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On Cats

An Anthology

A PERFECT GIFT FOR CAT LOVERS: Ernest Hemingway, Frida Khalo, Ursula K. Le Guin, and others offer a beautiful ode to feline companions in this collection of writings introduced by Margaret Atwood.For centuries, cats have been worshipped, adored and mistrusted in equal measure.In these pages, writers reflect on the curious feline qualities that inspire such devotion in their owners, even when it ... Read more

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A PERFECT GIFT FOR CAT LOVERS: Ernest Hemingway, Frida Khalo, Ursula K. Le Guin, and others offer a beautiful ode to feline companions in this collection of writings introduced by Margaret Atwood.For centuries, cats have been worshipped, adored and mistrusted in equal measure.In these pages, writers reflect on the curious feline qualities that inspire such devotion in their owners, even when it
... Read more
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,
... Read more
Good Grief

On Loving Pets, Here and Hereafter

by E.B. Bartels ...

An unexpected, poignant, and personal account of loving and losing pets, exploring the singular bonds we have with our companion animals, and how to grieve them once they’ve passed.E.B. Bartels has had a lot of pets—dogs, birds, fish, tortoises. As varied a bunch as they are, they’ve taught her one universal truth: to own a pet is to love a pet, and to own a pet is also—with rare exception—to lose ... Read more

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An unexpected, poignant, and personal account of loving and losing pets, exploring the singular bonds we have with our companion animals, and how to grieve them once they’ve passed.E.B. Bartels has had a lot of pets—dogs, birds, fish, tortoises. As varied a bunch as they are, they’ve taught her one universal truth: to own a pet is to love a pet, and to own a pet is also—with rare exception—to lose
... Read more
How to Talk to Your Dog

You and Your Dog Will be Happier Once You Learn How to Understand Each Other!

by Con Slobodchikoff ...

Ever wish your dog could talk? Well, good news—they already do! But here’s the catch: they’re not chatting in English or any other human language. Dogs communicate through a secret code of body language, barks, growls, whines, and all those adorable snuffles. The tricky part? We humans are terrible at cracking the code.We often get it wrong. A growl? We think it’s a warning, but your pup might ... Read more

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Ever wish your dog could talk? Well, good news—they already do! But here’s the catch: they’re not chatting in English or any other human language. Dogs communicate through a secret code of body language, barks, growls, whines, and all those adorable snuffles. The tricky part? We humans are terrible at cracking the code.We often get it wrong. A growl? We think it’s a warning, but your pup might
... Read more
Adventures with Ari

A Puppy, a Leash & Our Year Outdoors

by Kathryn Miles ...

Merle’s Door was a sensation because Ted Kerasote writes so beautifully about his dog and his dog’s love of the land. In Adventures wtih Ari, Kathryn Miles takes a step back from the wild places Kerasote describes. When she adopts Ari, an exotic Jindo dog, the two of them begin to explore the outdoors together. A dog sees the world quite differently from a person. For starters, he or she is much ... Read more

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Merle’s Door was a sensation because Ted Kerasote writes so beautifully about his dog and his dog’s love of the land. In Adventures wtih Ari, Kathryn Miles takes a step back from the wild places Kerasote describes. When she adopts Ari, an exotic Jindo dog, the two of them begin to explore the outdoors together. A dog sees the world quite differently from a person. For starters, he or she is much
... Read more
Play With Your Cat!

The Essential Guide to Interactive Play for a Happier, Healthier Feline

by Mikel Maria Delgado PhD ...

A fun, comprehensive guide to the key to cat happiness—play!Millions of households in the United States have at least one cat as part of their family. Yet despite their popularity, cats continue to be misunderstood by their owners. This lack of understanding can lead to bored, frustrated, and under-stimulated cats, resulting in health and behavior problems. In Play with Your Cat!,animal behavior ... Read more

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A fun, comprehensive guide to the key to cat happiness—play!Millions of households in the United States have at least one cat as part of their family. Yet despite their popularity, cats continue to be misunderstood by their owners. This lack of understanding can lead to bored, frustrated, and under-stimulated cats, resulting in health and behavior problems. In Play with Your Cat!,animal behavior
... Read more
A Horse's World

A Neuroscientist's Journey into the Equine Mind

by Janet L. Jones, PhD ...

In the spirit of An Immense World and Soul of an Octopus**, an award-winning neuroscientist and veteran horse trainer illuminates the mysteries of equine cognition and behavior, through her own extraordinary bond with a horse named True North.**The bond between horses and humans has been treasured for centuries. Horses have served as aids to civilization, subjects of the earliest art, vehicles for ... Read more

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In the spirit of An Immense World and Soul of an Octopus**, an award-winning neuroscientist and veteran horse trainer illuminates the mysteries of equine cognition and behavior, through her own extraordinary bond with a horse named True North.**The bond between horses and humans has been treasured for centuries. Horses have served as aids to civilization, subjects of the earliest art, vehicles for
... Read more
Animal Talk

Interspecies Telepathic Communication

by Penelope Smith ...

Series series Animal Talk series
A straightforward, easy-to-understand book that teaches you how to directly communicate with animals.Animal Talk teaches you how to open the door to your animal friends’ hearts and minds without resorting to magic tricks or wishful thinking. Every creature can be reached through telepathic communication—from your tabby cat or cockatiel to the wasps that build nests in the eaves of your home or ... Read more

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A straightforward, easy-to-understand book that teaches you how to directly communicate with animals.Animal Talk teaches you how to open the door to your animal friends’ hearts and minds without resorting to magic tricks or wishful thinking. Every creature can be reached through telepathic communication—from your tabby cat or cockatiel to the wasps that build nests in the eaves of your home or
... Read more
Practical Skunk Raising: A Book of Information Concerning the Raising of Skunks for Profit

by William Edwin Pratt ...

Why should you consider a commercial skunk raising operation? Can skunks bring a source of untapped riches and wealth?William Edwin Pratt provides surprising answers in his 1915 book "Practical Skunk Raising: A Book of Information concerning the Raising of Skunks for Profit."As Pratt explains, skunks raise a better coat in captivity than when wild, because their food is gotten without hunting for ... Read more

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Why should you consider a commercial skunk raising operation? Can skunks bring a source of untapped riches and wealth?William Edwin Pratt provides surprising answers in his 1915 book "Practical Skunk Raising: A Book of Information concerning the Raising of Skunks for Profit."As Pratt explains, skunks raise a better coat in captivity than when wild, because their food is gotten without hunting for
... 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

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'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
A Bark In The Park-Florida Panhandle: The 20 Best Places To Hike With Your Dog

by Doug Gelbert ...

The Florida Panhandle is a great place to hike with your dog. Within a short drive your dog can explore lush forests, trot down sandy trails, or hike for miles and never lose sight of the water. This book describes the 20 best outings you can find with your best trail pal. While walking the dog, you'll get generous helpings of history, botany, geology, and more. ... Read more

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The Florida Panhandle is a great place to hike with your dog. Within a short drive your dog can explore lush forests, trot down sandy trails, or hike for miles and never lose sight of the water. This book describes the 20 best outings you can find with your best trail pal. While walking the dog, you'll get generous helpings of history, botany, geology, and more.
... Read more
Storey's Guide to Raising Horses, 3rd Edition

Breeding, Care, Facilities

by Heather Smith Thomas ...

Series series Storey’s Guide to Raising
Now with full-color photography and illustrations throughout, the completely updated third edition of Storey’s Guide to Raising Horses is the most comprehensive horse husbandry handbook available, whether you’re a first-time owner or an experienced horse handler. Covering everything you need to know about facilities, breeding, and health care, this new edition features a photographic gallery of ... Read more

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Now with full-color photography and illustrations throughout, the completely updated third edition of Storey’s Guide to Raising Horses is the most comprehensive horse husbandry handbook available, whether you’re a first-time owner or an experienced horse handler. Covering everything you need to know about facilities, breeding, and health care, this new edition features a photographic gallery of
... Read more
Goldfish

by Anna Marie Roos ...

Series Book 90 - Animal
Living work of art, consumer commodity, scientific hero and environmental menace: the humble goldfish is the ultimate human cultural artefact. A creature of supposedly little memory and short lifespan, it has universal appeal. In ancient China, goldfish were saved from predators in acts of religious reverence and selectively bred for their glittering grace. In the East, they became the subject of ... Read more

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Living work of art, consumer commodity, scientific hero and environmental menace: the humble goldfish is the ultimate human cultural artefact. A creature of supposedly little memory and short lifespan, it has universal appeal. In ancient China, goldfish were saved from predators in acts of religious reverence and selectively bred for their glittering grace. In the East, they became the subject of
... Read more
Where the Lost Dogs Go

A Story of Love, Search, and the Power of Reunion

by Susannah Charleson ...

A New York Times–bestseller's "inspiring" memoir of animal search and rescue work alongside her shelter dog "will resonate with pet lovers everywhere." — Publishers Weekly, starred reviewIn Where the Lost Dogs Go, Susannah Charleson, author of Scent of the Missing dives headlong into the world of missing dogs. The mission to reunite lost pets with their families starts with Susannah's own shelter ... Read more

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A New York Times–bestseller's "inspiring" memoir of animal search and rescue work alongside her shelter dog "will resonate with pet lovers everywhere." — Publishers Weekly, starred reviewIn Where the Lost Dogs Go, Susannah Charleson, author of Scent of the Missing dives headlong into the world of missing dogs. The mission to reunite lost pets with their families starts with Susannah's own shelter
... Read more
ALASKAN MALAMUTE

Ultimate Guide on everything you need to know about the Alaskan Malamutes Feeding, Grooming, Care Requirements, Training, Health Issues and lots more.

by Gerald Mankin ...

The Alaskan Malamute, written by a trained dog whisperer who is also a dog owner, offers all the information you may want while learning about this active working breed. Discover more about this devoted dog to decide if you and your family would be better off with the lively Malamute, which was created for working, hunting, and providing sled dog transportation in the chilly areas of Alaska. Learn ... Read more

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The Alaskan Malamute, written by a trained dog whisperer who is also a dog owner, offers all the information you may want while learning about this active working breed. Discover more about this devoted dog to decide if you and your family would be better off with the lively Malamute, which was created for working, hunting, and providing sled dog transportation in the chilly areas of Alaska. Learn
... Read more
Wallace

The Underdog Who Conquered a Sport, Saved a Marriage, and Championed Pit Bulls--One Flying Disc at a Time

by Jim Gorant ...

The author of the New York Times bestseller The Lost Dogs shares the heartwarming tale of one plucky, unwanted pit bull who achieved international celebrity.Today, Wallace is a champion. But in the summer of 2005, he was living in a shelter, a refugee from a suspicious pit bull–breeding operation. Then Andrew “Roo” Yori entered the picture. A scientist and shelter volunteer, Roo could tell ... Read more

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The author of the New York Times bestseller The Lost Dogs shares the heartwarming tale of one plucky, unwanted pit bull who achieved international celebrity.Today, Wallace is a champion. But in the summer of 2005, he was living in a shelter, a refugee from a suspicious pit bull–breeding operation. Then Andrew “Roo” Yori entered the picture. A scientist and shelter volunteer, Roo could tell
... Read more
Making Rounds with Oscar

The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat

by David Dosa ...

The remarkable, life-changing story of a cat with an extraordinary gift.They thought he was just a cat. When Oscar arrived at the Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rhode Island he was a cute little guy with attitude. He loved to stretch out in a puddle of sunlight and chase his tail until he was dizzy. Occasionally he consented to a scratch behind the ears, but only when it suited ... Read more

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The remarkable, life-changing story of a cat with an extraordinary gift.They thought he was just a cat. When Oscar arrived at the Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rhode Island he was a cute little guy with attitude. He loved to stretch out in a puddle of sunlight and chase his tail until he was dizzy. Occasionally he consented to a scratch behind the ears, but only when it suited
... Read more
Easy Peasy Doggy Squeezy

by Steve Mann ...

How to Train Your Dog from the UK’s #1 Dog Trainer“Steve is brilliant ... my puppy-training prophet and spiritual guide. His approach makes perfect sense.” ―Adrian Chiles, The GuardianWith an emphasis on ethical, scientifically proven dog training methods from over 30 years of experience training more than 100,000 dogs and owners worldwide, this is the book your dog would want you to read!Train an ... Read more

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How to Train Your Dog from the UK’s #1 Dog Trainer“Steve is brilliant ... my puppy-training prophet and spiritual guide. His approach makes perfect sense.” ―Adrian Chiles, The GuardianWith an emphasis on ethical, scientifically proven dog training methods from over 30 years of experience training more than 100,000 dogs and owners worldwide, this is the book your dog would want you to read!Train an
... Read more
Dark Horses and Black Beauties: Animals, Women, a Passion

by Melissa Holbrook Pierson ...

"Thought-provoking…A lovely testament to horses and women from all walks of life." —Chicago TribuneIn a phenomenon too prevalent to be mere chance, little girls all over the Western world wake one day to find themselves completely taken over by the love of all things equine. Melissa Holbrook Pierson was one of those horse-crazy girls who later returned to riding with a new appreciation for the ... Read more

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"Thought-provoking…A lovely testament to horses and women from all walks of life." —Chicago TribuneIn a phenomenon too prevalent to be mere chance, little girls all over the Western world wake one day to find themselves completely taken over by the love of all things equine. Melissa Holbrook Pierson was one of those horse-crazy girls who later returned to riding with a new appreciation for the
... Read more
Kitty Cornered

How Frannie and Five Other Incorrigible Cats Seized Control of Our House and Made It Their Home

by Bob Tarte ...

Six cats take over a household—and their humans' lives—in this true story about a married couple and their adopted feline fur children.Bob Tarte had his first encounter with a cat when he was two and a half years old. He should have learned his lesson then, from Fluffy. But as he says, "I listened to my heart instead, and that always leads to trouble." In this tell-all of how the Tarte household ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Six cats take over a household—and their humans' lives—in this true story about a married couple and their adopted feline fur children.Bob Tarte had his first encounter with a cat when he was two and a half years old. He should have learned his lesson then, from Fluffy. But as he says, "I listened to my heart instead, and that always leads to trouble." In this tell-all of how the Tarte household
... Read more
Koi For Dummies

by R. D. Bartlett, Patricia Bartlett ...

Known throughout the world for its beauty and personality, koi is one of the most carefully bred fish species around. Raising koi is especially time-consuming and requires more than just sprinkling little flakes in the fish bowl. But thankfully, you don’t have to be an expert to maintain your own koi pond.Koi For Dummies shows you how easy and fun it can be to own and care for these delicate fish. ... Read more

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Known throughout the world for its beauty and personality, koi is one of the most carefully bred fish species around. Raising koi is especially time-consuming and requires more than just sprinkling little flakes in the fish bowl. But thankfully, you don’t have to be an expert to maintain your own koi pond.Koi For Dummies shows you how easy and fun it can be to own and care for these delicate fish.
... Read more
Two Owls at Eton - A True Story

by Jonathan Franklin ...

'A CLASSIC OF WILDLIFE WRITING' – THE FIELDListed as one of its five best nature books - 2010 Country LifeWhen Jonathan Franklin takes two baby tawny owls back to Eton, he has no idea how chaotic the following months will be. The birds show no respect for Etonian routine and tradition. They trash his room and rule his daily life, and are known throughout the school as 'Dum' and 'Dee'. Although a ... Read more

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'A CLASSIC OF WILDLIFE WRITING' – THE FIELDListed as one of its five best nature books - 2010 Country LifeWhen Jonathan Franklin takes two baby tawny owls back to Eton, he has no idea how chaotic the following months will be. The birds show no respect for Etonian routine and tradition. They trash his room and rule his daily life, and are known throughout the school as 'Dum' and 'Dee'. Although a
... Read more
Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy

by Steve Mann ...

Your Simple Step-By-Step Guide to Raising and Training a Happy Puppy“Owning a dog is not easy, but training doesn't have to be hard. Steve offers lots of useful solutions that keeps training fun.” ― Dogs TodayWith an emphasis on ethical, scientifically proven dog training methods from over 30 years of experience training more than 100,000 dogs and owners worldwide, this is the book your dog would ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Your Simple Step-By-Step Guide to Raising and Training a Happy Puppy“Owning a dog is not easy, but training doesn't have to be hard. Steve offers lots of useful solutions that keeps training fun.” ― Dogs TodayWith an emphasis on ethical, scientifically proven dog training methods from over 30 years of experience training more than 100,000 dogs and owners worldwide, this is the book your dog would
... Read more
My Old Dog

Rescued Pets with Remarkable Second Acts

by Laura T. Coffey, Lori Fusaro ...

“No Dog Should Die Alone” was the attention-grabbing — and heart-stirring — headline of journalist Laura T. Coffey’s TODAY show website story about photographer Lori Fusaro’s work with senior shelter pets. While generally calm, easy, and already house-trained, these animals often represent the highest-risk population at shelters. With gorgeous, joyful photographs and sweet, funny, true tales of ... Read more

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“No Dog Should Die Alone” was the attention-grabbing — and heart-stirring — headline of journalist Laura T. Coffey’s TODAY show website story about photographer Lori Fusaro’s work with senior shelter pets. While generally calm, easy, and already house-trained, these animals often represent the highest-risk population at shelters. With gorgeous, joyful photographs and sweet, funny, true tales of
... Read more

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