Ten-year-old Manami did not realize how peaceful her family's life on Bainbridge Island was until the day it all changed. It's 1942, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and Manami and her family are Japanese American, which means that the government says they must leave their home by the sea and join other Japanese Americans at a prison camp in the desert. Manami is sad to go, but even worse is that they are going to have to give her and her grandfather's dog, Yujiin, to a neighbor to take care of. Manami decides to sneak Yujiin under her coat and gets as far as the mainland before she is caught and forced to abandon Yujiin. She and her grandfather are devastated, but Manami clings to the hope that somehow Yujiin will find his way to the camp and make her family whole again. It isn't until she finds a way to let go of her guilt that Manami can reclaim the piece of herself that she left behind and accept all that has happened to her family.

Ferociously ambitious U.S. Senatorial candidate Juliana Thorsson has been keeping a secret. The horrific slaughter of a prominent doctor, his wife, and their ten-year-old son brings Thorsson to Private Investigator Lena Jones. The slain family's 14-year-old, Alison, has confessed to the murders. Thorsson wants to hire Lena to discover if Alison is telling the truth, but Lena demands to know what a rising political star wants with a girl she's never met. Desperate for Lena's help, Thorsson reveals her secret—that Alison is the candidate's biological daughter. But that's not all. Thorsson then confides something more than a mere hidden pregnancy, something that could ruin her political plans forever. Suspecting that Alison's parents had secrets of their own that could have led to the murders, Lena finally accepts Thorsson's assignment. But interviewing those who knew the family well soon puts Lena—now a strong defender of the two teens—in danger of her life. Fast-paced, probing, and filled with the trademark twists of the Lena Jones series, Desert Rage once again shows that Betty Webb is unsparing of her characters yet writes their stories with wit and compassion.

Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.

An uplifting and unforgettable story of a US Marine, his extraordinary dog, and the road trip of a lifetime. "A beautiful, beautiful book." — Jenna Bush Hager When US Marine Rob Kugler returns from war he had given up not only a year of his life in service to his country, but he had also lost a brother in the fighting as well. Lost in grief, Rob finds solace and relief in the one thing that never fails to put a smile on his face: his chocolate lab Bella. Exceptionally friendly, and always with - you wouldn’t believe it - a smile on her face, Bella is the friend Rob needs, and they spend their days exploring nature and taking photos. But then Bella develops a limp in her front leg. It’s cancer, and the prognosis isn’t good. Rob has a choice, either to let Bella go now, or amputate her cancer riddled leg, and see what the next few months would bring. For Rob, the choice is a no-brainer, and instead of waiting at home for the cancer to spread, Rob and Bella pack their bags and hit the road. Life is short, but the road ahead is long and winding, and as they criss-cross the country Rob and Bella meet remarkable, life-changing men and women who are quick to make friends with this incredible three-legged dog. A Dog Named Beautiful is a book full of inspiration, hope, love, tears, and laughs. Enjoy the journey.

The speed-train system is designed for today's busy person who wants to train his own dog but has little time for the job. Mueller selects the methods that work fastest on dogs with the least intrusion on your time.

An explorer’s daughter hunts for a treasure map in the home of a reclusive duke in this historical romance by the author of Abducted by a Prince. Bella Jones feels like a fish out of water in civilized England. Raised abroad by her explorer father, she’s amused by the very proper manners of the nobility. Nevertheless, to save her younger siblings from ruin, she must infiltrate a ducal household in order to find the map to an ancient treasure trove. Alas, the haughty, handsome duke stands in her way . . . unless she can tame his beastly temper, that is Miles Grayson, the Duke of Aylwin, prefers antiquities to, well, everything else. Especially prying females with their irksome questions. But Bella’s blue eyes and beguiling smile are improbably charming, and the temptation of her kiss is impossible to resist. As the pair is swept into a mystery that reaches back to their childhoods, Miles realizes that Bella has made the rarest discovery of all—the key to his heart . . . Praise for Bella and the Beast “Once more, Drake proves the right pair of shoes can change your life—especially if they’re red and belong to the Cinderella Sisterhood. This story is both charming with its light, fairy tale–based plotline, and intriguing with the dark, underlying Gothic twists. This is the perfect quick, pick-me-up read.” —RT Book Reviews “An intriguing and passionate story full of history and tingling romance.... Another winner by author Olivia Drake.” —Romance Reviews Today “The ideal historical romance to lose yourself in. With a unique premise, a feisty couple, and great writing, Olivia Drake makes a story readers will grab again and again.” —Fresh Fiction

From the authors of Four Paws from Heaven (over 100,000 copies sold) comes a new collection of devotional tales. In these heartwarming stories, the authors share wisdom gleaned from years of training, guiding, and loving the canines in their lives. Readers will discover powerful spiritual insights, including: the blessing of true companionship the gift of unconditional love the joy of adoption the power of obedience the comfort of resting in the Master's arms Everyone who has loved a dog will find encouragement and hope in these touching stories—reminders that these faithful, devoted companions are part of God's great plan for their lives.

Love Inspired Suspense authors Terri Reed, Lenora Worth and Dana Mentink bring spine tingling tales of a class of rookie K-9 cops and their loyal dogs chasing down a killer. Enjoy three juicy Rookie K-9 Unit romantic suspense novels in one box set! A murder rocks a K-9 training class, and a rookie officer must keep the prime suspect safe without falling for her as they work to find the killer. An army medic and a single mom, K-9 trainee work together to take down a drug ring and keep her baby out of the crossfire. A reporter will stop at nothing for a story, but when she gets too close to a killer, a rookie officer will have to make sure she doesn’t end up in the obituaries. This box set includes: PROTECT AND SERVE BY TERRI REED TRUTH AND CONSEQUENCES BY LENORA WORTH SEEK AND FIND BY DANA MENTINK Look for more Rookie K-9 Unit books sold separately: HONOR AND DEFEND BY LYNETTE EASON SECRETS AND LIES BY SHIRLEE MCCOY SEARCH AND RESCUE BY VALERIE HANSEN ROOKIE K-9 UNIT CHRISTMAS BY VALERIE HANSEN AND LENORA WORTH

Building a business was never meant to be done alone. There are certain key players that every business needs in order to grow their business and have a balanced life. Without the right team, business owners risk suffocating in their own efforts and ultimately throwing their entire life out of balance. While using the metaphor of some of the most popular breeds, learn what dogs every business must have on their team so they can all play together having an enjoyable time in the dog eat dog world of business.