Walking the dog - Motorway walks for drivers and dogs


Book Description

Anyone who drives on the motorways will benefit from this guide to walks within 5 miles of motorway exits. All of the UK is covered, from Exeter to Perth and Swansea to Canterbury. Use this book to get more fun for your petrol, see more of the countryside, take a healthy break, or enjoy a relaxing pub lunch. Each page features a 30 to 45 minute walk, with a selected pub or café on the walk. Activities for children are included, from bouncy castles to nature trails.




Emergency first aid for dogs


Book Description

What should you do if your dog treads on a shard of glass, begins choking on a foreign object, or has an allergic reaction to an insect bite? Vet Martin Bucksch lists the most common emergency situations, gives tips on how to perform first aid, and provides advice on emergency treatment. Including information on foreign travel, vaccinations, and general travel preparation, this compact and easy-to-understand guide provides the help that might be urgently needed to save the life of your faithful, four-legged friend.




The Essential Driver’s Handbook


Book Description

Emergency situations can occur without warning and in any condition – day or night, in fine or inclement weather. This book shows you what to do in the event of an accident, whatever the severity. Practical roadside first aid basics are addressed, as are the practical and legal obligations for all those who may be involved, and explanations of what the emergency services will do, and why. Other situations addressed include how to avoid problems as a lone driver, as well as situations such as car-jacking. Finally, car parks, and their own specific security problems, are discussed.




Dogs on wheels - Travelling with your canine companion


Book Description

Helpful advice on how to get the most out of car journeys with your canine companion – whether travelling for five minutes or five hours. Packed with original colour photographs, plus information from expert veterinarians.




Caring for your car - How to maintain and service your car


Book Description

This book is aimed at the driver who wants to do his or her own basic car maintenance and servicing without the need for in-depth mechanical knowledge, or a technical manual. It covers areas such as oil, brakes, tyres, transmission, electrics, etc, allowing the owner to address the most regularly serviced items without forking out for additional costs. Illustrated with full colour photographs throughout, and featuring clear, easy-to-follow instructions, this book is a must-have for all drivers.




Selling your car


Book Description

Filled with simple and expert techniques, this unique book will help you give your car a stunning makeover, transforming its appearance and boosting its sale value. Features chapters on professionally cleaning the interior and exterior, repairing scratches, and improving the paintwork, plus advice on repairs, photography and the psychology of selling.




Smellorama! - Nose games for dogs


Book Description

How does your dog smell? Very well, as it happens! Your faithful friend can be taught to find those lost car keys, tell you if your food contains minute traces of nuts, or even locate a missing person, and in such a way that these ‘nose games’ are great fun for both of you!




Motorcycle GP Racing in the 1960s


Book Description

This book examines the classic period of Grand Prix racing from 1960 to 1969, and the men and machines involved. Covering the emergence of the Japanese factories and the struggle for supremacy between 2- and 4-stroke technologies, it is a fascinating exploration of the last decade of 'traditional' Grand Prix racing, before significant events changed the nature of the sport forever.




Partners - Everyday working dogs being heroes every day


Book Description

Highlighting the value of canine instincts, Partners will increase the reader’s understanding and love for a species that has been walking at our sides for 26,000 years. It details the personal struggles of working teams – man and dog – as they learn to trust and communicate, while developing that all-important human/dog bond to accomplish together what cannot be done alone.




Dog Speak


Book Description

Dogs use their whole body to communicate - teeth, ears, eyes, fur, tail, body posture - and this book explains the meaning behind this body language, whilst also providing background information and practical tips. Written in a straightforward, jargon-free manner, it will help you learn to pay attention to your dog's body signals and interpret them correctly.