David Alderton: 20 books

David Alderton’s investigation of anabantoids, the Asiatic gouramis-the bettas and gouramis, including Siamese fighting fish, paradisefish, kissing gouramis, begins with a look at the origins of these adaptable and widely varying fishes in their Asiatic homelands, where they’ve been popular for...

Livebearers focuses on four families of fish which contain many of the most attractive and popular species in the tropical fish hobby today, including guppies, mollies, swordtails, and platies. The families include Goodeidae (Mexican livebearers), Anablepidae (four-eyes and others), Poeciliidae (guppies...

For beginning aquatic fancier looking to start out right with fish, Freshwater Aquariums by David Alderton is the ideal primer. A vertebrate that breathe primarily by means of gills and swim by means of fins is the author’s lead-in to the first chapter called “What are Fish?” Alderton builds...

The first-ever, truly interactive ebook about cats, allowing the reader to search through and sort some 400 entries of famous cats at a single click. Not only can you follow the relevant links at the end of individual entries to find out more about a particular subject in this ebook, but you can also...

A narrative account of how cats - both individually and collectively - have influenced all aspects of our lives.

A delightful hiss-torical survey of cats in popular culture. Louis Wain and Beatrix Potter adored them, but Walt Disney preferred dogs; cats have been depicted in art, books and, more recently, film and TV as lovable but determined creatures. Where the dog is loving but stupid, the cat is clever...

Highly practical, up-to-date, expert advice whether you are just starting out or already keep pigeons and doves.

A comprehensive and practical new guide to these popular pet and aviary birds.

Meet Dan the Dog and his friends in this exciting adventure intended for younger readers, from 4-7 years old. Each story in the series will help children to discover more about animals and the ways in which they live.

Science is now providing some remarkable insights into animal behaviour, with crocodiles, for example, emerging as devoted parents, and elephants like whales able to communicate with each other across long distances by ultrasound, which is inaudible to our ears. There seems little doubt that animals...

One of the most popular choices for home aquariums, CICHLIDS come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. From the Fish Keeping Made Easy series, this book covers diet and nutrition, recognizing and treating illness, biology, breeding and more.

Crossbreeding between different types of dog is not a new phenomenon, and, over recent years, interest in crossbreeding has grown, partly due to curiosity but more significantly because the role of dogs in our lives has undergone a dramatic change as they have become one of the family. As a result, breeders...

Chinchillas are playful, “on-the-go” rodents that thrive in environments in which they can be kept busy. Learn how to develop a functional routine for your tiny friend, along with vital information on keeping him properly fed, well-groomed, and in good health. This book includes a variety of topics,...

Anyone who has encountered a Border Terrier will know that although this is a relatively small breed of dog in terms of overall stature, it’s one with a big heart. Bold and fearless in true terrier fashion, these dogs possess a feisty character that belies their size. Indeed, it was the tough, no-nonsence...