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Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Domestic animals & pets > Dogs > General
Christened "charming" and "winning" by the "Washington Post "and
"touching" by "Publishers Weekly, "celebrated author Monica
Holloway's deeply moving memoir shares the unforgettable story of
an extraordinary little boy and the irresistible puppy who
transformed his life.
The day Monica Holloway learns that her lovable, brilliant
three-year-old son has autism spectrum disorder, she takes him to
buy an aquarium. But what Wills really wants is a puppy, and from
the moment Cowboy Carol Lawrence, an overeager and affectionate
golden retriever, joins the family, Monica watches as her cautious
son steps a little farther into the world.
With his new "sister" Cowboy by his side, Wills finds the courage
to invite kids over for playdates, conquer his debilitating fear of
water, and finally sleep in his own bed with the puppy's paws
draped across his small chest. And when Cowboy turns out to need
her new family as much as they need her, they discover just how
much she has taught them about devotion, loyalty, and never giving
up.
Sometimes it's what you don't know to hope for that saves you. For
Monica and Wills, salvation came in the form of a puppy with pale
blond fur, chocolate brown eyes, a fondness for chewing the crotch
out of underpants, and a limitless capacity for love.
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My Name is Beau
(Hardcover)
Barbara Brustman; Illustrated by Barbara Brustman
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Discovery Miles 6 290
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This is the only book of its kind. It is packed with stunning
photography and is beautifully designed. With humour and specific
information about the pubs along each walk, this book will appeal
to those planning their holidays or planning a day trip. The
simplicity of the guides and mapscaters for all and will appeal to
anyone living in, or intending to visit the Anglesey and Lleyn
Peninsula region. Attractive and cleverly structured, this
guidebook gives dog walkers access to 15 pubs and 15 great walks in
the Anglesey & Lleyn Peninsula area. With clear information, an
introduction for each walk, and simple, easy-to read maps. This
beautiful book will appeal to all who want to venture out into the
countryside with their dogs. The walks have no stiles ensuring a
hassle free walk for both dog and owner.
What is it that dogs have done to earn the title of "man's best
friend"? And more broadly, how have all of our furry, feathered,
and four-legged brethren managed to enrich our lives? Why do we
love them? What can we learn from them? And why is it so difficult
to say goodbye? Join B.J. Hollars as he attempts to find
out-beginning with an ancient dog cemetery in Ashkelon, Israel, and
moving to the present day. Hollars's firsthand reports recount a
range of stories: the arduous existence of a shelter officer, a
woman's relentless attempt to found a senior-dog adoption facility,
a family's struggle to create a one-of-a-kind orthotic for its
bulldog, and the particular bond between a blind woman and her
Seeing Eye dog. The book culminates with Hollars's own
cross-country journey to Hartsdale Pet Cemetery-the country's
largest and oldest pet cemetery-to begin the long-overdue process
of laying his own childhood dog to rest. Through these stories,
Hollars reveals much about our pets but even more about the humans
who share their lives, providing a much-needed reminder that the
world would be a better place if we took a few cues from man's best
friends.
There may be a town called Santa Catalina, but the one in this book
is creation of the author. What is real and happens all over the
world is the problem of dogs living on the street. They, like human
beings, suffer and their life is a bit similar to the homeless
people. This is not a beautiful picture and many turn to look the
other way as if not looking would avoid feelings of remorse for not
trying to help them. The truth is that many problems could be
prevented if we all worked together to help those beings that, for
various reasons, end up living without a roof over their heads. We
all try to live a life without hardship, however there are many
reasons that lead us to failure and we use all necessary means to
not fall too low. But dogs, after being domesticated and living for
many years with human beings, have learned to depend on them for
survival and deserve to live with respect.
A fabulously funny picture book, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, the
superstar illustrator of The Gruffalo and Zog.Each night, a
farmer's chickens get gobbled up by a cunning fox. When the farmer
has finally had enough, he decides the culprit must be found - and
tasks his loyal dog with catching the chicken thief. Poor Dog
searches and waits to no avail. And when Dog asks for help, things
just get worse! Pig falls asleep, Sheep is too scared...who will
help Dog catch the thief, and how? Tuck into this hilarious tale,
illustrated by the one and only Axel Scheffler, written by Chantal
de Marolles. A joyful clash of wits to be enjoyed again and again.
Every spread features gorgeous original artwork by Axel Scheffler
with lots of enjoyable details for families to spot togetherAxel
Scheffler is the illustrator of a whole host of beloved classic
children's books such as Stick Man and Room on the BroomFeaturing a
lively translation of Chantal de Marolles' original text by Alison
Green, author of Kind
The Borzoi - A Complete Anthology of the Dog gathers together all
the best early writing on the breed from our library of scarce,
out-of-print antiquarian books and documents and reprints it in a
quality, modern edition. This anthology includes chapters taken
from a comprehensive range of books, many of them now rare and much
sought-after works, all of them written by renowned breed experts
of their day. These books are treasure troves of information about
the breed - The physical points, temperaments, and special
abilities are given; celebrated dogs are discussed and pictured;
and the history of the breed and pedigrees of famous champions are
also provided. The contents were well illustrated with numerous
photographs of leading and famous dogs of that era and these are
all reproduced to the highest quality. Books used include: My Dog
And I by H. W. Huntington (1897), Dogs Of The World by Arthur
Craven (1931), Hutchinson's Dog Encyclopaedia by Walter Hutchinson
(1935) and many others.
The Bloodhound - A Complete Anthology of the Dog gathers together
all the best early writing on the breed from our library of scarce,
out-of-print antiquarian books and documents and reprints it in a
quality, modern edition. This anthology includes chapters taken
from a comprehensive range of books, many of them now rare and much
sought-after works, all of them written by renowned breed experts
of their day. These books are treasure troves of information about
the breed - The physical points, temperaments, and special
abilities are given; celebrated dogs are discussed and pictured;
and the history of the breed and pedigrees of famous champions are
also provided. The contents were well illustrated with numerous
photographs of leading and famous dogs of that era and these are
all reproduced to the highest quality. Books used include: My Dog
And I by H. W. Huntington (1897), Dogs Of The World by Arthur
Craven (1931), Hutchinson's Dog Encyclopaedia by Walter Hutchinson
(1935) and many others.
The Black and Tan Terrier - A Complete Anthology of the Dog gathers
together all the best early writing on the breed from our library
of scarce, out-of-print antiquarian books and documents and
reprints it in a quality, modern edition. This anthology includes
chapters taken from a comprehensive range of books, many of them
now rare and much sought-after works, all of them written by
renowned breed experts of their day. These books are treasure
troves of information about the breed - The physical points,
temperaments, and special abilities are given; celebrated dogs are
discussed and pictured; and the history of the breed and pedigrees
of famous champions are also provided. The contents were well
illustrated with numerous photographs of leading and famous dogs of
that era and these are all reproduced to the highest quality. Books
used include: My Dog And I by H. W. Huntington (1897), Dogs Of The
World by Arthur Craven (1931), About Our Dogs by A..Croxton Smith
(1931) and many others.
Inspired by the 1910 bestseller Where's Master? Muick is the
Queen's loyal corgi. Loving, attentive, but with an occasional
tendency to nip ankles. But Muick can't find his Queen. The
courtiers won't let him into the bedroom. The corgi handlers won't
explain what is happening. Why are all the family suddenly here?
Muick gives his own account of events and travels through his grief
from Scotland to the funeral as he seeks to make sense of his loss
and find a future beyond. Funny, touching and hopeful, Where's
Ma'am is the story of the loss of a friendship like no other and
the brave journey back to love and happiness. Illustrated
throughout with black and white line drawings, meet the wonderful
friends that help a small dog to overcome his biggest challenge.
The Bedlington Terrier - A Complete Anthology of the Dog gathers
together all the best early writing on the breed from our library
of scarce, out-of-print antiquarian books and documents and
reprints it in a quality, modern edition. This anthology includes
chapters taken from a comprehensive range of books, many of them
now rare and much sought-after works, all of them written by
renowned breed experts of their day. These books are treasure
troves of information about the breed - The physical points,
temperaments, and special abilities are given; celebrated dogs are
discussed and pictured; and the history of the breed and pedigrees
of famous champions are also provided. The contents were well
illustrated with numerous photographs of leading and famous dogs of
that era and these are all reproduced to the highest quality. Books
used include: My Dog And I by H. W. Huntington (1897), Dogs Of The
World by Arthur Craven (1931), Hutchinson's Dog Encyclopaedia by
Walter Hutchinson (1935) and many others.
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Nino
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Luis Herrera
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R733
Discovery Miles 7 330
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