Everything you need to know about owning a dog, including buying and choosing a suitable animal, settling in a new puppy, and nutrition and diet. Explores a range of different types of dog - from family labradors to the St. Bernard - their characteristics and the breed that will best suit your lifestyle and home environment. Includes a guide to the equipment you will need, such as beds and bedding, brushes, combs and chew toys. Expert guidance on the basic essentials of dog care, from exercise and grooming to diet, feeding and training. Professional advice on health care and essential first aid. Includes over 300 photographs.
When Death Takes A Holiday, You're Coming Along (like it or not)What's it really like in Dog Heaven? Why do angels cheat at golf? If charity begins at home, where does it end? And what-and why-are barnacle geese? The unbelievable answers to these and other maddening enigmas lie within Death Goes To The Dogs, a collection so recklessly overstuffed with rabid imagination we refuse all liability in the event that it bursts in your hands. When Aurealis Award-winning fantasist Anna Tambour delves into the secret lives and forbidden loves of advertising mascots, nursery rhyme refugees and the archetypes of Life (herself) and Death (himself), questions nobody ever thought to ask (and only the inestimable Mike Dubisch dared to illustrate), ripen into scathing fables for our post-historical age.
Dogs have been an essential part of our lives for centuries, serving as friend, worker, hunter and rescuer. The opening section describes in full detail everything you need to know about dogs, from choosing a breed to grooming, feeding and exercise. There is also step-by-step guidance through basic first aid and training. This second section is a comprehensive visual guide to more than 170 breeds from all over the world. Descriptions of each dog's temperament will help you choose the right dog for you and your family. Over 800 photographs bring each dog to life, ensuring that this encyclopedia will be a source of constant reference.
You humans who enjoy laughing, listen up I'm Old Dog, that's right I'm a dog, and a darn intelligent pooch I am. If you have a doggie companion, like me, and love to laugh, this is the book for you or for your doggie loving human friends. There's a reason why President Bill Clinton, the late Charlton Heston, Queen Elizabeth of England and Former First Lady Laura Bush loved the original Old Dog's Guide How does Old Dog know they loved it? Because one of the humans typing this book received letters from them saying so Former First Lady Laura Bush said this, "It is a delightfully effective instrument of laugh therapy."Here are a just a few of the reviews;"I read this book at the house of a fellow dog lover and ended up ordering 6 copies for other dog lovers I know Can't wait to share it with them, as they will appreciate the not only the humor, but how well it represents the personalities of dogs we have all known and loved.""The authors have done a terrific job getting inside the head of older dogs teaching 'the tricks of the trade' to the pups. I laughed, I barked. This book is so darn funny. If you love dogs, or know someone who does, this is the book to buy.""This book must be written by a really smart old dog because he does seem to know how everything works. I read some of it to my dogs and they totally agree. We all had a great tummy scratch and took a nap. I just ordered two more for other pups I know. Great fun "See, Old Dog told you it's funny That's why the original Old Dog's Guide received loads of five star reviews.So there you have it This is the NEW second edition of Old Dog's Guide. It contains all the original funny stuff and more It includes the first published studio photograph of me, Old Dog, and some of my honor students and heartwarming quotes. Once you see our photographs, you'll understand why those Hollywood paparazzi's keep chasing me and my honor students As a human, you surely know that dogs are the masters of the world. We are able to train you to obey our commands and make our lives great. So, this is your chance to learn the secrets of puppies, learn to make their life wonderful and shorten your learning curve. Old Dog and all puppies love humans who learn quickly and see to our every desire. So my human friends, remember what a wise human once said, "Ask not what your doggie can do for you, ask what you can do for your doggie "Here's a short sample of what Old Dog secretly teaches puppies during his puppy seminars. This is the whole bone and its all included in the book Here's my opening statement from my puppy seminars; "Common sense human training is as simple as one, two, and three. Pups, once you understand the basic principles you can breeze through life with barely a "No No No " along the way. We've been domesticating humans for 50,000 years so it shouldn't be tough to own, train, and enjoy your own perfect human. So, pups you will learn how to maximize your powers of staring, how to claim the perfect sleeping spots all over the house, how to control the car ride, and much, much, more."As Old Dog, I already knew and you humans now understand, that this is an ideal gift book for all of your human celebrations. If you know a human who lives with a doggie companion, if you live with a doggie companion or if you have ever seen a doggie, Old Dog's Guide for Pups II is for you Old Dog knows if you have read this far, you have grinned or chuckled and want share this joy with your human friends.A simple birthday card now cost approximately $6 to 8 dollars and it's only a page, and once read is discarded. This is over 100 pages of humor and once read it is kept. So, order a few and save on postage.And remember, Old Dog donates a percentage from each book sold to doggie rescue groups. Because; it's the right thing to do. WOOF
Mike the Tiger-the only live tiger mascot in the United States-is an iconic presence on LSU's campus. From his tiger sanctuary next to Tiger Stadium, he draws a steady stream of fans, adults and children alike. In this new book about LSU's favorite tiger, Mike's former veterinarian David G. Baker reflects on his decades of caring for three of the live mascots, beginning with Mike V in 1996. Baker gives fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpses of the tigers as he recounts episodes such as Mike VI's cancer diagnosis, treatment, and death, and the search for Mike VII. He gives details about the tiger's daily care and routine, provides answers to commonly asked questions about the mascot program, and discusses Mike's popular social media presence. He also delves into new traditions, such as the creation of "meat art" for Mike to devour before home football games and the overnight holding of graduation rings in the night house with Mike. In addition to Baker's own text, Mike: The Tigers of LSU includes remembrances from many of the tiger's veterinary student caretakers over the years, who reveal how caring for Mike the Tiger impacted their lives. Loaded with more than one hundred new and historical photos, Mike is sure to please the most avid fans of LSU's mascot.
One of Canada’s most dynamic prime ministers, Lester B. Pearson lived a life which took him from a childhood in rural Ontario to the apex of international politics. The first volume of his memoirs follows him from his youth as the son of a Methodist preacher to his decision to enter politics in 1948. In this volume of Mike, Pearson recalls his university years at the University of Toronto and St. John’s College, Oxford, his military service in the First World War, and his return to the University of Toronto in 1923 to teach history and, in his spare time, coach football and hockey. In 1928, Pearson joined the Department of External Affairs, rapidly rising through the ranks to become ambassador to the United States by 1945. Mike captures Pearson’s intellect, his sense of humour, and his humanity, offering a charming look at the youth of a great statesman. This new edition features a foreword by Pearson cabinet minister and former prime minister Jean Chrétien.
One of Canada’s most dynamic prime ministers, Lester B. Pearson lived a life which took him from a childhood in rural Ontario to the apex of international politics. In the second volume of his memoirs, he provides a first-person account of the busy and challenging decade that followed his entry into politics in 1948. This volume, completed after Pearson’s death under the supervision of his son Geoffrey, recounts his involvement in Canadian politics and diplomacy as a MP and Secretary of State for External Affairs during the early years of the Cold War. It offers his perspective on issues such as the formation of NATO, Canada’s involvement in the Korean War, and the diplomacy that ended the Suez Crisis and earned Pearson the Nobel Peace Prize in 1957. Two appendices, taken from his diaries, show him hard at work at the United Nations during the Korean crisis. Mike captures Pearson’s intellect, his sense of humour, and his humanity, offering an inside look at the moments that shaped the twentieth century. This new edition features a foreword by Pearson cabinet minister and former prime minister Jean Chrétien.
One of Canada’s most dynamic prime ministers, Lester B. Pearson lived a life which took him from a childhood in rural Ontario to the apex of international politics. This third and final volume of his memoirs follows him from his years of triumph as a Canadian diplomat to his retirement from politics and the passing of the Liberal torch to Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Completed after Pearson’s death under the supervision of his son Geoffrey, this volume of Mike covers Pearson’s election as leader of the Liberal Party, his years in opposition to the Diefenbaker government, and his achievements as prime minister: a list that included the establishment of the Canada Pension Plan, universal medicare, the Auto Pact, and a new Canadian flag. Mike captures Pearson’s intellect, his sense of humour, and his humanity, offering an inside look at the decisions that shaped Canada in the twentieth century. This new edition features a foreword by Pearson cabinet minister and former prime minister Jean Chrétien.
"I did," said Marjory with satisfaction. "Jam, please, Phyllis, you pig." Mr. Jackson looked up. "Mike will have to be more punctual when he goes to Wrykyn," he said. "Oh, father, is Mike going to Wrykyn?" asked Marjory. "When?" "Next term," said Mr. Jackson. "I've just heard from Mr. Wain," he added across the table to Mrs. Jackson. "The house is full, but he is turning a small room into an extra dormitory, so he can take Mike after all." The first comment on this momentous piece of news came from Bob Jackson. Bob was eighteen.
