{"title":"Julie Rach Mancini","description":"\u003cp\u003eJULIE RACH MANCINI is a journalist and author specializing in pet care, with a focus on birds, whose titles include \u003cem\u003eAfrican Grey\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eParakeet\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCockatiel\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eConure\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMancini began writing about bird health for \u003cem\u003ePet Health News\u003c\/em\u003e in 1988, assisted in preparing the first issue of \u003cem\u003eBirds USA\u003c\/em\u003e, and served as managing editor and then editor of \u003cem\u003eBird Talk\u003c\/em\u003e magazine beginning in 1992. Since 1997 she has worked as a freelance writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen she’s not writing, Mancini covers birds and small animals as her primary professional focus. Much of her published work addresses the practical care of companion birds and small pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJulie Rach Mancini’s books are published by Howell Book House, an imprint of Turner Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-new-releases\"\u003eNew Releases\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/award-winning-books\"\u003eAward-Winning Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"why-does-my-bird-do-that","title":"Why Does My Bird Do That: A Guide to Parrot Behavior (2nd Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis extensively updated edition of the popular guide to parrot behavior focuses on today’s domestic-bred birds—the tamer and more trainable versions of their counterparts captured in the wild. Not only will you learn why your bird does some strange things, you’ll also discover positive techniques you can use to modify those behaviors. You’ll get the latest information on: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNormal behavior in young, mature, and senior parrots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecies-specific behavior: African greys, Amazons, cockatiels and cockatoos, conures, Eclectus parrots, and parakeets (budgies)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBehaviors that indicate illness, stress, or boredom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCaring for, training, and disciplining your bird\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRemember, lovebirds often live up to fifteen years, and Amazons up to eighty years. 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With this book, you’ll learn how to develop a mutually rewarding relationship with your bird that will last for many years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe earn a commission for purchases made through the following links.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/047003971X\/ref=nosim?tag=tpcecomm-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003c!-- bookshop-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/book\/9780470039717\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Bookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/bookshop-buylink --\u003e","brand":"Julie Rach Mancini","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43185546690776,"sku":"9780470039717","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/7786\/8475\/files\/9780470039717_FChigh_mockup_v2_1660679717_06a6e03e-16d6-46dc-9a89-8e31995e6367.jpg?v=1790989454"},{"product_id":"conure","title":"Conure: Your Happy Healthy Pet (2nd Edition)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs—now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutgoing, cheerful, inquisitive little acrobats, conures are entertaining companion birds. 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