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 Wonderdogs written by Katrina Warren and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2012 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TV vet Dr Katrina Warren, one of the country's most recognised and loved veterinarians, has teamed up with professional dog trainer Kelly Gill and the Wonderdogs -- Willow, Jordie, Jinx and Flynn. Wonderdogs teaches 20 fun tricks ranging from easy to advanced, and every trick is accompanied by straightforward step-by-step instructions and photographs. You'll find everything your dog wants to learn: from sitting, staying and fetching to dancing, spinning and spelling. Plus, there is a puppy guide to help set up your puppy for life. By learning the secrets to successfully training your pet, you'll strengthen the bond you both share. With love, patience and a few minutes a day you'll have your very own Wonderdog.

Download or read book Wonder Dogs written by Jordan Taylor and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Underdogs to Wonderdogs written by Paul Loeffler and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Capturing the rollercoaster ride of Fresno State's unlikely victory in the 2008 NCAA College World Series, this account tells their story through more than 200 color photographs, radio play-by-play excerpts, and comments from the players themselves. The Bulldogs, originally ranked 89th in the country, triumphed over elimination through six weeks of unprecedented upsets to become the lowest seed ever to win the NCAA baseball championship. Told in the unique style of the team's radio announcer, this is an exhilarating and inspirational tale of the metamorphosis from adversity into achievement.

Download or read book Wonderdog written by Inman Majors and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2004-11-03 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Wonderdog, Inman Majors brings us the unlikely Dev Degraw, son of the iconoclastic governor of the state and former child actor on the historically bad television drama "Bayou Dog." Dev inhabits Tuscaloosa, home of the University of Alabama, ferocious wiener dogs, butter-eating contests, jackleg lawyers, and one-eyed stalkers. It's in this funky Southern milieu that Dev moves among the denizens of Tuscaloosa's local watering holes, the political bigwigs of the state capital, and the sundry elements of B-movie Hollywood. As the story unfolds, Dev is trying his underachieving best to stay out of his father's heated bid for re-election, as well as a co-star's incomprehensible plans to organize a "Bayou Dog" cast reunion. Fortunately for the reader, his efforts to remain uninvolved in the political fray and as far away as possible from his TV alter ego are foiled by one comic entanglement after another: star-crossed love affairs, a halfhearted legal practice, and an ex-wife dating a male cheerleader. As he tries to rectify past glories with more recent foibles, we come to know the Dev who, knowingly or unknowingly, gets thrust upon a career path that will at last begin to define him. The result is a tour de force of American revelry. Written with verbal energy, lyricism, and a knife-sharp eye for comedic detail, Wonderdog is a hilarious Dr. Frankenstein concoction of Henry the IV, Kingsley Amis, and John Kennedy Toole. But Inman Majors has created a comedy all his own, one that springs from a love of human speech and compassion for the minor geniuses in the dusty corners of life. Here, with Wonderdog, Majors sets out to examine the comic vagaries of the human condition. What he ends up with is a wholly original work of fiction, breathing new life into the Southern comedy along the way.

Download or read book Bobbie the Wonder Dog A True Story written by Tricia Brown and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2016-04-12 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bob was an average-looking collie puppy in every way, except for his bobbed tail . . . and maybe that’s why the Brazier family named him Bob, or Bobbie. But he was average in no other way. In 1923, Bobbie joined Frank and Elizabeth Brazier for a cross-country drive from Silverton, Oregon, to Indiana, Frank’s home state, where they planned to visit family. During a stop in Indiana, Bobbie was chased off by loose dogs, and after a week of searching and placing newspaper ads, the broken-hearted Braziers had to give up and start the drive home. Six months to the day after he was lost in Indiana, a very thin Bobbie was spotted on a Silverton sidewalk, his coat matted, his paws raw from wear. Unbelievable as it seemed, the three-year-old dog had WALKED almost 2,800 miles to get back home. Though weak and tired, Bobbie went berserk with joy when he was reunited with his family, and from that day, all of their lives changed. In the weeks and months that followed, his story tore across the country in newspapers and even in a hardcover collection of pet stories. He was the main attraction at an Oregon home-builders convention in Portland, where thousands lined up to pet him, and he starred in a short feature film. Also, the Braziers eventually heard from people along Bobbie's homeward-bound route, places where he’d stopped long enough to recoup, and then he was gone again. These stories verified their thinking. Bobbie had done the impossible. When Bobbie died, he was buried in Portland, Oregon, by the Oregon Humane Society. Rin Tin-Tin was there to lay a wreath at his funeral, which was officiated by the mayor of Portland. This incredible story is all true, and the origins of Lassie Come Home are said to be traced to the story of Bob of Silverton, also known as Bobbie, the Wonder Dog, a Scotch collie mix.

Download or read book Wonder Dogs written by Linda Ashman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-02-28 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A look at all that dogs do for us from the extraordinary to the everyday, as told by a dog on a walk with his owner"--

Download or read book Wonderdog written by Inman Majors and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A sharp and hilarious novel." BOOKLIST With Wonderdog, Inman Majors brings us the unlikely Dev Degraw, son of the iconoclastic governor of the state and former child actor on the historically bad television drama "Bayou Dog." Dev inhabits Tuscaloosa, home of the University of Alabama, ferocious wiener dogs, butter-eating contests, jackleg lawyers, and one-eyed stalkers. It's in this funky Southern milieu that Dev moves among the denizens of Tuscaloosa's local watering holes, the political bigwigs of the state capital, and the sundry elements of B-movie Hollywood. As the story unfolds, Dev is trying his underachieving best to stay out of his father's heated bid for re-election, as well as a co-star's incomprehensible plans to organize a "Bayou Dog" cast reunion. Fortunately for the reader, his efforts to remain uninvolved in the political fray and as far away as possible from his TV alter ego are foiled by one comic entanglement after another: star-crossed love affairs, a halfhearted legal practice, and an ex-wife dating a male cheerleader. As he tries to rectify past glories with more recent foibles, we come to know the Dev who, knowingly or unknowingly, gets thrust upon a career path that will at last begin to define him. The result is a tour de force of American revelry. Written with verbal energy, lyricism, and a knife-sharp eye for comedic detail, Wonderdog is a hilarious Dr. Frankenstein concoction of Henry the IV, Kingsley Amis, and John Kennedy Toole. But Inman Majors has created a comedy all his own, one that springs from a love of human speech and compassion for the minor geniuses in the dusty corners of life. Here, with Wonderdog, Majors sets out to examine the comic vagaries of the human condition. What he ends up with is a wholly original work of fiction, breathing new life into the Southern comedy along the way. "Uniquely entertaining." THE SEATTLE TIMES "Irreverent, hilarious, reportorial...Majors does it all." KNOXVILLE NEWS SENTINEL "Majors scores big points with his cast of friendly eccentrics, zingy dialogue and a plot that wanders across the Southern landscape like a crazed raccoon chased by a pack of dogs with tin cans tied to their tails." THE ATLANTA-JOURNAL CONSTITUTION "Well, it's about time. After so many dust jackets heralding the arrival of yet another..."gritty" Southern writer, there's finally, finally, a true, honest-to-God new voice on the scene." NASHVILLE SCENE "High marks for humor and originality." INSIDE BAY AREA "If (Barry) Hannah is Southern Fiction's Howlin' Wolf, then Majors may well prove to be its B.B. King...Quick-witted and irreverent." PLANET WEEKLY "Wonderdog reads as if narrated by the ne'er-do-well, incorrigible, and brilliant wastrel cousin of Walker Percy's Binx Bolling. This book's a hell of a read." BRAD WATSON "Wonderdog reads like Charles Portis cross-pollinated with Barry Hannah." WILLIAM GAY

Download or read book Wonder Dogs written by Ben Holt and published by Summersdale. This book was released on 2022-04-14 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life isn’t perfect, but dogs certainly make it better Meet the incredible dogs in this inspiring collection of true stories, championing the often underestimated role of man’s best friend Daisy, the tiny Dachshund who put her life on the line to save her humans from a bear. Charco, the veteran sniffer dog who has saved countless human lives, and yet still keeps his tail wagging. Delta, the dog who died trying to protect her young owner from a volcano – after already having saved his life three times. It’s a truth universally acknowledged that dogs are pretty great. But when it comes to facing peril, these loyal creatures always seem willing to step up to the mark and become true doggy heroes. Whether they’re saving humans from dangerous people or situations, helping the sick, fighting crime or just following their animal instincts to do good, the true stories featured in this expanded and updated collection prove that dogs aren’t just man’s best friend – they’re also inspirational, courageous and selfless companions to us all.

Download or read book The Adventures of Sammy the Wonder Dachshund written by Jonathan D. Miller and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Journey back in time for a look at Sammy's Family Tree. From early cave dachshund Ugga Ugga Bark Bark to a modern-day computer whiz, you'll meet incredible inventors, brave heroes, and even an artist who have paved the way for Sammy, inspiring him to be the dachshund that he is today!"--Front flap of jacket.

Download or read book Dogs with Jobs written by Merrily Weisbord and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2000 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the creators of the upcoming PBS television series special of the same name, Dogs with Jobs is a charming, fascinating, fully illustrated volume of the world's most amazing working dogs--the ultimate gift for dog lovers. Three 8-page color photo inserts.

Download or read book Wonderdog written by Jules Howard and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-11-01 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A celebration of dogs, the scientists who've lived alongside them, and how canines have been key to advancements in science for the betterment of all species. Almost everywhere there are humans on planet Earth, there are dogs. But what do dogs know and understand of the world? Do their emotions feel like our own? Do they love like we do? What do they think of us? Since our alliance first began on the hunt and on the farm, our relationship with dogs has evolved considerably. And with domestic dog population rising twenty per cent in the last decade alone, it is a bond that will continue to evolve. In order to gauge where our relationship with dogs goes from here, author and zoologist Jules Howard takes a look at the historical paths we have trod together, and at the many scientists before him who turned their analytic eye on their own four-legged companions. Charles Darwin and his contemporaries toyed with dog sign language and made special puzzle boxes and elaborate sniff tests using old socks. Later, the same questions drove Pavlov and Pasteur to unspeakable cruelty in their search for knowledge. Since then, leagues of psychologists and animal behaviourists have built upon the study of dogs and their much-improved methods have fetched increasingly important results: dogs have episodic memory similar to ours; they recognise themselves as individuals; and, in addition to their expert sense of smell, dogs’ noses can even detect thermal radiation. With the help of vets, ethologists, neurologists, historians and, naturally, his own dogs, Wonderdog reveals the study of dogs to be key in the advancement of compassion in scientific research, and crucial to making life on Earth better for all species.

Download or read book The Adventures of Guh the Wonderdog written by Brittney Hall and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2016-11-29 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Adventures of Guh the Wonderdog : Guh Meets His Family by Brittney Hall Based on author Brittney Hall’s family dog George, The Adventures of Guh the Wonderdog is a heartwarming series of love, friendship and laughter. In Guh Meets His Family, readers are first introduced to Guh, and the story how he got his name as well as his forever home. Hall’s dog George is an English Shepherd, a breed that is not recognized by the Kennel Club and very few people are aware of this type. They make great family dogs; as natural protectors and herders of livestock, they are able to transfer this sense of duty and love to their families. Hall and her family has always joked that George is a wonderdog and the fun police. It is as though he thinks he is helping in situations, but actually makes them worse, as many of us humans do. Hall wants the children reading this to laugh with Guh, and be able to relate to the child in the story. She also hopes that adults will enjoy reading it to their kids, and that the book will create enough intrigue as to what adventures and misadventures Guh will get into next.

Download or read book Wonder Dogs Deluxe Notecards written by Laura Ljungkvist and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2002-02 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Wonderdog written by Katrina Warren and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australian TV vet, Katrina Warren, and her chocolate brown border collie, Toby, have been a team since 1995. During this time, viewers of Dr Harry's Practise have commented on how clever Toby is. In this book, Katrina reveals the secrets to teaching Toby his tricks.

Download or read book A Dog Walks Into a Bar written by Joanne O'Sullivan and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Howl with laughter at dozens of the very best dog jokes ever collected--and made even funnier by the comic color illustrations that enliven every spread. Eleven hilarious sections capture every facet of canine humor: A Dog Walks into a Bar, Wonderdogs & Underdogs, Good Breeding, Dogs Gone Postal, Doggy Haiku; Man’s Best Friend, Cat’s Worst Enemy; Shaggy Dog Stories, Fetching Follies, Doggie Limericks, Puppy Love, and Kibbles & Bits.With its unbeatable subject matter, attractive package, and great price, it makes a terrific gift for all of Fido’s fans.

Download or read book The Millionaires written by Inman Majors and published by SIU Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This brilliant novel of new money and old manners introduces the Cole brothers, charismatic country boys with more money than God. The quiet center of the story is Mike Teague, the Coles' advisor, who knows all the family's secrets.