The Lurcher: Training and Hunting

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This book is about dogs that result from the matings of a longdog and other breeds such as gundogs, guard dogs, or sheepdogs.

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THE LURCHER, TRAINING AND HUNTING
Frank Sheardown
Manufacturer: Swan Hill Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000QRPUOI

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A superb help in the classroom.......2007-01-04

This was just what I was looking for. Wonderful ideas on how to bring the 5 senses alive for preschoolers!

Fun with my 5 senses.......2000-07-19

I am a preschool teacher and bought this book to use in my classroom when I begin to teach the 5 senses. This is a great book for those who work with children and for those who have children. It is full of great ideas for lesson plans and for teaching your child the 5 senses. The illustrations and directions are easy to follow and make learning about the senses fun.

The Little Hands Nature Book (Williamson Little Hands Series)

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Proves there is Nature in the Big City
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The Little Hands Nature Book (Williamson Little Hands Series)
Nancy Castaldo , and Nancy F. Castaldo
Manufacturer: Williamson Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1885593163

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Proves there is Nature in the Big City.......2004-07-14

This is my second "Little Hands" book (the first one was The Little Hands Big Fun Craft Book: Creative Fun for 2- To 6-Year-Olds, which by the way is fantastic). The Little Hands Nature Book proved to be yet another way to make the most of my time with my little sister. We live in Southern California, where it is sometimes easy to not see nature at all, so we really enjoyed going to the local parks and doing the activities this wonderful book provides.

My sister had so much fun learning about nature and I had fun being with her and seeing her eyes light up. This "Little Hands" series is quickly becoming my favorite thing to share with her.

If you have a child in your life that you want to inspire, I'd suggest picking this little gem up. You will be amazed at how much wonder such a little book can inspire!

Grandparents choice.......2000-04-29

Little Hands Nature Book was just wonderful! My grandchild loved doing so many of the activities. They were presented in a clear, easy to follow method. Thank you Nancy Castaldo for a book that even grandparents can enjoy.

Grandparents choice.......2000-04-29

Grandparents choice.......2000-04-28

Sunny Days & Starry Nights: A Little Hands Nature Book (A Williamson Little Hands Book ; 1)

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Sunny Days & Starry Nights: A Little Hands Nature Book (A Williamson Little Hands Book ; 1)
Nancy Fusco Castaldo
Manufacturer: Williamson Pub
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Edward Plants a Garden: A Busy Little Hands Book

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Edward Plants a Garden: A Busy Little Hands Book
Dale Gottlieb
Manufacturer: Envision Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1890633046

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Flowers (Little Hands)
Rachel Matthews
Manufacturer: Chrysalis Education
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding

General | Ages 4-8 | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 1593892101

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Fruit (Little Hands)
Rachel Matthews
Manufacturer: Chrysalis Education
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding

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ASIN: 1593892152

Fun With Mixing and Chemistry (Little Scientists Hands-On Activities)

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Fun With Mixing and Chemistry (Little Scientists Hands-On Activities)
Heidi Golddworkin
Manufacturer: Tandem Library
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: School & Library Binding

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ASIN: 0613278445

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Helps kids discover the scientific principles behind things that bounce, mix, stick, and otherwise react in chemical ways.

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Leaves (Little Hands)
Ruth Thomson
Manufacturer: Chrysalis Education
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Binding: Library Binding

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ASIN: 159389211X

Little Goat Sees Pa (First-Look Nature Books)

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Little Goat Sees Pa (First-Look Nature Books)
Hands Hargrave
Manufacturer: Grosset & Dunlap
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0448105780

Little Lamb Sees Pa (1st Look Nature Books)

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Little Lamb Sees Pa (1st Look Nature Books)
Hands Hargrave
Manufacturer: Grosset & Dunlap
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0448105764

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For centuries orchids have been among the most popular of plant families, with thousands of species and hybrids cultivated worldwide for the diversity, beauty, and intricacy of their flowers. The Genera Orchidacearum series represents a robust and natural classification of the orchids, something that has eluded plant scientists and orchid enthusiasts for years. The editors, who are all distinguished orchid specialists, incorporate a wealth of new DNA data into a truly phylogenetic classification, identifying the areas and taxa that merit additional work. To this end, they have invited several international specialists to contribute in their particular areas of expertise. Each volume provides comprehensive coverage of one or two orchid subfamilies and the series as a whole will be an indispensable reference tool for scientists, orchid breeders and growers. Orchidaceae is the largest monocotyledon family and perhaps the largest plant family in terms of number of species, approximately 20,000. However, for a variety of reasons it remains one of the least understood. The fossil record is poor, and active research has been relatively scarce until recent years, in part because of the sheer size and cosmopolitan distribution of the family. This third volume describes the remaining 105 genera of subfamily Orchidoideae and all 15 genera of subfamily Vanilloideae. Comprehensive treatments are provided for each genus, which include complete nomenclature, description, distribution (with map), anatomy, palynology, cytogenetics, phytochemistry, phylogenetics, pollination, ecology, and economic uses. Cultivation notes are included for those genera known to be in hobbyist collections. Genera are beautifully illustrated with line drawings and colour photographs.

Genera Orchidacearum: Volume 2: Orchidoideae (Part 1) (Genera Orchidacearum)

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Genera Orchidacearum: Volume 2: Orchidoideae (Part 1) (Genera Orchidacearum)

Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0198507100

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Orchidaceae are the largest monocot family and likely the largest plant family in terms of number of species (ca. 20,000), but for a variety of reasons it remains one of the least understood: lack of a fossil record, relative scarcity of active research until recent years, size and geographical distribution of the family, and the largely tropical distribution of most, which hinders access. The early classifications and generic circumscriptions of Lindley (1830-1840), Bentham and Hooker (1883) and Schlechter (1927) relied mainly on morphological characters, especially floral features. The problem with such reliance on floral features at higher levels of classification is that floral morphology is extremely plastic in evolutionary terms, so that unrelated species may have developed similar structures in response to similar selection, particularly pollinator pressures. Such parallelisms are rife in Orchidaceae, so it is necessary to apply more objective criteria and character choices in trying to unravel the complexities of the family's history. Robert L. Dressler's (Phylogeny and Classification of the Orchid Family, Cambridge University Press, 1993) classification introduced characters from pollen, seeds, and anatomy to supplement traditional characters. The recent surge in molecular approaches, especially multigene analyses, combined with several other types of new data, had not only contradicted key elements of Dressler's concepts at higher levels but will result in the recircumscription of many genera. The aim of Genera Orchidacearum is therefore to produce a more robust and natural account of the orchids at the generic level, incorporate the wealth of new molecular data in a truly phylogenetic classification, and identify those areas and taxa that need additional work.

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Deciding whether to breastfeed your adopted baby...

Breastfeeding an Adopted Baby and Relactation (La Leche League International Book)

Manufacturer: La Leche League International
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Talking With Young Children About Adoption

Toddler Adoption: The Weaver's Craft

ASIN: 0976896974
Release Date: 2007-02-01

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Not many people are aware of the fact that induced lactation and relactation are possible. La Leche League International, the world s foremost authority on breastfeeding information, is proud to introduce a book that provides information on these amazing biological processes. In Breastfeeding An Adopted Baby and Relactation, author and translator Elizabeth Hormann, IBCLC, discusses: myths about breastfeeding an adopted baby; how lactation works; preparation for adoptive breastfeeding; substances that stimulate milk production; beginning breastfeeding with an adopted baby; supplements; and support for parents. This book is a must-read for adoptive and relactating mothers, as well as for the health professionals who assist them.

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Deciding whether to breastfeed your adopted baby..........2007-10-05

This is an older book, updated and translated from the German (and very short -- takes less than two hours to read), written by a mom who breastfed her adopted children. The book doesn't deal with the logistics of inducing lactation so much as it deals with motivations, potential benefits, etc. I assumed it was going to be pro-adoptive breastfeeding to the point of being one-sided, but it's actually not. It's a very balanced treatment. I suggest reading it if you are trying to figure out whether adoptive breastfeeding is for you. It will help you think about what your motivations are for doing this, what you want to get out of it and what you want your baby to get out of it, and will help you decide if, given this set of motivations and wants, adoptive breastfeeding is something you should try or not.

Do not expect this book to be a how-to guide, however. For that you are better off doing some internet research (there are some sites listed in the back of the book as well).

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There are much better sources of information than this book!
The only really helpful book of its kind out there.
Excellent book! Best I was able to find!
more information about lactation without pregnancy.

Breastfeeding the Adopted Baby
Debra Stewart Peterson
Manufacturer: Corona Publishing Co.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Adoption | Parenting & Families | Subjects | Books

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Health o Meter HDC100-01 "Grow with Me" Teddy Bear Scale for Babies and Toddlers

ASIN: 0931722365

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Revised edition. An instructional handbook for this "beautifully simple, natural process."

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There are much better sources of information than this book!.......2001-12-29

As a professional writer and editor, I know how much work it is to write a book -- so I hate to say "This is a lousy book" when the author has obviously made an honest effort to share her knowledge in writing. That said, I'll go ahead and say "This is a lousy book." Maybe it was once the best book on adoptive breastfeeding because it was the only book on adoptive breastfeeding, but now there are better -- much better -- sources of information for women who want to breastfeed their adopted babies.

Briefly, what's wrong with this book? It's so poorly written that it's often hard to tell what the author is trying to say. It seems to draw primariy from the author's personal experiences with adoptive breastfeeding; it certainly doesn't present the wide range of women's experiences (both positive experiences and problems/solutions) in nursing adopted babies. The information on drugs and hormones for inducing lactation is out-of-date, negative, and discouraging. In the chapter on nursing supplementers, both the Medela SNS and the Lact-Aid are mentioned, but all the information and instructions given are actually about the SNS (and the author doesn't tell you this) -- though the Lact-Aid is a much better supplementer than the SNS (just ask adoptive moms who've tried both).

I breastfed my first adopted baby and am preparing to breastfeed my second, so from somebody who's "been there" -- Here's what you need for the best adoptive breastfeeding experience: (1) A well-researched program of hormones etc. to "get your breasts in gear" so you can make lots of milk for your baby. Best information is found on the "four friends" adoptive breastfeeding website. (Read this now, even if your baby is months away.) (2) The best nursing supplementer available. Go to the Lact-Aid website. (3) Dr. Jack Newman's book "The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers". (4) Your local La Leche League. (5) Household help (friends, family, or hired) so you can "do nothing but baby" for the first three or four months. (Be sure you get only people who think adoptive breastfeeding is a wonderful idea -- shoo anybody who's negative out the door!)

The only really helpful book of its kind out there........2001-01-13

This is an excellent book that covers many different areas of breastfeeding the adopted baby. Although I have decided not to do so, this book would really help someone who chooses to breastfeed. It would even be a good book for anyone that is having trouble breastfeeding their biological child. It does seem a little repetitive and disorganized, but that is minor compared with the fact that it is a much-needed resource!

Excellent book! Best I was able to find!.......1999-04-20

As an adoptive parent who nursed her newborn, I have looked everywhere for any information on it. I was sorely disappointed in the lack of information and support that I was able to find on adoptive breastfeeding...until I got this book. As a childbirth educator and doula, I do volenteer work for a shelter in which I deal with adoption quite a lot...I recommend this book whenever I work with an adoptive parent wanting to nurse her baby. This is the best book on adoptive breastfeeding that I am aware of. --Stephanie Soderblom CD(DONA) ICD

more information about lactation without pregnancy........1999-03-09

informative and educational book

Relactation: A guide to breastfeeding the adopted baby

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Relactation: A guide to breastfeeding the adopted baby
Elizabeth Hormann
Manufacturer: s.n.]
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0007AJ5OA

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