Download or read book Why is Dad So Mad written by Seth Kastle and published by Tall Tale Press. This book was released on with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The children's issues picture book Why Is Dad So Mad? is a story for children in military families whose father battles with combat related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). After a decade fighting wars on two fronts, tens of thousands of service members are coming home having trouble adjusting to civilian life; this includes struggling as parents. Why Is Dad So Mad? Is a narrative story told from a family's point of view (mother and children) of a service member who struggles with PTSD and its symptoms. Many service members deal with anger, forgetfulness, sleepless nights, and nightmares.This book explains these and how they affect Dad. The moral of the story is that even though Dad gets angry and yells, he still loves his family more than anything.

Download or read book Lions and Tigers and Hamsters written by Mark Goldstein and published by Health Communications Incorporated. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the time Dr. Mark Goldstein was a little boy—even before he had his first dog—he was fascinated by creatures both domestic and wild. After graduating veterinary school at Cornell University, he became a veterinarian in clinical practice, then director of zoos in Boston and Los Angeles, then head of a progressive humane society where he advocated for animal welfare. During his extraordinary 30-year career, Dr. Mark has accrued a lifetime of experiences working with all sorts of animals and the people who care for them. Dr. Mark's life with animals taught him more than how to be a great doctor, it taught him how to live life. The stories in this book reflect those lessons; they will make you laugh and cry as they entertain and amaze you. Each real-life experience sheds light on the challenges and hard work of the talented individuals who work in the world of animal welfare. These are stories that illustrate the tremendous impact animals have on our daily lives—they are hallmarks of the sacred importance of the human-animal bond. On your journey through the exhilarating life of Dr. Mark, you'll meet some of the finned, furred, and feathered animals who offered him invaluable insights—Harold the hamster, Sasha the Siberian tiger, St. Francis the German Shepherd, Ralph the buffalo, Gus the stallion, Frank the goldfish, and many more fascinating creatures!

Download or read book This Vet s Autobiography written by Michael Kelly and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MICHAEL A. KELLY’S THIS VET’S AUTOBIOGRAPHY, is an autobiographical account of his life to date, through the good and the bad and the ups and the downs. It details his only brother’s capitol crime. It also details his difficulties in dealing with, as he sees it, a corrupt and fraudulent veteran’s administration. The injustices and lack of social and administrative justice in both the State and Federal Judicial systems. The few friends the author has have helped him considerably; for it not for these few friends, this book would have been written from prison as opposed to the public library.

Download or read book The Life Story of a Simple Man written by George Howell and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a story about the life of a very simple man, not a famous one, who did live a very eventful life of eighty-five years of his present age of eighty-nine, soon to be ninety on October 2. It covers preadult years, followed by coverage of three careers, namely US Navy (twenty years), US Postal Service (twenty years), a three-year hiatus, then back to do a third career in banking. The main highlights of those careers were described in this book.

Download or read book Angels with Fur written by Melissa Wolf and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2015-12-02 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some people collect cars, exquisite paintings, antique furniture, and fragile china sets. While Melissa Wolf appreciates and occasionally enjoys a few of those things, she collects something different: living and breathing beings with four feet, a tailwhich in some cases wagsand an endless capacity for love. For as long as she can remember, Melissa has always loved animals. In a collection of personal stories, she honors the lives of the animals that have left a mark on her heart over the years. In each tale intricately woven with emotion, she highlights the highs and lows she experienced as she loved, cared for, and attempted to save animals of every kind that included dogs, cats, horses, guinea pigs, hamsters, fish, ducks, chicken, goats, pigs, and even a cow. But as her stories tenderly reveal, Melissa never imagined how each animal, in its own way, would save and forever change her. Angels with Fur shares a collection of stories that provide a loving tribute to the animals one woman rescued from an uncertain fate and reveal how each ultimately transformed her lifeand her heart.

Download or read book The Honor Code How Moral Revolutions Happen written by Kwame Anthony Appiah and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2011-09-06 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[Appiah's] work reveals the heart and sensitivity of a novelist. . . .Fascinating, erudite and beautifully written."—The New York Times Book Review In this groundbreaking work, Kwame Anthony Appiah, hailed as "one of the most relevant philosophers today" (New York Times Book Review), changes the way we understand human behavior and the way social reform is brought about. In brilliantly arguing that new democratic movements over the last century have not been driven by legislation from above, Appiah explores the end of the duel in aristocratic England, the tumultuous struggles over footbinding in nineteenth-century China, the uprising of ordinary people against Atlantic slavery, and the horrors of "honor killing" in contemporary Pakistan. Intertwining philosophy and historical narrative, he has created "a fascinating study of moral evolution" (Philadelphia Inquirer) that demonstrates the critical role honor plays a in the struggle against man's inhumanity to man.

Download or read book It s a Vet s Life written by Cathy Woodman and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-11-10 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fourth novel in Cathy Woodman's hugely popular Talyton St George series Each book in the Talyton St George series can be read as a standalone novel, but when Cathy first had the idea of writing about a vet practice, she intended it to be a trilogy about two vets - Maz and Alex. Talyton St George, the story so far: Trust Me, I'm a Vet (Maz and Alex) Must Be Love (Maz and Alex) The Sweetest Thing It's a Vet's Life (Maz and Alex) The Village Vet Vets in Love Country Loving The Three of Us (Digital short story, companion to Follow Me Home) Follow Me Home

Download or read book The Soap Game written by Marie Williams and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005-09 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PRAISE FOR THE WORLDWIDE CHURCH OF THE HANDICAPPED: '.irreverent.vibrant.sensitive without ever approaching sanctimony."-Publisher's Weekly, starred review 'It's a wonderful book!"-Bill Holm, Minnesota Author of The Heart Can Be Filled Anywhere on Earth 'Worldwide Church is an absolute joy."-Anne Lamott, author of Traveling Mercies and Bird by Bird 'This is a wonderful book."-Dave Wood, Minneapolis Star-Tribune 'It is one of the most important books of our time."-Carol Bly, author of Changing the Bully Who Rules the World, and winner of the Minnesota Book Award 'I have not, in long time, read stories that affected me so much."-Howard Zinn, author of A People's History of the United States "[Williams'] characters are unique and unforgettable.This is a disarming, disturbing book."-Maxine Kumin, winner of the Pulitzer Prize PRAISE FOR THE WEEKEND GIRL: 'Read these stories and be changed.Marie Sheppard Williams is an original and necessary voice in American Fiction."-Frederick Smock, former editor of The American Voice '.tender stories.deliciously simple dialogue.sly humor.and you suddenly know you are reading about life and death."-Howard Zinn 'The Weekend Girl and other stories is a compelling and poignant brew of wisdom, humor, and compassion."-Ronald Spatz, editor, Alaska Quarterly Review 'As Walt Whitman might have said: 'Who touches this book touches a [wo]man.'"-Bill Holm

Download or read book My Cat Ate Aliens written by Natalie Griffin, D.V.M. and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-03-15 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "So Much Fun! I kept wondering what the next exciting animal encounter would bring. Highly recommend My Cat Ate Aliens, A must-read for those who love animals and love the unexpected happenings they bring into our lives." ""Marty Becker DVM, "America's Veterinarian", Author of 25 pet/vet books, Nationally syndicated pet columnist, & Founder of FearFreePets.com "Dr. Griffin has written a humorous and heartwarming collection of stories for those who put faith and furry family members at the center of their lives. This is a wonderful book for those who find humor in pets and the strange animals they live with." ""Dr. Andy Roark, DVM MSc Her frantic voice hurried on," It's so horrible! I'm just worried about my cat, poor Princess Fluff!!! She's going to die of alien infestation if no one helps her!!"- My Cat Ate Aliens My Cat Ate Aliens and Other Humorous Tales in Veterinary Medicine is a collection of over 40 outrageous stories from the world of veterinary medicine. Dr. June B. French and her friends take you on a journey where they find themselves in the most unlikely scenarios, filled with surprising characters and twists no human could have foreseen. It all begins in a shelter, wherein they are faced with an impossible, heart-wrenching dilemma. From there, many more adventures are mapped out as you follow June into the land of dogs, cats, horses, alpacas, camels, horses, and even birds of all feathers (the scariest June has ever faced). You will also follow the journeys of June's beloved veterinary comrades, who detail their unexpected situations. These stories include a junkyard horse, a nudist colony, a bear and even a few mountain oysters. And you will also soon meet the furry friend that inspired this whole collection: the cat who ate aliens. These events are the unscripted trials of animal loving professionals in their everyday careers, with the greater mission to aid shelter medicine as well as finding the humor in the crazy situations they find themselves in. We do hope that you enjoy our stories! Author: Natalie Griffin, D.V.M. Contributions to this book by: Emily Peck Cindy Roberson Carrie Grace, DVM Tracy Jagocki, DVM Scott Richardson, DVM Michelle Richardson, DVM Rebecca Fratello, DVM D Pugh, DVM, MS, MAg DiplACT, ACVN, & ACVM Wendy Seesock VBSPCA Staff Reviews Derby Brackett (CEO): "Very easy to read - such fun stories. I love that you are sharing true and enriching, yet humorous experiences. I can't wait to share with my 10 year old grandson who is an animal lover too." Vikki Spruill (Director of Finance): "I keep My Cat Ate Aliens beside my bed for a quick chuckle every night before going to sleep. The stories are funny and heartwarming, a good way to end my day!" Nikki Shepperd (Retail & Sales Manager): "This book is definitely a page turner! I feel like I have a smile on my face while reading each short story and then once the story comes to fruition, the giggling really begins. I really love it!" Theresa Tsutsui (Customer Service Representative): "I really enjoyed reading My Cat Ate Aliens. Such a fun book and so relatable! I especially loved the story about the goat. "In Rut" I laughed out loud!" Jessica Lee (Customer Service Representative): "I love reading the book with my husband! It's both insightful into the veterinarian and shelter world and hilarious! I would highly recommend the book!" Maggie Henson (Customer Service Representative): "In general, all the stories from Dr. Griffin's days in vet school make me happy. My boyfriend's daughters love animals, particularly the 5 year old, and the examples of how hard and lonely, but incredibly rewarding school can be make me feel like if either of them decide to go the vet route, they will have a realistic expectation of what they will experience in school. Granted, at their ages they cannot quite read the book themselves just yet, but I believe they will enjoy it once they are ready..." S.C: "My Cat Ate Aliens" is a pleasant read that provides interesting, and lighthearted, insight into the veterinary work world. The writer's informal and personal style makes this an easy, fun read. I enjoyed the organization of the book into a variety of cleverly-titled short stories covering a wide range of animal clients.

Download or read book The Vet s Unexpected Houseguest written by Juliette Hyland and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2022-05-24 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Juliette Hyland’s latest Harlequin Medical Romance, risking your heart is always a daunting task, but it’s almost always worth it, especially when romance comes knocking on your front door… Her new colleague……is also her new roommate! Widowed workaholic Kit has dedicated her life to her patients. She’s determined to be the best vet in town and prove herself to those who’ve doubted her. But when Dr. August—aka her boss’s prodigal son—returns to help at the clinic, she’s faced with an unexpected and irresistible houseguest! August is a distraction Kit doesn’t need. Although he’s certainly one she wants! Can Kit take a risk on a rebel? From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.

Download or read book Animals Destiny written by Cisca Frank and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010-03 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paulette is ready to depart with her Labrador to spend the Christmas holidays in Barly. Upon arriving in her home town she spends her holidays searching for her dog who gets lost after a paper bomb is set off. Paulette embattles in a long search that leads her to face the tragic reality of stray dogs in southern Italy. Five intense days of search among packs of stray dogs and illegal kennels set in a city that thrives in wealth. A clash between civilization and pseudo emancipation.

Download or read book The Vet s Caribbean Fling written by Ann McIntosh and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2024-06-25 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Ann McIntosh’s latest Harlequin Medical Romance novel, join two vets on an idyllic Caribbean island as the chemistry between them skyrockets! SPARKS ARE FLYING IN PARADISE… Vet Mellie loves being in the Caribbean, where she can forget her ex’s betrayal and focus on work. But when her boss falls ill, she has to contend with the return of his estranged son, vet Delano. Though they initially clash, Mellie can’t ignore their chemistry. And since Delano doesn’t plan to stay long-term—this island holds too many bad memories—a fling might be just the answer! If they can keep their connection strictly surface level… From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.

Download or read book The Vet s Daughter written by Barbara Comyns and published by New York Review of Books. This book was released on 2003-04-30 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Vet's Daughter combines shocking realism with a visionary edge. The vet lives with his bedridden wife and shy daughter Alice in a sinister London suburb. He works constantly, captive to a strange private fury, and treats his family with brutality and contempt. After his wife's death, the vet takes up with a crass, needling woman who tries to refashion Alice in her own image. And yet as Alice retreats ever deeper into a dream world, she discovers an extraordinary secret power of her own. Harrowing and haunting, like an unexpected cross between Flannery O'Connor and Stephen King, The Vet's Daughter is a story of outraged innocence that culminates in a scene of appalling triumph.

Download or read book Sixty Five Years of Four Legged Friends written by Robert G. Smith and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-08-10 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I have tried many things in my working years: steel worker, sweeper sales, campground owner, auto salvage yard operator, owner of an air compressor sales and service company, and owner of a miscellaneous metals center. I retired and sold everything. A year into retirement I volunteered to help with a project at church and found myself agreeing to take on the church maintenance, which lasted for four years. I have always had a more than passing interest in the arts. Over the years Ive worked with wood, copper, iron, steel, and in my spare time I painted, mostly outdoor scenes with acrylics. Then I discovered glass etching. In my early years, the everyday work of providing for and raising a family didnt leave a lot of time for serious commitment to my artworks, but since my second retirement I have been able to fl y. Ive etched sixteen windows for St. Anthony Catholic Church, Brooksville, FL; ten windows for The Florida Medical Center, Springhill, FL; six doors for St. Thomas Catholic Church, Homosassa, FL. I have works in restaurants, attorneys offi ces and many homes including that of Architect Hal Lenox. My artworks can be viewed on my web site in completed custom projects and gallery at, www.artworksbyrobertgsmith.com

Download or read book Chasing Dreams The True Story of the Youngest Female Tevis Cup Champion written by Sanoma Blakeley and published by Santa Monica Press. This book was released on 2023-07-25 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chasing Dreams: The True Story of the Youngest Female Tevis Cup Champion is the incredible, action-packed memoir of Sanoma Blakeley’s 2019 Tevis Cup championship, won while riding her beloved horse Goober, and the tale of how she became the youngest woman to ever become a Tevis Cup champion. Beginning her endurance riding career at the age of seven, Blakeley writes about the years of training and teamwork required to win the most challenging and famous 100-mile horse race in the world aboard a horse she had originally acquired for free off of Craigslist. Blakeley places readers on the ride with her so that they can experience the thrill of the most exciting horse endurance race in existence. Blakeley and Goober survive narrow mountain trails winding through the Sierra-Nevadas, containing over 19,000 feet of elevation gain; three steep, grueling canyons; crossing the shoulder-high American River; riding at night with only the light of the moon to guide them; temperatures that soared over 115 degrees; and, most excitingly, the final neck-and-neck sprint to the finish against a four-time Tevis Cup champion and world class competitor after 100 miles of some of the most rugged mountain trails in the world. When Blakeley and Goober cross the finish line just a few feet ahead of their competition and Blakeley becomes the youngest woman in history to win the Tevis Cup, a lifetime of hard work that began when the author started training as a small child and who had long dreamed of winning the Tevis Cup was finally rewarded. Chasing Dreams contains action, heartwarming twists, and an epic ending that will leave readers in tears.

Download or read book Sit Stay Heal written by Mel Miskimen and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rowdy, reckless Seamus is the last dog you'd find in a training field. Instead of obediently retrieving, he stubbornly follows his heart, wherever it may lead. Mel Miskimen's heart is heavy. Her mom, the family rock, the provider of apple pies and stubborn fan of Brett Favre, just died. Even more, her curmudgeon of a father isn't really coping. How can Mel reconnect with an old man more interested in field dog training than discussing his feelings? Enter Seamus. The hapless black lab throws their grief into joyful disarray. Mel encourages her dad to mold Seamus into a champion retriever.. But as the seasons change, and memories follow, Mel realizes she must face her own fears, and that the road to Seamus's field trials might just heal them all. At turns hilarious and heart breaking, Sit Stay Heal will touch the souls of dog lovers everything, and speak to anyone seeking a way to connect with those they've lost.

Download or read book Sadie written by Robert (Bampa) Baker and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2023-09-29 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The journey for this book started with our Great Grandkids. When Sadie came to us from the breeder, she was 9 weeks old and a bundle of energy. We raised puppy’s before, but we were not the main characters in our puppy’s lives. Our children were. Because of this technical age we live in, we started making cell phone videos about raising a puppy at our age. Before long, our great grandkids started wanting to see more videos and that started their interest in “Sadie”. When we looked at those videos, we noticed Sadie was telling us her story about growing up a “Baker”. We decided to put pen to paper and write down what she was telling us. The result is this book.