With dogs as his inspiration, Mark Asher has produced several bestselling books (All That Ails You, Humphrey Was Here). Now, this one-time lyricist of pop songs has given birth to a batch of dog poems. The author's compassion and admiration for our four-legged companions fills this book with many poignant moments. But it is equally balanced with whimsy. Try reading the poem about the man who wakes up as a Great Dane ("Embracing The Unforeseen") or the one about the first ...

Every dog deserves a forever home and after being given up several times, Wrigley has finally found his. The smart, good-natured dog now spends his days at SunRidge Assisted Living, comforting and doting on forty-five seniors. Wrigley has free run of the place—going where he senses he's needed—but his preferred spot is beside his favorite resident, Marjorie Thompson.All is well until a curmudgeon named Walter Kepsen moves in across the hall from Marjorie. Walter can't stand Wrigley...

After a 17 year coma, Joel Berskin is brought back to life through the power of music and a mystery dog.The last time Joel Berskin was conscious, O.J. Simpson had just led police on a long car chase and nobody knew the name Monica Lewinsky. When he turns on the strange-looking flat screen in his room at the nursing home, he hears reporters on one channel after another talking about Charlie Sheen's infamous meltdown. Once his mother arrives at his bedside, he learns...

"The honesty and wisdom that grace this book will serve as a balm for others coping with their own pain."—Best Friends MagazineThe loss of a beloved pet breaks your heart in a way that animal lovers know all too well. Mark Asher experienced losing his German Shepherd/Chow mix in the worst of ways: while the dog was out of his care. At the time Mark had just finished work on his first book, a loving tribute to senior dogs, and his dog, Humphrey, had been the ...

The Blithedale Animal Shelter has just ended its annual holiday sale for dogs, and miraculously all but a few have been adopted. An unexpected, welcome surprise for the shelter staff, and great news for the lucky pups who found homes. But for the dogs that remain—a high-strung Lab puppy, a three-legged Chihuahua, a Golden Retriever, a hard-luck Pit Bull Terrier; and a smart, old dog—it will be a lonely and cold Christmas Eve. Their favorite employee, Ginny Collins, is cozying up their cage...

A cop struggles with the judgement of her community and herself while her partner investigates a tragic incident in this novel by the author of Earnest.Two years ago, police officer Andrea Brady fell madly in love with a black-muzzled, slightly rumpled German shepherd who showed up at her house one misty autumn day. Now, with the brave and intuitive Justice as her expert K-9 drug sniffer, she’s found an unbeatable partner. Then the unthinkable happens. A s...

Somewhere between hunting for gold in Latin America as a geologist and getting married to a new husband, thirty-three-year-old Susan Purvis loses her way.Susan comes to believe that a puppy and working on ski patrol at the last great ski town in Colorado will improve her life. When she learns about avalanches that bury people without warning, she challenges herself: “What if I teach a dog to save lives?” This quest propels her to train the best possible search dog, vowing to never ...

A warm and fuzzy love story about a passionate pet owner, a smitten newsman, and an unforgettable dog: “Endearing . . . Witty and emotional.” —RT Book ReviewsWhen her cuddly canine companion Boomer is diagnosed with a rare heart condition, Jennifer Westbrook decides to take a leave of absence from her busy PR job—and take Boomer on the greatest road trip of his life.Charting a course from Chicago to California, Jennifer plans some pet-friendly pit ...

The heartwarming story of how the little dog with the biggest heart saves Christmas**.*******'Charming, touching - an absolute gift of a book!' Katie Fforde'If you love animals, you will adore this gorgeous book.' Milly JohnsonBertie is all alone: his beloved sister and fellow beagle Molly has been adopted, leaving him behind. But when Berti...

This Christmas a little dog is in for a BIG adventure…Meet Claude. He’s a loveable, big-eared, permanently hungry French Bulldog, who loves his humans – the McCawley family of number 11 Maple Drive to be precise.When Daisy and Oliver McCawley start using new words like, ‘ferry’, ‘chateau’ and ‘France’, Claude realises they won’t be spending this Christmas at home. Only, when he finds himself on the street, as the family car pulls away, Claude realises he is...

2013 Awards:Named Bronze Winner 2013 Readers' Favorite, Animals/Pet category.Named winner for the 2013 National Indie Excellence Awards, Alex Carroll Radio Publicity Sponsor's Choice.Named Bronze Winner 2013 Global eBook Awards, Animals/Pet category.2013 Finalist in the National Indie Excellence Awards, Animals/Pets category.2013 Finalist in the Animals/Pets: Narrative Non-Fiction"category by International Book Awards.2013 Finalist in the Ani...

Zoe's supposed to be living her dream-—but it's empty.She's an independent journalist walking the beaches of paradise every day, but she never expected to be doing that alone, with only her dog for company. Trying to find her footing after a nasty divorce, Zoe finds herself in counseling.Everyone relies on Adam-—but he's reached a breaking point.Adam was born and raised on Maui, a true "local" who surfs to stay in ...