Your Search Results

      • Giunti Editore S.p.A.

        Giunti Editore has a wide-ranging catalogue with more than 14,500 active titles and more than 1,000 new releases per year, covering every area of the book sector.

        View Rights Portal
      • Pigmalion

        Издательство из Санкт-Петербурга предлагает купить права на рукопись книги.

        View Rights Portal
      • Trusted Partner
        Animal physiology
        January 2011

        Genetics of the Pig

        by Edited by Max F Rothschild, Anatoly Ruvinsky.

        The understanding of pig genetics and genomics has advanced significantly in recent years, creating fresh insights into biological processes. This comprehensive reference work discusses pig genetics and its integration with livestock management and production technology to improve performance. Fully updated throughout to reflect advances in the subject, this new edition also includes new information on genetic aspects of domestication, colour variation, genomics and pig breeds, with contributions from international experts active in the field.

      • Trusted Partner
        Animal breeding
        December 1993

        Growth of the Pig

        by Edited by Gilbert R Hollis

        Growth and development are obvious limiting factors in animal production. This book reviews our current knowledge of the growth and development of the pig. It covers basic aspects of developmental processes and environmental influences and their application to pig production. It describes new approaches to our understanding of biological mechanisms, that will permit producers to increase protein while decreasing fat in food products, and improve control of muscling, growth and muscle partitioning. The potential for genetic improvement as a result of mapping the pig genome is also described. The book is based on papers presented by leading research workers at the Pork Industry Conference on Swine Growth held in November 1992.

      • Trusted Partner
        Animal breeding
        September 1995

        Neonatal Pig

        Development and Survival

        by Edited by Mike A Varley

        The pig industry is among the most technologically advanced of all the animal industries. Despite this, mortality is about 12% of all piglets born alive. This figure has not altered substantially in recent years, and is considerably higher than for other farm animals. The biology of neonatal mortality in pigs has generally been poorly understood. There is therefore a great need for information on this subject and this book is the first to provide a comprehensive review. The book is divided into three main parts, covering: genetics and physiology of the neonatal pig; the gut and nutrition; and diseases, behaviour and husbandry. Although single factors are often ascribed as the cause of death, it is often the case that there are multifactorial components involved. Written by leading authors from Europe, North America and Australia, the book is invaluable for advanced students, research workers, practitioners and advisers in animal science, veterinary medicine and the pig industry.

      • Trusted Partner
        Zoology & animal sciences
        January 1992

        Manual of Pig Production in the Tropics

        by H Serres

        The pig is one of the earliest domesticated animals and plays an integral part in a number of peasant economies in the tropics, for example in Oceania and Southeast Asia. In several African countries and others such as Thailand, increasingly intensive pig production has played a significant role in the overall economic growth and the feeding of an expanding urgan population.Furthermore, although in some circumstances pigs do compete with humans for food resources, they are also very versatile at utilizing byproducts and wastes that are not suitable for human consumption.There is therefore considerable potential for developing pig production in the tropics, and this book provides an accessible guide to the subject for students, farmers and advisory workers. It is translated from an original French edition compiled by the Institut d'Élevage et de Médecine Vétérinaire des Pays Tropicaux.

      • Trusted Partner
        June 2020

        A Little Pig and Ten Wolves

        by Yang Yongqing

        While there is a story of "Three Little Pigs" in the western world, there is another story "A Little Pig and Ten Wolves" in China. An evil old wolf wanted to eat a piglet living alone but he was taught a lesson. The angry wolf found another nine wolves to take a revenge. The piggy was brave and scheming, and he repelled those wolves again.

      • Trusted Partner
        Animal husbandry
        November 2001

        Weaner Pig

        Nutrition and Management

        by Edited by Mike A Varley, Julian Wiseman

        Weaning represents a significant challenge to every young piglet and the success of the process is crucial to the lifetime performance of the animal. The transition from a liquid diet to one that is usually based on dry food ingredients is accompanied by major changes in digestive physiology, immune status and social and physical environments. Successful weaning is, therefore, the key to effective growth, feed efficiency and the subsequent development of the pig. This book has been developed from a British Society of Animal Science occasional meeting, held in September 2000. The Weaner Pig: Nutrition and Management brings together all the scientific disciplines involved in the pre and post-weaning biology of the piglet, concentrating on:Growth/developmentNutritionImmunology/healthEthologyThe physical environment

      • Trusted Partner

        Smart Wooden Shoes

        by Su Mei

        The Lightning Bear and Awu Dragon Series is the newest knowledge fairy tale of Ms. Su Mei, the winner of the Bing Xin Children's Literature Award. This series has 6 volumes, shaping two very vivid fairy tale characters Lightning Bear and Awu Dragon, and the strict natural science knowledge, physical science knowledge, mathematical knowledge, necessary safety awareness, etiquette norms are integrated into the wisdom of life. The stories are imaginative, humorous and fun which will leaving a deep impression on children, allowing them to learn more and develop more abilities in the stories.

      • Trusted Partner

        Elevator Adventures

        by Su Mei

        The Lightning Bear and Awu Dragon Series is the newest knowledge fairy tale of Ms. Su Mei, the winner of the Bing Xin Children's Literature Award. This series has 6 volumes, shaping two very vivid fairy tale characters Lightning Bear and Awu Dragon, and the strict natural science knowledge, physical science knowledge, mathematical knowledge, necessary safety awareness, etiquette norms are integrated into the wisdom of life. The stories are imaginative, humorous and fun which will leaving a deep impression on children, allowing them to learn more and develop more abilities in the stories.

      • Trusted Partner

        Singing Ice

        by Su Mei

        The Lightning Bear and Awu Dragon Series is the newest knowledge fairy tale of Ms. Su Mei, the winner of the Bing Xin Children's Literature Award. This series has 6 volumes, shaping two very vivid fairy tale characters Lightning Bear and Awu Dragon, and the strict natural science knowledge, physical science knowledge, mathematical knowledge, necessary safety awareness, etiquette norms are integrated into the wisdom of life. The stories are imaginative, humorous and fun which will leaving a deep impression on children, allowing them to learn more and develop more abilities in the stories.

      • Trusted Partner

        Awu Dragon Falling from the Sky

        by Su Mei

        The Lightning Bear and Awu Dragon Series is the newest knowledge fairy tale of Ms. Su Mei, the winner of the Bing Xin Children's Literature Award. This series has 6 volumes, shaping two very vivid fairy tale characters Lightning Bear and Awu Dragon, and the strict natural science knowledge, physical science knowledge, mathematical knowledge, necessary safety awareness, etiquette norms are integrated into the wisdom of life. The stories are imaginative, humorous and fun which will leaving a deep impression on children, allowing them to learn more and develop more abilities in the stories.

      • Trusted Partner

        The Tree with Secrets

        by Su Mei

        The Lightning Bear and Awu Dragon Series is the newest knowledge fairy tale of Ms. Su Mei, the winner of the Bing Xin Children's Literature Award. This series has 6 volumes, shaping two very vivid fairy tale characters Lightning Bear and Awu Dragon, and the strict natural science knowledge, physical science knowledge, mathematical knowledge, necessary safety awareness, etiquette norms are integrated into the wisdom of life. The stories are imaginative, humorous and fun which will leaving a deep impression on children, allowing them to learn more and develop more abilities in the stories.

      • Trusted Partner

        Do a Little Detective

        by Su Mei

        The Lightning Bear and Awu Dragon Series is the newest knowledge fairy tale of Ms. Su Mei, the winner of the Bing Xin Children's Literature Award. This series has 6 volumes, shaping two very vivid fairy tale characters Lightning Bear and Awu Dragon, and the strict natural science knowledge, physical science knowledge, mathematical knowledge, necessary safety awareness, etiquette norms are integrated into the wisdom of life. The stories are imaginative, humorous and fun which will leaving a deep impression on children, allowing them to learn more and develop more abilities in the stories.

      • Trusted Partner
        April 2024

        Farm Animal Medicine and Surgery for Small Animal Veterinarians

        by Graham R Duncanson

        Small animal veterinarians are increasingly taking on caseloads that include farm animals, with cases being presented by local hobby farmers, smallholders, and 'novelty pet' owners. With the increase in veterinary telemedicine, they now also receive requests for advice electronically from owners further afield. Recognising this trend, this book provides a quick reference for small-animal orientated veterinarians in the basics of surgery and treatment of farm animals. Popular animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, camelids and backyard poultry are covered, and basic techniques such as anaesthesia, clinical examination techniques, breeding, surgery and euthanasia are discussed. This new edition: - Expands on recent developments in all areas of medicine and surgery, covering advances such as the increased use of ultrasound across species and adding a new section on anthelmintics. - Provides updates on current major disease threats, as well as providing a One Health perspective. - Includes full colour images to help bring the subject to life. Ideal for looking up information during a consult, or for use as a refresher guide and continuing professional development resource, this book is an important tool for veterinarians in small and mixed practices.

      • Trusted Partner
        January 2023

        Boar Danglang

        by Mu Ling

        This book consists of three short and medium-sized stories, including "The Jungle Fighter's Training Program," "The Hunting Eagle and the Red Fox," and "The Wilderness Rogue. They tell the coming-of-age stories of wild boar, red fox, weasel and other animals. No matter what kind of jungle fighters, they are all grown up by the "little cute pets". Will everything go well for the two boys training the little boar? Will the rescue of a baby fox from the claws of a hunting eagle be successful? Will the greenhouse-raised weasel be able to adapt to the dangerous mountain forests? Let's follow the main characters of this book into the vibrant nature and experience some difficult but interesting adventures.

      • Trusted Partner
        Animal husbandry
        November 2006

        Applied Nutrition for Young Pigs

        by Ioannis Mavromichalis

        The nutrition of the young pig is one of the most active scientific fields of swine nutrition throughout the world. Its immense importance to the profitability of any pig production is demonstrated by the fact that maximal early growth in pigs, which depends on correct nutrition, is extremely efficient, yet hardly realised in most commercial situations. This book explains how to provide accurate nutrition to young pigs under commercial conditions, in order to achieve maximum growth performance at minimal cost. It includes coverage of nutritional physiology, nutrient requirements and idiosyncrasies, ingredients and diets, feed programs and management systems.

      • Trusted Partner
        Veterinary medicine
        December 2013

        Veterinary Treatment of Pigs

        by Graham R Duncanson

        * Practical focus covering everyday care and treatment of pigs * Describes diseases by body system to create an easy-to-use guide to pig treatment * Takes a worldwide approach – so covers poisons and diseases beyond the UK

      • Trusted Partner
        August 2011

        Tage- und Nächtebücher aus Lappland

        by Sigrid Damm, Joachim Hamster Damm

        Die »Tage- und Nächtebücher aus Lappland«, das wohl persönlichste Buch Sigrid Damms, ist eine Hommage an Lappland und seine Bewohner, die Samen. Sigrid Damms literarischer Text geht hier eine Symbiose mit den von Joachim Hamster Damm geschaffenen Graphiken, Collagen und Fotos ein. Das Buch erzählt von einer sieben Tage langen Wanderung, die eine 60jährige Frau und ein 30jähriger Mann unternehmen. Die Bergwelt Lapplands wird von zwei Menschen gesehen und erlebt, die Tage und Nächte werden in der Begegnung mit einer archaischen Welt zum Experiment der Einsamkeit. Die Wanderer sind ganz auf sich gestellt. Die Weite und Ruhe der Landschaft offenbaren die ihr innewohnende Kraft, bringen die Frau und den Mann zum bewußten Wahrnehmen ursprünglicher Dinge. Gras, Fell, Feuer, Wasser, Haus, Berge, Horizontlinien, Geburt und Tod, Frieden und Krieg. Es ist eine Meditation über den gegenwärtigen Zustand der Welt, ein Buch der Langsamkeit, ein Buch der Stille.

      • Trusted Partner
        March 2009

        »Geheimnißvoll offenbar«. Goethe im Berg

        by Sigrid Damm, Joachim Hamster Damm

        In diesem Buch ist es Sigrid Damm gelungen, das geheime Zentrum von Goethes Leben und Werk, das nichts von seiner Gegenwärtigkeit verloren hat, eindringlich vorzustellen. Die Bilder von Hamster Damm machen, in ihrem bewußt antiklassizistischen Stil, Goethes Ideen, die biographischen Zusammenhänge und die heute besonders aktuellen Bezüge anschaulich. Ich will nur sehn wie weit ich dem Menschen in seinen Schachten und Erzgängen nachkomme, schrieb Goethe bereits im Jahr 1773. Und der folgende Satz könnte wie eine Art Motto über seinem Leben und seinem Dichten stehen: Im engsten Stollen, wie in tiefsten Schachten / Ein Licht zu suchen, das den Geist entzünde. Das Bild des Berges, der Erde ist eines der zentralen Motive des Goetheschen Werkes, vom »Urfaust« aus den Sturm-und- Drang-Tagen bis zur Vollendung des Menschheitsdramas im letzten Lebensjahr. In der Lyrik, in Roman und Drama, immer wieder taucht die Begegnung mit dem, was unter uns und unser Fundament ist, auf, nicht zuletzt in den naturwissenschaftlichen Schriften, die Goethe selbst für genauso wichtig erachtete wie sein dichterisches Werk. Geologische Fragen der Entstehung der Erde und des Lebens, durch Feuer oder Wasser, haben ihn zeitlebens beschäftigt. Und auch praktisch hat er sich engagiert, jahrzehntelang ganz besonders für das Bergwerk in Ilmenau und für die Bergleute der Region. Die Erde, das Innere der Erde war ihm geheimnisvoll offenbar, es war nicht zu entschlüsseln, nur zu umschreiben, dichterisch, wissenschaftlich und in unermüdlicher Tätigkeit.

      Subscribe to our

      newsletter