Both heartwarming and meditative, The Cat Inside explores not only the personal relationship between Burroughs and cats, but the deeper relationship of cats with mankind, which Burroughs traces back to the Egyptians.
Meet the cats who acted as a pacemaker when a woman's heart suddenly stopped beating in the night; Paprika, a gentle giant with deep orange stripes who saved a little Hungarian girl from Russian soldiers; Lucky, the kitten who survived against the odds and went on to help deaf children as a therapy cat; Princess the courageous cat who helped a lady make friends in an unpleasant and intimidating work environment; and many others.
First issued in 1941, when the national crisis made it essential for every scrap of kitchen waste and spare time to be used for increasing the nation's food resources, this book enabled the meagre official wartime rations to be supplemented in thousands of homes by a regular supply of eggs and meat, at a minimum of trouble and expense.
Meet Zeke, the newly adopted collie who saved a dying infant; Tequila, a dog whose matchmaking ability sparks a life-long romance; Haley, the service dog who gave a teenager the help and hope she needed to survive radiation therapy and Oliver the shih tzu who warmed the heart of a dying man and many others.
Anne Lilll Kvam's newest book contains all the information needed to train your dog to use their fabulous sense of smell to search and track everything from treats and toys to lost keys and people!
From the recent spate of equine deaths on racetracks to protests demanding the removal of mounted Confederate soldier statues to the success and appeal of War Horse, there is no question that horses still play a role in our lives-though fewer and fewer of us actually interact with them.
Like an old-fashioned hymn sung in rounds, Something's Rising gives a stirring voice to the lives, culture, and determination of the people fighting the destructive practice of mountaintop removal in the coalfields of central Appalachia.
How to Listen to Your Dog: The Complete Guide to Communicating with Man's Best Friend will teach you how to decipher what your dog is trying to tell you.
After more than 20 years in print, an updated edition of the evocative and transformational classic about the powerful bond between women and horses When Linda Kohanov wrote The Tao of Equus over twenty years ago, she posed questions that few were asking: Do horses make choices?
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAn incredible, revolutionary true story and surprisingly simple guide to teaching your dog to talk from speech-language pathologist Christina Hunger, who has taught her dog, Stella, to communicate using simple paw-sized buttons associated with different words.
Still the most popular large snake in the pet world, the boa constrictor of South America is a hardy, beautiful snake that is fairly docile and considered safe when handled properly.
Descubre el fascinante mundo de los caballos con esta guía práctica y detallada que abarca todos los aspectos fundamentales del cuidado y entrenamiento equino.
Chameleons are fascinating creatures-they have eyes capable of moving independently of one another, a projectile tongue that allows them to capture insects from a distance, and a prehensile tail that helps keep them stable when climbing trees and shrubs.
The new cucciolo on the block, the Spinone Italiano is one of Italy's superb contributions to the gundog family, an ancient breed that is a newcomer to the United States but quickly gaining ground.
Descubra el fascinante mundo de los caballos y ponis paso a paso con esta guía práctica y detallada que abarca todos los aspectos esenciales del cuidado y entrenamiento equino.
Thoroughbred in appearance, the Fox Terrier reigns as one of the world's most beloved companions, the proverbial children's dog, and one of the most accomplished show dogs in history.
The American Kennel Club's Meet the Yorkie is the AKC's first official publication on the Yorkshire Terrier, the most popular breed in the Toy Group and one of the world's most beloved companion breeds.
Wundermittel Kokosöl: Die Vielseitigkeit der Kokosnuss für Beauty, Gesundheit und Vitalität (Kokosöl-Guide: Ein wahrer Allrounder für Haut, Haare, Gesichts- und Zahnpflege sowie Gesundheit & Ernährung)Entdecke mit mir die faszinierenden Anwendungsmöglichkeiten von Kokosöl für Beauty, Gesundheit und Vitalität in meinem umfassenden Kokosöl-Guide.
The world's most beloved hairless dog, the Chinese Crested is distinctive for his near-nakedness, his (sometimes) lavender skin coloration, and his graceful miniature pony outline.
The American Kennel Club's Meet the Chihuahua, an official publication of the American Kennel Club (AKC) prepared in collaboration with the Chihuahua Club of America, serves as the go-to resource for new and experienced owners of the world's tiniest dog.
Many pet owners consider vet visits to be quite stressful and traumatic, but there is an emerging alternative that can dramatically improve those experiences for everyone.
The acclaimed author's memoir of life with an African grey parrot offers "e;a thoughtful and generous celebration of minds and bodies different from our own"e; (Times Literary Supplement, UK).
In author Karin Pienaar's new book Mood Matters, she introduces animal trainers, behaviorists and anyone working or living with animals to the ground-breaking MHERA concept, which was designed to evaluate the role that an animal's emotional and mood states play in his overall behaviour.
As puppy adoption continues to climb annually in the United States, so too does the demand for an absolute resource like The Ultimate Guide to Puppy Care and Training.
