Modern Dog

In The Invention of the Modern Dog, Michael Worboys, Julie-Marie Strange, and Neil Pemberton explore when, where, why, and how Victorians invented the modern way of ordering and breeding dogs. Though talk of "breed" was common before this period in the context of livestock, the modern idea of a dog breed defined in terms of shape, size, coat, and color arose during the Victorian period in response to a burgeoning competitive dog show culture.

Now an Academy Award-winning Netflix film by Jane Campion, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Kirsten Dunst: Thomas Savage's acclaimed Western is "a pitch-perfect evocation of time and place" (Boston Globe) for fans of East of Eden and Brokeback Mountain. Set in the wide-open spaces of the...

Answer the call of adventure with this refreshed edition of Jack London’s The Call of the Wild, adapted for modern readers without losing its rugged soul. Clean, contemporary typography and carefully clarified language make London’s powerful prose more accessible while preserving his original tone, pacing, and intensity. Whether you’re discovering Buck’s story for the first time or revisiting a favorite classic, this edition offers a smooth, engaging reading experience for today’s audiences. Set against the harsh beauty of the Klondike Gold Rush, The Call of the Wild explores ...

Modern Psychedelics is a judgment-free handbook that compiles contemporary research and ancient knowledge to guide adult readers who are interested in the mindful exploration of these misunderstood, extraordinary, powerful substances. We are currently in the midst of a massive psychedelic...

I’m a firefighter, not a romantic. After losing everything once, I’m trying to rebuild my life around order - shift rotations, engine checks, zero surprises. Then sunshine herself walks into my grumpy life, with a rescue puppy in one arm and a box of books under the other. She’s my reluctant partner on a small-town community project assigned to me by my chief. I’m supposed to help her hang shelves; not fall for her laughter, her stubborn hope, or the way she looks at me like I’m more than my past. Somewhere along the way, I learn how to smile again. It seems we both are finding ...

“Tender, immersive, and thrilling." —Gabrielle Zevin, author of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow "One of the best novels I’ve ever read about friendship.” —Stephen King, #1 bestselling author "I can't remember the last time I cared about fictional characters as desperately as I...

“Sharon Sala is a consummate storyteller.” —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author Crossroads, Texas, just might be the place to settle down and find the love of your dreams in this new small town romance series from Sharon Sala, New York Times and USA Today bestselling...

A zookeeper always on the fringe learns to go after her wildest dreams—including a certain television star—in this charming and laugh-out-loud romantic comedy by Kerry Rea, author of The Wedding Ringer. Lucy Rourke has two great loves in her life: the gorilla troop she cares for as a...

Britta, an eleven-year-old girl has lived in soul-deep sorrow since her mother left their family. When Britta’s father forgets her birthday, he decides to give her a dog (although Britta asked for a cell phone!). They adopt Crash, an Australian shepherd from their local animal shelter in Sault Ste. Marie, a small city in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and the adventures begin.

Taking Love and Law Seriously... Aiden O'Connell is a decorated search and rescue K-9 officer in Clear Mountain, Colorado. His partner is a fierce and loyal German shepherd named Cooper and together they find missing hikers, lost children, and natural disaster victims. Even though his career is on track, he is still missing one piece in his life-a woman with whom he can share his success. Lindsay Wright has a calling-to help displaced children find loving homes. As a social worker, she sees all sorts of situations that break her heart. She is so busy helping the children she is responsible ...

The school secretary has a sharp tongue but is she a killer? Can Marty do the math or will he get schooled by a criminal mastermind? Marty Golden is frazzled. Struggling to juggle nieces, a rambunctious dog, a demanding job, and a serious relationship, the software engineer is never quite sure whether he’s coming or going. But when his nemesis begs for help after she’s accused of offing the school principal, the amateur sleuth agrees to hunt down the real culprit. Confounded to discover the cantankerous woman stood to take the dead man’s position, he strives to find anyone who could ...

Bounty Hunter Charlie Pax is in a bind. Not only did her own mother skip town after putting the family home up as collateral, but it’s days before her first court hearing and she still hasn’t been found. If she doesn’t show, Charlie and her sisters will lose everything. There’s only one...

A novella companion to New York Times bestelling author Maya Banks' Shades of Gray. Softly at Sunrise takes place in a gap of time that occurs in Shades of Gray. Reading this novella will in no way spoil Shades of Gray, though there are some brief mentions of events that occur in that book...

New York Times bestselling author Ann Leary offers a “zany, relatable essay collection” (Oprah Daily), told from the perspective of a recovering people pleaser. “Ann Leary is a damn delight...Read this book!” —Glennon Doyle Having arrived at a certain age (her prime), Ann Leary casts a...

Mark Haddon's gripping modern classic has been adapted and edited by Angela T. Wesker and specially designed for learners of ESL at a B1+ level or native English-speaking school students who need a quicker reading with a complete and extended analysis. This edition aims at encouraging a love of reading and promoting thoughtful interaction with books while developing language and thinking skills. The text comes with an introduction, notes, and a wide range of activities for a deeper understanding. This guided version of "The Curious Incident of the Dog at Night-Time" is a family drama, a ...

All the Way Back Home and A Small Sea Rises: A Rain Press Double Two powerful tales of loss, redemption, and the long road home. All the Way Back Home Shaye Fox has fallen as far as a man can fall. Once a respected dentist with a family and a future, he’s now a drunk living alone in a mountainside cabin—until a bloodied, dying white dog stumbles into his path on a rain-slick highway. The dog, War Daddy, has survived the unthinkable. Smuggled across the world and left for dead, he’s a fighter with a past as extraordinary as his will to live. Saving him gives Shaye one last purpose—...

Step onto the yellow brick road like you’ve never experienced it before. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Adapted for Modern Readers keeps L. Frank Baum’s enchanting adventure fully intact while removing the hurdles that can slow today’s readers. Clean, consistent formatting, contemporary typography, and gently clarified language make this classic instantly accessible for modern families, classrooms, and independent readers, all while preserving the charm, wit, and imagination that have captivated generations. First published at the dawn of the twentieth century, this landmark American ...

A brilliant collection of bestselling stories from Julia Donaldson and friends. Read aloud by stars Alexander Armstrong, Floella Benjamin, Noma Dumezweni, Justin Fletcher, Lauren Laverne and Imelda Staunton. Perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime or any time at all! Help solve...

Goldens are charming fur-balls of energy! These magical guys and gals become part of the family and teach us more than imaginable. They are loyal, intelligent, friendly, and change their owners lives forever. Un-trained goldens can be a little...“ruff” around the edges though! The breeds combination of high-energy and friendliness can easily lead to over-excitement. Jumping on strangers out of joy, chewing on pillows or your kids homework are just some of the issues inexperienced owners run into.

They strut, they shout, they promise paradise tomorrow if only you give them everything today. But here’s the truth tyrants don’t want you to notice: they’re not original. They’re lazy magicians recycling the same tired scams. 🃏 In Tyranny For You, Poor Richard exposes how authoritarians manipulate fear, twist truth, and gaslight nations — and, most importantly, how you can spot the tricks, decode the playbook, and resist tyranny (old tricks, new dogs).🔥 Inside, you’ll discover how to: Unmask Fear as Control 😱 — why panic is a leash, not power. Learn how “fear ...