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May New Release - Peter Leone's Show Jumping Clinic

Title: Peter Leone’s Show Jumping Clinic

Subtitle: Success Strategies for

Equestrian Competitors

Author/s: Peter Leone and Kimberly S. Jaussi

RRP: $34.99

ISBN: 9781603427173

Format: Hardback, 224 pages

Dimensions: 228mm x 177mm

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Aust. Release Date: May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

For equestrian athletes of all levels the ultimate dream is a place on the Olympic equestrian team. In Peter Leone’s Show Jumping Clinic, Silver Medalist Leone shares his winning methods to help up-and-coming riders master the elements of first-rate horsemanship and the foundations of competitive show jumping. While paying attention to the physical aspects of riding, Leone also shares his philosophy for building the mental strength and focus that is essential to successful competition. Equally important is the relationship between rider and horse. Each chapter covers one of Leone’s principles of riding with bulleted descriptions of concepts, examples of top riders, practice activities and checklists. This is the must-have book for all equestrian athletes.

May New Release - Horse Anatomy for Performance

Title: Horse Anatomy for Performance

Subtitle: A Practical Guide to Training,

Riding and Horse Care

Author/s: Gillian Higgins

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781446300961

Format: Hardback, 160 pages

Dimensions: 273mm x 190mm

Publisher: David & Charles

Aust. Release Date: May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

To visualise the mechanics of horse movement and understand how anatomy relates to its performance and wellbeing, equine expert Gillian Higgins developed the original and highly visual technique of painting internal diagrams directly onto live horses. This follow up to How Your Horse Moves is an intricate examination of how the horse uses its body. With 12 chapters detailing the complex anatomical systems that function together to maintain life, this is the most visually appealing, original and easily-understandable book on horse anatomy available.

May New Release - The Backyard Cow

Title: Backyard Cow

Subtitle: An Introductory Guide to

Keeping a Productive Family Cow

Author/s: Sue Weaver

RRP: $21.99

ISBN: 9781603429979

Format: Paperback, 240 pages

Dimensions: 178mm x 229mm

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Aust. Release Date: May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

This title covers everything small farmers and backyard homesteaders need to know to keep a single cow or a small dairy herd as a productive part of their food supply - from selecting a breed, maintaining animal health, feeding and providing shelter to milking and making homemade dairy products. Just one cow can easily provide all the milk, cheese and other dairy products one family needs.

May New Release - Dog Speak

Title: Dog Speak

Subtitle: Recognising and Understanding

Behaviour

Author/s: Christiane Blenski

RRP: $19.99

ISBN: 9781845843847

Format: Paperback, 80 pages

Dimensions: 220mm x 170mm

Publisher: Hubble & Hattie

Aust. Release Date: May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Dogs use their whole body to communicate – teeth, ears, eyes, fur, tail, body posture – and this volume explains the meaning behind this body language, while providing background information and practical tips. Written in a straightforward, jargon-free manner, it will help you to learn to pay attention to your pet's body signals and interpret them correctly. A dedicated dog owner and author of many dog books, Christiane Blenski dispenses her advice in accessible, entertaining language that covers all situations with your dog: from interaction among four-legged friends, to clear body language signals from dog to human. You – and your children – can learn even faster using the extra sections, tip boxes, checklists and instructions. With this knowledge, you can finally do away with those misunderstandings and enjoy life with your dog. A highly entertaining book and an essential reference for any dog lover.

May New Release - Cat Speak

Title: Cat Speak

Subtitle: Recognising and Understanding

Behaviour

Author/s: Brigitte Rauth-Widmann

RRP: $19.99

ISBN: 9781845843854

Format: Paperback, 80 pages

Dimensions: 220mm x 170mm

Publisher: Hubble & Hattie

Aust. Release Date: May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

"I just do not know what my cat wants from me!" If you feel like this at times, then this is the book for you! Concise information and lots of pictures make for an extremely informative and invaluable guide to how we humans can understand our cats properly. Cats use their whole body to communicate – teeth, ears, eyes, fur, tail, body posture – and this volume explains the meaning behind this body language while providing background information and practical tips. Written in a straightforward, jargon-free manner, it will help you to learn to pay attention to your pet's body signals and interpret them correctly. This unique book offers precise, detailed observations of the behaviour of cats at play, and explains in everyday language how to interpret their meaning. With clear descriptions and colour photographs throughout, this is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand more about their cat. A highly entertaining book and an essential reference for any cat lover.

May New Release - Encyclopedia of Flowering Shrubs

Title: Timber Press Encyclopedia of

Flowering Shrubs

Subtitle: More than 1700 Outstanding

Garden Plants

Author/s: Jim Gardiner

RRP: $59.99

ISBN: 9780881928235

Format: Hardback, 436 pages

Dimensions: 279mm x 215mm

Publisher: Timber Press

Aust. Release Date: May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

The Timber Press Encyclopedia of Flowering Shrubs is remarkable for its extensive photographic coverage that includes 2,000 high-quality images. These accompany essential cultivation data for more than 1,700 plants to make an exceptional tool for those embarking on identification, selection and planting schemes. Information includes size, flower colour and timing, stem colour, fruits, autumn colour, preferred position, soil needs, pruning requirements and cold hardiness. The plants are organised alphabetically by botanical name and may be readily accessed using the common name index. An introductory section suggests ways of giving plants the best possible start and ongoing care so that they can flourish in the long term.

May New Release - Organic Backyard Vineyard

Title: Organic Backyard Vine

Subtitle: A Step-by-Step Guide

to Growing Your Own Grapes

Author/s: Tom Powers

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781604692853

Format: Paperback, 176 pages

Dimensions: 228mm x 203mm

Publisher: Timber Press

Aust. Release Date: May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Interest in wine shows no sign of slowing down – wine tours, tastings and vacations are now common and homeowners often have space dedicated to their collection. The logical next step? Learning to grow and make your own. In The Organic Backyard Vineyard, expert Tom Powers walks the small grower through the entire process of growing grapes with a month-by-month maintenance guide. Gardeners will be armed with everything they need to successfully grow organic grapes whether they have 50 square feet or an acre or more to plant. In fact, a 100-foot row of vines can yield up to 175 bottles of wine while one acre can produce more than 5000 bottles. The Organic Backyard Vineyard features everything a wine lover needs to build and care for a backyard vineyard.

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May New Release - Peter Leone's Show Jumping Clinic