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The Other End of the Leash

Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs

by Patricia McConnell Ph.D. ...

Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language“Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington PostAn Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language“Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington PostAn Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our
... Read more
Alfie the Doorstep Cat

by Rachel Wells ...

Series Book 1 - Alfie series
The must-read Sunday Times bestseller, the perfect feel-good stocking filler for fans of animal lovers and fans of The Guest CatCan a pet really change your life?Alfie is homeless, abandoned after his elderly owner passes away. But when he stumbles on to Edgar Road, Alfie knows he’s found his new home.However, the street’s residents don’t agree – the last thing they need is another stray cat, and ... Read more

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The must-read Sunday Times bestseller, the perfect feel-good stocking filler for fans of animal lovers and fans of The Guest CatCan a pet really change your life?Alfie is homeless, abandoned after his elderly owner passes away. But when he stumbles on to Edgar Road, Alfie knows he’s found his new home.However, the street’s residents don’t agree – the last thing they need is another stray cat, and
... Read more
Original Ragdoll

genuine and authentic

by Christina Röllin ...

In this book you will find everything about the dreamlike breed Original Ragdoll. - The whole truth about the origin and history of the Original Ragdoll from 1965 to the year 2022. - Clarifications about various misinformation concerning color, heredity and pedigrees. - Everything about genetics, heredity (with table for mating decoding), simply and easily explained. - Health, feeding, care and a ... Read more

$28.99 USD

In this book you will find everything about the dreamlike breed Original Ragdoll. - The whole truth about the origin and history of the Original Ragdoll from 1965 to the year 2022. - Clarifications about various misinformation concerning color, heredity and pedigrees. - Everything about genetics, heredity (with table for mating decoding), simply and easily explained. - Health, feeding, care and a
... Read more
Yap!

A Short History of Small Dogs

by Stephanie Howard-Smith ...

An entertaining history of our small canine companions, told in tender, engaging stories and featuring charming illustrations of the most famous pocket-sized pups and their owners across the centuries“What a respite from the woes of the world, to dive into this brilliantly researched and wittily written study of the history of our love affair with small dogs. I loved it.”—Elizabeth Gilbert, #1 New ... Read more

$13.99 USD

An entertaining history of our small canine companions, told in tender, engaging stories and featuring charming illustrations of the most famous pocket-sized pups and their owners across the centuries“What a respite from the woes of the world, to dive into this brilliantly researched and wittily written study of the history of our love affair with small dogs. I loved it.”—Elizabeth Gilbert, #1 New
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For the Love of a Dog

Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend

by Patricia McConnell Ph.D. ...

The renowned author of The Other End of the Leash “sheds new light on the emotional lives of animals” (The Washington Post) in this thoughtful and engaging exploration of man’s best friend.“Compelling . . . a wonderful blend of scientific knowledge, stories about real dogs and their behavior, and scenes from the author’s life with her own dogs . . . [For the Love of a Dog] will make you think—but ... Read more

$5.99 USD

The renowned author of The Other End of the Leash “sheds new light on the emotional lives of animals” (The Washington Post) in this thoughtful and engaging exploration of man’s best friend.“Compelling . . . a wonderful blend of scientific knowledge, stories about real dogs and their behavior, and scenes from the author’s life with her own dogs . . . [For the Love of a Dog] will make you think—but
... Read more
Cat Moments: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens Featuring Funny & Cute Moments with Easy and Simple Designs for Relaxation

by Life is Positive ...

Cats are full of personality, and their everyday moments can be both hilarious and heartwarming. Cat Moments Funny and Cute Coloring Book captures those playful, silly, and cozy moments that every cat lover knows so well.Inside this book, you’ll find adorable scenes of cats getting into mischief, relaxing in cozy spots, and showing off their unique personalities. From funny little antics to sweet ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Cats are full of personality, and their everyday moments can be both hilarious and heartwarming. Cat Moments Funny and Cute Coloring Book captures those playful, silly, and cozy moments that every cat lover knows so well.Inside this book, you’ll find adorable scenes of cats getting into mischief, relaxing in cozy spots, and showing off their unique personalities. From funny little antics to sweet
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Bono

The Amazing Story of a Rescue Cat Who Inspired a Community

by Helen Brown ...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Cleo: A funny and moving account of a life-changing month as a foster mother—to a homeless cat named Bono.When Helen Brown arrived in New York for a much-anticipated visit, a fellow animal lover talked her into fostering a shelter cat. Helen visualized a sweet-natured cuddler who blinked and dozed a lot. What she got at Manhattan’s Bideawee shelter was ... Read more

$10.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

From the New York Times bestselling author of Cleo: A funny and moving account of a life-changing month as a foster mother—to a homeless cat named Bono.When Helen Brown arrived in New York for a much-anticipated visit, a fellow animal lover talked her into fostering a shelter cat. Helen visualized a sweet-natured cuddler who blinked and dozed a lot. What she got at Manhattan’s Bideawee shelter was
... 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,
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PAWSITIVELY SERVICE DOGS ADVENTURES 250

by Mike Dickerson ...

In the fifth book of the "Pawsitively Service Dogs' Adventures," Mike sets new records and milestones. With the growing demand for service canines across America in various fields, from C.I.R.T. canines to patrol enforcement, search and rescue dogs, and drug enforcement, he is the first author to combine these skill sets in one book, all while maintaining the standard of keeping it in pictures ... Read more

$5.99 USD

In the fifth book of the "Pawsitively Service Dogs' Adventures," Mike sets new records and milestones. With the growing demand for service canines across America in various fields, from C.I.R.T. canines to patrol enforcement, search and rescue dogs, and drug enforcement, he is the first author to combine these skill sets in one book, all while maintaining the standard of keeping it in pictures
... Read more
Toxic: From Factory to Food Bowl, Pet Food Is a Risky Business

by Phyllis Entis ...

Food safety expert Phyllis Entis, author of the Amazon international best seller, TAINTED: From Farm Gate to Dinner Plate, Fifty Years of Food Safety Failures, offers a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most notorious pet food safety scandals of the current century in her new book, TOXIC: From Factory to Food Bowl, Pet Food Is a Risky Business.Whether the subject is pentobarbital in canned dog ... Read more

$11.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Food safety expert Phyllis Entis, author of the Amazon international best seller, TAINTED: From Farm Gate to Dinner Plate, Fifty Years of Food Safety Failures, offers a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most notorious pet food safety scandals of the current century in her new book, TOXIC: From Factory to Food Bowl, Pet Food Is a Risky Business.Whether the subject is pentobarbital in canned dog
... Read more
Pepper

by Karl Stevens ...

**"Penny and Pepper are two cats that I am so glad I’ve gotten to know. Beautiful art, great stories by the brilliant Karl Stevens. Funny and sad and deeply engaging."—Roz ChastA standalone sequel to the popular graphic memoir, Penny, this vivid graphic novel centers on housecat heroine Penny's relationship with her sister, Pepper—and the delicately solipsistic inner world they share with each ... Read more

$11.99 USD

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**"Penny and Pepper are two cats that I am so glad I’ve gotten to know. Beautiful art, great stories by the brilliant Karl Stevens. Funny and sad and deeply engaging."—Roz ChastA standalone sequel to the popular graphic memoir, Penny, this vivid graphic novel centers on housecat heroine Penny's relationship with her sister, Pepper—and the delicately solipsistic inner world they share with each
... Read more
A Dog Named Beautiful

A Marine, a Dog, and a Long Road Trip Home

by Rob Kugler ...

An uplifting and unforgettable story of a US Marine, his extraordinary dog, and the road trip of a lifetime."A beautiful, beautiful book." — Jenna Bush HagerWhen US Marine Rob Kugler returns from war he had given up not only a year of his life in service to his country, but he had also lost a brother in the fighting as well. Lost in grief, Rob finds solace and relief in the one thing that never ... Read more

$12.99 USD

An uplifting and unforgettable story of a US Marine, his extraordinary dog, and the road trip of a lifetime."A beautiful, beautiful book." — Jenna Bush HagerWhen US Marine Rob Kugler returns from war he had given up not only a year of his life in service to his country, but he had also lost a brother in the fighting as well. Lost in grief, Rob finds solace and relief in the one thing that never
... Read more
The Feline Mystique

On the Mysterious Connection Between Women and Cats

by Clea Simon ...

What is it with women and cats? The Feline Mystique is the first serious examination of the intense relationship between woman and their cats and of the repercussions that bond can have on others. Richly researched and searchingly personal, The Feline Mystique uses history, science, art, and literature as touchpoints to explain and explore contemporary women's lives with their cats.From a ... Read more

$12.99 USD

What is it with women and cats? The Feline Mystique is the first serious examination of the intense relationship between woman and their cats and of the repercussions that bond can have on others. Richly researched and searchingly personal, The Feline Mystique uses history, science, art, and literature as touchpoints to explain and explore contemporary women's lives with their cats.From a
... Read more
Living with Freddie

How a Dog Taught Me to Be Human

by Anna Heyward ...

**An extraordinary memoir about learning to see the world through a dog’s eyes, by a New Yorker writer and animal behavior expert“Part memoir, part animal science, Living with Freddie joins such triumphs as My Dog Tulip that seem to be about dogs but manage to be deep, incisive, and sometimes heartbreaking portraits of the people who are devoted to them.”—Susan Orlean, author of The Orchid Thief* ... Read more

$13.99 USD

**An extraordinary memoir about learning to see the world through a dog’s eyes, by a New Yorker writer and animal behavior expert“Part memoir, part animal science, Living with Freddie joins such triumphs as My Dog Tulip that seem to be about dogs but manage to be deep, incisive, and sometimes heartbreaking portraits of the people who are devoted to them.”—Susan Orlean, author of The Orchid Thief*
... 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

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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
Bengal Cats: The Essential Guide to Raising, Training & Caring for A Bengal Cat.

by Pet Care Handbooks ...

Bengal cats have a distinctive charm that draws cat lovers from around the world. Their appearance alone is enough to make anyone do a double-take, with a coat that often resembles that of a wild leopard or ocelot. But beneath their striking exterior lies a playful, curious, and intelligent personality that makes them a sought-after pet for many. They are far from your average domestic cat, and ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Bengal cats have a distinctive charm that draws cat lovers from around the world. Their appearance alone is enough to make anyone do a double-take, with a coat that often resembles that of a wild leopard or ocelot. But beneath their striking exterior lies a playful, curious, and intelligent personality that makes them a sought-after pet for many. They are far from your average domestic cat, and
... Read more
Catland

Louis Wain and the Great Cat Mania

by Kathryn Hughes ...

How cat mania exploded in the early twentieth century, transforming cats from pests into beloved pets.In 1900, Britain and America were in the grip of a cat craze. An animal that had for centuries been seen as a household servant or urban nuisance had now become an object of pride and deep affection. From presidential and royal families who imported exotic breeds to working-class men competing for ... Read more

$24.59 USD

How cat mania exploded in the early twentieth century, transforming cats from pests into beloved pets.In 1900, Britain and America were in the grip of a cat craze. An animal that had for centuries been seen as a household servant or urban nuisance had now become an object of pride and deep affection. From presidential and royal families who imported exotic breeds to working-class men competing for
... Read more
How Stella Learned to Talk

The Groundbreaking Story of the World's First Talking Dog

by Christina Hunger ...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER STARS OF THE PBS NOVA DOCUMENTARY CAN DOGS TALK?“Christina Hunger trained her puppy to use words in a meaningful way. She was amazed that language learning in her dog was similar to that of a young child. The results speak for themselves. A wonderful book.” **—**Temple Grandin, author of Animals in TranslationA revolutionary true ... ... Read more

$8.49 USD

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER STARS OF THE PBS NOVA DOCUMENTARY CAN DOGS TALK?“Christina Hunger trained her puppy to use words in a meaningful way. She was amazed that language learning in her dog was similar to that of a young child. The results speak for themselves. A wonderful book.” **—**Temple Grandin, author of Animals in TranslationA revolutionary true ...
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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
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
Maltese Dog

by Roland Berger ...

Look into the sweet googly eyes of a Maltese every morning? Have a faithful companion who won't leave your side? Yes, it is wonderful to have a dog. However, there are moments when the Maltese will test your patience. There is so much to know when you become a dog mom or dog dad overnight.This book will serve as your detailed guide to life with a four-legged friend. Learn all about the Maltese. ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Look into the sweet googly eyes of a Maltese every morning? Have a faithful companion who won't leave your side? Yes, it is wonderful to have a dog. However, there are moments when the Maltese will test your patience. There is so much to know when you become a dog mom or dog dad overnight.This book will serve as your detailed guide to life with a four-legged friend. Learn all about the Maltese.
... Read more
My Dog Skip

by Willie Morris ...

This classic story of a boy, a dog, and small-town America is "a rich experience all around.... Skip turns out to be a dog worth writing about.... I'd take him home in a shot" (The New York Times Book Review).In 1943 in a sleepy town on the banks of the Yazoo River, a boy fell in love with a puppy with a lively gait and an intelligent way of listening. The two grew up together having the most ... Read more

$9.99 USD

This classic story of a boy, a dog, and small-town America is "a rich experience all around.... Skip turns out to be a dog worth writing about.... I'd take him home in a shot" (The New York Times Book Review).In 1943 in a sleepy town on the banks of the Yazoo River, a boy fell in love with a puppy with a lively gait and an intelligent way of listening. The two grew up together having the most
... Read more

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