Holistic Animal Handbook: A Guidebook to Nutrition, Health and Communication

Holistic Animal Handbook: A Guidebook to Nutrition, Health and Communication
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Engaging, informative, and applicable to Humans as well as our Pets

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Holistic Animal Handbook: A Guidebook to Nutrition, Health and Communication
Kate Solisti-Mattelon , and Patrice Mattelon
Manufacturer: Council Oak Books
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Binding: Paperback

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MAKE YOUR OWN PET FOOD ---

Because of the tragedy involving tainted pet food, we feel that its important to remind people that there are alternatives to processed pet foods.

"We believe that once caregivers realize what actually goes into pet foods, they will take action. If we are committed to having healthy animals in our lives, it is critical that we take responsibility for feeding them correctly." - The Holistic Animal Handbook

The Holistic Animal Handbook is the result of the authors' many years of experience working with animals and their people, veterinarians, nutritionists, and positive trainers. It includes: Recipes for cats and dogs, Breed-specific suggestions, Bach Flower Remedies, extensive Nutrition and Health resources, and much more to provide the caregiver with the tools to help the animals they love lead healthier, happier lives.

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Engaging, informative, and applicable to Humans as well as our Pets.......2007-07-08

I honestly don't have the time to read all the books I buy within the time period that Amazon sends out the survey, so I will say this review is based on some sheepish quick skimming of the first few chapters. As I read the excerpts, I am getting sucked into reading this a bit more... of course, the book IS for the demographic of pet owners that are willing to spend $40 on a 17lbs bag of cat food. =)

P.S. I recommend Innova, but the NaturaPet company has several good lines. Regular pet stores carry some organic lines, after this brand (special pet stores) Newman Organics is the next in quality, followed by the By Nature and Naturals in regular Pet stores.

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Holistic feeding for animals basics.......2007-02-12

This is a useful book with information not available elsewhere which gives you info not only on a healthy, natural approach to feeding animals, but specifics for different breeds. We are killing our pets with dried kibble, and this book tells you not only why this is so, but gives you alternatives.

Don't waste your money!.......2003-07-17

The authors of this book basically think that they are animal psychics. Red alert! Right away that tells you something...their whole book is filled with nonsense about communicating with your pet telepathically and teaching holistic care and feeding. They also talk about herbal remedies, which was somewhat interesting, but, thinking realistically, I wouldn't use them.

Overall, this book has very little substance to it. There was not much at all to be gleaned from it. I knew most of the information already without reading this book. To sum it all up: it was a thin read, and very disappointing at that.

New age pet lovers will love this one!.......2002-05-06

This book is a great resource for pet lovers to use in dealing with any behavioral problems their furry friends display. I would recommend it to anyone that owns cats, dogs, birds, or horses - tons of good information on what makes these lovely animals tick.

Based on the recommendations in the book, I bought "Rescue Remedy", and use it every now and then on my little dolls, Gigi and Lulu. It quickly soothes and relaxes them - works great! I wish I'd found this stuff before! This book also discusses bach flower essences, and which ones might be best for your animals, based on their behavioral problems. Gigi used to be a holy terror, and she's become the sweetest cat since I started retraining her.

Definitely check this book out if you are a pet lover! Another great herbal resource to try - prescription for nutritive healing, herbal meds. I will never take non herbal medicine or go to a non-holistic doctor again, if I can help it.

THUMBS UP!!.......2001-05-12

I found this book to be a wonderful resource, particularly the Bach Flower remedies. I would recommend it to anyone with an interest in natural remedies for animals.

Morphological studies in the genus Rhododendron: Dealing with fruits, seeds, and seedlings and their associated hairs
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Morphological studies in the genus Rhododendron: Dealing with fruits, seeds, and seedlings and their associated hairs
Johannes Hedegaard
Manufacturer: Gad
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ASIN: 8712308528

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A heavily illustrated guide to the historic Belgian town where the British and Germans fought three major battles during World War I. Today Ypres is one of the most heavily visited of the World War I sites. The text is backed up by a massive number of maps and photographs, and will be an indispensable source for both battlefield visitors and students of World War I.

Major and Mrs. Holt pioneered the concept of battlefield touring almost a quarter of a century ago, building up the company that still bears their name as well as writing numerous battlefield guide books.

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Outstanding Guide to Memorials.......2000-05-30

This colorful guide to memorials/monuments of the World War I Battlefields of Ypres has 256 pages. There are suggested itineraries, maps, photos, eyewitness accounts, and info on how the monuments were built. A brief history of the battles is included, but this should not be interpreted as a complete history of the battles. Also listed are the various cemetery agencies.

Most attention is given to the forces of the United Kingdom, but there are items invloving all nations present in the Ypres battles.

Several side-trips with diving times are also added as a bonus to this helpful guide for travelers.

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"Lyrical...A beautifully written book about a bitterly painful coming of age."
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Yuki Okuda knows her mother would be proud of her grades and her achievements in sports if she were alive. But she committed suicide. And Yuki has to learn how to live with a father who doesn't seem to love her and a stepmother who treats her badly. Most important, she has to learn how to live with herself: a twelve-year-old Japanese girl growing up alone, trying to make sense of a tragedy that makes no sense at all....

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Skips Monthes at a time and never finishes thoughts.......2007-07-15

While the plot is indeed intresting and complex Mori jumps monthes at a time between chapters (I believe the longest jump is 18 monthes) and never finishes the thoughts of a chapter and leaves you hanging. Even the epilouge which usualy answers unanswered questions is this way. I would not recomend this book to anybody!

Good book for young adults...not for kids.......2007-07-12

I thought this book was a very interesting look at how a young girl growing up in Japan in the 1970's had to jump through the cultural hoops of Japanese culture that refused to allow her to mourn her mother's passing in the way that she needed. It showed how the loss of her mother and the lack of emotional support she received from her father and stepmother affected what kind of person she would become in the future. It was slow in a couple of places but overall was good. However, it is classified as a juvenial book, but it is definitely not for kids. Most of the book is written from the point of view of Yuki, the child. But other chapters in the book are taken from the point of view of the adults in Yuki's life....the first chapter is taken from the point of view of Yuki's mother as she is preparing for her suicide and commits it. Also, this book takes place over several years, so it's not a book about a 12 year old as the bookcover states, but it takes Yuki from age 12 to around age 18 or 19 when she leaves home for college. While I think that this book is an okay read for adults or maybe even young adults, I think it's way over the heads of younger children....including the 12 year olds that the book is recommended for.

Flora and fauna of Japan as well as many cultural aspects are very much a part of the story.......2006-12-18

This is a most touching story. I cried throughout the entire book. Yuki's tragedy develops immediately within the first few pages. She returns from a piano lesson to find her mother dead on the kitchen floor. Her father remarries and life becomes truly miserable. Her father's only concern is to maintain an upstanding public image and her step mother is on a mission to destroy anything remotely valuable to Yuki. Through several changes of the seasons, as memories of mother are continually evoked by the different flowers, Yuki is coming to terms with her anger. True healing is finally set in motion when, very much against her father's will, Yuki resumes visits with her grandparents. Mindful Buddhist rites and practices ensue.

Heartbreaking, but in the end, uplifting.......2006-11-15

Kyoko Mori's semi-autobiographical novel, set in modern-day Japan (the late twentieth century), is a quietly searing narrative appropriate for readers middle school and up. The Shizuko of the title commits suicide in the very first chapter of the book, leaving her husband free to marry his longtime mistress. From age twelve to eighteen, the young protagonist, Shizuko's daughter Yuki, is trapped in a loveless home with her cold, distant father and hostile, shallow stepmother. In her grief and longing for a mother to whom she was close, Yuki turns to her schoolwork, her athletic abilities, and her artistic talents to escape the harsh atmosphere of her home life. The circumstances of her mother's death make her something of a pariah among her peers, and the one friendship she establishes with another girl ends after a brief period of comradeship. Yuki's only close emotional ties are to her mother's family, with whom she is seldom permitted to visit. It is only after years of struggle with happy memories of her mother and resentment towards her father that Yuki--who leaves home for a new life in college--is able to come to grips with her past, a growing confidence in her own creativity, and the possibility of a happy future.

Although the novel focuses on Yuki's thoughts and feelings, those of of father, stepmother, and grandparents are also given expression throughout the book. The author's prose style is deceptively simple, easy to follow, but rich in emotional detail. Ms. Mori (who now lives and teaches in the United States) conveys the cultural differences in attitude towards marriage and family that exist in Japan without resorting to time-worn stereotypes. This is a masterful piece of writing, at times heartbreaking but never heavy-handed, which concludes on a positive note with Yuki's newfound freedom and artistic growth.

It is difficult to classify "Shizuko's Daughter" as a novel for young adults (middle school and high school), as college students and "mature" adults will find it equally rewarding.

A Time to Mourn, A Time to Heal.......2005-12-21

Shizuko Okuda took her own life to free herself from unhappiness. Yuki, twelve at the time, can't understand why she would do something as commit suicide. The suicide has left her feeling alone and wondering what caused her mother do this to herself.
A year after her death, her father remarries his mistress Hanae who has no interest in her stepdaughter. She is disappointed with herself for not being able to have a son for her husband and is envious of Yuki's abilities. She makes every attempt to criticize Yuki towards her and her father. Hideki has to put aside his daughter's needs to appease his wife. Yuki loses respect for him.
Yuki is forced to be an adolescent on her own. She finds it hard to accept change because of her mother's untimely death. It is the connection between her mother's family and friend Mr. Kimura that give her the love and support she lacks in her home. She slowly and gradually comes to terms with her mother's death and is able to move forward.
Suicide in some cultures is considered taboo. It is an embarassment to family as with Hideki. It is also romanticized because of the suffering that Shizuko endured. If Yuki's maternal family had not been there for her, she would have been further isolated from herself and society. She is a strong-willed girl who overcame odds.
Kyoko Mori mentally illustrates Yuki's life paralleling it with her personal life. This book is a highly recommended read for high school students and persons dealing with the loss of a parent.

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Shizuko's Daughter
Kyoko Mori
Manufacturer: Henry Holt
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Binding: Paperback
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Kyoko Mori's "Shizuko's Daughter": A Study Guide from Gale's "Novels for Students" (Volume 15, Chapter 12)

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Kyoko Mori's "Shizuko's Daughter": A Study Guide from Gale's "Novels for Students" (Volume 15, Chapter 12)

Manufacturer: The Gale Group
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Release Date: 2002-07-23

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Term paper due tomorrow? Need to bone up for a test? Or just looking for the best information about a favorite literary work?

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Shizuko's Daughter.(Young Adult Review)(Brief Article): An article from: The Horn Book Magazine
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Shizuko's Daughter.(Young Adult Review)(Brief Article): An article from: The Horn Book Magazine
Nancy Vasilakis
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This digital document is an article from The Horn Book Magazine, published by Horn Book, Inc. on September 1, 1993. The length of the article is 324 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Shizuko's Daughter.(Young Adult Review)(Brief Article)
Author: Nancy Vasilakis
Publication: The Horn Book Magazine (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 1993
Publisher: Horn Book, Inc.
Volume: v69 Issue: n5 Page: p603(2)

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Germ Cell Protocols: Volume 1: Sperm and Oocyte Analysis (Methods in Molecular Biology)

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Molecular Embryology: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology)

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This book is geared primarily to students approaching the Aeneid for the first time. It attempts, through discussion of a wide variety of topics, to convey a balanced impression of the nature of the poem as a whole. An appendix includes a version of and ancient Life of Virgil and
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An introduction to Virgils Aeneid.......2007-10-09

The book came on time and hopefully will be very useful in the class I am taking. It was in the perfect condition the seller said it would be in.

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An Introduction to Virgil's Aeneid

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The Language of Virgil: An Introduction to the Poetry of the Aeneid

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The Language of Virgil: An Introduction to the Poetry of the Aeneid
Daniel H. Garrison
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Virgil's Aeneid Books I-VI, with introduction, Notes, and Vocabulary

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Virgil's Aeneid, with Introduction and Notes (The Harvard Classics, Registered Edition, Volume 13)

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Virgil's Aeneid, with Introductions and Notes, Volume 13 (The Harvard Classics, Deluxe Edition, Registered Edition)

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Virgil's Aeneid, with Introductions and Notes, Volume 13 (The Harvard Classics, Deluxe Edition, Registered Edition)

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Virgil: The Aeneid
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Virgil; Translated By John Dryden
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