"Featuring speculative fiction-writing exercises from Harlan Ellison (R), Piers Anthony, Ramsey Campbell, Jack Ketchum, screenwriters of The Twilight Zone and Star Trek: The Next Generation, and many more. The fifth volume in the acclaimed Now Write! writing-guide series offers a full toolbox of advice and exercises for speculative fiction writers hoping to craft an engaging alternate reality, flesh out an enthralling fantasy quest, or dream up a...

PETS Like the authors of the many dog-training books of the late 1980s and the early 1990s, Gray, who has approximately ten years' experience raising German Shepherds for police and guide dog work, starts with a lengthy discussion of the similarities between wolves and dogs. While this information is interesting, 14,000 years of domestication have reduced those ancestral influences considerably. An explanation of breed-specific behavioral differences...

Clark has selected dishes from two of her previously published books to create an all-purpose cookbook that will satisfy any good appetite in any situation. Her recipes are simple to make, satisfying for the whole family, and always executed with a touch of attainable elegance and flair. -- adapted from jacket. "More than 100 easy, elegant recipes for every occasion"--Back cover.

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 knowledge and overall lives of its readers. It is not only an exceptionally reliable source for dog greatness, it is also a one-stop shop for happiness. This book will take readers on a journey through the...

Mother Goose rhymes were not always considered to be nonsensical fare for young children, originally these verses were written as social and politcal commentary. In 1969 when author Eve Merriam wanted to comment about social and political issues of the time, she turned to Mother Goose rhymes in a nod to their original purpose. Her resultant poems, inspired by traditional "nursery rhymes," depict the grim reality of inner city life, including such...

"A brand-new training regimen-off-leash in 30 days!-from the pack who brought you The Art of Raising a Puppy. The Monks of New Skete, longtime breeders of German shepherds and established dog trainers of all breeds, have developed a new training technique. A decade in the making, this program represents a leap into the future, using cutting-edge technology and a game-changing tool: the remote electronic collar. The Art of Training Your Dog presents...

"La aclamada continuación de La razón de estar contigo. Chico es un buen perro. Tras la busqueda de sus propósitos de vida a través de distintas reencarnaciones, Chico está seguro de haber encontrado una nueva vida que le llena del todo. Mientras observa con curiosidad a la pequeña Clarity, Chico esta convencido de que es la niña ideal para pasar con ella esta nueva etapa. Pero cuando Chico se reencarna de nuevo, descubre que ahora tiene un...

"A program on hybrid dog breeds, such as the puggle, schnoodle, and labradoodle. Also covers purebred dogs and rescue dogs." --

"Bailey sabe una cosa a la perfección: aquellos perros que, como él, ofrecen un amor incondicional, están destinados al cielo. Pero antes de que Bailey pueda descansar en paz, hay una familia en particular que necesita su ayuda. Una familia que está al borde de la separación. Pero Bailey sabe que al ayudar a esta familia ya no podrá recordar sus vidas anteriores y a las otras familias que conoció y amó, aunque, en ocasiones, hacer un sacrificio...

"Bear is a service dog who would do anything for his owner and best friend Patrick who is blind. But when Bear suddenly loses his vision, he worries he's lost his purpose in life--protecting Patrick! Following the misguided advice from some self-serving raccoons, Bear embarks on a transformative journey to regain his eyesight. Out of both necessity and survival, he learns to tap into his other senses and begins to see the world from a new perspective...