The Other End of the Leash

The Other End of the Leash

Author: Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.

Publisher: Ballantine Books

Published: 2009-02-19

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 0307489183

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Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.


Under The Curtain

Under The Curtain

Author: Tony Martello

Publisher: Flat Spell Tales

Published: 2021-06-13

Total Pages: 62

ISBN-13:

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Embark on a medley of short story adventures, insightful essays, and uplifting poems that are sure to inspire you. Join an author like no other who draws deep insights from humans and nature. Each story can be read in under 20 minutes and can provide a variety of experiences for your day. Delve into humanitarian missions, short surfing challenges, and read other songs and stitches that make us feel alive. Tony Martello is the author of Flat Spell Tales, Of Song & Stitches, and the poetry collection, Climbing Currents. His work can also be found in several literary journals. He currently works as a family therapist by day and writes adventure stories by night. He lives in San Luis Obispo, CA with his wife and daughters.


The Koehler Method of Dog Training

The Koehler Method of Dog Training

Author: William R. Koehler

Publisher: Ravenio Books

Published: 2016-04-09

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13:

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For generations, The Koehler Method of Dog Training has been a beacon of wisdom for dog owners seeking effective techniques to build a strong bond with their furry companions. William Koehler’s approach, rooted in respect for dogs’ intelligence, remains as relevant today as it was when the book first graced the shelves. Koehler believed that dogs could make choices and be held accountable for their behavior. His method follows the pattern of Action → Memory → Desire: dogs act, remember the outcomes, and form desires based on those experiences. Correcting behavior becomes fair, reasonable, and expected once the training has been successfully imparted. In this classic guide, you’ll find practical guidance for creating a well-behaved and happy canine companion. From basic obedience to advanced skills, The Koehler Method covers it all. Whether you’re a seasoned dog owner or a first-time puppy parent, discover the joy of training your dog using a method that respects their intelligence and fosters a lifelong partnership.


Be the Pack Leader

Be the Pack Leader

Author: Cesar Millan

Publisher: Crown Archetype

Published: 2007-10-02

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 0307405559

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The bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer shows you how to develop the calm-assertive energy of a successful pack leader and use it to improve your dog’s life–and your own Be the Pack Leader is Cesar Millan’s guide for taking your relationship with your dog to a higher level. By developing the skills necessary to become the calm-assertive owner your dog needs in order for him to live a balanced, fulfilled life, you’ll improve your dog’s behavior and your own life as well. Be the Pack Leader is filled with practical tips and techniques, including: • How to use calm-assertive energy in relating to your dog—and to others around you • The truth about behavioral tools, from leashes and harnesses to clickers and e-collars • How to satisfy the needs of your dog’s breed • Success stories from Cesar’s clients, viewers, and fans—including the Grogan family of Marley & Me fame • A quick reference guide of specific, step-by-step procedures to tackling some of the most common dog behavior problems “[Cesar] arrives amid chaos and leaves behind peace.” —Malcolm Gladwell, The New Yorker “[Millan is] serene and mesmerizing. . . . He deserves a cape and a mask.” —New York Times


Flat Spell Tales

Flat Spell Tales

Author: Tony Martello

Publisher: Flat Spell Tales

Published:

Total Pages: 62

ISBN-13: 1791760759

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Brighten your day and dive into Flat Spell Tales! Tony Martello is an author like no other who transforms ordinary events into fiction based on half-realities. Drop in and surf stories about romance, revenge, treasure hunts, and humor. He invites you to read along with him on a variety of adventures that take you into extreme nature, complex human relationships, and animal allegories. See why over 10,000 readers follow Flat Spell Tales daily. He has selected the top ten short stories from his fiction blog to be curated and formatted for this ebook.


Last One Out Shut Off the Lights

Last One Out Shut Off the Lights

Author: Stephanie Soileau

Publisher: Little, Brown

Published: 2020-07-07

Total Pages: 187

ISBN-13: 0316423424

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"A lightning bolt of a literary debut." ---Adam Johnson, Pulitzer Prize winner "Enchanting and so neatly planed they feel made by time, these stories mark the debut of a writer to watch." ---John Freeman, Literary Hub Last One Out Shut Off the Lights is an evocative portrait of the last-chance towns of southwest Louisiana, where oil development, industrial pollution, dying wetlands, and the ever-present threat of devastating hurricanes have eroded their inhabitants' sense of home. These eleven piercing stories feature indelible characters struggling to find a foothold in a world that is forever washing out from under them, people who must reckon with their ambivalence about belonging to a place so continually in flux. In a collection whose resonant echoes abound, we meet a reluctant teenage mother who stows her baby in a closet to steal a night out; a spiteful retiree who sabotages his neighbor in the wake of a hurricane; a Pentecostal singer in a children's theater company who confronts the cultish leader of her troupe; a community of elderly Cajuns who conspire with a family of Sudanese immigrants to hide an escaped cow from the authorities; and a desperate young woman who tries to drag her brother to Mexico for surgery, determined to save his life and her own. As Lauren Groff did for the state of Florida in her recent collection Florida, Stephanie Soileau demonstrates that Louisiana is as much a state of mind as it is a place on the map. A love letter to the Cajun language, life rhythms, and customs that still make the region unique, Last One Out Shut Off the Lights is also a powerful reminder of the treacherous escape routes that bedevil anyone longing to leave home, and the traps that remain for those who desire to return.


White Trash Warlock

White Trash Warlock

Author: David R. Slayton

Publisher: Blackstone Publishing

Published: 2020-10-13

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 1094069191

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Not all magicians go to schools of magic. Adam Binder has the Sight. It’s a power that runs in his bloodline: the ability to see beyond this world and into another, a realm of magic populated by elves, gnomes, and spirits of every kind. But for much of Adam’s life, that power has been a curse, hindering friendships, worrying his backwoods family, and fueling his abusive father’s rage. Years after his brother, Bobby, had him committed to a psych ward, Adam is ready to come to grips with who he is, to live his life on his terms, to find love, and maybe even use his magic to do some good. Hoping to track down his missing father, Adam follows a trail of cursed artifacts to Denver, only to discover that an ancient and horrifying spirit has taken possession of Bobby’s wife. It isn’t long before Adam becomes the spirit’s next target. To survive the confrontation, save his sister-in-law, and learn the truth about his father, Adam will have to risk bargaining with very dangerous beings ... including his first love.


Kernels from a Cracked Nut

Kernels from a Cracked Nut

Author: Foster Carlyle

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2012-03-19

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 1469163926

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The book is meant to be a humorous romp through experiences in the life of the author. That would be me and Im just a regular guy, but there is certainly a large portion of my conservative attitude thrown in as well. Which would in some eyes make me an irregular guy. Im well traveled, having spent a good deal of time in Europe both as a young man and in my later years. Call me a satirist or humorist if you want but I'm going to give you a bit of Midwestern born philosophy here. 1940 December 13 in Omaha, Nebraska, to be exact. All of these stories happened to me. Some are just my philosophy colliding with my sense of humor. Growing up there was a lot of laughter and good humor in our family and I firmly believe because of that Ive managed to get through my life to this point mostly in tack. My grand parents on my fathers side of our family were college professors of English and all of their children dabbled in writing. Nearly all of us were born in the Midwest and nearly all of us at one time have attempted to write for publication. A long time ago the family self published a small book titled "Kernels From A Cracked Nut". It was mostly a parody of famous poems. Most of the family members bought copies. No one else did. But Im a bit stubborn so Ive stolen the title from my family and this book is in fact the second, Kernels From a Cracked Nut. Enjoy!


Duke-Ing It Out

Duke-Ing It Out

Author: Jami Albright

Publisher:

Published: 2021-09-17

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781736448786

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It's game, set, and match when this pro football player turned trainer squares off against a gorgeous tennis player with an attitude as big as Texas.Duke Wayne returns to his hometown for one reason and one reason only-reckless pro tennis star Sienna Ramsey has lost her ever-lovin' mind. His feisty client is ready to throw her career away in favor of a simple life.It doesn't get much simpler than tiny, gossipy Ryder, Texas. Duke figures a few days with the locals should have the infuriating woman begging for a stadium full of cheering fans in no time at all. But Sienna and the small town go together like fleas on a farm dog.Duke's plan blows up in his face when he discovers there's more to Sienna than a smart mouth and a killer backhand. The closer they get, the harder it is to keep things professional.What in the hell is a high-performance trainer to do when he stops thinking about his client on the court and starts fantasizing about her between the sheets?


Seriously...I'm Kidding

Seriously...I'm Kidding

Author: Ellen DeGeneres

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Published: 2011-10-04

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 0446585033

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~b~>With the winning, upbeat candor that has made her show on of the most popular and honored daytime shows on the air, beloved talk show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres shares her views on life, love, and American Idol. "I've experienced a whole lot the last few years and I have a lot to share. So I hope that you'll take a moment to sit back, relax and enjoy the words I've put together for you in this book. I think you'll find I've left no stone unturned, no door unopened, no window unbroken, no rug unvacuumed, no ivories untickled. What I'm saying is, let us begin, shall we?" Seriously... I'm Kidding is a lively, hilarious, and often sweetly poignant look at the life of the much-loved entertainer as she opens up about her personal life, her talk show, and more. PRAISE FOR Seriously... I'm Kidding "DeGeneres's amiably oddball riffs on everything from kale to catwalks to Jesus will make fans smile." -- People "Whatever the topic, DeGeneres's compulsively readable style will appeal to fans old and new." - Publishers Weekly "Fans will not be disappointed...[DeGeneres's] trademark wit and openness shine through and through." -- Kirkus/DIVspan