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Saving Simon

How a Rescue Donkey Taught Me the Meaning of Compassion

de Jon Katz ...

In this heartfelt, thoughtful, and inspiring memoir, New York Times bestselling author Jon Katz tells the story of his beloved rescue donkey, Simon, and the wondrous ways that animals make us wiser and kinder people.In the spring of 2011, Jon Katz received a phone call that would challenge every idea he ever had about mercy and compassion. An animal control officer had found a neglected donkey on ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

In this heartfelt, thoughtful, and inspiring memoir, New York Times bestselling author Jon Katz tells the story of his beloved rescue donkey, Simon, and the wondrous ways that animals make us wiser and kinder people.In the spring of 2011, Jon Katz received a phone call that would challenge every idea he ever had about mercy and compassion. An animal control officer had found a neglected donkey on
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The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship

Basics for Beginners / D Level

de Susan E. Harris ...

Series series United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship
Required reading for every Pony Club Member—now in a valuable new editionThe United States Pony Club (USPC) is among the largest equestrian organizations in the United States, with more than 14,000 members in 600 clubs spread across 49 states, credited with training many current and past Olympic competitors. The USPC Manuals are required reading for every Pony Club Member, and will continue to be ... Leer más

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Required reading for every Pony Club Member—now in a valuable new editionThe United States Pony Club (USPC) is among the largest equestrian organizations in the United States, with more than 14,000 members in 600 clubs spread across 49 states, credited with training many current and past Olympic competitors. The USPC Manuals are required reading for every Pony Club Member, and will continue to be
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Pests

How Humans Create Animal Villains

de Bethany Brookshire ...

An engrossing and revealing study of why we deem certain animals “pests” and others not—from cats to rats, elephants to pigeons—and what this tells us about our own perceptions, beliefs, and actions, as well as our place in the natural worldA squirrel in the garden. A rat in the wall. A pigeon on the street. Humans have spent so much of our history drawing a hard line between human spaces and wild ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

An engrossing and revealing study of why we deem certain animals “pests” and others not—from cats to rats, elephants to pigeons—and what this tells us about our own perceptions, beliefs, and actions, as well as our place in the natural worldA squirrel in the garden. A rat in the wall. A pigeon on the street. Humans have spent so much of our history drawing a hard line between human spaces and wild
... Leer más
Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I’ve Cried About

A Memoir

de 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, ... Leer más

$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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Toxic: From Factory to Food Bowl, Pet Food Is a Risky Business

de 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 ... Leer más

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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
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Puppy Brain

How Our Dogs Learn, Think, and Love

de Kerry Nichols ...

* NATIONAL BESTSELLER*How do you raise a happy, healthy, and emotionally resilient dog? Full of actionable guidance, Puppy Brain will show you how to create a harmonious, fulfilling relationship with your pet, from Kerry Nichols, founder of Nicholberry Goldens.Do you want to learn how to help your dog feel safe? Do you dream of owning a dog who enjoys meeting new people and exploring new places? ... Leer más

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* NATIONAL BESTSELLER*How do you raise a happy, healthy, and emotionally resilient dog? Full of actionable guidance, Puppy Brain will show you how to create a harmonious, fulfilling relationship with your pet, from Kerry Nichols, founder of Nicholberry Goldens.Do you want to learn how to help your dog feel safe? Do you dream of owning a dog who enjoys meeting new people and exploring new places?
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Until One Has Loved an Animal

How Pets Affected One Vet’S Soul

de Mildred A. Drost DVM ...

Mildred Drost has had the honor of meeting many wonderful beingscanine, feline, and wild. She has had comical interludes and been shocked and horrified. She has seen, met, and experienced miracles. Through it all, she has become part of the best career in the world. Dr. Drost is a veterinarian who, by her own admission, is completely fascinated by her patients.In Until One Has Loved an Animal, Dr. ... Leer más

$3.99 USD

Mildred Drost has had the honor of meeting many wonderful beingscanine, feline, and wild. She has had comical interludes and been shocked and horrified. She has seen, met, and experienced miracles. Through it all, she has become part of the best career in the world. Dr. Drost is a veterinarian who, by her own admission, is completely fascinated by her patients.In Until One Has Loved an Animal, Dr.
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ABC del Cavaliere, il Manuale d'Equitazione di Base

de Brigitte Berner ...

Questo è un libro per l’adulto che vuole imparare ad andare a cavallo rispettandolo e divertendosi insieme a lui, per il cavaliere del tempo libero e per chi vuole imparare l’equitazione seriamente. Qui si vuole indicare una strada che porta verso l’equitazione come arte e non solo come sport.Anche nell’equitazione si deve prima imparare la tecnica, ma come in ogni arte sono molto importanti l ... Leer más

$11.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Questo è un libro per l’adulto che vuole imparare ad andare a cavallo rispettandolo e divertendosi insieme a lui, per il cavaliere del tempo libero e per chi vuole imparare l’equitazione seriamente. Qui si vuole indicare una strada che porta verso l’equitazione come arte e non solo come sport.Anche nell’equitazione si deve prima imparare la tecnica, ma come in ogni arte sono molto importanti l
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Bengal Cats: The Essential Guide to Raising, Training & Caring for A Bengal Cat.

de 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 ... Leer más

$14.99 USD o gratis con 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
... Leer más
Feed Your Pet Right

The Authoritative Guide to Feeding Your Dog and Cat

de Marion Nestle, Malden Nesheim ...

Human nutrition expert and author of the critically acclaimed What to Eat, Marion Nestle, Ph.D., M.P.H., has joined forces with Malden C. Nesheim, Ph.D., a Cornell animal nutrition expert, to write Feed Your Pet Right, the first complete, research-based guide to selecting the best, most healthful foods for your cat or dog.Human nutrition expert and author of the critically acclaimed What to Eat, ... Leer más

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Human nutrition expert and author of the critically acclaimed What to Eat, Marion Nestle, Ph.D., M.P.H., has joined forces with Malden C. Nesheim, Ph.D., a Cornell animal nutrition expert, to write Feed Your Pet Right, the first complete, research-based guide to selecting the best, most healthful foods for your cat or dog.Human nutrition expert and author of the critically acclaimed What to Eat,
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Rescued

What Second-Chance Dogs Teach Us About Living with Purpose, Loving with Abandon,and Finding Joy in the Little Things

de Peter Zheutlin ...

Discover the astonishing lessons rescue dogs can teach us about life, love, and ourselvesAs seen on BuzzFeed’s "Best Books Gift Guide"In the follow-up to his New York Times bestseller Rescue Road, acclaimed journalist Peter Zheutlin offers a heartwarming and often humorous new look into the world of rescue dogs. Sharing lessons from his own experiences adopting Labs with large personalities as ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

Discover the astonishing lessons rescue dogs can teach us about life, love, and ourselvesAs seen on BuzzFeed’s "Best Books Gift Guide"In the follow-up to his New York Times bestseller Rescue Road, acclaimed journalist Peter Zheutlin offers a heartwarming and often humorous new look into the world of rescue dogs. Sharing lessons from his own experiences adopting Labs with large personalities as
... Leer más
A Bark In The Park-Florida Panhandle: The 20 Best Places To Hike With Your Dog

de Doug Gelbert ...

The Florida Panhandle is a great place to hike with your dog. Within a short drive your dog can explore lush forests, trot down sandy trails, or hike for miles and never lose sight of the water. This book describes the 20 best outings you can find with your best trail pal. While walking the dog, you'll get generous helpings of history, botany, geology, and more. ... Leer más

$2.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The Florida Panhandle is a great place to hike with your dog. Within a short drive your dog can explore lush forests, trot down sandy trails, or hike for miles and never lose sight of the water. This book describes the 20 best outings you can find with your best trail pal. While walking the dog, you'll get generous helpings of history, botany, geology, and more.
... Leer más
Goldfish

de Anna Marie Roos ...

Series Libro 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 ... Leer más

$18.99 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
... Leer más
Where the Lost Dogs Go

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

de 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 ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con 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
... Leer más
The Penguin Lessons

What I Learned from a Remarkable Bird

de Tom Michell ...

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE • The extraordinary and inspiring true story about the surprising bond between a young teacher and the small penguin he rescued“The Penguin Lessons teaches an important truth: that a single act of compassion can be repaid a thousand-fold.”—Sy Montgomery, author of the National Book Award finalist The Soul of an OctopusIn 1975, twenty-three-year-old Englishman Tom Michell ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE • The extraordinary and inspiring true story about the surprising bond between a young teacher and the small penguin he rescued“The Penguin Lessons teaches an important truth: that a single act of compassion can be repaid a thousand-fold.”—Sy Montgomery, author of the National Book Award finalist The Soul of an OctopusIn 1975, twenty-three-year-old Englishman Tom Michell
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Wallace

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

de 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 ... Leer más

$5.99 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
... Leer más
Dark Horses and Black Beauties

Animals, Women, a Passion

de Melissa Holbrook Pierson ...

"Thought-provoking…A lovely testament to horses and women from all walks of life." —Chicago TribuneIn a phenomenon too prevalent to be mere chance, little girls all over the Western world wake one day to find themselves completely taken over by the love of all things equine. Melissa Holbrook Pierson was one of those horse-crazy girls who later returned to riding with a new appreciation for the ... Leer más

$15.09 USD

"Thought-provoking…A lovely testament to horses and women from all walks of life." —Chicago TribuneIn a phenomenon too prevalent to be mere chance, little girls all over the Western world wake one day to find themselves completely taken over by the love of all things equine. Melissa Holbrook Pierson was one of those horse-crazy girls who later returned to riding with a new appreciation for the
... Leer más
Two Owls at Eton - A True Story

de Jonathan Franklin ...

'A CLASSIC OF WILDLIFE WRITING' – THE FIELDListed as one of its five best nature books - 2010 Country LifeWhen Jonathan Franklin takes two baby tawny owls back to Eton, he has no idea how chaotic the following months will be. The birds show no respect for Etonian routine and tradition. They trash his room and rule his daily life, and are known throughout the school as 'Dum' and 'Dee'. Although a ... Leer más

$9.69 USD

'A CLASSIC OF WILDLIFE WRITING' – THE FIELDListed as one of its five best nature books - 2010 Country LifeWhen Jonathan Franklin takes two baby tawny owls back to Eton, he has no idea how chaotic the following months will be. The birds show no respect for Etonian routine and tradition. They trash his room and rule his daily life, and are known throughout the school as 'Dum' and 'Dee'. Although a
... Leer más
All Things Wise and Wonderful

de James Herriot ...

Series Libro 3 - All Creatures Great and Small
World War II intrudes on the pastoral life of the Yorkshire veterinarian and #1 New York Times–bestselling author of All Creatures Great and Small.Only a couple of years after settling into his new home in northern England, James Herriot is called to war. In this series of poignant and humorous episodes, the great veterinarian shares his experiences training with the Royal Air Force, pining for a ... Leer más

$14.39 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

World War II intrudes on the pastoral life of the Yorkshire veterinarian and #1 New York Times–bestselling author of All Creatures Great and Small.Only a couple of years after settling into his new home in northern England, James Herriot is called to war. In this series of poignant and humorous episodes, the great veterinarian shares his experiences training with the Royal Air Force, pining for a
... Leer más
All My Dead Cats and Other Losses

Practicing Good Grief in a Culture That Fears Mourning

de s. e. smith ...

"Both a grief book that doesn't read like a clinician's notes and a memoir wrapped around a bigger subject, All My Dead Cats takes grief from the taboo to the universal." — BooklistHave you suffered a loss? How was your life changed by the grief you experienced? Mourning is a personal experience and shouldn't be judged. There are no do-overs in death, but there are do-betters.All My Dead Cats is ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

"Both a grief book that doesn't read like a clinician's notes and a memoir wrapped around a bigger subject, All My Dead Cats takes grief from the taboo to the universal." — BooklistHave you suffered a loss? How was your life changed by the grief you experienced? Mourning is a personal experience and shouldn't be judged. There are no do-overs in death, but there are do-betters.All My Dead Cats is
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Dogged Pursuit

How a Rescue Dog Rescued Me

de Robert Rodi ...

Read Robert Rodi's posts on the Penguin Blog."A charming, hilarious look at a little-documented world." -- PeopleIn dog years, Robert Rodi is 350. Age, however, couldn't possibly have prepared him for his experience with canine agility-the athletic cousin to best-of-breed shows. Rodi, an epicure and urban intellectual, picks up agility with aspirations for blue ribbons. His dreams of glory quickly ... Leer más

$5.99 USD

Read Robert Rodi's posts on the Penguin Blog."A charming, hilarious look at a little-documented world." -- PeopleIn dog years, Robert Rodi is 350. Age, however, couldn't possibly have prepared him for his experience with canine agility-the athletic cousin to best-of-breed shows. Rodi, an epicure and urban intellectual, picks up agility with aspirations for blue ribbons. His dreams of glory quickly
... Leer más
Nala's World

One Man, His Rescue Cat, and a Bike Ride around the Globe

de Dean Nicholson ...

Discover the nationally bestselling, true story of a life-changing friendship between a man and his rescue cat, Nala, as they adventure together on a bike journey around the world -- from the Instagram phenomenon @1bike1world.When 30-year-old Dean Nicholson set off from Scotland to cycle around the world, his aim was to learn as much as he could about our troubled planet. But he hadn't bargained ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

Discover the nationally bestselling, true story of a life-changing friendship between a man and his rescue cat, Nala, as they adventure together on a bike journey around the world -- from the Instagram phenomenon @1bike1world.When 30-year-old Dean Nicholson set off from Scotland to cycle around the world, his aim was to learn as much as he could about our troubled planet. But he hadn't bargained
... Leer más
Rescue Dog Tales

The Story of Arthur and Sixteen Dogs Who Found Forever Homes

de Mikael Lindnord ...

A moving, delightful collection of stories that celebrate the canine-human bond.In this heart-warming work, we reunite with the lovable rescue dog and subject of the cherished book Arthur as he settles into his new life abroad. As we follow Arthur’s ups and downs with his owner, author Mikael Lindnord, we also meet sixteen other rescue dogs, each with a surprising story of how they found their ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A moving, delightful collection of stories that celebrate the canine-human bond.In this heart-warming work, we reunite with the lovable rescue dog and subject of the cherished book Arthur as he settles into his new life abroad. As we follow Arthur’s ups and downs with his owner, author Mikael Lindnord, we also meet sixteen other rescue dogs, each with a surprising story of how they found their
... Leer más
Stud

Adventures in Breeding

de Kevin Conley ...

Every year, on Valentine's Day, the great Thoroughbred farms open their breeding sheds and begin their primary business. For the next one hundred and fifty days, the cries of stallions and the vigorous encouragement of their handlers echo through breeding country, from the gentle hills of Kentucky to the rich valleys of California. Stud takes us into this strange and seductive world of horse ... Leer más

$10.59 USD

Every year, on Valentine's Day, the great Thoroughbred farms open their breeding sheds and begin their primary business. For the next one hundred and fifty days, the cries of stallions and the vigorous encouragement of their handlers echo through breeding country, from the gentle hills of Kentucky to the rich valleys of California. Stud takes us into this strange and seductive world of horse
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