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This work offers many different kinds of brain-teasing quizzes from true or false questions to fill in the blanks, and is filled with facts and figures about what fun it is to be female.

Contains the Spiritual Identity Self-Test, which will help you uncover the two components of your own unique spirituality: - How you believe: your Spiritual Type- What you believe: your tradition indicators

Far too often, we humans expect our dogs to understand what we say to them. Though we may spend a lot of time talking to them, we're really not communicating. And without proper communication, it's impossible to train a dog properly-- let alone make your human/canine relationship a rewarding one. Packed with unique insights and gentle training advice, The Rosetta Bone provides average dog owners with the know-how they need to decipher canine meanings, communicate effectively, increase training success, and share a deeper bond. Focusing on the behavioral basis-- the "silent" symbols-- for learning, understanding, and communicating, expert dog trainer and competitor Cheryl S. Smith reveals how you can use your own body language to send a message and even teach a dog what specific words mean. She reveals how a dog's breed can affect his personality and explains how to decode-- and correct-- common behavior problems. With the knowledge and solutions this book provides, you will train more effectively, enjoy your dog more, and ease your own stress. What's more, you'll apply what you've learned immediately, with solid, practical advice on: Learning the As, Bs, Cs, and Ds of human-canine communicationTeaching English to your dog-- and, in turn, understanding "Doglish"Using body language to assist in communication and help your dog learnIncorporating various kinds of touch to tighten your bond Making rewards and reprimands real, relevant, and reliableUnderstanding the relationship between kids and dogs Supplemented with enlightening, easy-to-do exercises with your dog, as well as quotes from trainers, behaviorists, veterinarians, and humane society workers, The Rosetta Bone is a revealing guide to making life better in your human/canine household.

A highly readable, well-researched history of a noble breedNow updated with additional historical information and a new chapter on the evolution of ex-racer adoptions, this definitive breed book is a must for every Greyhound fancier. Written by a well-known Greyhound expert and featuring more than 100 illustrations, its full of facts, history, and racing lore that celebrate the breed and debunk common Greyhound myths, touching on every-thing from the Greyhounds ancient origins and its traditional roles as coursing hound and racer to its resurgent popularity as a companion animal.Cynthia A. Branigan (New Hope, PA) is a freelance writer and President of Make Peace with Animals, an animal welfare group. She gives lectures, seminars, and radio and television interviews on adopting racing Greyhounds. Branigan is recognized as the countrys leading expert on adoptive racing greyhounds, and is revered in the ex-racer adoption community.

Compiled here are more than 200 poignant and warmly humorous blessings, both found and original, to bless all families and occasions. Pryor calls these "prayers drawn up from the little things rather than prayers drawn down from the heavens."

How long do Golden Retrievers live? How much does it cost to keep a Golden? What kind of training do Goldens need to become good pets? That little Golden Retriever puppy is so adorable?but is he the right dog for you? Many prospective dog owners don't ask the questions they should when deciding to bring a new puppy home. Now, the What About? series is here to help you understand the real-life implications of your decision, saving you time, money, and potential heartache?and protecting you and the dog from the consequences of an inappropriate choice. Drawing upon the expertise of Golden Retriever breeders, owners, rescue organizations, veterinarians, and trainers, What About Golden Retrievers? provides honest, reliable advice on what it's really like to own and raise a Golden?no punches pulled. In a friendly, easy-to-follow Q&A format, veterinarian Dan Rice offers solid, proven guidance in choosing and raising a Golden, including: Breed characteristicsBehavior Costs of ownership Development in all life stages Diet Exercise requirements Genetics and why it's importantHealth and general care Temperament Training requirements Working with behaviorists, trainers, and veterinarians And more Don't be taken by surprise. Get the answers you need now?before you get that Golden Retriever puppy?and make a smart, informed decision.A Howell Dog Book of Distinction

"Training Strategies for Dressage Riders" is a unique guide to the art and technique of dressage, written by one of the most renowned equestrian trainers in the world today. It offers a complete training system for both horse and rider, paying special attention to how a rider's actions can influence a mount. The book provides practical, in-the-saddle advice on a wide range of dressage topics, including: The art of classical equitationThe development of the rider's seat and aidsDeveloping the basic gaitsGymnastic improvementHorse insubordinationClinics and competitions judgingWhether you want to prepare for dressage competition or simply improve your riding skills, this is a matchless guide.

You know your dog wants to play! But how many times can you toss that same old tennis ball? Go BEYOND FETCH, with Mind games that challenge your dog to learn and rememberBackyard athletics that will keep you both leaping and laughingParty games for every dog and dog-lover you knowDoggy vacations that will make memories that last a lifetimeOutdoor adventures that will challenge your skills, and your dog's skillsDog toys your dog will loveA Howell Dog Book of Distinction

"A Grateful Heart" is a tool to help readers reclaim and enrich the tradition of pausing before the evening meal to give thanks. Drawing from a range of religious and cultural practices, these 365 blessings celebrate friendship, love, peace, reconciliation, the body, nature, joy and appreciation of the moment. This illustrated feast for the mind includes quotations from Martin Luther King Jr, Thich Nhat Hanh, Gandhi, Rumi, Mother Teresa, Helen Keller, Denise Levertov, the Bible and the Tao Te Ching.