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Discover the joy and fulfillment of raising a happy, healthy backyard flock with "Cluck and Thrive," your comprehensive guide to becoming the ultimate chicken whisperer. Delve into the secret life of your feathered friends and transform your backyard into a chicken paradise with expertly crafted insights and practical advice that will elevate your poultry-keeping journey. Unlock the mysteries of chicken behavior in Chapter 1, gaining crucial knowledge to interpret the social dynamics and clucks of contentment within your flock. Chapter 2 takes you through the intricacies of creating a lush, chicken-friendly habitat, selecting the perfect greenery while banishing the toxic, and marrying the wonder of permaculture with the practicality of poultry. Craft the coop of your chickens' dreams with Chapter 3, detailing the essential elements of coop design, from the strategic sizing to innovative climate control, all while exploring the exciting world of upcycling. Ward off the cunning predators with Chapter 4's proven defense strategies, ensuring your chickens' haven remains a sanctuary, not a hunting ground. Master the Art of Egg Collection and Preservation in Chapter 5, learning to optimally design nest boxes and manage the bounty your hens offer. Observe the miracle of life and support the chick's lifecycle in Chapter 6, nurturing the delicate transition from egg to integrated flock member. Ensure your chickens' peak health through delectable nutrition in Chapter 7 and vigilant wellness monitoring in Chapter 8, where you will be equipped with the knowledge to discern when professional help is warranted. Turn training and enrichment into an art form with Chapter 9, keeping your flock engaged and in fine feathers through their molting season and beyond. Embrace sustainable flock management in Chapter 10, practice environmentally friendly composting in Chapter 13, and weave your chickens into the community fabric with Chapter 11. Insulate your flock against the elements with seasonal care strategies in Chapter 12, and elevate your chicken-keeping skills to new heights with the final chapter's advanced poultry insights. "Cluck and Thrive" is an invitation to novices and seasoned keepers alike, offering a balanced fusion of timeless wisdom and inventive techniques. Embrace this guide as the trusty companion to your chicken-keeping adventure, and witness the transformation of your backyard, your flock, and your life. Your ultimate guide to unparalleled poultry prowess is finally here. Prepare to be enchanted, educated, and utterly transformed as you embark on this clucky adventure of a lifetime!

Stories and rhymes put maths into context and demonstrate concepts in ways meaningful to children. They make maths more relevant, fun and accessible to children, sparking their imagination while developing their mathematical thinking. Developing Early Maths through Story is the new guide to help practitioners feel more confident about teaching early mathematics. Ideal for use with 3-5 years old, the book will encourage young learners to exercise mathematical concepts, both outdoors and indoors, and show practitioners how to help their children and develop their skills creatively. The book contains 14 chapters, on numbers 0 to 13, each including: * A brief outline of a traditional story * EYFS Learning objectives * Resources needed * Suggestions for younger children and babies * Scope for outdoor activities and for using natural materials * Further activities, games and extension questions * Suggestions for using ICT * Assessment opportunities. Ideal for parents and carers who want to explore or extend the learning of maths at home with their children in a very accessible and enjoyable way.

Before a pastry chef can create, he or she must understand the basic science underlying baking and pastry. The new edition of this invalu-able reference provides this information in a concise and accessible way, guided throughout by contemporary baking and pastry research and practice.

Science isn't limited to the classroom--it can be cooked up in the kitchen! This photographic book of experiments and projects covers covers chemical reactions, states of matter, microbiology, and much more- all with ingredients and equipment that can be found in the kitchen. The STEAM Ahead series shows readers that science isn't limited to the classroom--it can be found out in the garden, cooked up in the kitchen, and brought to life with paper and paints! Each book features clear, step-by-step instructions and has a fresh, contemporary design, with an emphasis on fun, achievable experiments to give kids hands-on experiences. The science behind each experiment is explained, giving readers the theory behind the practical activities. Titles in the series include: STEAM Ahead: Experiment with Kitchen Science STEAM Ahead: Experiment with Outdoor Science ​STEAM Ahead: Experiment with Art STEAM Ahead: Experiment with Engineering

Foodservice Operations & Management: Concepts and Applications is written for Nutrition and Dietetics students in undergraduate programs to provide the knowledge and learning activities required by ACEND's 2017 Standards in the following areas: • Management theories and business principles required to deliver programs and services. • Continuous quality management of food and nutrition services. • Food science and food systems, environmental sustainability, techniques of food preparation and development and modification and evaluation of recipes, menus, and food products acceptable to diverse populations. (ACEND Accreditation Standards for Nutrition and Dietetics Didactic Programs, 2017) The textbook can also be used to meet the competencies in Unit 3 (Food Systems Management) and Unit 5 (Leadership, Business, Management, and Organization) in the Future Education Model for both bachelor's and graduate degree programs.

Mrs Simkins is back with a fantastic collection of recipes, hints and tips for every kind of tea you could imagine. Whether it is simple tea and biscuits, traditional afternoon tea or a more substantial high tea, Mrs Simkins has it covered. There are also teas for various celebrations and tea parties, as well as cream teas and toasty teas, tea in the garden and picnic teas. As you would expect, there is plenty of baking and a considerable number of nostalgic treats! You'll find delicious recipes for: * Breads and pastries * Cakes and buns * Scones and biscuits * Savouries and sandwiches * Toasty teas * Ice creams, jellies and blancmanges