I Want to Be the Only Dog


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Readers of every age will chuckle over the silly antics of three dogs that are siblings. Each pooch is tired of the other and wants to be the only dog. With help, they are reminded that siblings provide lifelong lessons in tolerance, patience, sharing, friendship and conflict resolution.




Dogs in the Leisure Experience


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This book explores the social and cultural constructions and debates of what are dogs and what is leisure. It looks at how working dogs play a significant role in leisure experiences such as ensuring the safety of air transport, and considers the differing roles and changing acceptance of dogs’ involvement in sport. Within the setting of the animal welfare and sentience debates, it examines the leisure needs of dogs and their owners. Providing an original contribution to our understanding of dogs as both participants and objects in the leisure experience, this book is a useful resource for researchers in leisure, hospitality and tourism.




Cook This Book


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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A thoroughly modern guide to becoming a better, faster, more creative cook, featuring fun, flavorful recipes anyone can make. ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR, Food52, Taste of Home “Surprising no one, Molly has written a book as smart, stylish, and entertaining as she is.”—Carla Lalli Music, author of Where Cooking Begins If you seek out, celebrate, and obsess over good food but lack the skills and confidence necessary to make it at home, you’ve just won a ticket to a life filled with supreme deliciousness. Cook This Book is a new kind of foundational cookbook from Molly Baz, who’s here to teach you absolutely everything she knows and equip you with the tools to become a better, more efficient cook. Molly breaks the essentials of cooking down to clear and uncomplicated recipes that deliver big flavor with little effort and a side of education, including dishes like Pastrami Roast Chicken with Schmaltzy Onions and Dill, Chorizo and Chickpea Carbonara, and of course, her signature Cae Sal. But this is not your average cookbook. More than a collection of recipes, Cook This Book teaches you the invaluable superpower of improvisation though visually compelling lessons on such topics as the importance of salt and how to balance flavor, giving you all the tools necessary to make food taste great every time. Throughout, you’ll encounter dozens of QR codes, accessed through the camera app on your smartphone, that link to short technique-driven videos hosted by Molly to help illuminate some of the trickier skills. As Molly says, “Cooking is really fun, I swear. You simply need to set yourself up for success to truly enjoy it.” Cook This Book will help you do just that, inspiring a new generation to find joy in the kitchen and take pride in putting a home-cooked meal on the table, all with the unbridled fun and spirit that only Molly could inspire.




Lorenzo Lullaby


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I found Lorenzo's voice through this writing experience. People really do like to laugh at themselves; some just have to be taught how. I enjoy a gut-wrenching laugh more than a hot fudge sundae. Save the calories and delve into a childlike state with sweet, leg-slapping episodes. Lorenzo has quite a reputation to live up to, and he takes it seriously. His stories are frequently requested: "Please bring me a Lorenzo story. I need to laugh." "My bags are packed for my hospital stay; do you have a new doggie story for me?" "Reading about Lorenzo's adventures takes my mind off my pain." What could be a better motivation to write than to heal heart and body? Sandra believes people can learn from dogs. "My serenity comes from having a personal relationship with Christ, a sense of humor, and following my dog's lead. We humans spend our lives running and wanting. We can learn to relax, reflect and enjoy the moment. A dog's life is a pretty swell life Sandra Wilks resides in wine country, Temecula, California. She grew up in Coastal San Diego, Rancho Santa Fe, and attended San Diego State University. After having raised two children as a single parent, at age fifty she moved with her horse, cat and dog to the Cascades of Oregon, not knowing a soul. She established the Silver Living Ranch on acreage and surrounded herself with domestic and wild animals. She enjoyed horseback riding in the forest. River's Edge Realty and Western Art Gallery were born after she purchased and refurbished an older building overlooking a river. She then founded a community newspaper. She remained in Oregon twelve years living her dream life. Sandra believes people can learn from dogs. "My serenity comes from having a personal relationship with Christ, a sense of humor, and following my dog's lead. We humans spend our lives running and wanting. We can learn to relax, reflect and enjoy the moment. A dog's life is a pretty swell life " "Communicating with animals is in my blood. They seem to recognize a friend in me-they trust me. I believe it's based upon mutual respect. Our kinship began in my childhood when I shared my sorrow and joy with my beagle and pony. On the Silver Lining Ranch I shared my affection with: bantams, geese, horses, goats, dogs, cats and others. My grandfather, an accomplished equestrian, founded a private zoo." She is an optimist and shares her love for life with those around her. Her endeavors include: volunteering, watercolor and oil painting, photography, music. She teaches art to children and seniors. This compilation of sweet stories is offered to bless people who need a little sunshine in their lives. They express her belief in obeying promptings to follow God's will. His hand and heart are clearly in her tales and life. Her stories are always encouraging. Sandra reminds complainers, "Bored people are boring. Put a smile on your face and look for the sunny side. If you look, you're sure to find it."




I'm a Booger... Treat Me with Respect!


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Presents an overview of what boogers are, the purpose they serve in the body, and how to dispose of them in a sanitary manner.




A Lot on Her Plate


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From food obsessive Rosie Birkett comes a collection of imaginative, delicious and approachable recipes that draw on the culinary vibrancy of seasonal, fresh produce and simple, store-cupboard ingredients. There's something to suit every taste, pocket and occasion in this vivid and beautifully photographed cookbook. Rosie shares healthy, wholesome recipes using nutrient-packed ingredients - try her delicious kale and coriander pancakes with avocado butter and roasted tomato for a great start to your day, or her shredded sprout salad with green apple, blue cheese and toasted almonds for a summer evening's dinner. She offers indulgent recipes for times when you want to enjoy rich, satisfying meals - tuck into her French dip roast beef sandwich, the melting Mexican pork tacos or mushroom ragu with truffled polenta, and polish it all off with a scoop of peanut butter ice cream or slice of blueberry, basil and almond pie. Rosie knows how to make simple, seasonal ingredients sing - A Lot On Her Plate encourages home cooks to widen their repertoire and be more creative with their favorite ingredients. Covering everything from small plates, sides, breakfast and brunch, to desserts and cocktails, this a contemporary food writer's daily inspiration for delicious, easy food that can be prepared in no time at all.




I'm a Good Dog


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Filled with inspiring stories and photographs, this heartfelt tribute to the pit bull celebrates one of America’s most popular yet misunderstood dogs. Perhaps more than any other breed, the pit bull has been dogged by negative stereotypes. In truth, pit bulls are innately wonderful family pets, as capable of love and good deeds as any other type of dog. Setting the record straight, Ken Foster sings the praises of pit bulls in I’m a Good Dog, a gorgeously illustrated, tenderly written tribute to this most misunderstood of canines. Founder of the Sula Foundation, which promotes responsible pit bull ownership in New Orleans, and the author of two acclaimed books about abandoned dogs, Foster has made it his mission to bring overlooked canines into the limelight. I’m a Good Dog traces the fascinating history of this particularly maligned breed. A century ago, the pit bull was considered a family dog, featured in family photos and trusted as loving companions for children. More recently, pit bulls have been portrayed by the media as stereotypes of everything they are not. Foster shatters that reputation through moving profiles of pit bulls that serve as therapy dogs, athletic heroes, search-and-rescue dogs, and educators, not to mention as loving pets. Foster also profiles many pit bull lovers, from Helen Keller and Dr. Seuss to actor Todd Cerveris, who took his pit bull on tour with him for the musical Spring Awakening. Proving that there’s much to love and nothing to fear, I’m a Good Dog restores the pit bull to its rightful place as friend, family member, athlete and entertainer.




The Whole Pet Diet


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One in four pets is obese, and every year owners spends thousands of dollars treating allergies, joint problems, digestive disorders, and serious diseases that could improve dramatically with a nutritious diet. Yet despite promises of complete and balanced meals, most commercial pet foods contain chemical preservatives, indigestible fillers, and dangerous by-products. If your pets are overweight, ailing, or aging‚ or you just want them to be as healthy as possible‚ THE WHOLE PET DIET offers a straightforward plan to achieve lifelong health and well-being. Featuring twenty-five easy recipes for homemade meals and treats, a guide to natural supplements, and practical tips for no-stress grooming and play, this holistic approach to pet care creates optimal health for dogs and cats‚ and it just might change the way you eat, too.




Great Vegan Meals for the Carnivorous Family


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Incredible Plant-Based Meals For Everyone Amanda Logan—the founder of My Goodness Kitchen and a “vegan living with carnivores”—saves you from having to make double the meals and do double the dishes with 75 meatless, egg-less and dairy-free recipes the whole family will love. For die-hard vegans and vegetarians, Amanda takes the flavor up a notch with recipes like Savory French Toast, Vegan Latkes, Easy-Peasy No-Sausage Rolls and Dang Tasty Mexican Black Beans. Devoted carnivores won’t miss meat with dishes like This Lasagna Can’t Be Vegan, Portobello Fajitas and Husband-Approved Tofu Katsu Burger. And to round out the whole family, kids will be begging for more after trying Dairy-Free Stovetop Mac ‘N’ Cheese, Vegan Chili Fries and Chocolate Lover’s Black Bean Brownies. Thanks to Great Vegan Meals for the Carnivorous Family, you can make nutritious, mouthwatering plant-based meals that work for both your family and your healthy lifestyle.




Out of the Saltshaker and Into the World


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Jesus says his followers are the salt of the earth. But how do we cut through fear and guilt to communicate our faith effectively? Now part of the IVP Signature Collection, this bestselling classic by Rebecca Manley Pippert offers a refreshing view of evangelism as a lifestyle, pointing to Jesus as our model and helping us feel relaxed and enthusiastic about sharing the good news.