Miss Georgie / A Taylor Batalibasi (PB) by Anne Taylor Batalibasi

$25.00 AUD

Category: Animals

Faces: Profiles of Dogs by Vita Sackville-West

$19.99 AUD

Category: Animals

A collection of photographs of 44 breeds of dogs that capture them in particular & very individual moods. 'How very odd it must be to be a dog...'Over the years Vita Sackville-West had many dogs, including Cocker Spaniel Pippin (famously the mother of Virginia Woolf's Spaniel, Pinka), Alsatian Roll o, whose photograph hangs in Sissinghurst Castle, and elkhound Canute, who used to hop on the bus into town whenever he got bored.In Faces, Sackville-West traces the origins and history of forty-four breeds, reflecting on their characteristics with frank humour,from the Father Christmas-moustachioed Schnauzer to the silky gentle-eyed Afghan, 'like somebody's elderly Aunt Lavinia, who nourishes a secret passion for the Vicar', and the elegant and ancient Saluki, 'without a doubt the dullest dog I ever owned'.Charming and fascinating in equal measure, this collection of profiles is testament to the fact that, 'when one loves dogs, it is difficult not to attribute human qualities to them'. ...Show more

Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag

$15.99 AUD

Category: Animals

Wanda Gág's timeless tale follows an old man who is looking for the perfect cat. But when he finds them the cats are all too lovely to leave so he returns with 'hundreds of cats, thousands of cats, millions and billions and trillions of cats'. How will he choose which cat to keep?

Beautiful Dogs by Carolyn Menteith

$16.99 AUD

Category: Animals | Series: Beautiful Animals Ser.

Sit? Rollover? Beg? There aren't any crowd-pleasing tricks performed by the canine beauties on these pages, as their stunning portraits are enough to arrest your attention. Featuring 43 of the world's most- loved and unique pedigrees, from the French Bulldog to the English Springer Spaniel, the German S hepherd to the Alaskan Malamute, Beautiful Dogs showcases man's best friend as you've never seen him before. Each photograph is accompanied by a description of the breed, and an illuminating introduction explores the history of the dog from a working animal to show-stopping pedigree. In addition, delightful reportage photography offers a glimpse of the stars as they prepare for their moment in front of the photographer's lens. A coffee-table book that will delight and astound in equal measure, Beautiful Dogs is the perfect gift for lovers of all things canine. ...Show more

How to Look After Your Kitten (Pet Cadet) by Helen Piers

$12.99 AUD

Category: Animals | Series: Pet Cadet

How do you choose a kitten? What sort of basket should you get it? What food will it like, and how much? How do you train it and keep it happy? What should you do if your cat looks ill? Find answers to all your questions in this guide to cat care written specially for young pet owners. With illustration s that are simple and fresh, cute and funny accompanied by informative texs from well-known animal writer, Helen Piers, this book has everything you need to join the Pet Cadet Club. ...Show more

Lost but Found by Peter Sharp

$24.99 AUD

Category: Animals

Sydney Dogs & Cats Home is unique in its ability and commitment to find that 'one in a million' owner for animals in their care, as well as that 'one in a million' pet for people looking to adopt.In Lost but Found, you will meet forty special dogs who have spent time at the Home. Their stories revea l how the dogs came to be lost, how and why they were in the shelter, and the love and care they received while there and in their new forever homes.Fully illustrated and with both before- and after-adoption photography from award-winning pet photographer Peter Sharp of Tame & Wild Studio, this touching collection of precious pups will warm the hearts of animal lovers near and far.All royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to Sydney Dogs & Cats Home. ...Show more

Our Dogs, Ourselves by Alexandra Horowitz

$32.99 AUD

Category: Animals

In this book Alexandra Horowitz examines what's called the 'dog-human bond': examining all aspects of the complexity of this unique interspecies pairing. From her position as a dog scientist, she uses the science of dogs and dog-human interaction to ground a consideration of the various ways t hat dogs, as a species, reflect us, and how they reflect (sometimes badly, sometimes well) on us. And she goes beyond the cognitive science to consider the culture, laws, and human dynamics that reveal and restrict this bond between two disparate species. Horowitz shows that when each person makes the decision to breed, own, or adopt a dog, we enter into a relationship that will change us. It changes the course of our days: dogs need to be walked, fed, attended to. It can change the course of our lives: dogs weave their way into our lives with their constant silent presence by our sides. There are still many (often non-'scientific') questions that remain unanswered about dogs: about their minds, yes, but especially about living with dogs in our society, and how we can best treat them now and in the future. This books addresses those questions. It is intended for the curious dog owner and science-lover alike, who wants to read good, intelligent thinking on dogs, not overly sentimental but not without heart.  ...Show more

Rebel Cats! Brave Tales of Feisty Felines by Kimberlie Hamilton

$19.99 AUD

Category: Animals

Fur-raising tales of real-life Rebel Cats! Discover secrets, stories and facts about history's most fascinating felines! An engaging collection about cats who are the heroes of their own stories, Rebel Cats introduces us to fur-raising facts and adventures from around the world and across the centurie s.With profiles of over 30 real-life felines, including WWII heroes, courageous adventurers, a Guinness World Record holder and even an astrocat that travelled in space (and made it back to Earth to tell the tale). Plus tons of information on cat activism, feline myths and more! Rebel Cats is the perfect gift for any cat lover, all year round! ...Show more

Snakes of Australia (Reed Concise Guide) by Gerry Swan

$16.99 AUD

Category: Australian Animals

A new addition to our exciting series of concise field guides, it is the ultimate keep in your pocket guide to Australian snakes. It may be diminutive in size but it punches well above its weight in terms of usefulness, being packed with more than 180 images of all the species most likely to be encounte red in Australia. For each of the 170 main species accounts there is at least one photograph for identification and a brief written account listing key ID features, range and habitat, food and behaviour. The book covers all of the most common and widespread species likely to be encountered in Australia #65533;e' from pythons and tree snakes to taipans and sea snakes #65533;e' along with some of the more unusual and scarce species to look out for such as Pygmy Copperhead, Small headed Blind Snake and Square nosed Snake. The easy to use layouts and small size make it ideal for taking on days out or walks in the bush. It is ideal for beginners or wildlife watchers of an intermediate level, and also for ...Show more

Think Like a Canine: Training Working Dogs by Ken Sykes

$24.95 AUD

Category: Animals

A succinct, down to earth guide on training working dogs, by someone with extensive theoretical and practical knowledge, leavened with humour, suitable for all dog owners whether cherished pet, companion or working dog. Think Like a Canine covers canine communication, critical stage development, instinc t conditioning training and livestock guarding, subjects missing from most dog training books. Ken Sykes draws on extensive research from a broad field including findings by guide dog researchers, armed forces dog trainers, the Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre. Feature writer for Australian Working Stock Dog Magazine, he runs regular training days for livestock producers, and gives working dog demonstrations. He is a successful competitor in sheep dogs trials. ...Show more

Beautiful Cats by Darlene Arden; Nick Mays

$16.99 AUD

Category: Animals | Series: Beautiful Animals Ser.

Revered by the ancient Egyptians, beloved by the witches of Salem, and now celebrated in this delightful collection, the best-selling Beautiful... series brings you Beautiful Cats. Sashaying in front of our photographer's lens are 40 of the world's most remarkable and best-loved breeds, from the Bengal to the Birman, the Rex to the Ragamuffin. Posed to perfection, with not a whisker out of place, the stunning portraits of these show-quality felines will have you purring with pleasure. Each superb photograph is accompanied by a description of the breed, and a succinct introduction also charts the history of the cat, from animal of worship to prize-winning glamor puss. This is the perfect book for any cat lover to curl up with. ...Show more

Beautiful Chickens: Portraits of Champion Breeds by Christie Aschwanden

$16.99 AUD

Category: Animals | Series: Beautiful Animals Ser.

Stylishly lit and shot against a studio background, these portraits showcase 40 of the world's most distinctive breeds, primped and preened for their moment in the spotlight. Featuring prize-winning cocks and hens, this is the ultimate in poultry portraiture. The book includes descriptions of each breed , covering their origins, physical attributes, and uses. There's also a history of hens and roosters through the ages, an introduction to the breed basics, and reportage photography from behind the scenes at the shows. Beautiful Chickens is the perfect gift for anyone, whether their fancy is for all things fowl or simply for beautiful photography. It's the coffee-table book guaranteed to get your guests talking, whether clucking over the remarkable imagery or ruffling feathers with poultry observations. ...Show more