Living Animals

You adore your cat because you probably wish you were a little more like him. It may challenge your confidence, but facts are facts—your cat is a remarkable role model!

Young Arabel's life is changed forever when her father, a taxi driver, brings home an injured bird he finds in the street. This wacky raven eats everything in sight, answers the telephone by squawking "Nevermore!", and causes chaos wherever he goes - but Arabel loves her new feathered friend, whom she names Mortimer.

Soul Cats is a book that carries with it a very special and personal mission. The dying wish of “soul cat” Max was for his human guardian to write this very book, as he passed away just a few short weeks after. Within the chapters lies a story overflowing with deep love between Max, Flix, Howy, and their human guardians. Together, their love is the prevailing force that sees them through times of significant challenges.

What happens to trash after the garbage truck picks it up? Where does it go? The problem of too much trash is hurting the planet. Recycling, reusing, composting and creating new ways to make less trash is a start! Learn to recycle old furniture, and how safer materials are being developed that can easily decompose. People are working hard every day on new ways to have a trash-free future! Are you?

Are you tired of paying utility bills? Are you looking for a simpler lifestyle? Is someone stalking you and making your life miserable? If so, then this book is for you! Maybe you’re ready to disappear from society and start over! That’s why I’m writing this book. To help those who want to learn how to prepare and make the switch to off-grid living. Once you get a taste of that life, the thought of fading into the background of nature might present itself.

Discover the ultimate guide to raising backyard quail, perfect for beginners and seasoned urban farmers alike! If you’re seeking a rewarding path toward sustainable living, look no further. Raising Backyard Quail for Beginners shows you how these compact, hardy birds can transform even the tiniest backyard into a thriving ecosystem.

Each essay illuminates the life of a single species and its relationship to humans, and how these species can help us understand birds in general. A dedicated birdwatcher and teacher, Gedney finds wonder not only in the speed and glistening beauty of the Anna's hummingbird, but also in her nest building. He acclaims the turkey vulture's and red-tailed hawk's roles in our ecosystem, and he venerates the inimitable California scrub jay's work planting acorns.

The Wombles live in a beautifully snug, well-ordered and cosy burrow underneath Wimbledon Common - the perfect base from which to sort and recycle all the rubbish that unthinking humans constantly drop. But the Wombles' peaceful and harmonious existence is suddenly under threat. The heavy lorries that thunder along the roads near the Common make the burrow shake and tremble so much that it is no longer safe for the Wombles to live there.

On the basis of a lifelong relationship with cats, dogs and horses, Regina Abt – a graduate of the Zurich C.G. Jung Institute in 1985 who worked for many years with Dr. M.-L. von Franz – has the ability to understand the dream motifs of cat, dog and horse in their unique and life-guiding ways. The personal and archetypal dimension of the psyche is nourished by this book. Animals in dreams tell us something about our own inner instinctual nature from which civilized man has increasingly distanced himself. They provide indications as to how we can once again show due respect for this ...

Recent advances in longevity science have shed light on the causes of aging and how we can intervene to help our dogs live longer, healthier lives than ever before. America’s Favorite Veterinarian, Dr. Gary Richter, guides the reader through everything you can do to increase both life span and “health span” for your pet, from the puppy stage to geriatric and end-of-life care. You’ll understand how to make the best choices for your unique dog, using diagnostic tests, personalized diet and exercise plans, supplements, herbs, pharmaceuticals, and high-tech regenerative medicine.

Your dog doesn’t ask you to be anyone other than yourself. When you’re with your dog, you don’t have to worry about what you say or what you look like; all your canine friend wants is you (and food, and belly rubs, and treats). But dogs are even more than our best friends—they can be our wise teachers, sharing lessons that stay in our hearts forever. In this devotional, you’ll not only find inspiring and heartwarming tales, but spiritual truths to touch your heart and remind you of God’s unfailing love, wisdom, and grace.

Finding an iguana after he goes missing for three years is only one of the surprising moments in this memoir of pet ownership. There are midnight vigils with a sickly chameleon, disappearing sharks, and neighborhood dog disputes. This short little book is packed with all the feels, and you won't be able to put it down.

When he purchased four acres of land on Vashon Island, Kurt Timmermeister was only looking for an affordable home near the restaurants he ran in Seattle. But as he slowly settled into his new property, he became awakened to the connection between what he ate and where it came from: a hive of bees provided honey, a young cow could give fresh milk, an apple orchard allowed him to make vinegar.

Albert and London are two loveable bears, who live in Bear Knuckle Wood. And today they are on a special mission, to help all of their friends who live there. Petal, Hazel, Rose, Trent and Perry are also bears, and live in the woods too. And along with an Owl, called Solo, they are in for a surprise as Albert and London dream up a wonderful idea to carry out a good deed for each of them. Follow Albert and London as they travel around Bear Knuckle Wood and fix, find, paint, build, collect and make anything their friends need help with.

Young Arabel's life is changed forever when her father, a taxi driver, brings home an injured bird he finds in the street. This wacky raven eats everything in sight, answers the telephone by squawking "Nevermore!" and causes chaos whever he goes - but Arabel loves her feathered friend, whom she names Mortimer!

Children (and adults) will find great pleasure in these high-spirited engaging stories because the text is rich with wonderfully descriptive phrases as well as uniquely hilarious and witty situations.

When Dr. Sue MacVety encounters a murder at a housewarming party in Sweetwater Springs, she is eager to use Daisy's four-footed skills, empowering snout, and narrative to solve the crime. This cozy mystery, written from Daisy's perspective, will surely delight animal and mystery lovers alike. Enjoy a comfortable seat during this lively caper with the quirky and engaging characters of Sweetwater Springs.

'Cats Do Eat Spaghetti’ Living with our Rescue Cats is a must for all cat lovers and Italophiles alike. 'Cats can, and will take over people’s lives.' "I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul." This is the third book in Paul Wright's wonderfully entertaining Italian Trilogy:- When Paul and his wife Nicola, moved to a beautiful medieval village beside Italy’s Lake Como, their sleep became disturbed by the noise of a group of feral cats. Seeing the distressed condition that most of these animals were in, they began taking care of them. ...

Living with a Springer Spaniel: Pete and Me is a humorous and loving tribute to a loyal, smart, and adorable pup who mastered the technique of training his owner. Springer spaniels are known for their hunting prowess, agility, and obedience. They are affectionate, expressive, and eager to please. Springers make a great family companion because of their steadfast devotion, but they can have a mind of their own. Living with a Springer Spaniel: Pete and Me is a compilation of stories and anecdotes about Pete from the time he was a puppy until he went to doggie heaven. You’ll laugh at ...

Why do millions of flamingoes flock together in Africa? Why do meerkats live in colonies? Animal groups have some fascinating behaviors. Discover the amazing bonds that keep animal groups together.

Learn what it’s really like to live with an Australian Shepherd directly through this collection of 48 stories from experienced Aussie owners. This audiobook isn’t meant to be a general guide for raising an Australian Shepherd. Instead, it’s an in-depth look at what it really means to own an Aussie. By interviewing hundreds of Australian Shepherd owners we learned through their stories what it is really like to live with an Aussie.