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Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I’ve Cried About

A Memoir

by Isabel Klee ...

THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!From the social media superstar behind @SimonSits, Isabel Klee—known for her heartwarming tales of dog rescue—comes an utterly winning memoir about a twentysomething woman’s search for true love in New York City and the dogs who helped her find it.A Jersey girl by birth, Isabel Klee had always wanted to live in New York City. At age 20, she got her chance, ... Read more

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THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!From the social media superstar behind @SimonSits, Isabel Klee—known for her heartwarming tales of dog rescue—comes an utterly winning memoir about a twentysomething woman’s search for true love in New York City and the dogs who helped her find it.A Jersey girl by birth, Isabel Klee had always wanted to live in New York City. At age 20, she got her chance,
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Cats

A History

by Rod Phillips ...

A sweeping and fascinating history of cat-human relationships.For more than 10,000 years, cats have prowled at the edges of human life. But, starting only a few decades ago, hundreds of millions of them became pets. In Cats, Rod Phillips shares a sweeping cultural and social history of felines, tracing their shifting place across societies and centuries, from ancient Egypt's revered hunters to ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

A sweeping and fascinating history of cat-human relationships.For more than 10,000 years, cats have prowled at the edges of human life. But, starting only a few decades ago, hundreds of millions of them became pets. In Cats, Rod Phillips shares a sweeping cultural and social history of felines, tracing their shifting place across societies and centuries, from ancient Egypt's revered hunters to
... Read more
My Animals, and Other Animals

A memoir of sorts

by Bill Bailey ...

In his first memoir, beloved comedian and national treasure Bill Bailey shares stories of his life - and the animals he's met along the way.Bill Bailey has always had dogs, including a Patterdale terrier called Rocky who would travel with him in the van to his first shows and occasionally join him on stage. Fast forward a few decades and Bill has shared his home with a variety of birds, dogs, ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

In his first memoir, beloved comedian and national treasure Bill Bailey shares stories of his life - and the animals he's met along the way.Bill Bailey has always had dogs, including a Patterdale terrier called Rocky who would travel with him in the van to his first shows and occasionally join him on stage. Fast forward a few decades and Bill has shared his home with a variety of birds, dogs,
... Read more
Dressage de chien rapide

100 trucs et astuces pratiques de dressage de chien

by Steve Jean ...

Éduquer son chien est primordial dès son plus jeune âge : cela pourra vous éviter bien des ennuis lors des promenades notamment et pendant la phase de socialisation. De plus, travailler l'obéissance permet de renforcer le lien avec votre animal et de faciliter votre "vie à deux". Dit-on : « Le chien est le meilleur ami de l’homme ». Oui, nous adorons nos chiens, mais les dresser nous donne parfois ... Read more

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Éduquer son chien est primordial dès son plus jeune âge : cela pourra vous éviter bien des ennuis lors des promenades notamment et pendant la phase de socialisation. De plus, travailler l'obéissance permet de renforcer le lien avec votre animal et de faciliter votre "vie à deux". Dit-on : « Le chien est le meilleur ami de l’homme ». Oui, nous adorons nos chiens, mais les dresser nous donne parfois
... Read more
Penelope

A Love Story

by Paul Bochner ...

**The extraordinary true story of an injured, abandoned fawn and the man who nurses her back to health, transforming his understanding of love and erasing the barrier between humans and animals."This is a book drenched in tenderness and suffused with wonder. . . . Penelope is a revelation."—Sy Montgomery, New York Times bestselling author of The Soul of an Octopus**On a late winter evening, author ... Read more

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**The extraordinary true story of an injured, abandoned fawn and the man who nurses her back to health, transforming his understanding of love and erasing the barrier between humans and animals."This is a book drenched in tenderness and suffused with wonder. . . . Penelope is a revelation."—Sy Montgomery, New York Times bestselling author of The Soul of an Octopus**On a late winter evening, author
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Denali

A Man, a Dog, and the Friendship of a Lifetime

by Ben Moon ...

**"....a very sweet dog story" -- OutsideThe story of a dog, his human, and the friendship that saved both of their lives.**When Ben Moon moved from the Midwest to Oregon, he hadn’t planned on getting a dog. But when he first met the soulful gaze of a rescue pup in a shelter, Ben instantly felt a connection, and his friendship with Denali was born. The two of them set out on the road together, on ... Read more

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**"....a very sweet dog story" -- OutsideThe story of a dog, his human, and the friendship that saved both of their lives.**When Ben Moon moved from the Midwest to Oregon, he hadn’t planned on getting a dog. But when he first met the soulful gaze of a rescue pup in a shelter, Ben instantly felt a connection, and his friendship with Denali was born. The two of them set out on the road together, on
... Read more
You Only Live Once

The laugh-out-loud, feel-good romantic comedy from Maxine Morrey

by Maxine Morrey ...

Series series The Read Yourself Happy Collection
Discover the unforgettable and utterly uplifting love story, from the award-winning top 50 bestseller Maxine MorreyPerfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Sophie Kinsella.When Lily’s husband dies, she moves to the edge of a tiny village, settling into a solitary life, her only real company her brother and his family. A quiet life becomes her safe space, with no risk of getting hurt.When her ... Read more

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Discover the unforgettable and utterly uplifting love story, from the award-winning top 50 bestseller Maxine MorreyPerfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Sophie Kinsella.When Lily’s husband dies, she moves to the edge of a tiny village, settling into a solitary life, her only real company her brother and his family. A quiet life becomes her safe space, with no risk of getting hurt.When her
... Read more
Oogy

The Dog Only a Family Could Love

by Larry Levin ...

In the bestselling tradition of Rescuing Sprite comes the story of a puppy brought back from the brink of death, and the family he adopted.In 2002, Larry Levin and his twin sons, Dan and Noah, took their terminally ill cat to the Ardmore Animal Hospital outside Philadelphia to have the beloved pet put to sleep. What would begin as a terrible day suddenly got brighter as the ugliest dog they had ... Read more

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In the bestselling tradition of Rescuing Sprite comes the story of a puppy brought back from the brink of death, and the family he adopted.In 2002, Larry Levin and his twin sons, Dan and Noah, took their terminally ill cat to the Ardmore Animal Hospital outside Philadelphia to have the beloved pet put to sleep. What would begin as a terrible day suddenly got brighter as the ugliest dog they had
... Read more
The Secret History of Kindness

Learning from How Dogs Learn

by Melissa Holbrook Pierson ...

An intimate, surprising look at man’s best friend and what the leading philosophies of dog training teach us about ourselves.Years back, Melissa Holbrook Pierson brought home a border collie named Mercy, without a clue of how to get her to behave. Stunned after hiring a trainer whose immediate rapport with Mercy seemed magical, Pierson began delving into the techniques of positive reinforcement. ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

An intimate, surprising look at man’s best friend and what the leading philosophies of dog training teach us about ourselves.Years back, Melissa Holbrook Pierson brought home a border collie named Mercy, without a clue of how to get her to behave. Stunned after hiring a trainer whose immediate rapport with Mercy seemed magical, Pierson began delving into the techniques of positive reinforcement.
... Read more
Training the Best Dog Ever

A 5-Week Program Using the Power of Positive Reinforcement

by Larry Kay, Dawn Sylvia-Stasiewicz ...

"A comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to the power of positive reinforcement training." — The Bark (Editor's Pick)Best Training and Behavior Book—Dog Writers Association of AmericaThe first-ever Canine Life and Social Skills Award—Association of Pet Dog TrainersTraining the Best Dog Ever, originally published in hardcover as The Love That Dog Training Program... ... Read more

$17.59 CAD

"A comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to the power of positive reinforcement training." — The Bark (Editor's Pick)Best Training and Behavior Book—Dog Writers Association of AmericaThe first-ever Canine Life and Social Skills Award—Association of Pet Dog TrainersTraining the Best Dog Ever, originally published in hardcover as The Love That Dog Training Program...
... Read more
Unnatural Companions

Rethinking Our Love of Pets in an Age of Wildlife Extinction

by Peter Christie ...

"Highly compelling...page-turning read" — TNC's Cool Green ScienceWe love our pets. Dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and other species have become an essential part of more families than ever before—in North America today, pets outnumber people. Pet owners are drawn to their animal companions through an innate desire to connect with other species. But there is a dark side to our domestic connection ... Read more

$36.29 CAD

"Highly compelling...page-turning read" — TNC's Cool Green ScienceWe love our pets. Dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and other species have become an essential part of more families than ever before—in North America today, pets outnumber people. Pet owners are drawn to their animal companions through an innate desire to connect with other species. But there is a dark side to our domestic connection
... Read more
The Dog Who Wouldn't Be

by Farley Mowat ...

Farely Mowat's best-loved book tells the splendidly entertaining story of his boyhood on the Canadian prairies. Mutt's pedigree was uncertain, but his madness was indisputable. He climbed tress and ladders, rode passenger in an open car wearing goggles and displaying hunting skills that bordered on sheer genius. He was a marvelous dog, worthy of an unusual boy growing up in a raw, untamed ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

Farely Mowat's best-loved book tells the splendidly entertaining story of his boyhood on the Canadian prairies. Mutt's pedigree was uncertain, but his madness was indisputable. He climbed tress and ladders, rode passenger in an open car wearing goggles and displaying hunting skills that bordered on sheer genius. He was a marvelous dog, worthy of an unusual boy growing up in a raw, untamed
... Read more
All That Ails You: The Adventures of a Canine Caregiver

by Mark J. Asher ...

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 ... Read more

$3.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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
... Read more
The Street Dog Who Found a Home

by Barby Keel ...

Series series A Foster Tails Story
A heartwarming true animal story, for fans of A Dog's Purpose, A Street Cat Named Bob and Marley & Me.When Chewy the dog arrives at the animal sanctuary run by the inimitable Barby Keel, the scrawny little dog is terrified.Having been abandoned by his beloved owner, who is himself homeless, Chewy's whole world has been turned upside down. After years of sleeping on the streets, Chewy knows what it ... Read more

$2.99 CAD

A heartwarming true animal story, for fans of A Dog's Purpose, A Street Cat Named Bob and Marley & Me.When Chewy the dog arrives at the animal sanctuary run by the inimitable Barby Keel, the scrawny little dog is terrified.Having been abandoned by his beloved owner, who is himself homeless, Chewy's whole world has been turned upside down. After years of sleeping on the streets, Chewy knows what it
... Read more
Inside of a Dog

What Dogs See, Smell, and Know

by Alexandra Horowitz ...

"Every dog owner should have this book." —Oprah Winfrey, The Oprah PodcastNOW FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED! The beloved #1 New York Times bestseller that “causes one’s dog-loving heart to flutter with astonishment and gratitude” (The New York Times Book Review).The instant classic on the mind of the dog is now updated to include the latest results in the booming field of dog cognition. What do dogs ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

"Every dog owner should have this book." —Oprah Winfrey, The Oprah PodcastNOW FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED! The beloved #1 New York Times bestseller that “causes one’s dog-loving heart to flutter with astonishment and gratitude” (The New York Times Book Review).The instant classic on the mind of the dog is now updated to include the latest results in the booming field of dog cognition. What do dogs
... Read more
Until Each One Has a Home

Heartfelt Stories from DunRoamin' Stray and Rescue, a Canadian Pet Rescue

by Mildred A Drost DVM ...

A former nurse, Dr. Drost is a 1995 graduate of the Atlantic Veterinary College in Charlottetown, PEI, Canada. She has worked in small animal practice since graduation and established the Florenceville Veterinary Clinic in 1999. Before long it became evident that there was a great need for medical assistance for many unowned or abandoned animals, brought to her office by Good Samaritans. This need ... Read more

$5.99 CAD

A former nurse, Dr. Drost is a 1995 graduate of the Atlantic Veterinary College in Charlottetown, PEI, Canada. She has worked in small animal practice since graduation and established the Florenceville Veterinary Clinic in 1999. Before long it became evident that there was a great need for medical assistance for many unowned or abandoned animals, brought to her office by Good Samaritans. This need
... Read more
Animal Magnetism

My Life with Creatures Great and Small

by Rita Mae Brown ...

Rita Mae Brown’s earliest memory is of the soothing purr of Mickey, her family’s long-haired tiger cat, who curled up and claimed a spot in her crib. From there, a steady parade of cats, dogs, horses, and all manner of two- and four-legged critters have walked, galloped, and flown into and through her world. In Animal Magnetism, the bestselling author shares the lessons she’s learned from these ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

Rita Mae Brown’s earliest memory is of the soothing purr of Mickey, her family’s long-haired tiger cat, who curled up and claimed a spot in her crib. From there, a steady parade of cats, dogs, horses, and all manner of two- and four-legged critters have walked, galloped, and flown into and through her world. In Animal Magnetism, the bestselling author shares the lessons she’s learned from these
... Read more
Be the Pack Leader

Use Cesar's Way to Transform Your Dog . . . and Your Life

by Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The star of National Geographic Channel’s Dog Whisperer shows you how to develop the calm-assertive energy of a successful pack leader and use it to improve your dog’s life—and your own.“[Cesar] arrives amid chaos and leaves behind peace.”—Malcolm Gladwell, The New Yorker“The goal of this book is to help you strengthen the bond between you and your dog—but I hope it ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The star of National Geographic Channel’s Dog Whisperer shows you how to develop the calm-assertive energy of a successful pack leader and use it to improve your dog’s life—and your own.“[Cesar] arrives amid chaos and leaves behind peace.”—Malcolm Gladwell, The New Yorker“The goal of this book is to help you strengthen the bond between you and your dog—but I hope it
... Read more
Paddy from Peru

The incredible true story of one plucky dog who crossed the world to find his forever home

by Mirelle Radley ...

'You could call him Paddington,' Adam said, casually, 'Don't name him! I said, as if this was self-evident. Names turn situations into responsibilities.When Mirelle Radley set off for Peru with her cousin Adam, hoping to heal her broken heart, she didn't expect to meet someone who would change the course of her life forever.Meet Paddy, the Peruvian street dog who met Mirelle one night when he ... Read more

Was $19.99 CAD Now $0.99 CAD

'You could call him Paddington,' Adam said, casually, 'Don't name him! I said, as if this was self-evident. Names turn situations into responsibilities.When Mirelle Radley set off for Peru with her cousin Adam, hoping to heal her broken heart, she didn't expect to meet someone who would change the course of her life forever.Meet Paddy, the Peruvian street dog who met Mirelle one night when he
... Read more
The Big New Yorker Book of Cats

by The New Yorker Magazine, Haruki Murakami, Calvin Trillin, M.F.K. Fisher ...

Look what The New Yorker dragged in! It’s the purr-fect gathering of talent celebrating our feline companions.This bountiful collection, beautifully illustrated in full color, features articles, fiction, humor, poems, cartoons, cover art, drafts, and drawings from the magazine’s archives. Among the contributors are Margaret Atwood, T. Coraghessan Boyle, Roald Dahl, Wolcott Gibbs, Robert Graves, ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

Look what The New Yorker dragged in! It’s the purr-fect gathering of talent celebrating our feline companions.This bountiful collection, beautifully illustrated in full color, features articles, fiction, humor, poems, cartoons, cover art, drafts, and drawings from the magazine’s archives. Among the contributors are Margaret Atwood, T. Coraghessan Boyle, Roald Dahl, Wolcott Gibbs, Robert Graves,
... Read more
Jumping the Horse

by Vladimir S Littauer ...

Jumping the Horse by Vladimir S. Littauer is a timeless classic of equestrian instruction — a practical, insightful, and inspiring guide to the art of show jumping by one of the twentieth century's most respected riding masters. Blending technical precision with clarity and warmth, Littauer distills decades of experience into a comprehensive manual that remains as valuable for the modern rider as ... Read more

$2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Jumping the Horse by Vladimir S. Littauer is a timeless classic of equestrian instruction — a practical, insightful, and inspiring guide to the art of show jumping by one of the twentieth century's most respected riding masters. Blending technical precision with clarity and warmth, Littauer distills decades of experience into a comprehensive manual that remains as valuable for the modern rider as
... Read more
How to Examine a Wolverine

More Tales from the Accidental Veterinarian

by Philipp Schott, DVM ...

Crammed with useful info, funny recollections, heartfelt anecdotes, and lots of cute furry creatures, a collection for all animal lovers!This collection of over 60 stories and essays, drawn from Dr. Schott’s 30 years in small animal practice, covers an astonishing breadth of experiences, emotions, and species. Schott has tales of creatures ranging from tiny honeybees to massive Burmese pythons, ... Read more

$10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Crammed with useful info, funny recollections, heartfelt anecdotes, and lots of cute furry creatures, a collection for all animal lovers!This collection of over 60 stories and essays, drawn from Dr. Schott’s 30 years in small animal practice, covers an astonishing breadth of experiences, emotions, and species. Schott has tales of creatures ranging from tiny honeybees to massive Burmese pythons,
... Read more
To Catch a Cat

How Three Stray Kittens Rescued Me

by Heather Green ...

A heartfelt, funny memoir about how a kitten rescue project changed one cynic’s life…Journalist Heather Green was finally putting down roots: in shiny, buzzing Manhattan. She loved her work and threw herself into sixty-hour weeks—once walking into a subway pole, getting a concussion, and still going to the office. Her new boyfriend Matt lived across the river in a New Jersey town that had none of ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

A heartfelt, funny memoir about how a kitten rescue project changed one cynic’s life…Journalist Heather Green was finally putting down roots: in shiny, buzzing Manhattan. She loved her work and threw herself into sixty-hour weeks—once walking into a subway pole, getting a concussion, and still going to the office. Her new boyfriend Matt lived across the river in a New Jersey town that had none of
... Read more
Whispering Back

Tales From A Stable in the English Countryside

by Adam Goodfellow, Nicole Golding ...

Adam Goodfellow and Nicole Golding run a stable in the Cotswolds and specialise in curing problem horses. It's never an easy task, and often requires changing the habits of the owner as much as the horse. The pair have travelled a long way to get where they are today - but they've been united by a common passion.After a chance meeting with Monty Roberts, they gave up everything to live out their ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Adam Goodfellow and Nicole Golding run a stable in the Cotswolds and specialise in curing problem horses. It's never an easy task, and often requires changing the habits of the owner as much as the horse. The pair have travelled a long way to get where they are today - but they've been united by a common passion.After a chance meeting with Monty Roberts, they gave up everything to live out their
... Read more

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