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Health and welfare issues of brachycephalic (flat-faced) animals
are one of the most pressing problems facing companion animals
right now. Dogs, in particular, are suffering from a
'brachycephalic crisis' resulting from a perfect storm where
predispositions to an array of health issues are amplified by a
population boom for certain brachycephalic breeds such as the
French Bulldog and Pug. But yet, for many owners, these dogs
represent the perfect companion: endearing personas and cute looks
in a socially desirable package. So where is the truth in all of
this? This book will equip veterinary professionals, animal welfare
scientists, breeders and owners with the fuller story about
brachycephalic health and welfare. The first half of the book
provides the context of how and why we are in this crisis, offering
in-depth historical, social, ethical, communication, nursing,
welfare, epidemiological, genetics and international perspectives.
The second half shifts towards the clinical arena, with chapters
that cover the background, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of
the many unique healthcare needs of brachycephalic animals.
Cutting-edge knowledge is shared on a range of disciplines
including respiratory disease, ophthalmology, dermatology,
dentistry, neurology, obesity, reproduction and anesthesia. With
twenty chapters written by world-leading experts, lifetimes of
experience and knowledge are condensed into the first book
dedicated exclusively to brachycephaly in companion animals. This
essential reference resource will inform, challenge and stimulate;
it will open your mind to new opportunities for you to improve the
welfare of brachycephalic animals by your personal and collective
choices and actions. But prepare to be surprised: you may just find
that your views on brachycephaly in companion animals will be
changed forever.
It's time for a new kind of economy We're overusing the earth's
finite resources, and yet excessive consumption is failing to
improve our lives. In Enough Is Enough, Rob Dietz and Dan O'Neill
lay out a visionary but realistic alternative to the perpetual
pursuit of economic growth - an economy where the goal is enough,
not more. They explore specific strategies to conserve natural
resources, stabilize population, reduce inequality, fix the
financial system, create jobs, and more - all with the aim of
maximizing long-term well-being instead of short-term profits.
Filled with fresh ideas and surprising optimism, Enough Is Enough
is the primer for achieving genuine prosperity and a hopeful future
for all. If you are based in the USA and would like to purchase
this book, please visit www.bkconnection.com or, if you are based
in Canada, please visit www.raincoast.com.
Health and welfare issues of brachycephalic (flat-faced) animals
are one of the most pressing problems facing companion animals
right now. Dogs, in particular, are suffering from a
'brachycephalic crisis' resulting from a perfect storm where
predispositions to an array of health issues are amplified by a
population boom for certain brachycephalic breeds such as the
French Bulldog and Pug. But yet, for many owners, these dogs
represent the perfect companion: endearing personas and cute looks
in a socially desirable package. So where is the truth in all of
this? This book will equip veterinary professionals, animal welfare
scientists, breeders and owners with the fuller story about
brachycephalic health and welfare. The first half of the book
provides the context of how and why we are in this crisis, offering
in-depth historical, social, ethical, communication, nursing,
welfare, epidemiological, genetics and international perspectives.
The second half shifts towards the clinical arena, with chapters
that cover the background, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of
the many unique healthcare needs of brachycephalic animals.
Cutting-edge knowledge is shared on a range of disciplines
including respiratory disease, ophthalmology, dermatology,
dentistry, neurology, obesity, reproduction and anesthesia. With
twenty chapters written by world-leading experts, lifetimes of
experience and knowledge are condensed into the first book
dedicated exclusively to brachycephaly in companion animals. This
essential reference resource will inform, challenge and stimulate;
it will open your mind to new opportunities for you to improve the
welfare of brachycephalic animals by your personal and collective
choices and actions. But prepare to be surprised: you may just find
that your views on brachycephaly in companion animals will be
changed forever.
It's time for a new kind of economy We're overusing the earth's
finite resources, and yet excessive consumption is failing to
improve our lives. In Enough Is Enough, Rob Dietz and Dan O'Neill
lay out a visionary but realistic alternative to the perpetual
pursuit of economic growth - an economy where the goal is enough,
not more. They explore specific strategies to conserve natural
resources, stabilize population, reduce inequality, fix the
financial system, create jobs, and more - all with the aim of
maximizing long-term well-being instead of short-term profits.
Filled with fresh ideas and surprising optimism, Enough Is Enough
is the primer for achieving genuine prosperity and a hopeful future
for all. If you are based in the USA and would like to purchase
this book, please visit www.bkconnection.com or, if you are based
in Canada, please visit www.raincoast.com.
Stubborn Gal is the true story of a sixty-mile sled dog race and a
young woman determined, if not exactly qualified, to run it. A
grandfather tells his granddaughter about the tenacious Sarah and
her adventure with sled dogs. The older Sarah, bored and alone one
winter long ago, decides to enter her first sled dog race. After a
few hilariously disastrous training runs, and discouraging advice
from some local mushers, the big day comes. At the end of the race,
Stubborn Sarah surprises everyone, including herself. It is an
inspiring story that shows that a lot of determination-and a little
luck-can go a long way.
Every St. Louis Cardinals fan has a bucket list of activities to
take part in at some point in their lives. But even the most
die-hard fans haven’t done everything there is to experience in
and around St. Louis. From visiting Ballpark Village to learning
how to do an Ozzie Smith backflip, author Dan O’Neill provides
ideas, recommendations, and insider tips for must-see places and
can't-miss activities near Busch Stadium. But not every experience
requires a trip to St. Louis; long-distance Cardinals fans can
cross some items off their list from the comfort of their own
homes. Whether you're attending every home game or supporting the
Cards from afar, there's something for every fan to do in The St.
Louis Cardinals Fans' Bucket List.
The Big Yellow Drawing Book teaches the basic principles of drawing
through cartooning and has been in continuous print since 1974. It
is widely considered to be the best "learn to draw" instructional
book available on the market today.
In 1958, Edward Teller, father of the H-bomb, unveiled his plan to
detonate six nuclear bombs off the Alaskan coast to create a new
harbor. However, the plan was blocked by a handful of Eskimos and
biologists who succeeded in preventing massive nuclear devastation
potentially far greater than that of the Chernobyl blast. The
Firecracker Boys is a story of the U.S. government's arrogance and
deception, and the brave people who fought against it-launching
America's environmental movement. As one of Alaska's most prominent
authors, Dan O'Neill brings to these pages his love of Alaska's
landscape, his skill as a nature and science writer, and his
determination to expose one of the most shocking chapters of the
Nuclear Age.
In his square-sterned canoe, Alaskan author Dan O'Neill set off
from Dawson, Yukon Territory, onetime site of the Klondike gold
rush, to trace the majestic Yukon River. His journey downriver to
Circle City, Alaska, is an expedition into the history of the river
and its land, and a record of the inimitable and little known
inhabitants of the region. With the distinct perspective of an
insider, "A Land Gone Lonesome" gives us an intelligent,
rhapsodic-and ultimately, probably the last-portrait of the Yukon
and its authentic inhabitants.
The intriguing theory of a land bridge linking Siberia and Alaska
during the coldest pulsations of the Ice Ages had been much debated
since the idea was first proposed in 1589. But proof of the land
bridge-now named Beringia after eighteenth-century Danish explorer
Vitus Bering-eluded scientists until an inquiring geologist named
Dave Hopkins emerged from rural New England and set himself to the
task of solving the mystery. This compelling blend of science,
biography, and history follows the life story of the eclectic
Hopkins as he solves this mystery-and creates an international stir
that solidified his place in history. An account that is both
thrilling and accessible, "The Last Giant of Beringia" is popular
science writing at its best.
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