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The Rat Its History amp Destructive Character With Numerous Anecdotes By James Rodwell This book is one of the earliest published works dealing solely with the Rat, its history and natural history, and the numerous methods for its disposal. Its author states «I have studied the Nature, Fecundity, and Devastating Character of the Rat, and I have spared neither the time nor trouble in obtaining all the information within my power.» First published in London 1863, the original edition is an extremely rare item. Read Country Books has now re-published it in its entirety from the original text. Its 312 pages contain twenty nine detailed and entertaining chapters:– The Different Kinds of Rats, and their Natural History. – The Unreasonable Fear of Rats. – General Characteristics. – Tame Rats. – Rats Nests. – Dietetics of Rats. – Testimonies of Writers and Naturalists. – Predatory and Destructive Habits of Rats. – Thievish Propensities. – The Destruction and Extirpation of Rats. – Wonderful Tales of Rats. – Courage, Ferocity, and Cunning of Rats. – United Attacks of Rats. – Their Natural Weapons. – Articles Manufactured from Rat Skins. – Rats as Human Food. – Whistling Joe, the Hertfordshire Sermulot Hunter and Ratcatcher. – Miscellaneous Anecdotes. – Universal Prevalence and Destructive Habits. – Fecundity of Rats. – Vermin Killers and Rat Matches. – Sewer Rats and Ratcatchers of London. – Ratcatchers and Best Means. – How Farmers should Extirpate Their Vermin. – Natures Methods. – Ratcatching and Killing with Dogs. – Trapping, and the Various Kinds of Rat Traps. – Poisoning of Rats. – Phosphoric Poisons. – etc. A final lengthy chapter gives some profitable hints on the breeding, feeding, and management of poultry, more especially the Spanish Dorking. This comprehensive and unusual book will appeal to the naturalist, Sportsman, Gamekeeper, and Historian alike. Many of the earliest sporting books, particularly those dating back to the 1800s, are now extremely scarce and very expensive. Read Country Books are reprinting these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions. These editions are republished using the original text and artwork.
Cabinets, Bookcases and Wall Shelves - Hot to Build All Types of Cabinets, Shelving and Storage Facilities for the Modern Home - 77 Designs with Compl
This antique text contains a series of comprehensive guides to making all kinds of cabinets, shelving and storage facilities for the house. Including 77 designs with complete working drawings and photographs, this handbook is perfect for the beginner and will prove to be invaluable to anyone with an interest in making their own home furniture. The chapters of this book include: 'Wardrobe Chests Built for Modern Needs', 'Dresser for Colonial Settings', 'Old Colonial Pine Chest', 'Concealing Unsightly Radiator', 'Modern Bow-Front Hamper', 'Twin Pier Cabinets Frame Large Doorway', 'A Breakfast Cupboard', 'Handsome Bookcase and Cupboards', and many more. This text has been elected for modern republication due to its instructional value, and we are proud to republish it now complete with a new introduction on restoring and making furniture.
The Cairngorm Mountains
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
The Watches of the Night
Night falls, and London comes alive.<br /><br />Sherlock Holmes has dedicated his life to uncovering the things that happen in the night, but he has his own secrets hiding in the shadows, too.<br /><br />As Dr John Watson begins to understand the shape of Holmes' secrets, he starts to understand his own, and together Holmes and Watson must navigate the dangers of the nights they spend together – and the ones they don't.
North American Lake Monsters
There are never enough stories about love and its terrible powers of distortion and corruption and the extremes we go to on in its behalf.Sell it on the author bio: he's a former bartender (NYC, New Orleans), former line cook (New Orleans House of Blues; Gulf of Mexico oil rigs) and is now a waiter in North Carolina. Award winning short story writer's first book.North Carolina author will travel to bookstores within 2-3 hours.
Branderjaer
Deidre Anker se lewe raak verstrengel met die van ’n bende van vyf seuns wat berug is vir die lewensgevaarlike en ekstreme stunts wat hulle uitvoer en video's daarvan op youtube post. Deur haar ontstuimige verhouding met Louw, begin sy die Branderjaers se geheime ontrafel – soos die feit dat hulle Bloedskuld moet betaal deur dit uit te baklei in die Kring se arena. Daar is ’n prys om te betaal as jy met ’n Branderjaer deurmekaar raak . . .
Hike the Parks Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks
Whether you’re visiting for a day or exploring for a week, this guide provides intel on the best hikes and walks, as well as views, giant trees, camping, and more to help visitors make the most of these magnificent parks. Featured attractions are easily accessible from the parks’ main roads, and 40 carefully selected day hikes range from easy to challenging. Other features include: <ul> <li>Park basics: visitor centers, permits and fees, info on gateway towns, fun facts</li> <li>"Must-see" sights within the park</li> <li>Overview of the parks' flora and fauna</li> <li>Brief tips and advice for non-hiking activities</li> <li>Overview of park campgrounds and lodging</li> <li>Park and hiking safety</li> </ul>
Stigmatic Optics
This book examines the concept of stigmatism from its base to the most fundamental stigmatic systems. The book begins with Maxwell's equations, before continuing with the wave equation, the eikonal equation and the ray equation. The eikonal equation is also studied with the formalism of the calculation of variations and the concept of stigmatism. Once the foundations of stigmatism have been established, the book focuses on fundamental stigmatic systems, Cartesian ovals and stigmatic lenses. Step by step, the derivations of these systems are obtained and illustrative examples of all their cases are shown. Through the study of these systems, the uniqueness of stigmatism is formulated, and the implications of this uniqueness are presented at the end of the book. This book is an excellent guide for producers of lenses and optical products, and academics in lens design and optics.<br><br><b><u>Key Features</u></b><br><div><ul><li>Includes examples throughout</li><li>Presents problems proposed to be solved by students as well as codes and algorithms in every chapter</li><li>Discusses the physical concepts needed, then focuses on the mathematical tools needed to understand the eikonal and the close form solution of the stigmatic optical systems</li><li>A great reference for research centres, optical based societies, optics journals, universities and optical based companies.</li></ul></div>
Putco Mafani: The Price and Prize of Greatness
Putco Mafani has become a household name in South Africa. He overcame not only poverty, but solitary confinement by a brutal government, tribalism, being doubted, a traumatic divorce, and unemployment. Had he not risen above, he would not have come to know, as he writes, ‘the price and prize of greatness’. Putco, a former deputy principal, went on to Umhlobo Wenene FM, where he anchored the biggest breakfast show in the country. He was Kaizer Chiefs PRO. An inspirational South African story.
Die versoeking van Thomas Maas
Ella Neser is terug van haar Karibiese skeepsvaart, en soort van terug in Lou se arms. Haar nuwe opdrag, as private speurder, is 'n bisarre een. Donna Maas, eggenoot van die sielkundige Thomas Maas, is oortuig haar man het 'n skelmpie. En dit is Ella se taak om dit te bewys. Die roman begin egter by die einde, waar Ella haar verslag optik. Daar is 'n moord gepleeg, maar wie is die slagoffer en wie die skurk? 'n Verbysterende roman deur een van die top- spanningsromanskrywers in Afrikaans.