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A book that has been read, but is in good condition. Minimal damage to the book cover eg. scuff marks, but no holes or tears. If this is a hard cover, the dust jacket may be missing. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with some creasing or tearing, and pencil underlining of text, but this is minimal. No highlighting of text, no writing in the margins, and no missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Binding
Hardcover
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9780385341462
Publication Year
2008
Type
Textbook
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Name
Rhino with Glue-On Shoes : and Other Surprising True Stories of Zoo Vets and Their Patients
Item Height
1.3in
Author
Lucy H. Spelman
Item Length
8.5in
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
Item Width
5.7in
Item Weight
16.8 Oz
Number of Pages
336 Pages

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This one-of-a-kind heartwarming collection of stories gives fascinating insight into the exciting and exotic world of zoo veterinarians.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0385341466
ISBN-13
9780385341462
eBay Product ID (ePID)
63350707

Product Key Features

Author
Lucy H. Spelman
Publication Name
Rhino with Glue-On Shoes : and Other Surprising True Stories of Zoo Vets and Their Patients
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2008
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
336 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8.5in
Item Height
1.3in
Item Width
5.7in
Item Weight
16.8 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Sf995.84.R45 2008
Reviews
"Spelman and Mashima's fascinating exploration of the mysterious and often exciting world of veterinary medicine within the confines of the zoological community is a rare opportunity for the reader to go behind the scenes where the stories of drama, discovery, and compassion have been waiting to be revealed. This book is a compelling journey of the often herculean efforts on behalf of dedicated zoo veterinarians and their charismatic patients..... it is a journey of triumph and tragedy, mystery and discovery, which will keep the reader glued to the pages like the prosthetic shoes glued to a rhino hoof." -Jeff Corwin, host ofThe Jeff Corwin Experience "This is a delightful book. The stories, each amazingly different, are told with warmth, humor and sensitivity. They are sometimes sad, always captivating. It is a book you can dip into on a journey or read before sleep at night. Buy it and give copies to your friends."-Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder, the Jane Goodall Institute, UN Messenger of Peace "Lucy Spelman and Ted Mashima have put together a stunning array of stories from twenty-eight of the best wild animal veterinarians in all parts of the world. Whether it is the tale of bringing two whale sharks from Taiwan to the Atlanta Aquarium or the astonishing account of fitting shoes on a foot-sore Asian Rhinoceros, the reader is left with the undeniable conclusion that these vets are contributing indispensable knowledge to a world-wide effort to protect wild creatures threatened by human activity. My hat is off to these unsung heroes of the natural world."--Roger Sant, Chair of the Board of Regents, Smithsonian Institution "This book went straight to my heart for emphasizing something that is often missed by the zoo-going public: the emotional commitment between those who care for zoo animals and their exotic charges. I have worked with the Los Angeles Zoo for almost forty years and, truly, these relationships are beautiful to behold."-Betty White, actress/author "Expect to laugh, cry and read in astonishment about the lengths these vets must go to save their uncommon patients. From the hilarious and mad capped to the heartwarming and tragic, this wonderful collection of stories is sure to inspire a whole new generation of wildlife veterinarians. Dr. Spelman and her colleagues show amazing dedication to their work, but they're also cutting-edge scientists who must pioneer new techniques for their patients. They have enormous affection for all manner of incredible creatures and I admire these courageous professionals who routinely put themselves in danger to save the animals in their care." -W. Clark Bunting, President and General Manager, Discovery Emerging Networks "In settings ranging from zoos to wildlife sanctuaries and from aquariums to the open ocean, and patients that run the gamut from goldfish to Gomek, the world's largest crocodile, these stories reveal the empathy, creativity, and daring of their veterinarian authors."-Booklist "Entertaining…. Readers will be dazzled by stories of recapturing a fugitive herd of wild bison from the outskirts of Paris and medical marvels developed to treat especially small or sensitive patients."-Publishers Weekly "ThinkHousebut with patients who cannot speak…. Mini life-and-death dramas told by vets who love their patients."USA Today From the Hardcover edition.
Copyright Date
2008
Target Audience
Trade
Topic
Veterinary Medicine / General, General, Animals / General
Lccn
2007-052635
Dewey Decimal
636.089092/2
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Nature, Pets, Medical

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