Beverly Hill has 13 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 12 narrators, with an average listener rating of 4★ across 3 ratings. The most-rated is Breeding Puppies: How to Make Money Breeding Puppies.
Breeding Puppies: How to Make Money Breeding Puppies
Summary
There are no secrets in the breeding of fine dogs. Nature's laws, basic truths, are like the Ten Commandments and bear repeating - the more often the better. The receipt for success in the science of reproduction is both simple and complex, but it can be summed up in a little word: Selection is the secret of breeding fine dogs - selection based on knowledge. A great winner is no accident. Behind each great dog are a planned breeding program and a continuity of purpose extending over many years, by the dog's immediate breeder, of a succession of breeders. Long ago, people assumed that ill luck and good fortune were based upon chance. Science has narrowed the gap - if one does not depend entirely upon Lady Luck. Nature is all-powerful, but science has proven that nature can be guided and controlled, that individuals' traits in a living machine can be focused and fixed. Thinking back, I recall a poem that my parents used to quote to us children. (I am not sure I have it just right.) If, of all sad words of tongue and pen, the saddest are, "It might have been." Sadder are these we daily see. It is, but it ought not to be. But of all glad words of prose and rhyme, the gladdest are, "There still is time." Nothing could be more appropriate than this when we consider the little dogs that hadn't ought to be, but there is still time for breeders to take an inventory of their breeding programs, to check where they've been, how long they've been there, and the direction in which they are going.
©2016 Holistic Measures (P)2016 Holistic Measures
Hydroponic Gardening
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The concept of soil-less gardening or hydroponics has been around for thousands of years. Consider the hanging gardens of Babylon, probably the earliest example of hydroponic gardening. In the 1970s, General Hydroponics (GH), the largest supplier of specialized chemical nutrients was born. NASA team up with GH and sent plants and nutrients to the international space station to study plant growth outside the earth's atmosphere, and how to best supply food and oxygen for future colonization missions in space. Dr. Franco Massantini pioneered the aeroponic method of hydroponic gardening. In the 1980s Dr. Hillel Soffer developed the aero-hydroponic method which helped transform the desert into an oasis of bounty. The Epcot Center at Disneyworld introduced "Living With The Land", a futuristic ride through hydroponic "gardens of tomorrow". Hydroponic gardening came of age in the 1990s when many more advances in soil-free growing were accomplished, including aeroponics and aquaponics. In aeroponics, a fine mist of nutrient solution is constantly sprayed onto roots for extremely vigorous growth. Aquaponics combines fish farming (aquaculture), and hydroponics by growing fish in a reservoir which in turn feed the plants with their excretions. Now, over a decade into the 21st century, there is concern over our food supply, our water supply and the diminished availability of land that can be used for agriculture. There will be incredible advances as hydroponic gardening continues to be an important consideration in agriculture. For a gardener, growing plants in a controlled setting is a blessing because it would mean better results, and may be even the best harvest ever!
©2017 Patricia A Carlisle (P)2017 Patricia A Carlisle
Breeding Dogs: Learn How to Breed Your Dog Successfully
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Breeding dogs has been a passion for people through many centuries. Part art, part science, and total devotion, breeding will show you all the best in the human-and-dog bond. It is exciting and challenging. Breeding purebred dogs is also time consuming, expensive, and occasionally heartbreaking. If you go forward, your underlying purpose should be to improve the breed, not just increase its numbers. Breeding a litter should begin with knowledge. Responsible breeders devote time to learning as much as they can about their breed, about canine health, training, and about American Kennel Club rules. Every dog is the best dog in the world to its owner. Responsible breeders, however, know to avoid "kennel blindness". In other words, they take a step back and honestly evaluate the good and bad points of their dogs before making the decision to breed. The goal of breeding, after all, is to produce a better dog and a quality pet. Examine your dog carefully. Recognize its flaws. If you decide to continue with the breeding process, look for a mate that will eliminate or balance those flaws. One of the best ways to get an objective opinion of your dog is to test it against others. Consider attending a dog show to determine how your dog measures up against the best specimens of its breeds. Raising puppies is a full-time job. During the first couple of weeks, the dam normally takes care of the puppies' needs, but complications, such as a dam with no mild or an orphaned littler, may arise. It is the breeder's responsibility to provide a safe, warm, dry place for the puppies, and proper food and water for the bitch. Puppies are even more work (and more fun!) when they are weaned. The extra feeding, cleanup, grooming, training, and veterinary care adds up to a lot of hours - and not much free time for you. Another factor that you must consider is the financial cost of having a litter of puppies. From the genetic screening and health tests before breeding, to the extra food, supplies, and medical care required after the puppies are born, the cost of whelping and raising puppies can be very high, especially if complications arise.
©2018 Holistic Measures, LLC (P)2018 Holistic Measures, LLC
Apple Cider Vinegar
Summary
Before you get started on your regiment, and If you want to reap the benefits of apple cider vinegar, make sure you do it the right way, not just to get all you can out of it, but if not taken correctly instead of it helping your body it can be harmful to you. So no matter what, it is suggested that you always dilute the apple cider vinegar. One to two tablespoons in eight ounces of water, and drink it right before eating, once or twice a day. Also, never drink any kind of vinegar straight because of its acidity, and it can be very dangerous to the tissue in your mouth and esophagus. For more information on how to start your apple cider vinegar regiment safely, continue listening to this book.
©2017 Patricia A Carlisle (P)2017 Patricia A Carlisle
Gardening: How to Grow and Care for Kale in Your Home Garden
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This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to grow kale in ideal conditions as well as some tips on how to grow it outside its preferred climate, with a bonus section about caring for collards. Any guide to growing kale will start out by telling you it is a cold-weather crop that tastes best after it has been bitten by frost. I'm here to tell you that while cold weather may be kale's preference, you can grow it during any season and in most climates. The flavor output and duration from seed to harvest will change depending on the temperature, weather patterns, variety, and soil condition, but kale is a hearty crop that is willing to adapt to our expanding desire for it. With that said, it can tolerate temperatures as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit but will start to turn bitter and become tough in temperatures over 80 degrees. For some it may still seem like spring is long time away; if you plan to plant from seed, you may need up to six weeks before your seedlings are ready to plant.
©2016 Holistic Measures, LLC (P)2016 Holistic Measures, LLC
Greenhouse: How to Build Your Own Greenhouse
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In the beginning of creation, the Earth was green and still remains green in most parts. Green is natural and signifies fresh and life; anything green has a lot of energy, nutrients, strength and the power of nature is vested in the green color. The importance of green cannot be overemphasized. Ninety-nine percent of the plants on earth cannot survive without the green coloration of their leaves which is majorly responsible for the process of photosynthesis (a process of food productions in plants). When a plan loses its green pigment due to deficiencies of some certain micro or macro elements absent in the system of a plant, it will definitely begin to experience stunted growth and will eventually wither and die. Human beings and all other animals need a green environment to survive; both ruminant and non-ruminant animals need the green plants for food and shelter and as a protection against predators. The forest regions of the earth and grassland are a major habitat for all kinds of plants and animals. Green plants help to contribute oxygen and fertilizer to the environment, many of the world's fossil fuel and soil constituents are made possible by the bacterial decomposition of plants and animals. Green plants are also seen in the world as a huge benefit to man. If you want to discover the powers of plants, you will have to look at their uses in perspective, many of the plants have in hundreds of years served as or constituted raw materials for all kinds of herbal medicine, green tea, pharmaceutical raw material products, vegetables for food and so many other uses. But what we are concerned here is "How to build our own greenhouse".
©2016 Patricia Carlisle (P)2016 Holistic Measures, LLC
Plants and Herbs That Repair Lung Damage, Combat Infections, and Boost Lung Health
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This audiobook contains proven steps and strategies on how plants and herbs will boost the immune system, promote healthy lungs, and fight colds and infections. Using herbs as a form of medicine has been done for thousands of years, and many people still use herbs, herbal remedies, teas, poultices, and supplements today to help keep their body healthy and to help take care of their families. Many people have started learning about plants and herbs - there are plenty of herbs which will actually do more than keep you healthy. Herbs can be used as a medicine alternative to high priced prescription drugs which often have risky side effects. Using herbs as medicine takes time and research, but it's well worth it. Herbs are much more gentle on your body, and they can be lifesaving for anyone who doesn't have health insurance because they're quite inexpensive to buy. Without your lungs, you couldn't breathe, and without breath, you cease to exist. The lungs are part of the respiratory system, working with other organs and tissues to help you breathe. Every cell in the body needs oxygen to live, and the lungs are what move oxygen into the bloodstream where it's carried throughout the body when you inhale. When you exhale, the waste, in the form of carbon dioxide, is removed. Your respiratory system is constantly working. It is the vehicle for oxygen to enter your body. Unfortunately, it can also be an entry point for pollutants, irritants, dust, mold, fungus, harmful organisms, and other toxins. Unless you're living in a bubble, the constant assault from impurities can take its toll. Fortunately, whether you're experiencing the negative effects of inhaling toxins or simply want to ensure your lungs are always at peak performance, nature has provided a number of herbs and botanicals that provide deep nutrition for the respiratory system. For centuries, the traditional medicine systems across the world have been using herbs to treat respiratory illnesses. Modern studies have acknowledged the effectiveness of a number of herbs in treating respiratory illnesses, repairing lung damage, and improving pulmonary function. They can be used as alternatives to pharmacological drugs to provide relief from lung problems.
©2017 Patricia A. Carlisle (P)2018 Patricia A. Carlisle
Cats and Dogs: A Guide on How They Can Live Together
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You're about to discover how to train dogs and cats to live together. Dogs and cats are supposed to be lifelong enemies. Hence the phrase "fighting like cats and dogs." Having always owned both cats and dogs, I find the phrase and the premise to be far more inaccurate than accurate. Of course, we all know that there are those dogs that will simply chase every cat they see and those cats that will never tolerate a dog. However, it has been my experience when handled correctly, the vast majority of dogs and cats can live together. They may not learn to love each other, but they certainly can learn to tolerate each other's presence. Dogs and cats that are raised with each other typically do fine their entire lives. They may actually accept an animal of another species more easily than one of their own, in that there are fewer fights over dominance and territory. Here is a preview of what you'll learn... Dogs and cats living together Can dogs and cats really coexist? Puppies and kittens The best time for introductions How to train both animals to coexist Avoid chaos during feeding time Must love dogs or cats? Much, much more! Download your copy today!
©2016 Holistic Measures, LLC (P)2016 Holistic Measures, LLC
Companion Planting for Beginners
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This book contains proven steps and strategies on which plants or vegetables you can put together to help them to grow healthily. By combining plants carefully, plants can help each other in terms of providing nutrients in the soil, offering protection from wind or sun, and also by attracting beneficial insects or acting as a decoy for harmful pests. Just as there are good companion planting combinations, there are also bad combinations. Some plants actually restrict the growth of other plants either by competing for nutrition in the same way, or by excluding incompatible orders, scents, or chemicals. Also, combining different plant species within a farm or garden has an added benefit of improving biodiversity, even if only on a small scale, during a time when we are at risk of mass extinctions of species. It is now a well-established fact that more diverse ecosystems are able to withstand greater shocks and changes, such as pest invasions. Some ideas for beneficial plant companion are listed in this book.
©2015 Holistic Measures (P)2016 Holistic Measures
Helpful Plants
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In a world where chemicals and synthetics have become the answer to all the problems, man sometimes turns a blind eye and a deaf ear to the harm that these chemicals and synthetics are causing to us to the name of solving problems. The repercussion are usually not immediate, making it easier to forget or ignore. But for those of you out there who still believes that nature has the answer to all our problems, know that going natural is the best option all around. And for those of you who have become dependent on man-made products, think twice on the money and health you are wasting. As you listen to this book, you will realize how plants can be a better replacement for artificial products, and it will cost just a fraction of what you are currently spending. This book consists of two sections. The first part is about how you can make use of plants to help you purify the air in your home or office. What you do not realize is that regular products we use at home or in the office create and release contaminants. Common sources are electronic equipment, carpets, plastic products, glues and adhesives, heating equipment like heaters, chimneys, fireplaces, paints, pressed-wood products like hardwood, plywood, paneling, particle boards, and furniture fabrics to mention a few. The common solution would be to bring in another equipment like an air purifier. But instead you could use various plants to do the purifying job, and it will cost you much less while being a positive for your health too. The second part addresses the common problem of mosquito bites, which bring diseases which can become serious. Mosquitoes seem to be everywhere you imagine - homes, of course, yards where your kids play, hiking trips, camping sites, and everywhere else. The most common solution is carried spray cans with a strong pungent smell that results in you inhaling the chemicals frequently. Or trips will call for creams to apply on the skin which again are laden with chemicals.
©2017 Patricia A Carlisle (P)2017 Patricia A Carlisle
Plant Growth
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This book contains information you should know before purchasing a LED grow light. Light-emitting diode (LED) grow lights are prevalent with indoor growers and other gardeners around the world. For so many years, home growers of various plants were stuck with hot lighting ventilation that withered plant leaves, dried out plant roots, was not safe to leave unattended and produced outrageous utility bills. All of this has changed with LED grow lights. They offer multiple unique benefits to traditional High Intensity Discharge (HID) grow lights and are easily the fastest-growing segment of the grow light market across the globe. Plant owners are now more than ever purchasing plants that require a great amount of light and will use LED grow lights for their plant needs. LED grow lights are the latest mass-created light available, although many individuals have not started utilizing them yet, since the little LEDs will not be the primary thing that you consider when you picture an indoor greenhouse. They are the most capable, powerful, and space-saving grow lights that you can use in an indoor or outdoor greenhouse, because LEDs use less energy than conventional grow lights.
©2017 Patricia Carlisle (P)2017 Patricia Carlisle
Flowers
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Have you ever wanted a wild flower garden? A wild flower garden is not just a garden that has gone wild; in fact, it is quite the opposite. A garden that has become wild normally looks a bit of a muddle, whereas a wild flower has to have a closely controlled environment. Garden flowers have been hardened, so to speak. They have been cultivated and crossed so that they can put up with not being taken care of by the average gardener who does not know much about gardening, although there are some very delicate garden plants too. However, wild flowers have never had this treatment. They grow only where the circumstances are right or they do not grow at all. It is practically impossible to grow wild flowers where they would not naturally grow. This is why many people's attempts at creating a wild flower garden flop so miserably - they have expected the wild flowers to just grow wild without having made the correct environment. Therefore, if you want to create such a flower garden, you will first have to determine what kind of flowers you want to grow. Do you want meadow flowers, woodland flowers, hedgerow flowers, marsh or riverside flowers? You can amalgamate some of these styles, of course. You could merge meadow and hedgerow varieties, if you put a hedge border around your garden. Thanks again for choosing this book, I hope you enjoy it!
©2016 Holistic Measures, LLC (P)2016 Holistic Measures, LLC
How to Perfect Your Small Kitchen Garden
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This audiobook contains proven steps and strategies on how to perfect your small kitchen garden. Kitchen gardens provide a sustainable solution that equips families with the means to grow their own nutrient-rich food to reduce malnutrition and improve quality of life. For many of us, gardening is a hobby or even a passion. But there are many people leading perfectly satisfying lives without ever having a garden, and they don't know what they're missing. The garden is where you find 80 percent of your food, of course, but it also provides medicine, fragrances, dyes, and aromatic herbs for the home, laundry - even laying out the dead.
©2018 Holistic Measures, LLC (P)2019 Patricia Carlisle