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Praise for "Saving Gracie"""Saving Gracie" is heart-rending but also wonderfully stirring and empowering. The operators of puppy mills are arrogant, greedy, and cruel, but the people committed to putting them out of business make you want to cheer--and they restore your faith in humanity. Carol Bradley does a great service to dogs by telling this story."--Dean Koontz, "New York Times" bestselling author"Carol Bradley seizes a national moment in "Saving Gracie." With deft investigative skill and a loving heart, she tells the story of Gracie, and her sojourn from a puppy mill. If we are judged as human beings by the way we treat our animals, this is an eye-opening account, direct and informative, one you will not be able to put down."--Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of "Very Valentine and Big Stone Gap"""Saving Gracie" is one of those rare books that will at once disturb, inspire, and move you to action. Read this outstanding book about the enduring strength of the human-animal bond and share it widely. It is that important."--Marc Bekoff, author of "The Emotional Lives of Animals, Wild Justice, and The Animal Manifesto""In this book about the best and the worst of human behavior, we see that the best in both humans and canines prevails. Bradley's cast of angels will fill your heart with joy and gratitude that such souls exist. This book is essential reading for anyone who loves dogs and thinks justice matters."--Susan Richards, author of the "New York Times" bestseller "Chosen by a Horse"""Saving Gracie" is a story told with verve, with compassion, with style, and with marvelous intelligence. Any dog lover will be happy to add this to the growing list of wonderful books about dogs."--Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, bestselling author of "Dogs Never Lie About Love" and "The Face on Your Plate"

A down-to-earth guide to profitable hobby farmingThis book gives you all the information you need to start your own local foods business. You'll get plain-English advice from a self-proclaimed farm-girl-turned- entrepreneur on: Trends in niche agriculture and local foodscreating a business plan for a small-scale or hobby ventureassessing your home marketplace and uncovering niches not yet servedfinancing options, especially grants and cost-sharing programsfree or low-cost marketing ideasbasic strategies for surviving the first year in businessand moreWhether you want to create a small hobby business or start up a full-time venture, "The Profitable Hobby Farm" is the book for you. Thoroughly researched and packed with information for putting ideas into action, this is your blueprint for building a sustainable local foods business.

Animals work hard to make ourworld a better place!Animals are so much more than companions--they make amazing contributions to the planet and to the human race. Here, you'll learn about the dogs who are lending a paw to protect livestock, guide people who can't see, pull sleds and wagons, and so much more. You'll also get the scoop on the jobs other animals do, like horses who serve in the military and law enforcement, and even cats who control vermin and provide therapy to the sick and the elderly.Loaded with lots of color photos and friendly information you can trust, the ASPCA Kids books were written by animal lovers for animal lovers--just like you.

This book aims to help readers live well with their pets, creating a harmonious environment in which both animals and humans are happy. It will walk readers through each area of the home, from the kitchen to the backyard to the bedroom, providing practical advice and helpful how-tos for keeping things neat, pet-friendly, and still chic. A stylish two-color format with black-and-white photos will ensure that the book is easy to use and appealing to the eye.

Make the pet-planet connectionYou care about your pet. You care about the environment. You want to make informed decisions when it comes to involving your furry or feathered family members in your mission to live more lightly on the planet. But how do you know if you're providing for your pet in a way that will leave the Earth as resource-rich as it was before you acquired your dog, cat, or bird?This book gives you all the information you need to understand sustainability as a pet owner and arms you with the know-how to make the best choices for your pet and the environment. You'll get a list of the best available options for: Choosing pet food (and decoding labels)Purchasing green pet equipment and toysDisposing of pet waste responsiblyPets and household healthAnd moreThoroughly researched and packed with realistic guidelines for putting ideas into practice, "Pets and the Planet" is a virtual road map for sustainable pet parenthood.

As one of America's best-loved icons, Snoopy helped catapult the Beagle to the top of the AKC's most-registered list in the 1950s, where he proudly remains more than half a century later. The Beagle is a marvelous little creature with a natural appeal and inner beauty all his own. His gentle and pleading eyes are a window to his soul, and his kind, fun-loving nature makes him a wonderful family pet.Packed with full-color photographs, this fun and practical guide gives you everything you need to make your relationship with your best friend even better. Inside, you'll find:Characteristics to look for when choosing a BeagleA list of supplies you'll need before you bring him homeAdvice on grooming, feeding, and trainingA reproducible pet-sitter chart to keep track of important information

Your Happy Healthy Pet30-minute training DVD contains bonus material specifically for your Bulldog! Dog behavioral trainer Peggy Moran shows you how properly training your Bulldog makes your best friend a Happy Healthy Pet for life.The Bulldog is the embodiment of tenacity, courage, and strength. It's no wonder he's one of the most popular mascots for colleges, universities, and sporting teams in the world--not to mention his most esteemed position as mascot of the U.S. Marine Corps. But the Bulldog is more than a thick-set tough guy. With his silly nature, perpetually wiggling body, and signature smile, he is also a devoted companion and trustworthy family dog who is as affectionate as he is strong. Packed with full-color photographs, this fun and practical guide gives you everything you need to make your relationship with your best friend even better. Inside, you'll find: Characteristics to look for when choosing a BulldogA list of supplies you'll need before you bring him homeAdvice on grooming, feeding, and training A reproducible pet-sitter chart to keep track of important informationA bonus DVD shows you that educating your Bulldog positively is easier and more fun than you think. You'll learn how to teach your furry friend basic commands and tricks, correct inappropriate behaviors, and understand his unique personality.

"This is an unforgettable account of the courage and boundless energy of people who realize that we human beings have an absolute obligation to help the other creatures of this planet.... I love this book!"--Ali MacGraw, Actress and Animal Activist"Hopefully, lots of lessons were learned as a result of Katrina, and reminding us of these lessons is good. Warning: Tissue is required for this reading, though the book abounds in happy endings."--Steve Dale, Tribune Media Services; (From Steve Dale's syndicated column My Pet World)"Americans were outraged to see people being forced to abandon their family pets. As Congress rushed to pass new laws, and volunteers raced to New Orleans to help, Hurricane Katrina changed the face of animal welfare forever. This is a story of pure, unconditional love in the face of unimagined suffering."--Michael Mountain, President and Cofounder; Best Friends Animal Society"Pawprints of Katrina" Will Leave Pawprints on Your HeartYou probably vividly remember the animal rescues you saw on television in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Veteran reporter and lifelong animal lover Cathy Scott covered the stories straight from the muck, the rubble, and a makeshift shelter. She witnessed dramatic rescues and joyful reunions firsthand. This book shares Cathy's stories and insight, poignantphotographs from Clay Myers, and follow-up information about the animals today. Heartbreaking and heartwarming, it conveys the depth of the tragedy; more importantly, it celebrates the indomitable spirit of the volunteers who refused to give up, the determined pets who survived, and the owners (original and adoptive) who love these animals today.

Here is the only dog care and training book you'll ever need. With wit, wisdom, and sage advice, noted dog expert Cheryl Smith shows you how to grab life by the leash. She covers everything you need to know about living with, training, and caring for your canine, including where and how to introduce a dog to your household, how to avoid separation anxiety, when to take your dog to the vet, rules for playing tug and other games, and much more.

Your Happy Healthy Pet30-minute large-breed dog training DVD contains bonus material specifically for your Golden Retriever! Author and dog behavioral trainer Peggy Moran shows you how properly training your Golden Retriever makes your best friend a "Happy Healthy Pet" for life.The Golden Retriever is a trustworthy friend, a capable sporting dog, an enthusiastic obedience and performance competitor, and a devoted assistance dog. Her tolerance, sensitivity, intelligence, and playfulness make her an ideal companion for just about any type of family. The Golden truly is a dog to treasure--from her eager eyes and human-like smile down to her feathered, wagging tail.Packed with full-color photographs, this fun and practical guide gives you everything you need to make your relationship with your best friend even better. Inside, you'll find: Characteristics to look for when choosing a Golden RetrieverA list of supplies you'll need before you bring her homeAdvice on grooming, feeding, and trainingA reproducible pet-sitter chart to keep track of important informationA bonus DVD shows you that educating your Golden Retriever positively is easier and more fun than you think. You'll learn how to teach your furry friend basic commands and tricks, correct inappropriate behaviors, and understand her unique personality.

Improve your seat and enhance your riding experienceThrough clear explanations and photos of each exercise, The Rider's Fitness Guide to a Better Seat helps you achieve a good basic position that is centered, aligned, balanced, and relaxed. An improved seat will help you eliminate back pain and post-riding soreness, lessen fatigue, enjoy riding more, minimize the risk of injury, and improve your performance. Inside you'll find:*Three full exercise routines for beginner, intermediate, and advanced fitness levels, all requiring just minutes a day*Exercise programs that do not require special equipment, so you can do them at home, in the barn, or on the go*A lay-flat, spiral-bound format and two free tear-out workout guides for take-anywhere convenienceAfter just ten days on the beginner program, you'll feel a difference in your seat; after a month on the intermediate program, you'll have a "new" seat; the advanced program offers lifelong maintenance to ensure your continued riding pleasure and improved performance.

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs?now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!With their interesting shells and slow, deliberate demeanors, turtles are intriguing creatures. The more you know about turtles, the more fascinated you'll be as you watch your pet enjoy life in the slow lane. With colorful photos, charts, and tables, this guide covers the basics, including:Choosing your turtle--terrestrial or aquaticSetting up a tank with the right environmentEssential equipment and suppliesMaintaining the proper temperature, lighting, and humidityFeeding and caring for your turtle

Hyper dogs are often overly energetic, wickedly smart, and incredibly stubborn. How do you turn your furry flurry of activity into a sane, mild-mannered companion? This book gives you fun, hip techniques especially for hyper dogs and harried pet parents who want quick results. You'll discover how to: Help your dog burn excess energy quickly and safelyUse communication and training skills to gain controlUse obedience games, attention builders, and outdoor adventures to train and bond with your dogCreate the perfect canine chill-out sanctuaryHandle problems like separation anxiety and special circumstances like vet visitsWith a canine personality profile to help you better understand your pet and real-life stories of dogs who may make your rambunctious renegade seem saintly, this book will help you channel your dog's energy and turn her into a cool, calm, and collected companion.

Saltwater aquariums bring the calming beauty of a tropical reef right into your home and make you feel attuned to nature. But when you're creating a saltwater aquarium, the key is choosing fish, invertebrates, seaweeds, and corals that are in harmony with each other. There are more than 500 species of reef fish to choose from, and some are not compatible. This book is your recipe for saltwater aquarium success. It gives you the basics of setup, maintenance, and design considerations, but it goes beyond that to include: More than 40 specific recipes for saltwater aquariums, including biotope designs (mimicking barrier reefs, atolls, lagoons, etc.) and designs emphasizing form and colorA catalog of saltwater fish featuring more than 100 aquarium speciesA catalog of saltwater invertebrates, seaweeds, and marine plants, covering more than 150 invertebrate typesA 16-page color catalog of fish, invertebrate, and coral varietiesIn addition to ready-made model designs, this book helps you make your own choices of species that will coexist in harmony in your spectacular saltwater aquarium.

Why does my conure chew everything he can get his beak on?Why does my Amazon bite? Why does my cockatoo scream early every morning? Why won't my parakeet talk? This extensively updated edition of the popular guide to parrot behavior focuses on today's domestic-bred birds--the tamer and more trainable versions of their counterparts captured in the wild. Not only will you learn why your bird does some strange things, you'll also discover positive techniques you can use to modify those behaviors. You'll get the latest information on: Normal behavior in young, mature, and senior parrotsSpecies-specific behavior: African greys, Amazons, cockatiels and cockatoos, conures, Eclectus parrots, and parakeets (budgies)Behaviors that indicate illness, stress, or boredomCaring for, training, and disciplining your birdRemember, lovebirds often live up to fifteen years, and Amazons up to eighty years. So don't let your feathers get ruffled by a headstrong, beakstrong bird. With this book, you'll learn how to develop a mutually rewarding relationship with your bird that will last for many years.

"Ride your horse today for the horse you want tomorrow."--Charles WilhelmLearn from renowned trainer Charles Wilhelm as he spends a year taking Jaz Poco Salsa, a yearling foundation-bred quarter horse filly, from haltering through the first two months of riding. In this training diary, you'll see Wilhelm's Foundation Training system in action and share the experience of doing colt-starting right. This practical guide details the safe, recommended progression of training exercises and includes: Instructions covering everything from the essential basics through actual ridingStep-by-step, detailed exercises and training activities you can do with your young horseSafety tips for grooming, feet handling, and preparing for the veterinarianAdvice for handling common setbacks and problemsOver 100 photos of the training and exercisesA chapter on training yourself--the mental aspect of horsemanshipAn appendix packed with information on selecting and caring for a young horseWhether you are a novice, an intermediate, or an advanced horseperson, you can use this approach and these building blocks to get your horse mentally, emotionally, and physically ready to be your lifetime working partner.

Your Happy Healthy Pet The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs?now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! Once the favorite pet of the Chinese imperial court, the Shih Tzu today is a perennially popular companion dog--playful, affectionate, and irresistibly cuddly. This updated guide gives you all the information you need to understand, select, train, and care for a Shih Tzu, including: An in-depth look at the Shih Tzu temperamentThe fascinating history of the breedTips for selecting a Shih Tzu puppy or adult dogPointers on feeding, grooming, and healthSavvy advice on housebreaking and basic trainingBonus chapters

"True horsemanship training is about people first."--Charles WilhelmCharles Wilhelm's Ultimate Foundation Training has transformed thousands of horses into more responsive, mannerly companions. In this book, Wilhelm trains you to use his tried and true principles in training your horse. Go inside the horse's mind to see how he thinks and learns, so you can communicate in a language your horse understands. Discover why and how foundation training works. Wilhelm's uniquely successful methods will help you build a relationship that's more rewarding for both you and your horse--one that lasts a lifetime.Discover why working with your horse should be fun--and why you should stop if it isn'tLearn to identify your horse's emotional level and personality typeFind out the ten secrets your horse wishes he could tell youUnderstand why consistency is essential in establishing desired behaviorCommunicate with your horse using the right combination of pressure and release, patience, persistence, and conscientious follow-throughRecognize why it's never, ever the horse's fault

Indoor cats are not deprived. . .. . . in fact, keeping your cat indoors can add ten or more years to his life. Here's how to add quality to those years. Along with the scoop on litter boxes, creating a cat-safe home, and achieving a truce between cat and couch, this updated edition supplies the latest on nutrition for indoor cats, new vaccines and medicines, coping with feline emotions, and other essentials that make life more rewarding for you and your cat.Help an outdoor kitty become a happy house catDiscover innovative new cat-care products and scores of online resourcesLearn about new treatments and medications for common illnessesTake the trauma out of travel (yes, you CAN train a cat to walk on a leash)Find out how to provide basic nursing care and first aid

Cinch today's top new riding techniquesIn the past twenty-five years, a number of major innovations in horse handling have gained acceptance in the global community. Now Howell presents a one-stop resource for amateur adult riders to help them understand the new approaches and implement them to achieve fast results.Written by renowned professional riding instructor Donna Snyder-Smith, The All-Around Horse and Rider is the first equestrian book to offer a precise road map to utilizing the new innovations in training. This unique book explains the basic lessons the all-around rider must master, showing how to set realistic equestrian goals and adopt the methods that best enable the horse to do his job. Snyder-Smith gets to the heart of ""correct"" riding, helping the rider harmonize with a horse's movements while translating acquired skills to a wide variety of disciplines.Covers the latest innovations in horse handling, including rider body awareness, equine movement awareness, and round-pen workDemostrates how the innovations and training methods inter-relate -- and how to combine them effectively Reveals how to increase the strength and endurance of both horse and riderExplains the different competitions and who is best suited to competeShares inspiring, real-life experiences of all-around horses and their riders Identifies when to ask for help-and how to find it

Proven ways to overcome performance anxietyWhether you're new to dog sports or an experienced dog handler, it's quite common to experience mild to severe performance anxiety during competition. Now, with Conquering Ring Nerves, you can face and overcome your anxiety through an easy-to-follow, successful program.No matter what's going on inside or outside the ring, Diane Peters Mayer shows you how to calm yourself, stay focused, boost your self-esteem, and give a blue-ribbon performance. She uses a multidimensional approach developed during her years as a psychotherapist and anxiety specialist, complete with exercises and techniques adapted from such areas as sports psychology, yoga, and physical fitness. You'll discover how to ground yourself and compete from your "core," and take advantage of quick stress busters and ways to loosen and energize your body. Packed with proven tips to find success and have fun in the ring, Conquering Ring Nerves is your one-stop guide to overcoming competition jitters and becoming the handler of your dreams.Reveals how to achieve peak performance under pressure in all dog sports, from agility, obedience, and confirmation to Rally-O, freestyle, and moreFeatures illuminating, real-life ring nerves storiesExplains how to stop being afraid, set goals, and reach themIncludes a Training Diary to keep yourself on track during training and competitionsOffers further reading and resources lists to build upon what you've learned