Olive, Mabel & Me: Life and Adventures with Two Very Good Dogs
Olive, Mabel & Me: Life and Adventures with Two Very Good Dogs

Author: Andrew Cotter

Publisher: The Countryman Press

Published: 2020-12-01

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1682686655

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The story of Olive and Mabel, Labrador retrievers who rose to internet fame as the subjects of Andrew Cotter's BBC sports parodies. When sporting events were put on hold in March 2020, commentator Andrew Cotter shifted to working from home. The one-on-one competitors? His two Labrador retrievers, Olive and Mabel. In the hilarious videos that ensued, the dogs engage in various contests, from bone-snatching and breakfast-eating to crushing it on the dog walk, while Cotter narrates to hilarious effect. The scene of Mabel, simply standing still in a fetid pond was one of the most popular. Why? Because this is how dogs live, and Cotter captured it with humor and joy. It’s why the series has been viewed more than 50 million times, entertaining dog owners, sports fans and celebrities around the world. Olive and Mabel are more than online celebrities, however, as revealed in this charming narrative. Filled with stories about how Cotter fell in love with his dogs, his passion for hiking with them through the glens and over the peaks of his native Scotland, and the ongoing relationship between Olive and Mabel (particularly the “competitive fire” lit during these days of quarantine), the memoir is by turns side-splittingly funny and thoughtfully tender. It’s sure to resonate with all dog lovers.

Can I Be Your Dog?
Can I Be Your Dog?

Author: Troy Cummings

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Published: 2018-03-13

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 0399554521

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The New York Times bestseller featured on THE TODAY SHOW! A heart-tugging dog adoption story told through letters--deeply sincere and almost desperate pleas for a forever home--from the dog, himself! This picture book shares the tale of Arfy, a homeless mutt who lives in a box in an alley. Arfy writes to every person on Butternut Street about what a great pet he'd make. His letters to prospective owners share that he's house broken! He has his own squeaky bone! He can learn to live with cats! But, no one wants him. Won't anyone open their heart--and home--to a lonesome dog? Readers will be happily surprised to learn just who steps up to adopt Arfy. Troy Cummings's hilarious and touching story is a perfect gift for a child wanting a dog, and for pet adoption advocates. It also showcases many different styles of letter writing, making it appealing to parents and teachers looking to teach the lost art of written communication. "It's an instant classic in our household." --#1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas

Max Explains Everything: Soccer Expert
Max Explains Everything: Soccer Expert

Author: Stacy McAnulty

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2019-02-19

Total Pages: 21

ISBN-13: 1101996412

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This hilarious, tongue-in-cheek guide from kid-expert Max reveals everything you need to know about the game of soccer. Max knows a lot about soccer. After all, he's been playing it for almost three weeks! So he's pretty much an expert. Here Max shares his one-of-a-kind helpful tips including how to warm up (stretch, twirl, somersault), who's who on the field (the ref is in yellow and wears a whistle--you should not bring your own whistle), and what to do with your hands since you can't touch the ball (wave at fans, hide them in your shirt, play itsy-bitsy spider). But could Max possibly be forgetting something very important? Full of humor, energy, and warmth, Max Explains Everything: Soccer Expert is the perfect read aloud for novice players as well as for fellow "kid experts" on the game. Want more fun with Max? Don't miss Max Explains Everything: Grocery Store Expert.

Arthur
Arthur

Author: Mikael Lindnord

Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd

Published: 2017-09-09

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 1771643382

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The uplifting true story of an extreme athlete, a stray dog, and how they found each other. “Heroic and heartwarming” (Forbes), this unbelievable adventure will make readers laugh, gasp, cry, and see rescue dogs with a whole new perspective. NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING MARK WAHLBERG—STREAMING ON STARZ When you're racing 435 miles through the jungles and mountains of South America, the last thing you need is a stray dog tagging along. But that's exactly what happened to Mikael Lindnord, captain of a Swedish adventure racing team, when he threw a scruffy but dignified mongrel a meatball one afternoon. When the team left the next day, the dog followed. Try as they might, they couldn't lose him—and soon Mikael realized that he didn't want to. Crossing rivers, battling illness and injury, and struggling through some of the toughest terrain on the planet, the team and the dog walked, kayaked, cycled, and climbed together toward the finish line, where Mikael decided he would save the dog, now named Arthur, and bring him back to his family in Sweden, whatever it took. Illustrated with candid photographs, Arthur provides a testament to the amazing bond between dogs and people.

Football Psychology
Football Psychology

Author: Erkut Konter

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-05-01

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 1351975498

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Presenting an empirically underpinned synthesis of research and theory, while offering guidance for applied practitioners, this is the first book to comprehensively map the psychology of learning, playing, and coaching the world’s favourite sport. The book provides a complete analysis of key topics that capture the broad range of football psychology such as personality, motivation, cognition, and emotion; coaching and team essentials; psychological skills for performance enhancement; and developing players in youth football. Including contributions from a range of international researchers, each chapter provides a review of the relevant literature, key theories, real-world examples, and reflections on how knowledge can be applied in practice. Split into four sections, the book covers a diverse range of topics relevant not only to coaching and performance but also to personality development and health promotion. Essential reading for any student, researcher, or professional in the area, the book is the most cutting-edge overview of how psychology can explain and improve the way football is both played and understood.

Ditched
Ditched

Author: Josie Gordon

Publisher: Bella Books

Published: 2011-04-01

Total Pages: 275

ISBN-13: 1642475645

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Lonnie Squires has few fond memories of her Aunt Kate, and nearly ten years after her death the battleaxe is still yanking Lonnie’s chain. This time,it’s with the dangling promise of a sizeable inheritance after all these years—but there’s a catch. It sounds so easy: Pick up a valuable, near mint-condition classic Ford Fairlane racecar and drive around Lake Michigan taking photos of herself—and the Fairlane—at appointed landmarks. A weekend of traveling for almost a half million dollars and a pretty cool car? The offer is tempting, but Lonnie can’t abandon her parish on a moment’s notice. Not when her nemesis has staged an all-out religious war designed to harass Lonnie out of her position as the lone Episcopal priest in Middelburg. Finding another dead body doesn’t help matters in the least. In fact, it definitely seems like the end of the road for the inheritance… and only the beginning of an even wilder ride. Ditched joins Toasted and Whacked in this Lambda Literary Award-winning mystery series from Josie Gordon.

My Old Dog
My Old Dog

Author: Laura T. Coffey

Publisher: New World Library

Published: 2015-09-18

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1608683419

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“No Dog Should Die Alone” was the attention-grabbing — and heart-stirring — headline of journalist Laura T. Coffey’s TODAY show website story about photographer Lori Fusaro’s work with senior shelter pets. While generally calm, easy, and already house-trained, these animals often represent the highest-risk population at shelters. With gorgeous, joyful photographs and sweet, funny, true tales of “old dogs learning new tricks,” Coffey and Fusaro show that adopting a senior can be even more rewarding than choosing a younger dog. You’ll meet endearing elders like Marnie, the irresistible shih tzu who has posed for selfies with Tina Fey, James Franco, and Betty White; Remy, a soulful nine-year-old dog adopted by elderly nuns; George Clooney’s cocker spaniel, Einstein; and Bretagne, the last known surviving search dog from Ground Zero. They may be slower moving and a tad less exuberant than puppies, but these pooches prove that adopting a senior brings immeasurable joy, earnest devotion, and unconditional love.

Soccer Technique for Winning
Soccer Technique for Winning

Author: Derek Smethurst

Publisher: Reedswain Inc.

Published: 2014-06

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9781890946500

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Former NASL star Derek Smethurst takes you step by step through the skills of soccer in a fun & easy to read style. Through clear diagrams & photographs, he covers the following topics: Striking (the mechanics of kicking), Heading,Controlling/Turning, Faking, Dribbling, Shielding, Goalscoring,Goalkeeping, Tackling, Defense. This is an invaluable

Peach Tree Family (Gay Romance)
Peach Tree Family (Gay Romance)

Author: Trina Solet

Publisher: Trina Solet

Published: 2020-08-11

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 8835877202

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Running away from his oppressive home town, the last thing Seth wants is to end up in another small town, but he's about to find out that Peach Tree is different. At the end of his rope, hungry and out of money, Seth comes across a house that's been abandoned for years. It doesn't stay that way. Theo and his little brother, Ace, need a home, and they show up to claim their inheritance, the house outside of Peach Tree. The three newcomers grudgingly share the shelter they found. But as different as they are, Seth and Theo have a lot in common, mostly their dire circumstances. They lean on each other and try to fight a growing attraction. Theo has doubts about Seth since he has never been with anyone else. That doesn't mean he can resist the sweet hunk. Seth doesn't have a lot of confidence, but he is sure of one thing -- Theo is the only one he wants. He just has to convince Theo to let his guard down and listen to his heart. (mm romance, contemporary lgbt romance)

What's My Dog Thinking?
What's My Dog Thinking?

Author: Hannah Molloy

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2020-11-03

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 0744038359

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Discover the true meaning of dog behavior to form the deepest bond with your canine companion. What does it really mean when a dog rolls over and shows their tummy? They're not always looking for a belly rub... Drawing on the latest research in dog psychology, this book reveals the secret meanings behind more than 80 canine behaviors, including the seven types of dog greetings and why some dogs eat your underwear! Packed with dog watching tips and positive reinforcement training advice, this book will help you keep your dog happy, stimulated - and adorable!