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How to Survive Against the Odds: Tales and Tips for Animal Attacks and Natural Disasters
by WonderyInspired by Wondery’s hit podcast Against the Odds—learn how to survive whatever nature can throw at you through gut-twisting true stories of survival on the brinkHow to Survive Against the Odds places you at the center of fifteen real life-or-death scenarios. Each story explores the physiological responses of the human body under unbearable conditions, how to counteract them, and strategies for survival from doctors and psychologists. Through these tales, we see the grit, willpower, and know-how needed to navigate out of a host of merciless situations.This invaluable survival guide includes tips on how to endure being:ADRIFT AT SEA: Learn how to cure turtle meat, procure potable water, and survive on a life raft.MAULED BY A BEAR: Black bears? Fight back. Grizzly bears? Play dead. Polar bears? Start praying. You’ll learn how to triage wounds using the MARCH method and how to spot the difference between a bear’s bluff charge and an actual attack.BURIED BY AN EARTHQUAKE: Find out how to survive the initial crush, maintain your sanity if trapped under the rubble, and “think away your hunger.”And so much more!This might just be the most important book you’ll ever read. Armed with the information in How to Survive Against the Odds and when faced with similar threats, you may also find that you have what it takes to defy death and live to tell your story.
How to Survive Being a Cat Owner: Tongue-In-Cheek Advice and Cheeky Illustrations about Being a Cat Owner
by Clive Whichelow Mike HaskinsCats are furry, purry and loveable. They also happen to be the keepers of their own destiny – and utterly untrainable; if you’re going to make it as a cat owner, you’re going to need survival skills. This mischievous little book will help see you through your years as a cat owner with tongue-in-cheek advice and cheeky illustrations.
How to Survive Being a Cat Owner: Tongue-In-Cheek Advice and Cheeky Illustrations about Being a Cat Owner
by Clive Whichelow Mike HaskinsCats are furry, purry and loveable. They also happen to be the keepers of their own destiny – and utterly untrainable; if you’re going to make it as a cat owner, you’re going to need survival skills. This mischievous little book will help see you through your years as a cat owner with tongue-in-cheek advice and cheeky illustrations.
How to Survive Being a Dog Owner: Tongue-In-Cheek Advice and Cheeky Illustrations about Being a Dog Owner
by Clive Whichelow Mike HaskinsYou won’t find a more loveable friend than you will in your dog. But if you’re going to cope with its boundless energy and its total disregard for social niceties you’re going to need survival skills. This mischievous little book will help see you through your years as a dog owner with tongue-in-cheek advice and cheeky illustrations.
How to Survive Being a Dog Owner: Tongue-In-Cheek Advice and Cheeky Illustrations about Being a Dog Owner
by Clive Whichelow Mike HaskinsYou won’t find a more loveable friend than you will in your dog. But if you’re going to cope with its boundless energy and its total disregard for social niceties you’re going to need survival skills. This mischievous little book will help see you through your years as a dog owner with tongue-in-cheek advice and cheeky illustrations.
How to Survive The Future (How to Survive #3)
by Larry HayesGet ready for a hilarious out-of-this-world adventure for readers aged 8+ – this is the perfect new series for fans of Tom Gates, Andy Griffiths and Star Wars! Illustrated throughout by the brilliantly funny Katie Abey. *PRE-ORDER NOW!* It&’s the year 2525, and things aren&’t looking great for Planet Earth. An endless night is coming – a super-advanced alien spaceship has stopped the world from turning, threatening the existence of every creature on the planet – and it turns out that ten-year-old Eliza Lemon is the only one who can save them! Will she be able to handle alien overlords, a doughnut-shaped spaceship, monkeys and vampire finches? And, most importantly of all, will she be able to rescue her baby brother, save the world and survive THE FUTURE?For more out-of-this-world fun don't forget to read about Eliza and Johnnie's first two adventures in How to Survive Without Grown-Ups and How to Survive Time Travel. Out now!
How to Survive Time Travel (How to Survive #2)
by Larry HayesLift off in the hilarious edge-of-your-seat adventure series that is a home alone story with a difference! Written by the inimitable Larry Hayes and hilariously illustrated by Katie Abey, this is the perfect read for fans of David Solomons, Tom Gates and Back to the Future! Fresh from saving their parents from the jaws of frenzied billionaire Mr Noah, ten-year-old Eliza and her genius little brother, Johnnie, are called upon once again. Their parents have disappeared into thin air and it&’s up to the kids to save the day, travelling back in time to 5000 BC Egypt! Can they overcome friendly locals, a mysterious boy-god, snakes, a rainbow-coloured Sphinx and another plot to end the world? And – most importantly of all – will they survive TIME TRAVEL? For more out-of-this-world adventure don't forget to read about Eliza and Johnnie's first adventure in How to Survive Without Grown-Ups. Out now!
How to Survive Without Grown-Ups (How to Survive #1)
by Larry HayesGet set for the new hilarious out-of-this-world adventure series for readers aged 8+ – this is the perfect new series for fans of Tom Gates, David Solomons and Star Wars! Highly illustrated throughout by the brilliantly funny Katie Abey. Mum and Dad have left – gone to Mars, and they&’re never coming back . . . FREEDOM AT LAST! But this isn&’t one of Dad&’s weird jokes; it&’s REAL. It&’s up to ten-year-old Eliza and her genius little brother, Johnnie, to find out what&’s going on, and launch a rescue . . . Can they handle vampire squids, a suspicious villain, a secret island full of traps and a trip into space? And – more importantly – will they ever get their parents back? The funniest, zaniest, most out-of-this-world adventure you&’ll read all year!
How to Survive a Bear Attack: A Memoir
by Claire Cameron*NATIONAL BESTSELLER**Winner of the 2025 Governor General's Literary Award for Non-fiction*In this debut memoir from the bestselling author of The Bear and The Last Neanderthal, Claire Cameron confronts the rare genetic mutation that gave her cancer by investigating an equally rare and terrifying event—a predatory bear attack.When Claire Cameron was nine years old, her father, a professor of Old English, told her he was dying. In the years after he was gone, she found a way to overcome her grief among the rivers and lakes of Algonquin Park, a vast Canadian wilderness area. Around that same time, in 1991, a couple was killed by a black bear in a rare predatory attack in the park. Claire was shocked and, never fully sure of what happened, the attack haunted her. Now older, with children of her own, Cameron was diagnosed with the same kind of deadly skin cancer as her father. Caught in a second wave of grief, she was told by her doctor, &“the ideal exposure to UV light is none.&” No longer able to venture into the wilderness as she once had, with long scars on her back, she became obsessed with the bear attack in Algonquin Park again. How could terror rip through such a beautiful place? Could she separate truth from fiction? She headed north to investigate. Seamlessly weaving together nature writing with true crime investigation in this unflinching account of recovery, How to Survive a Bear Attack is at once an intimate portrait of an extraordinary animal, a bracing chronicle of pain, obsession, and love, and a profoundly moving exploration of how we can understand and survive the wildness that lives inside us.
How to Take Awesome Photos of Cats
by Andrew MarttilaA fun and practical guide to taking the perfect pics of your cat from the photographer of Cats on Catnip -- a great gift for the feline fanatic in your life. If you or someone you know loves a cat, chances are they love taking pictures of their cat, too. But cats can be tricky little guys to photograph -- they move quickly when you want them to stay still and are sedentary logs when you're going in for an action shot. Add to that all the variables of shooting indoors vs. outdoors, and it can be a difficult job. Enter How to Take Awesome Photos of Cats, where professional cat photographer and popular Instagrammer Andrew Marttila (Cats on Catnip, Shop Cats of New York) walks you through all the steps you need to know to take perfect photos of your favorite feline. This lighthearted, gifty guide includes dozens of photos and shares practical information for both amateur photographers and experts alike, all told in a fun, accessible, and lighthearted way. Whether you're looking to take better photos with your phone or you're trying to master the settings on your digital camera, this is the book that tells you everything you need to know to take awesome snaps of cats.
How to Talk Like a Bear
by Charlie GrandyTold in the same fourth-wall-breaking style of B. J. Novak's The Book With No Pictures, How to Talk Like a Bear is the perfect how-to guide to speaking fluent bear.Want to learn how to speak Bear? Well, you came to the right place. It's far more than just growling and roaring (a common misconception). There's a lot more to it. It's very easy to accidentally say the wrong phrase when you're trying to get your point across. For example, saying "ROOOAARR" instead of "ROAAARRRR" is the difference between wanting a sandwich and wanting to get into beekeeping.This silly romp is perfect for read-alouds and is the exact right gift for anyone looking for a laugh (or looking to learn a new language)."A laugh-out-loud take on the challenges of making ourselves understood."--Kirkus
How to Talk Like a Chicken
by Charlie GrandyFrom the duo behind How to Talk Like a Bear comes a hilarious new picture book!You may think talking like a chicken is all clucking and bawking and flapping your arms, but it's actually far more complicated than that. Like all languages, it has many intricacies. For example, chickens also peep and ruffle their feathers. Very complex.Told in the same fourth-wall-breaking style of How to Talk Like a Bear, a hilarious little chicken guides the reader through important phrases and situations so that all readers are prepared to wow their family members and various farm animals with their perfect chicken prose. It may even come in handy in the off chance a peaceful farm is threatened by a menacing fox!How to Talk Like a Chicken is a perfect read-aloud and a great gift for any child looking to expand their worldview into the vast culture of the Chicken language.
How to Talk to Your Animals
by Jean Craighead GeorgeOur pets speak to us in a language all their own, if only we stop to listen Can animals really talk? In How to Talk to Your Animals, Jean Craighead George turns her attention away from animals in the wild to those in our homes in this practical look at the ways our pets speak to us. Based upon the work of contemporary naturalists, psychologists, and zoologists, George explains the sometimes eerie phenomenon of unspoken communication observed by many pet owners, as well as the signals that our animal companions use to decide whether humans are friend or foe. Filled with loving stories of real animals "talking" to humans, this book will warm the heart of anyone who has ever loved an animal. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Jean Craighead George, including rare photos from the author's personal collection.
How to Talk to Your Cat About Gun Safety: And Abstinence, Drugs, Satanism, and Other Dangers That Threaten Their Nine Lives
by Zachary AuburnThe cats of America are under siege! Long gone are the good old days when a cat's biggest worries were mean dogs or a bath. Modern cats must confront satanists, online predators, the possibility of needing to survive in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, and countless other threats to their nine lives. For over four decades, the American Association of Patriots have stood at the vanguard of our country's defense by helping to prepare our nation's cat owners for the difficult conversations they dread having with their pets. Written in a simple Q&A format, How to Talk to Your Cat About Gun Safety answers crucial questions such as, "What is the right age to talk to my cat about the proper use of firearms?" and "What are the benefits of my cat living a lifestyle of abstinence?" and especially "Why does my cat need to use the internet? Can't he just play with yarn like cats used to do?" Our country--and our cats--stand at a precipice. It will take courage, and it will take hard work, but armed with the knowledge within these pages, we can make our cats--and America--great again!From the Trade Paperback edition.
How to Talk to Your Cat About Gun Safety: and Abstinence, Drugs, Satanism, and Other Dangers That Threaten Their Nine Lives
by Zachary AuburnLong gone are the good old days when a cat's biggest worries were mean dogs or a bath. Modern cats must confront satanists, online predators, the possibility of needing to survive in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, and countless other threats to their nine lives.For over four decades, the American Association of Patriots have stood at the vanguard of our country's defense by helping to prepare our nation's cat owners for the difficult conversations they dread having with their pets. Written in a simple Q&A format, HOW TO TALK TO YOUR CAT ABOUT GUN SAFETY answers crucial questions such as, 'What is the right age to talk to my cat about the proper use of firearms?' and 'What are the benefits of my cat living a lifestyle of abstinence?' and especially 'Why does my cat need to use the internet? Can't he just play with yarn like cats used to do?'America - and our cats - stand at a precipice. It will take courage, and it will take hard work, but armed with the knowledge within these pages, we can make our cats - and America - great again!
How to Talk to Your Cat: Get inside the mind of your pet
by Claire OllertonA Revised and Updated Edition - From the Author of Bestselling Book The Cat Whisperer Inside the mind of a cat. In How to Talk to Your Cat by Claire Bessant, readers are taken on a fascinating journey into the mysterious world of our feline companions. Bessant delves into the art of communicating with these enigmatic creatures, shedding light on the hidden language of cats. This revelatory book stands out among books on understanding cats, providing valuable insights into the fascinating world of our four-legged friends. Beyond a mere cat guide. How to Talk to Your Cat is a thoughtful exploration of the intricate relationship between humans and their cats. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of pet communication, learning not only to observe but also to think like a cat. The revised edition promises an enriched experience, making it ideal gifts for cat lovers seeking to unravel the mysteries of their beloved companions. Inside you will find: Read all about cats and their dynamic with humansLearn the subtle clues of feelings or thoughts to get inside the mind of a catEmbrace the uniqueness of each cat's personality while bonding with cats If you have enjoyed books all about cats such as Kitty Language, Decoding Your Cat, or The Hidden Language of Cats then How to Talk to Your Cat is the book for you!
How to Talk to Your Dog
by Jean Craighead GeorgeThis book gives examples of dog body language, vocalizations, and other behaviors, and how humans can communicate with their canine pets and partners.
How to Talk to Your Dog About Murder: A Mystery
by Emily SoderbergDogs are better behaved than people in this new cozy mystery where a pet behaviorist finds herself the prime suspect in an upscale murder, perfect for fans of Eva Gates and Victoria Gilbert.Nikki Jackson-Ramanathan is struggling to get her pet behaviorist business off the ground, making ends meet as a dog walker while keeping her eyes peeled for greener pastures. An appointment in a rich suburb of Saint Louis seems to be her ticket to success. The wealthy Mrs. Van Meer wants Nikki to help the family&’s old hound dog, who is grieving the loss of his owner. But then Mrs. Van Meer turns up dead. With a multitude of suspects like the sketchy landscaper, the judgy housekeeper, and the rest of Mrs. Van Meer&’s money-obsessed family members, Nikki&’s happy to sit back and let the police solve the crime. Until she learns that Mrs. Van Meer&’s will leaves Nikki in charge of a sizable amount of money and the police start dogging her every step.Life would be a lot easier if she just had to deal with the animals, but Nikki resolves to catch the real culprit and convince the cops they&’re barking up the wrong tree.
How to Talk to Your Dog: You and Your Dog Will be Happier Once You Learn How to Understand Each Other!
by Con SlobodchikoffEver wish your dog could talk? Well, good news—they already do! But here&’s the catch: they&’re not chatting in English or any other human language. Dogs communicate through a secret code of body language, barks, growls, whines, and all those adorable snuffles. The tricky part? We humans are terrible at cracking the code. We often get it wrong. A growl? We think it&’s a warning, but your pup might just want to play! A slow tail wag? Looks friendly, right? Nope, that could be a signal they&’re feeling uneasy, maybe even on the verge of biting. And the list goes on. We think we understand, but more often than not, we&’re clueless about what our dogs are really trying to say. The truth is, most of us are dying to have the perfect relationship with our dogs, but we just don&’t speak their language. Enter How to Talk to Your Dog. This book is like your very own doggy Rosetta Stone, helping you decode what all those signals really mean. It&’s full of tips on how to understand what your dog is telling you—and how to talk back in a way they&’ll actually get. Because once you learn to speak &“dog,&” you&’ll unlock the secret to an even better bond with your furry best friend!
How to Talk to Your Pet: And Other Animals
by Dr James GreenwoodDiscover how to talk to your pet, with vet and star of Channel 4's Fur Babies and CBBC's The Pets Factor, Dr James Greenwood.What does it means when a dog's tail wags round and round like a helicopter?What is a cat is trying to say when its ears are pricked up?And what on earth is a rabbit trying to tell you when it eats its own poo?From cats and dogs to horses, hamsters, rabbits and more, animals all have something to say. Learn how to read the clues your pet is trying to give you, and discover how to communicate with them, too!Buzzing with brilliant facts and packed with hilarious illustrations, this pet companion book is the perfect gift for young animal-lovers.
How to Talk to Your Pet: And Other Animals
by Dr James Greenwood'Essential reading for any pet owner or animal lover' - Dr Xand van Tulleken'Finally... we can understand what our pets actually think!' - Dr Ranj Singh**Discover how to talk to your pet, with vet and star of Channel 4's Fur Babies and CBBC's The Pets Factor, Dr James Greenwood.What does it mean when a dog's tail wags round and round like a helicopter?What is a cat is trying to say when its ears are pricked up?And what on earth is a rabbit trying to tell you when it eats its own poo?From cats and dogs to horses, hamsters, rabbits and more, animals all have something to say. Learn how to read the clues your pet is trying to give you, find out what they need, and discover how to communicate with them, too!Buzzing with brilliant facts and packed with hilarious illustrations, this pet companion book is the perfect gift for young animal-lovers.
How to Talk to Your Pet: And Other Animals
by Dr James Greenwood'Essential reading for any pet owner or animal lover' - Dr Xand van Tulleken'Finally... we can understand what our pets actually think!' - Dr Ranj Singh**Discover how to talk to your pet, with vet and star of Channel 4's Fur Babies and CBBC's The Pets Factor, Dr James Greenwood.What does it mean when a dog's tail wags round and round like a helicopter?What is a cat is trying to say when its ears are pricked up?And what on earth is a rabbit trying to tell you when it eats its own poo?From cats and dogs to horses, hamsters, rabbits and more, animals all have something to say. Learn how to read the clues your pet is trying to give you, find out what they need, and discover how to communicate with them, too!Buzzing with brilliant facts and packed with hilarious illustrations, this pet companion book is the perfect gift for young animal-lovers.
How to Tame Your Cat: Tongue-in-Cheek Advice for Keeping Your Furry Friend Under Control
by Sam HartA fully illustrated book of tongue-in-cheek advice for cat parents who struggle to tame their cat's inner beastHaving a cat can be such a joy. Little compares to the delight of cuddles on the couch, the sound of gentle purring, or the fun of playtime. But what do you do when your furry friend starts scratching all the furniture, ruining the flower beds, stealing your food and generally wreaking havoc?Luckily, this entertaining guide is here with top tips and tricks to tame your cat when the wild beast comes out, so you can spend more time giving head scritches and less time worrying about the state of your curtains.Become an elite cat parent with these nuggets of wisdom: If you're worried about items crashing to the floor, attach ornaments with string and they won't make such a satisfying "THUNK" noiseCity cats love the daily discipline of being taken for a walk; give it a try and observe the calming effect it has on themInstall a security-grade toilet-paper guard to avoid unsolicited homemade confetti
How to Tame Your Cat: Tongue-in-Cheek Advice for Keeping Your Furry Friend Under Control
by Sam HartA fully illustrated book of tongue-in-cheek advice for cat parents who struggle to tame their cat's inner beastHaving a cat can be such a joy. Little compares to the delight of cuddles on the couch, the sound of gentle purring, or the fun of playtime. But what do you do when your furry friend starts scratching all the furniture, ruining the flower beds, stealing your food and generally wreaking havoc?Luckily, this entertaining guide is here with top tips and tricks to tame your cat when the wild beast comes out, so you can spend more time giving head scritches and less time worrying about the state of your curtains.Become an elite cat parent with these nuggets of wisdom: If you're worried about items crashing to the floor, attach ornaments with string and they won't make such a satisfying "THUNK" noiseCity cats love the daily discipline of being taken for a walk; give it a try and observe the calming effect it has on themInstall a security-grade toilet-paper guard to avoid unsolicited homemade confetti
How to Tame a Fox (and Build a Dog): Visionary Scientists and a Siberian Tale of Jump-Started Evolution
by Lee Alan Dugatkin Lyudmila TrutThis true story of an amazing breeding experiment in Siberia is “part science, part Russian fairy tale, and part spy thriller” (The New York Times Book Review).Tucked away in Siberia, there are furry, four-legged creatures with wagging tails and floppy ears that are as docile and friendly as any lapdog. But despite appearances, these are not dogs—they are foxes. They are the result of the most astonishing experiment in breeding ever undertaken—imagine speeding up thousands of years of evolution into a few decades. In 1959, biologists Dmitri Belyaev and Lyudmila Trut set out to do just that, starting with a few dozen silver foxes from fox farms in the USSR and attempting to recreate the evolution of wolves into dogs in real time in order to witness the process of domestication. This is the extraordinary, untold story of this remarkable undertaking.Most accounts of the natural evolution of wolves place it over a span of about 15,000 years, but within a decade, Belyaev and Trut’s fox breeding experiments had resulted in puppy-like foxes with floppy ears, piebald spots, and curly tails. Along with these physical changes came genetic and behavioral changes, and with each generation, they became increasingly interested in human companionship. To date, fifty-six generations of foxes have been domesticated. In this book Trut, along with biologist and science writer Lee Dugatkin, tells the story of the adventure, science, politics, and love behind it all. Dugatkin and Trut take us inside this path-breaking experiment in the midst of the brutal Siberian winters to reveal how scientific history is made and continues to be made today.“The science is profound, but the authors write accessibly and engagingly—and their vulpine subjects are awfully cute, too. Of compelling interest to any animal lover.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“A cheerful, easy-to-read account. . . . spin[s] complex genetic science into a fascinating story about adorable foxes.” —Publishers Weekly“An extraordinary story.” —Times Literary Supplement