G O A T

Author : Sue Weaver
Publisher : Ivy Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781782409489

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The Goat by Sue Weaver Pdf

The Goat: A Natural History offers a complete overview of this captivating creature, from the goatish Greek god Pan, to their cognitive capacity and typical milk yields. It is no secret that goats are highly intelligent. They are also curious, gentle, independent, very social, and full of character. They hate to get wet and will avoid puddles. Among the first domesticated animals, goats are a common character in western mythology. In ancient Greece, Crete, and Egypt, goats even received divine honours. Goats are increasingly appreciated for their high adaptability to a wide variety of environmental conditions, and will thrive in the warmer, dryer world of the future. This book reveals everything you need to know about the natural history of a fascinating animal.

Author : Anne Fleming
Publisher : Pushkin Press
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781782692133

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The Goat by Anne Fleming Pdf

A kid named Kid, a dog named Cat, and a goat on a roof A blind skateboarding writer, an old man who can't speak (and his wife), a smartly dressed non-hamster-owner, plus Kid and her parents, are all apparently sharing their Manhattan apartment building with a mountain goat. But in all the wonders and marvels of New York City, who has time to see this impossible goat? How did the goat even get there? And is the goat really capable of something a little like magic? In this tender and hilarious tale of a misplaced animal, a road trip, and a Broadway show, neighbours who were previously strangers may find the goat is just what they needed... ANNE FLEMING is the author of Pool-Hopping and Other Stories (shortlisted for the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize, the Danuta Gleed Award and the Governor General's Award), Anomaly and Gay Dwarves of America. She is a long-time and highly regarded teacher of creative writing who has taught at the University of British Columbia, Emily Carr University of Art and Design, Douglas College, Kwantlen University College and the Banff Centre for the Arts. The Goat is her first full-length work for young readers. Anne lives in Vancouver.

Author : Running Press
Publisher : RP Minis
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Humor
ISBN : 0762459816

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The Screaming Goat by Running Press Pdf

Become the owner of your very own screaming goat. If you are a goat-loving fiend or you simply can't get enough of the screaming goat videos then you absolutely need to own a mini screaming goat. Your new goat companion sits on a tree stump and when you give him a gentle press he screams! The kit also includes a 32-page illustrated pocket guide of fun facts and trivia about everyone's favorite farm animal.

Author : Ann Patchett
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-22
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780063084810

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Escape Goat by Ann Patchett Pdf

From the international bestselling author of Bel Canto and The Dutch House, Ann Patchett, and the bestselling illustrator of the Fancy Nancy series, Robin Preiss Glasser, comes a hilarious and heartwarming story about a goat who keeps getting all the blame, but ultimately teaches one family about the importance of honesty and owning up to your mistakes. The Farmer family has a big problem! Every day their goat escapes, and every day, Mr. Farmer brings him back. So when things start to go awry on the farm, it must be the goat’s fault. Who’s to blame when Mrs. Farmer’s petunias are trampled? Or when all the cupcakes for Archie’s party disappear? And when the whole bucket of paint is spilled? Of course, everyone blames the goat! But is it really his fault? Find out in this epic collaboration between Ann Patchett and Robin Preiss Glasser, who create this perfect picture book about telling the truth.

Author : Perumal Murugan
Publisher : Grove Press
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780802147523

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The Story of a Goat by Perumal Murugan Pdf

“Fantastical . . . Through the thoughts of a rare black goat and the couple who adopt it, readers witness famines, death, and moments of beauty.” —National Geographic Longlisted for the National Book Award for Translated Literature As he did in the award-winning One Part Woman, Perumal Murugan explores a side of India that is rarely considered in the West: the rural lives of the country’s farming community. He paints a bucolic yet sometimes menacing portrait, showing movingly how danger and deception can threaten the lives of the weakest through the story of a helpless young animal lost in a world it naively misunderstands. As the novel opens, a mysterious stranger offers a farmer in Tamil Nadu a black goat kid who is the runt of the litter, surely too frail to survive. The farmer and his wife take care of the young she-goat, whom they name Poonachi, and soon the little goat is bounding with joy and growing at a rate they think miraculous for such a small animal. Intoxicating passages from the goat’s perspective offer a bawdy and earthy view of what it means to be an animal and a refreshing portrayal of the natural world. But Poonachi’s life is not destined to be a rural idyll—dangers can lurk around every corner, and may sometimes come from surprising places, including a government that is supposed to protect the weak and needy. Is this little goat too humble a creature to survive such a hostile world? “The title character of Murugan’s elegant new novel is indeed a joy . . . through Poonachi’s tale we are reminded how much bonds us with the animal world.” —USA Today

Author : Patricia Polacco
Publisher : Philomel
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2007-06-21
Category : Alphabet
ISBN : 0399245308

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G Is for Goat by Patricia Polacco Pdf

A rhyming celebration of goats and their antics, from A to Z. On board pages.

Author : Emily LeVan
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781300586340

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Goat Notes - Edition 2 by Emily LeVan Pdf

Author : Catherine Dempsey
Publisher : Running the Goat
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2022-03-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1927917506

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Daphne's Bees by Catherine Dempsey Pdf

Daphne is excited to build and maintain her first beehives. In the process she learns how important bees are to the environment.

Author : Lex Sinclair
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781783335893

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The Goat's Head by Lex Sinclair Pdf

Swedish-born law student, Sofie Lackberg's life is sent into perilous turmoil when she spots a flyer advertising a care assistant job for one night in a palatial Victorian house of gothic architecture and a marble demon out front standing sentry. But the money is too good to turn down for Sofie to keep up with her student fees. Her decision however is the worst she will ever make. The occupants aren't what they appear. Hooded figures capture and restrain her for sacrificial purposes. Sofie has been the chosen one since her birth to give life to the creature only known as "the thing with the goat's head". Can Sofie change her destiny before it is too late? Or will the harrowing truth of her own existence be beyond her control?

Author : Bob Gurnett
Publisher : Union Square & Co.
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781454933229

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G.O.A.T. - LeBron James by Bob Gurnett Pdf

Who is the greatest basketball player of all time?Thisstunning book, filled to the brim with color photographs and information, makes the case that it’s KING JAMES! G.O.A.T. is an acronym that stands for Greatest Of All Time—and it takes lifelong dedication, nonstop hard work, and undeniable, unbelievable talent even to be considered for that honor. And if you asked five basketball lovers, "Who is the greatest player of all time?" you might get five different answers. But this fun book, written just for young fans, makes the case for current NBA superstar LeBron James. It backs up that choice with plenty of statistics, engaging quotes, and entertaining sidebars. You can be sure it will spark lively discussions among sports-crazy kids.

Author : Jon Ronson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2011-06-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781451665970

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The Men Who Stare at Goats by Jon Ronson Pdf

Now a major film, starring George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, and Jeff Bridges, this New York Times bestseller is a disturbing and often hilarious look at the U.S. military's long flirtation with the paranormal—and the psy-op soldiers that are still fighting the battle. Bizarre military history: In 1979, a crack commando unit was established by the most gifted minds within the U.S. Army. Defying all known laws of physics and accepted military practice, they believed that a soldier could adopt the cloak of invisibility, pass cleanly through walls, and—perhaps most chillingly—kill goats just by staring at them. They were the First Earth Battalion, entrusted with defending America from all known adversaries. And they really weren’t joking. What’s more, they’re back—and they’re fighting the War on Terror. An uproarious exploration of American military paranoia: With investigations ranging from the mysterious “Goat Lab,” to Uri Geller’s covert psychic work with the CIA, to the increasingly bizarre role played by a succession of U.S. presidents, this might just be the funniest, most unsettling book you will ever read—if only because it is all true and is still happening today.

Author : Gianaclis Caldwell
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Goat farming
ISBN : 9781603586306

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Holistic Goat Care by Gianaclis Caldwell Pdf

"In Holistic Goat Care, Caldwell offers readers a comprehensive gu ide to maintaining a healthy herd of goats, whether they are dairy goats, meat goats, fiber goats, or pet goats. [This book] will empower even novice goat owners to confidently diagnose and treat most of the ailments that goats might experience. For the experienced goat farmer, the book offers a depth of insight and approaches to treatment not found in any other book"--

Author : Sándor Kukovics
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781838810498

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Goats (Capra) by Sándor Kukovics Pdf

Research and development in animal husbandry and products manufacturing are ongoing, and the results should be summarized from time to time and made available to the reader in order to increase their knowledge.The present publication seeks to present the results related to the goat species. The first part of the volume contains the cultural history of the goat as well as chapters on the breeds kept and bred in Spain, USA, and Nepal. The second part covers the chapters dealing with Cashmere and Pashmina wool. In the third part of the volume, you can read about the differences between the different goat cheeses. The first chapter of the fourth part compares the drugs that can be used in the treatment of goat diseases, while the second chapter describes the parasites of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT).

Author : Harry Percival
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-02
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781491958650

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Test-Driven Development with Python by Harry Percival Pdf

By taking you through the development of a real web application from beginning to end, the second edition of this hands-on guide demonstrates the practical advantages of test-driven development (TDD) with Python. You’ll learn how to write and run tests before building each part of your app, and then develop the minimum amount of code required to pass those tests. The result? Clean code that works. In the process, you’ll learn the basics of Django, Selenium, Git, jQuery, and Mock, along with current web development techniques. If you’re ready to take your Python skills to the next level, this book—updated for Python 3.6—clearly demonstrates how TDD encourages simple designs and inspires confidence. Dive into the TDD workflow, including the unit test/code cycle and refactoring Use unit tests for classes and functions, and functional tests for user interactions within the browser Learn when and how to use mock objects, and the pros and cons of isolated vs. integrated tests Test and automate your deployments with a staging server Apply tests to the third-party plugins you integrate into your site Run tests automatically by using a Continuous Integration environment Use TDD to build a REST API with a front-end Ajax interface

Author : Laurie Sarkadi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1987915755

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Voice in the Wild by Laurie Sarkadi Pdf

After plans to live in Africa shatter, young journalist Laurie Sarkadi moves to the Subarctic city of Yellowknife seeking wilderness and adventure. She covers the changing socio-political worlds of Dene and Inuit in the late '80s--catching glimpses of their traditional, animal-dependent ways--before settling into her own off-grid existence in the boreal forest. There, she experiences motherhood and its remarkable synchronicities with the lives of caribou, dragonflys and other creatures. As a mother, and as a journalist, Sarkadi speaks up for abused women and children, creating controversies that entangle her in long, legal battles. When she looks to animals and the natural world for solace, she encounters magic. Lessons from the natural world arrive weekly, if not daily: black bears roam her dreams, as well as her deck, teaching introspection; wolves inspire her to persevere. This evocative memoir explores a more than two-decade long physical and spiritual journey into the wild spaces of northern Canada, around the globe and deep within.