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Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Worried Wombat (Zoe's Rescue Zoo)
by Amelia CobbAt Zoe's Rescue Zoo only the cutest, cuddliest animals need apply! Zoe loves living at her uncle's rescue zoo because there's always something exciting going on. And Zoe also has an amazing secret... She can actually TALK to the animals! Zoe's thrilled to welcome a new wombat family to the zoo! But when Winnie is separated from her mum, can Zoe help the little wombat feel safe in her new home? Another fantastic title in the perfect series for young animal lovers, beautifully illustrated throughout by Sophy Williams. Have you read Zoe's other adventures? Check out The Rascally Raccoon, The Adventurous Arctic Fox , The Runaway Reindeer , The Talkative Tiger and many more titles!
The War of the Heavenly Horses (The Adventures of Billy Shaman #2)
by Roland ChambersA new adventure series about the pivotal moments of discovery through the ages, bringing the past to life with a generous helping of fantasy, humour and delightful, black and white illustrations.Shaman by name and shaman by nature... Billy just hasn't found his magic yet... but he is learning fast.No one is more surprised than Billy when he wakes up on a Chinese battlefield. Scooped from the jaws of death by a boy called Han, Billy's far from rescued. Taking refuge in the royal stables, the boys are soon held hostage by the Emperor Wudi. He's at war with the Horse King whose powerful and magical herd of horses, the heavenly horses of Ferghana, he wants for his own. It takes all Billy's skills and a very special spirit horse to get Han to safety and Billy back to his friend Charles Darwin, a two-hundred-year-old talking tortoise.Join Billy, a new kind of explorer who sets out to return artefacts to their original home.
Why I Love Trains
by Daniel HowarthFeaturing children’s own words along with heart-warming pictures, this book is a perfect celebration of all that is special about trains!
Sylvanian Families: An Official Sylvanian Families Story
by Macmillan Children's BooksCome and celebrate Freya the Chocolate Rabbit's birthday with all her friends in the Sylvanian Village in this sweet picture book, based on the animation Freya's Happy Diary, now showing on YouTube!It's Freya's birthday and she's having a party, but her best friends, Ralph Walnut and Lyra Persian, are nowhere to be found! As Freya searches, she meets lots of friends and neighbours who give her presents of shiny, bright balloons. So many balloons, in fact, that she's lifted right into the air!As she soars over the Sylvanian Village, she starts to wonder how she will ever get down . . . and whether her two best friends will turn up in time to help.This adorable picture book features artwork from the animated Sylvanian Families series, Freya's Happy Diary, and brings the classic and beloved toy range to life as never before.Also available: The World of Sylvanian Families: The Official Guide, Easter Search-and-Find and more!
White Fang (The Penguin English Library)
by Jack LondonSet in the freezing wastelands of the northern wilds, Jack London’s majestic adventure tale is a moving story of cruelty and redemptionThe wolf-dog White Fang, born in the biting cold and aching silence of the Yukon, grows up to learn the harsh laws of nature, and must struggle to survive in a human society every bit as violent and savage as the natural world – until he is offered the chance to trust, and to change.
Compétences pour minimiser le stress chez les professionnels de santé - E-BOOK: Compétences pour minimiser le stress chez les professionnels de santé - E-BOOK
by Shannon DamesDéveloppez la résilience et prospérez en tant que professionnel des soins ! Compétences pour minimiser le stress chez les professionnels de santé : un guide pour renforcer votre racines aborde des méthodes pour prendre soin de soi et prévenir la fatigue émotionnelle et l’épuisement professionnel dans les milieux de travail très stressants. Ce livre utilise une approche factuelle qui examine comment les professionnels de la santé peuvent développer l’autocompassion, la pleine conscience, les relations avec leurs collègues et leur satisfaction en leur carrière. Rédigé par Shannon Dames, enseignante et chercheuse réputée, ce manuel pratique montre comment mettre en pratique ces connaissances et améliorer votre bien-être dans de vrais contextes de soins. En raison de la prévalence plus élevée chez les professionnels de la santé de problèmes de santé mentale comme le syndrome de stress post-traumatique (SSPT) et le trouble dépressif majeur (TDM) une ressource comme celle-ci n’a jamais été aussi nécessaire !Focaliser à la fois sur la théorie et la pratique permet aux étudiants de s’autoévaluer, de renforcer leur résilience et de s’épanouir, grâce à des concepts soutenus par la recherche.UNIQUE ! Les études de cas Parcours illustrent l’expérience ou les préoccupations réelles d’un professionnel de la santé, ce qui amène les étudiants à réfléchir, pendant leur lecture, à la façon dont ils géreraient la situation exposée. La fin du chapitre propose une méthode efficace pour gérer la situation, et démontre comment mettre en pratique les leçons apprises.UNIQUE ! L’écriture claire sur le ton de la conversation et le cadre métaphorique des racines et de l’arbre établissent un lien avec les lecteurs et facilitent l’apprentissage conceptuel.Des exercices pratiques intégrés permettent aux étudiants de développer et de renforcer leurs propres racines métaphoriques.Des vignettes tout au long du texte démontrent comment les concepts s’appliquent aux scénarios du monde réel.S’adapter au parcours à venir résume le contenu à la fin de chaque chapitre pour que les étudiants comprennent bien les concepts principaux.UNIQUE ! Des encadrés présentant la contribution du Dr Crosbie Watler, M.D., FRCPC aident les étudiants à naviguer et à comprendre les enjeux en santé mentale qui touchent les professionnels de la santé.
Mosby's Comprehensive Review for Veterinary Technicians E-Book
by Monica M. Tighe Marg BrownUse this study tool to prepare for success in your courses and certification exams! Written by and for veterinary technicians, Mosby's Comprehensive Review for Veterinary Technicians, 6th Edition provides complete preparation for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE®) as well as other state/provincial examinations in veterinary technology. An easy-to-read outline format breaks down and simplifies important information, and hundreds of review questions in the book and on the Evolve website help you assess your understanding of the material. Realistic practice exams help you polish your test-taking skills. From experienced educators Monica Tighe and Marg Brown, this book is also ideal for vet tech graduates who need a quick, everyday reference.Review of all areas of the veterinary technology curriculum is mapped to VTNE® domains, tasks, and knowledge statements.Streamlined outline format makes content easy to read and simplifies the classification and grouping of the material.Comprehensive, full-color coverage includes all areas of veterinary technology, such as A&P, clinical sciences, diagnostics, restraint and handling, animal nutrition, pharmacology and anesthesia, and professional and practice management skills.Comprehensive 350-question test in the book includes an answer key and provides a solid review of the vet tech curriculum and the information you need to know to pass the VTNE. Coverage of dogs, cats, large animals, birds, reptiles, and laboratory animals ensures you are prepared for all aspects of the national board examination.Learning features include chapter outlines, key terms, learning objectives, a glossary, summary boxes and tables, and end-of-chapter review questions.Online practice exam engine on the Evolve website simulates the computer-based VTNE testing environment with 500 questions (three times the number on the exam), allowing you to take a timed mock examination or to study in quiz mode and to randomize test questions, receive instant feedback, and obtain test scores.Practical appendices include abbreviations and symbols, the metric system and equivalents, medical terminology, species names, and normal values.NEW! New photos and illustrations make it easier to understand and recognize essential concepts including histology, hematology, diagnostic microbiology and mycology, virology, urinalysis, and parasitology.NEW! Discussion and review questions throughout the book are thoroughly reviewed and updated by experts in the field.
Practice Management for the Veterinary Team - E-Book: Front Office, Operations, and Development
by Heather PrendergastComprehensive coverage of practice management skills includes leadership, financial management, and strategic planning, as well as telephone skills, appointment scheduling, admitting and discharging patients, and communicating with clients.Coverage of clinical assisting ranges from examinations and history-taking for patients, to kennels and boarding procedures.Veterinary Ethics and Legal Issues chapter helps you learn to protect the practice and run a practice based on ethical principles and veterinary laws.End-of-chapter review questions reinforce key concepts and measure mastery of the content.End-of-chapter Practice Managers Survival Checklist allows you to review the most essential information.Versatile text can be used by practice managers to study for the CVPM exam.Updated content highlights important technological and professional updates to the field impacting medical record management.New chapters covering telehealth and practice integrative management software are included.Current coverage includes a revised Leadership, Professional Development and Human Resources chapter and expanded content in Strategic Planning and Marketing chapters.
An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Raising Backyard Ducks: Breeds, Feeding, Housing and Care, Eggs and Meat
by Gail DamerowThis inspiring introductory guide provides all the information beginners need to raise ducks successfully in the yard or on a small homestead or farm. Ducks are quickly gaining on chickens as popular animals for the backyard homestead or small farm. They are friendly, productive, good at eating pests, remarkably healthy, and easier to raise than chickens in many ways. Plus, they are exceptionally adorable! This accessible introductory guide features original photography tracking the growth and care of a small flock of backyard ducks, and addresses everything the beginner duck keeper needs to know to be successful, including breed selection, housing, feeding, health care, understanding behavior, and egg and meat production. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.