Download or read book The Trojan Dog written by Dorothy Johnston and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2005-03 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the first of a remarkable new series, Dorothy Johnston has produced a compelling story of computer crime, loyalty and betrayal against the backdrop of a city - and a country - on the cusp of political change.

Download or read book The Dog Lover Unit written by Rachel Rose and published by Thomas Dunne Books. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An up-close look at the lives and work of the brave men, women, and dogs who serve and protect citizens around the world. With insight, humour, and awe, this book reveals the feats that these human and canine teams accomplish, and the emotional and physical risks that they take for one another, and for us. Residence: Vancouver, B.C.

Download or read book The Trojan War written by Barry Strauss and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-09-19 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Trojan War is the most famous conflict in history, the subject of Homer's Iliad, one of the cornerstones of Western literature. Although many readers know that this literary masterwork is based on actual events, there is disagreement about how much of Homer's tale is true. Drawing on recent archeological research, historian and classicist Barry Strauss explains what really happened in Troy more than 3,000 years ago. For many years it was thought that Troy was an insignificant place that never had a chance against the Greek warriors who laid siege and overwhelmed the city. In the old view, the conflict was decided by duels between champions on the plain of Troy. Today we know that Troy was indeed a large and prosperous city, just as Homer said. The Trojans themselves were not Greeks but vassals of the powerful Hittite Empire to the east in modern-day Turkey, and they probably spoke a Hittite-related language called Luwian. The Trojan War was most likely the culmination of a long feud over power, wealth, and honor in western Turkey and the offshore islands. The war itself was mainly a low-intensity conflict, a series of raids on neighboring towns and lands. It seems unlikely that there was ever a siege of Troy; rather some sort of trick -- perhaps involving a wooden horse -- allowed the Greeks to take the city. Strauss shows us where Homer nods, and sometimes exaggerates and distorts, as well. He puts the Trojan War into the context of its time, explaining the strategies and tactics that both sides used, and compares the war to contemporary battles elsewhere in the eastern Mediterranean. With his vivid reconstructions of the conflict and his insights into the famous characters and events of Homer's great epic, Strauss masterfully tells the story of the fall of Troy as history without losing the poetry and grandeur that continue to draw readers to this ancient tale.

Download or read book A Referential Commentary and Lexicon to Homer Iliad VIII written by Adrian Kelly and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2007-02-22 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book aims to provide the reader of Homer with the traditional knowledge and fluency in Homeric poetry which an original ancient audience would have brought to a performance of this type of narrative. To that end, Adrian Kelly presents the text of Iliad VIII next to an apparatus referring to the traditional units being employed, and gives a brief description of their semantic impact. He describes the referential curve of the narrative in a continuous commentary, tabulates all the traditional units in a separate lexicon of Homeric structure, and examines critical decisions concerning the text in a discussion which employs the referential method as a critical criterion. Two small appendices deal with speech introduction formulae, and with the traditional function of Here and Athene in early Greek epic poetry.

Download or read book The Trojan Dog A Mystery written by Dorothy Johnston and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: \"I should ask your department\'s accountant whether he\'s missing nine hundred thousand bucks This is the anonymous message that changes Sandra Mahoney\'s life After taking time off to raise her young son, Sandra Mahoney is nervously re-entering the working week. When a powerful Australian bureaucrat-and friend of her dead mother-offers her a position, she leaps at the chance. Then, days later, this woman is accused of theft and computer fraud. Sandra, out of obligation and friendship-and convinced that the charges are false-begins to investigate the supposed theft. In a battle of wits, she finds herself up against an elusive and unscrupulous opponent as she desperately searches for the truth. As Mahoney delves deeper into the investigation, she realizes this is a battle where no one\'s allegiance can be taken for granted. She must learn to juggle her work with the demands of raising her children to finally get to the truth behind this compelling case of computer crime, loyalty and betrayal. \"The Trojan Dog is the remarkable, award-winning first book about investigator Sandra Mahoney. Author Dorothy Johnston explores Mahoney\'s struggles balancing her life as a mother with her career in the law against a backdrop of a city-and a country-on the cusp of political change. .

Download or read book Horror Dogs written by Brian Patrick Duggan and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2023-08-07 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How did beloved movie dogs become man-killers like Cujo and his cinematic pack-mates? For the first time, here is the fascinating history of canines in horror movies and why our best friends were (and are still) painted as malevolent. Stretching back into Classical mythology, treacherous hounds are found only sporadically in art and literature until the appearance of cinema's first horror dog, Sherlock Holmes' Hound of the Baskervilles. The story intensifies through World War II's K-9 Corps to the 1970s animal horror films, which broke social taboos about the "good dog" on screen and deliberately vilified certain breeds--sometimes even fluffy lapdogs. With behind-the-scenes insights from writers, directors, actors, and dog trainers, here are the flickering hounds of silent films through talkies and Technicolor, to the latest computer-generated brutes--the supernatural, rabid, laboratory-made, alien, feral, and trained killers. "Cave Canem (Beware the Dog)"--or as one seminal film warned, "They're not pets anymore."

Download or read book LIFE IN THE HOMERIC AGE written by THOMAS DAY SEYMOUR and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 810 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book What the Dog Did written by Emily Yoffe and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2006-06-13 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A devoted cat person describes her evolution into a dog lover, following her and her family's experiences with a neurotic rescued beagle named Sasha, describing her unsuccessful studies to become a pet psychic, a visit to the Department of Homeland Security to watch bomb-sniffing canines in action, and the transformation of Sasha from a skittish stray into a wonderful pet. Reprint.

Download or read book Dog the Complete Guide written by and published by Barnes & Noble Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Giant Book of Dog Names written by Laurie Bogart Morrow and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-10-09 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive dog-naming guide with more than 5,000 names—sorted by color, breed, theme, and many other categories—including adorable dog photos! THE BOOK THAT TAKES YOU BEYOND REX AND FIDO! Everywhere you turn, you’ll find another baby name book. But do you really want to call your dog Emma or Ethan? If you’re a dog lover, you know that naming your dog should be truly meaningful and memorable. With over 5,000 names to choose from, only this book makes it easy to find a distinctive name for the unique dog who will share your life and home. Just some of the special features of The Giant Book of Dog Names include: Listings from Aaron to Mocha to Zulu Breed-specific names, such as Chic for a Poodle or Tundra for a Husky Suggestions for dogs of every color, from Banana to Crystal to Raven Names for rescue dogs, such as Lava and Freeway The fascinating meanings of names drawn from cultures that range from African to Vietnamese as well as European Also look for stories featuring history’s forgotten dogs, such as: Judy, the English Pointer who was the only canine POW of the Japanese Suening, whose royal owner had him sign official decrees with a paw print YOU’RE PICKING A ONE-OF-A-KIND DOG. CHOOSE A ONE-OF-A-KIND NAME.

Download or read book Three White Dogs Cookbook written by P. J. Blue and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2008-10 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This cookbook was written for all the dogs who rely on their master for all their needs and ask nothing in return. Good nutrition is as important to your dog as it is to you. Cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs and cats today, so the food they ingest is paramount to their health, as well as exercise and annual visits to the veteranian. This cookbook was written to have fun in the kitchen cooking delicious recipes that your dog will love. He will probably join you in the kitchen when he starts to know that the aroma of good food is for him. P.J.'s Bichon Frise lived to be 22 years old and spunky to the end of her life. P.J. attributes her Bichon Frise's excellent health to the meals she cooked for her, long before the pet food recall scare. You have control of all the ingredients your dog eats. If your dog had to cook for you, don't you think it would give you the best possible food to keep you heathly and living longer? You bet they would. Do you feed your dog the same thing, day after day, week after week? Yuk. This cookbook will get you out of this rut and you will see a happier and healthier dog if you start cooking these easy and fun recipes. The book is also filled with fun facts, dog jokes, dog sayings, astrology, dog breeds, and trivia to make this cookbook a must for you to have. A portion of the proceeds of this book will be donated to the Cancer Society for Animals.

Download or read book Sarama and Her Children written by Bibek Debroy and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2008-08-25 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Most Recognized Dog In Indian Myth Is The Dog In The Mahabharata That Accompanied The Pandavas Not Actually A Dog But Dharma In Disguise. There Are, However, Several More References To Dogs In The Classical Texts. Mentioned For The First Time In The Rg Veda, The Eponymous Sarama Is The Dog Of The Gods And The Ancestor Of All Dogs. In Sarama And Her Children, The Evolution Of The Indian Attitude Towards Dogs Is Traced Through The Vedas, Epics, Puranas, Dharmashastras And Niti Shastras. The Widespread Assumption Is That Dogs Have Always Been Looked Down Upon In Hinduism And A Legacy Of That Attitude Persists Even Now. Tracing The Indian Attitude Towards Dogs In A Chronological Fashion, Beginning With The Pre-Vedic Indus Valley Civilization, Bibek Debroy Discovers That The Truth Is More Complicated. Dogs Had A Utilitarian Role In Pre-Vedic And Vedic Times. There Were Herd Dogs, Watchdogs And Hunting Dogs, And Dogs Were Used As Beasts Of Burden. But By The Time Of The Mahabharata, Negative Associations Had Begun To Creep In. Debroy Argues Convincingly That The Change In The Status Of The Dog In India Has To Do With The Progressive Decline Of The Traditional Vedic Gods Indra, Yama And Rudra (Who Were Associated With Dogs), And The Accompanying Elevation Of Vishnu, Associated With An Increase In Brahmana Influence. Debroy Demonstrates That Outside The Mainstream Caste Hindu Influence, As Reflected In Doctrines Associated With Shiva And In Buddhist Jataka Tales, Dogs Did Not Become Outcasts Or Outcastes. Drawing References From High And Low Literature, Folk Tales And Temple Art, Sarama And Her Children Dispels Some Myths And Ensures That The Indian Dog Also Has Its Day.

Download or read book The Everything Dog Book written by Carlo Devito and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-06-01 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you a first-time dog owner? Do you have a new puppy at home? Are you a lifelong dog lover with two or three canine companions? Whatever your situation as a pet parent, you need a resource to help you give your furry friend the best care possible! The Everything Dog Book, 2nd Edition is packed with tips, tricks, and comprehensive information on how to: Choose the right dog for your lifestyle Socialize, housetrain, and groom your dog Provide the proper nutrition, exercise, and health care Travel safely with your canine companion Play games and enjoy quality time with your dog From breed-specific details to information on pet health insurance, you'll learn everything you need to know about dog care. You'll be equipped to handle any situation-and your pup will thank you! Carlo De Vito is a lifelong dog owner (Chelsea, a white German Shepherd, and Chief and Cinderella, a pair of Dalmatians) and publishing professional. He is the author of The Everything Puppy Book and coauthor of The Everything Dog Book. He lives in New Jersey and New York. Amy Ammen is a professional dog trainer and the coauthor of The Everything Dog Book. She conducts training seminars across the United States and has earned obedience titles with breeds from all seven of the American Kennel Club's dog groups. She lives in Milwaukee, WI.

Download or read book The Dog s Last Walk written by Howard Jacobson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-03-09 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: _______________ '[An] acutely observed collection of occasional pieces that pick at absurdist life and reveal him to be a quiz, a cultural critic gifted with precise comic timing' - The Times 'The author's prose is always a delight ... a book that manages the high-wire act of being genuinely funny while dispensing genuine wisdom' - Times Literary Supplement 'Jacobson is one of the great sentence-builders of our time. I feel I have to raise my game, even just to praise ... In short, he is one of the great guardians of language and culture - all of it. Long may he flourish' - Nicholas Lezard, Guardian _______________ Week after week, for eighteen years, the Booker Prize-winning novelist Howard Jacobson wrote a weekly column for the Independent, reflecting in inimitable style on the sacred and the profane in turn, the frivolous and the serious, the deeply personal and the most universal. The shame and humiliation inherent in death is explored with frank astuteness. Matisse, darts and the power of love are celebrated; while cyclists are very much censured. And meanwhile, a beloved old Labrador walks his last walk as life elsewhere hurtles on and away... The Dog's Last Walk is a collection of wisdom and iconoclasm for our uncertain times, and one that reveals one of our greatest writers in all his humanity. _______________ 'Sharp and playful, surreal and thoughtful, and occasionally ... rather moving' - New Statesman 'Yes, Jacobson is an entertainer ... And he does indeed entertain, but in a way that stimulates rather than simply amuses' - Sunday Telegraph 'His columns were always one of the best things in [the Independent] – funny, argumentative, contrary and stuffed with ideas as well as a big, sympathetic personality' - Philip Hensher, Spectator

Download or read book The Law Is a White Dog How Legal Rituals Make and Unmake Persons written by Colin Dayan and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2013-03-03 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating account of how the law determines or dismantles identity and personhood Abused dogs, prisoners tortured in Guantánamo and supermax facilities, or slaves killed by the state—all are deprived of personhood through legal acts. Such deprivations have recurred throughout history, and the law sustains these terrors and banishments even as it upholds the civil order. Examining such troubling cases, The Law Is a White Dog tackles key societal questions: How does the law construct our identities? How do its rules and sanctions make or unmake persons? And how do the supposedly rational claims of the law define marginal entities, both natural and supernatural, including ghosts, dogs, slaves, terrorist suspects, and felons? Reading the language, allusions, and symbols of legal discourse, and bridging distinctions between the human and nonhuman, Colin Dayan looks at how the law disfigures individuals and animals, and how slavery, punishment, and torture create unforeseen effects in our daily lives. Moving seamlessly across genres and disciplines, Dayan considers legal practices and spiritual beliefs from medieval England, the North American colonies, and the Caribbean that have survived in our legal discourse, and she explores the civil deaths of felons and slaves through lawful repression. Tracing the legacy of slavery in the United States in the structures of the contemporary American prison system and in the administrative detention of ghostly supermax facilities, she also demonstrates how contemporary jurisprudence regarding cruel and unusual punishment prepared the way for abuses in Abu Ghraib and Guantánamo. Using conventional historical and legal sources to answer unconventional questions, The Law Is a White Dog illuminates stark truths about civil society's ability to marginalize, exclude, and dehumanize.

Download or read book Dog Lessons written by Hersch Wilson and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2023-09-05 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The world is a very narrow bridge. Cross it with a dog.” “When in doubt, walk your dog” is the first of many valuable maxims in Dog Lessons, a heartfelt reflection on what dogs can teach us when we open ourselves to listen and learn. After sixty-plus years living and working with dogs, Hersch Wilson shares self-deprecating stories and lighthearted musings on a life filled with fur-covered furniture, unexplained messes, and destroyed property. The resulting compendium of dog wisdom — from universal values like loyalty and curiosity to practical lessons on napping, playing, and avoiding a serious fight — is not only poignant but eminently good advice.