Books, Home & Garden, Animal Care & Pets

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Vicki Myron
Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World
by Grand Central Publishing (Hardcover)

How much of an impact can an animal have? How many lives can one cat touch? How is it possible for an abandoned kitten to transform a small library, save a classic American town, and eventually become famous around the world? You can't even begin to answer those questions until you hear the charming story of Dewey Readmore Books, the beloved library cat of Spencer, Iowa.Dewey's story starts in the worst possible way. Only a few weeks old, on the coldest night of the year, he was stuffed into the returned book slot at the Spencer Public Library. He was found the next morning by library director, Vicki Myron, a single mother who had survived the loss of her family farm, a breast cancer scare, and an alcoholic husband. Dewey won her heart, and the hearts of the staff, by pulling himself up and hobbling on frostbitten feet to nudge each of them in a gesture of thanks and love. For the next nineteen years, he never stopped charming the people of Spencer with his enthusiasm, warmth, ...

John Grogan
Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog
by Harper (Mass Market Paperback) (Release Date: 2008-10-28)

The heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family in the making and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life. John and Jenny were young and in love, with a perfect little house and not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wiggly yellow furball of a puppy—and their life would never be the same. Marley quickly grew into a barreling, ninety-seven-pound steamroller of a Labrador retriever who crashed through screen doors, flung drool on guests, stole women's undergarments, devoured couches and fine jewelry, and was expelled from obedience school. Yet Marley's heart was pure, and he remained a steadfast model of love and devotion for a growing family through pregnancy, birth, heartbreak, and joy, right to the inevitable goodbye.

Irene M. Pepperberg
Alex & Me: How a Scientist and a Parrot Uncovered a Hidden World of Animal Intelligence--and Formed a Deep Bond in the Process
by Collins (Hardcover) (Release Date: 2008-10-28)

On September 6, 2007, an African Grey parrot named Alex died prematurely at age thirty-one. His last words to his owner, Irene Pepperberg, were "You be good. I love you." What would normally be a quiet, very private event was, in Alex's case, headline news. Over the thirty years they had worked together, Alex and Irene had become famous—two pioneers who opened an unprecedented window into the hidden yet vast world of animal minds. Alex's brain was the size of a shelled walnut, and when Irene and Alex first met, birds were not believed to possess any potential for language, consciousness, or anything remotely comparable to human intelligence. Yet, over the years, Alex proved many things. He could add. He could sound out words. He understood concepts like bigger, smaller, more, fewer, and none. He was capable of thought and intention. Together, Alex and Irene uncovered a startling reality: We live in a world populated by thinking, conscious creatures. The fame that resulted was ...

Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier
Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems
by Three Rivers Press (Paperback) (Release Date: 2007-09-18)

Professor Happycat, icanhascheezburger.com
I Can Has Cheezburger?: A LOLcat Colleckshun
by Gotham (Paperback)

Fresh from teh internets, here come LOLcats. www.icanhascheezburger.com was founded in January 2007 as a place to collect “LOLcats”—pictures of cats with funny captions. It has gone on to become a singular sensation, captivating millions and becoming one of the most visited blogs on the internet. For the book, the founders of the site have selected 200 of their favorite LOLcats from their archive of nearly one million, all of which are guaranteed to make you laugh out loud or wonder WTF?

Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier
Be the Pack Leader: Use Cesar's Way to Transform Your Dog . . . and Your Life
by Three Rivers Press (Paperback) (Release Date: 2008-09-23)

The New York Times bestseller!Be the Pack Leader is Cesar Millan’s guide for taking your relationship with your dog to a higher level. By developing the skills necessary to become the calm-assertive owner your dog needs in order for him to live a balanced, fulfilled life, you’ll improve your dog’s behavior and your own life as well.Be the Pack Leader is filled with practical tips and techniques, including: • How to use calm-assertive energy in relating to your dog—and to others around you• The truth about behavioral tools, from leashes and harnesses to clickers and e-collars• How to satisfy the needs of your dog’s breed• Success stories from Cesar’s clients, viewers, and fans—including the Grogan family of Marley & Me fame• A quick reference guide of specific, step-by-step procedures to tackling some of the most common dog behavior problems“[Cesar] arrives amid chaos and leaves behind peace.” —Malcolm Gladwell, The New Yorker“[Millan is] serene and ...

Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier
A Member of the Family: Cesar Millan's Guide to a Lifetime of Fulfillment with Your Dog
by Harmony (Hardcover) (Release Date: 2008-10-07)

Many of us think of our dogs not as pets but as full-fledged members of our families. If you own a dog—or are thinking about getting one—A Member of the Family is the ultimate resource for integrating your canine companion into the life of your household. What should you do if you need to leave your dog alone at home while everyone is at work? Are you providing him with the exercise he needs? How can you make sure your children and dog get along well? How do events in the human family—such as birth, marriage, or divorce—affect the family dog? All of these questions and many more are answered by bestselling author Cesar Millan in his new book. Brimming with practical tips and techniques, A Member of the Family addresses the most common issues and questions that emerge over the course of a person’s lifetime relationship with a dog, explaining what it takes to be a good dog owner. From choosing the right dog for your particular family’s needs to setting the rules of the ...

Workman Publishing Company
365 Cats Page-A-Day Calendar 2009 (Color Page-A-Day(r) Calendars)
by Workman Publishing Company (Calendar)

Here they are, hundreds of lovable winners of the 2008 Cat Calendar Contest: tiger tabbies, colorful calicoes, smoky grays. Chatty Siamese, poufy Persians, Aby athletes and cheetah-like Egyptian Maus. They're dangling from scratching posts, lurking by fish tanks, stalking squirrels, napping in bowls and baskets, and just hanging out—all that feline attitude on full display. Includes breed information, quotes and lore, health and care tips, and trivia.

Ted Kerasote
Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog
by Harvest Books (Paperback)

Now including a wonderful new photo insert chronicling Merle’s life, this national bestseller explores the relationship between humans and dogs. How would dogs live if they were free? Would they stay with their human friends? Merle and Ted found each other in the Utah desert— Merle was living wild and Ted was looking for a pup to keep him company. As their bond grew, Ted taught Merle how to live around wildlife, and Merle taught Ted about the benefits of letting a dog make his own decisions. Using the latest in wolf research and exploring issues of animal consciousness and leadership and the origins of the human-dog relationship, Ted Kerasote takes us on the journey he and Merle shared. As much a love story as a story of independence and partnership, Merle’s Door is tender, funny, and ultimately illuminating.

Kyra Sundance, Chalcy
101 Dog Tricks: Step by Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog
by Quarry Books (Paperback)

101 Dog Tricks is the largest trick book on the market and the only one presenting full-color photos of each trick and its training steps? The step-by-step approach, difficulty rating, and prerequisites, allow readers to start training immediately. Tips and trouble-shooting boxes cover common problems, while "build-on" ideas suggest more complicated tricks which build on each new skill. No special tools (such as clickers) or knowledge of specific training methods are required. Trick training is a great way to bond with your dog and help him integrate into your family. It keeps him mentally and physically challenged and helps to establish paths of communication between you. Many tricks build skills needed for common dog sports, dog dancing, and dog therapy work. It's every dog lover's privilege that Kyra and Chalcy took time from their performing schedule to share their secrets in 101 Dog Tricks.

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