Pets in Science & Nature & Nonfiction eBooks

How the Dog Became the Dog

From Wolves to Our Best Friends

by Mark Derr ...

This "informative account" of canine evolution will "appeal to dog lovers with a curiosity about the origins of their favorite companion." ( Publishers Weekly)Many have made the case that dogs have evolved from wolves but the evolutionary link between wolves and dogs remains a mystery. In How the Dog Became the Dog, Mark Derr posits that the dog's evolution from wolf was inevitable due to the ... Read more

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This "informative account" of canine evolution will "appeal to dog lovers with a curiosity about the origins of their favorite companion." ( Publishers Weekly)Many have made the case that dogs have evolved from wolves but the evolutionary link between wolves and dogs remains a mystery. In How the Dog Became the Dog, Mark Derr posits that the dog's evolution from wolf was inevitable due to the
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Judy: A Dog in a Million

From Runaway Puppy to the World's Most Heroic Dog

by Damien Lewis ...

'The dog of war whose sixth sense saved hundreds of British lives' Mail on Sunday'One of the most famous animals of the Second World War' Daily Express'The extraordinary story of the only animal POW held during the Second World War' Sunday TimesJudy, a beautiful liver and white English pointer, and the only official animal POW of WWII, truly was a dog in a million. Whether she was dragging... ... Read more

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'The dog of war whose sixth sense saved hundreds of British lives' Mail on Sunday'One of the most famous animals of the Second World War' Daily Express'The extraordinary story of the only animal POW held during the Second World War' Sunday TimesJudy, a beautiful liver and white English pointer, and the only official animal POW of WWII, truly was a dog in a million. Whether she was dragging...
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Cake Off at the Cat Cafe

A delicious and heartwarming enemies to lovers romance that is purr joy!

by Rachel Rowlands ...

Series Book 2 - A Cat Café Romance
'This was super cozy and perfect for anyone who enjoys slow-build romance, a cinnamon roll MMC, cats, baking, and a dash of drama' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I fell in love with this book, the romance, the cats, the bake off everything was perfect! Kept me on the edge of my seat in the romance section and was so happy but yet so sad to finish the book!!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Whisks at the ready! This ... Read more

$2.99 USD

'This was super cozy and perfect for anyone who enjoys slow-build romance, a cinnamon roll MMC, cats, baking, and a dash of drama' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I fell in love with this book, the romance, the cats, the bake off everything was perfect! Kept me on the edge of my seat in the romance section and was so happy but yet so sad to finish the book!!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Whisks at the ready! This
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The Cat Cafe Book Club

A totally addictive cosy autumn romance

by Rachel Rowlands ...

Series Book 4 - A Cat Café Romance
'A book about cats and books?? Yes please!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The perfect book if you want something cosy... like a warm hug... Super sweet and makes you just want to cosy up in your house with a blanket and a warm cup of tea. Absolutely perfect read for the autumn season!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐☕☕Grab yourself a pumpkin spice latte and your best cosy sweater to curl up with this charming, romantic ... Read more

$2.99 USD

'A book about cats and books?? Yes please!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The perfect book if you want something cosy... like a warm hug... Super sweet and makes you just want to cosy up in your house with a blanket and a warm cup of tea. Absolutely perfect read for the autumn season!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐☕☕Grab yourself a pumpkin spice latte and your best cosy sweater to curl up with this charming, romantic
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The Book Your Dog Wishes You Would Read

The bestselling guide for dog lovers

by Louise Glazebrook ...

Series series Louise Glazebrook
'Britain's top dog whisperer... a canine-human Esther Perel' The ObserverWouldn't you love to know what your dog was thinking?The truth is that your dog is communicating with you all the time but, unless you know the signs, you aren't picking up on what your dog wants you to know.Louise Glazebrook is a dog behaviourist, trainer and television presenter who specialises in teaching people how to ... Read more

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'Britain's top dog whisperer... a canine-human Esther Perel' The ObserverWouldn't you love to know what your dog was thinking?The truth is that your dog is communicating with you all the time but, unless you know the signs, you aren't picking up on what your dog wants you to know.Louise Glazebrook is a dog behaviourist, trainer and television presenter who specialises in teaching people how to
... Read more
Dogs As I See Them

by Lucy Dawson ...

A BELOVED CLASSIC FOR DOG LOVERS OF ALL AGESWith a new foreword by Ann PatchettIn the 1930s, Lucy Dawson's friendly, sympathetic portraits of dogs were so popular with readers of American and British magazines that she agreed to gather them together in a book, Dogs As I See Them.Now available once again after being out of print for decades, and a complete replication the original 1936 edition, ... Read more

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A BELOVED CLASSIC FOR DOG LOVERS OF ALL AGESWith a new foreword by Ann PatchettIn the 1930s, Lucy Dawson's friendly, sympathetic portraits of dogs were so popular with readers of American and British magazines that she agreed to gather them together in a book, Dogs As I See Them.Now available once again after being out of print for decades, and a complete replication the original 1936 edition,
... Read more
Yap!

A Short History of Small Dogs

by Stephanie Howard-Smith ...

An entertaining history of our small canine companions, told in tender, engaging stories and featuring charming illustrations of the most famous pocket-sized pups and their owners across the centuries“What a respite from the woes of the world, to dive into this brilliantly researched and wittily written study of the history of our love affair with small dogs. I loved it.”—Elizabeth Gilbert, #1 New ... Read more

$13.99 USD

An entertaining history of our small canine companions, told in tender, engaging stories and featuring charming illustrations of the most famous pocket-sized pups and their owners across the centuries“What a respite from the woes of the world, to dive into this brilliantly researched and wittily written study of the history of our love affair with small dogs. I loved it.”—Elizabeth Gilbert, #1 New
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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

$14.99 USD

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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My Beloved Monster

Masha, the Half-wild Rescue Cat Who Rescued Me

by Caleb Carr ...

**The New York Times bestselling author of The Alienist tells the extraordinary story of Masha, a half-wild rescue cat who fought off a bear, tackled Caleb like a linebacker—and bonded with him as tightly as any cat and human possibly can.“The most brilliant feline portrait in literary history.” —People Magazine (Book of the Week)**Caleb Carr has had special relationships with cats since he was a ... Read more

$15.99 USD

**The New York Times bestselling author of The Alienist tells the extraordinary story of Masha, a half-wild rescue cat who fought off a bear, tackled Caleb like a linebacker—and bonded with him as tightly as any cat and human possibly can.“The most brilliant feline portrait in literary history.” —People Magazine (Book of the Week)**Caleb Carr has had special relationships with cats since he was a
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Toxic: From Factory to Food Bowl, Pet Food Is a Risky Business

by Phyllis Entis ...

Food safety expert Phyllis Entis, author of the Amazon international best seller, TAINTED: From Farm Gate to Dinner Plate, Fifty Years of Food Safety Failures, offers a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most notorious pet food safety scandals of the current century in her new book, TOXIC: From Factory to Food Bowl, Pet Food Is a Risky Business.Whether the subject is pentobarbital in canned dog ... Read more

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Food safety expert Phyllis Entis, author of the Amazon international best seller, TAINTED: From Farm Gate to Dinner Plate, Fifty Years of Food Safety Failures, offers a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most notorious pet food safety scandals of the current century in her new book, TOXIC: From Factory to Food Bowl, Pet Food Is a Risky Business.Whether the subject is pentobarbital in canned dog
... Read more
Alex & Me

How a Scientist and a Parrot Discovered a Hidden World of Animal Intelligence—and Formed a Deep Bond in the Process

by Irene M. Pepperberg ...

New York Times BestsellerThe remarkable true story of an extraordinary relationship between psychologist Irene M. Pepperberg and Alex, an African Grey parrot who proved scientists and accepted wisdom wrong by demonstrating an astonishing ability to communicate and understand complex ideas."You be good. I love you," were Alex's final words to his owner, research scientist Irene Pepperberg, before ... Read more

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New York Times BestsellerThe remarkable true story of an extraordinary relationship between psychologist Irene M. Pepperberg and Alex, an African Grey parrot who proved scientists and accepted wisdom wrong by demonstrating an astonishing ability to communicate and understand complex ideas."You be good. I love you," were Alex's final words to his owner, research scientist Irene Pepperberg, before
... Read more
The Forever Dog

Surprising New Science to Help Your Canine Companion Live Younger, Healthier, and Longer

by Rodney Habib, Karen Shaw Becker ...

#1 New York Times BestsellerIn this pathbreaking guide, two of the world’s most popular and trusted pet care advocates reveal new science to teach us how to delay aging and improve canine longevity, providing a long, happy, healthy life for our canine companions.Like their human counterparts, dogs have been getting sicker and dying prematurely over the past few decades. Why? Scientists are ... Read more

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#1 New York Times BestsellerIn this pathbreaking guide, two of the world’s most popular and trusted pet care advocates reveal new science to teach us how to delay aging and improve canine longevity, providing a long, happy, healthy life for our canine companions.Like their human counterparts, dogs have been getting sicker and dying prematurely over the past few decades. Why? Scientists are
... Read more
Lucky Dog Lessons

Train Your Dog in 7 Days

by Brandon McMillan ...

The celebrity dog trainer and Emmy-winning star of the CBS show Lucky Dog shares his positive dog training system to transform any dog—from spoiled purebred puppy to shelter-shocked rescue—into a model companion in just seven days.Each week on Lucky Dog, Brandon McMillan rescues an untrained, unwanted, "unadoptable" shelter dog. In the days that follow, these dogs undergo a miraculous ... Read more

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The celebrity dog trainer and Emmy-winning star of the CBS show Lucky Dog shares his positive dog training system to transform any dog—from spoiled purebred puppy to shelter-shocked rescue—into a model companion in just seven days.Each week on Lucky Dog, Brandon McMillan rescues an untrained, unwanted, "unadoptable" shelter dog. In the days that follow, these dogs undergo a miraculous
... Read more
Dog Songs

Deluxe Edition

by Mary Oliver ...

“The popularity of [Dog Songs] feels as inevitable and welcome as a wagging tail upon homecoming.” —The Boston GlobeMary Oliver’s Dog Songs is a celebration of the special bond between human and dog, as understood through the poet’s relationships to the canines that have accompanied her daily walks, warmed her home, and inspired her work. Oliver’s poems begin in the small everyday moments familiar ... Read more

$6.99 USD

“The popularity of [Dog Songs] feels as inevitable and welcome as a wagging tail upon homecoming.” —The Boston GlobeMary Oliver’s Dog Songs is a celebration of the special bond between human and dog, as understood through the poet’s relationships to the canines that have accompanied her daily walks, warmed her home, and inspired her work. Oliver’s poems begin in the small everyday moments familiar
... Read more
Beyond the Last Walk

Saying Goodbye, Navigating Grief, and Healing after the Loss of a Dog

by Pat Blocker ...

In this heartfelt guide, Pat Blocker and Sarah Pellizzari offer a gentle hand to those experiencing the profound loss of a beloved canine companion. "Beyond the Last Walk" serves as a guiding light through the grieving process, offering practical advice, gentle exercises, and heartfelt anecdotes to help you navigate this delicate time. Pat's expertise as a certified professional dog trainer and ... Read more

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In this heartfelt guide, Pat Blocker and Sarah Pellizzari offer a gentle hand to those experiencing the profound loss of a beloved canine companion. "Beyond the Last Walk" serves as a guiding light through the grieving process, offering practical advice, gentle exercises, and heartfelt anecdotes to help you navigate this delicate time. Pat's expertise as a certified professional dog trainer and
... Read more
Birdie & Harlow

Life, Loss, and Loving My Dog So Much I Didn’t Want Kids (…Until I Did)

by Taylor Wolfe ...

“In this hilarious, uplifting memoir, Wolfe describes her intense bond with Harlow...as she grapples with the chaos of her 20s, marriage, and eventually new motherhood.”—Washington Post“An engaging debut with a lighthearted memoir of her tender relationship with her dog, Harlow, and her rocky path to becoming a mother. . . . A sweet homage to a beloved pet.”—Kirkus ReviewsThe funny and poignant ... Read more

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“In this hilarious, uplifting memoir, Wolfe describes her intense bond with Harlow...as she grapples with the chaos of her 20s, marriage, and eventually new motherhood.”—Washington Post“An engaging debut with a lighthearted memoir of her tender relationship with her dog, Harlow, and her rocky path to becoming a mother. . . . A sweet homage to a beloved pet.”—Kirkus ReviewsThe funny and poignant
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Bengal Cats: The Essential Guide to Raising, Training & Caring for A Bengal Cat.

by Pet Care Handbooks ...

Bengal cats have a distinctive charm that draws cat lovers from around the world. Their appearance alone is enough to make anyone do a double-take, with a coat that often resembles that of a wild leopard or ocelot. But beneath their striking exterior lies a playful, curious, and intelligent personality that makes them a sought-after pet for many. They are far from your average domestic cat, and ... Read more

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Bengal cats have a distinctive charm that draws cat lovers from around the world. Their appearance alone is enough to make anyone do a double-take, with a coat that often resembles that of a wild leopard or ocelot. But beneath their striking exterior lies a playful, curious, and intelligent personality that makes them a sought-after pet for many. They are far from your average domestic cat, and
... Read more
Catland

Louis Wain and the Great Cat Mania

by Kathryn Hughes ...

How cat mania exploded in the early twentieth century, transforming cats from pests into beloved pets.In 1900, Britain and America were in the grip of a cat craze. An animal that had for centuries been seen as a household servant or urban nuisance had now become an object of pride and deep affection. From presidential and royal families who imported exotic breeds to working-class men competing for ... Read more

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How cat mania exploded in the early twentieth century, transforming cats from pests into beloved pets.In 1900, Britain and America were in the grip of a cat craze. An animal that had for centuries been seen as a household servant or urban nuisance had now become an object of pride and deep affection. From presidential and royal families who imported exotic breeds to working-class men competing for
... Read more
Alfie the Doorstep Cat

by Rachel Wells ...

Series Book 1 - Alfie series
The must-read Sunday Times bestseller, the perfect feel-good stocking filler for fans of animal lovers and fans of The Guest CatCan a pet really change your life?Alfie is homeless, abandoned after his elderly owner passes away. But when he stumbles on to Edgar Road, Alfie knows he’s found his new home.However, the street’s residents don’t agree – the last thing they need is another stray cat, and ... Read more

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The must-read Sunday Times bestseller, the perfect feel-good stocking filler for fans of animal lovers and fans of The Guest CatCan a pet really change your life?Alfie is homeless, abandoned after his elderly owner passes away. But when he stumbles on to Edgar Road, Alfie knows he’s found his new home.However, the street’s residents don’t agree – the last thing they need is another stray cat, and
... Read more
Aquarium

The Ultimate Guide To Saltwater Aquarium, Acrylic Aquarium, Aquarium Care, Goldfish Aquarium and More

by Donnie Pape ...

An A-Z handbook that provides you with all the latest information about aquarium, saltwater aquarium,acrylic aquarium,aquarium care, goldfish aquarium and much more. ... Read more

$0.99 USD

An A-Z handbook that provides you with all the latest information about aquarium, saltwater aquarium,acrylic aquarium,aquarium care, goldfish aquarium and much more.
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The Grumpy Guide to Life

Observations by Grumpy Cat

by Grumpy Cat ...

In a world filled with inspirational know-it-alls and quotable blowhards, only one figure is indifferent enough to tell the cranky truth: Grumpy Cat. Following the success of her New York Times bestselling debut, everyone's favorite disgruntled feline is back with this demotivational guide to everyday life, love, friendship, and more. Featuring many new photos of Grumpy Cat's famous frown and ... Read more

$9.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In a world filled with inspirational know-it-alls and quotable blowhards, only one figure is indifferent enough to tell the cranky truth: Grumpy Cat. Following the success of her New York Times bestselling debut, everyone's favorite disgruntled feline is back with this demotivational guide to everyday life, love, friendship, and more. Featuring many new photos of Grumpy Cat's famous frown and
... Read more
Sitting with Dogs

Stories of Rescue Dogs Going from Lost to Loved

by Rocky Kanaka ...

**Instant New York Times BestsellerHeartwarming stories of loss, rescue, and love from social media star and dog-rescue advocate Rocky Kanaka**Rocky Kanaka is known the world over as a dog rescue advocate. His millions of fans follow along each week as Rocky visits shelters and finds dogs in need. He often finds the most hopeless cases—dogs that have been abandoned because they're sick or their ... Read more

$12.99 USD

**Instant New York Times BestsellerHeartwarming stories of loss, rescue, and love from social media star and dog-rescue advocate Rocky Kanaka**Rocky Kanaka is known the world over as a dog rescue advocate. His millions of fans follow along each week as Rocky visits shelters and finds dogs in need. He often finds the most hopeless cases—dogs that have been abandoned because they're sick or their
... Read more
More Bizarre Cat Facts with Bonus Fascinating Cat Facts

Our Bizarre Cats Series, #2

by Peter Scottsdale ...

Series Book 2 - Our Bizarre Cats Series
Are you intrigued by the bizarre things cats are and do?Then this book is for you.Packed with fun facts, this book delves into the weird and strange truths of cats.You'll be amazed by the wondrous cat facts presented here, including:Bizarre deformities in catsBizarre cat medical afflictionsThe teasing TomThe business of cloning catsBizarre feline historyBizarre breedsand much more.This ... ... Read more

$0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you intrigued by the bizarre things cats are and do?Then this book is for you.Packed with fun facts, this book delves into the weird and strange truths of cats.You'll be amazed by the wondrous cat facts presented here, including:Bizarre deformities in catsBizarre cat medical afflictionsThe teasing TomThe business of cloning catsBizarre feline historyBizarre breedsand much more.This ...
... 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

$18.09 USD

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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