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Experiments in Psychology Donald Blough & Patricia McBride Blough

Neural Mechanisims of Behavior in the Pigeon: Edited my A.M. Granda and J.H. Maxwell

From Pigeons to People; Elizabeth Hall

So you thought pigeons were dumb?  Elizabeth Hall, author of the highly successful Why We Do What We Do, has written a lucid, lively introduction to the subject of behavior modification. Taking a balanced approach to a controversial area of psychology, she explains its history, development, and application.  She covers how pigeons were taught to identify imperfect pill better than people, and through the book we learn just how much we learned about us from pigeons and other animals. She covers the beginning with B. F. Skinner's now famous experiments with pigeons, she shows how pigeons were trained by instant reward, or positive reinforcement, to guide missiles before the invention of radar. She tells of dozens of fascinating experiments where the principles of behavior modification have been used to effect a variety of changes from curing pets of their bad habits to helping children get better reactions from their teachers. She even shows how individuals can apply these principles to themselves, thus getting rid of their own bad habits - such as smoking or overeating -or developing good ones-such as learning how to concentrate or to study.  I can't verify this personally because there are no bad habits I wish to rid myself of.

From Pigeons to People displays the same clarity of thinking, readability, and accuracy that caused Why We Do What We Do to receive an Honorable Mention in the book' category of the 1974 National Media Awards of The American Psychological Foundation. 1974 National Media Awards of the American Psychological Foundation, Honorable Mention. "A straightforward, holding introduction to areas studied in modern psychology." Booklist "A very good overview of psychological processes and animal behavior clarified by descriptions of experimental research . . . includes chapters on motivation, emotions, learning, memory, thinking, and personality."

"Lively, lucid, and learnable." Journal of Biological Psychology.

A Veterinary Approach to Pigeon Health: Dr. David Marx DVM

Intensive Line Breeding: M.H. "Dad" Paget

Endocrines and Constitution in Doves and Pigeons: Oscar Riddle

When reading this most thorough work by Oscar Riddle, you understand why Levi asked him to write the introduction to him famous work The Pigeon. While the work was published in 1947 it covers many years of study and scientific discovery. Riddle's work should be read by everyone who has an interest in pigeons and doves and has an inquisitive mind.

Both copies are in very good to excellent condition. The softcover copy does have Dr. Herbert M. Evans' stamp on the title page as can be seen on the enlarged scan.

Animal Orientation and Navigation: Robert Storm Editor

Diseases of Pigeons: Various Authorities

After a brief introduction of the bird's physiology, it is very logically divided by the main type of diseases, including protozoan, bacterial, viral, fungi, parasites and more. This very rare manual is more for the understanding of the history of pigeon health in general than for today's application. While many of the treatments would with today's knowledge in the field not be apt, it does make one wonder what will be said of today's methods and practices a half century from now. Its very rarity places it on the list of the avid pigeon book collector.

Healthy Pigeons aims to help maintain and restore the health and performance pigeons. The major pigeon diseases, their prevention and treatment are described in an easily remembered form, with the aid of several charts, illustrations, and high quality photographs.

The therapeutic and preventive measures described are based on the authors' many years of experience as practicing veterinary surgeons in the care of pigeons and reflect the methods currently used by them. Since the success of treatment or the maintenance of the pigeons' health is not due to the effect of any single therapeutic agent, but arises from the whole of the treatment given (medicinal products plus .flanking' measures), the authors have intentionally refrained from naming products with which they have had no personal experience. The down side to this approach is that name brands drugs are mentioned but not their competitors or active ingredients for easy cross reference. It can be done but does require another research step.

The book proved to be very successful, probably in part because of the excellent color photographs helping to identify the particular malady, and had many reprints in many languages. The first English version was the 4th edition printed during 1974, but many subsequent editions were published to keep pace with the demand. The authors attach particular importance to purposeful and effective prevention. The precondition of such prevention is a correct assessment of the possibilities of disease in pigeons at times of particular stress. Stress inducers are taken into account in the preventive plans.

Very good reference book about genetics for those that wish to learn beyond just the genes relating to pigeons. This is a very large book of 868 pages

Pigeon Health and Disease; David C. Tudor

The material presented is derived from the author's practical farm experience in earlier years, private practice, and day-to-day activities in the Avian Diagnostic Laboratory at Cook College, Rutgers University, where he served for 27 years as a research professor and teacher. Invaluable observations of other research personnel are included and documented to enhance the complete understanding of each subject. Additional un-cited references have been included to provide the reader with related information.

The text is divided into five parts. The subheading format permits a complete discussion of each disease. References listed after each section enable further research on the part of interested investigators. Appendixes listing pathological and anatomical disease conditions, a glossary, and an index provide additional access to the terminology and disease information.

The author wishes to express his deepest gratitude for the unlimited help and encouragement given by his wife, Emily. Artwork has been contributed by his daughter, Diane Louis. Inspiration for the publication stems from the memories of untiring efforts of devoted and loving parents and from the kindly and instructive suggestions of mentors F. R. Beaudette and C. B. Hudson.

Published by Iowa State Univ

The title may say it all, but one wonders why Hollander placed Falcon in the title. It really is a dictionary of all things bird. Of course, done in particular Hollander style and humor. Published in 1977

Old hand is actually a very descriptive note; because at the time this book was printed medical knowledge had outpaced the remedies provided in it.. By 1966 the remedies would have been considered "old wives tales". Masquerading as medical advice the author presents philosophical argument about viewing an ill pigeon as biology rather than biography, denying that individual pigeons have value except as a part of the larger biology. His argument is that only those with soft minds can hold an opposite view rather than providing any compelling evidence. This argument and "proof" still pervades and divides the hobby