Nature : Mammals

Praise for. the horses we love,. the lessons we learn. "Tena's real-life stories are modern-day parables for the lessons horses have to teach us: Learn from your mistakes, trust your instincts and, above all, have fun. Some stories made me laugh out loud as I recalled being in similar predicaments. Others touched an emotional chord and made me cry. I came away from them longing to be in the nurturing presence of horses, soaking up all they have to offer—and always becoming a better person for it.". —Stacey Nedrow-Wigmore, Managing Editor, Practical Horseman. "This book captures the reader's attention and prompts a smile as each chapter concludes. Horsemen and non-horsemen alike will find the pages easy to read, inspiring, and down-to-earth as we are reminded to treasure all of life's experiences and practical lessons.". —Coagi Long, Program Director, Equine Affaire®. A tribute to horses and a treasure for horse-lovers. This unique book shares life lessons lovingly learned in the company of horses—universal lessons about facing adversity, finding your niche in life, second chances, and more. Humorous and touching, uplifting and poignant, the twenty-two stories inspire and delight. more...

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Perhaps the most long-awaited new edition in the Australian Natural History Series , this is a substantially different book from the previous edition by Tony Lee and Roger Martin. The contents cover the history of the koala; its distribution and abundance; nutrition; behaviour, sociality and life cycle; predators, parasites and pathogens; population biology; and conservation and management. Illustrations are widely used including eight pages of colour plates. The book places a strong emphasis on conservation and management issues, and candidly addresses issues of koala overpopulation in such areas as Kangaroo Island (South Australia) and Framlingham and French Island (Victoria). more...

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This fascinating animal completely baffled early British and French naturalists, and overturned prevailing theories of species evolution and taxonomy. Reputations were won and lost over whether the animal was mammal, reptile or bird - and crucially, whether or not it laid eggs. The platypus has continued to captivate public and scientific attention to the present day. more...

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Share the experience of doing colt-starting right Over 1.9 million people own one or more horses. Owners and trainers will follow renowned trainer Charles Wilhelm as he takes a colt named Jaz from first haltering to first rides. They’ll see Wilhelm’s system in action month by month, progressing from initial basics through beginning riding. more...

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An irresistible treat for horse lovers. With more than 300 morsels of intriguing information and one-of-a-kind illustrations, this is a fascinating romp through the world of horses. Along the way, you'll find answers to questions like: What was so unique about Caesar's horse?; How do you lead a horse to water and make him drink?; Exactly how many horses did they use in Hidalgo, anyway?; Why would you use a leaf blower inside of a barn?; Why shouldn't you walk through a hotel lobby with spurs on in Phoenix, Arizona?; Who said, "I can make a General in five minutes but a good horse is hard to replace?". This collection of equestrian trivia, lore, and more is equally at home on the coffee table or in the stable. It's a book you'll savor again and again. more...

Price: $14.99