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Peepers the Talking Starling
ISBN: 9781414030937 / Angielski / Twarda / 136 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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100,65 zł |
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Kitty Tales and Doggie Deeds
ISBN: 9781418417642 / Angielski / Miękka / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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63,97 zł |
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Bridging the Bond : The Cultural Construction of the Shelter Pet
ISBN: 9781557532602 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. What happens behind the doors of the animal shelter? This book will introduce the reader to the work culture of animal shelter employees, volunteers, activists, educators, and pets. By weaving together her own personal memoirs with interviews with workers, the author describes the traditions, philosophies, history, and current social dynamics of a typical animal welfare community. She examines how the daily interactions, personal philosophies, disparate methods, technology, and life experiences of the humans and pets influence the care of homeless animals, often playing an intricate role in...
What happens behind the doors of the animal shelter? This book will introduce the reader to the work culture of animal shelter employees, volunteers, ...
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97,70 zł |
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The Lightkeepers' Menagerie: Stories of Animals at Lighthouses
ISBN: 9781561643912 / Angielski / Miękka / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Elinor De Wire has been writing about lighthouses and their keepers since 1972. During that time she found that hundreds of lighthouse animals wandered into her research notes and photo collection. This book is the story of all these cold-nosed, whiskered, wooly, hoofed, horned, slithery, buzzing, feathered, and finned keepers of the lights. Where else would a dog learn to ring a fogbell; a cat go swimming and catch a fish for its supper; or a parrot cuss the storm winds rattling its cage? Who other than a lightkeeper would swim a cow home, tame a baby seal, adopt an orphan alligator, send...
Elinor De Wire has been writing about lighthouses and their keepers since 1972. During that time she found that hundreds of lighthouse animals wandere...
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97,70 zł |
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Enslaved by Ducks
ISBN: 9781565124509 / Angielski / Miękka / 308 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The book that Entertainment Weekly called "hilarious," Publishers Weekly declared "a true pleasure," Booklist called "heartwarming," and the Dallas Morning News praised as "rich and funny" is now available in paperback. When Bob Tarte bought a house in rural Michigan, he was counting on a tranquil haven. Then Bob married Linda. She wanted a rabbit, which seemed innocuous enough until the bunny chewed through their electrical wiring. And that was just the beginning. Before long, Bob found himself constructing cages, buying feed, clearing duck waste, and...
The book that Entertainment Weekly called "hilarious," Publishers Weekly declared "a true pleasure," Booklist called "heartwarmin...
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84,74 zł |
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Skidboot the Amazing Dog
ISBN: 9781571687302 / Angielski / Miękka / 148 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Skidboot is no ordinary dog. He and owner David Hartwig travel the country to amaze and delight audiences. But David says that Skidboort doesn't do tricks. He just does what David asks him to do--simple as that. When the author met the duo, and saw some of the incredible tricks (tasks, that is) the dog could do, he knew that the story of Skidboot had to be shared. Not that he's unknown--Skidboot's appearances include "The David Letterman Show, Inside Edition, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Animals are People Too as well as rodeos, fairs, and schools. Told in narrative form with Skidboot's...
Skidboot is no ordinary dog. He and owner David Hartwig travel the country to amaze and delight audiences. But David says that Skidboort doesn't do tr...
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55,89 zł |
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For Bea: The Story of the Beagle Who Changed My Life
ISBN: 9781585423682 / Angielski / Miękka / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A touching and humorous account of the author's fifteen years with her beagle, Bea, a refugee from an animal research laboratory.
Harried by recent upheavals in her life, the last thing Kristin von Kreisler needed was another dog. But when she came upon Bea, a scrawny beagle abandoned by the roadside, she couldn't turn away. Bea became part of her family, and changed it forever. Disheveled, malnourished, and terrified of human contact, Bea seemed damaged beyond repair. But, gradually, she began to trust von Kreisler. After resisting her touch again and again, the dog one day leaned in... A touching and humorous account of the author's fifteen years with her beagle, Bea, a refugee from an animal research laboratory.
Harried by recen... |
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92,48 zł |
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Scout, the Christmas Dog
ISBN: 9781585445622 / Angielski / Twarda / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In December 2004, an aging black Labrador retriever on the first hunting trip of her long, good life spooked at the sound of gunshot and was lost amid the frigid rice fields of the Texas coastal prairie. For a week her owner searched for his old companion, knowing that her age and inexperience were stacked against her survival. When family obligations pulled him halfway across the country, sadness and gloom pervaded the approaching holiday. Then a freak snowstorm, a distant phone call, and a friend's lucky timing brought an unexpected reminder of the magic of Christmas. The regular...
In December 2004, an aging black Labrador retriever on the first hunting trip of her long, good life spooked at the sound of gunshot and was lost amid...
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53,72 zł |
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If You Tame Me: Understanding Our Connection with Animals
ISBN: 9781592132416 / Angielski / Miękka / 223 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Nearly everyone who cares about them knows that dogs and cats have a sense of self that renders them unique. Traditional science and philosophy declare such notions about pets to be irrational and anthropomorphic, stating that animals have only the crudest form of thought and no sense of self at all. "If You Tame Me" challenges these entrenched views by demonstrating that the human experience with animals tells a different story.
Nearly everyone who cares about them knows that dogs and cats have a sense of self that renders them unique. Traditional science and philosophy declar...
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107,48 zł |
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Bruce's Diary: It's a Geriatric Dog's Life
ISBN: 9781844013272 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Bruce is a geriatric rescue dog whose life revolves around walkies (during which there is, if Bruce has anything to do with it, little walking but much sniffing and sending of 'pee-mail'), a constant quest for scraps readily provided by small and friendly hands, long holidays and the odd visit to his personal groomer. Read Bruce's take on all things human - including his owners' penchant for a glass of wine or two too many - and discover that a dog's life isn't so bad after all
Bruce is a geriatric rescue dog whose life revolves around walkies (during which there is, if Bruce has anything to do with it, little walking but muc...
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60,38 zł |
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We Give Our Hearts to Dogs to Tear: Intimations of Their Immortality
ISBN: 9781412807791 / Angielski / Twarda / 252 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. More than a hauntingly beautiful memoir about small dogs in Big Sky country, this book is a wise account of the relationships among dogs, humans, and the land that surrounds them. It is the story of successive generations of Jack Russell terriers, their animal friends, and their human companions. Alston Chase searches for the immortality of dogs, what makes them unique companions, and why we humans willingly give them our hearts knowing that someday they will be broken. This book will resonate with anyone who has ever loved a dog. Chase muses that dogs are the embodiment of spirit... More than a hauntingly beautiful memoir about small dogs in Big Sky country, this book is a wise account of the relationships among dogs, humans, a... |
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708,73 zł |
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Pawprints of Katrina: Pets Saved and Lessons Learned
ISBN: 9780470228517 / Angielski / Twarda / 244 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, many animals had to fend for themselves because their owners lost them or were unable to care for them. In Pawprints of Katrina: Pets Saved and Lessons Learned, Cathy Scott documents her experience working with the Best Friends Animal Society triage center to rescue lost animals and reunite them with their owners. Over two hundred stories with accompanying photos describe dramatic and challenging rescue cases with details about the rescues, the examinations, treatment, and follow-up care by the selfless volunteers who worked to save beloved best...
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, many animals had to fend for themselves because their owners lost them or were unable to care for them. In P...
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77,03 zł |
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Dog Miracles: Inspirational True Stories of Canine Heroism
ISBN: 9781605500188 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Everyone knows that dogs are man's best friends. But the stories in this collection prove that canines can go beyond best friend--to four legged angels. Whether thwarting muggers, rescuing entire families from life-threatening fires, roaming over hundreds of miles and perilous conditions to return home, or communicating--and connecting--with their owners beyond the physical world, dogs are truly miraculous creatures. These amazing stories will delight and inspire dog lovers everywhere. Each of the extraordinary dogs truly demonstrates the meaning of love, as their devotion and good deeds... Everyone knows that dogs are man's best friends. But the stories in this collection prove that canines can go beyond best friend--to four legged an... |
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65,47 zł |
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Dewey (Large Print Edition)
ISBN: 9780446541190 / Angielski / Twarda / 480 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. 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... 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, s...
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165,70 zł |
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Before Your Dog Can Eat Your Homework, First You Have to Do It: Life Lessons from a Wise Old Dog to a Young Boy
ISBN: 9780452289819 / Angielski / Miękka / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. From the New York Times bestselling author ?and his dog? more woofs of wisdom
In his first book, John O?Hurley wrote of the many life lessons he?d learned from dogs?lessons that carried him from the New England woods of his childhood to his life today as an award-winning actor, composer, and writer amidst the bright lights of Hollywood. Now, in Before Your Dog Can Eat Your Homework, First You Have to Do It, John once again finds himself seeking the wisdom of a canine companion. After years of parenting pets, last December, he became a father to his first child,... From the New York Times bestselling author ?and his dog? more woofs of wisdom
In his first book, John O?Hurley wrote of the many li... |
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92,48 zł |
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The Healing Art of Pet Parenthood
ISBN: 9781604940404 / Angielski / Miękka / 296 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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84,59 zł |
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Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World
ISBN: 9780446407410 / Angielski / Twarda / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. 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...
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, s...
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138,73 zł |
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Unconditional Love: The Amazing Story of One Woman and the Animals That Changed Her Life Forever
ISBN: 9780595439201 / Angielski / Miękka / 220 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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69,17 zł |
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Unconditional Love: The Amazing Story of One Woman and the Animals That Changed Her Life Forever
ISBN: 9780595704842 / Angielski / Twarda / 220 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Melanie Higgins Zysk was a purebredcity girl-until she discoveredhow animals could soothe her souland enhance her life. Since then, Melanie and her husband, Tim, havemade it their mission to provideshelter and love for animals of allkinds, including cats, dogs, pigs, andeven cows.
This heartwarming memoir paystribute to Melanie's lasting love affairwith animals small and large. Overthe years, she and her husband haveadopted abused, neglected, orunwanted animals and cared for themon their Florida ranch. Melanie hasdeveloped a set of beliefs about thehuman relationship with animals, andshe... Melanie Higgins Zysk was a purebredcity girl-until she discoveredhow animals could soothe her souland enhance her life. Since then, Melanie and her hu...
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107,71 zł |
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If Only They Could Speak: Understanding the Powerful Bond Between Dogs and Their Owners
ISBN: 9780393334241 / Angielski / Miękka / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. With humor and compassion, Dr. Nicholas H. Dodman explores the complex emotional problems of troubled animals and their (often) equally distressed owners. If Only They Could Speak has become a classic of animal literature, with stories as wise, and almost as human, as the lives of the animals they portray. With humor and compassion, Dr. Nicholas H. Dodman explores the complex emotional problems of troubled animals and their (often) equally distressed ... |
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92,30 zł |
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