Download or read book The Last Days of Dogtown written by Anita Diamant and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-03-13 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An excellent novel. A lovely and moving portrait of society’s outcasts…affirms the essential humanity of its poor and stubborn residents, for whom each day of survival is a victory” (The New York Times Book Review). Set on the high ground at the heart of Cape Ann, the village of Dogtown is peopled by widows, orphans, spinsters, scoundrels, whores, free Africans, and “witches.” Among the inhabitants of this hamlet are Black Ruth, who dresses as a man and works as a stonemason; Mrs. Stanley, an imperious madam whose grandson, Sammy, comes of age in her brothel; Oliver Younger, who survives a miserable childhood at the hands of his aunt; and Cornelius Finson, a freed slave. At the center of it all is Judy Rhines, a fiercely independent soul, deeply lonely, who nonetheless builds a life for herself against all imaginable odds. Rendered in stunning, haunting detail, with Anita Diamant’s keen ear for language and profound compassion for her characters, The Last Days of Dogtown is an extraordinary retelling of a long-forgotten chapter of early American life.

Download or read book Dogtown written by Elyssa East and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-12-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The area known as Dogtown -- an isolated colonial ruin and surrounding 3,000-acre woodland in storied seaside Gloucester, Massachusetts -- has long exerted a powerful influence over artists, writers, eccentrics, and nature lovers. But its history is also woven through with tales of witches, supernatural sightings, pirates, former slaves, drifters, and the many dogs Revolutionary War widows kept for protection and for which the area was named. In 1984, a brutal murder took place there: a mentally disturbed local outcast crushed the skull of a beloved schoolteacher as she walked in the woods. Dogtown's peculiar atmosphere -- it is strewn with giant boulders and has been compared to Stonehenge -- and eerie past deepened the pall of this horrific event that continues to haunt Gloucester even today. In alternating chapters, Elyssa East interlaces the story of this grisly murder with the strange, dark history of this wilderness ghost town and explores the possibility that certain landscapes wield their own unique power. East knew nothing of Dogtown's bizarre past when she first became interested in the area. As an art student in the early 1990s, she fell in love with the celebrated Modernist painter Marsden Hartley's stark and arresting Dogtown landscapes. She also learned that in the 1930s, Dogtown saved Hartley from a paralyzing depression. Years later, struggling in her own life, East set out to find the mysterious setting that had changed Hartley's life, hoping that she too would find solace and renewal in Dogtown's odd beauty. Instead, she discovered a landscape steeped in intrigue and a community deeply ambivalent about the place: while many residents declare their passion for this profoundly affecting landscape, others avoid it out of a sense of foreboding. Throughout this richly braided first-person narrative, East brings Dogtown's enigmatic past to life. Losses sustained during the American Revolution dealt this once thriving community its final blow. Destitute war widows and former slaves took up shelter in its decaying homes until 1839, when the last inhabitant was taken to the poorhouse. He died seven days later. Dogtown has remained abandoned ever since, but continues to occupy many people's imaginations. In addition to Marsden Hartley, it inspired a Bible-thumping millionaire who carved the region's rocks with words to live by; the innovative and influential postmodernist poet Charles Olson, who based much of his epic Maximus Poems on Dogtown; an idiosyncratic octogenarian who vigilantly patrols the land to this day; and a murderer who claimed that the spirit of the woods called out to him. In luminous, insightful prose, Dogtown takes the reader into an unforgettable place brimming with tragedy, eccentricity, and fascinating lore, and examines the idea that some places can inspire both good and evil, poetry and murder.

Download or read book Dogtown written by Stefan Bechtel and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2010-10-19 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These compelling, winningly illustrated true stories, each uniquely moving and inspirational, draw upon the experience of veterinarians, trainers, and volunteers to probe a range of tough, touching cases that evoke both the joy and the occasional but inevitable heartbreak that accompanies this work. Each chapter follows a dog from the first day at Dogtown until he ultimately finds (or doesn't find) a permanent new home, focusing both on the relationship between the dog and the Dogtown staff and on the latest discoveries about animal health and behavior. We learn how dogs process information, how trauma affects their behavior, and how people can help them overcome their problems. In the end, we come to see that there are no "bad dogs" and that with patience, care, and compassion, people can help dogs to heal.

Download or read book Great and Small in Dog Town written by Sandy Rideout and published by Dog Town. This book was released on 2019-08-19 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An elegant heiress. A rundown hobby farm. A rescue that captures the heart of a nation. Hannah Pemberton is ready to leave big-city life behind for bucolic Dorset Hills. It's time to settle down and find the dog of her dreams. Adopting dilapidated Runaway Farm is definitely not part of her plan. But when she learns that the property, with its quirky collection of abandoned pets, is at risk of being swallowed up by Dog Town's relentless expansion, she decides to step out of her heels and into a pair of work boots. Mayor Bradshaw welcomes Hannah's fortune back to her hometown ... until he realizes she's protecting land that's targeted for development. Political bullets start flying as Hannah tries to shelter a motley menagerie that includes a territorial terrier, a pugnacious pig and an eccentric alpaca. The city girl who doesn't even know how to drive a car gets a crash course in animal husbandry after the City turns against her. With the farm under siege, Hannah has second thoughts about rural life. But with so many creatures depending on her-and so many friends determined to help-she decides to ride it out. When it becomes clear that the mayor isn't the only one who wants to wreck Runaway Farm, a daring ploy with a twist of romance may be the only way to tackle this hairy challenge. Get your paws on Great and Small in Dog Town now! More about Dog Town... Dorset Hills is famous for being the most dog-friendly place in all of North America. People come from near and far to enjoy its beautiful landscape and unique charms. When so many dogs and dog-lovers unite in one town, mischief, mayhem and mystery abound. Every visit to Dog Town is a heartwarming, hilarious romp with a glorious happily-ever-after. The Dog Town series celebrates what long-time author Sandy Rideout loves most in the world: adorable dogs, quirky families, devoted friends, compelling stories and true love. These standalone titles can be read in any order. If you want to travel the seasons with the residents of Dorset Hills, however, here's the list: ◦ Bitter and Sweet in Dog Town (Labor Day) ‣ A Match Made in Dog Town (Thanksgiving) ◦ Lost and Found in Dog Town (Christmas) ‣ Calm and Bright in Dog Town (Christmas) ◦ Tried and True in Dog Town (New Year's) ‣ Yours and Mine in Dog Town (Valentine's Day) ◦ Nine Lives in Dog Town (Easter) ‣ Great and Small in Dog Town (Memorial Day) ◦ The Dog Town Collection (Books 1-3 Boxed Set) ‣ The Dog Town Collection (Books 4-6 Boxed Set) More Heartwarming Reads Sandy Rideout also writes smart, sassy and sweet rom-coms with Yvonne Collins. Their books include: ▪ The Black Sheep ▫ Girl v. Boy ▪ Love, Inc. ▫ Bad for Business (Love, Inc. #2) ▪ Vivien Leigh Reid Series (Acts 1, 2 and 3) ▫ Vivien Leigh Reid Collection (Boxed Set - 3 books) ▪ The Rom-Com Collection (Boxed Set - 7 books)

Download or read book I Want You To Haunt Me written by Ellen Riggs and published by Ellen Riggs, Author. This book was released on 2021-06-24 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rescuing this sassy dachshund would be so much easier if he were actually alive. Janelle Brighton is a psychic at a crossroads. After 15 lonely years on the run, she’s taking a vacation in the sunny south. Spending time with her beloved gran and the cute local police chief is exactly what she needs while pondering her next move. The peace ends when a local jewelry store heist leaves Janelle on the hook for murder. Someone is determined to stop this overrated, undertrained psychic from going home to face the ghosts of her past. Luckily, the ghost of her present—a cocky, chatty dachshund named Mr. Bixby—holds the key to the mystery. Can this dog and Janelle rescue each other in time to become a match for magical threats to come? Love your books with hounds, humor and homicide? Join psychic Janelle Brighton in this short prequel to a new lighthearted paranormal cozy mystery series for pet lovers. The Mystic Mutt Mysteries feature an amateur sleuth, a saucy dachshund, several ghosts and murders to solve.

Download or read book What s Going Down in Prairie Dog Town written by Alan Bartels and published by Mascot Books. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Prairie dog towns are marvelous magnets of life in the Great Plains, but so much of the magic happens out of sight, at night, and underground. This beautiful little book gives young readers a doorway into a prairie dog's world, a child's heart determined to protect them, and shows why every voice matters in conservation." ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚"ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚€ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚" Michael Forsberg, Conservationist and Photographer

Download or read book A Dog Friendly Town written by Josephine Cameron and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Josephine Cameron's A Dog-Friendly Town is a delightful middle-grade cozy caper sure to excite dog-lovers and gentle mystery readers alike! Twelve-year-old Epic McDade isn't ready for middle school. He'd rather help out at his family's dog-friendly bed n' breakfast all summer, or return to his alternative elementary school in the fall, where learning feels safe. But change comes in all shapes and fur colors. When Carmelito, California is named America's #1 Dog-Friendly Town, all the top dogs and their owners pour into Epic's sleepy seaside neighborhood for a week of celebration. The McDades are in dog heaven with all the new business until a famous dog's jewel-encrusted collar goes missing. Every guest is a suspect, and Epic will have to embrace new friends and new ideas to sniff out the culprit before the week is through.

Download or read book The Dog Who Took Me Up a Mountain written by Rick Crandall and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The uplifting story of two unlikely mountaineers: a man in late middle age and a fearless pint-sized pup who, together, scale Colorado's highest peaks. By the time life had finished hitting Rick Crandall from all sides, he was at the lowest point of his life, both personally and professionally. Depressed to find himself facing a mid-late-life age crisis and watching his finances crumble as the tech industry bubble burst, he hopes his future isn't headed downhill. It was at this critical juncture in their new marriage that his wife Pamela made an astute and life-changing suggestion: "Let's get a dog." So begins the story of Emme, a 200-pound Saint Bernard trapped in the body of 5-pound Australian terrier puppy. Soon, Emme and Rick hit the hiking trails around Aspen, Colorado. While she is groomed to be a show dog, it's soon obvious that her heart is in the hills and with Rick, who decides to add more challenging hikes to the mix. Before long, they are scaling Colorado's "fourteeners," peaks with altitudes of over 14,000 feet. On one magical day, Emme climbs to the top of four "fourteeners," a quarter of the sixteen such peaks she will complete during her life without once being carried on a trail or on the rocks on the way to a summit. In mountaineering Rick realizes he has found—in his late sixties—his life's new passion. This is where Emme has led him—out of the abyss and to the top of the mountain. She was never really walking behind: she was nudging him along until he found his stride. Even after Rick understood the glory of climbing, it was Emme still doing the leading, until Rick learned how to lead himself.

Download or read book Prairie Dog Town written by Janette Oke and published by Bethany House Publishers. This book was released on 2001 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being a Prairie Dog Is Hard Work! Flick thinks there are too many rules for prairie dogs. The peskiest rule is that he must never leave the tunnel at night. But no one seems to know why it's so unsafe--not even Father. So Flick decides to find out for himself and sneaks out one night after everyone is asleep. Once outside, Flick discovers that it's not so bad. He even befriends a neighborly rabbit, who shows him around. But when a close call with a dangerous animal sends Flick back underground, he learns the important lesson that the prairie dog town rules are there to protect him.

Download or read book A Curious Cat in a Dead Dog s Town written by Chip Weinert and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2017-08-31 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Curious Cat in a Dead Dog’s Town By: Chip Weinert Private eye Mathew “Duke” Hazzard is a feline who’d rather sleep and surf than do anything resembling work. But when Ralph Bravo, the magnate and mastermind behind the Doggie Crunchies Empire, is found all four paws up—dead—only one cat in town has the wits to connect the dots and discover the killer. Think of it as Philip Marlowe meets Fritz the Cat. Set in the twin towns of CatsCamp and Dogstown that straddle the Beaver Butt River just as it meets the ocean, this tongue-in-cheek murder mystery takes you in and out of the surf zone and local taverns before culminating in a high-speed chase down the rugged Left Coast. In the meantime, Duke gets his share of scrapes—as any tomcat does—with his best friend Trapper, a big black lab born to surf; the gorgeous Gloria, dead Ralph’s young widow; Police Captain Ursalik, a big old grizzly counting his days till retirement; and the criminal de Katz brothers, a couple of ferocious felines who may just be mixed up in murder.

Download or read book Dog Tips From DogTown written by Best Friends Animal Society Trainers and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2010-10-19 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following in the paw prints of the successful first DogTown book, companion to the hit show on the National Geographic Channel, Dog Tips from Dogtown is the pet owner's practical guide to building a healthy, happy relationship with a dog. Relying on the unparalleled expertise of the trainers at the Best Friends Animal Society, this manual shows, with step-by-step illustrations, how to apply the power of positive reinforcement to train a pet. From adoption tips to canine communication lessons and training strategies that make a regimen fun for everyone, Dog Tips from DogTown is a complete guide to the tried and true methods that work miracles every day at the Best Friends Animal Society.

Download or read book A Match Made in Dog Town written by Sandy Rideout and published by Sandy Rideout. This book was released on 2018-09-08 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pooches are her passion. Someone is out to shut down her shelter. Can she save her rescues and her home before it's too late? Bridget Linsmore is a scruffy rebel with a soft spot for four-legged friends. Known as the matchmaker to the mutts, she rehabilitates rescues to help them find their forever home. But to secure her own perfect house, she must make her next rescue dog pageant a success despite a new mayor whose vision for the city doesn

Download or read book Prairie Dog Town written by L. Frank. Baum and published by Lindhardt og Ringhof. This book was released on 2021-10-13 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1906, ‘Prairie-Dog Town’ is a charming short children’s story by ‘Oz’ author L. Frank Baum. In the wholesome town of Edgeley in Dakota live two good little children, Twinkle and her friend Chubbins. When the pair go exploring on the open prairie one day, they come across a hollowed area inhabited by the mysterious speaking prairie-dogs. Plenty of magic and fun awaits the pair as they get acquainted with the friendly prairie-dog community. Lyman Frank Baum (1856 – 1919) was a prolific and well-known American writer. He is best known for his famous series of modern fairy tales set in the imaginary land of Oz. The first of the books, ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ is widely considered to be the first true American fairy tale and was the basis for the hugely popular 1939 classic musical ‘The Wizard of Oz’ starring Judy Garland. Born and raised in New York, Baum held a range of jobs including as a poultry farmer, clerk, and storekeeper before pursuing his talent for writing at the age of 41. He wrote 14 novels in the Oz series, as well as over 40 other novels and over 80 short stories. He died in California in 1919.

Download or read book Ready or Not in Dog Town written by Sandy Rideout and published by Sandy Rideout, Author. This book was released on 2019-11-04 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if a dog you never met, a dog you never knew was the only dog for you? Isla McInnis flies across the country to Dorset Hills on a hunch that a sweet little rescue dog named Rio will change her life forever. But when she reaches the scenic town, the dog has already found a home. Bruce Duncan doesn't believe in whims or fate. The expert trainer is looking for reliable, local homes for his rescue dogs. Isla, an investigative reporter from L.A., may be pretty, persuasive and annoyingly persistent, but she doesn't tick any of the right boxes for a good owner in his eyes. When a quirky band of rescue rebels takes Isla under its wing and into the hills with Bruce to meet some available dogs, she has one day, one chance to prove she's worthy of a special Dorset Hills dog--even if Rio is no longer an option. By the time the sun sets, Isla questions whether adorable Rio was the true reason she was called to this quaint town in the first place. Is it possible that destiny comes wrapped in fur? If you love dogs, humor, romance and a little mystery, you’ll adore this short prequel to the Dog Town series! ❤ Get it Now! More about Dog Town... Dorset Hills is famous for being the most dog-friendly place in all of North America. People come from near and far to enjoy its beautiful landscape and unique charms. Naturally, when so many dogs and dog-lovers unite in one town, mischief and mayhem follow. Every visit to Dog Town is a heartwarming, hilarious romp with a glorious happily-ever-after. These standalone titles can be read in any order. If you want to travel the seasons with the residents of Dorset Hills, however, here’s the list: ‣ Ready or Not in Dog Town (Prequel) ◦ Bitter and Sweet in Dog Town (Labor Day) ‣ A Match Made in Dog Town (Thanksgiving) ◦ Lost and Found in Dog Town (Christmas) ‣ Calm and Bright in Dog Town (Christmas) ◦ Tried and True in Dog Town (New Year's) ‣ Yours and Mine in Dog Town (Valentine’s Day) ◦ Nine Lives in Dog Town (Easter) ‣ Bold and Blue in Dog Town (Coming Soon) ◦ Better or Worse in Dog Town (Coming Soon) ‣ The Dog Town Collection (Books 1-3 Boxed Set) ◦ The Dog Town Collection (Books 4-6 Boxed Set)

Download or read book Bold and Blue in Dog Town written by Sandy Rideout and published by Dog Town. This book was released on 2019-11-18 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thrill-seeking dog cop with a broken heart. A mysterious string of purloined pups. A rescue that will make or break her career. Kinney Butterfield takes pride in doing her job well as a canine corrections officer in Dorset Hills. When she secretly rescues a traumatized dog-one that nipped her, no less-she's asking for trouble. Dog Town has zero tolerance for canine aggression. The decision lands her in the Miracle Makeover Dog Training Program. The punishment is all the more awkward because she's paired with handsome billionaire James Pemberton, who's still angry about their embarrassing run-in over his own problem dog When Kinney is suspended over a daring dog rescue, it's a terrible blow to her pride, but at least now she has time to investigate a mysterious string of purloined puppies. The Mayor's Office is covering up the problem and the Rescue Mafia, a bold band of rescuers, can't figure out why. It's high time someone kicked Dog Town's mayor to the curb. But first, Kinney and James need to transform their reactive dogs together before a public obedience exam on the fourth of July. Will the fireworks work for them or against them? If you love dogs, romantic comedies, quirky small towns and cozy mysteries, you'll adore this story. Get it now! More about Dog Town... Dorset Hills is famous for being the most dog-friendly place in all of North America. People come from near and far to enjoy its beautiful landscape and unique charms. When so many dogs and dog-lovers unite in one town, mischief, mayhem and mystery abound. Every visit to Dog Town is a heartwarming, hilarious romp with a glorious happily-ever-after. The Dog Town series celebrates what long-time author Sandy Rideout loves most in the world: adorable dogs, quirky families, devoted friends, compelling stories and true love. These standalone titles can be read in any order. If you want to travel the seasons with the residents of Dorset Hills, however, here's the list: ‣ Ready or Not in Dog Town (prequel) ◦ Bitter and Sweet in Dog Town (Labor Day) ‣ A Match Made in Dog Town (Thanksgiving) ◦ Lost and Found in Dog Town (Christmas) ‣ Calm and Bright in Dog Town (Christmas) ◦ Tried and True in Dog Town (New Year's) ‣ Yours and Mine in Dog Town (Valentine's Day) ◦ Nine Lives in Dog Town (Easter) ‣ Great and Small in Dog Town (Memorial Day) ◦ Bold and Blue in Dog Town (Coming soon!) ‣ Better or Worse in Dog Town (Coming Soon) More Heartwarming Reads Sandy Rideout also writes smart, sassy and sweet rom-coms with Yvonne Collins. Their books include: ▪ The Black Sheep ▫ Girl v. Boy ▪ Love, Inc. ▫ Bad for Business (Love, Inc. #2) ▪ Vivien Leigh Reid Series (Acts 1, 2 and 3) ▫ Vivien Leigh Reid Collection (Boxed Set - 3 books) ▪ The Rom-Com Collection (Boxed Set - 7 books)

Download or read book Dogtown written by Mabel Osgood Wright and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-07-21 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dogtown' is a fascinating children's story for anyone who adores children and dogs. The book has dogs as the main characters and is full of engaging exchanges. It makes a perfect bedtime story for the little ones.

Download or read book Dog Town Days written by John J. Morabito and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2010-08 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: