This stunning children's picture book tells the true story of Sparky, an amazing dog who survived the devastation of the Australian bushfires 2019-20. The Wild family had just adopted Sparky at Christmas time and when they had to evacuate just a few days later, Sparky was lost in the Tintaldra bushland. When the Wild family return to find their home destroyed by the fire, their spirits are buoyed when their scrappy puppy emerges from the smoky surroundings. This meaningful book has been written and illustrated to help children, particularly between the ages of 4-8, helping them to understand and discuss traumatic events such as bushfires and other natural disasters. 'Sparky The Wonder Puppy' comes with support from child psychologists who recognise the comfort and encouragement it will provide for children.

Welcome to the Puppy Place! Where every puppy finds a home. Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. Lizzie's got some competition! At Caring Paws Animal Shelter to volunteer, she meets newcomer Harper. Like Lizzie, Harper loves and knows lots about dogs! But when Sparky, a tiny Chihuahua mix, arrives with an injured leg to the shelter, the two girls will have to team up to find this sweet and strong puppy a perfect home.

From Ninie Hammon, the sorceress of psychological suspense comes the next installment in her thrilling new Through The Canvas series you won't be able to put down. Bailey Donahue has finally found a new normal... After leaving her life, her daughter, and everything she has ever known behind to assume a new identity in a bid to stay hidden and alive, she now has three friends and a loyal apricot-colored golden doodle, Sparky, to call her own. She hasn't suffered through a psychic vision or picked up a paintbrush in months. That is, until she wakes up on the floor one morning with paintbrushes in her hands and a new terrifying painting on the easel. A teenage girl with a ruined face, and hands wrapped around her neck. Bailey's "gift", the ability to paint things that haven't happened yet, has struck again. As Bailey's visions become strange and confused she struggles to hold on to her own sanity while, with the help of T.J., Dobbs and Brice, racing to find the mysterious girl and prevent her murder. But as the truth begins to reveal itself, they uncover a darker, bigger conspiracy than they could have imagined, racing right back at them. Can Bailey uncover the truth and save the girl without finding herself in the hands of the same dark enemy? Discover what thousands of Ninie’s readers already know about her unforgettable five-star work: ★★★★★ "Once again, Ms. Hammon has written a book that pulls you right in and makes you feel as if you're right there living it! Your heart pounds, your knuckles turn white, and you just can't put it down!" -- Reba ★★★★★ "I've read most of Ninie Hammon's books, and they have had their scary moments, but this one truly terrified me. More than demons from below, more than crawly creatures, more than shape-shifters, these are the most frightening monsters of all." -- Kate Hickey ★★★★★ "As with all of Ninie's books, they are so descriptive that you feel yourself become part of the world she creates. If you are claustrophobic, like I am, you may feel anxious, short of breath, and feel the need for medical intervention. Don't say I didn't warn you..." -- May Knott ★★★★★ "Deeply disturbing, exhilarating, fierce, haunting, unpredictable, worthy of my time... these are just a few of the words that to me describe Gold Promise." -- Phyllis W ★★★★★ "Hooked Again!! My heart pounded nearly out of my chest from the first chapter and continued throughout the rest of the book. I was almost gasping for air several times. This is a must-read, a mesmerizing story written in an exceptionally brilliant way. Ninie Hammon has done it again!!" -- Cora A. Myers Gold Promise is the third book in Ninie Hammon's new series, Through the Canvas: A riveting psychological thriller series about an ordinary woman ripped from her life, and drawn into dark and thrilling tales by mysterious forces she can't explain. Get the whole Through The Canvas series today and start a reading journey you won't want to end!

Dangerous Characters is about people of all kinds, stuck with their unique personalities and trying to negotiate their ways through lifes bramble strewn path. As intellectual historians, psychologists of love, and psychotherapists, Elaine Hatfield and Richard L. Rapson bring to bear their sharp and wry observations upon a constellation of vivid characters.

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A hilarious, captivating commentary that gives us--finally--a true dog’s-eye view of the world. • The Sofa: “The sofa is Position One. The sofa makes you feel as if you are with your people even when your people are gone.” • The Toilet: “The advantage of drinking from the toilet is that the water is always fresh.” • The Baby: “Often known as She Who Randomly Flings Food from the Table, the baby has the most flavorful, ever-changing face of all your people.” “After reading You Are a Dog, you will start thinking like a dog.” --Bash Dibra, celebrity pet trainer and author of DogSpeak “You Are a Dog should be the talk of every dog run in the U.S. With humor, and more bite than one might expect, Terry Bain helps us to see the world through the eyes of our dogs, and to look at their lives in fresh and insightful ways.” --Jon Katz, author of A Dog Year, The New Work of Dogs, and The Dogs of Bedlam Farm “Terry Bain has cracked the canine code to demystify those charming, endearing, and occasionally bizarre habits our beloved dogs exhibit. You Are a Dog is equal parts witty and warm, sweet and sympathetic--read this and be destined to meet your dog at a richer, deeper level.”--Dr. Marty Becker, veterinary contributor for Good Morning America, author of The Healing Power of Pets

PrefaceAll of the short stories and most of the poems included in this volume have been published before, mostly online, though the majority of the stories will have appeared in print in various journals and anthologies by the time you read this. When I first started writing stories, and poems shortly after-wards, back in 2009, the last thing on my mind was getting anything published. It was something I did for fun, and found pleasure in. I was not until late 2010 when I had over a hundred stories and poems that the idea of getting anything published even occurred to me. Although since then, I've been published in various journals and anthologies, this is the first book of my own. I only found out about Inner Child Enterprises after entering their World Peace, World Poetry 2012 contest, but I'm grateful for the discovery, and for the support of Bill and Janet at the organization.Perhaps far more importantly than the pleasure of holding my own book in my hands is the people I've met on this writing journey. The people who have written me expressing how much they've been moved by my words. The people who have sent notes asking if it was alright to send one of my poems to their loved ones, because they could identify so closely with the words. My only hope is that this book finds you equally moved, and let my words be my gift, from me to you.Alan W. JankowskiJune 12, 2012.

Charismatic dog trainer Doggy Dan shares his insights and tips into how working with dogs has helped him bring up his children. Learn how to lead the way in your family without using fear or aggression. Find out how to be clear and calm, firm and yet fair in all your dealings with others. Learn how to be confident and sensitive to those around you, and how to make decisions for the good of everyone. As Dan says, this book is not rocket science, it’s a very practical and straightforward book with clear examples and lots of anecdotes that will change the way you think about your interactions with your children and, in fact, any other people. This book will change your life forever.

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.