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    The Black Cat Vol. 03 No. 07 April 1898 (Unabridged)

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    The Black Cat (1895-1922) was a monthly literary magazine, publishing original short stories, often about uncanny or fantastical topics. Many writers were largely unknown, but some famous authors also wrote original material for this magazine. The seventh issue of Volume 3 contains the following five stories: "The Clock That Went Crazy", by Louise Betts Edwards: is the town clock really possessed ... Read more

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  • Advances in Pig Welfare

    Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition
    Advances in Pig Welfare, Second Edition continues its complete coverage of key areas of pig welfare assessment, management and improvement. The book covers both recent developments and reviews of historical welfare issues, with 12 new chapters addressing the most relevant and significant issues from a global perspective. Sections review the needs of pigs, including chapters on the physical ... Read more

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    The role of nature in improving the health of a population

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