Animal Stories For Adults

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WITH OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE A “brilliant [and] entrancing” (The Guardian) journey into the hidden lives of fungi—the great connectors of the living world—and their astonishing and intimate roles in human life, with the power to heal our...

From Lost to Loved: 27 True Stories of Dogs Who Found Their Forever Homes They were abandoned, broken, forgotten... until someone said, “You matter.” These are the stories of dogs who had every reason to give up—but didn’t. And the people who saw not what they were… but what they could become. This isn’t just a book about dogs. It’s a book about redemption. About second chances. About the unspoken promise that lives between a rescue dog and the person who saves them: “If you love me, I’ll never stop loving you back.” Inside this unforgettable collection, you’ll meet 27...

I couldn't keep my eyes off the man who just moved in across the street. But what was he hiding behind that big fence? When my mysterious and sexy new neighbor finally reveals the truth, I realize everything will change. But can he fall for a curvy girl like me?

A dog can change everything. In this novel inspired by a true story, three strangers set out on a rescue mission to save a dog living in the woods beside a curvy, small-town road. Their unlikely partnership leads to major life changes as they try to protect Poppy, the little pup at the center of their new friendship. Bell already cares for an enormous family of pets, but her heart aches to help just one more. Emma packs her hectic schedule with so many side hustles she has no time for what really matters. Charles lost his passion for life after his father died. New relationships are tested ...

When pets investigate, you can be sure the fur will fly. When two kids go missing on Hallowe’en, the task of finding them provokes a Buster versus Amber challenge. The dog can follow the scent, but the cat will use her brains. Who will find the children first? And where are they anyway? But Felicity’s pets aren’t the only ones trying to solve this case. Her niece, Mindy, is out in the dark too. There’s a mob forming outside a suspiciously derelict and overgrown house, but is the lady inside really a witch? In the ultimate test of feline against canine and pets against humans, who ...

I couldn't get him off my mind. He was sexy, mysterious, kind, funny, and almost supernaturally good at running. But when my new running partner didn't show up for our evening run, I never expected to regret not heeding his silly warnings. It turned out, he was keeping a secret and I was about to find out just what he was hiding from me...

For centuries, mystical creatures of all description were gathered to a hidden refuge called Fablehaven to prevent their extinction. The sanctuary survives today as one of the last strongholds of true magic in a cynical world. Enchanting? Absolutely. Exciting? You bet. Safe? Well, actually, quite the opposite. . .

Did you know dolphins negotiate like underwater mob bosses? Or that octopuses escape aquariums like skilled burglars? How about birds that build mansions, goats that cause chaos for fun, or insects that perform acts straight out of a sci-fi movie? Animals aren’t just cute, cuddly, or majestic. They’re clever, emotional, dramatic, sneaky, heroic, and sometimes downright shocking. In this wildly entertaining collection, author Noah Green uncovers the most unbelievable true stories from the animal kingdom — the ones they definitely didn't teach you in school. You’ll meet: 🐾 Criminal...

A meet-cute it was not! Jane had a new horse to get to know and train; she didn’t need sketchy cowboy Cory to get in her way, or to give her that look with his ocean deep blue eyes. Seventeen-year-old Jane has one dream: to earn a spot on the National Dressage Team. Her days are filled with training, sweat, and the steady rhythm of hooves—but everything changes when Windsong comes to the barn. Jane has found the horse of her dreams or so she thinks. Windsong has the breeding, training, and flashy good looks to win medals at national competitions, and Jane figures she’ll point him down...

Every book sold helps save a life. A portion of profits goes directly to Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue — the same rescue at the heart of this award-winning story. 4,000 Dogs. One Garage. No Backup. When Deputy Keith Benning took a job in rural North Dakota, he never imagined his garage would become ground zero for a grassroots animal rescue movement. But with 70+ strays showing up each month and no local shelter in sight, Keith and a ragtag team of volunteers stepped up. Over four years, they rescued thousands of animals — and sacrificed everything to do it. A True Story of Grit, ...

It all started with the dreams. But Cassie didn't pay much attention to them. She and her friends have been having nightmares ever since they acquired the power to morph. But when Cassie discovers that Tobias has been having dreams too - the exact same dreams - about the ocean, and a voice that's calling to them for help, she decides it's time to start listening. Now, she and the others have to figure out if the dreams are a message, or a trap.

Sticking their noses where they are most definitely not wanted. Despairing of their humans, these pets take it upon themselves to solve the cases they see as only cats and dogs can. Whether they sniff out the clues or fool the criminals into thinking they are harmless pets to be ignored, Rex, Amber, Buster, and more enjoy escapades a plenty in this fun collection of short stories. Grab your copy and be ready for the fur to fly! Includes: Police Dog - Day One Amber's Bust The Little Lost Dachshund Hell Cat Hell Hounds The Clown, the Witch, and the Cat The Case of the Missing Pasty

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Love Dogs? Crave Stories That Make You Feel Something Real? Get 3 bestselling books in 1 — 81 unforgettable true stories of courage, rescue, and devotion. The Dog Stories Collection brings together 3 powerful volumes— Heroic Dog Rescues, Rescued Dog Stories, Military Dog Stories —into one heartwarming, soul-stirring bundle (save 20%). Inside are 81 short, true stories of dogs who: 🐾 Survived against the odds and found forever homes 🐾 Transformed the lives of the people who rescued them 🐾 Served with unshakable bravery on battlefields and front lines Whether you’ve rescued a...

The essential pocket primer on climate change that will leave an indelible impact on everyone who reads it. “Jahren asks the central question of our time: how can we learn to live on a finite planet?" —Elizabeth Kolbert, New York Times bestselling author of The Sixth Extinction "The...

When I first laid eyes on the hot man at the bar, I knew I would break all my rules and go home with him. What I didn't know is he had many more surprises waiting for me. The mysterious stranger was much more than meets the eye, and I would have to decide whether to accept a night filled with pleasures and luxuries along with two sizzling hot Alpha billionaires.

A tale that will leave pawprints on your heart. Recent widower Andrew Blake finds himself at a crossroads in the wake of his wife’s passing, desperately seeking solace for his grieving 8-year-old daughter, Allie. Faced with an unexpected opportunity to choose a puppy from a litter of yellow labs, Drew seizes the chance to bring a furry companion into their lives. Little does Drew realize that Lily, the tall and gangly last pick of the litter, will lead them all to unimagined blessings. With the grace of second chances and the promise of new beginnings, Lily heals and opens their hearts. ...

We were both alone until he found me and made me his. I knew someone was watching me. I could feel it in my bones. Even in a small town like this, dangers lurk on the edge of the woods. Then I saw him, and I learned his secret. Could we form an alliance of outcasts, and banish our loneliness forever?

No Better Friend tells the incredible true story of Frank Williams, a radarman in Britain's Royal Air Force, and Judy, a purebred pointer, who met as prisoners of war during World War II. Judy, who became the war's only official canine POW, was a fiercely loyal dog who sensed danger - warning her fellow prisoners of imminent attacks and protecting them from brutal beatings. Frank and Judy's friendship, an unbreakable bond forged in the worst circumstances, is one of the great recently unearthed stories of World War II.

An 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. When speech-language pathologist...