When Kelsey and her friends find an abandoned pug puppy, it looks like another case for the Curious Cat Spy Club. But shortly thereafter, Kelsey's mother goes missing—possibly in the line of duty as an Animal Control officer—and it's up to the CCSC to discover what happened. As they search for Kelsey's mom, they start to wonder if her disappearance is somehow linked to the puppy they found. The fifth book in the Curious Cat Spy Club series is filled with twists and turns and, of course, tons of animal adventures!

This Updated & Expanded Edition will help anyone with a dog that has aggressive tendencies, whether it is a young dog that shows aggression when you remove the food bowl, a dog-aggressive dog that you are afraid to walk in the park, or a dog that is aggressive towards family and friends. The original book was printed in 2005 and I've certainly learned new strategies and protocols since then! Readers will gain an understanding of the causes of aggression and the various ways of dealing with it – including a step by step program of rehabilitation that has been used successfully on hundreds of dogs, large and small, in all breeds.

A prized puppy is missing, but ninja princess detectives Ava and Gabby Danger are on the case! Readers in grades 1-4 will help the girls follow the clues and put their thinking crowns on to solve the mystery. Can they find the little champ before the kingdom’s hot dog race? ?Princesses Ava and Gabby Danger love martial arts and putting on their thinking crowns to solve mysteries in their castle, their classroom, and beyond in the Kingdom of Klue. Joined by their sidekick, Erk, a frog they will never kiss even if he might be a prince (ick!) the ninja princess detectives find the clues, follow their hunches, and save the day.

The true story of a lost dog’s journey and a family’s furious search to find him before it is too late. Along the way, a father and son discover their own lost bond. Suspenseful, heartbreaking, and ultimately life-affirming, Dog Gone shows us the way heroism can assert itself in the little things we do each day. • Soon to be a Netflix Film Starring Rob Lowe. October 10, 1998. Fielding Marshall is hiking on the Appalachian Trail. His beloved dog—a six-year-old golden retriever mix named Gonker—bolts into the woods. Just like that, he’s vanished. And Gonker has Addison’s disease. If he’s not found in twenty-three days, he will die. Dog Gone is the story of the Marshall family—Fielding and his parents, John and Virginia—and their epic hunt to track down Gonker. As their search continues, covered by news outlets and drawing in the community at large, old wounds reemerge, threatening to undo the Marshalls—but also presenting the opportunity for long-overdue healing.

Twelve-year-old Dill (short for Dylan) is desperately trying to keep her family from falling apart. Her father is always at work, her mother is gone, and their dog, Dead End, seems to be here one moment and missing the next. And big trouble is brewing. A wild pack of dogs is destroying local livestock and property, and the sheriff has ordered them to be shot. Is this where Dead End has been disappearing to? How far will Dill and her best friend, a boy nicknamed Cub, go to uncover the truth, and hold together the last strands of a family that seems to be unraveling?

Seven years ago the housekeeper, Maudelle Perkins, found Horace Fletcher, Director of Shady Rest Funeral Home, dead at his desk. Cyrus Dedeaux, one of three morticians hired by Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher, was declared guilty. However, new DNA evidence, presented by his lawyer, had proven Mr. Dedeaux innocent and he has been set free Three days after Cyrus returned, there has been an alleged attempted murder on Rose Fletcher, Horace's widow, and a body has washed up on the beach. Before attending the gala benefit honoring environmentalist, Dr. Horatio Banks, in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, Mrs. Julia McKenna and her boyfriend, Captain Eric VonBoatner, are supposed to pick up a 1927 Model T. Ford, which she won two months earlier in a drawing. During an impromptu shopping spree, Aunt Jewels and a dog named Maggie May are kidnapped and dog napped respectively. Upon inspection of the floorboards inside of the antique car, her niece, Private Investigator Bea Winslow, discovers small specks of dried blood. Mystery, mayhem and merriment, follow these two sleuths as they weave their humor, crime solving tactics and hilarious antics, through a host of unsavory characters, the funeral parlor, saving the environment, Christmas festivities in the Bay and finding Aunt Jewels and Maggie May.

Dog-Gone Good Cuisine is a fun, healthy recipe book for humans and their canine kids. While there are other, successful doggie cookbooks in the marketplace, Pruitt's second offering is unique in that the dishes are intended to be enjoyed by chef and pup together. It includes more than 100 balanced, delicious recipes that are corn, sugar, soy, and gluten free and is sprinkled with gorgeous, full color images of absolutely adorable rescue dogs. The recipes are human, canine, and kid friendly and are easy - even for the beginner cook. The book will include a chapter on holiday dishes, as well as special recipes to address illnesses.Sample recipes include:*Individual Spinach Kale Lasagna*Spiced Stuffed Peppers*Twice Baked Broccoli Asparagus Soufflé*Pears w/ Raspberry Sauce*Cream of Cinderella Pumpkin Soup*Chicken Pot Pie cooked in Sweet Pepper*Tomato Carrot Soup*Curried Beef Sliders*Manicotti*Salmon FlorentineAnd many more!

I Believe to My Soul: Trials and Triumphs of an African American Male Growing Up in America details chronological events about a young mans journey through adolescence and young adulthood and the daily struggles he encountered in his quest to become a man. Barely escaping death through drug addiction, shoot outs and going in and out of jail like they were mini vacations, Jabalis self esteem hit rock bottom when he came to realize in prison that his best friend was a rat! Having endured a poverty stricken, plantation life in early childhood, a troubled urban ghetto life during adolescence, and a drug addicted, criminal lifestyle in his young adulthood, the author gives candid accounts of his experiences regarding the dramatic changes he has undergone in transitioning from a plantation to penitentiary to acquiring a Ph.D. This book delivers a story about failure and success that is inspirational, motivational, confrontational, humorous and thought provoking. It is a story that has never been told a must read novel. Jabali Zuberi Limbani holds an Associates degree in Business Administration, a Bachelors degree in Human Resources Development, a Masters degree in Social Work, a Specialists degree in Humanistic Psychology, and a Doctorates degree in Clinical Psychology. He maintains a clinical practice in Bloomfield Hills and a licensed residential treatment home for neglect, abused and adjudicated youth in Pontiac, Michigan. Founder of CALLING ALL BROTHERS, mentor program, the only non funded program working with troubled youth, Jabali has made a life long commitment to helping boys become responsible men and has conducted rites of passage programs and activities for the past 25 years.

Ava and Gabby can’t wait for Klue Kingdom’s annual Taekwondo Tournament at the palace. To celebrate, Ava bakes their sensei her special chocolate chip cookies. But everything goes wrong when Sensei Suki gets sick! Was the cookie dough tainted? Or is someone trying to sabotage the tournament? Readers in grades 1-4 will help the girls put on their thinking crowns to solve this mystery! Can they clear Ava’s name and cure Sensei Suki before the tournament is canceled? Princesses Ava and Gabby Danger love martial arts and putting on their thinking crowns to solve mysteries in their castle, their classroom, and beyond in the Kingdom of Klue. Joined by their sidekick, Erk, a frog they will never kiss even if he might be a prince—ick!—the ninja princess detectives find the clues, follow their hunches, and save the day.

Welcome to the world of "Nose for Danger uncovering the secrets of Terrorism" A book that takes you on a breathtaking journey deep into the heart of terrorism and the lives of those who tirelessly stand at the forefront to protect us. The complex network of terror is illuminated here - from politically motivated crime, state terrorism, left-wing and right-wing extremism, constitutional protection-relevant delegitimization of the state, foreign-related terrorism, to the self-administrators and Reich citizens. And last but not least, the often overlooked yet devastating presence of Islamist terrorism. However, the protagonists in this multi-layered drama are not only humans. At the center of this work stand the invisible heroes - the explosive detection dogs. With their remarkable ability to sniff out explosives, they play a crucial role in combating this global threat. The book "Nose for Danger uncovering the secrets of Terrorism" is a wake-up call reminding us that terrorism is not just a problem we see in the news, but a reality that occurs every day in our world. It invites us to delve deeper into this issue and learn more about the various facets of terrorism that are often overlooked or seem too complex to understand. This book is a journey into darkness to find the light. It is a call to rethink and question our perceptions and understanding of terrorism. "502 pages - 84 pages color illustrated" Who is the book suitable for?: Professionals in law enforcement and security: These individuals work directly with the issues of terrorism and can benefit from a deeper understanding of the role of detection dogs and their training in combating terrorism. Students and scholars in criminology and security studies: This group can gain valuable insights from the deep dive into terrorism and related topics discussed in my book. Dog handlers and trainers: People who work with dogs, especially detection dogs, could benefit from the detailed information on the training and skills of detection dogs. General audience with interest in social, political, and security-related issues: This group could be interested in the insights into the world of terrorism and the role of detection dogs in combating this threat. Dog lovers and enthusiasts: People who love and appreciate dogs might be interested in the special skills and the role of detection dogs in society. Readers of non-fiction and true-crime books: People who enjoy reading books about real events and crimes might be interested in the detailed insights and stories in my book. Those interested in politics and human rights activists: This group can benefit from the discussions on various forms of terrorism and their impacts on society. Even though the book is specifically aimed at handlers of explosive detection dogs, it still provides a valuable insight into the basics of detection dog training, which are universally applicable. Regardless of a detection dog's specific specialization, be it drugs, data carriers, incendiary devices, or other search areas, the basic principles of training and the abilities of a detection dog remain constant. The techniques and methods detailed in this book, such as line-up training, the scent wheel, and reliability training, can easily be applied to other areas of detection dog training. Learning these techniques can help dog handlers in all areas improve their training methods and refine their dogs' abilities. Furthermore, the comprehensive discussion of topics such as understanding scent theory, dealing with environmental variables, and scaling of training could also be valuable for detection dog handlers in other specialties. The insights presented in this book can help them gain a deeper understanding of their dogs' work and adapt their training approaches accordingly.