First Dog

First Dogs provides the first comprehensive overview of the relationships between humanity's best friend (and oldest domestic animal) and hunter-gatherers. The book uses archaeological and anthropological evidence to explore the hunter-gatherer/canine relationship from the beginnings of the...

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.

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.

Spring, 1918. The Great War is at a crucial stage, the Germans are making one last push into France, and the Allies are struggling to hold them back. Battle lines are shifting, and men, and their machines, are being sent up and down the front to shore up defenses. Major Heathcliff Lennox, and his batman Greggs, are told to report to their new HQ. They set off on a sunlit day to fly the distance, but the enemy is never far away, and disaster strikes. They're sent crashing to the ground behind enemy lines, where life, death, and love await.

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 ...

In Cornwall, even the quietest threads can lead to trouble—and the town dog always knows where to look. When a scruffy stray with a habit of finding trouble leads her cousin straight to a dead body, loom shop owner Penelope Penrose knows life in the quiet town of Cornwall is about to get complicated. Known as the town dog, Jory has a knack for turning up where he shouldn’t. So when a young barista is found dead and Penelope’s cousin becomes the prime suspect, Penelope can’t help but start asking questions the police would rather she didn’t. As whispers of a long-hidden diamond ...

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 ...

Cam Derringer killed a man when he was eighteen years old. He had no choice. At least, that’s what he’s told himself ever since. More than thirty years ago, Cam tried to save Susan Towns from her violent father. He was seconds too late to save the girl he loved—but not too late to make sure the man responsible never hurt anyone again. Cam thought that terrible night was buried with the past. He was wrong. Now men connected to Susan’s death are turning up dead, one after another, and someone is watching Cam’s every move. His name is Ray Collins, and he knows things about Cam, Susan...

FAITH I bought an island to get away from people. Three hundred and forty acres, one seaplane pilot who thinks I’m hilarious, and zero neighbors. That was the plan. The plan did not account for a hermit already living in my woods. Or his pet wolf he calls Kitty. Or the fact that he’d spend three years alphabetizing his firewood and still somehow forget how to be a person around me. I have a scar, a system for avoiding men, and an ex-life in Chicago I’m not ready to talk about. I did not come here to fall for a six-foot-something ex-soldier who fixes my porch step, growls when I ...

Nikki Maxwell is starting eighth grade at a new school—and her very first diary is packed with hilarious stories and art in this first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series! Nikki confesses all in her first diary ever: her epic battle with her mom for an iPhone, meeting...

Most Belgian Malinois owners are exhausted, not because their dog is bad, but because no one taught them how drive works. You've heard the breed described as intense, demanding, "not for everyone." What you haven't been told is why and that gap is exactly where most training advice falls apart. Generic dog-training books don't explain what's actually happening inside a dog bred for decades to work police, military, and protection lines. Without that foundation, even good advice feels like it's missing something. The Malinois Method starts where other guides stop: with the genetics 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.

Nikki Maxwell has to juggle two kids’​ feelings in the twelfth installment in the blockbuster #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series! In Nikki Maxwell’s newest diary, it’s the countdown to the end of the school year, and Nikki’s juggling some big questions about how she’ll...

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...

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...

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...

Bernedoodle Puppy Training for First-Time Owners is a practical, beginner-friendly guide designed to help new owners raise a calm, confident, well-behaved Bernedoodle from puppyhood into adulthood. Bernedoodles are affectionate, intelligent, playful, people-focused, and deeply loyal family companions, but their mix of Poodle intelligence and Bernese Mountain Dog sensitivity can make early training especially important. Without clear routines, patient guidance, and proper socialization, a Bernedoodle puppy may become overly excited, stubborn, clingy, mouthy, or difficult to manage as they grow.

Every aspect of screenwriting is covered with an authority and credibility never seen in any book to come before. Told with honesty, humor, and vulnerability from the real-world perspective of a working, professional screenwriter, Kill the Dog reveals the secrets of what it takes to have a successful career as a Hollywood screenwriter.

Nikki Maxwell might just get her first kiss with her crush, Brandon, in this seventh installment of the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series! Nikki’s juggling a lot this month. A reality TV crew is following Nikki and her friends as they record their hit song together, plus there...

This timeless classic now features a foreword written by New York Times bestselling author Judy Blume, as well as an exclusive interview with Beverly Cleary herself! In the first novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary, boys and girls alike will be charmed instantly by an...