Учебная литература
Различные книги в жанре Учебная литератураYour Healthy & Happy Horse
An easy-to-read primer for horse selection, care, and training ideal for readers of all ages, Your Happy Healthy Horse covers every topic a new or potential horse owner will need to become his or her horse’s best friend. Author Lesley Ward, an accomplished horse trainer and the editor of Young Rider magazine, has provided an excellent starting point for beginners who are ready to purchase their first horse and take on the responsibility of husbandry and training.The selection of the most appropriate horse for an individual is key to the new owner’s having a great time with his or her horse, and the opening chapter “Finding the Right Horse” discusses all of the necessary considerations (personality, mare or gelding, breed, size, etc.). Acclimating the new horse to a barn and field, possibly with other horses, is the subject of “Footloose in the Field.” This chapter discusses field requirements such as fencing, water, and shelter and the everyday and monthly tasks of a horse owner. Health is an important consideration for all keepers, and the chapter “Staying Healthy” addresses recognizing a sick horse, first aid, veterinary care, parasites, tooth care, hoof care, and grooming. There is an excellent section on therapies that owners may be interested in exploring, from chiropractics and massage to basic stretches and tail whirls. In the chapter on feeding, the author offers ten essential rules that effectively serve as feeding guidelines for companion horses. She also discusses types of feed and supplements as well as the how to maintain the horse at a healthy weight.There are three chapters devoted to training and riding the horse, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right (and properly fitting) gear, conditioning the horse, riding lessons, and more. The chapter “When Good Horses Go Bad” offers advice on how to avoid and correct common bad habits, including cribbing, weaving, wood chewing, irritability, biting, kicking, bucking, rearing, and bolting. Appendix of useful addresses and glossary included.
Turtles & Tortoises
In Turtles & Tortoises beginning hobbyists of all ages will find amazing facts and useful information about turtles and tortoises from around the world. Author Russ Case, a noted author and reptile and amphibian specialist, recommends the top twelve turtles and tortoises that are best for first-time keepers, not counting, of course, the familiar box turtle. From the smaller examples, like the mud turtle that grows only 5 inches, to the Galapagos giant tortoise, which can weigh over 700 pounds, Turtles & Tortoises opens up the whole captivating world of chelonians to the reader. This color guide covers the origins of these fascinating creatures as well as the health, feeding, housing, and care of these fascinating creatures.
Snakes
A Beginning Vivarium Systems guide, Snakes is an entertaining and educational introduction to the world of snakes of all sizes, colors, and personalities. Beginning snake keepers of all ages will find intriguing information about common and unusual snakes in this colorful guide by herp expert Russ Case. The book offers readers who are looking to adopt a snake the right guidance for purchasing a healthy specimen and for creating a safe, comfortable home where the pet snake can thrive. Beginners will learn about the anatomy of snakes and their behavior in the wild and in captivity. The chapter “Snake Food” is a lesson in how to feed snakes so that owners meet all of the special needs of their pets. The chapter “Great Beginner Snakes” present the most common species for newcomers to snakes, including such favorites as the corn snake, California king snake, ball python, and the rosy boa, each illustrated with color photos and explained in clear everyday language. Additional examples of “Other Amazing Snakes” are included, such as the boa constrictor, Burmese python, reticulated python, king cobra, rattlesnake, which are fascinating to read about though not recommended for beginners. A chapter on potential health problems gives a basic overview of how to care for and maintain captive snakes in the best of health. Sidebars throughout the text give the reader good advice on dos and don’ts to avoid common mistakes keepers make with these pet animals. Glossary included.
The Complete Fairy Tales
The works of George MacDonald have influenced the likes of W. H. Auden, J. R. R. Tolkien, Madeleine L'Engle, C. S. Lewis, and Mark Twain. Best known for his tales of fantasy and fairies, Macdonald commented of his work that he wrote «not for children, but for the child-like, whether they be of five, or fifty, or seventy-five.» This collection brings together some of his most memorable stories. Included in this edition of «The Complete Fairy Tales» are the following stories: The Light Princess, The Shadows, The Giant's Heart, Cross Purposes, The Golden Key, Little Daylight, Nanny's Dream, Diamond's Dream, The Carasoyn, The Wise Woman, The Day Boy And The Night Girl (The Romance Of Photogen And Nycteris), and an essay on fantasy writing entitled The Fantastic Imagination.
Heidi
This classic children's story has delighted readers both young and old for decades. «Heidi» is the story of a little orphan girl who is sent to live with her Grandfather in the Swiss Alps by her Aunt Dete. Her Grandfather has the reputation of having a nasty disposition but Heidi quickly warms up to him. Just as Heidi finds happiness in the mountains she must return to the city to take care of her invalid cousin Klara. «Heidi» is a charming story that will uplift the hearts of all that read it.
Further Chronicles of Avonlea
Lucy Maud Montgomery is best known for her «Anne» series, starting with «Anne of Green Gables». A lifelong writer, Montgomery wrote her first poem at nine years old. Many of her stories, and the characters within them, were written from an autobiographical stance. «Further Chronicles of Avonlea», published in 1920, is a sequel to her «Chronicles of Avonlea». This sequel created a great deal of controversy as it was published without the consent of the author, and led to a nine-year-long legal battle between Montgomery and her publishers, L. C. Page & Co., from which Montgomery won $18,000. This collection includes: «Aunt Cynthia's Persian Cat,» «The Materializing of Cecil,» «Her Father's Daughter,» «Jane's Baby,» «The Dream-Child,» «The Brother Who Failed,» «The Return of Hester,» «The Little Brown Book of Miss Emily,» «Sara's Way,» «The Son of his Mother,» «The Education of Betty,» «In Her Selfless Mood,» «The Conscience Case of David Bell,» «Only a Common Fellow,» and «Tannis of the Flats.»
Rainbow Valley
The seventh novel in the «Anne of Green Gables» saga, «Rainbow Valley» finds Anne married with six children. The focus of «Rainbow Valley» is less upon Anne and more upon her neighbor, Presbyterian minister John Meredith and the interaction between his and Anne's children. This novel follows Anne at age forty-one and continues the tale of Lucy M. Montgomery's most popular and well-loved character.
The Voyages of Doctor Doolittle
Hugh Lofting's follow-up to his popular children's book «The Story of Doctor Dolittle», «The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle» continues the saga of Doctor Dolittle, the man who can talk to animals. In this edition, Doctor Dolittle takes on an assistant, Tommy Stubbins, the young son of the local cobbler and teaches him how to speak with animals. Together the two set out to find Long Arrow, the greatest naturalist in the world, in an adventure that takes them to Mediterranean, South America, and even under the sea.
Phantastes
First published in London in 1858, this adult fantasy novel follows Anodos, a man who searches for his ideal of female beauty in a dream-like world. Anodos has many adventures and faces many temptations in this fairyland, from tree spirit confrontations to a long trek to the palace of the fairy queen, where he eventually meets the Marble Lady. MacDonald would later astonish and influence writers such as C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, and W. H. Auden, who saw in this work the successful embodiment of the depth and meaning of our inner, spiritual world. The poignancy of «Phantastes» lies in its representation of a spiritual quest, one in which ideals are compromised, and the ultimate surrender of the self brings both overflowing joy and profound sadness.
The Wind in the Willows
Originally written as a series of bedtime stories for the author's son, «The Wind in the Willows» is a classic of children's literature that can equally be enjoyed by adults. It tells the adventures of the Toad, the Mole, the Rat, and the Badger who all live along or by the riverbank. This collection of stories is a captivating timeless classic.