Here is detailed information on setting up and maintaining an outdoor pond, on selecting koi specimens, and on maintaining the perfect environment for this hardy breed of carp. A brand-new title in the growing Mini Encyclopedia Series for aquarium hobbyists, this book helps aquarium owners plan, create, and maintain a colorful and interesting environment for fish and aquatic life. Each volume provides in-depth information and instruction on a specific subdivision of fish keeping. Complementing the text are sets of illustration panels filled with full-color photos, each with its own detailed and instructive caption. The team of authors, all recognized aquarium experts, show readers how to set up an aquarium, select species, and maintain an optimal environment for the tankï¿½s aquatic and plant life. Approximately 250 color photos and illustrations in each volume.

The World Of Koi: Comprehensive Coverage, From Building A Koi Pond to Choosing Color Varieties (Mini Encyclopedia Series for Aquarium Hobbyists)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Fletcher, Nick

Pitham, Tony

Holmes, Keith

Pets & Animal Care

B E S Pub Co

The Essential Book of Koi combines research from leading international authorities on koi with the captive-care techniques of experienced aquarists to yield the most up-to-date and extensive book available on the science, care, and breeding of these large ornamental fishes. This cutting-edge guide discusses topics that are imperative for sustaining a thriving family of koi, including how to create and maintain the best water quality, how different filtration systems work, the biology of koi and how to keep them in good health, and detailed information on feeding, buying, and showing. It also provides important details on the breeding of koi, a serious and rewarding pastime for many aquarists, and explains how koi are bred commercially as well as getting started at home. The fact-filled text is complemented by vivid, brand new photographs that detail the seemingly endless color variations of koi. Whether you are a hobbyist looking to show or breed koi in your pond, or you simply want to admire these fishes, The Essential Book of Koi is an excellent guide to these wildly popular fishes that enhance the visual enjoyment of both indoor and outdoor ponds.

The Essential Book of Koi: A Complete Guide to Keeping and Care

Martin, Mick

Brewster, Bernice

Hickling, Steve

Tfh Pubns Inc

A comprehensive, illustrated and authoritative guide. 
 Keeping koi is one of the pinnacles of the fishkeeper's art. These magnificent and often expensive fish have inspired a fanatical following, with collectors prepared to devote a lot of time and resources to creating a flourishing koi pond. 
 One of the top priorities for koi keepers is coping with fish that become ill. Left untreated, many fish suffer and die. 
 Manual of Koi Health offers practical advice about disease diagnosis, prevention and treatment. The book is written by two experienced koi professionals and internationally recognized experts. It includes a complete listing of all common koi diseases and how to treat them. 
 Written for non-technical readers, it explains treatments for:
<ul>
<li>Parasites</li> <li>Bacterial, fungal and viral infections</li> <li>Ulcers, lesions and wounds</li> <li>Stress conditions.</li> </ul>
 Preventative measures are also explained. Poor water quality is the most prevalent cause of disease in koi. Water testing and the best way to maintain healthy water conditions are covered in detail. 
 The book is profusely illustrated with color photographs, and step-by-step instructions provide easy-to-follow directions for a wide range of procedures such as how to handle, anaesthetize and take samples from koi. 
 Manual of Koi Health is a vital reference for every koi keeper.

Manual of Koi Health

Firefly Books

A complete and authoritative illustrated guide to caring for koi for optimum health and beauty. 
 Keeping koi is one of the pinnacles of the art of fish keeping. The magnificent and often expensive fish have inspired a fanatical following, with collectors prepared to devote a lot of time and resources to creating a flourishing koi pond. 
 One of the top priorities for koi keepers is coping with fish that become ill. Left untreated, many fish suffer and die. In Manual of Koi Health, two internationally recognized koi professionals give practical advice on how to create a healthy environment for koi and how to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases. 
 The book is divided into four parts: 
<ul>
<li>Part one addresses the all-important subject of disease prevention, which includes creating the optimal environment. A checklist outlines regular maintenance tasks to ensure water quality. </li>
<li>Part two covers the "essential skills" of koi keeping, including anatomy, biology and handling koi. </li>
<li>Part three is a comprehensive A-to-Z guide that covers diagnosis and treatment of commonly encountered koi disease. </li>
<li>Part four describes various methods to administer treatment to koi, such as medicinal baths and dips. </li>
</ul>
 Manual of Koi Health is written specifically for koi keepers, whether they are novices with a single pond or serious koi enthusiasts deeply involved in breeding or exhibiting. The book is profusely illustrated with color photographs and illustrations that highlight the expert text, and step-by-step instructions provide easy-to-follow directions for a wide range of procedures. It is a vital reference for every koi keeper.

Manual of Koi Health: How to Create a Healthy Environment for Your Koi and How to Treat Any Sickness that May Afflict Them

The gripping history of the devastation and resurrection of the Marshes of Iraq, an environmental treasure of the Middle East, now a protected site The Mesopotamian Marshes in southern Iraq, once the largest wetland system on the planet, have been inhabited for thousands of years by the Ma'dan, or Marsh Arabs, but they remain remote, isolated, and virtually unknown. In the early 1990s, the Saddam Hussein regime drained the Marshes and set out to destroy not only a critical ecosystem but a unique way of life as well. It stands as one of the greatest environmental and humanitarian disasters of the twentieth century. In the wake of the 2003 US invasion of Iraq, local residents destroyed the earthen dams built to divert water from the wetlands and the Marshes were reflooded. Their future, however, is in peril. The Ghosts of Iraq's Marshes tells the history of the creation, destruction, and revitalization of the Marshes and their inhabitants against the backdrop of the dramatic events that have convulsed Iraq in the past fifty years. It follows the life of Jassim al-Asadi, an irrigation engineer who was jailed and tortured under Saddam Hussein and who subsequently dedicated his life to the reflooding and restoration of the Marshes. He eventually contributed to the Marshes being declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. Jassim is eminently relatable, and the stories of his life and other marsh dwellers are infused with pathos, tragedy, humor, and passion.

The Ghosts of Iraq's Marshes: A History of Conflict, Tragedy, and Restoration

Biographies & Memoirs

Lonergan, Steve

Al-Asadi, Jassim

Historical

The American University in Cairo Press

Dark Path of a Champion, The Keith Holmes Story is a story about one man's journey down a dark path fighting through trials and tribulations to get to the road of success. Drugs, suicide, and living a hard life are just some of the obstacles he had to face. 
From banging in the streets to boxing in the ring, Keith Holmes fought his way to the ultimate win...becoming a 2 Time Middleweight World Boxing Champion. 
If you never thought or imagined there was no way to fight your way out of hell, ...this book is a MUST READ!

Dark Path of a Champion

Sports & Outdoors

Biographies

Tablo Pty Ltd

Keeping koi (often called "living jewels") in top-quality condition takes dedication and year-round care, but it is a challenge that thousands of koi enthusiasts are happy to accept in pursuit of perfection. They are a fiercely devoted group willing to spend hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars to nurture, show and build their collection. 
 Written by a team of international experts, Koi: A Complete Guide to their Care and Color Varieties contains information and advice that incorporates the latest developments in koi research. 
 Topics include: 
<ul>
<li> Purchasing koi</li> <li> Body conformation, deportment, color, pattern, and quality</li> <li> The koi pond, including technology, like de-icers and warming tents</li> <li> Water quality and filtration</li> <li> Koi physiology, disease prevention, and good nutrition</li> <li> Showing koi, how to achieve optimal health, color and shine</li> <li> Breeding</li> <li> Designing and building a pond</li> <li> Identifying the many varieties of koi. </li>
</ul>
 This book fulfils the need for a reasonably priced and up to date, expert guide on keeping koi. It is essential selection for all enthusiasts, from excited beginners to koi kichi ("koi crazy").

Koi: A Complete Guide to their Care and Color Varieties

Burgess, Dr. Peter

Book by Holmes, Keith, Pitham, Tony

A Practical Guide to Building And Maintaining a Koi Pond: An Essential Guide to Building And Maintaining (Pondmaster S.)

Interpet Ltd

Mini Encyclopedia of Keeping Koi

Reference

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

INTERPET PUBLISHING

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