until the cows come home and other expressions about animals

The Practical Manual of Captive Animal Photography

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Havelin, Michael, PUBLISHER: Amherst Media, Photographers don't have to travel on safari or risk life and limb for a portfolio of marketable nature shots. This book teaches the step-by-step techniques necessary for capturing and selling dramatic images of animals in settings such as zoos, nature preserves, and even at home. Beginning with how to approach the animals and avoid danger, this book discusses choosing appropriate subjects, scouting locations, creating suitable settings for smaller animals, capturing shots of animals in motion, selecting lenses and filters, and dealing with obstructions such as fences, glass, and water. The book also outlines the necessary equipment -- specialized viewfinders, lenses, and flashes -- and essential legalities such as permissions to shoot and photo releases.

Perl Power!: The Comprehensive Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Flynt, John P., PUBLISHER: Course Technology, Perl Power provides programmers with a learning and reference resource on Perl. All readers will find tutorials that utilize a "learn by doing" approach that they can work from as soon as they get the book home. The tutorials build upon each other throughout the book until a level of expertise is reached. All chapters offer complete programs to demonstrate the topics discussed, with source code available on the book's companion website. These programs are ready to run, and line-by-line commentary in the program and in the book allows programmers to understand the logic and syntax behind them. Additionally, each program is introduced in a way that provides a story about what the program does and what you can use the program to do after learning it. The topics covered begin with how to set up the DzSoft Perl Editor so that you can easily work with Perl programs. Then, through dozens of complete programs, the book explores the primary data categories of Perl: scalars, hashes, arrays, and handles. The topics of later chapters range from using references to working with data structures and incorporating data files into your programs. The final chapter comprehensively reviews regular expressions through a multitude of examples.

Skates and Rays

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sjonger, Rebecca / Kalman, Bobbie, PUBLISHER: Crabtree Publishing Company, Skates and Rays provides children with a fascinating description of two of the most interesting fish species on Earth. Beautiful full-color photographs and concise text help children discover how these animals with skeletons made of cartilage move through water and how they protect themselves from other animals in the oceans. Other topics include - where in oceans skates and rays live - the differences between the bodies of skates and rays - how skates and rays hunt and what they eat Children will be captivated by The Living Ocean, an easy-to-read and informative series covering all aspects of the Earth's oceans. Created by Bobbie Kalman, this beautiful set of books provides a fascinating portrayal of the complex relationships between ocean plants and animals, and their diverse habitats. Clearly written text and astonishing images provide young readers with important insight into the living ocean. Each book includes: - detailed diagrams - simple text - full-color photographs and illustrations - glossary and index

Home Care of the High Risk Infant: A Family-Centered

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ahmann, Elizabeth / Ahmann, PUBLISHER: Aspen Publishers, This revised, expanded edition addresses the increased interest in and demand for information about the nursing care of premature, technology-dependent infants once they are at home. Clinical practice and research updates, care plans, assessment forms, sample care maps, and other hands-on materials presented in an 8 1/2 x 11 format make this a practical tool as well as a textbook.

Each Day a New Beginning: Daily Meditations for Women

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Casey, Karen, PUBLISHER: Hazelden Publishing & Educational Services, Find inspiration and guidance for dealing with the challenges and new experiences of recovery in the writings from a woman who cares about others. This beloved author writes about self-esteem, friendships with other women, hope, attitudes about life and relationships, and more. Her words help bridge the gap between self and Higher Power, between loneliness and sharing the emotions of recovery. Almost three million recovering women turn to these meditations each day.

Animals on Board

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Murphy, Stuart J. / Alley, R. W., PUBLISHER: HarperTrophy, Ride along with trucker Jill and her dog as they add up the animals zooming by. But these are no ordinary animals, and they're bound for a surprise destination Ride along with trucker Jill and her dog as they add up the animals passing by on other trucks. But these are no ordinary animals, and theyre bound for a surprise destination Lively illustrations by R.W. Alley make adding truckloads of fun.

The Long Road Home

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gordon, Willis, PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, A collection of emotionally gripping and powerful stories about loss, sin, and redemption. Written during the darkest period of the author's life, The Long Road Home tells the story of men who have nowhere to turn but the highway. Incredibly well crafted and laced with humor, wit, and desperation, Gordon promises to be a name to remember.

Picture This! Animals

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hynes, Margaret, PUBLISHER: Kingfisher, The PICTURE THIS series is a brand-new program of reference books that aims to engage and interest a new generation of visually sophisticated children and general readers. Fresh, clean, direct and uncluttered, every spread distills one subject area into a visual medley of raw facts, figures and statistics relating to the most essential aspects of the topic. The purely graphic approach provides a clear and concise overview, as a jumping-off point to further investigation and cross-referencing. In some ways a visual dictionary, in other ways a revision guide, the quirkily inventive graphics, icons, tables, graphs, maps and step-by-step illustrations are an entertaining way of absorbing information and getting to grips with concepts that can be difficult to understand when explained through a more conventional text-and-image format. Picture This Animals is a quick, clean, no-nonsense reference book all about the animal world. Designed for the sophisticated eye of todayOs middle schoolers, fascinating facts and important information alike about all types of animals is presented both visually and in text form. With clean, fresh illustrations and diagrams to provide extra support, "Picture This Animals" covers the themes most commonly covered in this widely studied science subject-area. Topics covered include animal characteristics, defense, habitats, migration patterns, food webs, adaptation, birth and growth, and conservation.

Rip Van Winkle and Other Stories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hawthorne, PUBLISHER: Addison Wesley Publishing Company, This series provides a stimulating introduction to the great classic stories of literature and the best in children's fiction. The books are easy and enjoyable to read, and feature full-page, full-color pictures and photographs. Each title includes interesting information about the authors, and comprehension questions to spark discussion.

The Christmas Encyclopedia

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Crump, William D., PUBLISHER: McFarland & Company, This reference work presents a tremendous amount of information about the Christmas holiday from its inception around A.D. 350 to the present day. Covering not only Christmas day but the entire season from Advent through Epiphany, over 340 entries provide details on historical events that have shaped Christmas; St. Nicholas, Santa Claus, and other mythical beings that spread gifts around the world; symbols such as the Yule log, Christmas tree, holly, and mistletoe; sacred and popular carols and other music; and customs in the United States and around the world.

Herd of Cows, Flock of Sheep

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Walton, Rick / Olson, Julie, PUBLISHER: Gibbs Smith Publishers, $ hardcover x 10 in, 32 pp, Color Illustrations Throughout, Rights: W, Children's Picture Book What's more fun than a clowder of cats, a rafter of turkeys, a swarm of bees, or a pack of dogs? Herd of Cows Flock of Sheep -the latest word play from the king of language arts picture books, Rick Walton. After bringing in his corn, potatoes, beans, and tomatoes before a rainstorm, Farmer Bob decides to settle down for a good night's rest. While he snoozes away, the river rises high enough to set his bed afloat down the river. This sends his animals into a panic-a drove of pigs outlines a plan, a colony of beavers races to chew down trees, a school of fish tries to create a dam, and so forth, until finally Farmer Bob is rescued by a nest of snakes and a herd of horses. It's a barnyard adventure that will leave bands of children begging for more. Author of Once There Was a Bull frog, Bullfrog Pops and many other wonderful children's books, Rick Walton lives with his wife and four children in Provo, Utah, where he writes on whatever is available and gets pretty much what he deserves. You can find out more about Rick at www.rickwalton.com. Julie Olson was born in Maryland, grew up in Evansville, Indiana, and graduated from Brigham Young University with a B.F.A. in illustration. She lives near Utah's Rocky Mountains, where she devotes her time to illustration and family.

Cat-Titudes to Live by: Inspirational Thoughts

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hale, Rachael, PUBLISHER: Harvest House Publishers, Every cat lover understands?it's all about attitude. And cats have plenty of it New Zealand photographer Rachael Hale?known worldwide for capturing the delightful expressions of the world's most adorable animals?has caught a variety of favorite breeds in captivating poses in this collection especially for forever friends of felines. Proud Siamese, fun?loving tabbies, and dignified black and white cats are pictured snuggled between blankets, peeking out of baskets, and getting into mischief?all with endearing expressions on their faces. The musings of Mark Twain, Charles Swindoll, Benjamin Franklin, Willa Cather, Robert Louis Stevenson, and others on topics that include playtime, prayer, joy, life, and family are the perfect daily pick?me?up for anyone who needs a gentle dose of humor and encouragement. Funny, cute, charming, and brimming with attitude?these felines for every occasion are sure to brighten any cat lover's day.

Sacred Animals

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Waldherr, Kris, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers, From The Beginning Of Time, people have watched and wondered at the animals with which they share the earth. Over the centuries thousandsof stories have sprung up around animals, many based in truth, others the products of pure imagination, but all of them celebrating the magic and mystery of the natural world.As she did in the best-selling "The Book Of Goddesses, Kris Waldherr has combed the world's major mythologies to create a stunning multicultural collection of images and information. Dazzling full-color portraits of legendary creatures and mythical beasts are accompanied by lively, well-researched commentaries that explore each of sixteen animals' special significance in the traditions of diverse cultures and religions. A work of both art and scholarship, "Sacred Animals is a magnificent gift for animals lovers of all ages.

Come Home to Danger

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Thompson, Estelle, PUBLISHER: Ulverscroft Large Print, Charles Waring has come home to Queensland to attend his mother's funeral and several other people inadvertently overhear his remark, intended only for a family friend to hear. The chain of events which follows convinces Charles that his mother was murdered because she knew a terrible secret from someone's past, and he finds himself in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse as he tries to unravel the mystery. Meanwhile, he must face the certainty that someone among those he has come to care about poses a cruel threat.

Light My World Board Book: Animals

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kinkade, Thomas / Thomas Nelson Publishers, PUBLISHER: Thomas Nelson Publishers, Children will love exploring the beauty of God's world through the art of Thomas Kinkade. Not only will these board books help young children learn to identify shapes, colors, and animals, they will also foster an early sense of art appreciation. Adults who enjoy the beauty of Thomas Kinkade's art can now share it with their children in these fun, interactive books. "Colors" will delight children as they look for pink dogwood trees, blue flowers, and a red double-decker bus among the other bright objects on its pages. "Shapes" invites the young viewer to find the circles, triangles and hearts in depictions of objects like wreaths, boat sails, and windows. And in "Animals," children will want to look again and again at Kinkade's chickens, sheep, swans, and many other friendly creatures.

Modern Combat Aircraft

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Batchelor, John, PUBLISHER: Dover Publications, Carefully researched, ready-to-color drawings depict 27 American, Russian, and British aircraft, including fighters, bombers, reconnaissance planes, transport and cargo ships, trainers, helicopters, and other high-tech machines. Pertinent facts about the design, role, armament, and distinguishing characteristics of the planes accompany the illustrations.

Shakuntala and Other Works

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kalidasa, PUBLISHER: Echo Library, The translation by Arthur Ryder, also including two minor dramas, the Seasons, the Cloud-Messenger and other sequences

Let's Talk about It: A Mother Daughter Bible Study Designed

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Allen, Tonya, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, The mother daughter relationship retains its power and poignancy throughout a womanas life. The changing and growing mother daughter bond isaand always will beaa cornerstone for every woman. In Letas Talk About It, mothers and daughters exchange wisdom, advice, and intimate secrets unlike anything you will find in any other story collection. Whether you are a mother, a daughter, or both, you will want to aTalk About Ita with the mother/daughter you cherish the most in your life.

Lucy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Miles, Ellen, PUBLISHER: Scholastic Paperbacks, Welcome to the Puppy Place--where every puppy finds a home Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. Lucy, the bassett mix has super-long ears, a mournful howl, and, as the Petersons soon discover, a penchant for burying things. Will they be able to find this soulful puppy a caring home?

Tomorrow, Maybe

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: James, Brian, PUBLISHER: San Val, Fifteen-year-old Chan lives on the streets. She's run away from home and has no intention of going back. She doesn't care about anyone or anything... until ten-year-old Elizabeth comes into her life. A rough world becomes even rougher when you have someone you care about...

The Water Hole

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Base, Graeme, PUBLISHER: Puffin Books, In the tradition of his best-selling alphabet book, Animalia, author and illustrator Graeme Base takes young readers on an exhilarating journey of discovery with an ingenious fusion of counting book, puzzle book, storybook, and art book. From the plains of Africa and the jungles of the Amazon to the woodlands of North America and the deserts of outback Australia, the animals come together to drink from the water hole. But their water supply is diminishing. Whatas going on? Each sumptuous landscape illustration conceals hidden animal pictures for readers to find as they count the animals that visit the water hole and try to solve the mystery: will the animals come back or is their water source gone forever?

The Calm Before

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kirkman, Robert / Adlard, Charlie / Rathburn, Cliff, PUBLISHER: Image Comics, Lori's pregnancy has come to term, and the birth is near. After everything they've been through, nothing can prepare Rick and the other survivors for what they are about to experience. A major turning point in the series is reached.

Conversations with Woody Allen: His Films, the Movies, and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lax, Eric, PUBLISHER: Knopf Publishing Group, In discussions that begin in and end in , Allen talks about every facet of moviemaking through the prism of his own work as well as the larger world of film, and in so doing reveals an artist's development over the course of his career. He speaks about his influences and about the genesis of his ideas; about writing, casting, acting, shooting, directing, editing, and scoring--and throughout shows himself to be thoughtful, honest, self-deprecating, always witty, and often hilarious.

Scholastic Explora Tu Mundo: La Granja: (Spanish Language

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Arlon, Penelope, PUBLISHER: Scholastic en Espanol, A bright and engaging first information book about farms, specially designed for children learning to read. FARM is full of facts and images of all the wonderful things that make a farm run. Recognizable animals, such as roosters and cows, are combined with the more unusual aspects of farm life, such as grain silos and harvesters to ensure that this book is familiar and informative. See fantastic photographs of animals, crops, and mighty machines up close. Watch the farmer hard at work during the changing seasons. The simple text is easy to work out and includes all of the basic word groups that are needed for beginning readers. LA GRANJA es un libro lleno de datos e imagenes de todas las cosas maravillosas que hay en una granja. No te pierdas las fantasticas fotografias de animales, los cultivos y las maquinarias, a la vez que observas como trabaja el granjero en las diferentes estaciones del ano. El texto simple incluye vocabulario apropiado para los jovenes lectores.

Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Maguire, Gregory / Smith, Douglas, PUBLISHER: Harper, When Dorothy triumphed over the Wicked Witch of the West in L. Frank Baum's classic tale, we heard only her side of the story. But what about her arch-nemesis, the mysterious witch? Where did she come from? How did she become so wicked? And what is the true nature of evil? Gregory Maguire creates a fantasy world so rich and vivid that we will never look at Oz the same way again. "Wicked" is about a land where animals talk and strive to be treated like first-class citizens, Munchkinlanders seek the comfort of middle-class stability and the Tin Man becomes a victim of domestic violence. And then there is the little green-skinned girl named Elphaba, who will grow up to be the infamous Wicked Witch of the West, a smart, prickly and misunderstood creature who challenges all our preconceived notions about the nature of good and evil.

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