pony Club: 1993

Seller ID: 003173

ISBN: 0900226390

Condition: Fine with no dust jacket

The 10th Edition is comprehensively revised and updated, with many new features. This is a complete basic guide to horsemanship and horse care, and a worldwide bestseller that over the years has helped countless riders attain enjoyment and success in dressage, horse trials, show jumping and other equestrian pursuits. No other book contains so much expert information on such a wide range of subjects, from how to hold the reins to the internal systems of the horse, to how stables should be built. 434 pages with index; inside boards diagram each part of the horse and what problems can happen wher...
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Compatible Cats: Keeping a Contented Feline in a Peaceful Household

By: Davis, Karen Leigh

Price: $8.28

Publisher: Hauppauge, New York, U. S. A., Barrons Educational Series Inc: 2001

Seller ID: 003027

ISBN: 0764114786

Condition: New with no dust jacket

If you're considering having more than one cat or bringing other animals into the house, you'll value author Karen Davis's advice on keeping peace among your pets. She discusses the pros and cons of choosing between a kitten and an adult cat as your new household resident, adopting a second animal from a shelter, taking in a stray, compatibility between cats and dogs, and protecting pet birds in cages and fish in tanks. She also advises on your cat's diet and how in can affect behavior. Added features include: Lists of cat registries; feline health and welfare organizations; full-color photogr...
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Animal Babies

By: Dickinson, Rebecca

Price: $7.36

Publisher: Wisconsin, Golden Books: 1988

Seller ID: 004269

ISBN: 030712116x

Condition: with no dust jacket

This is a lovely board book, 9 7/8" tall. It includes baby animals of rabbits, chickens, foxes, horses, lambs and dogs, ducks, pigs, bears and kittens. Charming illustrations on each board, with just the word to identify the animal. ; 4to - over 9 3/4" to 12" tall; 24 pages
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So Your Kids Want a Pony!

By: Forbes, Joanne

Price: $6.44

Publisher: Battleboro, VT, S. Greene Press: 1972

Seller ID: 001810

ISBN: 0828901619

Condition: Near Fine in Good dust jacket

This book is written for non-horsey parents trying to decide if a real, live pony is within the realm of possibility for their child. Should you buy a horse or a pony? How old should your child be? Where do you find a reliable pony? How much will it cost? What equipment is best - for safety's sake? How do you take care of a pony? Against the involvment of horse/pony ownership some solid benefits to children should be carefully evaluated. Mrs. Forbes' book tells everything needful for parents to know, not only to make their decision by what to expect if the decision is "yes. " Her guida...
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Encyclopedia of Birds

By: Foreshaw, Joseph

Price: $22.08

Publisher: New York, New York, U. S. A., Smithmark Publishers, Incorporated: 1991

Seller ID: 002009

ISBN: 0831727853

Condition: Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket

Humans have always been fascinated by birds. Dazzled by their colors, and soothed by their melodious songs, humans are perhaps most in awe of birds' ability to fly. Although quite uniform in anatomical terms, birds display a breathtaking diversity of color and form. The one feature that unites this diverse assemblage is the possession of feathers - the defining characteristic of birds. This beautifully illustrated book, with more than 200 magnificent color photographs and 150 original paintings, maps, and diagrams, presents a comprehensive survey of the natural history of birds. The authoritat...
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Classical Horsemanship for Our Time: from Basic Training to the Highest Levels of Dressage

By: Froissard, Jean; Powell, Lily

Price: $11.04

Publisher: Guilford, CT, The Lyons Press: 2001

Seller ID: 003073

ISBN: 1585744980

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New with no dust jacket

This book presents the heritage of classical theories of riding in a modern, highly readable format. Jean Froissard, one of the world's maters of horsemanship, takes the reader through the development of a dressage horse, dressage in its truest sense, the training of a riding horse. He begins with criteria for selection, then describes fully the progress or early training that is basic for any horse. Building upon what has been learned, there is an emphasis on rewards for even the slightest improvement, over punishment; he then takes the reader through the training progression up to the highes...
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The New Book of Saddlery and Tack

By: Henderson, Carolyn (Consulting editor)

Price: $13.80

Publisher: New York, New York, U. S. A., Sterling Pub Co Inc: 2002

Seller ID: 002357

ISBN: 0806988932

Condition: New in New dust jacket

STILL IN PUBLISHERS WRAPS - With a foreword by Charles de Kunffy, this is the most comprehensive, detailed source of information on all the equipment anyone who works with or handles horses needs. Not only will you find out about the range of saddles, tacks, and other horse-related equipment available today, but you'll also learn the fascinating story of how they developed throughout history. No horse-lover will want to be without this lavishly-illustrated guide. ; 4to - over 9Â¾ - 12" tall
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Every Living Thing

By: Herriot, James

Price: $8.28

Publisher: New York, NY, St. Martins Press: 1992

Seller ID: 004538

ISBN: 031208188X

Condition: Fine in Fine dust jacket

Written by James Herriot (1916 - 1995) , this is a book of memoirs. It is filled with the warmth, humor, drama, color, and humanity. His tales of life as a country vet are rendered with skill and grace; they are the work of a true literary artist. At the writing of this book he still lived in Yorkshire, England, with his wife and family, and his son had taken over the Herriot veterinary practice. The price is clipped. ; 8vo - over 7Â¾ - 9Â¾" tall
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Fitting Tack

By: Holderness-Roddam, Jane

Price: $5.52

Publisher: Addington, Buckingham, Kenilworth Press: 1993

Seller ID: 003171

ISBN: 0901366439

Condition: Fine

This is a step-by-step guide to the important subject of fitting tack. Includes information on headcollars and halters, bridles and bits, nosebands, saddles, girths, and numnahs, martingales, breastplates, breast girths and cruppers, lungeing equipment, and the care of tack. Includes 95 full-color illustrations. ; 8vo - over 7Â¾ - 9Â¾" tall
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Teddy the Terrier

By: Hunter, Virginia

Price: $18.40

Publisher: New York, Rand McNally: 1956

Seller ID: 004213

ISBN: No

Condition: Fine with no dust jacket

This is an almost brand-new book of Teddy the Terrier. It is a "Real Live Animal Book" and uses a terrier in all photographs, doing things a person might do but in a colorful, kid-friendly way. The "T" was penciled in on the cover and the pages are age-toned at the edges, but the colorful pictures are still bright. There is very light wear at the corners and spine ends, and a 1/2" tear on page two at the bottom. Large print for new readers. ; Octavo (standard book size); 21 pages
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Animal Babies

By: Jackson, Kathryn and Byron

Price: $20.24

Publisher: New York, Simon & Schuster: 1947

Seller ID: 004299

ISBN: No

Condition: Near Fine with no dust jacket

This beautifully illustrated book in color and black & white is one of the early Golden Books with the non-metalic gold spine. It includes information about all types of animals, including whales, seals, elephants, bears, tigers, deer and more, at their youngest when they are just beginning to explore their surroundings and what they can do. The boards have very light wear at the corners and edges, and the pages are stained red on all edges. A few spots on the side are lighter red. ; Octavo (standard book size); 40 pages
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The Happy Little Book of Pugs

By: Kay, Schuckhart

Price: $18.40

Publisher: New York, Collins Design: 2008

Seller ID: 004247

ISBN: No

Condition: New with no dust jacket

This collectible volume is devoted to the Pug, which has charmed owners such as Queen Victoria and Andy Warhol with its intelligence, wit, dignified bearinng, and distinctive snore. Page after uniquely designed page, this colorful treasury will delight every Pug owner and collectors of dog ephemera. The slipcase has a ribbon to remove the book. ; 12mo over 6 3/4" - 7 3/4"; 68 pages
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Picture Primer of Attracting Birds

By: Mason, C. Russell

Price: $15.64

Publisher: Cambridge, MA, Houghton Mifflin Company; The Riverside Press Cambridge: 1952

Seller ID: 003614

Condition: Fine in Poor dust jacket

In this book, with 30 pages of text and color illustrations on each page, C. Russell Mason of the Massachusetts Audubon Society covers the fascinating and rewarding hobby of bird attracting in great detail. It begins with the essential rules for bird identification; full directions are given for feeding and housing and the provision of water and trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, flowers, and seed plants for use in various part of the United States and Canada. This volume is designed for virtually anyone interested in this hobby. The endpapers show birds in color, and the last page of text h...
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Grooming

By: McBane, Susan

Price: $5.52

Publisher: Addington, Buckingham, The Kenilworth Press: 1994

Seller ID: 003169

ISBN: 1872082297

Condition: Fine

This is a complete full-color guide on grooming your horse or pony, and how it can help keep them healthy and looking their best. Includes reasons for grooming, basic and full grooming kit details, care of the feet, quartering and full grooming, wisping and banging, cleaning the sheath, dealing with a muddy horse or pony, shampooing and hot towelling, and setting fair for the night. Includes over 70 full-color illustrations. ; 8vo - over 7Â¾ - 9Â¾" tall
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The Real Book about Amazing Birds

By: Merriam, Eve

Price: $12.88

Publisher: Illlinois, Garden City Books: 1955

Seller ID: 004621

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine in Good dust jacket

Did you ever hear of a bird that locks the front door on its nest? Or one that plants fresh flowers in his play house every day? Here is a book of really amazing facts about amazing birds. Some of them live half way around the world - but others live right in your own back yard. There is a bird that flies backwards, and one that chimes like a bell. There are billions of birds in the world. In the United States alone there are fifty times as many birds as people. And out of them all, Eve Merriam has chosen the strangest - birds so extraordinary you will wonder if they really live. They do! The ...
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