Paradise Dogs

Author : Man Martin
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2011-06-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1429990244

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Paradise Dogs by Man Martin Pdf

Adam Newman once had it all. But then he lost it. Now Adam yearns to reunite with his estranged wife, Evelyn, and recapture the Edenic life they once had running Paradise Dogs, the roadside hot-dog restaurant now legendary throughout central Florida. He has a few obstacles along the way. For starters, there's his impending marriage to Lily. There's also the matter of a quarter million dollars' worth of diamonds that he mislaid, along with what appears to be a shadowy conspiracy that is buying up land around the Cross-Florida Canal (and which may or may not be a product of Adam's alcohol-infused imagination). Despite his own troubles---and a brief stay in Chattahoochee---Adam looks to mentor his son, Addison, in the ways of love. Awkward, unsure, and employed as the world's least accurate obituary writer, Addison pines for a beautiful and painfully earnest linguistic student but must compete for her attention with his older and more sophisticated half brother from Evelyn's first marriage. But if anybody can set these worlds in order, it is Adam, who has an uncanny knack for being in the right place at the right time and allowing others to believe he's someone he's not. Whether it's delivering a baby, rescuing a marriage, or exposing a Communist conspiracy, our protagonist is up for the job. Paradise Dogs, from Georgia Author of the Year Award winner Man Martin, is a farcical tale of paradise lost, the American Dream, and the true measures of love

Author : Cynthia Rylant
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2010-11-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545337533

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Dog Heaven by Cynthia Rylant Pdf

A comforting and playful exploration of a beloved dog's journey after a happy life on Earth. In Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant's classic bestseller, the author comforts readers young and old who have lost a dog. Recommended highly by pet lovers around the world, Dog Heaven not only comforts but also brings a tear to anyone who is devoted to a pet. From expansive fields where dogs can run and run to delicious biscuits no dog can resist, Rylant paints a warm and affectionate picture of the ideal place God would, of course, create for man's best friend. The first picture book illustrated by the author, Dog Heaven is enhanced by Rylant's bright, bold paintings that perfectly capture an afterlife sure to bring solace to anyone who is grieving.

Author : Brian D Gorman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0578537907

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A Dog's Paradise by Brian D Gorman Pdf

In his earliest dog-years Kai lived a lonely life in a Place With No Windows, shy of everything in his world and terrified of anything new that came into it. But when he is rescued by a mysterious Lady With The Walking Stick and taken to her house overlooking a majestic beach, he finds his new home comes with even more adventure and danger than he could have imagined. But it also comes with a guide, a seasoned beach dog named Molly who gives him a great many lessons in chasing seagulls, embracing new friends, and how to paddle the ocean instead of fearing it. With the help of his new mentor, Kai has the chance to become the dog he was always meant to be and discover a secret purpose to his home at the beach that will change his entire future.

Author : Howard Whitehouse,Roderick Robertson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-29
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781472819307

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Mad Dogs With Guns by Howard Whitehouse,Roderick Robertson Pdf

In 1919, the US Government declared the production, distribution, and sale of alcohol illegal. America officially became a 'dry' land. That didn't stop people from drinking, however, and the rise of the 'speakeasy' offered huge new opportunities for organized crime. Soon, cities both large and small became battlegrounds as various crime syndicates vied for control of the underground alcohol trade. In Mad Dogs With Guns, players form their own small gangs of fedora-wearing, tommy gun-wielding gangsters and battle it out with their rivals. With numerous different gangs to choose from, including cops and G-men, a fully integrated campaign system, and rules for special situations such as car chases, the game offers a huge variety of tactical challenges. Bribe public officials, attend a gangland funeral, but always watch your back – there is always another gang waiting to poach your territory...

Author : Dan Gemeinhart
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-27
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338053906

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Good Dog (Scholastic Gold) by Dan Gemeinhart Pdf

The acclaimed author of The Honest Truth delivers his most emotionally powerful novel yet. Brodie was a good dog. And good dogs go to heaven.Except Brodie can't move on. Not just yet. As wonderful as his glimpse of the afterlife is, he can't forget the boy he left behind. The boy he loved, and who loved him in return.The boy who's still in danger.So Brodie breaks the rules of heaven. He returns to Earth as a spirit. With the help of two other lost souls -- lovable pitbull Tuck and surly housecat Patsy -- he is determined to find his boy and to save him. Even if it costs him paradise. Even if he loses his eternal soul.Because it's what a good dog would do.

Author : Adrian Raeside
Publisher : Harbour Publishing
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 155017942X

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The Rainbow Bridge by Adrian Raeside Pdf

A gently humorous story that is a valuable fable for pet lovers of all ages.

Author : The Oatmeal,Matthew Inman
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-07
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781449437718

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My Dog: The Paradox by The Oatmeal,Matthew Inman Pdf

This eponymous comic became an instant hit when it went live on The Oatmeal.com and was liked on Facebook by 700,000 fans. Now fans will have a keepsake book of this comic to give and to keep. In My Dog: The Paradox, Inman discusses the canine penchant for rolling in horse droppings, chasing large animals four times their size, and acting recklessly enthusiastic through the entirety of their impulsive, lovable lives. Hilarious and heartfelt, My Dog: The Paradox eloquently illustrates the complicated relationship between man and dog. We will never know why dogs fear hair dryers, or being baited into staring contests with cats, but as Inman explains, perhaps we love dogs so much “because their lives aren’t lengthy, logical, or deliberate, but an explosive paradox composed of fur, teeth, and enthusiasm.”

Author : Stanley Coren
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2008-12-02
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781439100622

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The Modern Dog by Stanley Coren Pdf

Dogs are invented creatures -- invented by humans, who have been shaping the lives of these four-legged companions for more than 14,000 years. However, we often forget that, just as dogs live in our world, we live in theirs. The Modern Dog is a look at our coevolution, interpreting both canine and human points of view, by Dr. Stanley Coren, the most consistently popular author of dog books ever. A fascinating treasure trove of information gleaned from science, folklore, religious writing, tradition, and politics, The Modern Dog explores not only how dogs behave, but also how we share our lives with our dogs. Much more a romp than a formal exposition, The Modern Dog's profiles and tales are funny, sweet, quirky, and reveal a lot about both species and our centuries-long partnership. This book will show you how the mutually beneficial relationship between humans and dogs might very well be the reason why early Homo sapiens evolved and survived while Neanderthals became extinct. You will see how dogs have played many prominent roles in human history, from ancient Egypt, where Pharaoh Ramses II was buried with the names and statues of four of his dogs, to modern American politics, where many U.S. presidents have derived comfort from canine companionship. Our modern dog is quite different from the dogs that existed even a century ago, its job having changed dramatically from the hunting, herding, retrieving, and guarding for which many were bred. In this book, you will see that it is often how people respond to and interpret the actions of dogs (and dog owners) that has a greater effect on the dog's life than the behavior patterns that have been programmed into the dog's genes. The Modern Dog will show you how some of your dog's strange and funny habits are his own and some come from you. Illustrated throughout with Dr. Coren's own charming drawings, The Modern Dog chronicles the various aspects of how we interact with dogs, how society responds to dogs, how our relationships with dogs have changed over history, and where dogs fit into our personal and emotional lives. It does this by telling the stories of dogs that work, dogs that love, dogs that behave badly, and dogs that will make you laugh.

Author : June Cotner
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-22
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781577317265

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Dog Blessings by June Cotner Pdf

This collection is a loving tribute to the kindest, most caring and devoted animals known to humankind. Selections describe the exuberance of puppies, the unconditional love of a canine best friend, the joy of a shared day at the beach, the bittersweet glance of an aging pet, and the simple pleasure of coming home each day to a wagging tail and unbridled affection. More than anything, Dog Blessings honors the profound ways that our four-legged friends touch our lives. The perfect book for any dog lover, it can be revisited and shared for years to come.

Author : Abel Posse
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556020116752

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The Dogs of Paradise by Abel Posse Pdf

Author : Paul Heyse
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783752325089

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In Paradise by Paul Heyse Pdf

Reproduction of the original: In Paradise by Paul Heyse

Author : Earl Roy Miner,William Moeck,Steven Edward Jablonski
Publisher : Bucknell University Press
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0838755771

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Paradise Lost, 1668-1968 by Earl Roy Miner,William Moeck,Steven Edward Jablonski Pdf

The Commentary, the first full version on Paradise Lost since the Richardsons' in 1734, combines numerous resources with features used for the first time. It includes the best commentary from Annotations like Patrick Hume's (1695), to the variorum editions of Newton (1749) and Todd (1801-42), and the modern professional editions culminating in Alastair Fowler's (1968). Other elements include an essay on the early pre-annotative criticism from 1668, including Marvell, Dryden, Dennis, and others; copious use of the OED; numerous cross-references to Milton's other works and passages in Paradise Lost; fourteen excurses and other contributions by the present editors. This Commentary is itself a research library for Paradise Lost. It uniquely presents biblical, classical, and vernacular citations: the ultimate rather than a more recent source is cited, so dating the comment; every cited passage is quoted, and every question is in English. Only a text of the poem is required. Earl Miner is Townsend Martin, Class of 1917, Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Princeton University, William Moeck teaches English at Nassau Community College. Steven Jablonski is a public librari

Author : Patrese Fischer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2018-09-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1732360405

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Fairy Dog Heaven by Patrese Fischer Pdf

Fairy Dog Heaven is a fun, light hearted story about what heaven is like for dogs. It will bring comfort to children and adults alike dealing with the loss of a pet.

Author : Sharona Ben-Tov,Sharona Muir
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0472105809

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The Artificial Paradise by Sharona Ben-Tov,Sharona Muir Pdf

Why do Americans find it appealing to create and live in artificial worlds--whether in space, at Disneyland, in computer networks, or in our own minds?

Author : Diane Stanley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Dogs
ISBN : OCLC:1150838819

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Moe the Dog in Tropical Paradise by Diane Stanley Pdf

Moe the dog and his friend Arlene can't afford to spend their winter vacation in Tahiti, so they create their own tropical paradise.