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Completely updated and revised, the third edition of this essential textbook describes the basic genetics of the horse including coat colour, parentage, medical and population genetics, cytogenetics, performance, breeding systems and genetic conservation, as well as the many recent advances in genomics.
New for the third edition: – More information on genomics and biology have been included – There are two additional chapters on genetics with respect to infectious diseases and reproduction – Expanded sections on quantitative genetics and genomic selection provide comprehensive coverage – Many new figures further illustrate key points in the text – Redesigned in colour throughout and keeping the popular features of previous editions
This authoritative text remains one of the key sources of information for basic genetic principles and their specific applications to the horse, and is essential for students of equine studies, animal breeding and veterinary science, as well as horse breeders and owners.

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The third book in a new series of city guides, Peaceful Places: San Francisco features over 100 unexpected sanctuaries, gardens, vistas, beaches, neighborhood strolls, and quiet cafés that can be found throughout The City by the Bay. It gently guides travelers who are searching for an escape from the bustle of city life. Within the book are helpful tips and an insider's perspective on the best time to find peace and quiet at a wide array of locales, from resplendent gardens to scenic perches. Residents and visitors alike can use this guide to navigate their way through the diverse neighborhoods of San Francisco and its surrounding areas. Those searching for some tranquility amidst the vibrant – and sometimes overwhelming – streetscape of one of America's most sensory-infused cities will be pleased with the discoveries they make inside Peaceful Places: San Francisco.

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The insights following the wake of the Human Genome project are radically influencing our understanding of the molecular basis of life, health and disease. The improved accuracy and precision of clinical diagnostics is also beginning to have an impact on therapeutics in a fundamental way. This book is suitable for undergraduate medical students, as part of their basic sciences training, but is also relevant to interested under- and postgraduate science and engineering students. It serves as an introductory text for medical registrars in virtually all specialties, and is also of value to the General Practitioner wishing to keep up to date, especially in view of the growing, internet-assisted public knowledge of the field. There is a special focus on the application of molecular medicine in Africa and in developing countries elsewhere.

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Within this volume Ernest Thompson Seton attempts to recount the actions and interactions of various woodland critters from their tracks alone. From a weasel racing across the snow after its prey to hungry wolves themselves stalking a moose, Seton imparts the basics of animal tracking in this half-instruction manual half-exciting narrative designed to inspire children. Ernest Thompson Seton (1860 – 1946) was an English author and wildlife artist who founded the Woodcraft Indians in 1902. He was also among the founding members of the Boy Scouts of America, established in 1910. He wrote profusely on this subject, the most notable of his scouting literature including “The Birch Bark Roll” and the “Boy Scout Handbook”. Seton was also an early pioneer of animal fiction writing, and he is fondly remembered for his charming book “Wild Animals I Have Known” (1898). Other notable works by this author include: “Lobo, Rag and Vixen” (1899), “Two Little Savages” (1903), and “Animal Heroes” (1911). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

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Die Beziehung zwischen Pferd und Reiter ist eine ganz besondere. Geht man sie richtig an und betrachtet das Tier nicht nur als eine Art »Sportgerät«, so kann daraus eine innige Freundschaft werden, die auch ohne Worte funktioniert. Hierfür ist bereits die erste Begegnung entscheidend, ebenso wie die richtige Haltung und die Herangehensweise an die gemeinsame Arbeit. Wichtig ist, dass man dabei die Bedürfnisse des Pferdes nie aus den Augen verliert und diesen durch genaue Beobachtung und das Einhalten der eigenen, dem Charaktertyp des Pferdes entsprechenden Rolle gerecht wird. Denn je nachdem, ob es sich bei ihm um einen »Weisen«, einen »Kommandanten« oder einen »Behäbigen« handelt, benötigt es mehr oder weniger Dominanz, Einfühlungsvermögen oder Freiheiten.
Die Autorin Durch ihre jahrelange Erfahrung mit »Problempferden« und deren hilfesuchenden Reitern kennt die Dipl. Psych. Reittherapeutin SG-TR Patricia Backhus diese Schwierigkeiten genau und weiß, dass diese häufig durch mangelnde Kommunikation entstehen. In »Bonding mit dem Pferd« erläutert sie die nötigen Hintergrundinformationen zu den verschiedenen Pferde-Charaktertypen und wie man am besten auf sie eingeht, um diese ganz besondere Verbindung zu seinem Pferd aufzubauen. Der Ratgeber richtet sich sowohl an erfahrene als auch an unerfahrene Reiter, vor allem aber an jene, die ihr Pferd gerne besser verstehen lernen möchten.

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Bigfoot. Sasquatch. Skunk Ape. He's everywhere. The most well-known cryptid in American history, Bigfoot is as feared as he is loved. The subject of thousands of stories, this creature has been pegged as a monster terrorizing the woods, a supernatural entity stealthily living among us with an otherworldly agenda, or simply an animal trying to live a life of seclusion. With various theories and beliefs abounding, research and discussion have become a hobby for many, and even an occupation for some. In The Legend of Bigfoot: Leaving His Mark on the World , T. S. Mart and Mel Cabre reveal the myths, personal stories, and pop culture surrounding the legendary icon. Featuring more than 80 images recreating the Bigfoot's appearance from firsthand accounts and folktales, The Legend of Bigfoot showcases the many faces of the creature. Included are the Boston Bahumagosh, which is said to weigh up to 400 pounds, stand up to 10 feet tall, and terrorize the Boston area; the Honey Island Swamp Monster—also known as the Louisiana Wookie—who roams the Louisiana swamps with yellow or red eyes; and the Wendigo, placed between 7 and 15 feet tall with long, yellow fangs and yellow-tinted skin. Half phantom, half beast, the Wendigo lives in the forest and dates back to the earliest Native American legends. Featuring legends, culture, and history from across the globe, The Legend of Bigfoot brings the famed cryptid to life in this entertaining and accessible guide.

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Written by author and speaker Shawn Seah, My Father's Kampung delves into the social history of Aukang and Punggol as it traces a son's journey to better understand and appreciate the kampung life his father lived. The book is rich in personal stories and oral histories of those who lived there from the 1940s to 1970s, brought to life by Seah's passionate narrative as well as illustrations and photos.This book is supported by the National Heritage Board, with Forewords by Robert Yeo and Montfort Alumni.<b>Contents:</b> <ul><li>Endorsements</li><li>Foreword</li><li><b><i>Prologue:</i></b><ul><li>The Teochew</li><li>The Singapore Chinese</li><li>Decline of Dialects</li><li>Teochew Food</li></ul></li><li><b><i>Why Did I Write This Book?</i></b></li><li><b><i>Where was Aukang?:</i></b><ul><li>'Teochew Kingdom' of Aukang</li><li>The Historical Past</li></ul></li><li><b><i>Catholicism in Aukang (1853&#x2013;present):</i></b><ul><li>The Rise of Catholicism in Aukang</li><li>Montfort School (1916&#x2013;present)</li><li>The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1853&#x2013;present)</li></ul></li><li><b><i>World at War (1914&#x2013;1945) :</i></b><ul><li>The Japanese Cemetery Park in Aukang</li><li>Prostitutes, Spies, and Soldiers</li><li>World War II and The Punggol Zoo</li><li>Fortifications</li><li>The Punggol Massacres</li><li>A Safe Haven at Surin Lane</li><li>Japanese Opium Dealers?</li><li>Suffering Under the Japanese</li><li>Catholic Mass for the Departed Souls</li></ul></li><li><b><i>Memories of Gor Kor Chiok (Fifth Milestone):</i></b><ul><li>Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary</li><li>Tou Mu Kung Temple</li><li>St Paul's Church</li><li>Masjid Haji Yusoff</li><li>Teochew Cemetery</li><li>Lim Tua Tow Market</li><li>The Original Site of Da Qiao School at Lim Tua Tow Road</li></ul></li><li><b><i>Memories of Lak Kor Chiok (Sixth Milestone) :</i></b><ul><li>Memories of Simon Road</li><li>Serangoon English School and Its Prominent Alumni</li><li>The Stories of Joo Hong Road, Lim Ah Pin Road, and Florence Road</li><li>The Upper Serangoon Community Centre and Boys' Club</li><li>Tua Jia Kar Village</li></ul></li><li><b><i>Memories of Kangkar (1900s&#x2013;1986) :</i></b><ul><li>Kangkar Fishing Village</li><li>Kangkar Through the Eyes of Mr Lee Boon Kee</li><li>Kangkar Through the Eyes of Mr Ng Kok Song</li><li>Other Memories of Kangkar</li><li>The Last Kampung in Singapore &#x2014; Kampong Lorong Buangkok</li></ul></li><li><b><i>Memories of Punggol:</i></b><ul><li>Memories of Punggol from the Eyes of Ng Yew Kang</li><li>The 'Haunted House' &#x2014; Punggol's Matilda House</li></ul></li><li><b><i>Kampung Memories (1946&#x2013;1975) :</i></b><ul><li>Everyday Life: Houses</li><li>Utilities: Water, 'Bath and Toilet' Facilities, Public Stand Pipes</li><li>Electricity, Pressure Lamps, and Private Generators</li><li>Transport</li><li>Entertainment</li><li>Crocodiles, a Bear, and a Python</li><li>Badminton Parties</li><li>Movies in the 1950s and 60s</li><li>Gambling</li><li>Fighting Fish and Other Animals</li><li>Banning Firecrackers Long Before the Government Did</li><li>Teochew Opera</li><li>Eking Out a Living</li><li>Private School</li><li>Travelling Hawkers or Street Hawkers</li><li>Commercial Farming</li></ul></li><li>Epilogue</li><li>Bibliography</li><li>Acknowledgements</li><li>About the Author</li><li>About the Artist</li></ul><br><b>Readership:</b> History and heritage enthusiasts of: Singapore history, placemaking history (districts such as Hougang, Punggol, Sengkang, and Buangkok), Teochew clan history; curriculum planners, educators, and students of Chinese Cultural Studies, Southeast Asian and Singapore History; alumni of Montfort School, Holy Innocents' English School, Holy Innocents' Chinese School, and other schools related to Montfort or the Gabrielite brothers.Singapore History;Teochew;Placemaking;Teochew Catholics;Singapore Chinese;Singapore Heritage;Houggang;Punggol;Buangkok;Ethno-Religious History;Southeast Asian Studies;Asian Studies;Biography0<b>Key Features:</b><ul><li>This is Singapore's first book on the history of Aukang, Sengkang, Buangkok, and Punggol (i.e. northeast Singapore), from its early days in the 1800s with Malay and Teochew gambier and pepper settlers, to the 1980s when the area changed into what people recognise today as Hougang and Punggol</li><li>The area's history and heritage are culturally significant. First, Hougang today is huge. This is not a small backwater, but Singapore's largest public housing estate by land area in 2018. Second, historical Aukang which was dominated by Teochew Catholics is culturally significant. In 2014, it was announced that HDB planned to invest $9.5 million to develop a stretch of Upper Serangoon (i.e. where historical Aukang was located) into a heritage corridor. Third, this book could help those who live there today feel connected to the place and better appreciate its rich history</li></ul>

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This book covers the biotechnology of all the major perennial fruit and nut species. Since the publication of the first edition of this book in 2005, there has been significant progress in cell culture, genomics and genetic transformation for many of these species. This book covers these biotechnologies and also traditional ones, such as regeneration pathways, protoplast culture, in vitro mutagenesis, and ploidy manipulation that have been applied to many of these species. Three species, Diospyros kaki (persimmon), Punica granatum (pomegranate) and Eriobotrya japonica (loquat) are included for the first time, and several Prunus species now receive separate coverage. The species are organized by plant family to facilitate comparisons among related ones. Each species is discussed in relation to its family and its related wild forms, and most are accompanied by full colour illustrations. This book is a vital resource for those working on the improvement of perennial fruit, nut and plantation crops.
The book features: Detailed coverage of major perennial fruit and crop species. Coverage of traditional and new biotechnologies. Full colour illustrations to aid identification
This book is an essential resource for scientists and postgraduate students who are engaged in the improvement of perennial fruit, nut and plantation crops and will also be an important accession for university and agricultural research libraries.

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