What better way to kick off cozy season than spending an afternoon with a loveable furball? At the CSN Libraries, we love our pets and animal friends. At each campus, browse our "Pawsitively Pawesome" book displays to learn more about all types of pets and animal related topics. Whether you’re considering a pet of our own, want to further invest in the health or training of your current pet, or just plain curious about the greater Animal Kingdom, each book display has a title for you.
Then, join us for any of our upcoming Fall Love Dogs events from 1pm-2:30pm:
*Monday, November 9 at Charleston campus library
*Tuesday, November 17 at Henderson campus library
*Wednesday, November 18 at NLV campus library
You can come and go as you please and meet trained therapy pets. In the meantime, check out our online resources covering all types of pet-related topics.
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Title: Pets as Sentinels, Forecasters and Promoters of Human Health Author: Ramiro Pastorinho & Ana Catarina Sousa Location: SpringerLink eBooks Details: This book provides an up-to-date overview of the current knowledge and research concerning domestic pets as sentinels, forecasters and promoters of human health. Written by leading specialists in the fields of medicine, veterinary, environment, analytical chemistry, sociology and behavioral science, this volume provides a comprehensive understanding of the capabilities of pets in what regards to human health. |
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Title: A New Approach to Dogs and Dog Training : Human-Canine Synergy in Theory and Practice Author: Theovoulos Koutsopoulos Location: SpringerLink eBooks Details: This book presents a new and innovative concept in dealing with dogs: the human-canine synergy (HCS), characterized by a holistic nature and its differentiation from unidimensional terms expressing the affiliation of humans and dogs. |
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Title: Lizards of The World: A Guide to Every Family Publisher: Mark O'Shea Location: Credo Reference Academic Core Details: In this book, more than 350 stunning color photographs illustrate species found in more than 80 lizard families and subfamilies. Each detailed profile includes a population distribution map, table of essential information, and fascinating commentary revealing notable characteristics and related species. |
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Title: The Cat Encyclopedia for Kids Author: Merriam Garcia Location: MasterFILE Complete Reference eBook Subscription Details: This encyclopedia highlights more than 50 different cats. Alongside colorful photographs of both adult cats and kittens, readers learn about the history, appearance, and behavior of various breeds. |
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Title: The Dog Encyclopedia for Kids Author: Merriam Garcia Location: MasterFILE Complete Reference eBook Subscription Details: This encyclopedia highlights 150 different dogs. Alongside colorful photographs of both adult dogs and puppies, readers learn about the history, appearance, and behavior of various breeds. |
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Title: Nutrition and Metabolism of Dogs and Cats Author: Guoyao Wu Location: SpringerLink eBooks Details: This book provides new knowledge about the nutrition and metabolism, as well as the roles of nutrients in the immunity, health, and management of companion animals (dogs and cats). |
