Download or read book The Other End of the Leash written by Patricia McConnell, Ph.D. and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2009-02-19 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.

Download or read book Grandma Grandma Who Are You written by Georgann Halvorson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Some of my experiences and thoughts have been written to encourage and inspire us when despair and lack of courage seem to be in the fore front of our lives." "Each day brings us a new experience and we perhaps face a new challenge to overcome in the face of adversity. Some situations can drum up more adrenaline than thought possible." "My account of my life is written in a light hearted and somewhat humorous way to reintegrate the will to succeed and hopefully for the benefit of my family."

Download or read book The Life and Adventures of Kate and Alec written by Leigh Clarke and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2013-09-27 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clarkes latest work unfurls to a story of romance where a couple born of the west and educated as journalists find life together in love of investigative and photojournalism. Their adventures take them around the world and back to the valley in the west where the Blue Mountains in the distance welcome them. It is a tale of Kate growing up in a western valley where she meets Alec as a new member of the high schools jazz band transferring from a private school. She realizes he is the young boy she knew in grade school and the one from the rich family who lived in the large stone house on the bluff south of town. They graduate and go off in different directions with their journalism degrees, travelling the world and receiving merit for their work. They meet again and fall in love. The story covers the valley in the west from the time of pioneers and their families, both of their pioneer blood, the journalistic work of both Kate and Alec, their engagement, her kidnapping, and many more adventures along the way.

Download or read book Maggi and Milo written by Juli Brenning and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-04-03 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maggi is an excellent adventurer, a pretty good songwriter, an aspiring scientist, and Milo's best friend. Milo is a Border Collie, and he's very smart. When Maggi gets a book about frogs from her grandma, naturally, she decides to take Milo to find frogs the very next day. But it turns out that catching frogs is hard work. Lucky for Maggi, Milo is there to help. And lucky for Milo, even though Maggi’s not the world’s best frog hunter, she’s the kind of friend who makes everything a little more fun. With the spunk of Ladybug Girl and an illustration style suggestive of Charles Schulz, Maggi and Milo are an irresistible pair with a whole lot of charm.

Download or read book The Well Mannered Dog written by The Editors of Pets: Part of the Family and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2000-01-15 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate etiquette book for dogs! Master trainers tell how to make your dog a model citizen in every situation. You'll find practical advice on topics such as: Getting Rowdy ... Greeting Dogs ... Making Mischief ... And Hogging the Couch The Well-Mannered Dog shows exactly how to help dogs behave in specific situations and places-- in parks, on the road, in the air, even when visiting friends. The Well-Mannered Dog is part of the Dog Care Companions, a series of books for pet lovers on behavior, health care, training, communication, and more.

Download or read book Raven Woods written by Denise Gard and published by Gatekeeper Press. This book was released on 2023-03-02 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Iona and Audrey emit smoke signals when they need help, but sometimes it takes more than water to put them out. Iona thought she would sip mimosas while relaxing on a beach in retirement, but instead she suffers from loneliness as vacation brochures collect dust. Even worse, she feels forgotten by her daughter. Iona’s daughter, Audrey, serially dates emotionally scarred men and buries herself in work to avoid the pain of rejection. Audrey feels like an abject failure when it comes to relationships. The relationship dynamic between the two shifts when a disastrous fire threatens Iona’s home. Audrey’s longing for motherhood is funneled into caring for Iona. Iona courageously joins the Senior Center where she meets Maxine who sells fresh eggs at farmer’s markets by day and hosts parties at night. As the relationship between Audrey and Iona disintegrates like burning wood, they discover that living with each other in adulthood presents numerous challenges and adaptations. One thing's for sure, they'll need to get better at putting out fires.

Download or read book The Dogist written by Elias Weiss Friedman and published by Artisan Books. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Friedman moved to New York City, he missed the dogs that had surrounded him growing up. He began photographing dogs on the street, and posting them on his blog, The Dogist. Whether because of the look in a dog's eyes, its innate beauty, or even the clothes its owner has dressed it in, every portrait in this book tells a story and explores the dog's distinct character and spirit.

Download or read book Gary Paulsen written by Mary Ellen Snodgrass and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2018-08-14 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: McFarland Companions to Young Adult Literature American novelist Gary Paulsen is best known for his young adult fiction, including bestsellers Nightjohn, Soldier's Heart, and Woods Runner. From his trenchant prose in The Rifle and The Foxman to the witty escapades of Harris and Me and Zero to Sixty, Paulsen crafts stories with impressive range. The tender scenes in The Quilt and A Christmas Sonata speak to his empathy for children, with characters who endure the same hardships that marred his own early life. This literary companion introduces readers to his life and work. A-to-Z entries explore themes such as alcoholism, coming of age, slavery, survival, and war. A glossary defines terms unique to his work. Appendices provide related historical references, writing, art, and research topics.

Download or read book Buried Secrets written by Calle J. Brookes and published by Lost River Lit Publishing. This book was released on 2020-05-25 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dead grandmother was a good reason to run… Fourteen years ago, the Beise family just disappeared. Rumors filled the small town of Masterson—everything from mass slaughter to alien abductions. PAVAD: FBI Agent Miranda Talley had always wondered what happened to her best friend’s family. When human remains are found buried in the Beise family barn, Miranda returns to her Wyoming hometown to find the answers. With potential-PAVAD agent—and sheer pain-in-the-ass—Allan Knight tagging along, Miranda leads her own team of PAVAD agents and the sheriff of Masterson County deep into the secrets of the town she’d always loved. Secrets people will kill to keep buried…

Download or read book Just Breathe written by Susan Wiggs and published by MIRA. This book was released on 2009-05-01 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sarah Moon tackles life's issues with a sharp wit in her syndicated comic strip, Just Breathe. With both Sarah and her cartoon heroine undergoing fertility treatments, her fiction often reflects her reality. However, she hadn't scripted her husband's infidelity. In the wake of her shattered marriage, Sarah flees to the coastal town in California where she grew up. There, she revisits her troubling past: an emotionally distant father, the loss of her mother and an unexpected connection with Will Bonner, the high school heartthrob skewered mercilessly in her comics. But he's been through some changes himself. And just as her heart is about to reawaken, Sarah makes a most startling discovery. She's pregnant. With her ex's twins. The winds of change have led Sarah to this surprising new beginning. All she can do is just close her eyes…and breathe.

Download or read book The Nine Lives of Bianca Moon written by Delas Heras and published by Double Six Books. This book was released on 2023-06-20 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An engrossing blend of satirical wit, mystery, and the supernatural…. the strength of the novel lies in its vibrant and imaginative storytelling.”—Readers’ Favorite “Heras delivers a rollicking murder mystery—starring cats and dogs—set in 1950s New York City.… A quirky premise and sharp twists and turns make this page-turning fun.”—Kirkus Reviews “Morton Digby’s world is one that readers will want to visit again and again…. With a surprising mix of hard-boiled drama and cartoon comedy, Delas Heras spins an enchanting tale of life, death and afterlife.”—IndieReader “This fun, fast-paced mystery adds a fantastic twist to adult detective fiction as furry protagonists in an alternative New York City seek justice in life and the afterlife.”—Blueink Reviews “It is a fun, often hilarious alternate world hosting a story that brims with clever puns.”—Foreword Clarion Reviews Murder, ghosts, and a vengeful fiancée? The Nine Lives of Bianca Moon is the perfect blend of humorous fantasy, detective story, and ghostly fun. Set in the 1950s, in an alternate world run by cats and dogs, the action kicks off with the mysterious murder of journalist Flint Lockford on the streets of Greenwich Village. Junior Detective Morton Digby and his partner Detective J.B. Puddleworth launch their investigation, but must contend with Flint’s feisty fiancée, Bianca Moon, who is determined to take justice into her own paws. Meanwhile, Flint’s ghost arrives at Ghosthall, an abandoned courthouse now home to a band of rowdy ghosts. There he meets new friends and learns the ins and outs of being a spook. When he sets out to find Bianca, he is shocked to learn she has embarked on a reckless quest for revenge. Determined to protect her from her own feline fury, but limited by his ghostly powers, Flint must rely on Junior Detective Morton Digby and his partner to collar the killers before Bianca runs out of lives.

Download or read book The Masterson County Collection written by Calle J. Brookes and published by Lost River Lit Publishing, L.L.C.. This book was released on 2022-12-06 with total page 739 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SOMETIMES SMALL TOWNS HAVE SECRETS. Masterson, Wyoming is no exception. When the Masterson brothers meet the redheaded Tyler sisters, anything can happen. But can the brothers stop the threats coming for them all? In Seeking the Sheriff, Sheriff Joel Masterson shows up on Phoebe Tyler's doorstep with her drunken younger brother in tow. Joel takes one look at Phoebe and falls hard and fast. Probably faster than he should! But when his current investigation gets too close to Phoebe and her family, Joel will have to act even faster. Before the men wanting revenge on her family take Phoebe away forever… In Discovering the Doctor, quiet veterinarian Matt Masterson knows he needs to take things slowly with the sweet, shy, wounded Pip Tyler. She has secrets in her past that cause soul-deep hurts, and the last thing he wants to do is rush her. He's willing to go as slow as she needs—he knows she's the woman meant for him, and he'll wait as long as it takes. But another man's obsession for Pip might destroy them both first… In Ruining the Rancher, rancher Levi Masterson has always been successful at everything he's ever tried. He's used to acting fast. He takes one look at Pandora Tyler and knows this redheaded trouble-maker is his soul-mate. Only problem is, Pandora isn't so convinced! And she's a bit more than Levi, with all his schemes and plans, could ever prepare for. But someone else wants Levi, and she's doing some scheming of her own. She's going to get him… even if it means getting that upstart maid Pandora Tyler out of the way… Permanently. In Denying the Devil, Dr. Nate Masterson has had a real thing for nurse Persephone Tyler from the moment they first met. Long before his brothers fell so hard for her sisters. But the way they snapped and snarled at each other told him one thing—these enemies should definitely not become lovers. All of that changes when a young child needs them both to protect her and he and Perci are forced to put aside their differences for that little girl. But someone with a grudge against the Mastersons and the Tylers is focused on Perci now. And Nate is the only one standing between her and the threat. There is nothing Nate won't do to protect his fiery little enemy now…

Download or read book Holly Martin Mysteries 3 Book Bundle written by Lou Allin and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2013-05-25 with total page 849 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In one volume for the first time, this bundle presents the first three novels of the Holly Martin Mystery series by Lou Allin. At her first RCMP post in tiny Fossil Bay on the wild south coast of Vancouver Island, Holly falls in love with island life. But she soon learns that the isolated area also attracts the darker sides of human nature. "A must-read book that will be hard to put down this season." - Monday Magazine Twilight Is Not Good for Maidens - Holly Martin Mystery #3 (NEW!) A series of savage attacks on lone women rocks the island, and Holly thinks the case is ready to break -- one way or another. She Felt No Pain - Holly Martin Mystery #2 After a troubling autopsy, Holly suspects there’s more to the case than the tox-screen suggests. A drought strikes, and one match could ignite the area. And on the Surface Die - Holly Martin Mystery #1 Holly’s first day on the job starts with a distress call that isn’t what it seems.

Download or read book How to Help a Pumpkin Grow written by Ashley Wolff and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-07-20 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does it take to help a pumpkin grow? Find out in this warm, rhyming tale of gardening and unexpected friendship. Dog is planting a garden, doing all he can to help his pumpkins grow: protecting them from snow, weeding and watering their patch, and keeping them safe from barnyard creatures who might eat the sprouts! But are Crow, Rabbit, Duck, and Goat really out to destroy the garden? Or are they be new friends hoping to pitch in and help the pumpkins thrive?

Download or read book Wolf written by Valerie Hobbs and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jack has finally found a home and a purpose on a farm, where he keeps a flock of sheep safe from coyotes and helps train young pups to do the same. But when two sheep disappear in broad daylight, Jack doesn't know what happened to them. Was it his fault? Is he just getting too old for this job? Still, he's determined not to disappoint his boy, Luke, who thinks that Jack is the smartest and fastest dog around. Then Jack and Luke discover that the animal threatening their farm is far more dangerous than any coyote: it's a rabid wolf. Jack knows that he must gather the courage and strength to protect the ones he loves most—but can an old dog learn new tricks?

Download or read book The Bee Catchers written by Justine A. Cowan and published by BookLocker.com, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-07-30 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This novel tells the story of four dedicated beekeeper - Maida, Alexander, Billie, and Henry) with very diverse upbringings and backgrounds who join forces to thwart the construction of a planned pesticide factory to be built on the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C. This novel is particularly relevant to the recent decline of bees and the public's awareness of the vital role that honeybees play in the pollination of so many of the world's crops, fruits and vegetables. The Bee Catchers cleverly weaves interesting tidbits about bees and the ecosystem into the action of the story, which coincide with the character's life events, struggles, and triumphs, in a "non preachy" way. There is even a happy ending worthy of Jane Austen at the end of the story! The Bee Catchers has been compared it to The Shipping News by Annie Proulx. After reading The Bee Catchers, readers will have a brand-new appreciation for the vital role that honeybees play in feeding America.

Download or read book Educating Alice written by Alice Steinbach and published by Random House. This book was released on 2009-04-02 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eight years ago, Alice Steinbach, a Pulitzer Prize–winning columnist for the Baltimore Sun, decided to take a break from her life. She took a leave from job, friends, and family for a European journey of self-discovery, and her first book, Without Reservations, was the exquisite result. But once Steinbach had opened the door to a new way of living, she found herself unwilling to return to the old routine. She quit her job and left home again, only this time her objective was to ?nd a way that would allow her, personally and professionally, to combine three of her greatest passions: learning, traveling, and writing. This funny and tender book is the result of her decision to roam around the world as an informal student, taking lessons and courses in such things as French cooking in Paris, Border collie training in Scotland, traditional Japanese arts in Kyoto, architecture and art in Havana. With warmth and wit, Steinbach guides us through the pleasures and perils of discovering how to be a student again. Along the way, she also learns the true value of this second chance at educating herself: the opportunity to connect with and learn from the people she meets on her journey.