Foreword by Jim Wight son of James Herriot & author of The Real James Herriot James Herriot became through his writing the most famous veterinarian in the world. Two things to me stand out as integral to his worldwide success as an author: his books are not just about vets treating animals they are about people & he writes about others not just himself. Malcolm Welshman's book Pets in a Pickle is too not just a collection of animals stories. The author paints a vivid picture of many fascinating characters
- human & animal
- resulting in a most enjoyable & amusing read. The veterinary profession is one enriched by the most interesting & challenging situations wherein the veterinary surgeon is confronted by a variety of unforgettable characters. Malcolm Welshman's experiences as a young veterinary surgeon recounted in a most readable way illustrate this very well. It is often said that vets have little interest in books or TV programmes about other members of their profession. It is regarded as 'old hat' revealing nothing new. I did not find this to be the case with this book. The author describes his early life in practice in a most entertaining way. The book is extremely easy to read & the text gives the reader a most enjoyable insight into the unpredictable but fascinating life of the veterinary surgeon. I wish this book every success. _____________________________________________________________________ When Paul Mitchell arrives for his first day's work at Prospect House Veterinary Hospital he never expects this... Oh his very first day he is bitten by a feisty hamster...but this is a mere prelude to a cavalcade of hilarious
- & often painful
- encounters with fish flesh & fowl. From stalking a feral cat to rescuing a cow stuck in a gravel pit life is never short of animal adventures for the newly qualified vet. On top of treating all manner of creatures at the practice Paul & his girlfriend Lucy also nurse a host of waifs & strays back to health at their home. Besides six budgerigars two love birds a hoard of guinea pigs & three tabby cats their menagerie

Includes:: Gertie the Goose whose talent for house security saves her from the Christmas Day table & Nelson their lovable
- & stone deaf
- Jack Russell.







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Things haven't calmed down for vet Paul Mitchell since we last joined him at Prospect House Veterinary Hospital. Continuing his fun-filled exploits he's spellbound by a medium with her spooked cat & tricked by a magician with his poorly rabbit not to mention his encounter with trophy hunting cats a runaway fox & a gored ostrich who all add to the parade of pets that weave a colourful path through Paul's rollercoaster life. No less a challenge is his turbulent relationship with the vet nurse Lucy & how they cope with a cottage full of cats an adorable Jack Russell called Nelson & an invasion of mice. Sparks fly on the arrival of Jodie the daughter of the practice partners. But when Paul has to operate on his beloved parrots with the help of Jodie it's the climax of another heartfelt chapter in this young vet's exploits. ...

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Together Marina Aqua & Oceana are the Petticoat Pirates! Living aboard their ship in the Periwinkle Lagoon they are surrounded by the magical high seas which hold all sorts of adventure. One day three beautiful mermaids come to the lagoon to ask for help. A creature of the deep has come & set loose all the sea snails on their mer-farm leaving behind nothing but a shiny scale. Can the Petticoat Pirates discover what happened & bring the sea snails back safely? One thing's for sure they'll need all their pirate skills to solve this mystery! ...

Together Marina Aqua & Oceana are the Petticoat Pirates! Living aboard their ship in the Periwinkle Lagoon they are surrounded by the magical high seas which hold all sorts of adventures. When the other pirates of the Lagoon are struck by a mysterious curse the girls must travel in search of sea fairies to find a cure. But to get there they'll have to face one of their greatest fears & steer their ship straight into a whirlpool! Can they be brave enough to save their friends? ...

The Pfalz Flugzeug Werke located at Speyer am Rhein in Bavaria was the third in the great triumvirate (along with Fokker & Albatros) of German fighter manufacturers in the Great War. When World War I broke out in 1914 Pfalz initially produced copies of the Morane-Saulnier parasol monoplanes for the German air service. With the advent of the famed Fokker Eindeckers with their synchronized machine guns Pfalz entered the fighter market with the Pfalz E.I & its successors all monoplanes which were similarly armed. Though never as as numerous as the Albatros or Fokker designs the D III/IIIa was flown in combat by many well-known aces: Werner Voss Carl Degelow Erich Lowenhardt & the balloon buster Fritz von Roth among others. This book examines the little-known aircraft flown by these incredible men. ...

Forget cholesterol counts. Forget calories & fat grams. Forget blood pressure blood sugar hormone levels or any other markers of health you're used to hearing about. If you want to lose weight & prevent or reverse diseases like diabetes heart disease & even cancer you can follow the guidelines in The p H Miracle. Dr Robert Young & his wife Shelley reveal a revolutionary diet & lifestyle program that unlocks the secrets of p H balance & of food as a healer restorer balancer & life-giver. The entire metabolic process depends on an alkaline environment & chronic over-acidity corrodes body tissue. The p H miracle shows readers simply & clearly how to get a balanced system with a proven program that explains how to eat optimally for health & weight loss. You'll learn which foods to eat which foods can be combined safely which should be eaten alone which should be avoided altogether & which supplements can help. In just weeks you'll have more energy a stronger immune system & will shed pounds & inches. ...

Forget cholesterol counts. Forget calories & fat grams. If you want to lose weight follow the guidelines in The p H Miracle. Dr Robert Young & his wife Shelley Redford Young reveal a revolutionary diet & lifestyle program that unlocks the secrets of p H balance as a means to weight loss. They offer a simple 7-step lifestyle program to balance your body chemistry change your shape & get you to your ideal weight
- & keep you there. From the science behind the plan to recipes & a detailed exercise plan this book lays the groundwork for success.
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For too long now Phaic Tan has been closed off to the outside world a country visited each year by just a handful of hardy travellers aid agency workers & hostage negotiators. Hot humid & covered in lush vegetation it is often described as The Armpit of South-East Asia. Quadrille Publishing in association with Jetlag Travel Guides are proud to present the first serious introduction to this undiscovered jewel. A fascinating land of contrasts with one foot in the past & another striding determinedly forward Phaic Tan" truly is a nation going in circles. The book is packed with information for everyone from the budget backpacker to the luxury traveller. This invaluable up-to the-minute guide contains everything you need to plan your trip to Phaic Tan birthplace of the trouser press & irritable bowel syndrome. About getting there: The national carrier royal Fok Tok Airlines (named after the legendary flightless bird) has worked hard to lift its safety record after a minor incident in 1996 when a plane overshot the runway by 57 kilometres. Where to Stay: The Orient Star Hotel in the capital Bhumpatabumppah is so luxurious that in every room the mini bar comes complete with a live-in cocktail waiter. The Food: Phaic Tanese cuisine is best described as explosive a flery mix of chilli garlic & pepper to which food is occasionally added. Etiquette: As in many other Asian countries it is considered rude to point with ones index finger. If you need to indicate a direction or signify something do so with a series of sharp pelvic thrusts which will generally get the message across." ...

The Soul Drinkers have been captured by the Imperial Fists who intend to see them put on trial on the Phalanx the Fists vast space fortress. Inside one of Iktinos faithful breaks under interrogation & reveals the location of a vault hidden under Selaaca. An Imperial Fists squad opens up an ancient vault below the planets surface. Inside the vault is Daenyathos kept alive in his dreadnought body. He is brought back to the Phalanx to face trial with the rest of the Soul Drinkers. ...