Best Pet Loss Grief
For anyone who is grieving the loss of beloved pets, this bestselling little book offers wisdom, comfort, and the reassuring hope that we will see our cats and dogs and other animals in heaven. Complete with space for presenting the book to a friend who has just lost, or is soon to lose, a beloved pet; prayers and blessings for all animal companions; and plenty of hope and inspiration, Friar Jack says unequivocally:
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This was a very sweet, very comforting little book for anyone who has lost a beloved pet."
"The subject matter was easy to relate to, but definitely a lot of tear-jerking moments."
"I do like the book and thumbed through it before giving it as a gift."
"My little dog, Coale, died almost a year and a half ago and I still miss her like it was yesterday."
"Got this for wife after we had to put the cat down."
"This is a great book that will bring comfort to anyone who is grieving the loss of a dog."
"A book about hope because you never have to worry about losing your best friends forever since they are going to be waiting for you when your time comes."
"I had no doubt that there is a place in heaven for God's creatures, but this confirms it in my mind."
Inspired by Garden & Gun magazine’s popular “Good Dog” column, a rich collection of true stories celebrating the unique relationship between humans and their canine companions, penned by some of today’s top writers, including Jon Meacham, Roy Blount, Jr, Dominique Browning, and P.J. Garden & Gun magazine’s aptly named Good Dog column is one of the publication’s most popular features.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This book is a delightful compendium of stories of dog companionship and friendship, spanning the range of dedication, loyalty, and occassional maddness that comes along with man's best friend."
"If dogs aren't mans best friend, then, man is in trouble!"
"As a writer of stories I am always on the look out for good stories."
"Garden and Gun magazine hires top-notch writers to write a dog story for each issue, and these are some of the best."
"And no, you will not learn anything new about dogs in this book, just maybe understand your place in dog world a little better."
"We first read some of these stories in Gun and Garden magazine so I bought the book for my husband for Christmas."
"More essays than stories, these short pieces are mostly taken from a column in the magazine Garden and Gun."
"I found many of these stories to be not uplifting."
And that's when Eric met Peety: an overweight, middle-aged, and forgotten dog who, like Eric, had seen better days. Eric O'Grey is an inspirational speaker with a Bachelor of Science Degree from San Jose State University and a Doctor of Law degree from Emory University.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This is an excellent book."
"Anoyone who's ever felt alone can identify with the protagonist."
"But a divine encounter turned him around, and a television interview with former President Clinton landed him in the office of a naturopathic doctor, who suggested he adopt a whole-food, plant-based diet and a dog, so he'd have to start walking for exercise. That said, the thread of spirituality is quite thin in this book -- Dog, not God, is the stronger presence in Eric's life, though he mentions picking up his Bible now and again. I, too, reached my goal weight by making changes in my life -- controlling portions, avoiding snacking and taking up swimming -- so I know there are more ways than one to achieve what Eric did."
"It also seemed a little unbelievable that in one day the author converted from a junk-food-based diet to an entirely plant-based diet and never looked back, and that subsequently, it took only a few days to cure his dog’s serious coat and skin issues once he changed the dog to a vegan diet. Later, while the author has some legitimate issues that might benefit from a therapy dog, he freely admits that he wants to certify his dog mostly just so he can take it places where dogs are not allowed otherwise."
"Walking with Peety: The Dog Who Saved My Life by Eric O'Grey and Mark Dagostino (his collaborative author) is an inspirational story about the upward turn in O'Grey's life after he hits bottom with his obesity and doesn't know where to turn.Tipping the scales at over 300 pounds, he is ashamed and depressed. He works as much as he can out of his condo so he can hide from people, and turns to junk food daily for his solace. One day, when he can't handle this sort of life any more, he makes an appointment with a plant-based nutritionist who counsels him to visit her once a week, gives him recipes (which are totally unlike anything he has ever eaten before: tofu?"
Best Nursing Home Care
A life-changing story. Making Rounds with Oscar: The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat is the story of a doctor who, at first, doesn't always listen; of the patients he serves; of their caregivers; and, most importantly, of a cat who teaches by example, embracing moments of life that so many of us shy away from. "This touching and engaging book is a must-read for more than just cat lovers; anyone who enjoys a well-written and compelling story will find much to admire in its unlikely hero." Dosa starts to pay more attention to the cat's decidedly odd behavior, noticing that Oscar seeks out the dying, snuggles with the patient and family members until the patient passes; with others, he smells the patient's feet, sits outside a closed door until admitted, or refuses to leave a dying patient's bed.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"As a scientist and researcher he maintains a kind of healthy skepticism about Oscar's "abilities", but I am certain that after hearing so many people describe the same events (they sound quite repetitive after a while) about the cat's behaviour in the face of a human's death, he would have experienced some kind of conversion of heart."
"The most important lesson was that no amount of memory loss should be considered normal; that all memory loss should be worked up so that steps can be taken if necessary to intervene in a case of true Alzheimer's."
"My wife's mother was actually one of the patients at this facility."
"For me the book was not really about Oscar but an attempt to demystify the relentless process of progressive decline in the dementia sufferer and the challenges encountered by those who are closest to them. I am not sure that an early diagnosis dementia sufferer should read it."
"I enjoyed this book so much, first of all because I love cats and second because mu husband has dementia and is in a long term care facility."
"Making Rounds With Oscar is more about Dr. Dosa and his patients and not really so much about Oscar."
"Bought this for my Mother."
"Great little book."
Best Pet Food & Nutrition
The pet food industry has let you down. You have depended on them to provide wholesome nutrition to keep your pets healthy. Veterinarians continually treat inflammatory and degenerative diseases, yet they fail to see any correlation between the highly processed diets and disease. Judy Morgan DVM, CVA, CVCP, CVFT is a nationally renowned author, speaker, and holistic veterinarian certified in acupuncture, food therapy, and chiropractic care for dogs, cats, and horses.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"If you have investigated cooking for your dog and been discouraged by other things you have read - this book will EMPOWER & INSPIRE you!!! If you want to cook for your dog, you should purchase this book!"
"This is the book pet parents have been waiting for!"
"Love this book and all the recipes for my dog that has suffered from pancreatitis twice and has CHF."
"Feeding your dog natural good wholesome food does not have to be hard, this wonderful book makes it easy and simple, And if your dog has health issues, guess what, feeding correct balanced nutritional food can solve those problems or at the least make them better."
"Another great I formative book in my agenda to provide the best food for my dog."
"I love this book."
"This book is filled with amazing and easy to follow recipes."
"I have been using Dr. Morgan's methods for a long time, this book is jam packed with information that will help me up my game and better meet the needs and challenges my pups face as they age."
Best Rabbit Pet Care
The large format features big daily grids with ample room for jotting appointments, reminders, and birthdays. Our location in the Wisconsin northwoods helps keep Willow Creek Press off the publishing world's radar.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Gift for granddaughter - she collects bunnies and is an animal lover."
"Extremely fast shipping, loved the calendar."
"Given as a gift and the recipient loved it."
"Got as a gift and my friend loves it!"
Best Pet Insects & Spiders Care
Terrarium hobbyists interested in acquiring a truly exotic pet as well as life science students will find virtually everything they need to know about keeping a tarantula in captivity. (back cover). Authors Stanley and Marguerite Schultz tell exotic pet hobbyists and life science students everything they need to know about keeping a tarantula in captivity.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"What is not to love about T's anyhow much less a comprehensive "bible" on their care!"
"Excellent resource for the new tarantula hobbyist whether just keeping display pets or breeding."
"This book is awesome."
"AWESOME BOOK."
"Awesome book."
""Five stars great book I saw someone's else's review the book was long winded yatta yatta I'm an experienced keeper and I just bought the book just to have because I'm bored if ur an experienced keeper u don't need the book obviously the book is designed for beginners as a reference if ur an experienced enthusiast and u want more Youll just have to settle for fractured info from the the net like I do" but it is nice to have this old book to thumb thru again ... :D use multiple sources get the whole picture but this book is good in it's own right."
"I can read enough to properly care for my tarantulas, and I can read more to further myself in the Hobby."
"Great book, must read for any new tarantula owner."
Best Horse Care
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Harry de Leyer first saw the horse he would name Snowman on a truck bound for the slaughterhouse. A writer is always on the lookout for a good story, but the first time I saw a striking old photograph, I didn’t realize that I had stumbled across a tale so extraordinary that it had the power to change lives. The first time we spoke, Harry told me a story that gave me butterflies in my stomach and made my palms sweat--that’s how badly I wanted to write about what he’d said to me and share it with the world. That moment, when the pair of them stood under the spotlights of Madison Square Garden and listened to the thunder of the crowd, was simply unforgettable--the kind of triumph that ripples forward through time.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I GOT A LITTLE BOGGED DOWN IN SOME OF THE "DETAILS" AT THE BEGINNING OF THE BOOK, BUT THEY TRULY SAVE YOU THE STAGING FOR UNDERSTANDING HOW TRULY UNBELIEVABLE AND WONDERFUL SNOWMAN'S STORY IS."
"One feels as if you're right there with Snowman.... as he's found on the butcher's truck, then as a school horse, then sold down the road... and his yearning to be back with the man who was his "master" and the big family."
"If you like true stories this one is for you."
"Along came a man needing a horse He could afford.....spending all his cash on an animal in a truck, whose eyes still showed a spark for life, while the others had already given up."
"A nearly heartbreaking start that turns into a marvelous real world example of a champion arising from the ashes."
"The flying Dutchman was a phrase I remember, but did not associate it with Harry and Snowman. It is one I will long remember the young man from Holland and this eighty dollar horse."
"Harry's wife kept meticulous financial records, cleaned their homes perfectly, took care of the six children, making sure that each was always dressed in clean, ironed clothes, and in her spare time, she and the children went out to the family stable, cleaned stalls, groomed, fed and watered the horses. The close-knit family was always scrapped for cash, but they did everything together and one gets the sense of how loving they were and how harmonious their family life was. What happened to all those adoring children and the sweetest, most devoted wonderful wife?"
"Harry de Leyter was a poor Dutch immigrant farmer and even $80.- was a lot of money when he saved that horse from the slaughterhouse.. Then at one point he realizes that this horse is a born jumper and starts training him and slowly he starts winning championships."
Best Cat Care
Cat lovers will laugh out loud at the quirkiness of their feline friends with these insightful and curious poems from the singular minds of housecats. In four cat-egories - family, work, play, and existence - Francesco Marciuliano (writer of the comic strip "Sally Forth") has given voice to cats' 'every desire, their every conflict, their every epiphany.'. From expressing their love for dead mice to pulling over Christmas trees, cats reveal their genius and neuroses". Shelf Awareness. "With poems like 'Who Is That On Your Lap,' 'Nudge' and 'Kneel Before Me,' this quirky book will surely induce laughter and whimsical from all who decide to delve into its poetry."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The book is a small hard-cover that fits on a table without taking up a lot of space. Cat portraits showing our furry brethren in cute and/or compromising poses illustrate the pages."
"The author Francesco Marciuliano clearly understands cats, and his poems seemed to come directly from cats."
"This is a cute book, and enjoyable."
"I ordered this for my 10 yr old daughter for Christmas bc she has a silly sense of humor."
"This is the FUNNIEST book ever for any cat lover."
"Smaller than I originally thought, but this book is super cute."
"I found the book quite amusing."
"This book is hilarious."
Best Dog Care
The uplifting and unforgettable true story of a US Marine, the stray dog he met on an Afghan battlefield, and how they saved each other and now travel America together, "spreading the message of stubborn positivity." A poignant and inspiring tale of hope, resilience, and optimism, with a timeless message at its heart—"it is not what happens to us that matters, but how we respond to it"— Craig & Fred is a shining example of the power of love to transform our hearts and our lives. Fred not only stole Craig’s heart; he won over the RECON fighters, who helped Craig smuggle the dog into heavily fort-ified Camp Leatherneck.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Another great read, this marine had a lot to worry about yet he made time for the dog."
"I had looked at it at a big named bookstore but, I ordered it from Amazon and saved $12."
"What a great book."
"loved the book and the story I know several ex military that have PTSD and for them it is hard to let anyone know happy to see how Craig was able to cope because of the love he had for Fred."
"Highly, highly recommend."
"Bought this as a gift for my father, he's not a huge dog liver but i figured the story was one he'd enjoy."
"A lovely story about a man and a dog in a very scary place."
"A well written book giving insight into the life of a Marine, on the battlefield and off, and the sustenance the Marine (Craig) found in an Afghan street dog (Fred)."
Best Animal & Pet Care Essays
Following Atticus: Forty-Eight High Peaks, One Little Dog, and an Extraordinary Friendship. is an unforgettable true saga of adventure, friendship, and the unlikeliest of family, as one remarkable animal opens the eyes and heart of a tough-as-nails newspaperman to the world's beauty and its possibilities.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"You don't have to be a "dog person" to be captivated by this real-life story of friendship, gratitude, discovery, adventure, overcoming adversity, and love of the White Mountains of New Hampshire."
"I absolutely adored this book."
"I loved the quotes from other classic authors."
"This book had a profound effect on me."
"Following Atticus was an amazing read."
"After that go to Tom's website and to his Facebook page to see beautiful photos of him and Atticus and, since the book was completed, of Will, an ailing mini schnauzer who Tom has since adopted."
"Tom Ryan makes his and Atticus' story powerful through his delightful narrative woven with honesty, humor, simplicity, and love."
"Perhaps the memories of our dog Max sharing the lands of the White Mountain Apache tribe draws this story closer to my heart."
Best Pet Mice, Hamster & Guinea Pig Pet Care
The Complete Guide to Rat Training teaches you how to have fun and enhance the relationship you share with your pet rat. Debbie Ducommun has a B.A.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I just got my 10 year old daughter her first young male pet rat."
"My granddaughter requested this and has enjoyed it."
"I would recommend it, but if you know much about training half the book isn't that helpful."
"Super helpful although I think because we are newbies we might just need to try a little harder."
"As expected and very handy with a lot of useful information."
"Great information to help us get to know and get along with our new pets."
"Debbie Ducommum for me has become a trusted rat expert."
"This Book I am Enjoying Very much."
Best Bird Care
Fresh Eggs Daily is an authoritative, accessible guide to coops, nesting boxes, runs, feed, and natural health care with time-tested remedies. Lisa does her homework, providing a solid foundation behind her advice; and as longtime chicken eggsperts ourselves, we can vouch for the accuracy of information she puts out there." -Simon McEwan, content editor, Your Chickens and Country Smallholding magazines, Great Britain. "Proof of Lisa's know-how and knowledge of raising chickens naturally is evident in her blogs, where she covers everything from health care tips and homemade remedies to helpful advice about chicken coops, nesting boxes and runs; and now in Fresh Eggs Daily. Lisa Steele knows firsthand that keeping a flock clean, comfortable, and well fed is 90% of good preventive chicken medicine.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I recommend this book for anyone who has chickens!!"
"I highly recommend this book to anyone that wants to learn more about raising chickens."
"Wonderful book for any chicken keeper."
"Love the recipes for making treats for our feathered friends, and the natural perspective on raising a healthy flock."
"This book has so much great information in it!"
"Lisa has written the all time perfect book for the backyard or hobby chicken/duck farmer!!"
"This book has changed my Chicken life for the better.."
"Poultry keepers will want to keep it handy and pull it out when mixing treats, making cleaning fluids and so many other things."
Best Fish & Aquarium Care
Book presents scientific information that hobbyists can use to set up and maintain successful planted freshwater aquaria. I am delighted with the tack taken in which you provide scientific information for hobbyists to make sound aquarium management decisions. The best part is that, in the practical setup section, the author tells exactly what to do, in simple terms, in lists of instructions that one can read and understand.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Seriously good book and great information."
"Still reading it, but so far, it's perfect for a serious planted aquarium enthusiast."
"but otherwise it's a great read and goes into details about almost every aspect about aquatic planted set ups."
"Okay, it's not quite that simple, and aquariums have a lot to do with fish and other aquatic creatures too, but these are not more important than the plants. And I assure you that the more you put Diana Walstad's principles and instructions to work, the more joy you will take in your aquarium."
"Great book for everybody who is in planted tanks."
"Most of the book is scientific data of what goes on in a planted aquarium."
"Some of the factors, such as a relatively narrow external temperature range of 71-85 degrees fahrenheit didn't apply to me (my room temperature range is 64-91) which meant that I couldn't adopt some of the practices, but this is a fascinating, readable book that does a good job explaining the wide range of goings-on in a freshwater aquarium."
"For those of you thinking about starting a planted aquarium, this is a hard read."
Best Reptile & Amphibian Care
Because of their manageable size, easy-to-meet care requirements, and outgoing personalities, these active lizards are perfect for beginning keepers and experts alike. He was the editor of Reptile and Amphibian Hobbyist magazine and currently edits reptile, amphibian, and bird books at TFH Publications.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Bought for my neighbor boy when he got his first beardie."
"Gift for someone who has one of these."
"Came on time and the book is perfect for my little girl who happens to be getting a dragon for Christmas."
"Thank you for quick delivery."
"purchased as a gift."