Andrzej Dudzinski

This book has an original signature from the artist.


Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

New York

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Mende Nazer

Damien Lewis

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

My True Story

Mende Nazer lost her childhood at age twelve, when she was sold into slavery. It all began one horrific night in 1993, when Arab raiders swept through her Nuba village, murdering the adults and rounding up thirty-one children, including Mende.

Mende was sold to a wealthy Arab family who lived in Sudan's capital city, Khartoum. So began her dark years of enslavement. Her Arab owners called her "Yebit," or "black slave." She called them "master." She was subjected to appalling physical, sexual, and mental abuse. She slept in a shed and ate the family leftovers like a dog. She had no rights, no freedom, and no life of her own.

Normally, Mende's story never would have come to light. But seven years after she was seized and sold into slavery, she was sent to work for another master-a diplomat working in the United Kingdom. In London, she managed to make contact with other Sudanese, who took pity on her. In September 2000, she made a dramatic break for freedom.

Slave is a story almost beyond belief. It depicts the strength and dignity of the Nuba tribe. It recounts the savage way in which the Nuba and their ancient culture are being destroyed by a secret modern-day trade in slaves. Most of all, it is a remarkable testimony to one young woman's unbreakable spirit and tremendous courage.


Slave

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James Herriot

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

When you enter the world of James Herriot's Animal Stories, you’ll share his wonder and humor, his adventures and misadventures as he contends with pet owners and landowners; rough-spoken farmers and soft-spoken gentry; orphaned lambs, litters of piglets and puppies, cattle and draught horses; and a miscellany of cats and dogs including, of course, Mrs. Pumphrey’s inimitable Pekinese, Tricki Woo.

Animal Stories

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Heather Lende

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

News from Small-Town Alaska

A writer for the local newspaper for tiny Haines, Alaska, provides a series of colorful portraits of the inhabitants, festivals, and activities of this close-knit but remote village, offering reflections on the life and death of local eccentric Speedy Joe who never took off his hat, the Chilkat Bald Eagle Festival, and neighbors, both human and animal.

If You Lived Here, I'd Know Your Name

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Jennifer Skiff

True Stories of Miracles Inspired by Man's Best Friend

Shares tales about dogs who advanced spiritual enlightenment in the humans whose lives they touched, from a Chihuahua who detected breast cancer in her owner to a Rottweiler who prevented her owner from committing suicide.

The Divinity of Dogs

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John Rogerson

Unlock the Secrets to Training Your Dog

DOGS. If you have ever wanted to know what makes your dog tick, why he acts the way does, how to change the way he behaves or how to train him to a standard beyond what you dreamed possible, you need look no further that The Dog Vinci Code. In this essential manual for any dog owner, John Rogerson outlines step-by-step training techniques so simple that your dog will have no trouble grasping what you are trying to teach him. This book is about learning to communicate with your dog on an emotional level, which will in turn give him the ability to understand everyone in your family. Practicing 'the code' will gain you more control over your dog, and the confidence to offer him more freedom and less frustration than ever before, making for a more contented family member. John has devoted his lifetime to the study of dogs and owners, and his unique insight into the workings of the canine has made him one of the world's most sought-after speakers on the subject.

The Dog Vinci Code

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Temple Grandin

Catherine Johnson

Creating the Best Life for Animals

Drawing on the latest scientific research and her own work with animals, the author discusses the emotional needs of animals and how to fulfill them, challenging common myths about animal emotions, mental stimulation, and emotional well-being.

Animals Make Us Human

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Madeline Miller

#1 New York Times Bestseller " A bold and subversive retelling of the goddess's story, Circe manages to be both epic and intimate in its scope, recasting the most infamous female figure from the Odyssey as a hero in her own right." --- Alexandra Alter, New York Times In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child--not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power--the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves. Threatened, Zeus banishes her to a deserted island, where she hones her occult craft, tames wild beasts and crosses paths with many of the most famous figures in all of mythology, including the Minotaur, Daedalus and his doomed son Icarus, the murderous Medea, and, of course, wily Odysseus. But there is danger, too, for a woman who stands alone, and Circe unwittingly draws the wrath of both men and gods, ultimately finding herself pitted against one of the most terrifying and vengeful of the Olympians. To protect what she loves most, Circe must summon all her strength and choose, once and for all, whether she belongs with the gods she is born from, or the mortals she has come to love. With unforgettably vivid characters, mesmerizing language and page-turning suspense, Circe is a triumph of storytelling, an intoxicating epic of family rivalry, palace intrigue, love and loss, as well as a celebration of indomitable female strength in a man's world.

Circe

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A Novel

A New York Times Bestseller

"At once a scholar's homage to The Iliad and startlingly original work of art....A book I could not put down." --Ann Patchett, author of The Dutch House

A thrilling, profoundly moving, and utterly unique retelling of the legend of Achilles and the Trojan War from the bestselling author of Circe

A tale of gods, kings, immortal fame, and the human heart, The Song of Achilles is a dazzling literary feat that brilliantly reimagines Homer's enduring masterwork, The Iliad. An action-packed adventure, an epic love story, a marvelously conceived and executed page-turner, Miller's monumental debut novel has already earned resounding acclaim from some of contemporary fiction's brightest lights--and fans of Mary Renault, Bernard Cornwell, Steven Pressfield, and Colleen McCullough's Masters of Rome series will delight in this unforgettable journey back to ancient Greece in the Age of Heroes.

"A captivating retelling of The Iliad and events leading up to it through the point of view of Patroclus: it's a hard book to put down, and any classicist will be enthralled by her characterisation of the goddess Thetis, which carries the true savagery and chill of antiquity." -- Donna Tartt, The Times

The Song of Achilles

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Diane Bauman

Jessica M. Ajoux

Start to Finish

Agility Start to Finish is an all-inclusive book that teaches all of the aspects of training a dog in agility. In it, the author instructs the reader how to handle the dog while running the course, as well as covering each obstacle clearly and thoroughly. Agility Start to Finish suggests new ways of looking at fundamental concepts in agility and offers fresh new ideas when explaining things to students both human and canine. Ms. bauman also explains agility competition and how to participate in the trials, with helpful tips and advice that will aid the reader in preparing to compete. She has included a chapter specifically on the Border Collie and how it is best handled in the agility ring, as well as what to expect when competing.

Agility

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Anders Hallgren

Ways to Stimulate Your Dog's Brain and Avoid Boredom

Dogs need to encounter and overcome physical and mental challenges to remain happy and well. Unless this fundamental need is met, the dog will be inert and passive and may develop behavioral problems. It is therefore every dog-owner’s duty to arrange appropriate stimulation for their dog. The reward is a happy and balanced companion who is permitted to express its specific behavior and who has a close and harmonious relationship with humans. In this book, Anders Hallgren describes simple exercises designed to stimulate and improve your dog's senses. Practical exercises are divided into four groups—obedience, problem solving, trailing, and coordination. It is not vital that the dog learns to perform these tasks perfectly, but to challenge its mind and intelligence.

Mental Activation

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Laura Baugh

Training Crazy Dogs from over the Top to under Control

"I'm loving it Laura has managed not only to write a clear and incredibly important book, she's really funny too Her way of writing, the images in her language, and the diagrams make this book really stand out; there's no way to misunderstand the concepts she's presenting." -- Emelie Johnson Vegh, co-author of AGILITY RIGHT FROM THE START Some dogs need a little help. Some dogs are afraid, or excited, or reactive. Dogs that "don't listen" and "go crazy" don't live the lives we -- or they -- want. FIRED UP, FRANTIC, AND FREAKED OUT can change that. Simple steps and an accessible, conversational tone from award-winning, internationally-known trainer Laura VanArendonk Baugh CPDT-KA KPACTP make calming the agitated dog not only possible, but pleasant. You'll learn how to achieve change in short, simple training sessions of a minute or less, maximize the effects of natural brain chemistry, know when to call in medical help, "clean up" unreliable behaviors in both overexcited sport dogs and pets at home, and recognize how fear, aggression, and excitement are variants of the same root problem. The conversational tone is both informative and fun - very accessible, and it feels like the reader has a consulting trainer standing at her shoulder Bring your dog from emotional to thoughtful, and enjoy a calmer, more enriched life with your best friend.

Fired up, Frantic, and Freaked Out

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John Gottman

Nan Silver

A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert

Drawing on groundbreaking research into the dynamics of healthy relationships, a study of the basic principles that make up a happy, long-lasting marriage shares easy-to-understand, helpful advice on how to cope with such issues as work, children, money, sex, and stress. 35,000 first printing. Tour.

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

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Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

The Food Revolution

Jean Karen Thomas

Recipes for homemade tonics, salves, and poultices that can prevent, heal, and cure common health ailments are featured in this reference to folk medicines. Products in the kitchen cabinet, refrigerator, medicine chest, and garden can replace or supplement many expensive medicines through the innovative formulas detailed. Easing arthritis with a hot pepper cream, relieving back pain with a hot tea toddy, and lowering cholesterol with a dash of lemon juice are examples of the benefits of using these home remedies.

Oddball Ointments, Powerful Potions and Fabulous Folk Remedies That'll Cure Almost Anything That Ails You

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Patricia Mcconnell

Brenda K. Scidmore

Dr. McConnell added new information about the benefits of positive reinforcement AND the importance of realistic expectations. For instance, "sit" while waiting for the food bowl is NOT equivalent to "sit" when company comes to the door! While it's almost twice the size of the original, the book is still easy to read, user-friendly and priced right for trainers and dog owners. It's the perfect guide for positive-based training classes or for new dog owners flying solo! Expanded sections/special topics include: * Socialization * Positive Reinforcement * House Training * Crate Training * Handling/Collar Touch * How to Stop Unwanted Behavior * Helping Puppies Conquer Their Fears * How Play Teaches Obedience and Emotional Control * How Not to Play! * Lots of New Tricks and Games * Adolescence

The Puppy Primer

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Patricia B. McConnell

Karen B. London

Welcoming an Adopted Dog into Your Home

How do you welcome an adult or adolescent dog into your home and incorporate this new individual into your family. The authors guide you through the first steps of this new relationship, with advice on training and a section on solving common behavioral problems.

Love Has No Age Limit

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Jean Donaldson

In 41 essays the author of the classic work on dog behavior, Culture Clash, helps us understand what really motivates dogs, corrects our wrong-headed notions about canine behavior and explains how to solve problems. Taken from actual case files. Enlightening

Dogs Are from Neptune

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Nan Kene Arthur

How to Calm Your Dog

Does your dog go bonkers when the doorbell rings or when you grab the leash to take him for a walk? If you find your dog is often difficult to control, you are not alone! The inability to get their dogs to relax and calm down is one of the most common behavioral problems that dog owners face. This two part book will help you first identify the factors that cause this kind of behavior in dogs and then provides you with eleven key training exercises you can use to help your dog chill out in everyday situations where so many dogs get wild and crazy! First you will learn there are a large number of factors that can all play a part in a dog displaying unruly or unfocused behaviors, and in some cases high levels of stress. Each of the exercises are designed to teach your dog how to calm down, pay attention to you, relax, and respond with a new set of skills to every day situations with confidence and composure. You will improve the relationship and achieve the ideal dog you always wanted.

Chill Out Fido!

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Patricia McConnell

Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs

A fascinating glimpse into the world of dogs explores humans' relationships with their canine companions and the mysteries of human-canine communication, provides new insights into human and dog interaction, and explains how readers can retrain themselves to avoid sending conflicting messages to their pets. Reprint.

The Other End of the Leash

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Pat Miller

Give Your Dog a Second Chance for a First-Class Life

Learn how to assess any dog in order to anticipate his behavior and training needs; use the "Honeymoon Period" to teach new behaviors and establish good habits; discover the best way to deal with common problem behaviors such as fear and resource guarding; and learn to use a combination of positive training and commons sense management to bring out the best in your dog.

Do over Dogs

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Trish King

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

If you have ever found yourself comparing the joys and frustrations of raising a dog with child rearing, you're not alone! With sensitivity, wit, and an innate understanding of how dogs "think," renowned professional dog trainer Trish King explains that dog parenting, like parenting human children, is a labor of love requiring special consideration of your pet's unique and varied needs. While exploring the similarities between child parenting and dog parenting, King promotes insight into the canine psyche and places an emphasis on positive, reward-based learning. She sets forth numerous training techniques designed to strengthen the relationship between human parent and dog and offers tips on how to successfully guide one's pet through puppyhood, adolescence, adulthood, and beyond. King even provides learning strategies formulated to help resolve problem behaviors and presents guidelines on how to aid a dog's adjustment to family life. Dog parenting is not just about training-it's about forging a loving, enduring relationship with your pet. Ultimately, the connection between parent and child is heightened through caring and the numerous rewards that a commitment to one another brings. Parenting Your Dog embraces these ideals and provides the key to forming a rewarding, lasting relationship with your dog! Book jacket.

Parenting Your Dog

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Fight

Dogs from Pavlov to Premack to Pinker

Jean Donaldson brings her considerable wisdom - and wit - to a wide variety of topics of interest to dog trainers and enthusiasts in the latest book from Dogwise Publishing. In 55 essays, Jean tackles issues ranging from the nature vs nurture debate, to the role of dominance in domestic dogs, to what are the most effective ways to train dogs. Along with her other best selling books, Oh Behave! is destined to be a classic in the literature on dog behavior. -- Publisher marketing.

Oh Behave!

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Anna cilento

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