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"Forty Most Wanted Cats" observes with tongue-in-cheek humor the popular association of cats with naughty behavior. Each spread depicts cats being cats yet is captioned by an actual crime including misdemeanors such as loitering, disturbing the peace, and public intoxication. Using hand-painted photographs, this original book combines the immensely popular subjects of cats with a distinctive visual style.
A Dog's Purpose--the #1 New York Times bestseller and major motion picture--is a perfect gift to introduce dog lovers to this wonderful series.
Based on the beloved bestselling novel by W. Bruce Cameron, A Dog's Purpose, from director Lasse Hallström (The Cider House Rules, Dear John, The 100-Foot Journey), shares the soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog (voiced by Josh Gad) who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love. The family film told from the dog's perspective also stars Britt Robertson, KJ Apa, John Ortiz, Peggy Lipton, Juliet Rylance, Luke Kirby, Pooch Hall and Dennis Quaid. A Dog's Purpose is produced by Gavin Polone (Zombieland, TV's Gilmore Girls). The film from Amblin Entertainment and Walden Media will be distributed by Universal Pictures. Screenplay by W. Bruce Cameron & Cathryn Michon and Audrey Wells and Maya Forbes & Wally Wolodarsky. Heartwarming, insightful, and often laugh-out-loud funny, A Dog's Purpose is not only the emotional and hilarious story of a dog's many lives, but also a dog's-eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man's best friend. This moving and beautifully crafted story teaches us that love never dies, that our true friends are always with us, and that every creature on earth is born with a purpose. Bailey's story continues in A Dog's Journey, the charming New York Times and USA Today bestselling direct sequel to A Dog's Purpose. A Dog's Purpose Series#1 A Dog's Purpose
#2 A Dog's Journey
#3 A Dog's Promise Books for Young Readers
Ellie's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tale
Bailey's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tale
Molly's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tale
Max's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tale
Toby's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tale
Shelby's Story: A Dog's Way Home Novel The Rudy McCann Series
The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man
Repo Madness
Other Novels
A Dog's Way Home
The Dog Master
The Dogs of Christmas
Emory's Gift
Celebrating Your Best Friend
Dogs have been man's best friend for thousands of years, securing our hearts with their unwavering loyalty and boundless love. Join bestselling author Richard Lederer for a fun-filled collection of rollicking humor, witty word games, touching stories, and more -- all complemented by hilarious drawings. Celebrate the company of your furry pal as you delight in such wit and wisdom as...
- All I Need to Know I Learned from My Dog
- Ten Commandments for Dog Owners
- A Dozen Distinguished Dogs
- The Difference Between Dogs and Cats
This book simplifies the set-up of a freshwater aquarium. Find out the items necessary to maintain an attractive and thriving aquarium, from equipment and decor to the best food choices for your aquatic pet. T.F.H. has teamed up with Animal Planet(TM) the only television network devoted to the unique bonds between humans and animals, to present an exciting new series of family-friendly, comprehensive guides to superior pet care. Each book features newly written text from animal experts on a variety of topics, including feeding, housing, grooming, training, health care, and fun activities. Useful tip boxes in each chapter show every member of the household how to make the most out of owning a pet.
It took the great cartoonist Charles M Schulz and his immortal Snoopy to show the world what 'Beaglers' knew all along -- that here is no ordinary dog. In selecting a beagle for a hero, Schulz chose wisely. Some breeds may be bigger, or more elegant. Some might be easier to train, or more dependable off lead. Others may have breathtaking beauty. Still, no other dog presents that unique combination of charm, agility, and sweetness -- along with a handsome profile and cheerful disposition. This book tells you all you ever needed to know about this stunning breed.
Are you worried that your canary is experiencing a "species identity crisis?" Is your cat suffering from domestic repression? This book explains tell-tale symptoms and offers practical advice to worried owners on how to boost a pet's "self-esteem". Sarah Dowling's humorous illustrations help readers "visualize" the most important points--and then some. 40 drawings.
Get your dog off the leash and in on the game. Organized games are a wonderful way to bond with your pet while giving him the mental stimulation and physical exercise he needs. Kristin Mehus-Roe has games for all types of dog personalities and abilities, complete with rules, equipment lists, safety reminders, and much more. Teach your energetic pooch how to play flyball and your water-loving retriever to enjoy an afternoon of dock jumping. You and your dog have never had so much fun!
Most humans don't speak 'cat, ' so sometimes miscommunication between pets and their people can result in discontented kitties with behavioral problems. At last, help is on hand in the new Cat Body Language Phrasebook.
This small format picture-reference book tackles 100 of the most common types of cat body language.
Divided into categories of cat behavior, including contentment, anger, fear, and playfulness, photos and captions clearly explain common behaviors like licking and purring and what your cat's tail might be telling you.
Helpful fact boxes include advice on how to determine if your cat is unwell, common traits of certain breeds, and how to solve common problems like furniture scratching, carpet digging, and bringing mice and birds into the house.
This unique guide also addresses cat behavior when there are multiple cats in a household or when your cat doesn't have outside access.
We cannot get enough of cats: from ancient times they have occupied a special place in many different cultures around the world. They have also generated a fascinating array of words, expressions and observations, as well as poems, books, movies, cartoons and artworks. In this witty and entertaining book, Max Cryer celebrates cats and allthey have given to us.
He describes the many words and expressions they have inspired, from 'catnip' and 'catwalk' to 'the cat's whiskers' and 'raining cats and dogs', as well as famous cat characters like Garfield, Felix the Cat, The Cat in the Hat and Puss in Boots, songs as varied as 'What's New Pussycat?' and 'The Cats' Duet', and poems like 'The Owl and the Pussycat' and 'Hey Diddle Diddle'. The cats owned by famous celebrities are described, from Elizabeth Taylor's 'Jeepers Creepers' to Dr Johnson's 'Hodge'. In other chapters he explores cats' attributes, the strength of their night vision and sense of smell, their sleep requirements, life expectancy and much more. Surprising facts - and spurious fictions - can be found on almost every page.
Everything you ever wanted to know about cats can be enjoyed in this magnificent compendium of a book. It is a delight from beginning to end to be read with one on your lap.
Cat Dependency. What is it? Who suffers from it? And how can those afflicted free themselves from the tyranny of their tabbies? At last, there's a book that offers new hope to the millions who for years have been trampled underpaw. Without pussyfooting around, this recovery guide teaches how to live care-free and cat-free again.
The most essential information for both potential cat owners and feline fanatics. Cat lovers find out how to choose, housebreak, groom, and even travel with their feline friend.
Cesar Millan--nationally recognized dog expert--helps you see the world through the eyes of your dog so you can finally eliminate problem behaviors. 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. 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
- 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 stronger, more rewarding connection with your four-legged companion.
- 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
- 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 stronger, more rewarding connection with your four-legged companion.
In this inside look at cats through the centuries, a savvy feline of the nineties gives us a delightful, yet factual look at cats who came before in all walks of life: art, literature, as muse and inspiration for famous owners, and as memorable marketing tools and spokescats for products now an indispensable a part of our lives.
OMG! THOSE LOVEABLE LOLDOGS HAVE ESCAPED FROM THE INTERNET AND MADE THEIR OWN BOOK.
Here are the cutest canines and cleverest captions combined for out-of-control puppy mayhem. From purebreds and mutts to purse dogs and work dogs, this is the ultimate collection of lol hilarious doggy fun, srsly.
A perfect gift for dog- and humor-lovers everywhere, this book is packed with hundreds of LOLdogs doing ridiculous things from house-destroying hounds to skateboard-riding scotties. Each photo features a clever caption that is not misspelled English but, in fact, perfectly accurate LOLspeak."
Here are the cutest canines and cleverest captions combined for out-of-control puppy mayhem. From purebreds and mutts to purse dogs and work dogs, this is the ultimate collection of lol hilarious doggy fun, srsly.
A perfect gift for dog- and humor-lovers everywhere, this book is packed with hundreds of LOLdogs doing ridiculous things from house-destroying hounds to skateboard-riding scotties. Each photo features a clever caption that is not misspelled English but, in fact, perfectly accurate LOLspeak."
This is the lavishly illustrated, definitive account of The Phantom of the Opera, tracing the Phantom legend from its origins in historical fact through Gaston Leroux's heartrending classic novel and other artistic incarnations to the present day and Andrew Lloyd Webber's incredibly successful musical.
The first major work on the endearing "Wheatie", this book provides reliable information on every aspect of owning, training, showing, and breeding this genial Irish dog.
The Dachshund is not one dog but many. No other breed offers such a variety of colours, size and coat texture. He may weight 10 pounds or more than 30. As far as colour, the Dachshund comes in solid and mixed shades of red, cream, black, chocolate, fawn and grey-blue. He can be dappled or double dappled, brindled, or piebald. Coats can be smooth, long-haired or wired. Yet, magically, beneath this delightful multiplicity lurks a paradox. The Dachshund is not many dogs but one. Whatever the coat texture, colour or size, there is one spirit, one heart, and one soul. It is the spirit of courage, the heart of loyalty, and the soul of nobility.
There's a reason why pets beg at your table--they want real food! Not the kibble manufactured by pet food companies, drained of nutrients. If we are dedicated to preparing healthy meaals for ourselves in the comfort and safety of our own kitchens, shouldn't we be doing the same for our pets? Dinner PAWsible is a collection of more than fifty cat and dog food recipes that will teach you how to whip up a fresh, balanced meal for your hungry critters. Written by a veterinarian certified in food therapy and an advocate for pet food safety, these recipes are also based on the National Research Council requirements for dogs and cats. Recipes for Dogs include:
Turkey & Oats Lasagna Beef, Egg & Rice Chicken, Shrimp, and Veggies Salmon & Cabbage And more!
Recipes for cats include:
Turkey Meatloaf Turkey & Salmon Hash Steak & Eggs Fish Salad Gumbo And more!
Debunk the myth that pet food companies are the only entities qualified to feed your pets. Instead, beat pet obesity, disease, and sickness by reaching into your pantry or refrigerator, turning on the stove, and starting to cook yourself! Making food at home will also decrease those exorbitant pet food bills. It's time to go back to the table. Know exactly what your pet is eating and serve it a variety of real food that it deserves. Be a responsible pet parent by balancing your pet's diet and pleasing its palate. Cooking for your pet is paws-ible!
Recipes for cats include:
Debunk the myth that pet food companies are the only entities qualified to feed your pets. Instead, beat pet obesity, disease, and sickness by reaching into your pantry or refrigerator, turning on the stove, and starting to cook yourself! Making food at home will also decrease those exorbitant pet food bills. It's time to go back to the table. Know exactly what your pet is eating and serve it a variety of real food that it deserves. Be a responsible pet parent by balancing your pet's diet and pleasing its palate. Cooking for your pet is paws-ible!
A book which discusses the possibility that cats may possess extrasensory perception and which contains stories of cats doing extraordinary things, which may or may not be due to ESP. It includes cats walking thousands of miles to find their owners and cats giving life-saving warnings of danger and also discusses the psychic cat in history.
'Do Dogs Have Belly Buttons?' covers more than 100 funny, quirky and sometimes silly and frivolous questions that every dog owner asks at one time or another. The answers given are fully researched and authoritative with a 'fur fact' sidebar containing useful facts.
Often, when a dog owner finds that his pet has become excited, he can't tell if the excitement indicates joy or anxiety. This book shows how to pick up on all the signals that dogs send out through their voices, body language, postures, tail-wagging, and more. The Dog Decoder helps readers understand what dogs are trying to say to their human masters. Aided by vivid color photos, author David Alderton describes how dogs communicate inside the home, out on the street, encountering visitors and other animals, walking off their lead, and at play in the park. Alderton has carefully selected, captioned, and annotated photos to help fellow dog owners gain a clear understanding of their pet's behavior. He advises on how to predict a dog's reaction to a particular situation, enabling owners to use that knowledge for a more enriching and less stressful relationship with their dog. More than 100 color photos.
Military Working Dogs have played a vital role in the United States armed forces throughout history. This book is a celebration of their contributions to our nation. In Dogs Who Serve, New York Times bestselling author Lisa Rogak profiles these heroic dogs and their handlers in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and even the Coast Guard. She chronicles their path to service, from puppyhood to training, then through their career in the field and on to retirement and adoption. And she showcases them in vivid, full-color photographs that capture the devotion and respect that these amazing canines, their devoted handlers, and fellow soldiers share for one another.
A tribute to America's Military Working Dogs, as well as others serving around the globe, Dogs Who Serve is a heartwarming collection for dog lovers everywhere.
Dog: The Complete Guide is an invaluable resource for anyone concerned with providing their pet with the best care possible. From selecting the breed that best suits your family to socializing your puppy to preparing your home for a litter, this book covers all the aspects of caring for your dog. With hundreds of full-color photographs and a wealth of important information and advice, Dog; The Complete Guide is a must-have for any dog enthusiast.
-- Includes a step-by-step guide to caring for your pet, while taking into account such factors as the intelligence of the dog, communication style, and personality
-- Gives owners a thorough grasp of the basics of dog anatomy, physiology, and psychology, to help them better understand every aspect of caring for a dog, including when to seek veterinary help and how to maintain your dog's health and well-being
-- Contains a comprehensive guide to dog breeds, including the history and evolution of the breeds, and descriptions of size, weight, and temperament
-- Includes a step-by-step guide to caring for your pet, while taking into account such factors as the intelligence of the dog, communication style, and personality
-- Gives owners a thorough grasp of the basics of dog anatomy, physiology, and psychology, to help them better understand every aspect of caring for a dog, including when to seek veterinary help and how to maintain your dog's health and well-being
-- Contains a comprehensive guide to dog breeds, including the history and evolution of the breeds, and descriptions of size, weight, and temperament
Healthful Eating. We know it's good for us. But when did someone suggest that junk food, empty calories and food allergies might be hurting our dogs' health? Consider yourself warned. We are what we eat, and that applies to our pets as well. In Dog Dish Diet: Sensible Nutrition for Your Dog's Health, Dr. Greg Martinez, DVM, outlines the problems and explains what you can do. Changing your dog's diet may help relieve: Weight Gain Red, Painful Ears Flaky, Inflamed Skin Hotspots Stomach Upsets and Ongoing vomiting Diarrhea Urinary Infections Mild Seizures As a veterinarian, Dr. Greg has dedicated almost 30 years to the health and treatment of 10s of 1000s of animals. In that time, he discovered an important link between many common dog ailments and the one-dog-fits-all commercial diet they eat. In Dog Dish Diet, you'll learn how to: Identify the three most common food allergens--which are also the most commonly used ingredients in commercial dog food. Supplement commercial dog food with healthful "people food." Choose treats from your refrigerator that are better than doggie snacks...and will also save you money. Add healthful fats and oils that your dog desperately needs. Feed your dog's inner wolf by simulating the ratio of proteins, carbohydrates and fats that sustained dogs' earliest ancestors. Cut calories without leaving your dog hungry and unsatisfied. And much more! Read Dog Dish Diet, share it with your veterinarian, and start making a difference in your dog's health today. Better health means smaller vet bills...this book will more than pay for itself. "In his outside-the-bag look at pet nutrition, Dr. Greg opens the eyes of the reader to a commonsense approach to feeding our four-legged friends. ...Dog Dish Diet guides the pet owner through the commercial pet food jungle and leads them to the bounty of fresh meat and produce found in those sections of the grocery store normally reserved for those who walk upright. ...Dog Dish Diet is a must read for those dog lovers. It is time to think outside the bowl, and Dr. Greg's no nonsense approach to canine cuisine will help bring out the wolf in anyone's pooch." -John B. Symes, D.V.M. (aka "Dogtor J.") "Dr. Greg's Dog Dish Diet shows us that food is not only medicine for people but for our dogs too. This simple approach addresses the root cause of the unhealthy symptoms in our dogs. Dr. Greg has written a delightful, straight-forward, how-to book to help pet owners and veterinarians alike keep their pets in tip top shape. All I can say is bow wow! It's about time." -Robin Nielsen, Certified Nutrition Consultant, Juvenescence, Morgan Hill "I work with Search & Rescue Dogs and have found first hand that the K-9s have more stamina to search longer hours in arduous conditions if they have a high-protein, balanced diet that's free of allergens...while following Dr. Greg's Dog Dish Diet." -Gerri Schmutz, FEMA USAR K-9 Handler, Morgan Hill, CA "In my kennel and training facility. Dr. Martinez has seen many of my personal pets, competition dogs and clients' pets with excessive itching, hair loss and hotspots and gastrointestinal issues. Upon changing to Dr. Greg's Dog Dish Diet, my clients and I noticed significant improvement in the animals' health." -Deleta Jones, K-9 Ambassador, Gilroy, CA
Now completely updated and revised, this is an expanded edition of the classic natural pet-care book by veterinarian Richard H. Pitcairn and his wife Susan Pitcairn-- both renowned specialists in chemical-free nutrition, treatment and natural healing for pets. Written with the warmth and compassion that have won the Pitcairns a nationwide following, this guide will help you select the most compatible dog or cat for your own lifestyle-- and show you how to provide the very best in companionship, healing, nutrition and lifelong care. Since its publication more than a decade ago, the Pitcairns' book has become the definitive guide to a natural lifestyle for dogs and cats.
A comprehensive, thorough reference, this pet-lover's companion will tell you:
* How to choose a healthy animal
* Dozens of recipes for delicious, economical, healthful pet food-- with completely updated tables, charts and nutritional guidelines
* How to give your pet a checkup
* What's really in pet foods-- and which ones to avoid to ensure your pet's best health
* Special diets for special pets
* A guide to handling emergencies that includes techniques for external heart massage, artificial respiration and control of bleeding
PLUS:
An in-depth, alphabetical "Quick Reference" section that gives specific instructions for preventing, diagnosing and treating a wide variety of animal diseases and disorders-- from abscesses, allergies and behavior problems to vaccination risks, weight problems and worms. The Pitcairns' approach is drug-free and holistic-- with special attention to homeopathic and alternative remedies and treatments.
Packed with interesting sidebars, this book discusses the special characteristics of taking care of an Australian Shepherd. Also included are comprehensive chapters on health care and how to train the pet the expert way. Color photos.
Author Tim Hawcroft guides owners on when to call the veterinarian and how to treat emergencies at home and in the field. A special section on assessing symptoms and evaluating first aid priorities enables any bird owner to help a bird that is bleeding, choking, poisoned, or injured. There is also emphasis on accident prevention.
CUTE KITTENS
PURRING GUNS
From SPAS-12-toting Siamese and AK-47-flashing Norwegian Forest Cat to Colt 45-carrying Tonkinese and a Beretta-brandishing Russian Blue, this book exposes with pictures the shocking love affair between furry felines and high-powered firearms.
Many secret habits of felines have previously been revealed, including their motivations for painting, the stuff they wear, and their laugh-out-loud language. But until now, no book has dared explore the shadowy world of armed-to-the-teeth kittens described and pictured in "From My Cold Dead Paws." Like strawberries and cream, hot dogs and baseball, apple pie and illegal fireworks, cats and guns make perfect partners. From Colt 45carrying calico and Glock-toting tabby to Uzi-brandishing Siamese and AKSU-flashing Siberian, this book presents the shocking intersection of America s love affairs with cuddly pets and purring guns. A photographic celebration of the independent nature of cats, "From My Cold Dead Paws" offers full descriptions of each breed and gun, including color, coat type, pattern, caliber, barrel length, and muzzle velocity. Adding to the readers' enjoyment is a dynamic, full-color design with guns, bullets, and targets firing all over the pages.
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PURRING GUNS
From SPAS-12-toting Siamese and AK-47-flashing Norwegian Forest Cat to Colt 45-carrying Tonkinese and a Beretta-brandishing Russian Blue, this book exposes with pictures the shocking love affair between furry felines and high-powered firearms.
Many secret habits of felines have previously been revealed, including their motivations for painting, the stuff they wear, and their laugh-out-loud language. But until now, no book has dared explore the shadowy world of armed-to-the-teeth kittens described and pictured in "From My Cold Dead Paws." Like strawberries and cream, hot dogs and baseball, apple pie and illegal fireworks, cats and guns make perfect partners. From Colt 45carrying calico and Glock-toting tabby to Uzi-brandishing Siamese and AKSU-flashing Siberian, this book presents the shocking intersection of America s love affairs with cuddly pets and purring guns. A photographic celebration of the independent nature of cats, "From My Cold Dead Paws" offers full descriptions of each breed and gun, including color, coat type, pattern, caliber, barrel length, and muzzle velocity. Adding to the readers' enjoyment is a dynamic, full-color design with guns, bullets, and targets firing all over the pages.
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The Golden Retriever is a very popular and versatile dog, which makes a wonderful family pet. His adaptability and pleasant disposition allow him to perform a variety of tasks and functions as demonstrated time and again in his success as an obedience dog, a hunter, and a show dog. This is a must-have book for anyone interested in the breed. You will learn all about the history and development of the breed, the breed standard, and how to find and adjust to life with your Golden Retriever. This book has excellent chapters on health issues associated with the breed and on maintaining your Golden Retriever's health. You'll find tips on grooming, and get up-to-date information on performance activities such as field training, hunting, agility, tracking, obedience, and search and rescue.
Instead of Going Out of Your Mind, Get into His. The only American to study and work with the renowned Barbara Woodhouse, Brian Kilcommons solves all those bad dog problems that drive owners crazy-and shows you how to raise a puppy into a happy, perfectly behaved dog. The trick is to understand how dogs think, read their body language, and, with the secrets Kilcommons shares in this book, be fun, fair, and firm. A dog-training guide that gives you immediate results even with an adult dog, this manual trains you, as it gives owners everything they need and everything dogs need to become... Good Owners, Great Dogs Includes specific tips on how to: * housebreak both puppies and adult dogs * teach your dog to come to you regardless of what he's doing * end annoying habits like jumping, food stealing, and barking * prevent aggression and, in many cases, stop it after it has become a problem * use games to teach your dog to obey ...and much more.
Throughout recorded history, the horse has played many roles in human life. He has been man's partner in war, his servant in work, his teammate in sports, his inspiration in art. So it is only natural that literature includes many masterpieces about horses and horsemanship. The Greatest Horse Stories Ever Told gathers together the best of the equestrian genre. It includes stories and articles by Pulitzer Prize-winners Red Smith, Maxine Kumin, and Jane Smiley, and tales by jockey-turned-mystery novelist Dick Francis and veterinarian-turned-writer James Herriot. Here also are reflections on fox hunting by Steven Budiansky and Anthony Trollope; a profile of Buck Brannaman, the inspiration for The Horse Whisperer; an inspirational piece from Ellie Phayer, and a story about the Spanish Riding School's dancing white horses by Felix Salten (author of Bambi), as well as writing from Tom McGuane, Bill Barich, humorist Cooky McClung, and classic western authors Will James and Zane Grey. Heartwarming, adventurous, profound, and funny, this anthology is a treasure trove that includes favorite writers and little-known or long-forgotten gems, illuminating our fascination-and captivation-with horses.
In this beautiful account of thirty years of living with dogs, wolves, and dingoes and of the ways their lives intertwined with her own, the novelist and anthropologist Elizabeth Marshall Thomas brings us a completely new understanding of dogs by writing a sort of deeply truthful ethological poem, a loving yet absolutely unsentimental chronicle of the lives of a dozen dogs based on hundreds of thousands of hours of observation. Meet Misha, a husky who daily jumped the fence and roamed a suburban territory of 160 square miles, and Maria, his true love, who bore his first puppies and then, after he moved away with new owners, gave herself indifferently to any adequate male passerby. Meet Bingo, the anxious and asthmatic pug who risked life itself to protect what he regarded as the Thomas' territory. Watch the Thomas dogs forming themselves surreptitiously into the domestic equivalent of a wolf pack. Read this book, and you will learn more about how dogs think, and what dogs want, than you have ever suspected. What matters most to dogs? Simple: other dogs. But since dogs have been living with humans for thirty thousand years, "dogs need us more than we need them, and they know it." The Hidden Life of Dogs is a poignant, entertaining, sometimes heartbreaking little book, vividly illustrated with drawings of the ways dogs behave. This is no training manual (Thomas doesn't train her dogs, but lets them train themselves), nor an abstract disquisition on canines. But whether or not a dog is part of your life, and no matter how much you think you know already, you will learn something new about dogs here - something no other book will tell you.
This incredibly detailed coloring book examines the external and internal anatomy of the horse, with 30 pages of accurate drawings highlighting the skeleton, muscles, nervous system, and major organs, including internal organs and the organs of locomotion. All illustrations are clearly labeled and explained. Also included are notes on the evolution of the horse as well as general health and care issues. An excellent introduction for horse lovers of all ages.
Horses Know The Way Home: Home to your heart, Home to what feels good and natural to you and from where you feel free to express yourself. Imagine a horse whispering words of wisdom to you about how you can create a life full of joy! With Horses Know The Way Home: Inspirational Whisperings, International Horseman and Life Coach Brian Reid takes you on a journey with his equine partner Brenda Lee. Through stunning pictures and easy to read inspirational short stories and poems, you will Feel the Connection with what's beautiful to you in your life. You will discover what matters to you, you will discover a whole new way of looking at life and feel movement toward what you want to create. This Collection of Whisperings is a part of "Horses Know The Way Home - Feel the Connection", a Personal Development Program that facilitates personal growth and movement through applying the natural laws that horses communicate to us.
Prized for their feathers or eggs, raised for their meat or their beauty or simply for fun, poultry ofa dazzling array of sorts and sizes have a place in the heart of farmers, ranchers, and bird fanciers alike.If you want to raise fowl--of whatever kind and for whatever reason--this book is the perfect place to begin.Poultry expert Christine Heinrichs lays out the distinctions between waterfowl (ducks, geese, and swans), turkeys, gamebirds (peafowl, pheasants, quail, and others), ratites (ostriches, emus, and rheas), and pigeons.She then clearly details the very different requirements for raising each species, from feeding and housing to husbandry and health, to showing and marketing and legal concerns.Whether you're thinking of starting a flock or acquiring a few feathered friends, this handy guide tells you everything you need to know to raise healthy poultry for pleasure or profit--or both.
This collection teams up dog portraits by Valerie Shaff and verse by humorist Roy Blount Jr., to give an original portrayal of what dogs really think.
Understand your pet with this charmingly illustrated owner's guide. Find out how to best communicate with your feline, and what all that rubbing, swatting, and lovable purring really means.