First Dog

Thirty thousand years ago, ice was storming the planet. Among the species forced out of the trees and onto the steppes by the advancing cold was modern man, who was both predator and prey. No stranger to the experiences that make us human - a mother's love and a father's betrayal, tribal war and increasing famine, political intrigue and forbidden love, joy and hope and devastating loss - our ancestors competed for scant resources in a brutal landscape.

At the dawn of civilization, a wolf dog befriends an old hunter and revives his alpha powers among his human tribe. Together with the animal’s pack, they discover a new way of life — a shared odyssey of survival and trust that grows into the most successful partnership the Earth has ever known, changing dogs and humans forever.

Discover how to transform your playful pup into a well-behaved companion in just one week—without stress, confusion, or overwhelming time commitments! Are you feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of puppy training? Struggling to balance your busy schedule while ensuring your furry friend learns essential behaviors? You're not alone. Many first-time dog owners feel lost, but training your puppy doesn’t have to be frustrating or time-consuming. This book delivers a step-by-step, science-backed approach to training your puppy using positive reinforcement, short and effective daily ...

Three years ago, while studying abroad I met a man who would change my life forever. In just one single night together, Ashby had satisfied me in ways I’d never experienced before, not with a single one of my ex-girlfriends. I wasn’t gay, though. I could never look at another man the way I looked at Ashby—and believe me, I tried. Now, going into my junior year at Dogson University I’m fresh out of another failed relationship, and that encounter with Ashby still burns in my mind like it happened yesterday. I believed I would never meet my unicorn again—until the first day of class....

Exclusive Beach Party Takes Murderous Turn Dumped by her cheating husband, 44 year old Jenny King is trying to build a new life in the small seaside town of Pelican Cove. Locals are lining up at the Boardwalk Cafe for her tasty cakes and muffins. But when her aunt, a local artist, is accused of killing a stranger, Jenny is forced to set her apron aside and put on her sleuthing cap. Jenny battles with the cranky local sheriff and quirky local characters to get to the truth. Aided by her new friends, she will move heaven and earth to find out who the dead stranger was and what he was doing in...

Is there an animal doctor in the house? When an accident or other emergency threatens your pet, every minute counts. Don't be unprepared! Download the updated audiobook of The First-Aid Companion for Dogs and Cats by Amy Shojai for hands-free emergency veterinary advice on your device - whenever and wherever needed!

Elizabeth rescues a puppy George Wickham abandoned, and Darcy falls first… helplessly, with wet sleeves and soap in his hair. Beau isn’t any ordinary spaniel. He tugs Elizabeth’s skirts as she dances with Mr. Wickham while Mr. Darcy watches with hearts in his eyes. When the puppy leads Elizabeth on a wild chase into the hedgerows, it is Darcy, not Wickham, who kneels in the mud to coax the frightened creature to safety. Elizabeth becomes the worst puppy owner in Hertfordshire—dropping scraps from the table, allowing Beau to soil his silky fur with mud and other unmentionables, and, ...

Eleven-year-old Zach Feather can't wait to go on his first pheasant hunting trip, especially when he learns his parents have a surprise for him—a new bird dog! The family travels across the state from the Cherokee reservation in eastern Oklahoma to hunt pheasant on a relative's ranch.

When instinct becomes a warning... and the world shifts overnight... survival becomes a race against time. Claire Lalich has always trusted the feeling. The whisper that danger is coming. The pressure that tells her when it's already too late. When an incident in town collides with a growing sense of unease, Claire and her husband Clayton make a life-changing decision: leave everything behind and move to a hidden mountain valley built by Claire's grandfather for a future they hoped would never come. What begins as a precaution soon becomes a necessity. With loyal K-9s, close friends, and a ...

Memoir of 1st Lieutenant Elliot A. Willard, one of the small group of Army Aviation liaison pilots who flew the L-19A Cessna in the Korean War.

Stop the Stress Before the First Paw Hits the Floor. Bringing a rescue dog home to an apartment isn’t just a life change—it’s a logistical challenge. Between the narrow hallways, the elevator rides, and the neighbors on the other side of the wall, those first three days are the most critical window for setting your new best friend up for success. In The First 72 Hours with Your Rescue Dog, you’ll find a step-by-step, urban-focused blueprint for navigating the "3-3-3 rule" within the confines of apartment living. This isn’t just a general training manual; it’s a tactical guide ...

Instant New York Times Bestseller Best of 2017 - included on best-of lists by the New York Times, NPR, Barnes & Noble, Publisher's Weekly, LitHub, BookPage, Booklist, TheRealBookSpy.com, the Financial Times (UK) and the Daily Mail (UK) “The Force is mesmerizing, a triumph. Think The Godfather...

This fun paranormal cozy mystery collection contains all three novella episodes in the Mail-Order Witch series. "A Little Romantic Charmer." -- Kindle Reviewer The town's children are turning into foxes. And the magic shop is infested with hamsters. But that’s just a normal day at Ettie’s Enchanted Effects. When Ettie agreed to be a mail-order witch and move to Watersedge, she dreamt of a loving husband, a supportive family, and a cute town. Instead, she got a secretive father-in-law and a city who clearly doesn’t want witches in their community. Luckily, she did get that loving ...

Albert Jenkins never cared much for bureaucrats and politicians. So, when the Galactic Congress refuses to act on the illegal invasion of Earth by parasitic aliens, he does what any self-respecting vet would do - he steals a spaceship. But when AJ and a snarky pop culture-loving alien companion are pursued by space cops, he does the only rational thing he can come up with. He strategically crash-lands on a junkyard moon.

He was the most feared fighter pilot of the First World War. He became a legend in a red aircraft. He died chasing one last victim too low over enemy lines. Manfred von Richthofen — the Red Baron — remains the most famous airman in history. To his enemies he was the red machine in the sky. To Germany he became proof that victory could still be counted, named, and celebrated. To the men who flew with him, he was not simply a symbol, but a disciplined hunter who turned air combat into method. RED BARON tells the story behind the legend: the aristocratic cavalry officer whose first arm was...

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...

She came to Sealight Cove for a quiet fresh start. What she found was murder… and a dog who talks. After walking away from the life she thought she wanted, Nora Hale arrives in the small coastal town of Sealight Cove hoping for peace, second chances, and a place to begin again. Instead, she finds a cozy candle shop, a town full of secrets, and Rufus, an unusually clever rescue dog with a habit of noticing things other people miss. Very unusual things. When a longtime local is found dead beneath the old lighthouse, the town quickly calls it a tragic accident. Rufus disagrees. And when ...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER STARS OF THE PBS NOVA DOCUMENTARY CAN DOGS TALK? 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...

INTRODUCING THREE FAST-PACED, HEART-POUNDING, ROMANTIC SUSPENSE STORIES FEATURING K9 HANDLERS SEARCHING FOR LOVE. Step into the world of Disaster City Search and Rescue, where officers, firefighters, military, and medics, train and work alongside each other with the dogs they love, to do the most dangerous job of all — help lost and injured victims find their way home. Perfect for fans of Lynn Shannon, Christy Barritt and Laura Scott. What readers are saying about the series: “I felt drawn in the story from the beginning to the end.” -BookAddict “The story has plenty of mystery, ...

From New York Times bestselling author Mia Sheridan comes an emotional, slow burn romance about a woman desperate to hide and the man who sees through her walls—perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover and Lucy Score. “A beautifully touching story of true love and triumph over heartbreaking...