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SWR is used as a measure of impedance matching of a load to the characteristic impedance of a transmission line carrying radio frequency (RF) signals. This especially applies to transmission lines connecting radio transmitters and receivers with their antennas, as well as similar uses of RF cables such as cable television connections to TV receivers and distribution amplifiers.
In her review, Susan Bulanda noted the personal, memoiristic touch of the author drawing on her background and upbringing growing up in Atlanta in the 1950s and 60s. Bulanda described, for instance, the first part of the book as a "very intimate account of the author's childhood and her relationships with her dogs".
Based on the reviews on Barnes and Nobles, customers rated the book a 4.2/5. [1] According to Amazon, "Rescuing Sprite is a stunningly intimate revelation of the strong love that can develop between a family and a pet" and was rated a 4.4/5. [2] It was also rated a 3.9 out of 5. [3]
The dogs arrive at a place called the Yard, where dozens of abandoned dogs reside under the guidance of a gentle old woman whom the narrator calls Senora. The narrator, named Toby by Senora, adjusts to his new lifestyle. One day, many of the newer dogs at the Yard are whisked off to a building (a veterinarian office). A new dog arrives, named ...
Horowitz walks the reader through the cognitive process of dogs in relation to how they perceive their day-to-day activities. [1] The author explains the animal's cognitive abilities, and allows the reader insight into what it might be like to be a dog. The book also contains a brief interview with the author.
Coren's book presents a ranked list of breed intelligence, based on a survey of 208 dog obedience judges across North America. [10] When it was first published there was much media attention and commentary in terms of both pros [11] and cons. [12] Over the years, Coren's ranking of breeds and methodology have come to be accepted as a valid description of the differences among dog breeds in ...
While sensitivity to cold can vary by factors like a dog's health, age, size, coat thickness, and more, the ASPCA warns no dog should be left outdoors amid below-freezing temperatures.
Night falls and Sirius slips away to run with the cold dogs, joined by Bruce, Patchie, Rover and Redears. The three children discover Sirius is missing and pursue the five dogs only to follow the pack of cold dogs into nothingness. The eight humans and dogs meet the Master. He questions Sirius about the Zoi and allows each visitor to ask a boon.