For lovers of horses and trivia alike, this colorful book is packed with fascinating facts, from physical characteristics and folklore to safety tips and horse-care musts.   Over 400 nuggets...

Backyard farms are often valued primarily for the rural lifestyle that they provide. Often, the owners do not earn their livelihood from their farm. Generally, a small farm offers its owner a...

Welcome to your own personal wine country, where you will discover recipes and techniques for making and evaluating fine red, white, and rose wines from one of America's finest winemakers.  This accessible...

Bees are remarkable little insects that have been around for about 100 million years or so. Bees perform a valuable and vital service to the plants they visit and, ultimately to humans...

The Chicken is a timely, encyclopedic, science-based study that offers a true understanding of the species. High-quality photography, illustration and info-graphics combine with engaging and authoritative text to create an accessible reference...

The breeds are well presented visually, often as chicks, poults and adults. Which takes the mystery out of wondering what they should look like young or what they will look like when...

Pam Percy provides a colorful, egg-straordinarily entertaining account of chicken history; breeds; the world of chicken collectibles; and the chicken’s role in art, pop culture, myth, legend, religion, and folklore. The lighthearted yet...

This is a light hearted yet serious look at dairy and beef cows of the world--both familiar and not so familiar. From ancient myths to a breed encyclopedia to a whimsical look at...

Keeping chickens has become increasingly popular.  If at one time this used to be the privilege of farmers and those living in the countryside, these domestic animals are now slowly taking over...

 This is an indispensable reference work for anyone interested in horses and riding.  Every aspect of riding and horse management is covered in detail and illustrated with over a thousand beautiful photographs...

This book pays tribute to swine with fun, fascinating facts about these curious creatures.  Sara Rath provides an overview of popular breeds, the history of wild boars and domesticated pigs, and tales...

Designed for breeders and owners alike, this invaluable resource is organized in an easy reference format which helps the reader specify the proper care for various horse breeds. Featuring hundreds of photographs...

Originally published in 1887, this guide was the "Chilton" repair manual of horses. Containing a fascinating array of facts, explanations and diagrams, it divulges all the secrets of taming, controlling and "educating" unbroken and...