A heartwarming meditation on the powerful presence of dogs in our lives and the transformative lessons they can teach us about love, loyalty, grief, and more“When in doubt, walk your dog” is the first of many valuable maxims in Dog Lessons, a heartfelt reflection on what dogs can teach us when we open ourselves to listen and learn. After sixty-plus years living and working with dogs, Hersch Wilson shares self-deprecating stories and lighthearted musings on...

“Be brave. Be kind. Fight fires.”That’s the motto of firefighters, like Hersch Wilson, who spend their lives walking toward, rather than away from, danger and suffering. As in Zen practice, firefighters are trained to be fully in the moment and present to each heartbeat, each life at hand. In this unique collection of true stories and practical wisdom, Wilson shares the Zen-like techniques that allow people like him to stay grounded while navigating danger, comfort...

In this 2023 conversation with Justine Willis Toms, multi-talented Hersch Wilson reminds us that dogs are the best kind of teachers because they teach us just by being themselves. He describes the undiluted love of a dog when we come home after an absence, “You can have a stressful day but having a dog greet you just changes everything.” Dog and cat companions have much to teach us if we take the time to pay attention and open ourselves enough to listen and learn.“One ...

Here we are speaking with a volunteer firefighter/EMT who is committed to revealing how first responders can guide us in ways to act more effectively in our own lives. With insightful and practical wisdom he advises, and it is his experience, that it is helpful to approach life’s inevitable emergencies with the intention to remain calm and act creatively.

"The world is a very narrow bridge. Cross it with a dog.""When in doubt, walk your dog" is the first of many valuable maxims in Dog Lessons, a heartfelt reflection on what dogs can teach us when we open ourselves to listen and learn. After sixty-plus years living and working with dogs, Hersch Wilson shares self-deprecating stories and lighthearted musings on a life filled with fur-covered furniture, unexplained messes, and destroyed property. The resulting...

Packed with time-tested techniques and real-life case studies, this work and life field guide is based on the famous training program of the same name.It's doesn't matter whether you are a new graduate just entering the working world, a young professional, comtemplating tough career and family life decisions, or one of the millions trapped in midlife and wondering, "Is thtat all there is?" Anyone—anywhere—can use the insights and inspiration in Play to Win!

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 hi...

"Could be the best book ever written about dogs." — New York Times –bestselling author Elizabeth Marshall ThomasWhile on a camping trip, National Outdoor Book Award-winning author Ted Kerasote met a dog—a Labrador mix—who was living on his own in the wild. They became attached to each other, and Kerasote decided to name the dog Merle and bring him home. There, he realized that Merle's native intelligence would be diminishe...

**A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS' CHOICEA powerful, poetic memoir of an Indigenous woman's coming of age on the Seabird Island Band in the Pacific Northwest—“an illuminating account of grief, abuse and the complex nature of the Native experience . . . at once raw and achingly beautiful" (NPR)**Having survived a profoundly dysfunctional upbringing only to find herself hospitalized and facing a dual diagnosis of post traumatic str...

The international bestseller from acclaimed animal expert and companion animal trainer Linda Tellington-Jones.Hands-on help from one of the most caring and innovative animal trainers in the world! Linda Tellington-Jones offers her acclaimed form of gentle bodywork and behavior training, giving you tools to:• Influence your dog's behavior and performance while enhancing your relationship.• Reduce stress, overcome anxiety, and increase focus.• Assist in recovery from injury or illness.• Reli...

Steven Kotler was forty years old, single, and facing an existentialcrisis when he met Lila, a woman devoted to animal rescue. "Love me,love my dogs" was her rule, and Steven took it to heart. Spurred to moveby a housing crisis in Los Angeles, Steven, Lila, and their eightdogs-then ten, then twenty, and then they lost count-bought apostage-stamp-size farm in Chimayo, New Mexico. A Small Furry Prayer chronicles their adventures at Rancho de Chihua...

"Dazzling. . . . In glittering prose, Momaday recalls stories passed down through generations, illuminating the earth as a sacrosanct place of wonder and abundance. At once a celebration and a warning, Earth Keeper is an impassioned defense of all that our endangered planet stands to lose." — EsquireA magnificent testament to the earth, from Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and poet N. Scott Momaday.One of the most distingu...