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Dog's best friend: annals of the dog-human relationship
Par Mark Derr. 1997
Traces the history of the bond between dogs and humans from nomads' relationship with wolves to the contemporary family's domesticated…
pets. Discusses a wide variety of dogs and their contributions throughout the ages. Contains many anecdotes and recommends ways to improve situations for dogsAnimal ER: extraordinary stories of hope and healing from one of the world's leading veterinary hospitals
Par Vicki Croke, Tufts University. 1999
Anecdotes from an animal emergency room, where specialists handle all kinds of patients: dogs hit by cars or mauled in…
fights, cats with cancer, exotic species, and creatures with mystery ailments that require medical sleuthing. Workers must also deal with the issue of putting pets to sleep for financial reasons. 1999Summers with the bears: six seasons in the Minnesota woods
Par Jack Becklund. 1999
The author recalls leaving Florida in 1988 to live in the backwoods of Minnesota, where he and his wife befriended…
an orphaned black bear cub and became intimately acquainted with nine more bears over the next six years. Describes the couple's extraordinary experiences with their ursine friends. 1999Search engines for the World Wide Web
Par Alfred Glossbrenner. 1998
Offers step-by-step instructions and specific examples for using World Wide Web search engines, including Excite, HotBot, Infoseek, Lycos, and Yahoo!…
Also explains the use of keywords and basic searching operators, and describes how to search mailing lists and news groups and how to create complex searchesColter: the true story of the best dog I ever had
Par Rick Bass. 2000
A novelist and essayist describes his childhood fascination with animals and the bond of understanding he forged with one of…
his dogs. Colter had been the runt of the litter, unwanted by anyone else. But as he grew, Colter developed amazing hunting skills. 2000Bark if you love me: a woman-meets-dog story
Par Louise Bernikow. 2000
While jogging in a Manhattan park, the author finds a crowd surrounding an abused dog. She spontaneously adopts the male…
boxer. As a first-time pet owner, Bernikow becomes acquainted with the animal world and meets many new friends--both human and canine--in the impersonal city of New York. 2000Two puppies
Par Jane Stern. 1998
The married authors describe a hellish two years with a puppy very unlike the other Bullmastiffs they've owned. In contrast,…
they discuss the early years of a well-behaved dog bred and trained to be a guide dog. Also includes tips on selecting, training, and caring for puppies. Some strong language. 1998Windows 98 for dummies
Par Andy Rathbone. 1998
Explains the basics of a home computer and the often preinstalled Windows 98 software program. Includes instructions for using e-mail…
and audio and video features, and for surfing the World Wide Web using Internet Explorer 5. Also describes common problems. 1998The first week with my new pc: a very basic guide for anyone who wants to "get connected"
Par Pamela Lessing. 2000
Step-by-step instructions to help novice computer-users perform basic tasks like writing and saving letters, sending e-mail, playing electronic games, using…
CDs (compact discs), and going on the Internet. Also lists helpful resources and directions for connecting new equipment. 2000Pack of two: the intricate bond between people and dogs
Par Caroline Knapp. 1998
The author ponders about emotional bonds between dogs and people using her own experience with Lucille, a young Shepherd-mix. Explores…
sentiments and expectations about canines by noting animal behavior and past history with humans. Muses on the use of dogs as companions and agents of healing"Si votre chien ne comprend pas tout ce que vous lui dites, c'est parce que vous ne communiquez pas vraiment…
avec lui. Or, sans une communication adéquate, il est impossible de dresser et d'entraîner un chien et encore moins d'avoir avec lui une relation agréable et harmonieuse. Les idées originales et les conseils de ce livre vous procureront le savoir-faire indispensable pour déchiffrer le langage corporel et vocal de votre chien. À l'aide de cette communication nouvelle, vous établirez un lien plus profond avec lui et obtiendrez de meilleurs résultats à l'entraînement". -- 4e de couvBots: the origin of new species
Par Andrew Leonard. 1998
Explains the nature, origins, and functions of bots, the computer software versions of mechanical robots. Bots range from simple log-on…
scripts to intelligent, autonomous characters that roam cyberspace performing complex services. Predicts that future bots will make computer use effortless and enjoyable. 1997Web accessibility for people with disabilities
Par Michael Paciello. 2000
Advocates making the World Wide Web fully accessible for people with disabilities and provides instructions for designing and building web…
sites with the use of assistive technology. Describes tools and utilities currently available, outlines legal issues, and discusses problem solving resources. 2000The first week with my new IMac: a very basic guide for anyone who wants to "get connected"
Par Pamela Lessing. 2000
Spineless wonders: strange tales from the invertebrate world
Par Richard Conniff. 1996
Explores the bizarre world of invertebrates--spineless creatures that make up more than ninety-nine percent of all animals. Offers factual and…
humorous observations on flies, fire ants, leeches, worms, moths, calamari, and more. Describes the devoted people who study these creaturesMon animal a-t-il besoin d'un psy?
Par Joël Dehasse. 2006
[...] Savez-vous qu'il existe des solutions efficaces et ciblées pour traiter les troubles de comportement que présente votre animal de…
compagnie et pour construire un meilleur lien avec lui ? Ces traitements peuvent transformer la vie de votre chien ou de votre chat, mais aussi la vôtre. Pour cela, vous avez un rôle de premier plan à jouer. Joël Dehasse répond à toutes vos questions et vous montre comment faire. Vétérinaire psy, spécialisé dans les interactions entre lanimal et son maître, Joël Dehasse exerce à Bruxelles. -- 4e de couvDiscusses research techniques for writing papers using print and electronic sources. Describes various online and Internet services. Offers examples on…
the writing process, such as first drafts, proofreading, and completed term papers as well as citations. For senior high and older readersTigers in the snow
Par Peter Matthiessen. 2000
Novelist and naturalist Matthiessen evokes the plight of the Siberian (Amur) tiger. Recounts field trips in 1990, 1992, and 1996…
to tiger reserves in Asia and the Russian Far East. Describes the cat's history and natural habitat, and the efforts of conservationists and governments toward preserving the species. 2000The social lives of dogs: the grace of canine company
Par Elizabeth Thomas. 2000
In this sequel to the bestselling The Hidden Life of Dogs (BR 09410) the anthropologist-owner of a multitude of pets…
continues her observations of their behavior. Theorizes that if canines cannot live only with their own kind, they will establish family relationships with humans and other household pets. 2000