Scent and the Scenting Dog by William G. G. Syrotuck

Scent and the Scenting Dog by William G. G. Syrotuck

Description
Unveil the mysteries of Scent! Now you can understand how and why a dog can work scent. This fascinating book explains the composition of scent, how it works in the dog's nose, and what affects scent and much more! · The Sense of Smell · Anatomy and Physiology · Theories and Odor · The Human as a Scent Source · Transmission · Atmospheric Factors and Airborn Scent · The Ground Scent Picture · Working on Dog's Scent · Snow Experiments

About the Author
William Syrotuck spent years developing and researching the olfactory system in dogs. He brings knowledge in this concise, easy to understand book.

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Treatise on scenting abilities of dogs and science behind training methods for teaching dogs to track humans. Easy to understand language with everything explained in layman's terms.

Food: The History of Taste by Paul Freedman

Food: The History of Taste by Paul Freedman

Synopsis

This richly illustrated book is the first to apply the discoveries of the new generation of food historians to the pleasures of dining and the culinary accomplishments of diverse civilizations, past and present. Editor Paul Freedman has gathered essays by French, German, Belgian, American, and British historians to present a comprehensive, chronological history of taste from prehistory to the present day. The authors explore the early repertoire of sweet tastes; the distinctive contributions made by classical antiquity and China; the subtle, sophisticated, and varied group of food customs created by the Islamic civilizations of Iberia, the Arabian desert, Persia, and Byzantium; the magnificent cuisine of the Middle Ages, influenced by Rome and adapted from Islamic Spain, Africa, and the Middle East; the decisive break with highly spiced food traditions after the Renaissance and the new focus on primary ingredients and products from the New World; French cuisine's rise to dominance in Europe and America; the evolution of modern restaurant dining, modern agriculture, and technological developments; and today's tastes, which employ few rules and exhibit a glorious eclecticism. The result is the enthralling story not only of what sustains us but also of what makes us feel alive.

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A collection of essays on food throughout the ages right form prehistoric times to current. The evolution of taste and palatte of man and its effect on current culinary practices and food.

James Herriot's Favorite Dog Stories by James Herriot

James Herriot's Favorite Dog Stories by James Herriot

Synopsis

A warm and joyful collection of James Herriot’s loving tales of our furry friends. From delightful old favorites like Tricki Woo to heartwarming stories of Brandy, Hermann, Jock, and more. James Herriot’s Favorite Dog Stories is a must-have for any dog lover.
Contains:
“Tricki Woo Goes Crackerdog” * “Prince and the Card Above the Bed” * “Jock Top Dog” * Tricki Woo “A Triumph of Surgery” * “Jake Rides into Town”* Gyp “Only One Woof” * Roy “From Rags to Riches” * Tricki Woo “A Judge of Form” * Hermann “A Happy Ending” * Brandy “The Dustbin Dog”

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Funny and insightful selection of stories from James Herriot as he encountered them during his years of veterinary practice in Yorkshire.

Happy Dog: how Busy People Care for Their Dogs by Arden Moore, Lowell Ackerman

Happy Dog: how Busy People Care for Their Dogs: A Stress-Free Guide for All Dog Owners by Arden Moore, Lowell Ackerman

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Leaving your dog home alone doesn't have to mean returning to a chewed up pair of shoes. Dog experts Arden Moore and Lowell Ackerman, D.V.M., offer over 100 tips to keep dogs happy while their owners are away. The authors share practical tips, savvy solutions, and emotion-generating stories to help busy owners raise a well-mannered dog. This is a must-read for any dog owner on the go.

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Guidebook for guilt laden professionals who may hesitate to get a pet.

The Lost History of the Canine Race by Mary Elizabeth Thurston

The Lost History of the Canine Race: Our 15,000-Year Love Affair with Dogs by Mary Elizabeth Thurston

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From the mysterious healing dogs of ancient Rome to the canine conquistadors who helped claim the New World to the American doggie paratroopers of WWII, dogs have been our best friends and helpers from the Pliocene to the present day. Anthropologist Mary Elizabeth Thurston draws on ancient artifacts, documents, and contemporary photographs to dramatize the evolution of the human-dog relationship throughout the ages. 16 pages of photos.

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The author covers the origin and evolution of dogs over the course of history tracing the roots of canines from the beginning of time. The initial chapters on history and origins are interesting and chock full of tidbits but the book gets a little slow later on. Not all the chapters are interesting for ex. on dog diet and impact of commercialization on dog feeding habits.

Dogwatching by Desmond Morris

Dogwatching by Desmond Morris

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Dogwatching answers fundamental and fascinating questions about man's best friend—questions often overlooked by standard dog books and even by dog owners themselves

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Answers to common questions and behaviors encountered with dogs. Though it is not an how-to book on raising a dog, it will give you all the information you need on common behavioral questions.

Hit by a Farm by Catherine Friend

Hit by a Farm: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Barn by Catherine Friend

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Farms have fences. People have boundaries. Mine began crumbling the day I knelt behind a male sheep, reached between his legs, and squeezed his testicles. This took place one blustery November day when I joined other shepherd-wannabees for a class on the basics of raising sheep. I was there with my partner Melissa, the woman I’d lived with for twelve years, because we were going to start a farm .

When self-confessed “urban bookworm” Catherine Friend’s partner of twelve years decides she wants to fulfill her lifelong dream of owning a farm, Catherine agrees. What ensues is a crash course in both living off and with the land that ultimately allows Catherine to help fulfill Melissa’s dreams while not losing sight of her own.

Hit by a Farm is a hilarious recounting of Catherine and Melissa’s trials of “getting back to the land.” It is also a coming-of (middle)-age story of a woman trying to cross the divide between who she is and who she wants to be, and the story of a couple who say “goodbye city life” — and learn more than they ever bargained for about love, land, and yes, sheep sex.

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Author recounts her experiences in setting up and running a farm.

Dogsmart by Myrna Milani

Dogsmart by Myrna Milani

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This acclaimed guide helps new or prospective dog owners analyze all the variables of having a dog as a pet.

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TVery good treatise on dog behavior and how to select a dog based on your personality and temperament. It is not a "Howto" book but more of a "what to look for" book. Insightful and easy read, better than most books in this class. Recommended.

The Heart of the Matter by Paul Loeb, Suzanne Hlavacek

The Heart of the Matter: Breaking Codes and Making Connections Between You and Your Dog or Cat by Paul Loeb, Suzanne Hlavacek

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Here's a romance on which far too many of us spend far too little time --the love affair with our pet. If you thought deciphering the signals from your significant other was hard, try keeping a consistent relationship with your finicky cat. But now acclaimed animal behaviorist Paul Loeb offers The Heart of the Matter. From the bestselling author of Smarter Than You Think comes the essential guide to help all pet owners connect with their pets -- to care for them and keep them close -- the healthful, soulful connection every pet owner craves.

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Controversial viewpoints from an animal trainer Paul Loeb on how to train dogs. Sloppily written accounts in a chatty, conversational style that neither convinces nor advances understanding about dog behavior. Examples and narratives are so long drawn that the reader forgets the original premise. The entire book can be summarized as follows:
If you have a behavioral issue with your dog then throw something at it (rolled up socks, sneaker, book, magazine, leash). Make sure that it connects the dog.
Feed your dog freshly prepared human food.
On house training the dog, make sure the dog goes potty by "encouraging" him by inserting a matchstick up his butt. I had read a mention of this practice in conjunction with dog shows where it is desirable that the dog does not have any "accidents" but this is the first time I read it being explicitly advocated.

Let the Dog Decide by Dale Stavroff

Let the Dog Decide: The Revolutionary 15-Minute-a-Day Program to Train Your Dog - Gently and Reliably by Dale Stavroff

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This is a groundbreaking, completely reliable and gentle training method that both you and your dog will enjoy.
Dale Stavroff's revolutionary approach to dog training shows you how to work with your dog's natural attributes—its independent will, insatiable curiosity, and strong instinctual drives—not against them. This unique, easy-to-follow system of informal handling and three fun five-minute training sessions a day makes the dog an active, eager participant in training. Step-by-step, Let the Dog Decide explains how to:
* Profoundly transform your relationship with your dog by building benevolent eye contact
* Limit dependence on the leash and abandon choke chains and pinch collars
* Interrupt unwanted behaviors with a breakthrough technique that strengthens the dog-human bond
* Make the best use of clicker conditioning
* Achieve absolute reliability in your dog's behavior by training on a small bench
* Empower your dog's natural decision-making ability and produce cooperative obedience that is self-directed and both leash- and handler-independent

Full of gentle, effective techniques for building your dog's confidence and trust in you and solving common behavioral problems, Let the Dog Decide will teach you how to engage your dog's will in harmony with your own and make you both winners.

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Training techniques with emphasis on taking into account a dog's own natural ability and enthusiasm. One thing I did not like was Author's view that shelter dogs or mature dogs up for adoption cannot be trusted. If he is such a great trainer he should prove himself with so called tough cases.

Dog Days by Jon Katz

Dog Days: Dispatches from Bedlam Farm by Jon Katz

Jon Katz shares his aptly named Bedlam Farm with his wife, four dogs, two cows, four donkeys, three hens, a rooster, a barn cat, and an indeterminate number of sheep. Living amid such an unruly menagerie, this inveterate pet lover can hardly regard himself as lord of the manor. Indeed, he must strive hard simply to rise above the chaos of his personal animal kingdom. As in A Good Dog and his other books, Katz balances entertaining anecdotes with insights about the creatures who share our lives.

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Author describes his daily life on a farm with a menagerie of companions. A very sensitive and pragmatic account of his life on a farm in rural Vermont

Adoption Option: Choosing and Raising the Shelter Dog for You by Eliza Rubenstein, Shari Kalina

Adoption Option: Choosing and Raising the Shelter Dog for You by Eliza Rubenstein, Shari Kalina

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This book is the first of its kind to begin where the adoption process itself actually starts. The Adoption Option tells you how to be sure that this option is the right one for you, and then goes on to help you figure out what kind of dog will suit you best and how to make sure you're using a reputable shelter. Obviously, these issues are just the beginning of your life with your new dog, so the book provides especially helpful information on what to expect from a dog with a new life "on the outside." As a compilation of invaluable information and adoption success stories, this book is a wonderful resource for the conscientious new pet owner.

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Tips and guidance for novice as well as experienced dog owners on adopting a shelter dog with good advice on care and nurturing of animals.

The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs by Patricia B. McConnell

The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs by Patricia B. McConnell

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The Other End of the Leash shares a revolutionary, new perspective on our relationship with dogs, focusing on our behavior in comparison with that of dogs. An applied animal behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell looks at humans as just another interesting species, and muses about why we behave the way we do around our dogs, how dogs might interpret our behavior, and how to interact with our dogs in ways that bring out the best in our four-legged friends.

After all, although humans and dogs share a remarkable relationship that is unique in the animal world, we are still two entirely different species, each shaped by our individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (like wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation.

The Other End of the Leash demonstrates how even the slightest changes in your voice and the way you stand can help your dog understand what you want. Once you start to think about your own behavior from the perspective of your dog, you’ll understand why much of what appears to be doggy-disobedience is simply a case of miscommunication. Inside you will learn
• How to use your voice so that your dog is more likely to do what you ask.
• Why “getting dominance” over your dog is a bad idea.
• Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble–and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of trouble.
• How dogs and humans share personality types–and why most dogs want tolive with benevolent leaders rather than “alphawannabees!”

In her own insightful, compelling style, Patricia McConnell combines wonderful true stories about people and dogs with a new, accessible scientific perspective on how they should behave around each other. This is a book that strives to help you make the most of life with your dog, and to prevent problems that might arise in that most rewarding of relationships.

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Agood treatise by animal behaviorist on how to diagnose dog behavior and train the dogs. The author also delves into the primate-canine relationship and how the behavior contrasts between these two species. How human behavior can be interpreted differently by dogs as a result.

Adoptable Dog: Teaching Your Adopted Pet to Obey, Trust, and Love You by John Ross, Barbara McKinney

Adoptable Dog: Teaching Your Adopted Pet to Obey, Trust, and Love You by John Ross, Barbara McKinney

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Whether you are planning a trip to the shelter to adopt a dog or have been struggling with your pet's problems for many months or even years, Adoptable Dog: Teaching Your Adopted Pet to Obey, Trust, and Love You will guide you through all the challenges you might face. Written by John Ross and Barbara McKinney, leading dog-training experts and authors of the best-selling Puppy Preschool, Adoptable Dog is a comprehensive volume that covers common problems and provides realistic solutions Adoptable Dog is not only santial for anyone considering adopting a dog but also hugely helpful for anyone who already owns an adult dog. Unbelievably, there has never been a comprehensive training-and-care guide written for the adopted or "pre-owned" dog. Manuals abound for the puppy, even for the adult or mature dog, but Adoptable Dog promises to be the standard work for this exploding population. John Ross and Barbara McKinney provide invaluable advice for every kind of adoptable dog: the older puppy, the overactive or unhouse-broken adult dog, the shelter pooch, or even the mature canine in need of one last, loving home.
As people who already own dogs know, great intentions are not enough to make your new pet a well-loved, well-behaved part of your family. Your enthusiasm after rescuing a homeless dog can quickly turn sour when problems appear. After all, it's not unusual for adopted dogs to bring all sorts of behavioral baggage with them. In fact, their behavioral problems may have been the reason they were given up in the first place. Here, in one comprehensive volume, you will find an abundance of commonsense, canine advice -- everything to make your dog adoption an unqualified success. At the heart of Adoptable Dog is a pet-focused training program. In an easy-to-use, step-by-step style, Ross and McKinney show you how to overcome training challenges that are common to so many adopted dogs. You can teach your dog to behave, whether he is unruly on the leash, jumps all over guests, steals dessert, grabs the kids' toys, or struggles during a much-needed bath. No behavior is beyond the reach of Adoptable Dog training! It's good news for owners, but it's great news for an entire continent of previously unwanted pooches. At last, they have a real chance to have a successful and permanent home: yours.

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Good advice on what to expect when adopting dogs and how to train them. Good and engaging read.

Koehler Method of Dog Training by William R. Koehler, W. R. Koehler

Koehler Method of Dog Training by William R. Koehler, W. R. Koehler

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When a dog training book remains in print for more than three decades and sells a half million copies during that time, there must be good reasons. With "The Koehler Method of Dog Training," the reasons are the results—plain and simple. Over the years thousands of people have turned to the ingenious approach of William Koehler—the great innovator—and because they did, they knew the joy of ownership of a well-trained dog. This, the new edition of this celebrated classic, continues the same good instruction but also incorporates findings relating to canine behavior not generally known or in wide use by trainers and owners when The Koehler Method first appeared. It also addresses important societal issues relating to keeping and training companion dogs. The critically important section on correcting problem behavior, the one that has saved countless relationships and dogs' lives too, is carried over to this edition.

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Archaic methods of dog training. These methods are obsolete. The author himself applied these methods and recommends to be used for dogs but this information is almost 30-40 years old. Dog training methods that were in vogue during second world war and 60-70s are no longer current. Also the language and the writing is not very readable. The narrative is very archaic and in a conversational format making for slow reading. Not recommended.

Why Pandas Do Handstands by Augustus Brown

Why Pandas Do Handstands: And Other Curious Truths About Animals by Augustus Brown

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In the natural world you are what you are--or more likely who--you eat. Which in the case of rats and cockroaches means you may well be your closest relative.
Not all animals are opportunistic omnivores, however. Some stick to diets that are high in salt or sugar, others crave food that is rich in blood or fat (sucked fresh from their victim's brain, if possible). And while there are those animals for whom fast food is the only option, there are others who can enjoy the luxury of a long, extremely filling lunch. Then, of course, there are animals who like drugs and alcohol, a combination that generally spells one thing: trouble.

Nuggets of curious trivia and facts about animals.

Why We Love the Dogs We Do by Stanley Coren

Why We Love the Dogs We Do by Stanley Coren

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The author of "The Intelligence of Dogs" offers insight into how the mix of personalities between people and their dogs creates harmonious--or horrendous--relationships.
Synopsis
Stanley Coren, author of The Intelligence of Dogs , takes an eye-opening look at how the mix of personalities between people and their dogs can create the perfect relationship or a terrible mess. Along with interesting tidbits about the long history of canine-human interaction, Coren offers myth-debunking information about popular breeds and personality tests that will help readers choose the dog that's perfect for them.

Dog behavior and psychology by considering human nature. Find out your dog compatibility by taking a test and determine which dog breeds are best for your personality. Very generalised, concentrates more on celebrities and their dogs, bashes Cats to a large degree.

Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds by D. Caroline Coile

Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds by D. Caroline Coile

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Updated with the latest information on canine breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club, this lavishly illustrated volume is a treasure house of information for dog lovers, owners, breeders, and prospective buyers. It begins with a detailed discussion of breed evolution, focusing on the physical and behavioral traits that distinguish one canine breed from another. The book's main section profiles more than 150 breeds, arranged in the general categories specified by the AKC-Sporting Group, Hound Group, Working Group, Terrier Group, Toy Group, Non-Sporting Group, and Herding Group. Each profile tells how and why the breed was developed, and how selection to perpetuate specific traits affects a dog's suitability as a pet. Advice for prospective dog owners will help them be sure they are choosing a breed that is compatible with their own situation and needs. They will also find information on each breed's vulnerability to specific health problems, longevity, exercise needs, compatibility with children, and much more. Profuse illustrations include color photos of all listed breeds.

Compendium of dog breeds recognized by AKC with short summaries for each breed.

Urban Dog: The Ultimate "Street Smarts" Training Manual by Cis Frankel

Urban Dog: The Ultimate "Street Smarts" Training Manual
by Cis Frankel

Book Description
Owning a dog in the city has a completely different set of challenges than owning a dog in a rural or suburban setting. The city is full of distractions for a dog such as congestion, noise, crowds of people, cars, buses, bicycles, rollerbladers, trash, sewers, alleys, roadways and other dogs. Where you can exercise your dog is limited, and maneuvering a dog through city streets and across busy roadways is often hazardous. Rat poison sprinkled in alleyways, garbage on the sidewalk and around bins, and city puddles filled with unknown substances are all threats to any dog's health. In this book, Cis Frankel, an urban dog trainer who has trained thousand of dogs including Oprah Winfrey's cocker Spaniels, Solomon and Sophie, explains how to deal with the specific difficulties of living with a dog in the city. Believing that the best city dog is a well-trained dog, Cis explores the basics of puppy training (housebreaking, obedience, basic commands) and then delves into the particularities of training and owning a dog in the city. The informative and easy-to-access text covers collars and leash handling, navigating the streets, housebreaking in a high-rise, managing parks, crowds and roadways to create street-smart dogs, stressful situations to avoid, and health care specifics for city dogs. This one-of-a-kind book shows how to get the most out of your dog while living in the city, and how to get the most out of the city for your dog.

UUseful information and tips about dog behaviour and training.

Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems by Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier,

Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems
by Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier,

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“I rehabilitate dogs. I train people.” —Cesar Millan There are at least 68 million dogs in America, and their owners lavish billions of dollars on them every year. So why do so many pampered pets have problems? In this definitive and accessible guide, Cesar Millan—star of National Geographic Channel’s hit show Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan—reveals what dogs truly need to live a happy and fulfilled life.

From his appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show to his roster of celebrity clients to his reality television series, Cesar Millan is America’s most sought-after dog-behavior expert. But Cesar is not a trainer in the traditional sense—his expertise lies in his unique ability to comprehend dog psychology. Tracing his own amazing journey from a clay-walled farm in Mexico to the celebrity palaces of Los Angeles, Cesar recounts how he learned what makes dogs tick. In Cesar’s Way, he shares this wisdom, laying the groundwork for you to have stronger, more satisfying relationships with your canine companions.

Cesar’s formula for a contented and balanced dog seems impossibly simple: exercise, discipline, and affection, in that order. Taking readers through the basics of dog psychology and behavior, Cesar shares the inside details of some of his most fascinating cases, using them to illustrate how common behavior issues develop and, more important, how they can be corrected.

Whether you’re having issues with your dog or just want to make a good bond even stronger, this book will give you a deeper appreciation of how your dog sees the world, and it will help make your relationshipwith your beloved pet a richer and more rewarding one.


Learn what goes on inside your dog’s mind and develop a positive, fulfilling relationship with your best friend In Cesar’s Way, Cesar Millan—nationally recognized dog expert and star of National Geographic Channel’s hit show Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan—helps you see the world through the eyes of your dog so you can finally eliminate problem behaviors. You’ll learn: • What your dog really needs may not be what you’re giving him • Why a dog’s natural pack instincts are the key to your happy relationship

• How to relate to your dog on a canine level • There are no “problem breeds,” just problem owners • Why every dog needs a job • How to choose a dog who’s right for you and your family • The difference between discipline and punishment • And much more! Filled with fascinating anecdotes about Cesar’s longtime clients, and including forewords by the president of the International Association of Canine Professionals and Jada Pinkett Smith, this is the only book you’ll need to forge a new, more rewarding connection with your four-legged companion.

Useful information and dog psycholgy from TV show host Cesar Millan who explains dog behaviour and training. Basic premise..dogs are pack animals first and will follow their leader if the owner assumes that role. The owner should be aware of dogs energy and should find a way of channeling it.