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Welcome to Sharing Our Horizon, a selection of poems and photographs from the popular blog Whippet Wisdom that capture daily moments in the Scottish Highlands with our two adopted whippets, Eivor and Pearl.
Like most dogs, Eivor and Pearl love spending time in nature. They have taken us to places we had never visited before and the restorative energies of those quiet beaches, mountains and glens have played a big part in their rehabilitation.
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Welcome to Between Heather and Grass, Poems Filled with Love, Hope and Whippets, our beautiful, soulful sequel to Sharing Our Horizon and our second book for whippet lovers, dog lovers and lovers of nature. The book features poetry, breathtaking photographs of the Scottish Highlands, and our two adopted whippets Eivor and Pearl. The majority of the poems are haiku, haibun and tanka, written in rhythm with the seasons. The poems and photographs illuminate...
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Rescued on Independence Day by the Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue (CDHR), Spencer & Oliver are the two Percheron geldings who have an amazing story to share. They exemplify CDHR's mission of being dedicated to saving the lives of draft horses that were victims of starvation and neglect. Once nourished, they flourished and became draft horse ambassadors for the organization. Written from their perspective, you will see their journey from rescue, to...
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"There is no friendship quite as special as the one you have with your dog. In Dog We Trust is a photographic tribute to the companions who wag their tails and fetch their way into our hearts. As you take a walk along these pages, you'll find heartwarming quotations about four-legged friends alongside adorable photographs of pups that show the enthusiasm, playfulness, and loyalty of all great dogs. Big breed or small, fierce or fluff - there is no...
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Everyone loves Boo! His fluffy head, shaved body, and teddy bear-like persona are irresistibly adorable. With nearly a million Facebook fans, Boo is poised to make it big. This book features photographs of Boo doing all his favourite things: lounging around, playing with friends, exploring the whole wide world, and more.
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2013
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IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 6
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A heart-warming celebration of love between species from the New York Times bestselling author of Unlikely Friendships.
In her inspiring New York Times bestseller Unlikely Friendships, Jennifer Holland introduced us to the heartwarming relationships that exist between animals of different species. Her stories struck a chord with thousands of readers, including Temple Grandin, who described the book as "amazing."
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The term "Cat Lady" can evoke the image of an unfashionable, unkempt, and slightly unhinged spinster hoarding multiple cats. Cat Lady Chic serves as the antidote to this unflattering point of view, celebrating the Cat Lady with a compilation of artful, playful, and sophisticated images of some of the most renowned, beautiful, and accomplished women in modern history with the cats they love.
The volume features a sharp, funny introductory essay on...
10) What Labs Love
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Lab owners love their dogs, and they'll fall for this full-color gift book, too.
For centuries, Labs have captivated humanity - from child to adult, from urban denizen to country dweller. This photo essay captures Labrador Retrievers as they have accompanied people in their life-journeys, personifying the playfulness, loyalty and collegiality that have made Labs one of the most sought after companion animals.
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"Drawing on two decades of professional experience, a popular dog trainer presents an array of field-tested techniques for training dogs of all breeds, ages, and personality types. The methods described emphasize positive reinforcement while still allowing for humane corrective tactics when needed. Contains photos and supporting text"--
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Dog Years is a heartwarming look at the lives and stories of 30 dogs. By presenting portraits of each dog as a puppy and again as an older dog, photographer Amanda Jones reveals the unique spark of personality that lasts a lifetime. These beautiful images of breeds ranging from golden retrievers and Great Danes to pugs and French bulldogs are accompanied by reflections from loved ones on the lives they share with their furry companions. The result...
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Some pairings are just meant to be: peanut butter and chocolate, yin and yang, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. So it was only a matter of time before the stars in the universe lined up and suggested the collaboration between New York Times bestselling author Bradley Trevor Greive and award-winning photographer Rachael Hale. Greive and Hale explain once and for all Why Dogs Are Better Than Cats. Now, before all you cat lovers find your fur standing...
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As a baby, Pumpkin the Raccoon was abandoned by her parents after falling out of a tree and breaking her leg. Taken in by a family with two rescue dogs, Toffee and Oreo, Pumpkin gained a new set of "parents" and a life of luxury in the Bahamas.
Pumpkin: The Raccoon Who Thought She Was a Dog is a sweet, unique look at an adorable household pet, captured in gorgeous, never-before-seen photographs in luxurious settings. Pumpkin's message is that friendship...
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From the Pryor Mountain Mustang to the Tennessee Walking Horse, North America is home to an amazing variety of horses. In this lavish, photograph-filled guide, Judith Dutson provides 96 in-depth profiles that include each breed's history, special uses, conformation standards, and more. You'll learn about homegrown favorites like the Morgan, Appaloosa, and Quarter Horse, as well as exotic imports like the Mangalarga Marchador and the Selle Français....
16) Chickens
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Flaunting their high-fashion plumage, chickens strut and pose like runway models for photographer Ernest Goh. These birds, with their all-too-human expressions, are both funny and poignant, as if they are commenting on our own foibles. From the proud Serama of Malaysia to the delightfully humorous Silkie, Goh's portraits, shot on location throughout the world, convey not only the beauty and diversity of various breeds, but also capture the personality...
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Puppyhood showcases adorable puppies in life-size photographs taken at six weeks old. The book itself is oversize at 13 by 11 inches, allowing enough space to bring each of these little ones to life. Twenty-five breeds are captured in engaging photographs, showing all the details that make puppies so irresistible, from their pink bellies to their tiny teeth, soft ears, and oversize paws. The book features the most popular breeds, including the French...
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A stunning and indelible collection of portraits and stories that capture dogs of a certain age in all their patchy, scruffy, jowly, and devoted glory-an homage to man's best friend, based on the popular international photography project. The dogs in Old Faithful are well worn, well loved, and well on in years. After his grandmother's 100th birthday party, photographer and dog lover Pete Thorne found himself taking photos of elderly dogs. In their...
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From an account of how a rescued horse helped its owner through depression to heartwarming tales of sister fillies reunited, this is a beautifully illustrated celebration of the horse and human bond Describing the extraordinary relationship between horse and human, with all its highs and lows, this is a heartwarming collection of true stories from horse owners around the world. These amazing tales are just some of the tiny miracles, magical moments,...
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A charming, delightfully photographed tribute to the older dog, with essays and poetry.
Gandhi once said, "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way that its animals are treated." How people regard older animals is especially revealing. Beautiful Old Dogs is a heartfelt, emotional, passionate tribute to old dogs. It will inspire many readers to get involved in senior dog rescue and adoption, as it honors our senior...
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