Pets in Science & Nature & Nonfiction eBooks

And a Dog Called Fig

Solitude, Connection, the Writing Life

by Helen Humphreys ...

And a Dog Called Fig is the story of one writer's life with dogs (including a frisky new puppy), how they are uniquely ideal companions for building a creative life, and some delightful tales about dogs and their famous writersInto my writer's isolation will come a dog, to sit beside my chair or to lie on the couch while I work, to force me outside for a walk, and suddenly, although still lonely, ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

And a Dog Called Fig is the story of one writer's life with dogs (including a frisky new puppy), how they are uniquely ideal companions for building a creative life, and some delightful tales about dogs and their famous writersInto my writer's isolation will come a dog, to sit beside my chair or to lie on the couch while I work, to force me outside for a walk, and suddenly, although still lonely,
... Read more
The Best Dog in the World

Essays on Love

by Alice Hoffman, Isabel Allende, Chris Bohjalian, Bonnie Garmus, Emily Henry, Ann Leary, Tova Mirvis, Jodi Picoult, Elizabeth Strout, Amy Tan, Adriana Trigiani, Nick Trout, Paul Yoon, Laura Zigman, Roxane Gay ...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Fourteen beloved authors celebrate the life-changing bond with their canine companions in this heartwarming essay collection edited by New York Times bestselling author and lifelong dog lover Alice Hoffman.Anyone who has ever been fortunate enough to share their life with a dog knows the experience is both profound and transformative. Here, in this charming collection ... Read more

$12.99 USD

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Fourteen beloved authors celebrate the life-changing bond with their canine companions in this heartwarming essay collection edited by New York Times bestselling author and lifelong dog lover Alice Hoffman.Anyone who has ever been fortunate enough to share their life with a dog knows the experience is both profound and transformative. Here, in this charming collection
... Read more
On Cats

An Anthology

A PERFECT GIFT FOR CAT LOVERS: Ernest Hemingway, Frida Khalo, Ursula K. Le Guin, and others offer a beautiful ode to feline companions in this collection of writings introduced by Margaret Atwood.For centuries, cats have been worshipped, adored and mistrusted in equal measure.In these pages, writers reflect on the curious feline qualities that inspire such devotion in their owners, even when it ... Read more

$11.99 USD

A PERFECT GIFT FOR CAT LOVERS: Ernest Hemingway, Frida Khalo, Ursula K. Le Guin, and others offer a beautiful ode to feline companions in this collection of writings introduced by Margaret Atwood.For centuries, cats have been worshipped, adored and mistrusted in equal measure.In these pages, writers reflect on the curious feline qualities that inspire such devotion in their owners, even when it
... Read more
Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I’ve Cried About

A Memoir

by Isabel Klee ...

THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!From the social media superstar behind @SimonSits, Isabel Klee—known for her heartwarming tales of dog rescue—comes an utterly winning memoir about a twentysomething woman’s search for true love in New York City and the dogs who helped her find it.A Jersey girl by birth, Isabel Klee had always wanted to live in New York City. At age 20, she got her chance, ... Read more

$14.99 USD

THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!From the social media superstar behind @SimonSits, Isabel Klee—known for her heartwarming tales of dog rescue—comes an utterly winning memoir about a twentysomething woman’s search for true love in New York City and the dogs who helped her find it.A Jersey girl by birth, Isabel Klee had always wanted to live in New York City. At age 20, she got her chance,
... Read more
Feline Philosophy

Cats and the Meaning of Life

by John Gray ...

The author of Straw Dogs, famous for his provocative critiques of scientific hubris and the delusions of progress and humanism, turns his attention to cats—and what they reveal about humans' torturous relationship to the world and to themselves.The history of philosophy has been a predictably tragic or comical succession of palliatives for human disquiet. Thinkers from Spinoza to Berdyaev have ... Read more

$9.99 USD

The author of Straw Dogs, famous for his provocative critiques of scientific hubris and the delusions of progress and humanism, turns his attention to cats—and what they reveal about humans' torturous relationship to the world and to themselves.The history of philosophy has been a predictably tragic or comical succession of palliatives for human disquiet. Thinkers from Spinoza to Berdyaev have
... Read more
On Cats

by Charles Bukowski ...

“Acclaimed writer Charles Bukowski turns his signature eye on the world of felines. A series of essays and poems all about cats, Bukowski’s classic funny and frank tone becomes, at times, even endearing as he explores and honors the majestic creatures and our relationship with them.” —BustleFelines touched a vulnerable spot in the unfathomable soul of Charles Bukowski, the Dirty Old Man of ... Read more

$6.99 USD

“Acclaimed writer Charles Bukowski turns his signature eye on the world of felines. A series of essays and poems all about cats, Bukowski’s classic funny and frank tone becomes, at times, even endearing as he explores and honors the majestic creatures and our relationship with them.” —BustleFelines touched a vulnerable spot in the unfathomable soul of Charles Bukowski, the Dirty Old Man of
... Read more
A Street Cat Named Bob

And How He Saved My Life

by James Bowen ...

The Instant New York Times bestseller! A Street Cat Named Bob is now a major motion picture, the film’s all-star cast includes Luke Treadway (Unbroken, Clash of the Titans), Joanne Froggatt (Downton Abbey), and Ruta Gedmintas (The Borgias).James is a street musician struggling to make ends meet.Bob is a stray cat looking for somewhere warm to sleep.When James and Bob meet, they forge a never-to-be ... Read more

$12.99 USD

The Instant New York Times bestseller! A Street Cat Named Bob is now a major motion picture, the film’s all-star cast includes Luke Treadway (Unbroken, Clash of the Titans), Joanne Froggatt (Downton Abbey), and Ruta Gedmintas (The Borgias).James is a street musician struggling to make ends meet.Bob is a stray cat looking for somewhere warm to sleep.When James and Bob meet, they forge a never-to-be
... Read more
Beginner's Guide To Poodles - Poodle Care Explained Simply

by Brendan Meyers ...

Poodles are an iconic breed instantly recognizable for their ornate hair styles and their varied dimensions. The largest standard poodles can tower over most other dogs while the toy poodle variation can stand less than 10 inches.You could easily find the perfect dog to suit your needs from among the three possible varieties: the standard, the miniature, and the toy poodle. The poodle can provide ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Poodles are an iconic breed instantly recognizable for their ornate hair styles and their varied dimensions. The largest standard poodles can tower over most other dogs while the toy poodle variation can stand less than 10 inches.You could easily find the perfect dog to suit your needs from among the three possible varieties: the standard, the miniature, and the toy poodle. The poodle can provide
... Read more
Beyond the Last Walk

Saying Goodbye, Navigating Grief, and Healing after the Loss of a Dog

by Pat Blocker ...

In this heartfelt guide, Pat Blocker and Sarah Pellizzari offer a gentle hand to those experiencing the profound loss of a beloved canine companion. "Beyond the Last Walk" serves as a guiding light through the grieving process, offering practical advice, gentle exercises, and heartfelt anecdotes to help you navigate this delicate time. Pat's expertise as a certified professional dog trainer and ... Read more

$8.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In this heartfelt guide, Pat Blocker and Sarah Pellizzari offer a gentle hand to those experiencing the profound loss of a beloved canine companion. "Beyond the Last Walk" serves as a guiding light through the grieving process, offering practical advice, gentle exercises, and heartfelt anecdotes to help you navigate this delicate time. Pat's expertise as a certified professional dog trainer and
... Read more
Play With Your Cat!

The Essential Guide to Interactive Play for a Happier, Healthier Feline

by Mikel Maria Delgado PhD ...

A fun, comprehensive guide to the key to cat happiness—play!Millions of households in the United States have at least one cat as part of their family. Yet despite their popularity, cats continue to be misunderstood by their owners. This lack of understanding can lead to bored, frustrated, and under-stimulated cats, resulting in health and behavior problems. In Play with Your Cat!,animal behavior ... Read more

$10.99 USD

A fun, comprehensive guide to the key to cat happiness—play!Millions of households in the United States have at least one cat as part of their family. Yet despite their popularity, cats continue to be misunderstood by their owners. This lack of understanding can lead to bored, frustrated, and under-stimulated cats, resulting in health and behavior problems. In Play with Your Cat!,animal behavior
... Read more
Samoyed

by Richard G. Beauchamp ...

Series series Comprehensive Owner's Guide
The experts at Kennel Club Books present the world's largest series of breed-specific canine care books. Each critically acclaimed Comprehensive Owner's Guide covers everything from breed standards to behavior, from training to health and nutrition. WIth nearly 200 titles in print, this series is sure to please the fancier of even the rarest breed! ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The experts at Kennel Club Books present the world's largest series of breed-specific canine care books. Each critically acclaimed Comprehensive Owner's Guide covers everything from breed standards to behavior, from training to health and nutrition. WIth nearly 200 titles in print, this series is sure to please the fancier of even the rarest breed!
... Read more
Adventures with Ari

A Puppy, a Leash & Our Year Outdoors

by Kathryn Miles ...

Merle’s Door was a sensation because Ted Kerasote writes so beautifully about his dog and his dog’s love of the land. In Adventures wtih Ari, Kathryn Miles takes a step back from the wild places Kerasote describes. When she adopts Ari, an exotic Jindo dog, the two of them begin to explore the outdoors together. A dog sees the world quite differently from a person. For starters, he or she is much ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Merle’s Door was a sensation because Ted Kerasote writes so beautifully about his dog and his dog’s love of the land. In Adventures wtih Ari, Kathryn Miles takes a step back from the wild places Kerasote describes. When she adopts Ari, an exotic Jindo dog, the two of them begin to explore the outdoors together. A dog sees the world quite differently from a person. For starters, he or she is much
... Read more
My Girl Vaida

An Adventurous Hiker, Her Big Yellow Dog, and Their Everlasting Bond

by Caitlin Quinn ...

My Girl Vaida is the story of Caitlin and Vaida, the bright-eyed lab mix puppy she adopts and takes along on her adventures, moving from interesting workplace to interesting workplace and from trail to trail while pursuing one of their shared favorite pastimes, hiking. Along their journey to the tops of all the four-thousand-foot mountains in New England and up and down the Appalachian Trail in ... Read more

$3.99 USD

My Girl Vaida is the story of Caitlin and Vaida, the bright-eyed lab mix puppy she adopts and takes along on her adventures, moving from interesting workplace to interesting workplace and from trail to trail while pursuing one of their shared favorite pastimes, hiking. Along their journey to the tops of all the four-thousand-foot mountains in New England and up and down the Appalachian Trail in
... Read more
The Cruelest Miles

The Heroic Story of Dogs and Men in a Race Against an Epidemic

by Gay Salisbury, Laney Salisbury ...

"A stirring tale of survival, thanks to man's best friend." —Seattle TimesWhen a deadly diphtheria epidemic swept through Nome, Alaska, in 1925, the local doctor knew that without a fresh batch of antitoxin, his patients would die. The lifesaving serum was a thousand miles away, the port was icebound, and planes couldn't fly in blizzard conditions—only the dogs could make it. The heroic dash of ... Read more

$12.39 USD

"A stirring tale of survival, thanks to man's best friend." —Seattle TimesWhen a deadly diphtheria epidemic swept through Nome, Alaska, in 1925, the local doctor knew that without a fresh batch of antitoxin, his patients would die. The lifesaving serum was a thousand miles away, the port was icebound, and planes couldn't fly in blizzard conditions—only the dogs could make it. The heroic dash of
... Read more
Koi For Dummies

by R. D. Bartlett, Patricia Bartlett ...

Known throughout the world for its beauty and personality, koi is one of the most carefully bred fish species around. Raising koi is especially time-consuming and requires more than just sprinkling little flakes in the fish bowl. But thankfully, you don’t have to be an expert to maintain your own koi pond.Koi For Dummies shows you how easy and fun it can be to own and care for these delicate fish. ... Read more

$12.00 USD

Known throughout the world for its beauty and personality, koi is one of the most carefully bred fish species around. Raising koi is especially time-consuming and requires more than just sprinkling little flakes in the fish bowl. But thankfully, you don’t have to be an expert to maintain your own koi pond.Koi For Dummies shows you how easy and fun it can be to own and care for these delicate fish.
... Read more
The True Tails of Baker and Taylor

The Library Cats Who Left Their Pawprints on a Small Town . . . And the World

by Jan Louch, Lisa Rogak ...

"Not since George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life has someone so lifted the spirits of an entire community. That the 'someone' in this case is, in fact, two library cats makes this true tale of the love of literature combined with a fondness for nose licking all the more magical. This book, like a purring kitten who may also be a genie, should be welcomed into any home."—Francesco Marciuliano, New ... Read more

$12.99 USD

"Not since George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life has someone so lifted the spirits of an entire community. That the 'someone' in this case is, in fact, two library cats makes this true tale of the love of literature combined with a fondness for nose licking all the more magical. This book, like a purring kitten who may also be a genie, should be welcomed into any home."—Francesco Marciuliano, New
... Read more
Storey's Guide to Raising Horses, 3rd Edition

Breeding, Care, Facilities

by Heather Smith Thomas ...

Series series Storey’s Guide to Raising
Now with full-color photography and illustrations throughout, the completely updated third edition of Storey’s Guide to Raising Horses is the most comprehensive horse husbandry handbook available, whether you’re a first-time owner or an experienced horse handler. Covering everything you need to know about facilities, breeding, and health care, this new edition features a photographic gallery of ... Read more

$13.99 USD

Now with full-color photography and illustrations throughout, the completely updated third edition of Storey’s Guide to Raising Horses is the most comprehensive horse husbandry handbook available, whether you’re a first-time owner or an experienced horse handler. Covering everything you need to know about facilities, breeding, and health care, this new edition features a photographic gallery of
... Read more
Goldfish

by Anna Marie Roos ...

Series Book 90 - Animal
Living work of art, consumer commodity, scientific hero and environmental menace: the humble goldfish is the ultimate human cultural artefact. A creature of supposedly little memory and short lifespan, it has universal appeal. In ancient China, goldfish were saved from predators in acts of religious reverence and selectively bred for their glittering grace. In the East, they became the subject of ... Read more

$18.09 USD

Living work of art, consumer commodity, scientific hero and environmental menace: the humble goldfish is the ultimate human cultural artefact. A creature of supposedly little memory and short lifespan, it has universal appeal. In ancient China, goldfish were saved from predators in acts of religious reverence and selectively bred for their glittering grace. In the East, they became the subject of
... Read more
Where the Lost Dogs Go

A Story of Love, Search, and the Power of Reunion

by Susannah Charleson ...

A New York Times–bestseller's "inspiring" memoir of animal search and rescue work alongside her shelter dog "will resonate with pet lovers everywhere." — Publishers Weekly, starred reviewIn Where the Lost Dogs Go, Susannah Charleson, author of Scent of the Missing dives headlong into the world of missing dogs. The mission to reunite lost pets with their families starts with Susannah's own shelter ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A New York Times–bestseller's "inspiring" memoir of animal search and rescue work alongside her shelter dog "will resonate with pet lovers everywhere." — Publishers Weekly, starred reviewIn Where the Lost Dogs Go, Susannah Charleson, author of Scent of the Missing dives headlong into the world of missing dogs. The mission to reunite lost pets with their families starts with Susannah's own shelter
... Read more
The Homesteader's Natural Chicken Keeping Handbook

Raising a Healthy Flock from Start to Finish

by Amy K. Fewell ...

TheHomesteader’s Natural Chicken Keeping Handbook is the modern homesteader’s guide to raising, feeding, breeding, selling, and enjoying the noblest animal on the farm—the chicken. From the rooster’s crow in the morning, to the warm egg in the nesting box, chickens are the gateway livestock for almost every homesteader and backyard farm enthusiast. In this book, you’ll learn everything you need to ... Read more

$19.99 USD

TheHomesteader’s Natural Chicken Keeping Handbook is the modern homesteader’s guide to raising, feeding, breeding, selling, and enjoying the noblest animal on the farm—the chicken. From the rooster’s crow in the morning, to the warm egg in the nesting box, chickens are the gateway livestock for almost every homesteader and backyard farm enthusiast. In this book, you’ll learn everything you need to
... Read more
A Rage for Falcons

An Alliance Between Man and Bird

by Stephen Bodio ...

Thus begins the tale by Stephen Bodio, a lover of birds and nature, of the incredible connection between man and birds of prey. Falconry can be traced back over four thousand years and, as Bodio says, it is amazing that the practice did not die out soon afterward when its first adherents starved.”With a new introduction by Helen MacDonald, A Rage For Falcons not only shares the history of falconry ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Thus begins the tale by Stephen Bodio, a lover of birds and nature, of the incredible connection between man and birds of prey. Falconry can be traced back over four thousand years and, as Bodio says, it is amazing that the practice did not die out soon afterward when its first adherents starved.”With a new introduction by Helen MacDonald, A Rage For Falcons not only shares the history of falconry
... Read more
Wallace

The Underdog Who Conquered a Sport, Saved a Marriage, and Championed Pit Bulls--One Flying Disc at a Time

by Jim Gorant ...

The author of the New York Times bestseller The Lost Dogs shares the heartwarming tale of one plucky, unwanted pit bull who achieved international celebrity.Today, Wallace is a champion. But in the summer of 2005, he was living in a shelter, a refugee from a suspicious pit bull–breeding operation. Then Andrew “Roo” Yori entered the picture. A scientist and shelter volunteer, Roo could tell ... Read more

$4.99 USD

The author of the New York Times bestseller The Lost Dogs shares the heartwarming tale of one plucky, unwanted pit bull who achieved international celebrity.Today, Wallace is a champion. But in the summer of 2005, he was living in a shelter, a refugee from a suspicious pit bull–breeding operation. Then Andrew “Roo” Yori entered the picture. A scientist and shelter volunteer, Roo could tell
... Read more
Making Rounds with Oscar

The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat

by David Dosa ...

The remarkable, life-changing story of a cat with an extraordinary gift.They thought he was just a cat. When Oscar arrived at the Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rhode Island he was a cute little guy with attitude. He loved to stretch out in a puddle of sunlight and chase his tail until he was dizzy. Occasionally he consented to a scratch behind the ears, but only when it suited ... Read more

$10.99 USD

The remarkable, life-changing story of a cat with an extraordinary gift.They thought he was just a cat. When Oscar arrived at the Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rhode Island he was a cute little guy with attitude. He loved to stretch out in a puddle of sunlight and chase his tail until he was dizzy. Occasionally he consented to a scratch behind the ears, but only when it suited
... Read more
Knitting with Dog Hair

Better a Sweater from a Dog You Know and Love Than from a Sheep You'll Never Meet

by Kendall Crolius ...

Shed happens! Don’t clog up your vacuum cleaner—turn that fuzz into fabulous fashions with this complete guide. Recycle Rover into treasured mementos of your beloved pet.No, it’s not a joke! Knitting with Dog Hair became a cult sensation when first published in the 1990s. Back by popular demand, this expanded edition by author and spinner Kendall Crolius reveals how dog knitting became a movement ... Read more

$13.69 USD

Shed happens! Don’t clog up your vacuum cleaner—turn that fuzz into fabulous fashions with this complete guide. Recycle Rover into treasured mementos of your beloved pet.No, it’s not a joke! Knitting with Dog Hair became a cult sensation when first published in the 1990s. Back by popular demand, this expanded edition by author and spinner Kendall Crolius reveals how dog knitting became a movement
... Read more

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