Diseases of Wild Waterfowl

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This second edition of the only reference devoted to diseases of wild waterfowl has been completely revised to include several new viral agents and toxins. The entire text reflects an increased emphasis on the relationships among habitat, management, and the occurrence of disease. Chapter format is consistent throughout, with the cause ecology, clinical and pathologic features, diagnostic techniques, significance, and remedial management of each disease described. Among the highlights are a chapter on diagnostic techniques (which includes the necropsy procedure) and an extensive reference list.

Neotropical Savannas and Seasonally Dry Forests: Plant Diversity, Biogeography, and Conservation (Systematics Association Special Volume)

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The first systematic treatment
The first extensive compilation focused specifically upon patterns of plant biodiversity in the species-rich savannas

Neotropical Savannas and Seasonally Dry Forests: Plant Diversity, Biogeography, and Conservation (Systematics Association Special Volume)

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The Ecology of Neotropical Savannas

ASIN: 0849329876

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This volume is the first extensive compilation of the patterns of plant biodiversity in the species-rich savannas and seasonally dry forests of the neotropics. Focusing on the molecular phylogenies and population genetics for uncovering biogeographic history, it addresses three questions: Where are the centers of species-richness and endemism that make up the floras of these ecosystems? How and why did this endemism and diversity arise? Are these ecosystems adequately protected, and if not how can this be best achieved? It also looks at evolutionary history, including links to the development of analogous vegetation in Africa. According to the Midwest Book Review (August 2006) this work is "...a seminal and necessary addition to professional and academic library Biological Sciences and Environmental Studies reference collections."

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The first systematic treatment.......2006-08-12

This book is the result of a plant diversity symposium that composed part of a conference held at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh in September 2003. As with most scientific books of this type where the information is the result of research that was conducted very recently, there are numerous contributors, more than fifty. They come from most of the world: England, United States, Bolivia, Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, Switzerland, France, and many others.

Most of the book covers Latin and South America with discussions on the types of plants found in these environments. Only one chapter is devoted to Africa, the other large area where savannas and seasonally dry forests are to be found. And it primarily discusses the differences.

This is the first extensive compilation of the patterns of plant diversity in these neotropical ecosystems. It is a monumental work.

The first extensive compilation focused specifically upon patterns of plant biodiversity in the species-rich savannas .......2006-08-09

Collaboratively compiled, organized and edited by the team of R. Toby Pennington, James A Ratter (both of whom are with the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh) and Gwilym P. Lewis (from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew), "Neotropical Savannas And Seasonally Dry Forests: Plant Diversity, Biogeography, And Conservations" is the latest addition to the prestigious 'Systematics Association Special Volumes' series (under the general editorial supervision of Alan Warren (Department of Zoology, The Natural History Museum, London, England) and the first extensive compilation focused specifically upon patterns of plant biodiversity in the species-rich savannas and seasonally dry forests of the neotropics. This scholarly and expert 484-page overview (contributed to by 59 contributors from around the world) succinctly summarizes what is currently known of the evolutionary history of these particular ecosystems, including links to the development of analogous vegetation in Africa. "Neotropical Savannas And Seasonally Dry Forests" focus on plant biodiversity and the molecular phylogenies and molecular population genetics for uncovering the biogeographic history of these ecosystems making it a seminal and necessary addition to professional and academic library Biological Sciences and Environmental Studies reference collections.

Captive Birds in Health and Disease: Produced in Cooperation With the World Pheasant Association

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Captive Birds in Health and Disease: Produced in Cooperation With the World Pheasant Association
John E. Cooper , and Margaret Cooper
Manufacturer: Hancock House Publishing
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The Ecology of Wildlife Diseases

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ASIN: 0198506198

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Recent outbreaks of disease in domestic animals, humans and wildlife illustrate the relative importance of infectious diseases and the vulnerability of susceptible animals. Why do such diseases emerge? What are the factors that lead to dramatic epidemics? How can we apply our knowledge to improve the methods of control? These are just some of the questions addressed in this book, which seeks to develop and apply an ecological approach to an understanding of epidemiology in wild animal populations. The development of mathematical models in the dynamics of infectious diseases is a field that has seen rapid growth over the last decade. There is now a need to challenge these models with the data and to bring vets and field workers closer to the disease issues. This book was conceived to identify the exciting questions and set the future research agenda. 50 of the most active workers met in Trento, northern Italy, to brainstorm the issues, and from this the editors have moulded a synthesis that captures the excitement and importance of this expanding field.

Field Manual of Wildlife Diseases : General Field Procedures and Diseases of Birds (Info rmation and Technology Report, 1999-001 ADA371843/Ll)

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Field Manual of Wildlife Diseases : General Field Procedures and Diseases of Birds (Info rmation and Technology Report, 1999-001 ADA371843/Ll)

Manufacturer: U S Geological Survey
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Care of the Wild Feathered & Furred: Treating and Feeding Injured Birds and Animals

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Care of the Wild, Feathered & Furred: Treating and Feeding I
A Wonderful Book. . .
Use with caution
"Revised" but not by much

Care of the Wild Feathered & Furred: Treating and Feeding Injured Birds and Animals
Mae Hickman , Maxine Guy , and Stephen Levine
Manufacturer: M. Kesend Pub.
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Good Basic Information.......2004-01-30

I got this book when I became interested in wildlife rehabilitation. I read it and then started volunteering at a wildlife rehab center. The information in this book helped to give me a head-start in caring for the animals at the center (tho nothing takes the place of hands-on). I recommended it as a good starting point.

Care of the Wild, Feathered & Furred: Treating and Feeding I.......2003-06-24

This is a great basic book for anyone rehabbing wild birds or mammels. Some things are outdated and you should always seek the advise of someone more experienced in rehabbing for their advise (or a Vet knowlegeable with wildlife)if you aren't sure or contact the National Wildlife Rehabilitation Ass. (NWRA). Always ask yourself, what does it's parents do for it or how does it survive in the wild.I found Practical Wildlife Care, by Les Stoker to be a more indepth, very helpful book to use and add to my ever-growing library

A Wonderful Book. . ........2002-07-16

This book is really helpful to me because I am currently taking care of a wild baby bird.I read information on how to feed it,treat any injuries,and the importance of a nest and warmth.The bird is doing really well now.Care of the Wild,Feathered,and Furred also has lots of information on squirrels and other small mammals.

Use with caution.......2001-03-30

This is a handy book to have on any rehabbers bookshelf. HOWEVER, it better not be the only one. Much of the information it contains is old - much advancement has been made over 25 years of rehabbing animals and even though this book has been "revised and updated" the diets and feeding information seem to have remained the same. For example - baby birds should not be encouraged to drink milk or water. You are more likely to drown them than help them. Baby birds get their water from the food their parents (or rehabber) properly provides. Still, as a resource for splinting and caring for injuries, there is some valuable information. Just be sure to supplement it with some newer publications as well.

"Revised" but not by much.......2000-07-03

I compared the 1998 "revised" edition with the original 1973 edition and found that the number of pages were exactly the same. The differences between the latest and the first editions are virtually undetectable so if you are thinking of replacing your first edition with the latest, don't bother.

Animals As Monitors of Environmental Pollutants

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Animals As Monitors of Environmental Pollutants
Symposium on Pathobiology of Environmental Pollutants: Animal Models and Wildlife as Monitors (1977 : University of Connecticut)
Manufacturer: Natl Academy Pr
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ASIN: 030902871X

Animals in Wildlife: Biology, Behavior and Vectors for Disease: Index for New Information

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Animals in Wildlife: Biology, Behavior and Vectors for Disease: Index for New Information
Bruce J. McNally
Manufacturer: Abbe Pub Assn of Washington Dc
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Biological Control of Vertebrate Pests: The History of Myxomatosis, an Experiment in Evolution

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Biological Control of Vertebrate Pests: The History of Myxomatosis, an Experiment in Evolution
Frank Fenner , and Bernardino Fantini
Manufacturer: CABI
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ASIN: 0851993230

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Biological control is a common and cost-effective way of controlling insect pests and weeds, but it has been ineffective for the control of vertebrate pests. The only successful examples are the use of myxomatosis and rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus to control rabbits in Australia. This book provides an authoritative account of biological control of vertebrate pests in general and of myxomatosis in particular. It describes in detail the natural history of myxoma virus in American rabbits and the history of its introduction into European rabbits. The changes in rabbit and virus over the period of forty years provide a classic example of the coevolution of a virus and its host. The book then describes rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus, which has been spreading in Australia for only three years but is proving an effective means to control pests. The book is a useful resource for veterinarians, zoologists, pest management scientists, and historians of science.

Care of the Wild: Family First Aid for All Wild Creatures

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Care of the Wild: Family First Aid for All Wild Creatures
W. J. Jordan , and John Hughes
Manufacturer: Rawson Assoc
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ASIN: 0892562269

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Stephen Hawking is arguably the most famous scientist in the world, and many of us may know that black holes are his forte, but do we really have any idea what a black hole is? In this remarkably engaging book, Paul Strathern not only demystifies Hawking's universe-expanding theories, but helps readers appreciate why such knowledge is essential for anyone who wants to more fully understand the world around them.Just a few of the big ideas featured in Hawking & Black Holes are: how the universe originated and what this has to do with black holes how the big bang actually worked why black holes aren't actually black Is a Unified Theory of Everything possible (the ultimate Big Idea)?

Hawking & Black Holes also portrays the iron-willed determination of a man who continues to search for the key to understanding the cosmos, despite the devastating effects of motor neuron disease. Brilliantly simplifying the most complex ideas, Hawking & Black Holes will help you grasp the universe in ways you never thought possible.

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Strathern Tackles Science & Scientists.......1999-09-21

Paul Strathern, author of the outstanding Philosophers in 90 Minutes series, hits the mark once more in a series about scientists. In this work, he gives the reader a comprehensive yet brief overview of Stephen Hawking's life & works. Strathern, as usual, is entertaining, informative & funny. Strathern cuts through the vernacular & brings the subject matter in plain, direct language. This book is definately a winner!

Interstellar Dust and Related Topics (International Astronomical Union Symposia)

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Interstellar Dust and Related Topics (International Astronomical Union Symposia)

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Physics of the Galaxy and Interstellar Matter (Topics in Current Chemistry)

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Physics of the Galaxy and Interstellar Matter (Topics in Current Chemistry)
Helmut Scheffler
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Topics in Interstellar Matter (Astrophysics and Space Science Library)

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Topics in Interstellar Matter (Astrophysics and Space Science Library)

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Interstellar matter: An entry from Thomson Gale's
<i>Gale Encyclopedia of Science, 3rd ed.</i>

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Interstellar matter: An entry from Thomson Gale's Gale Encyclopedia of Science, 3rd ed.
Paul A. Heckert
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000M5A6DY

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The “Gale Encyclopedia of Science” is written at a level somewhere between the introductory sources and the highly technical texts currently available. This six-volume set covers all major areas of science and engineering, as well as mathematics and the medical and health sciences, while providing a comprehensive overview of current scientific knowledge and technology. Alphabetically arranged entries provide a user-friendly format that makes the broad scope of information easy to access and decipher. Entries typically describe scientific concepts, provide overviews of scientific areas and, in some cases, define terms.

Topics in Interstellar Matter: Invited Reviews Given for Commission 34 (Interstellar Matter) of the International Astronomical U

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Topics in Interstellar Matter: Invited Reviews Given for Commission 34 (Interstellar Matter) of the International Astronomical U
Hugo Van., Ed. Woerden
Manufacturer: D. Reidel
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