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Birds (ornithology)August 1999Ostrich
Biology, Production and Health
by Edited by Denis C Deeming
The ostrich is a relatively new agricultural animal in many parts of the world and even in South Africa it was domesticated only a little over a century ago. Recently however there has been a huge growth in interest in ostrich farming, and production of ostriches for low-fat meat and leather is now a reality in many parts of the world. This book is the first comprehensive volume to review the world scientific literature on ostrich biology, production and health:Written by leading authors from South Africa, Europe, Israel and the USA Deals with the ostrich in farmed and natural environmentsEssential reading for those interested in avian and poultry science
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Literature & Literary StudiesFrom the Ugly Duckling to the Ostrich
by Zhang Qiusheng
The book consisting of two volumes is a prose collection of Zhang Qiusheng's childhood autobiography. The author sincerely shares with the readers his childhood life and writing experience. There are dilemmas and self-help in childhood, happiness and impressiveness obtained from reading and writing, the feeling of being broad-minded and delightful after traveling on a long and arduous journey, and poetry and leisure in life. This is a collection of beautiful prose that enables readers to gain positive power.
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Farm & working animalsSeptember 2006Feeding in Domestic Vertebrates
From Structure to Behaviour
by Edited by Vincent Bels
Domestication of vertebrates is based on the understanding of the needs of animals in their natural environment. Thus the success of this domestication throughout human history is largely dependant of the knowledge of the animal feeding behaviour. The aim of this volume is to provide advanced students and researchers with a review of current knowledge of feeding in domestic mammals and birds. The book also presents chapters on feeding behaviour in particular species; the scope is wide, covering not only ruminants, poultry and pigs, but also more specifically horses, rabbits and ostrich. Contributors include leading research workers from Europe, USA, Australia and South Africa.
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MedicineOctober 2018Farm Animal Behaviour
Characteristics for Assessment of Health and Welfare
by Ingvar Ekesbo, Stefan Gunnarsson
Completely updated and revised, Farm Animal Behaviour 2nd Edition continues to provide essential information on normal and stereotypic behaviours in a wide variety of farm animals to help in the assessment and diagnosis of their health and welfare. Comprehensive coverage of a range of farmed animals from: horses, cattle, sheep, goats and pigs through to domesticated poultry, deer, ostrich and many other species. Innate, learned and social behaviours are described together with activity, vision and hearing to build a picture of normal behaviours presented in a clear and consistent way for each species. Stereotypic behaviours, injuries and disease, resulting from improper management practices, are outlined in detail. For the second edition Professor Stefan Gunnarsson joins the author team and contributes his long-standing knowledge, clinical and scientific expertise. Many new snapshot photographs in full colour throughout have been added to further illustrate behaviours as they occur. New information on normal and stereotypic behaviours is included. The explosion in new research is captured with a wealth of new references and pointers for further reading. A consistent approach to each species allows for easy comparison. Farm Animal Behaviour 2nd Edition provides a comprehensive yet concise background for all students, postgraduates and practitioners in veterinary medicine, animal science, welfare and ethology.
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Business, Economics & LawJanuary 2017Cruise Ship Tourism
by Ross Dowling, Clare Weeden
Completely updated and revised, Cruise Ship Tourism, 2nd Edition covers the economic, social and environmental impacts of cruising, combining the latest knowledge and research to provide a comprehensive account of the subject. Despite the industry growing rapidly, there is a substantial gap in the related literature, and this book addresses the key issues for researchers, students and industry professionals. This second edition: - Reviews the fundamental principles of the industry, the cruise experience from a passenger perspective, marketing, planning and destination development. - Includes case studies throughout, translating theory into practical management advice. - Comprises contributions from over fifty international contributors to portray a truly global perspective. - Provides numerous full colour illustrations to bring the subject to life. A valuable 'one-stop-shop' for those interested in cruise ships and maritime tourism, this new edition from major names in the field is also an invaluable resource for anyone concerned more widely with tourism and business development. ; Covering the economic, social and environmental impacts of cruising, this book combines the latest research with practical case studies to provide a comprehensive account of the subject. It reviews the fundamental principles of the industry, the cruise experience from a passenger perspective, marketing, planning and destination development. ; 1: The world of cruising Part 1: Fundamental principles 2: Power and profits in the global cruise industry 3: Representation without taxation 4: Flags of convenience and the global cruise labor market 5: Corporate social responsibility in the cruise sector 6: Passengers and risk: Health, wellbeing and liability 7: Economics of cruise shipping: The need for a new business model 8: High fees on the high seas? The provision of extra-fee products and services 9: ‘Oceans apart’: Bridging the gap between academic research and professional practice in cruise tourism Part 2: The cruise experience: People and passengers 10: Talent management and the cruise industry 11: A sailor’s life for me: An example of how one port of call has developed in the hope of meeting crew expectations 12: Mediating the cruise experience 13: Conceptualizing the cruise ship tourist experience 14: Managing health-related crises in the cruise industry 15: Cruises, safety and security in a violent world Part 3: Markets, marketing and motivations 16: Safe, secure and sustainable: Attributes of a strong cruise brand 17: The image of cruise ship holidays on Italian television: A comparative analysis 18: Purchasing attributes for cruise passengers 19: Motivations and constraints of cruising for the US and Chinese markets 20: Children and the family market 21: Cruising with Pride: The LGBT cruise market 22: The changing consumer: ‘Digital cruising’ Part 4: Impacts of cruise ship tourism: Stakeholders, politics and power 23: Stakeholders’ perceived gains and obstacles of cruise ship tourism development: the case of La Palma Island 24: Cruise ships and protected areas in the marine biome: An analysis of tourism in the Brazilian context 25: Sailing into stormy waters? Understanding the community impacts of cruise tourism growth in Akaroa, New Zealand 26: Cruise tourism in a remote small island – High yield and low impact? 27: Cruise tourists on the mainland: Itineraries and interactions Part 5: Planning and management for sustainable cruising 28: Environmental reporting in the cruise industry 29: Improving sustainable management of expedition cruise destinations in Australia: Governance and management lessons from the Great Barrier Reef, the Kimberley and Tasmania 30: Sailing in icy waters: Antarctic cruise tourism development, regulation and management Part 6: Ports, destinations and infrastructure development 31: Development of cruise tourism in Saudi Arabia 32: Cruise itinerary planning 33: Is China a new goldmine for cruise companies? 34: Cruising in Asia with a focus on China Part 7: Conclusions and future directions 35: Conclusions and future directions
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Animal husbandryMay 2004Encyclopedia of Farm Animal Nutrition
by N J Benevenga, Santosh P Lall, Kelvin J McCracken, Hussain M Omed, Roger F E Axford. Edited by Malcolm F Fuller.
The Encyclopedia of Farm Animal Nutrition deals with the whole of farm animal nutrition, embracing a wide range of disciplines, including physiology, biochemistry, veterinary medicine and feed technology.The encyclopedia contains approximately 2000 entries from 90 contributors. These entries range from short definitions to more discursive articles, all entries are fully cross-referenced to aid further research.The encyclopedia covers every type of farm animal found in both developing and developed countries, including cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens, goats, horses, fish, deer, buffaloes, rabbits and camelids, as well as ducks, turkeys, ostriches and other birds.Sample Entries: Acylglycerol, A form of lipid made up of one glycerol molecule combined with three individual (not necessarily identical) fatty acid molecules attached to the glycerol by ester bonds. Acylglycerols form part of the neutral lipid fraction.Free fatty acids (FFAs), Also called non-esterified fatty acids (NEFAs), fatty acids that are not esterified to glycerol or another alcohol such as choline or cholesterol. In blood plasma or serum, FFAs are really not free but bound to plasma albumin.Locust bean, Properly the fruit of the African locust bean tree (Parkia filicoidea) but the name is frequently applied to the fruit of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua). The latter originated in the eastern Mediterranean region and is also found in the subtropics. The fruits are thick, fleshy (more so in the carob) pods each containing about a dozen seeds. The seeds are tough and must be crushed before feeding. The resulting meal has a high sugar and energy content and is very palatable but is low in protein (42-54 g kg-1).Oyster Shell, Oyster shells are almost pure calcium carbonate (95-99%) and are good sources of calcium for all classes of animals. Clam shells, conch shells, coral and coral sand can all be used for feeding. Shells that have been ground to coarse grit tend to be more palatable to laying hens and help grain digestion in the gizzard, as well as producing strong eggshells. For laying hens the shells should be ground to 0.5-2.0 mm and mixed 2:1 with finely ground limestone.Pacu, A commercially important freshwater fish native to the rivers of Brazil. This large migratory fish reaches 60 cm in length and is a scavenger that eats vegetation, mostly of fruit that falls into the water as well as an occasional small fish or insect. Pacu is one of the first native fish species to be successfully cultured in Brazil. A market size of 1-2 kg can be attained in 18-20 month at water temperatures of 22-280 C.
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Science & MathematicsDecember 2021Broom and Fraser's Domestic Animal Behaviour and Welfare
by Donald Broom
Completely updated and revised, and synthesizing the recent explosion in animal welfare literature, the sixth edition of this best-selling textbook continues to provide a thorough overview of behaviour and welfare of companion and farm animals, including fish. The introductory section has been completely revised, with all following chapters updated, redesigned and improved to reflect our changing understanding. This edition includes: - New and revised chapters on climate change and sustainability, ethics, and philosophy to ensure that the book provides the latest information in a changing world; - New information on human interactions with other animal species, big data, modern technologies, brain function, emotions and behaviour; - Solutions and advice for common abnormal behaviours. Written by a world-leading expert and key opinion leader in animal behaviour and welfare, this text provides a highly accessible guide to the subject. It is an essential foundation for any veterinary, animal science, animal behaviour or welfare-focused undergraduate or graduate course.
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Early learning: first word booksIm Zoo / At the Zoo
by Ulrike Fischer / Irene Brischnik
This title is part of the bilibrini series. These books are recommended for the first contact with a new language and are thematically appropriate for vocabulary-building in pre-school or the early school years. The texts are written in simple, short sentences and include basic vocabulary for a given theme. The word-picture strip on each page depicts key objects from the illustrations for playful vocabulary practice. Vocabulary in this title: zoo animals. For children from 2 years of age.
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FictionJanuary 2014The Unsinkable Herr Goering
by Ian Cassidy
Contrary to what the so-called history books tell you, Hermann Goering, Hitler's Deputy, Head of the Luftwaffe and second most powerful man in Nazi Germany, did not leave this world courtesy of a cyanide tablet secreted in the heel of his jackboot minutes before his appointment with the hangman. The truth is far more bizarre. THE UNSINKABLE HERR GOERING is a monumental debut novel by Ian Cassidy. It follows Goering, a man blindsided by hubris, on his attempted escape – from both Germany as well as from the Allies – and the inept men of mettle who put a stop to it. It is a hilariously depraved story of of villainous villains, slightly less villainous heroes, bad behavior (and even worse beer), and uncomfortable underwear. Not since A Confederacy of Dunces has a book brought to life such audaciously flawed characters. It gets so much wrong, yet so much right.
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Children's & YALittle Newton Science Museum
by newton publishing com. ltd
"Little Newton Science Museum" includes 60 volumes. This series books includs wide aspects of life-oriented and Interesting surrounding science, covering 10knowledge fields, and more than 100 scientific topics, providing children with diverse and three-dimensional learning methods, and double the learning effect. It leads children to explore science and technology that amazes the world, to form children’s ability in the sciences, and to allow children to develop their scientific spirit of verification through natural observation and experimentation. The series books are published in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, China in Traditional and Simplified Chinese Versions. "Little Newton Science Museum" is the best original children's science reading in the Chinese-speaking world. There are 60 Volumes in this series.
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Science fiction (Children's/YA)April 2008The Many Galaxies of Mickie Dalton
The Second Book in the Mickie Dalton Trilogy
by Michael Davies
A year after leaving Earth, Mickie has made huge inroads into his search. He knows now that he is one of a species - the Pfafth - who vanished a million years ago but are hiding somewhere out of Space and out of Time. He is discovering extraordinary powers in himself, those same powers that once allowed the Pfafth to rule over 40 Galaxies. But the powers of the ancient enemy, the Sillaron are also growing and Mickie must find his people to save them from the total destruction sought by the Sillaron.
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FictionMarch 2016The First Immortal: Dark Angel
by Stone Palatin
One of the darkest and most mysterious times in the history of the world is brought to breathtaking light in this action packed, epic fantasy. At no time in civilization was the intellect of man greater than before the great flood; the pre-diluvian progeny of the first man, Adam. Magnificent and powerful beasts roamed the earth and the seas, along with giants, fallen angels and the surprising offspring of angels and womankind. Myth, legend and theology intertwine in this tale of love, betrayal, redemption and the titanic struggle between good and evil, and the quest for eternal life. In this first adventure of the Trilogy, “The First Immortal: Dark Angel,” the reader is transported to a majestic civilization built by Adam, the first man, Cain, his son and antagonist – and their deadly foes, the Dark Lords, led by a powerful ruler, Lucifer. Join the conflict and judge for yourself who deserves to become...”The First Immortal.”
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Children's & YAHIPPO HIPPO HURRAY!
by Kristen Wells
It’s Penny Hippo’s first day of school, and when she arrives with her elephant pal, Sal, she’s thrilled by what she sees. But when a group of girls led by a stylish, long-legged ostrich leave Penny out of their group, Penny’s left wondering, “Isn’t anything cool about me?” It takes a brush with a big, hungry croc to teach Penny—and all of her schoolmates—what “cool” really means.
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Don't Jump Rope with A Frog
by Peng Yi and Jiu’er
It is an ordinary day, it is an ordinary family, but there is something out ofordinary. It is all because the incaution of Keke, a little boy. He broke the vasewhen he jumped rope in the sitting room. Keke’s mother was furious about itand blamed him so that he came out to the yard. At the same time, an ideacame to him that if anyone could accompany me for jumping rope, I would sentmy mother to him free. As soon as he thought about it, the door was knocked.Elephant came first to ask for Keke’s mother, but it’s too big to jump rope.Hence, elephant can’t have his mom. Then lion, giraffe, crocodile, ostrich,reindeer and lots of other animals came to ask for Keke’s mother. Does Kekereally spent his mother free with animals?
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Children's & YANovember 2018Basic emotions - Happiness
by Tatjana Gjurković, Tea Knežević, Jelena Brezovec
Happiness is one of the basic emotions in children and it occurs in the infant period. We often think that happiness does not require much discussion nor explanation because it is a good and positive feeling. However, happiness in small children can sometimes be incorrectly interpreted, wrongly processed, or negatively manifested in behavior, so this picture book series deals specifically with those situations. Picture books in the series are focused on the following topics: - Little fox learned that happiness lives in hearts / Happiness and material things or how to teach children that happiness does not reside outside of us, in toys and things, but that it is in our hearts- Lioness can be happy for others / Happiness for others or how to teach children that it is important to know how to be happy for others and their success for our own emotional health - Horse shares his happiness after effort and success / Happiness because of one’s own effort and success or how to teach children do accept help, try hard and then feel happiness and self-confidence because of their own success - Hamster feels calm and quiet happiness / Active happiness versus calm happiness or how to teach children to calm down, take a break, and feel happy as peace and relaxation within themselves
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Children's & YAOctober 2018Dinosaur Scalebook
The vividly colourful scalebooks put things – and us humans! – in proportion by scaling different animals to everyday objects and distances.
by Carlos da Cruz & Maija Karala
Carlos da Cruz’s Scalebooks are inspiring children’s science books about the amazing size of animals. Some creatures make human beings feel like giants, others like Tom Thumb. In Dinosaur Scalebook you learn how large was a microraptor, one of the smallest dinosaurs, and how small is a human compared to the largest found fossil of a dinosaur. But which dinosaur had feathers similar to a chicken?
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Children's & YAOctober 2016Animal Scalebook
The vividly colourful scalebooks put things – and us humans! – in proportion by scaling different animals to everyday objects and distances.
by Carlos da Cruz
Carlos da Cruz’s Scalebooks are inspiring children’s science books about the amazing size of animals. Some creatures make human beings feel like giants, others like Tom Thumb. In Animal Scalebook we encounter the spiky hedgehog, snuffling along the ground, and the giraffe as it reaches for the highest branches of the tree. Along the way we also meet sea blubber, with its hundreds of stinging tentacles, dozens of metres long, and the white rhinoceros, which can run faster than the world’s fastest human!
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Children's & YAIl piano geniale di Oliver lo scheletro
by Giuditta Campello
The Skeleton lives with his ghost friend and a female rat. Benjamin lives with the countess and her husband (plus fifty-three chihuahuas and a pink caiman). The thing is that the countess can't really stand the children. So, she hires a babysitter who is, however, the Skeleton in disguise. It will be a disaster, a ruckus... a hoot.
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Humanities & Social SciencesMarch 2019QATAR PAPERS
HOW DOHA FINANCES THE MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD IN EUROPE
by Christian Chesnot / Georges Malbrunot
Les « Qatar papers » révèlent la cartographie du régime en France et en Europe menée par Qatar Charity, l’ONG qatarie la plus puissante. Ces documents confidentiels, pour la première fois, détaillant la plupart des 140 projets de financement de mosquées, d’écoles et de centres islamiques, au profit d’associations aux Frères musulmans. Ils révèlent le salaire versé à Tariq Ramadan, une figure de l’islam politique que Doha paraine en dehors des ses frontières. A l’issue d’une enquête menée dans six pays européens et une dizaines de villes de France, les auteurs exposent la dissimulation, parfois la double langue, des associations musulmanes sur leur finance étranger, aisi que la politique de l’autruche suivre par de nombreux maires, par électoralisme ou ignorance. Ils soulignent l’absurdité de la situation : avec l’argent des fidèles seul comme subvention, commentez les mosquées de France pourrait-elles se priver de l’aide de l’étranger ? Un voyage dans les coulisses d’une ONG riche et opaque liée au sommet de l’Etat qatari, comme le sénateur par plusieurs membres de la famille régnante, l’Al Thani. https://librairie-averroes.com/fr/actualites/252-qatar-papers-how-doha-finances-the-muslim-brotherhood-in-europe-9782914057004.html
