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The first book to address the training needs and distinctions of dogs shown in conformation competition and Obedience Trials together, Dual Ring Dog also introduces Obedience training for retired show dogs.... More

This chronicle of the majestic eagle explains why this creature has been so revered throughout the history of humankind. From ancient times to the present, civilizations have used teh eagle as the symbol of their power, strength and courage. This book is packed with stories, anecdotes, quotes and pr... More

Though the Plains have been in economic and population decline since the twenties, they are actually within reach of vibrant ecological sustainability. This visionary book offers a constructive alternative to the deterioration of cattle ranching, depletion of underground water, and dependency on out... More

Recent developments and interventions in the field of sustainable development have made this revised and updated third edition of "An Introduction to Sustainable Development" particularly timely as the world rises to the challenge of determining the prospects of sustainable development in the future... More

This book develops a new, critical approach to global environmental politics. Instead of simply advocating the construction of new international institutions to respond to such challenges, it argues that the construction of alternative social and political structures is necessary. After an examinati... More

James Grace discusses structural equation modeling and iterative partial least squares analysis, as well as the kinds of methods that need to be developed to gain a greater understanding of complex natural systems. There is increasing recognition that ecological systems are so complex that major adv... More

In this ambitious history of wolves in America, and of the humans who have hated and then loved them, Coleman investigates a fraught relationship between the two species and uncovers a tragic misunderstanding. 3 maps, 5 graphs, 16 halftones.Over a continent and three centuries, American livestock ow... More

Fascinating and instantly recognisable, flatfishes are unique in their asymmetric postlarval body form. With over 700 extant species recognised and a distribution stretching across the globe this group of fishes are of considerable research interest and provide a major contribution to recreational a... More

Are you at the end of your leash with your dog? Tried everything and nothing seems to work? Don't give up hope-- your dog can be DogPerfect, too, with the simple training instructions in this book. DogPerfect takes you through the basics step-by-step. Chapters include: Who Is Your Dog, and How Does ... More

Charting the breed's meteoric rise to fame and analyzing the breed Standard for first-time owners or longtime fanciers, Barbara Stubbs offers a detailed focus on trimming and grooming, families of top winners and producers, breeding, and breed-specific care essentials.... More

Now in paperback, "Green Development" analyzes the evolution of the concept of "sustainable development," and assesses how this can be applied in the real world. William Adams questions the established understanding of the problems of environment and development, stressing the inadequacy of a narrow... More

This book focuses on introduced plant species: their origins and impacts on native vegetation and ecosystems as well as the potential for their control. Aimed at advanced students and land managers concerned with plant community conservation, it includes practical explanations, case studies and an i... More

Until very recently, studies of the environmental movement have been heavily biased towards the North Atlantic world. Citizens of the world's poorest regions, ran the conventional wisdom, had nothing to gain from environmental concerns; they were 'too poor to be green'.Guha and Martinez-Alier articu... More

An official study of the breed whose origins are lost in the shadows of history, here is authoritative information from global development to choosing and caring for the dog -- whether worker's companion or show star.... More

"The New Encyclopedia of Aquatic Life is a comprehensive reference work that examines the behavior"The New Encyclopedia of Aquatic Life is a comprehensive reference work that examines the behavior... More

"Mark Barrow has written an admirably comprehensive, penetrating, and very readable treatment of the history of ornithology, one that fills a gaping hole in the history of science as well as ornithological literature. This book will surely be the standard account for many years to come."--David E. A... More

In this tightly researched and incendiary book, "communications rottweiler" Sharon Beder exposes how our community values have been sacrificed by economic and political power brokers--today's free market missionaries--on the altar of free market economics. Beder shows how throughout the twentieth ce... More