A survey of the Chadwick family of the Northeast and North Carolina, who played a pivotal role in the development of the regional commerce. The narrative focuses on the period from around 1725 and just after the Civil War.Researcher Amy Muse, a direct descendant of the Chadwicks on her mother's side, first published Grandpa Was a Whaler in 1961. It became the first thorough research document on the earliest history of whaling in America in 1681 and the involvement of the Chadwick fa...

In the first book-length study of Annie Baker, one of the most critically acclaimed playwrights in the United States today and winner of the 2014 Pulitzer Prize, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and a MacArthur “genius” grant, Amy Muse analyzes Baker's plays and other work. These include The Flick, John, The Antipodes, the Shirley Vermont plays, and her adaptation of Uncle Vanya. Muse illuminates their intellectual and ethical themes and issues by contextualizing them with the ot...

Sarah Ruhl is one of the most highly-acclaimed and frequently-produced American playwrights of the 21st century. Author of eighteen plays and the essay collection 100 Essays I Don't Have Time to Write, she has won a MacArthur “Genius” Grant and the Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award, been nominated for a Tony Award for In the Next Room or the vibrator play and twice been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for The Clean House and In the Next Room.

"Love, loyalty, and a supremely smart service dog make TRICK OR TREAT a definite treat for thriller readers. Come for the wonderful Shadow and be drawn in by a can't-miss plot that plays all the tricks." – Clea Simon, author of The Cat's Eye Charm, a Witch Cats of Cambridge cozy mysteryA costumed killer. A dog trainer with a knack for catching bad guys. Can she unmask the truth before her loved ones pay the price?...

She doesn’t trust people. But can she team up with a service puppy to catch a murderer?3 books. 995+ pages of fast-paced thrillers brimming with amateur sleuthing and loyal dogs.“Riveting, heart-wrenching, and brilliant…” –James Rollins, New York Times bestseller of BloodlineAnimal behaviorist September Day protects her broken heart by keeping everyone at arm’s length. Still distraught over her husband’s death in the line of duty, ...

A message from the grave. An assassin on her tail. Can this stressed-out dog trainer stop a callous murderer claiming innocent lives?3 books. 800+ pages of fast-paced thrillers brimming with amateur sleuthing and loyal dogs."Colorful characters, including the unusual perspective of Shadow the dog, make this series an enjoyable read for any animal lover."~Toby Neal, USA TODAY Bestselling Author of the Paradise Crime Mysteries & Thrillers

"SHOW AND TELL is one of those rare thrillers that hits you in the heart as well as the head. Amy Shojai hits the ground running and never slows down ... damaged souls of both the two and four-legged variety join forces to rescue others along with themselves. Riveting, wholly satisfying ...makes us care." --Jon Land, USA Today bestselling author of Strong Light of Day"If you're a fan of medical thrillers by the likes of Tess Gerritsen, Robin Cook or Mi...

STOP THE GROWLS!People love dogs--and often "double their pleasure" by sharing their hearts (and pillows) with more than one. But dog behavior puzzles the most savvy pet owners especially when you add more pets to the furry equation. And behavior problems are the #1 reason pets lose their homes.This book helps any dog lover (whether you share your home with one or a dozen canines). It demystifies common behaviors and dog disputes, explains aggressi...

THE OLD DOG BIBLE!Filled with comprehensive dog reference material from interviews with over 100 veterinary experts, this award-winning book answers all your must-know questions. Filled with heartwarming chicken soup -like stories, and the latest developments in veterinary care advice for dogs health care for old dogs, this is the definitive guide for keeping senior dogs vital, happy, and active throughout their golden years. You'll learn:How long do ...

CREATE A FURRY LOVE-CONNECTION!Cats are considered a part of the family, but what do you do when your kitty interferes with love and romance? When your cat hates your date, but you're smitten, what's a caring pet owner to do? Or perhaps you're pregnant, and your longtime "fur-kid" acts jealous, or you worry Grandma's cats aren't used to toddler antics. The stress put on family relationships can make animal behaviors and communication go sideways, and turn a once lo...

CLEAN LIVING FOR PETS!You want it for yourself--and that extends to your furry family members, to ensure a longer, happier and healthier quality of life. From the author who brought you THE FIRST-AID COMPANION FOR DOGS AND CATS, award-winning pet journalist and certified animal behavior consultant Amy Shojai presents this audiobook edition of her popular alternative and complementary medicine guide for pets, NEW CHOICES IN NATURAL HEALING FOR DOGS & CATS

STOP THE HISSES!Whether you share your home with a single cat or multiple felines, this new guide by a seasoned cat behaviorist and cat trainer teaches you about cats aggression, cat clawing, litter box problems and more. You'll find detailed prescriptive how-to advice focused in the most common cat behavior problems found in the multi-cat household from fearful felines and bully cats, to cat food challenges, loud mouth meowing and counter top cruising, an...