Download or read book Kate Pippin written by Martin Springett and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2012-02-28 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Pippin, a fawn abandoned by her mother, cries out for help, she is found by author Isobel Springett. After carrying the tiny fawn back to her home, Isobel places Pippin next to Kate, a Great Dane who has never had puppies of her own. What follows is a remarkable and unlikely friendship. Kate successfully raises Pippin to be an independent deer, and Pippin always returns from the forest to visit her best friend. With simple text and stunning photographs, Kate and Pippin, and their one-of-a-kind friendship, come to life in an irresistible way!
Download or read book Great Dane written by Jill Swedlow and published by *Howell Book House. This book was released on 1999-02-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This all-new book about the popular canine giant is the first in-depth work on the breed for Howell Book House since 1981. It is intended as a complete reference on the breed for every Dane owner from the reader with a first puppy to the serious breeder with a kennel full of champions. Completely authoritative, it also sparkles with the author's good humor and her obvious love of the bree—a must for the Dane fancier's library.
Download or read book Cleatus Goes Drag Racing written by Matthew Etc Martin and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-02 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THIS IS A TRUE STORY ABOUT A GREAT DANE NAMED CLEATUS Cleatus was/born on December 12, 2004. He is the only surviving member of twelve brothers and sisters. Cleatus did have a sister for a short time. Her name was Bella. She was snow white. Bella could not hear or see, but was a delight to have around. Cleatus always looked after his sister and he also looked up to his mother, Abby. For five years Cleatus was with our family. He was a ball of sunshine to have around, even though he had some problems at birth which affected him the rest of his life. Cleatus weighed 180 pounds and had no idea he was so big! His brain did not develop as fast as his body did. This made him quite the character. He was always a lot of fun to be around. Cleatus had his own bedroom and television which he enjoyed watching with his mother. He loved his momma, Abby very much.
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 The Friend National Book Award Winner written by Sigrid Nunez and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES’S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING NAOMI WATTS “A beautiful book . . . a world of insight into death, grief, art, and love.” —Wall Street Journal “A penetrating, moving meditation on loss, comfort, memory . . . Nunez has a wry, withering wit.” —NPR “Dry, allusive and charming . . . the comedy here writes itself.” —The New York Times The New York Times bestselling story of love, friendship, grief, healing, and the magical bond between a woman and her dog. When a woman unexpectedly loses her lifelong best friend and mentor, she finds herself burdened with the unwanted dog he has left behind. Her own battle against grief is intensified by the mute suffering of the dog, a huge Great Dane traumatized by the inexplicable disappearance of its master, and by the threat of eviction: dogs are prohibited in her apartment building. While others worry that grief has made her a victim of magical thinking, the woman refuses to be separated from the dog except for brief periods of time. Isolated from the rest of the world, increasingly obsessed with the dog's care, determined to read its mind and fathom its heart, she comes dangerously close to unraveling. But while troubles abound, rich and surprising rewards lie in store for both of them. Elegiac and searching, The Friend is both a meditation on loss and a celebration of human-canine devotion.
Download or read book The Great Dane Puppy Handbook written by Zach Reed and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-05 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an age of instant communication and connected everything, finding good information about caring for Great Danes can be surprisingly difficult! As one of the world's most recognizable dogs, this giant breed has unique characteristics that require special attention. This is especially true for their puppy years, a time that many new owners find stressful. For the first time ever, this information has been distilled down into a single simple and easy to use guide. It focuses in on the exact information that every Great Dane owner should know including: Food selection and feeding recommendations Home preparation and house training Common sources of diarrhea and treatments Tips for socialization and addressing puppy biting Crates and potty training Critical grooming habits Finding a veterinarian Planned vet visits, vaccination schedules, and other expected treatments Tips for handling a Great Dane heat Spay and neuter timing Zach Reed is the founder of GreatDaneCare.com, a website dedicated to improving the care for Great Danes. In addition to being a Great Dane fanatic himself, he has helped thousands of other people care for their dogs. Zach lives in Denver, Colorado with his family and enjoys spending time in the beautiful outdoors.
Download or read book My Very Special Little People written by Ann Jenkins and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-11-06 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you a frustrated dog owner? Do you find that your dog rules you? Have you tried formal dog training and found that the training has failed? Are you confused about all your options in choosing a dog that will compliment your lifestyle? In My Very Special Little People, motivational speaker Ann Jenkins takes you through her fifty years of dog ownership. She analyzes her successes and failures to help you: * Understand your dog better. * Make better choices for a bree
Download or read book Harley s Harlequin Heart written by Christy Jaeger and published by Gatekeeper Press. This book was released on 2023-01-19 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harley’s Harlequin Heart is the first book in the Paw Crusaders series. It describes life through the eyes of a Harlequin Great Dane, Harley. Experience Harley’s joy as he learns doggy lessons and lives life to the fullest. Feel the strength of his family as they rally around him when he learns he has bone cancer. Share his brave journey from Cancer Fighter to Cancer Survivor. Although tackling a dark subject, this book is also filled with fun moments, helpful resources, and hope for anyone whose beloved Paw family member is diagnosed with a serious disease. Harley’s story will help you understand the “Paw Philosophy” of living in the moment and giving unconditional love. Paws focus on life’s simple pleasures: eating, playing, and enjoying nature. It illuminates the need for perspective and changing our way of looking at the world so our problems pale in comparison. Sharing life with our Paws makes us better humans. Your Paw does good by you, return the favor and do what’s right for your Paw.
Download or read book Dog Days written by Elsa Watson and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-05-22 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Elsa Watson's Dog Days, struggling café owner Jessica Sheldon volunteered to be the chairperson of Woofinstock, Madrona's annual dog festival, to overcome her reputation as "number one dog hater" in her dog crazy Northwestern town. Determined to prove her dog-loving credentials, Jessica rescues Zoe, a stray white German shepherd— and in the process the two are struck by lightning. Jessica wakes to discover paws where her feet should be, and watches in horror as her body staggers around the town square.... Zoe and Jessica have switched bodies. Learning to live as a dog is difficult enough, but Jessica's real worry is saving her café from financial ruin. To complicate matters, she's falling hard for Max, the town veterinarian. It's clear that Zoe is thrilled to live life on "human terms," thoroughly relishing all of the fun and food Woofinstock has to offer. But Zoe is also anxious to use her new human skills to find her missing family—who may not want her back. And Jessica needs to confront a complicated figure from her past before she can move on with her life. Jessica and Zoe will need to learn from each other to set things right, and possibly find acceptance and love in the bargain. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Download or read book Mis Mother written by Kate Emerson Forrester and published by Gatekeeper Press. This book was released on 2022-04-22 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mis-Mother: Truths About Motherhood Your Mom Never Revealed is a story of survivorship, love, and imperfect mothering spanning 150 years in one crazy family. Our culture both adulates and irrationally blames mothers, obscuring much of the real maternal experience. This secrecy often leads women and men thunderstruck in early parenthood. Intending to do it "better" than our own parents, we find ourselves reliving and re-enacting the experiences of previous generations. Epigenetic research indicates historical trauma, mental illness, addiction, and peculiar coping styles are passed down through both nurture and nature. This was my personal experience as a mother when I suddenly understood why my Irish great-great grandmother was referred to as "Mad Mary." With humor, honesty, and historical references, I share my journey and that of my maternal ancestors from wounded soldiers to devoted warriors. With universal appeal, everyone will recognize elements of their own story in this powerful and poignant memoir. Book Review: "This is such a poignant story - a rich story of your mother and foremothers. It wasn’t really that long ago that women were heavily medicated with Valium, Librium and narcotics. I am especially struck by your determination to have a pregnancy and postpartum different from your ancestral mothers. Your appropriate anger is evident. I am in awe of your courage to drive yourself to the hospital ER and honestly tell the staff what could happen without their help. Your story will surely help many women know they didn’t cause their circumstances and understand how much they need appropriate care. It will help remove the stigma that so often accompanies this diagnosis. And I am in awe of the love and support your husband provided. Many blessings to you for your gift to families." -- Ann Keppler, RN, MN, co-author of Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn; The Complete Guide
Download or read book All the Best Liars written by Amelia Kahaney and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amelia Kahaney's All the Best Liars is a dark, modern psychological thriller and coming-of-age story about obsession, manipulation, and the intensity of those first friendships that take hold of you and never let go Tic-tac-toe, three girls in a row. Nine years old and inseparable. Friends for life, or so they think . . . Best friends Syd, Rain, and Brie grew up on the wrong side of the tracks in the stifling California desert, desperately wishing for a way out. When a deadly fire is set two weeks before the end of high school, nothing will ever be the same. In the end, each of them will escape—but not in the way any of them expects. One will do it by dying, another by lying, a third by taking the fall. With gorgeous, taut prose and twists to the very last page, All the Best Liars alternates between the present and the past to unravel the truth behind the fire and the cost of the secrets at the heart of their friendship.
Download or read book A Tale of a Mother Her Three Boys and Their Dog written by Byron B. Oberst M.D. FAAP and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-11-05 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This tale is one of the great romances of modern times and is accompanied by the many trials and tribulations endured by an average family. It contains love, pathos, adventures, travels and hardships which confronted an ordinary family and how they handled these situations. There are many light and entertaining and some rather sad moments described in this Tale. This is a story for light and entertainment reading.
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Download or read book A Funny Kind of Paradise written by Jo Owens and published by Random House Canada. This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A poignant, uplifting, brilliantly insightful story of one woman's end-of-life reckoning with her past, her lost daughter and herself, for readers of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Still Alice and Elizabeth Is Missing. When her husband left her with a baby, a toddler and a fledgling business, Francesca managed--she wasn't always gentle or patient, but the business thrived and Chris and Angelina had food to eat. At nearly 70, she feels she's earned a peaceful retirement. But when a massive stroke leaves her voiceless, partially paralyzed and wholly reliant on the staff of an extended care facility, it seems her freedom is lost. However, Francesca is still clear-headed and sharp, and she knows one thing: she wants to live. She savours her view of a majestic chestnut tree through the hospital window, and speaks in her mind to her beloved friend Anna, dead for two years. The daily tasks and dramas of the rotating crew of care aides tether her to the world: Young Lily, eager to fall in love and regularly falling apart when things don't work out; Michiko, with her spiky hair and tattoos and wicked sense of humour; Molly, endlessly kind and skilled in her work; Blaire, cold and enigmatic. Amidst the indignities of bed baths and a feeding tube, Francesca is surprised to experience flashes of hilarity and joy, even the blossoming of a new friendship with a fellow patient. But as she reflects to Anna on her dutiful son and her troubled and absent daughter, regrets and painful realizations rise to the surface. For the first time, there is nowhere for Francesca to hide from her own choices, and she must reckon with her past before it's too late. A Funny Kind of Paradise is a warm and insightful novel about one woman's opportunity for reinvention--for unconditional love, acceptance and closure--in the unlikeliest of places.
Download or read book Without Surrender written by Wanda Blahut Wierzbicki and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2009-02-10 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A soldier’ military might is inseparable from his intensely human characteristics. The latter coincide with and bolster his valor in wartime. Sgt. William D. Blahut, Jr. (“Bill”) exemplified this truth. Born into a nurturing household in Whitehouse, New Jersey, Bill’s formative years were filled with the promise of someday emulating his father, a World War Il state trooper and New Jersey paratrooper. Love for and from his parents and sister, Wanda, provided inspiration and the foundation for his military goals; but destiny’s capricious hand attempted to thwart his dreams when, at age five, he sustained nearly fatal injuries in a car accident Notwithstanding his tenuous odds of survival and ensuing physical limitations, Bill surprised medical science and his family by working his way back to health. Then, just before he turned nine, the family’s emotional resilience was tested once again when Bill’s father suddenly passed away. In a seemingly endless cycle of challenge, the family bravely clung to each other and rallied, with Dad’s memory and Mom’s quiet perseverance as their pillars of strength. Bill’s dream never faded — at least in thought — and could not be suppressed. In an effort to join the National Guard, he surpassed the limits of ordinary human potential, demonstrating remarkable physical and mental prowess. Bill confronted the dualities of tragedy and triumph with uncommon dignity and courage. For seven months, he served with distinction in Iraq and came home — under circumstances which no one ever could have conjured. His life was — and ever will remain — a testament to finding beauty in the moment and recognizing what is truly important.
Download or read book Great Danes Past and Present written by Morell MacKenzie and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-01-14 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1912, this extremely rare early work on the Great Dane is much sought after. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS have republished it, using the original text and photographs, as part of their CLASSIC BREED BOOKS series. The author was a highly respected breeder of the day and book's 222 pages cover all aspects of the Great Dane. It starts with the history of the breed and moves on to discuss buying, breeding, feeding and showing amongst many other topics. It also features over 50 photographs of champion Great Danes of the Day. This is a fascinating read for any great Dane afficionado or historian of the breed but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest dog breed books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS are reprinting these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. CHAPTERS: I: HISTORY II: BREEDING PRINCIPLES III: THE MAIN BREEDING POINTS IV: DESIRABLE POINTS, AND DEFECTS V: MATING, WHELPING AND REARING VI: CLUBS AND STANDARD OF POINTS VII: GREAT DANE TYPE VIII. COLOUR BREEDING IX. FEEDING X. KENNELS AND EXERCISE XI. CHARACTER AND ANECDOTES XII. COMMONER AILMENTS OF GREAT DANES XIII. SHOWS AND SHOWING
