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Creating Chinese Ethnicity: Subei People in Shanghai, 1850-1980
Emily Honig
Manufacturer: Yale University Press
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"An important book that will be widely read by historians and social scientists alike. Anyone interested in modern Shanghai must read it." -- Jerry Dennerline, Amherst College Drawing on archival research and interviews conducted in Shanghei, this book describes the daily lives, occupations, and history of the Subei people -- and also examines how local origins, rather than race, religion, or nationality, came to define ethnic identities among the overwhelmingly Han population in China. Honig uncovers the roots of identity, prejudice, and social conflict that have been central to China's urban residents and that constitute ethnicity in a Chinese context.
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Work for yourself in the company of dogs. Enter the new and growing field of dog daycare! Whether just starting your daycare career or a seasoned veteran in the industry, this book provides proven techniques to give you a blueprint for success. You will discover - Basic information for starting a dog daycare including business resources, licensing information, zoning guidance, and legal, financial, and insurance concerns for the daycare owner. - Forms and record-keeping materials needed to operate a daycare. - How to provide a safe and stimulating environment that keeps the dogs healthy and happy and the staff safe. - Optional money-making services that daycare centers can provide. - Ideas for cost-effective marketing of the daycare business. - Troubleshooting ideas including how to handle clients with aggressive dogs, dealing with contagious diseases and expelling dogs from daycare. - How to monitor the relationships within a pack of dogs and identify control measures that can be used to maintain stability.
Customer Reviews:
Great Seller--Great Service.......2007-06-08
The book came in warp speed and was even better than described.
excellent book!.......2007-05-05
Robin really knows the daycare business and if you are even remotely considering this challenging but rewarding field, this book is a must for your library!! some additional advice... (my pet business dot com) offers a Doggie Daycare bundle featuring Robin's DVD along with some additional business information ;)
GREAT INSIGHTS!.......2007-01-09
Bennett does and excellent job of giving an overview of how to run a daycare facility. I have found this book insightful and useful in my day-to-day operations.
Excellent resource!.......2006-12-25
I got this book to learn about the dog daycare business and it has great tips and ideas that the average person wouldn't think about. I learned a great deal about dog daycares and how to set one up. The author is definitely very well versed in the business and I don't doubt her credibility in the business.
The ONLY disappointing thing about this book is the number of grammatical errors like: if instead of in, an instead of as, etc. Things that spell check doesn't recognize.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone seeking information on the dog daycare business, the only downfall is the need for a better proofreader.
An easy-to-use guide to the lifestyle and obligations of a dog daycare services owner.......2006-03-12
All About Dog Daycare: A Blueprint For Success is an easy-to-use guide to the lifestyle and obligations of a dog daycare services owner. With All About Dog Daycare presented as a "user-friendly" introduction and exploration of everything necessary to get started. The reader will discover and understanding of the basic and general information needed to start a dog daycare including licensing zoning, guidance and legal, financial, and insurance concerns for the daycare owner, forms and record-keeping materials needed to operate a daycare, how to provide a safe and stimulating environment that keeps the dogs healthy and happy, optional money-making services that daycare centers may provide, troubleshooting ideas, how to deal with aggressive dog's owners, expulsion issues, and how to monitor relationships with certain groupings of dogs and identify control measures that can be used to maintain stability. All About Dog Daycare is very strongly recommended to all aspiring dog daycare owners, as well as the general dog owners seeking good day care arrangements for their animal companion.
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The definitive guide to the Australian Shepherd dog. Includes updated information on selection, care, training, grooming, health, herding, agility, showing, other activities, genetics and breeding, as well as a detailed history of the breed. This enormous 3rd edition also includes information on Miniature Australian Shepherds. Hardcover, heavily illustrated, including a color section.
Customer Reviews:
Sticks to breed specifics; want more color photos.......2007-09-28
This book was recommended highly, and I was not disappointed! The information coverage is all that I expected and more. So many dog books digress into information that applies to all dogs, but this one sticks to breed specifics.
There is only one thing I would improve in future editions: more photos in color. However, knowing that many of the historical photos were originally in black & white, I would not edit them out... the idea is merely to add more full-color recent photos, especially showing the full range of Aussie activities, trials, games, etc. One can never see too many beautiful Aussies!
the essential aussie book.......2007-03-23
Loved all the info and the detailed account of where these amazing dogs come from. As I anticipate the arrival of my first Aussie puppy I have read and reread the puppy portions. I love that they included a chapter on the Mini-Aussie which is what I am getting. They are not some freakish version, only developed by breeding some of the finest smaller Aussies. I will keep this book as a reference forever. A fabulous gift for the Aussie owner.
All the basics of the breed, and the show business for Aussies, are thoroughly explained in this 'bible' of detail.......2007-01-07
This is no light coverage from an outsider, but an in-depth survey of the Australian Shepard breed by a third generation breeder who has been involved in their training and upkeep since childhood. And if ALL ABOUT AUSSIES: THE AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD A TO Z sounds familiar, that's because it appears here in a brand new 3rd updated edition which offers not just new photos, but a new chapter devoted to Miniature Aussies. All the basics of the breed, and the show business for Aussies, are thoroughly explained in this 'bible' of detail, highly recommended.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
All About Aussies.......2006-11-10
This book is an excellent resource for the pet owner, breeder and judge. I would highly recommend this book as it is very thorough.
Big book, but easy reading.......2006-11-05
I bought this book as we were researching the Australian Shepherd breed. I found it very helpful and complete. It was also easy reading. I seemed to finish the book in no time at all.
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Would you like to build a better bond with your dog? Make new friends? Travel to new places? Accept new challenges? You can do it all through the sport of agility. Agility blends desire, control training and athletic ability into a rip-roaring good time. All healthy dogs can enjoy agility work, releasing their energy constructively and learning how to be under control even when they're in high spirits.
All About Agility explains how to get involved in this exciting canine sport, including training tips for every challenge on the course. Learn how the sport has evolved, how the courses differ in different organizations and what the rules and titles are. Find out what to expect at a competition and how to prepare. Get training tips from the top pros, including:
- Stuart Mah
- S. Shane McConnell
- Harry and Pat Guticz
- Mike Bond
- Richard Budny
The Revised Edition includes the new AKC Jumpers With Weaves classes, revised USDAA jump heights and all the latest information on the fastest-growing sport in the canine world.
"Written in an easily readable, upbeat style, this book has much to offer both the agility novice and the experienced competitor…Chances are you will be tempted to start out as soon as you can with your own agility star." —AKC Gazette
Customer Reviews:
Only an Introduction..........2004-03-06
All About Agility is tastefully written book which is exactly as the title says... all about agility! This book covers the basics, like the origin and history of agility, along with the organizations, titles, and rules. It focuses on AKC, UKC, and USDAA mainly, but mentions NADAC in passing.
After a history lesson and the rules of engagement, the author goes on to a section on teaching the individual obstacles. I was a little disappointed in the "bare-bones" guide, but like I said it is a great introduction to the sport. She thoroughly covers each obstacle, how to teach it, and how to solve problems you may encounter. She tends to present only her method and not mention other possibilities (as in the weaves or teeter) but her methods are safe and effective so it isn't too much of a concern.
Good Points for this book:
· "Training Tips from the Pros" section is really helpful, especially for the beginner
· Includes a guide to events and your first trial
· Also introduces a few other ideas for fun with fido, such as flyball and therapy work
· Has a VERY complete listing of organizations, agility equipment suppliers, agility/flyball clubs, and therapy dog associations in the US and Canada
Flaws/negative comments:
· In general, a little surfacy. There is no talk of training for excellence and drilling. It's very "just-for-fun" oriented
· NO sequence work is introduced. That would be fine if there was a sequel, but there isn't!
· No course diagrams, proofing diagrams, or handling/body cue examples.
· Really needs an instructor's guidance to achieve any training
This book is not the best, but by far not the worst! It is a great introduction for those who are thinking about agility as a "fun thing to do" or a new hobby. It clearly outlines the basics for those with absolutely no experience and is an encouragement to join a class and learn more! It is sure to hook some new agility fanatics!
Gotta read this book if you are thinking about doing agility.......2000-02-28
This book is wonderfull for people just getting started in the sport of agility.It covers everything you need to know like the different organizations, training, and basicaly everything you need to know before realy thinking about doing agility with Beau.This book is great,it answered all of my questions and I'm sure it'll answer all of yours.
Excallent Book Its REally good!.......2000-01-27
This book will help you find agility clubs in your state, tell you all the equipment that is used. It is a book for begginers not very much for older experenced people.
This book is excellent!! A must have for Agility lovers!.......1999-07-31
This book is perfect for those who are interested in learning more about Agility. It includes information that pretains to people just getting into the sport as well as tips for those who are already involved. It's detailed descriptions make it easy to follow even if one doesn't know the inside lingo. The exercises and training techniques worked wonders on my dog and I'm sure it will help you too!
Nice introduction to the sport, but not much more........1998-08-28
This is a nice book for someone looking to get into agility. Lots of good photos, and information on the obstacles, the various organizations, etc. Good information on preparing to go to your first show. Not much here for the experienced competitor.
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The Boston Terrier And All About It - A Practical, Scientific, And Up To Date Guide To The Breeding Of The American Dog (A Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic) By Edward Axtell A VINTAGE DOG BOOKS CLASSIC REPRINT This excellent and important work on the Boston Terrier or "American Dog", was first published in Battle Creek U.S.A. in 1910. It is now both expensive and very hard to locate in its first edition. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS have republished it, using the original text and photographs, as part of their CLASSIC BREED BOOKS series. The author was proprietor of St. Botolph Kennels, member of The Boston Terrier Club of New York and a leading light in Boston Terrier circles of that era. The book consists of one hundred and fifty two pages plus twenty four pages of vintage photographs of famous dogs. Some fifteen comprehensive chapters deal with the Boston Terrier's origins from an English bull dog cross, through to its early breeding and management: The Boston Terrier. - The Boston Terrier Club and Official Standard. - Kenneling. - Hints on Breeding. - Rearing. - Breeding for Size. - Breeding for Good Disposition. - Breeding for a Vigorous Constitution. - Breeding for Colour and Markings. - Sales. - Boston Terrier Type and the Standard. - Picture Taking. - Conclusions. - Technical Terms Used in Relation to the Boston Terrier. Etc. This is fascinating read, and highly recommended for any Boston Terrier enthusiast or historian of the breed, which also contains much information that is still practical and useful today. Many of the earliest dog breed books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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Bred to meld the strength of the Bulldog with the agility, intelligence and impishness of the Terrier, these dogs are funny, unique family dogs. Drewes covers the breed from 'nose to tail' and from origin to future.
Customer Reviews:
Still very good.......2006-09-06
No one has more experience with Aussies than Jean Hartnagle, and her book is still unsurpassed as the authoritative work on the breed. You would have to buy 3 other books to get all the info in this one.
An excellent book, but some info outdated.......1997-11-17
This is an essential reference for any Aussie lover. It has good pictures and a few pedigrees of foundation dogs. Some of the training and showing information is outdated, I think, since new positive training methods work better.
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All About the Bull Terrier (All About)
Tom Horner
Manufacturer: Viking Pr
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Bull Terriers explained.......2004-04-30
Tom horner does a fantastic job of explaining all about the bull terrier
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A book about the death of a pet. . .for children of all ages. This book is unique because of the scrapbook in the back for children to write down memories of their beloved pet. Rafferty is a family dog that gets very sick. The family makes the difficult decision to end his life. Talks about remembering your pet and grieving the loss.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent scrapbook and epilogue but ..........2005-10-29
The scrapbook is a really neat feature. The commentary on pages 10 and 11 called "For this important time" which states things like sending a note to school and things like that when the pet dies is also very well written.
The mom's story about the cat dying "in her sleep" bothered me (and contradicted text about not using sleep references on pages 10 and 11). Miss Bertie discusses how someone poisoned her dog when she was 15 and she talked about an old dog who died and then the very old (90)owner died the next day. I think those items could be a little confusing to a young child. As I said though, the epilogue and the scrapbook are WONDERFUL.
If your pet has died, you want this.......1999-12-22
It's a beautiful book and it helped both me and my children when our dog had to be put down. It's precious and it's helpful. You know you're not alone when you read Rafferty.
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excellent book.......2004-05-25
i have been breeding saints for several years now, and this is a very good resource book...some of the information is not practical(like make him tripe to eat); but you are able to infer and obtain basic information....saint bernards are the most loveable dogs in the world, if possible everyone should have one!!
The complete book of the St. Bernard.......2000-08-19
This is exactly the book I was looking for as someone with a brand new St. Bernard puppy. The history helps to know how the St. Bernard developed its temperment and size. The care and training sections are excellent, giving everything from diet suggestions to tips and cautions in training, housing, and playing with your puppy. Although I will probably never have a show dog, I also appreciated those sections that explained what breeders are striving to achieve with the St. Bernard with size, coloring, and build.
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Is a Paw a Foot?: All About Measurement (Artlist Collection: the Dog)
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