Download or read book Cashmere Comes from Goats written by S. Portico Bowman and published by Stonehouse Originals. This book was released on 2022-05 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Was it the death of her dog, Bloom, or was she just tired of her routine as a dentist? Or perhaps her depression was the result of her (mostly) unrequited love for her former piano teacher, Bruno? As Robin contemplates a sabbatical to see puffins in Newfoundland, a fateful google search puts everything on hold. When she *accidentally* finds Bruno's grown son-or a younger double-living in France with a woman Bruno knew briefly many many years ago, Robin has a choice: stay in Canada and monitor her distant father's suspected dementia, or accept Bruno's demand that she go with him to France, and help him face fatherhood a few decades too late.
Download or read book Cashmere Comes from Goats written by Bowman S. Portico and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cashmere Goats written by Sadie Woods and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cashmere wool is world-famous for it's velvety softness. This high-quality wool is made from fiber collected from cashmere goats. Where do cashmere goats come from? How is their wool gathered? Readers will learn the answers to these questions as they study the various breeds of cashmere goats, their types of fiber, how wool is produced, and its uses throughout history. The attention-grabbing subject matter delivers the lessons of elementary science curriculum in an imaginative and exciting way.
Download or read book Cashmere If You Can written by Wawa Hohhot and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2006-02-07 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a story of a goat named Wawa who loves a city called New York -- and of how she exposes the fashion industry's biggest secret.
Download or read book Raising Goats For Dummies written by Cheryl K. Smith and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-01-28 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to raise goats and start reaping the benefits of owning these fun and useful animals Raising goats is a major part of human life (and survival) around the world. The movement has increased in popularity in recent years as consumers embrace a more sustainable lifestyle, reject commercialism, move to organic food options, and raise concerns about industrial agriculture practices. Raising Goats For Dummies provides you with an introduction to all aspects of owning, caring for, and the day-to-day benefits of raising goats. Breaks down the complicated process of choosing and purchasing the right goat breed to meet your needs and getting facilities for your goat set up. Provides in-depth information on proper grooming, handling, feeding, and milking Covers the basics of goat health and nutrition Offers tips and advice for using your goat to produce milk, meat, fiber, and more You'll quickly understand what makes these useful and delightful creatures so popular and gain the knowledge and skills to properly care for and utilize their many offerings with help from Raising Goats For Dummies.
Download or read book Goats of the World written by Valerie Porter and published by Farming Press Limited. This book was released on 1996 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here, Valerie Porter takes a look at the world's goats. Over 350 breeds and types are covered, with an explanation of the characteristics and history of each breed, and an examination of the goat's place in the world.
Download or read book Goats written by Sue Weaver and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-05-17 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hobby Farms GOATS: Small-Scale Herding, written by hobby farmer and prolific author and columnist Sue Weaver, is an essential guide to the wonderful world of goats, the fastest growing new area of the US agricultural meat market. This colorful guide discusses goats of all types, including dairy goats, used for milk and cheese; meat goats; fiber goats, prized for their mohair and cashmere; recreational goats, beloved by children for their great personalities and silliness; and brush goats, the lawnmowers of creative hobby farmers and suburbanites. Weaver offers excellent advice on how to purchase a goat: sensible and direct, she advises newcomers that while goats can be profitable, they should not rush in. Before the reader fills his backyard with a herd of goats, the author warns him or her to consider that while goats are "cute, personable, charming, and imminently entertaining;[they] are also destructive;mischievous, sometimes ornery, and often exasperating." The book lists the various breeds of goats commonly available as meat and dairy producers, carefully spelling out their advantages and drawbacks. In the chapter on selecting a goat, the author instructs the reader to be aware of the overall health and soundness, and to consider such the animals' horns and teeth. The book also covers general care for a small herd of goats, including outdoor housing and feeding, general health care, and maintenance. For hobby farmers ready to dive into the world of reproducing their goats, there are chapters on breeding, mating, and "Bringing Kids into the World." All goat keepers will be enlightened by the information in the chapter on behavior and solving everyday problems with their often capricious caprines. Since the focus of the book is for hobby farmers, Goats also addresses how to make money from the small-scale herd, offering advice on managing, selling, and marketing goat-derived products. The book concludes with an extensive glossary of over 150 terms, an appendix of common goat diseases, and a resource section of useful goat-relevant books, websites, and associations. Fully indexed.
Download or read book The Economics of a Commercial Cashmere Goat Enterprise written by Lloyd Davies and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Raising Cashmere Goat written by Lillian Vale and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-04-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although they are not considered a separate breed, cashmere goats are valued for their capacity to produce the soft, light, and insulating cashmere wool. The undercoat or underlayer of hair produced by these goats is referred to as "Cashmere". Cashmere wool, which is highly prized in the textile industry for use in the creation of opulent clothing and accessories, is obtained by harvesting and processing this undercoat. Place of Origin and Dispersal Although they are found all throughout the globe, cashmere goats get their name from their origins in the Himalayan area of South Asia, namely in Kashmir. These goats have been raised and bred throughout history in a number of nations, including China, the cashmere wool producer of choice, Mongolia, Iran, and Afghanistan. The Physical Properties There are several common physical traits shared by Cashmere goats, despite the fact that their breed is determined by the kind of wool they produce rather than their conventional look. Their double fleece is usually composed of a rougher outer coat called guard hair and a finer, softer undercoat or underlayer. Cashmere wool is extracted from the undercoat. The color of these goats may vary greatly; they might be white, gray, brown, or black.
Download or read book Cashmere Goats written by John Henderson and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-04-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alluring animals, cashmere goats are prized for their plush coats and tough disposition. This chapter explores the fascinating origins, distinctive qualities, and vital function of cashmere goats in the textile sector. The History and Progenesis of Cashmere Goats: The history of cashmere goats dates back thousands of years, to the untamed and isolated areas of Central Asia, especially the Mongolian, Chinese, Indian, and Tibetan Himalayan ranges. The present cashmere goat breed is said to have originated from the taming of wild goats in this area.
Download or read book Far to Go written by Alison Pick and published by House of Anansi. This book was released on 2010-08-28 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the Helen and Stan Vine Jewish Book Award and finalist for the Man Booker Prize In Far to Go, one of our most accomplished young writers takes us inside the world of an affluent Jewish family in Prague during the lead-up to Hitler's invasion of Czechoslovakia. In 1939, Pavel and Anneliese Bauer are secular Jews whose lives are turned upside down by the arrival of Hitler. They are unable to leave the country in time to avoid deportation, but they do manage to get their six-year-old son Pepik a place on a Kindertransport. Meanwhile, a fascinating and compelling present-day strand in the story slowly reveals the unexpected fates of each of the Bauers. Through a series of surprising twists, Pick leads us to ask: What does it mean to cling to identity in the face of persecution? And what are the consequences if you attempt to change your identity? Inspired by the harrowing five-year journey Alison Pick's own grandparents embarked upon from their native Czechoslovakia to Canada during the Second World War, Far to Go is an epic historical novel that traces one family's journey through these tumultuous and traumatic events. A layered, beautifully written, moving, and suspenseful story by one of our rising literary stars.
Download or read book Beautiful Goats written by Felicity Stockwell and published by Ivy Press. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you’ve never thought of goats as supermodels, the glamorous caprines on these pages will soon change your mind. Each professionally-photographed portrait in this book features alongside a full description of the breed, its origins, current uses, and geographical spread. A succinct introduction looks at the history of the goat as a provider of skinsmeat, and dairy—and at its increasing modern role as pet and companion, too—while a section of reportage at the back of the book shows the behind-the-scenes story of the goats who modelled for this book. From the svelte lines and sophisticated, marbled coat of the Anglo Nubian and the neat stripes of the rare Bagot to the sweet ’n’ furry little pygmy goats, Beautiful Goats is the perfect gift for goat-lovers that will have you yearning to start your own real-life collection.
Download or read book Cashmere Goat Notes written by Lucinda Bell and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Goats for Fibre written by James Morris and published by Scholium International. This book was released on 1987 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Know Your Goats written by Jack Byard and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2021-03-08 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Goats are a diverse range of beautiful (and sometimes rare) animals. Billy or nanny goats are the source of many a children's story. Goats were taken into the human fold over 10,000 years ago. From some of these animals, we obtain the fiber to create exquisite mohair and cashmere clothing. Others provide (extremely healthy) meat and milk; the latter being frequently turned into mouth-watering cheeses. Wandering the fields, hillsides, and mountains, goats are browsers and prefer unwanted brush, briar, and weeds, their lips and tongues choosing only the tastiest plants. Extremely intelligent and curious, they are also experts at escaping from 'secure' fields. And, they can make excellent pets. Along with photographs, this book offers information on some 37 breeds of goats from all around the world, including size and weight, hair type, and history. (Series: Know Your...) [Subject: Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Pet Care]
Download or read book Baby Cashmere written by Loro Piana and published by . This book was released on 2010-08-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The illustrated story of a journey that Loro Piana goes on every year through remote, unspoiled lands to purchase an extremely precious fibre. Mongolia is a vast expanse of land between China and Russia. Its unspoilt terrain is battered by sudden sandstorms, and for 257 days a year no rain falls. A travel across this country is a genuine adventure. For more than ten thousand years Mongolia's uplands have been home to the Hircus goat. This curious animal, which is cared for by a mainly nomadic population of goat-herders, hides a genuine treasure under its outer coat: the warm, fine, ultra-soft luxury fibre that is cashmere. Baby Cashmere is an extremely precious fibre exclusively obtained from the underfleece of Hircus goat kids, which is gathered by means of a delicate and completely harmless combining procedure that is only done once in a goat's life, before the kids are 12 months old. It takes the fleece of 19 kids to make just one pullover. Nature lovers, fine-photography aficionados, armchair travellers alike will appreciate this fascinating exploration under endless skies and over golden deserts in search of the ultimate in genuine quality.
Download or read book The Story of a Goat written by Perumal Murugan and published by Grove Press. This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Fantastical . . . Through the thoughts of a rare black goat and the couple who adopt it, readers witness famines, death, and moments of beauty.” —National Geographic Longlisted for the National Book Award for Translated Literature As he did in the award-winning One Part Woman, Perumal Murugan explores a side of India that is rarely considered in the West: the rural lives of the country’s farming community. He paints a bucolic yet sometimes menacing portrait, showing movingly how danger and deception can threaten the lives of the weakest through the story of a helpless young animal lost in a world it naively misunderstands. As the novel opens, a mysterious stranger offers a farmer in Tamil Nadu a black goat kid who is the runt of the litter, surely too frail to survive. The farmer and his wife take care of the young she-goat, whom they name Poonachi, and soon the little goat is bounding with joy and growing at a rate they think miraculous for such a small animal. Intoxicating passages from the goat’s perspective offer a bawdy and earthy view of what it means to be an animal and a refreshing portrayal of the natural world. But Poonachi’s life is not destined to be a rural idyll—dangers can lurk around every corner, and may sometimes come from surprising places, including a government that is supposed to protect the weak and needy. Is this little goat too humble a creature to survive such a hostile world? “The title character of Murugan’s elegant new novel is indeed a joy . . . through Poonachi’s tale we are reminded how much bonds us with the animal world.” —USA Today
