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Heroic Animals - 100 Amazing Creatures Great and Small (Hardcover): Clare Balding Heroic Animals - 100 Amazing Creatures Great and Small (Hardcover)
Clare Balding
R374 Discovery Miles 3 740 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Bobbie the Wonder dog crossed more than 2,500 miles of plains, desert and mountains to find his way home - and became the inspiration for Lassie. Cher Ami the pigeon, despite being shot twice, delivered a message that saved the lives of 194 soldiers in 1918. Trakr the police dog spent two days exhaustively searching Ground Zero and found the last survivor of the 9/11 attacks. Ever since Alexander the Great named a city after the horse who saved his life in battle (and another after his dog), human history wouldn't be the same without the awe-inspiring tales of amazing animals. Now BAFTA-winning presenter, no. 1 bestselling author and all-round national treasure Clare Balding picks out the most heroic and heartwarming (and sometimes hilarious) animals from history and tells their stories. From Simon the sea cat to Greyfriars Bobby's 14-year vigil over his master's grave, to the elephant that saved a small girl and Paul the World-Cup-predicting octopus, Heroic Animals brings to life incredible feats and moving moments which highlight the timeless special bond between human and animal.

Art Cat - Fine Felines of the Art World (Hardcover): Smith Street Books Art Cat - Fine Felines of the Art World (Hardcover)
Smith Street Books
R360 R334 Discovery Miles 3 340 Save R26 (7%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

From the time of the pharaohs to world-famous internet sensations, cats have inspired artists to strive to capture their lithe movements and cryptic personalities for as long as they've been our furry companions. This joyous collection celebrates cats in art, spanning eras, styles and continents, from the brushes of masters such as Manet, Gauguin, Klee, Hokusai, Renoir and more.

Pawverbs for a Cat Lover's Heart (Hardcover): Jennifer Bleakley Pawverbs for a Cat Lover's Heart (Hardcover)
Jennifer Bleakley
R543 R456 Discovery Miles 4 560 Save R87 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Parrot Tales - Our 30 Years with a Magical Bird (Hardcover): Debby Smith, Michael Steven Smith Parrot Tales - Our 30 Years with a Magical Bird (Hardcover)
Debby Smith, Michael Steven Smith; Illustrated by Eric Hanson; Introduction by Irene Pepperberg
R415 Discovery Miles 4 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Charlie Parker is an African Gray Parrot. He entered the life of Debby and Michael Smith three decades ago when, at the insistence of their young son, Eli, they brought him home from a downtown Manhattan bird shop. He has been an integral, and voluble, member of the family ever since. Charlie's vocabulary is astonishingly diverse and colorful. He can be demanding, squawking imperiously "Clean my cage" or "Want some water." He can be brutally direct, warning an aggressive business associate who had been yelling at Debby "I'm going to kick your ass, you sonofabitch." He can be mischievous, making meowing noises to a neighbor's confused dog in the elevator. Charlie is a survivor. He ended up recovering on an IV after the collapse of the World Trade Center filled the Smiths' apartment with toxic dust. He is often an entertainer, with a songbook that extends across "Home on the Range" to "The Yellow Rose of Texas." And most of the time he is affectionate, often hanging upside down against the side of his cage and demanding to be tickled. In encountering Charlie's tales in this concise and charming book, we come to realize that parrots are intelligent and loving creatures, to an extent that, as the renowned avian scientist Professor Irene Pepperberg points out in her introduction, they cannot meaningfully be owned by humans but only enjoyed as companions.

The Lord God Made Them All (Paperback): James Herriot The Lord God Made Them All (Paperback)
James Herriot
R480 R400 Discovery Miles 4 000 Save R80 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
It's a Vet's Life - Adventures in the City and the Wild (Paperback): Roy Aronson It's a Vet's Life - Adventures in the City and the Wild (Paperback)
Roy Aronson
R250 R195 Discovery Miles 1 950 Save R55 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Well-loved vet Dr Roy Aronson shares some of his weirdest and most wonderful experiences with domestic pets and wild animals. From treating a rhino that ran head first into a zoo wall to sidestepping the fierce fangs of a so-called wolf dog, he remains committed to healing his patients. He relies on years of experience, gut instinct and when necessary, he'll even call in the help of medical doctors.

My Rescue Pet Rescued Me - Amazing True Stories of Adopted Animal Heroes (Paperback): Sharon Ward-Keeble My Rescue Pet Rescued Me - Amazing True Stories of Adopted Animal Heroes (Paperback)
Sharon Ward-Keeble
R204 Discovery Miles 2 040 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Meet the inspirational animals who went from being rescued to becoming rescuer in these incredible true stories You'll read all about... Constantine and Crystal, the guinea pigs who gave a bullied girl with autism a reason to smile Alex, the tiger who inspired a homeless drug addict to get her life back on track Angel, the horse who helped her owner to lose weight and regain her confidence Daniel, the duck who was rescued from a food market and succeeded in soothing his owner's PTSD ... as well as many other animal heroes who came to their owner's aid - whether it was helping them to recover from mental illness, relationship breakdown or bereavement. These remarkable creatures all repaid the love and appreciation that their human companions displayed in caring for them. Let these uplifting stories warm your heart, and show you that adopted animals can heal our pain and transform our lives.

Animalkind - Remarkable Discoveries about Animals and Revolutionary New Ways to Show Them Compassion (Paperback): Ingrid... Animalkind - Remarkable Discoveries about Animals and Revolutionary New Ways to Show Them Compassion (Paperback)
Ingrid Newkirk, Gene Stone; Foreword by Mayim Bialik
R516 R440 Discovery Miles 4 400 Save R76 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The founder and president of PETA, Ingrid Newkirk, and bestselling author Gene Stone explore the wonders of animal life with "admiration and empathy" (The New York Times Book Review) and offer tools for living more kindly toward them. In the last few decades, a wealth of new information has emerged about who animals are: astounding beings with intelligence, emotions, intricate communications networks, and myriad abilities. In Animalkind, Ingrid Newkirk and Gene Stone present these findings in a concise and awe-inspiring way, detailing a range of surprising discoveries, like that geese fall in love and stay with a partner for life, that fish "sing" underwater, and that elephants use their trunks to send subsonic signals, alerting other herds to danger miles away. Newkirk and Stone pair their tour through the astounding lives of animals with a guide to the exciting new tools that allow humans to avoid using or abusing animals as we once did. Whether it's medicine, product testing, entertainment, clothing, or food, there are now better options to all the uses animals once served in human life. We can substitute warmer, lighter faux fleece for wool, choose vegan versions of everything from shrimp to marshmallows, reap the benefits of animal-free medical research, and scrap captive orca exhibits and elephant rides for virtual reality and animatronics. Animalkind provides a fascinating look at why our fellow living beings deserve our respect, and lays out the steps everyone can take to put this new understanding into action.

Dogology - The Weird and Wonderful Science of Dogs (Hardcover, Hardback): Stefan Gates Dogology - The Weird and Wonderful Science of Dogs (Hardcover, Hardback)
Stefan Gates
R326 Discovery Miles 3 260 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Dogology explores the bizarre and very funny world of canine science. Vital questions answered include: Why do dogs fart (but cats don't)? Do dogs feel guilt, love, happiness or jealousy? What does it mean when a dog wags its tail more to the right or the left? Why do dogs poo with their bodies aligned north-to-south? Do dogs dream? If so, what about? How do dogs smell epilepsy, cancer and human sadness? How many hairs are there on your dog? What does your dog hear when you talk? Packed with fascinating facts, quirky scientific revelations and weird stories about our furry friends, Dogology offers a secret glimpse inside the canine body and mind.

Yin & Yang Nutrition for Dogs - Maximizing Health with Whole Foods, Not Drugs (Paperback): Judy Morgan D.V.M., Hue Grant Yin & Yang Nutrition for Dogs - Maximizing Health with Whole Foods, Not Drugs (Paperback)
Judy Morgan D.V.M., Hue Grant
R861 Discovery Miles 8 610 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Art Dog - Clever Canines of the Art World (Hardcover): Smith Street Books Art Dog - Clever Canines of the Art World (Hardcover)
Smith Street Books
R360 R334 Discovery Miles 3 340 Save R26 (7%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

From millennia-old cave art to world-famous internet sensations, dogs have inspired artists to strive to capture their loyal personalities and antics for as long as they've been our furry friends. This joyous collection celebrates dogs in art, spanning eras, styles and continents, from the brushes of masters such as Manet, Toulouse-Lautrec, Sargent, Gauguin, Klee, Picasso and more.

Goodbye Pet, and See You in Heaven - A Memoir of Animals, Love and Loss (Paperback): Bel Mooney Goodbye Pet, and See You in Heaven - A Memoir of Animals, Love and Loss (Paperback)
Bel Mooney 1
R319 R242 Discovery Miles 2 420 Save R77 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

When her beloved small dog died, Bel Mooney was astonished at the depth of her ongoing sorrow. Sharing her loss online and in a newspaper article brought a deluge of responses, spurring Bel to explore these feelings further. Why do humans mourn pets? Can animals themselves grieve - and do they have souls? In Goodbye, Pet & See You in Heaven, Bel sets off on an emotional journey to learn more about pet bereavement. She is astounded by inexplicable 'signs' of her dog's spirit, watches Bonnie's ashes being turned into glass, talks to experts and discusses the mysterious enduring energy of love. She discovers why Ancient Egyptians mummified animals and what different faiths, myths, writers and scientists have to say. She also looks back over her own life and reflects on lessons learned from companion animals - and from wildlife too. As informative as it is deeply moving, Goodbye, Pet is an intensely personal, uplifting look at the love we share with pets, both in life and afterwards. Enriched by heartfelt stories and inspirational words, it is a book to be treasured by anyone who has ever loved an animal.

For the Love of Pets - Contemporary architecture and design for animals (Hardcover): The Images Publishing Group For the Love of Pets - Contemporary architecture and design for animals (Hardcover)
The Images Publishing Group
R592 Discovery Miles 5 920 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

What wouldn't animal-loving humans do to create the perfect modern habitat for their cherished animals? Not surprisingly, pet owners are forever seeking ways to provide the best environment to make life for their pets as enjoyable and engaging as possible. Designing the perfect architecture and interiors for pets and animals of all shapes, sizes, species, and breeds is all about creating a seamless coexistence. Showcased here are heaps of fun and unique projects created by an inventive global design community. The charming, imaginative, and inspired interiors and architectural systems presented in this book offer a beautiful combination of aesthetics and creature comfort, be they for cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, chickens, turtles, horses, and many others. This carefully curated selection includes not only ingenious yet elegant built-in cat ladders, scratchers, and walkways, and private dog nooks - even a noise-cancelling kennel for the most pampered of pooches - but also amazing modular mazes for the busiest cat, rabbit, guinea pig, or hamster, as well as beautiful, sculptural birdhouses and charming log-cabin-style chicken coops. It also features funky cat cafes and special shelter ideas to keep both human and animal creatures calm. This delightful book presents a lovable assortment of safe and sustainable pet-friendly projects, ideal for design- and animal-conscious folk who want to turn their interiors or workspaces into the most comfortable living/playpen environments for their beloved fur-babies (and other pets) to roam and rest.

Reaching the Animal Mind - Clicker Training and What it Teaches Us About All Animals (Paperback): Karen Pryor Reaching the Animal Mind - Clicker Training and What it Teaches Us About All Animals (Paperback)
Karen Pryor
R476 R395 Discovery Miles 3 950 Save R81 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

From the founder of "clicker" training, the widely praised humane approach to shaping animal behavior, comes a fascinating book--part memoir, part insight into how animals and people think and behave.
A celebrated pioneer in the field of no-punishment animal training, Karen Pryor is responsible for developing clicker training--an all-positive, safe, effective way to modify and shape animal behavior--and she has changed the lives of millions of animals. Practical, engrossing, and full of fascinating stories about Pryor's interactions with animals of all sorts, "Reaching the Animal Mind "presents the sum total of her life's work. She explains the science behind clicker training, how and why it works, and offers step-by-step instructions on how you can clicker-train any animal in your life.
For bonus video clips, slide shows, articles, downloadable exercises, and links expanding on the contents of the book, go to ReachingtheAnimalMind.com.

We Both Read-About Pets (Pb) - Nonfiction (Paperback, 2nd Revised, New Design ed.): Sindy McKay We Both Read-About Pets (Pb) - Nonfiction (Paperback, 2nd Revised, New Design ed.)
Sindy McKay
R167 R142 Discovery Miles 1 420 Save R25 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Pet Food Nation - The Smart, Easy, and Healthy Way to Feed Your Pet Now (Paperback): Joan Weiskopf Pet Food Nation - The Smart, Easy, and Healthy Way to Feed Your Pet Now (Paperback)
Joan Weiskopf
R508 R417 Discovery Miles 4 170 Save R91 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A Must-Read for all Pet Lovers

For decades, dog and cat owners have depended on popular commercial foods to keep their beloved animals well-fed. Until 2007, when the national pet food catastrophe left pet owners scrambling for an alternative to mass-quantity, factory-produced food.

How can you break away from your reliance on the commercial pet food industry? "Pet Food Nation" offers the solution: Stop feeding your pet from a bag or a can--gradually, and then permanently. Instead, let's return to the way our ancestors fed their cherished pets since the dawn of time, with a variety of fresh and cooked foods from our own homes, the smart, simple, and healthy way.

Pet Food Nation features:

How to transition your pet from commercial food to a healthier diet Six signs of dietary problems with your pet Why homemade food is better for your pet The best diet for an older pet What to feed your breed Basic easy recipes for dogs and cats

Buy this book and learn how to feed your pets properly and safely now!

Lessons From Lucy - The Simple Joys of an Old, Happy Dog (Paperback): Dave Barry Lessons From Lucy - The Simple Joys of an Old, Happy Dog (Paperback)
Dave Barry
R452 R369 Discovery Miles 3 690 Save R83 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In this "little gem" (Washington Independent Review of Books), Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and New York Times bestselling author Dave Barry learns how to age happily from his old but joyful dog, Lucy. As Dave Barry turns seventy-not happily-he realizes that his dog, Lucy, is dealing with old age far better than he is. She has more friends, fewer worries, and way more fun. So Dave decides to figure out how Lucy manages to stay so happy, to see if he can make his own life happier by doing the things she does (except for drinking from the toilet). He reconnects with old friends and tries to make new ones-which turns out to be a struggle, because Lucy likes people a lot more than he does. And he gets back in touch with two ridiculous but fun groups from his past: the Lawn Rangers, a group of guys who march in parades pushing lawnmowers and twirling brooms (alcohol is involved), and the Rock Bottom Remainders, the world's oldest and least-talented all-author band. With each new lesson, Dave riffs hilariously on dogs, people, and life in general, while also pondering Deep Questions, such as when it's okay to lie. (Answer: when scallops are involved.) Lessons From Lucy shows readers a new side to Dave Barry that's "touching and sentimental, but there's still a laugh on every page" (The Sacramento Bee). The master humorist has written a witty and affable guide to joyous living at any age.

All Creatures Great and Small - The Warm and Joyful Memoirs of the World's Most Beloved Animal Doctor (Paperback): James... All Creatures Great and Small - The Warm and Joyful Memoirs of the World's Most Beloved Animal Doctor (Paperback)
James Herriot
R274 R221 Discovery Miles 2 210 Save R53 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Integrated Dog Training - The Commonsense Visual Guide to Training Any Dog (Paperback): Michael Wombacher Integrated Dog Training - The Commonsense Visual Guide to Training Any Dog (Paperback)
Michael Wombacher
R420 Discovery Miles 4 200 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Talk to the Tail - Adventures in Cat Ownership and Beyond (Paperback, Reissue): Tom Cox Talk to the Tail - Adventures in Cat Ownership and Beyond (Paperback, Reissue)
Tom Cox
R276 R178 Discovery Miles 1 780 Save R98 (36%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Following on from Tom's life with six cats in UNDER THE PAW, he now picks up the story in TALK TO THE TAIL, updating readers on what has happened with his feline friends as well as looking back for more confessions about his animal-loving past. Readers of Tom's previous book will be delighted to read what has happened to his six eccentric cats. Why does Janet keep bringing 1980s sweet wrappers into the house? Will 24-hour surveillance of The Bear, using a state-of-the-art cat GPS system, finally solve the mystery of his wanderlust? Tom also writes about his bumbling forays into the remainder of the animal kingdom. He attempts to overcome his crippling fear of horses with disastrous results, chase ostriches in Kenya, put his hand into a tiger's mouth for 0.9 seconds and he meets his 'alter-doggo' -- the spaniel Tom regularly walks who likes to roll around in dead animals. Where will it all end? Will he give in to temptation and get a dog, a goat or even more cats? With this soppy creature-obsessive, anything is possible.

How to Hold Animals (Hardcover): Toshimitsu Matsuhashi How to Hold Animals (Hardcover)
Toshimitsu Matsuhashi
R406 R341 Discovery Miles 3 410 Save R65 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Pet Grooming Is Like Mountain Climbing - How to Overcome Your Hugest Obstacles (Paperback): Raymond Aaron, Loral Langemeier,... Pet Grooming Is Like Mountain Climbing - How to Overcome Your Hugest Obstacles (Paperback)
Raymond Aaron, Loral Langemeier, Tanya Ellis
R197 Discovery Miles 1 970 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Pawverbs for a Dog Lover's Heart (Hardcover): Jennifer Bleakley Pawverbs for a Dog Lover's Heart (Hardcover)
Jennifer Bleakley
R543 R456 Discovery Miles 4 560 Save R87 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Psychic Communication With Pets DVD - Step-by-Step (DVD-ROM): Steve Murray Psychic Communication With Pets DVD - Step-by-Step (DVD-ROM)
Steve Murray
R702 R493 Discovery Miles 4 930 Save R209 (30%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Let Steve Murray show you step by step how to learn Psychic Communication with dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, any and all pets! The steps explain how to Psychically send information to a pet, and how to Psychically receive information from a pet. Any person can learn Pet Psychic Communication with Steve's guidance. Two psychic abilities assist with Pet Psychic communication: Clairsentience and Clairvoyance. "Clairvoyance" is the psychic ability of receiving information mentally through images. "Clairsentience" is the psychic ability of receiving information through feelings and bodily sensations. Steve also provides a Bonus program on the video that will help open both psychic abilities for you. The DVD includes: A complete step-by-step instructions on how to psychically communicate with pets; A program to increase your Clairsentience and Clairvoyance abilities; Instructions for Long Distance Pet Psychic Communication. Steve also explains Clairsentience & Clairvoyance; Biological Intelligence; Alpha & Theta Brain Waves; Brain Wave Entrainment; and, Isochronic Tones.

Walking with Henry (Paperback): Rachel Anne Ridge Walking with Henry (Paperback)
Rachel Anne Ridge
R425 R354 Discovery Miles 3 540 Save R71 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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