Domestic animals and pets Books

The Chilcotin'swild horses are romantic and beautiful, but they are also controversial: they are seen by government policy as intruders competing for range land with native species and domestic cattle and, as a result, they have been subject to culls and...

An immersive blend of chicken-keeping memoir and culture reporting by a journalist who accidentally became obsessed with her flock.Since first domesticating the chicken thousands of years ago, humans have become exceptionally adept at raising them for...

Whether it's man's best friend or the king of the jungle, animals occupy a central place in our social, emotional and cultural lives. We're happy as clams or pigs in mud; we hold our horses or take a lion's share of what we want; we avoid the elephant in...

Nonfiction Book Awards Silver Winner IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award Silver Winner Nautilus Book Awards Silver Winner American Book Fest Awards Finalist Book Excellence Awards FinalistBrooklyn Goes Home is the true story of how one greyhound sparked a...

Rescued from a puppy mill in 2010, Freddie was a bright light in lives of his human companions and the ultimate muse for biographer Grant Hayter-Menzies to explore the human-animal bond in his books. As Grant helped Freddie overcome the fears and traumas...

Rocket Causes A Ruckus is the first in a series called "Aussie Dog Tails" which features stories about a number of different Australian Shepherd dogs and puppies that JD Blue has now or has had, owned or co-owned with breeders, friends and family. Each...

English/Canadian indie musician Tamara Williamson offers an unbridled account of a life in the world of horses."A definite read, not only for horse lovers, but anyone whose life has been touched by animals." -Ashley Holzer, Olympian and Grand Prix rider...

Apollo Rollo Rowe Goes to the Beach is a fun-loving, catchy, rhythmic, and educational children's book full of sight words, articulation, and repetition. It features Apollo Rollo Rowe and his trip to the beach. There, he meets new friends and enjoys the...

Splat the Naked Cat is a book where a little boy describes what it is like to own a naked cat, a sphynx. They are unique cats but not too different from the average cat. It is a book for beginner readers that includes a few laughs. From playing hide and...

Are you an up-and-coming bully breeder? Interested in getting started? "Level Up Bully Magazine" is the perfect companion for bully breeders who are looking to learn the most recent and relevant trends related to the dog they love. This magazine...

Are you an up and coming bully breeder? Interested in getting started? This yearly review is a must read. With pictures of bullys from across the world, you won't be able to find a spot with more information! "Level Up Bully Magazine" is the perfect...

If you're looking for a story that will fill your heart with warmth and joy, then look no further than A Beautiful Story about Charli the Cat. This delightful tale follows the adventures of Charli, a baby kitten who is adopted into a loving home and...

Tiddles is a suave, carefree kitty cat whose only pleasures in life are eating mice, wooing the ladies, and being generally apathetic toward his owner, Jake. But when a toxic spill occurs outside of town, Tiddles finds himself savagely attacked by a...

A history of pets and their companions in Britain from the Victorians to today.Pet Revolution tracks the British love affair with pets over the last two centuries, showing how the kinds of pets we keep, as well as how we relate to and care for them, has...

Brownie is a rhyming children's book about a curious guinea pig who escapes from his cage one night to explore around the house. One of the children hears him and goes on a hunt to try and find him and get him back in his cage before the parents wake up...

Living work of art, consumer commodity, scientific hero and environmental menace: the humble goldfish is the ultimate human cultural artefact. A creature of supposedly little memory and short lifespan, it has universal appeal. In ancient China, goldfish...

Cat traces the relationship between humans and the cat from its original domestication in ancient Egypt c. 2000 BC, through the centuries as a utilitarian rodent catcher, its gradual acceptance as a charming and amiable pet, and its present status as a...

When her beloved small dog died, Bel Mooney wasastonished at the depth of her ongoing sorrow. Sharing her loss online and in anewspaper article brought a deluge of responses, spurring Bel to explore thesefeelings further. Why do humans mourn pets? Can...

'Everything you ever wanted to know about cats in books. A wonderful idea, beautifully executed.' - Viv GroskopCats have provided the inspiration for an incredible range of fiction, memoir and poetry, from ancient myths and fables to much-loved...

'Exciting, funny, and occasionally heart-stopping...readers can stay home and dry, but feel like they are on the high seas.' BOOKLISTA man and his chicken sail 45,000 nautical miles in this powerful story of following your dreams no...

A psychologist and respected dog trainer shares the secrets to a happy pooch.Did you know that seemingly noiseless electronics may be upsetting your dog? Or that letting her sniff the breeze is one of the best gifts you can give her? Wag bridges the gap...

The story of two seasoned and intrepid Canadian travellers, Lesley and Linda Choyce, who embark on a new adventure with their West Highland terrier, Kelty.Lesley Choyce is a 70-year-old year-round North Atlantic surfer, the godfather of transcendental...

Lucky Dog is a hilarious and heartwarming memoir by a renowned veterinary oncologist who tells us what we can learn about health care and ourselves from our most beloved pets.What happens when a veterinary surgical oncologist (laymen's term: cancer...

Pico is lost in a big city and has nowhere to go. Cora finds her and brings her into her home, and after a long search, the family decides to to keep Pico. It takes some time for Cora to learn how to take care of her Chug, and Pico must learn how to...

Topher Brophy will be donating all of his proceeds from the sale of Dog Dad to American Humane.Can dogs make us better humans? Can animal companionship really heal the world? In telling Topher Brophy's story, Dog Dad shows us emphatically that the answer...

"People ought to try to make their horses happy," wrote Jacob Biggle's wife Harriet in TheBiggle Horse Book in 1894. "A happy, cheerful horse will do more work and live longer, and thus be more profitable to its owner, than one whose temper is kept...

Have you ever wondered what your dog is thinking? Dog trainer, healer, and counselor, Jocelyn Kessler, asserts that while your dog does not speak English, he or she is communicating with you all of the time.In The Secret Language of Dogs, Kesler explains...

Learn about the brave dogs who help guard livestock around the world!Wolf populations in the Rocky Mountains have reached recovery goals due in large part to an environmentally friendly method of predator control now in use on western ranches: livestock...

A training manual for any dog owner using the tried, true, and trusted Weatherwax methods.The name "Weatherwax" is widely known in the dog world. The author is a third-generation professional dog trainer and owner of Weatherwax Dog Training. The family...

Quench your kitty curiosity and discover the answersto all these vital questions and more in this must-have for any cat owner!Who composed the Cat's Fugue inspired by thesound of his cat walking across the keys of the piano? What is ailurophilia? In...

Inspiring true stories of how horses teach humans and heal their hearts. Horses are sensitive creatures with hearts ten times larger than humans and much more to share with us than meets the eye. Life Lessons from the Heart of Horses offers poignant...

Thisis the only doggie cookbook you need to have the most fun with your best friend! Based on the popular YouTube series Paddington's Pantry, the author has created brand new recipes to share, with the help of her own two pups, Paddington and Treacle...

The highly anticipated companion to the sensational Slothilda: Living the Sloth Life! A collection of cute comics about friendship and the adorable mishaps of pet-parenting as told through the eyes of a sleepy sloth named Slothilda and...

Everything You Need to Know about Natural Parasite Control for Livestock, All in One Place! This concise book is loaded with valuable information about ridding livestock of their unwanted guests. Whether you're raising sheep, pigs, horses, cows,...

A charming tale for fans of Marley & Me and Dewey's Nine Lives.Whenever middle-aged desert tour guide Forrest Bryant Johnson went out on his daily walks into the Mojave, all was usually peaceful and serene. But one beautiful summer day in 1987,...

Learn how to create and maintain your own underwater ecosystem. Aquascaping is the art of arranging underwater plant life in aesthetically pleasing displays. From the brilliance of Takashi Amano and numerous other innovators, planted tanks have become...

Say hello to your beautiful, modern dog treat bible! We know you love your dog. We know you want what's best for them. But we also know if you're faced with a dog treat recipe that calls for eight obscure ingredients, requires forty minutes of prep, and...

Whether a novice or expert horseman, every rider, trainer, or owner in any equestrian discipline will benefit from this book's wide-ranging and practical information for years to come.As even a quick glance around a saddler shop or through a tack store...

Going for a walk is no longer just for the dogs! Experienced cat owner Clifford Brooks is here to teach you and your cat how to enjoy a stroll together. Cats are naturally adventurous creatures, and with the help of a leash and Brooks's tips, you can...

Based on the social media sensation, #WeRateDogs  features the most heroic, over-the-top adorable, wildly successful, all-around entertaining dogs the world has ever seen. It combines extraordinary photos with ridiculous captions to expand the...

A comprehensive guide of the dos and don'ts of equine nutrition--featuring a full-color pull-out chart. A primary concern of all horse owners and caregivers is that their animals receive the proper feed and in the correct amounts. In seeking information...

The Canine Emotional Detox differs from other books on stress because it focuses on the right combination of elements to reduce stress and to date has over 196 permission-based cases. Take a look at selected before and after photos, pattern discoveries...

More than ever, Americans care about the quality and safety of the food they eat. They're bringing back an American tradition: raising their own backyard chickens for eggs and companionship. And they care about the quality of life of their chickens...

The Well-Dressed Dog is a dog lover's go-to guide for canine fashion inspiration, with patterns and instructions for outfitting every type of pooch.Make your canine kids look stylish while keeping them warm, protected and comfortable! The...

From two of the world's leading authorities on dogs, an imaginative journey into a future of dogs without peopleWhat would happen to dogs if humans simply disappeared? Would dogs be able to survive on their own without us? A Dog's World imagines a...

In 2006, about 69 million U.S. households had pets, giving homes to around 73.9 million dogs, 90.5 million cats, and 16.6 million birds, and spending more than 38 billion dollars on companion animals. As never before in history, our pets are truly...

"You can't make good wine without a dog!"  Peter LehmannPeter Lehmann's words have never rang more true  Wine Dogs Australia reveals the real palate-power behind the skilled business of making wine.Wine Dogs continues to search...

Written with clarity and humour, A Modern Dog's Life offers a new approach to owning and training a dog, drawing on the latest research on dog behaviour and the author's expertise as a vet and animal behaviourist to explain why dogs behave they way they...