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Skye
(Paperback)
Kate Ripley
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R235
Discovery Miles 2 350
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Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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Follow the story of a dog named Skye, who really was found in a
skip and after many adventures, her return home after six years.
This heart warming true tale is a tribute to the power hope, and of
the microchip!
A vibrantly illustrated collection of cat-related proverbs and idioms
collected from around the world—by the New York Times bestselling
author of Tiny But Mighty and Cats of the World, beloved by millions
online as the Kitten Lady.
There’s more than one way to get the job done, or as they say in
Finland, “There are many ways, said Grandma, while wiping the table
with a cat. . . .”
In this charming, gift-worthy collection, renowned kitten rescuer,
humane educator, and author Hannah Shaw shares 60 feline-focused
phrases gathered during her worldwide travels as an animal advocate.
Perfect for cat lovers, language nerds, and avid travelers, Cat Got
Your Tongue? presents each saying in its native language along with an
English translation, a simple explanation of its meaning and use, and a
delightful illustration by New Yorker cartoonist Sophie Lucido Johnson.
For example:
• Portuguese: “Quem não tem cão caça com gato” or “One who has no dog
hunts with a cat” (we must make do with the resources we have).
• Yiddish: “Vern zol fun dir a blintshik, un di kats zol dikh khapn,”
or “May you turn into a blintz and be snatched by a cat” (a curse
expressing ill will).
• Dutch: “De kat op het spek binden,” or “tie the cat to the bacon” (to
forbid something that’s very tempting, like kids with a cookie jar).
Featuring proverbs from India, France, China, Malaysia, Türkiye,
Holland, and many more—in languages from Arabic to Spanish—this
enchanting little book reveals the central role that cats play in
cultures everywhere, whether to impart a wise piece of advice, insult a
rude neighbor, or as they say in Romania, to “look like the cat at a
calendar” (appear very confused).
Everybody knows Albert is clumsy, but can he go to Magic School
without anything going wronga |.? Albert and his brothers and
sisters were born in July 2015. Buster was rescued in February
2018. A percentage of the sales will be going to an Animal charity.
An unforgettable memoir about a life of adventure in the great outdoors and the power of a dog's transformative love.
A tiny ad in a local newspaper catches Cédric Sapin-Defour’s eye: a litter of Bernese Mountain Dog puppies need homes. A lonely, single, sports teacher and mountain climber in the French Alps, Cédric visits the dogs and immediately falls for the puppy with a blue collar.
Named Ubac, French for the north side of the mountain – the rainy, cloudy slope – the puppy quickly upends Cédric’s life. They go on hikes together, taking to the hills and exploring, forging a bond that brings joy and a sense of fulfilment and adventure. They brave the world together, hate to be apart, crave the mountains and the natural world; they protect each other.
Over the course of thirteen years, their pack expands to include Mathilde, Cédric’s wife, and more dogs. Ubac and Me is an intimate meditation on a joyous life lived too fast, the aching pain of separation, and the transformative effect of unconditional love.
Ubac and Me has been a word-of-mouth sensation, selling over half a million copies in France.
"Feel-good, laugh out loud funny, yet also deeply moving..." "The
way Grace has written about her mental health issues and woven it
around the story is inspirational and will strike a chord with many
readers" The comical tales of a new mum on her journey from
post-natal depression to the dawning of her self-worth as she
discovers adventure, friendship and the healing power of horses.
Join Grace as she battles her negative thought patterns and fears
amongst a backdrop of eccentric characters, pampered farm animals
and the glorious Yorkshire countryside. Wisdom comes from
unexpected sources leading Grace to a psychological and spiritual
awakening of the true meaning of motherhood. While an elderly,
opinionated pony teaches her how to love her daughter, a scary
young sports horse teaches her how to relax and enjoy life again.
Just watch out for the goats... For fans of James Herriot and Ruby
Ferguson's Jill books, The Yard is a hilarious and heart-warming,
joy to read.
Well-loved vet Dr Roy Aronson shares some of his weirdest and most
wonderful experiences with domestic pets and wild animals. From
treating a rhino that ran head first into a zoo wall to
sidestepping the fierce fangs of a so-called wolf dog, he remains
committed to healing his patients. He relies on years of
experience, gut instinct and when necessary, he'll even call in the
help of medical doctors.
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Gleason's Horse Book
- the Only Authorized Work by America's King of Horse Tamers, Comprising History, Breeding, Training, Breaking, Buying, Feeding, Grooming, Shoeing, Doctoring, Telling Age, and General Care of the Horse
(Paperback)
Oscar Rudolph Gleason
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R640
Discovery Miles 6 400
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Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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