Overcoming Animal

“When inspiration has become hidden, when we feel ready to give up, this is the time when healing can be found in the tenderness of pain itself.” Pema Chödrön, American Buddhist teacher and author Saying Goodbye to Benson is a touching pet loss memoir, offering practical meditations on grief, and the use of mindfulness to help release the heavy burden of guilt and find peace after losing a beloved companion. The book celebrates the life of Benson, an anxious yet lovable toy fox terrier Chris and Deb had for fourteen amazing years. The book chronicles Benson’s most endearing moments,...

A hiker goes down in the rugged Cumberland Plateau. A sudden strike occurs in the remote Australian outback. A fatal encounter takes place in rural India. When the world’s most lethal predators strike, the human body becomes a battleground. This gripping collection of real-life clinical emergencies takes you to the bleeding edge of toxicology and human endurance. Featuring incredibly detailed case studies—from the devastating physiological effects of a Russell’s viper bite to the desperate scramble for African polyvalent antivenom in an American hospital—this book pulls back the ...

Harry lives at a busy watering hole where every hippo loves to swim. Every hippo except Harry. In this funny and heartwarming children’s animal adventure, Harry the Hippo discovers he can’t swim like the others. While his friends splash and float, Harry sinks like a muddy rock. But when danger appears near the river bend, Harry learns that the muddy places everyone else avoids are the places where he is strongest. Soon the hippo who couldn’t swim becomes the Mud Champion, helping his friends cross the mud safely and proving that being different can be a superpower. Perfect for bedtime...

Pip is the careful one. Everyone at Willow Creek knows it. His brother Tug leaps from rock to rock over rushing water without looking down. His sister Wren chases storms just to see how close she can get. And Pip watches them both and wonders if something is wrong with him. Because Pip is afraid of the fast water. The mill bend, where the creek narrows between two enormous rocks and rushes white and loud toward the dark forest beyond, is the one place Pip has never been able to follow. Being careful, it turns out, is not the same as being brave. Or so Pip thinks. Then the biggest storm ...

'You could call him Paddington,' Adam said, casually, 'Don't name him! I said, as if this was self-evident. Names turn situations into responsibilities. When Mirelle Radley set off for Peru with her cousin Adam, hoping to heal her broken heart, she didn't expect to meet someone who would change...

An inspiring and amusing story of a young man, right out of college, who unexpectedly finds himself as manager of a commercial hog farm, a job he knows little about. Along the way, he meets some interesting characters among the hogs, and ends up learning a lot about life...and himself. Join Vally on his journey, and see if you can discover what kinds of things you can learn from a pig.

From the author of The Honey Bus comes a wild and emotional memoir of family and self-discovery, featuring a lovable golden retriever named Edie Meredith May had a difficult childhood, with a mother who was physically present but emotionally absent. She learned early on to fend for herself, and...

From New York Times bestselling author James Rollins comes a stirring story of a soldier and his military war dog who are drawn into a dark mystery tracing back to World War II and a lost treasure tied to the bones of the dead. Off the blustery streets in the medieval heart of Budapest, Captain...

The machines have fallen silent. The forest breathes freely again. But peace? That's another story entirely. This is it—the moment fans of the Whispering Wilderness trilogy have been waiting for. The Final Book that will either heal a wounded world or watch it tear itself apart. Kira thought the hardest part was over. The humans retreated. The treaty was signed. Her pack, once fractured and bleeding, finally stood united under her leadership. She was wrong. Slate's wolves—the ones who lived through the dark days under their former tyrant—they remember. They don't trust easily. And ...

Michael Hingson’s inspiring true story captivated the world when he and his guide dog Roselle escaped the Twin Towers together on 9/11, a story that became the New York Times bestselling book Thunder Dog. During decades of walking with guide dogs, he had learned a surprising truth that helped save his life that day: Being afraid can be a positive thing, one that prepares us to deal with any situation that befalls us.

Andy the Adventurous Ant: A Charming Tale of Independence, Courage, and Coming Home. Tired of marching in line and following orders, young Andy the Ant dreams of freedom and adventure beyond his busy colony. One brave morning, he decides to explore the vast jungle all by himself! But the world outside is bigger—and more dangerous—than Andy ever imagined. From narrowly escaping a spider's sticky trap to nearly drowning in a mighty river, from hiding from a hungry lizard to an unexpected ride on an elephant's muddy foot, Andy's exciting journey quickly becomes a series of heart-pounding ...

Lost somewhere in this world, Eliot is wandering the streets trying to survive. He dreams about being adopted by one of those strange beings with only two legs. This is the story of a dog who chose not to give up, not to lose faith, and to look for a better life. A life which he eventually finds thanks to a do-gooder like you or me.On his travels, Eliot creates a remarkable image of himself. He believes himself to be a big, strong, brave dog. He discovers newfound skills; he sees himself as a great escape artist and an expert trashcan tipper. He is also appreciative of his impressive sense ...

The friendship of Deer, Fox, Cow, and Pig was forged during a natural calamity. Years later, curiousity about a rumored two-legged creature in the valley tempts them to venture away from their comfortable home. Together, they overcome treacherous terrain and confront life-threatening predators. Yet, their ultimate destination threatens to break up their quartet when Cow and Pig are lured by the comforts of domestication. However, with patience and devotion, Deer and Fox stay nearby. Will their friendship withstand the ultimate test or will temptation threaten to tear them apart?

In a world where magic is both a blessing and a curse, 16-year-old Fiona Winterbottom stands at the crossroads of chaos and control. Having bravely saved her community of witches from energy-sucking vampires, she now faces her toughest challenge yet: mastering her unpredictable powers when a wicked witch from the past is released from a magic mirror. Now Fiona must find a way to return this evil entity into the void from which she came. Despite her formidable aunts—powerful witches in their own right—trying to guide her, Fiona's adventurous spirit leads her to experiment with magic in ...

Turtle Moves House offers a gentle introduction to the experience of moving house for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of moving to a new house. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through...

Well, meet Bennie the bear who is struggling to fall asleep after he loses his favorite stuffed animal, Georgie. He searches with all his might but cannot seem to find his beloved toy. This story follows Bennie the Bear as he visits his animal friends around Sleepy Hollow to ask for help. Will Hollie the hippo, Maxie the monkey, and Daisy the deer be able to help Bennie go to sleep? Come along this adventure and find out yourself in "The Adventure of Sleepy Bear".

A Parent’s Choice Award Gold Member Winner A boy who drifted into the seaside town of Isla as a baby searches for answers about where he and his parrot came from in this “memorable, fantastical tale” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) from New York Times bestselling author Alison McGhee. The...

An enchanting family story told from an older woman’s perspective about her childhood during the years she spent on a farm with her Great Aunt Wilda on the outskirts of a midwestern town. While exploring the wonders of the woodlands, she discovered an animal community and formed friendships that taught her the meaning of wisdom and the value of home. Her mother and father had been enduring hard times; overworked and unhappy, they sent her, as a seven-year-old, to the rural homestead. Great Aunt Wilda, a grand collector of things and stories, not only shares her abundant memories with the ...

Vanessa's Rotten Day is a whimsical tale that is based on a true animal rescue story. One hot August morning, Vanessa, a young turkey vulture, is hunting for food when she spots a half-buried dog in a field. She swoops down and enjoys a savory meal. As she flies home, she begins to feel sick. Before long, she falls from the sky and crashes into a stranger's backyard. She's scared, unable to move, and desperately wants her mother. She trembles with fear as a human shadow closes in on her. What made her sick? Will the human harm her? Will she ever see her family again?

Travel to India, Iceland, Italy, South America, New Zealand, and more as you embark on countless adventures in the saddle. In this book, you will find out what it’s like to move to another country and fall in love with a horse abroad. You’ll discover the wild’s of the “bush” while traveling with packhorses and a rifle across New Zealand. And you’ll conquer hardship after hardship while your young toddlers accompany your horseback adventures across South America.