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9781844544790

In Praise of Cats

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NZ$ 22.99 each

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Author: Max Cryer

Published by: John Blake Publishing Ltd

In Stock: 4

At last the cat flap is opened to reveal the secret literary life of our feline companions! Did you know that the bible does not mention cats at all? Do you know why we say the cat has been put among the pigeons? Why do we think they have nine lives? How much of our great literature refers to cats - and what do authors say? These are questions that every cat owner has pondered at one time or another. At last, all the cat references in our language have been gathered in one place to provide an informative, fun and comprehensive resource for the cat fan - from owners to aficionados. With everything from the most common to the most obscure mention of the noble beast, this is the last word on every word about the feline species - it's the cat's whiskers.

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9780007153725

A Dog's Best Friend

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NZ$ 26.99 each

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Author: Jan Fennell

Published by: HarperCollins Publishers

In Stock: 2

Through touching and emotive anecdotes, internationally-acclaimed author and dog trainer Jan Fennell shares with us the successes, set-backs and secrets that will strike a chord with dog lovers everywhere. In an age of selfishness and misunderstanding, the virtues of duty, loyalty and sacrifice have become symbols of a bygone age. Perhaps this is one of the more subtle reasons why we are drawn to our dogs - creatures for whom all these positive attributes are purely instinctive. In this series of inspirational stories, drawn from her vast wealth of experience with both dogs and their owners, Jan Fennell recounts some of the greatest acts of kindness, heroism, loyalty and compassion that she has ever witnessed. And in recounting these inspirational tales, Jan demonstrates, with heart-rending sensitivity, the qualities that distinguish a good owner from a truly great one. This touching, poignant book complements Jan's practical series of ... more

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9780340953952

Dewey: The Small-Town Library-Cat Who Touched the World

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NZ$ 27.99 each

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Author: Vicki Myron

Published by: Hodder Paperback

In Stock: 2

On the coldest morning of the year, Vicki Myron found a tiny, bedraggled kitten almost frozen to death in the night drop box of the library where she worked. Her life and the town of Spencer, Iowa would never be the same.
Vicki was a single mother who had survived the loss of her family farm and an alcoholic, abusive husband. But her biggest challenge as the new head librarian in Spencer was to raise the spirits of a small, out-of-the-way town mired deep in the farm crisis of the 1980s.
Dewey, as the townspeople named the kitten, quickly grew into a strutting, adorable library cat whose antics kept patrons in stitches, and whose sixth sense about those in need created hundreds of deep and loving friendships. As his fame grew, people drove hundreds of miles to meet Dewey, and people all over the world fell in love with him. Through it all, Dewey remained a loyal companion, a beacon of hope not just for Vicki, but for the entire town ... more

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9781741785586

Dog Days

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NZ$ 39.99 each

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Author: Gandee Vasan

Published by: The Five Mile Press

In Stock: 2

80 evocative images capture the myriad of emotions and expressions shared between dog lovers and their canine commpanions.

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9781877460326

I Am A Working Dog : Natural Training For Sheepdogs (Revised Edition 2009)

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NZ$ 21.99 each

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Author: Michael Oliver & Tony Shield & Jerram Shield & David Henshaw (illus.)

Published by: Shoal Bay Press

In Stock: 2

The working dogs of New Zealand certainly deserve our respect. Generations of careful breeding have
produced the traits of stock-handling skill, loyalty, hardiness and courage that are now inherent in their
bloodlines.
This book has been written to assist those who use working dogs to handle livestock and provides a practical,
step-by-step guide to training them the natural way. Sound training will ensure that a dog’s potential can be realised and that both handler and dog will enjoy a rewarding relationship during stock work.

This book is an essential handbook for anyone working with these wonderful animals.

‘Make these early lessons fun for your dog and it will soon be very willing to answer your call to scamper over the backs of the sheep..'

First published 2004; this revised edition May 2009.

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9781869662257

Pocket Guide to the Sheep Breeds of New Zealand

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NZ$ 29.99 each

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Author: Graham Meadows

Published by: New Holland Publishers (NZ) Ltd

In Stock: 2

DoP - October 2008, Auckland
180x128mm / 176pp
Full colour throughout
Home of more than 40 million sheep (over 10 per person), New Zealand is a major global exporter of sheep products: annual wool exports alone are worth well over $800m. Added to that, there is a rapidly growing interest from small businesses and lifestylers in specialist breeds and yarns. Sheep are also a major drawcard for overseas visitors. All of which popular demand adds up to good reason for publishing a Pocket Guide to Sheep Breeds of New Zealand, along with its companion volume, the Pocket Guide to Cattle Breeds of New Zealand. Originally published in large format several years ago by Reed, both books have been brought thoroughly up to date, with new pictures throughout and extended and updated text.

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9780764139444

Setting Up an Aquarium

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NZ$ 22.99 each

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Author: Axel Gutjahr

Published by: Barron's Educational Series Inc.,U.S.

In Stock: 2

Here's advice and information for beginners on choosing a tank, equipment, appropriate water plants, and substrate, controlling algae, and populating the new aquarium with a colorful selection of freshwater fish. Titles in this extensive series advise and instruct current and soon-to-be pet owners on all aspects of animal care. Filled with colour photos and useful line art, these books present information on housing, feeding, health care, the title animal's traits-and where applicable, on grooming, training, and breeding. Many of the nearly 200 titles in "Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals" series focus on dogs and cats of many different breeds. Others are written for owners of birds and mammals that are suitable as pets. Aquarium and terrarium hobbyists will also find titles that advise on care of different fish, reptile, and amphibian species. Each book in the series is written by an expert trainer, breeder, veterinarian, or other ... more

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9780753816806

The Character of Cats

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NZ$ 29.95 each

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Author: Stephen Budiansky

Published by: Orion Publishing Co

In Stock: 2

The first scientific look at the world of cats: why they do what they do, why they are what they are and how they got to be that way in the first place.
Unlike every other domestic animal, the cat evolved as a solitary animal, not a group-dweller. A cat in a household is almost literally a fish out of water. That cats can nonetheless get along with people and (sometimes) other cats when forced to, is testimony to a remarkable adaptability. But it also makes for an extraordinary range of behaviours.

Cats have for years been the subjects of intensive research in the fields of developmental psychology, learning, emotions, brain chemistry, and perception. The Character of Cats is the first popular book to bring this new knowledge to bear on the behaviour and nature of cats. Budiansky enables us to see that many of the things that puzzle and at times baffle or even infuriate cat owners have a rational - though often very surprising - ... more

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9781840245950

The Coming of Saska

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NZ$ 28.99 each

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Author: Doreen Tovey

Published by: Summersdale Publishers

In Stock: 2

But why did it have to happen to us? Because he was a Siamese, of course, with his own ideas on things...

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9781840246551

A Comfort of Cats

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NZ$ 29.99 each

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Author: Doreen Tovey

Published by: Summersdale Publishers

In Stock: 1

Tucked away in an idyllic corner of the West Country, you'd think Doreen and her husband Charles would be enjoying a peaceful life - but far from it. Their wily Siamese companions still keep them on their toes.The Toveys are presented with a new problem when the local cattery closes down. Where will they leave Saska and Shebalu when they go on holiday? And so they buy a caravan to take the cats away with them, only to discover that packing up and leaving home is far from a holiday when seal-points are involved.As Saska grows ever more boisterous, he develops monkey-like climbing abilities, a knack for opening doors and a somewhat inconvenient obsession with wool. With Annabel the self-willed donkey, Father Adams and a host of gossiping villagers, this is a beguiling tale to enchant and amuse.

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9781869417116

A Way with Dogs : Understanding the dog and human relationship

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NZ$ 34.99 each

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Author: Trudy Nicholson

Published by: Random House New Zealand Ltd

In Stock: 1

This book is about the journey the puppy makes from the security of his mother to being adopted by us. For many canines this is not always an easy road; the cute puppy grows into a dog, too often ending up with behavioural problems that might have easily been avoided. By using a psychological approach this journey could be made an easier one for the canine. By learning to recognise and understand the basic instincts, language and behaviour of the dog, and his life in the pack (that of the wolf his ancestor) which is his natural setting, and by adapting and relating these factors to our own human and dog pack we can share in an harmonious relationship with our canine friends. This is neither a training manual nor a breeds book. Rather, it is about understanding the importance and kinder and 'natural way' of the dog and basic pack interaction and instincts. Through stunning photographs and explanatory text we are able to see the world ... more

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9780958233217

Backyard Poultry

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NZ$ 24.99 each

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Author: Glenys O'Byrne

Published by: Fraser Books

In Stock: 1

A very practical non-technical book about how to keep poultry successfully in backyard and smallfarming settings. The major emphasis is on fowls but there are also useful sections and chapters on ducks, geese and turkeys.

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9780600614388

Choosing and Keeping Chickens

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NZ$ 36.99 each

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Author: Chris Graham

Published by: OCTILL

In Stock: 1

More and more people, even those in cities, are keeping chickens, tempted by the appeal of eating fresh free-range eggs. This comprehensive guide covers everything from choosing a breed to ensuring they are happy, healthy and productive.
How do I make their house secure? What if I go on holiday? Will they get on with my children?
All your questions and more are answered.
Choosing and Keeping Chickens includes a gallery of 60 of the most popular breeds, from the Dorking to the Silkie.

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9781741759075

Cleo : How An Uppity Cat Helped Heal a Family

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NZ$ 32.99 each

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Author: Helen Brown

Published by: Allen & Unwin

In Stock: 1

Helen Brown wasn't a cat person, but her nine-year-old son Sam was. Helen's heart melted as Sam held one of the kittens in his and the deal was done - the kitten would be delivered when she was big enough to leave her mother. A week later, Sam was dead. Not long after, a little black kitten was delivered to the grieving family.
This is the story of how a small black feline helped mend a family's broken hearts by sheer force of her cat personality.
It is a warm and often funny book about love, loss and redemption.

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9780470529782

Dogs All-in-one for Dummies

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NZ$ 44.99 each

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Author: Consumer Dummies

Published by: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.

In Stock: 1

The most essential information on dog ownership in one easy-to-navigate book. "Dogs All-in-One For Dummies" offers all dog lovers the latest information you need to choose, raise, and care for your furry best friend from puppyhood to its twilight years. From finding the right dog for your lifestyle and teaching your dog good manners to housetraining, grooming, and knowing when your pet is sick or needs medical attention, this fact-packed guide will serve as your essential dog bible. It features new information on dog showing, agility, going Green, and traveling with your pooch. It includes information from "Dogs For Dummies, 2nd Edition"; "Puppies For Dummies, 2nd Edition"; "Adopting a Pet For Dummies"; "Choosing a Dog For Dummies"; "Dog Grooming For Dummies"; "Dog Health & Nutrition For Dummies"; "Dog Training For Dummies, 2nd Edition"; "Dog Tricks & Agility For Dummies 2nd Edition"; "Housetraining For Dummies, 2nd Edition"; "Breeding ... more

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9780764584183

Dog Training for Dummies

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NZ$ 32.99 each

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Author: Jack Volhard

Published by: John Wiley & Sons

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9781840245691

Double Trouble

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NZ$ 26.99 each

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Author: Doreen Tovey

Published by: Summersdale Publishers

In Stock: 1

The behaviour of a Siamese cat is never predictable, as all owners well know. The calm of the Tovey household is once again torn to shreds when Doreen's cat Seeley instantly loathes the new arrival, Shebalu, and she - all five inches of her - loathes him back. And then, even worse, they become firm friends, and team up to create havoc. The characters of "Cats in the Belfry" return with a vengeance: Father Adams, Miss Wellington and Annabel the donkey. But Seeley and Shebalu steal the show with their loveable mischief, and their antics will bring tears of laughter.

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9780760327197

How to Raise Horses

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NZ$ 45.00 each

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Author: Daniel Johnson

Published by: Voyageur Press (USA)

In Stock: 1

The show horse or the racing steed, the friendly mount or the breeding stallion, the draft horse or the companion: Whatever sort of horse youre raising--or even thinking about raising--this book provides all the information youll need, such as basic health care, housing, feed, and raising foals. An essential primer for the newcomer to horse care as well as an invaluable resource for the veteran, this clearly and amply illustrated guide covers the basics and the finer points of breeding and health care, housing and exercising, feed and nutrition requirements. It should find a place in every horse lovers library.

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9780141038629

Keeping Poultry and Rabbits on Scraps (A Penguin Handbook)

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NZ$ 25.00 each

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Author: Claude Goodchild

Published by: Penguin Books Ltd

In Stock: 1

First issued in 1941, when the national crisis made it essential for every scrap of kitchen waste and spare time to be used for increasing the nation's food resources, this book enabled the meagre official wartime rations to be supplemented in thousands of homes by a regular supply of eggs and meat, at a minimum of trouble and expense. It now reappears, in response to many requests, to play its part in the hardly less urgent food-production drive of peacetime. Everything that the small-scale raiser of rabbits or of poultry, whether for egg-production or for table use, needs to know is here: buying, housing, feeding, breeding, diseases, are all fully dealt with by experts, the instructions being given in simple and practical language for the beginner."Keeping Poultry and Rabbits on Scraps" was originally reissued after the war, in 1949. Here it is once again, a facsimilie edition with all the delightful original illustrations and advice ... more

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ISBN / ISSN:

9780733620713

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Marley and Me : Life and love with the world's worst dog

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NZ$ 29.99 each

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Author: John Grogan

Published by: Hodder Headline Australia

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John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with a perfect little house and not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wiggly yellow fur ball of a puppy. Life would never be the same.

Marley quickly grew into a barrelling, ninety-seven-pound steamroller of a Labrador retriever, a dog like no other. He crashed through screen doors, gouged through drywall, flung drool on guests, stole women’s undergarments, and ate nearly everything he could get his mouth around, including couches and fine jewellery. Obedience school did no good — Marley was expelled.

And yet Marley’s heart was pure. Just as he joyfully refused any limits on his behaviour, his love and loyalty were boundless, too. Marley shared the couple’s joy at their first pregnancy, and their heartbreak over the miscarriage. Unconditional love, they would learn, comes in many forms.

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