Enables students, trainers, riders and horse owners to understand the fundamental principles behind the behavior of horses and how to apply them in different situations in practice. This book looks at the constraints which apply to the modern horse because of its evolutionary history and the nature of the evolutionary process itself.

The Leeward Dutch Antilles are best known for their arid landscapes of statuesque cacti, rugged rock formations and teeming coral reefs. To this can now be added the surprisingly diverse and colorful butterfly fauna.

With full color photographs of 78 species of butterflies and moths Butterflies and moths of Curaçao, Aruba and Bonaire provides extensive coverage of the species most commonly encountered in the Dutch ABC; three islands which lie basking in the breezy southern Caribbean Sea. Pra...

Everything you need to know about the sea and shore, from high tides to half-hitches.

A wildlife writer and photographer’s celebration of the mute swan, Britain’s most iconic breed Exploring the bird’s significance across myth and history alongside vivid observations on its habits and habitats, Dan Keel speaks up for the mute swan, answering the essential questions about its nature and its future.

A new edition of a highly respected textbook and reference in the rapidly emerging field of equitation science. Equitation Science, 2nd Edition incorporates learning theory into ethical equine training frameworks suitable for riders of any level and for all types of equestrian activity. Written by international experts at the forefront of the development of the field, the welfare of the horse and rider safety are primary considerations throughout.

This edition features a new chapter on resear...