The Cockapoo Handbook


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NEW 2020 edition of The № 1 Bestselling Book on Cockapoos! More training tips & latest up-to-date info on everything Cockapoo. "This book covers everything; well worth buying," Mary Gosling, Founder, British Cockapoo Society. Part of The Canine Handbooks, Amazon's leading dog breed series, The Cockapoo Handbook is recommended by both The Doodle Trust & British Cockapoo Society. By far the biggest & most detailed book published on this engaging crossbreed, it's a must-have for anyone with a Cockapoo puppy, adult or rescue dog. Cockapoo breeders, owners & professionals provide step-by-step advice to help you raise and train a happy, healthy Cockapoo who's a pleasure to take anywhere. The Cockapoo Handbook is packed full of photos, info & insider tips on everything you ever need to know about caring for & training these unique dogs: typical Cockapoo traits, Cockapoos for allergy sufferers, Cockapoos & children, what Cockapoos love & hate, exercise, grooming, dealing with puppy biting & jumping up, & caring for an ageing Cockapoo. For anyone who hasn't chosen their puppy yet, there's: How to Find a Good Breeder & Questions to Ask, Where NOT to Buy a Cockapoo From, How to Choose a Healthy Pup, Colours, Sizes & F Numbers, Male or Female? Picking a Puppy With the Right Temperament For You, Cockapoo-Proofing Your Home & Rescue Cockapoos. Once home, the book guides you through: Coping with the First Few Days & Nights Getting Your Cockapoo Used to You & Your Home Understanding & Bonding with Your New Arrival Housetraining Crate Training Obedience Training inc. Sit, Stay, Recall, Walking on Lead Socialisation There's over 20 pages on Feeding, incl. Feeding Puppies, Feeding Charts, Calorie Counters, Raw Diet, Reading Dog Food Labels & Feeding Seniors. Cockapoo Health, Skin & Allergies are covered at length with proven medical & holistic treatments. Read tips on Insurance for Cockapoos, Keeping Your Cockapoo Healthy, Keeping Ears Infection-Free, Cockapoo Facts of Life, Spaying, Neutering, Vaccinations, Worming & De-Fleaing. REVIEWS FOR THE COCKAPOO HANDBOOK: "This is a cracking book! Great tips for first-time owners, but just as good for those of us who have been 'owned' for some time. I heard about this book through the British Cockapoo Society, & I have to say it is a really good read, helpful & informative & written with lots of humour!" Ms JOANNE HALL, UK "This book is a must-have for every Cockapoo owner!!! This is the most in-depth book on Cockapoos I have ever read. I have many books on Cockapoos & this one is truly superior by far," J. LEITCH, USA "We've had our little bundle of Cockapoo joy for 6 days now. We read through this before choosing/picking up our little guy & have been consulting it in the last few days too. It has been an invaluable source of guidance for us. I've learnt so much from this book & highly recommend it," AIMEE M, UK "Fab book. Bought after reading the reviews. We have just got a new cockapoo puppy so wanted a good informative manual. This is it! This book has been invaluable!" M.C. UK "A brilliant book giving confidence to first-time dog owners & lots of sound advice. Buy before you choose a puppy though as there's some very good tips on choosing the right dog too," JANE CROOK, UK This book is absolutely AMAZING!!! It is filled with tons of vital & interesting information," SUE C, USA




The Complete Guide to Cockapoo Dogs


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Bringing a new dog into your life is an exciting occasion, especially if the dog is a Cockapoo! This breed is cute, cuddly, and so much fun to have as a companion. However, a new dog is a lot of work. Before you even get the chance to pick out your dog, you’ll need to think about things like breeders, training, and supplies. Don’t worry—this book will guide you through everything you need to know about owning a Cockapoo! We’ll cover it all, from food and exercise to grooming and vet care. By the end, you’ll be more than ready to open your home to a new best friend. The Complete Guide to Cockapoo Dogs is written for the busy new owner who needs to quickly and easily learn everything they NEED to know as they embark on their journey of Cockapoo ownership. This comprehensive guide answers every question you may have including: Is a Cockapoo the right breed for me? What do I do now that I've brought home my Cockapoo? How can I best train my Cockapoo? What common mistakes should I avoid? Be prepared for your new puppy and all the challenges that come along with owning a Cockapoo. This book will take you on a step-by-step journey and walk you through virtually everything you'll need to know as a new Cockapoo owner, including: The traits of the Cocker Spaniel and Poodle you’ll find in your Cockapoo Choosing a Cockapoo Preparing your home for your Cockapoo Puppy Parenting 101 Housetraining your Cockapoo Socializing your Cockapoo with other animals Cockapoos and Your Other Pets Exercise – How Much Does Your Cockapoo Need? Training Your Cockapoo Dealing with Unwanted Behaviors Basic Cockapoo Commands Advanced Commands Traveling With Your Cockapoo Grooming Your Cockapoo Nutrition and Healthcare Cockapoos are great companions for a first-time dog owner or an experienced owner of a whole crew! They are adorable, peppy, sweet dogs that love to spend time with their people. Their intelligence makes them easy to train, and their goofiness makes them easy to love. There’s a reason that this crossbreed has been popular for so long—they’re the total package when it comes to awesome dog breeds! When it comes to their appearance, there is so much variation that you have options when it comes to picking out the cutest. And their bubbly personalities will ensure that you immediately fall in love with them. There’s still a lot of work to do before bringing home your new best friend, but by the time you reach the end of the book, you’ll hopefully feel fully prepared for your new Cockapoo!




The Magic of Recluce


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L.E. Modesitt, Jr.'s The Magic of Recluce begins his bestselling fantasy series the Saga of Recluce, which is one of the most popular in contemporary epic fantasy. Young Lerris yearns to find a place in the world better suited to his skills and temperament. In Recluce this means taking one of two options: permanent exile from Recluce or the dangergeld, a complex, rule-laden wanderjahr in the lands beyond. Many do not survive. Lerris chooses dangergeld. Lerris will need magic in the lands beyond, where the power of the Chaos Wizards reigns unchecked, and he must learn to use his powers in an orderly way before his wanderjahr, or fall prey to Chaos. Saga of Recluce #1 The Magic of Recluce / #2 The Towers of Sunset / #3 The Magic Engineer / #4 The Order War / #5 The Death of Chaos / #6 Fall of Angels / #7 The Chaos Balance / #8 The White Order / #9 Colors of Chaos / #10 Magi’i of Cyador / #11 Scion of Cyador / #12 Wellspring of Chaos / #13 Ordermaster / #14 Natural Order Mage / #15 Mage-Guard of Hamor / #16 Arms-Commander / #17 Cyador’s Heirs / #18 Heritage of Cyador /#19 The Mongrel Mage / #20 Outcasts of Order / #21 The Mage-Fire War (forthcoming) Story Collection: Recluce Tales Other Series by L.E. Modesitt, Jr. The Imager Portfolio The Corean Chronicles The Spellsong Cycle The Ghost Books The Ecolitan Matter At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.




Dogs Unleashed


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A comprehensive compendium of canine varieties—from purebreds to designer doodles—from the acclaimed author of The Spirit of the Dog. One glance around the local park will confirm that man’s best friend comes in many varieties. As the first animal domesticated by humans, dogs have been selectively bred for tens of thousands of years to be herders, hunters, guard dogs, and friends. The result is a plethora of breeds that are as different as the pint-sized chihuahua and the massive St. Bernard. Now there is a guide to each of them. Dogs Unleashed contains all the information required to differentiate breeds of canine. From the standard poodle to the Finnish spitz, readers will become experts of identification. Alongside beautiful photography, discover information on conformation, history, temperament, health risks, and more. This book even contains a section on today’s designer breeds like the labradoodle, the puggle, and the cockapoo. Ideal for researching a new family pet, or for general knowledge, this book reveals which dogs are the most expensive to keep, which are the best swimmers, and which breed has the longest life expectancy.




Auralia's Colors


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When thieves find an abandoned child lying in a monster’s footprint, they have no idea that their wilderness discovery will change the course of history. Cloaked in mystery, Auralia grows up among criminals outside the walls of House Abascar, where vicious beastmen lurk in shadow. There, she discovers an unsettling--and forbidden--talent for crafting colors that enchant all who behold them, including Abascar’s hard-hearted king, an exiled wizard, and a prince who keeps dangerous secrets. When Auralia’s gift opens doors from the palace to the dungeons, she sets the stage for violent and miraculous change in the great houses of the Expanse. Auralia’s Colors weaves literary fantasy together with poetic prose, a suspenseful plot, adrenaline-rush action, and unpredictable characters sure to enthrall ambitious imaginations.




The Cavapoo Handbook


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If you're looking for a book full of SPECIFIC info about Cavapoos, your search is over. With 132,000 words and 252 pages DEDICATED TO CAVAPOOS, the new Cavapoo Handbook is the biggest & most detailed book ever published about this popular, loving hybrid. It's a must-have for anyone getting a Cavapoo puppy, adult or rescue dog. Cavapoo breeders, owners and experts have all combined with canine author Linda Whitwam to produce "The Cavapoo Bible." It provides a blueprint for a successful lifelong partnership between you & your new arrival It's packed full of info & insider tips on everything you ever need to know about caring for & training these unique dogs right throughout their lives. Learn what makes your Cavapoo tick, how his or her temperament is affected by the Poodle and Cavalier ancestry - and how YOUR behaviour affects your Cavapoo's behaviour. Learn about: typical Cavapoo traits, Cavapoos for allergy sufferers, Cavapoos & children, what Cavapoos love & hate, exercise, grooming, dealing with puppy biting & jumping up, & caring for an ageing Cavapoo. For anyone who hasn't chosen their puppy yet, there's: How to Find a Good Breeder & Questions to Ask, Where NOT to Buy a Cavapoo From, How to Choose a Healthy Pup, Colours, Sizes & F Numbers, Male or Female? Picking a Puppy With the Right Temperament For You, Cavapoo-Proofing Your Home & Rescue Cavapoos. Once home, the book guides you through: Coping with the First Few Days & Nights Getting Your Cavapoo Used to You & Your Home Understanding & Bonding with Your New Arrival Housetraining Crate Training Obedience Training incl. Sit, Stay, Recall, Walking on Lead Socialisation There's over 20 pages on Feeding, incl. Feeding Puppies, Feeding Charts, Fussy Eaters, Raw Diet, Reading Dog Food Labels & Feeding Seniors. Cavapoo Health, Skin & Allergies are covered at length with proven medical & holistic treatments. Read tips on Insurance for Cavapoos, Keeping Your Cavapoo Healthy, Keeping Ears Infection-Free, Cavapoo Facts of Life, Spaying, Neutering, Vaccinations, Worming & De-Fleaing. REVIEWS FOR THE CANINE HANDBOOKS: "This book covers everything; well worth buying," MARY GOSLING, FOUNDER, BRITISH COCKAPOO SOCIETY, Cockapoo Handbook "The Labradoodle Handbook is very well researched & enjoyable to read. It is a must have resource for anyone thinking of buying a doodle pup, or adopting a doodle rescue," JOANNE COUSINS, PRESIDENT, IDOG RESCUE, USA "This is the most complete book about Goldendoodles to date. Anyone raising a Goldendoodle or contemplating one in the future should read this book!" AMY LANE, PRESIDENT, GANA (GOLDENDOODLE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA), Goldendoodle Handbook "This is a very complete & comprehensive book about French bulldogs. I would highly recommend this book to new puppy owners," SUSAN SIMON, SECRETARY, FRENCH BULL DOG CLUB OF AMERICA, French Bulldog Handbook "This is the most complete and well researched book on Goldendoodles that is on the market. I am a breeder and I will recommend that all of my doodle families, especially the new ones, buy this book and read every page," LYNNE WHITMIRE, VICE PRESIDENT, GANA




Watercolor Painting


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The beauty of a watercolor painting lies in its diaphanous layers, delicate strokes, and luminous washes. However, the very features that define the beauty of the medium can make it difficult to master. This complete guide to understanding the relationships between color, value, wetness, and composition unravels the mysteries of watercolor to help your practice evolve. Experienced teacher and acclaimed artist Tom Hoffmann offers a unique, inquiry-based approach that shows you how to translate any subject into the language of watercolor. With Hoffmann as your guide, you’ll learn the key questions to ask yourself at every turn and time-tested methods to help you reach solutions. Hoffmann’s thorough explanations and step-by-step demonstrations delineate the process of composing a painting in watercolor, while art from more than thirty-five past and present masters, including John Singer Sargent, Ogden Pleissner, George Post, Emil Kosa, Jr., Mary Whyte, Trevor Chamberlain, Lars Lerin, Torgeir Schjølberg, Piet Lap, Leslie Frontz, and Alvaro Castagnet serve to illustrate and inspire. Whether you’re a serious beginner or a seasoned practitioner, this book will guide you toward the all-important balance between restraint and risk-taking that every watercolorist seeks.




M Is for Mama


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Mama of ten Abbie Halberstadt helps women humbly and gracefully rise to the high calling of motherhood without settling for mediocrity or losing their minds in the process. Motherhood is a challenge. Unfortunately, our worldly culture offers moms little in the way of real help. Mamas only connect to celebrate surviving another day and to share in their misery rather than rejoice in what God has done and to build each other up in hard times. There has a be a better way, a biblical way, for mamas to grow and thrive. As a daughter of Christ, you have been called to be more than an average mama. Attaining excellence doesn’t have to be unsettling but it will take committed focus and a desire to parent well according to God’s grace and for His glory. M is for Mama offers advice, encouragement, and scripturally sound strategies seasoned with a little bit of humor to help you embrace the challenge of biblical motherhood and raise your children with love and wisdom. Mama, you are worthy of the awesome responsibility God has given you. Now it’s time to start believing you can live up to it.




The Full Colour Cavapoo Handbook


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"What a great find. I can't recommend this book strongly enough both for new & existing owners. It's actually written for Cavapoos, not a cloned book which just changes the breed name," LOUISE POWELL, UK If you're looking for a book full of colour photos & SPECIFIC info about Cavapoos, your search is over. With 132,000 words & 200 high quality colour images DEDICATED TO CAVAPOOS, The Full Colour Cavapoo Handbook is the biggest & most detailed book ever published about this popular, loving hybrid. It's a must-have for anyone with a Cavapoo puppy, adult or rescue dog. Cavapoo breeders, owners & experts have all combined with canine author Linda Whitwam to produce "The Cavapoo Bible." It provides a blueprint for a successful lifelong partnership between you & your new arrival It's packed full of beautiful colour photos, info & insider tips on everything you ever need to know about caring for & training these unique dogs right throughout their lives. Learn what makes your Cavapoo tick, how his or her temperament is affected by the Poodle & Cavalier ancestry - & how YOUR behaviour affects your Cavapoo's behaviour. Learn about: typical Cavapoo traits, Cavapoos for allergy sufferers, Cavapoos & children, what Cavapoos love & hate, exercise, grooming, dealing with puppy biting & jumping up, & caring for an ageing Cavapoo. For anyone who hasn't chosen their puppy yet, there's: How to Find a Good Breeder & Questions to Ask, Where NOT to Buy a Cavapoo From, How to Choose a Healthy Pup, Colours, Sizes & F Numbers, Male or Female? Picking a Puppy With the Right Temperament For You, Cavapoo-Proofing Your Home & Rescue Cavapoos. Once home, the book guides you through: Coping with the First Few Days & Nights Getting Your Cavapoo Used to You & Your Home Understanding & Bonding with Your New Arrival Housetraining Crate Training Obedience Training incl. Sit, Stay, Recall, Walking on Lead Socialisation There's over 20 pages on Feeding, incl. Feeding Puppies, Feeding Charts, Fussy Eaters, Raw Diet, Reading Dog Food Labels & Feeding Seniors. Cavapoo Health, Skin & Allergies are covered at length with proven medical & holistic treatments. Read tips on Insurance for Cavapoos, Keeping Your Cavapoo Healthy, Keeping Ears Infection-Free, Cavapoo Facts of Life, Spaying, Neutering, Vaccinations, Worming & De-Fleaing. REVIEWS FOR THE CAVAPOO HANDBOOK: "Wow! This book had a lot of useful information for our Cavapoo puppy. I love all the real life examples in the book from other Cavapoo owners. Great resource guide," LILLIAN PAXTON, USA "I thought this book was fantastic. I have read other puppy books in preparation for getting my first Cavapoo & none have been as good as this one," NICOLA DICKSON, UK "I've had my Cavapoo for 2.5 years & still learned so much from this amazingly comprehensive handbook. The best part is the examples & experiences provided by various Cavapoo owners & Cavapoo experts alike. This is the best resource I have come across & I did a lot of research on Cavapoos before getting my puppy," ANJILI MATHUR, USA "This book is fantastic! Much bigger than I expected so more than worth the money. So informative & in a really easy to read format. It has everything you could possibly need to know about Cavapoos," PAUL LEE,




The Labradoodle Handbook


Book Description

Learn about the care and behavior of labradoodles.