This is a practical family reference guide to keeping pet birds with expert advice on buying understanding breeding & exhibiting birds. This is a complete reference guide to caring for pet birds in the home or outdoor aviary beautifully illustrated with more than 800 colour photographs. It shows how to select the right bird for your lifestyle including advice on buying birds for novices for breeding & for showing & a complete directory of caged & aviary birds of the world. It features all the essential equipment you will need to house feed & handle your pet bird correctly. It helps you in maintaining your birds health: how to keep pet birds alert & in the best condition; common bird diseases; & what to do when problems occur. It also features waxbills weavers wydahs canaries & related finches quails & pheasants softbills Australian parakeets cockatiels cockatoos lories & lorikeets parrots doves & pigeons. It

Includes:: clear accessible informative text from one of the subjects leading experts. This fantastic illustrated directory & practical reference book is an essential manual for bird-keepers of all levels
- from the novice looking to keep a single pet bird indoors to the seasoned breeder wishing to extend an existing aviary collection. The first half of the book takes a practical look at the subject of bird care: every aspect of bird husbandry is discussed & there are expert tips & instructions to make learning new techniques clear & straightforward. Choosing the right bird & understanding the nature of birds you own is highly rewarding. Each bird breed has its own needs & a directory of more than 250 representative examples provides a fascinating insight into the colours characteristics weaknesses & breeding habits of each of the major groups. This is an invaluable reference book for bird-keepers everywhere.


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An invaluable guide to all the main cat breeds of the world; from the exotic longhaired Persian to the hairless Sphynx; the ever-popular Shorthair to the tail-less Manx; & rarer breeds such as the Singapura & Bengal. Fascinating descriptions of each breed include essential information on grooming needs as well as insights into each breeds typical character & temperament. An invaluable guide to all the main cat breeds of the world; from the exotic longhaired Persian to the hairless Sphynx; the ever-popular Shorthair to the tail-less Manx; & rarer breeds such as the Singapura & Bengal. Fascinating descriptions of each breed include essential information on grooming needs as well as insights into each breeds typical character & temperament. ...

This dog encyclopedia is a comprehensive visual guide to more than 180 breeds from all over the world
- from the loveable Labrador
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Features of this work include: over 200 tying techniques comprehensively illustrated in step-by-step photographs; all the key knot types covered: bends hitches bindings loops mats plaits rings & slings; knot categories include angling & fishing boating & sailing caving & climbing general purpose & outdoor pursuits; information on cord & rope fibres & an invaluable table charting the qualities & breaking strengths of each; & over 1 200 colour photographs. There are several thousand knots in existence & an almost infinite number of variations of these. This reference manual & practical handbook presents over 200 knots illustrating how to tie them in step-by-step photographs & clear detailed text. These include familiar knots such as the simple overhand or thumb knot but there are also more challenging knots. Each set of instructions is clearly written & accompanied by precise photographs that take you through every step of tying the knot. Whether you are an eager beginner or a lifelong devotee of the satisfying art of knot-tying this handbook will prove an absorbing & indispensable guide. ...

This title deals with the myths & legends of the ancient worlds from Greece Rome & Egypt to the Norse & Celtic lands through Persia & India to China & the Far East. It is a comprehensive A to Z of the classic stories of gods & goddesses heroes warriors & mythical beasts with copious cross-references. Over 1000 alphabetical entries describe the central mythical figures of each culture & their importance to the ancient civilizations of their day. It is beautifully illustrated with over 1000 images spanning fifteen centuries of fine art from the ancient world to the present including specially commissioned artworks. It presents superb pictorial spreads on the mythical themes & symbols central to each culture. Timeless in scope & appeal it is a classic & enduring reference work by two expert authorities. In this important volume the mythologies of the ancient world are brought to life. In the first half author Arthur Cotterell describes the central mythical figures of classical Greece & Rome the Celtic heroes & the Nordic gods. In the second part author Rachel Storm expertly leads us through the powerful pantheon of gods & goddesses of the East from Ancient Egypt through Central Asia to the dragon festivals of eastern lands. Pictorial features focus on recurring mythological themes including heroes oracles & prophecies. This comprehensive guide to the myths & legends of two great continents is timeless in its universal appeal. ...

A collection of thrilling fishing tales that will take you to 100 remarkable fishing destinations from Alaska to Australia From epic offshore battles to the peace & calm of fly fishing this stunning coffee-table book will inspire & excite with tales of adventure ranging from secret African rivers to idyllic tropical islands. Follow along as fishermen fight monsters from the depths of the Pacific or compete against the best in competitive fishing in the US. Anglers of every sort with treasure this masterful collection of the world's most exciting fishing adventures. ...

Ultimate Flexibility" is the book youve been waiting for. More than a collection of exercises or an explanation of technique " Ultimate Flexibility" is a complete guide to stretching for martial arts from the very basics of why you should stretch to detailed workout guidelines for every style & level of martial arts practice. Written by acclaimed author & martial artist Sang H Kim " Ultimate Flexibility" is your guide to achieving maximum flexibility in your training. Begin with an in depth look at the hows & whys of flexibility & stretching. Learn about the many types of stretching which methods are best for beginners when to graduate to advanced techniques & why you should completely avoid certain types of exercises. Youll also find information that you wont find in any other martial art book including a detailed exploration of how your body works for or against you in your training & how flexibility can make you stronger & faster. Building on this foundation Sang H Kim teaches you nearly 200 flexibility exercises that he has personally used to achieve the highest levels of flexibility. Youll get detailed instructions workout planning guides goal setting tips difficulty levels injury prevention & recovery & over 400 photos to guide you. Special bonus sections: 10 Tips for Full Splits 20 Tips for High Kicks & 10 workouts for specific martial art types." ...

The Ultimate Floral Collection is without a doubt the comprehensive flower design bible covering every aspect of the art of flower arranging. Easy-to-follow step-by-step projects make this book accessible to the beginner while stunning arrangements provide inspiration for more seasoned florists. Showcasing a wealth of beautiful designs The Ultimate Floral Collection indicates once again why Paula Pryke is one of the most respected & imitated floral designers in the world. The Colourful Creations section provides inspiration & advice on selecting & designing with flowers within a particular palette & on the best colour combinations. Decorating the Home guides the reader through a wonderful selection of containers & arrangements to use around the home. For special occasions there are sections on both Flowers for Giving covering portable arrangements that can be presented as gifts plus full-scale floral decorations for events including birthdays Christmas & weddings. Finally an extensive Techniques section with 24 step-by-step projects arms readers with the skills they need to become confident flower designers from the essential h&-tied bouquet to wiring arranging in foam & decorating containers. The Ultimate Floral Collection contains an unprecedented selection of different designs all packed into a single invaluable source book. It is guaranteed to inspire. ...

The Ultimate Garden Designer" is the complete guide to the world of garden design packed with expert advice that shows you exactly where to put your patio & plant your perennials. With a comprehensive plant directory a vast selection of garden features & over 600 beautiful colour photographs plans & drawings this book is the next best thing to hiring a garden designer." ...

The Ultimate Gi Diet" incorporates & builds upon the remarkable results & success stories of the original " Gi Jean's Diet". Rosemary takes the scientifically proven success of Glycaemic Indexing (Gi) & represents it in a straightforward format with an easy to follow A-Z of Gi foods. The book contains no calculations or complex charts but a simple diet & maintenance plan that promises dramatic weight loss
- fast! There is 70 per cent new material with a greatly extended easy to follow diet plan offering twice as many meal options & many more new recipes as well as menu plans for solo dieters & shift workers tips on dining out easy exercises to speed up weight loss & lots of no-nonsense advice & motivation from Rosemary. There are anecdotes & success stories for slimmers who have lost weight on the original Gi Jeans Diet many of whom have reported amazing health benefits. It also features the story of five trial dieters who lost 8 stone between them in just nine weeks & who were featured on ITV's Central News."
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