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The second collection of memoirs from the author who inspired the
BBC and Channel 5 series All Creatures Great and Small. Now settled
into the sleepy Yorkshire village of Darrowby, and married to Helen
the farmer's daughter, James Herriot thinks he's finally got
himself sorted. But life as a vet in the 1930s was never going to
be easy. Quite aside from his unpredictable colleagues, brothers
Siegfried and Tristan Farnon, he must contend with new-fangled
medical techniques, delivering calves after far too much home-made
wine, and a grudge-holding dog called Magnus who never forgets. And
then, with Britain on the verge of war, James faces a decision that
could separate him from Darrowby - and Helen - for ever . . . Since
they were first published, James Herriot's memoirs have sold
millions of copies and entranced generations of animal lovers.
Charming, funny and touching, All Things Bright and Beautiful is a
heart-warming story of determination, love and companionship from
one of Britain's best-loved authors. 'I grew up reading James
Herriot's books and I'm delighted that thirty years on, they are
still every bit as charming, heartwarming and laugh-out-loud funny
as they were then' - Kate Humble 'Herriot's enchanting tales of
life in the Dales are deservedly classics. Full of extraordinary
characters, animal and human, the books never fail to delight' -
Amanda Owen, bestselling author of The Yorkshire Shepherdess This
omnibus edition comprises the majority of chapters from Let
Sleeping Vets Lie and Vets in Harness.
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 experienced veterinary surgeon,
married with two children, James has spent his entire career among
the people and animals of Darrowby. And there's nowhere else he'd
rather be. Since they were first published, James Herriot's memoirs
have sold millions of copies and entranced generations of animal
lovers. Charming, funny and touching, Every Living Thing is a
heart-warming story of determination, love and companionship from
one of Britain's best-loved authors. I grew up reading James
Herriot's books and I'm delighted that thirty years on, they are
still every bit as charming, heartwarming and laugh-out-loud funny
as they were then' - Kate Humble
From the author of The Quest for the Original Horse Whisperers (1
84282 020 6) Russell Lyon has written his memoirs as a country vet.
From his first day in the job, practising lassoing animals on an
oil drum, to his thoughts on current veterinary trends, animal
rights and farming this is an entertaining and absorbing read. Full
of anecdotes, incidents and characterful patients and customers.
The first collection of memoirs from the author who inspired the
BBC and Channel 5 series All Creatures Great and Small. This
edition contains If Only They Could Talk and It Shouldn't Happen to
a Vet. Fresh out of Glasgow Veterinary College, to the young James
Herriot 1930s Yorkshire seems to offer an idyllic pocket of rural
life in a rapidly changing world. But from his erratic new
colleagues, brothers Siegfried and Tristan Farnon, to
incomprehensible farmers, herds of semi-feral cattle, a pig called
Nugent and an overweight Pekingese called Tricki Woo, James finds
he is on a learning curve as steep as the hills around him. And
when he meets Helen, the beautiful daughter of a local farmer, all
the training and experience in the world can't help him . . . Since
they were first published, James Herriot's memoirs have sold
millions of copies and entranced generations of animal lovers.
Charming, funny and touching, All Creatures Great and Small is a
heart-warming story of determination, love and companionship from
one of Britain's best-loved authors. 'I grew up reading James
Herriot's books and I'm delighted that thirty years on, they are
still every bit as charming, heartwarming and laugh-out-loud funny
as they were then' - Kate Humble 'Herriot's enchanting tales of
life in the Dales are deservedly classics. Full of extraordinary
characters, animal and human, the books never fail to delight' -
Amanda Owen, bestselling author of The Yorkshire Shepherdess
Born in the Isle of Man of Irish/Welsh parentage, Noel Stuart
nursed no other ambition than to work with animals. His lifelong
passion and his interest in complimentary medicine combined to
culminate in his eventual choice of career as a veterinary surgeon.
His work as a vet and second career as a writer is a rich tapestry
of down to earth practice alongside a sense of healing power beyond
science. This is balanced by a great sense of humour running a
sparkling thread through all that he writes. He can claim
distinction as being one of the earlier vets to treat fish and has
the dubious honour of force feeding "Daisy" an eight foot
alligator. He has enjoyed being a 'lollipop man', school governor
and Rotarian as well as being a choir member. The first two books
"It's a Dog's Life' and 'Man and Beast', using local marketing have
both had reprints. In his third book he is able to look back over
his life from his origins in the Isle of Man, education in Ulster,
despite the U-boat menace until his graduation as a vet in Dublin
and meeting the love of his life. Together with Margaret, their
adventures in practice take them to Loughborough, the Isle of Man
and across Canada until they finally end up in Devon and Cornwall.
During their life in Cornwall Noel becomes involved in fish
diseases, homoeopathy and dowsing to complement general practice.
Born in the Isle of Man of Irish/Welsh parentage, Noel Stuart
nursed no other ambition than to work with animals. His lifelong
passion for all creatures and his interest in complementary
medicine for humans and non-humans alike combined to culminate in
his eventual choice of career as a veterinary surgeon. Noel's work
both as a vet and his second career as a writer is a rich tapestry
of down-to-earth practice alongside a sense of healing power beyond
science. This is balanced by a great sense of humour running a
sparkling thread through all that he writes. Noel has studied such
unusually diverse directions as dowsing and the effect of ley lines
on cattle. He can claim distinction as being one of the earliest
vets of his generation to treat fish and once had the dubious
experience of counting an alligator as one of his patients! Noel
now enjoys an active semi-retirement in Cornwall. He turns his hand
enthusiastically to a wide range of endeavours from 'lollipop man'
to school governor and Rotarian. He may be found working with the
local writers' group, or travelling the world and being a guru to
his many grandchildren.
James Herriot, strapped into the cockpit of a Tiger Moth trainer,
feels rather out of place, but he hasn't found a new profession and
it surely won't be long before the RAF come round to his point of
view . . . From the author whose books inspired the BBC series All
Creatures Great and Small, Vet in a Spin, James Herriot's sixth
volume of unforgettable memoirs sees him dreaming of the day when
he can rejoin his wife Helen, little son Jimmy, veterinary partner
Siegfried, the eternal student Tristan - and all the old Darrowby
cows, both two-legged and four.
The second instalment of the thrilling magical adventure series,
from real-life vet Luke Gamble, as seen on Sky TV. 'An
irresistible, magical adventure' Vashti Hardy, author of Wildspark
Edith Wight can't wait to stay with her uncle, doctor to incredible
magical animals and beasts, for the Christmas holidays. She's
expecting to be reunited with all her friends, both animal and
human and celebrate the holidays together - but adventure is afoot
as one of only six phoenixes left in the world is missing and at
peril. Accompanied by Arnold and Francis, the SAS head to a remote
part of Bavaria to track down the phoenix, only to encounter a new
foe more deadly and dangerous than they could have possibly
imagined. a villain who is using the phoenix ashes to create new
magical hybrid beasts to sell to the Syndicate. The SAS must free
the phoenix and destroy the Syndicate, before the phoenixes are
lost forever. As seen on prime-time Sky TV shows Vet Adventure and
World Wide Vet, vet Luke Gamble is committed to the protection of
animals worldwide. Classic storytelling combined with a passionate
message about the protection of endangered species. This stunning
series is perfect for fans of Dr Doolittle, Fantastic Beasts and
Where to Find Them and The Polar Bear Explorers' Club.
The first collection of memoirs from the author who inspired the
BBC series All Creatures Great and Small. This edition contains If
Only They Could Talk and It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet. Fresh out of
Glasgow Veterinary College, to the young James Herriot 1930s
Yorkshire seems to offer an idyllic pocket of rural life in a
rapidly changing world. But from his erratic new colleagues,
brothers Siegfried and Tristan Farnon, to incomprehensible farmers,
herds of semi-feral cattle, a pig called Nugent and an overweight
Pekingese called Tricki Woo, James finds he is on a learning curve
as steep as the hills around him. And when he meets Helen, the
beautiful daughter of a local farmer, all the training and
experience in the world can't help him . . . Since they were first
published, James Herriot's memoirs have sold millions of copies and
entranced generations of animal lovers. Charming, funny and
touching, All Creatures Great and Small is a heart-warming story of
determination, love and companionship from one of Britain's
best-loved authors. 'I grew up reading James Herriot's books and
I'm delighted that thirty years on, they are still every bit as
charming, heartwarming and laugh-out-loud funny as they were then'
Kate Humble
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.
The use of geographical information systems (including remote
sensing) and spatial analysis in public health is now widespread.
Its importance and potential for the monitoring of animal diseases
has never been greater with the recent outbreaks of BSE and
Foot-and-Mouth Disease. "GIS and Spatial Analysis in Veterinary
Science" is the first book to review how such practices can be
applied to veterinary science. Topics covered include the
application of GIS to epidemic disease response, to companion
animal epidemiology and to the management of wildlife diseases. It
also covers the parallels with human health and spatial statistics
in the biomedical sciences.
The third collection of memoirs from the author who inspired the
BBC and Channel 5 series All Creatures Great and Small. This
omnibus edition comprises of Vets Might Fly and Vet in a Spin.
Training as an RAF pilot in the smoke and bustle of London is a far
cry from James Herriot's day job as a country vet in the Yorkshire
Dales. And while he is keen to serve Queen and country, James
cannot help but miss his life in Darrowby - despite frequent
arguments between his colleagues, bad-tempered cattle and equally
irritable farmers, and the continuing saga of Cedric the flatulent
dog. But most of all he misses his wife Helen; pregnant with their
first child. The question is constantly hanging over him - will he
be going to war? And when will he get to go home? Since they were
first published, James Herriot's memoirs have sold millions of
copies and entranced generations of animal lovers. Charming, funny
and touching, All Things Wise and Wonderful is a heart-warming
story of determination, love and companionship from one of
Britain's best-loved authors. 'I grew up reading James Herriot's
books and I'm delighted that thirty years on, they are still every
bit as charming, heartwarming and laugh-out-loud funny as they were
then' - Kate Humble
Discover a unique approach of combining descriptive anatomy with
clinical information on the abdomen and pelvis of domestic mammals
King's Applied Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis of the Domestic
Mammals delivers a thorough and accessible exploration of the
abdominal and pelvic anatomy of domestic animals in a clinically
relevant style. Designed as a refresher for veterinary students
beginning to engage in clinical procedures, the book uses clinical
illustration to teach the essential principles of how the abdomen
and pelvis of domestic mammals are constructed. It covers core
topics such as: Thorough introductions to the body wall, the
mesenteries and ligaments of the abdomen and pelvis, and the
gastrointestinal tract Explorations of the liver and the pancreas,
the spleen and abdominal lymphatics, and the biology of digestion
Practical discussions of the autonomic and somatic nerves of the
abdomen and pelvis and the male and female reproductive organs
Treatments of laparotomy and diagnostic imaging of the abdomen and
pelvis Perfect for veterinary students studying anatomy, King's
Applied Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis of the Domestic Mammals
will also be useful to practicing veterinary practitioners,
students of veterinary nursing, and people studying animal science
and related disciplines.
The new edition of this innovative textbook on clinical reasoning
in veterinary medicine, provides a simple and logical approach for
solving a wide range of clinical problems Clinical Reasoning in
Veterinary Practice: Problem Solved! 2nd Edition continues to
provide a revolutionary approach for rapidly and efficiently
solving clinical problems encountered in veterinary medicine.
Featuring new problem-based clinical reasoning examples, the second
edition expands its problem-based approach to cover new problems of
the eye, of exotic pets, and in equine practice. Another new
chapter describes the principles of professional reasoning and
decision making. The text content and format is fully revised based
on universal design principles and will make clinical reasoning
simpler to understand for readers with different learning styles.
Provides a logical approach to common clinical problems in small
animal practice such as vomiting, diarrhoea, weight loss, weakness,
gait abnormalities, bleeding and more Includes examples of common
problems in exotic and equine practice and how to assess them using
a problem-solving approach Offers the logical rationale for
selecting diagnostic tests Features contributions by
internationally recognised clinicians and educators in clinical and
professional reasoning Helps veterinary practitioners clearly
communicate their decision-making to animal owners Contains
flowcharts and key step markers that illustrate the decision-making
process Clinical Reasoning in Veterinary Practice: Problem Solved!
2nd Edition is the perfect textbook for undergraduate veterinary
students and an invaluable resource for new graduates and
experienced veterinary practitioners alike.
The second collection of memoirs from the author who inspired the
BBC series All Creatures Great and Small. This omnibus edition
comprises the majority of chapters from Let Sleeping Vets Lie and
Vets in Harness. Now settled into the sleepy Yorkshire village of
Darrowby, and married to Helen the farmer's daughter, James Herriot
thinks he's finally got himself sorted. But life as a vet in the
1930s was never going to be easy. Quite aside from his
unpredictable colleagues, brothers Siegfried and Tristan Farnon, he
must contend with new-fangled medical techniques, delivering calves
after far too much home-made wine, and a grudge-holding dog called
Magnus who never forgets. And then, with Britain on the verge of
war, James faces a decision that could separate him from Darrowby -
and Helen - for ever . . . Since they were first published, James
Herriot's memoirs have sold millions of copies and entranced
generations of animal lovers. Charming, funny and touching, All
Things Bright and Beautiful is a heart-warming story of
determination, love and companionship from one of Britain's
best-loved authors.
How to Raise a Puppy moves away from the traditional approach to
raising puppies, focused on obedience and control, and instead
takes an holistic, dog-centred approach. Drawing on research into
how dogs naturally rear their young, and how dogs have evolved to
behave and spend their time, it supports a new way of sharing our
lives with our dogs. It also offers advice on dealing with some of
the common challenges people experience with puppies, and tips for
managing adolescence. A much-needed resource for dog trainers,
veterinarians and behaviourists to recommend to clients, this
conveys a powerful message to help overcome all too common issues
so many people have with their puppies. Packed with practical
advice, it offers an overdue "puppy perspective", with respect for
a dog as a sentient being at its core.
Scentwork for Horses is the first practical guide on how to
implement scentwork into the lives of domesticated horses,
enhancing behaviour, welfare, and the human-animal bond. Scentwork
is a new discipline in the field for horse and handler, and expert
author Rachael Draaisma arms the reader with a palette of
information to enable them to put this technique into action. As
well as theoretical background information on the nose of the horse
and biomechanics, Draaisma discusses how scentwork improves horses'
learning abilities, development, socialisation, and their bond with
the handler. Readers will learn how to have their horses explore
their environment, participate in scentwork games and follow a
footstep track to find a missing person or food bag. Easily
accessible for anybody working with horses at any level, scentwork
can be done in small areas as well as in larger spaces on various
surfaces. Whether veterinarian, behaviourist, trainer,
animal-assisted therapist, equine physiotherapist, osteopath, or
interested horse owner, this book promises to bring both you and
the horse enormous benefits, strengthening the human-animal bond.
Rachael Draaisma has always lived with and had a passion for dogs
and horses. In 2002, she decided to make it her profession.
Achieving several diplomas, she started to work full time as a
trainer and behavioural consultant, first with dogs, later with
horses. Her best-selling book Language Signs and Calming Signals of
Horses, published by CRC Press in 2017, has been translated into
several languages. Another pillar of Draaisma's working life with
horses revolves around equine mental stimulation and scentwork, and
she has developed an extensive method to undertake scent tracking
with horses, a new tool in enriching the human-equine relationship.
Draaisma travels throughout Europe and the globe to provide
workshops and lectures on calming signals of horses, equine mental
stimulation, and scentwork. You can purchase scent bags to aid your
scentwork practice at the author's personal website:
www.scentworkforhorses.com or www.calmingsignalsofhorses.com
Provides instructors and students with clear guidance on best
practices for clinical skills education Veterinary Clinical Skills
provides practical guidance on learning, teaching, and assessing
essential clinical skills, techniques, and procedures in both
educational and workplace environments. Thorough yet concise, this
evidence-based resource features sample assessments, simple models
for use in teaching, and numerous examples demonstrating the
real-world application of key principles and evidence-based
approaches. Organized into nine chapters, the text explains what
constitutes a clinical skill, explains the core clinical skills in
veterinary education and how these skills are taught and practiced,
describes assessment methods and preparation strategies, and more.
Contributions from expert authors emphasize best practices while
providing insights into the clinical skills that are needed to
succeed in veterinary practice. Presenting well-defined guidelines
for the best way to acquire and assess veterinary skills, this
much-needed resource: Describes how to design and implement a
clinical skills curriculum Identifies a range of skills vital to
successful clinical practice Provides advice on how to use peer
teaching and other available resources Covers veterinary OSCE
(Objective Structured Clinical Examination) topics, including
gowning and gloving, canine physical examination, and anesthetic
machine setup and leak testing Includes sample models for
endotracheal intubation, dental scaling, silicone skin suturing,
surgical prep, and others Emphasizing the importance of clinical
skills in both veterinary curricula and in practice, Veterinary
Clinical Skills is a valuable reference and guide for veterinary
school and continuing education instructors and learners of all
experience levels.
Easy-to-use, comprehensive reference covering the less common
species encountered in general veterinary practice Handbook of
Exotic Pet Medicine provides easy-to-access, detailed information
on a wide variety of exotic species that can be encountered in
general veterinary practice. Offering excellent coverage of topics
such as basic techniques, preventative health measures, and a
formulary for each species, each chapter uses the same
easy-to-follow format so that users can find information quickly
while working in the clinic. Presented in full colour, with over
400 photographs, the book gives small animal practitioners the
confidence to handle and treat more familiar pets such as
budgerigars, African grey parrots, bearded dragons, corn snakes,
tortoises, pygmy hedgehogs, hamsters and rats. Other species that
may be presented less frequently including skunks, marmosets, sugar
gliders, koi carp, chameleons and terrapins are also covered in
detail to enable clinicians to quickly access relevant information.
Provides comprehensive coverage of many exotic pet species that
veterinarians may encounter in general practice situations Presents
evidence-based discussions of topics including biological
parameters, husbandry, clinical evaluation, hospitalization
requirements, common medical and surgical conditions, radiographic
imaging, and more The Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine is an ideal
one-stop reference for the busy general practitioner seeing the
occasional exotic animal, veterinary surgeons with an established
exotic animal caseload, veterinary students and veterinary nurses
wishing to further their knowledge.
Opening with his award of Membership of the Royal College of
Veterinary Surgeons, the book relates John's personal and family
history from his English and Belgian parents and grandparents and
their roles in two World Wars. His Belgian grandparents were
evacuated to England in the first war: his father was shot at by
the Germans during the liberation of Antwerp and his mother bombed
in a pub in South London while serving in the London Auxiliary
Ambulance Service in the second. Managing to get into veterinary
college from a large comprehensive school in South London, John
recounts tales from his studies and goes on to discuss various
major debates which occurred during his career, including
vaccinations and the anti-vaccine lobby. The role of badgers and TB
is also discussed. The tale of his experience of meeting children
with the drug-induced injury of thalidomide is both life-affirming
and tear-jerking. His time in East Africa, including his
experiences in Uganda under Idi Amin's dictatorship, is chilling
but still funny and up-lifting. The tales of his experiences in
general and specialist veterinary practice, with memorable farm,
horse, dog and cat cases are enlightening, educational and
sometimes sad but often very hilarious. The horrific experiences
with foot-and-mouth disease will get any animal lover in tears and
questioning what happened and why? But the option of a Vegan Utopia
in a world without farm animals is dismissed as a sad alternative
as demonstrated when large swathes of the United Kingdom were left
without stock after the outbreak.
Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion:
Small Animal Toxicology, Second Edition puts all the information
needed to rapidly and accurately manage poisonings in small animal
patients at the clinician's fingertips. * Provides concise,
bulleted information focused on the most important facts needed
when treating a poisoned cat or dog * Carefully organized for ease
of use in an emergency, with important toxicants arranged
alphabetically within categories * Details clinically relevant
information on the most common toxicants encountered by small
animals * Presents a wealth of color photographs to aid in plant
identification * Includes 14 new topics to this edition covering
cyclosporine A, sleep aids, tacrolimus, bath salts, synthetic
marijuana, poisonous lizards, imidacloprid, spring bulbs, and
sodium monofluoroacetate
10+ Years' of Updates Since First Edition Newcomers to the animal
clinical chemistry and toxicology fields quickly find that the same
rules of human medicine do not always apply. Following in the
footsteps of its standard-setting first edition, Animal Clinical
Chemistry: A Practical Handbook for Toxicologists and Biomedical
Researchers, Second Edition collates information widely dispersed
in journals and book chapters, focusing on the most-relevant
literature to experimental toxicology and its distinction from
human medicine. Expands Discussion of Troponins, Lipids, and
Electrolytes In addition to tests recommended by regulatory
authorities, this globally relevant resource includes information
about clinical chemistry tests as well as hepato-, nephro-,
cardio-, and endocrine toxicity. It also covers pre-analytical and
analytical variables, which play a far more important role with
interpreting data from animal studies as compared to human studies
when variables can be well-controlled with less physiological
effect. Furthermore, this edition takes its discussion of
biomarkers to the next level, exploring newer and related
investigations, such as metabolomics/NMR and multiplex technology.
Under the editorial guidance of G.O. Evans, a recognized field
authority, the book presents background information on the
selection and application of biochemical tests in preclinical
safety assessment studies. It also assesses specific organ
toxicity, such as in the liver, kidney, and thyroid, along with
regulatory requirements and statistical approaches. Careful to
avoid delving into overly complex detail, this text is a
comprehensive, practical reference ideal for new entrants to the
field. However, its broad scope and depth also make it suitable for
more seasoned scientists and toxicologists.
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