Jack Byard, spinto da un profondo affetto per la sua eredità rurale, scrisse la sua opera d'esordio con l'intenzione di condividere la campagna che apprezza con gli altri. La sua scrittura offre uno sguardo intimo su un mondo a cui tiene, infuso di un'autentica comprensione della vita di campagna. Attraverso la sua prosa, cattura l'essenza del mondo naturale e della sua comunità, invitando i lettori nel suo amato ambiente rurale. I suoi testi sono una testimonianza di una profonda connessione con la terra e la sua gente.
Introduces 44 breeds of chicken which can be seen pecking an preening in Britain. This title accompanies each with a description of the animal's appearance and explains the different colours and patterns which appear within the breed. It also gives details of their personalities and egg-laying and flying abilities.
Jack Byard's latest book in the Know Your - series covers 44 breeds of duck from those which you are likely to see in your local pond to a few who are extremely rare. Some are native British breeds while others come from a little further a field. If you look closely you can see all of the breeds in Britain today.
Looks at some more well-known breeds and cross-breeds, some minority breeds which were once seen everywhere and a few rare breeds which have to be seen to be believed. This book offers a brief description of each sheep's appearance and its place in history. It explains the status of the breed in the UK and its uses in farming.
Goats are a diverse range of beautiful (and sometimes rare) animals. Billy or nanny goats are the source of many a children'sstory. Goats were taken into the human fold over 10,000 years ago. From some of these animals, we obtain the fiber to createexquisite mohair and cashmere clothing.
Honours a species which has done so much to help humans over the course of our development, the donkey. This work features a selection of breeds that includes some of the most well known as well as some which are under threat. It offers information about each breed's history, appearance and personality as well as a photograph of the animal.
Bees play an essential role in the pollination of crops, but they face an increasing number of threats. This book provides information about 32 bee species including their size, habitat, location, nesting and eating habits, plus other interesting facts. A photograph of each species allows easy identification of these beautiful and important insects. Jack Byard is a former mechanic, jewellery craftsman and school technician. He is retired and now lives in Bradford. This is his 13th book in the popular "Know Your" series which also includes Know Your Sheep, Know Your Cattle and Know Your Pigs.
Do you know what breeds of horses are on the brink of extinction? Impress friends and relatives with interesting facts about more than 40 breeds of horses, history, appearances, uses, roles in human history, and other fun facts. From working to racing horses and common to rare, learn all about these beautifully majestic animals with this fascinating guide and Know Your Horses!
Did you know that pigs are smarter than your average 3 year-old? Discover interesting facts about 29 different breeds, each accompanied by a description of the pig's appearance, history and breeding, and details of its personality.
Did you know that Bad-Tempered Bradford Cattle are used for rodeos? Impress friends and relatives with interesting facts about 45 breeds of cattle, including their appearance, personality, history, breeding, milk-producing capabilities, and other fun facts
Presents 41 of the breeds of cattle which you would be most likely to see grazing Britain's farms. This book includes descriptions of various animals of their appearance and considers their uses. It fits into small hands or the rucksack or pocket of the interested rambler. It is suitable for adults and children.