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Play With Me: Independent Reading Pink 1A (Reading Champion #1)
by Barrie WadeReading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.Independent Reading Pink 1A stories are perfect for children aged 4+ who are reading at book band 1A (Pink) in classroom reading lessons.In this story, everyone is too busy to play... perhaps Dog can come to the rescue!
Playback and Studies of Animal Communication (Nato Science Series A: #228)
by Peter K. McGregorPlayback is the technique of rebroadcasting natural or synthetic signals to animals and observing their response. The ability to present a putative signal in isolation, without the potential confounding effects of other activities of the signaller, is the main reason for the depth and range of our knowledge of communication systems. To date, playback of sound signals has predominated, but playback of electric signals and even video playback of visual signals suggests that playback will become just as prevalent in studies of communication in other sensory modalities. This book is one of the outcomes of a workshop on playback held at Thombridge Hall in the Peak District National Park, England during August 1991. There were two reasons for organising the workshop. First, the considerable and lively debate in the literature about the design and analysis of playback experiments -the pseudoreplication debate -was in danger of generating more heat than light. A workshop forum seemed the obvious place to clarify and, if possible, resolve the debate. Second, with the number of new playback and analysis techniques increasing rapidly, it seemed an opportune moment to discuss these techniques and to review some rapidly developing areas of interest in sound communication.
Playing For Keeps: A Heartbreaker Bay Novel (Heartbreaker Bay #7)
by Jill ShalvisThe seventh in New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis's Heartbreaker Bay series, featuring her trademark gift for humour, warmth and romance. Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell, Debbie Macomber, Nora Roberts and Marie Force. If you're planning on falling in love you'd better be sure someone is there to catch you... When it comes to the confident, charismatic Caleb Parker, Sadie Lane feels the spark - the kind that comes from rubbing each other the wrong way. She's yoga pants, he's a suit. She's a tattoo artist, he's a straight-laced mogul. But after they accidentally co-rescue an abandoned dog from a storm, Sadie sees a vulnerable side to the seemingly invincible hottie.Caleb doesn't do emotions. Growing up the underdog, he's learned the hard way to build up an impenetrable wall. Perfect for business. Disastrous for relationships. He's never worried about it before - not until he finally gets behind Sadie's armor and begins to fall.Both guarded and vulnerable, Sadie and Caleb are complete opposites. Or are they? Shocked at their undeniable connection, can they ever admit to wanting more? That all depends on what they're each willing to risk...Want more warm, funny romance? Check out the other Heartbreaker Bay novels starting with Sweet Little Lies, visit stunning Wildstone, gorgeous Cedar Ridge, spellbinding Lucky Harbor or experience some Animal Magnetism in Sunshine, Idaho in Jill's other unforgettable series.
Playing Hide and Seek (Little Friends: Woodland Adventures Series #3)
by Ann BradyDora Dormouse is on her way to have tea with Timmy Tortoise when she comes across Alex Ant who is playing hide and seek. Alex Ant asks for Dora Dormouse’s help as he needs to count to ten so he can go to find the hidden ants. Dora tries to help but is finding it hard so she asks for help from Sammy Spider. But even with Sammy Spider’s help they still can’t count to ten. Only when Godfrey Grasshopper comes along and tells them what to do can they manage to count to the right number. Once they have Alex Ant can go and look for the hidden ants. Can you help Alex Ant count the right numbers and find the hidden ants?
Please Don't Bite the Baby (and Please Don't Chase the Dogs): Keeping Our Kids and Our Dogs Safe and Happy Together
by Lisa EdwardsPlease Don't Bite the Baby (and Please Don't Chase the Dogs) chronicles certified professional dog trainer Lisa Edwards’ endearing and entertaining journey to ensure that her household survives and thrives when she introduces her son to her motley pack of animals. As Lisa knows all too well, the dog/child relationship is simultaneously treasured, misunderstood, and sometimes feared. In a twist, Lisa's dog training techniques inevitably seep into how she navigates her first year with baby to mixed but enlightening results. Lisa includes her best training techniques for the everyday pet owner itemized at the end of each chapter. This book is important for parents, grandparents, and caregivers who have dogs and young children together and want to ensure safety for all.
Please Don't Feed the Daisy: Living, Loving, and Losing Weight with the World's Hungriest Dog
by Beverly WestWhen Jason moves in with Bev, it's supposed to be temporary. But then Daisy the Chihuahua comes to stay. Just two-and-a-half pounds when they adopt her, Daisy is a charmer. And soon, an eater. Hot on her heels comes Elvis the pug, and then, of course, their puppies! Instead of losing her baby weight, after giving birth to four puppies, Daisy gets even chubbier and soon outgrows even her fattest fat sweaters. Bev and Jason decide it's time for everyone, including the two of them, to pull together, lead a healthier life-style--and in the process become a family (albeit an unconventional one). Please Don't Feed the Daisy is the wickedly funny, remarkably useful story of their journey toward becoming that family, and a fit one to boot. Packed with yummy, fun, diet- and earth-friendly recipes for both dogs and people, as well as training tips and the Happily Ever After Maintenance Plan, this is a heartwarming and healthy tale for dog- (and food-) lovers everywhere.
Please Don't Leave Me: The heartbreaking journey of one man and his dog
by Michelle ClarkKaiser is a dog who grew up on the streets with his owner - although they were homeless, they had each other and with that came an unbreakable bond. However, when Kaiser's owner is diagnosed with terminal cancer, their future together is cut short and Kaiser is at risk of being left alone and in danger. However, this is when Michelle - founder of the charity Dogs On The Streets - met Kaiser and his owner. She immediately knows that she must help Kaiser and tirelessly campaigns on his and his owner's behalf. In time, she finds herself solely responsible for Kaiser's future, and only one question remains: will she be able to find a new, loving home for Kaiser? A moving and life-affirming true story of one dog's extraordinary journey, this is an inspiring tale about the remarkable bond between humans and animals.
Please Stop Touching Me ... and Other Haikus by Cats
by Jamie Coleman__________________Please Stop Touching MeEvery time you doI have to lick everywhereIt's so exhaustingFrom the author of What I Lick Before Your Face comes this hilarious companion, Please Stop Touching Me ... and Other Haikus by Cats.Jamie Coleman returns with this brilliant collection of feline flights of fancy. His hilarious haikus take us inside the minds of our most popular pets revealing their inner-most secrets, their disdain for their owners and the poetry that is common to all cats.Featuring over 50 haikus complete with glorious images, this is a hysterical gift for cat lovers, cat haters, and poetry enthusiasts alike.
Please Take Me Home: The Story of the Rescue Cat
by Clare Campbell Christy CampbellIn Please Take Me Home, Clare Campbell takes us on a journey with the nation's rescue cats, from being treated as pests throughout history to being the pet of choice today.For a long time, stray cats in Britain were seen as a nuisance and hunted down as vermin. Having invited this wild, independent creature into our homes, humans did not extend their welcome for long. Over time, thousands of cats were subsequently abandoned and left to live on the margins of survival.There were, however, the kind few who sought to help. But these good spirited people were often scorned, even derided as 'mad'. A Princess of Wales was even told to stop helping lost cats in order to avoid a royal scandal; the story was kept a secret of state for years. It would take over a century for strays to become the beloved rescue cats of today, with some now gaining celebrity status, such as Downing Street's Larry or Street Cat Bob.Please Take Me Home is a fascinating and insightful history through the ages of the struggle for cats to exist in domesticity alongside mankind.
Plenty of Love to Go Round (Plumdog #2)
by Emma Chichester ClarkWhen Binky the cat moves in next door, Plum can't understand why everyone likes him so much. But she soon learns that there's no need to be jealous and there's plenty of love to go round. Inspired by her hugely popular Plumdog Blog, this charming story explores how to deal with feelings of jealousy.“Among the many flavours of children’s books, that of Emma Chichester Clark’s – funny, elegantand delicious"– Quentin Blake
Ploughing Rice Fields with Water Buffalo (large print)
by RnibThis image shows a Chinese farmer on the left and a buffalo on the right of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The image is surrounded by an image border. They are both facing to the right, walking in the brown muddy, shallow water of a paddy field. The farmer on the left is wearing a Chinese hat on the top of his head. A little bit of black hair pokes from under the hat to the left and right of his ear. One of his two eyes can be found. He wears a pale yellow short-sleeved shirt and long dark blue shorts. One of his two arms is shown hanging down and bent at the elbow then going right to hold the handle of the plough. His feet cannot be found as they are hidden by the water. From the curved plough handle the shaft of the plough goes down the page and slightly to the right. The plough blade is hidden in the mud and water and cannot be found. Halfway down the plough shaft is a plough arm which goes to the right. It finishes in a small circle which is the end of a bar. A rope is attached to the bar which goes up and right to the yoke on the buffalo. There is another rope tied to the other end of the bar which goes up on the other side of the buffalo to the other end of the yoke, also on the other side of the buffalo. This is not shown. Above the end of the bar is the tip of the buffalo's tail. From the hairy end of the tail it goes up the page to buffalo's bottom. The buffalo's big strong body is to the right of the tail. Just to the right of the top of the tail are some bumps sticking up, these are the pelvic bones pushing the skin up. To the right is a hump made by the shoulder bones. The leather yolk is hooked over this to take the strain of pulling the plough through the mud. The yolk is held in place by two smaller ropes that go around the buffalo's neck. The buffalo walks on its four legs but its hooves cannot be found as they are hidden by the water. To the right of the yoke is the buffalo's head. The head is seen from the side so only one horn, ear, eye and nostril can be found. At the top of the head is a horn sticking up. Down from this is an ear which is droopy and hangs down. To the right is an eye and at the end of the face to the right is a nostril. Down from this, part of the mouth is showing.
Ploughing Rice Fields with Water Buffalo (UEB contracted)
by RnibThis image shows a Chinese farmer on the left and a buffalo on the right of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The image is surrounded by an image border. They are both facing to the right, walking in the brown muddy, shallow water of a paddy field. The farmer on the left is wearing a Chinese hat on the top of his head. A little bit of black hair pokes from under the hat to the left and right of his ear. One of his two eyes can be found. He wears a pale yellow short-sleeved shirt and long dark blue shorts. One of his two arms is shown hanging down and bent at the elbow then going right to hold the handle of the plough. His feet cannot be found as they are hidden by the water. From the curved plough handle the shaft of the plough goes down the page and slightly to the right. The plough blade is hidden in the mud and water and cannot be found. Halfway down the plough shaft is a plough arm which goes to the right. It finishes in a small circle which is the end of a bar. A rope is attached to the bar which goes up and right to the yoke on the buffalo. There is another rope tied to the other end of the bar which goes up on the other side of the buffalo to the other end of the yoke, also on the other side of the buffalo. This is not shown. Above the end of the bar is the tip of the buffalo's tail. From the hairy end of the tail it goes up the page to buffalo's bottom. The buffalo's big strong body is to the right of the tail. Just to the right of the top of the tail are some bumps sticking up, these are the pelvic bones pushing the skin up. To the right is a hump made by the shoulder bones. The leather yolk is hooked over this to take the strain of pulling the plough through the mud. The yolk is held in place by two smaller ropes that go around the buffalo's neck. The buffalo walks on its four legs but its hooves cannot be found as they are hidden by the water. To the right of the yoke is the buffalo's head. The head is seen from the side so only one horn, ear, eye and nostril can be found. At the top of the head is a horn sticking up. Down from this is an ear which is droopy and hangs down. To the right is an eye and at the end of the face to the right is a nostril. Down from this, part of the mouth is showing.
Ploughing Rice Fields with Water Buffalo (UEB uncontracted)
by RnibThis image shows a Chinese farmer on the left and a buffalo on the right of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The image is surrounded by an image border. They are both facing to the right, walking in the brown muddy, shallow water of a paddy field. The farmer on the left is wearing a Chinese hat on the top of his head. A little bit of black hair pokes from under the hat to the left and right of his ear. One of his two eyes can be found. He wears a pale yellow short-sleeved shirt and long dark blue shorts. One of his two arms is shown hanging down and bent at the elbow then going right to hold the handle of the plough. His feet cannot be found as they are hidden by the water. From the curved plough handle the shaft of the plough goes down the page and slightly to the right. The plough blade is hidden in the mud and water and cannot be found. Halfway down the plough shaft is a plough arm which goes to the right. It finishes in a small circle which is the end of a bar. A rope is attached to the bar which goes up and right to the yoke on the buffalo. There is another rope tied to the other end of the bar which goes up on the other side of the buffalo to the other end of the yoke, also on the other side of the buffalo. This is not shown. Above the end of the bar is the tip of the buffalo's tail. From the hairy end of the tail it goes up the page to buffalo's bottom. The buffalo's big strong body is to the right of the tail. Just to the right of the top of the tail are some bumps sticking up, these are the pelvic bones pushing the skin up. To the right is a hump made by the shoulder bones. The leather yolk is hooked over this to take the strain of pulling the plough through the mud. The yolk is held in place by two smaller ropes that go around the buffalo's neck. The buffalo walks on its four legs but its hooves cannot be found as they are hidden by the water. To the right of the yoke is the buffalo's head. The head is seen from the side so only one horn, ear, eye and nostril can be found. At the top of the head is a horn sticking up. Down from this is an ear which is droopy and hangs down. To the right is an eye and at the end of the face to the right is a nostril. Down from this, part of the mouth is showing.
Poached: Inside the Dark World of Wildlife Trafficking (A Merloyd Lawrence Book)
by Rachel Love NuwerAn intrepid investigation of the criminal world of wildlife trafficking--the poachers, the traders, and the customers--and of those fighting against it Journalist Rachel Nuwer plunges the reader into the underground of global wildlife trafficking, a topic she has been investigating for nearly a decade. Our insatiable demand for animals -- for jewelry, pets, medicine, meat, trophies, and fur -- is driving a worldwide poaching epidemic, threatening the continued existence of countless species. Illegal wildlife trade now ranks among the largest contraband industries in the world, yet compared to drug, arms, or human trafficking, the wildlife crisis has received scant attention and support, leaving it up to passionate individuals fighting on the ground to try to ensure that elephants, tigers, rhinos, and more are still around for future generations. As Reefer Madness (Schlosser) took us into the drug market, or Susan Orlean descended into the swampy obsessions of TheOrchid Thief, Nuwer--an award-winning science journalist with a background in ecology--takes readers on a narrative journey to the front lines of the trade: to killing fields in Africa, traditional medicine black markets in China, and wild meat restaurants in Vietnam. Through exhaustive first-hand reporting that took her to ten countries, Nuwer explores the forces currently driving demand for animals and their parts; the toll that demand is extracting on species across the planet; and the conservationists, rangers, and activists who believe it is not too late to stop the impending extinctions. More than a depressing list of statistics, Poached is the story of the people who believe this is a battle that can be won, that our animals are not beyond salvation.
The Pocket Book of Bird Anatomy (RSPB)
by Marianne TaylorWhat is a bird? To answer that, we must understand how birds are different from all other living things and how they fit into the diversity of life on Earth.This excellent RSPB guide to bird anatomy looks at the avian body, system by system, how it evolved, and how it functions. Chapters explore traits that are unique to birds, including their remarkable one-way breathing cycle, their trimmed-down skeleton, how feathers permit flight, provide weather-proofing and add beauty, and the avian bill – a lightweight replacement for both teeth and food-handling forelimbs. Each chapter tackles a particular body system and includes detailed anatomical illustrations, from cells and organs to skeletons and muscles, to show how birds' anatomical adaptations enable all their physical feats and fascinating behaviour. Feature spreads offer more in-depth analysis on topics like birdsong, temperature control, ornamentation, unusual diets, social behaviour, nocturnal adaptations, mutation and natural selection.Featuring more than 300 diagrams and colour photos, this fascinating new book also looks at the human impact on the avian world and reveals how behaviour and anatomy work together to produce these vibrant living beings that delight and inspire us so much.
The Pocket Book of Bird Anatomy (RSPB)
by Marianne TaylorWhat is a bird? To answer that, we must understand how birds are different from all other living things and how they fit into the diversity of life on Earth.This excellent RSPB guide to bird anatomy looks at the avian body, system by system, how it evolved, and how it functions. Chapters explore traits that are unique to birds, including their remarkable one-way breathing cycle, their trimmed-down skeleton, how feathers permit flight, provide weather-proofing and add beauty, and the avian bill – a lightweight replacement for both teeth and food-handling forelimbs. Each chapter tackles a particular body system and includes detailed anatomical illustrations, from cells and organs to skeletons and muscles, to show how birds' anatomical adaptations enable all their physical feats and fascinating behaviour. Feature spreads offer more in-depth analysis on topics like birdsong, temperature control, ornamentation, unusual diets, social behaviour, nocturnal adaptations, mutation and natural selection.Featuring more than 300 diagrams and colour photos, this fascinating new book also looks at the human impact on the avian world and reveals how behaviour and anatomy work together to produce these vibrant living beings that delight and inspire us so much.
The Pocket Book of Insect Anatomy (RSPB)
by Marianne TaylorInsects live alongside us in great profusion – sometimes even in intimate proximity. Their importance to the ecosystems of our world, and to our own survival, cannot be overstated. But it can be challenging to relate to them as fellow living beings when their bodies' structure and function are so dramatically different from our own. This excellent RSPB guide to insect anatomy aims to demystify the way that insects live, from the fine detail of their internal processes to the way they co-exist with all other forms of life. Insects exhibit dizzying diversity across their millions of species. Among them are mighty hunters, voracious plant defoliators, deep divers, high-fliers, master builders and devoted parents. Within the vast nests of honey-bees, ants and termites, we see them come together to form a huge, complex, multifaceted living machine. All this variation and potential has come about through evolved modification of a simple but perfectly elegant body plan. Each chapter of this book tackles a particular body system or aspect of insect biology, from respiration to digestion, movement to metamorphosis. Using a step-by-step approach, the book breaks down structures and processes and explores the myriad ways these are expressed in different insect groups. Separate pages delve into particular aspects of insect biology and ecology, such as how their colours are formed and the biology behind their remarkable migratory behaviour. Featuring numerous diagrams and more than 200 colour photos, this user-friendly guide is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about these extraordinary animals that – in terms of numbers, if not size – dominate our planet today.
The Pocket Book of Insect Anatomy (RSPB)
by Marianne TaylorInsects live alongside us in great profusion – sometimes even in intimate proximity. Their importance to the ecosystems of our world, and to our own survival, cannot be overstated. But it can be challenging to relate to them as fellow living beings when their bodies' structure and function are so dramatically different from our own. This excellent RSPB guide to insect anatomy aims to demystify the way that insects live, from the fine detail of their internal processes to the way they co-exist with all other forms of life. Insects exhibit dizzying diversity across their millions of species. Among them are mighty hunters, voracious plant defoliators, deep divers, high-fliers, master builders and devoted parents. Within the vast nests of honey-bees, ants and termites, we see them come together to form a huge, complex, multifaceted living machine. All this variation and potential has come about through evolved modification of a simple but perfectly elegant body plan. Each chapter of this book tackles a particular body system or aspect of insect biology, from respiration to digestion, movement to metamorphosis. Using a step-by-step approach, the book breaks down structures and processes and explores the myriad ways these are expressed in different insect groups. Separate pages delve into particular aspects of insect biology and ecology, such as how their colours are formed and the biology behind their remarkable migratory behaviour. Featuring numerous diagrams and more than 200 colour photos, this user-friendly guide is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about these extraordinary animals that – in terms of numbers, if not size – dominate our planet today.
Pocket Cats: Friends Forever (Pocket Cats #9)
by Kitty WellsMaddy has always wanted a cat, but now she's got something even better - three small ceramic cats which come to life and give her magical powers!When not one, not two, but ALL THREE Pocket Cats come to life, Maddy knows she's in for a big adventure. Maddy is thrilled to see Greykin, Nibs and Ollie together, but triple magic must mean there's a BIG problem to solve. And there is! Poor Maddy is faced with the most difficult decision ever: if she helps her tiny friends, she'll lose them forever... But every cloud has a silver lining, and the little Pocket Cats use their magic powers to give Maddy the most wonderful farewell present she could imagine.
Pocket Cats: Magical Mayhem (Pocket Cats #8)
by Kitty WellsMaddy has always wanted a cat, but now she's got something even better - three small ceramic cats which come to life and give her magical powers!Maddy is delighted to see Nibs again, and she can't believe her new cat power - she can see ghosts! Maddy's Aunt Tilly's antique shop is being haunted and to undo the curse, Maddy must return an old gold locket to its rightful owner. But how will she figure out who the locket belongs to? With a little bit of magic and a lot of mayhem, Maddy and Nibs are determined to solve the spooky mystery!
Pocket Cats: Double Dare (Pocket Cats #7)
by Kitty WellsMaddy has always wanted a cat, but now she's got something even better - three small ceramic cats which come to life and give her magical powers!When Maddy becomes friends with Esme, the newest, coolest, most popular girl in her class, she can't believe her luck. She's even been invited to her sleepover! Maddy is thrilled, but what about her best friend, Rachel? And even more importantly, what about the problem that she and Greykin need to solve? They have to stop Esme doing the dares she loves so much, before something terrible happens. Will Maddy risk losing Esme's friendship to do the right thing?
Pocket Cats: Dancing Dreams (Pocket Cats #6)
by Kitty WellsMaddy has always wanted a cat, but now she's got something even better - three small ceramic cats which come to life and give her magical powers!Maddy can hardly wait to start classes at Summer Ballet School. And when Ollie comes to life again, everything is perfect! But of course they have a problem to solve... Maddy's new friend Anna is scared to tell her mum that she doesn't want to be a ballerina. Can Maddy's special cat magic help Anna stand up for her real hopes and dreams?
Pocket Cats: Cat Burglar (Pocket Cats #4)
by Kitty WellsMaddy has always wanted a cat, but now she's got something even better - three small ceramic cats which come to life and give her magical powers!There's a thief in Maddy's neighbourhood, and it's up to Maddy and Greykin to stop them! Determined to catch the thief red-handed, Maddy sets up a stakeout in the back garden. But everything goes wrong, and then something terrible happens: Greykin is stolen! Can Maddy stop the thieves on her own?
Pocket Cats: Feline Charm (Pocket Cats #3)
by Kitty WellsMaddy has always wanted a cat, but now she's got something even better - three small ceramic cats which come to life and give her magical powers! The third Pocket Cat has come to life, and this time the problem that needs solving is in Maddy's ballet class. Ollie's tingling whiskers tell him that Maddy's best friend is about to give up ballet, even though she loves it. Maddy uses her new magic power to make Rachel more confident, but when Rachel lands the star part in the ballet school's big show, Maddy is desperately jealous. On opening night, Rachel needs Maddy's cat magic more than ever, but is Maddy strong enough to put her best friend first?
Pocket Cats: Shadow Magic (Pocket Cats #2)
by Kitty WellsMaddy has always wanted a cat, but now she's got something even better - three small ceramic cats which come to life and give her magical powers! When Maddy discovers that another one of the cats has come to life, she can't wait to get to know her and start using her new magical power. But Nibs doesn't seem very friendly, and she's here for a reason - there's a problem to be solved.It doesn't take long for Maddy and Nibs to figure out who needs their help. Maddy's cousin is having trouble settling into her new school. She's so miserable that she's decided to run away. Can Maddy and Nibs use their Shadow Magic to stop her?