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The thrilling story of the conservationist who pioneered the use of dogs in combating poachers in South Africa’s game reserves.
One of Conraad’s first brushes with the reality of life at the frontline of conservation was when he shot the leader of a poaching gang in Windy Ridge game reserve in his teens. Much of Con’s work involving dogs is a continuous struggle against industrial-scale bushmeat poachers, an even greater threat to wildlife than rhino horn poachers as the overburdened courts seem interested only in endangered species. He also works to catch poachers of critically endangered pangolins, the most trafficked animal in the world. Con decided to use his almost telepathic rapport with dogs to tackle the poaching crisis sweeping South Africa.
His first anti-poaching dog, a Weimaraner named Zingela, became an inseparable companion. Zingela saved Conraad’s life on numerous occasions – once when Conraad was about to be assassinated by two fellow rangers hired by poachers.
Con’s story is an epic of modern-day African wildlife conservation, spiced with adventure, courage and romance.
THE SEQUEL TO THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER MURDER BEFORE
EVENSONG CANON DANIEL CLEMENT IS BACK... 'Champton joins St Mary
Mead and Midsomer in the great atlas of fictional English villages
where the crimes are as dastardly as the residents delightful'
DAMIAN BARR It's been a few months since murder tore apart the
community of Champton apart. As Canon Daniel Clement tries to
steady his flock, the parish is joined with Upper and Lower
Badsaddle, bringing a new tide of unwanted change. But church
politics soon become the least of Daniel's problems. His mother -
headstrong, fearless Audrey - is obviously up to something,
something she is determined to keep from him. And she is not the
only one. And then all hell breaks loose when murder returns to
Champton in the form of a shocking ritualistic killing...
THE INSTANTLY ICONIC NO. 1 BESTSELLER 'Devotees of Midsomer Murders
and Agatha Christie's Miss Marple stories will feel most at home
here' Guardian 'I've been waiting for a novel with vicars, rude old
ladies, murder and sausage dogs... et voila!' Dawn French 'Cosy
crime with a cutting edge' Telegraph 'Whodunnit fans can give
praise and rejoice' Ian Rankin 'Charming and funny' Observer Even
better than I knew it would be' India Knight 'Quintessentially
English' Sunday Express 'An absolute joy' Adam Kay ''Wry, tongue-in
cheek and whimsical' Daily Mail 'Glorious' Robert Webb 'Beautifully
written, charming, funny, intelligent and mordant too' Sunday Times
'Pitch perfect' Philip Pullman 'A cunning whodunnit' Daily Express
Canon Daniel Clement is Rector of Champton, where he lives
alongside his widowed mother - opinionated, fearless,
ever-so-slightly annoying Audrey - and his two dachshunds, Cosmo
and Hilda. When Daniel announces a plan to install a lavatory in
the church, the parish is suddenly (and unexpectedly) divided: as
lines are drawn, long-buried secrets come dangerously close to
destroying the apparent calm of the village. And then Anthony
Bowness - cousin to Bernard de Floures, patron of Champton - is
found dead at the back of the church. As the police moves in and
the bodies start piling up, Daniel is the only one who can try and
keep his community together... and catch a killer.
Dog lovers will go barking wild for this addition to the popular
Edward's Menagerie series, with 65 beginner-friendly patterns for
crocheting adorable pups.
Bring your favorite four-legged friends to life with these 65 crochet
patterns for everything from elegant Afghan hounds to oh-so-cute
schnauzers and including crossbreeds like the puggle and the cockapoo.
They're so easy to make with step-by-step instructions and charming
full-color photography that showcases the completed crocheted projects.
In addition, author Kerry Lord shows you how to customize each pattern
so that you can capture your own beloved canine companion – whatever
breed it is.
Includes a new section on clicker training.
25 postcards featuring artwork from The Book of Dog Poems
illustrated by Sarah Maycock. Features the canine companions
inspired by the poems of William Wordsworth, Rudyard Kipling, Emily
Dickinson and Thomas Hardy among others, alongside short quotations
from the works on the back. Beautifully packaged in a paperback
case. Each card has space on the back for your personal message.
Everyone's favourite greedy and selfish pug is sent to obedience
school in this hilarious picture book from bestselling
author-illustrator, Aaron Blabey! Pig was a pug and I'm sorry to
say, after years of his antics it was now time to pay. Pig's bad
behaviour has finally caught up with him - it's time for obedience
school! Can this terrible pug ever be tamed? Not if he can help
it... Filled with Aaron Blabey's signature rhyming text and
unforgettable illustrations! Perfect for fans of the previous books
in the series: Pig the Pug, Pig the Winner, Pig the Elf, Pig the
Star, Pig the Fibber, Pig the Stinker, Pig the Tourist, Pig the
Slob and Pig the Monster
A fiercely original verse novel for middle-grade readers and beyond
from Zana Fraillon, the Carnegie Award-shortlisted author of The
Bone Sparrow. 'Tender and gritty' THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
'Beautifully written ... ambitious and absorbing' BOOKS +
PUBLISHING Scruffity is born into the harsh, grey world of a puppy
farm, taken from his Mama. What he yearns for most is Family. Just
as his chances of adoption grow dangerously thin, Scruffity is set
free by a boy as unwanted and lonely as he is. Outside, Scruffity
learns all about The Way of Dog - to dig, howl and, most of all, to
love. But when tragedy strikes, Scruffity is suddenly all alone
again. How does a dog find his way home when he never had one to
begin with? A heartfelt, wondefully written and totally compelling
story of love and belonging Told through the eyes of a young pup,
Scruffity, who will tug at your heartstrings Themes of friendship,
loss and hope are woven through a gripping narrative Stunning
illustrations by Sean Buckingham
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.
Mario Cesare wrote about his life as a game ranger in his memoir Man-eaters, Mambas and Marula Madness. Through these stories his readers have come to know and love, Shilo, a dog in a million and the love of Mario’s life.
Though Mario is a game ranger and conservationist, this is not just another “40 years as a game ranger” type of book. It is the story of an adventurous life - spanning both pre- and post-1994 Southern Africa – which is interwoven with the tale of an intense, loving 14-year relationship between himself and his dog Shilo.
This relationship between man and dog was clearly meant to be from the day Mario first took the tiny newborn pup into his hands. It has lasted through innumerable adventures of duck-hunt and killer crocodile, wounded buffalo, lion, leopard and poacher.
The Man with the Black Dog is permeated by the same love and empathy that made Jock of the Bushveld such a classic and it is also, of course, a very South African story. Never before has the story of a man and his dog revealed so much of the flavour of life in such an exquisite wild location and, though over a century has passed since the transport wagons carved their trails to and from Delagoa Bay, the scent evoked of dust and rain remains the same and the grey ghosts of kudu and elephant still melt into the bush.
Mario Cesare’s career has taken him, and Shilo, from Timbavati and Mala Mala to Olifants River and beyond – and he delights in sharing his good fortune.
"... Any dog devotee will put it right on their coffee table the
second they open it." -Christina Vercelletto, CNN Underscored "...a
magnificent collection of photos of animals looking sweet,
innocent, thoughtful, tender and sublime." -Dave Johnson, Forbes
What makes dogs so unique? They are the only species that favour
the company of humans over their own kind. A dog looks at us with a
deep understanding and empathy perhaps greater than our own. In
this charming book of dog photography, Vincent Lagrange records
this treasured intimacy with our four-legged friends. Applying the
techniques of portrait photography, which he learned in his youth
at his father Marc Lagrange's studio, he captures our canine
counterparts in crisp, perfectly illuminated pictures that allow
their own soulful personalities to shine through. Text in English
and German.
The book to own if you want to know EXACTLY what your dog is
thinking - and why your dog sometimes behaves strangely. Martin
'The Dog Man' McKenna translates the language of dog and shares
simple, ingenious ways to improve your dog's behaviour. After
helping thousands of people improve their dogs' behaviour, Martin
'the Dog Man' McKenna believes the real problem is the same as it's
always been - despite centuries of sharing our lives with each
other, we humans still can't truly understand or communicate with
dogs. this book will change that. WHAt'S YOUR DOG tELLING YOU?
reveals exactly what your dog is thinking when he jumps up on you
when you get home from work (it's not always because he's happy to
see you), why he licks you all the time (it's a form of
domination), why he sometimes blinks a lot (he's nervous), along
with many other dog behaviours. Whatever your dog's age, breed or
personality, you'll discover at last why your dog sometimes behaves
strangely. Now you'll find out what your dog is trying so
desperately to tell you! Along the way, you'll learn simple and
ingenious ways to improve your dog's behaviour and solve problems
quickly - sometimes within minutes. Even better, you'll
effortlessly learn the international language of dog. By the time
you reach the last page, you'll be astounded by all the new things
you have learned to say fluently in dog language - not just to your
own dog, but to every dog you meet!
"The Divinity of Dogs" is about the moments we learn something
profound about life from an experience with a dog. In this
inspiring collection of true dog stories, you'll hear dramatic
firsthand accounts from people whose lives have been transformed by
a dog's love. From everyday blessings to lifealtering miracles,
these stories confirm what many of us have always known: dogs are
the ultimate gift, sent here to help us on our journey.
You'll meet Mazie, the Lab who was rescued from a shelter only to
return the favor by rescuing her new family; Luna, the Retriever
who pulled her person to safety after she collapsed in a field;
Little Bit, the Chihuahua who detected cancer in her owner's
breast; Emma, the Rottweiler who stopped a troubled man from taking
his life; Bo, the Boxer who helped comfort a mother after the loss
of her son; and other amazing, heroic dogs you'll never forget.
Filled with heartwarming anecdotes, adorable dog photos, and the
author's moving personal story, The Divinity of Dogs reminds us
that we're not alone and will always have joy in our lives as long
as we have dogs by our sides.
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