The Call of the Wild (1903) and White Fang (1906) are world famous animal stories. Set in Alaska during the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 1890s, The Call of the Wild is about Buck, the magnificent cross-bred offspring of a St Bernard and a Scottish Collie. Stolen from his pampered life on a Californian estate and shipped to the Klondike to work as a sledge dog, he triumphs over his circumstances and becomes the leader of a wolf pack. The story records the "decivilisation" of Buck as he answers 'the call of the wild', an inherent memory of primeval origins to which he instinctively responds. In contrast, ... |
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Uncover the sidesplitting life of cucumber scaredy-cats, non-stop pooping hamsters, exploding fish and everything in-between (and some things that have nothing to do with pets but are still ridiculously funny). This hilarious book answers all the big questions, like: do sausage dogs eat sausages? Why has my cat done a poo behind my wardrobe? And how can I persuade my parents to get me a pet? For real-life pet facts, imaginary stories, and a generally laugh-so-hard-snot-comes-out-your-nose read, this is the only pet book you'll ever need! Written by the outstanding children's comedian James Campbell, prepare ... |
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This handbook is in line with the curriculum of the discipline Propaedeutics with Clinical-Laboratory Diagnostics. It presents in detail the plan for the study of various types of sick animals, which is illustrated with rich original photo material. The handbook is intended for students of veterinary medicine, but it can be used by practicing veterinarians as well as by all students in similar fields and majors. ... |
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Aesop's Fables is split into themed sections including Funny Fates, Challenge and Chance, and Narrow Escapes and features favourites such as The Hare and the Tortoise and The Boy Who Cried Wolf. At the end of every fable the moral is simply summarised in a way for younger readers to understand. Beautiful, colourful illustrations bring famous animal characters and scenes to life. ... |
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"Хапките, които все по-често вече заместват традиционните ни пищни български трапези, не са нещо ново. Те водят началото си от едни от най-известните световни кухни и са познати под различни имена - тапас в Испания, антипасти в Италия, дим сум в Китай, тифин в Индия, мезе в Средния изток... Новото е, че вече не се поднасят само като аперитив, а и като основно меню при семейни чествания, сватби, детски празници и всякакъв вид партита. Смята се, че родината на хапките е Испания - в Андалусия те са известни отпреди няколкостотин години под името тапас. Думата тапас означава покриване. Смята се, че традицията се зародила ... |
