"I Want to Go Where They Went" is a memoir of Dr. Schmidt's experiences from three decades as a small animal veterinarian. Within it are twelve stories of captivating cases, humorous events, and touching moments. In the style of James Herriot's beloved nonfiction, Dr. Schmidt shares the tales of his animal patients, who can't tell the stories themselves. The chapters begin with dramatic situations and quirky pet parents. Some of the chapters feature medical dramas, while others highlight t...

Such is the powerful simplicity of Buddhist teachings that a one-or-two-line quotation from a seminal Buddhist text can resonate throughout our days and nights. The infinite wisdom of this religion has touched people from all walks of life from all over the world.For readers interested in discovering this rich tradition and cultivating a daily practice, 365 Buddha provides a single thought**-a piece of wisdom to carry with one-**for each day of the...

This graphic memoir tells the story of the author, Jeff, a young professional in his forties whose life is thrown into chaos and uncertainty after he experiences a series of heart attacks. Once non-stop and deeply ambitious, Jeff was forced to slow down and take stock of how his lifestyle choices led him to experience this medical trauma. Accompanied by beautiful artwork in the author’s signature style, the book is a collection of short musings and vignettes that each offer insight into ex...

This book is a memoir of my experiences from three decades as a small animal veterinarian. Within it are twelve stories of captivating cases, humorous events, and touching moments. In the style of James Herriot's beloved nonfiction, I share the tales of my patients, who can't tell the stories themselves.The chapters unfold with dramatic and often comical situations, and quirky pet parents. Some chapters feature medical dramas, while others highlight the amazing individuals I've enc...

"Not since the touching and inspiring stories of James Herriot---which caused me to want to become a veterinarian-- have I been so reminded of why I love what I do and why others love it too. As each case unfolds and each mystery is solved we learn a little more about Dr. Schmidt and what makes him tick. By the end, his compassion, humor, and humility shine through so that we not only have shared his journey but think of him as a friend."-- Dr. Marty Becker, America's Vet. Veterina...

Joseph P. Fell proposes that the solution to the problem of nihilism is found in the common experience of persons and the everyday commitments that one makes to people, practices, and institutions. In his landmark 1979 book Heidegger and Sartre, and in his subsequent essays, Fell describes a quiet but radical reform in the philosophical tradition that speaks to perennial dilemmas of thought and pressing issues for action.Since Descartes, at least, we have been puzzled as to what we...

An eye-opening and timely look at how colleges drive the very inequalities they are meant to remedy, complete with a call—and a vision—for changeColleges fiercely defend America's deeply stratified higher education system, arguing that the most exclusive schools reward the brightest kids who have worked hard to get there. But it doesn't actually work this way. As the recent college-admissions bribery scandal demonstrates, social inequalities and colleges' pursuit o...

An eye-opening and timely look at how colleges drive the very inequalities they are meant to remedy, complete with a call—and a vision—for changeColleges fiercely defend America's deeply stratified higher education system, arguing that the most exclusive schools reward the brightest kids who have worked hard to get there. But it doesn't actually work this way. As the recent college-admissions bribery scandal demonstrates, social inequalities and colleges' pursuit of...

Die Heffleys erben überraschend Geld und beschließen kurzerhand, ihr Haus zu renovieren. Aber wie sich herausstellt, ist das Leben auf einer Baustelle alles andere als einfach. Morsche Böden, giftiger Schimmel und fiese Tierchen gehören da noch zu den kleinsten Problemen. Als sich der Staub endlich legt, stehen die Heffleys vor der Frage: Können sie ihr Haus noch retten, oder müssen sie vielleicht sogar die Stadt verlassen? Eins ist klar: Greg und seinem besten Freund Rupert stehen harte Z...

Schnappt euch eine Taschenlampe, verkriecht euch unter der Bettdecke und taucht ab in Rupert Jeffersons verrückte und lustige Fantasiewelten. Zombies, Vampire, Geister und andere gruselige Gestalten werden euch garantiert wohlige Schauer über den Rücken jagen. Doch gebt acht - Ruperts Geschichten mögen euch zum Lachen bringen, aber wer weiß, am Ende lasst ihr beim Schlafen vielleicht doch lieber das Licht an! Sicher ist sicher ...

Großer Hörspaß mit Comic-Roman-Held Greg Heffley Die ultimative Geburtstags-Party - Chaos, Kuchen und jede Menge Spaß! Greg hat Geburtstag - und will die ultimative Party schmeißen. Sorgsam geplant in typischer Greg-Manier kann das ja nur schiefgehen. Doch obwohl immer mehr Gäste eintreffen, totales Chaos entsteht und die Überraschungen nach hinten losgehen, verwandelt sich die Geburtstagssause in eine wilde Party, die in die Geschichte eingehen wird - nur nicht so, wie Greg es sich vorges...

Greg ist sicher gelandet, doch der letzte Familienurlaub auf der Isla de Corales steckt ihm noch immer in den Knochen. Von exotischen Krabbeltieren und wackeligen Flugzeugen hat er erst mal die Nase voll. Trotzdem hat Greg keine Zeit zum Ausruhen, denn das nächste Abenteuer wartet schon - und mit ihm eine ganze Reihe neuer Katastrophen. Die Unglückszahl 13 lässt jedenfalls nichts Gutes vermuten für den armen Pechvogel Greg...