Pablo the Basset Hound is the story of a puppy who wishes to be any dog breed other than a Basset Hound. He is quite embarrassed about his gentle nature and physical appearance until his strengths are put to the test. He uses his impeccable sense of smell to make him the star he never dreamed of being.
Returning to Cathedral City to be with his best friend Maria and her daughter, Conchita, Pablo Seladon meets the man of his dreams, while Maria finds her fragile bond with Conchita threatened by a dangerous man, and Kenny and Nick arrive to face the past. Reprint. 10,000 first printing.
From the author of The Italian Teacher, this acclaimed debut novel set in Rome follows the topsy-turvy lives of the denizens of an English language newspaper. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Janet Maslin, The New York Times • The Economist • NPR • Slate • The Christian Science Monitor • Financial Times • The Plain Dealer • Minneapolis Star Tribune • St. Louis Post-Dispatch • The Kansas City Star • The Globe and Mail • Publishers Weekly Look in the back of the book for a conversation between Tom Rachman and Malcolm Gladwell Fifty years and many changes have ensued since the paper was founded by an enigmatic millionaire, and now, amid the stained carpeting and dingy office furniture, the staff’s personal dramas seem far more important than the daily headlines. Kathleen, the imperious editor in chief, is smarting from a betrayal in her open marriage; Arthur, the lazy obituary writer, is transformed by a personal tragedy; Abby, the embattled financial officer, discovers that her job cuts and her love life are intertwined in a most unexpected way. Out in the field, a veteran Paris freelancer goes to desperate lengths for his next byline, while the new Cairo stringer is mercilessly manipulated by an outrageous war correspondent with an outsize ego. And in the shadows is the isolated young publisher who pays more attention to his prized basset hound, Schopenhauer, than to the fate of his family’s quirky newspaper. As the era of print news gives way to the Internet age and this imperfect crew stumbles toward an uncertain future, the paper’s rich history is revealed, including the surprising truth about its founder’s intentions. Spirited, moving, and highly original, The Imperfectionists will establish Tom Rachman as one of our most perceptive, assured literary talents.
This complete catalog of all things canine is essential reading for dog lovers everywhere. From Beethoven to Toto, dogs have a special relationship with humans and are forever known as man's best friend.?? The enduring loyalty and companionship of our four-legged friends is celebrated throughout The Dog Encyclopedia. Starting with their history, evolution, and anatomy, this beautiful book puts on a show of dogs in art and advertising, sport and service, and religion and culture. Famous dogs in fiction line up alongside heroic helpers. More than 400 dog breeds are introduced, from primitive dogs and working dogs to companion dogs and scent hounds. Each and every breed includes stunning photographs and fact-packed profiles detailing individual character, compatible owner traits, and breed-specific advice. If you're bringing home a new pet, this guide comes crammed with top tips for a balanced diet, exercise, grooming, and training, as well as a health section on continuing care, identifying illness, and veterinary visits. This perfect pooch package is an indispensable owner's guide and an invaluable reference for budding dog whisperers.
Two perennial favorites -- dogs and princesses -- combine in this new chapter-book series perfect for fans of Puppy Pirates and Magic Puppy, but with a dash of princess-y fun! Who says princesses have to be perfect?Princess Rosie couldn't be happier with her new best friend, Cleo! And with Cleo's birthday in two days, Rosie wants to find a special birthday gift for her. Only, none of the ideas her friends and family have are good enough. But when Cleo mentions she wants to spend a night at the palace, Rosie decides to throw a sleepover. Can she plan the perfect sleepover in time for Cleo's birthday?
This cookbook was written for all the dogs who rely on their master for all their needs and ask nothing in return. Good nutrition is as important to your dog as it is to you. Cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs and cats today, so the food they ingest is paramount to their health, as well as exercise and annual visits to the veteranian. This cookbook was written to have fun in the kitchen cooking delicious recipes that your dog will love. He will probably join you in the kitchen when he starts to know that the aroma of good food is for him. P.J.'s Bichon Frise lived to be 22 years old and spunky to the end of her life. P.J. attributes her Bichon Frise's excellent health to the meals she cooked for her, long before the pet food recall scare. You have control of all the ingredients your dog eats. If your dog had to cook for you, don't you think it would give you the best possible food to keep you heathly and living longer? You bet they would. Do you feed your dog the same thing, day after day, week after week? Yuk. This cookbook will get you out of this rut and you will see a happier and healthier dog if you start cooking these easy and fun recipes. The book is also filled with fun facts, dog jokes, dog sayings, astrology, dog breeds, and trivia to make this cookbook a must for you to have. A portion of the proceeds of this book will be donated to the Cancer Society for Animals.
A rising star that fell... Anna Levenko was set to become the next "it girl" in tennis. The first Ukrainian prophesied to win a Grand Slam… And then everything changed. Years later, with a business degree behind her, an unpaid job keeping her busy, and a family that means well, Anna can't help but dream of something bigger. What's one little white lie in the grand scheme of things? But Anna's dream job isn't just sunshine and roses. Her first project takes her to Tanzania, and everything that could go wrong, does. Not to mention her woeful love life. Will she ever reach the life she's worked so hard for? Or is success just not in the cards for Anna?
Two perennial favorites, dogs and princesses, combine in this new chapter book series perfect for fans of Puppy Pirates and Magic Puppy, but with a dash of princess-y fun! Who says princesses have to be perfect? When Princess Rosie's favorite cousin announces her wedding, she asks Rosie to be her bridesmaid! Suddenly, there's so much to do to prepare. But when gifts start disappearing and the cake is mysteriously destroyed, Rosie suspects someone's trying to sabotage the wedding. Can Rosie figure out what's going on and save the royal wedding?