Classic Dog Stories

Author : Ned Halley
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781529038095

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Classic Dog Stories by Ned Halley Pdf

From the grit of a frontier man’s dog, from pampered lapdog to wayward mongrel, from faithful guard dog to strong willed pet they’re all here in Classic Dog Stories – the perfect gift for dog lovers everywhere. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning pocket size classics. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is edited by anthologist Ned Halley. In this entertaining collection, dogs of all kinds are brought to life. Working dogs, dogs who are mistreated by humans, dogs who save lives and the ones that make us laugh; they all leap and bound on the page in stories by our most accomplished writers, including Mark Twain, Virginia Woolf, Jack London and Jerome K. Jerome.

Author : Edward William Dolch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1999-05-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0028308115

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More True Dog Stories by Edward William Dolch Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Dogs
ISBN : OCLC:1150027184

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The Greatest Dog Stories Ever by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Wings
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0517148552

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Dog Tales by Anonim Pdf

Foreword by Richard A. Wolters, photographs by Myron Beck. A perfect book for both dog lovers and lovers of literature, filled with nine classic short stories about dogs and wonderful color photographs. Includes Dorothy Parker, James Thurber, Ring Lardner, Don Marquis, O. Henry. Robert Benchley, and more, 20 color photographs, plus spot art and borders throughout.

Author : Monks of New Skete
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2001-05-15
Category : Pets
ISBN : 0759524386

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How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend by Monks of New Skete Pdf

For more than a quarter century, How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend has been the standard against which all other dog-training books have been measured. This expanded edition preserves the best features of the original classic while bringing the book fully up-to-date. The result: the ultimate training manual for a new generation of dog owners--and, of course, for their canine best friends. The Monks of New Skete have achieved international renown as breeders of German shepherds and as outstanding trainers of dogs of all breeds. Their unique approach to canine training, developed and refined over four decades, is based on the philosophy that "understanding is the key to communication, compassion, and communion" with your dog. How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend covers virtually every aspect of living with and caring for your dog, including: Selecting a dog (what breed? male? female? puppy or older dog?) to fit your lifestyle Where to get--and where not to get--a dog Reading a pedigree Training your dog or puppy--when, where, and how The proper use of praise and discipline Feeding, grooming, and ensuring your dog's physical fitness Recognizing and correcting canine behavioral problems The particular challenges of raising a dog where you live - in the city, country, or suburb The proper techniques for complete care of your pet at every stage of his or her life In its scope, its clarity, and its authority, How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend remains unrivaled as a basic training guide for dog owners. Like no other book, this guide can help you understand and appreciate your dog's nature as well as his or her distinct personality--and in so doing, it can significantly enrich the life you share with your dog.

Author : Rudyard Kipling
Publisher : Alma Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2018-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780714546735

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Dog Stories by Rudyard Kipling Pdf

Throughout his life Rudyard Kipling was fond of dogs, and while they featured prominently in early tales such as 'The Dog Hervey' and ' Garm - a Hostage', he later came up with the innovative idea of writing a story from the perspective of a dog, resulting in the hugely successful 'Thy Servant a Dog', narrated by an Aberdeen terrier named Boots. This edition contains a wealth of material about the author's life and works, notes and a bibliographic section.

Author : Patricia B. McConnell
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2017-02-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781501150159

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The Education of Will by Patricia B. McConnell Pdf

"An animal behaviorist recounts the story of how in order to help a troubled dog she was compelled to revisit painful memories about her own past in order to gain understanding into the impact of trauma on the brain, "--NoveList

Author : Farley Mowat
Publisher : McClelland & Stewart
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2009-08-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781551993003

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The Dog Who Wouldn't Be by Farley Mowat Pdf

Farely Mowat's best-loved book tells the splendidly entertaining story of his boyhood on the Canadian prairies. Mutt's pedigree was uncertain, but his madness was indisputable. He climbed tress and ladders, rode passenger in an open car wearing goggles and displaying hunting skills that bordered on sheer genius. He was a marvelous dog, worthy of an unusual boy growing up in a raw, untamed wilderness.

Author : Norman Bridwell
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780545215800

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Clifford the Firehouse Dog by Norman Bridwell Pdf

Clifford helps some firemen fight a fire. Includes Clifford's fire safety rules.

Author : P.D. Eastman
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780593182246

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P.D. Eastman's Dog Tales by P.D. Eastman Pdf

A 2-in-1 book featuring two beloved P.D. Eastman dog stories--perfect for fans of the Netflix Original Go, Dog. Go! animated preschool series! Can't get enough of P.D. Eastman's charismatic canines? Now TWO classic P.D. Eastman concept books featuring some of his other dog characters are available in ONE 8 x 8 paperback volume! The Alphabet Book This easy-to-read introduction to the alphabet encourages beginning readers to pair words that start with the same letter, from "an elephant on eggs" to "a zebra with a zither." A handy alphabet running down the side of each page helps kids keep track of where they are! Big Dog, Little Dog Meet best friends Fred (Big Dog) and Ted (Little Dog). Though one is big and one is little, and one loves green and one loves red, these pup pals prove that opposites can be the very best of friends.

Author : Wayne Lewis,Charles G. Waugh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1935573780

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Giant Book of Classic Dog Stories by Wayne Lewis,Charles G. Waugh Pdf

Author : James Herriot
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2006-11-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0312364520

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James Herriot's Dog Stories by James Herriot Pdf

Complete collection of 50 dog stories by James Herriot.

Author : Life Magazine
Publisher : Little Brown & Company
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Photography
ISBN : 0316526916

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A Dog's Life by Life Magazine Pdf

Intended as a perfect gift for dog lovers, a gallery of photographs collects the most memorable canine images, from celebrity dogs to dogs imitating humans to dogs just being dogs. 50,000 first printing.

Author : Garth Stein
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2008-05-05
Category : Automobile racing drivers
ISBN : 1554681723

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The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein Pdf

A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope--a captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life . . . as only a dog could tell it

Author : Nancy Butler
Publisher : Lyons Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1493049143

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Great American Dog Stories by Nancy Butler Pdf

Dogs serve us, adore us, entertain us, work for and with us, but most of all they warm our hearts. An homage to our canine companions, Classic Dog Stories presents a collection of enduring tales penned by an impressive array of authors. These are stories to laugh, weep, and shake your head over, knowing that the nature of dogs (and their human friends) has not altered in all the years since these stories were first written. Exemplars of unconditional love, dogs offer companionship without complaint and loyalty without a price.Whether these stories make you laugh or cry, they will also make you appreciate our most loyal friends. Classic Dog Stories is a rich treasury, filled with tales of unforgettable dogs, that will make a perfect gift for any dog lover.With contributions from: Marshall Saunders - Georgiana M. Craik - O. Henry - R. E. RaspeJack London - Bret Harte - Ernest Thompson Seton - Stephen Crane Saki - Arthur Quiller-Couch - Lucia ChamberlainRush C. Hawkins - Albert Payson Terhune - Jerome K. Jerome E. Somerville and Martin Ross - Alfred Ollivant