Dogs World

A "suspenseful, atmospheric tale. . .punctured by a gut-punch twist" (Entertainment Weekly), A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World is a story of survival, courage and hope amid the ruins of our world. My name's Griz. I've never been to school, I've never had friends, and in my whole life...

What would happen to dogs if humans simply disappeared? Would dogs be able to survive on their own without us? A Dog's World imagines a posthuman future for dogs, revealing how dogs would survive - and possibly even thrive - and explaining how this new and revolutionary perspective can guide how we interact with dogs now.

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...

An instant hit in the UK, this is the true account of a German shepherd who was adopted by the Royal Air Force during World War II, joined in flight missions, and survived everything from crash-landings to parachute bailouts-ultimately saving the life of his owner and dearest friend. In the winter of 1939 in the cold snow of no-man's-land, two loners met and began an extraordinary journey that would turn them into lifelong friends.

In the world of dogs, there is now more awareness than ever of the need to provide enrichment, especially in shelters. But what exactly is enrichment? The concept is pretty straightforward: learn what your dog’s needs are, and then structure an environment and routine that allows them to engage in behaviors they find enriching. To truly enrich your dog’s life, you should offer them opportunities to engage in natural or instinctual behaviors.

The Lighthouse at the Edge of the World is a powerful and poignant contemporary Queer fantasy perfect for fans of Hadestown and Under the Whispering Door “Immersive and imaginative storytelling is enlivened by narrators Lindsey Dorcus and Mara Wilson. Dorcus gives Nera a tone of...

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND IRISH TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER. THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. _ Hope taught me the meaning of life, Tina taught me the meaning of love. It's not everyday you meet a golden retriever in Thailand. When Niall came across a dog shackled to a short chain and in a poor...

Dogs live in the same world as we do, but they understand it in a completely different way. Where humans rely on stories, logic, and intention, dogs rely on scent, movement, association, and emotion. This gap creates most of the everyday misunderstandings between people and their dogs. Once you learn to see behaviour through your dog’s eyes, everything becomes clearer. Understanding Your Dog’s World is a light hearted, practical look at canine behaviour from the dog’s point of view. Instead of blaming stubbornness, dominance, or spite, this book explains what your dog is actually ...

That the dog evolved from the wolf is an accepted fact of evolution and history, but the question of how wolf became dog has remained a mystery, obscured by myth and legend. How the Dog Became the Dog posits that dog was an evolutionary inevitability in the nature of the wolf and its human soul mate. The natural temperament and social structure of humans and wolves are so similar that as soon as they met on the trail they recognized themselves in each other.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A “thrilling” (The New York Times), “dazzling” (The Wall Street Journal) tour of the radically different ways that animals perceive the world that will fill you with wonder and forever alter your perspective, by Pulitzer Prize–winning science journalist Ed...

In the chaos of World War I, when wounded soldiers lay stranded in no-man’s-land, hope often arrived on four paws. The mercy dogs of the Great War were trained to cross deadly battlefields alone—finding the fallen, carrying supplies, and guiding rescuers back through smoke, barbed wire, and gunfire. Their courage saved thousands of lives, yet their stories were nearly lost to history. Mercy Dogs of World War I brings these extraordinary animals back into the light with powerful true accounts drawn from letters, diaries, and military records. Inside, you’ll discover: How mercy dogs ...

Victoria Secord, a 14-year-old Alaskan dogsled racer, loses her way on a routine outing with her dogs. With food gone and temperatures dropping, her survival and that of her dogs and the mysterious boy she meets in the woods is entirely up to her. The author Terry Lynn Johnson is a musher herself, and her crackling writing puts listeners at the reins as Victoria and Chris experience setbacks, mistakes, and small triumphs in their wilderness adventure.

After being bombed and shipwrecked repeatedly while serving for several wild and war-torn years as a mascot of the World War II Royal Navy Yangtze river gunboats the Gnat and the Grasshopper, Judy ended up in Japanese prisoner of war camps in North Sumatra. Along with locals as slave labor, the American, Australian, and British POWs were forced to build a 1,200-mile single-track railroad through the most horrifying jungles and treacherous mountain passes.

It is said that the right man in the right place at the right time can mean the difference between victory and defeat. This is the dramatic story of 68 soldiers in the US Army's Second Ranger Battalion, Company D - "Dog Company" - who made that difference, time and again. America had many heroes in World War II; however, few can say that, but for them, the course of the war would have been very different. The right men, the right place, the right time - Dog Company.

Dogs are a familiar and comforting part of many of our lives. In this episode, we take a walk with a pet xoloitzcuintli, or Mexican hairless dog, as he greets his blocks by smell. Along the way, we learn the backstory of squirrels in U.S. cities and observe the very smart and clean neighborhood raccoon.

World Domination: now with extra slobber! Step into the wild world of a fully feral philosopher, where chaos reigns and wisdom is found in muddy paw prints. On a Texas ranch, Border Collies and Livestock Guardian Dogs team up to teach unforgettable lessons in humility, humor, and hope. Sheridan Rowe Langford, author of Farm Fresh Forensics, returns with Wet Noses & World Domination, blending dog training, ranch life, and philosophy into stories that are as heartfelt as they are hilarious. From practical ranching tips to reflection on love, loss, and teamwork, this memoir reveals that true ...

Takumi is a wage slave who works overtime all the time. Only his little Maltese, Leo, can brighten his day. One day, however, he wakes up to find himself deep in an unknown forest. At his side is his pampered pup…who’s now a giant mythical wolf! With his silver fenrir companion and his mysterious new “Herb Cultivation” power, he’ll finally have the laid-back life he’s always dreamed of. Join Takumi and his giant fluffy hound in a carefree romp through this other world fantasy tale!

After sleeping in a Columbia, South Carolina, city park, some friendly young ladies invite Kelton and Azrael to board a bus and consider life in their secluded enclave under Father’s inspiring wisdom. What Kelton finds is a cult, preparing for an act of domestic terrorism. Can Kelton and Azrael help a community of young people regain perspective? Or is the brainwashing from strict discipline and harsh deprivation too strong to keep naive followers from throwing their lives away? A battle of wills is on, and the clock is ticking down the seconds as bomb laden trucks make their way into the...

The Walk for Peace eBook presents a reflective narrative on a remarkable grassroots movement that brought together communities in a time of deep uncertainty. It traces the origins of the walk, the motivations that stirred participants to step forward in solidarity, and the larger social and moral context that made the event both timely and necessary. Through an account that blends observation with contemplation, the story captures how ordinary individuals—students, families, elders, civic leaders, and faith groups—chose to respond to division with unity, fear with hope, and silence with...

Dale was still a baby when his parents realised that something wasn't right. Worried, his mother Nuala took him to see several doctors, before finally hearing the word 'autism' for the first time. Dale's autism was severe and violent and family life was a daily battleground. But the Gardner's lives were transformed when they welcomed a gorgeous golden retriever into the family.