Download or read book Wonder Dogs written by Maureen Maurer and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2021-07-13 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a devastating diagnosis at the age of 39, Maureen Maurer was given a second chance at life. Giving up her successful career as a CPA, she took a leap of faith to pursue her childhood dream: teaching dogs to help people with disabilities. She founded two nonprofit organizations, Assistance Dogs of Hawaii and Assistance Dogs Northwest, and unleashed the potential dogs have to help people with special needs. In Wonder Dogs, Maureen shares her story of discovering God's true purpose for her life and the amazing adventure that followed. She also tells the triumphant stories of her beloved dogs and their inspiring partners as they overcome incredible challenges to live life to the fullest. These heartwarming and uplifting accounts show what's possible when we focus on abilities rather than disabilities. Dog lovers everywhere will enjoy this fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at what goes into selecting and training assistance dogs. Anyone who loves stories about second chances and overcoming challenges will find in Wonder Dogs a whole pack of kindred spirits.
Download or read book Chocolate Chip Cookies and a Wired Dog written by Peter Prosser and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005-11 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is it a strange, surly memoir? Maybe it's really a work of autobiographical fiction. Perhaps it's just the ravings of a dumb little punk. Whatever you might call it, one thing is certain: this book is a trip through one person's life experience. What's the point? Read it and find out for yourself.
Download or read book Oliver Dibbs and the Dinosaur Cause written by Barbara Steiner and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-07-08 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oliver wants the stegosaurus to be named the state fossil of Colorado, but getting a new law passed is going to take a lot of work and a little bit of luck Oliver Dibbs already had his moment in the spotlight when he saved the local prairie dog habitat from destruction. When he convinces his class to try to get the stegosaurus declared the state fossil of Colorado, Ollie is ready to be famous again. He can just imagine his name splashed across the front page of the newspaper. But it turns out that convincing the government to name a new state symbol takes a little more work than he thought. Especially when the class bully, Lester Philpott, will do anything to sabotage Ollie’s plans. Ollie is determined to accomplish his goal. The stegosaurus deserves its day in the sun, and Ollie and his friends are going to help it get there—no matter what setbacks they encounter along the way!
Download or read book MacAvity s Burning written by Dan H. McLachlan and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2012-11-21 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When MacAvity's Pub is fire bombed, a hunt for the perpetrators sets off a series of bloody encounters in the Gospel Hump Wilderness of Central Idaho and the steppes of Central Washington. It is feared that a war has broken out among two militias with ties to Finland and the Saulite Lutheran Church. Paul and Smoke are unwittingly thrown into the center of the conflict-a conflict which law enforcement is unable to keep from spreading.
Download or read book Dolby and the Woof Off written by Barbara Steiner and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-07-08 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bo is determined to help his dog, Dolby, win the starring role in a dog-food commercial, but will Dolby be up to the challenge? Bo Dibbs wants to be just like his older brother, Oliver, who is always in the newspaper for his accomplishments, like saving a prairie dog habitat and getting the stegosaurus declared the state fossil of Colorado. When Bo finds out that Woofies Dog Food is hosting a “Woof-Off” contest to find a canine star for their new commercials, he realizes this is his chance to become famous. He decides to train the family dog, Dolby, to perform in the upcoming competition. With Dolby the Wonder Dog by his side, Bo knows he can’t go wrong! Dolby is a fast learner, and Bo is excited to show off his talent. Who says old dogs can’t learn new tricks? But when things don’t go as planned, Bo discovers that it’s much harder for old dogs to unlearn new tricks!
Download or read book The Dog s Meow written by Michelle Schusterman and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2022-01-04 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A kitten is adopted and raised by a pack of huskies -- and even develops some canine characteristics! -- in this heartwarming animal friendship story about marching to the beat of your own drum. When 12-year-old Mina discovers an abandoned kitten, Nukka, in the outskirts of Fairbanks, Alaska, she knows she has to take it in. And with the help of Mina's huskies, Nukka quickly becomes part of the family.There's only one problem (or is it?): Nukka is a cat, and with only a pack of huskies to raise her, she develops some... interesting characteristics. Nukka learns to pant like a dog, play fetch like a dog, and even wants to become a sled dog, just like her canine siblings. But they're so much bigger and stronger than she is. How could Nukka ever keep up?But things take a turn for the worse when the pack is stranded in a forest during a rescue mission. With a blizzard on its way, will Nukka be able to save her family before it's too late?
Download or read book Stan and Ollie written by Simon Louvish and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2005-07-01 with total page 746 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy have remained, from 1927 to the present day, the screen's most famous and popular comedy double act, celebrated by legions of fans. But despite many books about their films and individual lives, there has never been a fully researched, definitive narrative biography of the duo, from birth to death. Louvish traces the early lives of Stanley Jefferson and Norvell Hardy and the surrounding minstrel and variety theatre, which influenced all of their later work. Louvish examines the rarely seen solo films of both our heroes, prior to their serendipitous pairing in 1927, in the long-lost short "Duck Soup." The inspired casting teamed them until their last days. Both often married, they found balancing their personal and professional lives a nearly impossible feat. Between 1927 and 1938, they were able to successfully bridge the gap between silent and sound films, which tripped up most of their prominent colleagues. Their Hal Roach and MGM films were brilliant, but their move in 1941, to Twentieth Century Fox proved disastrous, with the nine films made there ranking as some of the most embarrassing moments of cinematic history. In spite of this, Laurel and Hardy survived as exemplars of lasting genius, and their influence is seen to this day. The clowns were elusive behind their masks, but now Simon Louvish can finally reveal their full and complex humanity, and their passionate devotion to their art. In Stan and Ollie: The Roots of Comedy: The Double Life of Laurel and Hardy, Louvish has seamlessly woven tireless and thorough research into an authoritative biography of these two important and influential Hollywood pioneers.
Download or read book The Last American Hero written by G. B. Mooney and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-01-28 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lt. Oliver Miller’s passion for flying could prove fatal. Shot down while on a reconnaissance mission over Russia, he is near death in a Siberian work camp. His government has abandoned him and his family will never know his fate. Tamara Krasnov, the Soviet pilot who shot down Oliver, enlists the aid of her father, a high-ranking Soviet official. They have Oliver transferred to a minimum-security prison. The KGB convinces an embittered Oliver that the US had refused to repatriate him. Tamara recruits Oliver into the Russian Air Force, they become lovers and Oliver finds a new life in Russia. Oliver is recruited by the CIA and lives a life of intrigue during the Cold War and Vietnam War era. The haunting images of a chaotic, historical era are viewed through the sharp edged vision of a heroic American. The last chapter will leave you misty-eyed.
Download or read book Off Leash How a Dog Saved My Life written by Renee Pace and published by Renee Pace. This book was released on 2020-01-13 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Off Leash is a gritty, uncompromising, heart-wrenching, *real* read that will prey on your mind for weeks after you've read it.” – Kiwi, Reviewer The chips are down for Jay Walker. Life was throwing curve balls at him long before he hit his teen years but now things are piling up. His mother is out of control and the one person who he loves with all his heart, his sister, is sick. Desperate for money to keep his family together, Jay takes a dog walking job, never suspecting how quickly this one act will change his life. Ollie’s life lately has become the cage. At first when another dog walker enters his life, Ollie lets him know who's boss; after all, another teen walking him doesn’t mean anything. The last thing Ollie expects is to develop a fierce protectiveness toward Jay. There’s something about the young boy which resonates and touches Ollie. When Jay takes Ollie home, he meets the little sister, who is ill and sees another side to the silent teen. Ollie quickly understands his mission in life – his role is to protect Jay at all costs. As two unlikely strangers, a dog and a young teen, develop their friendship more obstacles get thrown into their path. Ollie will step into the role of guard dog to rescue Jay while Jay struggles to keep the people he loves safe. Funny how the person you end up counting on and willing to place your life on the line for isn’t at all who you expect. This is a poignant story about a young boy entering turbulent teenage years who discovers when every other person lets you down, a dog’s love can keep you going.
Download or read book The Handler written by Monica McGurk and published by Greenleaf Book Group. This book was released on 2024-03-19 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From domestic duplicity to diplomatic double crosses, the nanny spies of Norwood have their hands full In this exciting follow-up to author Monica McGurk’s critically acclaimed The Agency, protagonist Bree and her fellow nanny spies from the Norwood Agency—an independent global spy ring fronting as a British college for aspiring nannies to the elite—race against the clock to locate the children kidnapped under her watch during their first inauspicious mission in Turkey. Distrusting each other and facing betrayal at every turn, the trio‘s search leads them to the shocking truth about orphaned Bree’s dead parents and the mission that got them killed when she was still a baby. Taut and thrilling, The Handler shows what happens when the young women of Norwood Agency exploit stereotypes and weaponize domesticity to influence international events. In doing so, it plumbs motherhood, intergenerational family drama, and the difficult choices facing modern women against a backdrop of some of the greatest diplomatic events of recent history. The Handler is a portrait of loss and regret wrapped up as a feminist twist on the spy genre and will leave readers asking themselves, like Bree—just what are they prepared to do in the pursuit of truth?
Download or read book Find Momo written by Andrew Knapp and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2014-03-04 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Play hide-and-seek with Instagram’s favorite border collie, hiding in every page of this New York Times best-selling book of beautiful landscape photography. Momo and his best buddy Andrew Knapp travel all over—through fields, down country roads, across cities, and into yards, neighborhoods, and spaces of all sorts. The result is a book of spectacular photography that’s also a game for kids or adults of all ages. Perfect for fans of coffee table books, a must-have for kids on a long car trip, and a great dog lover gift.
Download or read book Every Dog Deserves an Adventure written by Camping with Dogs and published by Epic Ink. This book was released on 2023-10-24 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the backcountry to car camping, mountaintop hikes to beach-day hikes, learn how to keep your dog safe and happy while on an adventure. From the Camping With Dogs team, Every Dog Deserves an Adventure encourages people everywhere to go on outdoor adventures with their dog. Whether it’s camping or hiking, kayaking or skiing, dogs love spending time with their humans in nature. If you have a furry friend, it’s time to go out and find a trail you both love. With stunning photography and heartwarming stories of how people got into camping with their dogs, this book is a love letter to dogs around the world, from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Organized by season, each section features photos with various types of dogs, hikes, terrain, and activities, as well as: Tips on camping with your pups A bucket list of great hikes and trips Key items you need to keep your dog safe and happy on the trail Delighted dog lovers will learn the power of camping—how it strengthens family bonds and transforms relationships. On top of that, Camping With Dogs is partnered with local animal rescues to help adoptable dogs find their forever home, so your purchase will support rescue dogs and their mission to help dogs blossom out on the trail.
Download or read book National Geographic Complete Guide to Pet Health Behavior and Happiness written by Gary Weitzman and published by National Geographic. This book was released on 2019 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In National Geographic's comprehensive and easy-to-use illustrated pet reference, a renowned veterinarian offers expert advice on common health, behavior, and training for cats, dogs, and other domestic pets. Combining first aid, medical reference, and tips and tricks of the trade, here is your go-to-guide for at-home animal care, focusing on dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and more! Building on more than two decades of veterinary experience, Dr. Gary Weitzman covers topics including upset stomachs, house training, physical ailments and behavior tips. The president and CEO of the San Diego Humane Society and former co-host of the weekly NPR show The Animal House, "Dr. Gary" brings a wealth of experience to essential veterinary questions, revealing basic first-aid techniques, when a trip to the vet is necessary, dietary recommendations, simple training techniques, necessary supplies, essential behavior cues, and much more.
Download or read book What the Dog Knows written by Cat Warren and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the world of working dogs, as well as canine intelligence and training, as the author and her German shepherd, Solo, work with forensic anthropologists, detectives, and dog handlers to find the bodies of the missing.
Download or read book Cole Sav written by Cole LaBrant and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular YouTubers the Labrant Fam share their inspiring love story of how Savannah, a young, single mom, fell in love with Cole, a 19-year-old from Alabama, highlighting the redemptive, surprising nature of God at work in our lives. The Labrant Fam—Cole, Savannah, and their daughter, Everleigh—have laughed, pranked, and danced their way into the hearts of millions of viewers. But by all accounts, Cole and Savannah shouldn’t have met each other—let alone fallen in love. Sav was a 23-year-old from Southern California who had grown up with the pain of her parents’ broken marriage. As a single mother with a history of unhealthy relationships, she had all but given up on a happily ever after. Cole was a 19-year-old from a small town in Alabama who had never dated seriously but held high hopes for marriage. Cole was slowly learning how to trust life's twists and turns. Then, through a surprise encounter, their lives changed forever. In this heartwarming memoir, you’ll discover: The heartbreak Savannah faced as a young, single mom before she met Cole Their individual stories growing up Savannah’s pregnancy at 19 and how she found fame on social media How they met and fell in love With their signature charming and engaging style, Cole and Sav take you behind the camera and open up about past heartaches and mistakes; painful secrets and difficult expectations; the joys and challenges of raising their daughter, Everleigh; and the spiritual journey that changed their hearts—and relationship—forever.
Download or read book Natural Dog Care written by Bruce Fogle and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 1999 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining modern veterinary treatments with more traditional methods of healing, Dr. Fogle offers healthy ways to look after cherished pets. Full color.
Download or read book The Dog written by Joseph O'Neill and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2015-06-09 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times Notable Book Nominated for the Man Booker Prize In this extraordinary, both comic and philosophically profound novel, the acclaimed author of Netherland uncovers the hidden contours of a glittering Middle Eastern city—and the quiet dilemmas of modernity. When our unnamed hero, a self-sabotaging and oddly existential lawyer, finds his life in New York falling apart, he seizes an opportunity to flee to Dubai, taking a mysterious job for a fabulously wealthy Lebanese family. As he struggles with his position as the “family officer” of the capricious Batros brothers, he also struggles with the “doghouse,” a condition of culpability in which he feels trapped, even as he composes endless electronic correspondence—both sent and unsent—in an attempt to find a way out. An unforgettable fable for our globalized times, The Dog is told with Joseph O’Neill’s hallmark eloquence, empathy, and stylistic mastery.
