When his father sat him down & told him to make something of himself young vet Marc Abraham decided to do it the hard way
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A wide-ranging manual on sheep diseases which offers to increase productivity & profitability by improving the standard of husbandry & upgrading the health status of the flock. The book stresses the understanding of the causes & development of disease so that a full prevention programme can be planned. A major section describes the latest techniques for fertility control. Quick reference pages offer action checklists at key points in the shepherd's year. Appendices cover such basic but essential techniques as dipping procedures. David Henderson has experience of the practical side of raising sheep He qualified as a veterinary surgeon & has worked in a general veterinary practice. He has been an agricultural college lecturer & has worked in pharmaceutical research & development. This manual is for sheep farmers but has also been prepared with the needs of agricultural & veterinary students in mind. ...

Dogs are now arguably the most popular companion animals & the general wellbeing of the family pet is of paramount importance to many people. Today far more veterinary surgeons are concerned with the welfare of dogs than with any other animal. Veterinary Notes for Dog Owners provides a detailed authoritative & easily understood text for the professional breeder & pet owner alike as well as for veterinary surgeons & nurses looking for clear up-to-the minute explanations of sometimes complex issues. Twenty authors all experts in their particular fields have come together under the astute editorial guidance of leading veterinary surgeon Trevor Turner BVet Med MRCVS to cover all aspects of canine health care & management. There are detailed sections on general & inherited disease the organ systems & infectious & parasitic diseases; on nutrition & feeding; on first aid poisoning & nursing the sick dog; canine dentistry & hernias; on behavior & behavioral problems. Invaluable advice on choosing a dog & building kennels is included as well as such topics as understanding pet insurance. This book is destined to become the standard work on canine health care & management the essential manual for anybody who takes a serious interest in the welfare of dogs. ...

For nearly 125 years Captain Hayes Veterinary Notes for Horse Owners has been the standard work on equine health care constantly amended & updated. Leading veterinary specialists from Britain & around the world have been recruited to write this edition the 18th so it will continue to provide a totally comprehensive guide to horse medicine & surgery explaining the symptoms & treatment of every disease or injury that the horse owner is likely to encounter. Written in plain language that both experts & novices will appreciate the book contains detailed sections on the Organ Musculoskeletal & Reproductive Systems Infectious Diseases Medical & Surgical matters Management & Husbandry & a variety of other important issues. New for this edition are section on Performance Analysis & Artificial Insemination. Clear concise & authoritative Veterinary Notes for Horse Owners saves horses lives. ...

Hong Kong. The British administration is preparing to hand the capitalist colony back to Communist China with the minimum of fuss. But Colonel Joel Tyler has other plans for the British colony plans which involve four Vietnam War veterans & a spectacular mission making use of their unique skills. Vietnam was the one thing the four men had in common before Tyler moulded them into a team capable of pulling off a sensational robbery. But while the vets are preparing to take Hong Kong by storm their paymaster Anthony Chung puts the final touches to an audacious betrayal. At stake is the future of Hong Kong.. . ...

A few months of married bliss a lovers nest in Darrowby & the wonders of home cooking are rudely interrupted for James Herriot by the Second World War. James Herriots fifth volume of memoirs relocates him to a training camp somewhere in Engl&. & in between square pounding & digging for victory he dreams of the people & livestock he left behind him. There are funny cases sad cases farm animals & pets downright farmers ladies of refinement hard-bitten NCOs & of course the immortal Siegfried & Tristan
- The Sunday Times". Another winner...as always hilariously funny
- " The Sunday Telegraph". It is a pleasure to be in James Herriots company
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Obtain your radio license & operate a VHF radio set on your yacht or motorboat. This book explains how to use a VHF radio on your boat. It covers licensing the boat & the operator then takes you through each type of call & its 'standard procedure'. You can also call using Digital Selective Calling (DSC) & the book has photo sequences of how to do this. Each procedure is illustrated using the story of the yacht Sierra making various passages & communicating with other vessels the Coastguard & other VHF operators such as yacht clubs. Probably the most important section is sending a Mayday
- the nautical call for help. This 3rd edition contains all relevant updates including the latest technology developments & VHF protocols.* Recommended for the Short Range Certificate* Helps you pass the exam* Excellent reference book to keep on board* Fully illustrated step-by-step guides to every VHF procedure* Fun animations to describe new topics & concepts* Covers DSC SARTS EPIRBs NAVTEX & CG66
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Be prepared for an exciting vibrant & different approach to using acrylics. With an infectious energy & enthusiasm Hashim Akib shows how acrylics can be used in unusual surprising ways to create beautiful paintings full of life atmosphere & colour. Step-by-step demonstrations exercises & expert advice illustrate his simple yet effective techniques & there are many inspiring examples of what can be achieved. This extensive book details step-by-step projects that include urban landscapes pet portraits & abstracts. Neither beginners nor more experienced artists will want to be without this book. ...

Shirley Trevena is well known for her vibrant use of colour. In this superbly illustrated book in Collins Artist s Studio series she focuses on using colour in particularly creative & innovative ways offering the intermediate painter new insights into this essential aspect of painting. Colour is one of the most important subjects for the painter & all artists find it fascinating but also at times challenging. Shirley Trevena s masterful use of colour is widely recognized & in this book she explores all aspects of using colour in innovative & occasionally unorthodox ways resulting in watercolours that are a riot of dynamic colour. Colour theory is looked at through a series of simple exercises that illustrate how the principles work in practice & there are sections on using just single colours & neutrals & how to mix colours in unusual ways. The role of colour to evoke mood & atmosphere is also covered & throughout the book Shirley s stunning watercolours provide valuable inspiration for artists looking to develop their own style. Practical exercises projects step-by-step demonstrations & studio tips are included as well as work by 15 other professional artists to provide a broader view. ...

I live with a price on my head.. . The kind of people that I spend my time engaging with are not usually very nice. On the whole nice people do not cause wars. " Andrew White is one of a tiny handful of people trusted by virtually every side in the complex Middle East. Political & military solutions are constantly put forward & constantly fail. Andrew offers a different approach speaking as a man of faith to men of faith. Compassionate & shrewd gifted in human relationships he has been deeply involved in the rebuilding of Iraq. His first-hand connections & profound insights make this a fascinating document." ...