(M)ein Freund Auf 4 Pfoten / My 4-legged Friend


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Dieses unterhaltsame, leicht verständliche und reich bebilderte Buch - geschrieben von einer Hundebesitzerin- und -therapeutin für HundeliebhaberInnen ab 12 Jahren - gibt kurz Aufschluss über die Abstammung von Hunden, informiert über die richtige HALTUNG und BEHANDLUNG von Hunden, klärt aber auch darüber auf, wie man mit Hunden NICHT umgehen soll und führt schließlich auf anschauliche Art und Weise in das CLICKERTRAINING ein, das darauf abzielt, der Intelligenz und Lernfähigkeit des Hundes gerecht zu werden und ihm spielerisch verschiedene Tricks beizubringen, die nicht nur dem Hund Spaß machen, sondern letztlich zu einer Vertiefung der Bindung zwischen Tier und Mensch führen soll. --------------------------------------------- This entertaining, easy to understand and richly illustrated book gives a short description of the origin of dog breeds, informs about the correct CARE and TREATMENT of dogs and also explains what should definitely be avoided. In addition, the book introduces the reader in a clear and descriptive manner to CLICKER TRAINING, which aims at taking the dog's intelligence and learning capabilities into consideration and to teach him various tricks in a playful manner. This not only is a lot of fun for the dog, but ultimately also leads to a strengthening of the bond between the animal and the human being. This book has been written for dog lovers from 12 years of age by a dog owner who is also a qualified canine [behavioral] therapist.




Studien und Plaudereien


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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.




German Phonetics and Phonology


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8.2.1. Consonants




Using German Synonyms


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This book, designed for students who have already developed a basic competence in German, aims to broaden and improve their vocabulary by providing detailed information on groups of German words with related meanings. It is invaluable as a guide to finding the right word for the context. In order to enhance understanding of the structure of the German vocabulary, groups of synonyms are organised under German (rather than English) headwords. All entries are accompanied by an example of usage and English glosses and there are two indexes allowing users quickly to locate words in German or English. The book takes full account of register variation, indicating the degree of formal or informal use, and reflects regional usage especially in Austria and Switzerland. It is an essential reference for intermediate and advanced students as well as teachers and other professional linguists seeking access to the finer nuances of the German language.




A Starry Ticket


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Forever Wandering


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Hello Emilie's Guide to Reconnecting with Our Natural World.




Wild Equids


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The first expert synthesis of the diverse studies conducted on wild equids worldwide. Wild horses, zebras, asses, and feral equines exhibit intriguing and complex social structures that captivate the human imagination and elicit a wide range of emotions that influence conservation and management efforts. This book, spearheaded by Jason I. Ransom and Petra Kaczensky, brings together the world's leading experts on equid ecology, management, and conservation to provide a synthesis of what is known about these iconic species and what needs to be done to prevent losing some of them altogether. The most comprehensive conservation book on wild equids in decades, this title will enlighten not only equid researchers, but also mammalogists, conservationists, and equine professionals. Readers will find new insight into the lives of the world's horses, zebras, and asses, understand the basis of our relationships with these animals, and develop a greater understanding of where equids come from and why they are worth conserving. Included in this book are detailed, state-of-the-science syntheses on Social structure, behavior, and cognition Habitat and diet Ecological niches Population dynamics Roles of humans in horse distribution through time Human dimensions and the meaning of wild Management of free-roaming horses Captive breeding of wild equids Conservation of wild equids Conservation of migrations Reintroductions Genetics and paleogenetics




In the Never Ever Wood


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Here are sixty stories, selected and retold by fairy-tale lover Linda Rode. Smaller folks, who have the stories read to them, as well as self-readers, will derive an equal amount of pleasure from this book. It is a comprehensive collection that will open up the wide, wide world of fairy tales and other folklore to children. A short annotation at the end of each story points out the land of origin and puts the stories from Africa, Europe, the East and other parts of the world in context with one another. Fiona Moodie’s evocative illustrations are drypoint etches printed by hand and painted afterwards – an intricate process that took more than two years to complete. The enchanting results make this book an art treasure for everyone privileged enough to receive it.







A Basic Vocabulary of Scientific and Technological German


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A Basic Vocabulary of Scientific and Technological German is a collection of common scientific and technological terms used in many fields in science, commerce, and industry. This book provides the most commonly used German terms and words in the applied and pure sciences, such as anatomy and physiology, and in commerce and industry. The author explains German grammar particularly as it is used in modern scientific and research papers. He introduces the concept of separable and inseparable compounds and explains sample uses. Like in English, he also explains how words are compounded and const ...