THE INSPIRATION FOR THE NETFLIX FILM PENGUIN BLOOM“A triumph that will make your heart soar” (Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus), this true story follows a family’s journey of recovery, hope, and courage as they nurse an injured magpie back to health—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Blue Day Book.When Sam Bloom suffers a near fatal fall during a vacation, she is left paralyz...

THE INSPIRATION FOR THE NETFLIX FILM PENGUIN BLOOM“A triumph that will make your heart soar” (Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus), this true story follows a family’s journey of recovery, hope, and courage as they nurse an injured magpie back to health—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Blue Day Book.When Sam Bloom suffers a near fatal fall during a vacation, she is left paralyz...

The acclaimed author's memoir of life with an African grey parrot offers "a thoughtful and generous celebration of minds and bodies different from our own" ( Times Literary Supplement, UK).For thirty years, Brian Brett shared his office and his life with Tuco, a remarkable parrot given to asking questions such as "Whaddya know?" and announcing "Party time!" when guests showed up at Brett's farm. Although Brett bought Tuco on a whim, he gradually realized t...

Parrotlets are the smallest companion parrots, but they have all the personality of macaws. Parrotlet owners need to be able to meet the needs of these playful and sassay birds. This book provides essential care information about keeping these intelligent and outgoing parrots in your home. Expertly written in an easy-to-understand styl, this book covers all seven species of parrotlets. This book discusses all the vital topics for proper parrotlet care including selecting the cage, perches,...

This is our seventh set of Happy, Healthy Pet titles. These are books pet owners can turn to for the essential information they need to raise a healthy pet. All books contain information on:feedinghousinggroominghealth carewhat to expect from the petbasic trainingAs our series expands and focuses on different kinds of pets, the emphasis remains on making the pet a companion. In addition, owners of more unusual p...

Anyone who has fallen under the spell of the hummingbird will treasure this lovable true story of a young ruby-throated hummingbird who becomes part of someone's household and life.57 full-color photographs and 10 black-and-white drawings.

This is our seventh set of Happy, Healthy Pet titles. Like the others, they are books pet owners can turn to for the essential information they need to raise a healthy pet. All books contain information onfeedinghousinggroominghealth carewhat to expect from the petbasic trainingAs our series expands and focuses on different kinds of pets, the emphasis remains on making the pet a companion.In add...

It is a general truism that since duck was largely seen as game, ordinary people didn’t keep them. It is only comparatively recently that people have begun enjoying duck meat. However, there are many excellent reasons for keeping ducks in the garden, not least that they lay eggs and taste supreme. This short-e guide introduce you to ducks and explain about feeding, housing, eggs, breeds and diseases. Paul Peacock is an expert on plants, gardening and...

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs—now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!With a chirpy "voice" and quirky personality, the cockatiel is the most popular companion bird. Cockatiels are not big talkers, but most can whistle. This fun guide will help you from the initial "get acquainted" period throughout your bird's life with information on:Selecting a healthy bird

"The Urban Hen" is the perfect companion for the city poultry keeper and shows you how to maintain a happy, healthy garden or backyard flock in towns and cities. Paul Peacock shows you how to: find the best poultry for the small garden and house them properly, feed your birds, tune in to their daily needs and enjoy your own eggs; avoid annoying the neighbours by showing that it is possible to keep poultry without attracting unwelcome pests; recognise healthy happy birds and learn their dai...

At last, a book for pet owners that focuses on administering first aid to birds. You'll not only learn step-by-step information on emergency situations bird owners might encounter, you'll also learn how to quickly save your bird's life by taking action, and how to prevent emergencies by feeding your bird a balanced diet, regularly trimming his wings and nails and bird-proofing your home. First Aid for Birds is written by an expert and includes instructions on monitoring your bird's health ...

Debbie Noble has years of experience as a personal pet trainer and has successfully trained many household animals, from guinea pigs to dogs, from parrots to horses, and many, many more.Using her own personal methods and techniques, Debbie is known to help people work with new or troublesome pets to say hello to the best behaved and happiest personal pets around.With her new range of books, you can say goodbye to expensive pet trainers that could cost you thousands of dolla...